JP2018187054A - Game machine - Google Patents

Abstract

PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To provide a game machine capable of enhancing interest of performance.SOLUTION: When ready-to-win occurs during a probability variable game state, battle ready-to-win performance where a self-character and opponent characters battle is started. During the battle ready-to-win performance, continuous failure button performance is executed to increase tension against fall into a time-shortening game state. In the continuous failure button performance, a button image is displayed during a valid period that operation of a performance button 26 is valid. The button image imitates the performance button 26 and a green effect image is imparted to a left half side in front of the user and a blue effect image is imparted to the right half side in front of the user. In the case of falling into the time-shortening game state, when the performance button 26 is operated during the valid period, winning notification performance (failure) is executed after failure suggestive performance is executed in accordance with operation.SELECTED DRAWING: Figure 8

Description

  The present invention relates to a gaming machine that determines whether or not to execute a special game and executes the special game according to the determination result.

  In a conventional gaming machine, when it is determined whether or not a game ball wins at the start opening and a special game is executed, a special symbol display in which a determination result is displayed after the special symbol is variably displayed on the special symbol display The symbol is stopped and displayed. In the gaming machine described in Patent Document 1, in a predetermined image display device, the decoration symbol is variably displayed along with the special symbol variation display, and the determination result is displayed as the special symbol is stopped and displayed. The decorative design is stopped and displayed.

JP 2014-183903 A

  By the way, in the conventional gaming machine, there is room for improvement in terms of improving the interest of the production.

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

  The present invention employs the following configuration in order to solve the above problems.

  The gaming machine according to the present invention includes an input unit that can be input by a player, a determination unit that determines whether or not to execute a special game, and the determination unit that determines whether to execute the special game. A special game executing means for executing a special game; and an effect executing means for executing an effect based on the determination result of the determining means, wherein the effect executing means provides an effect display that prompts the player to input to the input means. A predetermined effect can be executed in response to an input to the input means during the predetermined period, and when the special game is determined to be executed by the determination means, a plurality of effects are displayed as the effect display. A specific image represented by a specific color can be displayed.

  According to this invention, it is possible to improve the interest of the production.

Schematic front view of gaming machine 1 Schematic plan view showing a part of the gaming machine 1 Enlarged view of the display 4 in FIG. The figure which illustrates the breakdown of the type of jackpot which concerns on the 1st starting port 11 and the 2nd starting port 12 The block diagram which shows the structural example of the control apparatus with which the gaming machine 1 is provided. The block diagram which shows the structural example of the image sound control board 140 Explanatory diagram for explaining the flow of performance in the normal gaming state Explanatory drawing for demonstrating the flow of the production in the probability variation gaming state Explanatory drawing for demonstrating an example of the danger level display of enemy character A and enemy character B Explanatory diagram for explaining the relationship between the type of enemy character, the destination route after the branch effect, the danger level display, and the battle result Explanatory drawing for demonstrating an example of the determination rate of the transfer destination route after branch production, and an example of the breakdown of the battle result with respect to each route Explanatory drawing for demonstrating the specific example of battle reach production which an opponent is enemy character B and transfers to a chance route | root Explanatory drawing for demonstrating an example of a continuous defeat button production Explanatory drawing for demonstrating an example of the flow of a continuous defeat button production Explanatory diagram for explaining a specific example of the continuous defeat button production Explanatory diagram for explaining a specific example of the continuous defeat button production Explanatory diagram for explaining a specific example of the continuous defeat button production Explanatory drawing for demonstrating the specific example of the battle reach production which an opponent is enemy character B and transfers to a pinch route The flowchart which shows an example of the timer interruption process performed in the game control board 100 Detailed flowchart of the switch process in step S2 of FIG. Detailed flowchart of the first start port switch processing in step S21 of FIG. Detailed flowchart of the second start port switch process in step S22 of FIG. Detailed flowchart of special symbol processing in step S3 of FIG. Detailed flowchart of jackpot determination processing in step S309 in FIG. Detailed flowchart of the variation pattern determination process in step S310 of FIG. The flowchart which shows an example of the game state setting process performed at the time of completion | finish of a jackpot game in the game control board 100 The flowchart which shows an example of the timer interruption process performed in the production control board 130 Detailed flowchart of command reception processing in step S10 of FIG. 28 is a detailed flowchart of the change start command reception process in step S13 of FIG. Detailed flowchart of the final stop symbol determination process in step S133 of FIG. Detailed flowchart of the battle reach variation effect pattern determination process in step S143 of FIG. The flowchart which shows an example of the timer interruption process performed in the image sound control board 140 The flowchart which shows an example of the timer interruption process performed in the lamp control board 150 Explanatory drawing for demonstrating the flow of a button effect in other embodiment, and an effect aspect. Explanatory drawing for demonstrating the flow of a button effect in other embodiment, and an effect aspect. Explanatory drawing for demonstrating the flow of a button effect in other embodiment, and an effect aspect. Explanatory drawing for demonstrating the flow of a button effect in other embodiment, and an effect aspect.

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

[Schematic configuration example of gaming machine 1]
First, a schematic configuration of the gaming machine 1 will be described with reference to FIGS. 1 and 2. Here, FIG. 1 is a schematic front view of the gaming machine 1. FIG. 2 is a schematic plan view showing a part of the gaming machine 1. As illustrated in FIG. 1, the gaming machine 1 includes a game board 2 provided with a prize or a combination related to determination, and a frame member 3 surrounding the game board 2. The frame member 3 supports a transparent glass plate arranged in parallel with the game board 2 at a predetermined interval. The glass board and the game board 2 form a game area 10 in which a game ball can flow down. Has been.

  When the player grasps the handle 20 and rotates the lever 21 clockwise, the game balls stored in the upper plate 28 are guided to a launching device (not shown), and with a hitting force according to the rotation angle of the handle 20 Fired into the game area 10. This game area 10 is provided with game nails, windmills, etc. (not shown), and the launched game balls are guided to the upper position in the game area 10 and contacted with the game nails, windmills, etc. It falls along the game board 2 while changing the moving direction. Note that the game ball is temporarily stopped when the player operates the stop button 22.

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

  When the player performs a so-called “left strike” in which the handle 20 is rotated at a small rotation angle, the game ball is launched with a relatively weak hitting force. In this case, the game ball flows down the left area in the game area 10 as exemplified by the arrow 31. On the other hand, when the player performs a so-called “right strike” in which the handle 20 is rotated at a large rotation angle, the game ball is launched with a relatively strong hitting force. In this case, the game ball flows down the right region in the game region 10 as illustrated by the arrow 32.

  A first starting port 11, a second starting port 12, two normal winning ports 14, a first gate 15, and an electric tulip 17 are provided in the passing path of the left-handed game ball as a prize and a winning combination. It has been. In addition, in the passing path of the right-handed game ball, the second starting port 12, the big winning port 13, the two normal winning ports 14, the second gate 16, and the electric tulip are used as a prize and a winning combination. 17 is provided. For this reason, when the player makes a right turn, basically, the game ball does not win the first start port 11.

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

  The first start port 11 as the first start region is a start port that is always open, and the second start port 12 as the second start region is operating the electric tulip 17 as a normal electric accessory. It is a starting port that is opened only when it is open. In the gaming machine 1, when a game ball wins a prize through the first start port 11, or when a game ball wins a prize through the second start port 12, a big hit game (special game) advantageous to the player is played. It is determined whether or not to execute, and the determination result is displayed on the display 4 (see FIG. 3) described later.

  In the following description, the determination executed on condition that a game ball wins the first start port 11 is referred to as “first special symbol determination”, and the game ball wins on the second start port 12 is a condition. The determination to be executed is referred to as “second special symbol determination”, and these determinations are collectively referred to as “special symbol determination”.

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

  The electric tulip 17 is disposed close to the second starting port 12 and has a pair of blade members. The electric tulip 17 has a closed posture in which the pair of blade members closes the second starting port 12 (see the solid line in FIG. 1), and an open posture in which the second starting port 12 is opened (see the broken line in FIG. 1). The posture can be changed.

  As illustrated in FIG. 1, the second start port 12 is normally closed by an electric tulip 17. On the other hand, when the game ball passes through the first gate 15 or the second gate 16, it is determined whether or not the second start port 12 is to be opened although the prize ball is not paid out. Here, when it is determined that the second start port 12 is to be opened, the operation of returning to the closed posture after the pair of blade members of the electric tulip 17 has maintained the open posture for the specified time is performed a predetermined number of times. As described above, the second start port 12 is in a state in which it is difficult for the game ball to pass when the electric tulip 17 is not operated, whereas the game ball is easily passed by the operation of the electric tulip 17. Become. In the following description, the determination executed on condition that the game ball passes through the first gate 15 or the second gate 16 is referred to as “ordinary symbol determination”.

  The normal winning opening 14 is always open like the first start opening 11 and is a winning opening through which a predetermined number of winning balls are paid out by winning a game ball. Unlike the first starting port 11 and the like, even if a game ball wins the normal winning port 14, no determination is made.

[Example of configuration of rendering means of gaming machine 1]
As illustrated in FIG. 1, the game board 2 or the frame member 3 includes a liquid crystal display device 5, a director 7, a speaker 24, and a panel lamp 25 (for example, a plurality of full-colors). LED) is provided. Further, the frame member 3 incorporates a frame lamp 37 (see FIG. 5) constituted by a plurality of light emitting elements (for example, full color LEDs) not shown in FIG.

  The liquid crystal display device 5 is an image display device that displays effect images. As shown in FIG. 1, the display screen of the liquid crystal display device 5 (hereinafter also referred to as “liquid crystal screen 5”) is provided at a position where it can be easily seen by the player. On the liquid crystal screen 5, for example, a decorative symbol for notifying the determination result of the special symbol determination, a character or item for performing a notice effect, a hold icon 54 (see FIG. 12 (A) An effect image including various display objects such as “)” is displayed. Note that the image display device may be configured by another image display device such as an EL display device.

  The director 7 is configured to be movable with respect to the game board 2 and, for example, moves in a predetermined direction, or causes a plurality of built-in light emitting elements (for example, full color LEDs) to emit light in a plurality of colors or a single color. Various performances are performed by doing. The director 7 operates in accordance with, for example, winning of a game ball at the first start port 11 or the second start port 12.

  The panel lamp 25 and the frame lamp 37 perform various effects by light, such as changing a lighting or blinking pattern and changing a light emission color (multiple colors or single color). The speaker 24 produces a sound effect by outputting music, sound, sound effects, etc. in synchronism with or asynchronously with a display effect performed on the liquid crystal screen 5.

[Configuration example of input means of gaming machine 1]
As illustrated in FIG. 2, the frame member 3 is provided with an effect button 26 and an effect key 27 as input means for the player to input. The effect button 26 is a push button for inputting operation information when operated (for example, pressed) by the player. The effect button 26 has a built-in button lamp 262 in which a plurality of light emitting elements (for example, full color LEDs) are arranged in a circle. For example, the button lamp 262 is controlled so that the effect button 26 appears to emit light in a plurality of colors or a single color during an effective period in which the operation on the effect button 26 is valid. The production button 26 has a normal state in which the upper surface is substantially the same height as the upper surface of the frame member 3, and the upper surface protrudes upward with respect to the upper surface of the frame member 3 by a predetermined height (for example, 10 cm). It is possible to control to change the height between the protruding state. The effect button 26 can be operated regardless of the height between the normal state and the protruding state. The effect key 27 is a so-called cross key for the player to perform a selection operation or cursor movement, and is configured to have an up key, a down key, a left key, and a right key. In the gaming machine 1, there may be an effect according to the operation of the effect button 26 or the effect key 27. In addition, the gaming machine 1 can perform volume adjustment and light amount adjustment by operating the effect button 26 (or the effect key 27).

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

  When the first special symbol determination is performed, the first special symbol display 41 displays the special symbol in a variable manner and then stops and displays the special symbol indicating the determination result of the first special symbol determination. The determination result is notified. When the second special symbol determination is performed, the second special symbol display 42 displays the special symbol in a variable manner and then stops and displays the special symbol indicating the determination result of the second special symbol determination. The determination result is notified. In the first special symbol display 41 and the second special symbol display 42, as a special symbol, the jackpot symbol indicating that the determination result of the special symbol determination is “big hit”, or the determination result of the special symbol determination is “losing” ”Is stopped and displayed.

  The first special symbol hold indicator 43 displays the number of holds for the first special symbol determination. The second special symbol hold indicator 44 displays the number of holds for the second special symbol determination.

  When the normal symbol determination is performed, the normal symbol display 45 notifies the determination result of the normal symbol determination by suspending and displaying the normal symbol indicating the determination result of the normal symbol determination after variably displaying the normal symbol. The normal symbol hold display 46 displays the number of holds for normal symbol determination. The game state display 47 displays the game state at the time when the gaming machine 1 is turned on. When the jackpot symbol is stopped and displayed on the first special symbol display 41 or the second special symbol display 42, the round indicator 48 displays the number of rounds of the jackpot game.

  In the following description, the symbol displayed on the first special symbol display 41 is referred to as “first special symbol” and the symbol displayed on the second special symbol display 42 is referred to as “second special symbol”. May be distinguished.

[Description of gaming state]
Here, the gaming state of the gaming machine 1 according to the present embodiment will be described. The gaming state related to the special symbol determination includes a low probability state in which the probability of being determined to be a jackpot is a first probability (for example, about 1/319), and a probability of being determined to be a jackpot is greater than the first probability. There is a high probability state with a high second probability (eg, 1/75).

  In addition, the gaming state related to the normal symbol determination includes a non-time saving state and a time saving state. The time-short state has a relatively high probability of being determined to be a hit in normal symbol determination as compared to the non-time-short state (for example, 1 / 1.1). In the short-time state, when it is determined to be a hit, the time for which the electric tulip 17 operates (that is, the opening time of the second start port 12) is relatively long (for example, 1.8 seconds × 3 times). The variation time of normal symbols is relatively short (for example, 2 seconds). That is, in the short-time state, when the game ball passes through the gate 15 or the gate 16, a normal symbol determination is performed, and it is a hit with a relatively high probability, and the second start port 12 is opened for 1.8 seconds × 3 times. The ball is easy to win. Also, in the time-short state, the variation time of the special symbol is shortened compared to the non-time-short state.

  On the other hand, the non-time-short state has a relatively low probability of being determined to be a hit in normal symbol determination (for example, 1/20) compared to the time-short state, and the second start port 12 in the case of being determined to be a win is relatively low. The opening time is relatively short (for example, 0.1 seconds × 1 time), and the variation time of the normal symbol is relatively long (for example, 25 seconds). That is, in the non-time-short state, even if a normal symbol determination is performed when a game ball passes through the gate 15 or the gate 16, the probability of winning is relatively low, and the second start port 12 is 0.1 seconds × 1. Since the game ball is released only once, it is difficult for the game ball to win the second starting port 12.

  In the present embodiment, at the end of the jackpot game, the gaming machine 1 is set to a high probability state or a low probability state and is set to a time-short state. The low-probability state and non-short-time state are referred to as “normal game state”, the high-probability state and short-time state are referred to as “probability game state”, and the low-probability state and short-time state are referred to as “time-short game state”. The gaming machine 1 is initially set to a normal gaming state.

[Description of jackpot type]
Next, the type of jackpot in the gaming machine 1 of this embodiment will be described. FIG. 4 is a diagram illustrating a breakdown of the types of jackpots related to the first start port 11 and the second start port 12. In FIG. 4, the types of jackpot symbols corresponding to the types of jackpots are shown in parentheses.

  As shown in FIG. 4, when a game ball wins the first starting port 11 and wins a jackpot, any of the jackpot symbols X1 to X3 is stopped and displayed on the first special symbol display 41, respectively. The jackpot game is performed according to the jackpot design. In addition, when a game ball wins the second starting port 12 and wins a jackpot, any one of the jackpot symbols Y1 to Y8 is stopped and displayed on the second special symbol display 42, and according to each jackpot symbol. A big hit game is played.

  Specifically, when a big hit is made based on the winning of a game ball to the first starting port 11, the big hit symbol X1 stops at a rate of 20%, the big hit symbol X2 stops at a rate of 45%, and 35 The jackpot symbol X3 stops at a rate of%.

  When the jackpot symbol X1 is stopped, as a jackpot game, 29.5 seconds after a predetermined condition (for example, the number of game balls won in the big prize opening 13 reaches 10 or the big prize opening 13 is released). 16) (16 rounds (referred to as “R”)) in which the special winning opening 13 is opened until the condition is satisfied. When the jackpot symbol X2 stops, a 6R long open round game is played as a jackpot game. After the jackpot symbol X1 or X2 is stopped and the jackpot game is performed, the gaming machine 1 is controlled in the probability variation gaming state until the next jackpot. In the following description, the jackpot at which the jackpot symbol X1 stops is referred to as “16R probability variation”, and the jackpot at which the jackpot symbol X2 stops is referred to as “6R probability variation”.

  In addition, when the jackpot symbol X3 stops, a 6R long open round game is performed, and in a predetermined period after the jackpot game ends (in this embodiment, the period until the special symbol fluctuates 50 times), the game is played in the short-time game state. Be controlled. When the predetermined period has elapsed, the game is controlled in the normal gaming state. That is, the jackpot related to the jackpot symbol X3 is a jackpot where the game is not controlled in a high probability state after the jackpot game ends. For this reason, the jackpot related to the jackpot symbol X3 is a disadvantageous jackpot disadvantageous to the player as compared to the jackpot related to the jackpot symbol X1 or X2 with the possibility of obtaining the same number of prize balls or more and a transition to a high probability state. . In the following description, the jackpot at which the jackpot symbol X3 stops is referred to as “6R short time”.

  On the other hand, when a big hit is made based on the winning of the game ball to the second starting port 12, the big hit symbol Y1 stops at a rate of 30%, and the big hit symbols Y2 to Y6 stop at a rate of 6% respectively. The jackpot symbol Y7 stops at a rate of 5%, and the jackpot symbol Y8 stops at a rate of 35%.

  When the jackpot symbol Y1 stops, a 16R long open round game is performed, when the jackpot symbol Y2 stops, a 7R long open round game is performed, and when the jackpot symbol Y3 stops, a 6R long open round game is performed. Further, when the jackpot symbol Y4 stops, a 5R long open round game is performed, when the jackpot symbol Y5 stops, a 4R long open round game is performed, and when the jackpot symbol Y6 stops, a 3R long open round game is performed. After the jackpot symbols Y1 to Y6 are stopped and the jackpot game is performed, the gaming machine 1 is controlled in the probability variation gaming state until the next jackpot. In the following description, the jackpot at which the jackpot symbol Y1 stops is called “16R probability variation” in the same manner as the jackpot at which the jackpot symbol X1 stops, and the jackpot at which the jackpot symbol Y3 stops is the same as the jackpot at which the jackpot symbol X2 stops. It shall be called “6R probability variation”. The jackpot symbols Y2 and Y4 to Y6 stop are called “7R probability variation”, “5R probability variation”, “4R probability variation”, and “3R probability variation”, respectively.

  Further, when the jackpot symbol Y7 stops, a 2R short-open round game is performed, and after the jackpot game is over, the game is controlled in the probability variation game state until the next jackpot. Here, the short opening round game is a round game in which the large winning opening 13 is opened for a short period of 0.01 seconds irrespective of the number of winning game balls in the winning opening 13. That is, the short open round game is a round game in which it is difficult to win a game ball as compared to the long open round game. In the present embodiment, since the opening time of the big winning opening 13 is short in the short opening round game, the game balls hardly win the large winning opening 13 during the short opening round game. For this reason, even if a short open round game is performed, the player cannot substantially obtain a prize ball. The jackpot related to the jackpot symbol Y7 is a 2R short-opening round game, but since the long-opening round game in which the player can practically obtain a prize ball is not played, there is no substantial round number. It can be said that it is a big hit of “0” R. Comparing the advantages to the jackpot player based on the winning of the game ball to the second starting port 12, the jackpot related to the jackpot symbol Y7 is compared with the jackpot related to the jackpot symbol Y1 to Y6 that can obtain the prize ball to the player This is a disadvantageous jackpot. In the following description, the jackpot where the jackpot symbol Y7 stops is referred to as “surprise”.

  Further, in this embodiment, when the jackpot symbol Y8 stops, a 2R short-open round game is performed as a jackpot game. The jackpot related to the jackpot symbol Y8 is a 2R short-open round game, as in the case of a surprise. However, since the long-open round game in which the player can substantially obtain a prize ball is not played, there is no substantial effect. It can be said that the number of rounds is a big hit of “0” R. In the jackpot game related to the jackpot symbol Y8 and the jackpot game related to the jackpot symbol Y7, the jackpot 13 is controlled to open and close in exactly the same way (or almost). For this reason, the player cannot determine which jackpot game corresponding to which jackpot game is being performed from the opening / closing mode of the jackpot 13.

  When the jackpot symbol Y8 stops, the game is controlled in the short-time gaming state after the jackpot game ends, and when a predetermined period (in this embodiment, the period until the special symbol fluctuates 50 times) elapses, the game shifts to the normal gaming state. . That is, the jackpot related to the jackpot symbol Y8 is a jackpot with a substantial number of rounds of 0R, and is a jackpot in which the game is not controlled in a high probability state after the jackpot game ends. Comparing the advantages for the jackpot player based on the winning of the game ball to the second starting port 12, the following can be said. That is, the jackpot related to the jackpot symbol Y8 is a disadvantageous jackpot for the player compared to the jackpots related to the jackpot symbol Y1 to Y6 for obtaining a winning ball and the jackpot symbols related to the jackpot symbol Y1 to Y7 with a transition to a high probability state. is there. In the following description, the jackpot at which the jackpot symbol Y8 stops is referred to as a “collision”.

  In the following description, among the jackpots based on the winning of game balls to the second starting port 12, a winning ball is obtained, and the jackpots related to the jackpot symbols Y1 to Y6 accompanied by the transition to the high probability state are “probable bonus jackpots”. It shall be distinguished from the accuracy and the time of a collision.

[Direction mode]
In the gaming machine 1 of the present embodiment, the performance is performed in any one of the three types of performance modes except during the jackpot game. Specifically, for example, when the game is controlled in the normal game state, the effect is performed in the normal mode. Further, when the game is controlled in the probable gaming state, the effect is performed in an effect mode called survival RUSH, and when the game is controlled in the short-time game state, the effect is performed in an effect mode called a revenge mode.

  In the normal mode, the survival RUSH, and the revenge mode, at least one of the executable effect type, the displayable effect image (for example, background image) type, and the output effect sound (for example, music) is different. For example, in the survival RUSH, music that is not output in the normal mode and the revenge mode (for example, music that is output during the jackpot game) can be output. Also, in normal mode, a background image representing a peaceful city landscape is displayed, in survival RUSH, a background image representing a ruined city landscape is displayed, and in revenge mode, a quiet night city landscape is represented. A background image is displayed. The player can recognize the current effect mode (that is, the current game state) based on, for example, the effect sound output during the special symbol variation display, the type of background image to be displayed, and the like.

[Configuration of control device of gaming machine 1]
FIG. 5 is a block diagram illustrating a configuration example of a control device provided in the gaming machine 1.
On the back side of the game board 2, a control device for controlling the operation of the gaming machine 1 is provided in addition to a ball tank for storing game balls sent to the upper plate 28 or the lower plate 29. As illustrated in FIG. 5, the control device of the gaming machine 1 controls the game based on the game control board 100 that controls the progress of the game such as various determinations and command transmission, and the command received from the game control board 100. An effect control board 130 that controls the effects of images and sounds, an image sound control board 140 that controls effects by images and sounds, a lamp control board 150 that controls effects by various lamps and movable bodies, and the like. Note that the configuration of the control device is not limited to this, and for example, the effect control board 130, the image sound control board 140, and the lamp control board 150 may be configured as one board.

[Configuration Example of Game Control Board 100]
The game control board 100 includes a main CPU 101, a main ROM 102, a main RAM 103, and a random number circuit 104. The main CPU 101 performs various arithmetic processes related to determination and the number of payout balls based on a program stored in the main ROM 102. The main RAM 103 is used as a storage area for temporarily storing various data used when the main CPU 101 executes the program, or a work area for data processing. The random number circuit 104 generates, for example, a jackpot random number used to determine whether the jackpot or lose.

  The game control board 100 includes a first start port switch 111, a second start port switch 112, an electric tulip control unit 113, a first gate switch 114, a second gate switch 115, a big winning port switch 116, and a big winning port control unit. 117, the normal winning a prize opening switch 118, and each indicator 41-48 which comprises the indicator 4 are connected. In addition, since the gaming machine 1 in the present embodiment has four normal winning opening 14, it has four normal winning opening switches 118, but in FIG. 5, only one normal winning opening switch 118 is provided. It is written.

  The first start port switch 111 detects that a game ball has won the first start port 11 and outputs a detection signal to the game control board 100. The second start port switch 112 detects that a game ball has won the second start port 12 and outputs a detection signal to the game control board 100. In response to a control signal from the game control board 100, the electric tulip control unit 113 opens and closes the second start port 12 by operating an electric solenoid coupled to the pair of blade members of the electric tulip 17 so as to be able to transmit driving. To do. The first gate switch 114 detects that the game ball has passed through the first gate 15 and outputs a detection signal to the game control board 100. The second gate switch 115 detects that the game ball has passed through the second gate 16 and outputs a detection signal to the game control board 100.

  The big prize opening switch 116 detects that a game ball has won the big prize opening 13 and outputs a detection signal to the game control board 100. Based on a control signal from the game control board 100, the special prize opening control unit 117 opens and closes the special prize opening 13 by operating an electric solenoid coupled to a plate that closes the special prize opening 13 so that the drive transmission is possible. To do. The normal winning opening switch 118 detects that the game ball has won the normal winning opening 14 and outputs a detection signal to the game control board 100.

  When the main CPU 101 of the game control board 100 receives a detection signal from the first start port switch 111, the second start port switch 112, the big winning port switch 116, or the normal winning port switch 118, the game ball wins. A payout control board (not shown) is instructed to pay out a predetermined number of prize balls according to the place, and the number of prize balls to be paid out is managed based on information from the payout control board. Although a detailed description is omitted, the payout control board supplies the game ball to the upper plate 28 or the lower plate 29 by controlling a drive motor that sends out the game ball from the ball tank.

  The main CPU 101 acquires “various random numbers for special symbol determination” as acquisition information at the timing when the detection signal from the first start port switch 111 is input, and performs the first special symbol determination using the acquired various random numbers. Run. Moreover, various random numbers for special symbol determination are acquired at the timing when the detection signal from the second start port switch 112 is input, and the second special symbol determination is executed using the acquired various random numbers.

In the present embodiment, for example, jackpot random numbers, symbol random numbers, variation pattern random numbers, and reach random numbers are used as the “various random numbers for special symbol determination”.
The big hit random number is a random number for determining whether the big hit or the loss. The symbol random number is a random number for determining the type of jackpot symbol (that is, the type of jackpot) when it is determined that the jackpot is a jackpot. The variation pattern random number is a random number for determining a variation time which is a time from when a special symbol starts to display a variation until it is stopped and displayed in a manner indicating a determination result of the special symbol determination. In the present embodiment, the pattern in which the special symbol is variably displayed (hereinafter referred to as “variation pattern”) varies for each variation time, and therefore the variation pattern random number can be said to be a random number for determining the variation pattern. Reach random numbers are determined from either a variation pattern group of a specific number of seconds (for example, 13.5 seconds) or less and a variation pattern group of a specific number of seconds or more when determining a variation pattern when it is determined to be lost. It is a random number for selecting whether to do. In the present embodiment, the jackpot random number is generated using the random number circuit 104, and other random numbers for special symbol determination are generated using a random counter provided in the main RAM 103.

  In the main ROM 102, various determination values for comparison with various random numbers for special symbol determination are stored in advance. When the main CPU 101 acquires a random number for determining a special symbol, based on whether the acquired jackpot random number matches the determination value assigned to the jackpot or the jackpot as a determination value to be compared with the jackpot random number Judge whether it is a big hit or not. If it is determined that the jackpot symbol is determined, the type of jackpot symbol is determined based on whether the acquired symbol random number matches the criterion value assigned to which jackpot symbol among the determination values compared with the symbol random number. To do.

  When the main CPU 101 determines that it is a big hit, the main CPU 101 determines a big hit variation pattern based on which of the determination values compared with the fluctuation pattern random number the acquired variation pattern random number matches.

  On the other hand, if the main CPU 101 determines that the loss has occurred, the main CPU 101 determines whether or not the acquired reach random number matches the determination value assigned to the determination result indicating that the variation pattern is selected from the variation pattern group of a specific number of seconds or less. . When it is determined that they match, a variation pattern is selected from a variation pattern group of a specific number of seconds or less, and when it is determined that they do not match, a variation pattern is selected from a variation pattern group that exceeds a specific number of seconds. Specifically, when the main CPU 101 selects a variation pattern group of a specific number of seconds or less, the main CPU 101 selects a specific second based on which of the determination values that the acquired variation pattern random number matches with the variation pattern random number. One variation pattern less than the number is determined. On the other hand, when selecting from a variation pattern group that exceeds a specific number of seconds, the variation that exceeds the specific number of seconds based on whether the obtained variation pattern random number matches a judgment value that is compared with the variation pattern random number One pattern is determined.

  In the gaming machine 1 of the present embodiment, when a variation pattern of a specific number of seconds or less is determined, a reach-less effect is performed during the variation display of the special symbol, while when a variation pattern exceeding the specific number of seconds is determined, there is a reach Production is performed. For this reason, the determination using the reach random number is substantially a process of determining which of the effect without reach and the effect with reach is performed. The effects corresponding to the non-reach effect and the reach effect will be described in detail later with reference to FIGS.

  Further, the main CPU 101 acquires a normal symbol random number at the timing when the detection signal from the first gate switch 114 or the second gate switch 115 is input, and executes the normal symbol determination using the acquired normal symbol random number. The normal symbol random number is a random number for determining whether or not to open the second start port 12, and is a random number generated using a random counter provided in the main RAM 103, for example. When the main CPU 101 acquires the normal symbol random number, whether the acquired normal symbol random matches the determination value assigned to the determination result that the second start port 12 is opened as a determination value to be compared with the normal symbol random number. Whether or not to open the second start port 12 is determined based on the above.

[Configuration Example of Production Control Board 130]
The effect control board 130 includes a sub CPU 131, a sub ROM 132, a sub RAM 133, an RTC (real time clock) 134, and a random number circuit 135. The sub CPU 131 performs a calculation process when controlling the presentation based on the program stored in the sub ROM 132. The sub RAM 133 is used as a storage area for temporarily storing various data used when the sub CPU 131 executes the program, or a work area for data processing. The RTC 134 measures the current date and time (date and time).

