JP6317554B2 - Game machine - Google Patents

Description

  The present invention relates to a gaming machine such as a pachinko gaming machine, and more particularly, to a gaming machine that controls to an advantageous state advantageous to a player.

  As what is generally known as this type of gaming machine, there is one that controls to an advantageous state (big hit gaming state) advantageous to the player.

  In such a gaming machine, the number of star marks, which is information indicating the degree of expectation controlled to the big hit, which is an advantageous state advantageous to the player, is displayed on the display screen, and the big hit expectation of the current fluctuation is shown to the player. There was a suggestion effect so that the degree could be grasped (Patent Document 1).

JP 2002-360850 A (paragraph numbers 0044 to 0054)

  However, in Patent Document 1 described above, one star mark is displayed in the case of a notification effect with a low expectation level controlled by a big hit, but a suggestion effect is executed for such a notification effect with a low expectation level. On the other hand, there was a risk of lowering the interest of the player.

  The present invention has been conceived in view of such circumstances, and its purpose is to reduce the interest of the player by executing a suggestion effect on a notification effect with a low expectation level controlled to an advantageous state. It is an object of the present invention to provide a gaming machine that can prevent such a situation.

(1) A gaming machine that controls an advantageous state (big hit gaming state) advantageous to a player,
A notification effect execution means (production control microcomputer 100) for executing one of the notification effects from a plurality of notification effects (reach effects) with different expectation levels (expectations for winning big hits) controlled in the advantageous state; ,
The suggestion effect execution means for executing the suggestion effect indicating the expectation level controlled to the advantageous state of the type of the notification effect to be executed (displaying the expectation level of the big hit with the number of star marks at the time of the reach effect) (FIG. 20) effect control microcomputer 100, and S607, S609) in FIG. 22,
State control means for controlling the state;
A suggestion effect control means for controlling the suggestion effect execution means so that at least a part of the notification effect that is the target of the suggestion effect is different according to the state controlled by the state control means ,
The expectation being controlled advantageously state low expectation notification effect less than a predetermined degree (normal reach, long reach) when is executed, the suggestion effect execution Ru restricted (low expectations suggested effect inhibition flag When set, the suggestion effect content is determined by the suggestion effect determination table for the low expectation suggestion effect prohibition (S608, S609 in FIGS. 20 and 22).

  According to such a configuration, when the low-expected degree notification effect whose expected degree of control to the advantageous state is lower than a predetermined degree is executed, the execution of the suggestive effect is limited, and thus the expectation controlled to the advantageous state It is possible to prevent the interest of the game from being lowered by executing the suggestion effect on the low expectation degree notification effect whose degree is lower than the predetermined degree.

(2) In the gaming machine of (1), the variable display means (first and second special symbol displays 8a) for deriving and displaying the display results of a plurality of types of identification information (special symbols and effect symbols) each identifiable. 8b, when the display result (big hit display result) derived and displayed on the effect display device 9) becomes the specific display result, the advantageous state (big hit game state) is controlled.
An effect mode change that can execute an effect in a predetermined effect mode (spring, summer, autumn, winter background) over a plurality of variable displays and changes the predetermined effect mode when a predetermined condition is satisfied. Means (production control microcomputer 100, S601 to S603 in FIGS. 16 and 22),
The notification effect executing means is a notification effect changing means (effect control microcomputer 100, FIG. 17 (c), spring, summer, autumn, etc.) for changing the notification effect mode in accordance with the change of the predetermined effect mode. Change the aspect of reach production depending on the background of winter)
The first low expectation notification effect that is executed after the change of the predetermined effect mode does not limit the execution of the suggestion effect, and the low expectation notification effect that is executed after the execution of the first low expectation notification effect. Then, the execution of the suggestion effect is restricted (the suggestion effect is executed in the first normal reach and long reach after the background change, and the execution of the suggestion effect is restricted in the normal reach and long reach executed thereafter. FIGS. 18 and 22. S602 to S609).

  According to such a configuration, the execution of the suggestion effect is not limited in the first low expectation notification effect that is executed after the change of the predetermined effect aspect, and the low effect that is executed after the execution of the first low expectation notification effect is performed. Since the execution of the suggestion effect is limited in the expectation notification effect, the suggestion effect is executed for the low expectation notification effect with a low expectation level controlled to be in an advantageous state. The suggestion effect can be suitably executed by executing the suggestion effect in the first low expectation degree notification effect after the effect mode is changed.

(3) In the gaming machine of (1) or (2), a non-game period timing means for timing a non-game period during which no game is being performed (when the production control microcomputer 100 receives a customer waiting demonstration designation command) Further, it is determined that the non-game period is longer than the predetermined period in S600 of FIG.
In the first low expectation notification effect that is executed in the game started after the non-game period exceeding the predetermined period is timed, the execution of the suggestion effect is not limited (if the non-game period is longer than the predetermined period) In the first normal reach and long reach after the non-game period, the execution of the suggestion effect is not limited (YES in S600 of FIG. 22, S605 to S607).

  According to such a configuration, the execution of the suggestion effect is not limited in the first low expectation degree notification effect executed in the game started after the non-game period exceeding the predetermined period is timed. In other words, since the suggestion effect is executed without restriction in the first low expectation degree notification effect when the non-game period is longer than the predetermined period, the suggestion effect can be suitably executed.

  (4) In the gaming machine according to any one of (1) to (3), the suggestion effect executing means changes the mode of the suggestion effect during execution of the notification effect (the expectation degree of jackpot is set at the start of reach) The mark is displayed and continuously displayed during reach, and the expectation is changed to a higher one in the middle (second embodiment).

  According to such a configuration, since the mode of the suggestion effect changes during the execution of the notification effect, it is possible to increase the player's expectation during the notification effect.

It is the front view which looked at the pachinko game machine from the front. It is a figure which shows a hit classification table. It is a block diagram which shows an example of the circuit structure in a main board | substrate (game control board). It is explanatory drawing which shows each random number. It is explanatory drawing which shows the big hit determination table and the big hit classification determination table. It is a figure which shows the fluctuation pattern table used in order to determine a fluctuation pattern in a table format. It is explanatory drawing which shows an example of the content of an effect control command. It is a flowchart which shows a timer interruption process. It is a flowchart which shows a special symbol process process. It is a flowchart which shows a starting port switch passage process. It is a flowchart which shows a special symbol normal process. It is a flowchart which shows a fluctuation pattern setting process. It is a flowchart which shows production control main processing. It is a figure which shows the random number used with an effect control board. It is a flowchart which shows production control process processing. It is explanatory drawing which shows the example of a display of the background change in an effect display apparatus. It is explanatory drawing which shows the example of a display of reach production in an effect display apparatus. It is a timing chart which shows the relationship between a background change and a suggestion effect mode. It is explanatory drawing which shows a background change determination table. It is explanatory drawing which shows the suggestion effect determination table for a restriction unnecessary suggestion effect and the low expectation degree suggestion effect. It is a flowchart which shows an effect design fluctuation start process. It is a flowchart which shows an effect setting process.

  Hereinafter, embodiments of the present invention will be described with reference to the drawings. A pachinko gaming machine is shown as an example of a gaming machine, but the present invention is not limited to a pachinko gaming machine, and may be another gaming machine such as a coin gaming machine or a slot machine, which is in an advantageous state advantageous to a player. Any gaming machine may be used as long as it is a gaming machine to be controlled.

[First Embodiment]
Hereinafter, embodiments of the present invention will be described with reference to the drawings. First, the overall configuration of a pachinko gaming machine 1 that is an example of a gaming machine will be described. FIG. 1 is a front view of the pachinko gaming machine 1 as seen from the front. FIG. 2 is a hit type table.

  The pachinko gaming machine 1 includes an outer frame (not shown) formed in a vertically long rectangular shape and a game frame attached to the inside of the outer frame so as to be openable and closable. Further, the pachinko gaming machine 1 has a glass door frame 2 formed in a frame shape that is provided in the game frame so as to be opened and closed. The game frame includes a front frame (not shown) installed to be openable and closable with respect to the outer frame, a mechanism plate (not shown) to which mechanism parts and the like are attached, and various parts (games described later) attached to them. A structure including the board 6).

  On the lower surface of the glass door frame 2 is a hitting ball supply tray (upper plate) 3. Under the hitting ball supply tray 3, there are provided an extra ball receiving tray 4 for storing game balls that cannot be accommodated in the hitting ball supply tray 3, a hitting operation handle (operation knob) 5 for firing the hitting ball, and the like. A game board 6 is detachably attached to the back surface of the glass door frame 2. The game board 6 is a structure including a plate-like body constituting the game board 6 and various components attached to the plate-like body. In addition, a game area 7 is formed on the front surface of the game board 6 in which a game ball that has been struck can flow down.

  The member that forms the extra ball tray (lower tray) 4 is configured in a stick shape (bar shape), for example, at a predetermined position on the front side of the upper surface of the lower tray body (for example, the central portion of the lower tray). A stick controller 122 that can be held and tilted in a plurality of directions (front and rear, left and right) is attached. It should be noted that the stick controller 122 has a predetermined operation by performing a push-pull operation with a predetermined operation finger (for example, an index finger) while the player holds the operation rod of the stick controller 122 with an operation hand (for example, the left hand). A trigger button 125 (see FIG. 3) that can perform an instruction operation is provided, and a trigger sensor 121 (see FIG. 3) that detects a predetermined instruction operation by a push-pull operation or the like with respect to the trigger button 125 is provided inside the operation rod of the stick controller 122. Built-in). In addition, a tilt direction sensor unit 123 (see FIG. 3) for detecting a tilting operation with respect to the operating rod is provided in the lower pan body inside the stick controller 122 and the like. Further, the stick controller 122 incorporates a vibrator motor 126 (see FIG. 3) for causing the stick controller 122 to vibrate.

  A member that forms the hitting ball supply tray (upper plate) 3 is operated by a player to perform a predetermined instruction operation by a pressing operation or the like at a predetermined position on the upper surface of the upper plate body (for example, above the stick controller 122). A possible push button 124 is provided. The push button 124 only needs to be configured to detect a predetermined instruction operation such as a pressing operation from a player mechanically, electrically, or electromagnetically. A push sensor 120 (see FIG. 3) for detecting an operation action of the player performed on the push button 124 may be provided inside the main body of the upper plate at the position where the push button 124 is installed. In the configuration example shown in FIG. 1, the mounting positions of the push button 124 and the stick controller 122 are in a vertical positional relationship in the central portion of the upper plate and the lower plate. On the other hand, it is good also considering the attachment position of the push button 124 and the stick controller 122 as the position approached to either the left or right in the upper plate and the lower plate while maintaining the vertical positional relationship. Alternatively, the mounting position of the push button 124 and the stick controller 122 is not in a vertical positional relationship, but may be in a horizontal positional relationship, for example.

  In this embodiment, an example in which a stick controller is provided as an operation means that can be operated by the player is shown. However, the operation means is not limited to this, and examples of the operation means include a simple push button, a lever switch, and a jog dial. Other operation means may be provided.

  In the vicinity of the center of the game area 7, a plurality of types of identification information that can be identified are displayed (also referred to as variable display. In the following description, “variation” and “variation display” have the same concept. An effect display device 9 is provided as a possible variable display unit. On the right side of the effect display device 9 in the game area 7, a first special symbol display 8 a that variably displays a first special symbol as a plurality of types of identification information that can identify each, and a plurality of types that can identify each of them. And a second special symbol display 8b for variably displaying the second special symbol as the identification information.

  Each of the first special symbol display device 8a and the second special symbol display device 8b is configured by a simple and small display device (for example, 7 segment LED) capable of variably displaying numbers and characters. The effect display device 9 is composed of a liquid crystal display device (LCD), and an effect symbol display area is provided on the display screen for effect display of the effect symbol in synchronization with the variation display of the first special symbol or the second special symbol. It is done. In the effect symbol display area, for example, a symbol display area for variably displaying three decorative (effect) effect symbols “left”, “middle”, and “right” is formed.

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

  When the jackpot display result (bonus symbol) as the specific display result is derived and displayed on the first special symbol display 8a, or the jackpot display result (jackpot symbol) as the specific display result is displayed on the second special symbol display 8b. When the derived display is performed, the effect display device 9 also derives and displays the jackpot display result (combination of jackpot symbol) as the specific display result. When the specific display result is displayed as the display result of the variable display in this manner, the specific game state (big hit game state) is controlled as an advantageous state to which a value (advantageous value) advantageous to the player is given.

  Further, in the effect display device 9, symbols other than the symbol that will be the final stop symbol (for example, the middle symbol of the left and right middle symbols) have continued for a predetermined time, and the jackpot symbol (for example, the left middle right symbol is aligned with the same symbol) It is stopped, swinging, enlarged, reduced, or deformed in a state that matches the symbol combination), or multiple symbols may fluctuate in synchronization with the same symbol, or the position of the display symbol may be switched. An effect that is performed in a state where the possibility of occurrence of a big hit (hereinafter, these states are referred to as reach states) before the final result is displayed is referred to as reach effect.

  Here, in the reach state, when the effect symbols that are stopped and displayed in the display area of the effect display device 9 constitute a part of the jackpot combination, the change of the effect symbols that are not yet stopped and displayed is continued. This is a display state in which all or part of the effect symbols are synchronously changing while constituting all or part of the jackpot combination. In other words, reach means a state in which identification information constitutes a specific display result in a plurality of variable display areas, but at least some of the variable areas are in variable display. In this embodiment, the reach state is formed, for example, in a state where the same symbol is stopped in the left and right symbol display areas and the symbol is not stopped in the middle symbol display area. The symbols stopped in the left and right symbol display areas when the reach state is formed are called reach formation symbols or reach symbols.

  The display effect in the reach state is reach effect display (reach effect). In addition, during the reach, an unusual performance may be performed with a lamp or sound. This production is called reach production. Further, in the case of reach, a character (an effect display imitating a person or the like, which is different from a design (effect design etc.)) or a display mode (for example, a color etc.) of the background image of the effect display device 9 is displayed. ) May change. This change in character display and background display mode is called reach effect display. Some reach is set so that when it appears, a big hit is likely to occur compared to a normal normal reach. Such a special reach is called super reach. A reach that is less likely to generate a big hit than a super reach and has a longer variation time than a normal reach is called a long reach.

  On the right side of the effect display device 9, there is provided a first special symbol display (first variation display unit) 8a for variably displaying the first special symbol as identification information for identifying each. The first special symbol display 8a is realized by a simple and small display (for example, 7 segment LED) capable of variably displaying special symbols such as numbers 0 to 9. Further, on the right side of the effect display device 9 (next to the right of the first special symbol display 8a), a second special symbol display (second display) that variably displays each second special symbol as identification information that can be identified. Fluctuation display portion) 8b is provided. The second special symbol display 8b is realized by a simple and small display (for example, 7 segment LED) capable of variably displaying special symbols such as numbers 0 to 9.

