JP2019017910A - Game machine - Google Patents

Abstract

To provide a game machine improving amusement of games when performing a specific presentation which suggests a degree of expectation to be controlled in an advantageous state in a specifiable manner by performing a specific operation to a specific image.SOLUTION: A game machine can be controlled in an advantageous state advantageous to a player. The game machine includes specific presentation means for performing a specific presentation which suggests a degree of expectation to be controlled in the advantageous state in a specifiable manner by performing a specific operation to a specific image. Even if the game machine performs the specific operation, in some cases the degree of expectation is not suggested in a specifiable manner but a special presentation different from the specific presentation may sometimes be performed. If the special presentation is performed, the specific presentation can be performed at a prescribed timing after that.SELECTED DRAWING: Figure 23

Description

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

It can be controlled by the player in an advantageous advantageous state, performs a specific action on a specific image,
A gaming machine that executes a specific effect that suggests the degree of expectation controlled to an advantageous state has been proposed (Japanese Patent Laid-Open No. 2015-092940).

Japanese Patent Laying-Open No. 2015-092940

In a gaming machine as described in Patent Document 1, it is desired to improve the gaming interest.

The present invention has been made in view of the above-described circumstances, and improves amusement entertainment in performing a specific effect that suggests an expected degree of control controlled to an advantageous state by performing a specific operation on a specific image. An object is to provide a gaming machine.

(1) In order to achieve the above object, the gaming machine according to the present invention is a gaming machine (for example, pachinko gaming machine 1 or the like) that can be controlled to an advantageous state (for example, a big hit gaming state) advantageous to the player.
An expectation degree (for example, a big hit reliability) that is controlled to the advantageous state by performing a specific operation (for example, a character trying to turn the card image 24SH1 or the like) for a specific image (for example, the card image 24SH1 or the like). Etc.) provided with specific effect means (for example, CPU 120 for effect control) for executing a specific effect (for example, card suggestion effect, etc.) that suggests in an identifiable manner,
Even when the specific operation is performed, the expectation is not suggested to be specified, and a special effect different from the specific effect (for example, stocking the card image 24SH3 turned upside down, etc.)
When the special effect is executed, the specific effect can be executed at a predetermined timing thereafter (for example, the variable display mode resumed by the pseudo-continuous effect becomes the reach mode). is there.

According to such a configuration, it is possible to improve amusement interests in performing a specific effect on a specific image and executing a specific effect that suggests the degree of expectation controlled to an advantageous state.

(2) In the gaming machine of (1) above, the degree of expectation suggested in the specific effect varies depending on whether the special effect is executed before the specific effect is executed (for example, the special effect If the special effect is not executed, it may be developed to a super reach with a high jackpot reliability).

  According to such a configuration, it can be noted whether the special effect is executed.

(3) In the gaming machine of the above (1) or (2), the special effect can be repeatedly executed (for example, the card image is turned over after the first and second specific actions of the character turning the card image). Or performing a special effect to be stocked).

According to such a configuration, the execution of the specific effect can be postponed by repeatedly executing the special effect, so that the expectation can be maintained.

(4) In any of the above gaming machines (1) to (3), the specific effect may not be executed even if the special effect is executed (for example, the card suggestion effect pattern SPA2,
You may make it the card suggestion effect etc. of the production | presentation aspect by the card suggestion production pattern SPA3.

  According to such a configuration, it is possible to increase the opportunities for executing special effects.

(5) In any of the above gaming machines (1) to (4), when the special effect is executed, the fact that the special effect has been executed over a predetermined period is notified in a recognizable manner (for example,
After the special effect is executed as shown in FIG. 25 (D-2), until the variable display mode resumed by the pseudo-continuous effect becomes the reach mode as shown in FIGS. 26 (B) and (C). The card image 24SH3 turned upside down may be displayed).

According to such a configuration, it is possible to give a sense of expectation that the specific effect is executed in response to the execution of the special effect.

(6) In any of the above gaming machines (1) to (5), the ratio of which of the specific effect and the special effect is executed differs depending on the specific operation mode for the specific image ( For example, when the specific operation by the specific operation pattern SPB1 is executed, the possibility of executing the special effect is higher than when the specific operation by the specific operation pattern SPB2 is executed, and the number of executions of the special effect is large. Or the like may be increased).

According to such a configuration, attention can be paid to the effect mode when the specific operation is performed on the specific image.

It is a front view of the pachinko gaming machine in this embodiment. It is a block diagram which shows the various control boards etc. which were mounted in the pachinko game machine. It is a flowchart which shows an example of a game control main process. 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 figure for demonstrating the variation pattern and the kind of reach. It is a figure showing an example of production operation. It is a figure showing an example of production operation. It is a figure showing an example of production operation. It is a figure showing an example of production operation. It is a figure showing an example of production operation. It is a figure showing an example of production operation. It is a flowchart which shows an example of a notice effect determination process. It is a figure which shows the determination ratio in a notice effect determination process. It is a figure which shows the example of production | presentation operation | movement of a modification. It is a figure which shows the example of production | presentation operation | movement of a modification. It is a figure which shows the example of production | presentation operation | movement of a modification. It is explanatory drawing which shows the structural example of a fluctuation pattern. It is a flowchart which shows an example of a card suggestion effect determination process. It is a figure which shows the example of determination of the card | curd suggestion effect execution presence / absence. It is a figure which shows the example of determination of a card | curd suggestion production pattern, etc. It is a figure which shows the example of determination of a specific operation pattern, etc. It is a figure which shows the example of execution of the card suggestion effect according to a card suggestion effect pattern. It is a figure which shows the specific example when a special effect is performed. It is a figure for demonstrating the various displays in a customer waiting demo state and after the end of jackpot. It is a figure for demonstrating the various displays in a customer waiting demo state and a power saving mode. It is a figure which shows the screen in a customer waiting demo state. It is a figure which shows the screen during menu operation. It is a figure which shows the screen in power saving mode. It is a figure which shows the screen after the end of jackpot.

(Basic explanation)
First, a basic configuration and control of the pachinko gaming machine 1 (which is also a configuration and control of a general pachinko gaming machine) will be described.

(Configuration of pachinko machine 1)
FIG. 1 is a front view of a pachinko gaming machine 1 and shows an arrangement layout of main members. The pachinko gaming machine (gaming machine) 1 is roughly composed of a gaming board (gauge board) 2 constituting a gaming board surface and a gaming machine frame (base frame) 3 for supporting and fixing the gaming board 2. A game area is formed on the game board 2, and a game ball as a game medium is launched into a game area from a predetermined hitting device.

In a predetermined position of the game board 2 (in the example shown in FIG. 1, to the right of the game area), a variable display (also called a special figure game) of special symbols (also called special figures) as a plurality of types of special identification information is provided. First to do
A special symbol display device 4A and a second special symbol display device 4B are provided. Each of these consists of a 7-segment LED or the like. Special symbols include numbers indicating "0" to "9"
It is represented by a lighting pattern such as “-”. The special symbol may include a pattern in which all LEDs are turned off.

The “variable display” of the special symbol is, for example, to display a plurality of special symbols in a variable manner (the same applies to other symbols described later). Examples of the fluctuation include an update display of a plurality of symbols, a scroll display of a plurality of symbols, deformation of one or more symbols, and enlargement / reduction of one or more symbols. In the case of a special symbol or a variation of a normal symbol described later, a plurality of types of special symbols or normal symbols are updated and displayed. In the variation of the decorative pattern described later, a plurality of types of decorative patterns are scroll-displayed or updated, or one or more decorative symbols are deformed or enlarged / reduced. Note that the variation includes an aspect in which a certain symbol is blinked. At the end of the variable display, a predetermined special symbol is stopped as a display result (also referred to as derivation or derivation display) (the same applies to variable display of other symbols described later). Note that variable display may be expressed as variable display or fluctuation.

The special symbol variably displayed on the first special symbol display device 4A is also referred to as “first special symbol”, and the special symbol variably displayed on the second special symbol display device 4B is also referred to as “second special symbol”. In addition, the special figure game using the first special figure is referred to as a “first special figure game”, and the special figure game using the second special figure is also referred to as a “second special figure game”. There may be one kind of special symbol display device that performs variable display of special symbols.

An image display device 5 is provided near the center of the game area on the game board 2. The image display device 5 includes, for example, an LCD (liquid crystal display device), an organic EL (Electro Luminescence), and the like, and displays various effect images. The image display device 5 may be composed of a projector and a screen. Various effect images are displayed on the image display device 5.

For example, on the screen of the image display device 5, in synchronization with the first special figure game and the second special figure game,
A variable display of decorative symbols (such as symbols indicating numbers) as a plurality of types of decorative identification information different from the special symbols is performed. Here, in synchronization with the first special figure game or the second special figure game,
The decorative symbols are variably displayed in the left, middle, and right decorative symbol display areas 5L, 5C, and 5R (for example, vertical scroll display and update display). Note that the special display game and the variable display of the decorative symbols executed in synchronism are collectively referred to simply as variable display.

On the screen of the image display device 5, the hold display corresponding to the variable display for which execution is held,
A display area for displaying an active display corresponding to the variable display being executed may be provided. The hold display and the active display are collectively referred to as a variable display compatible display corresponding to the variable display.

The number of variable displays that are held is also called the number of stored memories. The number of reserved memories corresponding to the first special figure game is also referred to as a first reserved memory number, and the number of reserved memories corresponding to the second special figure game is also referred to as a second reserved memory number. The total of the first reserved memory number and the second reserved memory number is also referred to as the total reserved memory number.

In addition, a first hold indicator 25 configured to include a plurality of LEDs at a predetermined position of the game board 2.
A and a second hold indicator 25B are provided, the first hold indicator 25A displays the first hold memory number according to the number of lit LEDs, and the second hold indicator 25B depends on the number of lit LEDs. The second reserved memory number is displayed.

Below the image display device 5, a winning ball device 6A and a variable winning ball device 6B are provided.

The winning ball apparatus 6A forms a first start winning opening that is maintained in a certain open state in which a game ball can always enter, for example, by a predetermined ball receiving member. When a game ball enters the first start winning opening, a predetermined number of (for example, three) prize balls are paid out and the first special game can be started.

The variable winning ball device 6B (ordinary electric accessory) forms a second start winning opening that is changed between a closed state and an open state by a solenoid 81 (see FIG. 2). The variable winning ball device 6B is, for example,
An electric tulip-shaped accessory having a pair of movable wing pieces, and when the solenoid 81 is in an off state, the movable wing piece is in a vertical position, whereby the tip of the movable wing piece comes close to the winning ball device 6A, The game ball enters the closed state where the game ball does not enter the second start winning opening (also referred to as the second starting winning opening is closed). On the other hand, the variable winning ball device 6B is in an open state in which the game ball can enter the second starting winning opening when the movable blade piece is in the tilted position when the solenoid 81 is in the on state (second starting ball). It is also said that the winning opening is open.) When a game ball enters the second start winning opening, a predetermined number (for example, three) of prize balls are paid out and the second special game can be started. Note that the variable winning ball device 6B is not limited to the one having an electric tulip type accessory as long as it changes between a closed state and an open state.

At a predetermined position of the game board 2 (in the example shown in FIG. 1, four places in the lower left and right sides of the game area), there are provided general winning holes 10 that are always kept in a certain open state by a predetermined ball receiving member. In this case, when entering any of the general winning ports 10, a predetermined number (for example, 10) of game balls are paid out as prize balls.

Below the winning ball device 6A and the variable winning ball device 6B, a special variable winning ball device 7 having a large winning opening is provided. The special variable winning ball apparatus 7 includes a large winning opening door that is opened and closed by a solenoid 82 (see FIG. 2), and the special winning opening as a specific area that changes between an open state and a closed state by the large winning opening door. Form.

As an example, in the special variable winning ball device 7, when the solenoid 82 for the special winning opening door (for the special electric accessory) is in the OFF state, the large winning opening door closes the large winning opening and the game ball is large. You will not be able to enter (pass) the winning entrance. On the other hand, in the special variable winning ball apparatus 7, when the solenoid 82 for the special prize opening door is in the ON state, the special prize opening door opens the big prize opening, so that the game ball can easily enter the special prize opening. Become.

When game balls enter the big prize opening, a predetermined number (for example, 14) of game balls are paid out as prize balls. When game balls enter the big prize opening, for example, more prize balls are paid out than when game balls enter the first start prize opening, the second start prize opening, and the general prize opening 10, for example.

The entry of a game ball into each winning opening including the general winning opening 10 is also referred to as “winning”. In particular, winning at the starting port (first starting winning port, second starting winning port starting port) is also referred to as starting winning.

At a predetermined position of the game board 2 (on the left side of the game area in the example shown in FIG. 1), a normal symbol display 2
0 is provided. As an example, the normal symbol display 20 is composed of 7-segment LEDs and the like, and variably displays normal symbols as a plurality of types of normal identification information different from the special symbols. A normal symbol is represented by a number indicating “0” to “9” or a lighting pattern such as “−”. The normal symbol may include a pattern in which all LEDs are turned off. Such variable display of normal symbols is also called a general game.

On the left side of the image display device 5, a passing gate 41 through which a game ball can pass is provided. Based on the fact that the game ball has passed through the passing gate 41, the usual game is executed.

Above the normal symbol display 20, a universal figure holding display 25 </ b> C is provided. The general figure hold display unit 25C is configured to include, for example, four LEDs, and displays the number of general figure hold storage, which is the number of general figure games that are being executed, by the number of lighted LEDs.

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 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.
Further, a game effect lamp 9 for a game effect is provided in the periphery of the game area. The game effect lamp 9 includes an LED.

At a predetermined position (not shown in FIG. 1) of the game board 2, a movable body 32 that operates in accordance with the performance is provided.

At the lower right position of the gaming machine frame 3, there is provided a hitting operation handle (operation knob) 30 that is operated by a player or the like in order to launch a game ball toward the game area by the hitting ball launching device.

At a predetermined position of the gaming machine frame 3 below the gaming area, a game ball paid out as a prize ball or a game ball lent out by a predetermined ball lending machine is held (stored) so as to be supplied to a ball hitting device. )
A hitting ball supply tray (upper plate) is provided. Below the upper plate, there is provided a hitting ball supply plate (lower plate) from which prize balls are paid out when the upper plate is full.

At a predetermined position of the gaming machine frame 3 below the gaming area, a stick controller 31A that can be held and tilted by the player is attached. Stick controller 31
A is provided with a trigger button that can be pressed by the player. The operation on the stick controller 31A is detected by the controller sensor unit 35A (see FIG. 2).

At a predetermined position of the gaming machine frame 3 below the game area, a push button 31B is provided that allows the player to perform a predetermined instruction operation by a pressing operation or the like. An operation on the push button 31B is detected by a push sensor 35B (see FIG. 2).

In the pachinko gaming machine 1, the stick controller 31 </ b> A and the push button 31 </ b> B are provided as detection means for detecting the player's operation (operation, etc.), but other detection means may be provided.

(Outline of game progress)
A game ball is launched toward the game area by a rotation operation by the player to the hitting operation handle 30 provided in the pachinko gaming machine 1. When the game ball passes through the passing gate 41, a normal game by the normal symbol display 20 is started. In the case where the game ball passes through the passing gate 41 during the previous execution of the usual game, etc. (when the game ball passes through the pass gate 41 but the usual game based on the pass cannot be executed immediately). The usual game based on the passage is suspended up to a predetermined upper limit number (for example, 4).

In this ordinary game, if a specific ordinary symbol (a symbol per ordinary symbol) is stopped and displayed, the display result of the ordinary symbol becomes “per ordinary symbol”. On the other hand, if the normal symbol other than the regular symbol (ordinary symbol losing symbol) is stopped and displayed as the fixed ordinary symbol, the display result of the ordinary symbol is “ordinary symbol losing”.
It becomes. When the “normal hit” is reached, an opening control is performed to open the variable winning ball device 6B for a predetermined period (the second start winning opening is opened).

When a game ball enters the first start winning opening formed in the winning ball device 6A, the first special figure game by the first special symbol display device 4A is started.

When the game ball enters the second start winning opening formed in the variable winning ball device 6B, the second special symbol game by the second special symbol display device 4B is started.

If a game ball enters (wins) a start winning opening during a period during which a special figure game is being executed or during a period where a big hit gaming state or a small hit gaming state, which will be described later, is controlled (a start winning has occurred) In the case where the special game based on the start prize cannot be immediately executed), the special game based on the entry is suspended until a predetermined upper limit number (for example, 4).

In a special game, a specific special symbol (a jackpot symbol such as “7”) is used as the confirmed special symbol.
The actual symbols differ depending on the jackpot type described later. ) Is displayed as a “big hit”, and a predetermined special symbol (small hit design, for example, “2”) different from the big hit symbol is displayed as “small hit”. In addition, if a special symbol (losing symbol, for example, “-”) different from the big hit symbol or the small winning symbol is stopped and displayed, it is “lost”.

After the display result in the special figure game becomes “big hit”, the big hit gaming state is controlled as an advantageous state advantageous to the player. After the display result in the special figure game becomes “small hit”, the game is controlled to the small hit gaming state.

In the big hit gaming state, the special winning opening formed by the special variable winning ball apparatus 7 is opened in a predetermined manner. The open state includes an elapse timing of a predetermined period (for example, 29 seconds or 1.8 seconds), and a timing until the number of game balls that have entered the winning prize opening reaches a predetermined number (for example, 9). It continues until the earlier timing. The predetermined period is an upper limit period during which a big winning opening can be opened in one round, and is also referred to as an open upper limit period hereinafter. One cycle in which the grand prize opening is in an open state is called a round (round game). In the big hit gaming state, it can be repeatedly executed until the round reaches a predetermined upper limit number (15 times or twice).

In the big hit game state, the player can obtain a prize ball by causing the game ball to enter the big prize opening. Therefore, the big hit gaming state is an advantageous state for the player. The greater the number of rounds in the big hit gaming state, and the longer the opening upper limit period, the more advantageous for the player.

Note that a “big hit” is set as the big hit type. For example, the opening mode of the grand prize opening (
A plurality of types of rounds and open upper limit periods) and game states after the jackpot game state (a normal state, a short time state, a probability change state, etc., which will be described later) are prepared, and the jackpot type is set accordingly.
As the jackpot type, there may be provided a jackpot type that can obtain many prize balls, or a jackpot type that has few prize balls or hardly obtains prize balls.

In the small hit gaming state, the special winning opening formed by the special variable winning ball apparatus 7 is opened in a predetermined opening mode. For example, in the small hit game state, the same opening mode as the big hit game state in the case of some big hit types (the number of times of opening of the big prize opening is the same as the number of rounds, and the closing timing of the big prize opening is also the same. Etc.), the grand prize opening is opened. Similar to the big hit type, the small hit type may be provided for the “small hit”.

After the big hit gaming state is ended, depending on the big hit type, it may be controlled to a short time state or a probable change state.

In the short-time state, control (short-time control) is executed to shorten the average special figure change time (period during which the special figure is changed) compared to the normal state. In the short-time state, by reducing the average normal map change time (period in which the normal map is changed) from the normal state, or by improving the probability of “per normal map” in the normal game, than the normal state, Control that makes it easier for game balls to enter the 2nd start winning opening (
High opening control and high base control) are also executed. Short time state is a special symbol (especially the second special symbol)
This is a state that is advantageous for the player.

In the probability variation state (probability variation state), in addition to the time reduction control, probability variation control is executed in which the probability that the display result is “big hit” is higher than in the normal state. The probability variation state is a state that is more advantageous for the player because it is likely to be a “hit” in addition to the improvement of the variation efficiency of the special symbol.

The short-time state or the probability change state continues until any one end condition such as that a predetermined number of special game has been executed and the next big hit game state has been established. A game whose end condition is that a predetermined number of special game has been executed is also referred to as a number of cuts (short time cut, number change probability change, etc.).

The normal state is a gaming state other than a special state such as a big hit gaming state advantageous for the player, a short-time state, a probable change state, etc., and the display result in the ordinary game is “per ordinary figure”. The pachinko gaming machine 1 such as the probability and the probability that the display result in the special figure game is “big hit” is the initial setting state of the pachinko gaming machine 1 (for example, when a system reset is performed, a predetermined return after power-on) This is the same control as when the process was not executed.

A state in which the probability variation control is being executed is also referred to as a high probability state, and a state in which the probability variation control is not being performed is also referred to as a low probability state. The state where the time reduction control is executed is also referred to as a high base state, and the state where the time reduction control is not executed is also referred to as a low base state. By combining these, the time-short state is a low-accuracy base state,
Probability change state is also called high accuracy high base state, normal state is also called low accuracy low base state. The highly accurate state and the low base state are also referred to as a highly accurate low base state.

After the small hit game state ends, the game state is not changed, and the game state before the display result of the special game is “small hit” is controlled continuously (however, “small hit” occurs) If the special figure game at the time is the special figure game of the predetermined number of times, the gaming state is naturally changed). It should be noted that there is no “small hit” as the display result of the special game.

Note that the gaming state may change based on the fact that the gaming ball has passed a specific area (for example, a specific area in the big prize opening) during the big hit gaming state. For example, when the game ball passes through a specific area, the game ball may be controlled to be in a probable change state after the big hit game state.

