JP2018196530A - Game machine - Google Patents

Abstract

To provide a game machine capable of improving amusement of games.SOLUTION: Presentation control means 120 can perform an operation presentation for displaying in presentation display means 5 an operation promotion display to a player and performing a presentation display on the basis of detecting the operation of the player; and an operation suggestion presentation for displaying in the presentation display means 5 an operation suggestion display for suggesting that the operation presentation is to be performed. The operation suggestion presentation includes: a success pattern in which a plurality of operation suggestion displays is moved and displayed and then, via an overlapping display, the operation promotion display is performed; and a failure pattern in which the plurality of operation suggestion displays is moved and displayed and then, via the overlapping display, a failure-emphasizing display is performed. The operation promotion display in the success pattern is displayed in a prescribed area in the presentation display means and the failure-emphasizing display in the failure pattern is displayed in an area different from the prescribed area in the presentation display means.SELECTED DRAWING: Figure 33

Description

  The present invention relates to a gaming machine capable of playing games.

  Some conventional gaming machines can execute an effect (motion effect) that suggests that a big hit game is executed based on detection of an operation of an effect button (player's action) by the player. In such a gaming machine, the player displays after a suggestion image (operation suggestion display) suggesting that an effect suggesting that the big hit game is executed is displayed on the effect display device (effect display means). When an image (operation promotion display) that prompts the user to operate the effect button is displayed (success pattern), and a suggestion image (operation suggestion display) that suggests that an effect suggesting that the big hit game is executed is executed ) Is displayed (failure pattern) when an image prompting the player to operate the effect button (motion promotion display) is not displayed (see, for example, Patent Document 1).

JP2015-226625A

  However, in Patent Document 1, there is a problem that if the action promotion display is not displayed after the action suggestion display is displayed, the game entertainment cannot be improved.

  The present invention has been made paying attention to such problems, and an object of the present invention is to provide a gaming machine capable of improving the gaming interest.

In order to solve the above-described problem, a gaming machine according to means 1 of the present invention provides:
A gaming machine capable of playing games (for example, pachinko gaming machine 1),
Effect display means (for example, effect display device 5);
A detection means (for example, push button 31B or stick controller 31A) capable of detecting the player's action;
Production control means for controlling the execution of the production related to the game (for example, the part where the CPU 103 executes the special symbol process),
With
The effect control means displays the action promotion display for the player (for example, the image 230 of the push button 31B as the operation promotion image) on the effect display means, and performs the effect display based on detecting the player's action. An operation effect (for example, a first post-operation effect) and an operation suggestion display (for example, the image 210 of the push button 31B as an operation suggestion image) suggesting that the operation effect is executed are displayed on the effect display means. An operation suggestion effect (for example, a portion displaying the images 210 of the two push buttons 31B as the operation suggestion images in the display area of the effect display device 5) can be executed.
The motion suggestion effect includes a success pattern (for example, pattern 1 in the third reach effect) in which the motion promotion display is performed via a superimposed display after a plurality of motion suggestion displays are moved and displayed, and a plurality of the motion suggestion indications are moved. Including a failure pattern (for example, pattern 4 in the third reach production) that performs failure emphasis display through superimposed display after display,
The action promotion display in the success pattern is displayed in a predetermined area in the effect display means (for example, a part where the image 230 of the push button 31B as the operation promotion image is displayed in the center of the display area of the effect display device 5). ),
The failure emphasis display in the failure pattern is displayed in a region different from the predetermined region in the effect display means (for example, images 210 of two push buttons 31B as operation suggesting images are displayed on the effect display device 5). The part displayed on the left and right edges of the area)
It is characterized by that.
According to this feature, the game entertainment can be improved by emphasizing disappointment by displaying the failure emphasis display in a region different from the region where the action promotion display is displayed.

The gaming machine of means 2 of the present invention is the gaming machine described in means 1,
The production control means includes
After displaying the specific operation suggestion display, the operation promotion display corresponding to the specific operation suggestion display is displayed and the operation effect is executed (for example, the images 210 of the two push buttons 31B as the operation suggestion images are generated) After displaying in the center of the display area of the display device 5, the image 230 of the push button 31B as an operation promotion image is displayed in the center of the display area to execute the first operation effect)
While the specific operation suggestion display is being displayed, the operation effect that does not correspond to the specific operation suggestion display can be executed (for example, as shown in FIG. (The part that performs the button operation effect at the right end of the display area)
It is characterized by that.
According to this feature, the interest of the game can be improved.

The gaming machine of means 3 of the present invention is the gaming machine according to means 1 or means 2,
In the failure pattern, a plurality of the operation suggestion displays are moved so as to gather in the specific display area of the effect display means, and then the plurality of operation suggestion displays are moved to a display area outside the specific display area ( For example, as shown in FIGS. 32 and 33, when the third reach effect is executed with the pattern 4, the images 210 of the two push buttons 31 </ b> B as the operation suggestion images are displayed on the left and right edges of the display area of the effect display device 5. After moving from the center toward the center, the part to be dispersed toward the left and right edges of the display area)
It is characterized by that.
According to this feature, since a plurality of action suggestion displays are moved to a display area outside the specific display area, the failure pattern can be more emphasized, and the motivation to display the action promotion display is further increased. it can.

The gaming machine of means 4 of the present invention is the gaming machine according to means 1 or means 2,
In the failure pattern, a plurality of the operation suggestion displays are moved so as to gather in the specific display area of the effect display means, and then all the operation suggestion displays are erased in the specific display area (for example, When the three reach effect is executed with the pattern 4, the images 210 of the two push buttons 31B as the operation suggesting images are moved from the left and right ends of the display area of the effect display device 5 toward the center, and then the display is performed. (Part of deleting the image 210 of the two push buttons 31B as the operation suggestion image in the center of the area)
It is characterized by that.
According to this feature, all the action suggestion indications are erased, giving the player a surprise and more emphasis on the failure pattern, so it is even more motivated to display the action promotion indication it can.

The gaming machine of means 5 of the present invention is the gaming machine according to any one of means 1 to means 4,
The motion suggestion effect can be displayed in the specific display area after the plurality of motion suggestion displays are moved and displayed in the effect display means (for example, the third reach effect is pattern 1). Alternatively, when the pattern 4 is executed, the images 210 of the two push buttons 31B as the operation suggesting images are moved from the left and right ends of the display area of the effect display device 5 toward the center, and then the center of the display area is displayed. A portion where the images 210 of the two push buttons 31B as the operation suggesting images are displayed in an overlapping manner)
The period during which the plurality of operation suggestion displays are moved and displayed is longer than the period during which the plurality of operation suggestion displays are displayed within the specific display area (for example, as shown in FIGS. 26A and 27A). The period L during which the images 210 of the two push buttons 31B as the operation suggestion images are moved from the left and right ends of the display area of the effect display device 5 toward the center is two pushes as the operation suggestion images at the center of the display area. (A part longer than the period L1 in which the image 210 of the button 31B is displayed in duplicate)
It is characterized by that.
According to this feature, it is possible to secure the movement display period of the operation suggestion display, so it is possible to increase the attention to the operation suggestion display and improve the game entertainment.

The gaming machine of means 6 of the present invention is the gaming machine according to any one of means 1 to means 5,
A gaming machine that can be controlled to an advantageous state (for example, a big hit gaming state) advantageous to a player,
The production control means is the first mode (for example, the image 230 of the white push button 31B as the operation promotion image in the modified example 7) or the second mode having a higher ratio of being controlled to the advantageous state than the first mode. (For example, the operation promotion display of the red push button 31B as the operation promotion image in the modified example 7) can be displayed,
The production control means includes
When the motion promotion display of the first aspect is displayed, the motion suggestion display corresponding to the first aspect can be displayed (for example, as shown in the modified example 7, a white push as an operation promotion image) In the case where the image 230 of the button 31B is displayed, a part capable of displaying the image 210 of the white push button 31B as the operation suggesting image)
When the motion promotion display of the second mode is displayed, the motion suggestion display corresponding to the second mode can be displayed (for example, as shown in the modified example 7, a red push as an operation promotion image) In the case where the image 230 of the button 31B is displayed, a portion capable of displaying the image 210 of the red push button 31B as the operation suggesting image)
In the success pattern, when the operation promotion display of the second mode is displayed, the operation suggestion display corresponding to the first mode can be displayed (for example, as shown in Modification 7, When the three reach effect is executed in any one of the patterns 1 to 3, even when the operation promoting image 230 is displayed as the image 230 of the red push button 31B as the operation promoting image, the white as the operation suggesting image is displayed. The part that displays the image 210 of the push button 31B)
It is characterized by that.
According to this feature, an unexpectedness can be given to the player, and the interest of the operation promotion display can be improved.

The gaming machine of means 7 of the present invention is the gaming machine according to any one of means 1 to means 6,
In the failure pattern, the period during which the failure emphasis display is performed is longer than the period during which a plurality of the operation suggestion displays are displayed within the specific display area of the effect display means (for example, FIG. 27A). As shown in FIG. 5, the images 210 of the two push buttons 31B as the operation suggestion images are displayed in the center of the display area of the effect display device 5 from the period L1 in which the images 210 of the two push buttons 31B as the operation suggestion images are displayed in an overlapping manner. (The part where the period L2 during which the display is stopped at the left and right ends of the display area of the effect display device 5 as the failure emphasis display is longer)
It is characterized by that.
According to this feature, by emphasizing disappointment by the failure emphasis display, it is possible to further arouse the willingness to display the action promotion display.

The gaming machine of means 8 of the present invention is the gaming machine according to any one of means 1 to means 7,
In the failure pattern, the size of the display area where the failure emphasis display is displayed on the effect display means is larger than the size of the display area where the action promotion display is displayed on the effect display means (for example, FIG. 32). As shown in (D), when the image 210 of the two push buttons 31B as the operation suggestion image is displayed at the center of the display area of the effect display device 5, the images of the two push buttons 31B are displayed in duplicate. Therefore, the display area when the images 210 of the two push buttons 31B as the operation suggesting images are displayed in the display area of the effect display device 5 is one image of the push button 31B. As shown in (H), the images 210 of the two push buttons 31B as the operation suggestion images are displayed in the display area of the effect display device 5 as the failure emphasis display. In this case, the image of one push button 31B is displayed at the right end of the display area, and the image of the other push button 31B is displayed at the left end of the display area. (The display area when the images of the two push buttons 31B are displayed in the display area of the effect display device 5 is a portion corresponding to two images of these push buttons 31B)
It is characterized by that.
According to this feature, since the display area of the failure emphasis display is larger than the display area of the operation promotion display, it can be emphasized that the operation promotion display is not displayed, so that the willingness to display the operation promotion display is increased. Can be further aroused.

The gaming machine of means 9 of the present invention is the gaming machine according to any one of means 1 to means 8,
The effect control means can execute a plurality of motion effects with different types of effect display (for example, as an effect after the first operation, an effect in which an ally character wins an enemy character, and an ally character loses to an enemy character. And a part where the teammate character draws with the enemy character)
During the execution of the action suggestion effect, a plurality of effect type suggestion indications suggesting the type of effect display of the action effect can be displayed on the effect display means (for example, as shown in FIG. A portion capable of displaying a message image 220 of “Victory!” That suggests winning the character and a message image 220 of “Draw!” That suggests that the ally character draws from the enemy character)
It is characterized by that.
According to this feature, before the motion promotion display is displayed, the effect type suggestion display is displayed together with the operation suggestion display, and the type of the effect display of the motion effect is suggested in advance. It is possible to make the player pay attention to the type of effect display to be displayed, and to improve the game entertainment.

A gaming machine according to means 10 of the present invention is the gaming machine according to any one of means 1 to 9, wherein
Control means (for example, a portion where the CPU 103 executes a special symbol process) that can be controlled in an advantageous state (for example, a big hit gaming state) advantageous to the player,
The effect control means is a predetermined period before the operation promotion display is displayed (for example, a period from when the second reach effect is started until the image 230 of the push button 31B as the operation promotion image is displayed). ) Can be executed (for example, a portion that displays the image 210 of the push button 31B as the operation suggesting image before the image 230 of the push button 31B as the operation promoting image).
As the operation promotion display, the operation promotion display of the first mode (for example, the image 230 of the push button 31B as the operation promotion image having a size of “small”) and the advantageous state are controlled as compared with the first mode. The operation promotion display of the second aspect having a high ratio (for example, the image 230 of the push button 31B as the operation promotion image having a size of “large”) can be displayed,
There are multiple modes of the operation suggestion display (for example, the image 210 of the white push button 31B, the image 210 of the blue push button 31B, and the image 210 of the red push button 31B as the operation suggestion image),
During the execution of the operation suggestion effect, the mode of the operation suggestion display can be changed to a different mode (for example, as shown in FIG. 30, the color of the image 210 of the push button 31B as the operation suggestion image is changed from white to blue. → red and changeable part),
The rate at which the motion promotion display is displayed in the second mode differs depending on the mode of the motion suggestion display (for example, the most operation is performed when the image 210 of the red push button 31B is displayed as the operation suggestion image). When the image 230 of the “large” push button 31B is displayed as the promotion image is high, and the image 210 of the white push button 31B is displayed as the operation suggestion image, the “large” push button as the operation promotion image is the most. (The rate at which 31B image 230 is displayed is low)
It is characterized by that.
According to this feature, it is possible to make the player pay attention to the change in the display mode of the suggestion display, so that the gaming interest can be improved.

A gaming machine of means 11 of the present invention is the gaming machine according to any one of means 1 to means 10,
The production control means includes
After displaying a specific action suggestion display (for example, the image 210 of the two push buttons 31B as an operation suggestion image), an operation promotion display corresponding to the specific operation suggestion display is displayed to execute the operation effect. (For example, after the images 210 of the two push buttons 31B as the operation suggesting images are displayed in the center of the display area of the effect display device 5, the image 230 of the push buttons 31B as the operation promoting image is displayed in the center of the display area. And the part that performs the first post-operation effect)
While the specific operation suggestion display is displayed, a second operation effect (for example, a button operation effect shown in the second modification) different from the first operation effect suggested by the specific operation suggestion display is executed. Is possible,
The second operation effect is executed under a predetermined restriction (for example, as shown in FIG. 37E, the button operation effect is displayed in the effect display device so as not to overlap with the image 210 of the push button 31B as the operation suggestion image. 5) Displayed at the right end of the display area
It is characterized by that.
According to this feature, it is possible to prevent the production from becoming difficult to understand.

  In addition, this invention may have only the invention specific matter described in the claim of this invention, and has a structure other than this invention specific matter with the invention specific matter described in the claim of this invention. It may be a thing.

It is the front view which looked at the pachinko gaming machine from the front. It is a block diagram which shows the circuit structural example of a pachinko gaming machine. (A), (B) is a figure which illustrates an effect control command. It is explanatory drawing which shows each random number. It is a figure which illustrates a fluctuation pattern. It is explanatory drawing which shows a display result determination table. (A) is a figure which shows the structural example of a jackpot classification determination table, (B) is a figure which shows the contents of various jackpots. It is a block diagram which shows the structural example of the data holding area for game control. It is a flowchart which shows an example of the timer interruption process for game control. It is a flowchart which shows an example of a special symbol process process. It is a flowchart which shows an example of production control main processing. It is a flowchart which shows an example of production control process processing. It is a flowchart which shows an example of an effect design change start process. (A)-(C) is a figure which shows the determination ratio of reach production, (D) is a figure which shows the content of each reach production. It is a figure which shows the determination ratio of the production | presentation route in a 1st reach production. (A) is a figure which shows the determination ratio of the display mode of the image of a push button as an operation promotion image in a 2nd reach production, (B) is a display of the image of a push button as an operation suggestion image in a 2nd reach production. It is a figure which shows the mode change frequency. (A), (B) is a figure which shows the display pattern of the image of a push button as an operation suggestion image in a 3rd reach production, (C) is a display of the image of a push button as an operation suggestion image of each display pattern. It is a figure which shows the content. It is a flowchart which shows an example of a process during effect design change. It is a flowchart which shows an example of a process during effect design change. It is a flowchart which shows an example of 1st operation post production execution processing. It is a flowchart which shows an example of a process during effect design change. It is a flowchart which shows an example of the 2nd post operation presentation execution process. It is a flowchart which shows an example of a process during effect design change. It is a flowchart which shows an example of a process during effect design change. It is a flowchart which shows an example of the post-third operation effect execution process. It is a timing chart for every display pattern in the 3rd reach production. It is a timing chart for every display pattern in the 3rd reach production. It is a figure which shows the display mode in the production | presentation display apparatus in the case of performing a 1st reach production. It is a figure which shows the display mode in the production | presentation display apparatus in the case of performing a 1st reach production. It is a figure which shows the display mode in the effect display apparatus in the case of performing a 2nd reach effect. It is a figure which shows the display mode in the effect display apparatus in the case of performing a 2nd reach effect. It is a figure which shows the display mode in an effect display apparatus in the case of performing a 3rd reach effect in the pattern 1 or the putter. It is a figure which shows the display mode in an effect display apparatus in the case of performing a 3rd reach effect in the pattern 1 or the putter. It is a figure which shows the display mode in the production | presentation display apparatus in the case of performing a 3rd reach production in the pattern 2 or the putter 5. FIG. It is a figure which shows the display mode in the production | presentation display apparatus in the case of performing a 3rd reach production in the pattern 3 or the pattern 6. FIG. It is a figure which shows the display mode in the effect display apparatus in the case of performing a 2nd reach effect in the modification 1. FIG. It is a figure which shows the display mode in an effect display apparatus in the case of performing the odor prefetch notice effect in the modification 2. FIG. It is a figure which shows the display mode in the effect display apparatus in the case of performing a 2nd reach effect in the modification 3. FIG.

  A mode for carrying out a gaming machine according to the present invention will be described below based on examples.

  First, the overall configuration of a pachinko gaming machine 1 that is an example of a gaming machine will be described. FIG. 1 is a front view of the pachinko gaming machine 1 as seen from the front. FIG. 2 is a block diagram illustrating a circuit configuration example of the pachinko gaming machine 1. In the following description, the front side of FIG. 1 will be described as the front (front, front) side of the pachinko gaming machine 1, and the back side will be described as the rear (back) side. In addition, the front surface of the pachinko gaming machine 1 in this embodiment is an opposing surface that faces the player when the pachinko gaming machine 1 is viewed from the player side. In the description of each step in the flowchart according to the present embodiment, for example, a portion indicated as “step S1” may be abbreviated as “S1”.

  FIG. 1 is a front view of a pachinko gaming machine 1 according to the present embodiment, and shows an arrangement layout of main members. The pachinko gaming machine 1 (hereinafter sometimes abbreviated as a gaming machine) is roughly divided into a gaming board 2 (gauge board) that constitutes a gaming board surface, and a gaming machine frame 3 (base frame) that supports and fixes the gaming board 2. ). The game board 2 is formed with a substantially circular game area surrounded by guide rails. In this game area, a game ball as a game medium is launched from a predetermined hitting ball launching device and driven.

  A first special symbol display 4A and a second special symbol display 4B are provided at a predetermined position of the game board 2 (in the example shown in FIG. 1, on the right side of the game area). Each of the first special symbol display 4A and the second special symbol display 4B is composed of, for example, a 7 segment LED or a dot matrix LED (light emitting diode) and the like. A special symbol (also referred to as “special”), which is a plurality of types of identification information (special identification information), is displayed so as to be variable (also referred to as variable display or variable display). For example, the first special symbol display 4A and the second special symbol display 4B each variably display a plurality of types of special symbols composed of numbers indicating "0" to "9", symbols indicating "-", and the like. To do. The special symbols displayed on the first special symbol display 4A and the second special symbol display 4B are limited to those composed of numbers indicating "0" to "9", symbols indicating "-", and the like. However, for example, a plurality of types of lighting patterns in which the combination of the LED to be turned on and the LED to be turned off in the 7-segment LED may be set in advance as a plurality of types of special symbols.

  A plurality of special symbols are assigned symbol numbers corresponding thereto. As an example, symbol numbers “0” to “9” are assigned to numbers indicating “0” to “9”, and symbol numbers “10” are assigned to symbols indicating “−”. Just do it. Hereinafter, the special symbol variably displayed on the first special symbol display 4A is also referred to as "first special symbol", and the special symbol variably displayed on the second special symbol indicator 4B is also referred to as "second special symbol". . In the present embodiment, the special symbol is exemplified as a plurality of types of identification information that can identify each of characters, symbols, etc., but the present invention is not limited to this. The design may be a combination of a plurality of dot displays that does not have a certain rule and is difficult to identify or cannot be identified.

  Both the first special symbol display 4A and the second special symbol display 4B are formed in a square shape, for example. Note that the type of the first special figure and the type of the second special figure may be the same (for example, both a number indicating “0” to “9” and a symbol indicating “−”). May be different. Further, each of the first special symbol display 4A and the second special symbol display 4B may be configured to variably display numbers (or two-digit symbols) indicating, for example, “00” to “99”. .

  An effect display device 5 is provided near the center of the game area on the game board 2. The effect display device 5 is composed of, for example, an LCD (liquid crystal display device) or the like, and forms a display area for displaying various effect images. In the display area of the effect display device 5, the first special symbol display by the first special symbol display 4A and the second special symbol display by the second special symbol display 4B in the special game are respectively displayed. In the effect symbol display area, which is a plurality of variable display units such as three, for example, the effect symbols that are a plurality of types of identification information (decoration identification information) that can be identified are variably displayed. This variation display of the effect symbol is also included in the variation display game.

  As an example, in the display area of the effect display device 5, “left”, “middle”, and “right” effect symbol display areas 5L, 5C, and 5R are arranged. And, in response to the start of any one of the variation of the first special symbol in the first special symbol display 4A and the variation of the second special symbol in the second special symbol display 4B in the special symbol game, In the “left”, “middle”, and “right” effect symbol display areas 5L, 5C, and 5R, changes in the effect symbols (also referred to as decorative symbols) (for example, vertical scroll display) are started. Thereafter, when the confirmed special symbol is stopped and displayed as a variation display result in the special symbol game, the effect display devices 5L, 5C, and 5R in the “left”, “middle”, and “right” effect symbol display areas 5L, 5C, and 5R. Then, the finalized design symbol (final stop symbol) that is the result of variation display of the production symbol is stopped and displayed.

  As described above, in the display area of the effect display device 5, a special game using the first special graphic in the first special symbol display 4A or a special graphic using the second special graphic in the second special symbol display 4B. In synchronism with the game, a plurality of types of effect symbols that can be identified are displayed in a variable manner, and a definite effect symbol that is a variable display result is derived and displayed (or simply referred to as “derivation”). In addition, for example, various display symbols such as special symbols and effect symbols are derived and displayed by stopping display of identification information such as effect symbols (also referred to as complete stop display or final stop display) and ending the variable display. . On the other hand, during the variation display from the start of the variation display of the production symbol to the display of the definite production symbol that is the variation display result, the variation rate of the production symbol becomes “0”, The symbol may be displayed in a stationary state, for example, in a display state that causes slight shaking or expansion / contraction. Such a display state is also called a temporary stop display, and although the display result in the variable display is not deterministically displayed, the player can recognize that the variation of the effect symbol due to the scroll display or the update display is not progressing. It becomes. The temporary stop display may include a complete stop display of the effect symbol for a time shorter than a predetermined time (for example, 1 second) without causing slight shaking or expansion / contraction.

  For example, eight kinds of symbols (alphanumeric characters “1” to “8” or Chinese characters) are displayed in the “left”, “middle”, and “right” effect symbol display areas 5L, 5C, and 5R. It may be any combination of numbers, English letters, eight character images related to a predetermined motif, a combination of numbers, letters, symbols, and character images. Character images may be, for example, people, animals, other objects, or , A decorative image showing a symbol such as a character or other arbitrary figure). A corresponding symbol number is attached to each of the effect symbols. For example, symbol numbers “1” to “8” are assigned to alphanumeric characters indicating “1” to “8”, respectively. The production symbols are not limited to eight types, and any number may be used as long as an appropriate number of combinations such as a combination of “big hit” and a combination of “out of” can be configured (for example, seven types or 9 types).

  From the start of the variation display of the effect symbols, until the finalized effect symbol that is the variation display result is derived and displayed, the “left”, “middle”, and “right” effect symbol display areas 5L, 5C, 5R , For example, a scroll display is performed in which the symbol number flows from top to bottom sequentially from the smallest to the largest, and when the effect symbol having the maximum symbol number (for example, “8”) is displayed, The effect symbol having the smallest symbol number (for example, “1”) is displayed. Alternatively, in at least one of the effect symbol display areas 5L, 5C, and 5R (for example, the “left” effect symbol display area 5L), the symbols are scrolled from the largest symbol number to the smallest symbol number. When the effect symbol having the smallest number is displayed, the effect symbol having the largest symbol number may be displayed.

  A first reserved memory display area 5D and a second reserved memory display area 5U are set in two places on the left and right of the display area of the effect display device 5. In the first hold memory display area 5D and the second hold memory display area 5U, the hold memory display for displaying the variable hold memory number (the special figure hold memory number) corresponding to the special figure game is specified.

  Here, the suspension of the variable display corresponding to the special game is that the game ball passes through the first start winning opening formed by the normal winning ball apparatus 6A and the second starting winning opening formed by the normal variable winning ball apparatus 6B. Generated based on the start winning by entering (entering). In other words, the start condition (also referred to as “execution condition”) for executing the variable display game such as the special figure game or the variable display of the effect symbol is established, but the variable display game based on the start condition established previously is being executed. When the start condition for allowing the start of the variable display game is not satisfied due to the fact that the pachinko gaming machine 1 is controlled to the big hit gaming state, the variable display corresponding to the established start condition is suspended. Done. In the present embodiment, the stored storage display generated based on the start winning when the game ball passes (enters) the first start winning opening is a round white display, and the game ball passes through the second starting winning opening ( The reserved storage display generated on the basis of the start winning due to the entry) is similarly a round white display.

  In the following description, the first reserved memory display area 5D and the second reserved memory display area 5U may be referred to as a reserved display area, and the number of reserved memories is the first reserved memory display area 5D and the second reserved memory display. It can be recognized by the number of reserved storage displays displayed in the area 5U. Further, a display in which the hold storage display is gathered may be referred to as a hold display.

  Whether the hold display in the first hold memory display area 5D and the second hold memory display area 5U is generated based on the start winning when the game ball passes (enters) the first start winning opening, The display mode (for example, display color and shape) may be varied depending on whether the game ball is generated based on the start winning by passing (entering) the game winning opening. In this embodiment, “execution” and “execution” are synonymous.

  In the example shown in FIG. 1, the first hold for displaying the number of special figure hold memories in an identifiable manner on the upper and lower parts of the first special symbol display 4A and the second special symbol display 4B together with the hold storage display area. A display 25A and a second hold display 25B are provided. The first hold indicator 25A displays the first special figure hold memory number so that it can be specified. The second hold indicator 25B displays the second special figure hold memory number so that it can be specified. The number of first special figure hold memory is the number of memory in which the execution of the special figure game using the first special figure is suspended. The second special figure hold memory number is the number of memories in which the execution of the special figure game using the second special figure is suspended. The variable display holding memory number obtained by adding the first special figure holding memory number and the second special figure holding memory number is also referred to as a total holding memory number. When simply referring to the “number of special figure hold memory”, it usually refers to a concept including any of the first special figure hold memory number, the second special figure hold memory number, and the total hold memory number. It may refer to a concept that includes the first special figure reserved memory number and the second special figure reserved memory number but excludes the total reserved memory number).