  Hereinafter, the first special symbol and the second special symbol may be collectively referred to as a special symbol, and the first special symbol indicator 8a and the second special symbol indicator 8b are collectively referred to as a special symbol indicator (variable display unit). There are things to do.

  Although this embodiment shows a case where two special symbol indicators 8a and 8b are provided, the gaming machine may be provided with only one special symbol indicator.

  For the variation display of the first special symbol or the second special symbol, the first start condition or the second start condition, which is the execution condition of the variation display, is satisfied (for example, the game ball has the first start winning opening 13 or the second start winning opening) 14 after passing (including winning) (for example, when the number of reserved memories is not 0, and the variable display of the first special symbol and the second special symbol is not executed) Is started and a big hit game is not executed), and when a variable display time (variable time) elapses, a display result (stop symbol) is derived and displayed. Note that the passing of a game ball means that the game ball has passed through a predetermined area such as a prize opening or a gate, and that includes a game ball entering (winning) a prize opening. It is. Deriving and displaying the display result is to finally stop and display a symbol (an example of identification information).

  A winning device having a first start winning port 13 is provided below the effect display device 9. The game ball won in the first start winning opening 13 is guided to the back of the game board 6 and detected by the first start opening switch 13a.

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

  Above the second special symbol display 8b, there is a second special symbol hold memory display 18b comprising four displays for displaying the number of effective winning balls that have entered the second start winning opening 14, that is, the second reserved memory number. Is provided. The second special symbol storage memory display 18b increases the number of indicators to be lit by 1 every time there is an effective start winning. And whenever the fluctuation | variation display by the 2nd special symbol display 8b is started, the number of the indicators to light is reduced by one.

  Further, above the second special symbol hold memory display 18b, the number of effective winning balls that have entered the first start winning opening 13, that is, the first hold memory number (the hold memory is also referred to as start memory or start prize memory). ) Is displayed, a first special symbol reservation storage display 18a is provided. The first special symbol storage memory indicator 18a increases the number of indicators to be lit by 1 each time there is an effective start winning. Then, each time the variable display on the first special symbol display 8a is started, the number of indicators to be turned on is reduced by one.

  In the gaming machine, a ball striking device (not shown) that drives a driving motor in response to a player operating the batting operation handle 5 and uses the rotational force of the driving motor to launch a gaming ball to the gaming area 7. ) Is provided. A game ball launched from the ball striking device enters the game area 7 through a ball striking rail formed in a circular shape so as to surround the game area 7, and then descends the game area 7. When the game ball enters the first start winning port 13 and is detected by the first start port switch 13a, if the variation display of the first special symbol can be started (for example, the variation display of the special symbol ends, 1), the first special symbol display 8a starts the variable display (variation) of the first special symbol, and the effect display device 9 starts the variable display of the effect symbol. That is, the change display of the first special symbol and the effect symbol corresponds to winning in the first start winning opening 13. If the variable display of the first special symbol cannot be started, the first reserved memory number is increased by 1 on condition that the first reserved memory number has not reached the upper limit value.

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

  The effect display device 9 is for decoration (for effects) during the variable display time of the first special symbol by the first special symbol indicator 8a and during the variable display time of the second special symbol by the second special symbol indicator 8b. The effect symbol as a symbol is displayed in a variable manner. The change display of the first special symbol on the first special symbol display 8a and the change display of the effect symbol on the effect display device 9 are synchronized. Further, the variation display of the second special symbol on the second special symbol display 8b and the variation display of the effect symbol on the effect display device 9 are synchronized. Further, when the jackpot symbol is stopped and displayed on the first special symbol display 8a and when the jackpot symbol is stopped and displayed on the second special symbol display 8b, the effect display device 9 reminds the jackpot The combination of is stopped and displayed.

  Also, at the lower part of the display screen of the effect display device 9, there are provided a first reserved memory display unit 18c for displaying the first reserved memory number and a second reserved memory display unit 18d for displaying the second reserved memory number. ing. In addition, you may make it provide the area | region (sum total pending | holding memory display part) which displays the total number (sum total pending memory count) which is the sum total of the 1st pending memory count and the 2nd pending memory count. As described above, if the summation pending storage display unit for displaying the total number is provided, it is possible to easily grasp the total number of execution conditions that have not met the variable display start condition.

  Further, as shown in FIG. 1, a special variable winning ball device 20 is provided below the variable winning ball device 15. The special variable winning ball apparatus 20 includes an opening / closing plate, and when the specific display result (big hit symbol) is derived and displayed on the first special symbol display 8a, and the specific display result (big hit symbol) on the second special symbol display 8b. When the open / close plate is controlled to be open by the solenoid 21 in the specific game state (big hit game state) that occurs when the symbol is derived and displayed, the big winning opening serving as the winning area is opened. The game ball that has won the big winning opening is detected by the count switch 23.

  In the big hit gaming state, repeated continuous control is performed in which the special variable winning ball apparatus 20 repeats an open state and a closed state. In the repeated continuation control, a state where the special variable winning ball apparatus 20 is opened is called a round. Thus, the repeated continuation control is also called round control. In the present embodiment, a plurality of types of jackpots are provided. When it is determined that a jackpot is to be made, one of the jackpot types is selected.

  On the left side of the effect display device 9, there is provided a normal symbol display 10 for variably displaying normal symbols that can be distinguished from each other. In this embodiment, the normal symbol display 10 is realized by a simple and small display (for example, 7 segment LED) that can display numbers 0 to 9 in a variable manner. That is, the normal symbol display 10 is configured so as to variably display numbers (or symbols) of 0 to 9. The small display is formed in a square shape, for example.

  When the game ball passes through the gate 32 and is detected by the gate switch 32a, the display variation of the normal symbol display 10 is started. When the stop symbol on the normal symbol display 10 is a predetermined symbol (a winning symbol, for example, a symbol “7”), the variable winning ball device 15 is closed in a disadvantageous state for a player for a predetermined number of times. To an open state advantageous to the player. In the vicinity of the normal symbol display 10, a normal symbol holding storage display 41 having a display unit with four LEDs for displaying the number of winning balls that have passed through the gate 32 is provided. Each time there is a game ball passing through the gate 32, that is, every time a game ball is detected by the gate switch 32a, the normal symbol storage memory display 41 increases the number of LEDs to be turned on by one. Then, each time the variable display of the normal symbol display 10 is started, the number of LEDs to be lit is reduced by one.

  At the lower part of the game board 6, there is an out port 26 into which a hit ball that has not won a prize is taken. In addition, four speakers 27 that utter sound effects and sounds as predetermined sound outputs are provided on the upper left and right and lower left and right outside the game area 7. On the outer periphery of the game area 7, a frame LED 28 provided on the front frame is provided.

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

  In the hit type table of FIG. 2, for each hit type in the big hit, the big hit probability after the end of the big hit gaming state, the base after the end of the big hit gaming state, the variation time after the end of the big hit gaming state, the number of releases in the big hit ( The number of rounds) and the opening time of each round are shown.

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

  Among the “big hits”, after being controlled to the big hit gaming state, the probability change state in which the probability of being determined as a big hit is higher than the normal state (the normal gaming state that is not the probability change state) as the special gaming state. The type (type) of jackpot that shifts to (an abbreviation for probability variation state, also referred to as high probability state) is called “probability jackpot”. In the present embodiment, the special gaming state is controlled to a time-short state in which the variation time (variation display period) of the special symbol or the production symbol is shortened from the non-time-short state in association with the probability variation state. There is. Note that the special gaming state may be controlled to the short time state independently of the probability variation state.

  In this way, the transition time to the short-time state reduces the variation time of the special symbol and the production symbol. Therefore, when the short-time state is reached, it is easy for an effective start winning to occur, and a big hit game may be performed. Rise.

  Note that the type of jackpot (type) that does not shift to the probability change state after being controlled to the 15-round jackpot gaming state among the “hits” is called “ordinary jackpot”.

  In addition, as the special game state, the frequency of the game ball entering the variable prize ball device 15 is increased by increasing the frequency at which the variable prize ball device 15 is opened in association with the probability change state. There is a case where it is controlled to an electric chew support control state that facilitates winning (higher approach, higher frequency) to the device 15.

  Here, electric Chu support control will be described. As electric support control, normal symbol variation time (time from the start of variation display to display result derivation display time) is shortened and the display result is derived and displayed at an early stage (normal symbol shortening control), normal symbol The control to increase the probability that the stop symbol will be a winning symbol (ordinary symbol probability changing control), the control to increase the opening time of the variable winning ball device 15 (opening time extension control), and the number of opening of the variable winning ball device 15 are increased. Control (opening number increase control) is performed. When such control is performed, the time ratio during which the variable winning ball device 15 is open is higher than when the control is not performed. As a result, the game ball is likely to start and win (the special symbol display devices 8a and 8b and the effect display device 9 are more likely to satisfy the variable display execution condition). Further, by increasing the winning frequency to the second starting winning port 14 by such control, a gaming state is achieved in which the frequency of establishment of the second starting condition and / or the frequency of execution of the variable display of the second special symbol is increased.

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

  In this embodiment, “high probability state (probability variation state)” and “low probability state (non-probability variation state)” are used as terms indicating the state of jackpot probability, and terms indicating a combination of base states are used. , “High base state (electric Chu support control state)” and “low base state (non-electric Chu support control state)” are used.

  Further, in this embodiment, as a term indicating a combination of the state of the big hit probability and the base state, “low accuracy low base state”, “low accuracy high base state”, and “high accuracy high base state” are used. Use. The “low probability low base state” is a state indicating that the state of the big hit probability is the low probability state and the base state is the low base state. The “low probability high base state” is a state indicating that the state of the big hit probability is the low probability state and the base state is the high base state. The “high probability high base state” is a state indicating that the state of the big hit probability is the high probability state and the base state is the high base state.

  As shown in FIG. 2, as the big hit of 15 rounds, a plurality of types of big hits, a normal big hit and a probable big hit, are provided.

  The normal jackpot is a jackpot that is controlled to the non-probability changing state, the time-short state, and the electric chew support control state (low-accuracy high-base state) after the end of the 15-round jackpot gaming state. The probability variation jackpot is a jackpot in which control is performed to shift to the probability variation state, the short time state, and the electric chew support control state (high probability high base state) after the end of the 15-round jackpot gaming state. In the probability variation big hit, the probability variation state, the time reduction state, and the electric Chu support control state continue for a period until the condition that the next big hit occurs is satisfied.

  In the normal big hit, the period until the shorter condition is satisfied, which is the condition that the time reduction state is executed a predetermined number of times of 100 times of the variable display or the condition that the next big hit occurs. continue. The number of times of variable display in which the time reduction state continues is also referred to as the time reduction number. The normal big hit may be controlled so as to become a big hit controlled in a non-probability changing state, a non-time-short state, and a non-electricity chew support control state (low probability low base state).

  FIG. 3 is a block diagram showing an example of the circuit configuration of the main board (game control board) 31. FIG. 3 also shows the payout control board 37, the effect control board 80, and the like. A game control microcomputer (corresponding to game control means) 560 for controlling the pachinko gaming machine 1 according to a program is mounted on the main board 31. The game control microcomputer 560 includes a ROM 54 for storing a game control (game progress control) program and the like, a RAM 55 as a storage means used as a work memory, a CPU 56 for performing control operations in accordance with the program, and an I / O port unit. 57. The game control microcomputer 560 is a one-chip microcomputer in which a ROM 54 and a RAM 55 are built. The game control microcomputer 560 further includes a random number circuit 503 that generates hardware random numbers (random numbers generated by the hardware circuit).

  The RAM 55 is a backup RAM as a non-volatile storage means, part or all of which is backed up by a backup power source created on the power supply substrate 910. That is, even if the power supply to the gaming machine is stopped, a part or all of the contents of the RAM 55 is stored for a predetermined period (until the capacitor as the backup power supply is discharged and the backup power supply cannot be supplied). In particular, at least data (special symbol process flag, etc.) corresponding to the game state, that is, the control state of the game control means, and data indicating the number of unpaid winning balls are stored in the backup RAM.

  In the game control microcomputer 560, the CPU 56 executes control in accordance with a program stored in the ROM 54. Therefore, the game control microcomputer 560 (or CPU 56) executes (or performs processing) hereinafter. Specifically, the CPU 56 executes control according to a program. The same applies to microcomputers mounted on substrates other than the main substrate 31.

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

  Further, an input driver circuit 58 that provides detection signals from the gate switch 32a, the first start port switch 13a, the second start port switch 14a, and the count switch 23 to the game control microcomputer 560 is also mounted on the main board 31. Also, an output circuit 59 for driving the solenoid 16 for opening and closing the variable winning ball device 15 and the solenoid 21 for opening and closing the special variable winning ball device 20 that forms a big winning opening according to a command from the game control microcomputer 560 is also provided. It is mounted on the substrate 31.

  Further, the game control microcomputer 560 includes a first special symbol display 8a, a second special symbol display 8b, which variably displays special symbols, a normal symbol display 10, which variably displays normal symbols, and a first special symbol hold memory. Display control of the display 18a, the second special symbol storage memory display 18b, and the normal symbol storage memory display 41 is performed.

  The effect control board 80 includes an effect control microcomputer 100, a ROM 102, a RAM 103, a VDP 109, an I / O port unit 105, and the like. The ROM 102 stores a program and data for effect control such as display control. The RAM 103 is used as a work memory. The ROM 102 and the RAM 103 may be built in the production control microcomputer 100. The VDP 109 controls display of the effect display device 9 in cooperation with the effect control microcomputer 100.

  The effect control microcomputer 100 provides an effect control command for instructing effect contents from the game control microcomputer 560 via the relay board 77 that allows signals to pass only in one direction from the main board 31 to the effect control board 80. And the display control of the frame LED 28 provided on the frame side through the lamp driver board 35 and the speaker 27 through the audio output board 70. Various effects are controlled, such as controlling the sound output.

  In addition, the effect control CPU 101 inputs an operation detection signal as an information signal indicating that the player's operation action with respect to the trigger button 125 of the stick controller 122 has been detected from the trigger sensor 121 via the input port 106. Further, the effect control CPU 101 inputs an operation detection signal as an information signal indicating that the player's operation action on the push button 124 has been detected from the push sensor 120 via the input port 106. In addition, the production control CPU 101 inputs an operation detection signal as an information signal indicating that the player's operation action with respect to the operation rod of the stick controller 122 has been detected from the tilt direction sensor unit 123 via the input port 106. . Further, the effect control CPU 101 outputs a drive signal to the vibrator motor 126 via the output port 105 to cause the stick controller 122 to vibrate.