(Progress of production, etc.)
In the pachinko gaming machine 1, various effects (effects for notifying the progress of the game or exciting the game) are executed according to the progress of the game. The production will be described below. In addition,
The effect is performed by displaying various effect images on the image display device 5, and in addition to or instead of the display, audio output from the speakers 8 </ b> L and 8 </ b> R and / or the point of the game effect lamp 9. Equal / extinguishing, operation of the movable body 32, etc. may be performed.

In the “left”, “middle”, and “right” decorative symbol display areas 5L, 5C, and 5R provided in the image display device 5, the first special game or the first game is produced as an effect executed in accordance with the progress of the game. Corresponding to the start of the 2 special figure game, the variable display of the decorative symbols is started. At the timing when the display result (also referred to as a fixed special symbol) is stopped and displayed in the first special symbol game or the second special symbol game, the fixed decorative symbol (a combination of three decorative symbols) that is the display result of the variable decorative symbol display )
Is also stopped (derived).

In the period from the start of the variable display of the decorative design to the end thereof, the variable display mode of the decorative design may be a predetermined reach mode (reach is established). Here, the reach mode is a variable display for decorative symbols that have not been stopped yet when the decorative symbols stopped on the screen of the image display device 5 constitute a part of a jackpot combination described later. It is a mode that is continuing.

In addition, a reach effect is executed in response to the above-described reach mode during variable display of decorative symbols. In the pachinko gaming machine 1, the ratio of the display result (the display result of the special figure game or the display result of the variable display of the decorative pattern) according to the production mode becomes “big hit” (also called the big hit reliability or the big hit expectation). Different types of reach production are executed. Reach production includes, for example, normal reach and super reach with higher hit reliability than normal reach.

When the display result of the special figure game is “big hit”, a predetermined decorative pattern that is a predetermined big hit combination is derived as a display result of variable display of decorative symbols on the screen of the image display device 5 (decoration) The display result of the variable display of the symbol is “big hit”). As an example,"
The same decorative symbols (for example, “7”, etc.) are stopped and displayed together on predetermined effective lines in the left, middle, and right decorative symbol display areas 5L, 5C, and 5R.

In the case of “probable big hit”, which is controlled to the probable change state after the big hit gaming state, odd numbers of decorative symbols (for example, “7”, etc.) are all stopped and displayed, and after the big hit gaming state is finished, If it is an uncontrolled "non-probable big hit (usually big hit)", an even number of decorative symbols (
For example, “6”, etc.) may be displayed together and stopped. In this case, odd-numbered decorative symbols are also referred to as probability variation symbols, and even-numbered decorative symbols are also referred to as non-probable variation symbols (normal symbols). After becoming a reach mode with a non-probable variation pattern, a promotion effect that finally becomes a “probability large hit” may be executed.

When the display result of the special game is “small hit”, as a display result of variable display of decorative symbols on the screen of the image display device 5, a fixed decorative symbol (for example, “ 1 3 5 "etc.) is derived (the display result of the variable display of the decorative symbol is" small hit "). As an example, "left", "middle", "right" decorative symbol display areas 5L, 5C,
The decorative symbols constituting the chance eye are stopped and displayed on a predetermined effective line in 5R. In addition, when the display result of the special figure game becomes “big hit” of some big hit types (big hit type of big hit gaming state in the same manner as the small hit gaming state) and when it becomes “small hit” A common fixed decorative symbol may be derived and displayed.

When the display result of the special figure game is “losing”, the decorative display variable display mode is not the reach mode, but the non-reach combination fixed display pattern (“ (Also referred to as “non-reach lose”) may be stopped (the display result of the variable display of the decorative pattern may be “non-reach lose”). Further, when the display result is “losing”, after the decorative display variable display mode becomes the reach mode, the predetermined reach combination (“reach loss”) that is not a big hit combination is displayed as the variable display display result of the decorative design. In other cases, the fixed decorative symbol (also referred to as “definitely”) is stopped and displayed (the display result of the variable display of the decorative symbol is “reach lose”).

The effects that can be executed by the pachinko gaming machine 1 include displaying the variable display corresponding display (hold display or active display). As other effects, for example, a notice effect for notifying the jackpot reliability is executed during variable display of decorative symbols. The notice effect includes a notice effect for notifying the big hit reliability in the variable display being executed, and a pre-read notice effect for notifying the big hit reliability in the variable display before execution (variable display for which execution is suspended). As the pre-reading notice effect, an effect of changing the display mode of the variable display compatible display (hold display or active display) to a mode different from the normal mode may be executed.

Further, in the image display device 5, by temporarily stopping the decorative design during the variable display of the decorative design and then restarting the variable display, the single variable display is made to appear as a plurality of variable displays in a pseudo manner. A pseudo-continuous effect may be executed.

Even during the big hit game state, the big hit effect for informing the big hit game state is executed. As the big hit effect, an effect for notifying the number of rounds or a promotion effect indicating that the value of the big hit gaming state may be executed. In addition, during the small hit game state, the small hit effect during the small hit game state is executed. In addition, the big hit game in the small hit game state and a part of the big hit type (a big hit type of the big hit gaming state in the same manner as the small hit gaming state, for example, a big hit type in which the subsequent gaming state is a high probability state) By executing a common effect with the state, the player may not know whether the current state is the small hit game state or the big hit game state. In such a case, a common effect is executed after the end of the small hit gaming state and after the end of the big hit gaming state, so that it is not possible to identify whether the state is a high probability state or a low probability state. May be.

Further, for example, when a special game or the like is not being executed, a demonstration (demonstration) image is displayed on the image display device 5 (a customer waiting demonstration effect is executed).

(Board configuration)
In the pachinko gaming machine 1, for example, a main board 11, an effect control board 12, an audio control board 13, a lamp control board 14, and a relay board 15 as shown in FIG. 2 are mounted. In addition,
Various boards such as a payout control board, an information terminal board, a launch control board, and a power supply board are disposed on the back surface of the pachinko gaming machine 1.

The main board 11 is a control board on the main side, and the progress of the above-described game in the pachinko gaming machine 1 (execution of a special game (including management of holding), execution of a general game (including management of holding), jackpot A gaming state, a small hit gaming state, a gaming state, and the like). The main board 11 includes a game control microcomputer 100, a switch circuit 110, and a solenoid circuit 111.
Etc.

The game control microcomputer 100 mounted on the main board 11 is, for example, a one-chip microcomputer, which includes a ROM (Read Only Memory) 101 and a RAM (Random A
ccess Memory) 102, CPU (Central Processing Unit) 103, and random number circuit 10
4 and an I / O (Input / Output port) 105.

The CPU 103 performs a process for controlling the progress of the game (a process for realizing the function of the main board 11) by executing a program stored in the ROM 101. At this time, ROM 10
Various data (data such as a variation pattern described later, a presentation control command described later, and various tables referred to when various determinations described later) are stored are used, and the RAM 102 is used as a main memory. The RAM 102 is a backup RAM in which a part or all of the RAM 102 is stored for a predetermined period even when power supply to the pachinko gaming machine 1 is stopped. Note that all or a part of the program stored in the ROM 101 may be expanded in the RAM 102 and executed on the RAM 102.

The random number circuit 104 counts numerical data indicating various random number values (game random numbers) used for controlling the progress of the game in an updatable manner. The game random number may be updated by CPU 103 executing a predetermined computer program (updated by software).

The I / O 105 includes, for example, an input port to which various signals (detection signals described later) are input, and various signals (the first special symbol display device 4A, the second special symbol display device 4B, the normal symbol display device 20, the first hold). Control (drive) the display 25A, the second hold display 25B, the universal hold display 25C, etc.
And an output port for transmitting a solenoid driving signal).

The switch circuit 110 is configured to detect detection signals (game balls pass or not) from various switches for detecting a game ball (gate switch 21, start port switch (first start port switch 22A and second start port switch 22B), count switch 23). A detection signal indicating that the switch has entered and the switch is turned on is taken in and transmitted to the game control microcomputer 100. Through the transmission of the detection signal, the passing or entry of the game ball is detected.

The solenoid circuit 111 sends a solenoid drive signal (for example, a signal for turning on the solenoid 81 or the solenoid 82) from the game control microcomputer 100 to the solenoid 81 for the ordinary electric accessory or the solenoid 82 for the grand prize opening door. To transmit.

The main board 11 (game control microcomputer 100) sends an effect control command (a command for designating (notifying) the progress of the game) according to the progress of the game as part of the control of the progress of the game. 12 is supplied. The production control command output from the main board 11 is
It is relayed by the relay board 15 and supplied to the effect control board 12. The production control command includes, for example, various determination results on the main board 11 (for example, a display result of a special figure game (including a jackpot type), a variation pattern used when the special figure game is executed (details will be described later) ))
, A game status (for example, start and end of variable display, open status of a big prize opening, occurrence of winning, number of reserved memories, gaming state), a command for specifying an error, and the like are included.

The production control board 12 is a sub-side control board independent of the main board 11, receives production control commands, and produces productions (various productions according to the progress of the game) based on the received production control commands. (Including various notifications such as driving of the movable body 32, error notification, notification of power failure recovery, etc.).

On the effect control board 12, an effect control CPU 120, a ROM 121, a RAM 122, a display control unit 123, a random number circuit 124, and an I / O 125 are mounted.

The effect control CPU 120 executes a program stored in the ROM 121 to execute an effect together with the display control unit 123 (a process for realizing the above-described function of the effect control board 12 and an effect to be executed). Including the determination of At this time, ROM
Various data (data such as various tables) stored in 121 is used, and the RAM 122 is used as a main memory.

The effect control CPU 120 includes a controller sensor unit 35A and a push sensor 35.
The display control unit 123 may be instructed to execute an effect based on a detection signal from B (a signal that is output when an operation by the player is detected and indicates an operation content as appropriate).

The display control unit 123 includes a VDP (Video Display Processor), a CGROM (Character G).
Encoder ROM), VRAM (Video RAM), etc. are provided, and an effect is executed based on an effect execution instruction from the effect control CPU 120.

The display control unit 123 supplies the image display device 5 with a video signal corresponding to the effect to be executed based on the execution instruction of the effect from the effect control CPU 120, thereby displaying the effect image in the image display device 5.
To display. The display control unit 123 further supplies a sound designation signal (a signal for designating the sound to be output) to the sound control board 13 in order to perform sound output synchronized with the display of the effect image and turn on / off the game effect lamp 9. Or lamp signal (a signal that specifies how the lamp is turned on / off)
Is supplied to the lamp control board 14. Further, the display control unit 123 supplies a signal for operating the movable body 32 to the movable body 32 or a drive circuit that drives the movable body 32.

The audio control board 13 is equipped with various circuits for driving the speakers 8L and 8R, drives the speakers 8L and 8R based on the sound designation signal, and outputs the audio designated by the sound designation signal from the speakers 8L and 8R. Let

The lamp control board 14 is equipped with various circuits for driving the game effect lamp 9, drives the game effect lamp 9 based on the ramp signal, and turns on / off the game effect lamp 9 in a manner specified by the ramp signal. To do. In this way, the display control unit 123 controls audio output and lamp on / off.

The production control CPU 120 executes sound output, lamp on / off control (sound designation signal, lamp signal supply, etc.) and control of the movable body 32 (supply of a signal for operating the movable body 32, etc.). You may do it.

The random number circuit 124 has various random values (effect random numbers) used to execute various effects.
The numerical data indicating is counted updatable. The effect random number may be updated (updated by software) when the effect control CPU 120 executes a predetermined computer program.

For example, the I / O 125 mounted on the effect control board 12 transmits an input port for receiving an effect control command transmitted from the main board 11 and the like, and various signals (video signal, sound designation signal, ramp signal). Output port.

Substrates other than the main board 11 such as the effect control board 12, the sound control board 13, and the lamp control board 14 are also referred to as sub-boards. A plurality of sub-boards may be provided for each function as in the pachinko gaming machine 1, or one sub-board may be configured to have a plurality of functions.

(Operation)
Next, the operation (action) of the pachinko gaming machine 1 will be described.

(Main operations of the main board 11)
First, main operations in the main board 11 will be described. When power supply to the pachinko gaming machine 1 is started, the game control microcomputer 100 is activated and the CPU 103 executes game control main processing. FIG. 3 is a flowchart showing a game control main process executed by the CPU 103 on the main board 11.

In the game control main process shown in FIG. 3, the CPU 103 first sets prohibition of interruption (step S1). Subsequently, necessary initial settings are made (step S2). The initial setting includes setting of a stack pointer, register setting of a built-in device (CTC (counter / timer circuit), parallel input / output port, etc.), setting for making the RAM 102 accessible.

Next, it is determined whether or not the output signal from the clear switch is on (step S3).
). The clear switch is mounted on, for example, a power supply board. When the power is turned on while the clear switch is on, an output signal (clear signal) is input to the game control microcomputer 100 via the input port. When the output signal from the clear switch is on (
Step S3; Yes), initialization processing (step S8) is executed. In the initialization process, C
The PU 103 clears the flag, counter, and buffer stored in the RAM 102.
M clear processing is performed, and an initial value is set in the work area.

Further, the CPU 103 transmits an effect control command for instructing initialization to the effect control board 12 (step S9). When the effect control CPU 120 receives the effect control command, for example, the image display device 5 displays a screen for notifying that the control of the gaming machine has been initialized.

If the output signal from the clear switch is not on (step S3; No), the RAM
It is determined whether backup data is stored in 102 (backup RAM) (step S4). When the power supply to the pachinko gaming machine 1 is stopped due to an unexpected power failure or the like (power interruption), the CPU 103 executes the power supply stop process immediately before it becomes unable to operate due to the stop of the power supply. In the power supply stop process, a process for turning on a backup flag indicating that data is backed up in the RAM 102, a data protection process for the RAM 102, and the like are executed. Data protection processing includes addition of error detection codes (checksum, parity bits, etc.) and processing for backing up various data. The data to be backed up includes various data for progressing the game (including various flags and various timer states)
In addition, the status of the backup flag and the error detection code are also included. In step S4, it is determined whether or not the backup flag is on. RAM1 with backup flag off
If backup data is not stored in 02 (step S4; No), an initialization process (step S8) is executed.

When backup data is stored in the RAM 102 (step S4; Yes),
The CPU 103 performs data check of the backed up data (performed using an error detection code) and determines whether the data is normal (step S5). In step S5, for example, it is determined whether or not the data in the RAM 102 matches the data when the power supply is stopped, based on the parity bit and the checksum. If it is determined that they match, the RAM 10
2 is determined to be normal.

If it is determined that the data in the RAM 102 is not normal (step S5; No), the internal state cannot be returned to the state at the time of stopping the power supply, so the initialization process (step S8) is executed.

When it is determined that the data in the RAM 102 is normal (step S5; Yes), the CP
U103 performs a recovery process (step S6) for returning the internal state of the main board 11 to the state when the power supply is stopped. In the restoration process, the CPU 103 sets a work area based on the storage contents of the RAM 102 (contents of backed up data). As a result, when the game state is restored when the power supply is stopped and the special symbol is changing, the change of the special symbol is resumed from the state before the recovery by executing the game control timer interrupt processing described later. Will be.

And CPU103 transmits the production control command which instruct | indicates the recovery | restoration from a power interruption to the production control board 12 (step S7). In conjunction with this, an effect control command for designating a backed-up gaming state before power interruption, or an effect control for designating the display result of the special figure game being executed when the special figure game is being executed. A command may be transmitted. As these commands, the same commands as those set for transmission in the special symbol process processing described later can be used. When the effect control CPU 120 receives the effect control command for specifying the time of recovery from the power interruption, for example, the image display device 5 notifies that the power recovery from the power interruption has been made or is being recovered from the power interruption. To display the screen. The production control CPU 120
An appropriate screen display may be performed based on the effect control command.

After finishing the restoration process or the initialization process and transmitting the effect control command to the effect control board 12, the CPU 103 executes a random number circuit setting process for initializing the random number circuit 104 (
Step S10). Then, a CTC register built in the game control microcomputer 100 is set so that a timer interrupt is periodically taken every predetermined time (for example, 2 ms) (step S11), and an interrupt is permitted (step S12). ). Thereafter, the loop processing is started. Thereafter, an interrupt request signal is sent from the CTC to the CPU 10 every predetermined time (for example, 2 ms).
3, the CPU 103 can periodically execute timer interrupt processing.

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.
3. First, by executing predetermined switch processing, detection signals from various switches such as the gate switch 21, the first start port switch 22A, the second start port switch 22B, and the count switch 23 are transmitted via the switch circuit 110. The presence or absence of reception is determined (step S2
1). Subsequently, by executing predetermined main-side error processing, abnormality diagnosis of the pachinko gaming machine 1 is performed, and a warning can be generated if necessary according to the diagnosis result (step S22).
). Thereafter, by executing a predetermined information output process, for example, jackpot information (information indicating the number of occurrence of jackpot) supplied to a hall management computer installed outside the pachinko gaming machine 1, start information (start Data such as information indicating the number of winnings) and probability variation information (information indicating the number of times the probability has changed) is output (step S23).

Subsequent to the information output process, a game random number update process for updating at least a part of the game random numbers used on the main board 11 side by software is executed (step S24). Thereafter, the CPU 103 executes special symbol process processing (step S25). CPU1
03 executes special symbol process processing for each timer interrupt, thereby realizing management of special figure game execution and suspension, control of big hit game state and small hit game state, control of game state, etc. Later).

Following the special symbol process, a normal symbol process is executed (step S26).
). The CPU 103 executes the normal symbol process for each timer interruption, thereby managing the execution and holding of the ordinary game based on the detection signal from the gate switch 21 (based on the game ball passing through the passing gate 41), The opening control of the variable winning ball apparatus 6B based on “per figure” is enabled. The ordinary game is executed by driving the normal symbol display device 20, and the ordinary figure display number is displayed by turning on the ordinary symbol display device 25C.

After executing the normal symbol process, a process when a power interruption occurs, a process for paying out a prize ball, or the like may be performed as part of the game control timer interrupt process. Then C
The PU 103 executes command control processing (step S27). The CPU 103 may transmit and set an effect control command in each of the above processes. In the command control process of step S27, a process of transmitting the effect control command set for transmission to a sub-side control board such as the effect control board 12 is performed. After executing the command control process, the interrupt is permitted and then the game control timer interrupt process is terminated.

FIG. 5 is a flowchart showing an example of processing executed in step S25 shown in FIG. 4 as the special symbol process. In this special symbol process, the CPU 103
First, start winning determination processing is executed (step S101).

In the start winning determination process, a process of detecting occurrence of a start winning, storing hold information in a predetermined area of the RAM 102, and updating the hold memory number is executed. When a start winning occurs, a random number value for determining a display result (including a jackpot type) and a variation pattern is extracted and stored as hold information. Further, based on the extracted random number value, a process for determining in advance a display result or a variation pattern may be executed. After storing the hold information and the number of reserved memories, transmission setting for transmitting an effect control command for designating determination results such as the occurrence of a start prize, the number of reserved memories, and the prefetch determination is performed on the effect control board 12. . The effect control command at the time of a start winning set in this way is transmitted from the main board 11 to the effect control board 12 by, for example, executing the command control process in step S27 shown in FIG. Is transmitted.

After executing the start winning determination process in S101, the CPU 103 selects and executes one of the processes in steps S110 to S120 according to the value of the special figure process flag provided in the RAM 102. Each process of the special symbol process (steps S110 to S120)
), A transmission setting for transmitting an effect control command corresponding to each process to the effect control board 12 is performed.

In the special symbol normal process in step S110, the value of the special symbol process flag is “0” (initial value).
Executed when. In this special symbol normal processing, the first
It is determined whether or not to start the special figure game or the second special figure game. Also, in the special symbol normal processing, whether or not the display result of the special symbol or decorative symbol is “big hit” or “small hit” based on the random number value for determining the display result, and the big hit type when “big hit” is assumed Is determined (predetermined) before the display result is derived and displayed. Further, in the special symbol normal process, a confirmed special symbol (any one of the big hit symbol, the small hit symbol, or the lost symbol) to be stopped and displayed in the special symbol game is set according to the determined display result. Thereafter, the value of the special symbol process flag is updated to “1”, and the special symbol normal process ends. The special game using the second special figure may be executed with priority over the special game using the first special figure (also referred to as special figure 2 priority digestion). In addition, the winning order of the game balls to the first start winning opening and the second starting winning opening may be stored, and the start condition of the special figure game may be established in order of winning (also referred to as winning order digestion).

When various determinations are made based on random number values, various tables stored in the ROM 101 (tables in which determination values to be compared with random number values are assigned to the determination results) are referred to. The same applies to other decisions on the main board 11 and various decisions on the effect control board 12. In the effect control board 12, various tables are stored in the ROM 121.

The variation pattern setting process in step S111 is executed when the value of the special figure process flag is “1”. In this variation pattern setting process, the display result is “big hit” or “small hit”.
And a process of determining a variation pattern as one of a plurality of types using a random value for determining a variation pattern based on a result of a prior determination on whether or not In the variation pattern setting process, when the variation pattern is determined, the value of the special figure process flag is updated to “2”, and the variation pattern setting process ends.

Fluctuation patterns include special game execution time (special graphic variable time) (also the execution time of decorative symbol variable display), decorative symbol variable display mode (such as presence / absence of reach), and variable decorative symbol display The content of the production (the type of reach production, etc.) is designated and is also called a variable display pattern.

