JP2019050850A - Game machine - Google Patents

Abstract

To enhance a performance effect when executing a predetermined performance and a specific performance.SOLUTION: A game machine can execute a specific performance (e.g. pre-ready-to-win notice performances A to C) for suggesting a state is controlled to be in an advantageous state on the basis of the fact that a predetermined performance is executed for a predetermined number of times (e.g. once to three times). In this case, after a first specific performance (e.g. pre-ready-to-win notice performance A) is executed on the basis of the fact that a predetermined performance is executed for a first predetermined number of times (e.g. three times) as a predetermined number of times, a second specific performance (e.g. pre-ready-to-win notice performance B) can be executed on the basis of the fact that a predetermined performance is executed for a second predetermined number of times (e.g. twice) as a predetermined number of times. When a predetermined performance is executed for the specific number of times more than a first predetermined number of times before the first specific performance is executed, a second specific performance can be executed on the basis of the fact that a predetermined performance is executed for the number of times less than a second predetermined number of times after the first specific performance is executed.SELECTED DRAWING: Figure 20-17

Description

  The present invention relates to a gaming machine such as a pachinko machine or a slot machine capable of playing a game.

  As a gaming machine, a game ball, which is a game medium, is launched into a game area by a launching device, and when a game ball wins a prize area such as a prize opening provided in the game area, a predetermined number of prize balls are paid out to the player. There is something to be done. Further, a variable display device capable of variably displaying the identification information (also referred to as “fluctuation”) is provided, and when the display result of the variable display of the identification information becomes a specific display result in the variable display device, the game state (game There is a machine configured to give a predetermined game value to a player by changing the state of the machine (specifically, the state where the gaming machine is controlled) (so-called pachinko machine).

  In addition, after setting a predetermined number of bets for one game on a predetermined game medium, the player starts variable display of identification information by the variable display device by operating the start lever, and the player By operating the stop button provided corresponding to the display device, the variable display of the identification information is stopped within the range of the maximum delay time determined in advance from the operation timing, and the variable display of all the variable display devices is displayed. In accordance with the display result derived when the game is stopped, a winning occurs, a predetermined game medium determined in advance according to the winning is paid out, and when a specific winning occurs, a player is given a predetermined gaming value as a gaming state. There is one that is configured to be in a state to be given to (so-called slot machine).

  The game value means that the state of the variable winning ball device provided in the gaming area of the gaming machine becomes an advantageous state for a player who easily wins a ball or an advantageous state for a player. It is to generate a right and to be in a state where conditions for paying out a prize ball are easily established.

  In a pachinko machine, a specific display mode determined in advance is derived and displayed as a display result of variable display of special symbols (identification information) that is started in the variable display device based on the winning of a game ball at the start winning opening. If this happens, a “big hit” will occur. The derived display is to finally stop and display a symbol (final stop symbol). When the big hit occurs, for example, the big winning opening is opened a predetermined number of times, and the game shifts to a big hit gaming state where the hit ball is easy to win. And in each open period, if there is a prize for a predetermined number (for example, 10) of the big prize opening, the big prize opening is closed. And the number of times of opening the special winning opening is fixed to a predetermined number (for example, 15 rounds). An opening time (for example, 29 seconds) is determined for each opening, and even if the number of winnings does not reach a predetermined number, the big winning opening is closed when the opening time elapses. Hereinafter, the opening period of each special winning opening may be referred to as a round. A game in a round may be referred to as a round game.

  In the variable display device, the symbols other than the symbol that becomes the final stop symbol (for example, the middle symbol in the left, middle, and right symbols) continue for a predetermined period of time and stop and shake in a state that matches the specific display result. It can be a big hit before the final result is displayed because it is moving, scaling, or deforming, or multiple symbols change synchronously with the same symbol, or the position of the displayed symbol is switched. An effect performed in a state where the sex is continued (hereinafter, these states are referred to as reach states) is referred to as reach effect. Further, the reach state and its state are referred to as a reach mode. Furthermore, variable display including reach production is called reach variable display. Then, when the display result of the symbol variably displayed on the variable display device is not a specific display result, it becomes “out of” and the variability display state ends. A player plays a game while enjoying how to generate a big hit.