FIG. 4 is an explanatory diagram showing each random number. Each random number is used as follows.
(1) Random R: A random counter for hit determination for determining whether or not to make a big hit. Random R is updated one by one at 10 MHz, is added and updated from 0, and is added and updated to its upper limit of 65535, and then is added and updated again from 0. (2) Random 1 (MR1): Determines the type of jackpot (any type of type, normal jackpot or probability variation jackpot) and jackpot symbol (for jackpot type determination, jackpot symbol determination). (3) Random 2 (MR2): The type (type) of the variation pattern is determined (for variation pattern type determination). (4) Random 3 (MR3): A variation pattern (variation time) is determined (for variation pattern determination). (5) Random 4 (MR4): Determines whether or not to generate a hit based on the normal symbol (for normal symbol hit determination). (6) Random 5 (MR5): An initial value of random 4 is determined (for determining a random 4 initial value).

  In this embodiment, the big hit that is the specific gaming state includes a plurality of types, that is, a normal big hit and a probable big hit. Therefore, when the big hit is determined, the big hit type is determined as one of these big hit types based on the value of the big hit type determination random number (random 1). Furthermore, when the type of jackpot is determined, the jackpot symbol is also determined based on the value of the jackpot type determination random number (random 1) at the same time. Therefore, random 1 is also a jackpot symbol determining random number.

  In addition, the variation pattern is first determined using the variation pattern type determination random number (random 2), and is included in the determined variation pattern type using the variation pattern determination random number (random 3). To determine the variation pattern. Thus, in this embodiment, the variation pattern is determined by a two-stage lottery process. The variation pattern type is a group of a plurality of variation patterns according to the characteristics of the variation mode. One or more variation patterns belong to the variation pattern type.

  In this embodiment, in the case of normal big hit and probable big hit, the fluctuation pattern is a normal reach fluctuation pattern type with normal reach, a long reach fluctuation pattern type with long reach, and a super reach fluctuation with super reach. They are classified into pattern types. Such variation pattern types are selected at a predetermined rate. In the case of detachment, it is classified into a normal variation pattern type that is a variation pattern type that does not involve reach, a normal reach variation pattern type, a long reach variation pattern type, and a super reach variation pattern type.

  In such a variation pattern type, when the display result is out of place, the selection ratio of the variation pattern type is different between the time-short state and the time-short state when not in the time-short state (compared to the time-short state and not the time-short state). Therefore, the rate of selection of variation pattern types with a short variation time such as normal variation pattern types is set to be high). , Fluctuation time is shortened. For example, in the short-time state, in order to shorten the average time of the fluctuation time compared to when not in the time-short state, the ratio of the fluctuation pattern type having the shortest fluctuation time among the fluctuation pattern types is set to be higher. As a result, the average time of the fluctuation time is shorter than when the time is not short. In addition, the variation time is shortened in the same type of variation pattern (for example, normal variation) when the time-short state (for example, 3 seconds) is shorter than for the time-short state (for example, 7 seconds). Shorter.

  In addition, such a variation pattern type is set so that the selection ratio is different when the number of reserved memories of each special symbol that displays variation is greater than or equal to a predetermined number and when it is less than the predetermined number When the number of reserved memories of each special symbol to be displayed in a variable manner is greater than or equal to a predetermined number, the number of reserved memories for each special symbol is less than the predetermined number, and the number-of-holds reduction control for reducing the variation time is executed. You may do it. For example, in the hold number shortening control state, it is set so that the rate at which the variation pattern type with a short variation time such as the normal variation pattern type is selected is higher than in the non-holding number shortening control state. You may make it the average time of a fluctuation | variation time become short compared with the time of not being a holding number shortening control state. Further, in the hold number reduction control, the change time itself of the change pattern type may be shortened even when the same change pattern type is selected as compared with the case where the hold number reduction control state is not set.

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

  FIG. 5 is an explanatory diagram showing a jackpot determination table and a jackpot type determination table. FIG. 5A is an explanatory diagram showing a jackpot determination table. The jackpot determination table is a collection of data stored in the ROM 54 and is a table in which a jackpot determination value to be compared with the random R is set. The jackpot determination table includes a normal (non-probability change) jackpot determination table used in a normal state (a gaming state that is not a probability change state, that is, a non-probability change state), and a probability change jackpot determination table used in a probability change state.

  Each value described in the left column of FIG. 5 (A) is set as a big hit determination value in the normal jackpot determination table, and is described in the right column of FIG. 5 (A) in the probability change big hit determination table. Each value is set as a big hit judgment value. The jackpot judgment value set in the jackpot judgment table at the time of probability change is the jackpot judgment value common to the jackpot judgment value set in the normal jackpot judgment table (referred to as the normal jackpot judgment value or the first jackpot judgment value). Due to the addition of the unique jackpot judgment value, a larger number (10 times the number of jackpot judgment values) than the probability change jackpot judgment table (referred to as the jackpot judgment value or the second jackpot judgment value at the time of probability change) is set. . As a result, the probability variation state is determined to be a big hit with a higher probability than the normal state.

  The CPU 56 extracts the count value of the random number circuit 503 at a predetermined time and compares the extracted value with the value of the jackpot determination random number (random R). The jackpot determination random number is shown in FIG. If it matches any of the jackpot determination values shown, it is decided to make a big jackpot (normal jackpot or probable big hit) for the special symbol. Note that the “probability” shown in FIG. 5A indicates the probability (ratio) of a big hit.

  FIGS. 5B and 5C are explanatory diagrams showing a jackpot type determination table stored in the ROM 54. FIG. 5 (B) shows a case where a jackpot type is determined by using a holding memory (also referred to as a first holding memory) based on a game ball winning in the first start winning opening 13 (a variation display of the first special symbol is displayed). 1 is a first special symbol jackpot type determination table (for the first special symbol) used when FIG. 5 (C) shows a case where the jackpot type is determined by using a holding memory (also referred to as a second holding memory) based on the fact that the game ball has won the second start winning opening 14 (the second special symbol variable display is displayed). It is a 2nd special symbol jackpot type determination table used when it is performed.

  Each of the special symbol jackpot type determination table in FIG. 5B and FIG. 5C is a random number (random 1) for determining the jackpot type when it is determined that the variable display result is a jackpot symbol. Based on the above, the type of jackpot is determined as either “normal jackpot” or “probability jackpot” and is also referred to in determining the jackpot symbol.

  The first special symbol jackpot type determination table of FIG. 5B is a numerical value to be compared with a random 1 value, and is a determination value corresponding to each of “normal jackpot” and “probability variable jackpot” (jackpot type determination) Value) is set. In the second special symbol jackpot type determination table of FIG. 5 (C), there are numerical values to be compared with random 1 values, which are judgment values corresponding to “normal jackpot” and “probable variation jackpot” (jackpot type judgment). Value) is set.

  Further, as shown in FIGS. 5B and 5C, the big hit type determination value is also used as a determination value (big hit symbol determination value) for determining the big hit symbol of the first special symbol and the second special symbol. The determination value corresponding to “normal jackpot” is also set as the determination value corresponding to “3” of the jackpot symbol of the first special symbol and the second special symbol. The determination value corresponding to “probable big hit” is also set as the determination value corresponding to “7” of the big hit symbol of the first special symbol and the second special symbol.

  Using such a jackpot type jackpot type determination table, the CPU 56 determines a type corresponding to the jackpot type determination value with which the value of random 1 matches as the jackpot type, and matches the value of random 1 as the jackpot symbol. Determine the winning jackpot symbol. Thereby, the jackpot type and the jackpot symbol corresponding to the jackpot type are determined at the same time.

  The first special symbol jackpot type determination table in FIG. 5B and the second special symbol jackpot type determination table in FIG. 5C have the same ratio determined for probability variation jackpots. However, the second special symbol jackpot type determination table of FIG. 5C may have a higher ratio determined for the probability variation jackpot than the first special symbol jackpot type determination table of FIG. 5B. . By doing so, the variation display of the second special symbol can be more likely to be a big hit than the variation display of the first special symbol. In addition, the first special symbol jackpot type determination table may be set to have a higher ratio determined for the probability variation jackpot than the second special symbol jackpot type determination table.

  FIG. 6 is a diagram showing a variation pattern table used for determining the variation pattern in a table format. In FIG. 6, (a) shows a determination table for when the normal state is shifted, and (b) shows a determination table for when the time-short state is shifted. Further, (c) shows a normal big hit determination table, and (d) shows a probability variation big hit determination table. Each determination table of FIGS. 6A to 6D is stored in the ROM 54, is selected according to the gaming state, and is used to determine (determine) the variation pattern type and variation pattern.

  The determination table shown in FIG. 6 includes a variation pattern type determination table that indicates the relationship between random 2 and the variation pattern type, and a variation pattern determination table that indicates the relationship between random 3 and each variation pattern for each variation pattern type. Including.

  In the column of “variation pattern type” or “variation pattern” in each table of FIG. 6, “normal” or “normal variation” indicates a normal variation pattern that does not reach.

  Further, “normal reach” in each table of FIG. 6 indicates a fluctuation pattern of normal reach that does not perform a particularly flashy effect when the reach state is reached. “Long reach” indicates a variation pattern having a variation time longer than that of normal reach without performing a particularly flashy production when the reach state is reached. “Super Reach” indicates a variation pattern for performing a reach effect in which a special effect image is displayed when the reach state is reached.

  In the variation pattern of “normal reach” and “long reach”, the reach effect is executed in such a manner that the final stop symbol (medium symbol) is scrolled while maintaining the normal background. In addition to “normal reach” and “long reach”, the length of time for scrolling the final stop symbol (medium symbol) may be different, and the music played may be different.

  In the “super-reach” variation pattern, an effect of switching from the normal background to the super-reach background is executed. Specifically, the display screen of the effect display device 9 is temporarily whitened from the normal background of spring, summer, autumn, and winter, and then the effect of switching to the background for super reach is executed.

  In addition, the variation pattern in the case of a big hit has a high ratio of “normal reach” <“long reach” <“super reach”, and the reliability is high. Furthermore, the fluctuation time is long so that the relationship of “normal reach” <“long reach” <“super reach” is large (for example, normal reach 10 seconds, long reach 20 seconds, super reach 30 seconds). Note that the symbols A and B for normal reach and the symbols A, B and C for super reach indicate the types of reach effects. Here, there is only one type of long reach, but a plurality of types may be provided. In the present embodiment, the expectation of big hit is higher in the relationship of normal reach A <normal reach B <long reach <super reach A <super reach B <super reach C (for example, the ratio selected when determining the big hit is higher than others) The ratio selected at the time of determining the loss is lower than the others, so that the expectation of controlling the big hit when it appears is high).

  In the present embodiment, the variation pattern is divided into a low expectation and a high expectation according to the jackpot expectation. Specifically, the fluctuation pattern of normal reach A, normal reach B, and long reach is set to a low expectation level, and the change pattern of super reach A, super reach B, and super reach C is set to a high expectation level. In other words, the low expectation is a reach effect with a low expectation level where the degree of expectation controlled to the big hit gaming state is lower than a predetermined degree. The predetermined degree is a degree based on a jackpot expectation degree for a reach effect such as a super reach in which a special reach effect different from a normal reach effect is executed. A reach production having a lower degree of jackpot expectation than the predetermined degree is shown as a low expectation reach production. Note that the low expectation degree may include a non-reach fluctuation pattern.

  “Out of” is a variation pattern in which the final display result of the variation display is a “out of” display result. “Normal jackpot” is a variation pattern in which the final display result of the variation display becomes a display result of “ordinary jackpot”. “Probability variation jackpot” is a variation pattern in which the final display result of the variation display becomes the display result of “probability variation big hit”.

  Based on these pieces of information, for example, the variation pattern “Super reach A out of range (30 seconds)” shown in the column of “variation pattern” is “ It is shown that this is a “variation pattern”.

  The column labeled “Random 2 Range” and “Variation Pattern Type” in the table of FIG. 6 has a function as a variation pattern type determination table section indicating the relationship between “Random 2 Range” and “Variation Pattern Type”. It is a column to show. For example, taking FIG. 6A as an example, each of a plurality of variation pattern types such as “normal”, “normal reach”, “long reach”, and “super reach” has a random 2 (1 to 251). All values are allocated in several numerical ranges. For example, taking FIG. 6A as an example, if the random 2 value extracted at a predetermined timing matches one of the determination values assigned to 140 to 189 among the random values 1 to 251. Then, it is determined that the variation pattern type is “normal reach”.

  In the table of FIG. 6, “Random 3 range” and “Fluctuation pattern” are described as functions of a variation pattern determination table that indicates the relationship between “Random 3 range” and “Variation pattern”. It is a column. The variation patterns shown corresponding to each type of variation pattern type determination table are variation patterns belonging to each type. For example, taking FIG. 6 (a) as an example, the variation patterns belonging to the type of “normal reach” are “normal reach A miss” and “normal reach B miss”.

  All values of random 3 (1-220) are assigned to a plurality of numerical ranges in each of a plurality of variation patterns corresponding to each variation pattern type. For example, taking FIG. 6A as an example, when it is determined that the variation pattern type of “normal reach” is selected, random 3 extracted at a predetermined timing is 1 to 220 of random numbers 1 to 220. If it matches any numerical value of the determination value assigned to 140, it is determined that the fluctuation pattern is a fluctuation pattern of “normal reach A miss (10 seconds)”.

  When the variation display result for the first special symbol or the second special symbol is off, the determination table is selected as follows to determine the variation pattern. In the non-time-short state, when the variation display result is out of place, the normal state out-of-state determination table in FIG. 6A is selected. On the other hand, when the fluctuation display result is out of time in the time reduction state, the time reduction state determination table in FIG. 6B is selected. It should be noted that by using the determination tables of FIGS. 6A and 6B, the reach ratio at the time of deviation from the normal state and from the short-time state is constant regardless of the number of holds.

  In addition, when the variation display result is a big hit for the first special symbol or the second special symbol regardless of whether the time is short or not, the determination table is selected as follows in order to determine the variation pattern. When the fluctuation display result is a normal big hit, the normal big hit determination table of FIG. 6C is selected. When the fluctuation display result is a probable big hit regardless of whether the time is short or not, the probable big hit determination table of FIG. 6D is selected.

  6B is more varied than reach fluctuation (including normal reach fluctuation, long reach fluctuation, and super reach fluctuation) as compared with the normal state deviation determination table of FIG. 6A. The percentage that is determined as normal fluctuation with short time (non-reach deviation fluctuation (variation that results in deviation display without becoming reach)) is high, and the percentage that is determined as reach fluctuation with longer fluctuation time than normal fluctuation is low So that the data is set. Further, as a variation pattern of the normal variation, a variation pattern having a shorter variation time is set in the short-time state deviation time determination table of FIG. 6B compared to the normal state deviation time determination table of FIG. .

  As a result, compared to the non-time-short state (normal state), the rate of change in the short-time state is higher in the time-short state, so the time-short state is the non-time-short state. The change display is performed with a change time shorter than that in the mean time. By selecting the determination table in this way, the time saving state can be realized. In addition, by setting the normal fluctuation so that the fluctuation time is shorter in the time-short state than in the non-time-short state, it is possible to shorten the pending digestion during the time-short state.