  The sub CPU 131 sets the production contents of various effects based on the game information related to special symbol determination, normal symbol determination, jackpot game, etc. transmitted from the game control board 100. For example, there is a case where the content of the effect to be set is determined by lottery using various effect control random numbers for determining the content of the effect. In the gaming machine 1 of the present embodiment, the random number for production control is generated using the random number circuit 135, so that the processing load on the sub CPU 131 is reduced as compared with the case where the sub CPU 131 generates random numbers. In addition, the sub CPU 131 may receive input of operation information from the effect button 26 or the effect key 27 and set the effect content according to the operation information. The sub CPU 131 transmits a command for instructing execution of the effect with the set effect content to the image sound control board 140 and the lamp control board 150.

[Configuration Example of Lamp Control Board 150]
The lamp control board 150 includes a lamp CPU 151, a lamp ROM 152, and a lamp RAM 153. The lamp CPU 151 is based on the program stored in the lamp ROM 152, the light emitting element included in the effect actor 7, the panel lamp 25, the frame lamp 37, the button lamp 262 that is a light emitting element incorporated in the effect button 26, and the effect actor. 7 is used to perform a calculation process when controlling the effect button motor 71 that operates the effect button 7, the effect button motor 261 that operates the effect button 26, and the like. The lamp RAM 153 is used as a storage area for temporarily storing various data used when the lamp CPU 151 executes the program, or a work area such as data processing.

  The lamp ROM 152 stores in advance light emission pattern data indicating light emission patterns of the light emitting element, the panel lamp 25, the frame lamp 37, the button lamp 262, and the like included in the effect actor 7. For example, the lamp CPU 151 reads the light emission pattern data corresponding to the command received from the effect control board 130 from the light emission pattern data stored in the lamp ROM 152 and temporarily stores it in the lamp RAM 153. The lamp CPU 151 controls the light emission of the light emitting element or the like included in the effect accessory 7 at the timing of performing the light emission control by using the light emission pattern data.

  The lamp ROM 152 stores operation pattern data indicating the operation patterns of the effect actor 7 and the effect button 26 in advance. For example, the lamp CPU 151 reads out the operation pattern data corresponding to the command received from the effect control board 130 from the operation pattern data stored in the lamp ROM 152 and temporarily stores it in the lamp RAM 153. The lamp CPU 151 operates the effect agent 7 toward the center of the liquid crystal screen 5 by operating the effect agent motor 71 at the operation timing of the effect agent 7 based on the operation pattern data. Further, by operating the production button motor 261 at the operation timing of the production button 26, the height of the production button 26 is changed between the normal state and the protruding state.

  In addition, when the effect button 26 or the effect key 27 is operated by the player, the lamp CPU 151 transmits an operation command to that effect to the effect control board 130.

[Configuration Example of Image Sound Control Board 140]
FIG. 6 is a block diagram illustrating a configuration example of the image sound control board 140. The image sound control board 140 performs image display control of the liquid crystal screen 5 and effect sound output control of the speaker 24. As illustrated in FIG. 6, the image sound control board 140 includes a central CPU 141, a VDP (Video Display Processor) 142, an sound DSP (Digital Signal Processor) 143, a control ROM 144, a control RAM 145, a sound ROM 146, and an SDRAM 147. , CGROM 148, and VRAM 149.

  The overall CPU 141 stores image data stored in the CGROM 148 with respect to the VDP 142 based on programs stored in the control ROM 144, various tables such as a display list creation table, commands received from the effect control board 130, and the like. Give instructions to display. This instruction is mainly performed by outputting a display list.

  Here, the display list is composed of commands for instructing execution of drawing in frame units. The type of image to be drawn, the position (coordinates) to draw the image, display priority, display magnification, and rotation. It includes various parameters such as angle and “transmittance”. The display list creation table is a table used for creating this display list.

  “Transmittance” is, for example, the degree (ratio) with which an image for which the transmittance is set can be seen through other images behind the image. For example, when an image with a transmittance of 0% is displayed, the other images on the back side that are superimposed on the image cannot be seen at all (not displayed). In addition, an image with a transmittance of 100% is in a completely transparent state, and only other images on the back side of the image are visible (displayed). In this embodiment, when the execution of drawing is instructed, the overall CPU 141 sets an α value indicating the transmittance of the image, or an α value is prepared in advance as data necessary for drawing, whereby the transmittance is set. An image of 0% to 100% is displayed. An image having a transmittance greater than 0% is displayed as a semi-transparent image at a rate corresponding to the transmittance, and thus is displayed in a state of being mixed with other images displayed on the rear side. Note that the transmittance (α value) can be different for each pixel. For example, the entire image can be displayed with the same transmittance, or only a part of the image can be displayed with a translucent transmittance. it can.

  In the present embodiment, display control for changing the transmittance is performed with respect to a coalesced temporary button image and a main button image (see FIG. 13A) described later.

  The method for transmitting the image is not limited to the setting of the α value, and any method may be used. For example, it may be realized by displaying virtual image data (so-called mask image) having the same size as the image and having only transmittance.

  The overall CPU 141 instructs the sound DSP 143 to output the sound data stored in the sound ROM 146 from the speaker 24.

  The control ROM 144 is composed of a mask ROM, and stores a control program for the overall CPU 141 and a display list generation program for generating a display list.

  The control RAM 145 is used as a storage area for temporarily storing various data used when the general CPU 141 executes the program, or a work area for data processing.

  The CGROM 148 stores effect data necessary for executing effects related to special symbol variation display, effects related to jackpot games, and the like. The CGROM 148 includes a flash memory, an EEPROM, an EPROM, a mask ROM, and the like, and includes sprite data (one piece of image data) including a collection of pixel information in a predetermined range of pixels (for example, 32 × 32 pixels), and a plurality of pieces of image data. Compressed and stored movie data consisting of a collection of Note that the pixel information is composed of color number information for designating a color number for each pixel and the α value indicating the transmittance of the image. Further, the CGROM 148 stores, without compressing, palette data or the like in which color number information for specifying a color number and display color information for actually displaying colors are associated with each other.

  Note that only a part of the image data stored in the CGROM 148 may be compressed. As a method for compressing movie data, various known compression methods such as MPEG4 can be used.

  The VRAM 149 is an SRAM that can write and read image data at a high speed, and includes a display list storage area 1491, a development storage area 1492, a liquid crystal screen frame buffer 1493, and the like.

  The display list storage area 1491 temporarily stores the display list output from the overall CPU 141. The expanded storage area 1492 stores image data that has been read from the CGROM 148 and expanded. The liquid crystal screen frame buffer 1493 is used for drawing and displaying image data displayed on the liquid crystal screen 5. The liquid crystal screen frame buffer 1493 is a double buffer type memory having two buffers. While the image data stored in one buffer is being output for display, the next image data is stored in the other buffer. By drawing, image data is drawn and displayed.

  The VDP 142 decompresses the image data stored in a compressed state in the CGROM 148 and stores the decompressed image data in the expanded storage area 1492. The VDP 142 performs a drawing process on the liquid crystal screen frame buffer 1493 using the image data stored in the expanded storage area 1492 based on the display list stored in the display list storage area 1491. The VDP 142 generates an RGB signal as a video signal indicating the color of the image from the image data stored in the display frame buffer in the VRAM 149, and outputs the generated RGB signal to the liquid crystal screen 5.

  Connected to the acoustic DSP 143 are an acoustic ROM 146 for storing various acoustic data relating to music, voice, sound effects, etc., an SDRAM 147 used as a work area for data processing by the acoustic DSP 143, and an amplifier 1431. The acoustic DSP 143 reads the acoustic data corresponding to the instruction from the overall CPU 141 from the acoustic ROM 146 to the SDRAM 147, executes data processing, and outputs the acoustic data after the data processing to the speaker 24 (via the amplifier 1431). The amplifier 1431 adjusts the volume according to an instruction regarding the volume obtained from the overall CPU 141 via the acoustic DSP 143 and causes the speaker 24 to output acoustic data. Although a detailed description is omitted, for example, a production sound with a stereophonic effect such that a production sound can be heard from the position of a virtually formed sound source other than the position where the speaker 24 is installed, and a production without a stereophonic effect Output acoustic data corresponding to the sound.

  In this embodiment, the case where the VDP is responsible for drawing management and the acoustic DSP is responsible for sound management will be described. However, in other embodiments, a configuration is adopted in which the VDP is responsible for both drawing management and sound management. May be. In this case, there is no need to separately provide an acoustic DSP.

  The configuration of the gaming machine 1 described above with reference to FIGS. 1 to 3, 5, and 6 is merely an example, and other configurations may be used.

[Flow of performance in normal gaming state]
FIG. 7 is an explanatory diagram for explaining the flow of effects in the normal gaming state. The game ball hit by the player to the right basically wins only the second start port 12 out of the first start port 11 and the second start port 12. In the normal gaming state, the second starting port 12 is less likely to be opened than in the probability-changing gaming state and the short-time gaming state, and the first starting port 11 is more gaming than the second starting port 12. The ball is easier to win. For this reason, when the game is controlled in the normal game state, the player plays a game by left-handed aiming at the first start port 11.

  When a game ball wins the first start port 11, the first special symbol determination is executed. Then, after the first special symbol is variably displayed on the first special symbol display 41, the first special symbol indicating the determination result of the first special symbol determination is stopped and displayed. On the liquid crystal screen 5, the following effects are performed during the variable display of the first special symbol in the normal gaming state.

  On the liquid crystal screen 5, the variation display of the decorative symbol is started almost simultaneously with the start of the variation display of the first special symbol (see FIG. 7A). Specifically, the liquid crystal screen 5 includes, for example, three decorative patterns (left column, left column, which are composed of several sequences in which symbols 1 to 9 indicating numbers 1 to 9 are continuously written in the vertical direction. Middle and right columns). In the present embodiment, a “symbol region 50” is formed on the liquid crystal screen 5 as a region where the decorative symbols are variably displayed and stopped (see, for example, FIG. 12A). The symbol area 50 is not a fixed area, for example, but is an area that moves within the screen or changes in size as the game progresses (see, for example, FIGS. 12A to 12C).

  In the symbol area 50, for example, the left symbol that is the decorative symbol in the left column, the middle symbol that is the decorative symbol in the middle column, and the right symbol that is the decorative symbol in the right column are displayed in a variable manner so as to scroll from top to bottom. (See FIG. 7A). In the case of a big hit, the big hit is notified by performing a “hit notification effect” (see FIG. 7B). The winning notification effect is “decoratively stopped” in a pattern-aligned form (for example, a combination of 444, so-called double eyes) in which three decorative symbols that are the same as the left symbol, the middle symbol, and the right symbol are arranged. This is an effect that is stopped and displayed as it is without changing the type. The pseudo stop is, for example, an effect in which the display position of the decorative symbol is slightly changed so as to swing up and down with almost no change. Note that the decorative symbol is stopped and displayed on the effective line connecting the left symbol and the right symbol after being pseudo-stopped.

  On the other hand, in the case of losing, the “losing notification effect” is performed to notify the losing (see FIG. 7B). Loss notification effect is displayed in the same way without changing the type of decorative symbol after the decorative symbol (so-called rose eye or reach lose eye) that is not the same as the left symbol, middle symbol, and right symbol is pseudo-stopped. It is a production to be performed. In the following description, an effect that displays a decorative design in a variable manner may be referred to as a “variable effect”.

  When the decorative symbol variation display is started, first, for example, the left symbol and the right symbol are pseudo-stopped before all the decorative symbols are stopped and displayed. Reach will not be established if a decorative design different as the left design and the right design is pseudo-stopped. In such a case, a decorative notification effect is performed in which different decorative symbols are stopped and displayed as the left symbol and the right symbol, and any decorative symbol among the 1 to 9 symbols is stopped and displayed as the middle symbol (the broken eyes are displayed). Stop displayed).

  On the other hand, reach is established when the same decorative symbol as the left symbol and the right symbol is pseudo-stopped (see FIG. 7C). In the following description, the same decorative symbol that is pseudo-stopped as a left symbol and a right symbol due to reach establishment is referred to as a “reach symbol”.

  When the reach is established, the player has a sense of expectation that the same decorative design as the reach design will stop as the middle design on the effective line connecting the left design and the right design, which will be the same design. A “reach production” is given. Reach production is not performed unless reach is reached. In the present embodiment, three types of reach effects, that is, a normal reach effect, an SP reach effect, and an SPSP reach effect, are prepared as the reach effects that are performed during the variable display of the first special symbol in the normal gaming state.

  The normal reach effect (see FIG. 7D) is an effect in which, for example, the scroll speed of the medium symbol that has been scrolled at a high speed becomes slow in a state where the reach symbol is largely displayed in the center of the liquid crystal screen 5. In the case of a big hit, the same decorative design as the reach design is stopped and displayed on the active line as a middle design. In the case of losing, a losing notification effect is performed in which a decorative symbol different from the reach symbol is stopped and displayed as an intermediate symbol on the active line (the reach losing eye is stopped and displayed). The normal reach effect is a reach effect that is easy to select when it is a loss and the variation time of the first special symbol is set to a relatively short time. For this reason, it can be said that the normal reach production is a reach production that suggests that the possibility of a big hit is relatively low.

  SP reach production (see FIG. 7E) is, for example, an action in which a character of CG or animation tries to stop the same decorative design as the reach design as a middle design, or a decorative design different from the reach design as a middle design It is an effect that performs an action to destroy without stopping. At the start of the SP reach effect, an effect display that moves to the top of the screen, for example, is performed while the reach symbol is reduced. When the action of the character is successful, a hit notification effect is performed that matches the symbols, and when it fails, a lose notification effect is displayed in which the reach lose eye is stopped and displayed. The SP reach effect is a reach effect that is easy to select when the change time of the first special symbol is set to a longer time due to the loss. For this reason, it can be said that the SP reach production is a reach production that suggests that the possibility of a big hit is moderate.

  On the other hand, if it is a big hit, or if it is a loss and the variation time of the first special symbol is set to a relatively long time, it will appear as a loss at the end of the normal reach effect or the SP reach effect, and the SPSP reach effect (See FIG. 7F). The SPSP reach effect is an effect in which a series of stories in which CG or anime characters are active are developed. The SPSP reach effect is a reach effect that takes longer than the normal reach effect and the SP reach effect, and is a reach effect that suggests that the possibility of a big hit is relatively high. Similar to the SP reach effect, at the start of the SPSP reach effect, an effect display in which, for example, the reach pattern is moved to the upper part of the screen while being reduced is performed. When the character continues to play an active part until the end of the story, a hit notification effect is performed, which is a pattern match. When the character frustrates at the end of the story, a loss notification effect is displayed in which the reach lose eye is stopped and displayed.

  In the present embodiment, a case will be described in which, when reach is established, the SPSP reach effect is developed via the normal reach effect or the SP reach effect. In another embodiment, a configuration that directly develops from reach establishment to SPSP reach production may be employed.

  In the case of a loss, if the first special symbol determination is suspended, the next change is started immediately after the loss notification effect (see FIG. 7B) (see FIG. 7H).

  On the other hand, in the case of a jackpot, there are three 7 symbols as a left symbol, a middle symbol, and a right symbol, for example, in accordance with the stop display of the jackpot symbol X1 indicating 16R probability variation by the hit notification effect (see FIG. 7B). It becomes a set of symbols (7 symbols). In addition, for example, with the stop display of the jackpot symbol X2 indicating 6R probability change, the symbols of the decorative symbols other than the seven symbols are arranged. Further, for example, with the stop display of the jackpot symbol X3 indicating 6R time shortening, the symbols of the decorative symbols other than the three symbols and the seven symbols are arranged. Thereafter, a jackpot game corresponding to the jackpot symbol is started. This jackpot game is composed of an opening, a plurality of long open round games, and an ending.

  On the liquid crystal screen 5, a jackpot effect is executed during the jackpot game (see FIG. 7G). Specifically, as the jackpot effect, for example, an opening effect for informing the type of jackpot is executed during the opening. Further, during the round game, for example, a round effect that displays an image of the enemy character is executed. Then, during the ending, an ending effect that suggests the game state after the end of the jackpot is executed by notifying the effect mode after the end of the jackpot game.

  In the present embodiment, it is determined in advance when the variable display of the first special symbol is started in which scenario of the above-described production flow during the variable display of the first special symbol. Specifically, when the variation display of the first special symbol is started, the first special symbol is changed according to the “variation rendering pattern” determined by the rendering control board 130 corresponding to the variation pattern of the first special symbol. A rough scenario of the effect during the variable display of symbols is defined.

  In the present embodiment, a variation effect pattern that does not achieve reach may be referred to as a variation effect pattern with no reach effect. In addition, among the variation effect patterns that achieve reach, the variation effect patterns other than jackpot variation effect patterns may be referred to as reach effect variation effect patterns.

[Flow of performance in probable gaming state]
Next, an example of the effect in the probability variation gaming state will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 8 is an explanatory diagram for explaining the flow of effects in the probability variation gaming state.

  The second starting port 12 is more easily opened in the probability-changing gaming state and the opening time of the second starting port 12 is longer than in the normal gaming state. When in the probable gaming state, the player can easily win the game ball at the second starting port 12 if he is hit right. For this reason, in the probability-changing gaming state, the player plays the game by hitting the second starting port 12 to the right.

  When a game ball wins the second start port 12, the second special symbol determination is executed. Then, after the second special symbol is variably displayed on the second special symbol display 42, the second special symbol indicating the determination result of the second special symbol determination is stopped and displayed. On the other hand, on the liquid crystal screen 5, the following effects are performed during the variation display of the second special symbol in the probability variation gaming state.

  On the liquid crystal screen 5, the variation display of the decorative symbol in the symbol region 50 is started almost simultaneously with the start of the variation display of the second special symbol (see FIG. 8A). During the survival RUSH, which is an effect mode when the game is controlled in the probable gaming state, for example, when the decorative symbol variation display is started, the symbol region 50 is formed small in the lower center of the liquid crystal screen 5. The Then, the decorative symbol that is variably displayed in the symbol region 50 is displayed relatively small (see FIG. 12A). In addition, for example, a hold icon 54 indicating that the second special symbol determination is held and an icon 53 indicating that the second special symbol is being changed are displayed on the liquid crystal screen 5 (FIG. 12A). )reference). As an example, FIG. 12 (A) exemplifies a state in which the number of reservations for the second special symbol determination is digested by one in accordance with the variation display of the second special symbol, and the number of reservations is reduced from two to one. In addition, a continuous image 55 indicating the “number of continuous channels” is displayed. The number of consecutive chunks is the total number of jackpots during a period in which the jackpot game is played and the probability variation gaming state (or short-time gaming state) is continued. Further, on the liquid crystal screen 5, a character “right-handed” and a right-pointing arrow are displayed in order to prompt the player to make a right-hand shot, or a character “survival RUSH” indicating the current effect mode is displayed.

  For the purpose of making the drawing easier to see, the letters “right-handed” and the right-pointing arrow are omitted from FIG. 12 (B) onward, but for example, these indications are always continued in the probability variation gaming state. To do.

  When the determination result of the second special symbol determination is a loss, if the reach is not established, the reach notification effect is performed without performing the reach effect (see FIGS. 8B and 8C). If the reach is not established, the reach effect is not performed during the survival RUSH and during the normal mode. In the case of a loss, since the game is controlled in the probability variation gaming state when the second special symbol determination is executed next, the survival RUSH will continue.

  When the determination result of the second special symbol determination is jackpot or loss, reach may be established while the second special symbol is being displayed (see FIG. 8D and FIG. 12B). When reach is established during the survival RUSH, “battle reach production” is performed (see FIG. 8).

  Here, the battle reach effect is a reach effect in which a state in which the own character battles with an enemy character is developed (see FIG. 8). For example, when the jackpot symbol (Y1 to Y6, see FIG. 4B) related to the probability variation jackpot is stopped and displayed, the player character finally “wins” the enemy character (see FIG. 12I). Then, as the hit notification effect related to the probability variation jackpot, for example, an effect display that is stopped and displayed after the decorative symbol with the same pattern is pseudo-stopped is performed. In the case of a probable jackpot, the game is controlled in the probable game state after the jackpot game ends, so the survival RUSH will continue. In other words, “win” can be said to be a battle result that suggests that the survival RUSH will continue with the start of the game in the probability variation gaming state.

  When the jackpot symbol (Y7) relating to suddenness or the jackpot symbol (Y8) relating to suddenness is stopped and displayed, the player character eventually “defeats” the enemy character (see FIG. 18 (I)). Then, as a hit notification effect (defeat) that suggests a sudden time (Y8), for example, an effect display in which the own character who has been defeated by an enemy character is displayed, or blue liquid flows from the upper side of the screen so as to cover the liquid crystal screen 5 And the effect display is performed as if it falls to the revenge mode (see FIG. 18J and FIG. 8T). In the present embodiment, the hit notification effect (defeat) is an effect in which the blue effect image (the effect image representing the blue liquid) is continuously displayed on the entire screen. Further, light emission control of the frame lamp 37, the button lamp 262, and the like is performed so that the frame member 3 and the effect button 26 appear to emit blue light. For this reason, the hit notification effect (defeat) is an effect expressed in blue as a whole, and the characteristic color representing the feature of the hit notification effect (defeat) is blue.

  When the jackpot symbol Y7 is stopped and displayed, the game is controlled in the probability variation gaming state after the jackpot game ends, so the survival RUSH is continued. On the other hand, when the jackpot symbol Y8 is stopped and displayed, the game is controlled in the short-time gaming state after the jackpot game is over, so that the player falls into the revenge mode.

  Hereinafter, the hit notification effect (see FIG. 8 (t)) performed after the defeat suggestion effect (see FIG. 8 (s)) is distinguished from the hit notification effect (see FIG. 8 (l)) performed at the time of the probable big hit. In order to do so, it may be described as “winning notification effect (defeat)”.

  Here, as described above with reference to FIG. 4B, in the present embodiment, the big win symbol Y7 is stopped at a rate of 5% when the big win is based on the winning of the game ball to the second start port 12. The jackpot symbol Y8 is stopped and displayed at a rate of 35%. That is, when “defeated”, the jackpot symbol Y7 is stopped and displayed at a rate of 12.5%, and the jackpot symbol Y8 is stopped and displayed at a rate of 87.5%. For this reason, “defeat” is a battle that suggests that the production mode, which was a survival RUSH before the start of the jackpot game, is relatively likely to fall into the revenge mode with the start of the game in the short-time game state. The result.

  In addition, when the lose symbol is stopped and displayed, the enemy character escapes or the player character can withstand the enemy character's attack and the battle ends without winning or losing, and a lose notification effect is performed. When the lost symbol is stopped and displayed, the reach is not established and the game is lost (see FIG. 8C). When the second special symbol determination is executed next time, the game is played in the probability variation gaming state. Since it is controlled, the survival RUSH will continue. In the following description, the battle result in which the battle ends without winning or losing is called “continuation”.

  The battle reach effect of the present embodiment will be described on the assumption that the content of the effect branches based on the determination result of the second special symbol determination. Specifically, the battle reach production of the present embodiment is based on the determination result of the second special symbol determination, for example, the type of enemy character that the character battles, whether the battle is dominant for the character, Production contents such as whether or not the winner is the own character branches off. The scenario of how the content of the effect branches is determined in advance, for example, at the start of the variation display of the decorative symbol. Specifically, a rough scenario of the battle reach effect is determined by the change effect pattern determined by the effect control board 130 corresponding to the change pattern of the second special symbol at the start of the change display of the decorative symbol.

  The battle reach can be done in any way, but the higher your character is, the higher your chances of winning (that is, the probability of being a big hit). Conversely, the worse your character is, the risk of defeat (that is, This increases the possibility of an emergency. The battle reach effect is different from the reach effect in the normal mode in that it is a reach effect in which the content of the effect branches without distinction such as a normal reach effect, an SP reach effect, and an SPSP reach effect.

  In the present embodiment, during the survival RUSH, after the reach is established (after FIG. 8 (d)), the production proceeds in the following flow.

  When the reach is established, a relatively large symbol area 50 is formed at the center of the liquid crystal screen 5 in order to emphasize the reach establishment, and the relatively large left symbol and right symbol are pseudo-stopped. FIG. 12B illustrates a state in which reach is established by pseudo-stopping four blue symbols as the left symbol and the right symbol. When the reach is established, in order to emphasize the reach establishment, for example, a reach line is displayed on the active line and in front of the reach pattern, or a production sound (for example, the voice of the character “reach”) is output from the speaker 24. Or output from.

  In the present embodiment, a “reach symbol promotion effect” may be performed immediately after reach establishment (see FIG. 8E). Here, a detailed description will be given later with reference to FIG. 30. A combination of decorative symbols (design alignment, reach lose eyes, and loose eyes) that are stopped and displayed in accordance with the stop display of the second special symbol is, for example, It is determined in advance at the start of the variable display of decorative symbols. In the present embodiment, when reach is reached with a reach display that is stopped, and when reach is reached, a different reach symbol is displayed and changed to reach that is stopped and displayed with a reach design promotion effect. There are cases. Specifically, the reach design promotion effect is an effect of changing a reach design other than 3 designs and 7 designs to a reach design of 3 designs, or changing a reach design other than 7 designs to a reach design of 7 designs. is there.

  When the reach symbol is changed, the reach symbol after the change is displayed in a color different from the reach symbol before the change. Along with the change, a characteristic effect sound (for example, a sound effect having a three-dimensional sound effect called cupene) is output from the speaker 24. Thereby, it is possible to make it conspicuous that the reach design has been changed.

  For example, when a reach symbol (for example, four blue symbols) is changed to a red three symbol by a reach symbol promotion effect, “defeat” is denied, suggesting that it is not a chance or a crash. For example, when the jackpot symbol Y7 or Y8 (see FIG. 4B) is stopped and displayed, the symbols and symbols are stopped and displayed in accordance with the stop display of these jackpot symbols so that the symbols 3 and 7 do not become reach symbols. Reach loser eyes are determined at the start of decorative symbol display. When the jackpot symbol Y7 or Y8 is stopped and displayed, the reach loser eye composed of the three symbols or the seven symbols of the reach symbol is not stopped and displayed, so that the reach symbol is promoted by the reach symbol promotion and the three symbols other than the three symbols are displayed. Will not be changed.

  For this reason, it is possible to effectively notify that “defeat” has been denied by performing a reach symbol promotion effect in which the reach symbol is changed to three symbols. Thereby, the player who was afraid of defeating and falling into the revenge mode (transition) can enjoy the battle reach effect with peace of mind.

  In addition, when the reach symbol (for example, four blue symbols) is changed to seven red symbols in the reach symbol promotion effect, it is suggested that the 16R probability variation is won. The detailed description will be given later with reference to FIG. 30, but when any of the jackpot symbols Y1 to Y6 (see FIG. 4B) is stopped and displayed, when the variation display of the decorative symbols starts, A decorative symbol to be stopped and displayed in a pattern-matching manner is determined in advance with the stop display. In this embodiment, when the determination result of the second special symbol determination is the jackpot symbol Y1, the 7 symbol alignment is stopped and displayed, whereas when the determination result of the second special symbol determination is the jackpot symbol Y2 to Y6 7 Symbols are not stopped and displayed. Further, when the jackpot symbol Y7 or Y8 is stopped and displayed, the reach lose eye composed of the reach symbols other than the seven symbols is stopped and displayed as described above. For this reason, when jackpot symbol Y1 is stopped and displayed, seven symbols may be stopped and displayed as reach symbols, while when jackpot symbol Y2 to Y8 is stopped and displayed, seven symbols are stopped and displayed as reach symbols. The reach design is not changed from 7 symbols to 7 symbols in the reach promotion effect.

  Here, in this embodiment, when the losing symbol is stopped and displayed, at the start of the variation display of the decorative symbol, the reach losing eye composed of the seven symbols of the losing symbol is stopped and displayed together with the losing symbol stop display. May be predetermined. However, although detailed description is omitted, when the lost symbol is stopped and displayed, it is set in advance so that the reach symbol is not changed from 7 symbols to 7 symbols in the reach symbol promotion effect.

  With such a configuration, a reach symbol promotion effect is performed in which the reach symbol is changed to 7 symbols, so that the player can recognize that it is a 16R probability change from an early stage. Thereby, the player can enjoy the battle reach effect with more peace of mind while feeling the joy of being able to allocate the 16R probability change and continuing the survival RUSH.

  In another embodiment, “defeat” is denied by changing the reach symbol (for example, four blue symbols) to the decorative symbol (for example, five blue symbols) indicating the odd number by the reach symbol promotion effect. However, it may be suggested that it is not sudden or sudden. At that time, when the possibility of a probable big hit is relatively high, the color of the decorative design may be changed to a different color (for example, changed from blue to red).

  Following the reach establishment, or following the reach design promotion effect immediately after the reach establishment, a battle reach effect in which the player character and the enemy character battle is started (a pattern proceeding from FIG. 8 (d) to (f), or (D) to (f) through (e).

  In this embodiment, in order to emphasize the battle reach effect, the screen configuration is changed as follows at the start of the battle. Specifically, as illustrated in FIG. 12C, the effect image including the icon 53, the hold icon 54, and the continuous image 55 is deleted at the start of the battle. These effect images are displayed again when the battle reach effect ends and the second special symbol starts to be displayed next. At the start of the battle, the reach symbol that has been pseudo-stopped at the center of the screen moves to the top of the screen while being reduced and is pseudo-stopped (see FIGS. 12B and 12C). Specifically, the left symbol constituting the reach symbol moves while being reduced diagonally to the left and is pseudo-stopped at the left corner of the screen (see FIG. 12C). At the same time, the right symbol constituting the reach symbol moves while being reduced diagonally to the right and is pseudo-stopped at the right corner of the screen. In the present embodiment, the reach symbol is continuously displayed until the timing at which the winning is notified in the battle reach effect.

  As illustrated in FIG. 12C, at the start of the battle, any one enemy character among the plurality of enemy characters A to D is displayed on the liquid crystal screen 5 as the opponent of the player character. Immediately below the enemy character, the name of the enemy character and a “Danger Level Display” consisting of letters or one or more black stars are displayed. The danger level display is a display that suggests a risk level that is likely to cause the enemy character to be defeated by an enemy character, and that indicates a high level of possibility of a sudden. In the risk level display that displays black stars exemplified in FIG. 12C, the total number of black stars and white stars indicates the maximum risk level (5 in this embodiment). The higher the number of black stars, the higher the risk and the higher the chance of defeat. The lower the number of black stars, the lower the risk and the higher the chance of victory. The player can recognize that the higher the risk, the more likely it is that it is a sudden, and the lower the risk, the more likely that it is a probable big hit. is there.

(Specific example of risk indication)
Here, a specific example of the danger level display will be described with reference to FIGS. 9 and 10. FIG. 9 is an explanatory diagram for explaining an example of the danger level display between the enemy character A and the enemy character B. FIG. FIG. 10 is an explanatory diagram for explaining the relationship between the type of enemy character, the destination route after the branch effect, the danger level display, and the battle result.