  In the present embodiment, the effect symbol variation display is executed in synchronization with the special symbol variation display. In the case of performing the effect using the effect display device 5 in this way, for example, In recent years, there has been a diversification of production styles, such as production where the contents of the production, including variable display, disappear for a moment from the screen, or production where the movable object blocks all or part of the screen. ing. For this reason, even if the display area on the effect display device 5 is viewed, it may be difficult to recognize whether or not the current variation display is in progress. Therefore, for the purpose of eliminating the difficulty of recognizing whether or not the current variation display state is present, the fourth symbol after the effect symbol, the special symbol, and the normal symbol is displayed on the effect display device 5. A 4 symbol display area may be provided. These 4 symbols are displayed in a 4th symbol for the first special symbol in synchronization with the variation display of the first special symbol, and for the second special symbol in synchronization with the variation in the second special symbol. It is only necessary to display the variation of the fourth symbol. Note that the 4th symbol is always displayed in a variable manner with a constant operation, and is not disappeared from the screen or shielded by a shielding object, so that it can always be visually recognized.

  Below the effect display device 5, an ordinary winning ball device 6A and an ordinary variable winning ball device 6B are provided. The normal winning ball device 6A forms a first starting winning opening as a starting area (first starting area) that is always kept in a constant open state by a predetermined ball receiving member, for example. The normal variable winning ball apparatus 6B has an electric motor having a pair of movable wing pieces that are changed into a normal open state as a vertical position and an expanded open state as a tilt position by a solenoid 81 for a normal electric accessory shown in FIG. A tulip-shaped accessory (ordinary electric accessory) is provided, and a second starting prize opening is formed as a starting region (second starting region).

  As an example, in the normally variable winning ball apparatus 6B, the movable wing piece is in the vertical position when the solenoid 81 for the normal electric accessory is in the OFF state, so that the game ball passes (enters) the second starting winning opening. It is difficult to open normally. On the other hand, in the normal variable winning ball apparatus 6B, the game ball passes through the second start winning opening by the tilt control in which the movable blade piece is tilted when the solenoid 81 for the normal electric accessory is in the ON state ( It will be in an expanded open state that is easy to enter. In the normal variable winning ball apparatus 6B, although the game ball can enter the second start winning opening even when in the normal open state, there is a possibility that the game ball may enter more than in the expanded open state. You may comprise so that it may become low. Alternatively, the normally variable winning ball apparatus 6B may be configured such that the game ball does not enter the second starting winning opening in the normally open state, for example, by closing the second starting winning opening. In this way, the second start winning port as the second start area is in an expanded open state in which game balls easily pass (enter) and in a normally open state in which game balls are difficult to pass (enter) or cannot pass (enter). To change.

  A game ball that has passed (entered) the first start winning opening formed in the normal winning ball apparatus 6A is detected by, for example, a first start opening switch 22A shown in FIG. The game ball that has passed (entered) the second start winning opening formed in the normal variable winning ball apparatus 6B is detected by, for example, the second start opening switch 22B shown in FIG. Based on the detection of the game ball by the first start port switch 22A, a predetermined number (for example, three) of game balls are paid out as prize balls, and the first special figure holding memory number is set to a predetermined upper limit value (for example, “ 4 "), the first start condition is satisfied. Based on the detection of the game ball by the second start port 22B, a predetermined number (for example, three) of game balls are paid out as prize balls, and the second special figure holding memory number is set to a predetermined upper limit value (for example, “ 4 "), the second start condition is satisfied. The number of prize balls to be paid out based on the detection of the game ball by the first start port switch 22A and the number of prize balls to be paid out based on the detection of the game ball by the second start port switch 22B. May be the same number or different numbers.

  A special variable winning ball device 7 is provided below the normal winning ball device 6A and the ordinary variable winning ball device 6B. The special variable winning ball apparatus 7 includes a special winning opening door that is opened and closed by a solenoid 82 for the special winning opening door shown in FIG. 2, and the specific region that changes between an open state and a closed state by the special winning opening door. As a big prize opening.

  As an example, in the special variable winning ball apparatus 7, when the solenoid 82 for the special prize opening door is in the OFF state, the special prize opening door closes the big winning prize opening, and the game ball passes (enters) the big winning prize opening. Make it impossible. On the other hand, in the special variable winning ball apparatus 7, when the solenoid 82 for the big prize opening door is in the ON state, the big winning opening door opens the big winning opening and the game ball passes through the big winning opening (entrance). ) Make it easier. In this way, the special winning opening as a specific area changes into an open state in which a game ball easily passes (enters) and is advantageous to the player, and a closed state in which the game ball cannot pass (enters) and is disadvantageous to the player To do. Instead of the closed state where the game ball cannot pass (enter) through the big prize opening, or in addition to the closed state, a partially opened state where the game ball hardly passes (enters) through the big prize opening may be provided.

  The game ball that has passed (entered) through the big prize opening is detected by, for example, the count switch 23 shown in FIG. Based on the detection of game balls by the count switch 23, a predetermined number (for example, 15) of game balls are paid out as prize balls. In this way, when the game ball passes (enters) through the large winning opening opened in the special variable winning ball apparatus 7, the gaming ball passes through other winning openings such as the first starting winning opening and the second starting winning opening, for example. More prize balls are paid out than when passing (entering). Accordingly, when the special winning ball apparatus 7 is in the open state, the game ball can enter the special winning hole, which is advantageous to the player. On the other hand, when the special prize winning device 7 is closed in the special variable prize winning ball device 7, it becomes impossible or difficult for the player to get a prize ball by passing (entering) the gaming ball into the special prize winning port. This is a disadvantageous second state.

  A normal symbol display 20 is provided at a predetermined position of the game board 2 (on the left side of the game area in the example shown in FIG. 1). As an example, the normal symbol display 20 is composed of 7 segments, dot matrix LEDs, and the like, like the first special symbol display 4A and the second special symbol display 4B, and a plurality of types of identification information different from the special symbols. Is displayed (variable display) so that it can be variably displayed. Such a normal symbol variation display is referred to as a general game (also referred to as a “normal game”).

  Above the normal symbol display 20, a universal figure holding display 25 </ b> C is provided. The general-purpose hold indicator 25C includes, for example, four LEDs, and displays the general-purpose hold storage number as the number of effective passing balls that have passed through the passing gate 41.

  In addition to the above-described configuration, the surface of the game board 2 is provided with a windmill for changing the flow direction and speed of the game ball and a number of obstacle nails. In addition, as a winning opening different from the first starting winning opening, the second starting winning opening, and the large winning opening, for example, a single or plural general winning openings that are always kept in a certain open state by a predetermined ball receiving member are provided. May be. In this case, a predetermined number (for example, 10) of game balls may be paid out as a prize ball based on the fact that a game ball that has entered one of the general prize openings is detected by a predetermined general prize ball switch. In the lowermost part of the game area, there is provided an out port through which game balls that have not entered any winning port are taken.

  Speakers 8L and 8R for reproducing and outputting sound effects and the like are provided at the upper left and right positions of the gaming machine frame 3, and a game effect LED 9 is provided at the periphery of the game area. A decorative LED may be arranged around each structure (for example, the normal winning ball device 6A, the normal variable winning ball device 6B, the special variable winning ball device 7, etc.) in the game area of the pachinko gaming machine 1. At the lower right position of the gaming machine frame 3, there is provided a hitting operation handle (operation knob) operated by a player or the like to launch a game ball as a game medium toward the game area. For example, the hitting operation handle adjusts the resilience of the game ball according to the operation amount (rotation amount) by the player or the like. The hitting operation handle only needs to be provided with a single shot switch or a touch ring (touch sensor) for stopping the driving of a shooting motor included in the hitting ball shooting device.

  At a predetermined position of the gaming machine frame 3 below the game area, the game ball paid out as a prize ball or the game ball paid out by lending is held (stored) so as to be supplied to the hitting ball launcher. A dish (a hit ball supply dish) is provided. Below the gaming machine frame 3, there is provided a lower plate that holds (stores) surplus balls overflowing from the upper plate so as to be discharged to the outside of the pachinko gaming machine 1.

  The member that forms the lower plate is provided with a stick controller 31A that can be held and tilted by the player, for example, at a predetermined position on the front side of the upper surface of the lower plate body (for example, the central portion of the lower plate). Yes. The stick controller 31A includes an operation stick that the player holds, and a trigger button is provided at a predetermined position of the operation stick (for example, a position where the index finger of the operator is hooked when the player holds the operation stick). Yes. The trigger button can be operated in a predetermined direction by performing a push-pull operation with a predetermined operation finger (for example, an index finger) in a state where the player holds the operation stick of the stick controller 31A with an operation hand (for example, the left hand). What is necessary is just to be comprised. A trigger sensor that detects a predetermined instruction operation such as a push / pull operation on the trigger button may be built in the operation rod.

  A controller sensor unit 35 </ b> A for detecting a tilting operation with respect to the operating rod may be provided inside the lower plate body or the like below the stick controller 31 </ b> A. For example, the controller sensor unit 35A includes two transmissive photosensors (parallel sensors) arranged in parallel to the board surface of the game board 2 on the left side of the center position of the operation pole when viewed from the player side facing the pachinko gaming machine 1. And a pair of transmissive photosensors (vertical sensor pairs) arranged perpendicularly to the surface of the game board 2 on the right side of the center position of the operation rod when viewed from the player side. What is necessary is just to be comprised including the photo sensor.

  The member that forms the upper plate includes, for example, a push button 31B that allows a player to perform a predetermined instruction operation by a pressing operation or the like at a predetermined position on the front side of the upper surface of the upper plate body (for example, above the stick controller 31A). Is provided. The push button 31B only needs to be configured to be able to detect the pressing operation from the player mechanically, electrically, or electromagnetically. A push sensor 35B that detects a pressing operation performed by the player on the push button 31B may be provided inside the main body of the upper plate at the position where the push button 31B is disposed.

  Various control boards such as a main board 11, an effect control board 12, an audio control board 13, and an LED control board 14 as shown in FIG. 2 are mounted on the pachinko gaming machine 1. The pachinko gaming machine 1 is also equipped with a relay board 15 for relaying various control signals transmitted between the main board 11 and the effect control board 12. In addition, various boards such as a payout control board, an information terminal board, a launch control board, and an interface board are disposed on the back surface of the game board 2 in the pachinko gaming machine 1.

  The main board 11 is a main-side control board on which various circuits for controlling the progress of the game in the pachinko gaming machine 1 are mounted. The main board 11 is mainly addressed to a sub-side control board composed of a random number setting function used in a special game, a function of inputting a signal from a switch or the like disposed at a predetermined position, and an effect control board 12. A function of outputting and transmitting a control command as an example of command information as a control signal, a function of outputting various information to a hall management computer, and the like are provided. In addition, the main board 11 performs on / off control of each LED (for example, segment LED) constituting the first special symbol display 4A and the second special symbol display 4B, and thereby the first special diagram and the second special diagram. The display of fluctuation of a predetermined display pattern such as controlling the fluctuation display of the normal symbol display 20 or controlling the fluctuation display of the normal symbol by the normal symbol display 20 by controlling the lighting / extinguishing / coloring control of the normal symbol display 20 is performed. It also has a function to control.

  The main board 11 includes, for example, a game control microcomputer 100, a switch circuit 110 that receives detection signals from various switches for game ball detection and transmits the detection signals to the game control microcomputer 100, and the game control microcomputer 100. A solenoid circuit 111 for transmitting a solenoid drive signal to the solenoids 81 and 82 is mounted.

  The effect control board 12 is a sub-side control board independent of the main board 11, receives the control signal transmitted from the main board 11 via the relay board 15, and produces the effect display device 5, speakers 8L, 8R. In addition, various circuits for controlling the production operation by the production electrical parts such as the game effect LED 9 are mounted. In other words, the effect control board 12 is used for effects such as display operation in the effect display device 5, all or part of the sound output operation from the speakers 8L and 8R, and all or part of the on / off operation in the game effect LED 9 or the like. A function of determining the control content for causing the electrical component to execute a predetermined performance operation is provided.

  The sound control board 13 is a control board for sound output control provided separately from the effect control board 12, and outputs sound from the speakers 8 </ b> L and 8 </ b> R based on commands and control data from the effect control board 12. For example, a processing circuit for executing audio signal processing is mounted. The LED control board 14 is a control board for LED output control provided separately from the effect control board 12, and based on commands and control data from the effect control board 12, the game effect LED 9 and the like are turned on / off. An LED driver circuit or the like is mounted.

  As shown in FIG. 2, wiring for transmitting detection signals from the gate switch 21, the first start port switch 22 </ b> A, the second start port switch 22 </ b> B, and the count switch 23 is connected to the main board 11. The gate switch 21, the first start port switch 22A, the second start port switch 22B, and the count switch 23 have an arbitrary configuration that can detect a game ball as a game medium, such as a sensor. What is necessary is just to have. Further, the main board 11 includes a first special symbol display 4A, a second special symbol display 4B, a normal symbol display 20, a first hold indicator 25A, a second hold indicator 25B, and a general figure hold indicator 25C. Wiring for transmitting a command signal for performing display control such as is connected.

  A control signal transmitted from the main board 11 toward the effect control board 12 is relayed by the relay board 15. The control command transmitted from the main board 11 to the effect control board 12 via the relay board 15 is, for example, an effect control command transmitted and received as an electric signal.

  FIG. 3A is an explanatory diagram showing an example of the contents of the effect control command used in the present embodiment. The effect control command has, for example, a 2-byte structure, and the first byte indicates MODE (command classification), and the second byte indicates EXT (command type). The first bit (bit 7) of the MODE data is always “1”, and the first bit of the EXT data is “0”. The command form shown in FIG. 3A is an example, and other command forms may be used. In this example, the control command is composed of two control signals. However, the number of control signals constituting the control command may be one or a plurality of three or more.

  In the example shown in FIG. 3A, the command 8001H is a first change start command that specifies the start of change in the special figure game using the first special figure in the first special symbol display 4A. The command 8002H is a second change start command for designating start of change in a special figure game using the second special figure in the second special symbol display 4B. Command 81XXH is an effect that is displayed in a varying manner in each of the “left”, “middle”, and “right” effect symbol display areas 5L, 5C, and 5R in the effect display device 5 in response to the special symbol change display in the special game. This is a variation pattern designation command for designating a variation pattern (variation time) such as a symbol. Here, XXH indicates an unspecified hexadecimal number, and may be a value arbitrarily set according to the instruction content by the effect control command. In the variation pattern designation command, different EXT data is set according to the variation pattern to be designated.

  The command 8CXXH is a variation display result designation command, and is an effect control command that designates a variation display result such as a special symbol or an effect symbol. In the variable display result designation command, for example, as shown in FIG. 3B, the determination result (predetermined result) whether the variable display result is “out of” or “big hit”, and the variable display result is “big hit”. The different EXT data is set in accordance with the determination result (the jackpot type determination result) as to which of a plurality of types of jackpot types in the case of "".

  In the variable display result designation command, for example, as shown in FIG. 3B, the command 8C00H is a first variable display result designation command indicating a pre-determined result indicating that the variation display result is “out”. The command 8C01H is a second variable display result designation command for notifying the advance determination result and the big hit type determination result that the fluctuation display result is “big hit” and the big hit type is “probable big hit A”. The command 8C02H is a third variable display result designation command for notifying the advance determination result and the big hit type determination result that the fluctuation display result is “big hit” and the big hit type is “probable big hit B”. The command 8C03H is a fourth variable display result designation command for notifying the advance determination result and the big hit type determination result that the fluctuation display result is “big hit” and the big hit type is “non-probable variable big hit”.

  The command 8F00H is a symbol confirmation command for designating the stop (decision) of the variation of the effect symbols in the effect symbol display areas 5L, 5C, and 5R of the “left”, “middle”, and “right” in the effect display device 5. The command 95XXH is a gaming state designation command for designating the current gaming state in the pachinko gaming machine 1. In the gaming state designation command, for example, different EXT data is set according to the current gaming state in the pachinko gaming machine 1. As a specific example, the command 9500H is a first gaming state designation command corresponding to a gaming state (low probability low base state, normal state) in which neither the time shortening control nor the probability variation control is performed, and the command 9501H is performed by the time shortening control. On the other hand, a second gaming state designation command corresponding to a gaming state (low probability high base state, short time state) in which probability variation control is not performed is used. In addition, the command 9502H is a third gaming state designation command corresponding to a gaming state (high probability low base state, timeless probability variation state) in which probability variation control is performed while time variation control is not performed, and command 9503H is probability variation and time variation control. It is assumed that the fourth gaming state designation command corresponds to the gaming state in which the control is performed together (highly accurate high base state, time-varying probability changing state).

  The command A0XXH is a jackpot start designation command (also referred to as “fanfare command”) for designating display of an effect image indicating the start of the jackpot gaming state. The command A1XXH is a large winning opening opening notification command for notifying that the big winning opening is in the open state in the big hit gaming state. The command A2XXH is a notification command after the big winning opening is opened to notify that the big winning opening is changed from the open state to the closed state in the big hit gaming state. The command A3XXH is a jackpot end designation command for designating display of an effect image at the end of the jackpot gaming state.

  In the jackpot start designation command or jackpot end designation command, for example, EXT data similar to that of the variable display result designation command is set, so that different EXT data may be set according to the pre-determined result or the jackpot type decision result. . Alternatively, in the jackpot start designation command or jackpot end designation command, the correspondence relationship between the pre-decision result and the jackpot type decision result and the set EXT data may be different from the correspondence relationship in the variable display result designation command. . In the notification command during the opening of the big winning opening and the notification command after the opening of the big winning opening, for example, different EXT data corresponding to the number of round executions (for example, “1” to “16”) in the normal opening big hit state or the short-term opening big hit state. Is set.

  The command B100H is based on the fact that the game ball that has passed (entered) the first start winning opening formed by the normal winning ball apparatus 6A is detected by the first start opening switch 22A and a start winning (first start winning) has occurred. The first start opening prize designation command for notifying that the first start condition for executing the special figure game using the first special figure in the first special symbol display 4A is established. The command B200H indicates that the game ball that has passed (entered) the second start winning opening formed by the normally variable winning ball apparatus 6B is detected by the second start opening switch 22B and a start winning (second start winning) has occurred. Based on this, the second start opening prize designation command is used to notify that the second start condition for executing the special figure game using the second special figure in the second special symbol display 4B is established.

  The command B5XXH is an effect control command for notifying the remaining number of time reductions (number of fluctuations), and by setting EXT data corresponding to the remaining number of time reductions (number of fluctuations), the remaining number of time reductions (Variation count) is notified.

  The command C1XXH is a first reserved memory number notification command for notifying the first special figure reserved memory number so that the special figure reserved memory number can be specified in the first reserved memory display area 5D or the like. The command C2XXH is a second reserved memory number notification command for notifying the second special figure reserved memory number so that the special figure reserved memory number can be specified in the second reserved memory display area 5U or the like. The first reserved memory number notification command is, for example, when the first start opening winning designation command is transmitted based on the fact that the game ball passes (enters) the first starting winning opening and the first start condition is satisfied. , Transmitted from the main board 11 to the effect control board 12. The second reserved memory number notification command is, for example, when the second start opening winning designation command is transmitted based on the fact that the game ball passes (enters) the second start winning opening and the second start condition is satisfied. , Transmitted from the main board 11 to the effect control board 12. In addition, the first reserved memory number notification command and the second reserved memory number notification command are used when the first start condition or the second start condition is satisfied (when the reserved memory number decreases). It may be transmitted in response to the start of execution.

  Instead of the first reserved memory number notification command and the second reserved memory number notification command, a total reserved memory number notification command for notifying the total reserved memory number may be transmitted. That is, a total pending storage number notification command for notifying an increase (or decrease) in the total pending storage number may be used.

  The command C4XXH and the command C6XXH are effect control commands (winning determination result designation command) indicating the contents of the determination result at the time of winning. Of these, the command C4XXH is a symbol designating command indicating whether or not the fluctuation display result is “big hit” and the big hit type (probability variation, non-probability variation or sudden probability) as the determination result at the time of winning. The command C6XXH is a variation category indicating a determination result of whether the random value MR3 for variation pattern determination is a variation pattern of “non-reach”, “super-reach”, or “other” as a determination result at the time of winning. It is a command.

  The game control microcomputer 100 mounted on the main board 11 is, for example, a one-chip microcomputer, and includes a ROM 101 (Read Only Memory 101) for storing a game control program, fixed data, and the like, and a game control work. A RAM 102 (Random Access Memory 102) that provides an area, a CPU 103 (Central Processing Unit 103) that executes a control program by executing a game control program, and updates numeric data indicating a random number value independently of the CPU 103 It comprises a random number circuit 104 that performs and an I / O 105 (Input / Outputport 105).

  As an example, in the game control microcomputer 100, a process for controlling the progress of the game in the pachinko gaming machine 1 is executed by the CPU 103 executing a program read from the ROM 101. At this time, the CPU 103 reads fixed data from the ROM 101, the CPU 103 writes various fluctuation data to the RAM 102 and temporarily stores the fluctuation data, and the CPU 103 temporarily stores the various fluctuation data. The CPU 103 receives the input of various signals from outside the game control microcomputer 100 via the I / O 105, and the CPU 103 goes outside the game control microcomputer 100 via the I / O 105. A transmission operation for outputting various signals is also performed.

  FIG. 4 is an explanatory view illustrating random numbers counted on the main board 11 side. As shown in FIG. 4, in this embodiment, on the main board 11 side, a random value MR1 for determining a special figure display result, a random value MR2 for determining a big hit type, a random value MR3 for determining a variation pattern, The numerical data indicating each of the random number values MR4 for display result determination is controlled to be countable. In addition, in order to improve a game effect, random numbers other than these may be used. Such random numbers used to control the progress of the game are also referred to as game random numbers.

  The random number circuit 104 only needs to count numerical data indicating some or all of these random number values MR1 to MR4. For example, the CPU 103 uses a random counter different from the random number circuit 104 such as a random counter provided in the game control counter setting unit 154 shown in FIG. Numerical data indicating a part of MR4 may be counted.

  The random value MR1 for determining the special figure display result is a random value used for determining whether or not to control the big hit gaming state with the fluctuation display result of the special symbol or the like in the special figure game as “big hit”. It takes a value in the range of “1” to “65536”. The random number MR2 for determining the big hit type is used to determine the big hit type as “probable big hit A”, “probable big hit B”, or “non-probable” when the variation display result is “big hit”. It is a random value and takes a value in the range of “1” to “100”, for example.

  The random number value MR3 for determining the variation pattern is a random number value used to determine the variation pattern in the variation display of the special symbol or the effect symbol as one of a plurality of types prepared in advance. For example, “1” to “ It takes a value in the range of “997”.

  The random value MR4 for determining the normal map display result is used to determine whether the fluctuation display result in the normal game by the normal symbol display 20 is “per normal map” or “displaced from the normal map”. For example, it takes a value in the range of “3” to “13”.

  FIG. 5 shows a variation pattern in the present embodiment. In this embodiment, among the cases where the variation display result is “out of”, the variation display mode of the production symbol is “non-reach” and “reach”. Corresponding to the case where the result is “big hit”, a plurality of variation patterns are prepared in advance. The variation pattern corresponding to the case where the variation display result is “out of” and the variation display mode of the effect symbol is “non-reach” is referred to as a non-reach variation pattern (also referred to as “non-reach variation pattern”). A variation pattern corresponding to the case where the variation display result is “out of” and the variation display mode of the effect symbol is “reach” is referred to as a reach variation pattern (also referred to as “reach out of variation pattern”). Further, the non-reach fluctuation pattern and the reach fluctuation pattern are included in the deviation fluctuation pattern corresponding to the case where the fluctuation display result is “out of”. A variation pattern corresponding to the case where the variation display result is “big hit” is referred to as a big hit variation pattern.

  The big hit variation pattern and the reach variation pattern include a normal reach variation pattern in which a normal reach reach effect is executed and a super reach change pattern in which a super reach reach effect such as super reach α and super reach β is executed. In this embodiment, only one type of normal reach variation pattern is provided. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and a plurality of normal reach α, normal reach β,... The normal reach fluctuation pattern may be provided. Also, in the super reach variation pattern, three or more super reach variation patterns such as super reach γ... In addition to super reach α and super reach β may be provided.

  As shown in FIG. 5, the special figure fluctuation time of the normal reach fluctuation pattern in which the reach effect of the normal reach in the present embodiment is executed is set shorter than the super reach α and super reach β that are the super reach fluctuation patterns. . In addition, regarding the special figure variation time of the super reach variation pattern in which super reach reach production such as super reach α and super reach β in this embodiment is performed, the variation pattern in which super reach β super reach production is performed. However, the special figure variation time is set longer than the variation pattern in which the super reach production of the super reach α is executed.

  In the present embodiment, as described above, since the variation display result is “big hit” in the order of super reach β, super reach α, and normal reach, the big hit expectation is set higher. In the reach variation pattern, the longer the variation time, the higher the degree of expectation for jackpot.

  In this embodiment, as will be described later, these fluctuation patterns are determined by determining the type of the fluctuation pattern first, such as a non-reach type, a normal reach type, a super reach type, etc. Therefore, instead of determining the variation pattern to be executed from the variation pattern belonging to the variation pattern belonging to the determined type, it is determined using only the random value MR3 for variation pattern determination without determining these types. However, the present invention is not limited to this. For example, in addition to the random value MR3 for determining the variation pattern, a random value for determining the variation pattern type is provided to determine the variation pattern type. The variation pattern to be executed from the variation pattern belonging to the variation pattern belonging to the determined type after first determining the variation pattern type from the random value. It is also possible to determine the emissions.

  In addition to the game control program, the ROM 101 included in the game control microcomputer 100 shown in FIG. 2 stores various selection data and table data used for controlling the progress of the game. . For example, the ROM 101 stores data constituting a plurality of determination tables and setting tables prepared in advance for the CPU 103 to perform various determinations, determinations, and settings. Further, the ROM 101 stores a plurality of types of table data constituting a plurality of command tables used for the CPU 103 to transmit control signals serving as various control commands from the main board 11, and a variation pattern as shown in FIG. Table data constituting a variation pattern table to be stored is stored.

  FIG. 6 shows a configuration example of a display result determination table stored in the ROM 101. In this embodiment, a common display result determination table is used for the first special figure and the second special figure as the display result determination table. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and the first special figure is not limited thereto. Separate display result determination tables may be used for the second special figure.

  The display result determination table is determined to be a variable display result in a special figure game using the first special figure by the first special symbol display 4A or a special figure game using the second special figure by the second special symbol display 4B. Before the special symbol is derived and displayed, it is referred to determine whether or not to control the big hit gaming state with the fluctuation display result as “big hit” based on the random value MR1 for determining the special figure display result. It is a table.

  In the display result determination table of the present embodiment, the special figure display result depends on whether the gaming state in the pachinko gaming machine 1 is a normal state, a short time state (low accuracy state), or a probability variation state (high accuracy state). A numerical value (determination value) to be compared with the determination random number value MR1 is assigned to the special figure display result of “big hit” or “out of place”.