The special symbol variation process in step S112 is executed when the value of the special symbol process flag is “2”. This special symbol variation process includes a process for setting the special symbol to be varied in the first special symbol display device 4A and the second special symbol display device 4B, and an elapsed time after the special symbol starts to vary. It includes processing to measure Further, it is also determined whether or not the measured elapsed time has reached a special figure fluctuation time corresponding to the fluctuation pattern. When the time elapsed 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”, and the special symbol variation process is terminated.

The special symbol stop process in step S113 is executed when the value of the special symbol process flag is “3”. In this special symbol stop process, the first special symbol display device 4A or the second special symbol display device 4B stops the variation of the special symbol, and stops (displays) the definite special symbol that is the display result of the special symbol. The process to set for is included. And the display result is “big hit”
In the case of, the value of the special figure process flag is updated to “4”. On the other hand, when the big hit flag is off and the display result is “small hit”, the value of the special figure process flag is “8”.
When the display result is “lost”, the value of the special figure process flag is updated to “0”. When the display result is “small hit” or “losing”, the gaming state is also updated when the time reduction state or the probability variation state is controlled and when the end of the number cut is established. When the value of the special figure process flag is updated, the special symbol stop process ends.

The big hit release pre-processing in step S114 is executed when the value of the special figure process flag is “4”. This pre-opening process for jackpots includes a process for starting the execution of the round in the jackpot gaming state and setting the open winning opening based on the fact that the display result is “hit” It is. When the big prize opening is in an open state, a process of supplying a solenoid drive signal to the solenoid 82 for the big prize opening door is executed. At this time, for example, an open upper limit period in which the big winning opening is opened or an upper limit execution number of rounds is set corresponding to which of the big hit types. When these settings are finished, the value of the special figure process flag is updated to “5”, and the big hit release pre-processing is finished.

The big hit release processing in step S115 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 prize winning opening to the closed state, after executing processing for stopping the supply of the solenoid driving signal to the solenoid 82 for the prize winning opening door, the value of the special figure process flag is updated to “6”, The processing during the jackpot release is terminated.

The big hit release post-processing in step S116 is executed when the value of the special figure process flag is “6”. In this post-hit-opening process, a process for determining whether or not the number of executions of the round in which the big winning opening is opened has reached the set upper limit execution number, and when the upper limit execution number is reached, the big hit game state The process etc. which perform the setting for ending are included. When the number of round executions does not reach the upper limit number of executions, the value of the special figure process flag is “5”.
On the other hand, when the number of executions of the round reaches the upper limit number of executions, the value of the special figure process flag is updated to “7”. When the value of the special figure process flag is updated, the processing after the big hit release ends.

The big hit end process in step S117 is executed when the value of the special figure process flag is “7”. The jackpot end process includes a process of waiting until a waiting time corresponding to a period in which an ending effect is executed as an effect operation for notifying the end of the jackpot game state, and a probability change corresponding to the end of the jackpot game state. This includes processing for performing various settings for starting control and time-saving control. When these settings are made, the special process flag value is “
It is updated to “0”, and the jackpot end process ends.

The small hit pre-release process in step S118 is executed when the value of the special figure process flag is “8”. This pre-opening process for small hits includes a process for setting the big winning opening in the small hit gaming state based on the fact that the display result is “small hit”. At this time, the value of the special figure process flag is updated to “9”, and the small hit release pre-processing ends.

The small hit releasing process in step S119 is executed when the value of the special figure process flag is “9”. In the small hit opening process, the process for measuring the elapsed time since the big prize opening is in the open state, and the timing for returning the big prize opening from the open state to the closed state based on the measured elapsed time, etc. The process etc. which determine whether or not were included are included. When the big prize opening is returned to the closed state and the end timing of the small hit gaming state is reached, the value of the special figure process flag is updated to “10”, and the small hit opening process ends.

The small hit end process in step S120 is executed when the value of the special figure process flag is “10”. This small hit end process includes a process of waiting until a waiting time corresponding to a period in which the effect operation for notifying the end of the small hit gaming state is executed. here,
When the small hit gaming state ends, the gaming state in the pachinko gaming machine 1 before the small hit gaming state is continued. When the waiting time at the end of the small hit gaming state has elapsed, the value of the special figure process flag is updated to “0”, and the small hit end processing ends.

(Main operations of the production control board 12)
Next, main operations in the effect control board 12 will be described. In the effect control board 12, when the supply of the power supply voltage is received from the power supply board or the like, the effect control CPU 120 is activated and executes the effect control main process as shown in the flowchart of FIG. When the effect control main process shown in FIG. 6 is started, the effect control CPU 120 first executes a predetermined initialization process (step S71), clears the RAM 122, sets various initial values, and displays the effect control board 12. Performs register settings for the mounted CTC (counter / timer circuit). Further, an initial operation control process is executed (step S72). In the initial operation control process, control for performing the initial operation of the movable body 32 such as control for driving the movable body 32 to return to the initial position and control for performing a predetermined operation check is executed.

Thereafter, it is determined whether or not the timer interrupt flag is on (step S73).
). The timer interrupt flag is set to a predetermined time (for example, 2 based on the register setting of CTC).
Set to the ON state every time (milliseconds). At this time, if the timer interrupt flag is off (step S73; No), the process of step S73 is repeatedly executed and awaits.

On the side of the effect control board 12, an interrupt for receiving the effect control command from the main board 11 is generated separately from the timer interrupt that occurs every time a predetermined time elapses. This interruption is generated when, for example, an effect control INT signal from the main board 11 is turned on. When an interruption occurs due to the production control INT signal being turned on,
The effect control CPU 120 automatically sets the interrupt prohibition, but if a CPU that does not automatically enter the interrupt prohibition state is used, it is desirable to issue an interrupt prohibition instruction (DI instruction). The effect control CPU 120 executes, for example, a predetermined command reception interrupt process in response to an interrupt when the effect control INT signal is turned on. In this command reception interrupt process, an effect control command is fetched from a predetermined input port that receives a control signal transmitted from the main board 11 via the relay board 15 among the input ports included in the I / O 125. The effect control command captured at this time is stored in an effect control command reception buffer provided in the RAM 122, for example. Thereafter, the effect control CPU 120 ends the command reception interrupt processing after setting the interrupt permission.

If the timer interrupt flag is on in step S73 (step S73; Ye
s) The timer interrupt flag is cleared and turned off (step S74), and command analysis processing is executed (step S75). In the command analysis process, for example, the main board 1
After reading various effect control commands transmitted from one game control microcomputer 100 and stored in the effect control command reception buffer, settings and control corresponding to the read effect control commands are performed. Is called. For example, the read effect control command may be stored in a predetermined area of the RAM 122 or the RAM 1 so that the effect control command received or the contents specified by the effect control command can be confirmed by the effect control process.
Or the reception flag provided at 22 is turned on. Further, when the effect control command specifies the gaming state, the display control unit 123 may be instructed to display a background according to the gaming state.

After executing the command analysis process in step S75, an effect control process process is executed (step S76). In the effect control process, for example, an effect image display operation in the display area of the image display device 5, an audio output operation from the speakers 8L and 8R, a lighting operation in a decorative light emitter such as the game effect lamp 9 and a decoration LED, and the movable body 32 Control for operating various effect devices, such as the drive operation, is performed. In addition, determination, determination, setting, and the like according to an effect control command or the like transmitted from the main board 11 are performed on the control content of the effect operation using various effect devices.

Following the effect control process in step S76, an effect random number update process is executed (step S77), and at least a part of the effect random numbers used on the effect control board 12 side is updated by software. Thereafter, the process returns to step S73. Another process may be executed before returning to the process of step S73.

FIG. 7 is a flowchart showing an example of processing executed in step S76 of FIG. 6 as the effect control process. In the effect control process shown in FIG. 7, the effect control CPU 120 first executes a prefetch notice setting process (step S161). In the pre-reading notice setting process, for example, determination, determination, and setting for executing the pre-reading notice effect are performed based on the effect control command at the time of start winning transmitted from the main board 11. Further, a process for displaying a hold display is executed based on the hold memory number specified from the effect control command.

After performing the process of step S161, the CPU 120 for effect control is, for example, the RAM 12
In accordance with the value of the production process flag provided in 2, steps S170 to S1 as follows:
One of 77 processes is selected and executed.

The variable display start waiting process in step S170 is a process executed when the value of the effect process flag is “0” (initial value). The variable display start waiting process is a process for determining whether or not to start variable display of decorative symbols on the image display device 5 based on whether or not a command for specifying the start of variable display is received from the main board 11. Etc. Image display device 5
If it is determined to start variable display of the decorative design at, the value of the production process flag is set to “
1 ”and the variable display start waiting process is terminated.

The variable display start setting process in step S171 is a process executed when the value of the effect process flag is “1”. In this variable display start setting process, based on the display result and variation pattern specified by the effect control command, the display result of the variable display of the decorative design (determined decorative design), the variable display mode of the decorative design, the reach effect and various The presence / absence of execution of various effects such as a notice effect, its mode, execution start timing, and the like are determined. Then, an effect control pattern (a collection of control data for instructing the display control unit 123 to execute the effect) reflecting the determination result or the like is set. Thereafter, based on the set production control pattern, the display control unit 123 is instructed to start the variable display of decorative symbols, the value of the production process flag is updated to “2”, and the variable display start setting process is terminated. The display control unit 123 causes the image display device 5 to start variable display of decorative symbols in response to an instruction to start execution of variable display of decorative symbols.

The variable display effect process in step S172 is a process executed when the value of the effect process flag is “2”. In this variable display effect processing, the effect control CPU 120
By instructing the display control unit 123, an effect image based on the effect control pattern set in step S171 is displayed on the display screen of the image display device 5, the movable body 32 is driven, and the sound control board 13 is displayed. Speaker 8L, 8 by outputting a command (sound effect signal) to
During the variable display of decorative symbols, such as outputting sound and sound effects from R, and turning on / off / flashing the game effect lamp 9 and the decoration LED by outputting a command (electric decoration signal) to the lamp control board 14 Various production control is executed. After performing such production control,
For example, in response to reading an end code indicating the end of variable display of decorative symbols from the effect control pattern, or receiving a command designating stop display of the final decorative symbols from the main board 11, etc. The confirmed decorative pattern that is the display result of the decorative pattern is stopped and displayed. When the confirmed decorative design is stopped and displayed, the value of the production process flag is updated to “3”.
The effect processing during variable display ends.

The special figure waiting process in step S173 is a process executed when the value of the effect process flag is “3”. In this special figure waiting process, the effect control CPU 120 determines whether or not an effect control command for designating the start of the big hit gaming state or the small hit gaming state has been received from the main board 11. When an effect control command designating starting a big hit gaming state or a small hit gaming state is received, if the command designates the start of a big hit gaming state, the value of the production process flag is set to “6”. Update to "". On the other hand, if the command specifies the start of the small hit gaming state, the value of the effect process flag is updated to “4” which is a value corresponding to the effect processing during the small hit. Also, when the command waiting time of the command has passed without receiving a command specifying that the big hit gaming state or the small hit gaming state is started, it is determined that the display result in the special figure game is “losing”. Thus, the value of the production process flag is updated to “0” which is an initial value. When the value of the production process flag is updated, the waiting process per special figure is terminated.

The small hitting effect process in step S174 is a process executed when the value of the effect control process flag is “4”. In this small hitting effect process, the effect control CPU 120
For example, an effect control pattern corresponding to the effect content in the small hit gaming state is set, and various effect controls in the small hit game state based on the set content are executed. Also, in the small hit effect processing, for example, in response to receiving a command to end the small hit gaming state from the main board 11, the value of the effect process flag is a value corresponding to the small hit end effect. is there"
5 ”and the small hitting medium effect process is terminated.

The small hit end effect process in step S175 is a process executed when the value of the effect control process flag is “5”. In this small hit end effect process, the effect control CPU 120
For example, an effect control pattern or the like corresponding to the end of the small hit gaming state is set, and various effect controls at the end of the small hit gaming state based on the set content are executed. Thereafter, the value of the effect process flag is updated to the initial value “0”, and the small hit end effect process is ended.

The big hit effect process in step S176 is a process executed when the value of the effect process flag is “6”. In the jackpot effect processing, the effect control CPU 120 sets, for example, an effect control pattern corresponding to the effect contents in the jackpot game state, and executes various effect controls in the jackpot game state based on the set contents. Also, in the big hit effect processing, for example, in response to receiving a command for ending the big hit gaming state from the main board 11, the value of the effect control process flag is a value corresponding to the ending effect processing. 7 ", and the big hit effect processing is terminated.

The ending effect process in step S177 is a process executed when the value of the effect process flag is “7”. In this ending effect process, the effect control CPU 120
For example, an effect control pattern corresponding to the end of the jackpot gaming state is set, and various effect control of the ending effect at the end of the jackpot gaming state is executed based on the set content. Thereafter, the value of the effect process flag is updated to “0”, which is the initial value, and the ending effect process ends.

(Modification of basic explanation)
The present invention is not limited to the pachinko gaming machine 1 described in the basic description above, and various modifications and applications are possible without departing from the spirit of the present invention.

The pachinko gaming machine 1 of the above basic description is a payout type gaming machine that pays out a predetermined number of game media as prizes based on the occurrence of winnings, but encloses the game media and gives points based on the occurrence of winnings. It may be an enclosed game machine.

One type of symbol (for example, a symbol indicating “-”) is displayed during special symbol variable display.
However, the variable display may be performed by repeating the display and turn-off of the symbol. Furthermore, even if the symbol is displayed during variable display, the symbol may not be displayed when the variable display is stopped (a symbol indicating “−” may not be displayed as a display result).
.

In the above basic explanation, the pachinko gaming machine 1 is shown as the gaming machine, but a predetermined number of bets are set by inserting medals, and a plurality of types of symbols are rotated in accordance with the operation of the operation lever by the player. When the symbols are stopped in response to the stop button operation by the player, if the combination of the stopped symbols becomes a specific symbol combination, a slot machine capable of executing a game in which a predetermined number of medals are paid out to the player (for example, a big bonus , Regular bonus, RT, AT, A
The present invention can also be applied to a slot machine equipped with one or more of RT and CZ (hereinafter referred to as a bonus).

The program and data for realizing the present invention are not limited to a form distributed and provided by a detachable recording medium with respect to the computer device or the like included in the pachinko gaming machine 1; It is also possible to adopt a form that is distributed by installing it in a storage device. Furthermore, the program and data for realizing the present invention are distributed by downloading from other devices on a network connected via a communication line or the like by providing a communication processing unit. It doesn't matter.

The game execution mode is not only executed by attaching a detachable recording medium, but can also be executed by temporarily storing a program and data downloaded via a communication line or the like in an internal memory or the like. It is also possible to execute directly using hardware resources on the other device side on a network connected via a communication line or the like. Furthermore, the game can be executed by exchanging data with other computer devices or the like via a network.

In addition, in this specification, expressions of comparison of various ratios such as the execution ratio of production (“high”, “
Expressions such as “low” and “different”) may include that one is a percentage of “0%”. For example, one of the ratios is “0%” and the other is a ratio of “100%” or a ratio of less than “100%”.

(Explanation regarding the feature 31AK)
Next, the characteristic part 31AK of the present embodiment will be described. FIG. 8 is a diagram for explaining the variation pattern and the type of reach in the pachinko gaming machine 1 of the present embodiment. FIG.
), In this embodiment, the non-reach losing variation patterns PA1-1, PA1-2, and the decorative pattern in which the decorative display variable display mode is not the reach mode and the display result is “lost”. A variation pattern PB2 in which the display result is “big hit”, such as a reach loss variation pattern PA2-1 to PA2-6, PA3-1 to PA3-4, in which the variable display mode is the reach mode and the display result is “lost” -1 to PB2-6, PB3-1 to PB3-4, and the like are prepared.

In addition, as shown in FIG. 8B, in this embodiment, reach effects such as normal reach and super reach A to E are executed. In this embodiment, the reach effect is also referred to as a suggestion effect suggesting that the reach effect is controlled. As shown by the number of black stars in FIG. 8B, the reliability when each reach is executed (the jackpot reliability) is as follows: normal reach <super reach E <super reach D <super reach C <super reach B <Higher in the order of Super Reach A. In addition, you may provide the reach which determines that it becomes a big hit.

In this embodiment, super reach is executed via normal reach. Further, during the reach production of the super reach, the development production that develops (promotes) to a more reliable reach may be executed. Variation pattern PA3-1 to PA3-1 shown in FIG.
The variation patterns PB3-1 to PB3-4 and the like such as PA3-4 are variation patterns corresponding to the execution of the development effect. In FIG. 8A, a variation pattern in which the reliability is developed to a superreach level one level is shown, but a variation pattern in which the reliability is developed in two or more steps is also provided. Further, a variation pattern in which the development effect is executed a plurality of times may be provided.

In this embodiment, except for the normal reach with the lowest reliability, the title of the reach is notified at a predetermined timing after the reach is established. FIG. 8 (B)
As shown in FIG. 5, the notification mode of the title differs depending on the type of reach. In particular,
The super reach E, which has the lowest reliability among the super reach, is notified of the reach title only by display, and the title of the other super reach is notified by display and voice. In this way, the notification of the title is executed by more production devices in the reach with high reliability than the reach with low reliability. Thereby, a player's expectation can be effectively spoken, and the production effect is improved. Note that the notification mode of the title may be arbitrarily changed depending on the reliability or regardless of the reliability. Further, even in the same reach effect, the notification mode may be changed according to the actual display result or the like. Further, the fonts of the title characters (Gothic, Mincho, etc.) and typefaces (lines, fonts, etc.) may be varied depending on the type of reach.

The notification of the reach title (title notification) is not limited to indicating the title itself such as the name of the reach, but may indicate the name of the character appearing in the reach effect, the effect content of the reach effect, and the like.

(Example of production operation of the characteristic part 31AK)
Subsequently, an example of the effect operation in the present embodiment will be described. The following effect operation is executed by the effect control CPU 120 executing effect control process processing based on the effect control command transmitted from the main board 11. FIG. 9 and FIG. 10 are diagrams showing an example of super reach production operation in the present embodiment. FIG. 9A shows that variable display of decorative symbols is being executed in the “left”, “middle”, and “right” decorative symbol display areas 5L, 5C, and 5R of the image display device 5. . Then, for example, as shown in FIG.
The decorative pattern showing the number 7 on the right stops and becomes a reach form. After that, the production branches depending on the type of reach.

(Super Reach A)
In the case of super reach A, as shown in FIG. 9C, the character 31AK001, which is a teammate character, is displayed on the image display device 5, and the reach effect is started. here,
For example, an animation using the character 31AK001 is displayed. When a predetermined period of time elapses after the start of super reach production, such as when the introduction of super reach production (also referred to as super reach production) ends, the entire screen of image display device 5 is displayed as shown in FIG. Super Reach A title 31AK002 (here “SP Reach A”
) And a voice corresponding to the reach title name (here, “super reach A”) is output from the speaker 8, thereby informing the title of super reach A. Thereafter, the title 31AK002 of Super Reach A is deleted, and as shown in FIG. 9E, the character 31AK003, which is an enemy character, is displayed, and the character 31AK is displayed.
The 001 line 31AK004 is displayed, or the subsequent part of the reach effect of Super Reach A where the character 31AK001 and the character 31AK003 confront each other is executed. An effect in which characters confront each other is also called a battle effect. In the battle effect, if a teammate character wins, the game is a big hit, and if a teammate character loses, the game is lost.

It should be noted that the speaker 8 is displayed when displaying the dialogue on the image display device 5 during the super reach production.
May output a sound corresponding to the line. Further, the lines are not limited to being displayed in a balloon as shown in FIG. 9E, and may be displayed as subtitles on the lower part of the image display device 5 or the like.

(Super Reach B)
In the case of super reach B, as shown in FIG. 9C, the character 31AK001 is displayed on the image display device 5 and the reach effect is started. Here, for example, an animation using the character 31AK001 is displayed. When a predetermined period of time elapses after the start of the super reach production, such as when the introduction part of the super reach production ends, FIG. 9 (F)
As shown in FIG. 3, the title 31AK005 of Super Reach B is displayed on the entire screen of the image display device 5.
(In this case, the characters “SP reach B”) are displayed, and the sound corresponding to the title name of the reach (here “super reach B”) is output from the speaker 8, so that the title of the super reach B is Informed. Then, Super Reach B title 31AK00
9 is deleted, and as shown in FIG. 9G, the character 31AK006, which is an enemy character, is displayed, the dialogue 31AK004 of the character 31AK001 is displayed, or the reach effect of Super Reach B where the character 31AK001 and the character 31AK006 confront each other The subsequent part of is executed.

As described above, in the super reach A and the super reach B, the reach title is notified when a predetermined period has elapsed since the start of the super reach production. By doing in this way, since the title can be notified after showing the introduction portion of the super reach effect to the player, etc., the effect effect of the title notification can be enhanced.

Super reach A (FIG. 9 (C) → (D) → (E)...) And super reach B (
9 (C) → (F) → (G)...), The super reach effect is executed in a common effect mode in the introduction part until the title is notified ( FIG. 9 (C
)). By doing in this way, it is possible to make the player pay attention to which super reach is made after the super reach production is started and which title is notified. The super-reach A and the super-reach B are not limited to making the production mode until the title is notified completely common, and it is possible to determine which super-reach is to be determined if the production is closely watched. You may make it make a part into a common production | presentation aspect. For example, in the introduction part of Super Reach A and Super Reach B, a super reach effect (for example, an effect that displays an enemy character or suggests an enemy character) is executed in a manner related to a title to be notified thereafter. It may be. By doing this, the production effect is improved,
The player comes to pay attention to the production. As described above, the title notification may be executed after it is possible to specify which super reach is to be made.

