JP7015552B2 - Pachinko machine - Google Patents

Description

The present invention relates to a gaming machine.

When a lottery for a jackpot game that is advantageous to a player is performed when a predetermined start condition is satisfied, the gaming machine changes a decorative symbol on a display means and displays a determination result (for example, a patent). See Document 1).

Japanese Unexamined Patent Publication No. 2008-246019

By the way, in a gaming machine, an effect may be executed while displaying an effect image on a predetermined display means.

An object of the present invention is to improve the interest in a production using a production image or the like.

The present invention that achieves the above object is realized as the following gaming machine. This gaming machine (for example, the pachinko gaming machine 100) has a special game determining means (for example, a special symbol determination unit 234) for determining whether or not to perform a special game based on the establishment of a starting condition, and the special game determination. An effect control means (for example, an effect control unit 300) capable of displaying a game effect based on a determination result by the means, and a command transmission means (for example, a command transmission means) capable of transmitting a command according to the progress of the game to the effect control means. The output control unit 240) is provided, and the effect control means can receive a command transmitted from the command transmission unit and can display a predetermined game effect, and after the effect symbol is variably displayed. It is possible to stop and display, and when a specific condition is satisfied, the variable display of the effect symbol can be stopped and displayed, and the first light emission effect or the second light emission effect can be executed while the effect symbol is being displayed. Yes, it is possible to execute the first expected effect that makes the special game expected to be performed, and it is possible to make the expected that the special game is performed and to execute the second expected effect that is different from the first expected effect. When the first expected effect and the second expected effect are executed, the first light emitting effect can be executed in the effect symbol, and both the first expected effect and the second expected effect are executed. When the second light emission effect can be executed in the effect symbol, the special game is not executed as the determination result, and the specific variation in which the first expected effect is performed is executed. When the specific condition related to the specific variation is satisfied, the time from the execution of the first light emitting effect to the stop display of the effect symbol in the first expected effect is the first time, and the specific. When the variation is executed, if the specific condition related to the specific variation is not satisfied and the specific condition related to the next variation of the specific variation is satisfied, the first light emitting effect is performed in the first expected effect. The time from the execution to the stop display of the effect symbol is a second time, which is longer than the first time .

It should be noted that the above-mentioned reference numerals in this column are exemplified in the description of the present invention, and the above-mentioned reference numerals do not reduce the present invention.

According to the present invention, it is possible to improve the interest in a production using a production image or the like.

It is a schematic front view of the pachinko gaming machine which concerns on this embodiment. (A) is an enlarged view showing an example of a display arranged at the lower left of the gaming board, and (b) is a partial plan view of a pachinko gaming machine. It is a figure which shows the internal structure of the control unit of the pachinko gaming machine of this embodiment. It is explanatory drawing of the image / acoustic control unit and the lamp control unit of this embodiment. It is a block diagram which shows the functional structure of the game control part of this embodiment. It is a flowchart which shows the operation of the basic processing by a game control unit. It is a flowchart which shows the operation of the process at the time of power-off by a game control unit. It is a flowchart which shows the main control process of a game control part. It is a flowchart which shows the content of the start port switch processing. It is a flowchart which shows the content of a gate switch process. It is a flowchart which shows the content of a special symbol processing. It is a flowchart which shows the content of a jackpot determination process. It is a flowchart which shows the content of the variation pattern selection process. It is a flowchart which shows the content of the stopped processing. It is a flowchart which shows the content of the customer waiting setting process. It is a flowchart which shows the content of ordinary symbol processing. It is a flowchart which shows the content of the big prize opening processing. It is a flowchart which shows the content of the game state setting process. It is a flowchart which shows the content of the electric tulip processing. It is a figure which shows the composition example of the random number used in this embodiment, (a) is a figure which shows the composition example of a jackpot random number, (b) is a figure which shows the composition example of a jackpot symbol random number, (c). ) Is a diagram showing a configuration example of a reach random number, and (d) is a diagram showing a configuration example of a hit random number. It is a figure which shows the setting example of the variation pattern and the table used in the variation pattern selection process. It is a block diagram explaining the configuration example of the RAM of the game control unit, (a) is a block diagram which shows the structure of a storage area, (b) is a block diagram which shows each structure of the storage part shown in (a). Is. It is a block diagram explaining the structure example of the RAM of the effect control part, (a) is a block diagram which shows the structure of a hold storage area, (b) is a block which shows each structure of the storage part shown in (a). It is a figure. It is a flowchart which shows the content of the pre-determination process. It is a flowchart which shows the operation of an effect control part, (a) is a figure which shows the main process, (b) is a figure which shows interrupt process. It is a flowchart which shows the content of a command reception process. FIG. 26 is a flowchart showing the contents of the pre-determination effect selection process and the effect selection process of FIG. 26. It is a flowchart which shows the content of the jackpot effect selection process of FIG. It is a flowchart which shows the content of the ending effect selection process of FIG. It is a flowchart which shows the content of the customer waiting command reception process of FIG. It is a flowchart which shows the content of the effect button processing. It is a variable effect pattern table for a big hit in a low probability time saving non-game state. A variable effect pattern table for small hits and misses in a low-probability time-saving non-game state is shown. It is a figure which shows one aspect of the effect performed by the effect control unit using the image display unit. It is a figure which shows one aspect of the effect performed by the effect control unit using the image display unit. It is a figure which shows one aspect of the effect performed by the effect control unit using the image display unit. It is a figure which shows one aspect of the effect performed by the effect control unit using the image display unit. It is a figure which shows one aspect of the effect performed by the effect control unit using the image display unit. 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It is a figure which shows one aspect of the effect performed by the effect control unit using the image display unit. It is a figure which shows one aspect of the effect performed by the effect control unit using the image display unit. It is a figure which shows one aspect of the effect performed by the effect control unit using the image display unit. It is a figure which shows one aspect of the effect performed by the effect control unit using the image display unit. It is a figure which shows one aspect of the effect performed by the effect control unit using the image display unit. It is a figure which shows one aspect of the effect performed by the effect control unit using the image display unit. It is a figure which shows one aspect of the effect performed by the effect control unit using the image display unit. It is a figure which shows one aspect of the effect performed by the effect control unit using the image display unit. It is a figure which shows one aspect of the effect performed by the effect control unit using the image display unit. It is a figure which shows one aspect of the effect performed by the effect control unit using the image display unit. (A) and (b) are diagrams showing the relationship between images related to the effect used in the variation effect example 13 of the present embodiment. It is explanatory drawing of the sound output in the variation effect example 3 and the variation effect example 4. It is explanatory drawing of the sound output in the variation effect example 7 and the variation effect example 8. (A) and (b) are diagrams for explaining the relationship between the event when the command is missed and the chance eye light emission effect. (A) and (b) are diagrams for explaining the relationship between the event when the command is missed and the reach light emission effect. (A) and (b) are diagrams for explaining the relationship between the execution timing and the event when the command is missed and the light emission effect using the decorative symbol.

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

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

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

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

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

The pachinko gaming machine 100 has, as a gaming state, a low-probability state in which the winning probability is low and a high-probability state in which the winning probability is higher than the low-probability state, based on the winning probability of the jackpot lottery. Then, it is controlled to either a low probability state or a high probability state based on a predetermined condition.
Further, the pachinko gaming machine 100 has, as a gaming state, a state in which there is little chance of winning a prize in the second starting port 122 and a state in which there is more chance of winning a prize in the second starting port 122 than in a state without electric support. have. Then, under predetermined conditions such as, for example, triggered by the number of lottery of a big hit or a special symbol lottery, the state is controlled to be either an electric support state or an electric support state. The electric support state is, for example, one or more of shortening the normal symbol fluctuation time, extending the opening time of the electric tulip 123, and increasing the winning probability of the normal symbol lottery. It is a gaming state controlled by the combination.
Further, the pachinko gaming machine 100 has, as a gaming state, a time-saving state in which the special symbol variation time is long and a time-saving state in which the special symbol variation time is shorter than the time-saving non-state.
In this embodiment, the electric support state and the time saving state are controlled at the same time. Further, in the following description, the electric support state and the time saving state are simply referred to as the time saving state, and the electric support non-state and the time saving non-state are simply referred to as the time saving non-state.

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

By the way, in the pachinko gaming machine 100 shown in FIG. 1, the second starting opening and the large winning opening 125 provided with the electric tulip 123 are arranged in the right region of the gaming region 111. Therefore, in the pachinko gaming machine 100 of the present embodiment, when trying to win a prize in the second starting opening 122 or the large winning opening 125, the gaming ball is made to flow down to the right area of the gaming area 111. ..

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Then, the detection signals detected by the first start port switch 211, the second start port switch 212, the gate switch 214, the large winning port switch 215, and the normal winning port switch 217 are sent to the game control unit 200. Further, the control signals from the game control unit 200 are the electric tulip opening / closing unit 213, the grand prize opening door opening / closing unit 216, the first special symbol holding indicator 218, the second special symbol holding indicator 219, and the normal symbol holding indicator 220. , 1st special symbol display 221 and 2nd special symbol display 222, normal symbol display 223 and status display 224. As a result, the game control unit 200 performs various controls related to the number of payout prize balls described above.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

In addition, when the big hit is not won, the "small hit" is a small hit game in which the big winning opening 125 is opened for a certain period of time (for example, 0.9 seconds) a predetermined number of times (for example, twice). Will be done. When the small hit is won, the game state before the small hit is continued even after the small hit game is completed. That is, when the gaming state at the time of winning the small hit is the high-probability time-saving gaming state, the high-probability time-saving gaming state is continued even after the end of the small hit game, and the gaming state does not shift. Similarly, when the gaming state at the time of winning the small hit is the low-probability time-saving non-game state, the low-probability time-saving non-game state is continued even after the end of the small hit game, and the gaming state does not shift.
Further, the "small hit" is a kind of "missing", and none of the above-mentioned gaming states that are advantageous to the player is set.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Specifically, the special symbol variation control unit 233 first determines whether the number of reservations U2 related to the winning of the second starting port 122 is 1 or more (S1103). When the hold number U2 is 1 or more (Yes in S1103), the special symbol fluctuation control unit 233 subtracts 1 from the value of the hold number U2 (S1104). On the other hand, when the holding number U2 = 0 (No in S1103), the special symbol fluctuation control unit 233 then determines whether the holding number U1 related to the winning of the first starting port 121 is 1 or more (S1105). When the hold number U1 is 1 or more (Yes in S1105), the special symbol fluctuation control unit 233 subtracts 1 from the value of the hold number U1 (S1106). On the other hand, when the number of reservations U1 = 0 (No in S1105), it means that there is no prize for starting the lottery of the special symbol, so that the special symbol change is not started and the customer waiting setting process of another routine is performed. Is executed to end the process (S1116).
In this embodiment, the process related to the number of pending U2s related to the winning of the second starting port 122 is prioritized. That is, when the hold number U2 is 1 or more, the process related to the hold number U2 is performed, and when the hold number U2 = 0, the process related to the hold number U1 is performed (see S803 to S806). On the other hand, regardless of which of the first starting port 121 and the second starting port 122 is won, the control may be such that the reserved numbers U1 and U2 are subtracted in the order of winning.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

In the operation setting of S1704, the operation pattern of the large winning opening 125 and the number of rounds (the number of operation rounds) to be operated by the operation pattern are set. As an example of the case where the big winning opening 125 operates, there are a case where it is a big hit of a long hit or a short hit and a case where it is a small hit in a special symbol lottery. The operation pattern and the number of rounds are set variously according to the types of these hits. In the jackpot game, it is stipulated that the jackpot 125 is continuously operated a plurality of times (multiple rounds). As an example, in the case of a long hit, for example, 15 rounds (15R) are operated, and in one round, 29.5 seconds of opening is performed once. In the case of a short hit, for example, it is operated for 2 rounds (2R), and in 1 round, it is opened once for 0.9 seconds. To further explain, it is opened for 0.9 seconds, closed for 1.0 second, and then opened for 0.9 seconds. On the other hand, in the case of a small hit, for example, it is opened for 0.9 seconds, closed for 1.0 second, and then opened for 0.9 seconds. Here, comparing the operation with a short hit and the operation with a small hit in the above example, both of them are opened twice for 0.9 seconds. That is, the operation of the large winning opening 125 seen by the player is the same in the case of the short hit and the case of the small hit, and the short hit and the small hit are distinguished only from the operation of the large winning opening 125 on the game board 110. You can't.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

When the electric tulip 123 is not operating (No in S1902), the electric tulip operation control unit 238 sets the operation pattern of the electric tulip 123 (S1903), and operates the electric tulip 123 with the set operation pattern (S1904). .. Here, the operation pattern is set based on the time reduction flag set in the processing of S1404, S1414 in FIG. 14, S1804, S1807 in FIG. 18, and the like. For example, if the time saving flag is OFF at the time of setting by S1903, an operation pattern that opens once with an opening time of 0.15 seconds is set, and if the time saving flag is ON, the opening time is 1.80 seconds. An operation pattern that opens three times in time is set. In this way, normally, when the time saving flag is ON (when the time saving state is in the state), the electric tulip 123 is opened a plurality of times for a long time, and it becomes easy to win a prize in the second starting port 122 (electric chew support). Is done. It should be noted that a plurality of operation patterns (types of auxiliary games) of the electric tulip 123 when the time reduction flag is ON or OFF are prepared, and the operation is performed according to the type of hit determined by the normal symbol processing (see FIG. 16). It may be configured to set a pattern.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Next, the determination of the reach random number will be described. The reach random number is set according to the number of holdings as described later. Here, as an example, a reach random number when the number of pending numbers is 0 will be described.
With reference to FIG. 20 (c), the range of random number values is 250 from 0 to 249, and the variation pattern (variation time) in which the reach effect can be executed is set (for example, 13.5 seconds or more). Twenty-two random number values are assigned to (with reach), and 228 random number values are assigned to the lottery result (without reach) in which the reach effect is not a feasible variation pattern (for example, less than 13.5 seconds). That is, in the illustrated example, if a big hit is not made in the special symbol lottery, the reach effect is performed with a probability of 22/250 (= 11/125). Here, the reach effect is an effect performed on the image display unit 114 when the special symbol changes. Hereinafter, the effect at the time of special symbol change that does not have the reach effect as a feasible variation pattern is referred to as the effect without reach, and the effect at the time of the special symbol change that the reach effect is the feasible variation pattern corresponding to this is referred to as the effect with reach. Called.

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

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

In the effect with reach, the following operations are performed with respect to the decorative pattern as a variable effect. First, one of the two symbols (sequential sequence) is temporarily stopped before the decorative symbol that scrolls in the vertical (horizontal) direction is fixedly stopped. At this time, the same numbers are temporarily stopped on a straight line extending horizontally (vertically) or diagonally. Further explaining, if the decorative pattern is scrolled in the vertical direction, the same numbers are temporarily stopped in one row in the horizontal direction.
Next, the last row gradually slows down the scroll speed, giving the player the expectation that three identical numbers will be aligned on a straight line. Then, after the last row is temporarily stopped, the three symbols are fixedly stopped.
Here, in the effect with reach, the SP reach effect or the SP / SP reach effect may be performed before the three symbols are fixedly stopped. The SP reach production is generally called super reach or special reach, and is a production that expects a big hit rather than a reach, and is a production of moving images in which various characters appear and the story unfolds. .. In addition, SP / SP reach is generally called super super reach or special special reach, and it is a production that expects a bigger hit than SP reach, and it is a moving image in which various characters appear and the story unfolds. It is a production of.
Further, as shown in FIG. 21 described later, in the present embodiment, when the fluctuation time is longer (for example, 90 seconds or 60 seconds), the SP reach or the SP / SP reach effect is set to be executed. .. It should be noted that the above-mentioned variable effect performed together with the effect with reach is also referred to as a variable effect during reach.
On the other hand, in the non-reach production, the horizontal (vertical) or horizontal (vertical) or horizontal (horizontal) or horizontal (horizontal) or horizontal (horizontal) or horizontal (horizontal) or horizontal (horizontal) or horizontal (horizontal) or horizontal (horizontal) or horizontal (horizontal) or horizontal (horizontal) or horizontal (horizontal) or horizontal (horizontal) or vertical (horizontal) or vertical (horizontal) or vertical The symbol is fixed and stopped when the same numbers are not aligned on a straight line that extends diagonally.

As described above, when the result of the determination of the jackpot random number is a loss, the reach random number can perform the reach effect as a variable pattern in which the reach effect can be executed on the image display unit 114, or the reach effect can be executed. Decide whether to perform a non-reach effect that does not have a variable pattern. In addition, the reach random number is designed to give the player an appropriate sense of expectation while enabling efficient game progress by changing the execution ratio of the effect with reach according to the number of holdings.
In addition, if the jackpot is won, the effect with reach will be performed, and finally the decorative pattern will be fixedly stopped with the same numbers aligned on a straight line extending horizontally (vertically) or diagonally. Can be done. On the other hand, in the case of winning a small hit or losing, the decorative symbol is fixedly stopped in the state where the same numbers are not aligned on the above straight line.

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

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

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

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

As shown in FIG. 21, when the determination result of the special symbol lottery is a big hit (Yes in S1302 of FIG. 13), the special symbol fluctuation control unit 233 determines the fluctuation pattern based on the jackpot symbol and the fluctuation pattern random number. .. Specifically, in the special symbol variation control unit 233, the variation pattern random number value (see S903) acquired together with the jackpot random number value by the random number acquisition unit 231 matches any of the variation pattern random number values assigned to each jackpot symbol. The fluctuation pattern is determined based on whether or not it is done. For example, when the jackpot symbol is "high probability symbol A" and the variation pattern random number is "51", it matches the variation pattern random number range "50 to 69" assigned to "high probability symbol A" in FIG. 21. Therefore, "PB3" is selected as the fluctuation pattern. The special symbol fluctuation time in this "PB3" is "90.18 seconds".

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Further, although not particularly shown, apart from the configuration shown in FIG. 22 (a), the RAM 203 has an area in which the pre-determination information is stored (hereinafter referred to as a pre-determination information storage area). The pre-determination information is information obtained by the pre-determination process (see S904 and S911 in FIG. 9) based on each of the above random numbers. The content of the pre-judgment information is the same as the information obtained as various judgment results in the special symbol processing (see FIG. 11). Specifically, whether or not a big hit (and whether or not a small hit) and a big hit If it is, it is information for indicating the type of the jackpot, the fluctuation pattern (fluctuation time) is the length at which the reach effect can be executed, or the content of the fluctuation pattern. The pre-judgment information stored in the pre-judgment information storage area is unique to the information regarding the hold corresponding to the winning ball (holding ball) for which the pre-judgment processing has been performed (hereinafter referred to as hold information), or separately from this hold information. At the timing, it is included in the pre-determination result command and sent from the game control unit 200 to the effect control unit 300.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

If the pre-judgment process and the jackpot judgment process at the time of special symbol change are performed by the same subroutine using the same judgment table group, the execution time of each process is different, so that the pre-judgment result and the special symbol change time. The judgment result by the jackpot judgment processing may be different. That is, after the execution of the pre-determination process, the gaming state of the pachinko gaming machine 100 (whether it is a high-probability state or a low-probability state, a time-saving state or a time-saving non-state) has changed by the start of the special symbol change. In this case, since different types of determination tables are used depending on the game state, the specific determination table used for determination differs between the execution of the pre-determination process and the execution of the jackpot determination process. .. Therefore, even if the same random number value acquired at the time of winning the starting ports 121 and 122 is used, the preliminary determination result and the determination result of the jackpot determination process may differ. In such a case, if the game state changes by the start of the special symbol change after the pre-determination process is executed in the effect control unit 300, the effect based on the pre-determination result is not executed (prohibited) control or the like. You may do.

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

In addition, here, it has been explained that the effect control unit 300 uses all of the image display unit 114, the panel lamp 116, the speaker 156, and the frame lamp 157 to notify that an error has occurred, but one of these has been described. It may be an embodiment using a unit. Further, the mode of notification may be switched according to the content of the error. For example, when the door opening error of the area 020 in FIG. 24-3 occurs, all of the image display unit 114, the panel lamp 116, the speaker 156, and the frame lamp 157 may be used as described above. Further, when the payout error of the area 02 1 in FIG. 24-3 occurs, the image display unit 114 and the speaker 156 notify that the error has occurred. This makes it possible for a clerk of a gaming store (pachinko hall) or the like to easily determine the urgency of an error that has occurred in a gaming machine.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

In the variation effect pattern table for big hits shown in FIG. 32, a plurality of variation effect patterns are set. For the variation patterns "PA1" to "PA6", "PB1" to "PB14", and "PC1 to PC2" set using FIG. 21 above, the variation effect patterns "EA1" to "EA6", ""EB1" to "EB14" and "EC1 to EC2" are associated with each other on a one-to-one basis.
Further, in the variation effect pattern table for small hits and misses shown in FIG. 33, a plurality of variation effect patterns are set. The variation effect patterns "ES1 to ES2" and "ER1" to "ER10" are one-to-one with respect to the variation patterns "PD1 to PD2" and "PR1" to "PR10" set using FIG. 21 above. It is associated.

Here, the variable effect is an effect for notifying the determination result of the special symbol lottery (that is, whether or not a big hit) in a dramatic manner by displaying the decorative symbol in a variable manner and then stopping the display.
Further, in the illustrated variation effect pattern, "pseudo continuous number of times", "normal", "SP reach", "SPSP reach" and "stop symbol" are set. In addition, "-" in each column of the illustrated table indicates that the corresponding effect is not executed.

Here, the "pseudo-continuous number of times" is the number of times of pseudo-continuous production (pseudo-ream). This pseudo-continuous effect is an effect that makes it appear as if a plurality of times of variable display of the decorative symbol is performed in the variable display of one variation of the special symbol. In the pseudo-continuous effect, the effect control unit 300 changes the decorative symbol, temporarily stops the decorative symbol, and then starts the variable display of the decorative symbol again before the reach state is reached. In other words, in the pseudo-continuous production, after the start of the change of the decorative symbol, the temporary stop and re-variation of the decorative symbol are repeated for the set pseudo-continuous number of times, and then the fixed stop is performed to make one change of the special symbol. Finish the variable display. Here, the temporary stop is a pseudo stop state in which the decorative symbol seems to be stopped at first glance, but the symbol is actually slightly swaying. In other words, the temporary stop of the decorative symbol is treated as if the fluctuation is continuing in terms of game control. Further, the fixed stop of the decorative symbol means a state in which the fixed symbol is fixed as a stop symbol in the variable display for one variation of the special symbol. In the pseudo-continuous effect, the effect control unit 300 may start the variable display of the decorative symbol again after the reach state is set. Further, in the pseudo continuous effect, the effect control unit 300 may change the decorative symbol and then start the variable display of the decorative symbol again without temporarily stopping the decorative symbol. Further, when any of these pseudo continuous effects is performed, the light emission effect described later may be executed. For example, when an image for notifying that a pseudo continuous effect is performed by being displayed without shaking may be displayed, a light emission effect using this image may be performed.
In the illustrated example, the "pseudo-continuous number" is set to "-", "1", "2", "3", that is, between 0 and 3 times. In addition, the number of pseudo-consecutive times is set in association with the degree of expectation (reliability) that makes a big hit expected. That is, it is set so that the degree of expectation increases as the number of pseudo-consecutive times increases.

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

“SPSP reach” indicates the type of SPSP reach effect. In the illustrated example, any one of "SPSP1", "SPSP2", and "SPSP3" is executed as the type of SPSP reach effect. Further, in the order of "SPSP1", "SPSP2", and "SPSP3", the larger the number, the higher the expectation.

The "stop symbol" indicates a combination of decorative symbols displayed as a stop symbol. In the illustrated example, the type of the stop symbol is "777", "666", "444", "RRR", "5X5" and the like. In the illustrated example, the type of the stop symbol is set according to the jackpot type. For example, in the low-probability symbol A and the low-probability symbol B, which are jackpots that are in a low-probability state after the jackpot, even-numbered stop symbols "444" and "666" are set. Further, in the high-probability symbol A and the high-probability symbol C, which are jackpots that are in a high-probability state after the jackpot, odd-numbered stop symbols "777" and "111" are set.

Now, the effect control unit 300 determines the variable effect pattern based on the table shown in FIG. 32. Specifically, the effect control unit 300 selects a variation effect pattern corresponding to the variation pattern set in the variation pattern selection process (see FIG. 13) based on the table shown in FIG. 32.
For example, in FIG. 32, when the "big hit symbol" is "high probability symbol A" and the variation pattern is "PB1", "EB1" is selected as the variation effect pattern. Then, in this variable effect pattern "EB1", the "pseudo-continuous number of times" is "-", that is, the pseudo-continuous effect is not executed. Further, "N1" is executed as "normal", "SP1" is executed as "SP reach", and "SPSP1" is executed as "SPSP reach".

[Direction image]
34-1 and 34-2 are diagrams showing one aspect of the effect performed by the effect control unit 300 using the image display unit 114.
As shown in FIG. 34-1, the effect image is displayed on the image display unit 114 under the control of the effect control unit 300. In the present embodiment, the effect image displayed on the image display unit 114 includes a decorative symbol 41, a variable image 51, a reserved image 52, a reserved number display 55, and a fourth symbol 56. Further, although the details will be described later, the image display unit 114 has a low accuracy background image 58, a high accuracy background image 80, a button operation image 61, a transition image 63, an SP image 64, a special background image 68, and a pending change fanning image 69. , The jackpot suggestion image 70, the right-handed image 74, and the zone image 77 may be displayed.

[Decorative pattern 41]
As shown in FIG. 34-1 (1), three decorative symbols 41 are displayed on the image display unit 114. When explaining each of the three symbols constituting the decorative symbol 41 individually, the symbol arranged on the left side is the "left decorative symbol 41", the symbol arranged in the center is the "middle decorative symbol 41", and the right side. The symbol arranged in may be referred to as "right decorative symbol 41". Further, when the left decorative symbol 41 and the right decorative symbol 41 are collectively described, they may be referred to as "left and right decorative symbols 41".