  In this embodiment, four types of enemy characters A to D are prepared in advance as enemy characters, and there is a “default danger level display” for each enemy character. The default danger level display is that the enemy character A is “chans” (refer to the row of “enemy character A” in the “default” column in FIG. 9), and the enemy character B is 2.5 black stars (see FIG. 9 (see the row of “Enemy character B” in the column of “default”), the enemy character C is 3.5 black stars, and the enemy character D is 4.5 black stars (see FIG. 10). The character “chansu”, which is the danger level display of the enemy character A, has the same position as 0 black stars, and is a danger level display indicating that there is no danger level.

  In the default risk level display, the risk level that the player character is defeated is set in advance so as to increase in the order of enemy character A <enemy character B <enemy character C <enemy character D (see FIG. 10). In other words, the expectation that the player character will win (that is, the expectation that the probability variation gaming state will continue) is higher in the order of enemy character A> enemy character B> enemy character C> enemy character D.

  In the present embodiment, in addition to the default risk level display, two types of risk level display are prepared in advance. Specifically, for example, “risk level display notifying that own character is not defeated by enemy character” and “16R probability change is confirmed if own character wins enemy character (that is, jackpot symbol Y1 always stops) “Risk level display for notifying that it is displayed”. Basically, the default risk level display is displayed as the risk level display (see FIG. 12C).

  In the danger level display informing that the player character is not defeated by the enemy character, as shown in the row of “Enemy character B” in the column of “No defeat” in FIG. Sometimes one black star is displayed. When the enemy character C or D is an opponent, one black star is displayed as in the case of the enemy character B (see FIG. 10). Since the enemy character A is an enemy character that the player character is not defeated, the risk level display for notifying that the player character is not defeated by the enemy character A is the same as the default risk level display (“No Defeat” in FIG. 9). (See the row for “Enemy Character A” in the column).

  In the risk display for notifying that the player character wins the enemy character, the 16R probability change is confirmed, as illustrated in the row of “Enemy character B” in the column of “Confirm 16R probability change when winning in battle” in FIG. When the opponent is enemy character B, 5 black stars are displayed. The five black stars are risk indications indicating the maximum risk values. When the enemy character C or D is an opponent, five black stars are displayed as in the case of the enemy character B (see FIG. 10). In addition, if the player's own character wins the enemy character A, the risk display indicating that the 16R probability change has been confirmed is the character “Gekiatsu” (in the column of “16R probability change confirmed by winning the battle” in FIG. 9). (See “Enemy Character A” line). This word “Gekiatsu” is a risk indication indicating that there is no risk at all, and suggests that the expectation of winning (ie, the probability of a probable jackpot) is relatively high. It is a risk indication.

  Here, the enemy character A is an enemy character that suggests that there is no risk, and an enemy character that denies “defeat” by suggesting that the battle result is victory or continuation (see FIG. 10). . When the branching effect described later is performed after this enemy character appears, the process proceeds to the “chance route” (see FIG. 8G). On the other hand, the enemy characters B to D are one or more enemy characters, and unlike the enemy character A that denies defeat, the battle result is any of victory, continuation, and defeat. It is an enemy character to obtain (see FIG. 10). Further, when the branching effect is performed after any enemy character among the enemy characters B to D appears, the route is shifted to any one of “chance route” and “pinch route” thereafter. .

  Here, in the present embodiment, after the “branch effect” suggesting the transition to either the “chance route” or the “pinch route” is performed, the “chance route” or the “pinch route” is set. Transition. The chance route is a route for notifying that the player character is dominant, the player character is relatively likely to win the battle, and the player character does not lose the battle. For example, the effect content of the battle reach effect is determined at the start of the variation display of the decorative symbol so that the chance route is shifted only to the chance route when it is a probable big hit or lost. For this reason, it is possible to effectively notify that “defeat” has been denied by shifting to the chance route. As a result, a player who was afraid of defeating and falling into the revenge mode can watch the future of the battle with peace of mind when he sees the transition to the chance route. An example of a specific effect mode of the branch effect will be described later with reference to FIGS. 12 (E) and 12 (F).

  On the other hand, the pinch root has a relatively high possibility of being in a rush (the possibility of falling into the revenge mode), the own character is inferior, and the possibility that the own character will be defeated in the battle is relatively The route suggests that it is expensive. For example, the effect content of the battle reach effect is determined at the start of the variation display of the decorative symbol so that the pinch route may be entered when the probability change big hit, sudden hit, hit, or lose. In the present embodiment, it is easier to shift to the pinch root when the probability, the collision, and the loss occur than when the probability variation is a big hit. For this reason, when shifting to the pinch route, the player may watch the future of the battle while feeling anxious and impatient that his character may be defeated by the enemy character and fall into the revenge mode.

  The risk level display is not limited to those illustrated in FIGS. 9 and 10 and may be any display. For example, there may be a risk level display for determining the probability variation jackpot, or a risk level display for determining the victory. Also, a plurality of own characters are prepared in advance, and the risk level is relatively high as the number of self characters appearing in the battle is small, and conversely, the risk level is relatively low as the number of self characters is large. As such, it may be set in advance.

  Also, a plurality of own characters may be prepared in advance, and each own character may have a risk level corresponding to the type of enemy character. In the case of this configuration, for example, during the jackpot presentation that is performed immediately before the transition to the survival RUSH, the player can arbitrarily determine one player character from a plurality of player characters, You may battle with enemy characters. Also, the player does not have the right to select his / her character, and his / her character randomly determined from a plurality of his / her characters and the enemy character may battle.

[Relationship between destination route after branching and battle result]
Next, the relationship between the destination route after the branch effect and the battle result will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 11 is an explanatory diagram for describing an example of a determination ratio of a transition destination route after a branch effect and an example of a breakdown of battle results for each route. For example, the sub CPU 131 of the effect control board 130 draws the second special symbol related to the variable display by lottery using the random effect pattern random number (one of the random numbers for effect control) at the start of the variable display of the second special symbol. A variation production pattern corresponding to the variation pattern is determined. In the present embodiment, when the variation effect pattern related to the battle reach effect is determined, the type of enemy character appearing as the opponent of the player character and which route of the chance route and the pinch route is to be transferred to each other is unambiguous. Is determined.

  Although detailed description is omitted, the risk level display described with reference to FIG. 9 and FIG. 10 indicates whether or not the display of the variation effect pattern is a big hit and if it is a big hit, the type of the big hit symbol And the variation effect pattern. For example, a risk indication with a lower risk level is more likely to be determined for a probability variation jackpot than a probability, a crash, or a loss, and a risk indication with a lower risk level than the accuracy or a crash is determined for a loss. easy. In addition, it is easier to determine the danger level indication that the degree of danger is lower than that at the time of the collision. In addition, it is easier to determine a risk level display having a lower risk level in the variation effect pattern that shifts to the chance route than in the variation effect pattern that shifts to the pinch route.

  For example, the sub CPU 131 refers to a variation effect pattern table (not shown) stored in advance in the sub ROM 132 and performs lottery using a variation effect pattern random number (see FIG. 31). In the variation effect pattern table, one or more types of variation effect patterns are associated in advance for each combination of the jackpot symbol type and the special symbol variation pattern type if it is a jackpot or not. It is a table. For example, in the variation effect pattern table according to the second special symbol, FIG. 11A illustrates a variation effect pattern that can execute a battle reach effect in which the type of enemy character and the type of the destination route are different. A determination value for comparison with the value of the random effect pattern random number is assigned at a certain ratio. Note that FIG. 11A illustrates the determination ratio, not the determination value itself for comparison with the value of the random effect pattern random number.

  When the battle result is victory, that is, when the determination result of the second special symbol determination is a big hit and the big hit symbols Y1 to Y6 are to be stopped, the enemy character A is shifted to the chance route. The variation effect pattern is determined at a rate of 100%. In the present embodiment, a variation effect pattern that shifts to a pinch route corresponding to the enemy character A is not prepared (that is, the determination ratio is 0%). On the other hand, the variation effect pattern that shifts to the chance route is determined at a rate of 98.6% corresponding to the enemy characters B to D, and the variation effect pattern that shifts to the pinch route is at a rate of 1.4%. It is determined. Specifically, when “0 to 999” is set as the determination value, all the determination values corresponding to the enemy character A are assigned to the variation effect pattern that shifts to the chance route. In addition, a variation effect pattern in which a determination value in the range of “0 to 985” shifts to the chance route corresponding to the enemy characters B to D, and a variation effect in which the determination value in the range of “986 to 999” shifts to the pinch route. Each is assigned to a pattern.

  When the battle result is a victory, the variation effect pattern that shifts to the chance route may be allocated so that the number of determination values increases in the order of enemy character B> enemy character C> enemy character D. . In addition, it is only necessary that the variation effect pattern that shifts to the pinch route is allocated so that the number of determination values increases in the order of enemy character B <enemy character C <enemy character D.

  When the battle result is continuation, that is, when the determination result of the second special symbol determination is “losing”, the variation effect pattern that shifts to the chance route is determined at a rate of 100% corresponding to the enemy character A. In the present embodiment, a variation effect pattern that shifts to a pinch route corresponding to the enemy character A is not prepared (that is, the determination ratio is 0%). On the other hand, corresponding to the enemy characters B to D, the changing effect pattern that shifts to the chance route is determined at a rate of 40%, and the changing effect pattern that shifts to the pinch route is determined at a rate of 60%. Specifically, when “0 to 999” is set as the determination value, all the determination values corresponding to the enemy character A are assigned to the variation effect pattern that shifts to the chance route. Also, a variation effect pattern in which a determination value in the range of “0 to 399” shifts to the chance route corresponding to the enemy characters B to D, and a variation effect pattern in which the determination value in the range of “400 to 999” shifts to the pinch route. Each is assigned to a pattern.

  When the battle result is continuous, the variation effect pattern that shifts to either the chance route or the pinch route is assigned so that the number of determination values increases in the order of enemy character B <enemy character C <enemy character D. It only has to be done.

  When the battle result is a defeat, that is, when the determination result of the second special symbol determination is a big hit and the big hit symbol Y8 is to be stopped, a transition is made to the pinch route corresponding to the enemy characters B to D. The variation effect pattern is determined at a rate of 100%. Note that, in the present embodiment, a variation effect pattern that shifts to the chance route is not prepared in correspondence with the case where the battle result is defeat (that is, the determination ratio is 0%). Specifically, when “0 to 999” is set as the determination value, all the determination values corresponding to the enemy characters B to D are assigned to the variable effect pattern that shifts to the pinch root. When the battle result is defeat, a variation effect pattern corresponding to the enemy character A is not prepared.

  If the battle result is a loss, the variation effect pattern that shifts to the pinch route may be allocated so that the number of determination values increases in the order of enemy character B <enemy character C <enemy character D. .

  By setting in advance as illustrated in FIG. 11A, it is easier to shift to the chance route and more difficult to shift to the pinch route than the one who wins in the battle continues.

  As illustrated in FIG. 11B, when the enemy character A appears and shifts to the chance route, the battle result wins at a rate of 43% and continues at a rate of 57%. On the other hand, when the enemy characters B to D appear and move to the chance route, the battle result wins at a rate of 72% and continues at a rate of 28%. When enemy characters B to D appear and move to the pinch root, the battle result is victory at a rate of 1%, continuation at a rate of 42%, and defeat at a rate of 57%. Note that the case of winning includes a case of winning via a chance route (see FIG. 8 (k)) and a case of winning via a pinch route (see FIG. 8 (q)). In addition, the case of continuation includes the case of continuation via a chance route (see FIG. 8 (i)) and the case of continuation via a pinch route (see FIG. 8 (p)).

  In this way, it can be notified that the enemy character A will not lose due to the appearance of the enemy character A, so that the player can enjoy the subsequent effects by dispelling the anxiety about the defeat from the time when the enemy character A appears. It is. Further, when the enemy characters B to D appear and shift to the chance route, the expectation for the victory is relatively high, so that the player can enjoy the game while enhancing the expectation for the probable big hit. Even if enemy characters B to D appear and move to the pinch route, they win in a small percentage, so it is possible to enjoy the performance without losing the expectation for the promising big hit until the battle result is notified. . By setting in advance as described above, the player is interested in which enemy character among the enemy characters A to D appears as an opponent and how the battle is unfolded. It is possible to have it. Thereby, it is possible to effectively increase the player's interest in the battle reach effect.

  The determination ratio described with reference to FIG. 11 is merely an example, and any determination ratio may be used. For example, there may be a variation effect pattern for confirming victory, or a certain big hit (or abruptness) may be obtained whenever a predetermined enemy character (for example, enemy character B) appears and moves to the pinch route.

  In another embodiment, the determination of the variation effect pattern, the determination of the enemy character, and the determination of the transfer destination route may be performed individually using different effect control random numbers. Further, when the variation production pattern is determined, whether or not the opponent is the enemy character A and the transfer destination route are uniquely determined. If the opponent is not the enemy character A, the opponent is further selected as the enemy character. Any one of B to D may be determined by a lottery using a random number for effect control.

[Specific example of enemy character B appearing and moving to chance route]
Hereinafter, a specific example of shifting to a chance route will be described as an example of a battle reach effect with reference to FIGS. 8 and 12. FIG. 12 is an explanatory diagram for describing a specific example of the battle reach effect in which the opponent is the enemy character B and the transition to the chance route.

  For example, reach of 4 symbols is established after the decorative symbol variation display is started (see FIGS. 12A and 12B). Then, for example, the battle is started without changing the reach symbol (pattern from (d) to (f) in FIG. 8).

  As illustrated in FIG. 12C, at the start of the battle, the enemy character B, the name of the enemy character B, and 2.5 black stars that are the default risk level corresponding to the enemy character B are displayed. . Thereby, the player can recognize that there is a risk of defeat as it is, although the risk of defeat is lower than the enemy characters C and D.

  When the screen displaying the enemy character B and the danger level is switched to a screen where the own character and the enemy character B are in battle, the enemy character name image indicating the name of the opponent such as “VS enemy character B” (FIG. 12). (See (D)) is displayed between the left symbol and the right symbol constituting the reach symbol. This enemy character name image continues to be displayed until the chance route or pinch route is reached.

  For example, when a predetermined time (for example, 15 seconds) elapses from the start of the battle, it is suggested that a branch effect is performed and the mode shifts to one of a chance route and a pinch route (see FIG. 8G). If you move to the chance route, your character will make a pre-emptive attack on the enemy character, so the battle will be dominant for your character. On the other hand, when moving to the pinch route, the player character receives a first strike from the enemy character, so the battle is inferior to the player character. By performing the branching effect, it is possible to cause the player to recognize that the battle is prevailing for the player character and to pay attention to the effect.

  In the branching effect, for example, on the liquid crystal screen 5, the appearance of the enemy character approaching the player character is displayed in slow motion. At the same time, in order to direct the player's attention toward the center of the screen, for example, ivory “effect images” representing the light emitted from the light source are displayed on the left and right ends of the liquid crystal screen 5 (FIG. 12). (See (E) and (F)).

  The effect image is an effect image used for enhancing visual effects such as an image in which light is emitted (or irradiated) from a light source, an image representing an explosion, an image representing lightning, an image representing a spark, and the like. The effect image includes, for example, an effect image that cannot clearly represent the contour and an effect image that can clearly represent the contour. For example, the effect image that cannot clearly represent the contour is an effect image in which the shape of the contour changes discontinuously such that the contour cannot be clearly represented, and the transmittance changes from the vicinity of the contour toward the contour. It is an effect image in which the outline cannot be clearly expressed by being.

  In the present embodiment, the effect image to which the effect image is attached is determined in advance. For example, an effect image may be added to an effect image imitating the effect button 26 (for example, a button image (see FIG. 13A) described later) and an effect image representing characters. There are at least two modes for adding an effect image to another effect image. The first mode is a mode in which an effect image is displayed on the near side with respect to another effect image so that a part (or all) of the other effect image can be visually recognized. In addition, the second aspect is an effect image larger than the other effect image with respect to the other effect image in order to enhance the visual effect as if the periphery (that is, the contour) of the other effect image is lighted. Is displayed on the back side.

  Further, in the branch effect, for example, the characters “chansu” and “pinch” are alternately displayed on the enemy character name image while being alternately switched (repetition of FIGS. 12E and 12F). Here, “chansu” is a red character that suggests a transition to a chance route, and suggests that there is a relatively high possibility of winning (ie, a probable jackpot). On the other hand, “pinch” is a blue character that suggests a transition to a pinch root, and suggests that the possibility of continuation or defeat is relatively high.

  For example, when “chans” is displayed on the left side of the enemy character name image for a predetermined time (for example, 0.5 seconds) and then deleted, “pinch” is displayed on the right side of the enemy character name image for a predetermined time (for example, 0). .5 seconds) The effect display that is erased after being displayed is repeated a predetermined number of times (for example, 10 times). Then, the speed at which “chansu” and “pinch” are switched gradually increases, and the positions where the characters “chansu” and “pinch” are displayed approach each other.

  When one of the characters “chansu” and “pinch” finally remains, the route indicated by the remaining characters is transferred. At the time of the chance route transition, for example, as the enemy character name image is deleted, the character “chansu” is displayed slightly larger than that during the branch effect (see FIG. 12G). The display is displayed for a predetermined period (for example, 10 seconds) in a state of being reduced to the same size as when switching display. At the same time, an effect display is displayed in which the player character escapes from the enemy character. In addition, the color of the reach symbol in the symbol region 50 changes to a color (for example, red) notifying that the transition from the blue color to the chance route has been made.

  As a branching effect, an effect display in which the own character and the enemy character are pressed may be performed. Then, as a result of the pressing, the player may move to the chance route when the enemy character pushes down the enemy character, and may move to the pinch route when the player character is pushed by the enemy character.

  When shifting to the chance route, an effect display in which the own character preempts and attacks the enemy character is performed (a pattern proceeding from FIG. 12 (H) to FIG. 8 (g) to (h)). For example, the player character attacks the enemy character with a weapon such as a flying tool (iron ball in this embodiment).

When the jackpot symbol (Y1 to Y6, see FIG. 4 (B)) related to the probable jackpot is stopped and displayed, the player character destroys the enemy character B at the end of the battle reach effect and informs the victory “Victory suggestion effect” Is performed (see FIG. 8 (k)). This victory suggestion effect is an effect that suggests that the player has won the jackpot that shifts to the survival RUSH after the jackpot game ends (that is, the game is controlled in the probable gaming state). In the victory suggestion effect, as illustrated in FIG. 12 (I), the effect actor 7 with a red decoration toward the center of the liquid crystal screen 5 operates in a state of emitting yellow light, An effect display indicating that the player has won is performed, or a red character such as “win” is displayed. In addition, light emission control of the frame lamp 37, the button lamp 262, and the like is performed so that the frame member 3 and the effect button 26 appear to emit yellow light. For this reason, it can be said that the characteristic colors representing the characteristics of the victory suggesting effect are red and yellow.
As the victory suggestion effect, for example, a red and yellow effect image may be displayed on the liquid crystal screen 5, and the light emission control of the frame lamp 37 and the like may be performed so that the frame member 3 and the like appear red and yellow. Further, as a victory suggestion effect, for example, the frame member 3 or the like is red and yellow in a state in which all effect images (or all effect images except for some effect images (for example, decorative symbols)) are not displayed on the liquid crystal screen 5. The light emission control of the frame lamp 37 or the like may be performed so as to be visible.

Then, following the victory suggestion effect, a hit notification effect is performed as the second special symbol is stopped and displayed (see FIGS. 8L and 12J). In this hit notification effect, for example, four symbols that are reach symbols are superimposed and superimposed on a red background image, and then stopped and displayed after being pseudo-stopped in a pattern-aligned manner. In the hit notification effect, for example, the light emission control of the frame lamp 37, the button lamp 262, and the like is performed so that the frame member 3 and the effect button 26 appear to emit red and yellow light. For this reason, the characteristic colors representing the characteristics of the hit notification effect can be said to be red and yellow, similarly to the victory suggestion effect.
As the hit notification effect, for example, a red and yellow effect image may be displayed on the liquid crystal screen 5 and the light emission control of the frame lamp 37 and the like may be performed so that the frame member 3 and the like appear red and yellow.

For example, when the decorative symbol is pseudo-stopped in a pattern matching manner, a symbol matching promotion effect that can be changed from a symbol matching other than a seven symbol matching to a seven symbol matching may be performed. The symbol matching promotion effect is an effect of changing the type of decorative symbol from the symbol matching other than the 7 symbol matching to the 7 symbol matching at the time of 16R probability change. Specifically, for example, an effect display is first performed in which a decorative pattern other than the 7-pattern uniform is drawn while being reduced in the middle of the liquid crystal screen 5. In the case of 16R probability change, an effect display in which a decorative pattern of 7 symbols is popped out from the middle of the liquid crystal screen 5 and is pseudo-stopped is performed. On the other hand, in a case other than the 16R probability change, there is an effect display in which the decorative pattern of the drawn pattern is popped out from the middle of the liquid crystal screen 5 and is pseudo-stopped without changing the type of the decorative pattern. Done.
Here, in the present embodiment, a combination of decorative symbols that are finally stopped and displayed at the start of the variation display of the decorative symbols is determined. When the jackpot symbol Y1 related to the 16R probability change is stopped and displayed, it becomes 7 symbols. On the other hand, when the jackpot symbol (any one of Y2 to Y7) related to other than the 16R probability change is stopped and displayed, there is no possibility that the seven symbols are aligned. For this reason, when it changes to 7 symbol alignment, it is possible to make the player feel joy for having assigned the 16R probability change.
Even when the 16R probability changes, if the reach is achieved with 7 symbols, or if the reach symbol is changed from 7 symbols to 7 symbols by the reach symbol promotion effect, the symbols are already promoted because they are already 7 symbols. Even if the performance is performed, the type of decorative design is not changed.

  After the winning notification effect, the jackpot effect is performed in response to the jackpot symbol being stopped and displayed (see FIG. 8 (m)). For example, a jackpot effect that can be recognized as a 16R probability change in response to the jackpot symbol Y1 being stopped and displayed is performed. Specifically, as the jackpot effect related to the jackpot symbol Y1, for example, an opening effect that can be recognized as a 16R probability change during the opening is executed. Further, during a round game, for example, a round effect is displayed in which a video of a rare character is displayed. Further, during the ending, an ending effect is executed which indicates that the transition to the survival RUSH is made after the jackpot game is ended by notifying the effect mode after the jackpot game is ended.

  For example, in response to the jackpot symbol Y2 to Y7 being stopped and displayed, for example, the same jackpot effect is executed regardless of which of the jackpot symbols Y2 to Y7 is stopped and displayed. This jackpot effect is, for example, a jackpot effect different from the jackpot effect related to the jackpot symbol Y1 except for the ending effect. Specifically, for example, during the opening, as the opening effect related to the jackpot symbols Y2 to Y7, an effect that does not suggest how many long open round games R will be played is performed. In addition, during the round game, a round effect that makes it possible to guess whether the round game will continue or end thereafter is executed. For example, the same round effect is performed regardless of which of the jackpot symbols Y2 to Y7 is stopped and displayed. This round effect is an effect that is executed at different execution times depending on the number of rounds and the time required for round digestion. Further, during the ending, the same ending effect as the ending effect related to the 16R probability change is executed.

  On the other hand, when the determination result of the second special symbol determination is “losing”, an enemy character escapes at the end of the battle reach effect, and an effect display is displayed in which the battle ends without winning or losing (FIG. 8). (I), see FIG. 12 (K)). When the battle is over, a green character “continue” notifying that the survival RUSH will continue is displayed on the liquid crystal screen 5. After that, when the second special symbol is stopped and displayed, a loss notification effect is performed, so that the decorative symbol is stopped and displayed in a reach-losing eye manner to notify the loss (FIG. 8 (j), FIG. 12). (See (K)).

  It should be noted that during the branching production, production sounds such as BGM and character speech may not be output as much as possible (or not at all) so that attention is paid to the production on the screen. As an example, when the effect sound corresponding to the battle reach effect is output during the battle reach effect, the output of the effect sound is stopped with the start of the branch effect. And the output of the said effect sound is restarted from a specific reproduction position with the completion | finish of a branch effect. For example, when shifting to the pinch root, the output of the production sound is resumed at the first volume from the position where the output was stopped, and when shifting to the chance route, the above-described rust portion is started at the second volume higher than the first volume. The output of the production sound may be resumed.

  Further, a branch suggestion effect suggesting the start of the branch effect may be performed before the branch effect is performed. For example, as the branch suggestion effect, an effect display that vibrates the enemy character name image (see FIG. 12D) immediately before the branch effect is performed. As a result, it is possible to make the player recognize that the branch effect will be started, and to pay attention to the player in the vicinity of the enemy character name image in which the characters “chansu” and “pinch” are displayed. It is possible to attract.

  By the way, the battle reach effect is an effect including a plurality of branches in the effect mode, such as the type of enemy character, the type of destination route, and the possibility of defeat. For this reason, the player can have a sense of expectation for the probable jackpot or guess the possibility of falling into the revenge mode, depending on how the battle reach effect branches. Here, if it is assumed that the production progresses lightly, the battle reach production may become monotonous. And since there is no end to the production, there is a possibility that the player may not notice the branch even if there is any branch.

  Here, in this embodiment, defeat is denied when shifting to the chance route, while there is a branch of continuing or defeating when shifting to the pinch route (FIG. 8). Since the possibility of falling to the revenge mode is relatively high when defeated, whether or not to defeat is a matter of particular interest to the player. Therefore, in the present embodiment, “continuous defeat button production” is performed immediately before the branch of continuation or defeat, and prompts the player to operate the production button 26 while suggesting the possibility of continuation and defeat.

[Example of effect image used for continuous defeat button effect]
FIG. 13 is an explanatory diagram for explaining an example of the continuous defeat button effect. First, an example of the effect image used for the continuous defeat button effect will be described with reference to FIG. As illustrated in FIG. 13A, in the continuous defeat button effect, a continuous temporary button image, a defeat temporary button image, a combined temporary button image, a main button image, and a gauge image are used.

  In the following description, among the five types of effect images used for the continuous defeat button effect, the continuous temporary button image, the defeat temporary button image, and the combined temporary button image are collectively referred to as a “temporary button image”. .

(This button image)
This button image (see FIG. 13A) is an effect image that is displayed to prompt the player to operate the button. In the present embodiment, as the main button image, a state in which the effect button 26 is operated is displayed by alternately switching and displaying the non-operation button image and the operation button image at the same position. Prompt.

  Here, the non-operation button image is an effect image imitating the effect button 26 in the normal state in which the operation is not performed. Further, the operation-restricted button image is an image imitating the effect button 26 in the normal state in the operated state (that is, the pressed state).

  This button image is deleted when the end timing of a predetermined effective period comes or when the effect button 26 is operated during the effective period. Note that the valid period ends in response to an operation of the effect button 26 during the valid period. In other words, since the effective period ends in response to the operation of the effect button 26, the display of the button image ends.

  Moreover, this button image is an effect image which suggests that the possibility of continuing and the possibility of defeat are relatively high, and is an effect image displayed during the effective period. This button image is a production image with a green effect image that indicates the possibility of continuation on the front side of the left half and a blue effect image that indicates the possibility of defeat on the front side of the right half. is there. Since this button image is an effect image in which green and blue effect images are displayed on the front side, the button image can be said to be an effect image that looks green and blue as a whole.

  In this way, the button image includes a characteristic color representing the characteristics of the continuation suggestion effect (specifically, green representing the characters “continuation”), a defeat suggestion effect (described later), and a hit notification effect (defeat). It can be said that it is an effect image expressed with a feature color representing a feature (specifically, a blue effect image representing liquid that covers the screen (see FIGS. 18I and 18J)). That is, the color representing the feature of the button image (green and blue in the present embodiment) is the feature color representing the feature of the continuation suggestion effect, the feature color representing the feature of the defeat suggestion effect, and the feature of the hit notification effect (defeat) It is a color including a characteristic color representing In addition, the button image includes colors other than the characteristic colors (that is, green and blue) representing the characteristics of the continuation suggestion effect, the defeat suggestion effect, and the hit notification effect (defeat) as colors representing the features of the button image. It can be said that it is an effect image that is expressed without any changes.

  In another embodiment, an effect image in which green and blue effect images are added to the rear side of the portion simulating the effect button 26 may be used as the main button image. Thereby, the visibility of the portion imitating the effect button 26 by the effect image is not lowered.

  In the present embodiment, when the effect button 26 is operated during the effective period of the continuous defeat button effect, “continuation suggestion effect” or “defeat suggestion effect” is performed according to the operation (FIG. 8 (p) and (s) )reference).

  The continuation suggestion effect is an effect that displays the word “continuation” in green on the liquid crystal screen 5, and is an effect that suggests that there is a relatively high possibility of losing (see FIG. 18E). Further, as the continuous suggestion effect, for example, the light emission control of the button lamp 262 is performed so that the effect button 26 appears to emit green light in the normal state, and the frame lamp so that the frame member 3 appears to emit green light. Light emission control such as 37 is performed. For this reason, the continuation suggestion effect is an effect expressed in green as a whole, and the color representing the feature of the continuation suggestion effect can be said to be green.

  The defeat suggestion effect is an effect in which an effect display in which the own character is defeated by an enemy character is performed, and is an effect that suggests that there is a relatively high possibility of having assigned a sudden time (see FIG. 4B) ( See FIG. 18 (I)). Similar to the hit notification effect (defeat), the defeat suggestion effect is displayed in a large blue effect image on the entire screen by performing an effect display in which a blue liquid flows from the upper side of the screen so as to cover the liquid crystal screen 5. It is a direction that continues. Further, as a defeat suggestion effect, for example, the emission control of the button lamp 262 is performed so that the effect button 26 appears to emit blue light in a normal state, and the frame lamp so that the frame member 3 appears to emit blue light. Light emission control such as 37 is performed. For this reason, the defeat suggestion effect is an effect expressed in blue as a whole, and the characteristic color representing the characteristics of the defeat suggestion effect can be said to be blue.

  In the present embodiment, basically, the continuation character is displayed in green and the defeat character is displayed in blue. For this reason, when this button image with green and blue effect images is displayed, there is a possibility of continuation and defeat without displaying the continuation and defeat characters during the display of this button image. This can be intuitively recognized by the player. The continuous defeat button effect is an effect that is executed only on the pinch route, and is an effect that is not executed on the chance route (see FIG. 8). By performing the continuous defeat button effect, it is possible to effectively increase the player's sense of tension against falling into the revenge mode.

  In the following description, when “effective period” is described, it means the effective period set for the continuous defeat button effect.

(Gauge image)
The gauge image is an effect image that indicates an effective period, and is an effect image that is displayed during the effective period. In this embodiment, as the effect display by the gauge image, for example, when the effective period starts, the effect display in which the gauge portion indicating the remaining time of the effective period decreases with the passage of time is performed, and the remaining of the effective period is displayed. Suggest time. In the present embodiment, the gauge image is displayed in front of all other effect images.