  In the display result determination table, the table data indicating the determination value compared with the random value MR1 for determining the special figure display result is the determination result as to whether or not the special figure display result is controlled as the big hit gaming state. It is data for determination to be assigned. In the display result determination table of the present embodiment, when the gaming state is the probability variation state (high probability state), more judgment values than the normal state or the short time state (low probability state) are “big hit”. It is assigned to the special map display result. As a result, in the probability variation state (high probability state) in which the probability variation control is performed in the pachinko gaming machine 1, the special figure display result is controlled as the “big hit” in the normal state or the short time state (low probability state) to control the big hit gaming state. Then, compared to the probability determined (about 1/300 in the present embodiment), the probability of determining to control the big hit gaming state with the special figure display result as “big hit” is higher (about 1/30 in the present embodiment). ). That is, in the display result determination table, when the gaming state in the pachinko gaming machine 1 is a probability variation state (high probability state), there is a probability that it is determined to control to the big hit gaming state as compared to the normal state or the short time state. The determination data is assigned to the determination result as to whether or not to control the big hit gaming state so as to increase.

  FIG. 7 shows a configuration example of the jackpot type determination table stored in the ROM 101. In the jackpot type determination table of the present embodiment, when it is determined to control the jackpot gaming state with the special figure display result as “big hit”, one of a plurality of jackpot types is selected based on the random number MR2 for jackpot type determination. It is a table that is referred to in order to determine. In the jackpot type determination table, whether the special symbol on which the variation display (variation) is performed in the special symbol game is the first special symbol (the special symbol game by the first special symbol display 4A) or the second special symbol (second special symbol) Depending on whether it is a special game by the symbol display 4B), the numerical value (determination value) compared with the random value MR2 for determining the big hit type is “non-probability change”, “probability change big hit A”, “probability big hit B” Are assigned to a plurality of types of jackpot types.

  Here, the jackpot type in this embodiment will be described with reference to FIG. 7B. In this embodiment, as the jackpot type, high-accuracy control and time-shortening control are executed after the jackpot gaming state is finished. The probability variation big hit A and the probability variation big hit B that shift to the accurate base state, and the non-probable big hit that shifts to the low accuracy high base state by executing only the time-shortening control after the big hit gaming state is set.

  In the big hit gaming state with “probable big hit A” and the big hit gaming state with “non-probable big hit”, as described above, there are 16 rounds of changing the special variable winning ball apparatus 7 to the first state advantageous to the player (so-called 16 rounds), which is a recurring normally open jackpot. On the other hand, in the big hit gaming state with “probable big hit B”, as described above, the round in which the special variable winning ball apparatus 7 is changed to the first state advantageous to the player is repeated five times (so-called five rounds). It is a short-term open jackpot. Thus, “probability variation big hit A” may be referred to as 16 rounds (16R) probability variation big hit, and “probability variation big hit B” may be referred to as five rounds (5R) probability variation big hit.

  The high-accuracy control and the time-shortening control executed after the end of the big hit gaming state of the probability changing big hit A and the probability changing big hit B are continuously executed until the big hit occurs again after the end of the big hit gaming state. Therefore, when the big hit that has occurred again is the probable big hit A or the probable big hit B, the high-precision control and the short-time control are executed again after the big hit gaming state ends, so the big hit gaming state does not go through the normal state. It becomes a so-called consecutive resort state that occurs continuously.

  On the other hand, the time-shortening control that is executed after the end of the big hit gaming state due to “non-probable big hit” is that a special number game is executed a predetermined number of times (in this embodiment, 100 times) or the predetermined number of special figure games is executed. The game is ended by being in a big hit gaming state before is executed.

  In the setting example of the big hit type determination table shown in FIG. 7 (A), “probable big hit A” and “probable big hit B” depend on whether the fluctuation special chart is the first special figure or the second special figure. Allocation of judgment value for jackpot type is different. That is, when the variation special chart is the first special chart, a predetermined range of determination values (values in the range of “81” to “100”) are assigned to the big hit type of “probability big hit B” with a small number of rounds. On the other hand, when the fluctuation special chart is the second special chart, the determination value is not assigned to the big hit type of “probability big hit B”. With such a setting, the jackpot type is determined to be one of a plurality of types based on the fact that the first start condition for starting the special figure game using the first special figure by the first special symbol display 4A is satisfied. And a case where the jackpot type is determined to be one of a plurality of types based on the fact that the second start condition for starting the special figure game using the second special figure by the second special symbol display 4B is satisfied. Thus, the ratio of determining the big hit type as “probable big hit B” with a small number of rounds can be varied. In particular, in the special figure game using the second special figure, the big hit type is “probable big hit B” and it is not determined to control the short-term open big hit state with a small number of rounds. In the gaming state where the game ball is likely to enter the second starting prize opening formed by the normally variable winning ball apparatus 6B, the game interest is reduced by avoiding frequent short-term open big hit states with few prize balls obtained. Can be prevented.

  In the example of setting the jackpot type determination table shown in FIG. 7A, whether the variation special chart is the first special chart or the second special chart is assigned to the judgment value for the “non-probable variation” jackpot type. Regardless of whether the fluctuation special figure is the first special figure or the second special figure, the probability of being a non-probable big hit and the probability of being a probable big hit are the same. ing.

  Therefore, as described above, the allocation of the determination value to “probability variation big hit B” differs depending on whether the fluctuation special chart is the first special figure or the second special figure, and “probability big hit A” The allocation of the judgment value to "" differs depending on whether the fluctuation special chart is the first special figure or the second special figure, and for "probability big hit A" with a large number of rounds, the fluctuation special figure is the second special figure. It is set so that it is easier to determine the case of the case than the case of the first special drawing.

  Even when the fluctuation special chart is the second special figure, a predetermined range of judgment values different from those when the fluctuation special figure is the first special figure are assigned to the big hit type of “probability big hit B”. May be. For example, when the fluctuation special chart is the second special figure, a smaller judgment value than the case where the fluctuation special chart is the first special figure may be assigned to the big hit type of “probability big hit B”. Alternatively, regardless of whether the fluctuation special chart is the first special chart or the second special chart, the jackpot type may be determined with reference to the common table data.

  The ROM 101 also stores a variation pattern determination table for determining a variation pattern based on the random value MR3 for variation pattern determination. The variation pattern is selected from among the above-described plural types according to the predetermined determination result. Determine one of the fluctuation patterns.

  Specifically, as the fluctuation pattern determination table, the big hit variation pattern determination table used when it is determined in advance that the special figure display result is “big hit”, and the special figure display result is “out”. The deviation variation pattern determination table used when it is determined in advance is prepared in advance.

  In the big hit variation pattern determination table, variation patterns of normal reach big hit variation pattern (PB1-1), super reach α big hit variation pattern (PB1-2), and super reach β big hit variation pattern (PB1-3) are included. On the other hand, a predetermined random number value is assigned as a determination value in a range that can be taken by the random number value MR3 for variation pattern determination. In the present embodiment, when these determination values are the jackpot type “probability big hit A” or “probability big hit B”, the super reach β is easily determined, and the big hit type is “non-probable big hit”. When the variation pattern of the super reach β is executed, it is not “probable big hit A” or “probable big hit B” when the super reach β variation pattern is executed. It can raise the player's expectation.

  Further, the deviation variation pattern determination table is used when the number of reserved storage patterns is 1 or less, and when the total number of reserved storage is 2 to 4 is used. Outlier variation pattern determination table B, outlier variation pattern determination table C used when the total number of reserved memories is 5 to 8, and when the gaming state is a high base state in which time-shortening control is performed A deviation variation pattern determination table D used for the above is prepared in advance.

  In the deviation variation pattern determination table A, the non-reach variation variation pattern (PA1-1) without shortening, the normal reach variation variation pattern (PA2-1), the super reach α variation variation pattern (PA2-2), the super A predetermined random value is assigned as a determination value to a variation pattern (PA2-3) of reach β out of a range that the random value MR3 for determining the variation pattern can take. Further, in the deviation variation pattern determination table B, the shortened non-reach deviation variation pattern (PA1-2), the normal reach deviation variation pattern (PA2-1), and the super A predetermined random value is assigned as a determination value to the fluctuation pattern determining random pattern MR3 for the fluctuation pattern determination (PA2-2) and the super-reach β fluctuation pattern (PA2-3). It has been. Further, in the deviation variation pattern determination table C, the shortened non-reach deviation variation pattern (PA1-3), the normal reach deviation variation pattern (PA2-1), and super A predetermined random value is assigned as a determination value to the fluctuation pattern determining random pattern MR3 for the fluctuation pattern determination (PA2-2) and the super-reach β fluctuation pattern (PA2-3). It has been. Further, in the deviation variation pattern determination table D, the shortened non-reach deviation variation pattern (PA1-4), the normal reach deviation variation pattern (PA2-1), and the super reach α variation variation pattern corresponding to the time reduction control. (PA2-2), a predetermined random value is assigned as a determination value in a range that can be taken by the random value MR3 for determining the variation pattern with respect to the variation pattern (PA2-3) out of super reach β.

  As shown in FIG. 5, the non-reach shift variation pattern (PA1-2) has a shorter variation time than the non-shortening non-reach shift variation pattern (PA1-1). The non-reach deviation fluctuation pattern (PA1-3) has a shorter fluctuation time than -2). Therefore, when the number of reserved memories increases, the non-reach deviation variation pattern with a short variation time is determined, so that the reserved memories are easily digested, and the number of reserved memories reaches the upper limit of 4. When the start prize is won, it becomes difficult to generate useless start prizes that are not reserved, and when the number of reserved memories decreases, the fluctuation time is long and there is no non-reach fluctuation By determining the pattern (PA1-1), it becomes possible to prevent a decrease in the interest of the game due to the fact that the variable display is not executed by increasing the time for the variable display.

  The RAM 102 included in the game control microcomputer 100 shown in FIG. 2 may be a backup RAM that is partially or entirely backed up by a backup power supply created on a predetermined power supply board. That is, even if the power supply to the pachinko gaming machine 1 is stopped, a part or all of the contents of the RAM 102 is stored for a predetermined period (until the backup power supply cannot be supplied because the capacitor as the backup power supply is discharged). The In particular, at least the game state, that is, data corresponding to the control state of the game control means (such as a special figure process flag) and data indicating the number of unpaid prize balls may be stored in the backup RAM. The data corresponding to the control state of the game control means is data necessary for restoring the control state before the occurrence of a power failure or the like based on the data when the power is restored after a power failure or the like occurs. Further, data corresponding to the control state and data indicating the number of unpaid prize balls are defined as data indicating the progress state of the game.

  In such a RAM 102, for example, a game control data holding area 150 as shown in FIG. 8 is provided as an area for holding various data used for controlling the progress of the game in the pachinko gaming machine 1. Yes. The game control data holding area 150 shown in FIG. 8 includes a first special figure hold storage unit 151A, a second special figure hold storage unit 151B, a general figure hold storage unit 151C, a game control flag setting unit 152, and a game. A control timer setting unit 153, a game control counter setting unit 154, and a game control buffer setting unit 155 are provided.

  The first special figure holding storage unit 151A has not yet started although the game ball has passed (entered) through the first start winning opening formed by the normal winning ball apparatus 6A and the start winning (first start winning) has occurred. On-hold data of a special figure game (a special figure game using the first special figure in the first special symbol display 4A) is stored. As an example, the first special figure reservation storage unit 151A associates the reservation number with the winning order (game ball detection order) to the first start winning opening, and sets the first start condition in the passage (entrance) of the game ball. The reserved data includes the random number value MR1 for determining the special figure display result, the random number value MR2 for determining the jackpot type, the random number value MR3 for determining the variation pattern, etc. extracted from the random number circuit 104 by the CPU 103 based on the establishment. Until the number reaches a predetermined upper limit (eg, “4”). The hold data stored in the first special figure hold storage unit 151A in this way indicates that the execution of the special figure game using the first special figure is suspended, and the fluctuation display result (special figure display) in this special figure game. On the basis of the result), it becomes the hold information that makes it possible to determine whether or not to make a big hit.

  The second special figure storage unit 151B has been started although the game ball has passed (entered) through the second start winning opening formed by the normally variable winning ball apparatus 6B and a start winning (second starting winning) has occurred. The holding data of the special figure game (the special figure game using the second special figure in the second special symbol display 4B) is stored. As an example, the second special figure holding storage unit 151B associates with the holding number in the winning order (game ball detection order) to the second starting winning opening and sets the second starting condition in the passage (entrance) of the game ball. The reserved data includes the random number value MR1 for determining the special figure display result, the random number value MR2 for determining the jackpot type, the random number value MR3 for determining the variation pattern, etc. extracted from the random number circuit 104 by the CPU 103 based on the establishment. Until the number reaches a predetermined upper limit value (for example, “4”). The hold data stored in the second special figure storage unit 151B in this way indicates that the execution of the special figure game using the second special figure is being held, and the fluctuation display result (special figure display) in this special figure game. On the basis of the result), it becomes the hold information that makes it possible to determine whether or not to make a big hit.

  Note that the holding information (first holding information) based on the establishment of the first starting condition due to the passing of the game ball through (entering) the first starting winning opening and the gaming ball passed (entering) through the second starting winning opening. Thus, the hold information (second hold information) based on the establishment of the second start winning prize may be stored in association with the hold number in the common hold storage unit. In this case, the start port data indicating whether the game ball has passed (entered) through the first start winning port or the second start winning port may be included in the hold information and stored in association with the hold number. .

  The general-purpose holding storage unit 151C stores the holding information of the general-purpose game that has not yet been started by the normal symbol display 20 even though the game ball that has passed through the passing gate 41 is detected by the gate switch 21. For example, the general figure hold storage unit 151C associates with the hold numbers in the order in which the game balls have passed through the passing gate 41, and determines the normal figure display result extracted from the random number circuit 104 or the like by the CPU 103 based on the passage of the game balls. For example, numerical data indicating the random number MR4 is stored as pending data until the number reaches a predetermined upper limit (for example, “4”).

  The game control flag setting unit 152 is provided with a plurality of types of flags that can be updated in accordance with the progress of the game in the pachinko gaming machine 1. For example, the game control flag setting unit 152 stores data indicating a flag value and data indicating an on state or an off state for each of a plurality of types of flags.

  The game control timer setting unit 153 is provided with various timers used for controlling the progress of the game in the pachinko gaming machine 1. For example, the game control timer setting unit 153 stores data indicating timer values in each of a plurality of types of timers.

  The game control counter setting unit 154 is provided with a plurality of types of counters for counting count values used for controlling the progress of the game in the pachinko gaming machine 1. For example, the game control counter setting unit 154 stores data indicating the count value in each of a plurality of types of counters. Here, the game control counter setting unit 154 may be provided with a random counter for the CPU 103 to count part or all of the game random numbers so that the software 103 can be updated by software.

  In the random counter of the game control counter setting unit 154, random number values that are not generated by the random number circuit 104, for example, numerical data indicating the random number values MR2 to MR4 are stored as random count values, and according to execution of software by the CPU 103, Numerical data indicating each random value is updated regularly or irregularly. The software executed by the CPU 103 to update the random count value may be for updating the random count value separately from the numerical data update operation in the random number circuit 104, or may be extracted from the random number circuit 104. The random count value may be updated by performing predetermined processing such as scramble processing or arithmetic processing on all or part of the numerical data.

  The game control buffer setting unit 155 is provided with various buffers that temporarily store data used for controlling the progress of the game in the pachinko gaming machine 1. For example, the game control buffer setting unit 155 stores data indicating buffer values in each of a plurality of types of buffers.

  The I / O 105 included in the game control microcomputer 100 shown in FIG. 2 has an input port for receiving various signals transmitted to the game control microcomputer 100, and various signals to the outside of the game control microcomputer 100. And an output port for transmission.

  As shown in FIG. 2, the effect control board 12 is provided with an effect control CPU 120 that performs a control operation according to a program, a ROM 121 that stores an effect control program, fixed data, and the like, and a work area for the effect control CPU 120. Random number which updates the numerical data which shows the random value independently of RAM122 which performs, the display control part 123 which performs the process for determining the control content of the display operation in the production | presentation display apparatus 5, and CPU120 for production control A circuit 124 and an I / O 125 are mounted.

  As an example, in the effect control board 12, when the effect control CPU 120 executes an effect control program read from the ROM 121, a process for controlling the effect operation by the effect electric component is executed. At this time, the effect control CPU 120 reads the fixed data from the ROM 121, the effect control CPU 120 writes the various data to the RAM 122 and temporarily stores the data, and the effect control CPU 120 stores the effect data in the RAM 122. Fluctuation data reading operation for reading out various fluctuation data temporarily stored, the reception control CPU 120 for receiving the input of various signals from the outside of the presentation control board 12 via the I / O 125, and the presentation control CPU 120 for I / O A transmission operation for outputting various signals to the outside of the effect control board 12 via O125 is also performed.

  The effect control CPU 120, the ROM 121, and the RAM 122 may be included in a one-chip effect control microcomputer mounted on the effect control board 12.

  The effect control board 12 has wiring for transmitting a video signal to the effect display device 5, wiring for transmitting a sound effect signal as an information signal indicating sound number data to the sound control board 13, A wiring for transmitting an electrical decoration signal as an information signal indicating LED data is connected to the LED control board 14.

  Note that, on the side of the effect control board 12, as with the main board 11, for example, random values (also referred to as effect random numbers) for determining various types of effects such as a notice effect are set.

  In addition to the effect control program, the ROM 121 mounted on the effect control board 12 shown in FIG. 2 stores various data tables used for controlling the effect operation. For example, the ROM 121 stores table data constituting a plurality of determination tables prepared for the effect control CPU 120 to make various determinations, determinations and settings, pattern data constituting various effect control patterns, and the like. Yes.

  As an example, in the ROM 121, the effect control CPU 120 is used for controlling effect operations by various effect devices (for example, the effect display device 5, speakers 8L and 8R, game effect LED 9 and decoration LED, effect model, etc.). An effect control pattern table storing a plurality of types of effect control patterns to be stored is stored. The effect control pattern is composed of data indicating the control contents corresponding to various effect operations executed in accordance with the progress of the game in the pachinko gaming machine 1. The effect control pattern table only needs to store, for example, an effect control pattern during special figure change, a notice effect control pattern, and various effect control patterns.

  The special-control variation production control pattern corresponds to a plurality of types of variation patterns in the period from the start of the variation of the special symbol in the special-sign game until the finalized special symbol that is the special-sign display result is derived and displayed. It consists of data indicating the contents of control of various effect operations, such as effect display operations in effect symbol variation display operation, reach effect, re-lottery effect, etc., or various effect display operations not accompanied by effect symbol variation display Has been. The notice effect control pattern includes, for example, data indicating the control content of the effect operation that becomes the notice effect executed in response to the notice pattern in which a plurality of patterns are prepared in advance. The various effect control patterns are composed of data indicating the control contents corresponding to various effect operations executed in accordance with the progress of the game in the pachinko gaming machine 1.

  In the special-figure variation production control pattern, for example, a plurality of types of reach production control patterns with different production modes in each reach production may be included for each variation pattern that executes the reach production.

  The RAM 122 mounted on the effect control board 12 shown in FIG. 2 is provided with an effect control data holding area (not shown) as an area for holding various data used for controlling the effect operation. The effect control data holding area includes an effect control flag setting unit, an effect control timer setting unit, an effect control counter setting unit, and an effect control buffer setting unit.

  In the effect control flag setting unit, for example, a plurality of types whose states can be updated according to the effect operation state such as the display state of the effect image on the screen of the effect display device 5, the effect control command transmitted from the main board 11, etc. A flag is provided. For example, the production control flag setting unit stores data indicating the value of the flag and data indicating the on state or the off state for each of the plurality of types of flags.

  The effect control timer setting unit is provided with a plurality of types of timers used for controlling the progress of various effect operations such as, for example, an effect image display operation on the screen of the effect display device 5. For example, the production control timer setting unit stores data indicating timer values in each of a plurality of types of timers.

  The effect control counter setting unit is provided with a plurality of types of counters used for controlling the progress of various effect operations. For example, in the effect control counter setting unit, data indicating the count value in each of a plurality of types of counters is stored.

  The effect control buffer setting unit is provided with various buffers for temporarily storing data used for controlling the progress of various effect operations. For example, the effect control buffer setting unit stores data indicating buffer values in each of a plurality of types of buffers.

  In this embodiment, a reception command buffer at the start winning prize for performing the hold storage display in the first hold storage display area 5D and the second hold storage display area 5U is set in a predetermined area of the effect control buffer setting unit. . The reception command buffer at the time of the start winning prize has a storage area (an area corresponding to buffer numbers “1” to “4”) corresponding to the maximum value (for example, “4”) of the total reserved memory number of the first special figure reserved memory. Each storage area stores data indicating the presence / absence of a start prize (specifically, “0” indicating no start prize and “1” indicating the presence of a start prize). The data of the start winning reception command buffer is described later in response to reception of the first start opening winning designation command and the second starting opening winning designation command, and reception of the first variation start command and the second variation start command. The first hold storage display area 5D and the second hold are updated on the basis of the data of the received command buffer at the time of the start winning prize after the update in the hold display update process (S72, see FIG. 12) in the effect control process to be performed. The on-hold storage display in the storage display area 5U is updated.

  Specifically, when the first start opening winning designation command is received based on the start winning at the first start winning opening, a round white is displayed on the hold storage display in the first hold storage display area 5D. While a new display is added, when the first variation start command is received based on the newly started variation of the first special figure, among the held storage displays in the first reserved storage display area 5D, The high-order (the first memory that holds the winning start) will be erased, and the other round white display will be shifted (moved) in the specified direction (for example, left). Update. Similarly, when the second start opening winning designation command is received based on the start winning at the second start winning opening, a round white display is displayed on the hold storage display in the second hold storage display area 5U. When a second change start command is received based on the fact that the second special figure has started to be newly added, the highest level among the hold storage displays in the second hold storage display area 5U ( Update the hold display so that the round white display of the hold memory that was awarded first is erased and the other round white display is shifted (moved) in a predetermined direction (for example, left). To do.

  Next, the progress of the game in the pachinko gaming machine 1 will be schematically described. In the pachinko gaming machine 1, the normal symbol display 20 executes a normal symbol variation display such that the game ball that has passed through the passing gate 41 provided in the gaming area is detected by the gate switch 21 shown in FIG. 2. For example, the normal symbol display unit 20 is activated based on the fact that the normal symbol start condition for starting the normal symbol variation display, such as the end of the previous general symbol game, is satisfied after the normal symbol start condition is satisfied. The usual game is started.

  In this ordinary game, after a normal symbol change is started, when a predetermined time which is a normal symbol change time elapses, a fixed normal symbol which is a normal symbol change display result is stopped and displayed (derived display). At this time, if a specific normal symbol (symbol per symbol), such as a number indicating “7”, is stopped and displayed as the fixed normal symbol, the fluctuation display result of the normal symbol becomes “per symbol”. On the other hand, if the normal symbol other than the symbol per symbol, such as a number or symbol other than the number indicating “7”, is stopped and displayed as the fixed ordinary symbol, the fluctuation display result of the normal symbol is “out of normal”. Become. Corresponding to the fact that the variation display result of the normal symbol is “per normal”, the expansion / release control (tilt control) is performed in which the movable wing piece of the electric tulip constituting the normal variable winning ball apparatus 6B is tilted. The normal opening control is performed to return to the vertical position when a predetermined time has elapsed.

  After the first start condition is satisfied, for example, when the game ball that has passed (entered) the first start winning opening formed in the normal winning ball apparatus 6A is detected by the first start opening switch 22A shown in FIG. Based on the fact that the first start condition is satisfied, for example, because the previous special figure game or the big hit gaming state has ended, the special figure game by the first special symbol display 4A is started. Further, the second starting condition is satisfied, for example, when a game ball that has passed (entered) the second starting winning opening formed in the normally variable winning ball apparatus 6B is detected by the second starting opening switch 22B shown in FIG. Later, based on the fact that the second start condition is satisfied, for example, due to the end of the previous special game or the big hit gaming state, the special game by the second special symbol display 4B is started.

  In the special symbol game by the first special symbol display 4A or the second special symbol indicator 4B, after the special symbol variation display is started, when the variation display time as the special symbol variation time elapses, the special symbol variation display is performed. The resulting definite special symbol (special diagram display result) is derived and displayed. At this time, if a specific special symbol (big hit symbol) is stopped and displayed as a confirmed special symbol, it becomes “big hit” as a specific display result, and if a special symbol different from the big bonus symbol is stopped and displayed as a confirmed special symbol, “ Out of place ". In addition, a predetermined special symbol (small hit symbol) different from the big hit symbol may be stopped and displayed. When the predetermined special symbol (small hit symbol) as a result of the predetermined display is stopped and displayed. What is necessary is just to control to the small hit game state as a special game state different from the big hit game state.

  After the fluctuation display result in the special figure game becomes “big hit”, the game is controlled to the big hit gaming state as a specific gaming state in which a round advantageous to the player (also referred to as “round game”) is executed a predetermined number of times.

  In the pachinko gaming machine 1 according to the present embodiment, as an example, the special symbol indicating the numbers “3”, “5”, and “7” is the big hit symbol, and the special symbol indicating the symbol “−” is the off symbol. It should be noted that each symbol such as a jackpot symbol or a loss symbol in the special symbol game by the first special symbol display 4A may be different from each symbol in the special symbol game by the second special symbol display 4B. However, a special symbol common to both of the special symbol games may be a big hit symbol or an off symbol.

  After the jackpot symbol is stopped and displayed as a specific symbol in the special game, and the result of the specific display is “big hit”, the big winning door of the special variable winning ball device 7 is in a predetermined upper limit time in the big hit gaming state. The large winning opening is opened in a period until (for example, 29 seconds or 0.1 second) elapses or a period until a predetermined number (for example, 9) of winning balls are generated. Thereby, the round which makes the special variable winning ball apparatus 7 the 1st state (open state) advantageous for a player is performed.

  A special prize-winning ball device that receives a game ball falling on the surface of the game board 2 and then closes the big prize-winning slot, with the grand prize-winning door that has opened the grand prize-winning port during the round. 7 is changed to the second state (closed state) disadvantageous to the player, and one round is completed. The round that is the opening cycle of the big prize opening can be repeatedly executed until the number of executions reaches a predetermined upper limit number (for example, “16”, etc.). Even before the number of rounds has reached the upper limit, the execution of the round may be terminated when a predetermined condition is satisfied (for example, a game ball has not won a big prize opening). .

  Of the rounds in the big hit gaming state, the round in which the upper limit time for which the special variable winning ball apparatus 7 is in the first state (open state) advantageous for the player is relatively long (for example, 29 seconds) is normally opened. Also called round. On the other hand, a round in which the upper limit time during which the special variable winning ball apparatus 7 is in the first state (open state) is relatively short (for example, 0.1 seconds) is also referred to as a short-term open round.

  Among the special symbols indicating the numbers “3”, “5”, and “7” that are the big hit symbols, the special symbol indicating the number “7” is a big hit symbol corresponding to the probability variation big hit A, which will be described later, A special symbol indicating a number is a jackpot symbol corresponding to a probability variation jackpot B described later. In the big hit game state (normally open big hit state) that is controlled after the big hit symbol of “3” or “7” is derived as the final special symbol in the special figure game, the big prize opening door of the special variable winning ball apparatus 7 is A special variable prize is awarded by opening the big prize opening in a period until a predetermined upper limit time (for example, 29 seconds) elapses or a period until a predetermined number (for example, nine) of winning balls are generated. A round of changing the ball device 7 to the first state (open state) advantageous to the player is repeatedly executed a first number of times (for example, 16 times). The normal open big hit state is also referred to as a first specific gaming state.

  Of the special symbols indicating the numbers “3”, “5”, and “7” that are jackpot symbols, the special symbol indicating the number “3” is a jackpot symbol corresponding to a non-probable variable jackpot described later, and is a special variable. The grand prize opening door of the winning ball apparatus 7 is used for a period until a predetermined upper limit time (for example, 29 seconds) elapses or a period until a predetermined number (for example, 9) of winning balls are generated. By setting the open state, the round in which the special variable winning ball apparatus 7 is changed to the first state (open state) that is advantageous to the player is repeatedly executed the first number of times (for example, 16 times) as with the probability change big hit A. .