The decorative symbol 41 of the present embodiment is composed of a combination of a plurality of image elements. In the present embodiment, as image elements that can form the decorative symbol 41, a number element 411 indicating a number, a number decoration element 412 for decorating the number element 411, and a character element 413 indicating a character are provided.

Here, in the present embodiment, as the display mode of the decorative pattern 41, there are a mode with high decorativeness and a mode with low decorativeness. For example, as shown in FIG. 34-1 (1), in a highly decorative display mode, the decorative symbol 41 is displayed by the number element 411, the number decoration element 412, and the character element 413. Further, for example, as shown in FIG. 39 (1), in a mode with low decorativeness, the character element 413 is not displayed, and the decorative symbol 41 is displayed by the number element 411 and the number decoration element 412. Here, the display mode of the decorative symbol 41 is switched according to a change in the gaming state or the progress of the effect. The details will be described later, but for example, the decorative symbol 41 in the display mode having low decorativeness is displayed in the effect and SP effect executed in the high-probability time-saving gaming state, and the decorative symbol 41 in the display mode with high decorativeness is other than these. Displayed in case.

In the variable effect of the decorative symbol 41, the effect control unit 300 first temporarily stops the left decorative symbol 41 (for example, the number "0") after displaying the three decorative symbols 41 in a variable manner by, for example, vertical scrolling. Next, the right decorative symbol 41 (for example, the number "9") is temporarily stopped, and then the middle decorative symbol (for example, the number "2") is temporarily stopped. After all the decorative symbols 41 are temporarily stopped in this way, finally, all the decorative symbols 41 are fixedly stopped in accordance with the stop display of the special symbol. In addition, the combination "029" of the decorative symbol 41 which was stopped and displayed, shown in FIG. 34-1 (1), is an example of the combination when the lottery result of the special symbol lottery is out of order. Further, the decorative symbol 41 in which the three are not aligned may be referred to as a decorative symbol 41 at the edge.

Although it has been described here that the decorative symbol 41 is switched between two display modes, that is, a highly decorative pattern and a low decorative pattern, the present invention is not limited to this. For example, the display mode of the decorative symbol 41 may be switched in three or more modes. Further explaining, for example, the display mode may be switched according to the size of the decorative symbol 41. Specifically, it may have a plurality of modes having low decorativeness, in which the character element 413 is not displayed as the decorative symbol 41. Then, when the size of each decorative symbol is relatively small as in the SP reach effect, a display mode with lower decorativeness is adopted, and when the size of the decorative symbol is relatively large as in the high-probability time-saving gaming state. May adopt a display mode with higher decorativeness.

[Variable image 51]
As shown in FIG. 34-1 (1), the special symbol is being changed (during the variation display of the decorative symbol 41) in the image display unit 114 by the special symbol fluctuation control unit 233 (see FIG. 5 and the like). A variable image 51 indicating that is displayed. That is, the variable image 51 is displayed as an image related to the variable display of the special symbol during the variable display of the special symbol. Then, the variable image 51 is displayed in the area where the variable image 51 is displayed (in the illustrated example, the lower central portion in the display area of the image display unit 114) at the start of the variable display of the special symbol, and the special symbol is displayed. The display disappears when the fluctuation stops. Further, a variable pedestal is displayed in the area where the variable image 51 is displayed.

Here, the display mode of the variable image 51 is determined based on the pre-determination result by the pre-determination process. Further, the variable image 51 changes the display mode of, for example, a color, a pattern, a shape, etc. (hereinafter referred to as “color, etc.”) based on the pre-determination result by the pre-determination process, and informs the expectation of winning the jackpot. Or suggest. For example, when white, blue, yellow, green, red, and gold are set as the colors of the variable image 51, the expected degree may be set to be higher in this order.

[Reserved image 52]
As shown in FIG. 34-1 (1), the image display unit 114 displays the reserved image 52 based on the information of the storage area corresponding to the current reserved ball in the RAM 303 (see FIG. 3 and the like). That is, the reserved image 52 is an image showing that the right to determine the jackpot is reserved. Further, in the present embodiment, the display mode of the reserved image 52 on the screen is determined based on the pre-determination result by the pre-determination process.
Further, a variable pedestal is displayed in the area where the reserved image 52 is displayed. The variable pedestal of the variable image 51 and the variable pedestal of the reserved image are displayed in different modes.

Further, the reserved image 52 changes the display mode such as color based on the pre-determination result by the pre-determination process, and informs or suggests the degree of expectation of winning the jackpot. Further, when the pre-judgment result by the pre-judgment process is a big hit, the color of the type having a higher expectation is displayed than when the pre-judgment result is out of order. For example, when white, blue, yellow, green, red, and gold are set as the colors of the reserved image 52, the expected degree may be set to be higher in this order.

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

Although detailed description will be omitted, a maximum of four holds will occur even if a prize is won at the second starting port 122. Therefore, due to the winning at the second starting port 122, a maximum of four reserved images 52 are displayed on the image display unit 114.
Further, in the present embodiment, the variable image 51 and the reserved image 52 are basically composed of the same or similar forms, respectively. In a broad sense, the variable image 51 is also an example of the reserved image 52.

Further, in the following description, with respect to the four reserved images 52 displayed at the maximum, the "first reserved image 52", the "second reserved image 52", and the "third" are arranged in the order of proximity to the variable image 51, respectively. It may be referred to as "holding image 52" or "fourth holding image 52".

[Holding number display 55]
As shown in FIG. 34-1 (1), the image display unit 114 displays the hold number display 55 based on the information of the storage area corresponding to the hold ball in the RAM 303 (see FIG. 3 and the like). The hold number display 55 is an image showing the hold number. Here, the number of the reserved images 52 displayed on the image display unit 114 changes according to the number of reserved images for winning each of the first starting port 121 and the second starting port 122.

[Fourth symbol 56]
As shown in FIG. 34-1 (1), the image display unit 114 is specially mounted on the image display unit 114 based on the winning of the first starting port 121 or the second starting port 122 by the special symbol fluctuation control unit 233 (see FIG. 5 and the like). The fourth symbol 56 indicating that the symbol is changing (during the variable display of the decorative symbol 41) is displayed. The fourth symbol 56 is controlled by the effect control unit 300 and is displayed in a different manner according to the fluctuation and stop of the special symbol.

In the illustrated example, the fourth symbol 56 is three images corresponding to the decorative symbol 41, respectively, and is displayed in the lower left corner of the image display area of the image display unit 114. The fourth symbol 56 is displayed as an image having a size smaller than that of the decorative symbol 41. Further, as described above, the decorative symbol 41 may be displayed in a display mode with high decorativeness or in a display mode with low decorativeness, but the fourth symbol 56 may be displayed in a display mode with low decorativeness. Displayed only in embodiments.

The fourth symbol 56 is displayed (for example, vertically scrolled) in an manner indicating that the special symbol is changing due to the winning of the first starting port 121 or the second starting port 122. Then, the fourth symbol 56 stops when the fluctuation of the special symbol stops. In the illustrated example, the number indicated by the fourth symbol 56 stopped and displayed coincides with the number indicated by the decorative symbol 41. Therefore, the fourth symbol 56 can be regarded as one aspect of the decorative symbol 41. Further explaining, in the example of FIG. 34-1 (1), the number corresponding to "029" of the decorative symbol 41 is displayed as the fourth symbol 56.

[Low accuracy background image 58]
As shown in FIG. 34-1 (1), the image display unit 114 displays a low-probability background image 58 that notifies or suggests that the player is in a low-probability time-saving non-game state. The low-accuracy background image 58 is an image showing a scene (stage) in the production. In the present embodiment, the low-accuracy background image 58 is displayed in the entire image display area of the image display unit 114. Further, when a plurality of stages are set in the low-probability time-saving no-game state, the display content as the low-probability background image 58 may be different for each stage. By displaying the low-accuracy background image 58, the player can recognize the set stage.

[Example of production performed while displaying the decorative pattern 41]
In the present embodiment, various effects are executed when the decorative symbol 41 is displayed on the image display unit 114. For example, the effect example when the decorative pattern 41 is displayed includes a light emission effect. Further, although the details will be described later, examples of the effect when the decorative symbol 41 is displayed are an operation effect, a medium pattern fanning effect, a chance eye display effect, a hold change effect, a character movement effect, a promotion fanning effect, and a reach fanning effect. Including production.

[Light emission effect]
In the present embodiment, the light emission effect is executed. The light emitting effect is an effect of causing a specific light emitting body provided in the pachinko gaming machine 100 to emit light. Examples of the specific light emitting body include a display screen of the image display unit 114, a movable accessory 115, a board lamp 116, and the like. When the light emitting effect is realized by using the image display unit 114, the light emitting effect is to display an image to be shown to the player as if it is emitting light on the image display unit 114. In other words, the light emission effect is to display an image imitating light on the image display unit 114.

In the present embodiment, the light emission effect is executed according to the progress of the effect. More specifically, the light emitting effect is executed when the decorative symbol 41 is displayed or when the fourth symbol 56 is displayed. For example, the light emission effect is executed according to the result of a lottery using an effect random number which is one of the random numbers updated in S2503 of FIG. 25 (a). Further, for example, the light emission effect is executed based on the pre-determination result by the pre-determination process.

In the present embodiment, for example, the light emitting effect is executed in the image display area of the image display unit 114 or the area overlapping the image display area. Further, the light emitting effect may be executed in the whole or a part of the image display area of the image display unit 114. Further, the light emitting effect may be executed in the area where the decorative symbol 41 is displayed in the image display area of the image display unit 114. Further, the light emitting effect may be executed in the vicinity of the area where the decorative symbol 41 is displayed in the image display area of the image display unit 114. Further, the light emitting effect may be executed in the whole or a part of the area where the decorative symbol 41 is displayed in the image display area of the image display unit 114. Further, the light emitting effect may be executed in the vicinity of at least a part of the area in which the decorative symbol 41 is displayed in the image display area of the image display unit 114 and the area in which the decorative symbol 41 is displayed. In this embodiment, as will be described later, a light emitting effect using the decorative symbol 41 is executed. On the other hand, the light emission effect using the fourth symbol 56 may not be executed. By performing the light emission effect, it is possible to provide a surprise to the player.

By the way, in the light emitting effect, the stopped light emitting image 57 is displayed, the reach eye light emitting image 59 is displayed, the reach line image 60 is displayed, the covered light emitting image 62 is displayed, and the reduction is performed. The symbol emission image 65 is displayed, the different symbol emission image 66 is displayed, the symbol emission image 79 is displayed, the chance eye emission image 67 is displayed, and the Zoro eye emission image 71 is displayed. The image emission image 72 before stopping is displayed, the target symbol emission image 73 is displayed, the reach fanning symbol emission image 75 is displayed, and the symbol emission image 76 after fanning is displayed. Also, the promotion symbol emission image 78 is displayed. Hereinafter, the light emission image 57 when stopped, the reach light emission image 59, the reach line image 60, the coated light emission image 62, the reduced symbol light emission image 65, the different symbol light emission image 66, the same symbol light emission image 79, the chance eye light emission image 67, and the Zoro eyes. The light emitting image 71, the light emitting image 72 before stopping, the target symbol light emitting image 73, the reach fanning symbol light emitting image 75, the post-fanning symbol light emitting image 76, and the promoted symbol light emitting image 78 will be described in order. In the following description, the stopped light emitting image 57, the reach eye light emitting image 59, the reach line image 60, the coated light emitting image 62, the reduced symbol light emitting image 65, the different symbol light emitting image 66, the same symbol light emitting image 79, and the chance eye light emitting. In the case of explaining without distinguishing the image 67, the Zoro-eye emission image 71, the emission image before stopping 72, the target symbol emission image 73, the reach fanning symbol emission image 75, the post-fanning symbol emission image 76, and the promotion symbol emission image 78, It is simply collectively referred to as "emission image".

The luminescent image may be displayed in any color. In addition, the luminescent image may inform or suggest the degree of expectation of winning the jackpot depending on the displayed color. For example, when white, blinking white, blue, yellow, green, red, zebra pattern, and rainbow are set as the colors of the emission image, the expectation is set to be higher in this order. May be good. In particular, when displaying a zebra pattern luminescent image, the probability of winning a big hit may be extremely high. For example, when displaying a zebra pattern luminescent image, the probability of winning a big hit may be set to 80%. Further, when displaying a rainbow-colored light emitting image, the probability of winning a big hit may be set to 100%.
In the case of performing a light emission effect using a decorative pattern 41, a light emission effect using a variable image 51, a light emission effect using a hold image 52, a light emission effect together with a zone effect, etc., the color of the light emission image used for this light emission effect is As mentioned above, it may be changed depending on the expectation of winning the jackpot. On the other hand, when the light emission effect using the hold number display 55 or the light emission effect using the fourth symbol 56 is performed, the color of the light emission image used for this light emission effect is not changed depending on the expectation of winning the jackpot. You may.
Each emission image will be described in detail later.

[Variable production example 1]
Next, with reference to FIGS. 34-1 and 34-2, a variation effect (variation effect example 1) of the decorative symbol 41 performed by the effect control unit 300 using the image display unit 114 will be specifically described. The variation effect example 1 is an example of variation effect of the decorative symbol 41 in a low-probability time-saving non-game state. Further, the variation effect example 1 is an example of variation effect when the lottery result of the special symbol lottery is out of order.

As shown in FIG. 34-1 (1), the effect control unit 300 terminates the variation of the previous special symbol, and the image display unit 114 definitely stops the highly decorative decorative symbol 41. It is assumed that there is. At this time, the decorative symbol 41, the variable image 51, the reserved image 52, the reserved number display 55, the fourth symbol 56, and the low probability background image 58 are displayed on the image display unit 114. Further, the hold number display 55 of the first start port 121 indicates "1", and the hold number display 55 of the second start port 122 indicates "0".

Then, as shown in FIG. 34-1 (2), the variation of the decorative symbol 41 is started with the start of the variation display of the next special symbol. In this way, when the variation display of the next special symbol is started, the first reserved image 52 moves to the display position of the variation image 51. Further, when the variation display of the next special symbol is started, the hold number display 55 of the first starting port 121 is switched from "1" to "0". When it is shown in the drawing that the decorative symbol 41 is variablely displayed (scrolled) at a particularly high speed, the decorative symbol 41 is displayed by an arrow (↓) for easy understanding. Further, the variable display is also started in the fourth symbol 56.

Then, as shown in FIG. 34-1 (3), the left decorative symbol 41 scrolls at a low speed and then temporarily stops at a position where it has been fixedly stopped until the start of fluctuation. At this time, the stopped light emitting image 57 is displayed around the display area of the left decorative symbol 41 (number “4”).
The stop light emission image 57 is an image for showing the player as if the decorative symbol 41 is emitting light when it is temporarily stopped or fixedly stopped. The stopped light emission image 57 is, for example, an image imitating light. The stopped light emitting image 57 may be displayed in any color. Further, the stopped light emitting image 57 is displayed, for example, in the vicinity of the area in which the decorative symbol 41 is displayed in the image display area of the image display unit 114. In the illustrated example, the stopped light emitting image 57 is displayed around the area where the decorative symbol 41 is displayed. Further, the stopped light emitting image 57 may be displayed in the whole or a part of the area where the decorative symbol 41 is displayed.

When the decorative symbol 41 is temporarily stopped in the drawing, it is expressed by using the same display as the double quotation mark around the decorative symbol 41 for easy understanding.
Then, as shown in FIG. 34-1 (4), the stopped light emitting image 57 displayed around the display area of the left decorative symbol 41 is hidden.

Then, as shown in FIG. 34-1 (5), the right decorative symbol 41 scrolls at a low speed and then temporarily stops at a position where it has been fixedly stopped until the start of fluctuation. At this time, the stopped light emitting image 57 is displayed around the display area of the right decorative symbol 41 (number “5”).
Then, as shown in FIG. 34-1 (6), the stopped light emitting image 57 displayed around the display area of the right decorative symbol 41 is hidden.

Then, as shown in FIG. 34-1 (7), the intermediate decorative symbol 41 scrolls at a low speed and then temporarily stops at a position where it has been fixedly stopped until the start of fluctuation. At this time, the stopped light emitting image 57 is displayed around the display area of the intermediate decorative symbol 41 (number “2”).
Then, as shown in FIG. 34-1 (8), the stopped light emitting image 57 displayed around the display area of the intermediate decorative symbol 41 is hidden.

Then, as shown in FIG. 34-2 (9), after the three decorative symbols 41 continue to be temporarily stopped for a predetermined time (for example, 1 second), the three decorative symbols 41 are fixedly stopped due to the stop of the fluctuation of the special symbol. do. Here, the combination “425” of the decorative symbols 41 which are stopped and displayed as shown in FIG. 34-2 (9) is an example of the combination when the lottery result of the special symbol lottery is out of order. In addition, the fourth symbol 56 also stops as the fluctuation of the special symbol stops. At this time, the combination "425" of the fourth symbol 56 matches the combination of the decorative symbol 41.

[Variable production example 2]
FIG. 35 is a diagram showing one aspect of the effect performed by the effect control unit 300 using the image display unit 114.
Next, another specific example (variation effect example 2) of the variation effect of the decorative symbol 41 will be described with reference to FIG. 35. The variation effect example 2 is an example of variation effect of the decorative symbol 41 in a low-probability time-saving non-game state. Further, the variation effect example 2 is an example of variation effect when the lottery result of the special symbol lottery is out of order. In the following description, the points that are different from the variation effect example 1 will be mainly described, and the points that are the same as the variation effect example 1 may be omitted.

First, as shown in FIG. 35 (1), the effect control unit 300 terminates the variation of the previous special symbol, and the image display unit 114 definitely stops the highly decorative decorative symbol 41. It is assumed that there is. Further, the hold number display 55 of the first start port 121 indicates "4", and the hold number display 55 of the second start port 122 indicates "0".

Then, as shown in FIG. 35 (2), the variation of the decorative symbol 41 is started with the start of the variation display of the next special symbol. In this way, when the variation display of the next special symbol is started, the second, third, and fourth reserved images 52 move toward the display position of the variation image 51.

Then, as shown in FIG. 35 (3), the three decorative symbols 41 are temporarily stopped at the positions where they have been fixedly stopped until the start of the fluctuation. At this time, the stopped light emitting image 57 is displayed around each display area of the three decorative symbols 41.

Then, as shown in FIG. 35 (4), after the three decorative symbols 41 continue to be temporarily stopped for a predetermined time (for example, 0.5 seconds), the three decorative symbols 41 are fixedly stopped along with the stop display of the special symbol. do. In addition, the fourth symbol 56 also stops as the fluctuation of the special symbol stops.

[Variable production example 3]
36-1 to 36-3 are diagrams showing one aspect of the effect performed by the effect control unit 300 using the image display unit 114.
Next, another specific example (variation effect example 3) of the variation effect of the decorative symbol 41 will be described with reference to FIGS. 36-1 to 36-3. The variation effect example 3 is an example of variation effect of the decorative symbol 41 in a low-probability time-saving non-game state. Further, the variation effect example 3 is an example of variation effect when the lottery result of the special symbol lottery is out of order. In the following description, the points that are different from the variation effect example 1 will be mainly described, and the points that are the same as the variation effect example 1 may be omitted.

First, as shown in FIG. 36-1 (1), the highly decorative decorative symbol 41 is fixedly stopped in the image display unit 114 as the variation of the previous special symbol is completed by the effect control unit 300. It is assumed that it has been done.
Then, as shown in FIG. 36-1 (2), the change of the decorative symbol 41 is started with the start of the change of the next special symbol.

Then, as shown in FIG. 36-1 (3), the left decorative symbol 41 scrolling at a low speed temporarily stops. At this time, the stopped light emitting image 57 is displayed around the display area of the left decorative symbol 41.
Then, as shown in FIG. 36-1 (4), the stopped light emitting image 57 displayed around the display area of the left decorative symbol 41 is hidden.

Then, as shown in FIG. 36-1 (5), the right decorative symbol 41 scrolling at a low speed temporarily stops. At this time, the stopped light emitting image 57 is displayed around the display area of the right decorative symbol 41. Further, at this time, the right decorative symbol 41 is temporarily stopped at the symbol "4" which is the same symbol as the left decorative symbol 41. As a result, the reach is established and the reach effect is executed.
Then, as shown in FIG. 36-1 (6), the stopped light emitting image 57 displayed around the display area of the right decorative symbol 41 is hidden.

Then, as shown in FIG. 36-1 (7), the reach eye emission image 59 is displayed around each display area in the left and right decorative symbols 41 which are reach eyes. In addition, a reach line image 60 that crosses the left and right decorative symbols 41, which are reach eyes, is displayed. At this time, the first specific sound is output from the speaker 156.

The reach eye emission image 59 is an image for showing the player as if the left and right decorative symbols 41, which are reach eyes, are emitting light. The reach-eye emission image 59 is, for example, an image imitating light. The reach-eye emission image 59 may be displayed in any color. Further, the reach-eye emission image 59 is displayed, for example, in the vicinity of the area in the image display area of the image display unit 114 where each of the left and right decorative symbols 41, which is the reach-eye, is displayed. More specifically, the reach-eye emission image 59 is displayed in the vicinity of the area where the left decorative symbol 41 is displayed and in the vicinity of the area where the right decorative symbol 41 is displayed. In the illustrated example, the reach-eye emission image 59 is displayed around the area where each of the left and right decorative symbols 41, which are reach-eyes, is displayed. Further, the reach-eye emission image 59 may be displayed in the whole or a part of the area where each of the left and right decorative symbols 41, which is the reach-eye, is displayed. The reach-eye emission image 59 of the present embodiment is displayed when the reach is established.

The reach line image 60 is an image that notifies or suggests that the reach has been established. The reach line image 60 is, for example, an image imitating light. The reach line image 60 may be displayed in any color. In the illustrated example, the reach line image 60 is displayed across the left and right decorative symbols 41, which are reach eyes. The reach line image 60 of the present embodiment may be displayed when the reach is established, or may be displayed after the reach is established.
The reach line image 60 has a width length (length in the vertical direction) shorter than that of the reach-eye emission image 59, while a horizontal length (length in the left-right direction) is longer than that of the reach-eye emission image 59. Further, the reach line image 60 is displayed so as to overlap a part of the display area of the reach eye emission image 59.

Then, as shown in FIG. 36-1 (8), the reach eye emission image 59 and the reach line image 60 are hidden.
Then, as shown in FIG. 36-2 (9), the button operation image 61 is displayed between the left decorative symbol 41 and the right decorative symbol 41. In the illustrated example, the intermediate decorative symbol 41 is not displayed, but the intermediate decorative symbol 41 is variablely displayed at high speed even in the reach effect. Further, the intermediate decorative symbol 41 may be temporarily hidden in the reach effect.

The button operation image 61 is an image that urges the player to operate the effect button 161 (see FIG. 2B). By displaying this button operation image 61, it can be recognized that it is the timing for the player to operate the effect button 161. In the illustrated example, an image imitating the effect button 161 is displayed as the button operation image 61. As the button operation image 61, the image imitating the non-operated effect button 161 and the image imitating the operated effect button 161 may be repeatedly displayed so as to be switched. Examples of the image imitating the effect button 161 being operated include an image imitating the effect button 161 whose height is lower than that in the non-operated state. Further, as the button operation image 61, a moving image imitating the effect button 161 is displayed so that the height of the effect button 161 gradually decreases, so that the image imitating the effect button 161 that has not been operated can be used. , The image may be displayed so as to gradually change to an image imitating the effect button 161 being operated.

Then, when the player operates the effect button 161 while the button operation image 61 is displayed, the covered light emitting image 62 is displayed as shown in FIG. 36-2 (10). In this way, the operation effect is performed.
As shown in FIGS. 36-2 (9) and 36-2 (10), the operation effect is an effect performed based on accepting the operation of the effect button 161 by the player. The operation effect includes, for example, displaying the effect image on the image display unit 114, operating the movable accessory 115, and the like. In the example shown in FIG. 36-2 (10), the covered light emitting image 62 is displayed as an operation effect.

The covered light emitting image 62 is an image for showing the player as if the image covering the effect image displayed on the image display unit 114 is emitting light. The coated light emitting image 62 is, for example, an image imitating light. The coated light emitting image 62 may be displayed in any color. In the illustrated example, the covered light emitting image 62 is displayed in a part of the image display area in the image display unit 114 so as to cover the left and right decorative symbols 41. Further, the covered light emitting image 62 may be displayed on the entire image display area of the image display unit 114. In the present embodiment, the cover light emitting image 62 is displayed by the player operating the effect button 161 while the button operation image 61 is displayed. The covered light emitting image 62 has a larger display size than the stopped light emitting image 57 (see FIG. 36-1 (3)) and the reach-eye light emitting image 59 (see FIG. 36-1 (7)). Further, the covered light emitting image 62 may be displayed in a region including the display area of the stopped light emitting image 57 and the reach-eye light emitting image 59.

When the covered light emitting image 62 is displayed, the decorative symbol 41 and a part of the low accuracy background image 58 are covered with the covered light emitting image 62, so that the visibility is changed and it becomes difficult for the player to see. On the other hand, the variable image 51, the hold number display 55, and the fourth symbol 56 are not covered by the covered light emitting image 62, so that the visibility does not change and the player can easily see them.