  Some of these gaming machines are configured to be able to execute a specific effect based on a predetermined number of times that the predetermined effect has been executed. For example, Patent Document 1 describes that a pre-reading meter notice effect in a mode in which energy is accumulated in a meter is executed, and a pseudo-variable effect is executed when the fourth eye is accumulated.

Japanese Patent Laying-Open No. 2015-093045 (FIGS. 20 and 21)

  However, in the gaming machine described in Patent Document 1, a specific effect (pseudo-variable effect) may be executed a plurality of times. In that case, after executing one specific effect, a predetermined effect is again performed. It is necessary to execute the same predetermined number of times (again, storing up to the fourth memory with the meter). For this reason, when the predetermined effect and the specific effect are executed, the effect becomes monotonous and the effect of the effect cannot be enhanced.

  Therefore, an object of the present invention is to provide a gaming machine capable of enhancing the effect when performing a predetermined effect and a specific effect.

(Means 1) The gaming machine according to the present invention is a gaming machine that can play a game and can be controlled in an advantageous state (for example, a big hit gaming state) advantageous to the player, and has a predetermined effect (for example, storage) Based on a predetermined effect execution means capable of executing (effect), for example, the portion of the effect control CPU 120 that executes step 87IWS107, and the predetermined effect is executed a predetermined number of times (for example, 1 to 3 times). Specific effect execution means (for example, a part for executing steps 87IWS127, 87IWS133, 87IWS139 in the effect control CPU 120) capable of executing a specific effect (for example, pre-reach notice effects A to C) that suggests being controlled by The specific effect executing means is configured to execute the predetermined effect as the predetermined number of times for the first predetermined number of times (for example, three times). After executing the first specific effect (for example, the pre-reach notice effect A), the second specific effect (for example, the second specific number of times (for example, twice) is executed as the predetermined number of times). , The pre-reach notice effect B) can be executed (for example, the effect control CPU 120 sets the storage number counter to 3 in step 87IWS007 and executes step S87IWS127 to execute the pre-reach notice effect A, S87IWS113 executes step 87IWS133 based on the fact that the storage number counter is set to 2 which is one less, and executes pre-reach notice effect B), and the predetermined effect is more than the first predetermined number of times before the first specific effect is executed. When the first specific effect is executed, the predetermined effect is less than the second predetermined number. The second specific effect can be executed based on the fact that the second storage effect is executed before the pre-reach notice effect A is executed, as shown in FIG. 20-17, for example. Is treated as being executed for the next pre-reach notice effect B, and after the pre-reach notice effect A is executed, one less storage effect is executed than twice, and the pre-reach notice effect B is executed. According to such a configuration, it is possible to enhance the effect when the predetermined effect and the specific effect are executed.

(Means 2) The means 1 may be configured to include a predetermined number notifying means for notifying the predetermined number of times (for example, a portion for executing steps 87IWS008 and 87IWS109 in the effect control CPU 120). According to such a configuration, when the predetermined effect and the specific effect are executed, the effect can be enhanced.

(Means 3) In the means 1 or 2, the specific effect execution means can execute a plurality of types of specific effects (for example, the pre-reach notice effects A to C) (for example, the effect control CPU 120 includes steps 87IWS127, 87IWS133, 87IWS139), and suggestive effects (for example, suggestion display A87IW001, suggestion display B87IW002, suggestion display C87IW003) that suggest which type of specific effect is executed before the predetermined effect is executed a predetermined number of times. It may be configured to include executable suggestion execution means (for example, a part for executing step 87IWS009 in the CPU 120 for effect control). According to such a configuration, when the predetermined effect and the specific effect are executed, the effect can be enhanced.

(Means 4) In any one of the means 1 to 4, the specific effect executing means may select one of a plurality of types of standby periods (for example, standby patterns 1 to 4 based on the predetermined effect being executed a predetermined number of times). 7) can be executed after the elapse of time (for example, the CPU 120 for effect control executes steps 87IWS127, 87IWS133, 87IWS139 when the result of step 87IWS125, 87IWS131, 87IWS137 is Y) and is specified during the standby period. An execution timing suggesting effect executing means (for example, a portion for executing steps 87IWS118 to 87IWS121 in the effect control CPU 120) capable of executing an execution timing suggesting effect (for example, timer display 87IW007) indicating the execution timing of the effect is provided. It may be. According to such a configuration, when the predetermined effect and the specific effect are executed, the effect can be enhanced.