(Super Reach D)
In the case of super reach D, as shown in FIG. 9 (H), the title 31AK007 of super reach D (here, the letters “SP reach D”) is formed at a part of the center of the image display device 5.
And a voice corresponding to the title name of the reach from the speaker 8 (here, “
By defeating the enemy "), the title of Super Reach D is notified. Thus, in the super reach D, the title is notified at the start of the super reach production. Further, below the title 31AK007, an expectation suggestion display 31AK008 indicating the expectation degree of the reach is displayed. The degree of expectation is represented by the number of black stars as shown in FIG. Here, the expectation degree is an expectation degree that is a big hit, but does not have to be completely coincident with the reach big hit reliability.

Note that the super-reach D audio notification does not notify the title name as it is, but notifies the contents of reach. As described above, in this embodiment, the notification mode of the voice title notification is varied depending on the type of reach. Thereby, the notification mode of a title alert | report becomes various and an interest improves.

After the title is notified in the super reach D, the character 31AK001 is displayed on the image display device 5 as shown in FIG. At this time, title 31AK0
07 and the expected degree suggestion display 31AK008 continue to be displayed in a reduced size in the upper right part of the image display device 5 or the like. By doing in this way, the player can grasp the degree of expectation of reach even during reach production. In FIG. 9I, the contents of the effects common to those in FIG. 9C (super reach A and super reach B) are shown, but a super reach effect dedicated to super reach D may be executed.

Thereafter, as shown in FIG. 9 (J), the character 31AK009, which is an enemy character, is displayed, the dialogue 31AK004 of the character 31AK001 is displayed, or the character 31
The reach effect of super reach D in which AK001 and character 31AK009 confront each other is executed.

(Super Reach E)
In the case of super reach E, as shown in FIG. 10A, the title 31AK010 of super reach E (here, the letters “SP reach E”) is displayed in a part on the upper left of the image display device 5. Thus, the title of Super Reach E is notified. In Super Reach E, the title is not notified by voice. In addition to the display of the title 31AK010, the character 31AK001 and the enemy character 31AK011 are displayed, the dialogue 31AK004 of the character 31AK001 is displayed, or the reach effect of Super Reach E where the character 31AK001 and the character 31AK011 confront each other is displayed. Executed. Thus, in the super reach E, the title is notified together with the progress of the reach production. In Super Reach E, the title 31AK010 continues to be displayed during reach production.

In the reach production of Super Reach E with a low jackpot reliability, it is possible to prevent giving a player an excessive sense of expectation by performing the title notification without stopping the progress of the reach production. On the other hand, in the reach production of Super Reach A, Super Reach B, and Super Reach D, the progress of the reach production is stopped and the title notification is performed (FIGS. 9D, 9F, 9D).
H)). By doing in this way, the title notification according to the super reach production can be executed and the production effect is improved. Note that the title notification may be performed without stopping the progress of the reach in super reach production such as super reach A, super reach B, and super reach D. Contrary to this embodiment, in the reach production of the super reach with high hit reliability, the title notification may be performed without stopping the progress of the reach production. In the reach production of the super reach with low jackpot reliability, the progress of the reach production may be stopped and the title notification may be performed.

(Title notification timing)
As described above, in this embodiment, in the super reach A and the super reach B, the title is notified after a predetermined period has elapsed after the start of the super reach production, and in the super reach D and the super reach E, the super reach production is performed. The title is announced at the start. By doing in this way, the title alert | report according to reach production can be performed and production effect improves. In this embodiment, in Super Reach A and Super Reach B with high jackpot reliability, the title is notified after a predetermined period has elapsed after the start of Super Reach production, and Super Reach D and Super Reach with low jackpot reliability. In E, the title is notified at the start of the super reach production, but the title is notified at the start of the super reach production when the reach is high and the super reach when the reach is low. The title may be notified after a predetermined period has elapsed after the reach effect.

(Title display area)
In this embodiment, in the super reach A and the super reach B, the title is notified on the entire screen (first area) of the image display device 5, and in the super reach D and the super reach E, the image display device 5 is notified. The title is notified in a part of the screen (second area). By doing in this way, the title alert | report according to reach production can be performed and production effect improves. In particular, in the case of a reach with high hit reliability, the title notification is executed in a wider display area than in the case of a reach with low reliability, so that effective title notification is possible. Note that the title notification on the entire screen of the image display device 5 may be one in which the title is displayed in a size that fits the entire screen, or the title is displayed there with the entire background as the background for title notification. Things (title notification using the entire screen)
Etc. In addition, the display area where the title notification is performed may be different between the super reach A and the super reach B, and the display area where the title notification is performed may be different between the super reach D and the super reach E.

The method of changing the display area for performing the title notification according to the reach effect is not limited to the example of this embodiment, and the display area for performing the title notification according to the reach effect may be arbitrarily changed. For example, in the case of a reach with a high hit reliability, the title notification may be executed in a narrower display area than in the case of a reach with a low reliability. Further, in the case where the display area for performing the title notification is varied according to the reach effect, the display area may be varied as in this embodiment, or the display location may be varied.

(Expectation indication)
In this embodiment, in the supervision A and superreach B title announcements with high jackpot reliability, the superleach D having a lower jackpot reliability than superreach A and superreach B without displaying the expectation indication. In the title notification, the expectation suggestion display is displayed. By doing in this way, it can prevent that an effect becomes dull. In addition, in the title notification in Super Reach E, which has a lower hit reliability than Super Reach D, the expectation suggestion display is not displayed. By doing in this way, it is possible to prevent the player from losing a sense of expectation by displaying an expectation indication indicating that the reliability is low in a reach with low reliability. Super Reach A, Super Reach B
The expectation level suggestion display may be displayed in at least a part of the super reach E.

Note that the expected level suggestion display is not limited to that indicated by the number of black stars, as shown in FIG. 9 (H), etc., and the expected level may be suggested by a meter or a gauge. The numerical values may be displayed. Further, as shown in FIG. 9H or the like, in the case of indicating by the number of black stars, the number of stages of expectation may be increased so that half black (half) black stars can be displayed.

(Title display end timing)
Further, in this embodiment, in Super Reach A and Super Reach B, after the title is displayed, the title is deleted and a super reach effect is executed. Thereby, in super reach A and super reach B, attention can be paid to reach production. In Super Reach D and Super Reach E, after the title is displayed, the title continues to be displayed until a decision effect described later is executed. Thereby, in the super reach D and the super reach E, the kind of reach can be grasped even during the super reach production. In addition, by performing the above, the title notification according to the reach effect can be executed, and the effect of the effect is improved. Note that the display end timing of the title can be changed arbitrarily since any effect can be achieved.

In addition, although the production operation of the reach effect of Super Reach C is omitted here, for example, title notification or expectation suggestion display corresponding to the jackpot reliability may be executed.

(Decisive production)
After each reach effect is executed, when it is time to derive the display result (the final stage of variable display), a determined effect for notifying whether or not the display result is a “big hit” is executed. The decision effect includes a decision effect indicating that the display result is “big hit” and the display result is “lost”.
And a decision effect indicating that In this embodiment, as shown in FIG. 10B, a decision effect is displayed in which the image 31AK012 is displayed on the image display device 5. Thereafter, if the display result is “big hit”, as shown in FIG. 10C, an image 31AK013 indicating that the ally character has won is displayed, and as shown in FIG. 10D, the big hit combination is obtained. A definitive decorative symbol is derived. If the display result is “losing”, an image indicating that the teammate character has been defeated is displayed, and a definite decorative symbol that is a reach-losing combination is derived.

In this embodiment, even when the title is continuously notified even during the reach effect, the notification of the title is ended before the determined effect is executed. As a result, attention can be paid to the determined effect, and a well-defined title notification can be executed.

In the example of the production operation shown in FIG. 9 and FIG. 10, during the reach production of the super reach, the decorative design is reduced and executed in the lower right part of the image display device 5. The method of displaying the decorative pattern may be arbitrary. For example, the decorative pattern may not be displayed during the reach effect, and the display mode (size, position, shading, number, etc.) may be varied depending on the type of reach effect.

In addition, when displaying on-screen display, active display, character resident display during variable display, and mobile-related display, the image display device 5 is appropriately hidden during the super-reach reach effect in order to focus on the reach effect. It is good. At this time, during the low-reliability reach production such as Super Reach E, these displays may be kept displayed. By doing so, it is possible to prevent the player from expecting excessively due to the low-reliability reach effect, and it is possible to focus attention on the reach effect in the high-reliability reach effect.

(Development production)
Next, an example of an effect operation when the development effect is executed will be described. As shown in FIG. 11A, when the development effect is executed when the reach effect of Super Reach D is being executed (title notification of Super Reach D is being executed), FIG. As shown in the figure, an effect that the reach effect is interrupted and the screen is torn is executed. Thereafter, in the case of developing to super reach A, as shown in FIG. 11C, the title of super reach A is notified and the reach effect of super reach A is executed. In the case of developing to super reach B, as shown in FIG. 11D, the title of super reach B is notified, and the reach effect of super reach is executed. As described above, when the development effect is executed, the title notification of the development source reach is switched to the title notification of the development destination reach, which makes it easy to understand which reach has been developed. As shown in FIG. 11, when the development reach is a reach that performs title notification by display and sound, title notification by display and sound is executed again.

The development effect is not limited to the example shown in FIG. 11B, and may be an effect that the screen gradually cracks and breaks, or displays a sandstorm (display that appears to be broken). You may do it. By making such an effect, an unexpected effect can be executed. Note that there may be a development effect such as an effect that the screen gradually cracks but the reach does not develop.

(Expectation suggestion)
In the effect operation example shown in FIG. 9 (H), a black star indicating the degree of expectation is displayed from the beginning in the degree-of-expected indication 31AK008. First, five white stars are displayed step by step. You may make it perform the expectation degree suggestion production which suggests an expectation degree by becoming a black star.

For example, as shown in FIG. 12 (A), when the title of Super Reach D is notified, first, five white star expectation indications 31AK021 are displayed. And FIG. 12 (B)
As shown in FIG. 12, a black star 31AK022 larger than the star of the expectation indication 31AK021 is displayed, and as shown in FIG. 12C, the black star 31AK022 moves and the expectation indication 3
An effect that fits into one of the white stars of 1AK021 is executed. At this time, the speaker 8 outputs a sound “pin” indicating that the number of black stars indicating the degree of expectation has increased. FIG.
As shown in D) and (E), the same effect is repeated the number of times corresponding to the expected degree of reach. At this time, the sound (volume, scale, scale) output from the speaker 8 every time it is repeated (every number of stars)
Sound quality etc.) may be changed step by step. When the number of black stars corresponding to the degree of expectation is accommodated in the expectation degree suggestion display 31AK021, the black star is highlighted as shown in FIG. 12F. By doing so, it becomes easy to understand that the expectation suggestion effect has ended.

In the example shown in FIGS. 12A to 12F, black stars are displayed one by one, and the expectation level indicated by the expectation level suggestion display is increased by one level. However, there are two or more black stars. It may be displayed so that the degree of expectation increases by two or more levels. Alternatively, half of the black stars may be displayed and the expectation level may be increased by half. In this case, different sounds may be output or the same sound may be output according to the number of stars to be displayed (the number of steps of the expected degree of increase). For example, the same sound may be output when a half black star is displayed and when one black star is displayed. The same sound may be output when two and a half black stars are displayed and when three black stars are displayed. Further, there may be a case where no sound is output. By doing in this way, expectation suggestion production becomes various and production effect improves. Note that the same black star image is displayed regardless of the number of stages of expectation that increase at a time, fits into the white stars in the expectation suggestion display, and the number of black stars increases according to the number of stages of expected increase Such an effect may be executed.

(Direction mode)
There may be a plurality of effect modes in the effect device such as the image display device 5, the speaker 8, and the game effect lamp 9. In different effect modes, even when the same command (for example, a command specifying a variation pattern) is transmitted from the main board 11, effects based on the command are executed in different effect modes. In each effect mode, the background, character, motif, sound output from the speaker 8 and the like displayed on the image display device 5 may be different. The effect mode may be automatically changed according to the number of variable displays and the game state, or may be changeable by the player's operation.

FIGS. 12G to 12L are examples of the presentation operation of the title notification and the degree of expectation presentation when the normal mode and the special mode are provided as the presentation mode. In the normal mode, as shown in FIGS. 12A to 12F, a title notification and an expectation suggestion effect are executed. In the special mode, the reach effect based on the variation pattern of the super reach D is the reach effect of the super reach D2, which is different from the reach effect of the super reach D. Therefore, when the variation pattern of the super reach D is designated, FIG.
), The title 31AK023 of the super reach D2 is displayed. At this time, audio corresponding to the title name of the reach is output from the speaker 8, but audio different from the normal mode (for example, audio having a different voice color) is output. In addition, the expectation suggestion display 31AK024 in the super reach D2 is not a star but a diamond.

After that, as shown in FIG. 12 (H), a black diamond 31AK025 larger than the star of the expectation indication 31AK024 is displayed, and as shown in FIG. 12 (I), a black diamond 31AK025 is displayed.
Is moved, and an effect that fits in one of the white rhombuses of the expectation suggestion display 31AK024 is executed. At this time, the speaker 8 outputs a sound “pong” indicating that the black diamond indicating the degree of expectation has increased. As shown in FIGS. 12J and 12K, the same effects are repeated the number of times corresponding to the expected degree of reach. When the number of black rhombuses corresponding to the degree of expectation is accommodated in the expectation degree suggestion display 31AK024, as shown in FIG. 12 (L), the black rhombus is highlighted. In this way, depending on the presentation mode (the state when the reach presentation is executed) determined according to the player's selection, the gaming state, etc., the presentation can be varied and the presentation effect can be varied by changing the notification mode of the title. improves.

In FIG. 12, although the example of the production | presentation operation | movement when the fluctuation pattern of the super reach D is designated is shown, other reach productions (title notification, expectation suggestion production) by production mode (state when reach production is performed). (Including) may be different. Depending on the effect mode (the state when the reach effect is executed), whether or not the reach title is notified or the execution rate of the title notification may be varied. For example, when a predetermined production mode is selected, the reach title may not be notified. By doing in this way, the production according to the player's preference can be executed and the production effect is improved.

In this embodiment, the expectation degree is suggested by the number of black stars in the expectation degree suggestion display, and the expectation degree suggestion effect that increases the number of black stars stepwise is executed. An expectation suggestion effect that reduces the number of displays suggesting stepwise may be executed. Such an expectation suggestion effect may be executed in addition to the expectation suggestion effect of this embodiment, or may be executed instead.

(Other examples of development effects)
In the case of performing the expectation suggestion effect that increases the display indicating the expectation level of the expectation level suggestion step by step, the development effect may be executed after increasing the display indicating the expectation level.
In this case, when the display indicating the degree of expectation is increased after the development effect, the display to be increased may be displayed at a time instead of stepwise. For example, as shown in FIG. 13A, after the title of Super Reach D is notified and the effect of increasing the number of black stars stepwise is completed, the button is displayed on the image display device 5 as shown in FIG. The development effect in which the image 31AK031 is displayed is executed. Here, when an operation on the push button 31B is detected, as shown in FIG. 13C, the title 31AK032 (in this case, “
The character of “SP reach C” is displayed, so that the title of super reach C is notified. As described above, when the development effect is executed, the title notification of the development source reach is switched to the title notification of the development destination reach, which makes it easy to understand which reach has been developed. Further, below the title 31AK032, an expectation suggestion display 31AK033 in which the number of black stars is three is highlighted. Even if the number of black stars increases by 2 or more, it is displayed at once. In addition, after the movable body 32 operates, the development effect in which the title or the degree of expectation indication changes may be executed.

(Notice production)
In this embodiment, as a notice effect, a title notice for notifying the reliability of a big hit is executed according to a notification mode of a title (for example, a display color of a title). For example, as shown in FIG. 14A, the Super Reach A title 31AK036 is displayed in black, and the audio corresponding to the Reach title name is output from the speaker 8 to notify the Super Reach A title. Then, as shown in FIG.
A title notice in which the display color of AK036 changes to red is executed. Thus, when the title notice is not executed, the title is displayed in black, and when the title notice is executed, the title is displayed in a color other than black. In the title notice shown in FIG.
After the reach title is notified by voice, the display mode (display color) of the title may change. By doing in this way, the effect of a notice effect can be enhanced. The timing at which the title is displayed in a color other than black is not limited to this, and the title may be displayed in a color other than black from the start of the title display.

In addition, when a title notice that changes the display mode (display color) of the title is executed,
You may make it output the audio | voice according to the display mode after a change after the display mode of a title changes. By doing in this way, the effect of a notice effect can be enhanced. Moreover, the title notification by voice may be executed after the display mode (display color) of the title is changed. In this case, sound corresponding to the display mode (display color) of the title after the change may be output.

(Title notification execution timing)
It is preferable that the notification of the title being reached is executed at a timing other than the execution timing of the effect (specific effect) that improves the degree of expectation controlled to the big hit advantageous state, such as the notice effect or the development effect. In this way, once the title is notified, an effect that improves the degree of expectation can be executed, so that the player's expectation can be maintained.

FIG. 15 is a flowchart illustrating an example of a notice effect determination process for determining whether or not a notice effect is executed and an effect aspect. The notice effect determining process is executed by the effect control CPU 120 in the variable display start setting process in step S171 of FIG. In the notice effect determination process, the effect control CPU 120 first determines whether or not the variation pattern specified from the command transmitted from the main board 11 is a variation pattern of super reach (step 31AKS001).
).

If the fluctuation pattern is super reach (step 31AKS001; Yes)
The display color of the super reach title (whether or not the title notice is executed) is determined (step 31AKS002).

In step 31AKS002, the display color of the title of the super reach is determined, for example, at the determination ratio shown in FIG. As shown in FIG. 16A, the display color of the Super Reach title is “black”, “
"Red", "Black" changing from "Red", "Black" changing from "Fruit", "
There are things that change from “red” to “fruit pattern”, and the jackpot reliability is higher in this order (ascending order). That is, the big hit reliability differs according to the change timing of the display color of the title. By doing in this way, a player comes to pay attention to the change timing of the display color of a title, and a production effect improves.

Note that the “fruit pattern” may be displayed with the title text displayed in bold and the text itself may be “fruit pattern”, or the background portion of the title display area may be “fruit pattern”. . There may be a pattern displayed as “fruit pattern” from the beginning. As for the display color changing, as shown in FIG. 14, the display color may be changed after the title notification is executed. For the display color changing, there may be a plurality of timings at which the display color changes. Then, the jackpot reliability may be varied according to the timing at which the display color changes. Further, since the title display period varies depending on the type of super reach, the timing at which the display color changes may vary depending on the type of super reach. In the case of super reach with a long title display period (for example, super reach D or super reach E), a plurality of changing timings may be provided to determine any of the changing timings. In the case of a super reach with a short title display period (for example, super reach A or super reach B), the number of timings to be changed may be one or less than that of a super reach with a long title display period.

When there are a normal mode and a special mode as the production mode, the normal mode is shown in FIG.
The display color of the title is determined at the determination ratio shown in FIG. 16B. In the special mode, the display color of the title is determined at a ratio different from that in the normal mode as shown in FIG. In the special mode, the display color pattern and the order of reliability may be different from those in the normal mode. In this way, by changing the execution mode of the title notice (display color and display color change timing) depending on the effect mode, the effects become more diverse and the effect of the effect is improved.

In this embodiment, a serif notice that predicts the jackpot reliability is executed as the notice effect according to the display mode (for example, the display color of the words) of the characters in the reach effect of the super reach.

After the display color of the Super Reach title is determined, the display color of the character's speech (whether or not to execute the speech advance notice) in the Super Reach reach production is determined (step 3).
1 AKS003).

In step 31AKS003, the display color of the lines in the reach effect is determined, for example, at a determination ratio shown in FIG. As shown in FIG. 16C, the display colors of the lines in the reach production are “white”, “
Those that change from “red” and “white” to “red” are provided, and the big hit reliability is high in this order (ascending order). That is, the big hit reliability differs according to the change timing of the display color of the lines. By doing in this way, a player comes to pay attention to the change timing of the display color of words, and the production effect improves. For the display color changing, the display color may be changed after the line is displayed. For the display color changing, there may be a plurality of timings at which the display color changes. Then, the jackpot reliability may be varied according to the timing at which the display color changes.

Further, the jackpot reliability may be different depending on the combination of the presentation modes of the title notice and the line notice. For example, when the same notice mode (display color) is included in the title notice and the line notice, the jackpot reliability may be increased when the same notice form is obtained.
Also, the jackpot reliability may be different depending on the combination of the change timing of the production mode of the title notice and the line notice. For example, the big hit reliability may be higher when the change timing is the same than when the change timing is different, or the big hit reliability may be different depending on which change is first. In this way, it is possible to focus attention on the change timings of the title notice and the line notice.

When there are a normal mode and a special mode as the effect mode, the display color of the lines may be determined in a ratio different from the normal mode in the special mode. In the special mode, the display color pattern and the order of reliability may be different from those in the normal mode.

In addition, it may replace with serif notice and may be made to perform the notice effect which notifies a big hit reliability by the change of the effect aspect of reach production. In that case, in the notice effect, a plurality of effect mode change timings may be provided so that the jackpot reliability differs according to the change timing.