Then, as shown in FIG. 36-2 (11), the transition image 63 is displayed.
The transition image 63 is an image that notifies or suggests that the SP reach effect is executed. Here, as the transition image 63, a predetermined image is displayed, but a monochromatic image displayed in the entire image display area of the image display unit 114 may be used. For example, a so-called whiteout may be executed by displaying a white image as the transition image 63 on the image display unit 114. Further, a so-called blackout may be executed by displaying a black image as the transition image 63 on the image display unit 114. As the transition image 63 is displayed, the decorative symbol 41 may be hidden. This makes it easier for the player to concentrate on the SP reach executed after the transition.
In the illustrated example, the decorative symbol 41 and the variable image 51 are hidden as the transition image 63 is displayed.

Then, as shown in FIG. 36-2 (12), the SP image 64 is displayed.
The SP image 64 is an image showing that the SP reach effect is being executed. The SP image 64 is, for example, a moving image in which a character appearing in the content that is the subject of the pachinko gaming machine 100 plays a mini game.

When the SP image 64 is displayed, the left and right decorative symbols 41 move to the corners (upper left corner and upper right corner) of the image display area in the image display unit 114. The left and right decorative symbols 41 are small in size and have a low decorativeness. More specifically, the left and right decorative symbols 41 are represented by the numeric element 411 and the numeric decorative element 412, respectively. Further, the fourth symbol 56 maintains a state in which the three symbols are variablely displayed. Further, at this time, the reduced symbol emission image 65 is displayed around each display area in the left and right decorative symbols 41.

The reduced symbol light emitting image 65 is an image for showing the player as if the reduced and displayed decorative symbol 41 is emitting light. The reduced symbol light emitting image 65 is, for example, an image imitating light. The reduced symbol emission image 65 may be displayed in any color. Further, the reduced symbol emission image 65 is displayed in the vicinity of the area where each of the left and right decorative symbols 41 that have been reduced and displayed is displayed, for example. In the illustrated example, the reduced symbol emission image 65 is displayed around the area where each of the reduced and displayed left and right decorative symbols 41 is displayed. Further, the reduced symbol emission image 65 may be displayed in the whole or a part of the area where the reduced left and right decorative symbols 41 are displayed. In the present embodiment, when the decorative symbol 41 is switched to a display mode with low decorativeness and displayed in a reduced size, the reduced symbol light emitting image 65 is displayed. The reduced symbol emission image 65 has a smaller display size than the stopped emission image 57 (see FIG. 36-1 (3)) and the reach-eye emission image 59 (see FIG. 36-1 (7)). Further, the reduced symbol light emitting image 65 is displayed above the display area of the stopped light emitting image 57 and the display area of the reach eye light emitting image 59. Further, the reduced symbol light emitting image 65 is displayed outside the display area of the stopped light emitting image 57 and the display area of the reach eye light emitting image 59 in the left-right direction. Further, while the stopped light emitting image 57 and the reach-eye light emitting image 59 are displayed in the vicinity of the display area of the decorative symbol 41, the reduced symbol light emitting image 65 may be displayed so as to overlap the display area of the decorative symbol 41. ..

Then, as shown in FIG. 36-2 (13), the reduced symbol emission image 65 is hidden.
Then, as shown in FIG. 36-2 (14), the middle pattern fanning effect is executed.
The medium-designed fanning effect is an effect of fanning whether or not the medium-decorative symbol 41, which has the same symbol as the left and right decorative symbols 41, which is the reach eye, is temporarily stopped. In the illustrated example, the middle decorative symbol 41, which is a different pattern from the left and right decorative symbols 41, which is the reach eye, and the middle decorative symbol 41, which is the same symbol as the left and right decorative symbols 41, which are the reach eyes, are used as the middle symbol fanning effect. Is displayed. In addition, in the middle symbol fanning effect, the middle decorative symbol 41, which is a different symbol from the left and right decorative symbols 41, which is the reach eye, is not displayed, and is the same symbol as the left and right decorative symbols 41, which is the reach eye. The decorative pattern 41 may be displayed. Further, in the middle symbol fanning effect, the middle decorative symbol 41, which is the same symbol as the left and right decorative symbols 41, which is the reach eye, is not displayed, and the symbol is different from the left and right decorative symbols 41, which are the reach eyes. The decorative pattern 41 may be displayed. Further, when the middle decorative symbol 41, which is a symbol different from the left and right decorative symbols 41 which are reach eyes, is displayed in the middle symbol fanning effect, the middle decorative symbol 41 is different from the left and right decorative symbols 41 which are reach eyes. Any symbol may be displayed as long as it is a different symbol.

In the illustrated example, the middle decorative symbol 41 (number "3"), which is a different symbol from the left and right decorative symbols 41, and the middle decorative symbol 41 (the same symbol as the left and right decorative symbols 41) in the middle symbol fanning effect. The number "4") is displayed. Further, at this time, the different symbol emission image 66 is displayed around the display area of the middle decorative symbol 41 (number “3”), which is a symbol different from the left and right decorative symbols 41. Further, at this time, the symbol emission image 79 is displayed around the display area of the middle decorative symbol 41 (number “4”), which is the same symbol as the left and right decorative symbols 41.

The different symbol light emitting image 66 is an image for showing the player as if the middle decorative symbol 41, which is a symbol different from the left and right decorative symbols 41 which are reach eyes, is emitting light. The different pattern light emitting image 66 is, for example, an image imitating light. The different pattern light emitting image 66 may be displayed in any color. Further, the different symbol emission image 66 is displayed in the vicinity of the area where the target intermediate decorative symbol 41 is displayed, for example. In the illustrated example, the variant symbol emission image 66 is displayed around the area where the target intermediate decorative symbol 41 is displayed. Further, the different symbol emission image 66 may be displayed in the whole or a part of the area where the target intermediate decorative symbol 41 is displayed.

The symbol light emitting image 79 is an image for showing the player as if the middle decorative symbol 41, which is the same symbol as the left and right decorative symbols 41 which are reach eyes, is emitting light. The symbol emission image 79 is, for example, an image imitating light. The symbol emission image 79 may be displayed in any color. Further, the symbol emission image 79 is displayed in the vicinity of the area where the target intermediate decorative symbol 41 is displayed, for example. In the illustrated example, the symbol emission image 79 is displayed around the area where the target intermediate decorative symbol 41 is displayed. Further, the symbol emission image 79 may be displayed in the whole or a part of the area where the target intermediate decorative symbol 41 is displayed.
The different symbol emission image 66 and the same symbol emission image 79 have a larger display size than the reduced symbol emission image 65 (see FIG. 36-2 (12)). Further, the different symbol emission image 66 and the symbol emission image 79 are displayed below the display area of the reduced symbol emission image 65. Further, while the stopped light emitting image 57 (see FIG. 36-1 (3)) and the reach-eye light emitting image 59 (see FIG. 36-1 (7)) are displayed in the vicinity of the display area of the decorative symbol 41. The different symbol emission image 66 and the same symbol emission image 79 may be displayed so as to overlap the display area of the decorative symbol 41.

Then, as shown in FIG. 36-2 (15), the middle decorative symbol 41 is temporarily stopped at the symbol of the number "3" which is a symbol different from the left and right decorative symbols 41. Further, at this time, the different symbol emission image 66 and the same symbol emission image 79 are hidden.
Then, as shown in FIG. 36-2 (16), the transition image 63 is displayed. In the illustrated example, the decorative symbol 41 is hidden as the transition image 63 is displayed.

Then, as shown in FIG. 36-3 (17), three decorative symbols 41 are displayed. The three decorative symbols 41 have a large size and a highly decorative display mode. That is, the three decorative symbols 41 are displayed by the number element 411, the number decoration element 412, and the character element 413. Further, in the illustrated example, the decorative symbol 41 is temporarily stopped by the combination of "434". By displaying the decorative symbol 41 in the combination of "434" in this way, the player is notified that the lottery result of the special symbol lottery is out of order. Further, the fourth symbol 56 maintains a state in which the three symbols are variablely displayed. At this time, the variable image 51 is displayed again.

Then, as shown in FIG. 36-3 (18), the decorative symbol 41 is fixedly stopped with the stop display of the special symbol. Further, "434" is displayed as the fourth symbol 56. That is, the display of the decorative symbol 41 and the fourth symbol 56 is in a state of matching with the combination of "434".

As described above, in the variation effect example 3, as shown in FIG. 36-2 (14), the light emission effect using the medium decorative symbol 41 different from the left and right decorative symbols 41, which are the reach eyes, is executed. As a result, the player is made to pay attention to the medium decorative symbol 41 different from the left and right decorative symbols 41, and the player is given anxiety that the intermediate decorative symbol 41 different from the left and right decorative symbols 41 will stop. It is possible to realize a highly entertaining production in which a person can wait for the result while being excited.

[Variable production example 4]
37-1 to 37-4 are diagrams showing one aspect of the effect performed by the effect control unit 300 using the image display unit 114.
Next, another specific example (variation effect example 4) of the variation effect of the decorative symbol 41 will be described with reference to FIGS. 37-1 to 37-4. The variation effect example 4 is an example of variation effect of the decorative symbol 41 in a low-probability time-saving non-game state. Further, the variable effect example 4 is an example of a variable effect in which the lottery result of the first special symbol lottery is out of order and the lottery result of the next special symbol lottery is a big hit in two consecutive special symbol lottery. In the following description, the points that are different from the variation effect example 3 will be mainly described, and the points that are the same as the variation effect example 3 may be omitted.

First, as shown in FIGS. 37-1 (1) and 37-1 (2), the decorative symbol 41 starts to change from the state in which the highly decorative decorative symbol 41 is fixedly stopped in the image display unit 114. Will be done.

Then, as shown in FIG. 37-1 (3), the left decorative symbol 41 scrolling at a low speed temporarily stops. At this time, the chance eye display effect is started.
The chance eye display effect is an effect of displaying the chance eye as shown in FIGS. 37-1 (3) to 37-1 (5). Here, the chance eyes are three decorative symbols 41 that are combined by different symbols of the same color. The chance eye display effect, for example, informs or suggests that there is a high possibility of a big hit in the variable display of the next and subsequent special symbols. The chance eye display effect is one aspect of the advance notice effect. Any color may be used as the predetermined same color. As a chance, at least a part of each of the three decorative symbols 41 may be displayed in the same color. As at least a part of each of the three decorative symbols 41, for example, the numerical element 411, the numerical decorative element 412, the character element 413, etc. of each of the three decorative symbols 41 can be mentioned. In the illustrated example, the entire three decorative symbols 41 are changed to green as a chance eye display effect. It should be noted that the chance eye display effect can be regarded as an effect of the same color in which a plurality of effect symbols are displayed in a predetermined manner of the same color in a manner of notifying that the special game is not performed. Further, the execution timing of the chance eye display effect is not limited to the time when the decorative symbol 41 is temporarily stopped. For example, the chance eye display effect may be performed at the start of the change of the decorative symbol 41, or the chance eye display effect may be performed during the change of the decorative symbol 41. Further, for example, the change of the decorative symbol 41 may be started after the chance eye display effect is performed, or the chance eye display effect may be performed immediately after the start of the change of the decorative symbol 41. Further, for example, the reach may be established after the chance eye display effect is executed after the change of the decorative symbol 41 starts. Further, the chance eye emission image 67 described later may be displayed regardless of which chance eye display effect is performed.

In the example shown in FIG. 37-1 (3), the entire display color in the left decorative symbol 41 is changed to green. Further, at this time, the chance eye emission image 67 is displayed around the display area of the left decorative symbol 41.

As shown in FIGS. 37-1 (3) to 37-1 (5), the chance eye emission image 67 is an image for showing the player as if the three decorative symbols 41, which are chance eyes, are emitting light. Is. The chance eye emission image 67 is, for example, an image imitating light. The chance eye emission image 67 may be displayed in any color. In the illustrated example, the chance eye emission image 67 is a region in which the decorative symbol 41 that is temporarily stopped when the decorative symbol 41 constituting the chance eye is temporarily stopped when the chance eye is displayed. It is displayed around. Further, the chance eye emission image 67 may not be displayed around the area where the decorative symbol 41 is displayed, but may be displayed near the area where the decorative symbol 41 is displayed. Further, the chance eye emission image 67 may be displayed on the whole or a part of the area where the decorative symbol 41 constituting the chance eye is displayed. Further, the chance eye emission image 67 is not displayed in a state where the left and right decorative symbols 41 are temporarily stopped while the middle decorative symbol 41 is not temporarily stopped, and the three decorative symbols 41 which are chance eyes are provisionally stopped. It may be displayed by stopping. Further, the chance eye emission image 67 may be displayed in a color different from the color of the stop emission image 57 or the color of the reach eye emission image 59.

Then, as shown in FIG. 37-1 (4), the right decorative symbol 41 scrolling at a low speed temporarily stops. At this time, the entire display color of the right decorative symbol 41 is changed to green. Further, at this time, the chance eye emission image 67 is displayed around the display area of the right decorative symbol 41. Further, at this time, the display color of the left decorative symbol 41 remains green, and the chance eye emission image 67 is continuously displayed around the display area of the left decorative symbol 41.

Then, as shown in FIG. 37-1 (5), the intermediate decorative symbol 41 scrolling at a low speed temporarily stops. At this time, the entire display color of the intermediate decorative symbol 41 is changed to green. Further, at this time, the chance eye emission image 67 is displayed around the display area of the intermediate decorative symbol 41. Further, at this time, the display color in each of the left and right decorative symbols 41 remains green, and the chance eye emission image 67 is continuously displayed around each display area in the left and right decorative symbols 41. ..

Then, as shown in FIG. 37-1 (6), after the three decorative symbols 41, which are chance eyes, continue to temporarily stop for a predetermined time (for example, 1 second), the three decorative symbols are stopped due to the fluctuation stop of the special symbol. 41 is fixedly stopped. At this time, the display color in each of the three decorative symbols 41 returns to the color before being changed to green. Further, at this time, the chance eye emission image 67 is hidden. That is, the left decorative symbol 41, the right decorative symbol 41, and the middle decorative symbol 41 are arranged in order from the decorative symbol 41 having a long duration of the emission effect executed by displaying the chance eye emission image 67. Further, the combination "758" of the decorative symbols 41 which are stopped and displayed as shown in FIG. 37-1 (6) is an example of a combination when the lottery result of the special symbol lottery is out of order. In addition, the fourth symbol 56 also stops as the fluctuation of the special symbol stops. At this time, the combination "758" of the fourth symbol 56 matches the combination of the decorative symbol 41.

Then, as shown in FIG. 37-1 (7), the change of the decorative symbol 41 is started with the start of the change of the next special symbol. At this time, the special background image 68 is displayed.
The special background image 68 is an image that informs or suggests that the lottery result of the special symbol lottery is likely to be a big hit. In the present embodiment, as the special background image 68, a band-shaped image is displayed on the upper side of the image display area in the image display unit 114. Further, the special background image 68 of the present embodiment includes the characters "chance !?". The special background image 68 may be displayed in the entire image display area of the image display unit 114. Further, the special background image 68 may be displayed based on the result of the preliminary determination by the preliminary determination process. Further, the display start timing of the special background image 68 may be not only when the target special symbol changes but also before the target special symbol changes. It should be noted that displaying the special background image is regarded as executing a special effect that makes the special game expected to be performed.

Then, as shown in FIG. 37-1 (8), the left decorative symbol 41 scrolling at a low speed temporarily stops. At this time, the stopped light emitting image 57 is displayed around the display area of the left decorative symbol 41. At this time, the hold change effect is started. In the illustrated example, the pending change fanning image 69 is displayed in a part of the display area of the variable image 51.

As shown in FIGS. 37-1 (8) and 37-2 (9) to 37-2 (12), the hold change effect is performed in advance by changing the display mode such as the color of the variable image 51. Based on the result of the preliminary judgment by the judgment process, it is an effect of notifying or suggesting the degree of expectation of winning the jackpot. In the illustrated example, the display color of the variable image 51 changes from white to red as a pending change effect. The hold change effect includes displaying the hold change fanning image 69. Further, the hold change effect includes changing the display mode such as the color of the hold image 52.

The pending change fanning image 69 fuels whether or not the display mode of the variable image 51 changes, as shown in FIGS. 37-1 (8) and 37-2 (9) to 37-2 (11). It is an image. As the pending change fanned image 69, an image of a specific color is displayed in a part of the display area of the variable image 51. The specific color may be any color including a color that can be displayed as the variable image 51. In the illustrated example, a red image is displayed in a part of the display area of the variable image 51 as the pending change fanned image 69. Further, when the pending change fanning image 69 is displayed, the display area of the pending change fanning image 69 may be widened or narrowed. Further, the pending change fanning image 69 may be any effect image that acts on the variable image 51 in order to change the display mode such as the color of the variable image 51, and is not limited to the image of a specific color. Further, the reserved change fanning image 69 is not limited to acting on the variable image 51, and may act on the reserved image 52.

Then, as shown in FIG. 37-2 (9), the stopped light emitting image 57 displayed around the display area of the left decorative symbol 41 is hidden.
Then, as shown in FIG. 37-2 (10), the right decorative symbol 41 scrolling at a low speed temporarily stops. At this time, the stopped light emitting image 57 is displayed around the display area of the right decorative symbol 41. Further, at this time, the right decorative symbol 41 is temporarily stopped at the symbol of the number "5" which is the same symbol as the left decorative symbol 41. As a result, the reach is established and the reach effect is executed. Further, at this time, the pending change effect is continuously performed.
Then, as shown in FIG. 37-2 (11), the stopped light emitting image 57 displayed around the display area of the right decorative symbol 41 is hidden.

Then, as shown in FIG. 37-2 (12), the reach eye emission image 59 and the reach line image 60 are displayed. Further, at this time, the character movement effect is performed.
The accessory operation effect is an effect in which the movable accessory 115 moves to the front side of the image display unit 114 and covers the entire or a part of the image display area in the image display unit 114. Further, the movable accessory 115 may emit light as an effect of the accessory operation. Further, as an effect of operating the accessory, the movable accessory 115 may be moved to a position different from the front side of the image display unit 114. Further, as an effect of operating the accessory, the movable accessory 115 may emit light without moving.

In the illustrated example, the movable accessory 115 moves to the front side of the image display unit 114 and covers a part of the image display unit 114. Further, the movable accessory 115 is moved to a position where it overlaps a part of the area where the reach-eye emission image 59 is displayed. At this time, the movable accessory 115 emits light. Further, at this time, the display color of the variable image 51 changes to red due to the hold change effect. At this time, the second specific sound is output from the speaker 156. This second specific sound is different from the first specific sound output from the speaker 156 when the reach-eye emission image 59 is displayed in the variation effect example 3.
Then, as shown in FIG. 37-2 (13), the reach eye emission image 59 and the reach line image 60 are hidden.

Then, as shown in FIG. 37-2 (14), the transition image 63 is displayed. In the illustrated example, the decorative symbol 41 and the variable image 51 are hidden as the transition image 63 is displayed.

Then, as shown in FIG. 37-2 (15), the SP image 64 is displayed. At this time, the left and right decorative symbols 41 have a small size and a low decorativeness. At this time, the reduced symbol emission image 65 is displayed.
Then, as shown in FIG. 37-2 (16), the reduced symbol emission image 65 is hidden.
Then, as shown in FIG. 37-3 (17), the jackpot suggestion image 70 is displayed. The jackpot suggestion image 70 is an image that informs or suggests that the lottery result of the special symbol lottery is a jackpot. The jackpot suggestion image 70 of the present embodiment includes the characters "success!".

Then, as shown in FIG. 37-3 (18), the doublet decorative symbol 41 is temporarily stopped on the image display unit 114. In the illustrated example, the decorative symbol 41 is temporarily stopped by the combination of "555". By displaying the decorative symbol 41 in the combination of "555" in this way, the player is notified that the lottery result of the special symbol lottery is a big hit. Further, at this time, the decorative symbol 41 is larger in size than the display mode shown in FIG. 37-3 (17). Further, the fourth symbol 56 maintains a state in which the three symbols are variablely displayed. Further, the variable image 51 is maintained in a hidden state.

Then, as shown in FIG. 37-3 (19), the doublet emission image 71 is displayed around each display area in the doublet decorative symbol 41.
The doublet light emitting image 71 is an image for showing the player as if the doublet decorative symbol 41 is emitting light. Here, the doublet decorative symbols 41 are three decorative symbols 41 in which the same symbols are aligned. The doublet emission image 71 is, for example, an image imitating light. The doublet emission image 71 may be displayed in any color. Further, the doublet emission image 71 is displayed in the vicinity of the area where each of the doublet decorative symbols 41 is displayed, for example. In the illustrated example, the doublet emission image 71 is displayed around the area where each of the doublet decorative symbols 41 is displayed. Further, the doublet emission image 71 may be displayed in whole or a part of the area where each of the doublet decorative symbols 41 is displayed. The doublet emission image 71 has a larger display size than the reduced symbol emission image 65 (see FIG. 37-2 (15)). Further, in the illustrated example, the doublet emission image 71 is displayed below the reduced symbol emission image 65.

When the doublet emission image 71 is displayed, the fourth symbol 56 maintains a state in which the three symbols are variablely displayed. Further, at this time, the variable image 51 is maintained in a hidden state.
Then, as shown in FIG. 37-3 (20), the doublet emission image 71 is hidden.

Then, as shown in FIG. 37-3 (21), the promotion fanning effect is performed.
The promotion fanning production is a production that fuels whether or not to be promoted. Here, promotion is a decoration that informs or suggests that the player will be in a more advantageous gaming state after the decorative symbol 41 that informs or suggests that the lottery result of the special symbol lottery is a big hit is temporarily stopped. It is an effect that changes to the symbol 41. In the illustrated example, the button operation image 61 is displayed as a promotion fanning effect.

Then, when the player operates the effect button 161 while the button operation image 61 is displayed, the decorative symbol 41 is displayed again in the combination of "555" as shown in FIG. 37-3 (22). That is, as a result of the promotion fanning effect, promotion is not performed.

Then, as shown in FIG. 37-3 (23), the transition image 63 is displayed. In the illustrated example, the decorative symbol 41 is hidden as the transition image 63 is displayed.
Then, as shown in FIG. 37-3 (24), the decorative symbol 41 is displayed on the image display unit 114. At this time, the decorative symbol 41 is displayed in a highly decorative manner. That is, the decorative symbol 41 is displayed by the number element 411, the number decoration element 412, and the character element 413. At this time, the variable image 51 is displayed again.

Then, as shown in FIG. 37-4 (25), after the first predetermined time (for example, 3 seconds) has elapsed from the display of the highly decorative decorative symbol 41, as shown in FIG. 37-4 (26). A light emitting image 72 before stopping is displayed around each display area in the three decorative symbols 41.
The light emission image 72 before stopping is an image showing the player as if the decorative symbol 41 of doublet, which is temporarily stopped and before the fixed stop, is emitting light. The light emission image 72 before stopping is, for example, an image imitating light. The light emission image 72 before stopping may be displayed in any color. Further, the light emission image 72 before stopping is displayed in the vicinity of the area where each of the doublet decorative symbols 41 is displayed, for example. In the illustrated example, the pre-stop emission image 72 is displayed around the area where each of the doublet decorative symbols 41 is displayed. Further, the light emission image 72 before stopping may be displayed on the whole or a part of the area where each of the doublet decorative symbols 41 is displayed. Further, for example, the stopped light emitting image 57 (see FIG. 37-1 (8)) is displayed in the vicinity of the display area of the decorative symbol 41, while the pre-stop light emitting image 72 overlaps the display area of the decorative symbol 41. May be displayed.

Then, as shown in FIG. 37-4 (27), the light emission image 72 before stopping is hidden.
Then, as shown in FIG. 37-4 (28), the decorative symbol 41 is fixedly stopped in the image display unit 114 along with the stop display of the special symbol. Further, "555" is displayed as the fourth symbol 56. That is, the display of the decorative symbol 41 and the fourth symbol 56 is in a state of matching with the combination of "555".

As described above, in the variation effect example 4, as shown in FIG. 37-2 (12), when the reach effect is executed, the reach eye emission image 59 is displayed and the light emission effect is executed. Further, as shown in FIG. 37-3 (19), when the reach effect is not executed, the doublet light emitting image 71 is displayed and the light emission effect is executed. That is, in the present embodiment, the first light emission effect can be executed when the expected effect that makes the special game expected to be performed is executed, and the second light emission effect is executed when this expected effect is not executed. The production can be executed.
The reach effect, the same color effect, the special effect, the hold change effect, the accessory operation effect, the operation effect, and the display of the hold image 52 are examples of the expected effect.

For example, when the reach eye emission image 59 is displayed when the left and right decorative symbols 41 which are reach eyes are displayed in the reach effect, the left and right decorative symbols 41 which are reach eyes may appear to emit light. be. As described above, when the first light emitting effect is executed when the expected effect is executed, for example, it is possible to realize a highly interesting effect in which the expected effect and the first light emitting effect are combined. On the other hand, if the light emission effect is not executed when the expected effect is not executed, the interest of the effect may be lowered as compared with the case where the first light emission effect is executed when the expected effect is executed. be. Further, when the first light emitting effect is executed even when the expected effect is not executed, the player may get tired of the first light emitting effect. Therefore, in the present embodiment, when the expected effect is not executed, the second light emission effect different from the first light emission effect is executed. As a result, it is possible to prevent the player from getting tired of the light emission effect, and to give the player a hobby according to the effect.

Further, in the variation effect example 4, as shown in FIGS. 37-1 (3) to 37-1 (5), when the chance eye display effect is being executed, the chance eye emission image 67 is displayed and emitted. Perform the production. Further, as shown in FIG. 37-3 (19), when the chance eye display effect is not executed, the doublet light emitting image 71 is displayed and the light emission effect is executed. That is, in the present embodiment, the first light emission effect can be executed when the chance eye display effect is executed, and the second light emission effect can be executed when the chance eye display effect is not executed. ..