  Control is performed after a special symbol indicating the number “5” is derived from among the special symbols indicating the numbers “3”, “5”, and “7” that are jackpot symbols as the confirmed special symbols in the special symbol game. In the big hit gaming state (short-term open big hit state), the upper limit time for changing the special variable winning ball apparatus 7 to the first state advantageous to the player in each round (the period in which the big winning opening is opened by the big winning opening door) The upper limit) is the same as the predetermined period in the normal open big hit state, but the round in which the special variable winning ball apparatus 7 is changed to the first state (open state) advantageous to the player is the first number in the normal open big hit state ( For example, it is repeatedly executed a second number of times (for example, 5 times) less than 16 times. The short-term open big hit state is also referred to as a second specific gaming state. In addition, in these short-term open big hit states, the number of rounds is exemplified as the second number of 5 times, but the round number is the same as the first number (for example, 16 times) in the normal open big hit state. On the other hand, the upper limit time for changing the special variable winning ball apparatus 7 to the first state advantageous to the player in each round after a predetermined number (for example, 6) (the upper limit of the period during which the big winning opening is opened by the big winning opening door) ) May be set to a second period (for example, 0.1 second) shorter than the first period in the normal open big hit state, so that the substantial number of rounds may be made smaller than that in the normal open big hit state.

  In such a short-term open big hit state, the number of rounds is smaller than that in the normal open big hit state. In addition, in these short-term open big hit states, by setting the open period of the big prize opening to the second period (such as 0.1 seconds) for all rounds, virtually no balls (prize balls) can be obtained. It is good also as a big hit game state. That is, in the big hit gaming state as the short-term opening round specific gaming state, the period during which the game ball is changed to the first state in which the game ball easily passes (enters) in each round is different from the first period in the normal opening round specific gaming state. The second period is shorter and the second round number is less than the first round number in the normal open round specific game state. It is only necessary that the number of winning balls (prize balls) that can be acquired is less than the big hit state.

  In the “left”, “middle”, and “right” effect symbol display areas 5L, 5C, and 5R provided in the effect display device 5, a special symbol game using the first special symbol in the first special symbol display 4A and In response to the start of any one of the special figure games using the second special figure in the second special symbol display 4B, the variation display of the effect symbols is started. The period from the start of the variation display of the effect symbols to the end of the variation display due to the stop display of the confirmed effect symbols in the “left”, “middle”, and “right” effect symbol display areas 5L, 5C, 5R Then, the variation display state of the effect symbol may be a predetermined reach state.

  Here, the reach state refers to an effect design (“reach variation design”) that has not been stopped yet when the effect design that is stopped and displayed in the display area of the effect display device 5 forms part of the jackpot combination. Is also a display state in which the fluctuation continues, or a display state in which all or part of the design symbols change synchronously while constituting all or part of the jackpot combination. Specifically, in the “left”, “middle”, and “right” effect symbol display areas 5L, 5C, and 5R (for example, “left” and “right” effect symbol display areas 5L and 5R, etc.) in advance. The remaining effect symbol display area (for example, “medium” effect) that has not been stopped yet when the effect symbol (for example, the effect symbol indicating the alphanumeric character of “7”) constituting the determined jackpot combination is stopped and displayed. In the symbol display area 5C, etc., the presentation symbols are changing, or in all or part of the “left”, “middle”, “right” effect symbol display areas 5L, 5C, 5R This is a display state that changes synchronously while constituting all or part of the combination.

  In response to the reach state, the variation speed of the effect symbol is reduced, or a character image (effect image imitating a person) different from the effect symbol is displayed in the display area of the effect display device 5. Or change the display mode of the background image, play and display a moving image that is different from the production symbol, or change the variation mode of the production symbol, so that the production operation different from before reaching the reach state is executed May be. Such an effect operation such as display of the character image, change of the display mode of the background image, reproduction display of the moving image, and change of the change mode of the effect pattern is referred to as reach effect display (or simply reach effect). Note that the reach effect includes not only the display operation in the effect display device 5, but also the sound output operation by the speakers 8L and 8R, the lighting operation (flashing operation) in the light emitter such as the game effect LED 9, etc. before reaching the reach state. It may be included that the operation mode is different from the operation mode.

  As an effect operation in the reach effect, a plurality of types of effect patterns (also referred to as “reach patterns”) having different operation modes (reach modes) may be prepared in advance. Each reach mode has a different possibility of “big hit” (also referred to as “reliability” or “big hit reliability”). That is, it is possible to vary the possibility that the variation display result will be a “big hit” depending on which of the multiple types of reach effects is executed.

  As an example, in this embodiment, as shown in FIG. 5, reach modes such as normal reach, super reach α, and super reach β are set in advance. And, when the reach form of super reach such as super reach α and super reach β appears, there is a possibility that the fluctuation display result will be “big hit” compared to the case where the reach form of normal reach appears (expected degree of big hit) Becomes higher. Further, in the present embodiment, in the reach form of super reach such as super reach α and super reach β, when super reach β appears, the fluctuation display result is “big hit” compared to when super reach α appears. The expectation level for the jackpot is high (the expectation level for the jackpot: super reach β> super reach α> normal reach).

  In this embodiment, as will be described later, in reach, the variation time is set such that super reach β> super reach α> normal reach (see FIG. 5), and the longer the variation time, the larger the hit. Expectation is getting higher.

  During the variation display of the production symbol, unlike the reach production, there is a possibility that the variation display state of the production symbol will be the reach state, the variation display result may be a `` big hit '', etc. A variable display effect such as “slip” or “pseudo-run” may be executed to notify the player in accordance with a variable display mode of the effect symbol. It is only necessary to determine whether or not these “sliding” and “pseudo-continuous” variation display effects should be executed in response to the variation pattern being determined on the main board 11 side. Whether or not the “slip” variation display effect is to be executed on the effect control board 12 side may be determined regardless of the variation pattern determined on the main board 11 side.

  During the variation display of the production symbol, unlike the variation display production such as the reach production, for example, a predetermined production image is displayed, an image display that is a message, voice output, LED lighting, etc. Due to the presentation operation different from the fluctuation display operation, the fluctuation display state of the production symbol may be in the reach state, the reach production by the super reach may be executed, and the fluctuation display result is “big hit” There is a case where a notice effect for informing the player in advance that there is a possibility of becoming a warning is executed. The effect operation that becomes the notice effect is the change display state of the effect symbol after the effect symbol display is started in all of the effect symbol display areas 5L, 5C, and 5R of “left”, “middle”, and “right”. May be executed (started) before the reach state is reached (before the effect symbols are temporarily stopped and displayed in the “left” and “right” effect symbol display areas 5L and 5R). Further, the notice effect that informs that there is a possibility that the variation display result may be a “hit” may include one that is executed after the variation display state of the effect symbol becomes the reach state.

  The notice effect may include a hold display notice effect. The hold display announcement effect is based on the change in the display mode such as the hold display of the special game before the start of the change display that is subject to the advance notice. This is a suggested announcement. In particular, the effect of continuously notifying the possibility that the result of the variable display will be a “big hit” over the variable display of the effect symbol that is executed multiple times in response to multiple special figure games is a continuous notice effect (continuous It is also called production. In addition, while the special figure game is executed once, the effect design is temporarily stopped and displayed, and then the effect display for changing the effect design again (pseudo continuous change, re-change) is performed a predetermined number of times. In a game machine that performs a “pseudo-continuous” variation display effect that makes it appear as if multiple variation displays are being performed, the variation display result is “big hit” over the pseudo multiple variation displays. A notice effect for continuously notifying the possibility and the like is also included in the continuous notice effect (continuous effect).

  When the special symbol that becomes the outlier symbol is stopped (derived) as the confirmed special symbol in the special symbol game, the variation symbol display state of the effect symbol does not reach the reach state after the effect symbol variation display is started. In addition, a definite effect symbol that is a predetermined non-reach combination may be stopped and displayed. Such a variation display mode of the effect design is referred to as a “non-reach” (also referred to as “normal shift”) variable display mode when the variation display result is “out of”.

  When a special symbol that becomes an outlier symbol is stopped (derived) as a confirmed special symbol in the special symbol game, the variation display state of the effect symbol becomes reach after the effect symbol variation display starts. Correspondingly, after the reach effect is executed, or when the reach effect is not executed, a definite effect symbol that is a predetermined out-of-reach combination may be stopped and displayed. Such a variation display result of the effect symbol is referred to as a variation display mode of “reach” (also referred to as “reach disengagement”) when the variation display result is “out of”.

  Corresponding to the fact that the variation display state of the production symbol has reached the reach state when the jackpot symbol indicating the number “3” is stopped and displayed as a special symbol that is a jackpot symbol as a special symbol to be confirmed in the special symbol game Then, after a predetermined reach effect is executed, a definite effect symbol that is a predetermined normal big hit combination (also referred to as “non-probable variable big hit combination”) among a plurality of types of big hit combinations is stopped and displayed. It should be noted that the non-probable big hit combination may be stopped and displayed as a confirmed effect symbol without the reach effect being executed.

  The confirmed effect symbol which is a normal big hit combination (non-probable variation big hit combination) is variably displayed in, for example, the “left”, “middle” and “right” effect symbol display areas 5L, 5C and 5R in the effect display device 5. Among the effect symbols having the symbol numbers “1” to “8”, any one of the effect symbols having the even symbol numbers “2”, “4”, “6”, “8” is “left”, “ What is necessary is just to be able to be stopped and displayed on a predetermined effective line in each of the effect display areas 5L, 5C, and 5R of “middle” and “right”. The effect symbols having the even number “2”, “4”, “6”, “8” constituting the normal jackpot combination are referred to as normal symbols (also referred to as “non-probable variation symbols”).

  Corresponding to the fact that the confirmed special symbol in the special figure game becomes the normal jackpot symbol, after the predetermined reach effect is executed, the finalized symbol of the normal jackpot combination (non-probable variable jackpot combination) is stopped and displayed. The variable display mode is referred to as a variable display mode (also referred to as “big hit type”) of “non-probable change” (also referred to as “normal big hit”) when the variable display result is “big hit”. It should be noted that the normal jackpot combination (non-probable variation jackpot combination) may be stopped and displayed as the confirmed effect symbol without executing the reach effect. Based on the fact that the fluctuation display result is “big hit” for the big hit type of “non-probable change”, the normal open big hit state is controlled, and after the end, time reduction control (time reduction control) is performed. By performing the time reduction control, the special symbol change display time (special figure change time) in the special figure game is shortened compared to the normal state. In the short-time control, so-called electric chew support is performed in which the winning frequency of the normal symbol is increased and the winning frequency of the normal variable winning ball device 6B is increased as described later. Here, the normal state is a normal game state that is different from a specific game state such as a big hit game state, and the initial setting state of the pachinko gaming machine 1 (for example, when a system reset is performed, after the power is turned on) The same control as in the state in which the initialization process is executed is performed. In the time-saving control, one of the conditions is established first, that is, a special game is executed a predetermined number of times (for example, 100 times) after the big hit gaming state ends, and the fluctuation display result is “big hit”. Sometimes it just needs to end.

  As a confirmed special symbol in the special symbol game, out of the special symbol that becomes the big hit symbol, when the probability variable big hit symbol such as the special symbol indicating the number “7” is stopped and displayed, the variation display state of the production symbol is the reach state. Correspondingly, after the reach effect similar to the case where the variation display mode of the effect symbol is “normal” is executed, the definite effect symbol that becomes a predetermined probability variation jackpot combination among a plurality of types of jackpot combinations May be stopped. It should be noted that the probability variation big hit combination may be stopped and displayed as the confirmed effect symbol without the reach effect being executed. The confirmed effect symbol that is a probable big hit combination is, for example, a symbol number “1” that is variably displayed in each of the effect symbol display areas 5L, 5C, and 5R of the “left”, “middle”, and “right” in the effect display device 5. Among the effect symbols of “8”, the effect symbol whose symbol number is “7” is a predetermined effective line in the effect symbol display areas 5L, 5C, 5R of “left”, “middle”, and “right”. What is necessary is just to be able to be stopped and displayed all together. The effect symbol having the symbol number “7” constituting the probability variation jackpot combination is referred to as a probability variation symbol. When the probability variation jackpot symbol is stopped and displayed as the confirmed special symbol in the special figure game, the confirmed effect symbol that is a normal jackpot combination may be stopped and displayed as a variation display result of the effect symbol.

  As a confirmed special symbol in the special symbol game, among the special symbols that become short-term open round jackpot symbols, when the probability variation jackpot symbol such as the special symbol indicating the number “5” is stopped and displayed, the change display state of the production symbol is Corresponding to the reach state, after the reach effect similar to the case where the variation display mode of the effect symbol is “normal” is executed, the predetermined probable big hit combination is selected from a plurality of types of big hit combinations. The confirmed effect design may be stopped and displayed. It should be noted that the probability variation big hit combination may be stopped and displayed as the confirmed effect symbol without the reach effect being executed. The confirmed effect symbol that is a probable big hit combination is, for example, a symbol number “1” that is variably displayed in each of the effect symbol display areas 5L, 5C, and 5R of the “left”, “middle”, and “right” in the effect display device 5. ~ Among the effect symbols of “8”, any one of the effect symbols having the odd number “1”, “3”, “5” other than the symbol number “7” is “left”, “middle”, “right” As long as it is stopped and displayed on a predetermined active line in each of the effect symbol display areas 5L, 5C, and 5R. The effect symbols having the symbol numbers “1”, “3”, and “5” constituting the probability variation jackpot combination are referred to as probability variation symbols in the same manner as the effect symbol “7” described above. In addition, when the probability variation jackpot symbol is stopped and displayed as a confirmed special symbol in the special figure game, the confirmed effect symbol that is a normal jackpot combination may be stopped and displayed as a variation display result of the effect symbol. Good.

  Regardless of whether the confirmed effect symbol is a normal jackpot combination or a promiscuous jackpot combination, the variation display mode in which the probability variation jackpot symbol is stopped and displayed as a confirmed special symbol in the special figure game will have a "big hit" variation display result. This is referred to as a variation display mode of “probability variation” (also referred to as “big hit type”). In this embodiment, among the big hit types of “probability change”, the control is set to the normally open big hit state based on the fact that “7 big” is displayed as the confirmed special symbol and the result is “big hit”. After that, probability variation control (probability variation control) is performed together with time reduction control. On the other hand, among the big hit types of “probable change”, it is controlled to the short-open big hit state based on the fact that “5 big” is displayed as the confirmed special symbol, and the short-term open big hit state is controlled. At the same time, probability variation control (probability variation control) is performed.

  By performing the probability variation control, the probability that the fluctuation display result (special display result) becomes “big hit” in each special figure game is improved so as to be higher than that in the normal state. The probability variation control may be ended when the condition that the fluctuation display result is “big hit” and the game is controlled to the big hit gaming state again after the big hit gaming state is ended. Similar to the time reduction control, the probability variation control is ended when a predetermined number of times (for example, 100 times the same as the time reduction number or 90 times different from the time reduction number) are executed after the end of the big hit gaming state. May be. In addition, even if the probability variation control is ended when the probability variation control is ended by the probability variation control lottery executed every time the special game is started after the big hit gaming state is ended, the probability variation control is terminated. Good.

  When the time-shortening control is performed, the normal symbol display unit 20 controls the normal symbol in the normal symbol game so that the variation time of the normal symbol (ordinary symbol variation time) is shorter than that in the normal state. Control to improve the probability that the display result is “per normal figure” than in the normal state, and tilt control of the movable blade piece in the normal variable winning ball apparatus 6B based on the fact that the fluctuation display result is “per normal figure”. The game ball can easily pass (enter) the second start winning opening, such as a control to make the tilt control time for performing longer than that in the normal state, and a control to increase the number of tilts than in the normal state. Control (electricity support control) that is advantageous to the player by increasing the possibility that the start condition is satisfied is performed. In this way, the control that facilitates the entry of the game ball into the second start winning opening in accordance with the time-shortening control and is advantageous to the player is also referred to as high opening control. As the high opening control, any one of these controls may be performed, or a plurality of controls may be combined.

  By performing the high opening control, the frequency at which the second start winning opening becomes the expanded opening state is higher than when the high opening control is not performed. As a result, the second start condition for executing the special figure game using the second special figure in the second special symbol display 4B is easily established, and the special figure game can be executed frequently. The time until the fluctuation display result becomes “big hit” is shortened. The period during which the high opening control can be performed is also referred to as a high opening control period, and this period may be the same as the period during which the time reduction control is performed.

  The gaming state in which both the short time control and the high opening control are performed is also referred to as a short time state or a high base state. The gaming state in which the probability variation control is performed is also referred to as a probability variation state or a high probability state. A gaming state in which the time-shortening control or the high opening control is performed together with the probability variation control is also referred to as a high probability high base state. In this embodiment, the gaming state to be controlled is not set, but the probability variation state in which only the probability variation control is performed and the time-shortening control or the high opening control is not performed is also referred to as a high probability low base state. In addition, only the gaming state in which the time-shortening control or the high opening control is performed together with the probability variation control is sometimes referred to as a “probability variation state”, and may be referred to as a time variation probability variation state in order to distinguish from the high probability low base state. On the other hand, a probability variation state (high probability low base state) in which only time variation control is performed and time reduction control or high opening control is not performed is sometimes referred to as a time variation probability variation state in order to be distinguished from a high accuracy high base state. The short time state in which the short time control or the high opening control is performed without performing the probability variation control is also referred to as a low probability high base state. The normal state in which neither the probability variation control, the time reduction control, nor the high opening control is performed is also referred to as a low probability low base state. When at least one of time-shortening control and probability variation control is performed in a gaming state other than the normal state, the probability that the special-figure game can be executed frequently and the fluctuation display result in each special-figure game will be “big hit” As a result, the player is in an advantageous state. A gaming state advantageous to a player different from the big hit gaming state is also referred to as a special gaming state.

  The re-lottery effect may be executed during the variation display of the effect symbol in which the confirmed effect symbol is a non-probable variation jackpot combination or a probability variation jackpot combination. In the re-lottery effect, after the effect symbols that are normally a big hit combination are temporarily displayed in the “left”, “middle”, and “right” effect symbol display areas 5L, 5C, and 5R on the effect display device 5, for example, “left ”,“ Middle ”,“ right ”effect symbol display areas 5L, 5C, 5R, with the same effect symbols in the same state, are changed again, and the effect symbol (probability variable symbol) that is a probabilistic big hit combination and the normal big hit One of the effect symbols (normal symbols) to be combined is stopped and displayed as a final effect symbol (final stop display). Here, when the re-lottery effect is executed when the big hit type is “non-probable change”, as the re-lottery effect, the confirmed effect symbol that becomes the normal jackpot combination after re-changing the temporarily stopped effect symbol It is only necessary to perform a re-lottery selection effect for deriving and displaying. On the other hand, when the re-lottery effect is executed when the big hit type is “probable change”, as the re-lottery effect, after the re-variation of the temporarily stopped display effect symbol, the definite effect that becomes the probable big hit combination A re-lottery winning effect that stops and displays a symbol may be executed, or a re-lottery winning effect may be executed.

  After a definitive effect symbol that is a normal jackpot combination (non-probable variation jackpot combination) is derived and displayed, at the start of the jackpot gaming state or during the execution of a round in the jackpot gaming state, one of the rounds ends in the jackpot gaming state Probability of whether or not to control to the probabilistic state in the period from the start of the next round to the start of the next round, the period from the end of the last round in the jackpot game state to the start of the next variable display game, etc. The promotion effect during the big hit that becomes the notification effect may be executed. A notification effect similar to the jackpot promotion effect may be executed during the first variable display game after the end of the jackpot gaming state. The jackpot promotion effect that is executed after the final round in the jackpot game state is particularly called “ending promotion effect”.

  The jackpot promotion effect includes a jackpot promotion promotion effect that informs that there is a promotion in which the game state becomes a probable change state despite the fact that the confirmed effect symbol is a normal jackpot combination, and that there is no promotion that becomes a probable change state There is a promotion promotion failure during the jackpot to be notified. For example, in the jackpot promotion effect, the effect symbol is variably displayed in the display area of the effect display device 5, and either the normal symbol or the probability variation symbol is stopped and displayed as the effect display result, or the effect symbol variation display is performed. May be notified so that the player can recognize the presence or absence of promotion to be in a probable change state by displaying different effect images.

  Next, the operation (action) of the pachinko gaming machine 1 in this embodiment will be described. In the main board 11, when power supply from a predetermined power supply board is started, the game control microcomputer 100 is activated, and the CPU 103 executes a predetermined process as a game control main process. When the game control main process is started, the CPU 103 performs the necessary initial setting after setting the interrupt prohibition. In this initial setting, for example, the RAM 102 is cleared. Also, register setting of a CTC (counter / timer circuit) built in the game control microcomputer 100 is performed. Thereby, thereafter, an interrupt request signal is sent from the CTC to the CPU 103 every predetermined time (for example, 2 milliseconds), and the CPU 103 can periodically execute timer interrupt processing. When the initial setting is completed, an interrupt is permitted and then loop processing is started. In the game control main process, the process for returning the internal state of the pachinko gaming machine 1 to the state at the time of the previous power supply stop may be executed before entering the loop process.

  When the CPU 103 that has executed such a game control main process receives an interrupt request signal from the CTC and receives an interrupt request, the CPU 103 executes a game control timer interrupt process shown in the flowchart of FIG. When the game control timer interrupt process shown in FIG. 9 is started, the CPU 103 first executes a predetermined switch process, thereby causing the gate switch 21, the first start port switch 22A, the second start port through the switch circuit 110. The state of detection signals input from various switches such as the switch 22B and the count switch 23 is determined (S11). Subsequently, by executing predetermined main-side error processing, abnormality diagnosis of the pachinko gaming machine 1 is performed, and if necessary, warning can be generated according to the diagnosis result (S12). Thereafter, by executing predetermined information output processing, for example, data such as jackpot information, start information, probability variation information supplied to a hall management computer arranged outside the pachinko gaming machine 1 is output (S13). ).

  Subsequent to the information output process, a game random number update process for updating at least a part of game random numbers such as random number values MR1 to MR4 used on the main board 11 side by software is executed (S14). Thereafter, the CPU 103 executes special symbol process processing (S15). In the special symbol process, the value of the special symbol process flag provided in the game control flag setting unit 152 is updated according to the progress of the game in the pachinko gaming machine 1, and the first special symbol display 4A and the second special symbol are displayed. Various processes are selected and executed in order to perform control of display operation in the display 4B and setting of opening / closing operation of the special winning opening in the special variable winning ball apparatus 7 in a predetermined procedure.

  Following the special symbol process, the normal symbol process is executed (S16). The CPU 103 controls the display operation (for example, turning on / off the segment LED, etc.) on the normal symbol display 20 by executing the normal symbol process, so that the variable display of the normal symbol and the movable in the normal variable winning ball apparatus 6B are possible. Enables setting of the tilting movement of the blade.

  After executing the normal symbol process, the CPU 103 transmits the control command from the main board 11 to the sub-side control board such as the effect control board 12 by executing the command control process (S17). As an example of these, in the command control processing, among the output ports included in the I / O 105, corresponding to the setting in the command transmission table specified by the value of the transmission command buffer provided in the game control buffer setting unit 155, After setting the control data in the output port for transmitting the effect control command to the effect control board 12, the predetermined control data is set in the output port of the effect control INT signal and the effect control INT signal is turned on for a predetermined time. An effect control command can be transmitted based on the setting in the command transmission table by setting the state to the off state. After executing the command control process, after setting the interrupt enabled state, the game control timer interrupt process is terminated.

  FIG. 10 is a flowchart showing an example of processing executed in S15 shown in FIG. 9 as the special symbol process. In this special symbol process, the CPU 103 first executes a start winning process (S21). After executing the start winning process, the CPU 103 selects and executes one of the processes of S22 to S29 according to the value of the special figure process flag provided in the game control flag setting unit 152.

  In the start winning process of S21, it is determined whether or not there has been a first start prize or a second start prize by the first start port switch 22A or the second start port switch 22B. The random number value MR1 for determination, the random value MR2 for determining the big hit type, and the random value MR3 for determining the variation pattern are extracted, and in the case of the first start winning, the free entry in the first special figure reservation storage unit 151A And in the case of the second start winning prize, it is stored at the top of the empty entry in the second special figure reservation storage unit 151B.

  The special symbol normal process of S22 is executed when the value of the special symbol process flag is “0”. In this special symbol normal process, the first special symbol display 4A and the second special symbol are based on the presence / absence of reserved data stored in the first special symbol storage unit 151A and the second special diagram storage unit 151B. It is determined whether or not to start the special game using the display 4B. In the special symbol normal process, whether the variation display result of the special symbol or the effect symbol is “big hit” based on the numerical data indicating the random value MR1 for determining the special symbol display result, Make a decision (predetermined) before being displayed. Further, in the special symbol normal process, in response to the special symbol variation display result in the special symbol game, the final special symbol (big hit symbol or Any one of the off symbols) is set. In the special symbol normal process, the value of the special symbol process flag is updated to “1” when the variation display result of the special symbol or the effect symbol is determined in advance.

  The variation pattern setting process of S23 is executed when the value of the special figure process flag is “1”. In this variation pattern setting process, a variation pattern is selected from any of a plurality of variations using numerical data indicating a variation pattern determination random value MR3 based on a result of prior determination as to whether or not the variation display result is “big hit”. This includes the process of determining whether or not. When the variation pattern setting process is executed and the variation display of the special symbol is started, the value of the special diagram process flag is updated to “2”.

  By the special symbol normal processing of S22 and the variation pattern setting processing of S23, the variation pattern including the variation display time of the confirmed special symbol, the special symbol, and the effect symbol, which becomes the variation display result of the special symbol, is determined. That is, the special symbol normal process and the variation pattern setting process use the special symbol and the effect symbol by using the random value MR1 for determining the special diagram display result, the random value MR2 for determining the big hit type, and the random value MR3 for determining the variation pattern. The process which determines the fluctuation | variation display mode of is included.

  The special symbol variation process of S24 is executed when the value of the special symbol process flag is “2”. The special symbol variation processing includes processing for setting the special symbol to be varied in the first special symbol display 4A and the second special symbol display 4B, and the elapsed time since the special symbol started to vary. It includes processing to measure For example, every time the special symbol variation process of S24 is executed, the special diagram variation timer value, which is the stored value in the special diagram variation timer provided in the game control timer setting unit 153, is decremented or incremented by 1, Regardless of whether it is a special game using the first special graphic in the special symbol display 4A or a special graphic game using the second special graphic in the second special symbol display 4B, it is passed by a common timer. Time measurements are taken. Further, it is also determined whether or not the measured elapsed time has reached a special figure fluctuation time corresponding to the fluctuation pattern. In this way, the special symbol variation process of S24 is performed in the special symbol variation in the special symbol game using the first special symbol in the first special symbol display 4A or the second special symbol in the second special symbol display 4B. It suffices if it is a process for controlling the variation of the special symbol in the special figure game using the game by a common processing routine. When the elapsed time since the start of the special symbol variation reaches the special symbol variation time, the value of the special symbol process flag is updated to “3”.