After determining the display color of the line in the reach effect or when it is determined that the change pattern is not a super reach variation pattern (step AK31S001; No), the presence / absence of execution and the effect mode are determined for other notice effects (step AK31S004). Then, 31 AKS 002-3
The determination result in 1AKS004 is stored in a predetermined area of the RAM 122 (step AK31).
S005), the notice effect determination process is terminated.

In this embodiment, the title notice and the serif notice can be executed in the case of super reach. However, in the case of a specific super reach (for example, other than the super-reliable super reach), the title notice is provided. And at least one of the serif notices may be made executable. Further, although the title notice and the line notice have been described as being determined at the determination ratio shown in FIG. 16, the determination ratio is arbitrary, and for example, the determination ratio may be varied depending on the type of super reach. By doing in this way, the notice effect according to the kind of reach can be performed, and the production effect improves.

In this embodiment, the number of performance modes that can be executed (the number of display colors that can be displayed) differs between the title notice and the line notice. By doing in this way, the production becomes various and the production effect is enhanced. In the title notice and the serif notice, the number of executable effect modes may be arbitrarily changed, and the number and types of executable effect modes may be the same. By doing in this way, a unified notice effect can be executed, and the player can easily grasp the jackpot reliability.

(Action effect)
An effect indicating that the effect mode changes may be executed when the effect mode of the title notice and the line notice change. For example, an action effect image may be displayed on the image display device 5 and an action effect in which the image acts on at least one of a title and a line may be executed. And after an effect production | presentation is performed, you may make it a production | presentation aspect (display color) of a title or a line change. The effect mode (action effect image or the like) of the action effect may be the same regardless of whether it acts on the title or the speech. There may be a case where the effect mode of the title or the line does not change even though the effect effect is executed. When the action effect is executed, the presence / absence of execution of the action effect, the execution timing, and the effect mode may be determined based on the determination results relating to the title notice and the line notice. Such a determination may be executed in the process of step AK31S004. For example, according to the effect mode of the action effect, the rate at which at least one effect mode of the title notice and the serif notice changes (the rate at which the effect mode changes due to the action effect) may be different. The rate of change in which direction of appearance changes (the rate of which acts) may be different, and the rate of change in what color (how many steps) may be changed. . By executing such an effect effect, the player eventually displays an action effect image,
It will be noticed whether it works on the title or the line, and the production effect will be improved. In addition, when there exist several production | presentation modes, you may make it determine the presence or absence of execution of an effect production, and the production | presentation aspect in a different ratio according to production modes. By doing in this way, the effect production according to production mode can be performed and production effect improves.

As another example of such an action effect, at least one effect mode (display color) of either a title or a line depending on the effect content of the reach effect (for example, the character action or the effect content in the battle effect). May be changed. By doing this,
The player comes to pay attention to the contents of the reach production.

The present invention is not limited to the pachinko gaming machine 1 described in the above feature part 31AK, and various modifications and applications are possible without departing from the spirit of the present invention. For example, all the characteristic portions described in the above embodiment are not essential components and can be omitted as appropriate.

(Sub LCD)
As a sub display device different from the image display device 5, a sub liquid crystal may be provided on the game board 2 or the gaming machine frame 3. Here, it is expressed as a sub liquid crystal, but the sub display device is an organic EL.
Or a dot matrix LED. The sub liquid crystal device may be fixed, for example, in the vicinity of the image display device 5, or may be movable or retractable. In the sub liquid crystal, various effects such as a notice effect and a display of a hold display are executed. For example, the title notification may be executed on the sub liquid crystal. As in the case of the super reach D and the super reach E in the above embodiment, when the title is continuously displayed even after the notification of the title, the title and the expectation suggestion display may be displayed on the sub liquid crystal.
In this case, after the title is notified on the image display device 5, the title or the degree of expectation indication may be displayed on the sub liquid crystal. In this way, the image display device 5
The title and the expectation suggestion display can be displayed without obstructing the super reach production in the title, and the title and the expectation suggestion display are also easy to understand.

In the above embodiment, the example in which the present invention is applied to the notification of the title of the reach effect as the suggestion effect has been described. However, the title notification related to other effects (notification that mainly displays characters)
The present invention may be applied to. For example, in the case where a pre-read zone effect for shifting to a plurality of zones (stage, effect mode, etc.) having different background images and effect modes in the image display device 5 is executed as the notice effect (for example, the pre-read notice effect), the transitioned zone The present invention may be applied to the title notification. When presenting a mission (such as “Reach with 7”, “Defeat all enemies using a stick controller”) and executing a mission effect that will be advantageous to the player when the mission is achieved, The present invention may be applied to mission title notification.

(Modification 1 of the characteristic part 31AK)
In the above embodiment, when it is time to derive the display result, the display result is “big hit”.
A decision effect for informing whether or not the result will be executed is executed, and then the display result is shown (FIGS. 10B to 10D). Instead of such a determined effect, the stick controller 31A and the push button 31B are reached at a predetermined timing before the display result is derived.
An operation effect that prompts the user to perform the operation is executed, and when a predetermined operation is detected during the operation valid period, the result of the battle effect is displayed, or the display result is temporarily stopped. Good. By doing in this way, since a display result is shown according to a player's operation, a player's willingness to participate in a game can be raised and interest is improved.

FIGS. 17 and 18 are diagrams illustrating an example of super reach effect operation in a modified example in which an operation effect is executed and a display result is shown according to the operation. As shown in FIG. 17 (A), after reaching the reach mode in the image display device 5, for example, as shown in FIG. As shown in FIGS. 17C to 17F and FIGS. 18G to 18I, the character 31A
A reach effect in which K041 and the character 31AK042 confront each other is executed.

With the reach effect, as shown in FIG. 17C, a small button image 31AK043 and a restriction line 31AK044 superimposed on the small button image 31AK043 are displayed on the lower right of the image display device 5. Thereby, although the operation effect using the push button 31B is executed, it is suggested that the acceptance of the operation is currently restricted.

In this modification, a plurality of types of operation effect images indicating that an operation effect is executed are prepared. The big hit reliability varies depending on which operation effect image is displayed and the operation effect is executed. In addition, an image indicating that the operation effect is executed during the reach effect may change to a more reliable aspect.

For example, as shown in FIG. 17D, a praying character 31AK045 is displayed, and FIG.
As shown in FIG. 7 (E), the character 31AK046 that the character 31AK045 prays is happy with
And the small button image 31AK043 changes to the large button image 31AK047.

Then, as shown in FIG. 18 (H), the cannon 31AK048 is displayed, and as shown in FIG. 18 (I), the effect 31AK049 in which the bullet is fired from the cannon 31AK048 is displayed, and the bullet hits the large button image 31AK047. The effect 31AK050 to be displayed is displayed. Then, the large button image 31AK047 changes to a stick image 31AK051.

Thus, in this modification, when the operation effect image changes, an effect effect indicating that the operation effect image changes is executed. Note that the operation effect image may change without an action effect. Further, there may be a case where the operation effect image does not change even though the action effect is executed. The rate at which the operation effect image changes may vary depending on the type of action effect.

Thereafter, before a predetermined time before the display result is derived, as shown in FIG.
AK044 is deleted, and as shown in FIG. 18K, the stick image 31AK051 is enlarged and displayed at the center, and a display prompting the user to pull the stick controller 31A is displayed. Further, at this time, an operation effective period in which the operation to the stick controller 31A is effective.

When an operation of pulling the stick controller 31A is detected, an image 31AK052 indicating that the teammate character has won is displayed as shown in FIG. after that,
At the timing when the variation time ends, as shown in FIG. 18 (M), a definite decorative symbol that is a jackpot combination is derived. If no operation is detected within a predetermined operation effective period, the image shown in FIG. 18 (L) is automatically displayed.

In this modification, there are a small button image, a large button image, and a stick image as the operation effect image, and when the operation effect using these images is executed in the order of the small button image <large button image <stick image. The jackpot reliability is high. Even if an operation effect image with low reliability is displayed, it may change to an operation effect image with high reliability during reach production, so the production effect is improved and the player's expectation is also improved. Can be maintained.

In the example of the effect operation shown in FIGS. 17 and 18, the reach title notification and the expectation suggestion display are omitted, but in parallel with the reach effect and the operation effect shown in FIGS. It may be executed. The determination relating to the operation effect or the operation effect image (the presence / absence of the operation effect, the operation effect image to be displayed, the presence / absence of the action effect, etc.) may be executed in step 31AKS004 in FIG.

(Modification 2 of the characteristic part 31AK)
You may make it perform the suggestion display which suggests the expectation degree of control to advantageous states, such as a big hit game state. For example, the shutter effect for performing the first suggestion display and the reach title effect for performing the second suggestion display may be executed. In the shutter effect, an effect of covering the screen with the shutter display after the variable display is started is executed. In the reach title effect, an effect of displaying a reach title indicating the development destination of the reach effect after the reach is executed. There are cases where a specific image is included and displayed when any one of the shutter display and the reach title display is displayed. The reach title effect may be the same as the title notice in the above embodiment, or may be another effect determined by another process.

The specific image is an image having a high jackpot reliability displayed including a plurality of types of elements in the image. The multiple types of elements include the banana image of element E1, the melon image of element E2,
The apple image of element E3, the watermelon image of element E4, and the strawberry image of element E5 are included. A fruit pattern image including these elements E1 to E5 is a specific image. In both the shutter display and the reach title display, all of the elements E1 to E5 are displayed so as to be visible. The display sizes of the elements E1 to E5 constituting the specific image are changed and displayed according to the display size difference between the shutter display and the reach title display. Also,
All of the elements E1 to E5 are displayed so as to fit in the shutter display and the reach title display.

When a shutter effect is executed after the start of variable display, when the fruit pattern image is displayed, the big hit reliability is higher than when the fruit pattern image is not displayed. In addition, when a reach title is displayed during execution of a reach effect, when a fruit pattern image is displayed,
The jackpot reliability is higher than when the fruit pattern image is not displayed. When the fruit pattern is not displayed, for example, a plain image not including the elements E1 to E5 is displayed. In addition,
An image pattern other than the fruit pattern image may be prepared as an image indicating the big hit reliability when the shutter effect and the reach title effect are executed. For example, a white image <blue image <red image <fruit pattern image may be prepared in the order of the big hit reliability (for example, a red shutter or a red letter reach title). Then, any one image pattern may be selected by a predetermined random number lottery depending on whether or not the display result of the variable display is a big hit.

When a fruit pattern is displayed during shutter display and reach title display, notification that the common sound (melody) is output by the speaker 8 and notification by light emission of the game effect lamp 9 are performed. By the light emission control of the common sound and the game effect lamp 9, the player is shown that the fruit pattern is a special image. When such shutter display and reach title display are performed, common notification for the fruit pattern is executed.
In the reach title display, a specific sound (voice) is further output after the common notification. Note that the output period of the common sound and the specific sound may partially overlap.

FIG. 19 is a display screen diagram when the shutter effect and the reach title effect are executed. As shown in FIG. 19A, when the shutter effect is executed, the shutter image 31AK061 is displayed on the image display device 5 at the start of variable display. In the shutter image 31AK061, a fruit pattern image including all the elements E1 to E5 is displayed. Also,
At the time of executing the shutter effect, notification that outputs a common sound (melody) from the speaker 8 is executed and notification by light emission from the game effect lamp 9 is executed. When the closed shutter is opened, the decorative symbol variable display is started as shown in FIG. A downward arrow indicates variable display of the left, middle, and right symbols. When the variable display of the left symbol and the right symbol is temporarily stopped, as shown in FIG.

Next, as shown in FIG. 19D, a super reach production is started. For example, the variable display is displayed in a small size on the upper right side of the screen, and a character is displayed on the left side of the screen. A reach title image 31AK062 is displayed on the lower right of the screen, and the contents of the super reach to be executed from now on are shown as a reach title display. The reach title image 31AK062 includes element E.
An image of a fruit pattern including all 1 to E5 is displayed. Reach title image 31AK
In 062, a character “battle reach” indicating that a reach effect with a battle effect is executed is displayed.

In addition, when the reach title effect is executed, notification that outputs a common sound (melody) from the speaker 8 is executed and notification by light emission of the game effect lamp 9 is executed. further,
After outputting the common sound, an effect is performed in which the character emits a specific sound (voice) indicating that the big hit reliability is high, such as “Atsuiatsui”. Here, the size of the suggestion display displayed in the reach title effect is smaller than that in the shutter effect. However, in this way, in the reach title effect, by outputting a specific sound, it can be made easier for the player to recognize that the fruit pattern image has been displayed. In addition, although the case where the output period of the common sound and the specific sound is completely separated has been described, the output periods may partially overlap.

Thereafter, a battle reach effect as shown in FIG. An enemy character is displayed on the left side of the screen, and an ally character is displayed on the right side of the screen. When the teammate character wins the battle with the enemy character, the characters “Battle Victory!” Are displayed on the upper left of the screen. It is informed that the big hit has been confirmed by winning the battle. When the battle effect ends, the display returns to the variable display screen with the original number design. As shown in FIG. 19 (f), all symbols stop,
A jackpot symbol of “777” is displayed.

As shown in FIGS. 19A and 19D, both the shutter image 31AK061 and the reach title image 31AK062 are displayed including all the elements E1 to E5 constituting the fruit pattern image. In this way, the shutter image 31AK06 having a different display size.
1 and the reach title image 31AK062 can suitably display a fruit pattern image. Thereby, it is possible to accurately tell that a fruit pattern image having a high jackpot reliability is displayed.

The display size of the shutter image 31AK061 shown in FIG.
) Is displayed larger than the display size of the reach title image 31AK062. Therefore, the difference between the display size of the shutter image 31AK061 and the display size of the reach title image 31AK062 can be noted.

Further, the shutter image 31AK061 shown in FIG. 19A and the reach title image 31AK062 shown in FIG. 19D are displayed at different timings. If it does in this way, it can prevent that the fruit pattern image which is a specific image becomes difficult to see by the execution timing overlapping.

The determination related to the shutter effect (whether the shutter effect is present or the effect mode) may be executed in step 31AKS004 in FIG. At that time, step 31AKS00 in FIG.
The determination regarding the shutter effect may be performed based on the determination result of the display color of the title in FIG. For example, when the display color of the title is determined to be a fruit pattern, a fruit pattern shutter effect may be easily performed. Further, the determination relating to the reach title effect is combined with the determination relating to the shutter effect, step 31AKS004 in FIG.
It may be executed in step (b).

(Additional notes regarding the feature 31AK)
(1) In order to achieve the above object, a gaming machine according to the present invention is a gaming machine (for example, a pachinko gaming machine 1) that can be controlled in an advantageous state (for example, a big hit gaming state) advantageous to a player, The suggestion effect execution means (for example, the effect control CPU 120) capable of executing the suggestion effect (for example, reach effect) suggesting that the state is controlled, and the title notification means (for example, the effect) capable of notifying the title corresponding to the suggestion effect CPU 120 for control), and the title notification means can notify a title corresponding to the suggestion effect when a predetermined period has elapsed from the start of the suggestion effect (for example, FIGS. 9D and 9F). ).

  According to such a configuration, the production effect can be enhanced.

(2) In the gaming machine of the above (1), the suggestion effect executing means can execute a plurality of types of the suggestion effects, and in the plurality of types of the suggestion effects, at least a part of the effects within the predetermined period. May be executed in a common manner (for example, FIG. 9C).

According to such a configuration, it can be noted which suggestion effect is executed,
Interest is improved.

(3) In the gaming machine of the above (1) or (2), a specific effect (for example, a development effect or a notice effect) that suggests being controlled to the advantageous state at a plurality of execution timings during execution of the suggestion effect. Execution is possible, and the execution timing of the specific effect may not be provided during the predetermined period.

According to such a configuration, the player's expectation can be maintained even after the title is notified.

(4) In the gaming machine according to any one of (1) to (3), the suggestion effect execution means includes:
As the suggestion effect, at least a first suggestion effect (for example, a reach effect for Super Reach A or Super Reach B) and a second suggestion effect (for example, a reach effect for Super Reach D or Super Reach E) can be executed. In the second suggestion effect, the means is the second
A title corresponding to the second suggestion effect may be notified from the start of the suggestion effect.

According to such a structure, since the notification of the title according to the suggestion effect can be executed, the effect of the effect is improved.

(5) In the gaming machine of the above (4), when the second suggestion effect is executed, the ratio of controlling to the advantageous state is higher when the first suggestion effect is executed. Also good.

  According to such a configuration, the production effect is improved.

(6) In the gaming machine according to any one of (1) to (5), the suggestion effect execution means includes:
You may be made to be able to perform the said suggestion effect in the effect aspect relevant to the title alert | reported in the said predetermined period.

  According to such a configuration, the production effect is improved.

(7) In any of the above gaming machines (1) to (6), detection means (for example, stick controller 31A and push button 31B) capable of detecting the player's action and a specific display corresponding to the detection means ( For example, a small button image 31AK043, a large button image 31AK0
47, specific display execution means for performing stick image 31AK051 (for example, CP for effect control)
U120), and the specific display executing means includes, as the specific display, a first specific display (for example, a small button image 31AK043) and a second specific that is more advantageous to the player than the first specific display. Display (for example, large button image 31AK047, stick image 31
AK051) can be displayed, and the first specific display is changed to the second specific display after the first specific display is displayed during the ineffective period of detection by the detecting means (for example, FIG. 1).
7 (E), FIG. 18 (I)), an operation effect using the second specific display after the change may be executed in the effective period of detection by the detection means (for example, FIG. ), (
K)).

  According to such a configuration, the production effect is improved.

(8) In the gaming machine of any one of (1) to (7) above, as a suggestion display that suggests an expectation degree of control to the advantageous state, a first suggestion display whose display size is the first size (FIG. 19). (
the first size of the shutter image 31AK061 displayed during the shutter effect shown in a), and the second suggestion display whose display size is the second size (the second display displayed during the reach title effect shown in FIG. 19D). Display means (for example, the image display device 5 and the effect control CPU 120) capable of displaying a reach title image 31AK062 of a size, and the display means includes a plurality of types of elements (FIG. 19A, A specific image including element E1 (banana), element E2 (melon), element E3 (apple), element E4 (watermelon), element E5 (strawberry), etc.) shown in (d) (FIG. 19A) , (D) fruit pattern, etc.) can be displayed, and when displaying either the first suggestion display or the second suggestion display in a pattern including the specific image , And display so that a plurality of types of elements are included in both the first suggestion display and the second suggestion display (in either the shutter image 31AK061 or the reach title image 31AK062 shown in FIGS. 19A and 19D). May be displayed so as to include the elements E1 to E5).

According to such a configuration, the specific image can be suitably displayed regardless of the display size of the suggestion display. Thereby, it is possible to accurately tell that the specific image is displayed.

(Explanation regarding the feature 24SH)
Next, the characteristic part 24SH of the present embodiment will be described. The gaming machine having the characteristic portion 24SH is a gaming machine that can be controlled to an advantageous state advantageous to the player, performs a specific operation on a specific image, and indicates a specific effect that suggests the degree of expectation controlled to the advantageous state Even if a specific effect is performed and a specific action is performed, a special effect different from the specific effect may be executed without suggesting the degree of expectation in a specific manner. The specific effect can be executed at a predetermined timing thereafter.

(Configuration example of fluctuation pattern)
FIG. 20 shows a setting example of a variation pattern used in the pachinko gaming machine 1.
Each variation pattern indicates that it is possible to specify an outline of a required time and an effect mode from when variable display is started until a fixed symbol as a display result is derived and displayed. In this embodiment, among the cases where the display result is “losing”, each of the cases where the variable display mode of the decorative symbols variably displayed on the image display device 5 is “non-reach” and “reach”. A plurality of variation patterns are prepared in advance corresponding to the case where the display result is “big hit”. For the variation pattern, a plurality of patterns are prepared in advance for each variation time in the special figure game and the variable display of the decorative design. Therefore, by determining the variation pattern, it is possible to determine the variable display time for special symbols and decorative symbols.

In the process of step S111 in FIG. 5, the variation pattern to be used is determined at a predetermined ratio using the variation pattern determination random value stored as the hold information and the variation pattern determination table. At this time, by changing the determination ratio of each variation pattern depending on whether or not the display result is determined to be “big hit”, the possibility that the display result will be “big hit” corresponding to each variation pattern is different. Can be made. For example, the possibility that the display result will be a “big hit” can be varied depending on which of a plurality of types of reach effects is executed. In the example shown in FIG. 20, a plurality of types of reach effects such as normal, super A, and super B are preset. And, when the reach production of super reach such as Super A and Super B is executed, the possibility that the display result will be “big hit” is higher than the case where the normal reach production is executed. It is sufficient that a variation pattern determination table is set.

The jackpot reliability when each reach is executed increases in the order of normal reach <super reach B <super reach A.

Further, in the processing of step S111, it may be determined whether or not the variable display state of the decorative symbol is set to “reach” by determining a variation pattern when the display result is determined to be “losing”. Alternatively, prior to determining the variation pattern, it may be determined whether or not the variable display state of the decorative symbol is set to “reach” by using the reach determination random number value and the reach determination table. That is, in the process of step S111, it is only necessary to determine the variation pattern as one of a plurality of types based on the display result or the determination result of reach.