(Means 5) Another aspect of the gaming machine according to the present invention is a gaming machine that is capable of playing a game and that can be controlled in an advantageous state (for example, a big hit gaming state) advantageous to the player. (For example, a portion of the effect control CPU 120 for executing the step 87IWS107) and the predetermined effect is executed a predetermined number of times (for example, 1 to 3 times). Based on the specific effect execution means (for example, step 87IWS127, 87IWS133, 87IWS139 in the effect control CPU 120) that can execute a specific effect (for example, pre-reach notice effect A to C) suggesting that it is controlled to an advantageous state. The specific effect executing means executes the first predetermined number of times (for example, three times) as the predetermined number of times. After executing a specific effect (for example, pre-reach notice effect A) based on the result, the predetermined effect is executed as a predetermined number of times, for example, a second predetermined number of times (for example, two times) different from the first predetermined number of times. Based on this, it is possible to execute a specific effect (for example, pre-reach notice effect B) (for example, the effect control CPU 120 sets 3 in the storage number counter in step 87IWS007 and executes step S87IWS127 to execute the pre-reach notice effect A). After step S87IWS113, step 87IWS133 is executed based on the fact that one less than 2 is set in the storage number counter, and the pre-reach notice effect B is executed). According to such a configuration, when the predetermined effect and the specific effect are executed, the effect can be enhanced.

(Means 6) Still another aspect of the gaming machine according to the present invention is a gaming machine capable of playing a game, and has a special effect (for example, character effects A and B of the super reach effects A to C). Executable special effect execution means (for example, a part for executing steps 87IWS012, 87IWS014, 87IWS105, 87IWS142, 87IWS148 in the effect control CPU 120), and the special effect execution means, the first special effect (for example, super reach effect A) Character pattern A) of the first pattern (for example, super reach effect A) and second special effect (for example, character effect B of the super reach effect B) (for example, Super reach production B), first special production and second special production can be executed in parallel A special effect can be executed by any one of a plurality of patterns including three patterns (for example, a super reach effect C that can be executed in parallel with the character effect A and the character effect B). When executing a special effect by a pattern, a first effect display area (for example, a display area on the left side of the image display device 5) that displays a first effect display (for example, display of character effect A) corresponding to the first special effect. ) And a second effect display area (for example, a display area on the right side of the image display device 5) for displaying a second effect display (for example, display of character effect B) corresponding to the second special effect, respectively. The state where the effect display and the second effect display are displayed can be switched to the state where the common effect display is displayed (for example, the character shown in FIG. 20-18 (D)). From a state where the effect A and the character presentation B are executed in parallel is switched to a state in which the common effect 2 shown in FIG. 20-19 (E) is running) it is characterized. According to such a configuration, it is possible to enhance the effect of performing a special effect.

(Means 7) Still another aspect of the gaming machine according to the present invention is a gaming machine that can play a game and can be controlled to an advantageous state advantageous to the player (for example, a big hit gaming state). Common effect execution means (for example, for effect control) that can execute a common effect (for example, character effect D of super reach effect D) that is commonly executed when controlled to the state and not controlled to the advantageous state. Steps 87IWS012, 87IWS014, and 87IWS105 in CPU 120) and specific sound output means capable of outputting a specific sound (for example, specific sounds S1 to S4) after a common effect is executed when controlled to an advantageous state (For example, the portion for executing step 87IWS175 in the CPU 120 for effect control) A plurality of types of common effects including at least the first common effect and the second common effect can be executed (for example, the character effect D can be executed using a plurality of characters C1 to C4), and the specific sound output means Can output different specific sounds after the first common effect is executed and after the second common effect is executed (for example, as shown in FIGS. 20-6 and 20-12, super reach). In the effect D, which specific sound S1 to S4 is output depends on which character C1 to C4 is used to execute the character effect D). According to such a configuration, it is possible to enhance the production effect when a specific sound is output.