  In the present embodiment, the gauge image is expressed without including a characteristic color representing the characteristics of the continuation suggestion effect (that is, green) and a characteristic color representing the characteristics of the defeat suggestion effect and the hit notification effect (defeat). It is a production image. For example, the color of the gauge portion may always be the same color (for example, light blue) regardless of the remaining time of the effective period, or may sequentially change according to the remaining time of the effective period. As an example of what changes sequentially, the color of the gauge part is amber when the effective period starts, and the color of the gauge part changes to yellow when a predetermined time (for example, 1 second) elapses from the start of the effective period, Further, a gauge image in which the color of the gauge portion changes to orange when a predetermined time (for example, 0.5 seconds) elapses can be considered.

(Provisional button image)
The provisional button image is, for example, an effect image that suggests that this button image is displayed, and is an effect image that is displayed before the effective period starts. For this reason, the temporary button image is basically not displayed together with the gauge image (detailed later with reference to FIG. 13B).

The continuation temporary button image (see FIG. 13A) is, for example, a temporary button image that suggests the possibility of continuation. In the present embodiment, as a continuation temporary button image, a green character “Continue” with a green effect image added to the effect image imitating the effect button 26 in a normal state in a non-operated state is displayed on the near side. The rendered effect image is displayed. Of the effect images constituting the continuation temporary button image, the effect image and the characters “continue” are green effect images. Since the continuation temporary button image is an effect image in which a green effect image is displayed on the near side, the continuation temporary button image can be said to be an effect image that looks green as a whole.
In this way, the continuation temporary button image has a feature color representing the feature of the continuation suggestion effect (specifically, green representing the character “continuation”) and a part of the feature color representing the feature of the button image. It can be said that it is an effect image expressed in the same color as (specifically, green representing an effect image displayed on the left half of the button image). That is, the feature color representing the feature of the continuation temporary button image (green in the present embodiment) is a feature color representing the feature of the continuation suggestion effect and a part of the feature color representing the feature of the button image (the effect image). Is the same color as green). Further, it can be said that the continuation temporary button image is an effect image that is expressed without including colors other than green as the color representing the characteristics of the continuation temporary button image.

The defeat provisional button image (see FIG. 13A) is a provisional button image that suggests the possibility of defeat. In the present embodiment, as a defeat provisional button image, a blue character “defeat” with a blue effect image added to the effect image imitating the normal operation button 26 in a non-operated state is displayed on the near side. The rendered effect image is displayed. Of the effect images constituting the defeat provisional button image, the effect image and the character “defeat” are blue effect images. Since the defeat provisional button image is an effect image in which a blue effect image is displayed on the near side, the defeat provisional button image can be said to be an effect image that looks blue as a whole.
In this way, the defeat provisional button image is a characteristic color represented by the defeat suggestion effect and the hit notification effect (defeat) (specifically, an effect image (FIG. 18 (I) and (J) showing a blue liquid covering the screen)). )))), And an effect image expressed in the same color as a part of the characteristic color represented by the button image (specifically, blue representing an effect image displayed on the right half of the button image) I can say that. That is, the characteristic color representing the characteristic of the defeat provisional button image (blue in the present embodiment) is a characteristic color representing the characteristic of the defeat suggestion effect and a part of the characteristic color representing the characteristic of the button image (the above effect image) Is the same color as blue). Further, the defeat provisional button image can be said to be an effect image that is expressed without including colors other than blue as the color representing the characteristics of the defeat provisional button image.

  The combined temporary button image (see FIG. 13A) is an effect image in which the transmittance changes during display, and is displayed when the continuous temporary button image and the defeated temporary button image are combined (that is, deleted). It is. The combined temporary button image is an effect image in which the transmittance is changed, and is an effect image imitating the effect button 26 in the normal state in a state where it is not operated. The combined temporary button image is a larger effect image than the main button image, the continuous temporary button image, and the defeated temporary button image. Note that the merged temporary button image differs from the continuation temporary button image and the defeated temporary button image in that neither green nor blue is a characteristic color representing the characteristics of the merged temporary button image. As will be described in detail later with reference to FIG. 13B, only the combined temporary button image of the temporary button images is displayed with a part of the effective period.

  The continuous defeat button effect is an effect that is executed when the execution condition of shifting to the pinch route in the battle reach effect during the probability variation gaming state is satisfied. Although detailed description is omitted, when the execution condition is satisfied, for example, the overall CPU 141 creates a display list for realizing a continuous defeat button effect at the start of the decorative symbol variation display. This display list is, for example, how the continuation temporary button image, the defeat temporary button image, the combined temporary button image, the main button image, and the gauge image move over time, and how the transmittance changes. Various parameters based on the above are included. By rendering various effect images in units of frames according to the display list, effect display with visual effects such as fade-in and fade-out is realized.

  In the present embodiment, for example, fade-in is realized by gradually lowering (for example, decreasing to 0%) the transmittance of the effect image that has started to be displayed at a predetermined transmittance (for example, 80%). Further, for example, fade-out is realized by gradually increasing (for example, increasing to 100%) the transmittance of the effect image displayed at a predetermined transmittance (for example, 0%).

  In addition, the aspect which raises the transmittance | permeability and the aspect which falls the transmittance | permeability may be what kind of aspect. For example, the transmittance may be continuously increased (or decreased) in such a manner that the timing at which the transmittance has changed cannot be specified, or the transmittance may be gradually increased in a manner in which the timing at which the transmittance has changed can be recognized. It may be raised (or lowered). In addition, the transmittance is slowly increased (or decreased) until a predetermined timing (for example, when 2 seconds have passed since the start of changing the transmittance), and when the predetermined timing arrives, the transmittance is increased (or decreased) all at once. ). Further, the transmittance may be increased (or decreased) at a stroke until the predetermined timing, and the transmittance may be increased (or decreased) slowly when the predetermined timing comes. Further, it may be lowered once in the middle of rising and then raised again, or may be raised once in the middle of lowering and then lowered again.

[About the flow of continuous defeat button production]
Hereinafter, an example of the continuous defeat button effect will be described with reference to FIGS. 13B and 14. Here, FIG. 13B and FIG. 14 are explanatory diagrams for explaining an example of the flow of the continuous defeat button effect. A specific effect mode of the continuous defeat button effect will be described later with reference to FIGS. It should be noted that each symbol with “T” shown in FIGS. 13B and 14 and each symbol with “T” in parentheses in FIGS. Yes.

  Here, in the continuation defeat button effect, the continuation tentative button image and the defeat tentative button image move, or effect display with visual effects such as fade-in and fade-out is performed (see FIGS. 15 to 17). For this reason, if another effect image not directly related to the continuous defeat button effect is moved during the continuous defeat button effect, there is a possibility that the continuous defeat button effect will be hindered.

  Therefore, in the present embodiment, when the continuous defeat button effect is started, the effect image (for example, transmittance 0%) that is displayed immediately before the continuous defeat button effect is started is displayed. (See FIGS. 15 to 17C). The effect image in a stationary state continues to be displayed with a transmittance of 0% as a background image of the effect image (for example, this button image) used for the continuous defeat button effect.

  As illustrated in FIG. 13B, when a continuous defeat button effect is performed, first, a continuous temporary button image is superimposed and displayed at a transmittance of 0% in front of a background image with a transmittance of 0% ( (See FIG. 15B). Subsequently, the defeat temporary button image is superimposed and displayed at a transmittance of 0% before the continuation temporary button image (see FIG. 15E). The continuation temporary button image and the defeat tentative button image start to merge after moving for a predetermined period (for example, 3.3 seconds from the start of continuation temporary button image display) (see FIGS. 15G to 15I). . The period from the start of continuous temporary button image display to the start of coalescence is referred to as a “movement period” because the continuous temporary button image and the defeat temporary button image move. Although details will be described later, in FIGS. 15A to 15D as specific examples of effect display during the movement period, the continuation temporary button image that appears from the upper right corner of the screen moves to a position slightly to the left of the center of the screen. Is represented. 15E to 15I, after the defeat temporary button image appearing from the lower left corner of the screen moves to a position slightly to the right from the center of the screen and becomes side by side with the continuous temporary button effect, A state is shown in which the image and the defeat provisional button image collide at the center of the screen and start merging.

  During the movement period, for example, the light emission control of the frame lamp 37 and the like is performed in a manner synchronized with the display ratio of the continuation temporary button image and the defeat temporary button image. Specifically, for example, when only the continuation temporary button image is displayed during the movement period, the light emission control is performed so that the frame member 3 appears to glow green. Also, when the continuation temporary button image is displayed on the left side and the defeat provisional button image is displayed on the right side with the same size, the light emission control is performed so that the left half of the frame member 3 looks green and the right half shines blue. Is done.

  When the continuation temporary button image and the defeat temporary button image are combined (see FIGS. 15I and 16A), the combined temporary button image is displayed in front of the background image (see FIG. 16E). A period (for example, 0.7 seconds) from the start of combining the continuation temporary button image and the defeat temporary button image to the start of display of the combined temporary button image is referred to as a “combination period”. As a specific example of the effect display during the coalescence period, in FIG. 15 (I) and FIGS. 16 (A) to (D), the continuation temporary button image and the defeat provisional button image collide and merge. When the emitted light converges, a state where the combined temporary button image starts to appear gradually is shown (details will be described later).

  When the combined temporary button image is displayed, the combined temporary button image starts to fade out. In addition, from the start of displaying the combined temporary button image, the button image starts to fade in and superimposed on the combined temporary button image (see, for example, FIG. 16G). In this embodiment, the fade-in of the button image is completed before the combined temporary button image is faded out. The button image continues to be displayed with a transmittance of 0% when the fade-in is completed. A period (for example, 0.7 seconds) from the start of the display of the combined temporary button image to the completion of the fade-in of the button image is referred to as a “change period”. As a specific example of the effect display during the change period, FIGS. 16E to 16H show a state in which the button image gradually fading in is superimposed on the merged temporary button image gradually fading out. (Details will be described later).

  Further, during the change period, the gauge image starts to fade in slightly later than the main button image, and the fade-in is completed before the main button image (see FIGS. 16F and 16G). In the present embodiment, the fade-in of the gauge image is completed at the start timing of the effective period (for example, 2 seconds) (see FIG. 13B). When the effective period is started, an effect display is performed in which the gauge decreases with the passage of time while the gauge image is displayed with a transmittance of 0% (FIGS. 16G to 16I). 17 (A) and (B)). Note that during the effective period, for example, the light emission control of the button lamp 262 is performed so that the left half of the effect button 26 looks green and the right half looks blue while the effect button 26 is in a normal state. . The light emission color of the effect button 26 (specifically, the button lamp 262) during the effective period is not limited to a combination of green and blue, but may be a single color (for example, white) or a combination of three or more colors (for example, pink) Or a combination of white and yellowish green)

  The button image that has been displayed with a transmittance of 0% after the completion of the fade-in starts to increase with the end of the effective period (see FIGS. 16 and 17A to 17D). A period (for example, 1.7 seconds) from the completion of the fade-in of the main button image to the start of increase in the transmittance of the main button image is referred to as a “main button period”. As a specific example of the effect display during the button period, FIGS. 16 (I) and 17 (A) to 17 (C) show the button image and the gauge image before the combined temporary button image is faded out. A state of starting to be displayed at a transmittance of 0% is shown (details will be described later). Note that the combined temporary button image starts to fade out during the change period, and is finally deleted after the start of the button period (see FIGS. 13B, 16E, and 17A).

  During this button period, as the button image, a green effect image is displayed on the left side with respect to the center of the screen, and a blue effect image is displayed on the right side. Although these effect images fluctuate during the button period (not shown), the display position of the button image does not move (see FIGS. 16I and 17A to 17C). Therefore, during this button period, the light emission control of the frame lamp 37 and the like is continuously performed so that the left half of the frame member 3 appears green and the right half appears blue. The method of light emission during the button period is that the part that appears to shine green and the part that appears to shine blue are fixed. Different.

  As illustrated in FIG. 13B, when the effect button 26 is not operated during the effective period, the continuous suggestion effect (FIG. 8 (p)) according to the expiration of the effective period at a predetermined effective period end timing. Reference) or defeat suggestion effect (see FIG. 8S) is executed. The continuation suggestion effect is an effect that displays a green continuation character (see FIG. 17G), and the defeat suggestion effect is an effect that displays the player character who loses to an enemy character (see FIG. 18I). ).

  In addition, the button image starts to fade out at a predetermined effective period end timing and is finally erased (see FIG. 13B). A period (for example, 0.3 seconds) from the end of the effective period until the button image is deleted is referred to as a “transmission increase period”. As a specific example of the effect display during the transmittance increase period, FIGS. 17D to 17F show effects representing the own character and the background that are stationary as the background image as the button image fades out. A state in which the image starts to move is shown (details will be described later).

  When the effect button 26 is operated during the effective period, as illustrated in FIG. 14, the effective period ends according to the operation, and the continuation suggestion effect or the defeat suggestion effect is executed. Further, according to the operation, the button image starts to fade out and is finally deleted.

  In the present embodiment, the length of the main button period in which the main button image is displayed at 0% transmittance changes according to the presence / absence of the operation and the operation timing, while the length of the transmittance increase period in which the main button image fades out. The height does not change (see FIG. 13B and FIG. 14).

  In the present embodiment, even if the effect button 26 is operated during the effective period and before the combined temporary button image is faded out, the combined temporary button image fades out from the start of the combined temporary button image display. The length of the period until completion is not changed. In another embodiment, the combined temporary button image may be deleted at a timing according to the operation during the effective period. For example, the combined temporary button image may be immediately deleted according to the operation, The image may be erased at the image erasing timing.

  Note that the continuation suggestion effect and the defeat suggestion effect are started at a timing corresponding to the operation when the effect button 26 is operated during the effective period (see FIG. 14). On the other hand, if the production button 26 is not operated during the effective period, the operation starts at a timing corresponding to a predetermined end period of the effective period (see FIG. 13B). For this reason, the start timing of the continuation suggestion effect and the defeat suggestion effect varies depending on the operation timing during the effective period and the presence or absence of the operation during the effective period. This deviation may be absorbed, for example, by the execution time of the continuation suggestion effect and the defeat suggestion effect, or may be absorbed by the period during which the decorative symbol is falsely stopped in a manner of notifying the winning when the second special symbol is stopped and displayed. May be.

  In the present embodiment, the timing 2 seconds before the start timing of the continuation suggestion effect (or the defeat suggestion effect) when there is no operation from the player is based on the change effect pattern at the start of the change display of the decorative symbol. It is set as the start timing of the valid period.

[Specific examples of direct defeat button production]
Next, a specific example of the continuous defeat button effect (see FIG. 8 (o)) will be described with reference to FIGS. 15-17 is explanatory drawing for demonstrating the specific example of a continuous defeat button effect. 15 to 17 show an example in which the loss notification effect is performed after the continuation suggestion effect is performed following the continuation defeat button effect (from (o) to (p) in FIG. Pattern)

  When the continuous defeat button effect is performed, first, the movement period starts (T1). The following effects are displayed during the movement period. First, from the upper right corner of the screen, a continuation temporary button image with a green effect image and the word “continuation” is superimposed and displayed on the background image with a transmittance of 0% (FIGS. 15A and 15B). )reference). The continuation temporary button image gradually moves toward the left side of the liquid crystal screen 5 while being reduced (see T2, FIGS. 15C and 15D). In this example, the continuous temporary button image is always displayed with a transmittance of 0% until it is deleted.

  After that, when the continuation temporary button image moves to a position slightly to the left of the center of the screen, the reduction and movement are finished, and it stops (T3, see FIG. 15D). At this time, the continuation temporary button image is displayed as an effect image larger than the main button image. Then, from the lower left corner of the screen, a defeat provisional button image with a blue effect image and a character “defeat” starts to be displayed (T4, see FIG. 15E). This defeat provisional button image is superimposed on the background image and the continuation provisional button image with a transmittance of 0%. The defeat temporary button image moves toward the right side of the liquid crystal screen 5 while being gradually reduced to the same size as the continuous temporary button image stationary at a position slightly left of the center of the screen (T5 and T6, FIG. 15). (See (F) and (G)). In this example, the defeat provisional button image is always displayed with a transmittance of 0% until it is deleted.

  Thus, in this embodiment, after the continuation temporary button image which suggests the possibility of continuation is displayed, the defeat provisional button image which suggests the possibility of defeat is displayed (FIGS. 15D and 15E). reference). That is, in this embodiment, the contents more advantageous for the player are suggested first.

  In other embodiments, the more advantageous content for the player may be suggested later, for example, the continuation temporary button image may be displayed after the defeat provisional button image is displayed.

  When the defeat provisional button image moves to a position slightly to the right of the center of the screen, as illustrated in FIG. 15H, the continuation provisional button image and the defeat provisional button image are reduced to approximately the same size as the main button image. Alongside (T7). Accordingly, a line-shaped effect image is displayed between the continuation temporary button image and the defeat temporary button image. This effect image is displayed with a transmittance of 0%, for example, before the background image and behind the continuation temporary button image and the defeat temporary button image.

  When the continuation temporary button image and the defeat provisional button image are arranged side by side, the coalescence period starts (T8, see FIG. 15I). The following effects are displayed during the coalescence period. That is, the distance between the two temporary button images arranged side by side gradually collides and begins to merge. At that time, the line-shaped effect image is deleted (see FIGS. 15H and 15I).

  Subsequently, an effect image representing a state in which energy due to the impact of the continuation temporary button image and the defeat temporary button image is diffused radially is displayed (T9, see FIG. 16A). When a particularly large shock wave is emitted from the united place, the background image is blacked out (T10, see FIG. 16B). Thereafter, an effect display is performed so that light continues to be emitted from the combined place (T11, see FIG. 16C). Note that FIG. 16B illustrates a state in which the decorative design is visible, but the background image and the characters “pinch” are not visible. FIG. 16C illustrates a state in which the decorative symbol and the characters “pinch” are visible while the background image is not visually recognized.

  In another embodiment, during the period until the button image is displayed, any of the background image, the decorative design, and the characters “pinch” may be visible, or any of them may not be visible. .

  Subsequently, as illustrated in FIG. 16D, as the light due to the collision becomes gentle, the combined temporary button image is displayed as a result of the combined temporary button image and the defeated temporary button image being combined (that is, deleted). (T12). Further, the background image becomes gradually visible. Accordingly, the position where the main button image is subsequently displayed (for example, a portion slightly lower than the center of the liquid crystal screen 5) is displayed in white in an aspect indicating the shape of the main button image (T12).

  When the combined temporary button image becomes recognizable, the change period starts (T13, see FIG. 16E). The following effects are displayed during the change period. For example, as the transmittance of the combined temporary button image gradually increases, the combined temporary button image gradually fades out (see FIGS. 16E to 16I). 16E shows a transmittance of 15%, FIG. 16F shows a transmittance of 50%, FIG. 16G shows a transmittance of 60%, FIG. 16H shows a transmittance of 70%, and FIG. An example is shown in which a combined temporary button image having a transmittance of 75% is superimposed on a background image (for example, a transmittance of 0%).

  During the change period, the combined temporary button image fade-out and the main button image and the gauge image fade-in occur in parallel. Before the fade-in of the main button image and the gauge image is started, first, a part of the combined temporary button image becomes white (white portion has a transmittance of 0%). This suggests that the main button image and gauge image are displayed thereafter, and the display position of the main button image and gauge image.

  Specifically, for example, in the combined temporary button image (transmittance 15%), a portion where the main button image is displayed after that is substantially the same as the shape of the main button image and is white (transmittance 0%). (T13, see FIG. 16E). Subsequently, in the combined temporary button image (transmittance 50%), the portion where the gauge image is displayed thereafter becomes white (transmittance 0%) in the shape almost the same as the shape of the gauge image (T14, FIG. 16). (See (F)). Further, the green and blue effect images (transmittance 60%) start to be displayed near the position where the button image is displayed thereafter (see FIG. 16F).

  Subsequently, the main button image and the gauge image are superimposed on the coalesced temporary button image and start to fade in (T15, see FIG. 16G). In the present embodiment, the gauge image is faster to complete the fade-in than the button image (the transmission rate is reduced to 0% faster).

  Here, in FIG. 16G, the combined temporary button image is superimposed and displayed with a transmittance of 60% in front of the background image (for example, transmittance of 0%), and the button image has a transmittance of 35% in front of it. In this example, the gauge images are superimposed and displayed at a transmittance of 0%. FIG. 16G illustrates a state where an effective period (for example, 2 seconds) is started. Thus, in this embodiment, a part of period in the continuous defeat button effect is set as the effective period.

  Thereafter, the button image is displayed in the normal display mode (T16 and T17, FIG. 16 (H) after the effect display that emits white light for a moment immediately before the fade-in is completed. ) And (I)). Note that, as illustrated in FIG. 16 (I), when the fade-in of the button image is completed, the combined temporary button image being faded out is not completely erased. Up to here is the effect display performed in the change period.

  Next, when the change period ends and this button period starts, the following effect display is performed. That is, during the main button period, the non-operation button image and the operation button image exemplified in FIG. 13A are alternately displayed as the main button image (FIGS. 17A to 17C). . Thereby, the player can easily recognize that the operation of the effect button 26 is prompted.

  As the button image is displayed, the character of the operation instruction such as “Press!” Prompting the operation of the effect button 26 is displayed on the background image (for example, 0% transmittance) with a predetermined transmittance (for example, 0% transmittance). On the other hand, the player may be prompted to perform an operation on the effect button 26 by superimposing and displaying. In this case, since it is possible to prompt the player to perform an operation with the characters of the operation instruction, during the button period, without alternately displaying the non-operation button image and the operation button image as described above, Only the operation blank button image may be displayed.

  When a predetermined period (for example, 0.2 seconds) elapses from the start of this button period, the combined temporary button image is finally deleted with a transmittance of 100% (T18 and T19, FIGS. 17A and 17B). )reference). In FIG. 17A, a combined temporary button image is superimposed and displayed at a transmittance of 80% with respect to a background image (for example, a transmittance of 0%), and the button image and the gauge image are further transmitted before that. An example of a superimposed display at 0% is illustrated. FIG. 17B shows a state in which the combined temporary button image is deleted and the button image and the gauge image are superimposed and displayed at a transmittance of 0% in front of the background image (for example, the transmittance of 0%). Illustrated.

  When the player operates the effect button 26, the effective period ends according to the operation, and the effective period ends as illustrated in FIG. 17C (for example, only the gauge frame is displayed). The gauge image (for example, transmittance 0%) is deleted immediately after being displayed.

  Further, according to the operation, for example, the button image expands in the horizontal direction and gradually decreases in the vertical direction while gradually increasing the transmittance and fading out (see T20 to T23, FIGS. 17C to 17F). ). When the transmittance of the button image increases, the player can visually recognize, for example, a background image (for example, an effect image representing the enemy character B) displayed behind the button image (see FIG. 17E). ).

  Note that FIG. 17C shows the background image (for example, 0% transmittance) for the button image with 0% transmittance, FIG. 17D shows the 40% transmittance, and FIG. 17E shows the button image with 70% transmittance. On the other hand, a state of being superimposed and displayed is illustrated. FIG. 17F illustrates a state in which the button image is finally deleted with a transmittance of 100%.

  When the effective period ends, the background image that has not moved at all (or only slightly) from the start of the continuous defeat button effect starts to move (see, for example, FIG. 17D).

  Then, after the continuation suggestion effect is executed at a timing according to the operation (see T24, FIG. 17G), the loss notification effect is executed (FIGS. 17H and I). In this embodiment, since the execution time of the continuation suggestion effect is constant regardless of the operation timing, the loss notification effect is started at a timing corresponding to the operation. For example, in the continuation suggestion effect, the characters “continue” are displayed centering on the position where the button image was displayed. For example, in the loss notification effect, first, the middle symbol is pseudo-stopped at the position where the button image is displayed (see FIG. 17H). Along with this, the reach symbol displayed on the upper part of the liquid crystal screen 5 moves downward. Then, the reach symbol and the middle symbol become reach-missing (see FIG. 17 (I)), and then stop display is performed after pseudo stop.

  It should be noted that the gauge image in an aspect in which the validity period has ended (for example, an aspect in which only the gauge frame is displayed; see FIG. 17C) may not be displayed in accordance with the operation. For example, the gauge image in the gauge image may be stopped according to the operation, and the gauge image may be erased immediately after that. Further, depending on the operation, the gauge image is changed to another effect image (for example, an effect image) that is an image having substantially the same shape as the gauge image and that cannot distinguish (or is difficult to distinguish) the portion indicating the effective time and the frame. Replacement and other effect images may be deleted (for example, faded out).

[Specific example of enemy character B appearing and moving to pinch route]
Hereinafter, a specific example of shifting to the pinch route will be described as an example of the battle reach effect with reference to FIGS. 8 and 18. FIG. 18 is an explanatory diagram for describing a specific example of the battle reach effect in which the opponent is the enemy character B and a transition to the pinch route is performed. In the example shown here, it is assumed that the production has progressed in the same manner as the example shown in FIGS. 12A to 12F until the branch production (see FIG. 8). In addition, since the effect display in the continuous defeat button effect after the branch effect is the same as that described above with reference to FIGS. 15 to 17, a part of the common effect display is simplified in FIG. 18. .

  At the time of shifting to the pinch route, switching between “chansu” and “pinch” is repeated a predetermined number of times (for example, 10 times) (repetition of FIGS. 12E and 12F), and finally “ The characters “pinch” remain (see FIG. 18A). For example, as the enemy character name image is deleted, the character “Pinch” is displayed slightly larger than that during the branch effect, and then reduced to the same size as when switching, and the continuous defeat button effect The display continues until the end (see FIGS. 18A to 18D). At the same time, an effect display in which the player character is captured by the enemy character is performed (see FIG. 18A). Note that the color of the reach pattern does not change during the pinch route transition, unlike during the chance route transition.

  When shifting to the pinch route, an effect display in which the player character receives the first strike by the enemy character is performed (patterns proceeding from FIGS. 18A and 18B to FIGS. 8G to 8N). Then, the defeat button effect is started immediately before the enemy character's attack reaches the player character at the end of the battle reach effect (see FIGS. 18C and 8O).

  The flow of the production during the continuous defeat button production has been described above with reference to FIGS. 13B and 14, and the specific example of the production mode during the continuous defeat button production has been described above with reference to FIGS. 15 to 17. The description in is omitted. FIGS. 18C and 18D are examples of a state during the continuous defeat button production. FIG. 18C illustrates a state where the continuation temporary button image (transmittance 0%) starts to appear from the upper right corner of the screen at the start of the movement period. FIG. 18D illustrates a state where the main button image and the gauge image are displayed with a transmittance of 0% during the effective period and the main button period.

  When the player operates the effect button 26 during the effective period, a continuation suggestion effect or a defeat suggestion effect is performed according to the operation (FIGS. 18E and 8I, FIGS. 8P and 8S), FIG. 14). If the operation is not performed during the effective period, the continuation suggestion effect or the defeat suggestion effect is performed when the predetermined effective period ends (see FIG. 13B).

  The continuation suggestion effect may be executed when any of the jackpot symbols Y1 to Y6 is stopped and displayed (that is, when the probability variation jackpot is displayed) and when the lost symbol is stopped and displayed. On the other hand, the defeat suggestion effect is executed when the jackpot symbol Y7 or Y8 is stopped and displayed (that is, when it is sudden or sudden).

  Specifically, for example, in the case of a probable big hit, a continuation suggestion effect is performed according to an operation during the effective period of the continuation defeat button effect (a pattern of proceeding from FIG. 18E and FIG. 8O to (p)). ). In the continuation suggestion effect, as illustrated in FIG. 18E, an effect display in which the player character escapes from the enemy character is performed, and the word “continue” is displayed. Then, after the continuation suggestion effect is performed, the “reversal victory effect” for notifying the victory of the player character is performed, and then the winning notification effect is performed, and it is notified that the probable big hit is won (FIG. 18 (F) and (G), pattern from (p) to (l) in FIG. 8 (p). When the jackpot symbol is stopped and displayed, the same jackpot effect as the jackpot effect of FIG. 8 (m) is performed. In this embodiment, since the execution time of the continuation suggestion effect and the reverse victory effect is constant regardless of the operation timing, the hit notification effect is started at a timing corresponding to the operation.

In the reverse victory effect, as shown in FIG. 18 (F), as in the victory suggestion effect, the director character 7 moves toward the center of the liquid crystal screen 5 or the own character escaped from the enemy character attack is the enemy. An effect display showing how to defeat the character and win the battle is performed. In addition, a red character “Victory” is displayed on the liquid crystal screen 5, and the light emission control of the frame lamp 37, the button lamp 262, and the like is performed so that the frame member 3 and the effect button 26 appear to emit yellow light. To do. For this reason, it can be said that the characteristic colors representing the characteristics of the reverse victory effect are red and yellow.
As a reverse victory effect, for example, a red and yellow effect image may be displayed on the liquid crystal screen 5 and the light emission control of the frame lamp 37 and the like may be performed so that the frame member 3 and the like appear red and yellow. Further, as a reverse victory effect, the frame member 3 and the like appear red and yellow without displaying all effect images (or all effect images except for some effect images (for example, decorative symbols)) on the liquid crystal screen 5. Thus, the light emission control of the frame lamp 37 and the like may be performed.

  Note that when a reverse victory effect is performed, a predetermined jackpot (for example, 16R probability change) may be confirmed.

  Further, in the case of losing, the continuation suggestion effect is performed according to the operation during the effective period of the continuation defeat button effect as in the case of the probable big hit (FIG. 18E, from FIG. 8O to FIG. 8P). Forward pattern). Then, following the continuation suggestion effect, the loss notification effect is performed and the loss is notified (FIG. 18 (H), pattern from FIG. 8 (p) to (r)).

  Here, in the case of a probable big hit, the reverse victory effect is always performed following the continuation suggestion effect. On the other hand, in the case of losing, a losing notification effect is always performed following the continuation suggestion effect. In the case of a promising jackpot, it is harder to go to the pinch route than the chance route, so the continuous suggestion effect is relatively unlikely to appear. On the other hand, in the case of losing, since it is easier to go to the pinch route than the chance route, the continuation suggestion effect is relatively likely to appear (see FIG. 11). For this reason, following the continuation suggestion effect, the reverse victory effect is hardly performed, and the loss notification effect is easily performed.

  On the other hand, in the case of a hit probability and a collision, a defeat suggestion effect is performed according to an operation during the effective period of the continuous defeat button effect (a pattern that proceeds from FIG. 18 (I), FIG. 8 (o) to (s)). As illustrated in FIG. 18I, in the defeat suggestion effect, an effect display in which the own character loses to the enemy character is performed. Then, following the defeat suggestion effect, a hit notification effect (defeat) suggesting a fall to the revenge mode is performed (see FIGS. 18J and 8T). In this embodiment, since the execution time of the defeat suggestion effect is constant regardless of the operation timing, the hit notification effect (defeat) is started at a timing according to the operation. In the present embodiment, through the defeat suggestion effect and the hit notification effect (defeat), an effect display in which a blue liquid flows from the upper side of the screen so as to cover the liquid crystal screen 5 is performed (FIGS. 18I and 18J). reference).