(Suggested production)
During the variable display of decorative patterns, unlike the reach effect, for example, a predetermined effect image is displayed, and an effect operation different from the variable display operation of the decorative pattern, such as displaying a message or displaying an audio signal, etc. , There is a possibility that the decorative display variable display state may reach a reach state, a reach effect may be executed by super reach, and the display result may be a `` big hit '', etc. In some cases, a suggestion effect to suggest to the player in advance is executed.

The directing operations that are the suggesting effects are the “left”, “middle”, and “right” decorative symbol display areas 5L, 5C.
What is necessary is just to be executed before the decorative display variable display mode becomes the reach mode after the variable display of the decorative design is started in all of 5R. In addition, the suggestion effect that suggests that the variable display result may be a “big hit” may include one that is executed after the variable symbol display mode of the decorative pattern becomes the reach mode. In this way, the suggestion effect can be a big hit gaming state at a predetermined timing from the start of the variable display of the special symbol or the decorative symbol until the fixed special symbol or the fixed decorative symbol that is the variable display result is derived. Anything that can suggest sex is acceptable.

In this embodiment, for example, a card image as a specific image is displayed upside down, and a character tries to turn the card image as a specific action. Then, when the card image is turned, a card suggestion effect is executed as a specific effect that suggests that the reach effect by the super reach is executed according to the turned card image. Even if a character flips a card image, it does not imply that the reach effect by super reach is executed depending on the mode of the turned card image, and may execute a special effect that stocks the reversed card image. is there. When the special effect is executed, the card suggestion effect can be executed at a predetermined timing thereafter.

(Example of determining whether or not card suggestion is performed)
FIG. 21 is a flowchart showing an example of the card suggestion effect determination process executed in step S171 of FIG. In the card suggestion effect determination process shown in FIG. 21, the effect control CPU 120 first displays the variable display contents such as the variation pattern and the display result indicated by the effect control command transmitted from the main board 11 as “non-reach (loss)”. ] (Step 24SHS1). At this time, when the variable display content is “non-reach (loss)” (step 24 SHS 1; Yes), the card suggestion effect determination process is terminated.

On the other hand, when the variable display content is not “non-reach (loss)” (step 24SHS).
1; No), it is determined whether or not the card suggestion effect is executed (step 24SHS2). As an example, in the process of step 24SHS2, a card suggestion effect execution determination table prepared in advance is selected and set as a use table for determining the presence or absence of card suggestion effect execution. In the card suggestion effect execution determination table, the numerical value to be compared with the random value for determining the card suggestion effect execution according to the variable display content etc., the determination result of “no execution” corresponding to the case where the card suggestion effect is not executed, Or what is necessary is just to be allocated to the determination result of "with execution" corresponding to the case where card suggestion production is performed. Production control C
The PU 120 refers to the card suggestion effect execution determination table by referring to the card suggestion effect execution determination table based on the numerical data indicating the random value for determining the card suggestion effect execution extracted from the random number circuit 124, the effect random counter, or the like. The presence or absence may be determined.

FIG. 22 shows an example of determining whether or not to execute a card suggestion effect as to whether or not to execute a card suggestion effect in the process of step 24SHS2. In this determination example, depending on whether the variable display content specified based on the effect control command is “reach (lack)” or “hit”, the ratio of determining whether or not the card suggestion effect is executed is different. Have More specifically, when the variable display content is “big hit”, the variable display content is “reach”.
It is determined as “executed” corresponding to the case where the card suggestion effect is executed at a higher rate than in the case of. Therefore, when the card suggestion effect is executed, the display result is “big hit” at a higher rate than when the card suggestion effect is not executed. That is, by performing the card suggestion effect, the expectation that the display result is “big hit” is enhanced.

(Examples of determining card suggestion effect patterns)
Based on the determination by the process of step 24SHS2 shown in FIG. 21, it is determined whether or not the determination result is “executed” for executing the card suggestion effect (step 24SHS3). At this time, when it is a determination result of “no execution” not to execute the card suggestion effect (step 2)
4SHS3; No), the card suggestion effect determination process is terminated. On the other hand, when the determination result is “executed” (step 24SH3; Yes), the card suggestion effect pattern corresponding to the effect mode of the card suggestion effect executed regardless of the character turning the card image,
A predetermined ratio is determined for any of a plurality of patterns prepared in advance (step 24SHS4).
. As an example, in the process of step 24SHS4, a card suggestion effect pattern determination table prepared in advance is selected and set as a use table for determining a card suggestion effect pattern. In the card suggestion effect pattern determination table, a numerical value to be compared with the random value for determining the card suggestion effect pattern may be assigned to the determination result of the card suggestion effect pattern according to the variable display contents and the like. The effect control CPU 120 is, for example, a random number circuit 124.
The card suggestion effect pattern in the current card suggestion effect is determined by referring to the card suggestion effect pattern determination table based on the numerical data indicating the random value for determining the card suggestion effect pattern extracted from the random counter for the effect and the effect. do it.

FIG. 23A shows an example of determining a card suggestion effect pattern by the process of step 24SHS4. In this determination example, the ratio of determining the card suggestion effect pattern is varied depending on whether the variable display content is “no super reach”, “super reach A”, or “super reach B”. In this embodiment, card suggestion effect patterns SPA1 to card suggestion effect patterns SPA9 are prepared in advance as card suggestion effect patterns. In the determination example shown in FIG. 23A, the card suggestion effect pattern SPA4 to the card suggestion effect pattern SPA6 can be determined only when the variable display content is “super reach A”, and the variable display content is “super reach”. In the case of “None” or “Super Reach B”, it is set not to be determined. Therefore, card suggestion production pattern SPA
When the card suggestion effect is executed in the effect mode according to any of 4 to the card suggestion effect pattern SPA6, it is determined that the card will develop into super reach A. That is, the card suggestion effect of the effect mode by the card suggestion effect pattern SPA4 to the card suggestion effect pattern SPA6 is:
It is a development effect that definitely suggests that it will develop into Super Reach A. Further, FIG.
), The card suggestion effect pattern SPA7 to the card suggestion effect pattern S
The PA 9 can be determined only when the variable display content is “Super Reach B”, and is not determined when the variable display content is “No Super Reach” or “Super Reach A”. . Therefore, when the card suggestion effect is executed in the effect mode by any of the card suggestion effect pattern SPA7 to the card suggestion effect pattern SPA9,
It will be confirmed that it will develop into Super Reach B. That is, card suggestion effect pattern SPA7 ~
The card suggestion effect of the effect mode by the card suggestion effect pattern SPA9 is Super Reach B
It is a development effect that definitely suggests that it will develop. In the determination example shown in FIG. 23A, the card suggestion effect pattern SPA1 to the card suggestion effect pattern SPA3 can be determined only when the variable display content is “no super reach”, and the variable display content is “ It is set not to be determined in the case of “Super Reach A” or “Super Reach B”. Therefore, card suggestion effect pattern SPA1-card suggestion effect pattern SPA
When the card suggestion effect is executed in the effect mode according to any one of 3, it is determined that it does not develop into super reach. That is, the card suggestion effect of the effect mode by the card suggestion effect pattern SPA1 to the card suggestion effect pattern SPA3 is a development effect of the gasse that definitely suggests that it does not develop into super reach.

FIG. 23B shows a specific example of effect contents set for each card suggestion effect pattern. In this specific example, according to the determination result of the card suggestion effect pattern, the reach effect by the super reach is executed depending on the effect mode of whether or not the character performs the specific action of turning the card image and the mode of the card image turned over. The card image is turned over and stocked without suggesting in a specific manner that the reach effect by super reach will be executed according to the effect mode of whether or not to notify that it can be specified and the mode of the card image turned over The production mode of whether or not to execute the special production is different.

The card suggestion effect by the card suggestion effect pattern SPA4 and the card suggestion effect pattern SPA7 is that the reach effect by the super reach is executed according to the mode of the turned card image after the first specific action in which the character turns the card image. This is a development that suggests that it can be identified.

The card suggestion effect by the card suggestion effect pattern SPA5 and the card suggestion effect pattern SPA8 is performed after the first specific action in which the character turns the card image, and performs a special effect in which the card image is turned over and stocked. After the second specific action of turning, the development effect suggests that it is possible to specify that the reach effect by super reach is executed according to the turned card image.

The card suggestion effect by the card suggestion effect pattern SPA6 and the card suggestion effect pattern SPA9 is performed by performing a special effect in which the card image is turned over and stocked after the first and second specific actions in which the character turns the card image. After the third specific action of turning the card image, the development effect suggests that it is possible to specify that the reach effect by the super reach is executed according to the form of the turned card image.

In the case where one special effect is executed for the same variation pattern and the case where two special effects are executed, the case where two special effects are executed is a variable display of decorative symbols. The normal variation time until the aspect becomes the reach aspect is shortened, and the specific operation for the specific image is performed at an early timing. According to such a configuration, for the same variation pattern,
Regardless of the number of times that the special performance is executed, it is possible to secure the super reach performance time.

Alternatively, in the variation pattern, the number of times of variable display to be executed in a pseudo continuous effect before the super reach is developed may be specified. In that case, depending on the number of variable displays that should be executed in a pseudo-continuous effect, the number of executions of the special effect, the effect time of the specific operation for the specific image, the effect time of the special effect, the effect time of the specific effect, etc. What is necessary is just to determine the production time of various productions.

In the determination example shown in FIG. 23A, when the variable display content is “super reach A”, the determination ratio of the card suggestion effect pattern SPA6 is the lowest, and the card suggestion effect pattern SPA5 and the card suggestion effect pattern SPA4 The decision rate is set so as to increase in order. On the other hand, in the determination example shown in FIG. 23 (A), the variable display content is “super reach B”.
Is set such that the determination ratio of the card suggestion effect pattern SPA7 is the lowest and the determination ratio increases in the order of the card suggestion effect pattern SPA8 and the card suggestion effect pattern SPA9. Thus, the card suggestion effect pattern in which the special effect is executed has a higher ratio determined when the variable display content is “super reach B” than when the variable display content is “super reach A”, and the special effect is executed. The card suggestion effect pattern that is not performed is higher when the variable display content is “Super Reach A” than when it is “Super Reach B”. Than if does not run
It can be said that it will develop into a super-reach with a high hit reliability. In addition, the card suggestion effect pattern in which the special effect is executed twice is higher when the variable display content is “super reach B” than when the variable display content is “super reach A”. The card suggestion effect pattern in which the special effect is executed has a higher ratio determined when the variable display content is “super reach B” than when the variable display content is “super reach B”. It can be said that many people develop into a super-reach with high reliability.

(Examples of determining specific operation patterns)
After the card suggesting effect pattern is determined by the process of step 24SHS4 shown in FIG. 21, the specific operation pattern is determined at a predetermined ratio as one of a plurality of patterns prepared in advance (
Step 24SHS5), the card suggestion effect determination process is terminated. As an example, step 2
In the process of 4SHS5, a specific operation pattern determination table prepared in advance is selected and set as a use table for determining a specific operation pattern. In the specific operation pattern determination table, a numerical value to be compared with the random number value for determining the specific operation pattern may be assigned to the determination result of the specific operation pattern according to the card suggesting effect pattern or the like. The effect control CPU 120 refers to the specific operation pattern determination table based on numerical data indicating a specific operation pattern determination random number extracted from the random number circuit 124, the effect random counter, or the like, for example. What is necessary is just to determine the specific operation pattern in an effect.

FIG. 24A shows an example of determining a specific operation pattern by the process of step 24SHS5. In this determination example, the ratio determined to the specific action pattern SPB1 is a low ratio when the card suggestion effect pattern is not executed, and the card suggestion effect pattern in which one special effect is executed, 2 It is set so that it becomes a high ratio in order of the card suggestion production pattern in which the special production of the times is executed. On the other hand, the ratio determined as the specific action pattern SPB2 is a low ratio when determined as the card suggestion effect pattern in which two special effects are executed, and the card suggestion effect pattern in which one special effect is executed, It is set so that it becomes a high ratio in order of the card suggestion effect pattern in which the special effect is not executed. Therefore, when the specific operation according to the specific operation pattern SPB1 is executed, the possibility of executing the special effect is higher than when the specific operation according to the specific operation pattern SPB2 is executed, and the number of executions of the special effect is large. Is likely to be.

FIG. 24B shows a specific example of the specific operation set for each specific operation pattern. In this specific example, the character that turns the card image is made different according to the determination result of the specific action pattern.

In the example shown in FIG. 24B, in the case of the specific action pattern SPB1, the first character tries to turn the card image as the specific action. On the other hand, in the case of the specific action pattern SPB2, the second character tries to turn the card image as the specific action.

(Execution example of card suggestion effect according to card suggestion effect pattern)
FIG. 25 is a card suggesting effect as a specific effect that indicates that a reach effect by the super reach is executed according to the turned card image after the specific action of turning the card image by the character, or turned over A specific example is shown in which the special effect of turning over and stocking the card image is executed without suggesting that the reach effect by super reach is executed according to the mode of the card image. Based on the fact that the game ball has passed through the first start winning opening formed by the winning ball apparatus 6A or the second starting winning opening formed by the variable winning ball apparatus 6B, the variable display of the special symbol and the decorative pattern is started. Sometimes, a card suggestion effect determination process as shown in FIG. 21 is executed as the process in step S171 shown in FIG.
If it is determined in step 24SHS2 shown in FIG. 21 that the card suggestion effect is to be executed, a card suggestion effect pattern is determined in step 24SHS4, and a specific operation pattern is determined in step 24SHS5. It is determined.

For example, when it is determined to execute the card suggestion effect in the process of step 24SH2, control for starting the card suggestion effect is performed after the decorative display variable display mode becomes the reach mode. .

As an example, when the specific action pattern SPB1 is determined in the process of step 24SH5, for example, as shown in FIG. 25A, the card image 24SH1 turned upside down and the first character image 24SH2 are displayed. Is displayed.

After the time after the card image 24SH1 is displayed after FIG. 25 (A), for example, as shown in FIG. 25 (B), the first character performs a specific action to turn the card image. Ask if the card image is flipped.

For example, when the card suggestion effect pattern SPA4 is determined in the process of step 24SH4, it is displayed on the turned card image 24SH1A as shown in FIG. 25C-1 after FIG. 25, the card suggestion effect is executed as a specific effect that suggests that the reach effect by Super Reach A is executed by the letter “A”.
As shown in (D-1), it develops into super reach A.

On the other hand, for example, in the process of step 24SH4, the card suggestion effect pattern SPA2, the card suggestion effect pattern SPA3, the card suggestion effect pattern SPA5, the card suggestion effect pattern SPA6, the card suggestion effect pattern SPA8, or the card suggestion effect pattern SPA9 is determined. 25 (B), the reach effect by super reach is executed by the character “?” Displayed on the turned card image 24SH1X as shown in FIG. 25 (C-2). The special effect of stocking as a card image 24SH3 turned upside down is executed, as shown in FIG. When the special effect is executed in this way, as shown in FIG. 25 (D-2), the decorative symbols may be temporarily stopped and the pseudo-continuous effect may be executed.

(Specific example when special performance is executed)
FIG. 26 shows a specific effect that suggests that the character performs a specific action of turning the card image again after the special effect is executed, and that the reach effect by the super reach is executed according to the form of the turned card image. The specific example in case the card suggestion effect as is performed is shown.

For example, in the process of step 24SH4, the card suggestion effect pattern SPA2, the card suggestion effect pattern SPA3, the card suggestion effect pattern SPA5, and the card suggestion effect pattern SPA
6. When the card suggestion effect pattern SPA8 or the card suggestion effect pattern SPA9 is determined, after the special effect as shown in FIG. 25 (D-2) is executed, for example, FIG.
6 (A) and 6 (B), stock was stocked as shown in FIG. 26 (C) at a predetermined timing such that the variable display mode resumed by the pseudo-continuous effect became the reach mode. Card image 24SH turned upside down as a card image corresponding to card image 24SH3
1 and the first character image 24SH2 are displayed again.

After the time after the card image 24SH1 is displayed after FIG. 26 (C), for example, as shown in FIG. 26 (D), the first character performs a specific action to turn the card image. Ask if the card image is flipped.

For example, when the card suggestion effect pattern SPA8 is determined in the process of step 24SH4, as shown in FIG. 26E after FIG.
The card suggestion effect as a specific effect that suggests that the reach effect by the super reach B is executed by the character “B” displayed on the SH1B is executed, and the super-reach A is developed.

(Modification of the feature 24SH)
In the above-described embodiment, the card image as the specific image is displayed upside down, and the character tries to turn the card image as the specific operation. And when the card image was turned, it demonstrated as what the card suggestion effect as a specific effect which suggests that the reach effect by super reach is performed according to the mode of the turned card image is performed. Also, even if the character flips the card image, it does not imply that the reach effect by super reach is executed depending on the turned card image mode, and performs a special effect that stocks the card image that is turned over. It was explained that there was a case. And when a special effect was performed, it demonstrated as what can perform a card suggestion effect at the predetermined timing after that. However, the present invention is not limited to this. For example, a roulette image in which any one of a plurality of options is specified may be displayed as a specific image, and the roulette may be started as a specific operation. In that case, when the roulette stops, the roulette suggestion effect may be executed as a specific effect that suggests that the reach effect by the super reach is executed according to the option specified in the stopped roulette image. . Also, even if the roulette stops, it does not imply that it is possible to specify that the reach effect by super reach is executed by the option specified in the stopped roulette image, and as a special effect according to the specified option A pseudo-continuous effect may be executed. Then, when the pseudo-continuous effect is executed, the roulette suggestion effect may be executable at a predetermined timing thereafter.

In the above-described embodiment, the case where the special effect is executed has been described as developing to a super reach with a high hit reliability compared to the case where the special effect is not executed. However,
The present invention is not limited to this, and when the special effect is not executed, it may be developed into a super reach with a high hit reliability compared to the case where the special effect is executed.

In the above-described embodiment, the special effect can be repeatedly executed. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and when the specific operation is performed again on the specific image after the specific effect is executed, the specific effect that suggests the expected degree of control controlled to the advantageous state is executed. The series of effects may be terminated without executing the specific effects so that the second specific effect is not executed.

In the above-described embodiment, it has been described that the specific effect may not be executed even if the special effect is executed. However, the present invention is not limited to this. When a special effect is executed, the specific effect may be finally executed.

In the above-described embodiment, when the special effect is executed, it has been described as recognizing that the special effect has been executed until the specific operation is performed again. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and when a special effect is executed, there may be a case where it is not recognizable that the special effect has been executed. Alternatively, when the special effect is executed, the fact that the special effect has been executed may be notified in a recognizable manner until the display result is stopped and displayed.

In the above-described embodiment, it has been described that the ratio of which specific effect or special effect is executed differs depending on which character performs the specific action on the specific image. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and the ratio of which specific effect or special effect is executed may be different according to the effect period of the specific operation for the specific image. In such a case, the longer the specific operation effect period for the specific image may be, the higher the ratio of executing the special effect, or the longer the specific operation effect period for the specific image, the higher the ratio of executing the specific effect. May be high.

In the above embodiment, when the special effect is executed, the card image 24SH3 turned upside down is described as being stocked in order to notify that the special effect has been executed. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and a card image in which the surface on which the character “?” Is displayed can be recognized may be stocked.

In the above-described embodiment, when the special effect is executed, the card image 24SH1X on which the character “?” Is displayed is displayed regardless of the degree of expectation controlled to the advantageous state. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and when executing a special effect, the content and mode of characters displayed on the turned card image 24SH1X are made different depending on the degree of expectation controlled to the advantageous state. May be.

In the said embodiment, it demonstrated as a specific production | presentation suggesting that the reach production by super reach is performed as a specific production. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and as a specific effect, the display result may be suggested to be specified, and the degree of expectation controlled to the advantageous state may be specified.

In the above-described embodiment, a suggestion effect different from the card suggestion effect may be executed while stocking the inverted card image 24SH3. In that case, the specific image displayed in the suggestion effect may act on the card image 24SH3 turned upside down. For example, the specific image displayed in the suggestion effect is the card image 2 turned upside down.
The specific operation may be performed again by acting on 4SH3. In that case,
Depending on the mode of the specific image, the ratio of acting on the card image 24SH3 turned upside down may be different.

In the above embodiment, while the card image 24SH3 turned upside down is stocked, the second card image may be displayed upside down, and the character may turn over the second card image. And even if the character flips the card image, it does not imply that it is possible to specify that the reach effect by super reach is executed by the mode of the card image turned over. Card images may be stocked.

(Additional notes regarding the feature 31AK)
(1) In order to achieve the above object, the gaming machine according to the present invention is a gaming machine (for example, pachinko gaming machine 1 or the like) that can be controlled to an advantageous state (for example, a big hit gaming state) advantageous to the player.
An expectation degree (for example, a big hit reliability) that is controlled to the advantageous state by performing a specific operation (for example, a character trying to turn the card image 24SH1 or the like) for a specific image (for example, the card image 24SH1 or the like). Etc.) provided with specific effect means (for example, CPU 120 for effect control) for executing a specific effect (for example, card suggestion effect, etc.) that suggests in an identifiable manner,
Even when the specific operation is performed, the expectation is not suggested to be specified, and a special effect different from the specific effect (for example, stocking the card image 24SH3 turned upside down, etc.)
When the special effect is executed, the specific effect can be executed at a predetermined timing thereafter (for example, the variable display mode resumed by the pseudo-continuous effect becomes the reach mode). is there.