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 a flowchart which shows the production control main process in the characteristic part 87IW. It is a flowchart which shows a variable display start setting process. It is explanatory drawing which shows the specific example of the pre-reach notice effect determination table. It is explanatory drawing which shows the specific example of a storage production | presentation determination table. It is explanatory drawing which shows the specific example of a waiting time determination table. It is explanatory drawing for demonstrating the specific example of a character determination table. It is a flowchart which shows the production process during variable display. It is a flowchart which shows the production process during variable display. It is a flowchart which shows the production process during variable display. It is a flowchart which shows the production process during variable display. It is a time chart for demonstrating the execution timing of the effect performed in super reach effects AC. It is a time chart for explaining the execution timing of the effect executed in the super reach effect D. It is explanatory drawing for demonstrating the example of an effect in case the pre-reach notice effect is performed. It is explanatory drawing for demonstrating the example of an effect in case the pre-reach notice effect is performed. It is explanatory drawing for demonstrating the example of an effect in case the pre-reach notice effect is performed. It is explanatory drawing for demonstrating the example of an effect in case the pre-reach notice effect is performed. It is explanatory drawing for demonstrating the other example of an effect when the pre-reach notice effect is performed. It is explanatory drawing for demonstrating the example of an effect in case the super reach effect C is performed. It is explanatory drawing for demonstrating the example of an effect in case the super reach effect C is performed. It is explanatory drawing for demonstrating the example of an effect in case the super reach effect C is performed.

(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. A first special symbol display device 4A and a second special symbol display device 4B to be performed are provided. Each of these consists of a 7-segment LED or the like. The special symbol is represented by a number indicating “0” to “9” or 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 symbol game or the second special symbol game, decorative symbols (such as symbols indicating numbers) as a plurality of types of decorative identification information different from the special symbols. The variable display is performed. Here, in synchronization with the first special game or the second special game, the decorative symbols are variably displayed in the left, middle, and right decorative symbol display areas 5L, 5C, and 5R (for example, up and down) Direction 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, there may be provided a display area for displaying a hold display corresponding to the variable display for which execution is suspended and an active display corresponding to the variable display being executed. 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 25A and a second hold indicator 25B configured to include a plurality of LEDs are provided at predetermined positions on the game board 2, and the first hold indicator 25A indicates the number of LEDs lit. To display the first reserved memory number, and the second reserved indicator 25B displays the second reserved memory number according to the number of lit LEDs.

  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 apparatus 6B includes, for example, an electric tulip-shaped accessory having a pair of movable wing pieces, and when the movable wing piece is in a vertical position when the solenoid 81 is off, the tip of the movable wing piece Is close to the winning ball device 6A, and the game ball enters the closed state in which the game ball does not enter the second starting winning port (also referred to as the second starting winning port 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.

  A normal symbol display 20 is provided at a predetermined position of the game board 2 (on the left side of the game area in the example shown in FIG. 1). As an example, the normal symbol display 20 is composed of 7-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 left and right upper positions of the gaming machine frame 3, and a game effect lamp 9 for game effects is provided at the periphery of the game area. ing. 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. ) 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. The stick controller 31A 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 a normal symbol other than the symbols per ordinary symbol (ordinary symbol losing symbol) is stopped and displayed as the fixed ordinary symbol, the display result of the ordinary symbol becomes “ordinary symbol losing”. 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, if a specific special symbol (a jackpot symbol, for example, “7”, the actual symbol differs depending on the jackpot type to be described later) is stopped and displayed as a special symbol, it will be a “hit” symbol. If a predetermined special symbol different from (a small hit symbol, for example, “2”) is stopped and displayed, “small hit” is obtained. 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 release 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 the grand prize 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, a number of types of opening of the big prize opening (number of rounds and opening upper limit period) and gaming state after the big hit gaming state (described later, normal state, short-time state, probability change state, etc.) are prepared, and depending on them Type is set. 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 (high opening control, high base control) that makes it easy for the game ball to enter the second start winning opening is also executed. The short-time state is a state advantageous for the player because the variation efficiency of the special symbol (especially the second special symbol) is improved.

  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, it is said that the short-time state is a low-accuracy and high-base state, the probability variation state is a high-accuracy and high-base state, the normal state is a low-accuracy and low-base state, and the like. 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 a game ball passes through a specific area, the game ball may be controlled to be in a certain 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. The effect is performed by displaying various effect images on the image display device 5, but in addition to or instead of the display, audio output from the speakers 8L and 8R and / or the game effect lamp 9 This may be performed by turning on / off the light, and the operation of the movable body 32.