  In the hit notification effect that is performed when the jackpot symbol Y7 or Y8 is stopped and displayed, a small-sized decorative symbol is different from a pattern-matching mode (for example, a doublet) that notifies that the winning jackpot is won. (For example, the reach lose eye mode) is pseudo-stopped (see FIG. 18J). Then, the pseudo-stopped decorative design is stopped and displayed as it is without changing the type of the decorative design. In addition, as the hit notification effect, for example, an effect display that indicates that the player's own character defeated by an enemy character is displayed, or that a transition is made from the survival RUSH to the revenge mode (that is, from the probability variation gaming state to the short-time gaming state). (Not shown). As described above, the hit notification effect (see FIG. 8 (t) and FIG. 18 (J)) at the time of sudden hit and hit is different from the hit notification effect at the chance of big hit (see FIG. 8 (l)). There is no effect display in which the decorative symbols are pseudo-stopped or stopped in a uniform manner.

  When the jackpot symbol Y7 or Y8 is stopped and displayed, the jackpot effect different from the jackpot effect of FIG. 8 (m) is performed following the hit notification effect illustrated in FIG. 8 (t) and FIG. 18 (J). Specifically, when the jackpot symbol Y7 is stopped and displayed, the game is controlled in the probability variation game state after the jackpot game ends, so that the game falls to the revenge mode following the hit notification effect (see FIG. 8 (t)). Actually, a jackpot effect is suggested that suggests that the survival RUSH will continue (see FIG. 8 (u)).

  On the other hand, when the jackpot symbol Y8 is stopped and displayed, the game is controlled in the short-time game state after the jackpot game ends, and therefore, 50 revenge modes following the hit notification effect (see FIG. 8 (t)). A jackpot effect that suggests that (ie, control in the short-time gaming state) is started is performed (see FIG. 8 (v)).

  During the revenge mode (i.e., the period until the special symbol fluctuates 50 times), an effect of a flow different from that illustrated in FIG. 8 may be performed. In this case, if the player can win the jackpot related to the jackpot symbols Y1 to Y7 before the special symbol is changed 50 times, the flow effect illustrated in FIG. 8 is performed again. That is, the effect mode returns to the survival RUSH. It should be noted that after the special symbol fluctuates 50 times without a big hit after the big hit game corresponding to the stop display of the big hit symbol Y8 is ended, the transition from the short-time gaming state to the normal gaming state is made. For this reason, an effect comes to be performed in the flow of the effect in the normal mode illustrated in FIG.

  Although a detailed description is omitted, in this embodiment, a special character battle reach effect in which a “special character” that does not appear during the effects illustrated in FIGS. In some cases (see FIG. 8 (w)). The special character is an enemy character that suggests that when the player character wins, the 16R probability change is confirmed (that is, the jackpot symbol Y1 is always stopped and displayed). The special character battle reach effect is a battle reach effect in which, in the above-described battle reach effect, a similar flow effect is performed except that the opponent of the own character is not the enemy character A to D but a special character. In addition, the special character battle reach production is a battle reach production in which the battle result has only victory and continuation (only victory is possible), and is a reach production that is more likely than the battle reach production to be a probable big hit. For example, when reach is established (see FIG. 8 (d)), battle is started (see FIG. 8 (f)), and at the timing when the player character receives a first strike by the enemy character after shifting to the pinch route (see FIG. 8 (n)). ), May develop into a special character battle reach production. The special character battle reach effect is set when the determination result of the second special symbol determination is a jackpot advantageous for the player (for example, the jackpot symbol Y1), or is lost and the variation time of the second special symbol is set longer. This is a reach effect that is easy to execute.

  The battle may or may not be clearly divided before and after the transition to the chance route and the pinch route. For example, the character may be the same before and after the transition to each route, but the type of attack to be sent out (for example, the type of weapon, the type of attack technique, etc.) may be different. In addition, after the transition to each route, the enemy character may be transformed into a stronger figure than before the transition.

  In another embodiment, a variable effect pattern in which a defeat suggestion effect is performed by shifting to a pinch route may be prepared in advance corresponding to the case where the battle result is victory or continuation (FIG. 8G). To (s) through (n) and (o).

  As a specific example, in response to the jackpot symbol Y1 (see FIG. 4B), after moving to the pinch root and performing the defeat suggestion effect (see FIG. 18I), the reverse victory effect (see FIG. 18). As in the case of 18 (F) and FIG. 8 (q)), after the effect display in which the player character defeats the enemy character and wins the battle is performed, the 16R probability change notification is notified (see FIG. 8 (l)). ) May be present. Thereby, the player can watch the progress of the production after the defeat suggestion effect while praying that the 16R probability may change until the decorative symbol is stopped and displayed. In addition, when the player recognizes that the 16R probability change has actually occurred, the player can feel the joy of assigning the 16R probability change since he or she has been impressed with the defeat.

  As another example, in response to a loss pattern, after a transition to pinch root and a defeat suggestion effect is performed, an effect display that the character can withstand attacks from enemy characters is performed, and then a loss notification effect is performed. There may be a fluctuating effect pattern in which is performed. As a result, the player hopes that it will be notified (actually lost) that it will not fall into the revenge mode after the defeat suggestion effect and before the decorative symbol is stopped and displayed. It is possible to watch the progress of the production after the defeat suggestion while holding

  In other embodiments, the performance is performed in the flow illustrated in FIG. 8 even during the variation display of the first special symbol in the probability variation gaming state and during the variation display of the special symbol in the short-time gaming state and the normal gaming state. It may be broken.

  Further, in other embodiments, the effects are produced in the flow illustrated in FIG. 7 even during the variation display of the second special symbol in the normal gaming state, and during the special symbol variation display in the probability variation gaming state and the short-time gaming state. It may be done.

  Further, the combination of the decorative symbols that are stopped and displayed in accordance with the stop display of the jackpot symbol is not limited to that described above, and other combinations may be used. For example, as a decorative symbol that is stopped and displayed in accordance with the stop display of the jackpot symbols Y7 and Y8, a predetermined predetermined loose pattern (for example, a combination of “1”, “3”, and “5”) may be stopped and displayed. However, the reach lose eye whose middle symbol is “special symbol” may be stopped and displayed. A special symbol is a decorative symbol that appears only during a variation effect corresponding to a specific variation effect pattern, unlike a decorative symbol that indicates a number. is there.

  Hereinafter, an example of processing performed in the gaming machine 1 to realize the various effects described above will be described in detail.

[Timer interrupt processing by game control board 100]
Next, timer interrupt processing executed in the game control board 100 will be described with reference to FIG. Here, FIG. 19 is a flowchart showing an example of timer interrupt processing executed in the game control board 100. The game control board 100 is set so that a timer interrupt is periodically generated at regular intervals (for example, 4 milliseconds) during normal operation except for special cases such as when the power is turned on or when the power is turned off. When the timer interrupt occurs, the game control board 100 executes a series of processes illustrated in FIG. Note that the processing of the game control board 100 described based on the flowcharts of FIG. 19 and subsequent figures is performed in accordance with a command issued by the main CPU 101 based on a program stored in the main ROM 102.

  First, the main CPU 101 of the game control board 100 executes a random number update process for updating the design random number, the reach random number, the variation pattern random number, and the normal design random number by software (step S1).

  For example, each random number is incremented by “1” every time the process of step S1 is performed. Note that a loop counter is used as a counter for performing the processing of step S1, and each random number is returned to “0” and updated after reaching a preset maximum value. Note that the jackpot random number may be preset by software, or each random number may be generated by calculating a value generated using the random number circuit 104 and a value generated by software.

  Following the processing of step S1, the main CPU 101 detects that the first starting port switch 111 for detecting that the game ball has won the first starting port 11 and that the game ball has won the second starting port 12. A switch process for determining the state of the detection signal input from each switch such as the second start port switch 112 is performed (step S2). This switch processing will be described in detail later based on FIG.

  Subsequent to the processing of step S2, the main CPU 101 executes special symbol determination, displays the special symbol on the first special symbol display 41 or the second special symbol display 42, and displays the determination result of the special symbol determination. A special symbol process including a process of stopping and displaying the special symbol shown is executed (step S3). In the special symbol process, it is determined whether or not the jackpot is large, the jackpot type, the variation pattern of the special symbol, and the like. This special symbol process will be described in detail later based on FIG.

  Subsequent to the process of step S3, the main CPU 101 includes a process of executing normal symbol determination, causing the normal symbol display unit 45 to display the normal symbol in a variable manner, and then stopping and displaying the normal symbol indicating the result of the normal symbol determination. Normal symbol processing is executed (step S4).

  Following the process of step S4, the main CPU 101 performs the electric tulip process for operating the electric tulip 17 via the electric tulip control unit 113 when it is determined that the second start port 12 is opened as a result of the normal symbol determination. Is executed (step S5).

  Subsequent to the process of step S5, when the main CPU 101 determines that it is a big win in the process of step S3, the main prize opening control process for controlling the special prize opening control unit 117 to open the special prize opening 13 is performed. Execute (Step S6). Although a detailed description is omitted, the big prize opening control process is a process for controlling the jackpot game, and a special symbol (a jackpot symbol) indicating that it is determined to execute the jackpot game is a first special symbol display 41. Alternatively, it is performed when the second special symbol display 42 is stopped and displayed.

  Subsequent to the process of step S6, the main CPU 101 executes a prize ball process for controlling the payout of the prize ball according to the winning of the game ball (step S7).

  Subsequent to step S7, the main CPU 101 transmits to the effect control board 130 information necessary for determining various commands and effect contents set (stored) in the main RAM 103 in the process step before step S7. Processing is executed (step S8).

[Switch processing by game control board 100]
FIG. 20 is a detailed flowchart of the switch process in step S2 of FIG. Subsequent to the processing of step S1, the main CPU 101 monitors the presence or absence of a detection signal input from the first start port switch 111, as illustrated in FIG. 20, and detects the detection signal from the first start port switch 111. A first start port switch process including a process for acquiring a random number for determining a special symbol (a jackpot random number, a design random number, a reach random number, and a variation pattern random number) at the time when is input is executed (step S21). The first start port switch process will be described in detail later based on FIG.

  Next, the main CPU 101 monitors whether or not a detection signal is input from the second start port switch 112, and acquires a random number for determining a special symbol at the time when the detection signal from the second start port switch 112 is input. A second start port switch process including a process to perform is executed (step S22). The second start port switch process will be described in detail later based on FIG.

  Then, the main CPU 101 monitors the presence / absence of a detection signal input from the gate switch 114 and executes a gate switch process for acquiring a normal symbol random number at the time when the detection signal from the gate switch 114 is input (step S23). ).

[First Start Port Switch Processing by Game Control Board 100]
FIG. 21 is a detailed flowchart of the first start port switch process in step S21 of FIG. As illustrated in FIG. 21, the main CPU 101 determines whether or not the first start port switch 111 is “ON” based on whether or not the detection signal from the first start port switch 111 is input. (Step S2101). For example, when an ON signal indicating that the first start port switch 111 is “ON” is input, it is determined that the first start port switch 111 is “ON”.

  When the main CPU 101 determines that the first start port switch 111 is “ON” (step S2101: YES), as the acquired information used for the first special symbol determination, the jackpot random number, the symbol random number, the reach random number, and the fluctuation A pattern random number is acquired (steps S2102 to 2105).

  Next, the main CPU 101 uses the first special symbol determination hold number U1 stored in the main RAM 103 as the first special symbol determination hold number Umax1 ("4" in the present embodiment). ) Is determined (step S2106).

  When the main CPU 101 determines that the hold number U1 is less than the maximum hold number Umax1 (step S2106: YES), the main CPU 101 updates the value of the hold number U1 to a value obtained by adding “1” (step S2107).

  Following the processing of step S2107, the main CPU 101 determines whether or not the short-time game flag stored in the main RAM 103 is “ON” (step S2108). The short-time game flag is a flag that is set to “ON” when the current game state is the short-time state, and conversely, is set to “OFF” when the current game state is a non-short-time state.

  When the main CPU 101 determines that the time-saving game flag is not “ON” (that is, “OFF”) (step S2108: NO), the main CPU 101 executes a pre-determination process (step S2109). Specifically, the main CPU 101 determines the jackpot based on the acquired information acquired in steps S2102 to 2105 prior to the jackpot determination process (see FIG. 24) and the variation pattern determination process (see FIG. 25) described later. It is determined in advance whether or not it is determined, and to which type the variation pattern is determined.

  Following the process of step S2109, the main CPU 101 stores the advance determination information obtained by the advance determination process of step S2109 and the various random numbers acquired by the processes of steps S2102 to 2105 in the reserved storage area in the main RAM 103 ( Step S2110).

  When the main CPU 101 determines that the time-saving game flag is “ON” (step S2108: YES), the main CPU 101 stores the various random numbers obtained in the processing of steps S2102 to 2105 in the reserved storage area in the main RAM 103 (step S2111).

  When executing the process of step S2110 or step S2111, the main CPU 101 sets a hold command related to the first special symbol determination in the main RAM 103 (step S2112). This hold command is a command for notifying that the first special symbol determination is put on hold, and includes pre-determination information obtained in the process of step S2109. The hold command is transmitted to the effect control board 130 by the transmission process in step S8.

  When the process of step S2112 is executed, when it is determined that the first start port switch 111 is not “ON” (step S2101: NO), or when it is determined that the hold number U1 is not less than the maximum hold number Umax1 (Step S2106: NO), the main CPU 101 ends the process shown in FIG.

[Second Start Port Switch Processing by Game Control Board 100]
FIG. 22 is a detailed flowchart of the second start port switch process in step S22 of FIG. As illustrated in FIG. 22, the main CPU 101 determines whether the detection signal from the second start port switch 112 is input following the first start port switch process in step S <b> 21. It is determined whether or not the switch 112 is “ON” (step S2201). For example, when an ON signal indicating that the second start port switch 112 is “ON” is input, it is determined that the second start port switch 112 is “ON”.

  When the main CPU 101 determines that the second start port switch 112 is “ON” (step S2201: YES), as the acquired information used for the second special symbol determination, the jackpot random number, the symbol random number, the reach random number, and the fluctuation A pattern random number is acquired (steps S2202 to 2205).

  Next, the main CPU 101 determines that the second special symbol determination number U2 stored in the main RAM 103 is the second special symbol determination maximum number Umax2 stored in the main ROM 102 ("4" in this embodiment). ) Is determined (step S2206).

  When the main CPU 101 determines that the hold number U2 is less than the maximum hold number Umax2 (step S2206: YES), the main CPU 101 updates the value of the hold number U2 to a value obtained by adding “1” (step S2207).

  Subsequent to the process of step S2207, the main CPU 101 determines whether or not the short time game flag stored in the main RAM 103 is “ON” as in the process of step S2108 (step S2208). When the main CPU 101 determines that the time-saving game flag is “ON” (step S2208: YES), the main CPU 101 executes a pre-determination process (step S2209).

  Following the process of step S2209, the main CPU 101 stores the predetermination information obtained by the predetermination process of step S2209 and the various random numbers acquired by the processes of steps S2202 to 2205 in the reserved storage area in the main RAM 103 ( Step S2210).

  When the main CPU 101 determines that the short-time game flag is not “ON” (ie, “OFF”) (step S2208: NO), the main CPU 101 stores the various random numbers acquired in steps S2202 to 2205 in the reserved storage area in the main RAM 103. (Step S2211).

  When executing the process of step S2210 or step S2211, the main CPU 101 sets a hold command related to the second special symbol determination in the main RAM 103 (step S2112). This hold command is a command for notifying that the second special symbol determination is put on hold, and includes pre-determination information obtained in the process of step S2210. The hold command is transmitted to the effect control board 130 by the transmission process in step S8.

  When the process of step S2212 is executed, when it is determined that the second start port switch 112 is not “ON” (step S2201: NO), or when it is determined that the hold number U2 is not less than the maximum hold number Umax2 (Step S2206: NO), the main CPU 101 ends the process shown in FIG.

[Special symbol processing by game control board 100]
Next, the details of the special symbol process executed by the game control board 100 will be described with reference to FIG. Here, FIG. 23 is a detailed flowchart of the special symbol process in step S3 of FIG.

  As illustrated in FIG. 23, the main CPU 101 determines whether or not the jackpot game is in progress based on whether or not the jackpot game flag stored in the main RAM 103 is set to “ON” ( Step S301). This jackpot game flag is a flag indicating whether or not the jackpot game is being executed, and is set to “ON” at the start of the jackpot game, and is set to “OFF” at the end of the jackpot game. Here, when it is determined that the game is a big hit game (step S301: YES), the process proceeds to the normal symbol process of step S4.

  When the main CPU 101 determines that the jackpot game is not being played (step S301: NO), the main CPU 101 determines whether or not the special symbol is being displayed in a variable manner (step S302). If it is determined that the special symbol variation display is not being performed (step S302: NO), it is determined whether or not the second special symbol determination hold number U2 stored in the main RAM 103 is equal to or greater than “1”. (Step S303). Here, when it is determined that the holding number U2 is “1” or more (step S303: YES), the holding number U2 is updated to a value obtained by subtracting “1” (step S304).

  If the main CPU 101 determines that the holding number U2 is not “1” or more (step S303: NO), whether or not the holding number U1 of the first special symbol determination stored in the main RAM 103 is “1” or more. Is determined (step S305). Here, when it is determined that the holding number U1 is not “1” or more (step S305: NO), the process proceeds to the normal symbol process of step S4.

  When the main CPU 101 determines that the hold number U1 is “1” or more (step S305: YES), the main CPU 101 updates the hold number U1 to a value obtained by subtracting “1” (step S306).

  Following the process of step S304 or the process of step S306, the main CPU 101 executes a shift process for the reserved storage area of the main RAM 103 (step S308). Specifically, when the main CPU 101 executes the shift process following the process of step S304, the main CPU 101 uses the earliest acquired information stored in the reserved storage area for second special symbol determination as the determination storage area. And the remaining acquired information is shifted up by one entry. The determination storage area is a storage area for storing various information used for the special symbol determination when the special symbol determination is actually executed. When the shift process is executed subsequent to the process of step S306, the earliest acquired information stored in the reserved storage area for first special symbol determination is shifted to the determination storage area and the remaining information is stored. The acquired information is shifted up by one entry.

  Subsequent to step S308, the main CPU 101 executes jackpot determination processing based on the random number stored in the determination storage area (step S309). The jackpot determination process will be described in detail later based on FIG.

  Subsequent to the process of step S309, the main CPU 101 executes a variation pattern determination process for selecting a variation pattern of a special symbol (step S310). This variation pattern determination process will be described in detail later based on FIG.

  Following the process of step S310, the main CPU 101 determines whether the special symbol setting information determined in step S309, the special symbol setting information relates to the first special symbol determination, or the second special symbol determination. A change start command is set in the main RAM 103 including information indicating whether it is related, setting information of the change pattern determined in the process of step S310, information regarding the gaming state of the gaming machine 1, and the like (step S311).

  This variation start command is a command for instructing the start of an effect accompanying the variation display of the special symbol, and is transmitted to the effect control board 130 by the transmission process in step S8. Thereby, the variation display of the decorative symbols on the liquid crystal screen 5 is started.

  Subsequent to the process of step S311, the main CPU 101 starts the special symbol variation display based on the variation pattern setting information included in the variation start command set in step S311 (step S312). At that time, if the processing of steps S309 to 311 is performed in a state where the acquisition information (random number) related to the first special symbol determination is stored in the determination storage area, the special symbol is displayed on the first special symbol display 41. Start displaying fluctuations. On the other hand, when the processing of steps S309 to 311 is performed in a state where the acquired information (random numbers) related to the second special symbol determination is stored, the special symbol variable display is started on the second special symbol display 42. .

  Next, the main CPU 101 starts measuring a variation time that is an elapsed time from the start of the variation display in step S312 (step S313).

  When the main CPU 101 executes the process of step S313 or determines that the special symbol is changing (step S302: YES), the main CPU 101 is selected by the process of step S310 from the start of the measurement of the changing time in step S313. It is determined whether or not the variation time corresponding to the variation pattern has elapsed (step S315). Here, when it is determined that the variation time has not elapsed (step S315: NO), the process proceeds to the normal symbol process of step S4.

  When the main CPU 101 determines that the variation time has elapsed (step S315: YES), the special symbol indicating the determination result of the special symbol determination is stopped and displayed on the first special symbol display 41 or the second special symbol display 42. Is set in the main RAM 103 (step S316). This symbol confirmation command is transmitted to the effect control board 130 by the transmission process in step S8. Thereby, the process etc. which stop-display the decoration symbol which was variably displayed on the liquid crystal screen 5 in the aspect which shows the determination result of special symbol determination, etc. are performed.

  Subsequent to the process in step S316, the main CPU 101 ends the special symbol variation display started in the process in step S312 (step S317). Specifically, the special symbol determined in step S309 (a jackpot symbol or a lost symbol) is stopped and displayed on the special symbol display that has been variably displayed. The special symbol stop display is continued at least until a predetermined symbol determination time (for example, 1 second) elapses.

  Thus, the main CPU 101 displays the special symbol indicating the determination result of the jackpot determination process after the special symbol is variably displayed on the first special symbol display 41 or the second special symbol display 42 as the first special symbol display 41. Alternatively, the second special symbol display 42 is stopped and displayed.

  Subsequent to the process of step S317, the main CPU 101 resets the variation time when the measurement is started in the process of step S313 (step S318), and performs a process during stop including a process of starting the jackpot game when the jackpot is won. It executes (step S319).

[Big hit judgment processing by game control board 100]
FIG. 24 is a detailed flowchart of the jackpot determination process in step S309 of FIG. The main CPU 101 executes jackpot determination based on the jackpot random number stored in the determination storage area (step S3091). Specifically, when the current gaming state is a low probability state, the main CPU 101 reads a low probability jackpot determination table (not shown) from the main ROM 102 and sets it in the main RAM 103. On the other hand, when the current gaming state is a high probability state, the main CPU 101 reads a high probability jackpot determination table (not shown) from the main ROM 102 and sets it in the main RAM 103. For example, in the low-probability jackpot determination table and the high-probability jackpot determination table, determination values to be compared with the jackpot random numbers are pre-assigned to the jackpot or loss. The main CPU 101 matches the determination value set in the jackpot determination table set in the main RAM 103 with the value of the jackpot random number acquired in the process of step S2102 of FIG. 21 (or the process of step S2202 of FIG. 22). It is determined whether or not it is a big hit.

  Subsequent to the processing in step S3091, the main CPU 101 determines whether or not the determination result of the jackpot determination is a jackpot (step S3092). If it is determined that the game is a jackpot (step S3092: YES), the main CPU 101 refers to the symbol determination table stored in advance in the main ROM 102 and determines the jackpot random number used for the jackpot determination in step S3091. The type of jackpot symbol is determined based on the symbol random number stored together in the determination storage area, and the setting information is set in the main RAM 103 (step S3093). By determining the type of jackpot symbol, the type of jackpot is determined. Specifically, for example, when the symbol random number is related to the first special symbol determination, the main CPU 101 defines the symbol random number in the symbol pattern determination table (not shown) for the first start port. The jackpot symbol is determined based on which judgment value matches. When the symbol random number is related to the second special symbol determination, the main CPU 101 matches the determination value specified in the symbol determination table for the second start port (not shown). The jackpot symbol is determined based on whether or not to do so. For example, in order to determine the type of jackpot at the rate illustrated in FIG. 4, each of the determination values to be compared with the design random numbers is included in the first start port symbol determination table and the second start port symbol determination table. Already assigned to the jackpot symbol.

  On the other hand, if the main CPU 101 determines that it is not a big hit (step S3092: NO), the main CPU 101 sets the lost symbol setting information in the main RAM 103 (step S3094). Thereby, in the process of step S317, the lost symbol is stopped and displayed on the first special symbol display 41 or the second special symbol display 42. In this case, the jackpot game is not performed. Thus, the main CPU 101 ends the process shown in FIG.

[Variation pattern determination processing by game control board 100]
FIG. 25 is a detailed flowchart of the variation pattern determination process in step S310 of FIG. First, the main CPU 101 determines whether or not the determination result in step S3091 is a big hit (step S3101). If it is determined that the game is a big hit (step S3101: YES), a big hit variation pattern table (not shown) corresponding to the current gaming state is read from the main ROM 102 and set in the main RAM 103 (step S3102). The variation pattern table is a table in which a variation pattern of a special symbol is associated with a determination value for comparison with a variation pattern random number, and is a table stored in advance in the main ROM 102 for each gaming state.

  On the other hand, when it is determined that the main CPU 101 is not a big hit (step S3101: NO), that is, when it is a loss, the variation pattern of the special symbol is determined from the variation pattern of a specific number of seconds (for example, 13.5 seconds) or less. Is determined (step S3103). Specifically, the main CPU 101 determines that the reach random number stored in the determination storage area together with the jackpot random number used in the process of step S3091 is the reach random number based on the number of special symbol determinations held at the same winning start port. It is determined which of the determination values for comparison matches.

  When determining the variation pattern of the special symbol from the variation pattern exceeding a specific number of seconds (for example, 13.5 seconds) (step S3103: NO), the main CPU 101 reads the reach variation pattern table from the main ROM 102 and sets it in the main RAM 103. (Step S3104). On the other hand, when determining from a variation pattern of a specific number of seconds or less (step S3103: NO), the non-reach variation pattern table is read from the main ROM 102 and set in the main RAM 103 (step S3105).

  Subsequently, the main CPU 101 refers to the variation pattern table set in the main RAM 103 by the processing in step S3102, the processing in step S3104, or the processing in step S3105, determines the variation pattern of the special symbol, and sets the setting information. The main RAM 103 is set (step S3107). Specifically, the main CPU 101 determines which of the determination values defined in the variation pattern table matches the variation pattern random number stored in the determination storage area together with the jackpot random number used in the process of step S3091. Based on the above, the variation pattern of the special symbol is determined. For example, when the jackpot variation pattern table is set in the main RAM 103, the main CPU 101 determines whether the variation pattern random number matches a value among the determination values defined in the jackpot variation pattern table. Determine the pattern variation pattern. For example, when the non-reach fluctuation pattern table is set in the main RAM 103, the main CPU 101 determines a fluctuation pattern corresponding to the number of holds after the shift processing in step S308 based on the fluctuation pattern random number. The variation pattern setting information is included in the variation start command together with the special symbol setting information set in the main RAM 103 by the jackpot determination processing in step S309 described above, and transmitted to the effect control board 130 by the transmission processing in step S8. . Thus, the main CPU 101 ends the process shown in FIG.

[Game state setting process by game control board 100]
FIG. 26 is a flowchart showing an example of a game state setting process executed at the end of the jackpot game in the game control board 100. In the gaming machine 1, the jackpot game is executed by the big prize opening control process in step S6. When the ending in the jackpot game ends, the gaming state setting process for setting the gaming state of the gaming machine 1 after the jackpot game ends. Is executed.

  As shown in FIG. 26, the CPU 101 determines whether or not the type of jackpot of this time is a probability variation jackpot with a transition to a high probability state (step S630). Specifically, the main CPU 101 determines whether or not the current jackpot is a jackpot related to any one of the jackpot symbols X1, X2, and Y1 to Y7. If it is a probable big hit (step S630: YES), the main CPU 101 sets the high probability game flag to ON (step S631), and sets Xmax to the high probability game remaining count X (step S632). The high probability gaming flag is a flag that is set to “ON” when the current gaming state is a high probability state, and conversely, is set to “OFF” when the current gaming state is a low probability state. Here, Xmax is a predetermined value, and a very large value, for example, 10,000 is set as Xmax. Since a very large value Xmax is set for X, the game is effectively controlled in a high probability state until the next jackpot.

  When the process of step S632 is performed or when it is determined NO in step S630, the main CPU 101 sets the short-time game flag to ON (step S633). Subsequently, the main CPU 101 determines whether or not the current jackpot is a jackpot related to the jackpot symbol X3 or Y8 (step S634). If it is determined as YES in step S634, the main CPU 101 sets “50” in the short time remaining game count J (step S635).

  On the other hand, if it is determined NO in step S634, the main CPU 101 sets Jmax to the time-saving game remaining count J (step S636). Jmax is a predetermined value, and a very large value, for example, 10,000 is set as Jmax. Since a very large value Jmax is set for J, the game is effectively controlled in a time-saving state until the next big hit.

  When the process of step S635 is performed or when the process of step S636 is performed, the main CPU 101 ends the gaming state setting process shown in FIG.

[Timer interrupt processing by production control board 130]
Hereinafter, the timer interruption process executed in the effect control board 130 will be described with reference to FIG. Here, FIG. 27 is a flowchart showing an example of timer interrupt processing executed in the effect control board 130.

  The sub CPU 131 in the effect control board 130 repeatedly executes a series of processes illustrated in FIG. 27 every predetermined time (for example, 4 milliseconds), similarly to the timer interrupt process performed in the game control board 100. Note that the processing performed on the effect control board 130 described based on the flowcharts of FIG. 27 and the subsequent steps is performed according to a command issued by the sub CPU 131 based on a program stored in the sub ROM 132.

  The sub CPU 131 first executes a command reception process that performs a process according to a command from the game control board 100 (step S10), and then executes a transmission process (step S30). In the command reception process, a process corresponding to the reception of various commands from the game control board 100 and the lamp control board 150 is performed. Specifically, the sub CPU 131 receives, for example, a command as game information from the game control board 100, and sets the effect content according to the received command. For example, the sub CPU 131 determines the variation effect pattern corresponding to the variation pattern of the special symbol, and determines whether or not to execute the notice effect that can be executed in the determined variation effect pattern. Then, the sub CPU 131 generates, for example, a command for instructing execution of the determined effect, and transmits the command to the image sound control board 140 and the lamp control board 150. As a result, the effect determined on the effect control board 130 is executed on the image sound control board 140 and / or the lamp control board 150. The command reception process will be described later in detail with reference to FIG.

  Subsequent to the process of step S30, the sub CPU 131 performs a data transfer process (step S50). For example, the sub CPU 131 transfers the data transmitted from the image sound control board 140 to the lamp control board 150 in order to control (for example, operate) the stage actor 7 and the like. In addition, the sub CPU 131 transfers the data related to the control of the effect actor 71 and the like transmitted from the lamp control board 150 to the image sound control board 140. By performing the data transfer process, for example, the effect actor 7 operates in conjunction with the effect image displayed on the liquid crystal screen 5 and the effect sound output by the speaker 24, or the light emission control of the panel lamp 25 or the like. Is done. Thus, the sub CPU 131 ends the process shown in FIG.