  Further, in the determination tables shown in FIGS. 6A and 6B that are selected when there is a loss, the selection ratio of the reach type is selected in a relationship of high and low so that normal reach> long reach> super reach. Data is set as follows. On the other hand, in the determination tables of FIG. 6C and FIG. 6D that are selected when a big win is reached, the selection ratio of the reach type is selected in a high / low relationship such as normal reach <long reach <super reach. The data is set to As a result, the percentage of super reach reach production (the percentage of super reach reach production when a reach is selected) is higher when a big hit is made than when it is a loss. By performing the reach production, the player's expectation can be enhanced.

  In addition, the determination table shown in FIG. 6D that is selected when a promising big hit out of the big hits has a normal reach compared to the determination table shown in FIG. On the other hand, the data is set so that the ratio of selecting the type of super reach production is high. As a result, when the probability is a big hit, the ratio of the reach reach of the super reach (the ratio of the reach reach of the super reach when the reach is selected) is higher than the case of the normal big win. By performing the reach of reach, it is possible to increase the player's expectation for a promising big hit.

  Note that such a variation pattern is obtained when the total number of reserved storage (total value) of the first special symbol and the second special symbol that display variation is greater than or equal to a predetermined number (for example, the total number of reserved storage is 3 or more). By setting the selection ratio to be different from when the number is less than the predetermined number, when the total number of pending storage is greater than or equal to the predetermined number, the variation time is longer than when the total number of pending storage is less than the predetermined number It is also possible to execute the hold number shortening control for shortening. However, the expectation for reach can be maintained by keeping the ratio of reach (including normal reach, long reach, and super reach) constant even under the condition that the hold count shortening control is executed (for example, the total number of stored holds is 3 or more) Be drunk. In addition, it is also possible to execute the hold time reduction control so that the fluctuation time is not shortened only in the super reach C in the reach. Furthermore, the short time control of the number of holdings may be executable by selecting a high rate of normal fluctuation with a short fluctuation time, or may be executable by shortening the fluctuation time of each fluctuation pattern itself, The combination may be used.

  FIG. 7 is an explanatory diagram showing an example of the contents of the effect control command transmitted by the game control microcomputer 560. As shown in FIG. 7, the game control microcomputer 560 transmits various effect control commands to the effect control microcomputer 100 in accordance with the game control state.

  Main commands in FIG. 7 will be described. The command 80XX (H) is an effect control command (variation pattern command) for designating a variation pattern of the effect symbol that is variably displayed on the effect display device 9 corresponding to the variation display of the special symbol (each corresponding to the variation pattern XX). ). When a unique number is assigned to each of the plurality of variation patterns, “(H)” having a variation pattern command corresponding to each variation pattern specified by the number indicates a hexadecimal number. The effect control command for designating the variation pattern is also a command for designating the start of variation. Accordingly, when the effect control CPU 101 receives the command 80XX (H), the effect display device 9 controls the effect display device 9 to start displaying the effect symbols in a variable manner.

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

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

  Command 9F00 (H) is an effect control command (customer waiting demonstration designation command) for designating a customer waiting demonstration.

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

  In the main processing, for example, necessary initial setting processing, normal time initialization processing, game state restoration processing other than normal time, random number circuit setting processing (random number circuit 503 is initially set), display random number update processing (variation pattern) (Variable random number update processing such as type determination and variation pattern determination), initial value random number update processing (ordinary symbol determination random number generation counter initial value initial value update processing), and the like.

  FIG. 8 is a flowchart showing the timer interrupt process. When the timer interrupt occurs, the CPU 56 executes the timer interrupt process in steps S (hereinafter simply referred to as “S”) 20 to S34 shown in FIG. In the timer interrupt process, first, a power-off detection process for detecting whether or not a power-off signal has been output (whether or not an on-state has been turned on) is executed (S20). Next, detection signals from the gate switch 32a, the first start port switch 13a, the second start port switch 14a, and the count switch 23 are input via the input driver circuit 58, and their state is determined (switch processing: S21). .

  Next, the CPU 56 has a first special symbol display 8a, a second special symbol display 8b, a normal symbol display 10, a first special symbol hold storage display 18a, a second special symbol hold storage display 18b, a normal symbol. A display control process for controlling the display of the on-hold storage display 41 is executed (S22). For the first special symbol display 8a, the second special symbol display 8b, and the normal symbol display 10, control for outputting a drive signal to each display according to the contents of the output buffer set in S32 and S33. Execute.

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

  Further, the CPU 56 performs a special symbol process (S26). In the special symbol process, a corresponding symbol is executed according to a special symbol process flag for controlling the first special symbol indicator 8a, the second special symbol indicator 8b, and the big prize opening in a predetermined order. The value of the flag is updated according to the gaming state.

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

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

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

  In this embodiment, a RAM area (output port buffer) corresponding to the output state of the output port is provided. However, the CPU 56 relates to on / off of the solenoid in the RAM area corresponding to the output state of the output port. The contents are output to the output port (S31: output processing).

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

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

  Thereafter, the interrupt permission state is set (S34), and the process ends. With the above control, in this embodiment, the game control process is started every predetermined time.

  FIG. 9 is a flowchart showing the special symbol process (S26). In the special symbol process, a process for controlling the first special symbol display 8a or the second special symbol display 8b and the special winning opening is executed. In the special symbol process, a start port switch passing process is executed (S312). Then, any one of S300 to S307 is performed according to the internal state.

The processing of S300 to S307 is as follows.
The special symbol normal process (S300) is a process for determining whether or not the display result of the variable display is a big hit, and determining the big hit type in the case of the big hit. The variation pattern setting process (S301) is a process for performing control such as determination of a variation pattern and start of timing of a variation time timer.

  The display result designation command transmission process (S302) is a process for performing control to transmit a display result designation command to the effect control microcomputer 100. The special symbol changing process (S303) is a process that advances the process to the special symbol stop process when the fluctuation time of the fluctuation pattern selected in the fluctuation pattern setting process elapses. The special symbol stop process (S304) displays the fluctuation display on the first special symbol display 8a or the second special symbol display 8b when the fluctuation time corresponding to the decided fluctuation pattern is timed by the fluctuation time timer. This is a process of stopping and deriving and displaying a stop symbol.

  The big winning opening opening pre-processing (S305) is a process of performing control for opening the big winning opening in the special variable winning ball apparatus 20 according to the type of the big hit. In the special winning opening opening process (S306), a control for transmitting a presentation control command for round display during the big hit gaming state to the microcomputer 100 for the presentation control, a process for confirming establishment of the closing condition of the special winning opening, and the like are performed. It is processing. When the closing condition of the big prize opening is satisfied and there are still remaining rounds, the process proceeds to the big hit ending process. The big hit end process (S307) is a process for performing control for causing the microcomputer 100 for effect control to perform display control for notifying the player that the big hit gaming state has ended.

  FIG. 10 is a flowchart showing the start port switch passing process of S312. In the start port switch passing process executed when at least one of the first start port switch 13a and the second start port switch 14a is in the on state, the CPU 56 is turned on by the first start port switch 13a. Whether or not (S211). If the first start port switch 13a is on, the CPU 56 determines whether or not the first reserved memory number has reached the upper limit (specifically, the first reserved memory for counting the first reserved memory number). Whether the number counter value is 4 or not is confirmed (S212). If the first reserved storage number has reached the upper limit, the process proceeds to S221.

  If the first reserved memory number has not reached the upper limit value, the CPU 56 increases the value of the first reserved memory number counter by 1 (S213).

  Here, a configuration example of an area (holding storage buffer) for storing data such as random numbers (holding storage data) corresponding to the holding storage on the game control microcomputer 560 side will be described.

  On the game control microcomputer 560 side, a storage area corresponding to the upper limit value (4 in this example) of the first reserved memory number is secured in the first reserved memory buffer. In addition, a storage area corresponding to the upper limit value of the second reserved storage number (4 in this example) is secured in the second reserved storage buffer. The first reserved storage buffer and the second reserved storage buffer are formed in the RAM 55. The first hold storage buffer and the second hold storage buffer store data such as random R (big hit determination random number) that is a hardware random number.

  In such a first determination result hold storage buffer, hold storage data such as a jackpot determination random number obtained based on the start winning to the first start winning opening 13 is stored. In the second determination result hold storage buffer, determination result hold storage data corresponding to hold storage data such as a jackpot determination random number obtained based on the start winning to the second start winning opening 14 is stored.

  Next, the CPU 56 extracts values from the random number circuit 503 and a counter for generating software random numbers, and executes a process of storing (storing) them in a storage area in the first reserved storage buffer (S214). Specifically, in the process of S214, a big hit determination random number (random R), a big hit type determination random number (random 1), a variation pattern type determination random number (random 2), and a variation pattern determination random number (random 3) Is saved (stored). With regard to the following description regarding the hold storage, it may be indicated as “hold stored” that the information related to the start winning as described above is stored in the first hold storage buffer or the second hold storage buffer.

  Then, the CPU 56 executes a winning effect process for preliminarily determining a variation display result when the variation based on the detected starting winning is executed at the time of starting winning (S215). Next, the CPU 56 performs control to transmit the first start winning designation command (S216). When transmitting an effect control command to the effect control microcomputer 100, the CPU 56 sets an address of a command transmission table (preliminarily set for each command in the ROM) corresponding to the effect control command as a pointer. . Then, the address of the command transmission table corresponding to the effect control command is set in the pointer, and the effect control command is transmitted in effect control command control processing (S29).

  If it is determined in S211 that the first start port switch is not in the ON state, if it is determined in S212 that the first reserved memory number has reached the upper limit value, or a first start winning designation command is transmitted in S216. After performing the control, the CPU 56 checks whether or not the second start port switch 14a is turned on (S221). If the second start port switch 14a is on, the CPU 56 determines whether or not the second reserved memory number has reached the upper limit value (specifically, the second reserved memory for counting the second reserved memory number). It is confirmed whether or not the value of the number counter is 4 (S222). If the value of the second reserved memory number counter is 4, the process is terminated.

  If the second reserved memory number has not reached the upper limit value, the CPU 56 increases the value of the second reserved memory number counter by 1 (S223). Next, the CPU 56 extracts values from the random number circuit 503 and a counter for generating software random numbers, and executes a process of storing (storing) them in a storage area in the second reserved storage buffer (S224).

  Then, the CPU 56 executes a winning effect processing for predetermining the variation display result when the variation based on the detected starting winning is executed at the time of starting winning (S225). Next, the CPU 56 performs control to transmit the second start winning designation command (S226) and ends the process.

  FIG. 11 is a flowchart showing the special symbol normal process (S300) in the special symbol process. In the special symbol normal process, the CPU 56 checks whether there is pending storage data in the first pending storage buffer or the second pending storage buffer (S51). If neither the first reserved storage buffer nor the second reserved storage buffer contains any stored data, the process related to the demonstration display is executed and then the process returns. Specifically, if there is no pending storage data, the process proceeds to S81 to determine whether or not the demonstration display flag is set. Here, the demonstration display flag is used for demonstration display that is performed as a demonstration display for displaying a predetermined image when the symbol display is not performed on the effect display device 9 for a predetermined time or longer (for example, 60 seconds). Flag set to If the demo display flag is set, return. On the other hand, when the demonstration display flag is not set, the value of the non-variable time timer for measuring the non-variable time during which the symbol display is not performed on the effect display device 9 is updated (S82). Specifically, the value of the non-variable time timer is updated by subtracting and updating the timer value consisting of numerical data initialized to a numerical value corresponding to a predetermined time (for example, 60 seconds) one by one in S82. The non-fluctuating time timer may be one that subtracts and updates the numerical data corresponding to a predetermined time until it reaches 0, and adds and updates the numerical data until a value corresponding to the predetermined time is reached. It may be something that goes on. The predetermined time can be arbitrarily changed.

  Next, by checking whether or not the time measured by the non-variable time timer is a predetermined time, it is determined whether or not the demo display start timing has come (S83). Specifically, when the time measured by the non-variable time timer is not a predetermined time (for example, 60 seconds), it is determined that it is not the start timing of the demonstration display, and the time measured by the non-variable time timer is determined. When the predetermined time is reached, it is determined that it is a demonstration display start timing. When it is determined that it is not the start timing of the demonstration display, the process returns. On the other hand, when it is determined that it is the start timing of the demonstration display, a setting for transmitting a demonstration display command (customer waiting demonstration designation command) for commanding the demonstration display on the effect display device 9 is performed (S84). The demonstration display command set here is output to the effect control board 80 in S28 of FIG. Then, the above-described demonstration display flag is set (S85), and the process returns.

  In S51, when there is pending storage data in the first pending storage buffer or the second pending storage buffer, the CPU 56 resets the above-described demonstration display flag and sets the non-variable time timer to the initial value, thereby displaying the demonstration. Processing for initializing related data is performed (S80).

  Next, it is confirmed whether there is pending storage data in the second pending storage buffer (S52). If there is stored data in the second reserved memory buffer, a special symbol pointer (a flag indicating whether special symbol process processing is being performed for the first special symbol or special symbol process processing is being performed for the second special symbol) Data indicating “second” is set (S54). On the other hand, if there is no reserved memory data in the second reserved memory buffer, data indicating "first" is set in the special symbol pointer (S53).

  In this embodiment, hereinafter, the first special symbol on the first special symbol display 8a depends on whether the data indicating "first" or the data indicating "second" is set in the special symbol pointer. And the variable display of the second special symbol on the second special symbol display 8b are executed using a common processing routine. When the data indicating “first” is set in the special symbol pointer, the first special symbol display unit 8a performs the variable display of the first special symbol based on the reserved memory data stored in the first reserved memory buffer. It is. On the other hand, when the data indicating “second” is set in the special symbol pointer, the variable display of the second special symbol on the second special symbol display unit 8b based on the reserved memory data stored in the second reserved memory buffer. Is done.

  If there is at least one second reserved memory data in the second reserved memory buffer by the control of S52 to S54, the fluctuation display of the second special symbol display 8b based on the second reserved memory data is It is executed in preference to the variable display of the first special symbol display 8a based on the data in the first reserved memory.

  Next, the CPU 56 reads out each random number value stored in the storage area corresponding to the number of reserved memories = 1 indicated by the special symbol pointer in the RAM 55 and stores it in the reserved memory buffer of the RAM 55 (S55). Specifically, when the special symbol pointer indicates “first”, the CPU 56 determines each random number value stored in the storage area corresponding to the first reserved memory number = 1 in the first reserved memory buffer. Are stored in the reserved storage buffer of the RAM 55. Further, when the special symbol pointer indicates “second”, the CPU 56 reads each random number value stored in the storage area corresponding to the second reserved memory number = 1 in the second reserved memory buffer. Stored in the reserved storage buffer of the RAM 55.