According to such a configuration, it is possible to improve amusement interests in performing a specific effect on a specific image and executing a specific effect that suggests the degree of expectation controlled to an advantageous state.

(2) In the gaming machine of (1) above, the degree of expectation suggested in the specific effect varies depending on whether the special effect is executed before the specific effect is executed (for example, the special effect If the special effect is not executed, it may be developed to a super reach with a high jackpot reliability).

  According to such a configuration, it can be noted whether the special effect is executed.

(3) In the gaming machine of the above (1) or (2), the special effect can be repeatedly executed (for example, the card image is turned over after the first and second specific actions of the character turning the card image). Or performing a special effect to be stocked).

According to such a configuration, the execution of the specific effect can be postponed by repeatedly executing the special effect, so that the expectation can be maintained.

(4) In any of the above gaming machines (1) to (3), the specific effect may not be executed even if the special effect is executed (for example, the card suggestion effect pattern SPA2,
You may make it the card suggestion effect etc. of the production | presentation aspect by the card suggestion production pattern SPA3.

  According to such a configuration, it is possible to increase the opportunities for executing special effects.

(5) In any of the above gaming machines (1) to (4), when the special effect is executed, the fact that the special effect has been executed over a predetermined period is notified in a recognizable manner (for example,
After the special effect is executed as shown in FIG. 25 (D-2), until the variable display mode resumed by the pseudo-continuous effect becomes the reach mode as shown in FIGS. 26 (B) and (C). The card image 24SH3 turned upside down may be displayed).

According to such a configuration, it is possible to give a sense of expectation that the specific effect is executed in response to the execution of the special effect.

(6) In any of the above gaming machines (1) to (5), the ratio of which of the specific effect and the special effect is executed differs depending on the specific operation mode for the specific image ( For example, when the specific operation by the specific operation pattern SPB1 is executed, the possibility of executing the special effect is higher than when the specific operation by the specific operation pattern SPB2 is executed, and the number of executions of the special effect is large. Or the like may be increased).

According to such a configuration, attention can be paid to the effect mode when the specific operation is performed on the specific image.

(Explanation regarding the feature 24SH and the feature 31AK)
Next, the feature part 24SH and the feature part 31AK of the present embodiment will be described. Feature 2
A gaming machine having both 4SH and a feature 31AK is a gaming machine that can be controlled to an advantageous state advantageous to a player, and performs a specific operation on a specific image, and suggests that the degree of expectation controlled to the advantageous state can be specified. A specific effect means for executing the specific effect, and a title notification means capable of notifying a title corresponding to the specific effect, the title notification means corresponding to the specific effect when a predetermined period has elapsed from the start of the specific effect Even if the title can be notified and the specific action is performed, the degree of expectation is not suggested to be specified, and a special effect different from the specific effect may be executed. A specific effect can be executed at a predetermined timing.

(Explanation regarding the feature 24SH (71F))
Next, the characteristic part 24SH (71F) of the present embodiment will be described. Feature 24SH (
71F) is a gaming machine that can be controlled to an advantageous state advantageous to the player,
It is provided with a warning means capable of executing a warning regarding prevention of engulfment to a game, and the caution means is capable of executing a caution regarding prevention of stagnation at least when it is in a non-gaming state and when the advantageous state ends. A reminder for prevention of stagnation is executed in a different manner between the gaming state and the advantageous state.

FIG. 27 is a diagram for explaining various displays during the customer waiting demonstration state and after the big hit. FIG. 27A is a diagram for explaining various types of display including a dip prevention display during a customer waiting demo state (hereinafter also simply referred to as a demo). In addition, FIG.
, (C) is a diagram for explaining various displays including an anti-slip display during an ending period after the end of jackpot. FIG. 27B shows the display after the end of the first big hit, and FIG. 27C shows the display after the second big hit when the big hit is continuous.

In the present embodiment, it is determined that the game is not playing when a predetermined period of time elapses after receiving the customer waiting demonstration designation command, and the demonstration screen is displayed. The customer-waiting demo designation command is sent from the game control microcomputer 100 side to the effect control CPU 120 when no start prize is generated and there is no hold storage data in the first hold storage buffer or the second hold storage buffer.
Sent to the side. The demo state ends when a game such as the occurrence of a new start prize is started.

As shown in FIG. 27 (A), during the demonstration, the display of 3 symbols (for example, 3 numeric symbols such as “375”, etc.) that are the final symbols for stopping the loss is displayed on the screen of the image display device 5. After being displayed for 15 seconds, a function introduction movie as an image for introducing functions such as how to play and effects of the pachinko gaming machine 1 is displayed for 39 seconds. After that, as the alert display, other alert display and anti-intrusion display are displayed for 6 seconds. Detailed display contents will be described later with reference to FIG.

Further, as shown in FIG. 27A, when the pachinko gaming machine 1 is initialized, the display on the screen starts from the three symbol display which is the first screen in the demo state. On the other hand, if there is a power failure recovery that stops and resumes power supply due to a power failure during a customer-waiting demonstration, the production will not be started from the 3 symbols display that is the first screen in the demonstration state, but other alerts will be issued The display on the screen starts from the timing when the display and the anti-sagging display are executed.

Next, as shown in FIG. 27B, the ending display is performed during the ending period after the end of the first jackpot. In the ending display, the background image of the ending is 10
The mode display that is the information about the production mode after the jackpot is selected during the second display is executed, and then the probability change count display (number of times reduced) after the jackpot ends is displayed. Display) is displayed. Also, from 2 seconds before the end of the ending display,
In addition to the ending display, a prepaid card forgetting prevention display and an anti-retraction display are displayed. Thereafter, an anti-slip display is displayed for 2 seconds together with a manufacturer logo indicating the manufacturer of the pachinko gaming machine 1 (also referred to as manufacturer information).

In addition, as shown in FIG. 27C, the ending display is performed during the ending period after the end of the second big hit. Here, the big hit after the second time is a big hit when the big hit is made again during the 100 fluctuation display (during the probability variation state or during the short time state) after the big hit including the first big hit. In such a second and subsequent big hits, as in the first big hit, the effect mode after the big hit is selected during the big hit while the background image of the ending is displayed for 10 seconds as the ending display. A mode display that is information about the number of times, and a probability change count display (time count count display) that is information indicating the number of times of probability change after the big hit (number of time reductions) are displayed. However, unlike the first big hit, from the end of the ending display, 2 seconds before the end of the ending display, a sneak prevention display is displayed, but a prepaid card forgetting prevention display is not displayed. Thereafter, an anti-slip display is displayed for 2 seconds together with a manufacturer logo indicating the manufacturer of the pachinko gaming machine 1.

As shown in FIG. 27, since the display period of the anti-overlapping image is shorter in the ending period after the end of the big hit than in the customer waiting demo state, the warning display is excessively displayed when the big hit ends. Therefore, the alert display can be suitably executed while preventing the interest of the game from deteriorating.

(Power saving mode)
Next, the power saving mode will be described. In the present embodiment, when the customer waiting demonstration state continues for a predetermined time, the power saving mode is executed in which the luminance of the backlight of the liquid crystal of the image display device 5 is kept low to enter the power saving state. The power saving mode transitions after the demonstration state of 60 seconds in total, which is 15 seconds of the 3 symbol display shown in FIG. 27, 39 seconds of the function introduction movie, and 6 seconds of the warning display and the anti-slip display, is executed three times. Is done. In other words, 3
Transition to power saving mode after a minute. Further, the power saving mode is terminated on condition that the game is started. For example, the power saving mode ends when a game ball is thrown into the game area 7. Further, the power saving mode ends when the player operates the push button 31B or the stick controller 31A. Note that when the sensor is provided on the handle, the power saving mode may be terminated by detecting the player's operation by touching the sensor.

Such a power saving mode can be set ON / OFF by a game shop clerk.
The power saving mode is set by, for example, providing a mechanical hard switch on the production control board 80 and displaying the setting screen when the hard switch is turned on in a specific mode. That's fine. Here, the specific mode is a state in which the switch can be switched to items 0 to 9 and A to F, for example, a state where the switch is installed in the item F. When the power is turned on with the item F installed, a setting screen for determining whether or not to execute the power saving mode is displayed. After that, if the hard switch is set to any one of 0 to 5, the player can adjust the volume (0
If it is set to any of 6 to B, the player cannot adjust the volume and the volume is fixed (6 is the minimum sound and B is the maximum sound). The light amount adjustment can be set in any state. In the case of only light amount adjustment, the volume cannot be adjusted even if the menu screen is opened. When C to E are selected, the state is the same as 0.

FIG. 28 is a diagram for explaining various displays during the customer waiting demonstration state and the power saving mode. FIG. 28A shows various displays when shifting from the customer waiting demo state to the power saving mode. Further, FIG. 28B shows the display mode of the other alert display and the anti-intrusion display in particular during the customer waiting demonstration state.

As shown in FIG. 28 (A), after the demo state is executed three times as a customer waiting demo state, which includes three symbol displays, a function introduction movie, and other warning display and a set-up prevention display, the mode shifts to the power saving mode. Is done. In the power saving mode, the brightness of the backlight of the liquid crystal of the image display device 5 decreases, and the screen becomes dark. Therefore, in the power saving mode, the function introduction movie is executed for 39 seconds after the 3 symbols display is executed for 15 seconds on the dark screen. However, during the power saving mode, other warning display and anti-slip display are not displayed after the function introduction movie. In the power saving mode, after the function introduction movie, the display is switched again to the 3 symbol display.

When the power saving mode is finished, the anti-slip display on the screen displayed first is displayed for 5 seconds. Thereafter, if the symbol variation display due to the start winning is not started, the demo state starts again from the three symbol display.

Next, FIG. 28B shows other display modes of the alert display and the anti-overset display.
Will be described. Other examples of the alert display include the above-described alert display that prohibits the games under the age of 18. Here, for the convenience of explanation,
An alert display for prohibiting a game under 18 years of age will be described as alert A, an alert display for suppressing fraudulent activity as alert B, and an alert display for suppressing fraudulent activity will be described as alert C.

As shown in FIG. 28 (B), display and erasure are executed for 6 seconds as the other alerting display and the embedded display. Here, 1F (frame) is used as a display unit. In the present embodiment, 1F corresponds to 1/30 second. First, among a plurality of other alert displays, the alert A fades in over a fade-in period of 15F (0.5S) and is displayed over a display period of 142F. Thereafter, the warning A fades out over a fade-out period of 9F (0.3S) and is not displayed over a non-display period of 14F.

Alert B is 15% from the middle of the fade-in period of Alert A after the non-display period on 6F.
It fades in over a fade-in period of F (0.5S) and is displayed over a display period of 136F. Thereafter, the alert B fades out over a fade-out period of 9F (0.3S) and is not displayed over a non-display period of 14F.

Attention C is faded in for 15F (0.5S) from the middle of the fading-in period of Attention A and Attention B after the non-display period of 12F.
Are displayed over the display period. Thereafter, the warning C fades out over a fade-out period of 9F (0.3S) and is not displayed over a non-display period of 14F.

The anti-stagnation display fades in over the fade-in period of 10F after the non-display period of 35F, and after the fade-in period of alert A, alert B and alert C ends.
It is displayed over the display period of 112F. After that, the anti-sunk display is 9F (0.3S
) Fades out over the fade-out period and is not displayed over the non-display period of 14F. The fade-in period of the anti-stagnation display is set shorter than the other alert display. In this way, the final anti-sunk display can appear earlier than other alerts, and the display can be sharpened.

As shown in FIG. 28 (B), the warning A, the warning B, the warning C, and the anti-intrusion display are faded in in order, displayed in the overlapping period, and then faded out at the same timing. It is. It should be noted that the fade-in period for preventing sinking does not overlap with the other fade-in periods for alerting, but they may be fade-in so as to overlap.

In this manner, the anti-sunk display and the other alert display can be displayed in the same period, and the display timing of each alert display can be made different. According to this,
When a plurality of alerts are displayed in the same period, it is possible to suppress the player from being able to confirm the information by displaying a plurality of information at once.

In addition, the anti-stagnation display can be displayed in the same period as the other warning display, and after the other warning display is faded in, the anti-slip display is faded in,
After all the other warning display and anti-intrusion display are available, fade out at the same timing. In this way, it is possible to execute display control of a good-looking attention display.

(Screen during customer waiting demonstration)
Next, various displays displayed on the screen of the image display device 5 will be described. FIG. 29 is a diagram showing a screen in the customer waiting demo state. As shown in FIG. 29 (A), at the start of the customer waiting demo state, the left, middle, and right effect symbols 91 to 93 are displayed in a manner that results in a shift display result in the center of the screen. Such 3 symbol display is displayed over 15 seconds. Next, FIG.
As shown in (B), a function introduction movie as a video introducing functions such as how to play and effects of the pachinko gaming machine 1 is displayed for 39 seconds.

Next, from FIG. 29C to FIG. 29F, the three other alert display 24SH130 fade in in order from the left. Another alert display 24SH130 is displayed on the upper center side of the screen. Thereafter, as shown in FIGS. 29G and 29H, another warning display 24SH130 is displayed.
The anti-sinking image 24SH131 for preventing the sinking below is faded in. Thereafter, as shown in FIG. 29 (I), the other alerting display 24SH130 and the anti-stagnation image 24SH131 fade out at the same timing. And FIG.
As shown in (J), the screen is not displayed for a predetermined period after the fade-out.

As shown in FIG. 29, the anti-entrainment image 24SH131, which is an alerting display relating to preventing entrainment, can be displayed in the same period as the other alerting display 24SH130, and the display of each alerting display is displayed at different timings. Is done. In this way, when a plurality of alert displays are displayed in the same period, it is possible to prevent the player from being able to confirm the information by displaying a plurality of information at once. Therefore, the player can accurately recognize information related to a plurality of alert displays.

Further, as shown in FIG. 29, the anti-entrainment image 24SH131, which is an alerting display for preventing entrainment, can be displayed in the same period as the other alerting display 24SH130, and after the other alerting display 24SH130 is faded in. , Anti-intrusion image 24S
The H131 prevention image 24SH131 is faded in, and another warning display 24SH130 is displayed.
Then, after all of the anti-intrusion prevention images 24SH131 have been prepared, control for fading out at a common timing is performed. In this way, it is possible to execute display control of a good-looking attention display.

(Menu screen)
The menu screen is, for example, a display screen that presents various setting items that can be selected by the player on the image display device 5 as icon images in an option format (menu format) during the customer waiting demonstration state. The menu screen has a hierarchical structure. When one item is selected from the first screen in which main setting items can be displayed in a list format, detailed settings can be made for each selected item. For example, as main setting items, it is possible to select a character corresponding to an effect at the time of executing the game, adjust the volume / light quantity, select an effect customization, and the like.

On the menu screen, the stick controller 31 can be operated in the front-rear direction and the left-right direction.
Depending on the tilting operation of A, items can be selected in the vertical and horizontal directions,
When the push button 31B is operated, the selected item is determined. In order to return to the previous screen, the push button 31B may be operated using the “return” item.

(Screen during menu operation)
FIG. 30 is a diagram showing a screen during menu operation. By operating the push button 31B from the screen in the customer waiting demo state shown in FIGS. 30 (A) and 30 (B), FIG.
) Menu screen 24SH132 is displayed. A plurality of selectable items are displayed on the menu screen 24SH132, but the drawing is omitted. Below the menu screen 24SH132, a slip-in prevention image 24SH131 is displayed.

Here, the menu screen 24SH132 has a hierarchical structure of a plurality of images. Then, a slip-in prevention image is displayed at any level of the menu screen 24SH132.
Note that the display mode of the anti-slip image may be different for each display layer of the menu screen 24SH132. In this way, it is possible to display the anti-slipping image in a manner corresponding to the content displayed on the menu screen 24SH132.

Further, in the present embodiment, the display mode of the anti-slip image differs depending on the effect state before and after executing the alert. Specifically, the display state of the anti-sagging image is different depending on the difference in one of the characters on the menu screen 24SH132 as an effect state before executing the alert with the anti-slipping image. As will be described later,
The display state of the anti-slipping image at the time of ending differs depending on the mode of the probability change selected during the big hit game as the effect state after executing the alerting by the anti-slipping image.

When the character selection item is determined by the operation of the stick controller 31A and the push button 31B on the menu screen in FIG. 30C, the screen in FIG. 30D is displayed. Here, the default display mode in FIG. 30D is a display mode in which no character is set. As shown in FIG. 30D, a screen on which one of character X and character Y can be selected as a plurality of types of characters is displayed. Also on the character selection screen, the anti-slip image 24SH131 is displayed. The slip-in prevention image 24SH131 at this time is the same as the display mode of FIG. Further, this anti-skinning image 24SH131 is the default display mode. It should be noted that the display mode of the anti-slipping image in FIG. 30C and the display mode of the anti-slipping image in FIG. 30D may be different. The display style is different.
For example, it is displayed at a different position, or displayed differently at a different position (reduced display compared to one).

After FIG. 30D, it is assumed that the player operates the push button 31B and the character X is selected. Thereafter, when the volume / light quantity adjustment screen is selected from the various menus, as shown in FIG. 30E, the anti-sagging image 24SH below the volume / light quantity adjustment icon is displayed.
133 is displayed. The anti-slip image 24SH133 in FIG. 30E is shown in FIG.
) And (D) are displayed in a manner different from the anti-sagging image 24SH131 shown in FIG. Note that the volume and amount of light are determined by operating the push button 31B after any of small, medium, and large items is selected by the left and right operations of the stick controller 31A.

Further, after FIG. 30D, it is assumed that the player operates the push button 31B and the character Y is selected. Thereafter, when the volume / light quantity adjustment screen is selected from the various menus, as shown in FIG. 30 (F), the anti-sagging image 2 below the volume / light quantity adjustment icon is displayed.
4SH134 is displayed. The anti-sagging image 24SH134 shown in FIG.
The anti-slip image 24SH131 shown in 0 (C) and (D) and the anti-slip image 24SH133 shown in FIG. 30 (E) are displayed in different modes. Note that the volume and amount of light are determined by operating the push button 31B after any of small, medium, and large items is selected by the left and right operations of the stick controller 31A.

Here, when no character is selected and the default display mode is maintained, the default anti-skinning image 24SH131 as shown in FIGS.
Will continue to be displayed below the volume / light quantity adjustment icon.

When the menu screen is ended by the operation of the stick controller 31A and the operation of the push button 31B from the states of FIGS. 30E and 30F, the screen of FIG. FIG.
In (G), the anti-slip image 24SH135 is displayed large at the center of the screen of the image display device 5. As described above, based on the end of the display of the menu screen 24SH132, control is performed so that the anti-skinning image 24SH135 is displayed first. Thereafter, if no start prize is generated, the screen of the customer waiting demo state shown in FIG. Note that FIG.
The anti-slipping image shown in (G) may be different depending on the type of the selected character. Further, the display during the big hit gaming state may be different depending on the type of character.

Here, if the menu screen is not displayed with the anti-skin prevention display, if the anti-skin prevention display is interrupted by opening the menu screen during the customer waiting demo state, the opportunity to view the anti-skin prevention display is reduced. Therefore, in the present embodiment, the chances of viewing the anti-skinning display can be increased by displaying the anti-sneaking display on any level of the menu screen. Further, when the menu screen is finished, a large anti-skinning display is displayed at the center of the screen, so that the player can be focused on the anti-skinning display.

At the end of the menu screen, the first anti-skid display that is set at the end in the normal customer waiting demo state is controlled so that the first anti-skin display is displayed at the end of the menu screen. You may make it do.

Further, a determination means for determining the character selected in the menu screen may be provided. The character information selected on the menu screen is stored in, for example, the RAM 122, and based on the information, the character for which the effect control CPU 120 is set is determined, and the manner of the alert display regarding the prevention of slipping is changed. That's fine.

Further, the mode of the alert display regarding prevention of slipping in accordance with the player's operation may be different, and the mode of the alert display regarding prevention of slipping in according to the performance state during the game may be different. For example, you may make it change the form of the alert display regarding the prevention of stagnation according to having won the transition lottery to a specific production state, and having become the specific production state concerned. More specifically, in a case where the background changes depending on a predetermined lottery or a predetermined number of games, the warning display mode regarding the prevention of stagnation before and after the background change may be different.

(Screen in power saving mode)
Next, the screen during the power saving mode will be described. FIG. 31 is a diagram showing a screen in the power saving mode. 3 symbol display shown in FIG. 31 (A) as a customer waiting demonstration state, FIG. 31 (B)
After the function introduction movie shown in FIG. 31 is executed, the alert display 24SH1 shown in FIG.
30 and the anti-sagging image 24SH131 are displayed. Such FIG. 31 (A)-
After the demonstration state of (C) is executed three times, the mode shifts to the power saving mode shown in FIG.

During the power saving mode, the brightness of the screen decreases, but the presentation during the customer waiting demonstration state is continued. As shown in FIG. 31D, the function introduction movie shown in FIG. 31E is executed after the three symbol display is executed in a state where the brightness of the screen is lowered. During the power saving mode, the alert display 24SH130 and the anti-concealment image 24SH131 are not displayed after that, and after the three-symbol display in the state where the screen brightness shown in FIG. The function introduction movie shown in FIG. 31 (G) is executed and repeated.

When the power saving mode is ended by operating the push button 31B from the state shown in FIG. 31 (G) during the power saving mode, the screen shifts to the screen shown in FIG. 31 (H). In FIG. 31 (H),
The screen brightness returns to the original brightness, and the anti-slip image 24SH135 is displayed in a large size at the center of the screen of the image display device 5. After that, if no start prize is generated, FIG.
) Is displayed in the customer waiting demo state.