  The special symbol stop process of S25 is executed when the value of the special symbol process flag is “3”. In this special symbol stop process, the first special symbol display unit 4A or the second special symbol display unit 4B stops the variation of the special symbol, and the definite special symbol that is the variation display result of the special symbol is stopped and displayed (derived). A process for performing the setting is included. Then, it is determined whether or not the jackpot flag provided in the game control flag setting unit 152 is turned on. When the jackpot flag is turned on, the value of the special figure process flag is updated to “4”. Is done. On the other hand, when the big hit flag is off, the value of the special figure process flag is updated to “0”.

  The big hit release pre-processing of S26 is executed when the value of the special figure process flag is “4”. This pre-opening process for the big hit is based on the fact that the fluctuation display result is “big hit” and the like, for example, a process for starting the execution of the round in the big hit gaming state and setting the big winning opening to the open state. include. At this time, for example, the upper limit of the period in which the big winning opening is opened is set in accordance with whether the big hit type is “non-probable big hit A”, “probable big hit A”, or “probable big hit B”. May be. As an example, regardless of the type of jackpot, the upper limit of the period during which the big winning opening is opened is set to “29 seconds”, and the opening number of the big winning opening, which is the upper limit number of times to execute the round, is ”Or“ probability big hit A ”, it is only necessary to set the normal open big hit state by setting“ 16 times ”. On the other hand, if the jackpot type is “probable big hit B”, the number of times of opening the big winning opening, which is the upper limit number of rounds, is set to “5”, thereby setting the short-term open big hit state. It's fine. At this time, the value of the special figure process flag is updated to “5”.

  The big hit release process of S27 is executed when the value of the special figure process flag is “5”. In the big hit opening process, the winning prize opening is based on the process of measuring the elapsed time since the big winning opening is in the open state, the measured elapsed time, the number of game balls detected by the count switch 23, and the like. The process etc. which determine whether it became the timing which returns to a closed state from an open state are included. Then, when returning the special winning opening to the closed state, after performing processing for stopping the supply of the solenoid driving signal to the special winning opening door solenoid 82, the value of the special figure process flag is updated to “6”. .

  The big hit release post-processing in S28 is executed when the value of the special figure process flag is “6”. In this post-hit opening process, the process of determining whether or not the number of rounds in which the winning opening is in the open state has reached the maximum number of opening of the big winning opening, or the maximum number of opening of the big winning opening has been reached. In some cases, processing for setting to transmit a jackpot end designation command is included. When the number of round executions has not reached the maximum value of the number of times of winning the special winning opening, the value of the special figure process flag is updated to “5”. The value of the process flag is updated to “7”.

  The big hit end processing of S29 is executed when the value of the special figure process flag is “7”. In this jackpot end process, a waiting time corresponding to a period during which an ending effect as an effect operation for informing the end of the jackpot gaming state is executed by an effect device such as the effect display device 5, the speakers 8L and 8R, and the game effect LED 9 This includes a process of waiting until the elapse of time, and a process of performing various settings (setting of a probability change flag and a time reduction flag) for starting the probability change control and the time reduction control in response to the end of the big hit gaming state. When such setting is performed, the value of the special figure process flag is updated to “0”.

  In the big hit ending process, the big hit type buffer value stored in the game control buffer setting unit 155 is read, and the big hit type is any of “non-probable big hit A”, “probable big hit A”, and “probable big hit B”. Identify what happened. If it is determined that the identified big hit type is not “non-probable variation big hit”, setting for starting the probability variation control (setting of the probability variation flag) is performed.

  In addition, when the specified big hit type is “non-probable variable big hit”, the setting for starting the time reduction control (in advance corresponding to the setting of the time reduction flag and the upper limit value of the special game that can be executed during the time reduction control). A predetermined count initial value (“100” in the present embodiment) is set in the short-time counter.

  Next, the operation of the effect control board 12 will be described. FIG. 11 is a flowchart showing an effect control main process executed by the effect control CPU 120 mounted on the effect control board 12. The effect control CPU 120 starts executing the main process when the power is turned on. In the main processing, first, initialization processing is performed for clearing the RAM area, setting various initial values, and initializing a timer for determining the activation control activation interval (for example, 2 ms) (S51). Thereafter, the effect control CPU 120 proceeds to a loop process for monitoring the timer interrupt flag (S52). When the timer interrupt occurs, the effect control CPU 120 sets a timer interrupt flag in the timer interrupt process. If the timer interrupt flag is set (turned on) in the main process, the effect control CPU 120 clears the flag (S53) and executes the following process.

  The effect control CPU 120 first analyzes the received effect control command and performs a process of setting a flag in accordance with the received effect control command (command analysis process: S54). In this command analysis process, the effect control CPU 120 confirms the content of the command transmitted from the main board 11 stored in the reception command buffer. The effect control command transmitted from the game control microcomputer 100 is received by an interrupt process based on the effect control INT signal and stored in a buffer area formed in the RAM 122. In the command analysis process, it is analyzed which command (see FIG. 3) the effect control command stored in the buffer area is.

  Next, the effect control CPU 120 performs effect control process processing (S55). In the effect control process, the process corresponding to the current control state (effect control process flag) is selected from the processes corresponding to the control state, and display control of the effect display device 5 is executed.

  Next, an effect random number update process for updating the counter value for generating effect random numbers such as jackpot symbol determination random numbers is executed (S56), and then the process proceeds to S52.

  FIG. 12 is a flowchart showing the effect control process (S55) in the effect control main process. In the effect control process, the effect control CPU 120 first displays the hold storage display in the first hold memory display area 5D and the second hold memory display area 5U of the effect display device 5 according to the storage contents of the effect control buffer setting unit. The hold display update process for updating to the display is executed (S72).

  Thereafter, the effect control CPU 120 performs any one of S73 to S79 according to the value of the effect control process flag. In each process, the following process is executed.

  Fluctuation pattern designation command reception waiting process (S73): It is confirmed whether or not a variation pattern designation command is received from the game control microcomputer 100. Specifically, it is confirmed whether or not a variation pattern designation command is received in the command analysis process. If the change pattern designation command has been received, the value of the effect control process flag is changed to a value corresponding to the effect symbol change start process (S74).

  Effect symbol variation start processing (S74): Control is performed so that the variation of the effect symbol is started. Then, the value of the effect control process flag is updated to a value corresponding to the effect symbol changing process (S75).

  Production symbol variation processing (S75): Controls the switching timing of each variation state (variation speed) constituting the variation pattern and monitors the end of the variation time. When the variation time ends, the value of the effect control process flag is updated to a value corresponding to the effect symbol variation stop process (S76).

  Effect symbol variation stop processing (S76): Based on the reception of the effect control command (symbol confirmation command) for instructing all symbols to stop, control is performed to stop the variation of the effect symbol and derive and display the display result (stop symbol). Do. Then, the value of the effect control process flag is updated to a value corresponding to the jackpot display process (S77) or the variation pattern designation command reception waiting process (S73).

  Jackpot display process (S77): After the end of the variation time, control is performed to display a screen for notifying the effect display device 5 of the occurrence of a jackpot. Then, the value of the effect control process flag is updated to a value corresponding to the big hit game processing (S78).

  Big hit game processing (S78): Control during the big hit game is performed. For example, when receiving a special command during opening of the special prize opening or a designation command after opening the special prize opening, display control of the number of rounds in the effect display device 5 is performed. Then, the value of the effect control process flag is updated to a value corresponding to the jackpot end effect process (S79).

  Big hit end effect process (S79): In the effect display device 5, display control is performed to notify the player that the big hit game state has ended. Then, the value of the effect control process flag is updated to a value corresponding to the variation pattern designation command reception waiting process (S73).

  FIG. 13 is a flowchart showing the effect symbol variation start process (S74) in the effect control process shown in FIG. In the effect symbol variation start process, the effect control CPU 120 first determines whether or not the first variation start command reception flag is set in S271 (S271). When the first variation start command reception flag is set (S271; Y), it is stored in association with the buffer numbers “1” to “4” of the first special figure reservation storage in the start winning reception command buffer. The various command data and various flags are shifted up by one buffer number (S272). Note that the contents of the buffer number “1” are erased because they cannot be shifted because there is no destination to shift.

  If the first variation start command reception flag is not set in S271 (S271; N), it is determined whether or not the second variation start command reception flag is set (S273). When the second variation start command reception flag is not set (S273; N), the effect symbol variation start process is terminated, and when the second variation start command reception flag is set (S273; Y), the start The various command data and the various flags stored in association with the buffer numbers “1” to “4” in the second special figure hold memory in the received command buffer at the time of winning are shifted up by one buffer number (S274). ). Note that the contents of the buffer number “1” are erased because they cannot be shifted because there is no destination to shift.

  After execution of S272 or S274, the effect control CPU 120 reads the variation pattern designation command from the variation pattern designation command storage area (S275).

  Next, the display result of the effect symbol (stop symbol) is determined according to the data stored in the display result specification command storage area (that is, the received display result specification command) (S276). In this case, the CPU 120 for effect control determines the stop symbol of the effect symbol according to the display result specified by the display result specifying command, and stores data indicating the stop symbol of the determined effect symbol in the effect symbol display result storage area To do.

  In the present embodiment, when the received variation display result designation command is the second variation display result designation command corresponding to the probability variation big hit A, the effect control CPU 120, for example, has the three symbols “7” as the stop symbol. The combination of effect symbols (big hit symbol) arranged in the above is determined. When the received variation display result designation command is the third variation display result designation command corresponding to the probability variation big hit B, a plurality of combinations of odd symbols other than “7” (for example, “111”, “333”, “555”, “999”, etc.). In the case where the received variation display result designation command is the fourth variation display result designation command corresponding to the uncertain variation big hit, the effect control CPU 120, for example, of the effect design in which 3 symbols are arranged in even symbols as stop symbols. The combination (big hit symbol) is determined. In addition, when the received variation display result designation command is the first variation display result designation command corresponding to the deviation, a combination of production symbols (outage symbol) in which the three symbols are irregular as the stop symbols is determined.

  In determining these stop symbols, the effect control CPU 120 uses, for example, a stop symbol determination table in which random numbers for determining stop symbols are extracted and data indicating combinations of effect symbols and numerical values are associated with each other. Thus, the stop symbol of the production symbol may be determined. That is, the stop symbol may be determined by selecting data indicating a combination of effect symbols corresponding to the numerical value that matches the extracted random number.

  Then, the effect control CPU 120 determines whether or not the gaming state is in a high base state (a high-accuracy high-base state or a low-accuracy high-base state) (S277). When the gaming state is in the high base state (S277; Y), it is further determined whether or not the variation pattern of the variation display is a variation pattern of super reach (S278). When the variation pattern of the variation display is a super-reach variation pattern (S278; Y), a random effect determination random number is extracted from the random number circuit 124 or the like, and the extracted reach effect determination random number, a reach effect (not shown) The reach effect is determined from the first reach effect to the third reach effect based on the determination table and the change display result in the change display (S279).

  As shown in FIG. 14D, in the first reach effect, a battle effect in which the ally character and the enemy character fight in the effect display device 5 is executed, and the player during the operation reception period of the push button 31B in the battle effect. Is a reach effect in which the ally character wins or loses based on the operation of the push button 31B or the operation acceptance period has passed. If the teammate character wins in the battle effect, the fact that the change display result is a probable big hit will inform the player that the game state will be controlled to the probable state (highly accurate high base state) after the big hit game ends, When the teammate character is defeated at, it is notified that the game state is controlled to the high base state (low probability high base state) after the big hit game is ended by the variation display result being an uncertain change big hit. Furthermore, when the teammate character draws with the enemy character in the battle performance, the high display state (high-accuracy high-base state or low-accuracy high-base state) continues due to the fluctuation display result being out of place (superreach out of reach). Inform.

  The second reach effect displays an image 210 of a push button 31B as an operation suggestion image to be described later on the effect display device 5, and changes the display mode of the image of the push button 31B based on the passage of time. The player operates the push button 31B during the operation reception period of the push button 31B, or notifies that the variable display result is a probable big hit based on the elapse of the operation reception period, This is a reach effect informing that the result is out of place.

  The third reach effect is a reach effect in which an image 210 of a push button 31B as an operation suggestion image to be described later on the effect display device 5 is stopped or displayed in the display area of the effect display device 5. In addition, when the image of the push button 31B is not stopped and displayed in the center of the display area of the effect display device 5, the change display result is informed, and the image of the push button 31B is displayed in the effect display device. When the display is stopped or appears in the center of the display area 5, the player operates the push button 31B during the operation reception period of the push button 31B, or the operation reception period has elapsed. Based on the above, it is notified that the fluctuation display result is a probable big hit.

  Note that the image 210 of the push button 31B displayed as the operation suggestion image in the display area of the effect display device 5 in the first reach effect to the third reach effect of the present embodiment is a translucent image. The image 210 of the push button 31 </ b> B displayed as the operation suggestion image in the display area of the effect display device 5 in the first reach effect to the third reach effect is not limited to the display area of the effect display device 5. If the display mode is distinguishable from the image 230 of the push button 31B to be displayed as an image, for example, an image having a different size or color from the image 230 of the push button 31B as the operation promotion image, a partial image of the push button 31B, or the like It may be.

  In S279, when the display result of fluctuation is a probable big hit, the CPU 120 for effect control determines the execution of the first reach effect with the winning pattern at a rate of 33.3% as shown in FIG. , 33.3% is determined to execute the second reach effect with the success pattern, and 33.4% is determined to execute the third reach effect with the success pattern. That is, when the variable display result is a probable big hit, the execution of the first reach production with the winning pattern, the execution of the second reach production with the success pattern, and the execution of the third reach production with the success pattern are almost the same rate. To decide.

  In addition, when the variation display result is a non-probable big hit, the effect control CPU 120 determines to execute the first reach effect in the defeat pattern at a rate of 100% as shown in FIG. Execution of reach production and third reach production is not determined.

  Further, when the variation display result is out of order, the effect control CPU 120 determines to execute the first reach effect in the draw pattern at a rate of 33.3% as shown in FIG. The execution of the second reach effect with the failure pattern is determined at a rate of 3%, and the execution of the third reach effect with the failure pattern is determined at a rate of 33.4%. That is, when the variation display result is out of place, the execution of the first reach effect in the draw pattern, the execution of the second reach effect in the failure pattern, and the execution of the third reach effect in the failure pattern are almost the same rate. decide.

  In the present embodiment, the execution of the first reach effect, the execution of the second reach effect, and the execution of the third reach effect are performed at substantially the same rate when the variation display result is a case where it is out of the probability variation big hit. Although the form to determine is illustrated, this invention is not limited to this, The execution of the 1st reach production, the execution of the 2nd reach production, and the execution of the 3rd reach production, the variation display result is the probability variation big hit It may be determined at a different rate depending on whether it is or not. By doing so, it is possible to create a reach effect that is easy to be executed when the variable display result is a probable big hit, so it is possible to make the player pay attention to which reach effect is executed. You can improve your interest.

  Further, in this embodiment, the reach effect determined to be executed when the fluctuation display result is a non-probable big hit is only the first reach effect of the defeat pattern, but the present invention is not limited to this. The execution of the second reach effect or the third reach effect may be determined even when the fluctuation display result is an uncertain change big hit. Furthermore, in the present embodiment, the form in which the first reach effect to the third reach effect can be executed only when the gaming state is the high base state, but the present invention is not limited to this. The first reach effect to the third reach effect may be executed even in the low base state.

  Next, the effect control CPU 120 determines whether or not execution of the first reach effect has been determined in S279 (S280). When the execution of the second reach effect or the third reach effect is determined in S279 (S280; N), the process proceeds to S283, and when the execution of the first reach effect is determined in S279 (S280; Y). In addition to extracting the random number for determining the effect route for the first reach effect from the random number circuit 124, etc., based on the extracted effect route determining random number, the effect route determining table (not shown), and the variation display result in the variation display. The production route in the first reach production is determined as a chance route or a pinch route. The chance route is an effect route that suggests that the result of the battle is a victory (probability big hit) or a draw (loss) when a teammate character attacks an enemy character in a battle effect. This is an effect route that suggests that the result of the attack is a defeat (non-probable big hit) or a draw (loss) when the enemy character attacks the teammate character in the battle effect.

  Specifically, as shown in FIG. 15, when the fluctuation display result is a probable big hit, that is, when the execution of the first reach production in the winning pattern is determined, the production route has a chance of 100%. Decide on the root. Further, when the fluctuation display result is a non-probable big hit, that is, when execution of the first reach production in the defeat pattern is decided, the production route is decided as a chance route at a rate of 100%. In addition, if the display result of the change is out of order, that is, if the execution of the first reach production in the draw pattern is decided, the production route is decided as a chance route at a rate of 50%, and at a rate of 50%. The production route is determined as a pinch route.

  Then, the effect control CPU 120 selects a process table corresponding to the effect route as the process table for executing the first reach effect, and proceeds to S290 (S282). The determination ratio of the effect route shown in FIG. 15 is an example, and the effect route may be determined at a different rate from the present embodiment.

  On the other hand, in S283, the effect control CPU 120 determines whether or not execution of the second reach effect has been determined in S279. When the execution of the third reach effect is determined in S279 (S283; N), the process proceeds to S287, and when the execution of the second reach effect is determined in S279 (S283; Y), the operation promotion image is received from the random number circuit 124 or the like. Based on the extracted operation promotion image display mode determination random number, the operation promotion image display mode determination table (not shown), and the variation display result in the variation display, the display mode determination random number is extracted. The final display mode (the size of the image 230 of the push button 31B finally displayed as the operation promotion image) of the push button 31B as the operation promotion image that prompts the operation of the push button 31B is determined (S284).

  Specifically, as shown in FIG. 16A, when the fluctuation display result is a big hit (probable big hit), the final display mode (size) of the image of the push button 31B is set to “large” at a rate of 80%. And “small” at a rate of 20%. If the fluctuation display result is out of place, the final display mode (size) of the image of the push button 31B is determined to be “large” at a rate of 20% and “large” at a rate of 80%. In addition, the determination ratio of the display mode of the operation promotion image in the present embodiment is an example, and the display mode of the operation promotion image may be determined at a determination ratio different from the present embodiment.

  Next, the effect control CPU 120 extracts the display mode change count determination random number from the random number circuit 124 and the like, and determines the extracted display mode change count determination random number, the display mode change count determination table (not shown), and S284. Based on the final display mode of the image 230 of the push button 31B as the operated promotion image, the number of changes in the display mode of the image 210 of the push button 31B that is the operation suggesting image during the second reach effect is 1 to 3 times. Either one is determined (S285). Note that the operation suggestion image in the present embodiment is an image that suggests that the image 230 of the push button 31B as the operation promotion image is displayed, that is, the operation of the push button 31B is accepted.

  The second reach effect in the case where the number of changes in the display mode of the image 210 of the push button 31B that is the operation suggesting image is determined as one is the image 210 of the white push button 31B displayed as the operation suggesting image, The operation promotion image (the image 230 of the push button 31B having the size “large” or “small”) is changed. Further, the second reach effect when the number of changes in the display mode of the image 210 of the push button 31B that is the operation suggesting image is determined to be two is the image 210 of the white push button 31B displayed as the operation suggesting image, After the image is changed to the image 210 of the blue push button 31B, the operation promotion image (the image 230 of the push button 31B having the size “large” or “small”) is changed. Further, the second reach effect when the number of changes in the display mode of the image 210 of the push button 31B that is the operation suggesting image is determined to be three times is the image 210 of the white push button 31B displayed as the operation suggesting image, After changing to the image 210 of the blue push button 31B, the operation is further changed to the image 210 of the red push button 31B, and the operation promotion image (the image 230 of the push button 31B having the size “large” or “small”). To change.

  Specifically, as illustrated in FIG. 16B, when the final display mode of the image 230 of the push button 31B as the operation promotion image is “large”, the image 210 of the push button 31B as the operation suggesting image. The display mode change frequency is determined once at a rate of 10%, twice at a rate of 20%, and 3 times at a rate of 70%. When the final display mode of the image 230 of the push button 31B as the operation promotion image is “small”, the number of changes in the display mode of the image 210 of the push button 31B as the operation suggesting image is set to 1 at a rate of 70%. 2 times at a rate of 20%, and 3 times at a rate of 10%. It should be noted that the number of changes in the display mode of the image 210 of the push button 31B as the operation suggestion image in this embodiment is an example, and the display mode of the image 210 of the push button 31B as the operation suggestion image is different from the present embodiment. The number of changes may be determined.

  Further, in this embodiment, when the number of changes in the display mode of the image 210 of the push button 31B is determined as 3 times as the operation suggestion image, the image 230 of the push button 31B as the operation promotion image becomes “large”. Both the case of being displayed and the case of being displayed as “small”, but when the number of changes in the display mode of the image 210 of the push button 31B is determined as three times as the operation suggestion image, The image 230 of the push button 31B as the operation promotion image may be always displayed as “large”. Further, in this embodiment, when the number of changes in the display mode of the image 210 of the push button 31B is determined as one as the operation suggestion image, the image 230 of the push button 31B as the operation promotion image is “large”. Both the case of being displayed and the case of being displayed as “small”, but when the number of changes in the display mode of the image 210 of the push button 31B is determined as one as the operation suggestion image, The image 230 of the push button 31B as the operation promotion image may be displayed as “small” without fail.

  Then, the CPU 120 for effect control uses the final display mode of the image 230 of the push button 31B as the operation promotion image and the image 210 of the push button 31B as the operation suggestion image as a process table for executing the second reach effect. A process table corresponding to the display mode change count is selected, and the process proceeds to S290.

  That is, in the second reach effect in the present embodiment, the color of the image 210 of the push button 31B displayed as the operation suggestion image changes in the order of white → blue → red, and has different sizes (large or large) as the operation promotion image. This is an effect in which the image 230 of the (small) push button 31B is displayed. In the second reach production in the present embodiment, when an image of the large push button 31B (an image 230 of the “large” push button 31B as the operation promotion image) is displayed as the operation promotion image, the operation promotion image is small. The fluctuation display result is a big hit (probability change big hit) at a higher rate than the case where the image of the push button 31B (the image 230 of the “small” push button 31B as the operation promotion image) is displayed, and is displayed as an operation suggestion image. The ratio at which the image 230 of the “large” push button 31B is displayed as the operation promotion image differs depending on the color of the image 210 of the push button 31B.

  Specifically, when the image 210 of the red push button 31B is displayed as the operation suggestion image, the ratio that the image 230 of the “large” push button 31B is displayed as the operation promotion image is the highest. When the image 210 of the white push button 31B is displayed, the ratio of displaying the image 230 of the “large” push button 31B as the operation promotion image is the lowest. For this reason, in the second reach production, it is possible to make the player pay attention to the color change (display mode change count) of the image 210 of the push button 31B as the operation suggestion image.

  Also, as shown in FIG. 16B, in this embodiment, when the number of operation suggestion image display mode changes is determined to be three (that is, the image 210 of the red push button 31B is displayed as the operation suggestion image). Even when the image 230 of the red push button 31B is displayed as the operation suggestion image, the “small” push button 31B image 230 may be displayed as the operation promotion image. The player can pay attention to which of the image 230 of the “small” push button 31B and the image 230 of the “large” push button 31B is displayed as the work promotion image.

  In S287, the effect control CPU 120 determines the display pattern of the image 210 of the push button 31B as the operation suggesting image in the third reach effect to be any one of patterns 1 to 6.

  As shown in FIG. 17C and FIG. 26A, the pattern 1 is the image 210 of the two push buttons 31B as the operation suggestion image from the left and right sides of the display area of the effect display device 5 in the center of the display area. Is moved over a period L (see FIG. 26A, for example, 1.5 seconds), and the images of these two push buttons 31B are displayed in the center of the display area of the effect display device 5 in the period L1 (FIG. 26 (A), for example, 0.7 seconds) are overlapped (superimposed) and stopped, and two push buttons 31B as operation suggestion images at the stopped position (the center of the display area of the effect display device 5) It is a pattern which displays the image 230 of the push button 31B as an operation promotion image instead of the image 210 of FIG.

  As shown in FIG. 26A, in this embodiment, the images 210 of the two push buttons 31B as operation suggesting images are moved from the left and right sides of the display area of the effect display device 5 toward the center of the display area. The period L to be performed is a period longer than the period L1 (L> L1) in which the images of the two push buttons 31B are overlapped and stopped at the center of the display area of the effect display device 5.

  Also, as shown in FIGS. 17C and 26B, the pattern 2 is an image 210 of the push button 31B as the operation suggesting image from the upper side of the display area of the effect display device 5 to the center of the display area. , The image of the push button 31B is stopped at the center of the display area of the effect display device 5, and the push button 31B as an operation suggestion image at the stopped position (the center of the display area of the effect display device 5). It is a pattern which displays the image 230 of the push button 31B as an operation promotion image instead of the image 210 of FIG.

  In addition, as shown in FIGS. 17C and 26C, the pattern 3 displays the image 210 of the push button 31B as an operation suggesting image gradually (appearance display) in the center of the display area of the effect display device 5. ), And based on the completion of the progressive display of the image 210 of the push button 31B as the operation suggesting image, the operation is promoted in place of the image 210 of the push button 31B as the operation suggesting image in the center of the display area. This is a pattern for displaying an image 230 of the push button 31B as an image. That is, patterns 1 to 3 are patterns for notifying that the variation display result is a big hit (probable big hit).

  In pattern 1 to pattern 3, after the image 230 of the push button 31 </ b> B as the operation promotion image is displayed in the center of the display area of the effect display device 5, the player receives the operation during the operation reception period of the push button 31 </ b> B. It is notified that the change display result is a big hit based on the operation of the push button 31B or when the operation reception period has elapsed.

  In addition, as shown in FIGS. 17C and 27A, the pattern 4 displays the image 210 of the two push buttons 31B as operation suggesting images from the left and right sides of the display area of the effect display device 5. The image of these two push buttons 31B is moved to the center of the display area 5 at a constant speed in the center of the display area of the effect display device 5 and is shorter than the period L (FIG. 27A). Refer to: L> L1) and then stop in an overlapping manner, then discrete (move toward the left and right ends of the display area of the effect display device 5, for example, the movement period is 0.5 seconds), and these two push buttons This is a pattern in which the 31B image is stopped and displayed over a period L2 (L2> L1, for example, L2 is 1.0 second) longer than the period L1 at the left and right ends of the display area of the effect display device 5 as failure emphasis display. .

  The pattern 4 is a form in which the images 210 of the two push buttons 31B as operation suggesting images are moved from the left and right sides of the display area of the effect display device 5 toward the center of the display area at a constant speed over a period L. However, the period during which the images 210 of the two push buttons 31B as the operation suggesting images are moved toward the center of the display area of the effect display device 5 may be varied. As described above, when the period for moving the images 210 of the two push buttons 31B as the operation suggestion images toward the center of the display area of the effect display device 5 is different, the image of the push button 31B as one operation suggestion image. The period during which 210 is moved toward the center of the display area of the effect display device 5 may be shorter than the period L1 in which the images of the two push buttons 31B are displayed in the center of the display area of the effect display device 5.

  In the present embodiment, the “period corresponding to failure emphasis display” in the present invention is a period in which the images 210 of the two push buttons 31B as operation suggesting images are displayed on the left and right ends of the display area of the effect display device 5. L2 is set, but the “period corresponding to the failure emphasis display” includes a period during which the images 210 of the two push buttons 31B as the operation suggesting images are displayed on the left and right ends of the display area of the effect display device 5. It may be a period including other indications.