  Then, the CPU 56 decrements the count value of the reserved storage number counter indicated by the special symbol pointer, and shifts the contents of each storage area (S56). Specifically, when the special symbol pointer indicates “first”, the CPU 56 decrements the count value of the first reserved memory number counter by 1 and stores each storage area in the first reserved memory buffer. Shift content. When the special symbol pointer indicates “second”, the count value of the second reserved memory number counter is decremented by 1, and the contents of each storage area in the second reserved memory buffer are shifted.

  That is, when the special symbol pointer indicates “first”, the CPU 56 stores the first reserved memory number = n (n = 2, 3, 4) in the first reserved memory buffer of the RAM 55. Each stored random number value is stored in a storage area corresponding to the first reserved memory number = n−1. Further, when the special symbol pointer indicates “second”, each stored in the storage area corresponding to the second reserved memory number = n (n = 2, 3, 4) in the second reserved memory buffer of the RAM 55. The random value is stored in the storage area corresponding to the second reserved memory number = n−1.

  Therefore, the order in which each random value stored in each storage area corresponding to each first reserved memory number (or each second reserved memory number) is extracted is always the first reserved memory number (or (Second reserved storage number) = 1, 2, 3, 4 in order.

  Further, the CPU 56 performs control to transmit the reserved memory number designation command indicated by the special symbol pointer to the effect control microcomputer 100 based on the value of the reserved memory number counter indicated by the special symbol pointer after the subtraction. (S59). In this case, when a value indicating “first” is set in the special symbol pointer, the CPU 56 performs control to transmit a first reserved storage number designation command. Further, when a value indicating “second” is set in the special symbol pointer, the CPU 56 performs control to transmit a second reserved storage number designation command.

  In the special symbol normal process, first, data indicating “first” indicating that the process is executed for the first start winning opening 13, that is, “first” indicating that the process is executed for the first special symbol. ”Or“ second ”indicating that the process is performed on the second special symbol, that is,“ second ”indicating that the process is performed on the second start winning opening 14. Data is set in the special symbol pointer. In the subsequent processing in the special symbol process, processing corresponding to the data set in the special symbol pointer is executed. Therefore, the process of S300-S307 can be made common by the case where the 1st special symbol is made object and the case where the 2nd special symbol is made object.

  Next, the CPU 56 reads a random R (random number for jackpot determination) from the holding storage buffer, and executes the jackpot determination module (S60). In this case, the CPU 56 reads out the jackpot determination random number extracted in S214 of the start port switch passing process or S224 of the start port switch passing process and previously stored in the first hold memory buffer or the second hold memory buffer, and determines the big hit To do. The jackpot determination module is a program that compares a predetermined jackpot determination value (see FIG. 5) with a jackpot determination random number, and executes a process of determining a jackpot if they match. In other words, this is a program for executing the big hit determination process.

  The jackpot determination process is configured such that when the gaming state is a probable change state (high probability state), the probability of a big hit is higher than when the gaming state is a non-probability change state (normal game state and short-time state). ing. Specifically, a probability change jackpot determination table (a table in which the numerical values on the right side of FIG. 5A in the ROM 54 are set) in which a large number of jackpot determination values are set in advance, and the number of jackpot determination values are variable. There is provided a normal big hit determination table (a table in which the numerical values on the left side of FIG. 5A in the ROM 54 are set) set to be smaller than the hour big hit determination table. Then, the CPU 56 checks whether or not the gaming state is a probability variation state. When the gaming state is a probability variation state, the CPU 56 performs a jackpot determination process using the probability variation jackpot determination table. In the idle state or the short time state, the big hit determination process is performed using the normal big hit determination table. That is, when the value of the big hit determination random number (random R) matches one of the big hit determination values shown in FIG. 5A, the CPU 56 determines that the special symbol is a big hit. If it is determined to be a big hit (S60), the process proceeds to S71. Note that deciding whether to win or not is to decide whether or not to shift to the big hit gaming state, but to decide whether or not to stop the special symbol display as a big hit symbol. But there is.

  Note that whether or not the current gaming state is the probability variation state is determined by whether or not the probability variation flag is set. The probability variation flag is set when the gaming state is shifted to the probability variation state, and is reset when the probability variation state is terminated. Specifically, the probability variation flag is set in the process of ending the jackpot game, and thereafter, when the condition that the next jackpot is determined is satisfied, the special symbol variation display is terminated and the stop symbol is stopped and displayed. Reset at timing.

  If the value of the jackpot determination random number (random R) does not match any of the jackpot determination values (N in S60), the process proceeds to S75 described later.

  If the value of the big hit determination random number (random R) coincides with any of the big hit determination values in S60, the CPU 56 sets a big hit flag indicating that it is a big hit (S71). The jackpot flag is reset when the jackpot game ends. Then, as a table used to determine the jackpot type as one of a plurality of types, the first special symbol jackpot type determination table in FIG. 5B and the second special symbol jackpot type in FIG. 5C. One of the determination tables is selected (S72). Specifically, when the special symbol pointer indicates “first”, the CPU 56 selects the first special symbol jackpot type determination table shown in FIG.

  When the special symbol pointer indicates “second”, the CPU 56 selects the second special symbol jackpot type determination table in FIG.

  Next, the CPU 56 reads the big hit type determination random number extracted in the start switch passing processing and stored in advance in the first hold storage buffer or the second hold storage buffer, and uses the big hit type determination table selected in S72 to hold the The jackpot type and jackpot symbol corresponding to the value matching the random number (random 1) for jackpot type determination stored in the buffer is determined (S73).

  As shown in FIGS. 5B and 5C, for the first special symbol and the second special symbol, the relationship between the big hit type and the big hit symbol is set so that the big hit type is different for each big hit type, Since the big hit type and the big hit symbol are determined at the same time, the correspondence between the big hit symbol and the game control corresponding to the big hit type is simplified, so that the game control can be prevented from becoming complicated.

Also, CPU 56 sets the type of the determined jackpot the shown to jackpot type data to the jackpot type buffer in the RAM 55 (S74). For example, when the jackpot type is “normal jackpot”, “01” is set as the jackpot type data. When the big hit type is “probable big hit”, “02” is set as the big hit type data.

  Next, the CPU 56 sets a special symbol stop symbol (S75). Specifically, when the big hit flag is not set, “−”, which is a lost symbol, is set as a special symbol stop symbol. If the jackpot flag is set, the jackpot symbol determined in S73 is set as a special symbol stop symbol according to the determination result of the jackpot type. That is, when the jackpot type is determined to be “normal jackpot”, “3” is set as a special symbol stop symbol. When the big hit type is determined to be “probable big hit”, “7” is determined as a special symbol stop symbol.

  Then, the value of the special symbol process flag is updated to a value corresponding to the variation pattern setting process (S301) (S76).

  FIG. 12 is a flowchart showing the variation pattern setting process (S301) in the special symbol process.

  In the variation pattern setting process, the CPU 56 checks whether or not the big hit flag is set (S91). The big hit flag is set when it is determined that the big hit is made, and the CPU 56 is in the big hit type information stored in S74, the non-short-time state or the short-time state. As a table used to determine the variation pattern type and the variation pattern according to the time-shortening information indicating, the normal state deviation time determination table shown in FIG. Any one of a loss judgment table, a normal big hit judgment table, and a probability variation big hit judgment table is selected.

  Here, the time reduction information is information indicating whether or not the time reduction state is present. The time reduction information indicates that the time reduction state is set when the time reduction flag is set, and the non-time reduction state is indicated when the time reduction flag is not set.

  When the big hit flag is set in S91, it is confirmed based on the big hit type data stored in S74 whether the big hit is a probable big hit (S92). When it is a probable big hit, the probable big hit determination table of FIG. 6D is selected (S93), and the process proceeds to S114. On the other hand, when it is a normal big hit, the normal big hit determination table of FIG. 6C is selected (S94), and the process proceeds to S114.

  Further, when the big hit flag is not set in S91, that is, when it is off, it is confirmed whether or not the hourly flag is set (S95). If the time reduction flag is not set, the normal state deviation determination table of FIG. 6A is selected (S96), and the process proceeds to S114. On the other hand, when the time reduction flag is set, the time reduction state determination table in FIG. 6B is selected (S97), and the process proceeds to S114.

  Thereby, as a table used for determining the variation pattern type and the variation pattern according to the gaming state, based on the selection condition of the determination table as described above, the normal state deviation determination table shown in FIG. Any one of the judgment table at the time-short state deviation, the normal big hit judgment table, and the probability variation big hit judgment table is selected.

  Next, in S114, the CPU 56 reads random 2 (random number for variation pattern type determination) from the hold storage buffer (the first hold storage buffer or the second hold storage buffer) and selects it in the process of S93, S94, S96, or S97. By referring to the data in the variation pattern type determination table section in the determination table, the variation pattern type is determined as one of a plurality of types (S114).

  Next, the CPU 56 reads the random number 3 (variation pattern determination random number) from the hold storage buffer (the first hold storage buffer or the second hold storage buffer), and in the determination table selected in the process of S93, S94, S96, or S97, By referring to the data related to the variation pattern type determined in S114 in the variation pattern determination table unit, the variation pattern is determined as one of a plurality of types (S115).

  Next, an effect control command (variation pattern command) corresponding to the determined variation pattern is controlled to be transmitted to the effect control microcomputer 100 (S116).

  Also, the special symbol change is started (S117). For example, by setting a start flag corresponding to the special symbol referred to in the special symbol display control process of S32, the first special symbol display device 8a or the second special symbol display device 8b performs the variable display as described above. Let it begin. When data indicating “first” is set in the special symbol pointer, the first special symbol display unit 8a starts the variable display of the first special symbol, and data indicating “second” in the special symbol pointer. Is set, the variable display of the second special symbol on the second special symbol display 8b is started. Further, a value corresponding to the variation time corresponding to the selected variation pattern is set in the variation time timer formed in the RAM 55 (S118). Then, the value of the special symbol process flag is updated to a value corresponding to the display result designation command transmission process (S302) (S119).

  In the display result designation command transmission process (S302) described above, the CPU 56 selects any one of the display result 1 designation command and the display result 3 designation command for designating the display result in accordance with the determined type of jackpot or loss. Control for transmitting the effect control command (see FIG. 7).

  In the special symbol changing process (S303) described above, the CPU 56 decrements the variable time timer by 1, and when the variable time timer times out, the value of the special symbol process flag corresponds to the special symbol stop process (S304). Update to the value and proceed to the special symbol stop process.

  As a result of the variable display, when the big win is achieved, the big winning opening opening pre-processing (S305), the big winning opening open processing (S306), and the big winning end processing (S307) are executed to control the big winning game state. Is done. In the big hit ending process (S307), the probability change flag and the time reduction flag are set when the probability change big hit ends, and the time reduction flag is set when the normal big hit ends. As a result, after the end of the probable big hit, the state is controlled to the probable change state and the short time state.

  Usually, the short-time state after the big hit must be continued until one of the conditions of the change display is executed 100 times and the next big hit occurs. In such a duration of 100 times of variable display, in the jackpot ending process (S307), a time-count counter that indicates the number of times the special symbol can be changed in the time-short state is set to 100 times, and thereafter the variable display is executed. The special time stop process is performed by subtracting and updating. Based on the fact that the time reduction counter has counted up, the time reduction flag is reset to control to end the time reduction state.

  Next, the operation of the production control microcomputer 100 will be described. FIG. 13 is a flowchart showing the effect control main process executed by the effect control microcomputer 100 (specifically, the effect control CPU 101) mounted on the effect control board 80.

  The effect control CPU 101 starts executing the effect control main process when the power is turned on. In the effect control main process, first, an initialization process is performed for clearing the RAM area, setting various initial values, and initializing a timer for determining the activation control activation interval (for example, 2 ms) (S701). ). Thereafter, the effect control CPU 101 proceeds to a loop process for monitoring a timer interrupt flag (S702). When a timer interrupt occurs, the effect control CPU 101 sets a timer interrupt flag in the timer interrupt process. In the effect control main process, if the timer interrupt flag is set, the effect control CPU 101 clears the flag (S703) and executes the following effect control process.

  In the effect control process, the effect control CPU 101 first analyzes the received effect control command, and sets data such as a flag that can specify what the received effect control command indicates. Processing (for example, processing for storing data that can identify a received command in various command storage areas provided in the RAM 102) is performed (command analysis processing: S704). Next, the effect control CPU 101 performs effect control process processing (S705). In the effect control process, in order to perform various effects such as a change display of the effect symbol on the effect display device 9 in accordance with the contents of the effect control command analyzed in S704, the current control among the processes corresponding to the control state is performed. A process corresponding to the state (effect control process flag) is selected and the effect control is executed.

  Next, random numbers (SR1-1 for determining the left stop symbol of the effect symbol, SR1-2 for determining the middle stop symbol of the effect symbol, SR1-3 for determining the right stop symbol of the effect symbol used by the microcomputer 100 for effect control) , And random number update processing for updating the count value of the counter for generating the background change determining SR2 (S706). Each of such random numbers SR1-1 to SR2 is generated by counting of a random counter that updates a count value by software, and is cyclically updated within a predetermined range for each, and determined for each. It is used as a random number by being extracted at the same timing.

  Further, a hold memory display control process for controlling the display state of the first hold memory display unit 18c and the second hold memory display unit 18d is executed (S707). Specifically, control is performed to display the first reserved memory number on the first reserved memory display unit 18c corresponding to the data of the first reserved memory number stored in the first reserved memory number storage area. Further, control is performed to display the second reserved memory number on the second reserved memory display unit 18d corresponding to the data of the second reserved memory number stored in the second reserved memory number storage area. Thereafter, the process proceeds to S702.

  By executing such effect control main processing, the effect control microcomputer 100 transmits the effect display device 9, various lamps, and the like according to the effect control command transmitted from the game control microcomputer 560 and received. By controlling the production devices such as the speakers 27L and 27R, various production controls according to the gaming state are performed.

  FIG. 14 is a diagram illustrating random numbers used in the effect control board. SR1-1 to SR1-3 are stopped and displayed in the “left”, “middle”, and “right” symbol display areas in the display area of the effect display device 9 as stop symbols, which are the results of variable display of the effect symbols. It is a random number used to determine the production symbol (final stop symbol). The final stop symbols are three effect symbols that are finally stopped and displayed in each of the “left”, “middle”, and “right” symbol display areas at the time when the variation display of the effect symbols ends. In addition, the combination of the jackpot symbol of the effect symbol is determined by any one random number among SR1-1 to SR1-3.

  The background change determination random number SR2 is a random number used to determine whether or not to change the background in the background change effect for changing the background mode, as shown in the background change determination table of FIG.

  Each of SR1-1 to SR3 is repeatedly added and updated within the counting range shown in the figure at a predetermined timing in the random number update process of S706. For example, SR1-1 is updated every 33 msec, SR1-2 is updated every carry of SR1-1, and SR1-3 is added and updated every carry of SR1-2. Then, it is updated again from 0.