[Command reception processing by effect control board 130]
FIG. 28 is a detailed flowchart of the command reception process in step S10 of FIG. As illustrated in FIG. 28, the sub CPU 131 first determines whether or not a command transmitted from the game control board 100 or the lamp control board has been received (step S11). If it is determined that a command has not been received (step S11: NO), the process proceeds to step S30.

  If the sub CPU 131 determines that the command has been received (step S11: YES), whether or not the command is a change start command transmitted from the game control board 100 in accordance with the processing of step S311 (see FIG. 23). Is determined (step S12). If it is determined that the received command is not a change start command (step S12: NO), the process proceeds to step S15 described later.

  When the sub CPU 131 determines that the received command is a change start command (step S12: YES), the sub CPU 131 executes a change start command reception process (step S13). In the variation start command reception process, for example, the sub CPU 131 determines a variation effect pattern corresponding to the variation pattern of the special symbol included in the variation start command by lottery using a variation effect pattern random number. This variation start command receiving process will be described in detail later with reference to FIG.

  When the sub CPU 131 determines that the received command is not a variation start command (step S12: NO), the symbol confirmation command transmitted from the game control board 100 in accordance with the process of step S316 (see FIG. 23). It is determined whether or not (step S15). If the sub CPU 131 determines that it is a symbol confirmation command (step S15: YES), it sets a variation effect end command (step S15). The variation effect end command is transmitted to the image sound control board 140 and the lamp control board 150 by the transmission process in step S30, so that the decorative symbol is stopped and displayed on the liquid crystal screen 5 in response to the special symbol being stopped and displayed. Will be.

  If the sub CPU 131 determines that the received command is not a symbol determination command (step S15: NO), the sub CPU 131 determines whether or not the command is an operation command transmitted from the lamp control board 150 (step S17). This operation command is a command transmitted from the lamp control board 150 to notify the information when the lamp CPU 151 of the lamp control board 150 detects the operation of the effect button 26 and the effect key 27. The operation command includes information indicating which one of the effect button 26 and the effect key 27 is operated, information indicating which key is operated when the effect key 27 is operated, and the like.

  When the sub CPU 131 determines that an operation command has been received (step S17: YES), the sub CPU 131 sets an operation notification command in the sub RAM 133 (step S18). By transmitting this command to the image sound control board 140 by the transmission process of step S30, for example, a process in which a continuation suggestion effect or a defeat suggestion effect is executed according to an operation during the effective period related to the continuation defeat button effect. Is realized.

  On the other hand, when it is determined that the received command is not an operation command (step S17: NO), the sub CPU 131 determines the game control board 100 according to the process of step S2112 (see FIG. 21) or step S2212 (see FIG. 22). The process corresponding to the reception of the hold command transmitted from is executed (step S19). Specifically, the sub CPU 131 sets an icon display command. The icon display command includes, for example, setting information related to the display mode of the hold icon 54. By transmitting this icon display command to the image sound control board 140, for example, the hold icon 54 in the form set on the effect control board 130 is displayed. For example, when the hold command includes advance determination information corresponding to the fact that the battle reach effect can be executed, the sub CPU 131 includes advance determination information corresponding to the fact that the battle reach effect cannot be executed (normally) The icon display command for instructing to display the hold command 54 in a “special mode” different from () is set. The special mode is, for example, a mode that suggests that a battle reach effect is executed or a mode that suggests that there is a relatively high probability of being a probable big hit.

[Variation start command reception processing by effect control board 130]
Hereinafter, with reference to FIG. 29, the variation start command receiving process executed in the effect control substrate 130 in response to receiving the variation start command transmitted from the game control board 100 will be described. Here, FIG. 29 is a detailed flowchart of the change start command reception process in step S13 of FIG.

  As illustrated in FIG. 29, when the sub CPU 131 determines that the command received from the game control board 100 is a change start command (step S12: YES), the sub CPU 131 acquires a change effect pattern random number and stores it in the sub RAM 133. (Step S131). The variation effect pattern random number is a random number that is updated on the effect control board 130. The random number for effect control such as the variable effect pattern random number is appropriately updated in the random number circuit 135 when the timer interrupt processing by the effect control board 130 is not performed, for example. The sub CPU 131 acquires the value at the time of receiving the change start command as a change effect pattern random number.

  In another embodiment, for example, the sub CPU 131 appropriately updates various effect control random numbers using a loop count that is incremented by “1” each time the timer interrupt process is performed by the effect control board 130. May be performed. For example, the variation effect pattern random number may be updated by the random number update process, and the value at the time when the variation start command is received may be acquired as the variation effect pattern random number.

  Note that the timing for acquiring the random effect pattern random number is not limited to the above timing, and may be, for example, the time when the variable effect pattern table is set (for example, when executing steps S135 to 138), or immediately before determining the variable effect pattern (for example, step). (S141 to 143 immediately before execution).

  Subsequent to the processing in step S131, the sub CPU 131 analyzes the change start command received from the game control board 100 (step S132). As described above, the variation start command includes information on whether or not the jackpot determination (see FIG. 24) is a big hit, special symbol type, special symbol variation pattern setting information, gaming state of the gaming machine 1 The information etc. which are shown are included. By performing this process, the sub CPU 131 obtains information necessary for the process of determining a combination of decorative symbols to be stopped and displayed in accordance with the variation display of the special symbol, a variation effect pattern, a notice effect pattern to be described later, and the like.

  Subsequent to the process of step S132, the sub CPU 131 executes a final stop symbol determination process for determining a combination of decorative symbols that are displayed in a stopped state along with the stop display of the special symbol to notify the winning symbol (step S133). . The final stop symbol determination process will be described in detail later based on FIG.

  Subsequent to the processing in step S133, the sub CPU 131 determines, for example, based on the analysis result of the change start command whether or not the jackpot determination (see FIG. 24) is determined to be a jackpot (step S134).

  If the sub CPU 131 determines that it is a big hit (step S134: YES), it reads out a big hit variation effect pattern table (not shown) corresponding to the current gaming state from the sub ROM 132 and sets it in the sub RAM 133 (step S135).

  In the variation effect pattern table, one or more types of variation effect patterns are associated in advance for each combination of the jackpot symbol type and the special symbol variation pattern type if it is a jackpot or not. It is a table. Each variation effect pattern is pre-assigned a determination value for comparison with the value of the random effect pattern random number obtained in step S131.

  In the sub ROM 132, for example, a variation effect pattern table for a normal gaming state, a probability variation gaming state, and a short-time gaming state is stored in advance. For example, in the jackpot variation effect pattern table set according to the normal gaming state, a variation effect pattern in which the jackpot is notified in the flow of the effect as described in FIG. 7 is associated. Specifically, corresponding to the jackpot symbols X1 to X3, the reach is established after the decorative symbol variation display starts, and the SPSP developed through the normal reach effect or the SP reach effect or any one of these reach effects. A variation effect pattern for realizing an effect of performing a hit notification effect is associated with the reach effect.

  In addition, for example, the jackpot variation effect pattern table set according to the probability variation gaming state is associated with a variation effect pattern in which the jackpot is notified in the effect flow as described in FIG. In the variation effect pattern in which the jackpot is informed, the variation effect pattern in which the probability variation jackpot (the jackpot symbol Y1 to Y6, see FIG. 4) is reported, and the sudden hit and the hit (the jackpot symbols Y7 and Y8, see FIG. 4) are informed. There is a variation production pattern.

  Specifically, for example, the following variation effect patterns are prepared in advance. For example, in response to the jackpot symbols Y1 to Y6, reach is established after the decorative symbol variation display starts, and after the victory suggestion effect (see FIGS. 12 (I) and 8 (k)) in the battle reach effect that shifts to the chance route. There is a variation effect pattern for realizing an effect of performing a hit notification effect (see FIG. 8L). Corresponding to the jackpot symbols Y1 to Y6, reach is established after the start of the variation display of the decorative symbols, and the continuation suggestion effect is performed after the continuation defeat button effect in the battle reach effect that shifts to the pinch route (FIG. 18 (E), 8 (o) and (p)), and then the effect of performing the hit notification effect (see FIG. 8 (l)) via the reverse victory effect (see FIG. 18 (F), FIG. 8 (q)) is realized. There are fluctuating effects patterns to do. Corresponding to the jackpot symbols Y7 and Y8, reach is established after the start of the decorative symbol variation display, and the defeat suggestion effect after the continuous defeat button effect in the battle reach effect that shifts to the pinch root (FIG. 18 (I), FIG. 8). There is a variation effect pattern for realizing an effect of performing a hit notification effect (see FIG. 8 (t)) via (o) and (s).

  When it is determined NO in the process of step S134, that is, in the case of losing, the sub CPU 131 can select, for example, a variation effect pattern that can execute a reach effect based on the analysis result of the change start command. Is determined (step S136). If the sub CPU 131 determines YES in the process of step S136, the sub CPU 131 sets a reachable effect variation effect pattern table (not shown) in the sub RAM 133 according to the current gaming state (step S137).

  For example, the variation effect pattern table for the effect with reach that is set according to the normal gaming state is associated with the variation effect pattern in which the loss is notified in the flow of the effect as described in FIG. Specifically, there is a variation effect pattern for realizing an effect of performing a loss notification effect via a normal reach effect or an SP reach effect, or via an SPSP reach effect developed from any one of these reach effects. They are associated (see FIGS. 7A to 7F).

  In addition, the variable effect pattern table for the effect with reach that is set according to the probability variation gaming state is associated with the variable effect pattern in which the loss is notified in the flow of the effect as described in FIG. Specifically, for example, the following variation effect patterns are prepared in advance. For example, the reach is established after the start of the decorative symbol display, and the enemy character escapes from the player character (see FIG. 8 (i)) at the end of the battle reach effect that shifts to the chance route (see FIG. 8 (j)). There is a fluctuating effect pattern for realizing the effect of performing (see). Further, the reach is established after the start of the variation display of the decorative symbols, and the continuation suggestion effect after the continuation defeat button effect in the battle reach effect that shifts to the pinch route (see FIGS. 18E, 8O, and 8P). There is a fluctuating effect pattern for realizing an effect of performing a loss notification effect (see FIG. 8R).

  When it is determined NO in the process of step S136, the sub CPU 131 sets a variation effect pattern table (not shown) for non-reach effect according to the current gaming state in the sub RAM 133 (step S138).

  For example, the variation effect pattern table for non-reach effect that is set according to the normal gaming state is associated with the change effect pattern for realizing the effect of performing the loss notification effect without the reach establishment described in FIG. (See FIGS. 7A and 7B).

  In addition, the variation effect pattern table for the non-reach effect that is set according to the probability variation game state is associated with the change effect pattern for realizing the effect of performing the loss notification effect without the reach establishment described in FIG. (See FIGS. 8A to 8C).

  When the process of step S138 is executed, when the process of step S135 is executed, or when the process of step S137 is executed, the sub CPU 131 determines whether or not it is in the probability variation gaming state (step S139). When it is determined that the game state is not the probability variation game state (step S139: NO), the sub CPU 131 performs a normal variation effect pattern determination process for determining a variation effect pattern in the normal game state or the short-time game state (step S141). .

  For example, when the current gaming state is the normal gaming state, a variation effect pattern table corresponding to the normal gaming state is set in the process of step S135, step S137, or step S138. In the process of step S141, for example, the set variation effect pattern table is referred to, and the fluctuation start analyzed in the process of step S132 based on whether or not the jackpot is won and, if it is a jackpot, the type of jackpot symbol Of the variation effect patterns corresponding to the variation pattern of the first special symbol related to the command, the variation effect pattern to which the determination value that matches the value of the variation effect pattern random number acquired in the process of step S131 is assigned. As a result, one variation effect pattern for realizing the effect as described in FIG. 7 is determined.

  On the other hand, when the current gaming state is the short-time gaming state, a variable effect pattern table corresponding to the short-time gaming state is set in the process of step S135, step S137, or step S138. In the process of step S141, for example, the set variation effect pattern table is referred to, and the fluctuation start analyzed in the process of step S132 based on whether or not the jackpot is won and, if it is a jackpot, the type of jackpot symbol Among the variation effect patterns corresponding to the variation pattern of the second special symbol related to the command (hereinafter referred to as “current variation pattern”), a determination value that matches the value of the random effect pattern random number acquired in step S131. Is selected. As a result, one variable effect pattern for realizing the effect (not shown) in the short-time gaming state is determined.

  When it is determined YES in the process of step S139, that is, when the current gaming state is a probability variation gaming state, the sub CPU 131 determines whether it is a jackpot or reach loss based on the analysis result of the variation start command, for example. Determination is made (step S140). When it is determined that it is not a big win or reach loss (step S140: NO), that is, when a loss is notified without reaching reach, the sub CPU 131 determines a change effect pattern of reachless effect. A determination process is performed (step S142).

  When the process of step S142 is performed, the variation effect pattern table for non-reach effect corresponding to the probability variation game state is set in the process of step S138. In the process of step S142, based on the table set in the process of step S138 and the variable effect pattern random number acquired in the process of step S131, the effect of performing the loss notification effect without achieving the reach described in FIG. Any one of the variation effect patterns for realizing is determined (see FIGS. 8A to 8C).

  When it determines with YES by the process of step S140, sub CPU131 performs the battle reach variation effect pattern determination process which determines the variation effect pattern which can perform a battle reach effect (step S143). When the process of step S143 is performed, the variable effect pattern table for the jackpot or reach effect according to the probability variation gaming state is set in the process of step S135 or step S137. In the process of step S143, the set table is referred to, and the step of the variation effect pattern corresponding to the current variation pattern is determined based on whether or not it is a big hit and, if it is a big hit, the type of the big hit symbol. The variation effect pattern to which the determination value that matches the value of the variation effect pattern random number acquired in the process of S131 is assigned is selected. As a result, one variation effect pattern for realizing an effect in which a hit notification effect or a loss notification effect is performed in the battle reach effect is determined (FIGS. 12, 15 to 18, and FIG. 8D). See below). The battle reach variation effect pattern determination process will be described in detail later based on FIG.

  When the process of step S143 is executed, when the process of step S141 is executed, or when the process of step S142 is executed, the sub CPU 131 executes a notice effect pattern determination process (step S144). For example, the sub CPU 131 acquires various random numbers for the notice effect when the variable effect start command is received (effect control random number), and is determined by one of steps S141 to S143 by lottery using the random number. The presence / absence of execution of the notice effect and the type of the notice effect to be executed are determined based on the variation effect pattern or the like.

  Any notice effect may be performed during the survival RUSH, but as an example, a cut-in effect suggesting victory may be performed. The cut-in effect is, for example, after the continuation suggestion effect (see FIG. 8 (p)) in which the word “continuation” is displayed, and the reverse victory effect in which the effect display in which the player character wins the enemy character is performed ( (See FIG. 8 (q)). The sub CPU 131 executes the cut-in effect if, for example, the random number for the notice effect for determining whether or not to execute the cut-in effect matches the determination value assigned to the determination result that the cut-in effect is executed. Then decide.

  Further, during the normal mode, for example, a notice effect different from the notice effect during the survival RUSH may be performed. For example, a step-up notice effect or a serif effect may be performed as an effect suggesting the reliability for the jackpot prior to the establishment of reach (not shown).

  Subsequent to the process of step S144, the sub CPU 131 starts the effect with the variable effect pattern determined in any of the processes of steps S141 to S143 and the notice effect with the notice effect pattern determined in the process of step S144. Is set in the sub-RAM 133 (step S145).

  The variable effect start command includes information indicating a combination of decorative symbols for notifying the winning determined in the process of step S133, information indicating the variable effect pattern determined in any one of steps S141 to 143, and step And information indicating the notice effect pattern determined in the process of S144. The variation effect start command is transmitted to the image sound control board 140 and the lamp control board 150 by the transmission process in step S30 (see FIG. 27). As a result, the variation effect and the notice effect of the aspect determined on the effect control board 130 are realized by the image sound control board 140 and the lamp control board 150.

  Subsequent to the processing in step S145, the sub CPU 131 subtracts “1” from the value of the number of holds stored in the sub RAM 133 (step S146). Thus, the sub CPU 131 ends the process shown in FIG.

[Final stop symbol determination process by effect control board 130]
FIG. 30 is a detailed flowchart of the final stop symbol determination process in step S133 of FIG. As shown in FIG. 30, the sub CPU 131 determines, for example, a decoration control random number that is updated by the random number circuit 135 of the effect control board 130 and that is stopped and displayed when the special symbol is stopped. Various random numbers used in the above are acquired and stored in the sub-RAM 133 (step S1331).

  For example, the first big-decoration decorative symbol random number for determining the decorative pattern of the pattern-matching mode for notifying the probability variation jackpot, and the decorative symbol constituting the mode (for example, the reach-losing mode) for notifying the accuracy and the collision A second jackpot decorative design random number is acquired. In addition, for determining the combination of decorative symbols for reach loses (for example, for determining the reach symbol) at the time of notification of loss in the reach effect, and for the combination of decorative symbols at the time of notification of the loss in the case of non-reach effect (for example, disparity) The left decorative design random number, the right decorative design random number, and the middle decorative design random number are acquired.

  The various random numbers are, for example, when a variation start command is received from the game control board 100 (immediately before execution of step S131), when a variation effect pattern random number is acquired (when step S131 is executed), or when a variation start command is analyzed (step S132). It may be acquired at the time of execution.

  Subsequent to the processing of step S1331, the sub CPU 131 determines whether or not the jackpot determination (see FIG. 24) is determined to be a jackpot based on the analysis result of the change start command (step S1332).

  When it is determined that the jackpot (step S1332: YES), the sub CPU 131 determines whether or not the jackpot symbol is X1 or Y1 (step S1333). When it is determined that the jackpot symbol is X1 or Y1 (step S1333: YES), the sub CPU 131 determines the decorative symbol to be aligned as seven symbols (step S1334). Thus, for example, when the jackpot symbol Y1 is stopped and displayed, as a hit notification effect corresponding to 16R probability change (see, for example, FIG. 8 (l)), the decorative symbol of 7 symbols is stopped and displayed after being pseudo-stopped. An effect display is realized.

  In other embodiments, in the case of the jackpot symbols X1 and Y1, any one of the 1 to 9 symbols may be determined as a decorative symbol in which the symbols are aligned. For example, a table for jackpot symbols X1 and Y1 in which determination values for comparison with the first jackpot decorative symbol random number obtained in the process of step S1331 are assigned to each of 1 symbol to 9 symbols in the sub ROM 132 ( (Not shown) is stored in advance. The jackpot symbol X1 and Y1 table is, for example, a table in which most of the determination values are assigned to seven symbols out of one symbol to nine symbols. For example, the sub CPU 131 refers to the table for the jackpot symbol X1 and Y1, and determines the decorative symbol to which the determination value that matches the value of the first jackpot symbol for the decorative symbol is assigned as the symbol for matching the symbols. Also good.

  When it is determined NO in the process of step S1333, the sub CPU 131 determines whether or not the jackpot symbol is any one of Y2 to Y6 (step S1335). When it is determined that the symbol is one of the jackpot symbols Y2 to Y6 (step S1335: YES), the sub CPU 131 selects any one of the decorative symbols from the decorative symbols other than the seven symbols and decorates the symbols. It determines as a symbol (step S1336).

  For example, a table for jackpot symbols X2 and Y2 to Y7 (not shown) in which a determination value for comparison with the first jackpot decorative symbol random number acquired in the process of step S1331 is assigned to the sub ROM 132 in addition to the seven symbols. Is stored in advance. The sub CPU 131 refers to the jackpot symbol X2 and the table for Y2 to Y7, and determines the decorative symbol to which the determination value that matches the value of the first jackpot decorative symbol random number is assigned as the decorative symbol to align the symbols. Thereby, for example, when any one of the jackpot symbols Y2 to Y6 is stopped and displayed, as a hit notification effect (for example, refer to FIG. 8 (l)), the decorative symbols other than the 7 symbols are falsely stopped. The effect display that is stopped and displayed after this is realized.

  When it is determined NO in the process of step S1335, the sub CPU 131 determines whether the jackpot symbol is Y7 or Y8 (step S1337). When it is determined that the jackpot symbol is Y7 or Y8 (step S1337: YES), the sub CPU 131 selects any one of the decorative symbols other than the three symbols and the seven symbols, and the reach symbol constituting the reach-missing eye. (Step S1336).

  For example, a table for jackpot symbols Y7 and Y8 (not shown) in which determination values for comparison with the second jackpot decorative symbol random number acquired in the process of step S1331 are assigned in addition to the seven symbols is previously stored in the sub ROM 132. It is remembered. The sub CPU 131 refers to the jackpot symbol Y7 and Y8 tables, and determines the decorative symbol assigned the determination value that matches the value of the second jackpot decorative symbol random number as the reach symbol constituting the reach-missing eye. Then, for example, a decorative symbol corresponding to a numeral obtained by adding a predetermined value (for example, 2) to a numeral indicated by the decorative symbol constituting the reach symbol is determined as a middle symbol constituting the reach lose eye. As a result, for example, when the jackpot symbol Y7 or Y8 is stopped and displayed, an effect display that is stopped and displayed after the reach-losing decorative symbol is pseudo-stopped is realized as a hit notification effect (for example, see FIG. 8 (t)). Will be.

  When it is determined NO in the process of step S1337, the sub CPU 131 selects one of the decorative symbols from the decorative symbols other than the three symbols and the seven symbols, and stops the symbol when the jackpot symbol is X3. It determines as a matching decorative design (step S1339).

  On the other hand, if it is determined NO in the process of step S1332, that is, in the case of a loss, for example, can the sub CPU 131 select a variation effect pattern that can execute a reach effect based on the analysis result of the change start command? It is determined whether or not (step S1340). When it is determined YES in the process of step S1340, the sub CPU 131 determines a combination of decorative symbols for reach-losing eyes (step S1341).

  For example, the reach ROM table (not shown) is stored in advance in the sub-ROM 132 in which determination values for comparison with the reach design ornament decorative random numbers acquired in the process of step S1331 are assigned to 1 design to 9 designs. . The sub-CPU 131 refers to a reach-losing table (not shown) and determines a decorative symbol to which a determination value that matches the reach-losing decorative symbol random number is assigned as a reach symbol constituting the reach-missing eye. Then, for example, a decorative symbol corresponding to a number obtained by adding (or subtracting) a predetermined value (for example, 1) to a number indicated by the decorative symbol constituting the reach symbol is determined as the middle symbol constituting the reach lose eye. As a result, when the lost symbol is stopped and displayed, as a lost notification effect (see, for example, FIGS. 8 (j) and (r)), for example, the decorative symbol that is stopped and displayed when the jackpot symbol Y7 or Y8 is stopped and displayed. An effect display is realized in which the reach lose eye of a combination different from the combination is stopped and displayed after being pseudo-stopped.

  In the reach lose table, by reducing the number of determination values assigned to the 3 symbols and 7 symbols, the ratio of determining the 3 symbols and 7 symbols as the reach symbols constituting the reach lose eye is relatively It may be set in advance to be lower. Or, by equalizing the number of determination values assigned to each of the 1 to 9 symbols, any of the 1 to 9 symbols is determined as the reach symbol constituting the reach-missing eye. The ratio may be set in advance so as to be the same.

  When it is determined NO in the process of step S1340, the sub CPU 131 determines a combination of decorative symbols of the disjointed eyes (step S1342). For example, in the sub ROM 132, a determination value for comparison with the left decorative design random number acquired in the process of step S1331 is compared with the left decorative design random number assigned to the 1 design to 9 symbols and the right decorative design random number. The right symbol table assigned to 1 symbol to 9 symbols and the middle symbol table assigned to 1 symbol to 9 symbols for comparison with the medium decorative symbol random number are stored in advance. (Not shown). The sub CPU 131 refers to these tables, and determines that the decorative symbol to which the determination value that matches the left decorative symbol random number is assigned is the left symbol and the right decorative symbol random number so that the symbols are not aligned or reach missed. Is assigned as a right symbol, and a decorative symbol assigned a determination value that matches the medium ornament random number is determined as a middle symbol.

[Battle Reach Variation Effect Pattern Determination Processing by Effect Control Board 130]
FIG. 31 is a detailed flowchart of the battle reach variation effect pattern determination process in step S143 of FIG. As illustrated in FIG. 31, for example, the sub CPU 131 determines a promotion execution random number for determining whether or not to execute a reach symbol promotion effect, and a reach symbol before change in the case of executing a reach symbol promotion effect. For this purpose, a random number before promotion is acquired and stored in the sub-RAM 133 (step S1410). The promotion execution random number and the pre-promotion random number are effect control random numbers updated by the random number circuit 135 of the effect control board 130.

  The promotion execution random number and the pre-promotion random number are, for example, when a change start command is received from the game control board 100 (immediately before execution of step S131), when a change effect pattern random number is acquired (when step S131 is executed), or change start command analysis. It may be acquired at the time (when executing step S132).

  Subsequent to the processing of step S1410, the sub CPU 131 determines whether or not the jackpot determination (see FIG. 24) is determined to be a jackpot based on the analysis result of the change start command (step S1411).

  When it is determined NO in the process of step S1411, that is, in the case of losing, the sub CPU 131 refers to the variation effect pattern table for an effect with reach according to the probability variation gaming state set in the process of step S137, and the enemy character A A variation production pattern for losing corresponding to a battle reach production in which any enemy character among the character ~ D and the special character battles itself is determined (step S1412). Specifically, a variation effect pattern to which a determination value that matches the value of the variation effect pattern random number acquired in the process of step S131 is selected from the variation effect patterns corresponding to the current variation pattern. As a result, in the final stage of the battle reach production where any one of the enemy characters A to D and the special character battles with the own character, any of the loss notification effects (FIGS. 8 (j), (r), and (x) One variation effect pattern for realizing the effect of performing the corresponding) is determined. For example, when a variation effect pattern for performing a battle reach effect that shifts to a pinch route is determined, in the battle reach effect, after defeating the pinch route, a continuous defeat button effect (see FIGS. 18D and 8O) Will be done. Then, the effects described in FIG. 8 and FIGS. 13 to 18 such that a continuation suggesting effect (see FIG. 18E and FIG. 8P) is performed according to the operation of the effect button 26 during the effective period. Will be realized.

  When it is determined YES in the process of step S1411, the sub CPU 131 determines whether the jackpot symbol is Y7 or Y8 based on the analysis result of the change start command (step S1413). When it is determined that it is not the jackpot symbol Y7 or Y8 (step S1413: NO), that is, when it is one of the jackpot symbols Y1 to Y6, the sub CPU 131 determines whether or not the jackpot symbol Y1 (step S1414). ).

  When it is determined that the jackpot symbol is Y1 (step S1414: YES), the sub CPU 131 refers to the jackpot variation effect pattern table according to the probability variation gaming state set in the process of step S135, and sets the enemy characters A to D. Then, the jackpot variation effect pattern corresponding to the battle reach effect that one of the special characters and the enemy character battles is determined (step S1415). Specifically, among the variation effect patterns for the jackpot symbol Y1 corresponding to the current variation pattern, the variation effect pattern to which a determination value that matches the value of the variation effect pattern random number acquired in the process of step S131 is selected. To do. As a result, as described with reference to FIG. 8, the effect of performing the hit notification effect (see FIG. 8L) at the end of the battle reach effect where one of the enemy characters A to D and the special character battles with the own character. One variation effect pattern for realizing the above is determined. For example, in this battle reach effect, as the effect suggesting a 16R probability change, the danger level of “Gekiatsu” is displayed together with the display of the enemy character A at the start of the battle (see FIG. 8F), or the enemy character B The danger level indicating five black stars is displayed together with the display of any enemy character among -D (see FIGS. 9 and 10).

  On the other hand, if it is determined that the jackpot symbol is not Y1 (step S1414: NO), that is, if it is one of the jackpot symbols Y2 to Y6, the sub CPU 131 responds to the probability variation gaming state set in the process of step S135. With reference to the jackpot variation effect pattern table, the jackpot variation effect pattern corresponding to the battle reach effect that one of the enemy characters A to D battles with the own character is determined (step S1416). Specifically, based on the jackpot symbol (any of Y2 to Y6) related to the variation start command analyzed in the process of step S132, the process of step S131 among the variation effect patterns corresponding to the current variation pattern The variation effect pattern to which the determination value that matches the value of the variation effect pattern random number acquired in (2) is assigned is selected. As a result, the effect of performing the hit notification effect (see FIG. 8 (l)) in the final stage of the battle reach effect in which any of the enemy characters A to D and the player's own character battle as described in FIG. 8 is realized. Therefore, one variation effect pattern is determined. For example, in this battle reach effect, a reach symbol promotion effect (see FIG. 8E) that changes the reach symbol to 3 symbols may be performed as an effect suggesting a probability variation jackpot other than 16R probability variation.

  When it is determined that the jackpot symbol Y7 or Y8 (step S1413: YES), the sub CPU 131 refers to the jackpot variation effect pattern table corresponding to the probability variation gaming state set in the process of step S135. Then, the jackpot variation effect pattern corresponding to the battle reach effect that one of the enemy characters B to D battles with the enemy character is determined (step S1417). Specifically, based on the jackpot symbol (Y7 or Y8) related to the variation start command analyzed in step S132, the variation effect acquired in step S131 among the variation effect patterns corresponding to the current variation pattern. A variation effect pattern to which a determination value that matches the value of the pattern random number is assigned is selected. As a result, as shown in FIG. 8, a hit notification effect that suggests a rush and a collision at the end of the battle reach effect where one of the enemy characters B to D battles with the player character (see FIG. 8 (t)). ) One variation effect pattern for realizing the effect of performing is performed. Thereby, for example, in battle reach production, after defeating the pinch route, the continuous defeat button production (see FIG. 18D and FIG. 8O) is performed, depending on the operation of the production button 26 during the effective period. Thus, the effects described with reference to FIGS. 8 and 18 are realized such that a defeat suggestion effect (see FIGS. 18I and 8S) is performed.

  When the process of step S1417 is executed, when the process of step S1412 is executed, when the process of step S1415 is executed, or when the process of step S1416 is executed, the sub CPU 131 performs random number lottery using the promotion execution random number. It is determined whether or not the reach design promotion effect (see FIG. 8E) is executed (step S1418).

  For example, the sub CPU 131 determines which of the determination values assigned to either the determination result that the promotion execution random number executes the reach symbol promotion effect or the determination result that the reach symbol promotion effect is not executed. Whether or not to execute the reach symbol promotion effect is determined. For example, the jackpot symbol related to the variation start command analyzed in the process of step S132 is other than Y7 and Y8, and the reach symbol constituting the decorative symbol for notifying the winning determined in the process of step S133 is 7 symbols or 3 symbols. Is set in advance so that the reach symbol promotion effect is performed at a predetermined rate (for example, 50%) in the process of step S1418. In addition, for example, when the design of the reach that is lost and the decorative symbol that notifies the winning is 3 symbols, the reach design promotion effect is performed in advance at a rate smaller than the above rate (for example, 10%). Is set.

  When it is determined YES in the process of step S1418, the sub CPU 131 determines the reach symbol before the change (step S1419), and advances the process to step S144.