  Further, in the present embodiment, the “period corresponding to the superimposed display” in the present invention is the period L1 in which the images 210 of the two push buttons 31B as the operation suggesting images are overlapped and displayed in the center of the display area of the effect display device 5. However, if “the period corresponding to the superimposed display” includes a period in which the images 210 of the two push buttons 31B as the operation suggesting images are displayed in the center of the display area of the effect display device 5, other display is performed. It may be a period including

  In addition, as shown in FIGS. 17C and 27B, the pattern 5 includes an image 210 of the push button 31B as an operation suggesting image from the upper side of the display area of the effect display device 5 in the center of the display area. The image of the push button 31B is stopped for a predetermined period in the center of the display area of the effect display device 5 and then the image of the push button 31B is displayed as a failure emphasis display. In this pattern, the display is stopped at the lower end of the display area over a period L3 (L3: 1.5 seconds> L2: 1.0 seconds> L1: 0.7 seconds) longer than the period L2.

  In addition, as shown in FIGS. 17C and 27C, the pattern 6 is obtained by putting the image 210 of the push button 31B as the operation suggesting image in the center of the display area of the effect display device 5 for a predetermined period. After the gradual display (appearance display), the period L4 (L3: 1.5 seconds> L2: 1.0 seconds> L1: 0.7 seconds> L4: 0.3 seconds) shorter than the period L1 This is a pattern in which the image of the push button 31B is disappeared (erased) from the center of the display area without completing the progressive display (appearance display) as failure emphasis display. That is, the patterns 4 to 6 are patterns for notifying that the variation display result is out of place. That is, in this embodiment, when the display pattern of the image of the push button 31B in the third reach effect is the patterns 4 to 6, the periods for performing the failure emphasis display are different from each other.

  In S287, as shown in FIG. 17A, when the fluctuation display result is a probable big hit, the display pattern of the push button 31B in the third reach effect is determined to be pattern 1 at a rate of 10%. The pattern 2 is determined at a rate of 20%, and the pattern 3 is determined at a rate of 70%. On the other hand, as shown in FIG. 17B, when the fluctuation display result is out of place, the display pattern of the image of the push button 31B in the third reach effect is determined to be pattern 1 at a ratio of 70%, and 20 The pattern 5 is determined at a ratio of%, and the pattern 6 is determined at a ratio of 10%.

  Thus, in the present embodiment, the images 210 of the two push buttons 31B as the operation suggestion images in the third reach effect are moved from the left and right sides of the display area of the effect display device 5 toward the center of the display area. The ratio that the variation display result is the biggest hit when the effect of stopping the images 210 of the two push buttons 31B overlappingly in the center of the display area of the effect display device 5 is executed (pattern 1 or pattern 4). The effect (pattern 3 or pattern 6) in which the image 210 of the push button 31B as the operation suggesting image is gradually displayed (appearance display) in the center of the display area of the effect display device 5 has the largest variation display result. The ratio becomes higher. That is, in the present embodiment, an example in which the big hit expectation is different according to the display pattern of the image 210 of the push button 31B as the operation suggestion image in the third reach effect is illustrated, but the present invention is limited to this. Instead, the expectation degree of jackpot of each display pattern of the image 210 of the push button 31B as the operation suggestion image in these third reach effects may be all or part of the same. Further, the order of the ratios in which the variable display result is a big hit in each of these display patterns may be different from that of the present embodiment.

  In this embodiment, the period L4 is exemplified as a period shorter than the period L1, but the present invention is not limited to this, and the period L4 is a period L1 as long as the period L4 is shorter than the period L2. It may be a longer period.

  And after execution of S287, CPU120 for effect control selects the process table according to the display pattern of the image of push button 31B as a process table for performing a 3rd reach effect, and progresses to S289 (S288).

  When the gaming state is in the low base state (normal state) (S277; N) or when the variation pattern of the variation display is a normal reach or non-reach variation pattern (S278; N), a variation pattern designation command The process table corresponding to is selected and the process proceeds to S290 (S289).

  In S290, the effect control CPU 120 starts a process timer in the process data 1 of the process table selected in any one of S282, S288, and S289 (S290).

  In the process table, display control execution data for controlling display of the effect display device 5, LED control execution data for controlling lighting of each LED, and sound output from the speakers 8L and 8R are controlled. Sound control execution data, operation unit control execution data for controlling the operation of the push button 31B and the stick controller 31A, and the like are sequentially arranged in time series in association with each process data n (No. 1 to N). Yes.

  Next, the production control CPU 120 produces the production device (production display as production component) according to the contents of the process data 1 (display control execution data 1, LED control execution data 1, sound control execution data 1, operation unit control execution data 1). Control of the device 5, various LEDs as effect parts, speakers 8L and 8R as effect parts, and operation units (push button 31B, stick controller 31A, etc.) is executed (S291). For example, in order to display an image according to the variation pattern on the effect display device 5, a command is output to the display control unit 123. In addition, a control signal (LED control execution data) is output to the LED control board 14 in order to perform various LED on / off control. Further, a control signal (sound number data) is output to the sound control board 13 in order to perform sound output from the speakers 8L and 8R.

  Then, a value corresponding to the variation time specified by the variation pattern designation command is set in the variation time timer (S292). Further, a predetermined time is set in the fluctuation control timer (S293). The predetermined time is, for example, 30 ms, and the effect control CPU 120 writes image data indicating the display state of the left, middle, and right effect symbols to the VRAM every time the predetermined time elapses, and the display control unit 123 is written to the VRAM. The signal corresponding to the image data is output to the effect display device 5, and the effect display device 5 displays the image corresponding to the signal, thereby realizing the variation of the effect symbol. Next, the value of the effect control process flag is set to a value corresponding to the effect symbol changing process (S75) (S294).

  FIG. 18, FIG. 19, FIG. 21, FIG. 23, and FIG. 24 are flowcharts illustrating the effect symbol variation process (S75) in the effect control process. In the effect symbol variation process, the effect control CPU 120 decrements the values of the process timer, the variation time timer, and the variation control timer by 1 (S301, S302, S303).

  Then, the effect control CPU 120 checks whether or not the process timer has timed out (S306). If the process timer has expired, the process data is switched (S307). That is, the process timer is started again by setting the process timer setting value set next in the process table in the process timer (S308). Further, the control state for the effect device (effect parts) is changed based on the display control execution data, LED control execution data, sound control execution data, operation unit control data, and the like set next (S309a). On the other hand, if the process timer has not timed out, the rendering device (for rendering) according to the contents of the process data corresponding to the process timer (display control execution data, LED control execution data, sound control execution data, operation unit control data, etc.) The component control is executed (S309b).

  Then, the effect control CPU 120 determines whether or not the reach effect of any one of the first reach effect, the second reach effect, and the third reach effect is being executed (S310, S311, and S312).

  If it is not during the execution period of any reach effect (S310; N, S311; N, S312; N), it is confirmed whether or not the variation control timer has timed out (S313). When the variation control timer has timed out (S313; Y), the effect control CPU 120 displays the next display screen of effect symbols in the middle left and right (displayed 30 ms after the last effect symbol display switching time). Image data of the power screen is created and written in a predetermined area of the VRAM (S314). In this manner, the effect display device 5 can implement the effect control of the effect symbols. The display control unit 123 sends a signal based on data obtained by superimposing image data of a predetermined area such as a set background image and image data based on display control execution data set in the process table to the effect display device 5. Output. As such, the effect display device 5 displays the background image, the character image, and the effect symbol in the effect symbol variation. Further, a predetermined value is reset in the fluctuation control timer (S315).

  If the variation control timer has not timed out (S313; N), after execution of S315, the effect control CPU 120 checks whether or not the variation time timer has timed out (S316). If the variation time timer has timed out, the value of the effect control process flag is updated to a value corresponding to the effect symbol variation stop process (S76) (S318). Even if the variation time timer has not timed out, if the confirmation command reception flag indicating that the symbol confirmation designation command has been received is set (S317; Y), the value of the effect control process flag is set to the effect symbol variation stop processing ( The value is updated according to S76) (S318). Even if the variation time timer has not timed out, when the symbol confirmation designation command is received, the process shifts to control for stopping variation.For example, a variation pattern designation command indicating a long variation time due to noise between substrates is used. Even in the case of reception, the variation of the effect symbol can be terminated when the regular variation time has elapsed (when the variation of the special symbol is finished).

  In the process table used for the variation control of the effect symbol, process data during the effect symbol variation display is set. That is, the sum of the process timer setting values of the process data 1 to n in the process table corresponds to the production symbol variation time. Therefore, when the process timer of the last process data n is timed out in the process of S306, there is no process data to be switched (display control execution data, LED control execution data, etc.), and the effect control of the effect symbol based on the process table is completed. To do.

  On the other hand, if it is during the execution period of the first reach effect (S310; Y), it is determined whether or not a post-operation effect execution flag indicating that the post-operation effect described later is being executed is set ( S321). When the post-operation effect execution flag is set (S321; Y), the process proceeds to S333, and when the post-operation effect execution flag is not set (S321; N), the push button 31B is operating. It is determined whether or not there is (S322). If it is during the operation reception period of the push button 31B (S322; Y), the process proceeds to S330, and if it is not during the operation reception period of the push button 31B (S322; N), the images of the two push buttons 31B as operation suggestion images 210 is moved and displayed from the left and right ends of the display area of the effect display device 5 toward the center of the display area (S323).

  Then, the effect control CPU 120 determines whether or not the effect route of the first reach effect is a chance route (S324). When the production route of the first reach production is a chance route (S324; Y), the message images 220 of “win” and “draw” indicating the production result of the first reach production are displayed on the push buttons 31B. As a result-suggesting image corresponding to this image, the display is moved from the left and right ends of the display area of the effect display device 5 toward the center of the display area (S325). Further, when the production route of the first reach production is a pinch route (S324; N), message images 220 of “defeat!” And “draw!” Suggesting the production result of the first reach production are displayed. As a result suggestion image corresponding to the image of each push button 31B, the display is moved and displayed from the left and right ends of the display area of the effect display device 5 toward the center of the display area (S326).

  After execution of S325 or S326, the CPU 120 for effect control determines whether it is the operation reception start timing of the push button 31B (S327). When it is not the operation reception start timing of the push button 31B (S327; N), the processing of S313 to S318 is executed, and when it is the operation reception start timing of the push button 31B (S327; Y), the display of the effect display device 5 is performed. The display of the image 230 of the push button 31B as the operation promotion image is started at the center of the area (S328), and the result suggestion image ("win!" And "draw!" Message image 220, "defeat!" And “Draw!” Message image 220) are terminated (S329), and the process proceeds to S330.

  In S330, the effect control CPU 120 determines whether or not the push button 31B has been operated. When the push button 31B is operated (S330; Y), the first post-operation effect for notifying the battle effect result in the first reach effect is being executed based on the operation of the push button 31B. If the push button 31B is operated (S330; N), whether or not it is the end timing of the operation reception period of the push button 31B is set. Is determined (S331). When it is the end timing of the operation reception period of the push button 31B (S331; Y), the post-operation effect executing flag is set and the process proceeds to S333 (S332). If it is not the end timing of the operation reception period of the push button 31B (S331; Y), the processing of S313 to S318 is executed, and the effect symbol variation processing is ended.

  Then, in S333, the effect control CPU 120 executes a first post-operation effect execution process for executing the first post-operation effect, executes the processes of S313 to S318, and ends the effect symbol changing process.

  FIG. 20 is a flowchart showing a first post-effects effect execution process (S333) in the effect symbol changing process. In the first post-effect production execution process, the production control CPU 120 first determines whether or not a first post-operation production process timer, which will be described later, is operating (S401). If the post-first operation effect process timer is not in operation (S401; N), it is further determined whether or not the fluctuation display result is a probable big hit (probable big hit A or probable big hit B) (S402). When the fluctuation display result is a probable big hit (S402; Y), the first post-operation effect process table for the probable big hit is selected and the process proceeds to S407 (S403). If the fluctuation display result is not a probable variation big hit (S402; N), it is determined whether or not the fluctuation display result is a non-probable big hit (S404). When the fluctuation display result is a non-probable big hit (S404; Y), the first post-operation stage effect process table for the non-probable big hit is selected and the process proceeds to S407 (S405), and the fluctuation display result is out of place (S404). N) selects the first post-operation effect process table for losing, and proceeds to S407 (S406).

  Then, in S407, the effect control CPU 120 starts a process timer in the process data 1 of the first post-operation effect process table selected in any of S403, S405, and S406.

  In the post-first operation effect process table, display control execution data for controlling the display of the effect display device 5, LED control execution data for controlling the lighting of each LED, and sound output from the speakers 8L and 8R. The sound control execution data for controlling the operation, the operation unit control execution data for controlling the operation of the push button 31B and the stick controller 31A, etc. are associated with each process data n (from No. 1 to N) in time series. Are arranged in order.

  Thereafter, the CPU 120 for effect control displays the effect device (the effect display as an effect part) according to the contents of the process data 1 (display control execution data 1, LED control execution data 1, sound control execution data 1, operation unit control execution data 1). Control of device 5, various LEDs as effect parts, speakers 8L and 8R as effect parts, and operation units (push button 31B, stick controller 31A, etc.) is executed, and the first post-operation effect execution process is terminated. (S408). For example, in order to display an image corresponding to the first reach effect on the effect display device 5, a command is output to the display control unit 123. In addition, a control signal (LED control execution data) is output to the LED control board 14 in order to perform various LED on / off control. Further, a control signal (sound number data) is output to the sound control board 13 in order to perform sound output from the speakers 8L and 8R.

  On the other hand, when the first post-operation effect process timer is operating in S401 (S401; Y), the effect control CPU 120 decrements the value of the first post-operation effect process timer by 1 (S409). It is determined whether the post-production process timer has timed out (S410). If the post-first operation effect process timer has timed out (S410; Y), it is further determined whether or not it is the last post-first operation effect process timer that has timed out (S411).

  When it is not the last post-first-operation effect process timer that has timed out (S411; N), the post-first-operation effect process data is switched (S412). That is, the first post-operation effect process timer is started again by setting the next set process timer setting value in the first post-operation effect process table in the first post-operation effect process timer (S413). In addition, after the first operation, the control state for the effect device (effect parts) is changed based on the display control execution data, LED control execution data, sound control execution data, operation unit control data, and the like set next. The effect execution process ends (S414).

  In addition, when it is the last first post-operation effect process timer that has timed out in S411 (S411; Y), the post-operation effect execution flag is cleared, and the first post-operation effect execution process ends ( S415).

  If the post-first operation effect process timer has not timed out in S410, the contents of process data corresponding to the first post-effect effect process timer (display control execution data, LED control execution data, sound control execution data, The control of the effect device (effect parts) is executed according to the operation unit control data, etc., and the first operation post-effect effect execution process is terminated (S416).

  Returning to the effect symbol variation process, if it is determined that the second reach effect is being executed (S311; Y), the effect control CPU 120 determines whether or not the post-operation effect execution flag is set. (S421). When the post-operation effect execution flag is set (S421; Y), the process proceeds to S434. When the post-operation effect execution flag is not set (S421; N), the operation reception period of the push button 31B is further increased. It is determined whether it is in the middle (S422). If it is during the operation reception period of the push button 31B (S422; Y), the process proceeds to S431, and if it is not during the operation reception period of the push button 31B (S422; N), the first-stage push button 31B as the operation suggestion image It is determined whether or not it is the display start timing of the image (image 210 of the white push button 31B) (S423).

  When it is the display start timing of the image 210 of the first-stage push button 31B as the operation suggestion image (S423; Y), the first-stage push button 31B as the operation suggestion image in the display area of the effect display device 5 Display of the image 210 is started (S424). And the process of S313-S318 is performed and an effect design change process is complete | finished.

  If it is not the display start timing of the image 210 of the first-stage push button 31B as the operation suggestion image (S423; N), the second-stage push button 31B as the operation suggestion image is displayed in the display area of the effect display device 5. It is determined whether or not it is the display start timing of the image (image 210 of the blue push button 31B) (S425). When it is the display start timing of the image 210 of the second stage push button 31B as the operation suggestion image (S425; Y), the second stage push button 31B as the operation suggestion image in the display area of the effect display device 5 is displayed. The display of the image 210 is started (S426). And the process of S313-S318 is performed and an effect design change process is complete | finished.

  If it is not the display start timing of the image 210 of the second stage push button 31B as the operation suggestion image (S425; N), the third stage push button 31B as the operation suggestion image is displayed in the display area of the effect display device 5. It is determined whether it is the display start timing of the image (image 210 of the red push button 31B) (S427). If it is the display start timing of the image 210 of the third-stage push button 31B as the operation suggestion image (S427; Y), the third-stage push button 31B as the operation suggestion image in the display area of the effect display device 5 The display of the image 210 is started (S428). And the process of S313-S318 is performed and an effect design change process is complete | finished.

  If it is not the display start timing of the image 210 of the push button 31B at the third stage as the operation suggestion image (S427; N), the effect control CPU 120 determines whether or not it is the operation reception start timing of the push button 31B. Determination is made (S429). If it is not the operation reception start timing of the push button 31B (S429; N), the processing of S313 to S318 is executed to end the effect symbol changing process, and the operation reception start timing of the push button 31B is reached (S429; Y) ) Is a display mode (large or small) determined in S284 of the production symbol variation start process for displaying the image 230 of the push button 31B as the operation promotion image instead of the image 210 of the push button 31B as the operation suggesting image. The process proceeds to S431.

  In S431, the effect control CPU 120 determines whether or not the push button 31B has been operated. When the push button 31B is operated (S431; Y), the process proceeds to S433, and when the push button 31B is not operated (S431; N), it is determined whether it is the end timing of the operation reception period of the push button 31B. Determination is made (S432). When it is not the end timing of the operation reception period of the push button 31B (S432; N), the processing of S313 to S318 is executed to end the effect symbol variation process, and it is the end timing of the operation reception period of the push button 31B (S432; Y) proceeds to S433. In S433, the effect control CPU 120 sets a post-operation effect executing flag and proceeds to S434.

  Next, in S434, the effect control CPU 120 executes the second post-operation effect item process, executes the processes of S313 to S318, and ends the effect symbol changing process.

  FIG. 22 is a flowchart showing a second post-effects effect execution process (S434) in the effect symbol changing process. In the post-second operation effect execution process, the effect control CPU 120 first determines whether or not a second post-operation effect process timer, which will be described later, is in operation (S441). If the post-second operation effect process timer is not operating (S441; N), it is further determined whether or not the fluctuation display result is a probability variation big hit (probability big hit A or probability variation big hit B) (S442). When the variation display result is a probable big hit (S442; Y), the second post-effect production process table for the probable big hit is selected and the process proceeds to S445 (S443). If the fluctuation display result is out of order (S442; N), the second post-operation stage effect process table for selection is selected, and the process proceeds to S445 (S444).

  In S445, the effect control CPU 120 starts the process timer in the process data 1 of the second post-operation effect process table selected in S443 or S444.

  In the second post-operation effect process table, display control execution data for controlling the display of the effect display device 5, LED control execution data for controlling lighting of each LED, and sound output from the speakers 8L and 8R. The sound control execution data for controlling the operation, the operation unit control execution data for controlling the operation of the push button 31B and the stick controller 31A, etc. are associated with each process data n (from No. 1 to N) in time series. Are arranged in order.

  Thereafter, the CPU 120 for effect control displays the effect device (the effect display as an effect part) according to the contents of the process data 1 (display control execution data 1, LED control execution data 1, sound control execution data 1, operation unit control execution data 1). Control of the device 5, various LEDs as effect parts, speakers 8L and 8R as effect parts, and operation units (push button 31B, stick controller 31A, etc.) is executed, and the post-second operation effect execution process is terminated. (S446). For example, in order to display an image corresponding to the second reach effect on the effect display device 5, a command is output to the display control unit 123. In addition, a control signal (LED control execution data) is output to the LED control board 14 in order to perform various LED on / off control. Further, a control signal (sound number data) is output to the sound control board 13 in order to perform sound output from the speakers 8L and 8R.

  On the other hand, if the post-second operation effect process timer is operating in S441 (S441; Y), the effect control CPU 120 decrements the value of the second post-operation effect process timer by 1 (S447), and the second operation. It is determined whether the post-production process timer has timed out (S448). When the post-second operation effect process timer has timed out (S448; Y), it is further determined whether or not the timer operation timed out is the last post-second operation effect process timer (S449).

  If it is not the last post-second operation effect process timer that is timed out (S449; N), the post-second operation effect process data is switched (S450). That is, the second post-operation effect process timer is started again by setting the next set process timer setting value in the second post-operation effect process table in the second post-operation effect process timer (S451). In addition, after the second operation, the control state for the effect device (effect parts) is changed based on the display control execution data, LED control execution data, sound control execution data, operation unit control data, and the like set next. The effect execution process ends (S452).

  In addition, when it is the last second post-operation effect process timer that has timed out in S449 (S449; Y), the post-operation effect execution flag is cleared, and the second post-operation effect execution process ends ( S454).

  If the post-second operation effect process timer has not timed out in S448 (S448; N), the contents of the process data corresponding to the second post-effect effect process timer (display control execution data, LED control execution data, The control of the effect device (effect parts) is executed according to the sound control execution data, the operation unit control data, etc., and the second post-operation effect execution process is terminated (S453).

  Returning to the effect symbol variation process, if it is determined that the third reach effect is being executed (S312; Y), the effect control CPU 120 determines whether or not the post-operation effect execution period flag is set. Determination is made (S461). When the post-operation effect execution period flag is set (S461; Y), the process proceeds to S480, and when the post-operation effect execution period flag is not set (S461; N), the operation reception period of the push button 31B. It is determined whether it is in the middle (S462). If it is during the operation reception period of the push button 31B (S462; Y), the process proceeds to S476. Is determined (S463).

  If it is during the failure emphasis display period (S463; Y), the process proceeds to S482, and if it is not during the failure emphasis display period (S463; N), the image 210 of the push button 31B as the operation suggestion image in the third reach effect. It is determined whether the display pattern is pattern 1 or pattern 4 (S464). In the case of pattern 1 or pattern 4 (S464; Y), during the period of moving the images 210 of the two push buttons 31B as the operation suggestion images toward the center of the display area of the effect display device 5 (two push buttons It is determined whether or not it is during the moving display period of the 31B image (S465).

  When the images 210 of the two push buttons 31B are moving (S465; Y), the images 210 of the two push buttons 31B as the operation suggesting progress images are displayed on the left and right end sides in the display area of the effect display device 5. Display from the center to the center, and proceed to S473 (S466). If the image 210 of the two push buttons 31B is not moving (S465; N), the image 210 of the two push buttons 31B as the operation suggesting image is stopped at the center of the display area of the effect display device 5. The two push buttons 31B are displayed in an overlapping state (overlapping display) (S467). Then, the process proceeds to S473.

  In S464, when the display pattern of the image 210 of the push button 31B as the operation suggestion image in the third reach effect is not the pattern 1 and the pattern 4 (S464; N), the push button as the operation suggestion image in the third reach effect. It is determined whether or not the display pattern of the 31B image 210 is pattern 2 or pattern 5 (S468). When the display pattern of the image 210 of the push button 31B is the pattern 2 or the pattern 5 (S468; Y), the image 210 of the push button 31B as the operation suggesting image is further directed toward the center of the display area of the effect display device 5. It is determined whether or not it is during the movement period (during the movement display period of the image of the push button 31B) (S469).

  When the image 210 of the push button 31B as the operation suggesting image is in the moving period (S469; Y), the image 210 of the push button 31B as the operation suggesting image is viewed from the upper end portion side in the display area of the effect display device 5. The display is moved toward the center, and the process proceeds to S473 (S470). If the image 210 of the push button 31B is not in the moving period (S469; N), the image 210 of the push button 31B as the operation suggesting image is stopped and displayed at the center of the display area of the effect display device 5 (S471). ), Go to S473.

  If the display pattern of the image 210 of the push button 31B as the operation suggestion image is the pattern 3 or the pattern 6 in S468 (S468; N), the effect display device 5 displays the image 210 of the push button 31B as the operation suggestion image. Are gradually displayed (appearance display) at the center of the display area (S472), and the process proceeds to S473.

  Next, in S473, the effect control CPU 120 determines whether or not the display pattern of the image 210 of the push button 31B as the operation suggesting image in the third reach effect is any one of the patterns 1 to 3, that is, the variation display result. It is determined whether or not it is a probable big hit. When the display pattern of the image 210 of the push button 31B as the operation suggestion image in the third reach effect is any one of the patterns 4 to 6 (S473; N), the process proceeds to S481, and as the operation suggestion image in the third reach effect. When the display pattern of the image 210 of the push button 31B is any one of the patterns 1 to 3 (S473; N), it is determined whether it is the operation reception start timing of the push button 31B (S474). If it is not the operation reception start timing of the push button 31B (S474; N), the processing of S313 to S318 is executed to finish the effect symbol changing process, and it is the operation reception start timing of the push button 31B (S474; Y) ) Starts displaying the image 230 of the push button 31B as the operation promotion image in the center of the display area of the effect display device 5, and proceeds to S476.

  In S476, the effect control CPU 120 determines whether or not the push button 31B has been operated. When the push button 31B is operated (S476; Y), the process proceeds to S478, and when the push button 31B is not operated (S476; N), it is further determined whether or not it is the operation reception end timing of the push button 31B. (S477). When it is the operation reception end timing of the push button 31B (S477; Y), the process proceeds to S478. .

  Then, in S478, the effect control CPU 120 sets a post-operation effect executing flag and executes a third post-operation effect execution process (S480). And the process of S313-S318 is performed and an effect design change process is complete | finished.

  FIG. 25 is a flowchart showing a third post-operation effect executing process (S480) in the effect symbol changing process. In the post-third operation effect execution process, the effect control CPU 120 first determines whether a third post-operation effect process timer, which will be described later, is operating (S501). When the post-third operation effect process timer is not in operation (S501; N), the third post-operation effect process table corresponding to the display pattern of the image 210 of the push button 31B as the operation suggestion image is selected (S502), A process timer in the process data 1 of the selected third post-operation effect process table is started (S503).

  In the post-third operation effect process table, display control execution data for controlling the display of the effect display device 5, LED control execution data for controlling the lighting of each LED, and sound output from the speakers 8L and 8R. The sound control execution data for controlling the operation, the operation unit control execution data for controlling the operation of the push button 31B and the stick controller 31A, etc. are associated with each process data n (from No. 1 to N) in time series. Are arranged in order.

  Thereafter, the CPU 120 for effect control displays the effect device (the effect display as an effect part) according to the contents of the process data 1 (display control execution data 1, LED control execution data 1, sound control execution data 1, operation unit control execution data 1). Control of device 5, various LEDs as effect parts, speakers 8L and 8R as effect parts, and operation units (push button 31B, stick controller 31A, etc.) is executed, and the post-third operation effect execution process is terminated. (S504). For example, in order to display an image corresponding to the third reach effect on the effect display device 5, a command is output to the display control unit 123. In addition, a control signal (LED control execution data) is output to the LED control board 14 in order to perform various LED on / off control. Further, a control signal (sound number data) is output to the sound control board 13 in order to perform sound output from the speakers 8L and 8R.

  On the other hand, when the second post-operation effect process timer is operating in S501 (S501; Y), the effect control CPU 120 decrements the value of the second post-operation effect process timer by 1 (S505). Then, it is determined whether or not the post-third operation effect process timer has expired (S506). If the post-third operation effect process timer has timed out (S506; Y), it is further determined whether or not it is the last post-third operation effect process timer that has timed out (S507).

  When it is not the last post-third operation effect process timer that has timed out (S507; N), the post-third operation effect process data is switched (S508). That is, the third post-operation effect process timer is started again by setting the next set process timer setting value in the third post-operation effect process table in the third operation effect process timer (S509). In addition, after the third operation, the control state for the effect device (effect parts) is changed based on the display control execution data, LED control execution data, sound control execution data, operation unit control data, etc. set next. The effect execution process ends (S510).