  FIG. 15 is a flowchart showing the effect control process (S705) in the effect control main process shown in FIG. In the effect control process, the effect control CPU 101 performs one of S800 to S807 according to the value of the effect control process flag. In each process, the following process is executed. In the effect control process, the display state of the effect display device 9 is controlled, and the effect symbol variation display is realized, but the control related to the effect symbol variation display synchronized with the variation of the first special symbol is also the second. Control related to the change display of the effect symbol synchronized with the change of the special symbol is also executed in one effect control process.

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

  The effect symbol variation start process (S801) is a process for controlling the variation display of the effect symbol (decoration symbol) to be started. The effect symbol variation process (S802) is a process for performing processing for controlling the switching timing of each variation state (variation speed) constituting the variation pattern. The effect symbol fluctuation stop process (S803) is a process for performing control to stop the fluctuation display of the effect symbol (decoration symbol) and derive and display the display result of the fluctuation display (final stop symbol).

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

  The effect control CPU 101 is stored in the ROM 102 during a predetermined effect control period from the start of the variable display to the stop of the variable display and from the start of the big hit gaming state to the end of the big hit gaming state. In accordance with the process data set in the process table, an effect device (effect parts) such as the effect display device 9 is controlled.

  The process table includes process timer set values and data obtained by collecting a plurality of combinations of display control execution data, lamp control execution data, and sound number data. The display control execution data includes data indicating each variation mode constituting the variation mode during the variation time (variation display time) of the variation display of the effect symbol (decoration symbol). Specifically, data relating to the change of the display screen of the effect display device 9 is described. The process timer set value is set with a change time in the form of the change. The effect control CPU 101 refers to the process table and performs control to display the effect symbol in the variation mode set in the display control execution data for the time set in the process timer set value. Such a process table is prepared for each variation pattern.

  Next, the background change effect performed in the present embodiment will be described based on the display image of the effect display device 9. FIG. 16 is an explanatory diagram showing a display example of the background change effect on the effect display device 9. As shown in FIG. 16, variable display is performed in each of the “left”, “middle”, and “right” symbol display areas 91, 92, and 93 in the effect display device 9, and the background (effect A background image constituting the background of the design is selected from a plurality of types of backgrounds as shown in FIGS. 16 (a) to 16 (d) and displayed on the effect display device 9.

  In the present embodiment, the background in the effect display device 9 is the spring background 94A shown in FIG. 16 (a), the summer background 94B shown in FIG. 16 (b), the autumn background 94C shown in FIG. It changes by establishment of a predetermined condition in the order of the winter background 94D shown in (d). Here, the predetermined condition is satisfied when it is determined that the background changes by the background change determination table in the effect setting process described later.

  Next, the reach effect performed in the present embodiment will be described based on the display image of the effect display device 9. FIG. 17 is an explanatory diagram showing a display example of reach effects on the effect display device 9. As shown in FIG. 17A, after the variable display is started in each of the “left”, “middle”, and “right” symbol display areas 91, 92, and 93 in the effect display device 9, When the reach variation pattern is obtained as shown in FIG. 17B, the same symbol (reach formation) such as the symbol “7” is displayed in the symbol display area 91 on the “left” and the symbol display area 93 on the “right”. (Design) is temporarily stopped and reached. The “medium” symbol display area 92 continues to fluctuate.

  Then, as shown in FIG. 17C, in the case of the long reach variation pattern, the symbol “7” temporarily stopped in the symbol display areas 91 and 93 “left” and “right” In the “middle” symbol display area 92, the effect of rotating the symbols “6”, “7”, and “8” is executed. Note that the long reach executed in FIG. 17C is a long reach that is executed for the first time after the effect display device 9 changes to a spring background (a cherry blossom background reminiscent of spring). Further, below the effect display device 9, a suggestion display 95 indicating the expectation degree of the long reach jackpot at this time is executed. The degree of expectation of jackpot is indicated by the number of star marks, and the star marks are displayed in five levels. The larger the number of star marks, the higher the expectation of jackpot. In the long reach shown in FIG. 17 (c), since there are two star marks (black star marks (★) in the figure), the player can recognize that the reach effect is relatively low in expectation. It is. That is, as shown in FIG. 17 (c), as the number of star marks indicated by “★” increases, the big hit expectation is higher, and the star mark indicated by “☆” has a maximum of five levels of display. Indicates what will be done.

  In FIG. 17D, the symbol indicating “8” among the symbols “6”, “7”, and “8” rotating in the “medium” symbol display area 92 is displayed. Then, in FIG. 17E, the symbol “7”, which is displayed small in the upper left and right positions, stops along with the “medium” symbol display area 92 in the center. In the example of FIG. 17D, “7”, “8”, and “7” are stopped and displayed in the symbol display areas 91, 92, and 93 of “left”, “middle”, and “right”. The display result is out of order.

  FIGS. 17F to 17J are reach effects when a long reach is made after a variation that does not become a long reach after FIG. 17E is repeated a plurality of times. Note that the effects shown in FIGS. 17F to 17J are also executed when the long reach is executed after FIG. 17E. As shown in FIG. 17 (f), after the variable display is started in each of the “left”, “middle”, and “right” symbol display areas 91, 92, and 93 in the effect display device 9, When the reach variation pattern is obtained as shown in FIG. 17G, the symbol “7” is temporarily stopped and displayed in the symbol display area 91 of “left” and the symbol display area 93 of “right”. Become. The “medium” symbol display area 92 continues to fluctuate.

  Then, as shown in FIG. 17 (h), in the case of the long reach fluctuation pattern, the symbol “7” temporarily stopped in the symbol display areas 91 and 93 “left” and “right” In the “middle” symbol display area 92, the effect of rotating the symbols “6”, “7”, and “8” is executed. However, in the present embodiment, the background (for example, the background of cherry blossoms indicating spring) similar to the background (for example, the background of cherry blossoms indicating spring) displayed on the effect display device 9 in the first long reach after the background change is provided. In this case, when the second long reach change is executed, as shown in FIG. 17 (h), the suggestion display 95 indicating the big hit expectation degree of the long reach is not displayed.

  As described above, in the case where a long reach reach production having a low jackpot expectation is performed a plurality of times in the same background, an indication 95 indicating the expectation degree of the long reach for the second and subsequent long reach 95. Is not displayed. That is, the suggestion effect indicating the big hit expectation degree with the star mark is not performed many times for the low expectation effect. Therefore, it is possible to avoid the annoyance that the suggestive effect is executed many times in the low expectation effect, and it is possible to prevent the interest of the game from deteriorating.

  Next, in FIG. 17 (i), the symbol indicating “8” among the symbols “6”, “7”, and “8” that have been rotated in the “medium” symbol display area 92 is displayed. It is. In FIG. 17 (j), the symbol “7”, which has been displayed small at the upper left and right positions, stops alongside the symbol display area 92 in the middle. Since “7”, “8”, and “7” are displayed in the “left”, “middle”, and “right” symbol display areas 91, 92, and 93, the display results are out of sync.

  As shown in FIG. 18 (a), when the background changes from the spring background to the summer background (the timing of the start of the change indicated by a broken line in the figure), the first change is a long reach with low jackpot expectation. In some cases, two star marks are displayed as a suggestion effect. The next variation is a non-reach variation with a low degree of expectation. At this time, the suggestion effect is not executed. When the subsequent fluctuation is long reach with low expectation, unlike the previous case, the suggestion effect by the star mark is not executed. Further, when a change in super-reach A with a high expectation is subsequently executed, four star marks are displayed as a suggestive effect mode. As described above, when the long reach is executed a plurality of times in the same summer background, the suggestion effect is executed only for the first long reach, and the suggestion effect is not executed in the second and subsequent long reach.

  Here, in the present embodiment, regardless of the background of the super reach change, a suggestion effect indicating a big hit expectation degree with a star mark is executed during the reach effect. In addition, in the case of fluctuations in super reach, the background changes from a normal spring, summer, autumn, or winter background to a background dedicated to super reach. For example, in the case of super reach, a common reach effect is executed regardless of the background. On the other hand, the variation of long reach changes with the background of spring, summer, autumn and winter. For example, if the background is spring, the reach is directed to spring, and if the background is summer, the reach is directed to summer.

  It should be noted that the background when the long reach variation is executed is exactly the same as the normal background (see, for example, FIG. 17C), but may be different from the normal background. However, in this case as well, the long reach may be changed in accordance with the background of spring, summer, autumn, and winter different from the normal background.

  Next, as shown in FIG. 18B, a case where the background changes from the spring background to the summer background, and the background changes from the summer background to the autumn background will be described. The first fluctuation from the spring background to the summer background is a low-expectation non-reach fluctuation (a fluctuation that has a low jackpot expectation compared to a fluctuation that has a high expectation such as Super Reach A). In some cases, the suggestion effect is not executed. If the next change is a long reach with a low jackpot expectation level that is first executed after the background change, two star marks are displayed as a suggestive effect mode. When the subsequent fluctuation is long reach with low expectation, unlike the previous case, the suggestion effect by the star mark is not executed.

  If the first change when the background changes from the summer background to the autumn background is long reach with a low jackpot expectation, two star marks are displayed as a suggestive effect mode. Thus, in the long reach, the suggestion effect is executed in the first change after the background change, and the suggestion effect is not executed in the same background change in which the long reach is performed once. Therefore, it is possible to avoid the troublesomeness of executing the suggestive effect many times in the low expectation long reach, and to prevent the interest of the game from deteriorating.

  FIG. 19 is an explanatory diagram of a background change determination table. The background change determination table is a table for determining whether or not to change the background mode in the effect setting process (S507). As shown in the table of FIG. 19, the value of the random number SR2 (numerical range of 1 to 100) for determining the background change is assigned depending on whether the background mode is changed or not. For SR2, the number of random values assigned to clarify the explanation is shown. In the table of FIG. 19, whether to change the background mode is determined based on the value of SR2 extracted at a predetermined timing. In the present embodiment, the background is changed when a lottery is performed every time a change is started and a random value “change” is extracted.

  For example, the background change may not be drawn in a period from when the background changes to when the variable display is performed 10 times. Alternatively, the background may not be changed even if a “change” random number value is extracted during a period from when the background changes to when ten variations are displayed. In this way, a certain period may be kept in the same background. By doing in this way, it can prevent that a background changes many times in a short time.

  Further, the background change may be executed at a different rate depending on whether or not the big hit display result is obtained. Specifically, when the display result of the variable display is the jackpot display result, the random number SR2 for determining the background change is allocated so that the background change is executed at a higher rate than in the case of the loss. Also good.

  FIG. 20 is an explanatory diagram showing a restriction unnecessary suggestion effect determination table and a low expectation suggestion effect suggestion effect determination table. These tables are tables for determining the content of the suggested effect in the effect setting process (S507).

  In the restriction-unnecessary suggestion effect determination table shown in FIG. 20A, the content of the suggestion effect is determined without change in the normal fluctuation (non-reach deviation fluctuation) variation pattern with the big hit expectation degree being low. That is, the suggestive effect is not executed in the normal variation. In the fluctuation pattern of normal reach A and B with low expectation, it is determined as the suggestive production content of one star mark (★ ☆☆☆☆). In the fluctuation pattern of the long reach with low expectation, it is determined as the suggested effect content of two star marks (★★ ☆☆☆). In the highly anticipated Super Reach A variation pattern, it is determined to be the suggestive content of 3 stars (★★★ ☆☆). In the highly anticipated Super Reach B variation pattern, the suggested effect content is determined by four star marks (★★★★ ☆). In the highly anticipated super reach C variation pattern, the suggested effect content of five star marks (★★★★★) is determined.

  In the suggestion effect determination table for prohibition of low expectation suggestion effect shown in FIG. 20B, the content of the suggestion effect is determined in the variation pattern of normal fluctuation (non-reach deviation fluctuation) where the big hit expectation degree is low expectation degree. (Suggested production is not executed). Also, the content of the suggested effect is determined in the variation pattern of the low reach normal reach A / B (normal reach A or normal reach B) and the long reach variation pattern of the low expectation. That is, the suggestion effect is not executed in the effect of low expectation such as normal fluctuation, normal reach A / B, and long reach. However, in the high expectation reach effect, the suggestion effect is executed in the same manner as the restriction unnecessary suggestion effect determination table. In the highly anticipated Super Reach A variation pattern, it is determined to be the suggestive content of 3 stars (★★★ ☆☆). In the highly anticipated Super Reach B variation pattern, the suggested effect content is determined by four star marks (★★★★ ☆). In the highly anticipated super reach C variation pattern, the suggested effect content of five star marks (★★★★★) is determined.

  For the low-expectation reach effect, the suggestion effect determination table for prohibiting the low-expectation suggestion effect may always be used to limit execution of the suggestion effect. Further, among the low-expectation reach effects, only the normal reach may be determined without any suggestion effect, and the execution of the suggestion effect may be limited only for the long reach. Further, the long reach production mode may be increased to a plurality of types, and the number of star marks may be different depending on the production mode. Note that “restriction” in the present embodiment is a concept including not executing completely, or executing when a predetermined condition is satisfied, and not executing in other cases.

  In the present embodiment, the reach of the long reach changes with the change of the background of spring, summer, autumn, and winter. For example, if the background is spring, the reach is directed to spring, and if the background is summer, the reach is directed to summer. However, in the case of super reach, the contents of reach production do not differ depending on changes in the background. In other words, in the case of super reach fluctuation, reach production is performed in a common production mode in any of the backgrounds of spring, summer, autumn, and winter.

  Further, as a suggestion effect, the star mark may be replaced with a number, and the percentage of the big hit expectation degree may be displayed. For example, one star mark shown in FIG. 20 may be represented with a 10% jackpot expectation. In such a case, “10%” is displayed in the fluctuation pattern of normal reach A and B, “20%” is displayed in the fluctuation pattern of long reach, and “30%” is displayed in the fluctuation pattern of super reach A. Then, “40%” is displayed in the variation pattern of Super Reach B, and “50%” is displayed in the variation pattern of Super Reach C. Then, assuming that the predetermined degree is 30%, the suggestion effect seems to be limited in the fluctuation pattern of normal reach A / B and the fluctuation pattern of long reach which are lower (10%, 20%) than the degree (30%). It may be.

  FIG. 21 is a flowchart showing the effect symbol variation start process (S801) in the effect control process. In the effect symbol variation start process, the effect control CPU 101 performs the following process.

  In the effect symbol variation start process, it is confirmed whether or not the variation display result is determined to be off (S500). Whether or not it is determined to be out of place is determined by, for example, whether or not a display result 1 designation command is stored in the display result specifying command storage area. If it is determined to be off, it is confirmed whether a command corresponding to the non-reach fluctuation pattern is received as the fluctuation pattern command (S501). Whether or not a command corresponding to the non-reach variation pattern has been received is determined by, for example, data stored in the variation pattern command storage area.