(Screen after the big hit)
Next, the screen after the big hit ends will be described. FIG. 32 shows a screen after the big hit. FIG. 32A shows a screen during a big hit game. 15 during a big hit game
The round game of the round is executed, and after the round game is finished, an ending image 24SH138 indicating the background image of the ending is displayed over the ending period shown in FIG. Ending image 24SH138 The ending image 24SH138 is an ending image in which a character or the like (not shown) is displayed as a background. Ending image 24S
After the fade-in of H138, the mode information fades in, and then the probability variation number information (or short-time number information) after the big hit fades in. The mode includes an A mode and a B mode, and it is possible to select any mode during the big hit game. Depending on the mode, the performance executed in the probability change state or the time-short state executed after the big hit ends is different.

In the ending period, apart from the ending image, a prepaid card forgetting prevention image 24SH137 in which the balance information is stored is displayed in an inconspicuous position in the lower left corner of the screen,
A slip-in prevention image 24SH136 is displayed below the image. In the ending period, the ending image, the mode and the probability variation number information are displayed, and then the forgetting prevention image 2 is displayed.
4SH137 and the anti-slip image 24SH136 are displayed. For details of the display of the forgetting-to-remove prevention image 24SH137 and the anti-skinning image 24SH136, see FIG.
2 (C) to (F) will be described. The inconspicuous position is a position deviated from the center such as a position on the end side of the center of the screen. In addition, the content of characters in the anti-spill image 24SH136 during the ending period is the anti-sneak image 24S in the customer waiting demo state.
It is the same as the content of the character of H131.

As shown in FIG. 32C, in the ending period, the prepaid card forgetting-to-remove prevention image 24SH137 fades in before the sinking prevention image 24SH136. Thereafter, as shown in FIG. 32D, the anti-slip image 24SH136 fades in. Then, as shown in FIG. 32E, the forgetting-to-remember image 24SH137 and the anti-slip image 24SH136 are displayed for a predetermined time. Thereafter, as shown in FIG. 32 (F), the anti-forgetting image 24SH137 and the anti-overset image 24S at the same timing.
H136 fades out.

32A to 32F, the ending image 24SH138, the mode information, the probability variation number information (or the time reduction number information), the forgetting prevention image 24SH137, and the anti-overlapping image 2 are shown.
After the images are faded in in the order of 4SH136 and these images are faded out, FIG.
) Is displayed. In FIG. 32G, a manufacturer image 24SH139 as a manufacturer logo indicating the manufacturer of the pachinko gaming machine 1 is displayed at the center of the screen, and the manufacturer image 24SH is displayed.
A slip-in prevention image 24SH131 is displayed below 139.

After the first big hit, as shown in FIG. 32 (H), when a big hit display result is obtained continuously in the probability changing state or the short-time state, during the big hit game shown in FIG. 32 (I). Be controlled. In the second consecutive big hit, it is assumed that the B mode is selected during the big hit game.
In such a case, as shown in FIG. 32J, the ending image 24SH138 is displayed over the ending period. In the ending image 24SH138, an ending image (not shown) is displayed. In addition, after the ending image 24SH138, information on the B mode and information on the number of times of 100 times of change (number of time reductions) are displayed. However, after the end of the second jackpot game, the forgetting prevention image 24SH137 is not displayed as in the case after the end of the first jackpot game, and only the anti-slip image 24SH136 is displayed in the lower left of the screen. . In addition, after the end of the second big hit game, the forgetting prevention image 24S
Both the H137 and the anti-slip image 24SH136 may not be displayed.

Then, after the display of the ending image 24SH138 is erased, the display of FIG. In FIG. 32K, the manufacturer image 24SH139 is displayed at the center of the screen, and the anti-sagging image 24SH140 is displayed below the manufacturer image 24SH139. The anti-skinning image 24SH140 is the anti-skinning image 24S shown in FIG.
It is displayed in a mode different from H131. Such a difference in the display mode of the anti-slip image is due to the type of mode selected by the player during the big hit game. Note that FIG.
G) anti-skinning image 24SH131 and anti-skinning image 24SH of FIG.
The display area 140 may be smaller than the anti-slip image 24SH131 displayed during the customer waiting demo state.

In addition, a determination unit that determines the mode selected during the big hit game may be provided. The mode information selected during the big hit game is stored in the RAM 122, for example, and the mode for which the production control CPU 120 is set is determined based on the information, and the mode of the alert display regarding the prevention of slipping is changed. That's fine.

As shown in FIG. 32, the anti-entrainment image 24SH136, which is an alerting display regarding anti-entrainment, can be displayed in the same period as the forgetting-preventing image 24SH137, and the display timings of the anti-entrainment image 24SH136 and the forgetting-preventing image 24SH137 Control to display differently is performed. In this way, when a plurality of alert displays are displayed in the same period, it is possible to prevent the player from being able to confirm the information by displaying a plurality of information at once. Therefore, the player can accurately recognize information related to a plurality of alert displays.

Further, as shown in FIG. 32, the anti-spill image 24SH136, which is a warning display regarding anti-skin prevention, can be displayed in the same period as the forgetting-prevention image 24SH137, and after the forgetting-preventing image 24SH137 is faded in, the superseding is performed. Prevention image 24S
H136 fades in and prevents forgetting prevention image 24SH137 and prevents inset image 2
After all the 4SH136s have been prepared, control is performed to fade out at a common timing. In this way, it is possible to execute display control of a good-looking attention display.

It should be noted that the forgotten prevention image 24SH137 may be continuously displayed until the manufacturer image 24SH139 is deleted after the ending image 24SH138 is displayed. When the forgotten-forgotten prevention image 24SH137 is continuously displayed, after the first big hit, the forgotten-forgotten prevention image 24SH137 is displayed from the display of the ending image 24SH138 to the display of the manufacturer image 24SH139. After the big hit, the forgetting prevention image 24SH137 is displayed while the ending image 24SH138 is displayed, but the forgetting prevention image 24SH137 may not be displayed when the manufacturer image 24SH139 is displayed. Also, the anti-sagging image 24SH136 is replaced with the ending image 24SH13.
After 8 is displayed, the display may continue until the manufacturer image 24SH139 is deleted. In the case where the anti-skinning image is continuously displayed, the ending image 24SH138 is displayed.
However, it is only necessary to continue displaying the common anti-sagging image when switching to the manufacturer image 24SH139.

Further, the various images displayed during the ending period may be displayed after the display of one image is completely completed. Further, there may be a case where the timing at which the image fades in partially overlaps with that which does not overlap. Also, the ending image 24S
H138, the mode information and the probability variation number information are displayed at the same time. After that, the forgetting-to-remove prevention image 24SH137 is faded in, and then the slip-in prevention image 24SH136 is displayed.
May be faded in.

(Main effects of the feature 24SH (71F))
Next, main effects obtained by the embodiment described above will be described.

In the present embodiment, in the customer waiting demonstration state, as shown in FIG. 29 (H), the anti-sagging image 24SH131 is displayed at the bottom of the screen of the image display device 5, and in the ending period, FIG. 32 (B) is displayed. As shown in the figure, control is performed so that the anti-slip image 24SH136 is displayed in a small size in the lower left corner of the screen of the image display device 5. If it does in this way, it can prevent that the interest of a game will fall by performing the alerting of excessive sinking prevention when the big hit ends.

In the present embodiment, it is possible to display on the image display device 5 an anti-slip image with the same content of the displayed characters both in the customer waiting demo state and in the ending period. Then, as shown in FIG. 27, the display period of the anti-overlapping image is set to be shorter in the ending period after the end of the big hit than in the customer waiting demo state.
In this way, it is possible to suitably execute the alert display while preventing the interest of the game from being deteriorated by excessively displaying the alert when the big hit gaming state ends.

In the present embodiment, as shown in FIGS. 29 (H) and 32 (B), the display area of the anti-overlapping image is smaller in the ending period after the big hit than in the customer waiting demo state. Is set to In this way, it is possible to suitably execute the alert display while preventing the interest of the game from being deteriorated by excessively displaying the alert when the big hit gaming state ends.

In the present embodiment, as shown in FIGS. 29 (H) and 32 (B), the anti-sagging image is displayed to the player in the ending period after the big hit end than in the customer waiting demo state. Appears in the corners of inconspicuous screens. In this way, it is possible to suitably execute the alert display while preventing the interest of the game from being deteriorated by excessively displaying the alert when the big hit gaming state ends.

In the present embodiment, as shown in FIG. 32, the anti-image 24SH136, which is an alerting display regarding anti-entrainment, can be displayed in the same period as the anti-forgetting image 24SH137, and the anti-entrainment image 24SH136 and the forgetting-preventing image are displayed. Control is performed so that the display timing differs from that of 24SH137. In this way, when a plurality of alert displays are displayed in the same period, it is possible to prevent the player from being able to confirm the information by displaying a plurality of information at once. Therefore, the player can accurately recognize information related to a plurality of alert displays.

In the present embodiment, as shown in FIG. 32, the anti-entrainment image 24SH136, which is a warning display regarding anti-entrainment, can be displayed in the same period as the forgetting-preventing image 24SH137, and the forgetting-preventing image 24SH137 is faded in. After that, the anti-slip image 24SH136 is faded in, and after all of the anti-forgetting image 24SH137 and the anti-slip image 24SH136 are brought together, the fade-out control is performed at a common timing. In this way, it is possible to execute display control of a good-looking attention display.

In the present embodiment, as shown in FIGS. 27 and 32, the anti-skinning image 24SH131 and the anti-skinning image 24SH136 are displayed over the period in which the ending image 24SH138 and the manufacturer image 24SH139 displayed during the ending period are displayed. Is done. In this way, it is possible to prevent the ending period from being extended by displaying all the information separately, and to appropriately carry out alerts relating to prevention of stagnation in a limited period after the big hit gaming state ends. it can.

In the present embodiment, as shown in FIGS. 27 and 32, after the mode information and the probability variation number information are displayed, the anti-sagging image 24SH136 is displayed. In this way, it is possible to make the player pay attention to the display by displaying the information about the game first, and to appropriately execute the alert regarding the prevention of the sinking in the period after the big hit gaming state ends. it can.

In this embodiment, as shown in FIG. 32G, a manufacturer image 24SH139 indicating the manufacturer of the gaming machine is displayed after the ending image 24SH138, and a sinking prevention image 24SH131 is displayed below the manufacturer image 24SH139. If it does in this way, alerting about prevention of sinking can be performed suitably, displaying manufacturer information.

In the present embodiment, as shown in FIG. 32, the display of the forgetting-preventing image 24SH137 is terminated in association with fading in the anti-forging image 24SH136 after the forgetting-preventing image 24SH137 and switching to the manufacturer image 24SH139. However, the slip-in prevention image 24SH131 is continuously displayed until the display of the manufacturer image 24SH139 is completed. If it does in this way, the alerting regarding prevention of sinking can be performed suitably.

In the present embodiment, as shown in FIGS. 27 and 32 (J), when the big hits are continuous, the forgetting-to-remove prevention image 24SH137 is displayed only at the first big hit, but the anti-slip image 24SH136 is a big hit. The display is controlled every time. According to this, alerting can be suitably executed when controlled in the big hit gaming state continuously.

In the present embodiment, as shown in FIGS. 30E and 30F, the menu screen 24SH132 is displayed.
The display mode of the anti-slip image is controlled so as to be different depending on the difference in any of the characters. If it does in this way, alerting can be performed suitably by considering about the relation with the execution mode of alerting about the production state before executing alerting and the prevention of the entrainment.

In this embodiment, as shown in FIGS. 32B and 32K, control is performed so that the display mode of the anti-slipping image is different depending on the mode in the probability change during the big hit game. If it does in this way, alerting can be performed suitably by considering the relation between the performance state after executing alerting and the execution mode of alerting related to prevention of entrainment.

In the present embodiment, the display mode of the anti-slipping image is controlled to be different depending on the character and mode set according to the operation of the stick controller 31A and the push button 31B. If it does in this way, suitable alerting according to a player's liking can be performed.

In the present embodiment, control is performed so that the display mode of the anti-intrusion image is different depending on the mode of probability change selected during the big hit game. If it does in this way, suitable alerting according to a player's liking can be performed. Note that, as in a second embodiment to be described later, a song (video corresponding to a song) may be selected during a big hit. In such a case, the display mode of the anti-slip image may be varied depending on the music selected during the big hit (video corresponding to the music).

In the present embodiment, the display mode of the anti-slip image may be varied depending on the character set when the game is controlled to the big hit gaming state. In this way,
It is possible to execute a suitable alert in accordance with the player's preference.

In the present embodiment, as shown in FIG. 27, when the power failure is restored and when it is initialized,
The execution time until the anti-sagging image is displayed is controlled to be different. More specifically, in the customer waiting demonstration game, the time until the display of the anti-slip image is different between when the power failure is restored and when the power is restored. If it does in this way, the alerting regarding the prevention of sinking in a suitable timing can be performed.

In the present embodiment, as shown in FIG. 30, control is performed so that the anti-smoothing image is displayed at a position that does not overlap the volume / light quantity adjustment icon. If it does in this way, the alerting regarding prevention of sinking can be performed suitably.

In the present embodiment, as shown in FIG. 30, the menu screen 24SH132 has a hierarchical structure of a plurality of images. The anti-skinning image is displayed on the menu screen 24SH1.
It is controlled so that it is displayed on any of the 32 hierarchies. If it does in this way, the alerting regarding prevention of sinking can be performed suitably.

In the present embodiment, as shown in FIG. 30G, based on the end of the display of the menu screen 24SH132, control is performed so that the anti-skinning image 24SH135 is displayed first. In this way, it is possible to execute the alert appropriately according to the situation without the player not overlooking the alert regarding the prevention of entrainment.

In the present embodiment, as shown in FIG. 28A and FIG. 31, when a reduced-luminance image in which the screen luminance is reduced during the power saving mode is displayed on the image display device 5, the anti-overlapping image is not displayed. Controlled. In this way, it is possible to prevent the motivation for movement from being significantly reduced during the power saving mode by not displaying the further anti-sunk image during the power saving mode.

In the present embodiment, as shown in FIG. 31H, based on the end of the power saving mode, control is performed so that the anti-skinning image 24SH135 is displayed first. In this way, it is possible to execute the alert appropriately according to the situation without the player not overlooking the alert regarding the prevention of entrainment.

In the present embodiment, as shown in FIG. 31 (B), the function introduction movie can be displayed on the image display device 5 during the customer waiting demo state. Then, as shown in FIGS. 31 (E) and 31 (G), in the power saving mode, a function introduction movie other than the anti-entrainment image can be displayed on the image display device 5. In this way, it is possible to prevent the willingness to move from being significantly reduced during the power saving mode.

(Additional notes regarding the feature 24SH (71F))
(1) In order to achieve the above object, a gaming machine according to the present invention is a gaming machine (for example, a pachinko gaming machine 1 or the like) that can be controlled in an advantageous state (for example, a big hit state) advantageous to a player. , An alerting means capable of executing an alert for prevention of stagnation of a game (for example, a production control microcomputer 100 that displays the stagnation prevention image 131)
The alerting means is capable of executing alerts related to prevention of entrapment at least in a non-game state (for example, a customer waiting demo state) and when the advantageous state ends (for example, an ending period). (For example, display the anti-slip image 131)
In the non-gaming state and when the advantageous state is finished, a warning regarding the prevention of encroachment is executed in a different manner (for example, in the customer waiting demo state, FIG.
As shown in FIG. 4 (h), the anti-slip image 131 is displayed at the bottom of the screen of the effect display device 9, and in the ending period, the image is shown in the lower left corner of the screen of the effect display device 9 as shown in FIG. The prevention image 136 is displayed in a small size, as shown in FIG. 12, the display period of the anti-sag image is shorter in the ending period after the big hit than in the customer waiting demo state).

According to such a configuration, it is possible to execute a warning regarding prevention of sinking.

(2) In the gaming machine of the above (1), the alerting means is a reminder to prevent the entrainment of a mode that is partly common between the non-game state and the end of the advantageous state as alerting. It is possible to display an arousing display on the display means (for example, it is possible to display an anti-squeeze image on the effect display device 9 with the same content of the displayed characters in both the customer waiting demo state and the ending period) For example, the display period of the alert display regarding the prevention of entrainment is shorter when the advantageous state is ended than when the non-game state (for example, as shown in FIG. 12, than in the customer waiting demo state) In the ending period after the end of the jackpot, the display period of the anti-slip image is shorter).

According to such a configuration, it is possible to appropriately execute the alert display while preventing the interest of the game from being lowered by excessively displaying the alert when the advantageous state ends.

(3) In the gaming machine of the above (1), the alerting means relates to prevention of sinking in a mode that is partly common between the non-game state and the advantageous state when the alerting is performed. A warning display can be displayed on the display means (for example, in the customer waiting demonstration state and during the ending period, an anti-squeeze image with the same displayed character content can be displayed on the effect display device 9 ), The display area of the alert display regarding the prevention of sinking is smaller when the advantageous state ends than when the non-game state (
For example, as shown in FIGS. 14 (h) and 17 (b), the display area of the anti-overlapping image is smaller in the ending period after the big hit than in the customer waiting demo state).

According to such a configuration, it is possible to execute the alert display while preventing the interest of the game from being lowered by excessively displaying the alert when the advantageous state ends.

(4) In the gaming machine of the above (1), the alerting means relates to the prevention of entrainment of a mode that is partially common between the non-gaming state and the advantageous state when the alerting is performed. A warning display can be displayed on the display means (for example, in the customer waiting demonstration state and during the ending period, an anti-squeeze image with the same displayed character content can be displayed on the effect display device 9 When the advantageous state is over, the alerting display regarding the prevention of sinking is displayed at a position that is inconspicuous to the player (for example, FIG. 14 (h) ), As shown in FIG. 17 (b), the screen in which the anti-slip image is less noticeable to the player in the ending period after the end of the big hit than in the customer waiting demo state Or the like to be displayed in the corner).

According to such a configuration, it is possible to execute the alert display while preventing the interest of the game from being lowered by excessively displaying the alert when the advantageous state ends.

(5) In any one of the above gaming machines (1) to (4), the alerting means can display an alerting display regarding prevention of sinking in the same display period as other alerting displays as alerting. Yes, the display start timing of each warning display is displayed differently (for example, as shown in FIG. 14, the anti-slip image 131 can be displayed in the same period as the other warning display 130, and Display at different display timings)
.

According to such a configuration, when a plurality of alert displays are displayed in the same period, it is possible to suppress the player from being able to confirm the information by displaying a plurality of information at a stretch.

(6) In the gaming machine of the above (4), the alerting means can display a reminder display relating to prevention of entrainment in the same display period as other alerts display as a reminder. Fade in in order and fade out at a common timing (for example, as shown in FIG.
It can be displayed in the same period as 0, and after the other warning display 130 is faded in, the anti-sinking image 131 is faded in, and all the anti-scoring image 131 and the anti-scoring image 131 are completely displayed. , Fade out at the same timing, etc.).

According to such a configuration, it is possible to execute display control for a good-looking attention display.

(Explanation regarding feature 24SH and feature 24SH (71F))
Next, the characteristic part 24SH and the characteristic part 24SH (71F) of the present embodiment will be described. The gaming machine having both the characteristic portion 24SH and the characteristic portion 24SH (71F) is a gaming machine that can be controlled to an advantageous state advantageous to the player, and a caution-requiring means capable of executing a caution regarding prevention of intrusion to the game, A specific effect means for performing a specific action on a specific image and executing a specific effect that suggests the degree of expectation controlled in the advantageous state, and the alerting means is at least in a non-game state and has an advantageous state. It is possible to execute alerts regarding prevention of stagnation at the end of the game, and when a specific action is performed by executing cautions regarding prevention of stagnation in a different manner between the non-game state and the end of the advantageous state. Even if there is, there is a case where a special effect different from the specific effect is executed without implying that the degree of expectation can be specified. It is capable of executing specific effect on a predetermined timing.

DESCRIPTION OF SYMBOLS 1 ... Pachinko machine 2 ... Game board 3 ... Gaming machine frame 4A, 4B ... Special symbol display device 5 ... Image display device 6A ... Winning ball device 6B ... Variable winning ball device 7 ... Special variable winning ball device 8L, 8R ... Speaker 9 ... Game effect lamp 10 ... General prize opening 11 ... Main board 12 ... Production control board 13 ... Audio control board 14 ... Lamp control board 15 ... Relay board 20 ... Normal symbol display 21 ... Gate switch 22A, 22B ... Start opening Switch 23 ... Count switch 30 ... Hitting ball operation handle 31A ... Stick controller 31B ... Push button 32 ... Movable body 100 ... Microcomputer 101, 121 for game control ROM
102, 122 ... RAM
103 ... CPU
104, 124 ... random number circuit 105, 125 ... I / O
120 ... CPU for effect control
123 ... Display control unit

Claims (1)

A gaming machine that can be controlled to an advantageous state advantageous to a player,
A specific effect means for performing a specific operation on a specific image and executing a specific effect that suggests the degree of expectation controlled in the advantageous state,
Even when the specific operation is performed, the degree of expectation may not be suggested, and a special effect different from the specific effect may be executed.
When the special effect is executed, the specific effect can be executed at a predetermined timing thereafter.

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