  On the other hand, when it is determined NO in the process of step S1418, the sub CPU 131 advances the process to step S144.

[Timer interrupt processing by image sound control board 140]
FIG. 32 is a flowchart showing an example of timer interrupt processing executed in the image sound control board 140. The image acoustic control board 140 repeats a series of processes illustrated in FIG. 32 at regular time intervals (for example, 4 milliseconds) during normal operation except for special cases such as when power supply is started or when power is turned off. Run.

  First, the overall CPU 141 of the image sound control board 140 determines whether or not the variable effect start command transmitted from the effect control board 130 is received in accordance with the process of step S145 (see FIG. 29) (step S501).

  When it is determined that the variation effect start command has been received (step S501: YES), the overall CPU 141 is based on the setting information related to the variation effect included in the received variation effect start command and the program stored in the control ROM 142. A variation effect is started by generating a control signal and outputting the generated control signal to the VDP 144 and the sound DSP 145 (step S502). In addition, for example, if the control CPU 141 is a variable effect start command instructing the execution of the continuous defeat button effect, the general CPU 141 sets setting information (such as an effective period of the effect button 26) related to the execution in the control RAM 145.

  When the overall CPU 141 executes the process of step S502, or determines that the variable effect start command has not been received (step S501: NO), has the variable CPU end command received from the effect control board 130 been received? It is determined whether or not (step S503). If the overall CPU 141 determines that the change effect end command has been received (step S503: YES), the overall effect ends (step S504).

  When the overall CPU 141 executes the process of step S504 or determines that the variable effect end command is not received (step S503: NO), the overall CPU 141 determines whether or not the continuous defeat button effect is being performed (step S505). If it is determined that the continuous defeat button effect is not being performed (step S505: NO), the process proceeds to step S512.

  When it is determined YES in the process of step S505, the overall CPU 141 determines whether an operation notification command transmitted from the effect control board 130 has been received (step S506). If it is determined that an operation notification command has not been received (step S506: NO), the process proceeds to step S509.

  If it is determined that the operation notification command has been received (step S506: YES), for example, the overall CPU 141 determines execution in advance at the start of the decorative symbol variation display on the effect control board 130 among the continuation suggestion effect and the defeat suggestion effect. Any one of the rendered effects is executed (step S507).

  As a result, the continuation suggestion effect or the defeat suggestion effect is executed in response to the probability change jackpot (stop display of any one of the jackpot symbols Y1 to Y6), and at the time of sudden hit and hit (stop display of the jackpot symbol Y7 or Y8) Correspondingly, the process of executing the defeat suggestion effect is realized.

  On the other hand, when it is determined NO in the process of step S505, the overall CPU 141 determines whether it is the end timing of the continuous defeat button effect (step S508). If it is determined that it is the end timing of the continuous defeat button effect (step S508: YES), the process proceeds to step S507.

  Thereby, in response to the end of the effective period without the operation button 26 being operated during the effective period related to the continuous defeat button effect, the effect control board 130 displays the decorative symbol of the continuous suggestion effect and the defeat suggestion effect. A process is executed in which any effect whose execution is determined in advance at the start of variable display is executed.

  If the process of step S507 is executed, if it is determined NO in the process of step S506, or if it is determined NO in the process of step S508, the overall CPU 141 executes a data transmission control process (step S509). Specifically, the overall CPU 141 transmits data related to image sound control performed on the image sound control board 140 to the effect control board 130.

  On the other hand, the effect control board 130 transfers the data received from the image sound control board 140 to the lamp control board 150. As a result, the effect button 26 is emitted by the lamp control board 150 or the effect agent 7 is operated so as to synchronize with the effect performed by the liquid crystal screen 5 and the speaker 24.

[Timer interrupt processing by lamp control board 150]
Next, timer interrupt processing performed in the lamp control board 150 will be described with reference to FIG. Here, FIG. 33 is a flowchart showing an example of a timer interruption process performed in the lamp control board 150. The lamp control board 150 transmits a command from the effect control board 130 and the image sound control board 140 via the effect control board 130 in a normal operation except for special cases such as when power supply is started or when the power is turned off. The series of processing illustrated in FIG. 33 is repeatedly executed at regular time intervals (for example, 4 milliseconds) based on the data relating to image sound control.

  First, the lamp CPU 151 executes a data reception process for receiving data relating to image sound control transmitted from the image sound control board 140 via the effect control board 130 (step S601). Based on the data relating to the image sound control received by the process of step S601, the lamp CPU 151 synchronizes with the effects by the liquid crystal screen 5 and the speaker 24, such as various effect means (effect agent 7, effect button 26, frame lamp). 37).

  Following the processing in step S601, the lamp CPU 151 determines whether or not the variable effect start command transmitted from the effect control board 130 has been received (step S602). When the lamp CPU 151 determines that the variation effect start command has been received (step S602: YES), the lamp CPU 151 reads the light emission pattern data and the operation pattern data corresponding to the received variation effect start command from the lamp ROM 152 and sets them in the lamp RAM 153. As a result, the light emission pattern of the panel lamp 25, the frame lamp 37, the light emitting element provided in the effect character 7 and the button lamp 262, and the operation pattern of the effect character 7 and the like are set (step S603). Based on the light emission pattern and the operation pattern, each light emitting element is controlled to emit light, and the effector 7 is controlled in accordance with an instruction from the data received in step S601.

  Following the processing of step S603, the lamp CPU 151 starts light emission control of each light emitting element excluding the button lamp 262 based on the light emission pattern data set in step S603 (step S604).

  When the lamp CPU 151 executes the process of step S604 or determines that the variable effect start command is not received (step S602: NO), the lamp CPU 151 determines whether the start timing of the continuous defeat button effect has arrived. (Step S605). Whether the start timing has arrived is based on, for example, whether data related to image acoustic control indicating the display start of the continuation temporary button image (see FIG. 13) on the liquid crystal screen 5 has been received in the data reception process of step S601. Can be determined.

  When it is determined YES in the process of step S605, the lamp CPU 151 executes light emission control of each light emitting element such as the frame lamp 37 synchronized with the effect display on the liquid phase screen 5 (step S606). Thus, for example, during the main button period in which the main button image is displayed (see FIG. 13B), the frame lamp 37 is displayed so that the left half of the frame member 3 appears to be green and the right half is blue. The light emission control is performed.

  When the process of step S606 is executed, or when it is determined NO in the process of step S605, the lamp CPU 151 has a valid period in which the operation of the effect button 26 is valid based on the data received in the process of step S601. It is determined whether or not the start timing has arrived (step S607).

  If it is determined that the start timing of the valid period has arrived (step S607: YES), the lamp CPU 151 executes the light emission control of the button lamp 262 (step S608). Note that the light emission control started to be executed by the process of step S608 ends at the timing when the effective period of the effect button 26 ends.

  When the lamp CPU 151 executes the process of step S608 or determines NO in the process of step S607, the lamp CPU 151 determines whether or not the variable effect end command transmitted from the effect control board 130 has been received (step S609). . Here, when it is determined that the change effect end command has been received (step S609: YES), the light emission control started in the process of step S604 described above is ended (step S610).

  When the process of step S610 is executed, or when it is determined NO in the process of step S609, the lamp CPU 151 determines whether or not the effect button 26 is operated (step S611). When it is determined that it is not operated (step S611: NO), the lamp CPU 151 ends the process shown in FIG.

  When the lamp CPU 151 determines that the effect button 26 has been operated (step S611: YES), the lamp CPU 151 transmits an operation command indicating that the effect button 26 has been operated to the effect control board 130 (step S612), as shown in FIG. The process ends.

[Operational effects of this embodiment]
According to the present embodiment, in the continuous defeat button effect, a temporary button image suggesting that the main button image is displayed is displayed before the main button image is displayed. For example, in FIGS. 15B to 15I and FIGS. 16A to 16F, a continuation temporary button image, a defeat provisional button image, and a combined provisional button are displayed as provisional button images before the display of this button image. An image is displayed. Since it is possible for the player to recognize in advance that the main button image is displayed by displaying the temporary button image, the player can be made aware in advance of the operation on the effect button 26 before the main button image is displayed. Is possible. This makes it easier for the player to operate the effect button 26 while the button image is displayed.

  Then, according to the operation of the effect button 26 during the effective period in which the operation of the effect button 26 is effective, the transmittance of the button image increases (for example, fades out) and is finally deleted. Since the background image is stationary during the effective period (see, for example, FIGS. 16 and 17), if the button image is suddenly deleted in response to an operation, there is a possibility that the production flow will not be smooth. According to the present embodiment, the button image is not erased suddenly, but is eventually erased with the increase in transmittance (see, for example, FIGS. 17C to 17E). It is possible to make the production flow smooth.

  Further, the increase in the transmittance of the button image increases the background image superimposed on the back side of the button image after the operation and an effect corresponding to the operation (for example, a continuation suggestion effect or a defeat suggestion effect (FIG. 18 ( E) and (I)) can be ensured (see, for example, FIG. 17E) .For this reason, even if the background image starts moving according to the operation of this button image, the presentation is not bothered, and the game It is possible to effectively prevent the interest from deteriorating.

  Further, according to the present embodiment, the button image is displayed with the first transmittance during the effective period. For example, FIG. 16G shows an example in which the button image is displayed with a transmittance of 35%, and FIG. 16I shows an example in which the button image is displayed with a transmittance of 0%. In addition, the combined temporary button image is superimposed and displayed on the background image with a second transmittance higher than the first transmittance before the main button image is displayed. For example, FIG. 16F illustrates an example in which the combined temporary button image is displayed with a transmittance of 50% before the main button image is displayed. If an effect image that is common to the main button image is displayed as a combined temporary button image, the player may mistake the combined temporary button image as the main button image. On the other hand, according to the present embodiment, since the combined temporary button image is displayed with a higher transmittance than the main button image, there is a problem that the player misidentifies the combined temporary button image as the main button image. It is possible to effectively suppress the occurrence.

  In addition, since the combined temporary button image having a higher transmittance than that of the button image is superimposed and displayed on the background image (see, for example, FIG. 16F), the visibility of the background image is reduced due to the display of the combined temporary button image. It can be effectively suppressed.

  In addition, according to the present embodiment, after the combined temporary button image is deleted (see, for example, FIG. 17B), the continuous suggestion effect (for example, FIG. E)) or a defeat suggestion effect (see, for example, FIG. 18I) can be executed (see, for example, FIG. 14). For this reason, since the presentation according to the above operation is not hindered by the display of the combined temporary button image, the presentation does not become troublesome, and it is possible to effectively prevent the interest of the game from being lowered.

[About the configuration of the gaming machine 1]
The gaming machine according to the present embodiment can be understood as the following configuration. The parentheses are merely examples.

Input means that can be input by the player (for example, the effect button 26: see FIG. 2);
Determining means for determining whether or not to execute a special game (for example, jackpot game) (for example, step S3091 jackpot determination processing by the main CPU 101: for example, see FIG. 24);
Special game execution means for executing the special game when the determination means determines that the special game is to be executed (for example, the big winning opening release control processing in step S6 by the main CPU 101: see, for example, FIG. 19);
Production execution means (for example, control boards 130, 140, 150: see, for example, FIG. 5) for executing an effect based on the determination result of the determination means,
The production execution means
An effect display (for example, this button image: see FIG. 13) for prompting the player to input to the input means is executed during a predetermined period (for example, during the effective period), and in response to the input to the input means during the predetermined period, A predetermined effect (for example, continuation suggestion effect, defeat suggestion effect, hit notification effect (defeat): see, for example, FIGS. 18E, 18I, and 18J) can be executed.
When it is determined by the determination means that the special game (for example, a jackpot game corresponding to the jackpot symbol Y8) is executed, a specific image (for example, green and blue effects) represented by a plurality of characteristic colors is used as the effect display. A gaming machine capable of displaying a book button image to which an image is attached or a book button image to which a blue and black effect image indicating that defeat is confirmed is displayed.

  According to the above configuration, since the specific image is an image represented by a plurality of characteristic colors, it is possible to prompt the player to input to the input means in a display mode that can clearly recognize that the specific image is displayed. . By displaying the specific image, it is possible to give the player the pleasure of predicting the determination result of the determination means and the execution of the predetermined effect according to the input, and as a result, the predetermined effect is executed according to the input It is possible to improve interest in doing.

Input means that can be input by the player (for example, the effect button 26: see FIG. 2);
Special game determination means for determining whether or not to execute a special game advantageous to the player (for example, jackpot game) (for example, step S3091 jackpot determination processing by the main CPU 101: for example, see FIG. 24);
Special game execution means for executing the special game when the special game determination means determines that the special game is to be executed (for example, the big winning opening opening control process in step S6 by the main CPU 101: see, for example, FIG. 19);
Based on the determination result of the special game determination means, provided with effect control means (for example, control boards 130, 140, 150: see FIG. 5) for controlling the effect,
The production control means includes
It is possible to set a valid period during which the input to the input means is valid,
An input image prompting the player to input to the input means (for example, the button image: see, for example, FIG. 17A) is displayed during the effective period,
An suggestion image (for example, a continuation temporary button image, a defeat provisional button image, a combined provisional button image: see, for example, FIG. 15 and FIG. 16) suggesting that the input image is displayed can be displayed before the input image is displayed. Yes,
In response to an input to the input means during the effective period, the transmittance of the input image is increased and finally the input image is erased (for example, the transmittance is increased from 0% to 100% to be erased: FIG. 17). (C) to (F)), and a predetermined effect (for example, a continuation suggestion effect or a defeat suggestion effect: for example, see FIGS. 18E and 18) can be executed.

  According to the above configuration, since the suggestion image is displayed before the input image is displayed, it is possible for the player to recognize in advance that the input image is displayed by the display of the suggestion image. For this reason, the player can be aware of the input to the input means in advance from the start of display of the input image, and therefore can easily perform input while displaying the input image. In addition, since the input image has its transmittance increased in accordance with the input and is finally erased, it is possible to smooth the flow of the production according to the input, and as a result, the production effect of the predetermined production is impaired. There is nothing.

Input means that can be input by the player (for example, the effect button 26: see FIG. 2);
Special game determination means for determining whether or not to execute a special game advantageous to the player (for example, jackpot game) (for example, step S3091 jackpot determination processing by the main CPU 101: for example, see FIG. 24);
Special game execution means for executing the special game when the special game determination means determines that the special game is to be executed (for example, the big winning opening opening control process in step S6 by the main CPU 101: see, for example, FIG. 19);
Based on the determination result of the special game determination means, provided with effect control means (for example, control boards 130, 140, 150: see FIG. 5) for controlling the effect,
The production control means includes
It is possible to set a valid period during which the input to the input means is valid,
An input image that prompts the player to input to the input means is displayed with a first transmittance during the effective period (for example, this button image is displayed with a transmittance of 0%; see, for example, FIG. 17A)
A suggestion image that suggests that the input image is displayed is superimposed on another effect image with a second transmittance higher than the first transmittance before the input image is displayed (for example, this button Before the image is displayed, the combined temporary button image is superimposed on the background image with a transmittance of 50% (see, for example, FIG. 16F).
A predetermined effect (for example, a continuation suggestion effect or a defeat suggestion effect: see, for example, FIGS. 18 (E) and (I)) is executed in response to an input to the input means during the effective period after the suggestion image is deleted. A gaming machine that is possible (see, eg, FIGS. 17 and 14).

  According to the above configuration, a suggestion image having a higher transmissivity than that of the input image is superimposed and displayed on another effect image, so that the player may misunderstand the suggestion image as the input image. It can be effectively suppressed. In addition, for example, the display of the suggestion image can suppress a decrease in the visibility of other effect images, or the suggestion image can be displayed in a display mode that can clearly recognize that the suggestion image has been displayed. Is possible. In addition, a predetermined effect can be executed in response to an input to the input means during the effective period after the suggestion image is erased. For this reason, since the predetermined effect is not hindered by the display of the suggestion image, the effect is not bothered, and it is possible to effectively prevent the interest of the game from being lowered.

[Variations of content suggested by continuous defeat button production]
In the said embodiment, it demonstrated as suggesting that there exists a possibility of a continuation (lack) and a defeat (impact) by the effect performed according to the operation in the effective period of a continuation defeat button effect (figure). 8 (p) to (v)). On the other hand, in other embodiments, the content suggested by the effect executed in response to the operation is not limited to continuation or defeat, but may be any content. That is, as long as any one of at least two types of contents is suggested, any of these contents may be used.

  For example, before the left symbol and the right symbol are pseudo-stopped, the reach establishment or reach establishment may be suggested depending on the operation. Further, depending on the operation, a transition to a chance route or a transition to a pinch route may be suggested, or victory (probability jackpot) or continuation (continuation of survival RUSH due to losing) may be suggested. Specifically, for example, an effective period is set for the branch effect (see FIG. 8G), a red effect image corresponding to the chance route is superimposed on the left side, and a blue effect image corresponding to the pinch route is set. This button image (pinch button button image) superimposed on the right side is displayed during the valid period. Then, according to the operation during the effective period, an effect suggesting the shift to the chance route or an effect suggesting the shift to the pinch route is performed.

  In another embodiment, as another variation of the continuous defeat button effect, the continuous defeat button effect suggesting that the victory is confirmed (that is, any one of the jackpot symbols Y1 to Y6 is always stopped and displayed). May be performed. Specifically, for example, instead of the effect images of two colors of green and blue, the effect images of two colors of red and yellow suggesting that the victory is confirmed are attached to the button image. Further, an effect image composed of two colors, red and yellow, indicating that the victory is confirmed, may be displayed as a temporary button image (for example, a combined temporary button image) indicating that the main button image is displayed. . When an operation is performed after such an effect image is displayed, a reverse suggestion effect (see FIG. 8 (q)) is performed after a continuation suggestion effect (see FIG. 8 (p)) is performed according to the operation. ) May always be performed, or the above-described reverse victory effect or victory suggestion effect (see FIG. 8 (k)) may be performed without performing the continuation suggestion effect. The characteristic colors and the number of colors representing the characteristics of the continuous defeat button production that suggests that the victory has been confirmed are the results of the reverse victory production, the victory suggestion production, and the winning notification production (see FIG. 8 (l)). This is the same as the feature color representing the feature and the number of colors. In addition, the characteristic color indicating the feature color of the main button image (or temporary button image) suggesting that the victory is confirmed, the reverse victory effect, the victory suggesting effect, and the hit notification effect at the time of the probable big hit are As long as they are the same color, the combination is not limited to red and yellow, and may be a single color (for example, gold) or a combination of three or more colors (for example, a combination of pink, white, and yellow-green).

  Further, in another embodiment, for example, an effect of operating the production actor 7 may be performed according to an operation during the effective period without suggesting victory, continuation, defeat, etc. by the continuous defeat button effect. .

In another embodiment, the same effect as the continuous defeat button effect may be performed during the jackpot game instead of during the special symbol variation display.
As an example, the validity period is set to arrive during the jackpot game (for example, during the 3R round game). Then, an effect image of a predetermined color (here, green) corresponding to the next round game being performed (“continuation of round game”) is superimposed on the left side, and “end” of round game (ie, end of jackpot game) A button image in which an effect image of a color other than the predetermined color (here, blue) corresponding to is superimposed on the right side is displayed during the effective period. Then, in accordance with the operation during the effective period, a “round continuation effect” suggesting “continuation” of the round game or a “round end effect” suggesting “end” of the round game is performed. For example, in the round continuation effect, for example, a green character “Continue Round!” Is displayed on a pure white screen, or the effect character 7 in a state where light is emitted in green and white moves toward the center of the liquid crystal screen 5. It is a directing effect. In addition, the round end effect is an effect in which, for example, the liquid crystal screen 5 becomes black with the effect display that the button image is crushed, and the blue character “sorry” appears. The characteristic colors representing the characteristics of the round continuation effect are green and white, and the characteristic colors representing the characteristics of the round end effect are blue and black.
If no operation is performed during the effective period, a round continuation effect or a round end effect is performed in response to the arrival of a predetermined effective period end timing.

  As another example, a button image in which an effect image of a predetermined color (here, green and white) that suggests that the next round game is surely performed is displayed during the effective period. And the round continuation effect mentioned above is necessarily performed according to the operation during this effective period. For example, when the button image is displayed during the 7R long open round game, the player can recognize that the jackpot related to the jackpot symbol Y1 in which the 16R long open round game is performed has been won. (See FIG. 4B). That is, when the button image is displayed, the player may be able to recognize the type of jackpot (type of jackpot symbol). Here, the feature color representing the feature of the button image and the feature color representing the feature of the round continuation effect are both green and white. Note that the characteristic color is not limited to a combination of green and white as long as the button image and the round continuation effect are the same color, and may be a single color (for example, gold) or a combination of three or more colors (for example, pink and (A combination of white and yellow-green).

  As another example, a button image overlaid with an effect image of a predetermined color (here, blue and black) that indicates that a round game is surely finished (that is, the next round game will not be performed) is valid. Display during the period. And according to operation in this effective period, the round end effect mentioned above is surely performed. The feature color representing the feature of the button image and the feature color representing the feature of the round end effect are both blue and black. Note that this characteristic color is not limited to a combination of blue and black as long as the button image and the round end effect are the same color, and may be a single color (for example, black) or a combination of three or more colors (for example, a gray color). A combination of light blue and black).

  Moreover, in other embodiment, you may perform the button effect which suggests continuation or completion | finish of survival RUSH. For example, an effect image of a predetermined color (for example, green) corresponding to “continuation” of survival RUSH is superimposed on the left side, and an effect image of a color other than the predetermined color (for example, blue) corresponding to “end” of survival RUSH is superimposed on the left side. Displays the button image during the effective period. Then, according to the operation during the effective period, an effect suggesting “continuation” of the survival RUSH or an effect suggesting “end” of the survival RUSH is performed.

  Also, according to the present invention, if the reach is established during the display of the variation of the second special symbol in the short-time state, it is determined that the player has won some kind of jackpot, and the probability change continues if the own character wins the battle with the enemy character. On the contrary, it is also applicable to a so-called battle type game machine that becomes a pinch of the end of probability change if defeated by a battle. In this case, for example, depending on the operation during the effective period that has arrived during the battle reach performance, an effect that suggests the continuation of the probability change or an effect that suggests the end of the probability change (for example, the fall to the short-time gaming state) is an example. As mentioned.

[Modified example of temporary button image]
In other embodiments, a provisional button image that does not suggest an effect (in the example shown in FIG. 8, a continuation suggestion effect or a defeat suggestion effect) executed in response to an operation during display of the button image (hereinafter, “non-display”). Only the “proposed temporary button image” may be displayed as a temporary button image (see FIG. 13A) of the continuous defeat button effect. For example, as the continuation temporary button image, only the effect image imitating the effect button 26 in the normal state in the non-operated state is displayed without displaying the green effect image and the green character “continue” (FIG. 13). (See (A)). Also, for example, as the defeat provisional button image, only the effect image imitating the effect button 26 in the normal state without being operated is displayed without displaying the blue effect image and the blue character “defeat”. Thereby, as a temporary button image of the continuation defeat button effect, a characteristic color (that is, green) that represents the feature of the continuation suggestion effect, and a feature color (that is, blue) that represents the feature of the defeat suggestion effect and the hit notification effect (defeat) Only non-proposed temporary button images that are not included are displayed.
Comparing the non-proposed temporary button image and the continuous temporary button image, the continuous temporary button image is more than the non-suggested temporary button image by the amount including the characteristic color (green in the above embodiment) representing the characteristics of the continuous temporary button image. It can be said that this is an effect image with a large number of colors. Further, when the non-proposed temporary button image and the defeat temporary button image are compared, the non-suggested temporary button image includes the characteristic color (blue in the above embodiment) representing the feature of the defeat temporary button image. It can be said that this is an effect image with a larger number of colors.

  The non-provisional provisional button image is not used for the continuous defeat button effect, but is used only for other button effects that prompt the player to operate the effect button 26. Also good. For example, when the reach is established (see FIG. 8D), which is the timing before the continuous defeat button effect is started, the button effect using the non-proposed temporary button image is executed. For example, a non-suggested temporary button image is displayed before the effective period set for this button effect starts, and this corresponds to a button image that imitates the effect button 26 (this button image (see, for example, FIG. 13A)). This suggests that the effect image is displayed during the effective period. For example, in response to the operation of the effect button 26 during the effective period in this button effect, a thin reach line is displayed when the victory expectation is relatively low, and thick when the victory expectation is relatively high. Display reach line. After performing a button effect that displays a non-proposed temporary button image, the effect is prompted by what effect image by executing a continuous defeat button effect that displays a temporary button image with more colors than the non-proposed temporary button image. It is possible to make the player interested in what to do, and it is possible to make a further impression of the continuous defeat button production.

  In another embodiment, a provisional button image may be displayed that suggests the execution timing of an effect executed in response to the operation of the effect button 26 during the effective period, but does not indicate the effect content. As an example, in order to suggest the remaining time until the above execution timing, a temporary button image (for example, the characters “after XX seconds ?!”) indicating the remaining time until this button image is displayed is displayed. May be.

  Moreover, in the said embodiment, the example of the temporary button image which unites a continuation temporary button image and a defeat temporary button image, and turns into a combined temporary button image was demonstrated. On the other hand, in other embodiments, the temporary button image may be composed of one effect image. In this case, a plurality of types of effects that may be performed according to the operation may be suggested by one temporary button image, or the types of effects may not be suggested by the temporary button image. Further, a temporary button image in which the number of effect images constituting the temporary button image does not change may be displayed.

  Further, the temporary button image is not limited to the effect image imitating the effect button 26 in the normal state, but may be any effect image as long as the display of the button image can be suggested. For example, the continuation temporary button image and the defeat provisional button image may be composed of only characters such as “continuation” and “defeat”. Further, for example, a decorative symbol or a special symbol that is a decorative symbol that is not used during normal variation display may be caused to function as a continuation temporary button image and a defeat temporary button image.

[Modification of this button image]
In other embodiments, the button image and the gauge image may be represented as a single effect image. For example, a gauge indicating an effective period may be formed so as to extend to the left and right along the peripheral edge of the button image illustrated in FIG.

  In another embodiment, the range occupied by the green and blue effect images in the button image may include a plurality of modes based on the battle result. For example, when there is a relatively high possibility that it is not sudden and sudden (or the probability of being a big hit), the range occupied by the green effect image may be wider than the range occupied by the blue effect image. . In addition, there may be a main button image that suggests continuation with only a green effect image, or there may be a main button image that indicates defeat with only a blue effect image. As an example, only a green effect image (or only a blue effect image is attached) from a main button image to which a green and blue effect image is attached at a predetermined timing (for example, at the start of the main button period). ) You may change to this button image.

In other embodiments, the button image that does not suggest the effect (in the example shown in FIG. 8, the continuation suggestion effect or the defeat suggestion effect) that is executed in response to the operation during display of the button image (hereinafter, “non-display”). May be displayed as a main button image (see FIG. 13A) for a continuous defeat button effect. For example, without displaying the green and blue effect images as the main button image, the non-operation button image and the operation button image are alternately switched and displayed at the same position. As a result, as the main button image of the continuation defeat button effect, the characteristic color (that is, green) that represents the feature of the continuation suggestion effect, and the feature color (that is, blue) that represents the feature of the defeat suggestion effect and the hit notification effect (defeat) A non-suggesting book button image not included is displayed.
Comparing the non-suggested book button image with the book button image, the book button image is more colored than the non-suggested book button image by the amount that includes the characteristic colors (green and blue in the above embodiment) representing the features of the book button image. It can be said that it is a production image with a large number.

The non-implication book button image is not used for the continuous defeat button effect, and is an effect different from the continuous defeat button effect, and does not suggest victory, continuation, defeat, etc. It may be used only for other button effects that prompt the operation. For example, when the reach is established (see FIG. 8D), which is the timing before the continuous defeat button effect is started, the button effect using the non-suggested button image is executed. For example, in response to the operation button 26 being operated during the effective period set for this button effect, a thin reach line is displayed when the win expectation is relatively low, and the win expectation is relative If it is too high, a thick reach line is displayed.
After performing a button effect that displays a non-suggested book button image, by performing a continuous defeat button effect that displays a book button image that has more colors than the non-suggested book button image, what kind of effect image prompts the operation It is possible to make the player interested in what to do, and it is possible to make a further impression of the continuous defeat button production.

  In another embodiment, when one of the two types of contents is suggested according to the operation during the effective period, for example, one of them may be executed depending on the size of the button image. May be relatively high. For example, when the above embodiment is described as an example, regarding the button image displayed in the continuous defeat button effect, the larger the size, the lower the possibility that the defeat suggestion effect will be performed according to the operation. You may employ | adopt the structure that possibility that a defeat suggestion production will be performed according to operation is so small that a magnitude | size is small.

[Modified example of display period of effect image in continuous defeat button effect]
In other embodiments, this button period (see FIG. 13) may arrive at the start of the effective period. Further, the coalesced temporary button image may be deleted at the start of the effective period. Further, the button image and gauge image may not be displayed until the effective period starts, and the button image and gauge image may be displayed when the effective period starts.

  In another embodiment, the main button image and the gauge image may be displayed after deleting the combined temporary button image. For example, when the combined temporary button image fades out, the main button image and the gauge image are displayed. Also good. In this case, the button image and the gauge image may be faded in from white or may be displayed without a visual effect such as fading in from white.

[Modified example of gauge image]
In another embodiment, the gauge image used for the continuation defeat button effect has an effect (in the example shown in FIG. 8, a continuation suggestion effect or a defeat suggestion effect) executed in accordance with the operation during the display of the button image. It is good also as an effect image to suggest. For example, the gauge image used for the continuation defeat button effect includes a feature color (that is, green) that represents the feature of the continuation suggestion effect, and a feature color (that is, blue) that represents the feature of the defeat suggestion effect and the hit notification effect (defeat). An effect image including More specifically, for example, a gauge image in which a green effect image is superimposed on the left side and a blue effect image is superimposed on the right side may be used as a gauge image used for the continuous defeat button effect.

  Moreover, in other embodiment, the possibility of continuing may be suggested by the color of the gauge image used for a continuation defeat button effect, and the possibility of losing may be suggested. For example, if the gauge part indicating the remaining time of the effective period in the gauge image is green, it is suggested that the possibility of being continued (that is, the possibility of being lost) is relatively high (or continuation is confirmed), and if it is blue It may be suggested that the probability of defeat (i.e., the probability of an unfavorable jackpot) is relatively high (or defeat is confirmed).

  Moreover, in other embodiment, you may show a winning expectation degree with the color of the gauge image used for a continuous defeat button effect. For example, if the gauge portion in the gauge image is red (or iridescent), the degree of expectation of victory may be relatively high (or victory may be confirmed). When an operation is performed during the effective period in which such a gauge image is displayed, a reverse victory effect (FIG. 8 (q) is performed after a continuation suggestion effect (see FIG. 8 (p)) is performed according to the operation. )) May be performed without fail, or a reverse victory effect or a victory suggestion effect (see FIG. 8 (k)) may be performed without a continuation suggestion effect.