  If it is determined that the command corresponding to the non-reach variation pattern has been received, the display result of the loss that does not become reach is determined as the final stop of the effect symbol using the loss symbol determination data table stored in the ROM 102 (S503). , The process proceeds to S507. In the loss symbol determination data table, the numerical data of SR1-1 to SR1-3 are associated with each of a plurality of types of effect symbols.

  In the process of S503, numerical data (random numbers) is extracted from each of SR1-1 to SR1-3 at a predetermined timing, and the symbols corresponding to the extracted numerical data are respectively left and center using the outlier design determination data table. , It is determined as a combination of stop symbols resulting in a variation display result of the right effect symbol. In this way, when determining a combination of non-reach symbols, if the stop symbol corresponding to the extracted random number coincides with a combination of accidental jackpot symbols, it is corrected so as to be a combination of outlier symbols (for example, Each stop symbol is determined by correcting the right symbol by one symbol). In addition, when the stop symbol corresponding to the extracted random number is accidentally reached, it is corrected so that it becomes a combination of non-reach off symbols (for example, correction by shifting the right symbol by one symbol) and each stop symbol. Is determined.

  When it is determined in the process of S501 that the pattern is not a non-reach variation pattern (when it is determined that it is a reach variation pattern), a stop symbol of the effect symbols constituting the combination of reach symbols is determined (S504), and the process proceeds to S507. In the process of S504, numerical data (random numbers) is extracted from each of SR1-1 to SR1-3 at a predetermined timing, and the symbol corresponding to the random number extracted from SR1-1 is extracted using the loss symbol determination data table. A symbol corresponding to a random number that matches the counter value extracted from SR1-2 is determined as a stop symbol of the middle symbol, which is determined as a stop symbol of each of the left and right effect symbols forming the reach state. In this case as well, when the symbol combination is accidentally a combination of symbols, the stop symbols are determined by correcting the symbols so that they become a combination of symbols that are out of place (for example, correction for shifting the middle symbol by one symbol).

  Also, when it is not determined to be a shift in the processing of S500 (when it is determined to be a big hit) (S501), the production control CPU 101 selects a combination of the big hit symbols according to the type of the big hit. The stop symbol of the effect symbol to be configured is determined (S502), and the process proceeds to S507.

  In S502, a winning symbol combination is determined according to the type of jackpot as follows. Based on which display result designation command of the display result 2 designation command and the display result 3 designation command is stored in the display result specifying command storage area, the type of jackpot between the probability big hit and the normal big hit When it is determined that it is determined to be a probability variation jackpot, numerical data (random number) is extracted from SR1-1 at a predetermined timing, and a combination of SR1-1 and probability variation jackpot symbol (for example, left, Use the data table (probability variable big hit symbol determination table) in which the relationship between the middle and right is an odd combination of odd numbers such as “7, 7, 7”, etc. The combination of is selected and determined. Also, when it is determined that it is determined to be a normal jackpot, numerical data (random numbers) is extracted from SR1-1 at a predetermined timing, and a combination of SR1-1 and a normal jackpot symbol (for example, left, middle, Using the data table (ordinary jackpot symbol determination table) in which the relationship with the right is a combination of even numbers such as “4,4,4” etc.), the combination of one of the normal jackpot symbols from the extracted value Select and decide. The symbol determined in this way is used as a final stop symbol which is a variation display result before being controlled to the big hit gaming state.

  Next, after performing an effect setting process (S507) for performing various processes for setting various effects in the variable display (for example, a process of determining the content of the pseudo-suggested effect), the process proceeds to S508. The contents of the effect setting process will be described later with reference to FIG.

  In S508, the effect control pattern is determined as one of a plurality of types of effect control patterns (S508). In S508, the symbol variation control pattern table is determined according to the variation pattern designated by the variation pattern designation command and the various effect control (effect operation) patterns designated by the effect control pattern of the effect determined in the process of S507. One of the effect control patterns corresponding to the designated various effect operation patterns is selected and determined as the use pattern from among the plurality of types of symbol variation control patterns stored in the.

  In the control pattern table stored in the ROM 102, for example, the effect in the display area of the effect display device 9 in the period from when the change of the effect symbol is started until the final effect symbol that is the final stop symbol is stopped and displayed. The data indicating the control contents of various effect operations such as the effect change display operation of the design, the effect display operation in the reach effect, the effect display operation by the pseudo-reed effect, and the effect display operation in the effect display operation in the notice effect Multiple types are stored as patterns.

  In addition, each symbol variation control pattern is, for example, an effect symbol variation display such as an effect control process timer setting value, an effect control process timer determination value, an effect display control data, voice control data, lamp control data, and an end code. The control data for controlling the various types of performance operations is included, and the contents of the various types of performance control, the timing of switching the performance control, and the like are set in time series.

  Next, a process table corresponding to the effect control pattern selected in S508 is selected (S509). Then, a process timer (production setting process timer) in the process data 1 of the selected process table is started (S510).

  When the processing of S510 is executed, according to the contents of the process data 1 (display control execution data 1, lamp control execution data 1, sound number data 1), the effect device (the effect display device 9 as the effect component, the effect component as the effect component) Control of the various lamps and the speaker 27) as a production component is started (S511). For example, in accordance with the display control execution data, an instruction is output to the VDP 109 in order to display an image (including an effect symbol) corresponding to the variation pattern on the effect display device 9. Further, a control signal (lamp control execution data) is output to the lamp driver board 35 in order to perform lighting / extinguishing control of the light emitters such as various LEDs. In addition, a control signal (sound number data) is output to the sound output board 70 in order to output sound from the speaker 27.

  Then, a value corresponding to the variation time specified by the variation pattern command is set in the variation time timer (S512), and the value of the effect control process flag is set to a value corresponding to the effect symbol changing process (S802). A variation start process is executed (S513). Then, the effect symbol variation start process ends.

  FIG. 22 is a flowchart showing the above-described effect setting process (S507). In the effect setting process, first, the effect control CPU 101 determines whether or not the non-game period is equal to or longer than a predetermined period (S600). Here, the non-game period is a period during which the player is not playing a game. For example, the game control microcomputer 560 instructs the effect display microcomputer 9 to perform a demonstration display on the effect control microcomputer 100 side when the special symbol variation display is not performed for a predetermined time (for example, 60 seconds). Send a demo display command (customer waiting demo designation command). Then, the effect control microcomputer 100 sets the non-game period flag when the demonstration display command is received in the variation pattern command reception waiting process of S800. By determining whether or not the non-game period flag is set, the effect control microcomputer 100 can determine whether or not the non-game period is equal to or longer than a predetermined period. Note that the predetermined time may be appropriately changed, and a long period of 5 minutes, 10 minutes, or 1 minute or more may be set. In addition, a demonstration display command is transmitted when the variation of the special symbol is stopped, and no new variation is executed even after a predetermined time (for example, 60 seconds) after the demonstration control command is received by the production control microcomputer 100 (the variation pattern command). May be determined as a non-game period.

  In addition, when detecting a game ball by a launch ball detection sensor provided in the gaming machine (a sensor provided adjacent to a hitting ball launching device for launching a game ball and transmitting a detection signal toward the game control board 31), The non-game period may be measured on condition that the firing ball detection sensor is off for a predetermined period. The fact that the firing ball detection sensor is off for a predetermined period means that the player has not fired a game ball for a predetermined period, and the non-game period can be measured by measuring the period. . The non-game period may be determined to be a non-game period when one of the conditions that a predetermined time (for example, 60 seconds) fluctuation is not executed and a game ball is not currently fired is satisfied. In addition, it may be determined that the non-game period is satisfied when both of the conditions that the fluctuation is not executed for a predetermined time (for example, 60 seconds) and the game ball is not currently being fired are satisfied.

  If the non-game period is equal to or longer than the predetermined period (Y in S600), the process proceeds to S605. When the non-game period is shorter than the predetermined period (N in S600), it is determined whether or not the background changes (changes the background) by the background change determination table shown in FIG. 19 (S601). Next, the effect control CPU 101 determines whether or not to execute the background change based on the current variation based on the determination result in S601 (S602). When the background changes (determined to change the background) (Y in S602), it is determined to change the background in the season next to the previous season (S603). Here, since the background changes in the order of spring, summer, autumn, and winter, for example, if the background in the previous change is summer, the background in the current change is determined to be autumn. Specifically, the previous background is stored, and the next background is selected. Next, the low expectation level suggestion prohibition flag is reset (S604). The low expectation level suggestion prohibition flag is a flag set in the process of S606 described later.

  Next, in the processing of S605, it is determined whether or not the variable display executed this time is a low expectation reach effect. If it is not a low expectation reach effect (N in S605), the process proceeds to S607. In the case of a low expectation reach effect, a low expectation suggestion effect prohibition flag, which is a flag to be set when prohibiting execution of a low expectation suggestion effect, is set (S606). Next, in the process of S607, the suggested effect content is determined by the limit unnecessary suggested effect determination table shown in FIG. Then, the effect setting process ends.

  If it is determined in S602 that the background change is not executed (N in S602), it is determined whether or not the low expectation suggestion effect prohibition flag is set (S608). If the low expectation suggestion prohibition flag is not set (N in S608), the process proceeds to S605. If the low expectation suggestion effect prohibition flag is set (Y in S608), the suggestion effect content is determined by the low expectation suggestion effect prohibition suggestion effect determination table shown in FIG. 20B. Then, the effect setting process ends.

  In this way, in the effect setting process of FIG. 22, whether or not to change the background from the background executed in the previous variation display, and if changing, sets the background to be changed in the current variation display. Whether or not the suggestion effect is performed in the current variation display, and the content of the suggestion effect is set when the suggestion effect is performed. Thereby, the effect control which displays a background image and a suggestion effect image as shown in FIG. 17 is performed based on determining the effect control pattern in S508-S512 and performing the process which controls an effect device.

  In the process of S600, when the non-game period is equal to or longer than the predetermined period (Y in S600), the process after S605 is executed without changing the background, but when the non-game period is equal to or longer than the predetermined period. In addition, it may be determined whether or not the background changes.

  In this embodiment, the background is changed in the order of spring, summer, autumn, and winter (normal background change law). However, unlike such normal changes, for example, the background may be changed from spring to winter. Further, the background may make a round of spring, summer, autumn, and winter with one change. In this way, when a background is selected in which the normal background change law is broken (background change is executed in a different order), a big hit may be made. At that time, a suggestion effect by displaying a star mark may be executed. In addition, it is possible to select such a background change that breaks the law only when it is determined that a normal big hit is determined, and only when it is determined that a probable big hit. By being controlled in this way, it is possible to make the player pay attention to the background change, and also to pay attention to the contents of the suggestive effect at that time, and the interest of the game is improved.

[Second Embodiment]
Next, a second embodiment will be described. In the second embodiment, an example of an effect in which the star mark suggestion effect is changed during the reach effect will be described. For example, as shown in FIG. 17C, the suggestion effect that displays the big hit expectation degree with a star mark at the start of the reach effect is executed, and the suggestion effect is continued during the reach. Then, the effect control microcomputer 100 executes control to change the suggestion effect to one having a high expectation degree of jackpot by increasing the number of star marks in the middle.

  Here, whether the star mark is increased and how many star marks are increased are determined at different ratios depending on whether the display result is the jackpot display result. For example, when it is a big hit display result with long reach, it is easier to decide to increase the star mark at a higher rate than when it is a shift display result with long reach. Also, when the big reach results in a big hit display, it is easier to determine that a larger number of star marks are displayed at a higher rate than when the long reach results in a shift display. In this way, when the big hit display result is obtained, it is possible to execute both of determining whether to increase the star mark at a high rate and increasing the number of star marks to a plurality at a high rate. Good. Only one of them may be executed.

  In this way, since the mode of the suggestion effect changes during the execution of the reach effect, the player's expectation during the reach effect can be enhanced.

Next, main effects obtained by the embodiment described above will be described.
(1) When a reach effect such as long reach, normal reach, or the like with a low expectation level controlled to a big hit state is executed, a suggestion effect in which a big hit expectation level is usually suggested by a star mark as shown in FIG. Execution is restricted. Therefore, it is possible to prevent the entertainment interest of the game from being deteriorated by executing the suggestion effect with the reach effect with the low expectation degree of jackpot. Specifically, when a low-expectation reach production with a low jackpot expectation is performed compared to a high-expectation reach production with a high jackpot expectation, such as super reach, many times even though it does not result in a big hit The troublesomeness of displaying the suggestion effect can be prevented.

  (2) As shown in FIGS. 17, 18, 20, and 22, in the low-expectation reach effect such as long reach that is executed first after the background change is performed, the big hit expectation is indicated by a star mark. Control is performed so that execution of the suggestion effect is not limited. In the low expectation reach effect such as long reach executed after the first low expectation reach effect after the background change in which the suggestion effect is executed, the execution of the suggestion effect is controlled. Because it is controlled in this way, the initial low after the background changes while preventing the player's interest from being reduced by repeatedly performing the suggestion effect with a reach effect with a low expectation of jackpot In the expectation degree reach effect, the suggestion effect is executed, so that the suggestion effect can be suitably executed.

  (3) As shown in FIG. 22, in the low expectation reach such as the first long reach that is executed after the non-game period in which the player is not playing a game is equal to or longer than a predetermined period, a big hit is expected with a star mark. Execution of the suggestion effect indicating the degree is not limited. In other words, when the non-game period is longer than the predetermined period, the suggestion effect is executed in the low-expectation reach effect that is executed in the first fluctuation after the non-game period. Can do.

  (4) As in the second embodiment, the mode of the suggestion effect changes during the execution of the reach effect, so that the player's expectation during the reach effect can be enhanced.

Next, modifications, feature points, and the like of the embodiment described above are listed below.
(1) In the embodiment described above, at the timing when the game ball starts to win the first start winning opening 13 or the second start winning opening 14, before the variation display based on the start winning starts, the effect at the time of winning By executing the process, it is possible to pre-read whether or not the jackpot is to be won, and the type and variation pattern of the jackpot. By doing so, the variation display result is predicted in advance before the effect symbol variation display is executed, and based on the determination result at the time of winning, the effect control CPU 101 displays the big hit during the effect symbol variation display. You may make it perform the pre-reading notice which announces what becomes (a possibility of becoming a big hit). Then, the above-described suggestion effect may be performed in a prefetch zone (mode for exclusive use of the prefetching notice) in which the background and the production are different from normal when it is determined by the effect control CPU 101 to execute the prefetching notice. In such a look-ahead zone, the suggestion effect is executed in the low-expectation reach effect that is executed first, but the suggestion effect is executed in the low-expectation reach effect that is executed in the subsequent look-ahead notice zone. You may make it restrict | limit.