  In addition, when the time-out in S507 is the last post-third operation effect process timer (S507; Y), the post-operation effect execution flag is cleared, and the third post-operation effect execution process ends ( S512).

  If the post-third operation effect process timer has not timed out in S506 (S506; N), the contents of the process data corresponding to the third post-effect effect process timer (display control execution data, LED control execution data, According to the sound control execution data, the operation unit control data, etc., the control of the effect device (effect parts) is executed, and the post-third operation effect execution process is terminated (S511).

  Returning to the effect symbol variation processing, the effect control CPU 120 determines in S481 whether or not it is during the failure emphasis display period. If it is not during the failure emphasis display period (S481; N), the processing of S313 to S318 is executed to end the effect symbol changing process, and if it is during the failure emphasis display period (S481; Y), the process proceeds to S482. move on. In S482, the CPU 120 for effect control determines whether or not the display pattern of the image 210 of the push button 31B as the operation suggestion image in the third reach effect is the pattern 4. When the display pattern of the image 210 of the push button 31B as the operation suggesting image in the third reach effect is the pattern 4 (S482; Y), the image of the two push buttons 31B is displayed on the effect display device 5 as the failure emphasis display. Stop display is performed on the left and right ends of the area (S483). And the process of S313-S318 is performed and an effect design change process is complete | finished.

  When the display pattern of the image 210 of the push button 31B as the operation suggesting image in the third reach effect is not the pattern 4 (S482; N), the image 210 of the push button 31B as the operation suggesting image in the third reach effect is displayed. It is determined whether or not the display pattern is pattern 5 (S484). When the display pattern of the image 210 of the push button 31B as the operation suggesting image in the third reach effect is the pattern 5 (S484; Y), the image 210 of the push button 31B is displayed as the failure emphasis display in the display area of the effect display device 5. Is stopped and displayed at the lower end (S485). And the process of S313-S318 is performed and an effect design change process is complete | finished.

  When the display pattern of the image 210 of the push button 31B as the operation suggesting image in the third reach effect is the pattern 6 (S484; N), the image 210 of the push button 31B is displayed as the failure emphasis display on the effect display device 5. It disappears from the center (display is terminated) (S486). And the process of S313-S318 is performed and an effect design change process is complete | finished.

  Next, the display mode of the effect display device 5 when executing the first reach effect will be described with reference to FIGS. 28 and 29. First, as shown in FIG. 28 (A) and FIG. 28 (B), when the effect symbols stop in the combination of reach in the effect symbol display areas 5L and 5R of “left” and “right”, the effect display device 5 The character and the enemy character are displayed, and the first reach production is started. Next, as shown in FIGS. 28C and 28D, when the execution of the chance route is determined in the first reach production, the teammate character attacks the enemy character.

  Then, as shown in FIG. 28E, images 210 of two push buttons 31 </ b> B as operation suggesting images are displayed on the left and right ends of the display area of the effect display device 5. At this time, above the image 210 of the push button 31B displayed at the left end of the display area of the effect display device 5, the image of the push button 31B is displayed as a result suggesting image corresponding to the effect contents of the effect after the first operation. A message image 220 of “Victory!” Corresponding to the image of the push button 31B is displayed above the image 210 of the push button 31B displayed at the right end of the display area of the effect display device 5. A message image 220 of “Draw!” Is displayed. That is, the number of images 210 of the push button 31B displayed as the operation suggestion image and the number of message images 220 displayed as the result suggestion image in the first reach production of the present embodiment are the same.

  Next, as shown in FIGS. 28F and 29G, the images of the two push buttons 31B as the operation suggestion images and the message images 220 as the result suggestion images corresponding to the images of the push buttons 31B. Are moved and displayed toward the center of the display area of the effect display device 5, and the images 210 of the two push buttons 31B as operation suggesting images are displayed in the center of the display area. When the images 210 of the two push buttons 31B as operation suggesting images are displayed in the center of the display area, the display of each message image 220 is ended. In addition, after the images 210 of the two push buttons 31B as operation suggesting images are overlapped and displayed over the period L1 in the center of the display area, these operation suggesting images are displayed in the center of the display area of the effect display device 5. In place of the image 210 of the two push buttons 31B, display of the image 230 of the push button 31B as an operation promotion image is started, and reception of the operation of the push button 31B is started.

  When the player operates the push button 31B during the operation reception period of the push button 31B or when the operation reception period of the push button 31B ends, as shown in FIGS. 29 (H) and 29 (I). In addition, it is notified that the teammate character wins the enemy character as the post-first operation effect and the variation display result is a probable big hit, or the teammate character and the enemy character are drawn as the first post-operation production to display the variation display result. It is notified that it is out of place.

  28 and 29, the case where the first reach effect is executed on the chance route has been described. However, when the first reach effect is executed on the pinch route, the first reach effect is started. The enemy character attacks the ally character. Then, the images 210 of the two push buttons 31 </ b> B as operation suggesting images are displayed on the left and right ends of the display area of the effect display device 5. At this time, above the image 210 of the push button 31B displayed at the left end portion of the display area of the effect display device 5, a message image 220 of “defeat!” As a result suggesting image corresponding to the image of the push button 31B. Is displayed above the image 210 of the push button 31B displayed at the right end of the display area of the effect display device 5, and a message “Draw!” As a result suggesting image corresponding to the image of the push button 31B. An image 220 is displayed.

  Thereafter, as in the case shown in FIGS. 28 (F) and 29 (G), the images 210 of the two push buttons 31B as the operation suggesting images and the messages as the result suggesting images corresponding to the images 210 of the push buttons 31B. The image 220 is moved and displayed toward the center of the display area of the effect display device 5. Then, after the two push buttons 31B images 210 as the operation suggestion images are displayed over the period L1 in the center of the display area, the images 210 of the two push buttons 31B as the operation suggestion images are displayed. Instead, the display of the image 230 of the push button 31B as the operation promotion image is started, and the reception of the operation of the push button 31B by the player is started.

  When the player operates the push button 31B during the operation reception period of the push button 31B or when the operation reception period of the push button 31B ends, the enemy character wins the teammate character as the post-first operation effect. It is notified that the fluctuation display result is an uncertain change big hit, or the fact that the friend display character and the enemy character are drawn and the fluctuation display result is out of place as an effect after the first operation.

  In the present embodiment, a battle effect is executed during the first reach effect, and the variation display result is reported as either a probable big hit, a non-probable big hit, or a deviation as a result of the battle effect (post-first operation effect). However, the present invention is not limited to this. Even if the effect executed during the first reach effect is an effect other than the battle effect, as long as it suggests a plurality of effect results. Good. Further, in this embodiment, as shown in FIG. 29 (G), a mode in which only one image 230 of the push button 31B as the operation promotion image is displayed in the display area of the effect display device 5 is illustrated. The present invention is not limited to this, and a plurality of images 230 of the push button 31 </ b> B as operation promotion images may be displayed in the display area of the effect display device 5. In addition, when a plurality of images 230 of the push button 31B as the operation promotion image are displayed in the display area of the effect display device 5 in this way, the result is advantageous to the player based on the operation of the push button 31B by the player. A corresponding effect (an effect that the ally character wins the enemy character if it is a chance route, or an effect that the ally character and the enemy character draw if it is a pinch route) may be executed.

  Further, in the present embodiment, the form in which the battle effect can be executed by the chance route and the pinch route is illustrated, but the present invention is not limited to this, and the battle effect is the chance route and the pinch route. You may perform by either one. In the case where the battle effect is executed with only one of the chance route and the pinch route in this way, for example, the image 210 of the three push buttons 31B as the operation suggestion image and “Victory!” As the result suggestion image, The message image 220 for each of “Defeat!” And “Draw!” Is moved and displayed toward the center of the display area of the effect display device 5 and then the image of the push button 31B is displayed as an operation promotion image. Then, based on the operation of the push button 31B by the player, the effect that the ally character wins the enemy character as an effect after the first operation (probability change jackpot notification), the effect that the ally character loses to the enemy character (non-probability change jackpot notification), Any one of the effects (disappearance notification) that the ally character and the enemy character draw may be executed.

  Next, the display mode of the effect display device 5 when executing the second reach effect will be described with reference to FIGS. 30 and 31. First, as shown in FIGS. 30 (A) and 30 (B), when the effect symbols are stopped in a combination of reach in the effect symbol display areas 5L and 5R of “left” and “right”, the display of the effect display device 5 is performed. The image 210 of the push button 31B as an operation suggesting image is displayed in the center of the area, and the second reach effect is started. At the start of the second reach production, as shown in FIG. 30B, the push button 31B is not in the operation acceptance period such as “waiting for button operation” together with the image 210 of the push button 31B as the operation suggestion image. A message image 220 indicating that is displayed.

  Then, as shown in FIG. 30B to FIG. 30D, the color of the image 210 of the push button 31B as the operation suggesting image changes in order of white → blue → red over time. Next, as shown in FIGS. 31 (E) and 31 (F), a push button 31B of any one of white, blue, and red as an operation suggesting image is provided at the center of the display area of the effect display device 5. Instead of the image 210, the image of the push button 31B as the operation promoting image of the same size as the image 210 of the push button 31B as the operation suggesting image (the image 230 of the push button 31B having a size of “small”), or An image of the push button 31B (an image 230 of the push button 31B having a large size) as an operation promotion image having a size larger than the image 210 of the push button 31B as the operation suggesting image is displayed, and the push button 31B. The acceptance of the operation is started.

  When the player operates the push button 31B during the operation reception period of the push button 31B or when the operation reception period of the push button 31B ends, as shown in FIGS. 31 (G) and 31 (H). In addition, it is notified that the variation display result is a probable big hit or the variation display result is out of place as the post-second operation effect.

  Next, the display mode of the effect display device 5 when executing the third reach effect will be described with reference to FIGS. First, as shown in FIG. 32 (A) and FIG. 32 (B), the third reach effect starts when the effect symbols stop in the “left” and “right” effect symbol display areas 5L and 5R in a combination of reach. Is done.

  And when the display pattern of the image 210 of the push button 31B as the operation suggestion image in the third reach effect is the pattern 1 or the pattern 4, as shown in FIGS. 32 (B) to 32 (D), the effect display An image 210 of the push button 31B as an operation suggesting image is moved and displayed from the left end side and the left end side of the display area of the device 5 toward the center of the display area. As described above, the images 210 of the two push buttons 31B as the operation suggestion images are overlapped and displayed over the period L1 in the center of the display area (see FIGS. 26A and 27A). .

  Next, when the display pattern of the image 210 of the push button 31B as the operation suggestion image in the third reach effect is the pattern 1, as shown in FIG. 33 (E), when the period L1 elapses, the effect display device 5 In the center of the display area, the image 230 of the push button 31B as the operation promotion image is displayed instead of the image 210 of the two push buttons 31B as the operation suggesting image, and acceptance of the operation of the push button 31B is started. When the player operates the push button 31B during the operation reception period of the push button 31B or when the operation reception period of the push button 31B ends, as shown in FIG. 33 (F), after the third operation As an effect, it is notified that the fluctuation display result is a probable big hit.

  When the display pattern of the image 210 of the push button 31B as the operation suggesting image in the third reach effect is the pattern 4, as shown in FIGS. 33 (G) and 33 (H), when the period L1 elapses, the effect The images 210 of the two push buttons 31B as the operation suggestion images that are displayed in the center of the display area of the display device 5 are moved and displayed toward the right end side and the left end side of the display area, respectively. Then, the images of these two push buttons 31B are stopped and displayed at the right end and the left end of the display area as failure emphasis display, and then deleted. That is, when the display pattern of the image 210 of the push button 31B as the operation suggesting image in the third reach production is the pattern 4, the images 210 of the two push buttons 31B as the failure emphasis display are pushed as the operation promotion image. The button 31B is displayed in a different area from the image 230.

  As shown in FIG. 32D, when the image 210 of the two push buttons 31B as the operation suggesting image is displayed at the center of the display area of the effect display device 5, these images are displayed in duplicate. The display area when the image 210 of the two push buttons 31B as the operation suggestion image is displayed in the display area of the effect display device 5 is one image of the push button 31B. On the other hand, as shown in FIG. 33 (H), when images 210 of two push buttons 31B as operation suggesting images are displayed in the display area of the effect display device 5 as failure emphasis display, one push button 31B Is displayed at the right end of the display area, and the image of the other push button 31B is displayed at the left end of the display area. Therefore, the images of the two push buttons 31B as the failure emphasis display are effect display devices. The display area when displayed in the display area 5 is two images of these push buttons 31B. That is, when the third reach effect is executed with the pattern 4, the image of the two push buttons 31B as the failure emphasis display is more in the effect display device 5 than the image 210 of the two push buttons 31B as the operation suggestion image. The display area is large.

  Further, when the display pattern of the image 210 of the push button 31B as the operation suggesting image in the third reach production is the pattern 2 or the pattern 5, as shown in FIGS. 34 (A) to 34 (D), “left ”,“ Right ”effect symbol display areas 5 </ b> L and 5 </ b> R, when the effect symbol is stopped by a combination of reach, the image 210 of the push button 31 </ b> B as an operation suggesting image is displayed from the upper end side of the display area of the effect display device 5. The display is moved toward the center of the area. The image 210 of the push button 31B as the operation suggesting image is stopped and displayed over the period L2 in the center of the display area.

  Next, when the display pattern of the image 210 of the push button 31B as the operation suggestion image in the third reach effect is the pattern 2, as shown in FIG. 34 (E), when the predetermined period elapses, the effect display device 5 In the center of the display area, the image 230 of the push button 31B as the operation promotion image is displayed instead of the image 210 of the push button 31B as the operation suggesting image, and acceptance of the operation of the push button 31B is started. When the player operates the push button 31B during the operation reception period of the push button 31B or when the operation reception period of the push button 31B ends, the variation display result is a probable big hit as an effect after the third operation. Is notified.

  When the display pattern of the image 210 of the push button 31B as the operation suggesting image in the third reach effect is the pattern 5, as shown in FIG. 34 (F), when the predetermined period has elapsed, the display area of the effect display device 5 The image 210 of the push button 31B as the operation suggesting image stopped and displayed at the center of the image is moved and displayed toward the lower end of the display area. Then, the image 210 of the push button 31B is stopped and displayed at the lower end portion of the display area as failure emphasis display, and then erased.

  When the display pattern of the image 210 of the push button 31B as the operation suggesting image in the third reach production is the pattern 3 or the pattern 6, as shown in FIGS. 35 (A) to 35 (C), “Left When the effect symbols stop in the combination of reach in the effect symbol display areas 5L and 5R of “Right”, the image 210 of the push button 31B as the operation suggestion image is displayed in the center of the display area of the effect display device 5 as the operation suggestion image 210. The appearance display of the image of the push button 31B is started.

  Next, when the display pattern of the image 210 of the push button 31B as the operation suggestion image in the third reach effect is the pattern 3, as shown in FIG. 35D, as the operation suggestion image based on the elapse of a predetermined period. When the appearance display of the image 210 of the push button 31B is completed, the push button 31B as the operation promoting image is replaced with the image 210 of the push button 31B as the operation suggesting image in the center of the display area of the effect display device 5. The image 230 is displayed and acceptance of the operation of the push button 31B is started. When the player operates the push button 31B during the operation reception period of the push button 31B or when the operation reception period of the push button 31B ends, the variation display result is a probable big hit as an effect after the third operation. Is notified.

  When the display pattern of the image 210 of the push button 31B as the operation suggesting image in the third reach effect is the pattern 6, as shown in FIG. The image 210 of the push button 31B as the operation suggestion image that has been displayed until then is deleted as the failure emphasis display.

  As described above, in the pachinko gaming machine 1 of the present embodiment, as shown in FIGS. 28 and 29, when the first reach effect is executed, the image 230 of the push button 31B as the operation promotion image is the effect display device. Before the image is displayed in the center of the display area 5, as the operation suggestion image and the result suggestion image, the image 210 and 220 of the push button 31 B, the message image 220 of “Victory!”, The image of the push button 31 B and the image of “pull” are displayed. The message image 220 of “Min!” Is displayed in the display area of the effect display device 5, so that the effect result of the effect after the first operation is shown in FIG. Therefore, the result suggestion image type displayed together with the image 210 of the push button 31B displayed as the operation suggestion image ("winning" ! "Or" draw! ", Since it is possible to focus the player's message image 220) of the (not shown) such as" defeated! ", It is possible to improve the game interest. In the first reach production of the present embodiment, as shown in FIG. 28 (E), two push buttons 31B images 210 as operation suggesting images and two message images 220 as result suggesting images are displayed. Any effect may be displayed as long as it is displayed in different areas of the display area of the effect display device 5.

  In the present embodiment, the form of displaying the image 210 of the push button 31B as the operation suggesting image and the message image 220 as the result suggesting image on the effect display device 5 as separate images is illustrated. The present invention is not limited to this, and the image of the push button 31B as the operation suggesting image and the message image as the result suggesting image may be displayed on the effect display device 5 as an integrated image. In this embodiment, as shown in FIGS. 28 (E) and 28 (F), in the display area of the effect display device 5, the image 210 of the push button 31B as the work suggestion image and the message as the result suggestion image. Although the form which displays the image 220 closely was illustrated, this invention is not limited to this, The image 210 of the push button 31B as these creation suggestion images, and the message image 220 as a result suggestion image The display area of the effect display device 5 may be displayed in a completely different area.

  As shown in FIGS. 28 and 29, when the first reach effect is executed, the number of images 210 of the push button 31B displayed on the effect display device 5 as the operation suggestion image and the effect display as the result suggestion image The number of message images 220 displayed on the device 5 is the same (in this embodiment, the number of images 210 of the push button 31B displayed on the effect display device 5 as an operation suggesting image and the result indicating image displayed on the effect display device 5). The number of message images 220 to be displayed is two), so that the number of images 210 of the push button 31B displayed on the effect display device 5 as the operation suggestion image and the result suggestion image are displayed on the effect display device 5. The push button 31B displayed on the effect display device 5 as these operation suggestion images is different from the case where the number of message images 220 is different from the number of message images 220 to be displayed. Since the message image 220 displayed on the effect display device 5 and the image 210 as a result suggestion image player can easily identify and improve the game playability.

  In particular, in this embodiment, an image 210 of one push button 31B as an operation suggesting image and a message image 220 as a result suggesting image corresponding to the image 210 of the one push button 31B are displayed in proximity to each other. Since the image 210 of the other push button 31B as a message image 220 as a result suggesting image corresponding to the image 210 of the other push button 31B is displayed in close proximity, it is displayed on the effect display device 5 as an operation suggesting image. The player can more easily identify the image 210 of the push button 31B to be displayed and the message image 220 displayed on the effect display device 5 as the result suggesting image.

  In this embodiment, the number of operation suggestion images and the number of result suggestion images are exemplified. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and the number of operation suggestion images and the result suggestion are not limited thereto. Two or more different numbers may be displayed as the number of images. For example, the image 210 of the push button 31B as the operation suggestion image may be displayed more than the message image 220 as the result suggestion image, or the message image 220 as the result suggestion image may be displayed on the push button 31B as the operation suggestion image. More than the image 210 may be displayed.

  Also, as shown in FIG. 29 (G), during the first reach production, by displaying the image 230 of the push button 31B as the operation promotion image and at the same time ending the display of the message image 220 as the result suggesting image, It is possible to prevent the presentation from becoming difficult to understand due to the overlapping display of the image 230 of the push button 31B as the operation promotion image and the message image 220 as the result suggesting image, and the interest can be improved.

  In the present embodiment, during the first reach production, the image 230 of the push button 31B as the operation promotion image is displayed and at the same time the display of the message image 220 as the result suggesting image is terminated, that is, as the operation promotion image. Although the timing of displaying the image 230 of the push button 31B and the timing of ending the display of the message image 220 as the result suggesting image are prevented simultaneously, the first reach effect is prevented from being delayed. However, the display of the message image 220 as the result suggesting image may be erased at a timing prior to displaying the image 230 of the push button 31B as the operation promotion image. That is, in the present invention, “the effect type suggestion display is ended before the operation promotion display is displayed” means the timing and result suggestion of displaying the image 230 of the push button 31B as the operation promotion image (operation promotion display). The timing of ending the display of the message image 220 as an image (production type suggestion display) is set at the same time, and the timing 230 is changed (the image 230 of the push button 31B is displayed as an operation promotion image (operation promotion display). The display of the message image 220 as a result suggesting image is terminated at a timing prior to the timing to be performed).

  In the present embodiment, during the first reach production, a message as a result suggestion image is displayed until the image 230 of the push button 31B as the operation promotion image is displayed instead of the image 210 of the push button 31B as the operation suggestion image. The mode of ending the display of the image 220 is illustrated, but the present invention is not limited to this, and the message image as the result suggesting image after the image 230 of the push button 31B as the operation promoting image is displayed. The display of 220 may be terminated.

  Further, in the present embodiment, the first reach effect can be executed as the effect during the variation display of the special symbol, and the images 210 and the result suggestion images of the plurality of push buttons 31B as the operation suggestion images during the first reach effect. After suggesting the effect result of the first post-operation effect by displaying the plurality of message images 220, the result of the variable display for executing the first reach effect is executed. It can be suggested and the interest of the first reach production can be improved.

  Further, in the second reach production of the present embodiment, as shown in FIGS. 30 and 31, as an image 230 of the push button 31 </ b> B as the operation promotion image, an image of the push button 31 </ b> B having a different size (the size is “small”). "The push button 31B image and the" large "push button 31B image)" can be displayed. Furthermore, in the second reach production of the present embodiment, the color of the image 210 of the push button 31B as the operation suggesting image can be changed in a plurality of stages, and the push button having the size “large” as the operation promoting image. The ratio at which the 31B image 230 is displayed differs depending on the color of the image 210 of the push button 31B as the operation suggesting image. For this reason, a player can be made to pay attention to the color of the image 210 of the push button 31B as the operation suggesting image, and the game entertainment can be improved.

  In the present embodiment, in the second reach effect, the color of the image 210 of the push button 31B as the operation suggesting image can be changed, and the image 230 of the push button 31B having the size “large” is displayed as the operation promoting image. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and in the second reach effect, the operation suggestion image is used as the operation suggestion image. The size of the image 210 of the push button 31 </ b> B can be changed, and the ratio of the image 230 of the push button 31 </ b> B whose size is “large” is displayed as the operation promotion image It may vary accordingly.

  Further, in the present embodiment, the color change of the image 210 of the push button 31B as the operation suggesting image is illustrated up to two stages (white → blue and white → blue → red). The color of the image 210 of the push button 31B as the operation suggesting image is not limited to this, and may be only one level or three or more levels. Furthermore, in the present embodiment, an example in which the color of the image 210 of the push button 31B as the operation suggesting image is changed step by step is illustrated, but the present embodiment is not limited to this, and the operation is not limited to this. By providing a case where the color of the image 210 of the push button 31B as the suggestion image is changed two or more times by one change, it may be possible to give the player a surprise and improve the game entertainment.

  Further, in this embodiment, as the display mode of the image 230 of the push button 31B as the operation promotion image, the two push buttons 31B having the sizes “large” and “small” are provided. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and three or more display modes of the image 230 of the push button 31B as the operation promotion image may be provided.

  In the second reach production, the push button 31B image as the operation suggestion image has an image 210 of the white push button 31B and an operation promotion image larger than the image 210 of the white push button 31B. A blue or red push button 31B image 210 having a high ratio of displaying the “large” push button 31B image 230 is provided, and the blue or red push button 31B image 210 is displayed as an operation suggestion image. Since the image 230 of the push button 31B having a size of “small” may be displayed as the operation promotion image, the player may be asked which color image 210 of the push button 31B is displayed as the operation suggestion image. It is possible to attract attention and improve the game entertainment.

  In the present embodiment, in the second reach effect, even if the image 210 of the blue or red push button 31B is displayed as the operation suggesting image, the image 230 of the push button 31B having the size “small” is displayed as the operation promoting image. Although the form which may be displayed is illustrated, this invention is not limited to this, As the image 210 of the push button 31B as the operation suggesting image, the size is always “large” as the operation promoting image. "Or" small "push button 31B may be provided with a color for displaying the image 230.

  As shown in FIG. 27A, when the third reach effect is executed with the pattern 4 that does not display the image 230 of the push button 31B as the operation promoting image, the two push buttons 31B as the operation suggesting images are displayed. Are displayed over the period L1 in the center of the display area of the effect display device 5, and then the images 210 of the two push buttons 31B as the operation suggestion images are displayed at the left and right ends of the display area of the effect display device 5. By disabling display as failure emphasis display over a period L2 longer than the period L1, it is possible to emphasize disappointment that the image 230 of the push button 31B as the operation promotion image is not displayed. It can be improved.

  In the present embodiment, when the third reach effect is executed in the pattern 4 that does not display the push button 31B image 230 as the operation promotion image, the two push button 31B images 230 as the operation promotion image are produced. Although it is easy for the player to visually recognize that the images of these two push buttons 31B are displayed in an overlapped manner in the center of the display area of the display device 5, the present invention is not limited to this. When the third reach effect is executed in the pattern 4 that does not display the push button 31B image 230 as the operation promotion image, the two push buttons 31B images 230 as the operation promotion image are displayed in the display area of the effect display device 5. You may overlap and display in areas other than the center. In this case, as the failure emphasis display, the image 230 of the push button 31B as the operation promotion image may be stopped and displayed at the center of the display area of the effect display device 5 or the like.

  In the present embodiment, when the third reach effect is executed with the pattern 4 that does not display the image 230 of the push button 31B as the operation promotion image, the image 210 of the two push buttons 31B as the operation suggestion image is produced. After overlapping display over the period L1 in the center of the display area of the display device 5, the images 210 of the two push buttons 31B as these operation suggestion images are displayed at the left and right ends of the display area of the effect display apparatus 5 from the period L1. However, the present invention is not limited to this, but the present invention is not limited to this, and the two push buttons 31B serving as operation suggestion images are not limited to this. The period L1 during which the image 210 is displayed in the center of the display area of the effect display device 5 is the two push buttons 3 as the operation suggestion images. It may be a period of time L2 than length to display an image 210 of the B in the left and right ends of the display area of the effect display device 5 (L1 ≧ L2).

  In addition, as shown in FIG. 27A, when the third reach effect is executed with the pattern 1 that displays the image 230 of the push button 31B as the operation promotion image, the image of the push button 31B as the operation promotion image. 230 is displayed at the center of the display area of the effect display device 5 and the third reach effect is executed with the pattern 4 that does not display the image 230 of the push button 31B as the operation promotion image, the operation suggestion is displayed as failure emphasis display. When the images 210 of the two push buttons 31B as the images are displayed on the left and right ends of the display area of the effect display device 5, that is, when the third reach effect is executed with the pattern 4, the push buttons as the operation promotion images As an operation suggestion image 210 in an area different from the area where the 31B image 230 is displayed (the center of the display area of the effect display device 5). Since the image 230 of the push button 31B as the operation promoting an image by displaying an image of the two push buttons 31B can emphasize sorry sense of that it is not displayed, thereby improving the game excitement.

  In the present embodiment, when the third reach effect is executed with the pattern 4, the area where the image 230 of the push button 31 </ b> B as the operation promotion image is displayed (the center of the display area of the effect display device 5) Although the form which displays the image 210 of the two push buttons 31B as an operation suggestion image in a different area (left and right ends of the display area of the effect display device 5) is illustrated, the present invention is not limited to this. In the case where the third reach effect is executed with the pattern 4, the images of the two push buttons 31B as the operation suggestion images in the same region as the region where the image 230 of the push button 31B as the operation promotion image is displayed. At least a part of 210 may be displayed.