When the first light emitting effect is executed when the chance eye display effect is executed, for example, it is possible to realize a highly interesting effect in which the chance eye display effect and the first light emitting effect are combined. On the other hand, when the light emission effect is not executed when the chance eye display effect is not executed, the interest of the effect is lower than when the first light emission effect is executed when the chance eye display effect is executed. There is a risk of doing so. Further, when the first light emitting effect is executed even when the chance eye display effect is not executed, the player may get tired of the first light emitting effect. Therefore, in the present embodiment, when the chance eye display effect is not executed, the second light emission effect different from the first light emission effect is executed. As a result, it is possible to prevent the player from getting tired of the light emission effect, and to give the player a hobby according to the effect.

Further, in the variation effect example 4, as shown in FIG. 37-2 (12), when the special background image 68 is displayed, the reach eye emission image 59 is displayed and the emission effect is executed. Further, as shown in FIG. 37-3 (19), when the special background image 68 is not displayed, the doublet light emitting image 71 is displayed and the light emitting effect is executed. That is, in the present embodiment, the first light emitting effect can be executed when the special background image 68 is displayed, and the second light emitting effect can be executed when the special background image 68 is not displayed. ..

When the first light emitting effect is executed when the special background image 68 is displayed, for example, it is possible to realize a highly interesting effect in which the display of the special background image 68 and the first light emitting effect are combined. On the other hand, when the light emission effect is not executed when the special background image 68 is not displayed, the interest of the effect is lower than when the first light emission effect is executed when the special background image 68 is displayed. There is a risk of doing so. Further, when the first light emitting effect is executed even when the special background image 68 is not displayed, the player may get tired of the first light emitting effect. Therefore, in the present embodiment, when the special background image 68 is not displayed, the second light emission effect different from the first light emission effect is executed. As a result, it is possible to prevent the player from getting tired of the light emission effect, and to give the player a hobby according to the effect.

Further, in the variation effect example 4, as shown in FIG. 37-2 (12), when the hold change effect is being executed, the reach eye emission image 59 is displayed and the emission effect is executed. Further, as shown in FIG. 37-3 (19), when the hold change effect is not executed, the doublet light emitting image 71 is displayed and the light emission effect is executed. That is, in the present embodiment, the first light emitting effect can be executed when the hold change effect is executed, and the second light emission effect can be executed when the hold change effect is not executed.

If the first light emission effect is executed when the hold change effect is being executed, for example, it is possible to realize a highly interesting effect in which the hold change effect and the first light emission effect are combined. On the other hand, if the light emission effect is not executed when the hold change effect is not executed, the interest of the effect may be lower than when the first light emission effect is executed when the hold change effect is executed. There is. Further, when the first light emitting effect is executed even when the hold change effect is not executed, the player may get tired of the first light emitting effect. Therefore, in the present embodiment, when the hold change effect is not executed, the second light emission effect different from the first light emission effect is executed. As a result, it is possible to prevent the player from getting tired of the light emission effect, and to give the player a hobby according to the effect.

Further, in the variation effect example 4, as shown in FIG. 37-2 (12), when the accessory operation effect is being executed, the movable accessory 115 is made to emit light to execute the light emission effect. Further, as shown in FIG. 37-3 (19), when the accessory operation effect is not executed, the doublet light emitting image 71 is displayed and the light emission effect is executed. That is, in the present embodiment, the first light emitting effect can be executed when the character motion effect is executed, and the second light emitting effect can be executed when the character motion effect is not executed. ..

When the first light emitting effect is executed when the character motion effect is executed, for example, it is possible to realize a highly interesting effect in which the character motion effect and the first light emitting effect are combined. On the other hand, when the light emitting effect is not executed when the character motion effect is not executed, the interest of the effect is lower than when the first light emitting effect is executed when the character motion effect is executed. There is a risk of doing so. Further, when the first light emitting effect is executed even when the accessory operation effect is not executed, the player may get tired of the first light emitting effect. Therefore, in the present embodiment, when the accessory operation effect is not executed, the second light emission effect different from the first light emission effect is executed. As a result, it is possible to prevent the player from getting tired of the light emission effect, and to give the player a hobby according to the effect.

Further, in the variation effect example 3, when notifying that the special game is not performed, for example, as shown in FIG. 36-1 (7), the reach eye emission image 59 is displayed and the emission effect is executed. Further, in the variation effect example 4, when notifying that the special game is to be performed, for example, as shown in FIG. 37-3 (19), the doublet light emitting image 71 is displayed and the light emission effect is executed. That is, in the present embodiment, the first light emitting effect can be executed when notifying that the special game will not be performed, and the second light emitting effect can be executed when notifying that the special game will be performed. ..

By executing the first light emitting effect in the case of notifying that the special game will not be performed, the player can be given an interest even in the case of notifying that the special game will not be performed. In addition, when notifying that a special game will be performed, by executing a second light emitting effect different from the first light emitting effect, the player is given a special feeling of notifying that the special game will be performed. be able to.

Further, in the variation effect example 4, as shown in FIG. 37-2 (12), when the decorative symbol 41 is displayed in a highly decorative display mode, the reach-eye emission image 59 is displayed to perform the emission effect. Execute. Further, as shown in FIG. 37-3 (19), when the decorative symbol 41 is displayed in a display mode having low decorativeness, the doublet light emitting image 71 is displayed and the light emitting effect is executed. That is, in the present embodiment, the first light emitting effect can be executed when the decorative symbol 41 is displayed in a highly decorative display mode, and the decorative symbol 41 is displayed in a less decorative display mode. If so, the second light emission effect can be executed.

For example, when the reach-eye emission image 59 is displayed when the highly decorative decorative symbol 41 is displayed, the highly decorative decorative symbol 41 may appear to emit light. In this way, when the first light emitting effect is executed when the highly decorative decorative pattern 41 is displayed, for example, the display of the highly decorative decorative pattern 41 and the first light emitting effect are combined to create a highly entertaining effect. Can be realized. On the other hand, when the light emitting effect is not executed when the decorative symbol 41 with low decorativeness is displayed, compared with the case where the first light emitting effect is executed when the decorative symbol 41 with high decorativeness is displayed. There is a risk that the interest of the production will decline. Further, when the first light emitting effect is executed even when the decorative symbol 41 having low decorativeness is displayed, the player may get tired of the first light emitting effect. Therefore, in the present embodiment, when the decorative symbol 41 having low decorativeness is displayed, the second light emitting effect different from the first light emitting effect is executed. As a result, it is possible to prevent the player from getting tired of the light emission effect, and to give the player a hobby according to the effect.

Further, in the variation effect example 1, as shown in FIGS. 34-1 (3) to 34-1 (7), the light emission effect is executed by displaying the light emission image 57 at the time of stop while temporarily stopping the decorative symbols 41 in order. do. Further, in the variation effect example 4, as shown in FIG. 37-3 (19), the doublet emission image 71 is displayed in a state where the decorative symbols 41 are aligned, and the emission effect is executed. That is, in the present embodiment, the first light emitting effect can be executed while the effect symbols are stopped in order, and the second light emitting effect can be executed with the effect symbols aligned.

For example, if the first light emitting effect is executed while the effect symbols are stopped in order, it may appear that each of the effect symbols is emitting light in the order in which they are stopped. In this way, when the first light emitting effect is executed while the effect symbols are stopped in order, for example, it is possible to realize a highly interesting effect in which the effect symbols are stopped in order and the first light emitting effect is combined. On the other hand, when the light emitting effect is not executed with the effect symbols aligned, there is a possibility that the interest of the effect is lowered as compared with the case where the first light emission effect is executed while the effect symbols are stopped in order. Further, when the first light emitting effect is executed even when the effect symbols are aligned, the player may get tired of the first light emitting effect. Therefore, in the present embodiment, in the state where the effect symbols are aligned, the second light emission effect different from the first light emission effect is executed. As a result, it is possible to prevent the player from getting tired of the light emission effect, and to give the player a hobby according to the effect.

Further, in the variation effect example 4, as shown in FIG. 37-2 (12), when the reach effect and the accessory operation effect are being executed, the reach eye emission image 59 is displayed and the light emission effect is executed. Further, as shown in FIG. 37-3 (19), when neither the reach effect nor the accessory movement effect is executed, the doublet light emitting image 71 is displayed and the light emitting effect is executed. That is, in the present embodiment, the first expected effect that expects the special game to be performed and the second expected effect that is different from the first expected effect while expecting the special game to be performed are executed. In this case, the first light emitting effect can be executed, and the second light emitting effect can be executed when neither the first expected effect nor the second expected effect is executed.

When the first light emitting effect is executed when the first expected effect and the second expected effect are executed, for example, a highly interesting effect in which the first expected effect, the second expected effect, and the first light emitting effect are combined can be obtained. It can be realized. On the other hand, when neither the first expected effect nor the second expected effect is executed and the light emitting effect is not executed, the first light emitting effect is executed when the first expected effect and the second expected effect are executed. There is a risk that the interest of the production will be lower than in the case of doing so. Further, when the first light emitting effect is executed even when neither the first expected effect nor the second expected effect is executed, the player may get tired of the first light emitting effect. Therefore, in the present embodiment, when neither the first expected effect nor the second expected effect is executed, the second light emitting effect different from the first light emitting effect is executed. As a result, it is possible to prevent the player from getting tired of the light emission effect, and to give the player a hobby according to the effect.

Further, in the variation effect example 4, as shown in FIG. 37-2 (12), when the reach effect and the accessory operation effect are being executed, the reach eye emission image 59 is displayed and the light emission effect is executed. Further, as shown in FIG. 37-2 (15), when the reach effect is executed and the accessory operation effect is not executed, the reduced symbol light emitting image 65 is displayed and the light emission effect is executed. Further, as shown in FIG. 37-3 (19), when neither the reach effect nor the accessory movement effect is executed, the doublet light emitting image 71 is displayed and the light emitting effect is executed. Two decorative symbols 41 (left and right decorative symbols 41) are used in both the emission effect of displaying the reach-eye emission image 59 and the emission effect of displaying the reduced symbol emission image 65. On the other hand, in the light emitting effect for displaying the doublet light emitting image 71, three decorative symbols 41 are used.

That is, in the present embodiment, when the first expected effect and the second expected effect are executed, the first light emitting effect can be executed, the first expected effect is executed, and the second expected effect is executed. The second light emitting effect can be executed when the first light emitting effect is not executed, and the third light emitting effect can be executed when neither the first expected effect nor the second expected effect is executed. The number of effect symbols used in the first light emission effect is equal to the number of effect symbols used in the second light emission effect, and the number of effect symbols used in the first light emission effect is the effect used in the third light emission effect. It is different from the number of symbols.

When the first light emitting effect is executed when the first expected effect and the second expected effect are executed, for example, a highly interesting effect in which the first expected effect, the second expected effect, and the first light emitting effect are combined can be obtained. It can be realized. On the other hand, if the first expected effect is executed and the second expected effect is not executed, or if neither the first expected effect nor the second expected effect is executed, the first light emitting effect is executed. The player may get tired of the first light emission effect. Therefore, in the present embodiment, when the first expected effect is executed and the second expected effect is not executed, the second light emitting effect different from the first expected effect is executed. When neither the first expected effect nor the second expected effect is executed, the third light emitting effect different from the first expected effect and the second expected effect is executed. As a result, it is possible to prevent the player from getting tired of the light emission effect, and to give the player an interest according to the effect.
Further, for example, when the first expected effect and the second expected effect are executed when the reach is established, the player can perform a light emitting effect using the two decorative symbols 41 which are the reach eyes. It is possible to pay attention to which symbol is aligned and the reach is established. Further, for example, when neither the first expected effect nor the second expected effect is executed at the time of notifying that a special game is to be performed, a light emitting effect using three decorative symbols 41 which are doublets. By performing the above, the player can pay attention to the combination of the doublet decorative symbols 41. That is, by making the number of the effect symbols used for the light emission effect different depending on the effect, the player can be focused on the effect symbol to be focused on according to the effect.

Further, in the variation effect example 4, as shown in FIGS. 37-2 (13) to 37-2 (15), the display mode of the decorative symbol 41 is changed from the decorative symbol 41 having a large size to the decorative symbol 41 having a small size. When it changes, the reduced symbol light emitting image 65 is displayed and the light emitting effect is executed. Further, as shown in FIGS. 37-3 (17) to 37-3 (19), when the display mode of the decorative symbol 41 changes from the decorative symbol 41 having a small size to the decorative symbol 41 having a large size, doublet. The emission image 71 is displayed and the emission effect is executed. That is, in the present embodiment, the first light emitting effect can be executed when the size of the decorative symbol 41 becomes small, and the second light emitting effect can be executed when the size of the decorative symbol 41 becomes large.

For example, by displaying a light emitting image around the display area of the effect symbol whose size has been reduced, the player can recognize the existence of the effect symbol even if the size of the effect symbol is reduced. Further, for example, by displaying a light emitting image around the effect symbol having an increased size, it is possible to realize a more impactful effect by using the effect symbol having an increased size. That is, by executing the light emitting effect according to the size of the effect symbol, it is possible to give the player an interest according to the effect.

Further, in the variation effect example 3, as shown in FIG. 36-2 (10), when the operation effect is executed, the covered light emitting image 62 is displayed and the light emission effect is executed. Further, in the variation effect example 4, as shown in FIG. 37-3 (19), when the operation effect is not executed, the doublet light emitting image 71 is displayed and the light emission effect is executed. That is, in the present embodiment, the first light emitting effect can be executed when the operation effect is executed, and the second light emitting effect can be executed when the operation effect is not executed.

When the first light emitting effect is executed when the operation effect is executed, for example, it is possible to realize a highly interesting effect in which the operation effect and the first light emitting effect are combined. On the other hand, when the light emitting effect is not executed when the operation effect is not executed, the interest of the effect may be lowered as compared with the case where the first light emitting effect is executed when the operation effect is executed. Further, when the first light emitting effect is executed even when the operation effect is not executed, the player may get tired of the first light emitting effect. Therefore, in the present embodiment, when the operation effect is not executed, the second light emission effect different from the first light emission effect is executed. As a result, it is possible to prevent the player from getting tired of the light emission effect, and to give the player a hobby according to the effect.

Further, in the variation effect example 4, as shown in FIG. 37-2 (12), when the reach effect is executed, the reach eye emission image 59 is displayed and the light emission effect is executed. Further, as shown in FIG. 37-3 (19), when the reach effect is not executed, after displaying the reach eye emission image 59, the doublet emission image 71 is displayed and the emission effect is executed. do. That is, in the present embodiment, the first light emission effect can be executed when the expected light emission effect is executed, and the second light emission effect is executed after the execution of the first light emission effect when the expected light emission effect is not executed. It is possible to perform a light emission effect.

When the first light emitting effect is executed when the expected effect is being executed, for example, it is possible to realize a highly interesting effect in which the expected effect and the first light emitting effect are combined. On the other hand, if the light emission effect is not executed when the expected effect is not executed, the interest of the effect may be lower than that when the first light emission effect is executed while the expected effect is being executed. .. Further, if the first light emission effect is executed even when the expected effect is not executed, for example, in one variable effect, after the first light emission effect is executed when the expected effect is executed, the first light emission effect is executed again when the expected effect is not executed. When executing the light emission effect, the player may get tired of the first light emission effect. Therefore, in the present embodiment, when the expected effect is not executed, the second light emission effect different from the first light emission effect is executed. As a result, for example, in one variable effect, even when the light emission effect is executed when the expected effect is executed and then the light emission effect is executed when the expected effect is not executed, the player is prevented from getting tired of the light emission effect. , It is possible to give the player an interest according to the production.

Further, in the variation effect example 4, as shown in FIGS. 37-1 (3) to 37-1 (5), the emission effect is performed so that the timing for displaying the chance eye emission image 67 is different in each of the decorative symbols 41. Execute. Further, as shown in FIG. 37-3 (19), the doublet light emitting image 71 is displayed so that the doublet decorative symbols 41 can be seen to emit light all at once, and the light emission effect is executed. That is, in the present embodiment, the first light emitting effect can be executed so that the execution timings of the effect symbols are different, and the second light emission effect can be executed so that the execution timings of the effect symbols are the same. Is.

For example, if the first light emitting effect is executed so that the execution timings of the effect symbols are different from each other, it is possible to make the effect symbol appear to emit light each time the first light emission effect is executed. On the other hand, when the first light emitting effect is executed even when the execution timing of each light emitting effect in the effect symbol is the same, the player may get tired of the first light emitting effect. Therefore, in the present embodiment, when the execution timing of each light emission effect in the effect symbol is the same, the second light emission effect different from the first light emission effect is executed. As a result, it is possible to prevent the player from getting tired of the light emission effect, and to give the player a hobby according to the effect.

In particular, in the variation effect example 4, as shown in FIGS. 37-1 (3) to 37-1 (6), the start timings of the light emission effects of the plurality of decorative symbols 41 are different, but the end timings are the same. It is supposed to be. As a result, the left decorative symbol 41, the right decorative symbol 41, and the middle decorative symbol 41 are obtained in order from the decorative symbol 41 having the longest duration of the light emission effect. Further, as shown in FIGS. 37-3 (19) and 37-3 (20), by setting the start timing and the end timing of each light emission effect in the plurality of decorative symbols 41 to be the same, the plurality of decorative symbols 41 The duration of the light emission effect in each of the above is the same. That is, in the present embodiment, the first light emitting effect can be executed so that the duration of each of the plurality of effect symbols is different, and the second light emission is made so that the duration of each of the plurality of effect symbols is the same. The production can be executed.

By executing the first light emission effect so that the duration of each of the plurality of effect symbols is different, the player not only the effect symbol in which the light emission effect is newly executed but also the effect symbol in which the light emission effect is continued. Can be focused on. Further, by executing the second light emitting effect so that the duration of each of the plurality of effect symbols is the same, it is possible to realize a more impactful light emitting effect by using the plurality of effect symbols.

[Variable production example 5]
38-1 to 38-3 are diagrams showing one aspect of the effect performed by the effect control unit 300 using the image display unit 114.
Next, another specific example (variation effect example 5) of the variation effect of the decorative symbol 41 will be described with reference to FIGS. 38-1 to 38-3. The variation effect example 5 is an example of variation effect of the decorative symbol 41 in a low-probability time-saving non-game state. Further, the variation effect example 5 is an example of variation effect when the lottery result of the special symbol lottery is a big hit. In the following description, the points that are different from the variation effect example 4 will be mainly described, and the points that are the same as the variation effect example 4 may be omitted.

As shown in FIG. 38-1 (1), the effect control unit 300 terminates the variation of the previous special symbol, and the image display unit 114 definitely stops the highly decorative decorative symbol 41. It is assumed that there is. Further, at this time, two left decorative symbols 41 showing consecutive numbers (numbers "9" and "0" in the illustrated example) are displayed. Further, at this time, two intermediate decorative symbols 41 showing consecutive numbers (in the illustrated example, the numbers "3" and "2") are displayed. Further, at this time, two right decorative symbols 41 showing consecutive numbers (in the illustrated example, the numbers "0" and "9") are displayed. That is, in the variation effect example 5, a plurality of sets of three decorative symbols 41 are displayed.

Then, as shown in FIG. 38-1 (2), the variation of the decorative symbol 41 starts with the start of the variation display of the next special symbol.
Then, as shown in FIG. 38-1 (3), the left decorative symbol 41 scrolling at a low speed temporarily stops.

Then, as shown in FIG. 38-1 (4), the right decorative symbol 41 scrolling at a low speed temporarily stops. At this time, the right decorative symbol 41 is temporarily stopped at the symbol of the number "7" and the symbol of the number "8", which are the symbols matching the left decorative symbol 41. As a result, double reach is established and the reach effect is executed.

Then, as shown in FIG. 38-1 (5), the reach eye emission image 59 is displayed around each display area in the left and right decorative symbols 41 which are the reach eyes of the number "7". In addition, a reach line image 60 that crosses the left and right decorative symbols 41, which is the reach of the number "7", is displayed. On the other hand, the reach-eye emission image 59 is not displayed around each display area in the left and right decorative symbols 41, which are the reach eyes of the number "8". Further, the reach line image 60 that crosses the left and right decorative symbols 41, which is the reach of the number "8", is not displayed. That is, at this time, the light emission effect using the left and right decorative symbols 41, which are the reach eyes of the number "8", is not executed.
Then, as shown in FIG. 38-1 (6), the reach eye emission image 59 and the reach line image 60 are hidden.

Then, as shown in FIG. 38-1 (7), the transition image 63 is displayed. In the illustrated example, the decorative symbol 41, the variable image 51, and the reserved image 52 are hidden as the transition image 63 is displayed.
Then, as shown in FIG. 38-1 (8), the SP image 64 is displayed. At this time, the left and right decorative symbols 41 have a small size and a low decorativeness.

Then, as shown in FIG. 38-2 (9), the middle pattern fanning effect is performed. In the illustrated example, the middle decoration symbol 41 of the number "6" and the middle decoration symbol 41 of the number "7" are displayed. Further, at this time, the different symbol emission image 66 is displayed around the display area in the intermediate decorative symbol 41 of the number "6". Further, at this time, the symbol emission image 79 is displayed around the display area of the intermediate decorative symbol 41 of the number "7". Further, at this time, the target symbol emission image 73 is displayed around each display area in the decorative symbols 41 on the left and right of the number "7". That is, the effect of inciting whether or not the decorative symbols 41 are aligned by the combination of "777" is performed. The target symbol emission image 73 is not displayed around each display area in the decorative symbols 41 on the left and right of the number "8". That is, the light emission effect using the decorative symbols 41 on the left and right of the number "8" is not performed.

The target symbol light emitting image 73 is an image showing the player as if the left and right decorative symbols 41, which are the same symbols as the middle decorative symbol 41 to be fanned in the middle symbol fanning effect, are emitting light. The target symbol light emitting image 73 is, for example, an image imitating light. The target symbol emission image 73 may be displayed in any color. Further, the target symbol emission image 73 is displayed in the vicinity of the area where each of the target left and right decorative symbols 41 is displayed, for example. In the illustrated example, the target symbol emission image 73 is displayed around the area where each of the target left and right decorative symbols 41 is displayed. Further, the target symbol light emitting image 73 may be displayed in the whole or a part of the area where each of the target left and right decorative symbols 41 is displayed.

Then, as shown in FIG. 38-2 (10), the intermediate decorative symbol 41 of the number "6" temporarily stops. As a result, the player did not temporarily stop the middle decorative symbol 41, which is the same symbol as the decorative symbols 41 on the left and right of the number "7", that is, the decorative symbols 41 were not aligned in the combination of "777". Suggested for. Further, at this time, the different symbol emission image 66 and the target symbol emission image 73 are hidden.
Then, as shown in FIG. 38-2 (11), the intermediate decorative symbol 41 is hidden. Further, at this time, the SP reach effect is continued, and the SP image 64 is continuously displayed.

Then, as shown in FIG. 38-2 (12), the middle pattern fanning effect is performed again. In the illustrated example, the intermediate decorative symbol 41 of the number "8" and the intermediate decorative symbol 41 of the number "9" are displayed. Further, at this time, the symbol emission image 79 is displayed around the display area of the intermediate decorative symbol 41 of the number "8". Further, at this time, the different symbol emission image 66 is displayed around the display area in the intermediate decorative symbol 41 of the number "9". Further, at this time, the target symbol emission image 73 is displayed around each display area in the decorative symbols 41 on the left and right of the number "8". That is, the effect of inciting whether or not the decorative symbols 41 are aligned by the combination of "888" is performed. The target symbol emission image 73 is not displayed around each display area in the decorative symbols 41 on the left and right of the number "7". That is, the light emission effect using the decorative symbols 41 on the left and right of the number "7" is not performed.

Then, as shown in FIG. 38-2 (13), the jackpot suggestion image 70 is displayed. At this time, the target symbol light emitting image 73 is hidden.
Then, as shown in FIG. 38-2 (14), the doublet decorative symbol 41 temporarily stops. In the illustrated example, the decorative symbol 41 is temporarily stopped by the combination of "888". By displaying the decorative symbol 41 in the combination of "888" in this way, the player is notified that the lottery result of the special symbol lottery is a big hit. Further, at this time, the size of the decorative symbol 41 is increased. Further, the fourth symbol 56 maintains a state in which the three symbols are variablely displayed. Further, the variable image 51 and the reserved image 52 are maintained in a hidden state.

Then, as shown in FIG. 38-2 (15), the doublet emission image 71 is displayed around each display area in the doublet decorative symbol 41.
Then, as shown in FIG. 38-2 (16), the doublet emission image 71 is hidden.
Then, as shown in FIG. 38-3 (17), the transition image 63 is displayed. In the illustrated example, the decorative symbol 41 is hidden as the transition image 63 is displayed.

Then, as shown in FIG. 38-3 (18), the decorative symbol 41 is displayed on the image display unit 114. At this time, the decorative symbol 41 is displayed in a highly decorative manner. That is, the decorative symbol 41 is displayed by the number element 411, the number decoration element 412, and the character element 413. In the illustrated example, the decorative symbol 41 is temporarily stopped by the combination of "888", and the decorative symbol 41 is placed on the upper side of the decorative symbol 41 which is temporarily stopped by the combination of "888" in the image display unit 114. Is temporarily stopped with the combination of "799". Further, at this time, the variable image 51 and the reserved image 52 are displayed again.

Then, as shown in FIG. 38-3 (19), the light emission image 72 before stopping is displayed around each display area in the decorative symbol 41 of doublet. Further, at this time, the light emitting image 72 before stopping is not displayed around each display area in the three decorative symbols 41 temporarily stopped by the combination of "799". That is, the light emitting effect using the three decorative symbols 41 temporarily stopped by the combination of "799" is not performed.
Then, as shown in FIG. 38-3 (20), the light emission image 72 before stopping is hidden.