  (2) In the embodiment described above, as one of the types of big hits, the number of rounds is small (twice), and the time for opening the big prize opening is extremely short (opening for 0.5 seconds), and the big prize opening is opened. In order to notify the player that the probability change state has been suddenly established when the jackpot gaming state is ended, a “sudden probability change big hit” is provided. May be. “Suddenly probable big hit” is sometimes called “absolute accuracy”. In the big hit game state, the winning big hit is a hit where the winning for the first prize opening is not obtained and the winning ball is not obtained because the half-second opening is performed only twice. Further, instead of a sudden big hit, a two-round probable big hit in which a big winning opening is opened in an open pattern in which a winning ball is substantially obtained may be provided. Further, in addition to the big hit, a small hit that opens the big winning opening may be provided by an opening pattern based on the number of times of opening and the opening time similar to the sudden big hit. When a small hit is made, after the small hit gaming state, both the big hit probability and the base are not changed from those before the start of the small hit gaming state. If such a small hit is provided, when it is not informed whether or not the probability change state has been made after the end of each hit gaming state of the sudden hit big hit and the small hit, seeing the open pattern, Even when the player recognizes which one has been executed, there are two types of hits that result in the same opening pattern, so it is difficult for the player to know whether or not it is in a probabilistic state. Even when the probability variation state is not actually set, the player's sense of expectation for the probability variation state can be increased, and the interest of the game can be improved. Such an effect is referred to as a so-called latent effect, and in the low-expectation reach effect that is executed first during the latent mode period in which the latent effect is executed, the suggestion effect is executed, but the subsequent latent modes are performed. In the low expectation reach effect executed during the period, the execution of the suggestion effect may be limited.

  (3) In the above-described embodiment, after the big hit game, the control state with the probability variation state and the short time state is continued for a predetermined period. In such a period in which the control state with the probability variation state and the short time state is executed, the effect display device 9 may display a special background different from the normal background. In the low-expectation reach effect that is executed first during the special background period after the big hit game, the suggestion effect is executed, but the low-expectation reach effect that is executed during the subsequent special background period. In the production, execution of the suggestion production may be limited.

  (4) In the above-described embodiment, long reach may be executed in a different manner from the normal long reach in the special background after the big hit game during the pre-reading notice zone and the latent mode period. . In addition, the gaming machine described in the present embodiment may be applied to a gaming machine in which a long reach effect mode changes depending on a gaming state (for example, high probability, low probability, high base, low base, etc.).

  (5) In the above-described embodiment, the suggestion effect is executed in the low-reach reach effect such as long reach that is executed first after the background change is executed, but is executed in the same background thereafter. In the case of low expectation reach production such as long reach, execution of the suggestion production is limited. However, in the low expectation reach effect such as long reach executed after the second time, the method of restricting the execution of the suggestion effect may be as follows. For example, you may restrict | limit so that the suggestion effect of low expectation reach | attainment effects, such as long reach performed after the 2nd time, may be performed in the ratio lower than the execution ratio of the suggestion effect performed at the 1st time. In addition, you may make it restrict | limit to what is not limited to the 2nd time and is performed in the 3rd time and the 4th time. The number of times may be different depending on the background. Specifically, the restriction is applied from the second time in the background of spring, summer, autumn, and winter, and the restriction is applied from the fifth time in the special background after the jackpot game during the pre-reading notice zone and the latent mode. May be. Further, the execution ratio of the suggestion effect executed for the second time is reduced from the suggestion effect executed for the first time, and the execution ratio of the suggestion effect executed for the third time is lower than the suggestion effect executed for the second time. It is also possible to cause the suggestion effect execution rate to gradually decrease.

  (6) In the above-described embodiment, the super-reach C suggestive effect content has five star marks (★★★★★) displayed and has the highest expectation level for jackpots. Such a suggestion effect may be executed only for the big hit fluctuation pattern, and may not be executed for the deviation fluctuation pattern. That is, when five star marks (★★★★★) are displayed, it may be a big hit. The star mark color may be silver when the expectation of big hit is low, and gold when it is high, and it may be suggested by a combination with a change in color. Further, the big hit expectation degree may be directly displayed as 10% or 40%. Further, it may be displayed with a combination of star mark, color, direct display, and the like.

  (7) In the above-described embodiment, the case where the big hit gaming state is shown as the advantageous state advantageous to the player has been shown. However, the advantageous state is not limited to the big hit gaming state, and may include other advantageous states such as a probability variation state and a short time state.

  (8) In the above-described embodiment, the case where the non-reach, normal reach, and long reach are set to the low expectation level and the super reach is set to the high expectation level is shown. However, only long reach may be set as a low expectation. Further, a fluctuation pattern having a low jackpot expectation degree in the super reach may be set as the low expectation degree.

  (9) In the above-described embodiment, the reach effect is shown as the notification effect for notifying the degree of expectation that is controlled to the advantageous state advantageous to the player. However, the notification effect may be other than the reach effect, and a notice effect before reaching reach may be used as the notification effect.

(10) In the embodiment described above, an example in which the big hit expectation is displayed with a star mark as the suggestion effect has been shown, but the suggestion effect may be other than the display of the star mark. For example, the suggestion effect may be executed by the battle between the enemy character and the ally character and the winning character. In addition, the suggestion effect may be executed by displaying symbols and characters that are not normally displayed. Alternatively, a mini-game may be performed, and a suggestion effect may be executed based on the result in the game. In addition, it may be in the jar by running the suggested performance by varied depending on the expected degree of the background image.

  (11) In the above-described embodiment, the example in which the suggestive effect is limited with respect to the fluctuation pattern of the normal reach and the long reach has been shown. However, the suggestion effect may not be executed in any fluctuation pattern in the low expectation reach effect. In addition, only the long reach variation pattern may be limited. Further, the player may be allowed to set which reach is the low expectation. In such a case, it is only necessary to be able to set which reach is set to be a low expectation level and to be restricted by the player operating the button during the demonstration display.

  (12) In the above-described embodiment, a pseudo-continuous effect may be executed as the effect executed in the variable display. The pseudo-continuous is a pseudo-continuous variation that is an effect display that makes it appear that a plurality of variations corresponding to a plurality of reserved memories are continuously performed although it is originally a variation corresponding to one reserved memory. Is an abbreviation for Further, as an effect executed in the variable display, a slide effect may be executed. Slip refers to an effect display in which the symbol is slid from the predicted stop position immediately before the symbol stops in the variable display.

  (13) In the above-described embodiment, in order to notify the microcomputer for effect control of the change pattern indicating the change mode such as the change time, the type of reach effect, the presence / absence of pseudo-ream, etc. Although an example of transmitting the variation pattern command has been shown, the variation pattern may be notified to the effect control microcomputer by two or more commands. Specifically, in the case of notification by two commands, the game control microcomputer uses the first command to indicate whether there is a pseudo-ream, a slide effect, etc. before reaching (so-called second if not reaching) A command indicating the fluctuation time and fluctuation mode is transmitted before the stop, and the second command is the so-called second stop after reaching the reach such as the type of reach and the presence / absence of the redrawing effect (if the reach is not reach) A command indicating the variation time and variation mode of (after) may be transmitted. In this case, the effect control microcomputer may perform effect control in variable display based on the variable time derived from the combination of two commands. In the game control microcomputer, the change time is notified by each of the two commands, and a specific change mode executed at each timing is selected by the effect control microcomputer. Also good. When two commands are sent, the two commands may be transmitted within the same timer interrupt. After the first command is transmitted, a predetermined period elapses (for example, the next timer interrupt). The second command may be transmitted. Note that the variation mode indicated by each command is not limited to this example, and the order of transmission can be appropriately changed. In this way, by notifying the variation pattern by two or more commands, the amount of data that must be stored as the variation pattern command can be reduced. In the configuration in which the change pattern is notified to the effect control microcomputer by two commands in this way, the determination result of the display result by the effect process at the time of winning in the second command after transmitting the first command, Alternatively, the prefetch determination information such as the variation pattern type may be transmitted, and the prefetch notice effect may be executed based on the reception of the second command.

  (14) In the embodiment described above, the effect control board 80, the audio output board 70, and the lamp driver board 35 are provided as the boards on which the circuit for controlling the effect device is mounted. May be mounted on one substrate. Further, a first effect control board (display control board) on which a circuit for controlling the effect display device 9 and the like is mounted, and a circuit for controlling other effect devices (lamps, LEDs, speakers 27R, 27L, etc.) are mounted. Alternatively, two substrates, the second effect control substrate, may be provided.

  (15) In the above-described embodiment, the game control microcomputer 560 directly transmits a command to the effect control microcomputer 100. However, the game control microcomputer 560 is not connected to another board (for example, FIG. (Sound / lamp board having a function of a circuit mounted on the sound output board 70 and a function mounted on the lamp driver board 35 and a function of a circuit mounted on the lamp driver board 35). An effect control command may be transmitted and transmitted to the effect control microcomputer 100 on the effect control board 80 via another board. In that case, the command may simply pass through another board, or the sound output board 70, the lamp driver board 35, and the sound / lamp board are equipped with control means such as a microcomputer, and the control means receives the command. In response to this, control related to voice control and lamp control is executed, and the received command is changed as it is or, for example, to a simplified command to control the effect display device 9. You may make it transmit to. Even in that case, the effect control microcomputer 100 performs the display control in accordance with the effect control command received directly from the game control microcomputer 560 in the above-described embodiment. Display control can be performed in response to commands received from the board 35 or the sound / lamp board. In the case of such a configuration, various determinations performed by the production control microcomputer 100 in the above-described embodiment may be similarly performed by the production control microcomputer 100, or audio output is performed. Control means such as a microcomputer mounted on the board 70, the lamp driver board 35, or the sound / lamp board may be used.

  (16) In the embodiment described above, a gaming machine that pays out game media to a player's hand in response to the occurrence of a win has been described, but the game media is enclosed and the game media is transferred to the player in response to the occurrence of a win. An enclosed game machine that adds game points (scores) without paying out to the player may be adopted. The enclosed game machine has a circulation path for circulating a plurality of balls, which are examples of game media, in the game machine, and is provided with a storage unit for storing game points. The game points are added to the storage unit, the game points are subtracted from the storage unit in response to the ball launching operation, and the game points are added to the storage unit in response to the occurrence of a prize. Further, the gaming machine has a configuration in which a game board that forms a game area into which a game ball is driven is attached to a game frame provided with a launching device and a ball payout device. However, the present invention is not limited thereto, and the launching device is a ball payout device or the like. The basic functions may be shared, and only the game board having the characteristic structure of the game may be distributed. In this case, the game board having the characteristic structure of the game is referred to as a game machine.

  (17) The embodiment described above can also be applied to devices such as game machines that simulate the operation of the pachinko gaming machine 1. The program and data for realizing the above-described embodiment are not limited to a form distributed and provided to a computer apparatus or the like by a detachable recording medium, but a storage apparatus that the computer apparatus or the like has in advance. You may take the form that is distributed by pre-installing. Furthermore, the program and data for realizing the present invention are distributed by downloading from other devices on a network connected via a communication line or the like by providing a communication processing unit. It doesn't matter. The game embodiment is not only executed by attaching a removable recording medium, but can also be executed by temporarily storing a program and data downloaded via a communication line or the like in an internal memory or the like. It is also possible to execute directly using hardware resources on the other device side on a network connected via a communication line or the like. Further, the game can be executed by exchanging data with other computer devices or the like via a network.

  (18) In the above-described embodiment, an example in which 15 rounds of normal big hits and 15 rounds of probable big hits are shown as the types of big hits. However, the present invention is not limited to this. For example, a big hit type of three or more rounds may be provided, such as a big hit of 15 rounds, a big hit of 10 rounds, a big hit of 5 rounds, and a big hit of 2 rounds. Good. In that case, for example, the big hit type is classified into a big hit type group (for example, a big hit of 15 rounds, a big hit of 10 rounds) and a big hit type group (for example, 5 rounds) where it is difficult to obtain a winning ball. And the 2nd special symbol is set so that the ratio of the big hit type of the big hit type group where the prize ball is easily obtained is higher than the 1st special symbol. May be.

  (19) In the above-described embodiment, the “ratio (ratio, probability)” has been described using a specific value exceeding 0% as a specific example. However, the “ratio (ratio, probability)” may be 0%. For example, when the occurrence ratio of a predetermined game state 1 in a predetermined game period is compared with the occurrence ratio of another game state 2, and “one occurrence ratio is higher than the other occurrence ratio” This includes the case where the percentage of occurrence of one game state is 0%.

  (20) In the above-described embodiment, a pachinko gaming machine has been described as an example of a gaming machine, but this embodiment can also be applied to a slot machine. Specifically, a game can be started by setting a predetermined number of bets for one game using a gaming value (for example, medals), and a plurality of types of identification information that can be identified are changed. A slot machine in which a display result is derived to a displayable variable display device (for example, a reel), one game is completed, and a winning can be generated according to the display result derived to the variable display device. A game control means for controlling the game state and transmitting a command capable of specifying the game state; and an effect control means for executing effect control according to the game state specified by the command transmitted by the game control means. The present embodiment can also be applied to a slot machine. As the variable display device, for example, a device having a plurality of reels or a device having only one reel may be adopted. In addition, the slot machine may adopt a slot machine that pays out game media to the player's hand in response to the occurrence of a win, or the game media is enclosed and the game media is transferred to the player in response to the occurrence of a win. An enclosing-type slot machine that adds game points (scores) without paying out the hand may be adopted. The base and the drum can be distributed, and the chassis is common and only the base or the base and the drum is called a gaming machine. Further, when the present embodiment is applied to the slot machine, the expected degree of transition to the advantageous state advantageous to the player may be displayed with a star mark. In the advantageous state advantageous to the player, for example, it is possible to specify a bonus in which many medals are paid out and an operation procedure (stop order or stop timing) for deriving a display result advantageous to the player. There are ATs for notifying information, RTs for which the probability of a replay winning that allows the next game to be continued without consuming new medals is improved from that of a normal game (non-RT).

  (21) It should be understood that the embodiment disclosed herein is illustrative and non-restrictive in every respect. The scope of the present invention is defined by the terms of the claims, rather than the description above, and is intended to include any modifications within the scope and meaning equivalent to the terms of the claims.

  8a 1st special symbol display, 8b 2nd special symbol display, 9 effect display device, 1 pachinko gaming machine, 560 game control microcomputer, 100 effect control microcomputer, 95 suggestion display.

Claims (1)

A gaming machine that controls to an advantageous state advantageous to a player,
A notification effect executing means for executing any notification effect from a plurality of notification effects having different degrees of expectation controlled in the advantageous state;
A suggestion effect execution means for executing a suggestion effect that suggests the degree of expectation controlled to the advantageous state of the type of notification effect to be executed ;
State control means for controlling the state;
A suggestion effect control means for controlling the suggestion effect execution means so that at least a part of the notification effect that is the target of the suggestion effect is different according to the state controlled by the state control means ,
Wherein when the degree of expectation to be controlled advantageously state low expectation notification effect less than a predetermined degree is executed, execution of the suggested effect is Ru limited, the gaming machine.

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