  In this embodiment, as shown in FIGS. 26 and 27, the third reach effect can be executed in any one of patterns 1 to 6, and the third reach effect is a push button 31B as an operation promotion image. When executing in any one of the patterns 4 to 6 in which the image 230 is not displayed, since the period for performing the failure emphasis display is different in each pattern, the length of the period for the failure emphasis display is varied. It can be held, and the entertainment interest can be improved.

  In addition, in the present embodiment, the mode in which the period for performing the failure emphasis display is changed in all the patterns 4 to 6 of the third reach effect is illustrated, but the present invention is not limited to this. The period for performing failure emphasis display may be the same for all patterns 4 to 6 of the third reach production, and the period for performing failure emphasis display for at least one pattern may be other patterns. May be different from the period during which failure highlighting is performed.

  Further, as shown in FIG. 32, when the third reach effect is executed in the pattern 4 that does not display the image 230 of the push button 31B as the operation promotion image, the image 210 of the two push buttons 31B as the operation suggestion image. Are moved and displayed from the left and right ends of the effect display device 5 so as to overlap each other in the center of the display area, and then the images 210 of the two push buttons 31B as the operation suggestion images are displayed from the center of the display area of the effect display device 5. Since it is possible to emphasize that the image 230 of the push button 31B as the operation promotion image is not displayed by making the display areas discrete toward the left and right ends of the display area, the image 230 of the push button 31B as the operation promotion image is displayed. Arouse even more willingness to.

  In the present embodiment, when the third reach effect is executed with the pattern 4 that does not display the image 230 of the push button 31B as the operation promotion image, the image 210 of the two push buttons 31B as the operation suggestion image is produced. After moving and displaying from the left and right ends of the display device 5 so as to overlap in the center of the display area, the images 210 of the two push buttons 31B as the operation suggestion images are displayed from the center of the display area of the effect display device 5. Although the form which makes it disperse | distribute toward the right-and-left end part of an area | region is illustrated, this invention is not limited to this, When performing a 3rd reach production in the pattern 4, 2 as an operation suggestion image After moving and displaying the images 210 of the two push buttons 31B so as to overlap in the center of the display area from the left and right ends of the effect display device 5, these operation suggestion images are used. It is emphasized that the image 230 of the push button 31B as an operation promoting image is not displayed by giving the player a surprise by deleting the image 210 of the two push buttons 31B in the center of the display area of the effect display device 5. In addition, it is possible to further arouse the willingness to display the image 230 of the push button 31B as the operation promotion image.

  Also, as shown in FIGS. 26 (A) and 27 (A), when the third reach effect is executed in pattern 1 or pattern 4, the images 210 of the two push buttons 31B as the operation suggestion images are displayed as effects. A period L in which the display area of the display area 5 is moved and displayed from the left and right ends toward the center is a period in which the images 210 of the two push buttons 31B serving as operation suggesting images are overlapped and displayed at the center of the display area of the effect display apparatus 5. Since the period is longer than L1, it is possible to secure a period for moving and displaying the images 210 of the two push buttons 31B as the operation suggestion images, so the images 210 of the two push buttons 31B as the operation suggestion images can be secured. The attention of the player can be raised, and the gaming interest can be improved.

  In the present embodiment, when the third reach effect is executed in the pattern 1 or the pattern 4, the images 210 of the two push buttons 31B as operation suggesting images are displayed from the left and right ends of the display area of the effect display device 5. The period L for moving and displaying toward the center is longer than the period L1 for overlappingly displaying the images 210 of the two push buttons 31B as operation suggesting images in the center of the display area of the effect display device 5 (L> L1) However, the present invention is not limited to this, and the period L1 in which the images 210 of the two push buttons 31B as operation suggesting images are displayed in the center of the display area of the effect display device 5 is displayed. The image 210 of the two push buttons 31B as operation suggesting images has a length longer than the period L for moving and displaying from the left and right ends of the display area of the effect display device 5 toward the center. It may be between (L1 ≧ L).

  In the present embodiment, as shown in FIG. 27A, when the third reach effect is executed with the pattern 4, the images 210 of the two push buttons 31B as the operation suggesting images are displayed on the effect display device 5. Compared with the period L1 in which the display area is overlapped in the center of the display area, the images 210 of the two push buttons 31B as the operation suggestion images are displayed as failure emphasis display in the period L2 displayed on the left and right ends of the display area of the effect display device 5. Since it is longer, it is possible to emphasize disappointment that the image 230 of the push button 31B as the operation promotion image is not displayed, and to display the image 230 of the push button 31B as the operation promotion image to the player. Arouse even more willingness to.

  In the present embodiment, when the third reach effect is executed in the pattern 4, the period L1 in which the images 210 of the two push buttons 31B as the operation suggesting images are displayed in the center of the display area of the effect display device 5 is displayed. The period L2 in which the images 210 of the two push buttons 31B as the operation suggestion images are displayed at the left and right ends of the display area of the effect display device 5 as the failure emphasis display is longer (L2> L1). Although illustrated, the present invention is not limited to this, and the period L1 in which the images 210 of the two push buttons 31B as operation suggesting images are displayed in the center of the display area of the effect display device 5 is a failure. A period L2 in which the images 210 of the two push buttons 31B as the operation suggestion images are displayed on the left and right ends of the display area of the effect display device 5 as the highlight display. It may be the length period of the upper (L1 ≧ L2).

  Although the embodiments of the present invention have been described with reference to the drawings, the specific configuration is not limited to these embodiments, and modifications and additions within the scope of the present invention are included in the present invention. It is.

  For example, in the above-described embodiment, as the second reach effect, the effect of changing the display mode (color) of the image 210 of the push button 31B as the operation suggesting image based on the passage of the variation time, that is, the effect However, the present invention is not limited to this, and the effect of changing the display mode of the image 210 of the push button 31B as the operation suggesting image is a jackpot game. The pre-reading notice effect suggesting that the state is controlled may be executed over a plurality of variable displays. That is, the “predetermined period before the operation promotion display is displayed” in the present invention means that the image 230 of the push button 31B as the operation promotion image is displayed after the second reach effect is started in the variable display of 1. In addition to the period until the display, the display includes the period until the image 230 of the push button 31B as the operation promotion image is displayed by executing the variable display multiple times. Further, when an effect corresponding to the second reach effect is executed as an effect other than the reach effect such as the changing notice effect, the image 230 of the push button 31B as the operation promotion image is displayed after the effect is started. This period corresponds to the “predetermined period before the operation promotion display is displayed” in the present invention.

  Moreover, in the said Example, although the display mode (color) of the image 210 of the push button 31B as an operation suggestion image in the 2nd reach production was illustrated based on progress of change time, this invention illustrated this. As an operation promotion image, in addition to the image 230 of the push button 31B, an image 240 of operation means (for example, the stick controller 31A) that can be operated by a player other than the push button 31B can be displayed. The post-operation effect (second post-operation effect) may be executed based on the player operating the operation means displayed as the operation promotion image. In addition, when the image 230 of the push button 31B and the image 240 of the stick controller 31A can be displayed as the operation promotion image in this way, the image 240 of the stick controller 31A is displayed as the operation promotion image according to the change display result. To display the image 230 of the push button 31B at different ratios, and to display the image 240 of the stick controller 31A as the operation promotion image and to display the image of the push button 31B. What is necessary is just to determine the frequency | count of change of the display mode of the operation suggestion image in a different ratio with the case where it is determined.

  Specifically, as shown in FIGS. 36 (A) to 36 (F) as the first modified example, when the execution of the pre-reading notice effect is determined in a state where a plurality of reserved memories are stored, first, the effect An image 210 of the white push button 31 </ b> B as an operation suggesting image is displayed in the center of the display area of the display device 5. The display mode of the image of the push button 31B as the operation suggestion image (the color of the image of the push button 31B) may be changed every time the variable display is ended or a new variable display is started. Then, as shown in FIGS. 36D to 36F, the image 210 of the push button 31B serving as the operation suggestion image is displayed in the center of the display area of the effect display device 5 during the variable display of the prefetch target. The push button 31B or the image 230, 240 of the stick controller 31A as an operation promotion image is displayed.

  As shown in FIGS. 36 (A) to 36 (F), when the second reach effect in the embodiment is executed as the pre-reading notice effect, a predetermined position (for example, the lower left portion) of the display area of the effect display device 5 is used. ) To display the number of reserved memories, it may be easy to understand that the pre-reading notice effect is executed over a plurality of variable displays.

  Moreover, in the said Example, although the form which can change the display mode (color) of the image 210 of the push button 31B as an operation suggestion image in the 2nd reach production was illustrated, this invention is not limited to this. During the second reach production, as the production different from the second reach production, a suggestion production suggesting that the game is controlled to the big hit gaming state may be executed.

  Specifically, as shown in FIGS. 37 (A) to 37 (F) as the second modification, the button operation effect is displayed during the display of the image 210 of the push button 31B as the operation suggestion image during the second reach effect. Run. In the button operation effect, as shown in FIG. 37 (E), the button operation effect is displayed at the right end of the display area of the effect display device 5 as a position that does not overlap with the image 210 of the push button 31B as the operation suggestion image. An operation promotion image is displayed and operation of push button 31B is received. Then, as shown in FIG. 37 (F), on the basis of accepting the operation of the push button 31B by the player, the mini character, the dialogue, etc. are displayed on the right end portion of the display area of the effect display device 5. What is necessary is just to suggest that the fluctuation display result is a big hit and is controlled to the big hit gaming state.

  Thus, in the second modification, during the display of the image 210 of the push button 31B as the operation suggesting image during the second reach effect, the button operation effect that does not correspond to the image 210 of the push button 31B as the operation suggesting image. It is possible to improve the entertainment interest of the game by making it possible to execute. Furthermore, the display area of the effect display device 5 is not overlapped with the image 210 of the push button 31 </ b> B as the operation suggestion image displayed in the center of the display area of the effect display device 5. Therefore, it is possible to prevent the display of the button operation effect from being obstructed by the image of the push button 31B as the operation suggestion image.

  In the second modification, during the display of the image 210 of the push button 31B as the operation suggesting image during the second reach effect, the button operation effect as an effect not corresponding to the image 210 of the push button 31B as the operation suggesting image. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and other than the button operation effect during the display of the image 210 of the push button 31B as the operation suggestion image during the second reach effect. It may be possible to execute the production.

  Moreover, in the said Example, although the form which can change the display mode (color) of the image 210 of the push button 31B as an operation suggestion image in the 2nd reach production was illustrated, this invention is not limited to this. As modification 3, as shown in FIGS. 38 (A) to 38 (C), it is possible to execute an effect effect in which a character or the like acts on the image 210 of the push button 31B as the operation suggestion image during the second reach effect. The display mode (color) of the image of the push button 31B as the operation suggesting image may be changed based on the execution of the action effect. Further, when the action effect can be executed in the second reach effect as described above, as shown in FIG. 38D, even when the action effect is executed, the image 210 of the push button 31B as the operation suggesting image is displayed. By providing a case where the mode does not change, the player may be allowed to pay attention to whether or not the display mode of the image of the push button 31B as the operation suggesting image changes due to the action effect.

  In the embodiment, as shown in FIG. 28 (E), in the first reach production, after the images 210 of the two push buttons 31B having the same display mode are displayed as the operation suggestion images, the operation promotion image is displayed. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and the images 210 of the two push buttons 31B as the operation suggesting images are displayed in different modes. Alternatively, the image 230 of the push button 31B may be displayed as an operation promotion image, and the images 210 of the two push buttons 31B as operation suggestion images having different modes may be displayed in an identifiable manner.

  Specifically, as Modification 4, the image 210 of the push button 31B as an operation suggesting image moving from the left end of the display area of the effect display device 5 toward the center of the display area is used as the effect of the first post-operation effect. The image 210 of the push button 31B as an operation suggestion image that moves from the right end of the display area of the effect display device 5 toward the center of the display area is displayed in red indicating that the result is a victory. What is necessary is to display in blue which suggests that an effect result is a draw, and to display the left half of the image 230 of the push button 31B as an operation promotion image in red and the right half in blue. By doing in this way, the player can specify the display mode of the images 210 of the two push buttons 31B as the operation suggestion images from the image 230 of the push buttons 31B as the operation promotion images, and at the first post-operation effect. Since the effect result can be predicted from the color of the image 230 of the push button 31B as the operation promotion image, the interest of the effect after the first operation can be improved.

  In the fourth modification, the display mode of the images 210 of the two push buttons 31B as the operation suggestion images can be specified by the color of the image 230 of the push button 31B as the operation promotion image. However, the display form of the image 230 of the push button 31B as the operation promotion image is not limited to this, as long as the display form of the image 210 of the two push buttons 31B as the operation suggesting image can be specified. Good.

  Further, in the first modification, the second reach effect in the above-described embodiment is executed over a plurality of variable displays as a pre-reading notice effect, that is, a plurality of display modes of the image 210 of the push button 31B as an operation suggesting image are performed. Although the embodiment has been illustrated in which the image 230 of the push button 31B is finally displayed as the operation promotion image while being changed over the change display of the number of times, the present invention is not limited to this, and Modification 5 As a specific example, a variable display of a plurality of times under a specific condition (for example, a period corresponding to a variable display of 30 times after the end of the big hit game (for example, a special time period that is shorter than a non-reach shift pattern (PA1-1)). Pachinko machine 1 is a ST machine (the game state is controlled to a highly accurate and high base state after the big hit game is finished), and a specific number of fluctuations are displayed. When the gaming state is a low-accuracy low-base state or a high-accuracy high-base state), the gaming state is changed from the high-accuracy base state to the low-accuracy-low base state or high-accuracy The image 210 of the push button 31B as the operation suggesting image is displayed in the display area of the effect display device 5 over the 30 display periods until the base state is controlled, and the push button 31B as the operation suggesting image is displayed. The display mode of the image 210 may be changed, and the image 230 of the push button 31 </ b> B as the operation promotion image may be finally displayed in the display area of the effect display device 5. After the image 230 of the push button 31B as the operation promotion image is displayed in the display area of the effect display device 5, the variable display result becomes a big hit (probability change big hit) based on the player's operation of the push button 31B. Alternatively, it may be informed that it will be out of place.

  In such a case, during the period corresponding to, for example, 30 fluctuation displays after the end of the big hit game, there is a holding storage in which the fluctuation display result is a big hit, or the fluctuation pattern of the super reach changes. The display mode of the image 210 of the push button 31 </ b> B as the operation suggesting image may be changed based on the occurrence of the hold storage to be displayed. By doing in this way, it is possible to make the player pay attention to the display mode of the image 230 of the push button 31B displayed as the operation promotion image by the change in the display mode of the image 210 of the push button 31B as the operation suggestion image, You can improve your entertainment interests. In the fifth modification, the mode of changing the display mode of the image 210 of the push button 31B as the operation suggestion image based on the occurrence of the hold storage in which the variable display result is a big hit is exemplified. The display mode of the image 210 of the push button 31 </ b> B as the operation suggesting image may be changed even in the case where the hold storage in which the super reach deviation or the normal reach deviation display is performed is generated. In addition, a plurality of conditions for changing the display mode of the image 210 of the push button 31B as the operation suggesting image are provided, and one of the conditions is satisfied (such as the above-described hold storage in which the variable display result is a big hit) ), The display mode of the image 210 of the push button 31B as the operation suggesting image may be changed.

  Furthermore, even if there is no hold storage in which the change display result is a big hit and the hold storage in which the change display is performed with the change pattern of the super reach does not occur, the operation is performed based on the execution of the change display a predetermined number of times. You may change the display mode of the image 210 of the push button 31B as a suggestion image. By doing in this way, the image 210 of the push button 31B as the operation suggestion image even when there is no hold storage in which the change display result is a big hit and the hold storage in which the change display is performed with the change pattern of the super reach does not occur. Can be changed, so that the player can pay attention to the display mode of the image 230 of the push button 31B displayed as the operation promotion image during the predetermined number of times of variable display. Can be improved.

  Further, in the fifth modification, when a pending storage in which the variation display result is a big hit occurs during a plurality of variation displays under a specific condition, in the variation display in which the variation display result is a big hit, the remaining number of fluctuation displays After the temporary stop / re-variation of the effect symbol is executed for the number of times corresponding to, the image 230 of the push button 31B as the operation promotion image is displayed in the display area of the effect display device 5, and the push button 31B is displayed by the player. What is necessary is just to alert | report that a fluctuation display result will be a big hit based on having been operated.

  In the above embodiment, when the second reach effect is executed and the variable display result is a big hit (probable big hit), the image of the push button 31B as the operation promotion image is displayed in the display area of the effect display device 5. In the above embodiment, the second post-operation effect is executed based on the fact that the player operates the push button 31B to notify that the variable display result is a big hit (probable big hit). However, the present invention is not limited to this. Instead, as a sixth modification, when the second reach effect is executed and the variable display result is a big hit (probable big hit), the image of the push button 31B as an operation suggestion image in the display area of the effect display device 5 After displaying 210, the post-second operation effect is executed without displaying the image of the push button 31B as the motion promotion image, and the variable display result is a big hit (probable large change) It may be provided when indicating that a Ri). By doing in this way, a game can be given unexpectedness and a game interest can be improved.

  Moreover, in the said Example, although the form which provides only one display mode of the image 230 of the push button 31B as an operation promotion image in the case of performing a 3rd reach production was illustrated, this invention is limited to this Instead, as a seventh modified example, a plurality of operation promotion image display modes in the case of executing the third reach effect may be provided. As described above, when a plurality of operation promotion image display modes for executing the third reach effect are provided, the operation promotion image of the first display mode (for example, the image of the white push button 31B as the operation promotion image). ) And an operation promotion image of the second display mode (for example, an image of the red push button 31B as the operation promotion image) having a higher ratio of being controlled to the big hit gaming state than the operation promotion image of the first display mode. When providing the operation promotion image in the first display mode, the operation suggestion image corresponding to the first display mode (for example, the image of the white push button 31B as the operation suggestion image) can be displayed. When displaying the operation promotion image in the second display mode, an operation suggestion image corresponding to the second display mode (for example, an image of the red push button 31B as the operation suggestion image). ) That it allows displaying the, it may be made to focus the player on the display mode of the operation suggestion images. Further, when the third reach effect is executed in any one of the patterns 1 to 3 for displaying the operation promotion image, the operation promotion image is changed to the second display mode (the image of the red push button 31B as the operation promotion image). Display the operation suggestion image corresponding to the first display mode (image of the white push button 31B as the operation suggestion image), thereby giving the player an unexpectedness and displaying the operation promotion image. The interest in display may be improved.

  Moreover, in the said Example, although the fluctuation | variation display of the fluctuation pattern of a super reach showed the form which performs either the 1st reach production-the 3rd reach production as an operation suggestion production and an operation production in the present invention, The motion suggestion effect and the motion effect in the invention may be executed as a changing notice effect before the reach effect in the variable display, or an effect of notifying the number of rounds of the jackpot game during the jackpot game or a jackpot game You may perform as an effect which alert | reports whether probability change control is performed after completion | finish.

  Moreover, in the said Example, in the fluctuation | variation display of the fluctuation pattern of a super reach, the form which performs only any one effect of the 1st reach effect-the 3rd reach effect as an operation suggestion effect and an operation effect in this invention is illustrated. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and any of the effects of the first reach effect to the third reach effect is other effects during the change display (for example, the above-described change notice effect during change). As a result, the motion suggestion effect and the motion effect in the present invention may be executed twice or more during the same variation display.

  Moreover, in the said Example, although push button 31B and stick controller 31A were illustrated as a detection means in this invention, this invention is not limited to this, The detection means of this invention detects the proximity | contact of a player. It may be a detectable infrared sensor, a motion sensor capable of detecting a player's motion, or the like.

  Further, in the above embodiment, the pachinko gaming machine 1 is illustrated as an example of the gaming machine, but the present invention is not limited to this. For example, a predetermined number of gaming balls are inside the gaming machine. The number of loaned balls that are enclosed in a circulating manner and lent in response to a loan request by a player and the number of prize balls that are awarded in response to winnings are added, while the number of game balls used in the game is subtracted. The present invention can also be applied to so-called enclosed game machines that are stored in the memory. In these enclosed game machines, not the game ball but points and points are given to the player, so these points and points assigned correspond to the game value.

  Moreover, in the said Example, in order to notify the variation pattern which shows variation modes, such as variation time and the kind of reach production, to CPU120 for production control, the example which transmits one variation pattern designation | designated command when a variation is started. Although shown, the variation pattern may be notified to the effect control CPU 120 by two or more commands. Specifically, in the case of notifying by two commands, the CPU 103 uses the first command to indicate, for example, the variation time and variation mode before reaching reach (when not reaching, before the so-called second stop). The second command indicates the variation time and variation mode after reaching the reach (after the so-called second stop if the reach is not reached), such as the type of reach and the presence / absence of the re-lottery effect. The command may be transmitted, or only the variation time is notified by the first command and the second command, and the specific variation mode executed at each timing is directed to the direction control CPU 120. You may make it select with. When two commands are sent, the two commands may be transmitted within the same timer interrupt. After the first command is transmitted, a predetermined period elapses (for example, the next timer interrupt). The second command may be transmitted. Thus, by notifying the variation pattern by two or more commands, the amount of data that must be stored as the variation pattern designation command can be reduced.

  Moreover, in the said Example, although the form which launches a game ball from the downward direction rather than a game area | region with the hitting ball launcher was illustrated, this invention is not limited to this, For example, the said hitting ball launcher is set to the pachinko gaming machine 1 The game ball may be launched from a position above the game area by providing it at a position above the game area.

  Further, in the above-described embodiment, an example in which only a big hit that can acquire a large number of game balls is generated by opening a big winning opening in the big hit game, but the present invention is not limited to this. For example, the probability variation jackpot B is suddenly shortened due to the occurrence of the probability variation jackpot B by making the opening time of the big prize opening in the round game extremely short so that the player does not recognize that the big prize opening has been opened. It is good also as a sudden big hit that makes it appear as if it is in a probable state. In addition, when these probability variation big hits B are used as sudden big hits, a small hit that opens the big prize opening with the same opening pattern as the opening pattern of the big prize opening in the big hit game of the probability variation big hit B is provided. A state (so-called latent state) in which it is unknown whether the gaming state after the occurrence of the probable big hit B or the small hit is a high probability state or a low probability state may occur. Further, in the case of providing a small hit, the small hits are frequently generated in the high base (the high-accuracy high base state or the low-accuracy high-base state), and the player can continuously obtain a prize ball by the frequent small hits. You may do it. In the pachinko gaming machine in which the player can continuously obtain a prize ball by such frequent hits, the effects corresponding to the first reach effect to the third reach effect in the embodiment are executed, and these effects are performed. It may be possible to tell whether the state where the small hits frequently occur continues or ends.

  Moreover, in the said Example, although the form which made the start prize opening two into the 1st start prize opening and the 2nd start prize opening is illustrated, this invention is not limited to this, A start prize opening It is good also as one, and it is good also as a start winning opening 3 or more.

  Moreover, in the said Example, although the form which made the special symbol two types, the 1st special figure and the 2nd special figure, is illustrated, this invention is not limited to this, Only one special symbol is included. The special symbol may be 3 or more.

  In the above embodiment, the first special symbol display 4A and the second special symbol display 4B each variably display a plurality of types of special symbols including the final stop symbol that is the display result, and then stop display the final stop symbol. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and after a variable display of a plurality of types of special symbols without including the final stop symbol that is the display result, the final stop symbol is stopped and displayed. It may be. That is, the final stop symbol as a display result may be a symbol different from the special symbol used for the variable display.

  The state advantageous to the player means a specific game state (big hit etc.) advantageous to a player that can acquire a lot of game media, and a plurality of types of specific game states (expected values of game media that can be acquired) ( A big hit with a different number of rounds), a high base state (time-short state) in which a winning ball payout condition is more easily established than in a normal gaming state, or a high-probability gaming state (high probability state) with a high probability of becoming the specific gaming state ), A high probability low base state (latency probability variation state), a special reach state (for example, super reach, etc.), a state in which the variation pattern is a variation pattern based on the jackpot variation pattern, and the like.

  In the above embodiment, the present invention is applied to a pachinko gaming machine as an example of a gaming machine. For example, a game is started by setting a predetermined number of bets for one game using gaming value. One game is completed by deriving a variation display result to an effect display device capable of variably displaying a plurality of types of symbols that can be identified, and the variation display result derived to the effect display device is displayed. Accordingly, the present invention can also be applied to a slot machine in which a winning can be generated.

  For example, in a slot machine, in one variable display (1 game) during ART, by executing an effect corresponding to the first reach effect or the third reach effect, the ART continues or ends, or Further, the player may pay attention to whether or not an increase in the number of games occurs, whether or not the game number is controlled so as to easily occur.

  In addition, in the slot machine, by executing an effect corresponding to the second reach effect over a plurality of variable displays (multiple games) during the ART, the ART continues or ends, or The player may be focused on whether or not an additional number of games will occur. In addition, when executing an effect equivalent to the second reach effect over a plurality of games in ART, for example, every time a specific combination such as cherry or watermelon is won, The display mode of the image 210 is changed, and in the final game, the push button image 230 as the operation promotion image is changed to “small” at different ratios according to the display mode of the push button image 210 as the operation suggestion image. Alternatively, it may be displayed as “large”. The display mode of the push button image 210 as the operation suggestion image may be changed based on the replay or the fact that a part of the bell is won.

  As described above, in the slot machine, by executing the effects corresponding to the first reach effect to the third reach effect, the player determines whether the ART continues or ends, or whether the number of games is increased. However, the present invention is not limited to this. For the effects corresponding to the first reach effect to the third reach effect in the slot machine, whether the bonus is won, In other words, after the push button image 210 as the operation suggestion image is displayed in the display area of the effect display device, the push button image 230 as the operation promotion image in the display area is displayed. Based on the operation of the push button, the notification that the bonus is won or the suggestion of the winning combination may be executed as a post-operation effect.

DESCRIPTION OF SYMBOLS 1 Pachinko machine 4A 1st special symbol display 4B 2nd special symbol display 5 Production display device 31A Stick controller 31B Push button 100 Microcomputer 103 for game control CPU
120 CPU for effect control

Claims (2)

A gaming machine capable of playing games,
Production display means;
Detection means capable of detecting the player's movement;
Production control means for controlling the execution of the game-related production,
The effect control means suggests that the action effect is displayed on the effect display means based on the fact that the action display for the player is displayed on the effect display means and the action of the player is detected, and that the action effect is executed. It is possible to execute an operation suggestion effect that displays an operation suggestion display on the effect display means,
The motion suggestion effect includes a success pattern for performing the motion promotion display through a superimposed display after moving and displaying a plurality of the motion suggestion displays, and a failure emphasis display through a superimposed display after moving the plurality of the motion suggestion displays. Including failure patterns to do,
The action promotion display in the success pattern is displayed in a predetermined area in the effect display means,
The gaming machine, wherein the failure emphasis display in the failure pattern is displayed in an area different from the predetermined area in the effect display means. The production control means includes
After displaying a specific motion suggestion display, display the motion promotion display corresponding to the specific motion suggestion display and execute the motion effect,
The gaming machine according to claim 1, wherein the operation effect that does not correspond to the specific operation suggestion display can be executed while the specific operation suggestion display is displayed.

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