Then, as shown in FIG. 38-3 (21), the decorative symbol 41 is fixedly stopped in the image display unit 114 along with the stop display of the special symbol. Further, "888" is displayed as the fourth symbol 56. That is, the display of the decorative symbol 41 and the fourth symbol 56 is in a state of matching with the combination of "888".

As described above, in the variation effect example 5, as shown in FIG. 38-1 (5), when the reach effect is executed and a plurality of sets of decorative symbols 41 are displayed, this is achieved. The reach eye emission image 59 is displayed using a part of the plurality of sets, and the emission effect is executed. Further, as shown in FIG. 38-3 (19), when the reach effect is not executed and a plurality of sets of decorative symbols 41 are displayed, a part of the plurality of sets is used to stop. The pre-emission image 72 is displayed and the light emission effect is executed. That is, in the present embodiment, when a plurality of sets of effect symbols are displayed, it is possible to execute the first light emission effect or the second light emission effect using a part of the plurality of sets, and a special game is performed. The first light emitting effect can be executed when the expected effect is executed, and the second light emitting effect can be executed when the expected effect is not executed.

When a plurality of sets of effect symbols are displayed, by executing a light emission effect using a part of the plurality of sets, when a plurality of sets of effect symbols are displayed, the effect symbol used for the light emission effect can be obtained. It is possible to draw attention to the player. Further, if the first light emitting effect is executed when the expected effect is being executed, for example, it is possible to realize a highly interesting effect in which the expected effect and the first light emitting effect are combined. On the other hand, if the light emission effect is not executed when the expected effect is not executed, the interest of the effect may be lowered as compared with the case where the first light emission effect is executed when the expected effect is executed. .. Further, when the first light emitting effect is executed even when the expected effect is not executed, the player may get tired of the first light emitting effect. Therefore, in the present embodiment, when the expected effect is not executed, the second light emission effect different from the first light emission effect is executed. As a result, it is possible to prevent the player from getting tired of the light emission effect, and to give the player an interest according to the effect.

[Variable production example 6]
FIG. 39 is a diagram showing one aspect of the effect performed by the effect control unit 300 using the image display unit 114.
Next, with reference to FIG. 39, the variation effect (variation effect example 6) of the decorative symbol 41 performed by the effect control unit 300 using the image display unit 114 will be specifically described. The variation effect example 6 is an example of variation effect of the decorative symbol 41 in a high-probability time-saving gaming state. Further, the variation effect example 6 is an example of variation effect when the lottery result of the special symbol lottery is out of order. In the following description, the points that are different from the variation effect example 1 will be mainly described, and the points that are the same as the variation effect example 1 may be omitted.

First, as shown in FIG. 39 (1), as the effect control unit 300 ends the variation of the previous special symbol, the decorative symbol 41 having low decorativeness is fixedly stopped in the image display unit 114. It is assumed that there is. The right-handed image 74 is displayed on the image display unit 114. Further, the high-accuracy background image 80 is displayed on the image display unit 114.

The right-handed image 74 as an example of the information image is an image for urging the player to launch the game ball into the right area of the game area 111.
The high-probability background image 80 is an image that notifies or suggests that the game is in a high-probability time-saving gaming state. The high-accuracy background image 80 represents a scene (stage) in the production. In the present embodiment, the high-accuracy background image 80 is displayed in the entire image display area of the image display unit 114. Further, when a plurality of stages are set in the high-probability time-saving no-game state, the display content as the high-accuracy background image 80 may be different for each stage. By displaying the high-accuracy background image 80, the player can recognize the set stage.

Then, as shown in FIG. 39 (2), the variation of the decorative symbol 41 is started with the start of the variation display of the next special symbol.
Then, as shown in FIG. 39 (3), the three decorative symbols 41 are temporarily stopped at the positions where they have been fixedly stopped until the start of the fluctuation. At this time, the stopped light emitting image 57 is displayed around each display area in the three decorative symbols 41.

Then, as shown in FIG. 39 (4), after the three decorative symbols 41 continue to be temporarily stopped for a predetermined time (for example, 0.5 seconds), the three decorative symbols 41 are fixedly stopped along with the stop display of the special symbol. do. Here, the combination “243” of the decorative symbols 41 that are stopped and displayed as shown in FIG. 39 (4) is an example of the combination when the lottery result of the special symbol is out of order. At this time, the stopped light emitting image 57 is hidden. In addition, the fourth symbol 56 also stops as the fluctuation of the special symbol stops. At this time, the combination of the fourth symbol 56 is "243", which matches the combination of the decorative symbols 41.

In addition, in the variation effect example 6, the time for the decorative symbol 41 to temporarily stop is shorter than that in the variation effect example 1 to the variation effect example 5. This makes it possible to realize the effect of the decorative symbol 41 in the high-probability time-saving gaming state in which the fluctuation time of the special symbol is short as compared with the low-probability time-saving non-game state, for example.

[Variable production example 7]
40-1 and 40-2 are diagrams showing one aspect of the effect performed by the effect control unit 300 using the image display unit 114.
Next, with reference to FIGS. 40-1 and 40-2, a variation effect (variation effect example 7) of the decorative symbol 41 performed by the effect control unit 300 using the image display unit 114 will be specifically described. The variation effect example 7 is an example of variation effect of the decorative symbol 41 in a high-probability time-saving gaming state. Further, the variation effect example 7 is an example of variation effect when the lottery result of the special symbol lottery is out of order. In the following description, the points that are different from the variation effect example 6 will be mainly described, and the points that are the same as the variation effect example 6 may be omitted.

First, as shown in FIGS. 40-1 (1) and 40-1 (2), the variation of the decorative symbol 41 starts from the state in which the decorative symbol 41 having low decorativeness is fixedly stopped in the image display unit 114. Will be done.

Then, as shown in FIG. 40-1 (3), the left decorative symbol 41 scrolling at a low speed temporarily stops. At this time, the stopped light emitting image 57 is displayed around the display area in the left decorative symbol 41.
Then, as shown in FIG. 40-1 (4), the stopped light emitting image 57 is hidden.

Then, as shown in FIG. 40-1 (5), the reach fanning effect is executed.
The reach fanning effect is an effect that fuels whether or not the reach effect is executed. Specifically, in the reach fanning effect, after the left decorative symbol 41 is temporarily stopped, the scrolling right decorative symbol 41 slows down, and the symbol that matches the symbol displayed as the left decorative symbol 41 stops. A production that encourages whether or not to do it is executed.
In the illustrated example, the right decorative symbol 41 (number “6”), which is the same symbol as the left decorative symbol 41, is displayed. At this time, the reach fanned symbol emission image 75 is displayed around the display area of the left decorative symbol 41 and around the display area of the right decorative symbol 41.

The reach fanning symbol emission image 75 is an image showing the player as if the left and right decorative symbols 41 used for the reach fanning effect are emitting light. The reach fanned pattern light emitting image 75 is, for example, an image imitating light. The reach fanned pattern emission image 75 may be displayed in any color. Further, the reach fanning symbol emission image 75 is displayed in the vicinity of the area where each of the left and right decorative symbols 41 used for the reach fanning effect is displayed, for example. In the illustrated example, the reach fanning symbol emission image 75 is displayed around the area where each of the left and right decorative symbols 41 used for the reach fanning effect is displayed. Further, the reach fanning symbol emission image 75 may be displayed in the whole or a part of the area where each of the left and right decorative symbols 41 used for the reach fanning effect is displayed. Further, while the stopped light emitting image 57 (see FIG. 40-1 (3)) is displayed in the vicinity of the display area of the decorative symbol 41, the reach fanned symbol light emitting image 75 overlaps the display area of the decorative symbol 41. It may be displayed.

Then, as shown in FIG. 40-1 (6), the reach is established and the reach effect is executed by temporarily stopping the right decorative symbol 41, which is the same symbol as the left decorative symbol 41. At this time, the reach-eye emission image 59 is displayed. At this time, the third specific sound is output from the speaker 156. The third specific sound is the first specific sound output from the speaker 156 when the reach-eye emission image 59 is displayed in the variation effect example 3, and when the reach-eye emission image 59 is displayed in the variation effect example 4. It is a sound different from any of the second specific sounds output from the speaker 156.
Then, as shown in FIG. 40-1 (7), the reach-eye emission image 59 is hidden.

Then, as shown in FIG. 40-1 (8), the transition image 63 is displayed. In the illustrated example, the decorative symbol 41, the variable image 51, and the reserved image 52 are hidden as the transition image 63 is displayed. The right-handed image 74 maintains the displayed state.

Then, as shown in FIG. 40-2 (9), the SP image 64 is displayed. At this time, the left and right decorative symbols 41 move to the ends (left end and right end) of the image display area in the image display unit 114. The left and right decorative symbols 41 are displayed in a small size. At this time, the reduced symbol emission image 65 is displayed. Further, the fourth symbol 56 maintains a state in which the three symbols are variablely displayed.
Then, as shown in FIG. 40-2 (10), the reduced symbol emission image 65 is hidden.

Then, as shown in FIG. 40-2 (11), the middle decorative symbol 41 is temporarily stopped by the symbol "7" which is a symbol different from the left and right decorative symbols 41.
Then, as shown in FIG. 40-2 (12), the transition image 63 is displayed. In the illustrated example, the decorative symbol 41 is hidden as the transition image 63 is displayed.

Then, as shown in FIG. 40-2 (13), three decorative symbols 41 are displayed. The three decorative symbols 41 are displayed in a large size. Further, the fourth symbol 56 maintains a state in which the three symbols are variablely displayed. Further, at this time, the variable image 51 and the reserved image 52 are displayed again.

Then, as shown in FIG. 40-2 (14), the decorative symbol 41 is fixedly stopped with the stop display of the special symbol. Here, the combination “676” of the decorative symbols 41 which are stopped and displayed as shown in FIG. 40-2 (14) is an example of the combination when the lottery result of the special symbol is out of order. Further, "676" is displayed as the fourth symbol 56. That is, the display of the decorative symbol 41 and the fourth symbol 56 is in a state of matching with the combination of "676".

[Variable production example 8]
41-1 and 41-2 are diagrams showing one aspect of the effect performed by the effect control unit 300 using the image display unit 114.
Next, another specific example (variation effect example 8) of the variation effect of the decorative symbol 41 will be described with reference to FIGS. 41-1 and 41-2. The variation effect example 8 is an example of variation effect of the decorative symbol 41 in a high-probability time-saving gaming state. Further, the variation effect example 8 is an example of variation effect when the lottery result of the special symbol lottery is a big hit. In the following description, the points that are different from the variation effect example 7 will be mainly described, and the points that are the same as the variation effect example 7 may be omitted.

First, as shown in FIGS. 41-1 (1) and 41-1 (2), the decorative symbol 41 starts to change from the state in which the decorative symbol 41 having low decorativeness is fixedly stopped in the image display unit 114. Will be done.

Then, as shown in FIG. 41-1 (3), the left decorative symbol 41 scrolling at a low speed temporarily stops. At this time, the stopped light emitting image 57 is displayed around the display area in the left decorative symbol 41.
Then, as shown in FIG. 41-1 (4), the stopped light emitting image 57 is hidden.

Then, as shown in FIG. 41-1 (5), the reach fanning effect is executed. In the illustrated example, the right decorative symbol 41 (number “6”), which is the same symbol as the left decorative symbol 41, is displayed. Further, at this time, the reach fanned symbol emission image 75 is displayed around the display area of the left decorative symbol 41 and around the display area of the right decorative symbol 41.

Then, as shown in FIG. 41-1 (6), the reach is established and the reach effect is executed by temporarily stopping the right decorative symbol 41, which is the same symbol as the left decorative symbol 41. At this time, the reach-eye emission image 59 is displayed. Further, at this time, the third specific sound, that is, the sound output from the speaker 156 when the reach eye emission image 59 is displayed in the variation effect example 7, is output from the speaker 156.
Then, as shown in FIG. 41-1 (7), the reach-eye emission image 59 is hidden.

Then, as shown in FIG. 41-1 (8), the transition image 63 is displayed. In the illustrated example, the decorative symbol 41, the variable image 51, and the reserved image 52 are hidden as the transition image 63 is displayed. The right-handed image 74 maintains the displayed state.

Then, as shown in FIG. 41-2 (9), the SP image 64 is displayed. At this time, the left and right decorative symbols 41 are displayed in a small size. At this time, the reduced symbol emission image 65 is displayed. Further, the fourth symbol 56 maintains a state in which the three symbols are variablely displayed.
Then, as shown in FIG. 41-2 (10), the reduced symbol emission image 65 is hidden.

Then, as shown in FIG. 41-2 (11), the jackpot suggestion image 70 is displayed.
Then, as shown in FIG. 41-2 (12), the doublet decorative symbol 41 is temporarily stopped on the image display unit 114. In the illustrated example, the decorative symbol 41 is temporarily stopped by the combination of "666". By displaying the decorative symbol 41 in the combination of "666" in this way, the player is notified that the lottery result of the special symbol lottery is a big hit. Further, at this time, the decorative symbol 41 has a large size display mode. Further, the fourth symbol 56 maintains a state in which the three symbols are variablely displayed. Further, the variable image 51 and the reserved image 52 are maintained in a hidden state.

Then, as shown in FIG. 41-2 (13), the doublet emission image 71 is displayed around each display area in the doublet decorative symbol 41. At this time, the fourth symbol 56 maintains a state in which the three symbols are variablely displayed. Further, the right-handed image 74 maintains the displayed state. Further, the variable image 51 and the reserved image 52 are maintained in a hidden state.

Then, as shown in FIG. 41-2 (14), the doublet emission image 71 is hidden.
Then, as shown in FIG. 41-2 (15), the decorative symbol 41 is fixedly stopped in the image display unit 114 along with the stop display of the special symbol. Further, "666" is displayed as the fourth symbol 56. That is, the display of the decorative symbol 41 and the fourth symbol 56 is in a state of matching with the combination of "666".

As described above, in the variation effect example 8, as shown in FIG. 41-2 (13), when the right-handed image 74 is displayed, the doublet light emitting image 71 is displayed and the light emission effect is executed. Further, in the variation effect example 4, as shown in FIG. 37-4 (26), when the right-handed image 74 is not displayed, the light emission image 72 before stopping is displayed and the light emission effect is executed. That is, in the present embodiment, the first light emitting effect can be executed when the information image is displayed, and the second light emitting effect can be executed when the information image is not displayed.

When the doublet light emitting image 71 is displayed when the right-handed image 74, which is an example of the information image as described above, is displayed, for example, the lottery result of the special symbol lottery for the player in the high probability time-saving gaming state. Can make a strong impression that is a big hit. As described above, when the first light emission effect is executed when the information image is displayed, for example, it is possible to realize a highly interesting effect in which the display of the information image and the first light emission effect are combined. On the other hand, when the light emission effect is not executed when the information image is not displayed, the interest of the effect may be lower than when the first light emission effect is executed when the information image is displayed. .. Further, when the first light emitting effect is executed even when the information image is not displayed, the player may get tired of the first light emitting effect. Therefore, in the present embodiment, when the information image is not displayed, the second light emitting effect different from the first light emitting effect is executed. As a result, it is possible to prevent the player from getting tired of the light emission effect, and to give the player an interest according to the effect.

Further, in the variation effect example 8, as shown in FIG. 41-1 (6), when the reach effect is executed, the reach eye light emitting image 59 is displayed and the light emission effect is executed. Further, as shown in FIG. 41-2 (13), when the reach effect is not executed and the right-handed image 74 is displayed, the doublet light emitting image 71 is displayed to perform the light emission effect. Execute. That is, in the present embodiment, the first light emission effect can be executed when the expected effect expected to be performed is executed, and the expected effect is not executed. When the right-handed image 74 is displayed, the second light emission effect can be executed.

When the light emission effect is executed when the expected effect is executed, for example, it is possible to realize a highly entertaining effect in which the expected effect and the light emission effect are combined. Further, if the light emission effect is executed when the information image is displayed, for example, it is possible to realize a highly interesting effect in which the display of the information image and the light emission effect are combined. On the other hand, if the light emitting effect executed when the expected effect is executed and the light emitting effect executed when the information image is displayed are the same, the player may get tired of the light emitting effect. Therefore, in the present embodiment, when the expected effect is not executed and the information image is displayed, a light emission effect different from the light emission effect executed when the expected effect is executed is executed. is doing. As a result, it is possible to prevent the player from getting tired of the light emission effect, and to give the player an interest according to the effect.

Further, in the high-probability time-saving game state, as shown in FIGS. 40-1 (5) and 41-1 (5), as compared with the low-probability time-saving non-game state, two decorative symbols are used before the reach is established. It is easy to execute a light emission effect using 41 at the same time. That is, in the high-probability time-saving game state, there is a higher probability that the light emitting effect using the two decorative symbols 41 is executed at the same time before the reach is established, than in the low-probability time-saving non-game state.

In the high-probability time-saving game state, the probability of winning the jackpot lottery is higher than in the low-probability time-saving non-game state, so it is easier for the player to pay attention to the production that makes it expected that a special game such as reach production will be performed, and the reach is established. It is easy to pay attention to whether or not to do it. Therefore, in the present embodiment, in the high-probability time-saving game state, the probability of executing the light emission effect using the two decorative symbols 41 at the same time before the reach is established is higher than in the low-probability time-saving non-game state. .. As a result, in the high-probability short-time gaming state, it is possible to enhance the effect of inciting whether or not the reach is established, and to make the player more excited.

Further, in the variation effect example 8, as shown in FIG. 41-2 (15), after displaying the doublet decorative symbol 41, the high-accuracy background image 80 is not displayed, that is, the transition image 63 (FIG. FIG. 41-1 (8)) is not returned to the background before the display, and the variation effect is terminated. In other words, in the present embodiment, when notifying that a special game is performed in a high-probability time-saving game state, the background image displayed before the development of the SP reach after the development of the SP reach is not displayed. The two decorative symbols 41 are fixedly stopped. In this case, for example, in a high-probability time-saving game state, after notifying that a special game will be performed, a big hit game is performed without returning to the background before the development of SP reach, thereby notifying that the special game will be performed. Continuity with the jackpot game is guaranteed. Therefore, as compared with the case of returning to the background before the development of SP reach after notifying that the special game will be performed, it is possible to suppress the heightened excitement of the player due to the notification that the special game will be performed.

Even in the case of notifying that a special game is performed in a high-probability time-saving game state, after displaying the doublet decorative symbol 41 and then displaying the transition image 63, the high-accuracy background image 80 is displayed. May be displayed. That is, after notifying that the special game will be performed, the background before the development of SP reach may be restored.

[Variable production example 9]
42-1 to 42-3 are diagrams showing one aspect of the effect performed by the effect control unit 300 using the image display unit 114.
Next, another specific example (variation effect example 9) of the variation effect of the decorative symbol 41 will be described with reference to FIGS. 42-1 to 42-3. The variation effect example 9 is an example of variation effect of the decorative symbol 41 in a low-probability time-saving non-game state. Further, the variation effect example 9 is an example of variation effect when the lottery result of the special symbol lottery is a big hit. In the following description, the points that are different from the variation effect example 4 will be mainly described, and the points that are the same as the variation effect example 4 may be omitted.

First, as shown in FIGS. 42-1 (1) and 42-1 (2), the decorative symbol 41 starts to change from the state in which the highly decorative decorative symbol 41 is fixedly stopped in the image display unit 114. Will be done.

Then, as shown in FIG. 42-1 (3), the left decorative symbol 41 scrolling at a low speed temporarily stops. At this time, the stopped light emitting image 57 is displayed around the display area in the left decorative symbol 41.
Then, as shown in FIG. 42-1 (4), the stopped light emitting image 57 is hidden.

Then, as shown in FIG. 42-1 (5), the right decorative symbol 41 scrolling at a low speed temporarily stops. At this time, the stopped light emitting image 57 is displayed around the display area in the right decorative symbol 41. Further, at this time, the right decorative symbol 41 is temporarily stopped at the symbol of the number "3" which is the same symbol as the left decorative symbol 41. As a result, the reach is established and the reach effect is executed.
Then, as shown in FIG. 42-1 (6), the stopped light emitting image 57 is hidden.

Then, as shown in FIG. 42-1 (7), the reach eye emission image 59 and the reach line image 60 are displayed.
Then, as shown in FIG. 42-1 (8), the reach eye emission image 59 and the reach line image 60 are hidden.
Then, as shown in FIG. 42-2 (9), the transition image 63 is displayed. In the illustrated example, the decorative symbol 41, the variable image 51, and the reserved image 52 are hidden as the transition image 63 is displayed.

Then, as shown in FIG. 42-2 (10), the middle pattern fanning effect is performed. In the illustrated example, the intermediate decorative symbol 41 having the number "2" and the intermediate decorative symbol 41 having the number "3" are displayed. Further, at this time, the different symbol emission image 66 is displayed around the display area in the intermediate decorative symbol 41 of the number "2". Further, at this time, the symbol emission image 79 is displayed around the display area of the intermediate decorative symbol 41 of the number "3". Further, at this time, the left and right decorative symbols 41 have a small size and a low decorativeness.

Then, as shown in FIG. 42-2 (11), the intermediate decorative symbol 41 whose number is "3" temporarily stops. At this time, the symbol emission image 76 after being fanned is displayed around the display area in the intermediate decorative symbol 41. Further, at this time, the light emission effect using the left and right decorative symbols 41 is not performed.
The post-fanning symbol emission image 76 is an image showing the player as if the intermediate decorative symbol 41 temporarily stopped after the execution of the middle symbol fanning effect is emitting light. The post-fanning pattern emission image 76 is, for example, an image imitating light. The post-fanning symbol emission image 76 may be displayed in any color. Further, the fanned symbol emission image 76 is displayed in the vicinity of the area where the intermediate decorative symbol 41 is displayed, for example. In the illustrated example, the post-fanning symbol emission image 76 is displayed around the area where the intermediate decorative symbol 41 is displayed. Further, the post-fanning symbol emission image 76 may be displayed in the whole or a part of the area where the intermediate decorative symbol 41 is displayed. Further, while the stopped light emitting image 57 (see FIG. 42-1 (3)) and the reach-eye light emitting image 59 (see FIG. 42-1 (7)) are displayed in the vicinity of the display area of the decorative symbol 41. The post-fanning symbol emission image 76 may be displayed so as to overlap the display area of the decorative symbol 41.

Then, as shown in FIG. 42-2 (12), the doublet decorative symbol 41 temporarily stops. In the illustrated example, the decorative symbol 41 is temporarily stopped by the combination of "333". By displaying the decorative symbol 41 in the combination of "333" in this way, the player is notified that the lottery result of the special symbol lottery is a big hit. Further, at this time, the size of the decorative symbol 41 is increased. Further, the fourth symbol 56 maintains a state in which the three symbols are variablely displayed. Further, the variable image 51 and the reserved image 52 are maintained in a hidden state.

Then, as shown in FIG. 42-2 (13), the doublet emission image 71 is displayed around each display area in the doublet decorative symbol 41.
Then, as shown in FIG. 42-2 (14), the doublet emission image 71 is hidden.
Then, as shown in FIG. 42-2 (15), the transition image 63 is displayed. In the illustrated example, the decorative symbol 41 is hidden as the transition image 63 is displayed.

Then, as shown in FIG. 42-2 (16), the decorative symbol 41 is displayed on the image display unit 114. At this time, the decorative symbol 41 is displayed in a highly decorative manner. That is, the decorative symbol 41 is displayed by the number element 411, the number decoration element 412, and the character element 413. Further, at this time, the variable image 51 and the reserved image 52 are displayed again.

Then, as shown in FIG. 42-3 (17), the light emission image 72 before stopping is displayed around each display area in the three decorative symbols 41.
Then, as shown in FIG. 42-3 (18), the light emission image 72 before stopping is hidden.

Then, as shown in FIG. 42-3 (19), the decorative symbol 41 is fixedly stopped in the image display unit 114 along with the stop display of the special symbol. Further, "333" is displayed as the fourth symbol 56. That is, the display of the decorative symbol 41 and the fourth symbol 56 is in a state of matching with the combination of "333".

As described above, in the variation effect example 9, as shown in FIG. 42-1 (11), the emission effect is executed by displaying the symbol emission image 76 after fanning around the area where the intermediate decorative symbol 41 is displayed. On the other hand, the light emission effect using the left and right decorative symbols 41 is not executed. That is, in the present embodiment, when the light emitting effect is executed, the light emitting effect using a part of the displayed effect symbols is executed, and the other effect among the displayed effect symbols is executed. Do not execute the light emission effect using the design. By doing so, it is possible to give the player a stronger impression of the symbol used for the light emission effect among the displayed effect symbols.

[Variable effect example 10]
FIG. 43 is a diagram showing one aspect of the effect performed by the effect control unit 300 using the image display unit 114.
Next, another specific example (variation effect example 10) of the variation effect of the decorative symbol 41 will be described with reference to FIG. 43. The variation effect example 10 is an example of variation effect of the decorative symbol 41 in a low-probability time-saving non-game state. Further, the variation effect example 10 is an example of variation effect when the lottery result of the special symbol lottery is out of order. In the following description, the points that are different from the variation effect example 1 will be mainly described, and the points that are the same as the variation effect example 1 may be omitted.

First, as shown in FIG. 43 (1), the effect control unit 300 terminates the variation of the previous special symbol, and the image display unit 114 definitely stops the highly decorative decorative symbol 41. There is. At this time, the zone image 77 is displayed on the image display unit 114.
The zone image 77 is an image that informs or suggests that the zone effect is being executed. The zone effect is an example of the advance notice effect executed based on the pre-determination result by the pre-determination process. This zone effect is an effect that suggests that there is a high possibility of a big hit in, for example, the variable display of the next special symbol. The zone image 77 of the present embodiment includes the characters "△△ Zone".