  The gauge image used for the continuous defeat button effect and the gauge image used for other button effects that do not suggest victory, continuation, defeat, etc. may be different or the same. Further, for example, there may be a gauge image used only for the continuous defeat button effect.

[Other variations on direct defeat button production]
In other embodiments, the continuous defeat button effect may be an effect composed of effects after any timing of the continuous defeat button effect in the above embodiment and the following modification. As an example, the continuous defeat button effect may be an effect composed of effects after the combined temporary button image is displayed. In such a configuration, for example, as a continuous defeat button effect, an effect is displayed in which the combined temporary button image, the main button image, and the gauge image are displayed without displaying the continuous temporary button image and the defeat temporary button image. .

  Further, the order in which the continuation temporary button image and the defeat temporary button image are displayed and the manner of movement are not limited to those described above, and may be anything. For example, the continuation temporary button image and the defeat temporary button image may be displayed simultaneously.

  The effect image to which the green and blue effect images are attached is not limited to the button image, and the effect image may be attached to the gauge image. For example, the gauge image may be displayed in front of the effect image so that the visibility of the gauge image does not decrease.

  It should be noted that during the continuous defeat button effect, attention output may be given to the continuous defeat button effect by outputting as little (or no) effect sound such as BGM and character speech. As an example, when the effect sound corresponding to the battle reach effect is being output during the battle reach effect, the output of the effect sound is stopped with the start of the continuous defeat button effect. Then, when the effect button 26 is operated in the effective period related to the continuous defeat button effect, the output of the effect sound is resumed from a specific reproduction position (for example, a rust portion). On the other hand, when the effect button 26 is not operated during the effective period, the output of the effect sound is resumed from the specific reproduction position (or the position where the output was stopped) after the effective period ends. You may let them.

  As another mode of changing the appearance of a specific effect image (for example, fading out), another effect image is superimposed and displayed in front of the specific effect image, and the transmittance of the other effect image is changed. It is not necessary to change the transmittance of a specific effect image.

In another embodiment, the button image may be erased without changing the shape in response to the player operating the effect button 26. Further, for example, the button image may be gradually reduced (or enlarged) and faded out. Further, depending on the operation, the button image is replaced with another effect image (for example, an effect image) that is an image having almost the same shape as the button image and details of the button image are not understood (or difficult to understand). The transmittance of other effect images may be gradually increased to fade out.
It should be noted that a plurality of modes for deleting the button image may be provided. For example, the button image is deleted and operated in such a manner that the button image is replaced with the other effect image only when the valid period ends according to the operation. When the effective period ends, the button image may be faded out while being reduced.

  In another embodiment, when the operation of the effect button 26 is urged, the player may be urged to operate an operation means other than the effect button 26 (for example, the take-out button 23). For example, when the upper plate 28 and the lower plate 29 are full of game balls, a taken-out image (for example, “let the ball be taken out”) is displayed with a predetermined transmittance (for example, “take out the ball”) to prompt the player to operate the take-out button 23. For example, the transmittance is displayed as 0%. When the extracted image is displayed during the effective period in which the operation of the effect button 26 is effective, the extracted image is displayed in front of the effect image imitating the effect button 26 and the gauge image indicating the effective period.

In another embodiment, two input means may be provided, and a temporary button image may indicate which input means is effective. As a specific example, in the configuration including the input means of the first input means and the second input means having a higher risk of defeat than the first input means, for example, as the continuous defeat button effect described above with reference to FIG. The following effect display may be performed. First, after a first input temporary image simulating the first input means (for example, the effect button 26) is displayed as the continuation temporary button image, the second input means (effect key 27) simulating the second input means (effect key 27) is displayed. An input temporary image is displayed. Thereafter, a third input temporary image simulating an input unit that is actually valid during the effective period of the first input unit and the second input unit as a combined temporary button image has a predetermined transmittance (for example, transmission) (Rate 50%). Then, as the button image, an input effective image simulating an input unit that enables input during the effective period is displayed with a transmittance (for example, transmittance of 0%) lower than the predetermined transmittance.
In addition, the effect display which displays the said 3rd input temporary image may be the effect display which switches and displays a 1st input temporary image and a 2nd input temporary image alternately in the center of the liquid crystal screen 5, for example.

  When the first input means and the second input means having a higher risk of defeat than the first input means are provided as described above, the continuous defeat button effect may be configured as follows. Specifically, in the configuration in this paragraph, an effect image imitating the second input means is prepared in advance as a temporary button image, while an effect image imitating the first input means is not prepared as a temporary button image. . That is, when the continuous defeat button effect is executed, an effect image imitating the second input means is displayed as a temporary button image, while an effect image imitating the first input means is not displayed. In such a configuration, as the button image, an input valid image simulating one of the first input means and the second input means whose input is valid during the valid period is displayed. As a result, it is not known which input means will be effective until the input effective image is displayed, so it is possible to make the player feel nervous until the input effective image is displayed, and the continuation defeat button It is possible to effectively suppress a reduction in the production effect of the production.

  In another embodiment, even if the continuation suggestion effect and the defeat suggestion effect suggested by the continuation defeat button effect are not executed in response to an operation during the effective period of the continuation defeat button effect, Good (so-called gasse). Furthermore, in such a case, for example, depending on the operation, an effect in which the possibility of execution is not suggested by the continuous defeat button effect may be executed. For example, a special event that is more likely to be a probable big hit than a battle reach effect A character battle reach effect may be executed in response to an operation.

Further, any operation urged by the player during the display of the button image may be any operation. For example, in another embodiment, a character such as “continuous hit!” Or “long press!” That prompts the player to hit the effect button 26 repeatedly is displayed, for example, while the button image is displayed. An operation may be prompted. Then, by changing the range that the effect image of green and blue occupies with respect to the button image according to the operation performed by the player during the effective period, the green and blue are pressed against each other according to the operation. Such effects may be performed. Further, the range of the green light emitting portion and the blue light emitting portion of the lamp 37 or the like may be changed so as to be synchronized with this.
For example, when a continuous hitting operation is prompted while the main button image is displayed, a green effect image occupies the left half of the main button image and a blue effect image occupies the right half when the button is not operated. On the other hand, every time the player operates the effect button 26 (or every predetermined number of operations (for example, 5 times)), the range occupied by each effect image with respect to the button image changes alternately. Specifically, an effect display in which the blue effect image spreads to the left and the range occupied by the button image expands, and an effect display that the green effect image spreads to the right and the range occupied by the button image expands Are performed alternately. To synchronize with this, the frame lamp 37 etc. emit light in which the blue light emitting part extends to the left and the blue light emitting part spreads and the green light emitting part extends to the right and the green light emitting part spreads alternately. Emits light in a manner. Thereby, it seems that green and blue are pushing each other according to operation.

  In another embodiment in which a vibration motor is built in the effect button 26, if the effect button 26 vibrates while the button image is displayed by operating the vibration motor, the risk of defeat is relatively low. May be suggested. Further, if the effect button 26 vibrates during the display of the button image, a predetermined effect (for example, a reverse victory effect) may be executed without fail.

  In another embodiment, for example, an effect image representing characters such as “win”, “continue”, and “defeat” may be displayed on the upper part of the liquid crystal screen 5 from the start of the battle reach effect. These effect images are, for example, deleted when triggered by a chance route or a pinch route, or changed to a mode in which it can be determined that a battle result is not obtained (for example, a character is cracked). Specifically, the effect image representing the character “defeat” is erased when the transition to the chance route is performed, or the effect image representing the character “win” is erased when the transition to the pinch route is performed.

  For example, when an effect image representing characters such as “win”, “continue”, and “defeat” is displayed on the upper portion of the liquid crystal screen 5 (see FIG. 8), “defeat” May be deleted. Thereby, it will be notified that it is not defeated by the battle through the pinch route. When the continuous defeat button production is started in such a state, it is suggested that there is a possibility of victory and continuation in the upper part of the LCD screen 5, and it is suggested that there is a possibility of continuation and defeat in the continuous defeat button production. Will be. Here, if it is suggested that there is a possibility of defeat again after being informed that there is no possibility of defeat (so-called downfall), the player is uncomfortable, which is not preferable. For this reason, it is preferable to make the continuation defeat button effect after notifying that there is no possibility of defeat function as an effect which alert | reports that there is no possibility of defeat. Therefore, the continuation defeat button effect after being notified that there is no possibility of defeat is performed as an effect of notifying that it is continuation confirmation or an effect of notifying that victory is confirmed.

  In another embodiment, the continuous defeat button effect may be performed based on the advance determination information obtained by the advance determination process. The continuous defeat button effect in this case is a prefetch effect that suggests the result of the special symbol determination corresponding to the target of the predetermination process (prefetch target). The pre-reading effect is, for example, an effect that is executed from when a game ball wins a start opening until a special symbol determination based on the winning is executed, or during a jackpot game. As an example, the continuous defeat button effect is performed during the variable display of the special symbol that starts the variable display before the special symbol related to the prefetch target, and one of the two effects is displayed during the variable display of the special symbol related to the prefetch target One possibility (for example, a continuation suggestion effect or a defeat suggestion effect) may be suggested. The continuous defeat button effect as the prefetch effect may end immediately before the button image is displayed. Then, when the button image is not displayed, the two effects are not performed during the special symbol variation display related to the prefetch target (so-called “gase”), and when the button image is displayed, the two effects are performed. Any one of them may be performed.

  In another embodiment, the continuous defeat button effect may be an effect that is executed only in a specific effect mode (for example, the probability variation mode), or is performed in a plurality of effect modes (for example, the probability variation mode and the normal mode). It may be a production.

[Modifications Illustrated in FIGS. 34 to 37]
Next, referring to FIG. 34 to FIG. 37, “button production” that prompts the player to operate the production button 26 without suggesting victory, continuation, defeat, etc. as another variation of the continuous defeat button production will be described. To do. For example, when the effect button 26 is operated during the effective period set for the button effects illustrated in FIGS. 34 to 37, it is suggested whether or not the game is a big hit according to the operation.

  Here, FIG. 34 to FIG. 37 are explanatory diagrams for explaining the flow of the button effect and the effect aspect in another embodiment. In the following description, configurations and processes common to the above-described embodiment are denoted by the same reference numerals and numbers, and description thereof is omitted. Mainly differences from the above-described embodiment will be described.

  Also, in the following description of FIGS. 34 to 37, only background images and effect images (for example, effect images) used for button effects are illustrated for the purpose of making the drawings easier to see, and effects not used for button effects such as decorative designs. The illustration of the image is omitted. Further, in FIGS. 34 to 37, a case will be described in which the color of the effect image used for the button effect is a single color, and the possibility of continuation and the possibility of defeat are not suggested depending on the color of the effect image.

  In the button effects exemplified in FIGS. 34 to 37, for example, the possibility of continuation and the possibility of defeat may be suggested by displaying effect images of green and blue.

[Modification of Button Effect Illustrated in FIG. 34]
First, with reference to FIG. 34, the flow of effects and effects in button effects according to another embodiment will be described. For example, when the start timing of the button effect arrives, as illustrated in FIG. 34A, an effect image representing an elliptical light locus is superimposed and displayed on the background image with a predetermined transmittance (for example, 50%). The This effect image is an effect image that is displayed before the effective period related to the button effect is started, and an effect corresponding to a button image imitating the effect button 26 (this button image (see, for example, FIG. 13A)). This is an effect image suggesting that (image) is displayed. The effect image suggests the position where the button image is displayed and the size of the displayed button image (and the shape of the effect button 26).

  Subsequently, an effect image in which another light is generated and spreads from the effect image representing the elliptical light displayed in FIG. 34A is displayed (see FIG. 34B). This effect image gradually increases with time.

  As illustrated in FIGS. 34B to 34D, as the effect image becomes larger, the transmittance of the effect image decreases, and the visibility of the background image decreases. For example, the effect image illustrated in FIG. 34B has a transmittance of 40%, the effect image illustrated in FIG. 34C has a transmittance of 30%, and the effect image illustrated in FIG. The rate is 0%.

  When a predetermined time (for example, 3 seconds) elapses from the start of the button effect, as shown in FIG. 34E, an effect image (minimum transmittance is 0% in most areas of the liquid crystal screen 5). ) Is displayed, and most of the background image is covered with the effect image, making it difficult to view (or not visible). At that time, for example, an effect display in which light radiates from the lower part to the upper part of the liquid crystal screen 5 is performed.

  Subsequently, an effect display in which light is concentrated in one place is performed, and the size of the effect image becomes smaller than the effect image illustrated in FIG.

  Then, for example, when the start timing of a predetermined effective period (for example, 2 seconds) in which the operation of the effect button 26 is valid, only the frame portion of the button image and the gauge image superimposed on the back side of the effect image are displayed. A part (or all) of the image becomes visible. It should be noted that the frame portion of the button image and the gauge image are, for example, when the effect image is enlarged and the transmittance is reduced to the extent that the effect image cannot be visually recognized even if superimposed on the back side of the effect image. The display has started.

  Here, FIG. 34F illustrates a state immediately after the start of the effective period, and a gauge image (for example, transmittance 0%) indicating that it is immediately after the start of the effective period and a frame portion (for example, transmittance) of the button image. 0%) and an effect image (for example, transmittance 0%) displayed only within the frame portion. Further, a sickle-like effect image (for example, a transmittance of 30%) is displayed in front of the frame portion of the gauge image and the button image. FIG. 34G illustrates a state after a predetermined time (for example, after 0.3 seconds) from FIG.

  Thereafter, when a predetermined time (for example, 0.1 second) elapses, a frame portion of the button image and an effect image displayed only inside the frame portion are converted into a normal button image (see FIG. 34H). For example, the transmittance is replaced with 0%. In addition, a part of the sickle-shaped effect image is deleted (see FIG. 34H). Thereafter, all the effect images displayed around the button image are deleted (see FIG. 34I).

  Note that all the effect images displayed around the button image may be deleted at the timing when the normal button image is displayed.

  As described above, in the button effect illustrated in FIG. 34, the button image is displayed by the effect image displayed before the effective period related to the button effect is started, and the position where the button image is displayed. And the size of the displayed button image (and the shape of the effect button 26) are suggested. In another embodiment, the button image is displayed by the effect image displayed before the effective period related to the button effect is started, the position at which the button image is displayed, and the size of the button image to be displayed. Any one or more of (and the shape of the production button 26) may be suggested.

[Modification of Button Effect Illustrated in FIG. 35]
Next, with reference to FIG. 35, a flow of effects and effects in a button effect according to another embodiment will be described.

  As illustrated in FIG. 35A, when the start timing of the button effect arrives, characters of an operation instruction that prompts the operation of the effect button 26 such as “Don't press!” Are displayed. This suggests that the button effect has started. Note that when the operation instruction character is displayed, the operation of the effect button 26 is not effective, so that no effect is executed according to the operation even if the effect button 26 is operated.

  Following the display of the operation instruction characters, as illustrated in FIG. 35A, the point is slightly below the center of the liquid crystal screen 5 (hereinafter referred to as “intersection of effect images”). An effect image representing a state in which light is absorbed is superimposed and displayed on the background image with a predetermined transmittance (for example, 0%). This effect image is an effect image that suggests that a button image imitating the effect button 26 (an effect image corresponding to the main button image (for example, see FIG. 13A)) is displayed. The intersection of the effect images suggests the position where the button image is displayed.

  Subsequently, an effect display in which the amount of absorbed light increases is performed, and an effect image (for example, 0% transmittance) is displayed in the entire area of the liquid crystal screen 5 as illustrated in FIG. The image becomes invisible (or becomes difficult to see).

  Subsequently, when an effect display in which light is sucked into the intersection of the effect images is performed again and the size of the effect image is reduced, a button image (for example, 0% transmittance) that is superimposed on the back side of the effect image is displayed. Becomes visible (see FIG. 35C). The button image is displayed when, for example, the effect image is large enough to be invisible even if the button image is superimposed and displayed behind the effect image.

  Here, in the button effect illustrated in FIG. 35, when the start timing of a predetermined effective period (for example, 2 seconds) in which the operation of the effect button 26 is effective, a part (or all) of the button image can be visually recognized. become. FIG. 35C illustrates the state immediately after the start of the effective period. The button image (for example, transmittance 0%) and the operation instruction character (for example, transmittance 0) for prompting the operation of the effect button 26 are displayed. %) Is displayed. FIG. 35D illustrates a state after a predetermined time (for example, after 0.3 seconds) from FIG.

  Following the effect display in which light is absorbed into the intersection of the effect images, a ring-shaped effect image (for example, transmittance of 0%) centered on the intersection of the effect images is displayed. This ring-shaped effect image is different from the effect images displayed so far in that it is displayed only on the button image. Here, the ring-shaped effect image is superimposed and displayed on the front side of the button image and on the rear side of the operation instruction character. Therefore, regardless of the size and shape of the ring-shaped effect image, the player can visually recognize the operation instruction characters. Thereafter, the effect image is erased (see FIG. 35G).

  Note that the operation instruction character displayed at the button effect start timing and the operation instruction character displayed together with the button image during the effective period of the button effect may be the same character.

[Modification of Button Effect Illustrated in FIG. 36]
Next, with reference to FIG. 36, the flow of effects and effects in a button effect according to another embodiment will be described. For example, two beetles suggesting the possibility that the button effect will be executed are displayed before the start of the button effect (see FIG. 36A). Specifically, for example, a “high-reliability image” representing a green beetle and an effect image representing a black beetle that suggests that the possibility of a big hit is lower than a high-reliability image. "Reliability image" is displayed.

  Thereafter, when the start timing of the button effect arrives, as illustrated in FIG. 36B, this corresponds to a button image imitating the effect button 26 in the normal state (for example, the button image (see FIG. 13A, for example)). An effect image suggesting that the effect image) is displayed is displayed. This effect image is an effect image that suggests an approximate position where the button image is displayed, and is an effect image that represents a frame portion (for example, transmittance of 50%) of the button image in the normal state (see FIG. 36B). ).

  Here, in the example shown in FIG. 36, “normal button image” imitating the effect button 26 in the normal state and “projection button imitating the effect button 26 in the protruding state as button images during the effective period related to the button effect. Any one of the “images” is displayed. The protruding button image is, for example, an effect image that suggests that the possibility of a big hit is relatively much higher than that of a normal button image.

  When the normal button image is displayed as the button image, the effect button 26 is controlled to the normal state. On the other hand, when the protruding button image is displayed as the button image, the effect button 26 is controlled to the protruding state.

  Following the effect display illustrated in FIG. 36B, the effect image representing the frame portion of the button image in the normal state represents the pattern of the effect button 26 in the normal state (for example, a surprise mark) in addition to the frame portion. An effect display that changes to (for example, transmittance of 50%) is performed (see FIG. 36C). Thereafter, an effect display in which the effect image (for example, transmittance of 50%) shown in FIG. 36C is changed to an effect image (for example, transmittance of 50%) imitating the projecting effect button 26 is performed (FIG. 36). 36 (D)).

  Thereby, it is suggested that a button image imitating the effect button 26 in any one of the normal state and the protruding state is displayed. The player can watch the progress of the button production while increasing the expectation for the jackpot.

  Following the state illustrated in FIG. 36 (D), as illustrated in FIG. 36 (E), an effect display in which light radiates from the center of the effect image imitating the projecting effect button 26 is performed. -Like effect image (for example, transmittance 0%) is displayed.

  Subsequently, on the back side of the circular effect image (for example, transmittance 0%), a deca provisional button image (for example, transmission) that is a larger effect image than this effect image and suggests that a button image is displayed. (Rate 0%) is displayed (see FIG. 36F). The big temporary button image is an effect image in which one of a plurality of (for example, two) button images that may be displayed as a button image is enlarged (for example, three times the size of the button image). . In this embodiment, an effect image in which the normal button image is displayed in an enlarged manner is displayed as the big temporary button image.

  Thereafter, when the circular effect image is erased, the entire deca-provisional button image (for example, transmittance 0%) becomes visible (see FIG. 36G). Then, immediately before the start timing of a predetermined effective period (for example, 2 seconds) in which the operation of the effect button 26 is effective, the big temporary button image is smaller than the button image (for example, 0.5 times larger than the button image). The effect display which changes to the mini temporary button image is performed. This mini provisional button image is an effect image that suggests that the button image is immediately before being displayed and that it is immediately before the effective period starts.

  Thereafter, when the start timing of a predetermined effective period arrives, an effect display in which the mini temporary button image changes to a protruding button image is performed. (See FIG. 36I). At this time, a gauge image is displayed, or a high reliability image (for example, transmittance of 0%) is displayed in a manner overlapping with a part of the normal button image in front of the normal button image. Since the protruding button image and the high reliability image are displayed, the player can recognize that the possibility of jackpot is relatively high.

  Immediately before the projecting button image is displayed as the button image, first, the normal button image may be displayed, and then an effect display may be performed indicating that the effect button 26 changes from the normal state to the projecting state. . Further, the effect button 26 may be controlled from the normal state to the protruding state by operating the effect button motor 261 in a manner synchronized with the effect display.

  Further, the high reliability image and the low reliability image are not limited to the effect image representing the beetle, but may be any effect image. In another embodiment, the player may have an advantage (for example, not defeated) without displaying the high-reliability image and the low-reliability image together with the display of the button image illustrated in FIG. May be suggested to be high. As an example, if an effect sound (for example, the voice of the player's own character) such as “Press!” Is output at the start of button image display illustrated in FIG. 36 (I), there is a possibility that it is more advantageous for the player than when it is not output. May be high.

[Modification of Button Effect Illustrated in FIG. 37]
Next, with reference to FIG. 37, a flow of effects and effects in a button effect according to another embodiment will be described. When the start timing of the button effect arrives, as illustrated in FIG. 37A, effect images (for example, 30% transmittance) simulating the effect button 26 are displayed on the left side and the right side of the liquid crystal screen 5, respectively. (For example, timing corresponding to T1 in FIG. 13B). These two effect images are effect images suggesting that a button image imitating the effect button 26 (effect image corresponding to the main button image (see, for example, FIG. 13A)) is displayed.

  FIGS. 37A to 37D illustrate how the two effect images move toward the center of the liquid crystal screen 5 while changing the display mode so as to blink simultaneously (for example, FIG. 13). (Timing corresponding to T7 in (B)). The effect display that blinks is realized, for example, by alternately displaying an effect image having a transmittance of 30% and an effect image having at least a portion of the transmittance of 0%.

  As illustrated in FIGS. 37E and 37F, two effect images are deleted when they overlap (for example, timings corresponding to T9 and T10 in FIG. 13B). Immediately thereafter, as illustrated in FIG. 37G, for example, a deca-effect image imitating a large button image (for example, three times the size of the button image) has a predetermined transmittance (for example, a transmittance of 30%). Is displayed (for example, timing corresponding to T12 in FIG. 13B).

  Then, as illustrated in FIG. 37H, a deca temporary button image larger than the button image and smaller than the deca effect image is displayed inside the deca effect image imitating a large button image (for example, FIG. 13B ) Timing corresponding to T13). This big temporary button image is an effect image that suggests that it is immediately before the button image is displayed.

  When the start timing of a predetermined effective period comes immediately after the deca temporary button image is displayed, a gauge image is displayed, and an effect display in which the deca temporary button image changes to a button image is performed (FIG. 37 ( I) Reference, for example, timing corresponding to T15 in FIG.

[Other variations related to continuous defeat button production]
In another embodiment, a blue character “defeat” may be displayed as the defeat suggestion effect and the hit notification effect (defeat).

  In another embodiment, the feature color representing the feature of the button image may be three or more colors (for example, five colors), and the feature color representing the feature of the defeat suggestion effect and the hit notification effect (defeat) is two or more colors (for example, 5 colors). As an example, by displaying effect images of green, blue, and black on the front side of the button image, the characteristic colors representing the features of the button image are green, blue, and black. In addition, as a defeat suggestion effect and a hit notification effect (defeat), by performing an effect display in which blue and black liquids flow from the upper side of the screen so as to cover the screen, the defeat suggestion effect and the hit notification effect (defeat) are characterized. The characteristic colors to be represented are blue and black. Of the feature colors representing the features of the button image, blue and black are the same as the feature colors representing the features of the defeat suggestion effect and the hit notification effect (defeat).

  In another embodiment, as another variation of the continuous defeat button effect, a continuous defeat button effect that suggests that the defeat is confirmed (that is, the jackpot symbol Y8 is always stopped and displayed) may be performed. The characteristic color representing the characteristic of the continuous defeat button effect indicating that the defeat is confirmed is the same as the characteristic color representing the characteristic of the defeat suggestion effect and the hit notification effect (defeat).

  Specifically, for example, as a continuous defeat button effect that suggests defeat is confirmed, instead of the two color effect images of green and blue, two colors of blue and black that indicate defeat is confirmed The effect image is attached to this button image. In addition, an effect image composed of two colors of blue and black suggesting that the defeat is confirmed may be displayed as a temporary button image (for example, a combined temporary button image) indicating that this button image is displayed. . When an operation is performed during the effective period in which such an effect image is displayed, a defeat suggestion effect (see FIG. 8S) is surely performed according to the operation. For example, as a defeat suggestion effect and a hit notification effect (defeat), an effect expressed in blue and black as a whole is executed by performing an effect display in which blue and black liquid flows from the upper side of the screen so as to cover the screen. .

  In addition, the characteristic color indicating the characteristic of the continuous defeat button effect indicating that the defeat is confirmed, the characteristic color indicating the characteristic of the defeat suggestion effect, and the characteristic color indicating the feature of the hit notification effect (defeat) are the same color. As long as there is a combination of blue and black, a single color (for example, red) may be used, or a combination of three or more colors (for example, a combination of pink, white, and yellow-green) may be used.

  Further, in another embodiment, as another variation of the continuous defeat button effect, a continuous defeat button effect that suggests that the continuation is confirmed (that is, the losing symbol is always stopped and displayed) may be performed. The feature color representing the feature of the continuous defeat button effect that suggests that the continuation is confirmed is the same as the feature color representing the feature of the continuation suggestion effect.

  Specifically, for example, as a continuation defeat button effect that suggests continuation confirmation, instead of the two-color effect image of green and blue, two colors of green and white that suggest continuation confirmation The effect image is attached to this button image. In addition, an effect image composed of two colors of green and white suggesting that the continuation is confirmed may be displayed as a temporary button image (for example, a combined temporary button image) indicating that this button image is displayed. . When an operation is performed during the effective period in which such an effect image is displayed, a continuation suggestion effect (see FIG. 8 (p)) is always performed according to the operation. For example, as a continuation suggestion effect, an effect expressed in green and white as a whole is executed by displaying a green character “continue” on a pure white screen.

  In addition, the characteristic color indicating the feature of the continuous defeat button effect that suggests the continuation confirmation and the characteristic color indicating the feature of the continuous suggestion effect are not limited to the combination of green and white as long as they are the same color. For example, green) or a combination of three or more colors (for example, a combination of green, white, and yellow-green) may be used.

In other embodiments, for example, the director 7 may be provided so as to be able to be reversed (inversion such that the front surface and the back surface are interchanged), and a predetermined decoration is applied to both the front surface and the back surface. An effect that reverses the object 7 may be performed. For example, as a hit notification effect (see FIG. 8 (l)) executed following the victory suggestion effect (see FIG. 8 (k)), the surface with red decoration is made to emit yellow light in a visible state. The director 7 is operated toward the center of the liquid crystal screen 5. In addition, as a hit notification effect (defeat) (see FIG. 8 (t)) executed subsequent to the defeat suggestion effect (see FIG. 8 (s)), the back surface with the blue and black decorations is visible. Then, the director 7 that has been made to emit blue light is moved toward the center of the liquid crystal screen 5. The feature colors represented by the front surface of the director character 7 are red and yellow, and the feature colors represented by the back surface of the director character 7 are blue and black.
When the hit notification effect (defeat) as described above is performed, the continuous defeat button effect is expressed by a characteristic color (that is, blue and black) that represents the feature of the director 7 that operates in the hit notification effect (defeat). An effect image may be displayed. For example, an effect image imitating the effect actor 7 operating in a state in which the back surface can be visually recognized may be displayed instead of the temporary button image of the continuous defeat button effect, or displayed together with the main button image of the continuous defeat button effect. May be.

  The color that suggests victory (favorable jackpot), continuation (losing), and defeat (unfavorable jackpot) is not limited to the colors described above, and any single color may be used, or any combination of two or more colors. But you can.

[Other variations]
The present invention is also applicable to other gaming machines such as a one-type and two-type mixed gaming machine, a revolving type gaming machine, and a slot machine.

  Any input means may be used. As the input means, for example, a touch panel which is a display screen on which operation information can be input by a player performing a touch operation with a finger may be provided. Further, an optical sensor or the like provided in the frame member 3 may be used as the input means so that the player can input operation information by performing a touch operation on the glass plate.

  In another embodiment, the effect control board 130 executes part of the processing executed on the image sound control board 140 and the lamp control board 150, or part of the processing executed on the effect control board 130. May be executed by the image sound control board 140 or the lamp control board 150. In addition, any of the effect control board 130, the image sound control board 140, and the lamp control board 150 may be configured integrally, and as an example, a process executed in the effect control board 130 and the image sound control board 150 May be executed by one control board.

  Further, the configuration of the gaming machine 1 and the operation mode of each member described in the above embodiment are merely examples, and it goes without saying that the present invention can be realized with other configurations and operation modes. Further, the order of processing, the set value, the threshold value used for determination, etc. in the flowcharts described above are merely examples, and the present invention can be realized with other orders and values without departing from the scope of the present invention. Needless to say. The screen diagrams and the like exemplified in the above embodiment are merely examples, and other modes may be used.

  The above-described effects are merely examples, and the present invention is not limited to the above-described embodiment, and various modifications and applications are possible. Moreover, the said embodiment and modification are mutually applicable, and this invention may be implement | achieved by various combinations.

DESCRIPTION OF SYMBOLS 1 Game machine 5 Liquid crystal display device 7 Direction | reformation object 11 1st starting opening 12 2nd starting opening 13 Extra prize opening 26 Direction button 41 1st special symbol display 42 2nd special symbol display 100 Game control board 101 Main CPU
102 Main ROM
103 Main RAM
130 Production control board 131 Sub CPU
132 Sub ROM
133 Sub RAM
140 Image sound control board 150 Lamp control board

Claims (1)

Input means that can be input by the player;
Determining means for determining whether or not to execute a special game;
Special game execution means for executing the special game when it is determined by the determination means to execute the special game;
Effect execution means for executing an effect based on the determination result of the determination means,
The production execution means
An effect display that prompts the player to input to the input means is executed during a predetermined period, and a predetermined effect can be executed in response to an input to the input means during the predetermined period,
A gaming machine capable of displaying a specific image represented by a plurality of specific colors as the effect display when the determination means determines that the special game is to be executed.