Then, as shown in FIG. 43 (2), the variation of the decorative symbol 41 is started with the start of the variation display of the next special symbol.
Then, as shown in FIG. 43 (3), the left decorative symbol 41 scrolling at a low speed temporarily stops.
Then, as shown in FIG. 43 (4), the right decorative symbol 41 scrolling at a low speed temporarily stops.
Then, as shown in FIG. 43 (5), the intermediate decorative symbol 41 scrolling at a low speed temporarily stops.

Then, as shown in FIG. 43 (6), after the three decorative symbols 41 continue to be temporarily stopped for a predetermined time (for example, 1 second), the three decorative symbols 41 are fixedly stopped as the special symbol stops changing. Here, the combination “345” of the decorative symbols 41 that are stopped and displayed as shown in FIG. 43 (6) is an example of a combination when the lottery result of the special symbol lottery is out of order. In addition, the fourth symbol 56 also stops as the fluctuation of the special symbol stops. At this time, the combination "345" of the fourth symbol 56 matches the combination of the decorative symbol 41.

As described above, in the variation effect example 10, as shown in FIGS. 43 (2) to 43 (6), when the zone image 77 is displayed, the light emission effect is not executed. Further, in the variation effect example 4, as shown in FIG. 37-3 (19), when the zone image 77 is not displayed, the doublet light emitting image 71 is displayed and the light emission effect is executed. That is, in the present embodiment, it is possible not to execute the light emission effect when the expected effect for expecting the special game to be performed is executed, and when the expected effect is not executed, the expected effect is not executed. It is possible to perform a light emission effect.

When executing the light emission effect when the expected effect is being executed, the player may pay attention to either the expected effect or the light emission effect, but may not notice the other. Therefore, in the present embodiment, the player does not execute the light emission effect when the expected effect is executed, and the player executes the light emission effect when the expected effect is not executed, so that the player can perform the expected effect. I try to prevent people from noticing the light emission effect.

Further, in the variation effect example 10, as shown in FIGS. 43 (2) to 43 (6), when the variation image 51 is displayed and the reach effect is not executed, the light emission effect is not executed. Further, in the variation effect example 4, as shown in FIG. 37-2 (12), when the variation image 51 is displayed and the reach effect is executed, the reach eye emission image 59 is displayed and the emission effect is executed. do. Further, in the variation effect example 4, as shown in FIG. 37-3 (19), when the variation image 51 is not displayed and the reach effect is not executed, the doublet light emitting image 71 is displayed to perform the light emission effect. Execute.

That is, in the present embodiment, the first expected effect for expecting the special game to be performed is executed, and the second expected effect different from the first expected effect is executed while expecting the special game to be performed. If not, neither the first light emitting effect nor the second light emitting effect can be executed. Further, when the first expected effect and the second expected effect are executed, the first light emitting effect can be executed, and when neither the first expected effect nor the second expected effect is executed, the second light emitting effect is executed. It is possible to perform a light emission effect.

When the first expected effect is executed and the second expected effect is not executed, the light emitting effect is not executed, and when the first expected effect and the second expected effect are executed, the first light emitting effect is executed. Thereby, the player can be given a special feeling that the first expected effect and the second expected effect are executed. On the other hand, when neither the first expected effect nor the second expected effect is executed, the light emission effect is not executed, the first expected effect is executed and the second expected effect is not executed, or the first expected effect is executed. And, there is a possibility that the interest of the production is lowered as compared with the case of executing the second expected production. Further, when the first light emission effect is executed even when neither the first expected effect nor the second expected effect is executed, the special feeling that the first expected effect and the second expected effect are executed may be reduced. There is. Therefore, in the present embodiment, when neither the first expected effect nor the second expected effect is executed, the second light emitting effect different from the first light emitting effect is executed. As a result, it is possible to suppress the special feeling that the first expected effect and the second expected effect are executed from being reduced, and to give the player an interest according to the effect.

[Variable production example 11]
44-1 to 44-3 are diagrams showing one aspect of the effect performed by the effect control unit 300 using the image display unit 114.
Next, another specific example (variation effect example 11) of the variation effect of the decorative symbol 41 will be described with reference to FIGS. 44-1 to 44-3. The variation effect example 11 is an example of variation effect of the decorative symbol 41 in a low-probability time-saving non-game state. Further, the variation effect example 11 is an example of variation effect when the lottery result of the special symbol lottery is a big hit. It should be noted that this variation effect example 11 is an effect example corresponding to the variation effect example 4, and in the following description, mainly the points different from the variation effect example 4 will be described, and the points consistent with the variation effect example 4 will be described. May omit the explanation.

First, as shown in FIGS. 44-1 (1) to 44-1 (3), the variation of the decorative symbol 41 is started from the state in which the highly decorative decorative symbol 41 is fixedly stopped in the image display unit 114. , The left decorative symbol 41, which was scrolling at low speed, temporarily stops. At this time, the stopped light emitting image 57 is displayed around the display area in the left decorative symbol 41.
Then, as shown in FIG. 44-1 (4), the stopped light emitting image 57 is hidden.

Then, as shown in FIG. 44-1 (5), the right decorative symbol 41 scrolling at a low speed temporarily stops. At this time, the stopped light emitting image 57 is displayed around the display area in the right decorative symbol 41. Further, at this time, the right decorative symbol 41 is temporarily stopped at the symbol "4" which is the same symbol as the left decorative symbol 41. As a result, the reach is established and the reach effect is executed.
Then, as shown in FIG. 44-1 (6), the stopped light emitting image 57 is hidden.

Then, as shown in FIG. 44-1 (7), the reach eye emission image 59 and the reach line image 60 are displayed.
Then, as shown in FIG. 44-1 (8), the reach eye emission image 59 and the reach line image 60 are hidden.
Then, as shown in FIG. 44-2 (9), the transition image 63 is displayed. In the illustrated example, the decorative symbol 41, the variable image 51, and the reserved image 52 are hidden as the transition image 63 is displayed.

Then, as shown in FIG. 44-2 (10), the SP image 64 is displayed. At this time, the left and right decorative symbols 41 have a small size and a low decorativeness. At this time, the reduced symbol emission image 65 is displayed.
Then, as shown in FIG. 44-2 (11), the reduced symbol emission image 65 is hidden.

Then, as shown in FIG. 44-2 (12), the jackpot suggestion image 70 is displayed.
Then, as shown in FIG. 44-2 (13), the doublet decorative symbol 41 is temporarily stopped on the image display unit 114. In the illustrated example, the decorative symbol 41 is temporarily stopped by the combination of "444". By displaying the decorative symbol 41 in the combination of "444" in this way, the player is notified that the lottery result of the special symbol lottery is a big hit. Further, at this time, the size of the decorative symbol 41 is increased. Further, the fourth symbol 56 maintains a state in which the three decorative symbols 41 are variablely displayed. Further, the variable image 51 and the reserved image 52 are maintained in a hidden state.

Then, as shown in FIG. 44-2 (14), the doublet emission image 71 is displayed around each display area in the doublet decorative symbol 41. Further, the fourth symbol 56 maintains a state in which the three symbols are variablely displayed. Further, the variable image 51 and the reserved image 52 are maintained in a hidden state.
Then, as shown in FIG. 44-2 (15), the doublet emission image 71 is hidden.

Then, as shown in FIG. 44-2 (16), the promotion fanning effect is performed. In the promotion fanning effect, the button operation image 61 is displayed.
Then, when the player operates the effect button 161 while the button operation image 61 is displayed, the decorative symbol 41 is displayed in the combination of "777" as shown in FIG. 44-3 (17). By displaying the decorative symbol 41 in the combination of "777" in this way, the player is notified that the promotion has been performed. Further, at this time, the promoted symbol emission image 78 is displayed around each display area in the three decorative symbols 41. Further, the variable image 51 and the reserved image 52 are maintained in a hidden state.

The promotion symbol light emitting image 78 is an image showing the player as if the decorative symbol 41 of the doublet after promotion is emitting light. The promoted symbol light emitting image 78 is, for example, an image imitating light. The promoted symbol emission image 78 may be displayed in any color. Further, the promoted symbol emission image 78 is displayed in the vicinity of the area where each of the doublet decorative symbols 41 is displayed, for example. In the illustrated example, the promoted symbol emission image 78 is displayed around the area where each of the doublet decorative symbols 41 is displayed. Further, the promoted symbol emission image 78 may be displayed in whole or a part of the area where each of the doublet decorative symbols 41 is displayed. For example, the stopped emission image 57 (see FIG. 44-1 (3)) and the reach emission image 59 (see FIG. 44-1 (7)) are displayed in the vicinity of the display area of the decorative symbol 41. The doublet emission image 71 (see FIG. 44-1 (14)) and the promoted symbol emission image 78 may be displayed so as to overlap the display area of the decorative symbol 41.
Then, as shown in FIG. 44-3 (18), the promoted symbol emission image 78 is hidden.

Then, as shown in FIG. 44-3 (19), the transition image 63 is displayed. In the illustrated example, the decorative symbol 41 is hidden as the transition image 63 is displayed.
Then, as shown in FIG. 44-3 (20), the decorative symbol 41 is displayed on the image display unit 114. At this time, the decorative symbol 41 is displayed in a highly decorative manner. Further, at this time, the variable image 51 and the reserved image 52 are displayed again.

Then, after a second predetermined time (for example, 1.5 seconds) has elapsed from the display of the decorative symbol 41 on the image display unit 114, each display on the three decorative symbols 41 is shown as shown in FIG. 44-3 (21). A pre-stop emission image 72 is displayed around the area. The second predetermined time is shorter than the first predetermined time from the display of the doublet decorative symbol 41 in a highly decorative display mode to the display of the pre-stop emission image 72 in the variation effect example 4.
Then, as shown in FIG. 44-3 (22), the light emission image 72 before stopping is hidden.

Then, as shown in FIG. 44-3 (23), the decorative symbol 41 is fixedly stopped in the image display unit 114 as the fluctuation of the special symbol is stopped. Further, "777" is displayed as the fourth symbol 56. That is, the display of the decorative symbol 41 and the fourth symbol 56 is in a state of matching with the combination of "777".

As described above, in the variation effect example 11, as shown in FIG. 44-1 (7), when the reach effect is executed, the reach eye emission image 59 is displayed and the light emission effect is executed. Further, as shown in FIG. 44-2 (14), when the reach effect is not executed, the doublet light emitting image 71 is displayed and the light emission effect is executed. Further, as shown in FIG. 44-3 (17), when the reach effect is not executed, after displaying the doublet emission image 71, the promotion symbol emission image 78 is displayed and the emission effect is executed. do. That is, in the present embodiment, the first light emission effect can be executed when the expected effect that makes the special game expected to be performed is executed, and the second light emission effect is executed when this expected effect is not executed. The effect can be executed, and even when the expected effect is not executed, the third light emission effect can be executed after the second light emission effect is executed.

When the first light emitting effect is executed when the expected effect is being executed, for example, it is possible to realize a highly interesting effect in which the expected effect and the first light emitting effect are combined. On the other hand, if the light emission effect is not executed when the expected effect is not executed, the interest of the effect may be lowered as compared with the case where the first light emission effect is executed when the expected effect is executed. .. Further, when the first light emitting effect is executed even when the expected effect is not executed, the player may get tired of the first light emitting effect. Therefore, in the present embodiment, when the expected effect is not executed, the second light emission effect different from the first light emission effect is executed. Further, in the present embodiment, after the execution of the second light emission effect, the third light emission effect different from the first light emission effect and the second light emission effect is executed. As a result, for example, in one variable effect, even if the light emission effect is executed twice when the expected effect is not executed, the player is prevented from getting tired of the light emission effect, and the hobby according to the effect is achieved. Can be given to the player.

Further, in the variation effect example 2, as shown in FIG. 35 (3), when notifying that the special game is not performed, the light emission image 57 at the time of stop is displayed and the light emission effect is executed. Further, in the variation effect example 11, as shown in FIG. 44-2 (14), when notifying that the special game is to be performed, the doublet light emitting image 71 is displayed and the light emission effect is executed. Further, as shown in FIG. 44-3 (17), in the case of notifying that a special game is to be performed, after displaying the doublet light emitting image 71, the promoted symbol light emitting image 78 is displayed to execute the light emitting effect. do. That is, in the present embodiment, the first light emitting effect can be executed when notifying that the special game will not be performed, and the second light emitting effect is executed when notifying that the special game will be performed. It is possible, and in the case of notifying that a special game is to be performed, it is possible to execute the third light emission effect after the execution of the second light emission effect.

By executing the first light emitting effect in the case of notifying that the special game will not be performed, the player can be given an interest even in the case of notifying that the special game will not be performed. In addition, when notifying that a special game will be performed, the player is given a special feeling of notifying that the special game will be performed by executing a second light emitting effect different from the first light emitting effect. be able to. Further, in the present embodiment, after the execution of the second light emission effect, the third light emission effect different from the first light emission effect and the second light emission effect is executed. As a result, for example, even when the light emitting effect is executed twice in one variable effect, the player is prevented from getting tired of the light emitting effect, and the special feeling of notifying that the special game is performed is further enhanced. It can be further enhanced.

Further, in the variation effect example 11, as shown in FIG. 44-1 (7), when the hold image 52 is displayed, the reach eye emission image 59 is displayed and the emission effect is executed. Further, as shown in FIG. 44-2 (14), when the reserved image 52 is not displayed, the doublet light emitting image 71 is displayed and the light emitting effect is executed. That is, in the present embodiment, the first light emitting effect can be executed when the reserved image 52 is displayed, and the second light emitting effect can be executed when the reserved image 52 is not displayed.

When the first light emission effect is executed when the hold image 52 is displayed, for example, it is possible to realize a highly interesting effect in which the display of the hold image 52 and the first light emission effect are combined. On the other hand, if the light emission effect is not executed when the hold image 52 is not displayed, the player's interest may be reduced as compared with the case where the first light emission effect is executed when the hold image 52 is displayed. There is. Further, when the first light emitting effect is executed even when the reserved image 52 is not displayed, the player may get tired of the first light emitting effect. Therefore, in the present embodiment, when the reserved image 52 is not displayed, the second light emitting effect different from the first light emitting effect is executed. As a result, it is possible to prevent the player from getting tired of the light emission effect, and to give the player an interest according to the effect.

[Variable production example 12]
FIGS. 45-1 to 45-3 are diagrams showing one aspect of the effect performed by the effect control unit 300 using the image display unit 114.
Next, another specific example (variation effect example 12) of the variation effect of the decorative symbol 41 will be described with reference to FIGS. 45-1 to 45-3. The variation effect example 12 is an example of variation effect of the decorative symbol 41 in a low-probability time-saving non-game state. Further, the variation effect example 12 is an example of variation effect when the lottery result of the special symbol lottery is a big hit. It should be noted that this variation effect example 12 is an effect example corresponding to the variation effect example 4, and in the following description, the points different from the variation effect example 4 will be mainly described, and the points consistent with the variation effect example 4 will be described. May omit the explanation.

First, as shown in FIGS. 45-1 (1) to 45-1 (3), the variation of the decorative symbol 41 is started from the state in which the highly decorative decorative symbol 41 is fixedly stopped in the image display unit 114. , The left decorative symbol 41, which was scrolling at low speed, temporarily stops. At this time, the stopped light emitting image 57 is displayed around the display area in the left decorative symbol 41.
Then, as shown in FIG. 45-1 (4), the stopped light emitting image 57 is hidden.

Then, as shown in FIG. 45-1 (5), the right decorative symbol 41 scrolling at a low speed temporarily stops. At this time, the stopped light emitting image 57 is displayed around the display area in the right decorative symbol 41. Further, at this time, the right decorative symbol 41 is temporarily stopped at the symbol of the number "2" which is the same symbol as the left decorative symbol 41. As a result, the reach is established and the reach effect is executed.
Then, as shown in FIG. 45-1 (6), the stopped light emitting image 57 is hidden.

Then, as shown in FIG. 45-1 (7), the reach eye emission image 59 and the reach line image 60 are displayed.
Then, as shown in FIG. 45-1 (8), the reach eye emission image 59 and the reach line image 60 are hidden.
Then, as shown in FIG. 45-2 (9), the transition image 63 is displayed. In the illustrated example, the decorative symbol 41, the variable image 51, and the reserved image 52 are hidden as the transition image 63 is displayed.

Then, as shown in FIG. 45-2 (10), the SP image 64 is displayed. At this time, the left and right decorative symbols 41 have a small size and a low decorativeness. At this time, the reduced symbol emission image 65 is displayed.
Then, as shown in FIG. 45-2 (11), the reduced symbol emission image 65 is hidden.

Then, as shown in FIG. 45-2 (12), the jackpot suggestion image 70 is displayed.
Then, as shown in FIG. 45-2 (13), the doublet decorative symbol 41 is temporarily stopped on the image display unit 114. In the illustrated example, the decorative symbol 41 is temporarily stopped by the combination of "222". By displaying the decorative symbol 41 in the combination of "222" in this way, the player is notified that the lottery result of the special symbol lottery is a big hit. Further, at this time, the size of the decorative symbol 41 is increased. Further, the fourth symbol 56 maintains a state in which the three decorative symbols 41 are variablely displayed. Further, the variable image 51 and the reserved image 52 are maintained in a hidden state.

Then, as shown in FIG. 45-2 (14), the doublet emission image 71 is displayed around each display area in the doublet decorative symbol 41. Further, the fourth symbol 56 maintains a state in which the three symbols are variablely displayed. Further, the variable image 51 and the reserved image 52 are maintained in a hidden state.
Then, as shown in FIG. 45-2 (15), the doublet emission image 71 is hidden.

Then, as shown in FIG. 45-2 (16), the promotion fanning effect is performed. In the promotion fanning effect, the button operation image 61 is displayed.
Then, when the player operates the effect button 161 while the button operation image 61 is displayed, the decorative symbol 41 is displayed again in the combination of "222" as shown in FIG. 45-3 (17). That is, as a result of the promotion fanning production, it has not been promoted.
Then, as shown in FIG. 45-3 (18), the transition image 63 is displayed. In the illustrated example, the decorative symbol 41 is hidden as the transition image 63 is displayed.

Then, as shown in FIG. 45-3 (19), the decorative symbol 41 is displayed on the image display unit 114. At this time, the decorative symbol 41 is displayed by the combination of "222" in a highly decorative manner. Further, at this time, the variable image 51 and the reserved image 52 are displayed again.

Then, after a third predetermined time (for example, 2 seconds) has elapsed from the display of the highly decorative decorative symbol 41, the decorative symbol 41 is displayed in the combination of "777" as shown in FIG. 45-3 (20). At the same time, the light emission image 72 before stopping is displayed around each display area in the three decorative symbols 41. By displaying the decorative symbol 41 in the combination of "777" in this way, the player is notified that the promotion has been performed. The third predetermined time is shorter than the first predetermined time from the display of the doublet decorative symbol 41 in a highly decorative display mode to the display of the pre-stop emission image 72 in the variation effect example 4. Further, the third predetermined time is longer than the second predetermined time from the display of the doublet decorative symbol 41 in a highly decorative display mode to the display of the pre-stop emission image 72 in the variation effect example 11.
Then, as shown in FIG. 45-3 (21), the light emission image 72 before stopping is hidden.

Then, as shown in FIG. 45-3 (22), the decorative symbol 41 is fixedly stopped in the image display unit 114 as the fluctuation of the special symbol is stopped. Further, "777" is displayed as the fourth symbol 56. That is, the display of the decorative symbol 41 and the fourth symbol 56 is in a state of matching with the combination of "777".

As described above, in the variation effect example 4, as shown in FIGS. 37-3 (24), 37-4 (25), and 37-4 (26), the doublet decorative pattern 41 is decorative. After the first predetermined time (for example, 3 seconds) has elapsed from the display in the high display mode, the light emission image 72 before stopping is displayed and the light emission effect is executed. Further, in the variation effect example 11, as shown in FIGS. 44-3 (20) and 44-3 (21), the first predetermined time after the decorative symbol 41 of doublet is displayed in a highly decorative display mode. After a lapse of a second predetermined time (for example, 1.5 seconds) shorter than that, the light emission image 72 before stopping is displayed and the light emission effect is executed.

That is, in the present embodiment, it is better to display the doublet decorative symbol 41 (hereinafter referred to as non-promoted symbol 41), which suggests that the player is not in an advantageous state after the promotion fanning effect. , The light emission effect is executed after the doublet decorative symbol 41 is displayed, rather than displaying the doublet decorative symbol 41 (hereinafter referred to as promotion symbol 41), which suggests that the player is in a more advantageous state. It takes a long time to get doublet.

In the case of promotion after the promotion fanning effect, it is possible to emphasize that the promotion has been promoted by executing the light emission effect after a relatively short first predetermined time has elapsed after displaying the promotion symbol 41. Further, in the present embodiment, as shown in FIGS. 45-3 (19) and 45-3 (20), after the non-promotion symbol 41 is displayed after the promotion fanning effect, it is longer than the first predetermined time. After a third predetermined time (for example, 2.5 seconds), which is longer and shorter than the second predetermined time, the person is promoted and the light emission effect is executed. Therefore, for example, even if the non-promotion symbol 41 is displayed after the promotion fanning effect, the player will expect to be promoted before the light emission effect is executed. Therefore, in the present embodiment, when the non-promotion symbol 41 is displayed after the promotion fanning effect, the time from displaying the non-promotion symbol 41 to executing the light emission effect is set to a relatively long second predetermined time. By doing so, the time for inciting whether or not to promote after displaying the non-promoted symbol 41 is secured.

[Variable production example 13]
FIGS. 46-1 to 46-3 are diagrams showing one aspect of the effect performed by the effect control unit 300 using the image display unit 114.
Next, another specific example (variation effect example 13) of the variation effect of the decorative symbol 41 will be described with reference to FIGS. 46-1 to 46-3. The variation effect example 13 is an example of variation effect of the decorative symbol 41 in a low-probability time-saving non-game state. Further, the variation effect example 13 is an example of variation effect when the lottery result of the special symbol lottery is out of order. In the following description, the points that are different from the variation effect example 3 will be mainly described, and the points that are the same as the variation effect example 3 may be omitted.

First, as shown in FIG. 46-1 (1), the highly decorative decorative symbol 41 is fixedly stopped in the image display unit 114. Further, at this time, the first reserved image 52 is displayed in blue.

Then, as shown in FIG. 46-1 (2), the variation of the decorative symbol 41 is started with the start of the variation display of the next special symbol. At this time, the first reserved image 52 moves to the display position of the variable image 51.

Then, as shown in FIG. 46-1 (3), the left decorative symbol 41 scrolling at a low speed temporarily stops. At this time, the stopped light emitting image 57 is displayed around the display area in the left decorative symbol 41.
Then, as shown in FIG. 46-1 (4), the stopped light emitting image 57 is hidden.

Then, as shown in FIG. 46-1 (5), the right decorative symbol 41 scrolling at a low speed temporarily stops. At this time, the stopped light emitting image 57 is displayed around the display area in the right decorative symbol 41. Further, at this time, the right decorative symbol 41 is temporarily stopped at the symbol of the number "6" which is the same symbol as the left decorative symbol 41. As a result, the reach is established and the reach effect is executed.
Then, as shown in FIG. 46-1 (6), the stopped light emitting image 57 is hidden.

Then, as shown in FIG. 46-1 (7), the reach eye emission image 59 and the reach line image 60 are displayed.
Then, as shown in FIG. 46-1 (8), the reach eye emission image 59 and the reach line image 60 are hidden.

Then, as shown in FIG. 46-2 (9), the button operation image 61 is displayed.
Then, when the player operates the effect button 161 while the button operation image 61 is displayed, the intermediate decorative symbol 41 of the character "SP" is stopped, as shown in FIG. 46-2 (10). The intermediate decorative symbol 41 of this "SP" is a specific symbol that notifies that the SP effect is performed by being displayed without shaking and fluctuating. At this time, the covered light emitting image 62 is displayed. In the illustrated example, the left and right decorative symbols 41, which are reach eyes, a part of the variable image 51, a part of the hold number display 55, a part of the fourth symbol 56, and a part of the low probability background image 58 are It is covered with a covered light emitting image 62. On the other hand, the intermediate decorative symbol 41 of "SP" is not covered by the covered light emitting image 62.

Then, as shown in FIG. 46-2 (11), the transition image 63 is displayed. In the illustrated example, the decorative symbol 41 and the variable image 51 are hidden as the transition image 63 is displayed.

Then, as shown in FIG. 46-2 (12), the SP image 64 is displayed. At this time, the left and right decorative symbols 41 have a small size and a low decorativeness. At this time, the reduced symbol emission image 65 is displayed.
Then, as shown in FIG. 46-2 (13), the reduced symbol emission image 65 is hidden.

Then, as shown in FIG. 46-2 (14), the middle decorative symbol 41 is temporarily stopped at the symbol of the number "5" which is a symbol different from the left and right decorative symbols 41.
Then, as shown in FIG. 46-2 (15), the transition image 63 is displayed. In the illustrated example, the decorative symbol 41 is hidden as the transition image 63 is displayed.

Then, as shown in FIG. 46-2 (16), three decorative symbols 41 are displayed. The three decorative symbols 41 have a large size and a highly decorative display mode. Further, in the illustrated example, the decorative symbol 41 is temporarily stopped by the combination of "656". By displaying the decorative symbol 41 in the combination of "656" in this way, the player is notified that the lottery result of the special symbol lottery is out of order. Further, the fourth symbol 56 maintains a state in which the three symbols are variablely displayed. At this time, the variable image 51 is displayed again.

Then, as shown in FIG. 46-3 (17), the decorative symbol 41 is fixedly stopped with the stop display of the special symbol. Further, "656" is displayed as the fourth symbol 56. That is, the display of the decorative symbol 41 and the fourth symbol 56 is in a state of matching with the combination of "656".

[Explanation of layers]
FIG. 47 is a diagram showing the relationship between images related to the effect used in the variation effect example 13 of the present embodiment.
As shown in FIG. 47 (a), when the effect control unit 300 executes the variation effect, the image display unit 114 displays various images constituting the variation effect. In the variation effect example 13 of the present embodiment, the image display unit 114 has a low accuracy background image 58, left and right decorative symbols 41 (not shown), variation image 51, hold image 52, hold number display 55, and fourth symbol 56. , The covered light emitting image 62, and the decorative symbol 41 of "SP" are displayed, respectively.

Then, as shown in FIG. 47 (b), the image display unit 114 displays various images by superimposing and drawing a plurality of different layers. Here, in the plurality of layers, the front side of the pachinko gaming machine 100 on the player side is the upper layer, and the rear side of the pachinko gaming machine 100 on the opposite side of the player is the lower layer. The plurality of layers of the present embodiment are configured in the order of the first layer L1, the second layer L2, the third layer L3, the fourth layer L4, and the fifth layer L5 from the highest layer to the lowest layer. Ru.

Then, in the present embodiment, the decorative symbol 41 of "SP" is drawn on the first layer L1. Further, a covered light emitting image 62 is drawn on the second layer L2. Then, the variable image 51, the reserved image 52, the reserved number display 55, and the fourth symbol 56 are displayed on the third layer L3, respectively. Further, the left and right decorative symbols 41 are drawn on the fourth layer. Then, the low probability background image 58 is displayed on the fifth layer L5.

In the present embodiment, by drawing each image on a plurality of layers configured as described above, the image drawn on the higher layer is drawn at a position superimposed on the image drawn on the lower layer. Even if it is, it is covered with the image of the lower layer so that it is not hidden.
For example, the decorative symbol 41 of "SP" is an image in which the player holds the expectation of a big hit. Therefore, in the present embodiment, the decorative symbol 41 of the "SP" is displayed on the uppermost layer, so that the covered light emitting image 62 that is entirely displayed on the screen is displayed on the lower layer. Even so, it is not hidden by the covered light emitting image 62.
On the other hand, in the present embodiment, the reserved number display 55 and the variable image 51, the reserved image 52, the fourth symbol 56 (not shown), the left and right decorative symbols 41, and the low accuracy, which are images other than the decorative symbol 41 of "SP". The background image 58 may be covered by the coated light emitting image 62 when the covered light emitting image 62 is displayed.

As described above, in the variation effect example 4, as shown in FIG. 37-1 (5), when the chance eye display effect is executed, the chance eye emission image 67 can be displayed and the light emission effect can be executed. .. Further, in the variation effect example 13, as shown in FIG. 46-2 (10), the left and right decorative symbols 41 and the middle decorative symbol 41 are displayed even when the chance eye display effect is not executed. If so, it is possible to display the covered light emitting image 62 and execute the light emitting effect. Then, as shown in FIGS. 47 (a) and 47 (b), the covered light emitting image 62 covers at least a part of the left and right decorative symbols 41, and does not cover the middle decorative symbol 41. That is, in the present embodiment, the first light emission effect can be executed when the expected effect that makes the special game expected to be performed is executed, and the expected effect is not executed. When the first image and the second image different from the first image are displayed, the second light emission effect can be executed. Then, the light emitting image displayed when the second light emitting effect is executed covers at least a part of the first image and does not cover the second image.

When the first light emitting effect is executed when the expected effect is being executed, for example, it is possible to realize a highly interesting effect in which the expected effect and the first light emitting effect are combined. On the other hand, if the light emission effect is not executed when the expected effect is not executed, the interest of the effect may be lowered as compared with the case where the first light emission effect is executed when the expected effect is executed. .. Further, when the first light emitting effect is executed even when the expected effect is not executed, the player may get tired of the first light emitting effect. Therefore, in the present embodiment, when the expected effect is not executed, the second light emission effect different from the first light emission effect is executed. As a result, it is possible to prevent the player from getting tired of the light emission effect, and to give the player an interest according to the effect.

Further, when the light-emitting image is displayed so as to cover the effect image, the light-emitting image can be more strongly impressed by the player, but the player may not notice the effect image on which the light-emitting image is applied. Therefore, in the present embodiment, the player can perform the light emission effect even when the light emission effect is performed by preventing the light emission image from being applied to the specific effect image that the player wants to pay particular attention to. It suppresses not being aware of a specific production image.

[Explanation of sound production]
In the present embodiment, when the symbol variation is started, the image / acoustic control unit 310 of the effect control unit 300 causes the image display unit 114 to display the decorative design and the speaker 156 to output a predetermined sound. In the following, the effect of the sound output from the speaker 156 with the execution of the variation effect will be specifically described by using the variation effect example 3, the variation effect example 4, the variation effect example 7, and the variation effect example 8 as examples. do.

FIG. 48-1 is an explanatory diagram of the sound output in the variation effect example 3 and the variation effect example 4.
First, the sound effect of the variation effect example 3 will be specifically described. The following description of the sound output of the variation effect example 3 corresponds to FIGS. 36-1 (1) to 36-3 (18).

As shown in FIG. 48-1 (a), in the variation effect example 3, the previous symbol variation is stopped and the next symbol variation is started. Here, in the present embodiment, the music M1 is reproduced and output as BGM from the speaker 156 due to the previous symbol variation. Then, in the present embodiment, even when the next symbol variation is started, the same music M1 as the previous symbol variation is continuously output from the speaker 156 as BGM.

Then, when the left decorative symbol 41 is temporarily stopped and the stopped light emitting image 57 is displayed, the first temporary stop sound effect T1 that emphasizes the temporary stop is output from the speaker 156. Further, when the right decorative symbol 41 is temporarily stopped and the stopped light emitting image 57 is displayed, the first temporary stop sound effect T1 is output from the speaker 156.
After that, when the reach is established and the reach-eye emission image 59 and the reach line image 60 are displayed, the first reach emission sound effect R1 is output from the speaker 156. As the first reach light emission sound effect R1, a sound reminiscent of light emission can be used, for example, "Killern".

Further, in the present embodiment, the first button sound effect B1 is output from the speaker 156 along with the display of the button operation image 61. As the first button sound effect B1, a sound such as "pyeong" that informs the player of the display of the button operation image 61 and prompts the operation of the effect button 161 can be used. After that, when the covered light emitting image 62 is displayed, the covered light emitting sound effect H1 that emphasizes the light emission is output. Then, when the transition image 63 is displayed, the SP image 64 is displayed, and the reduced symbol emission image 65 is displayed, the first SP development sound effect S1 that emphasizes the development of SP reach is output. Further, in the present embodiment, at the timing of development to the SP reach effect, the music M2, which is the BGM used during the execution of the SP reach effect, is started to be output instead of the music M1.

After that, when the different symbol light emitting image 66 in the middle symbol fanning effect is displayed, the different symbol light emitting sound effect I1 that emphasizes the light emission is output. In this embodiment, the music M2 is stopped at the timing when the different symbol light emitting image 66 is displayed. Then, the second temporary stop sound effect T2 that emphasizes the temporary stop is output along with the temporary stop of the intermediate decorative symbol 41.

Then, the decorative symbol 41 becomes a highly decorative display mode and temporarily stops at the deviation. Further, the decorative symbol 41 is fixedly stopped. At this time, as described above, the BGM is not output. Further, the sound effect is not newly output after the second temporary stop sound effect T2 is output for a certain period of time due to the temporary stop of the intermediate decorative symbol 41. That is, in the present embodiment, after the intermediate decorative symbol 41 is temporarily stopped and the output time of the second temporary stop sound effect T2 is completed, there is a silent period in which no sound is output from the speaker 156.

After that, the variation effect using the decorative symbol 41 is started with the start of the variation of the new special symbol, and the music M1 is output as BGM from the speaker 156.

Subsequently, the effect sound of the variable effect example 4 will be described. The following description of the sound output of the variation effect example 4 corresponds to FIGS. 37-1 (6) to 37-4 (28).

As shown in FIG. 48-1 (b), in the variation effect example 4, the previous symbol variation is stopped and the next symbol variation is started. Here, in the present embodiment, the music M1 is reproduced and output as BGM from the speaker 156 due to the previous symbol variation. Then, in the present embodiment, the same music M1 as before is continuously output from the speaker 156 even when the next symbol variation is started.

After that, when the left decorative symbol 41 is temporarily stopped and the stopped light emitting image 57 is displayed, the first temporary stop sound effect T1 is output from the speaker 156. Further, when the right decorative symbol 41 is temporarily stopped and the stopped light emitting image 57 is displayed, the first temporary stop sound effect T1 is output from the speaker 156.
After that, when the reach is established and the reach-eye emission image 59 and the reach line image 60 are displayed, the second reach emission sound effect R2 is output from the speaker 156. As the second reach light emission sound effect R2, a sound reminiscent of light emission can be used, for example, "Kirariran". Further, the second reach light emitting sound effect R2 is different from the first reach light emitting sound effect R1 in the above-mentioned variation effect example 3.

Then, in the present embodiment, when the transition image 63 is displayed, the SP image 64 is displayed, and the reduced symbol emission image 65 is displayed, the first SP development sound effect S1 is output. In the present embodiment, at the timing of development to the SP reach effect, the music M2, which is the BGM used during the execution of the SP reach effect, is started to be output instead of the music M1.

After that, when the jackpot suggestion image 70 is displayed, the jackpot suggestion sound effect E1 that greatly expects a jackpot is output. The music M2 is stopped at the timing when the jackpot suggestion image 70 is displayed. Further, when the decorative symbol 41 of doublet is temporarily stopped, the doublet temporary stop sound effect T3 that emphasizes the temporary stop of doublet is output. Further, along with the display of the doublet light emission image 71, the doublet light emission sound effect K1 that emphasizes the light emission of doublet eyes is output.

Further, along with the display of the button operation image 61 in the promotion fanning effect, the second button sound effect B2 is output, and the music M3 is output as BGM. As the second button sound effect B2, a sound that emphasizes the display of the button operation image 61 to the player and prompts the operation of the effect button 161 can be used, for example, “Piyoyon”.
Then, as a result of promotion, the doublet decorative symbol 41 is displayed again. Further, the output of the music M3 ends at the timing of redisplaying the doublet decorative symbol 41.

After that, at the timing of displaying the pre-stop light emitting image 72 after the lapse of the first predetermined time after the decorative symbol 41 is displayed in a highly decorative manner, the light emission of the decorative symbol 41 is emphasized in a highly decorative manner. The light emission sound effect K2 before the first stop is output. Then, the decorative symbol 41 is fixedly stopped. At this time, the BGM is not output. Further, the sound effect is not newly output after the light emission sound effect K2 before the first stop is output for a certain period of time. That is, in the present embodiment, after the output time of the first stop light emission sound effect K2 ends, there is a silent period in which no sound is output from the speaker 156.

After that, BGM and sound effects are output from the speaker 156 with the start of the opening operation in the jackpot game.

FIG. 48-2 is an explanatory diagram of the sound output in the variation effect example 7 and the variation effect example 8.
First, the sound effect of the variation effect example 7 will be specifically described. The following description of the sound output of the variation effect example 7 corresponds to FIGS. 40-1 (1) to 40-2 (14).

As shown in FIG. 48-2 (a), in the variation effect example 7, the previous symbol variation is stopped and the next symbol variation is started. Here, in the present embodiment, the music M4 in the high-probability time-saving gaming state is reproduced and output as the BGM from the speaker 156 in the previous symbol variation. Then, in the present embodiment, the same music M4 as before is continuously output from the speaker 156 even when the next symbol change is started.

After that, when the left decorative symbol 41 is temporarily stopped and the stopped light emitting image 57 is displayed, the first temporary stop sound effect T1 is output from the speaker 156. Further, along with the display of the reach fanning pattern light emitting image 75 in the reach fanning effect, the reach fanning sound effect O1 that emphasizes the reach fanning is output. Then, at the timing when the reach is established, the third reach light emitting sound effect R3 is output from the speaker 156. As the third reach light emission sound effect R3, a sound reminiscent of light emission can be used, for example, "kira". Further, the third reach light emitting sound effect R3 is different from any of the first reach light emitting sound effect R1 in the above-mentioned variation effect example 3 and the second reach light emission effect sound R2 in the variation effect example 4.

After that, when the transition image 63 is displayed, the SP image 64 is displayed, and the reduced symbol emission image 65 is displayed, the second SP development sound effect S2 in the high-probability time-saving gaming state is output. As the second SP development sound effect S2, a sound that emphasizes the development of SP reach can be used. Further, in the present embodiment, at the timing of development to the SP reach effect, the music M5 in the high-probability time-saving gaming state, which is the BGM used during the execution of the SP reach effect, is started to be output instead of the music M4.

After that, in the present embodiment, the second temporary stop sound effect T2 that emphasizes the temporary stop is output at the timing of the temporary stop of the intermediate decorative symbol 41. Further, the music M5 is stopped at the timing of the temporary stop of the intermediate decorative symbol 41.
Further, the decorative symbol 41 is fixedly stopped. At this time, as described above, the BGM is not output. Further, the sound effect is not newly output after the second temporary stop sound effect T2 is output for a certain period of time. That is, in the present embodiment, after the intermediate decorative symbol 41 is temporarily stopped and the output time of the second temporary stop sound effect T2 is completed, there is a silent period in which no sound is output from the speaker 156.

After that, the variation effect using the decorative symbol 41 is started with the start of the variation of the new special symbol, and the music M4 is output from the speaker 156 as the BGM.

Subsequently, the effect sound of the variable effect example 8 will be described. The following description of the sound output of the variation effect example 8 corresponds to FIGS. 41-1 (1) to 41-2 (15).

As shown in FIG. 48-2 (b), in the variation effect example 8, the previous symbol variation is stopped and the next symbol variation is started. Here, in the present embodiment, the music M4 is reproduced and output as the BGM from the speaker 156 due to the previous symbol variation. Then, in the present embodiment, the same music M4 as before is continuously output from the speaker 156 even when the next symbol change is started.

After that, when the left decorative symbol 41 is temporarily stopped and the stopped light emitting image 57 is displayed, the first temporary stop sound effect T1 is output from the speaker 156. Further, the reach fanning sound effect O1 is output along with the display of the reach fanning symbol emission image 75 in the reach fanning effect. Then, at the timing when the reach is established, the third reach light emitting sound effect R3 is output from the speaker 156. As the third reach light emission sound effect R3, a sound reminiscent of light emission can be used, for example, "kira". Further, the third reach light emitting sound effect R3 in the variation effect example 8 is the same sound as the third reach light emission effect sound R3 in the above-mentioned variation effect example 7.

After that, when the transition image 63 is displayed, the SP image 64 is displayed, and the reduced symbol emission image 65 is displayed, the second SP development sound effect S2 is output. Further, in the present embodiment, at the timing of development to the SP reach effect, the music M5, which is a BGM used during the execution of the SP reach effect, is started to be output instead of the music M4.

After that, when the jackpot suggestion image 70 is displayed, the jackpot suggestion sound effect E1 is output. The music M5 stops at the timing when the jackpot suggestion image 70 is displayed. Further, the doublet temporary stop sound effect T3 is output at the timing when the doublet decorative symbol 41 is temporarily stopped.

Then, at the timing of displaying the pre-stop light emission image 72, the second pre-stop light emission sound effect K3 reminiscent of light emission such as “kiran” is output. Then, the decorative symbol 41 is fixedly stopped. At this time, the BGM is not output. Further, the sound effect is not newly output after the light emission sound effect K3 before the second stop is output for a certain period of time. That is, in the present embodiment, after the output time of the second stop light emission sound effect K3 ends, there is a silent period in which no sound is output from the speaker 156.

After that, BGM and sound effects are output from the speaker 156 with the start of the opening operation in the jackpot game.

The silent period in each of the above-mentioned variations production examples is a period in which the speaker 156 does not output sound, but the speaker 156 outputs sound if the volume or range is such that the player cannot hear it. May be good. Further explaining, instead of the above-mentioned silence period, a sound suppression period, which is a period during which the speaker 156 suppresses the sound, may be provided. For example, when the pachinko gaming machine 100 (see FIG. 1) is played in a state where the pachinko gaming machine 100 (see FIG. 1) is played, the speaker 156 may output the sound as long as the sound is inaudible to the player.

As described above, for example, in the variation effect example 4, as shown in FIG. 48-1 (b), the first pre-stop emission sound effect K2 is output at the timing of the emission effect for displaying the display of the pre-stop emission image 72. After that, there is a silent period in which no sound is output from the speaker 156. That is, in the present embodiment, the sound effect is not executed for a predetermined period after the light emission effect is executed.

When the sound effect is executed, the player can be impressed with the sound effect, but the impression of the effect that was executed before the start of the sound effect tends to fade. Therefore, in the present embodiment, the sound effect is not executed for a predetermined period after the light emission effect is executed, so that the player can enjoy the afterglow of the executed light emission effect.

Further, in the low-probability time-saving non-game state, as shown in FIGS. 48-1 (a) and (b), for example, when the lottery result of the special symbol lottery is out of order and when it is a big hit, the reach is reached. The sound output when the emission image 59 is displayed is different. On the other hand, in the high-probability time-saving gaming state, as shown in FIGS. 48-2 (a) and (b), for example, when the lottery result of the special symbol lottery is out of order and when it is a big hit, the reach eye emission The sound output when the image 59 is displayed is the same. That is, in the present embodiment, in the low-probability time-saving non-game state, there are more sound patterns output during the light emission effect during the reach effect than in the high-probability time-saving game state. By doing so, it is possible to prevent the player from getting tired of the light emission effect even in a low-probability time-saving non-game state.

[Event 1 when a command is missed]
FIGS. 49 (a) and 49 (b) are diagrams illustrating the relationship between the event when the command is missed and the chance eye light emission effect. Specifically, FIG. 49 (a) is a timing chart when a command is not missed, and FIG. 49 (b) is a timing chart when a command is missed. Here, the chance eye emission effect is an effect of executing the chance eye display effect and displaying the chance eye emission image 67 (see FIG. 37-1 (5)).

As described above, in the pachinko gaming machine 100, a command is transmitted from the game control unit 200 to the effect control unit 300 as the game progresses. Here, the command transmitted by the game control unit 200 may be missed by the effect control unit 300 due to an event such as a communication abnormality between the game control unit 200 and the effect control unit 300. In other words, the effect control unit 300 may not be able to receive the command from the game control unit 200 when a predetermined condition is satisfied.

Hereinafter, the processing of the game control unit 200 and the effect control unit 300 when the effect control unit 300 misses a command will be described with reference to FIGS. 49 (a) and 49 (b). Specifically, first, with reference to FIG. 49 (a), the processing when the command is not missed will be described. Then, with reference to FIG. 49 (b), a process when a command is missed will be described.

In the following description, it is assumed that the fluctuation start command and the pre-judgment result command include a command for specifying the number of holds, that is, a command for specifying the number of holds.
Further, the chance eye light emission effect in the following description is executed according to the scenario of the look-ahead effect, that is, the schedule data of the look-ahead effect. Here, the schedule data of the look-ahead effect specifically specifies the effect content to be executed in each of the plurality of consecutive symbol fluctuations.

The schedule data of the look-ahead effect in the illustrated example specifies that the chance eye light emission effect is executed in each of the three consecutive symbol changes including the symbol change (the change) executed at the time of winning (Fig.). Medium t13, t15, t17). Further, the schedule data of the look-ahead effect specifies the color of the chance eye emission image 67 (see FIG. 37-1 (5)) displayed in each symbol variation. For example, as for the schedule data of the look-ahead effect, the blue chance-eye emission image 67 is displayed in the first and second chance-eye emission effects, and the green chance-eye emission image 67 is displayed in the third chance-eye emission effect. Specify what to do.

The effect control unit 300 has a plurality of schedule data in advance, and selects and sets one schedule data according to the pre-determination result command. Further, although the schedule data will be described here as an example of designating an effect in three consecutive symbol fluctuations including the fluctuation, the present invention is not limited to this. For example, the schedule data may specify an effect in a plurality of symbol fluctuations that do not include the fluctuation.

By the way, as shown in FIG. 49 (a), if the command is not missed, the game control unit 200 starts to change the special symbol (see t11 in the figure). At this time, the game control unit 200 transmits a variation start command to the effect control unit 300. Then, the effect control unit 300 starts the variation of the decorative symbol upon receiving the variation start command.

Further, here, the number of reservations is "2" at the start of fluctuation of the special symbol. That is, the number of holdings recognized by the game control unit 200 is "2". Further, the fluctuation start command transmitted by the game control unit 200 includes a hold number designation command, and the hold number is designated as "2" in this hold number designation command. Therefore, the effect control unit 300 that has received the fluctuation start command recognizes the hold number as "2". In addition, in this case, the reserved numbers recognized by both the game control unit 200 and the effect control unit 300 are in the same state as each other.

Then, the game control unit 200 transmits a pre-determination result command when the ball enters the first starting port 121 (winning) (see t12 in the figure). Upon receiving this pre-determination result command, the effect control unit 300 performs a process for executing the chance eye light emission effect, which is one aspect of the advance notice effect. Specifically, the effect control unit 300 sets the schedule data of the look-ahead effect.

Further, with the winning of the first starting port 121 (see t12 in the figure), the number of holdings recognized by the game control unit 200 becomes "3". Further, the effect control unit 300 recognizes the hold number as "3" by receiving the pre-determination result command including the hold number designation command.

Then, the effect control unit 300 executes the chance eye light emission effect at the timing of temporarily stopping the decorative symbol (see t13 in the figure). Then, although not shown, the game control unit 200 transmits a fluctuation stop command to the effect control unit 300 at the timing when the fluctuation of the special symbol is stopped. Along with this, the effect control unit 300 definitely stops the decorative design.

Then, when the game control unit 200 transmits the next variation start command to the effect control unit 300, the effect control unit 300 starts the variation of the decorative symbol (see t14 in the figure). Further, the effect control unit 300 executes the chance eye light emission effect at the timing of temporarily stopping the decorative symbol (see t15 in the figure). Although not shown, the effect control unit 300 determines and stops the decorative symbol as the variable stop command is transmitted from the game control unit 200 to the effect control unit 300. Then, as the next fluctuation start command is further transmitted, the effect control unit 300 starts the variation of the decorative symbol (see t16 in the figure), and then executes the chance eye light emission effect (see t17 in the figure).

Next, with reference to FIG. 49 (b), that is, a process when a command is missed will be described. The process of the game control unit 200 shown in FIG. 49 (b) is the same as the process of the game control unit 200 shown in FIG. 49 (a).

Further, in the example of FIG. 49 (b), the effect control unit 300 plays a game between the time when the ball enters the first starting port 121 and the timing when the next fluctuation start command is received (see t12 to t14 in the figure). It is assumed that an event occurs in which the command from the control unit 200 cannot be received. As a result, the effect control unit 300 misses the fluctuation start command (see t14 in the figure). Further, after the timing of receiving the next fluctuation start command (see t14 in the figure) and until the timing of receiving the next fluctuation start command (see t16 in the figure), the effect control unit 300 is the game control unit. The event that the command from 200 cannot be received shall be resolved. As a result, the effect control unit 300 further receives the next fluctuation start command (see t16 in the figure).

By the way, as shown in FIG. 49 (b), even when a command is missed, the first starting port 121 is started after the special symbol variation is started (see t11 in the figure) as in the above figure 49 (a). The game control unit 200 transmits a pre-determination result command to the effect control unit 300 upon entering the ball (see t12 in the figure). Then, the effect control unit 300 executes the chance eye light emission effect (see t13 in the figure).

Then, the game control unit 200 stops the fluctuation of the special symbol and starts the fluctuation of the next special symbol (see t14 in the figure). Originally, the effect control unit 300 receives the fluctuation stop command and the fluctuation start command at this timing, definitely stops the decorative symbol that is temporarily stopped (swinged), and starts the next fluctuation. However, in this example, the effect control unit 300 misses the command due to the occurrence of an event in which the effect control unit 300 cannot receive the command from the game control unit 200 (see the cross mark in the figure). Therefore, after executing the chance eye light emission effect, the effect control unit 300 keeps the oscillating decorative symbol in a oscillating state without stopping the oscillating decorative symbol.

Further, since the next special symbol has started to change (see t14 in the figure), the number of pending numbers recognized by the game control unit 200 is "2". On the other hand, since the effect control unit 300 has missed the fluctuation start command including the hold number designation command, it does not recognize that the hold number is "2" and continues to recognize the hold number as "3". do. That is, the number of holdings recognized by the effect control unit 300 is different from the number of holdings that should be originally recognized. In other words, the number of holds recognized by both the game control unit 200 and the effect control unit 300 does not match each other. In such a state, the effect control unit 300 does not execute the chance eye light emission effect (see the cross mark in the figure) even when the decorative symbol is temporarily stopped (see t15 in the figure).

Then, when the game control unit 200 transmits the next fluctuation start command to the effect control unit 300, the event that the effect control unit 300 cannot receive the command from the game control unit 200 has been resolved, so that the effect control unit 300 has been eliminated. Receives the fluctuation start command and starts the fluctuation of the decorative symbol (see t16 in the figure). Further, the effect control unit 300 recognizes the hold number as "1" by receiving the fluctuation start command. Further explaining, the effect control unit 300 receives the hold number designation command included in the fluctuation start command and changes the hold number to be recognized from "3" to "1".

Here, when the command is not missed, when the hold number designation command included in the fluctuation start command is received, the hold number recognized by the effect control unit 300 is reduced by one. However, in the example in FIG. 49 (b), the change in the number of holds is different from the case where the command is not missed, that is, the number of holds changes from "3" to "1", that is, the number of holds decreases by 2. Will be done. In this way, when a situation different from the original change in the number of reserved numbers is recognized, the effect control unit 300 does not execute the chance eye light emission effect. That is, when the effect control unit 300 detects an abnormality regarding the number of pending states to be recognized, the effect control unit 300 imposes a prohibition on the chance eye light emission effect. Further explaining, when there is a difference in the number of holdings recognized between the game control unit 200 and the effect control unit 300, the effect control unit 300 performs a process of resetting all the schedule data of the look-ahead effect. In the illustrated example, by performing this reset process, even if the decorative symbol is temporarily stopped (see t17 in the figure), the effect control unit 300 has a chance eye set in the schedule data of the look-ahead effect. Do not execute the light emission effect (see the cross mark in the figure). That is, the chance eye light emission effect, which is the planned light emission effect, is not performed.

In addition, if the process of resetting the schedule data of the look-ahead effect is not performed when the command is missed as described above, the chance eye light emission effect is executed in the fluctuation other than the fluctuation that originally executes the chance eye light emission effect. Problems such as resetting may occur. In these cases, the situation is such that the player is fanned by unintended fluctuations and the player is not fanned by the intended fluctuations. Therefore, in the illustrated example, in order to avoid these situations, a process of resetting the schedule data of the look-ahead effect is performed. To further explain, in the illustrated example, it is possible to prevent the chance eye emission effect from being executed even though it is not the so-called look-ahead variation, which is the target of the schedule data of the look-ahead effect.

50 (a) and 50 (b) are diagrams for explaining the relationship between the event when the command is missed and the reach light emission effect. Specifically, FIG. 50A is a timing chart when a command is not missed, and FIG. 50B is a timing chart when a command is missed. Here, the reach light emitting effect is an effect of displaying the left and right decorative symbols 41 and the reach light emitting image 59, which are the reach eyes (see FIG. 36-1 (7)).

Hereinafter, other processes by the game control unit 200 and the effect control unit 300 when the effect control unit 300 misses a command will be described with reference to FIGS. 50 (a) and 50 (b). Specifically, first, with reference to FIG. 50 (a), the processing when the command is not missed occurs, and then with reference to FIG. 50 (b), the command is missed. The processing will be explained.

The processing of the game control unit 200 shown in FIGS. 50A and 50B is the same as the processing of the game control unit 200 shown in FIGS. 49A and 49B. Further, the effect control unit 300 shown in FIGS. 50 (a) and 50 (b) shall execute a reach light emission effect in each variation.

First, as shown in FIG. 50 (a), the game control unit 200 starts to change the special symbol (see t21 in the figure), and the game control unit 200 transmits a change start command to the effect control unit 300. Then, the effect control unit 300 starts to change the decorative pattern. At this time, the number of reservations recognized by the game control unit 200 and the effect control unit 300 is "2".

Then, the game control unit 200 transmits a pre-determination result command when the ball enters the first starting port 121 (see t22 in the figure). In addition, unlike the example shown in FIG. 49, in the example shown in FIG. 50, the effect control unit 300 does not set the schedule data of the look-ahead effect.

Then, the effect control unit 300 executes the reach light emission effect at a predetermined timing (see t23 in the figure). Then, although not shown, the game control unit 200 transmits a fluctuation stop command to the effect control unit 300 at the timing when the fluctuation of the special symbol is stopped. Along with this, the effect control unit 300 definitely stops the decorative design.

Then, when the game control unit 200 transmits the next variation start command to the effect control unit 300, the effect control unit 300 starts the variation of the decorative symbol (see t24 in the figure). Further, the effect control unit 300 executes the reach light emission effect at a predetermined timing (see t25 in the figure). Although not shown, the effect control unit 300 determines and stops the decorative symbol as the variable stop command is transmitted from the game control unit 200 to the effect control unit 300. Then, with the transmission of the next fluctuation start command, the effect control unit 300 starts the variation of the decorative symbol (see t26 in the figure), and then executes the reach light emission effect at a predetermined timing (t27 in the figure). reference).

Next, with reference to FIG. 50 (b), that is, a process when a command is missed will be described. In the illustrated example, as in the example shown in FIG. 49, from the time when the ball enters the first starting port 121 to the timing when the next fluctuation start command is received (see t22 to t24 in the figure). It is assumed that an event occurs in which the effect control unit 300 cannot receive the command from the game control unit 200. As a result, the effect control unit 300 misses the fluctuation start command (see t24 in the figure). Further, in the illustrated example, the effect control is performed after the timing of receiving the next fluctuation start command (see t24 in the figure) and until the timing of receiving the next fluctuation start command (see t26 in the figure). It is assumed that the event that the unit 300 cannot receive the command from the game control unit 200 is resolved. As a result, the effect control unit 300 further receives the next fluctuation start command (see t26 in the figure).

First, as in FIG. 50 (a), in FIG. 50 (b), after starting the fluctuation of the special symbol (see t21 in the figure), the game control unit is accompanied by the ball entering the first starting port 121. 200 transmits a pre-determination result command to the effect control unit 300 (see t22 in the figure). Then, the effect control unit 300 executes the reach light emission effect (see t23 in the figure) at a predetermined timing.

Then, the game control unit 200 stops the fluctuation of the special symbol and starts the fluctuation of the next special symbol (see t24 in the figure). Originally, the effect control unit 300 receives the fluctuation stop command and the fluctuation start command at this timing, definitely stops the decorative symbol that is temporarily stopped, and starts the next fluctuation. However, in this example, the effect control unit 300 misses the command due to the occurrence of an event in which the effect control unit 300 cannot receive the command from the game control unit 200 (see the cross mark in the figure). Therefore, the effect control unit 300 keeps swinging without stopping the decorative symbol. Further, the holding numbers recognized by both the game control unit 200 and the effect control unit 300 are in a state where they do not match each other. In such a state, the effect control unit 300 does not execute the reach light emission effect (see the cross mark in the figure) even when the next time to execute the reach light emission effect (see t25 in the figure).

Then, when the game control unit 200 transmits the next fluctuation start command to the effect control unit 300, the event that the effect control unit 300 cannot receive the command from the game control unit 200 has been resolved, so that the effect control is performed. The unit 300 receives the variation start command and initiates the variation of the decorative symbol (see t26 in the figure). Further, the effect control unit 300 recognizes the hold number as "1" by receiving the fluctuation start command including the hold number designation command. Here, the effect control unit 300 receives the hold number designation command and recognizes the change in the hold number from "3" to "1", which is different from the case where the command is not missed. However, unlike the case shown in FIG. 49 (b), the effect control unit 300 performs the process without imposing a prohibition on the reach effect. That is, the effect control unit 300 executes the reach light emission effect (see t27) at a predetermined timing.

As described above, unlike the case shown in FIG. 49 (b), even when a command is missed, the reach light emission effect is executed according to the next received fluctuation start command after the command is missed. As a result, for example, as shown in FIG. 49 (b) above, when a command is missed, the process of the effect control unit 300 when the command is missed is compared with a mode in which a special process is executed. Is simplified.

As shown in FIG. 49A, the control for resetting the schedule data of the look-ahead effect is when the chance eye light emission effect, that is, the light emission effect using the decorative symbol is set in the schedule data of the look-ahead effect. It is not limited to. For example, in the schedule data of the look-ahead effect, a hold change effect, that is, a look-ahead effect using the variable image 51 and the hold image 52 may be set.

In addition, the decorative pattern is an image that is easier for the player to pay attention to than the variable image 51 and the reserved image 52. Therefore, as in the example shown in FIG. 49 (b), the player's misidentification is more effectively suppressed by imposing the prohibition that the look-ahead effect using the decorative symbol is not executed. To explain further, where it is easy for the player to pay attention to the decorative symbol, a special game is performed by performing the light emission effect using the decorative symbol even though the look-ahead fluctuation is not the target in the schedule data of the look-ahead effect. It is suppressed that the player mistakenly expects to be done.

Further, in the above description, the control for resetting the schedule data of the look-ahead effect by the effect control unit 300 has been described, but the present invention is not limited to this. Control without prohibition, that is, even if a command is missed, even if the effect control unit 300 controls to execute the look-ahead effect according to the schedule data of the look-ahead effect without resetting the schedule data of the look-ahead effect. good. By such control, the processing of the effect control unit 300 is simplified as compared with the case where the effect control unit 300 controls to reset the schedule data of the look-ahead effect.

Further, in the above description, it has been described that the fluctuation start command and the pre-determination result command include the hold number designation command, but the present invention is not limited to this. At other timings, or together with other commands, the game control unit 200 may transmit the hold number designation command to the effect control unit 300. Further, instead of the hold number designation command, a command indicating an increase / decrease in the hold number may be transmitted from the game control unit 200 to the effect control unit 300.

Further, in the above description, it has been explained that even if a command is missed, the reach emission effect is executed according to the next received fluctuation start command after the command is missed. However, this process is a reach effect. Not limited to. For example, even if a command is missed, the jackpot light emission effect may be executed according to the next received fluctuation start command after the command is missed. Here, the jackpot light emitting effect is an effect of displaying the doublet decorative symbol 41 and the doublet light emitting image 71 (see FIG. 37-3 (19)).

[Event 2 when a command is missed]
51 (a) and 51 (b) are diagrams for explaining the relationship between the event when the command is missed and the execution timing of the light emission effect using the decorative symbol. Specifically, FIG. 51 (a) is a timing chart showing the execution timing of the effect by the decorative symbol when the command is not missed, and FIG. 51 (b) is the execution timing of the effect by the decorative symbol when the command is missed. It is a timing chart showing.

Next, with reference to FIGS. 51 (a) and 51 (b), a change in the swing time of the decorative symbol when the effect control unit 300 misses a command will be described. Specifically, the process when the command is not missed will be described with reference to FIG. 51 (a). Further, with reference to FIG. 51 (b), a process when a command is missed will be described.

In addition, in each of FIGS. The lottery result is a big hit, and a variation example (see "big hit" in the figure) for executing the reach light emitting effect and the big hit light emitting effect will be described.

First, an example of variation in “out of reach” when the command shown in FIG. 51 (a) is not missed will be described. In this variation example, when the effect control unit 300 receives the variation start command, the effect control unit 300 starts the variation of the decorative symbol (see t31 in the figure). Then, the effect control unit 300 executes the reach light emission effect at a predetermined timing (see t32 in the figure). Then, the effect control unit 300 definitely stops the decorative symbol upon receiving the fluctuation stop command (see t34 in the figure). Here, the time from the timing of executing the reach light emission effect (see t32 in the figure) to the timing of definitely stopping the decorative symbol (see t34 in the figure) is set as the time T1.

Next, an example of variation in the “big hit” when the command shown in FIG. 51 (a) is not missed will be described. In this variation example, when the effect control unit 300 receives the variation start command, the effect control unit 300 starts the variation of the decorative symbol (see t31 in the figure). Then, the effect control unit 300 executes the reach light emission effect (see t32 in the figure) at a predetermined timing, and then executes the jackpot light emission effect (see t33 in the figure). Then, the effect control unit 300 definitely stops the decorative symbol upon receiving the fluctuation stop command (see t34 in the figure). Although not shown, the jackpot game is executed after the decorative symbol has been fixed and stopped.

Here, the time from the timing of executing the jackpot light emission effect (see t33 in the figure) to the timing of definitely stopping the decorative symbol (see t34 in the figure) is defined as the time T2. This time T2 is shorter than the time T1 (T2 <T1).

Next, an example of variation in “out of reach” when the command shown in FIG. 51 (b) is missed will be described. In this example, it is assumed that the effect control unit 300 misses the fluctuation stop command (see t34 in the figure) of the next variation due to the event that the effect control unit 300 cannot receive the command from the game control unit 200. Further, in the next fluctuation, the event that the effect control unit 300 cannot receive the command from the game control unit 200 until the timing of receiving the next variation stop command (see t35 in the figure) is resolved, and the effect control unit 300 eliminates the event. The following variable stop command shall be received.

In the example shown in FIG. 51 (b), when the effect control unit 300 receives the variation start command, the effect control unit 300 starts the variation of the decorative symbol (see t31 in the figure). Then, the effect control unit 300 executes the reach light emission effect at a predetermined timing (see t32 in the figure).

Originally, the effect control unit 300 receives the fluctuation stop command and definitely stops the decorative symbol that is temporarily stopped (swinged). In this example, the effect control unit 300 receives a command from the game control unit 200. The command is dropped due to the occurrence of an event that cannot receive the command (see the cross mark in the figure). Along with this, the effect control unit 300 keeps the oscillating decorative symbol in a oscillating state without definitely stopping the oscillating decorative symbol.

Then, the effect control unit 300 definitely stops the decorative symbol upon receiving the next fluctuation stop command (see t35 in the figure). Here, the time from the timing of executing the reach light emission effect (see t32 in the figure) to the timing of fixing and stopping the decorative symbol (see t35 in the figure) is defined as the time T3.

Next, an example of variation in the “big hit” when the command shown in FIG. 51 (b) is missed will be described. In this example, it is assumed that the effect control unit 300 misses the fluctuation stop command (see t34 in the figure) due to the event that the effect control unit 300 cannot receive the command from the game control unit 200. Further, the event that the effect control unit 300 cannot receive the command from the game control unit 200 is resolved until the timing of receiving the next variation stop command (see t36 in the figure), and the effect control unit 300 stops the next variation. The command shall be received.

Further, although not shown, the jackpot game is originally executed after the timing at which the effect control unit 300 receives the variable stop command and the decorative symbol is fixedly stopped. The timing of receiving the next fluctuation stop command (see t36 in the figure) is the timing of receiving the fluctuation stop command in the symbol variation that is first started after the jackpot game.

In the example shown in FIG. 51 (b), when the effect control unit 300 receives the variation start command, the effect control unit 300 starts the variation of the decorative symbol (see t31 in the figure). Then, the effect control unit 300 executes the reach light emission effect (see t32 in the figure) at a predetermined timing, and then executes the jackpot light emission effect (see t33 in the figure).

Originally, the effect control unit 300 receives the fluctuation stop command and definitely stops the decorative symbol that is temporarily stopped (swinged). In this example, the effect control unit 300 receives a command from the game control unit 200. The command is dropped due to the occurrence of an event that cannot receive the command (see the cross mark in the figure). Therefore, the effect control unit 300 keeps the oscillating decorative symbol in a oscillating state without definitely stopping the oscillating decorative symbol. Then, the effect control unit 300 definitely stops the decorative symbol upon receiving the next fluctuation stop command (see t36 in the figure).

Here, the time from the timing of executing the jackpot light emission effect (see t33 in the figure) to the timing of the fixed stop of the decorative symbol (see t36 in the figure) is defined as the time T4. This time T4 is longer than the time T3 (T4> T3) because it includes, for example, the time for executing the jackpot game. On the other hand, when the command is not missed as shown in FIG. 51 (a), the time T2 is shorter than the time T1. That is, the long-short relationship of each time is reversed depending on whether or not the command is missed.

By the way, the effect of FIG. 51 executed by the effect control unit 300 described above can be grasped as follows. That is, the time T1 from the execution of the reach light emission effect to the reception of the fluctuation stop command of the fluctuation in which the reach light emission effect is executed is the time T1 from the execution of the jackpot light emission effect to the reception of the jackpot light emission effect. The time until the effect control unit 300 receives the executed fluctuation stop command is longer than T2, and the effect control unit issues the variation stop command of the variation in which the reach light emission effect is executed after the reach light emission effect is executed. The time T3 until the effect control unit 300 receives the next variation stop command of the fluctuation stop command without receiving the 300 is the fluctuation stop command of the variation in which the jackpot light emission effect is executed after the jackpot light emission effect is executed. Is shorter than the time T4 until the effect control unit 300 receives the next variation stop command of the variation stop command without receiving the effect control unit 300.

Note that, unlike the illustrated example, when a command is missed due to an event in which the effect control unit 300 cannot receive a command from the game control unit 200, for example, a temporarily stopped (swinging) decorative symbol is hidden. Then, a mode of displaying an image notifying the error can also be adopted. On the other hand, as in the example shown in FIG. 51 (b) above, when a command is missed, the oscillating decorative symbol is not fixedly stopped, and the oscillating decorative symbol is continued. By executing the effect to be performed, the continuity with the effect that has been executed up to that point is guaranteed. As a result, it is possible to prevent the player from feeling uncomfortable. Further, by continuing the state in which the decorative symbol is oscillating, the phenomenon that the effect control unit 300 cannot receive the command from the game control unit 200 is resolved, and when the fluctuation stop command is received, the effect control unit 300 oscillates. It is possible to perform a continuous production that does not give a sense of discomfort to the player, such as fixing and stopping the decorative design.

Further, in the fluctuation of the "big hit" when the command shown in FIG. 51 (b) is missed, the temporarily stopped decorative symbol is displayed for a long time. As a result, for example, the pachinko gaming machine 100 suppresses the player from feeling uncomfortable as compared with the mode in which the temporarily stopped decorative pattern is hidden and the image for notifying the error is displayed. It is possible to indicate to a clerk of a game store (pachinko hall) in which the game control unit 300 is installed that an event has occurred in which the effect control unit 300 cannot receive a command from the game control unit 200.

In each of FIGS. 51 (a) and 51 (b) above, as a "big hit", a variation example in which the lottery result of the special symbol lottery is a big hit and the reach light emitting effect and the big hit light emitting effect are executed has been described. Not limited to this. For example, it may be a variable example in which the lottery result of the special symbol lottery is a big hit and the reach light emitting effect and the chance eye light emitting effect are executed. This variation example can be grasped as follows. That is, the time T1 from the execution of the reach light emission effect to the reception of the fluctuation stop command of the fluctuation in which the reach light emission effect is executed is that the chance eye light emission effect is executed after the chance eye light emission effect is executed. The effect control unit 300 receives the variation stop command of the variation in which the reach light emission effect is executed after the reach light emission effect is executed, which is longer than the time until the effect control unit 300 receives the executed fluctuation stop command. The time T3 until the effect control unit 300 receives the next variation stop command of the fluctuation stop command without doing so produces the variation variation stop command of the variation in which the chance eye emission effect is executed after the jackpot light emission effect is executed. The time is shorter than the time until the effect control unit 300 receives the next fluctuation stop command of the fluctuation stop command without being received by the control unit 300.

In addition, in each of FIGS. For example, the above-mentioned effect may be executed over the fluctuation of a plurality of special symbols. To further explain, for example, as a variation example in which the lottery result of the first special symbol lottery is out of order and the chance eye light emission effect is executed, and the lottery result of the next special symbol lottery is a big hit and the big hit light emission effect is executed. May be good. The relationship between this variation example and the variation example of "out of reach" described in FIGS. 51 (a) and 51 (b) can be grasped as follows. That is, the time T1 from the execution of the reach light emission effect to the reception of the fluctuation stop command of the fluctuation in which the reach light emission effect is executed is that the chance eye light emission effect is executed after the chance eye light emission effect is executed. The effect control unit 300 receives the variation stop command of the fluctuation in which the reach light emission effect is executed after the reach light emission effect is executed, which is longer than the time until the effect control unit 300 receives the executed fluctuation stop command. The time T3 until the effect control unit 300 receives the next variation stop command of the fluctuation stop command is the fluctuation stop command of the variation in which the chance eye light emission effect is executed after the chance eye light emission effect is executed. Is shorter than the time until the effect control unit 300 receives the variation stop command of the variation in which the next jackpot light emission effect of the variation stop command is executed without receiving the effect control unit 300.

Further, in the above description, it has been described that the effect control unit 300 misses the fluctuation stop command, but the present invention is not limited to this. When the effect control unit 300 misses a predetermined command (specific command), the above processing may be performed. Here, the specific command includes, for example, a fluctuation start command, an ending command, and the like.

In the present embodiment, as the light emitting effect using the decorative symbol 41, a light emitting effect using one decorative symbol 41, a light emitting effect using two decorative symbols 41, and a light emitting effect using three decorative symbols 41 have been described. .. Here, as the light emitting effect using the decorative symbol 41, at least one or more decorative symbols 41 may be used in any of the light emitting effects.

Further, in the present embodiment, it has been described that the light emitting image in the light emitting effect is displayed around the area where the decorative symbol 41 is displayed and the area where the decorative symbol 41 is displayed, but the present invention is not limited to this. .. That is, the light emitting image may be displayed in any of the image display areas in the image display unit 114.

Further, in the present embodiment, it has been described that the light emitting image is displayed and the light emitting effect is executed when the expected effect that expects the special game to be performed is executed.
Here, executing the light emitting effect while executing the expected effect means executing the light emitting effect related to this expected effect when executing the expected effect, and executing the expected effect. Includes performing a light emission effect that is not related to this expected effect. As an example of the light emitting effect related to the expected effect, the display of the reach eye light emitting image 59 when the reach effect is executed as the expected effect can be mentioned. The light emitting effect not related to the expected effect is, for example, a light emitting effect independent of the expected effect. As an example of the light emission effect independent of the expected effect, there is a display of the covered light emission image 62 as the effect related to the fluctuation when the hold image 52 is displayed as the expected effect.

Further, in the present embodiment, the decorative symbol 41 is displayed and an image imitating light (light emitting image) is displayed to realize a light emitting effect using the decorative symbol 41, but the present invention is not limited to this.
For example, by displaying the decorative symbol 41 itself in an manner imitating light, a light emitting effect using the decorative symbol 41 may be realized.

Further, the light emitting image may be displayed on the image display unit 114 so as to move from a part of the area where the light emitting image is displayed to another part of the area, or the light emitting image is displayed. It may be displayed in the entire area at the same time. Further, the light emitting image may be, for example, a white image. Further, the light emitting image may be an image having higher brightness than the image displayed in the vicinity.
Further, during the execution of the light emitting effect using the two or more decorative symbols 41, the sizes of the decorative symbols 41 used for the light emitting effect may be the same or different.
Further, the expected effect described in the present embodiment may be any effect as long as it is expected that the special game will be performed, and is not limited to the above-mentioned effect described as an example of the expected effect or the expected effect.

Further, an afterimage of the luminescent image may be displayed between the time when the luminescent image is displayed and the time when the luminescent image is hidden. Further, after the luminescent image is displayed in a mode that is easy for the player to see, the luminescent image is displayed in a mode that gradually becomes difficult for the player to see, and then the luminescent image is finally hidden. May become. That is, the fact that the luminescent image is hidden includes the fact that the luminescent image is finally hidden after the afterimage of the luminescent image or the luminescent image in a mode that is difficult to see is displayed.

In addition, when one light emitting image (for example, reach eye light emitting image 59) is displayed in the display area of the decorative symbol 41 and then this one light emitting image is hidden, it is different from this one light emitting image. One emission image (for example, reach line image 60) may be displayed in the display area of the decorative symbol 41. When one light emitting image is hidden and another one light emitting image is displayed in the display area of the decorative symbol 41, the light emitting effect using the one light emitting image is not performed, but the other A light emission effect using one light emission image is performed.

[Settings for pachinko machines]
By the way, when the pachinko gaming machine 100 has a setting, it is better not to change whether or not to execute the light emission effect depending on the setting. Alternatively, it is better not to change the effect content of the light emission effect, such as the image change executed by the light emission effect, depending on the setting. In other words, it is better to execute the same light emission effect regardless of the setting of the pachinko gaming machine 100. By executing the same light emission effect in this way, it is possible to prevent a player who is not playing the game from guessing the setting of the pachinko gaming machine 100.

The setting of the pachinko gaming machine 100 includes, for example, 6 stages (setting 1 to setting 6). Then, as the process proceeds from setting 1 to setting 6, the winning probability of the big hit lottery increases. For example, in setting 1, the jackpot probability is 1/300, and in setting 6, the jackpot probability is 1/250. At this time, the winning probability (high probability) of the jackpot lottery when the gaming state becomes the high probability state should be common to each setting within a range not exceeding 10 times the winning probability of the low probability state. For example, in setting 1, it is preferable to set a low probability of 1/300 and a high probability of 1/30, and in setting 6, it is preferable to set a low probability of 1/250 and a high probability of 1/30. By doing so, the performance of the so-called probabilistic state in which the gaming state becomes a high-probability time-saving gaming state becomes the same regardless of the setting, and the player feels in the gaming state where the most balls can be obtained in the pachinko gaming machine 100. Pleasure can be eliminated.

41 ... Decorative design (an example of production design)
100 ... Pachinko gaming machine (an example of a gaming machine)
200 ... Game control unit (an example of reserved storage means)
234 ... Special symbol determination unit (an example of special game determination means)
240 ... Output control unit (an example of command transmission means)
300 ... Production control unit (an example of production control means)

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A special game determination means for determining whether or not to perform a special game based on the establishment of the starting condition,
An effect control means capable of displaying a game effect based on a determination result by the special game determination means,
A command transmission means capable of transmitting a command according to the progress of the game to the effect control means is provided.
The effect control means is
It is possible to receive a command transmitted from the command transmitting means and to display a predetermined game effect.
It is possible to display the effect pattern in a variable manner and then stop it.
When a specific condition is satisfied, the variable display of the effect symbol is stopped and displayed.
The first light emitting effect or the second light emitting effect can be executed while the effect symbol is displayed.
It is possible to execute the first expected effect that makes the special game expected to be performed.
It is possible to expect the special game to be performed and to execute a second expected effect different from the first expected effect.
When the first expected effect and the second expected effect are executed, the first light emitting effect can be executed in the effect symbol.
When neither the first expected effect nor the second expected effect is executed, the second light emitting effect can be executed in the effect symbol .
In the case where the special game is not executed and the specific variation in which the first expected effect is performed is executed as the determination result, and the specific condition related to the specific variation is satisfied, the first expected effect is performed. 1 The time from the execution of the light emission effect to the stop display of the effect symbol is the first time.
When the specific fluctuation is executed, if the specific condition related to the specific fluctuation is not satisfied and the specific condition related to the next fluctuation of the specific fluctuation is satisfied, the first light emission in the first expected effect is achieved. A gaming machine characterized in that the time from the execution of the effect to the stop display of the effect symbol is the second time, which is longer than the first time .

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