  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 active lines in the “left”, “middle”, and “right” decorative symbol display areas 5L, 5C, and 5R. .

  In the case of “probability 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, the probable change state is entered. In the case of a “non-probable big hit (normal big hit)” that is not controlled, an even number of decorative symbols (for example, “6”, etc.) may be stopped and displayed together. 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, the decorative symbols constituting the chance eye are stopped and displayed on the predetermined effective lines in the “left”, “middle”, and “right” decorative symbol display areas 5L, 5C, and 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, a solenoid circuit 111, and the like.

  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, a RAM (Random Access Memory) 102, a CPU (Central Processing Unit) 103, and the like. And a random number circuit 104 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, various data stored in the ROM 101 (data such as later-described variation patterns, later-described effect control commands, and various tables referred to when making various determinations described later) are used, and the RAM 102 is used as the 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). And an output port for transmitting a signal for controlling (driving) the display hold device 25B, the second hold display device 25B, the general-purpose hold display device 25C, and the like, and a solenoid drive 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 effect control command output from the main board 11 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 specifying an error, and the like.

  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, various data (data such as various tables) stored in the ROM 121 is used, and the RAM 122 is used as a main memory.

  The effect control CPU 120 displays the execution of the effect based on detection signals from the controller sensor unit 35A and the push sensor 35B (signals output when an operation by the player is detected and indicating the operation content as appropriate). The control unit 123 may be instructed.

  The display control unit 123 includes a VDP (Video Display Processor), a CGROM (Character Generator ROM), a VRAM (Video RAM), and the like, and executes an effect based on an execution instruction from the effect control CPU 120.

  The display control unit 123 causes the image display device 5 to display the effect image by supplying the image display device 5 with a video signal corresponding to the effect to be executed based on the effect execution instruction from the effect control CPU 120. 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 a lamp signal (a signal designating the lighting / extinguishing mode of the lamp) 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 counts numerical data indicating various random values (effect random numbers) used for executing various effects in an updatable manner. 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), an initialization process (step S8) is executed. In the initialization process, the CPU 103 performs a RAM clear process for clearing flags, counters, and buffers stored in the RAM 102, and sets initial values 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), it is determined whether backup data is stored in the RAM 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 (including various flags and various timer states) for progressing the game, as well as backup flag states and error detection codes. In step S4, it is determined whether or not the backup flag is on. When the backup flag is off and backup data is not stored in the RAM 102 (step S4; No), an initialization process (step S8) is executed.

  When the backup data is stored in the RAM 102 (step S4; Yes), the CPU 103 checks the data of the backed up data (performed using the 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, it is determined that the data in the RAM 102 is 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 CPU 103 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 effect control CPU 120 may perform an appropriate screen display 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 103 every predetermined time (for example, 2 ms), and 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. 4 is started, the CPU 103 first executes a predetermined switch process, thereby causing the gate switch 21, the first start port switch 22A, the second start port through the switch circuit 110. Whether or not detection signals are received from various switches such as the switch 22B and the count switch 23 is determined (step S21). Subsequently, an abnormality diagnosis of the pachinko gaming machine 1 is performed by executing a predetermined main-side error process, 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). The CPU 103 executes special symbol process processing for each timer interrupt, thereby realizing management of special symbol game execution and suspension, control of a big hit gaming state or a small hit gaming state, control of a gaming 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. Thereafter, the CPU 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 executes a start winning determination process (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. In each process (steps S <b> 110 to S <b> 120) of the special symbol process, transmission settings for transmitting an effect control command corresponding to each process to the effect control board 12 are performed.

  The special symbol normal process of step S110 is executed when the value of the special symbol process flag is “0” (initial value). In this special symbol normal process, whether or not to start the first special symbol game or the second special symbol game is determined based on the presence or absence of the hold information. 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 of step S111 is executed when the value of the special figure process flag is “1”. In this variation pattern setting process, one of multiple types of variation patterns can be selected using a random value for determining the variation pattern based on the result of prior determination of whether or not the display result is “big hit” or “small hit”. The process to decide on is included. 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. When the display result is “big hit”, 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 updated to “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 round execution count does not reach the upper limit execution count, the value of the special figure process flag is updated to “5”, whereas when the round execution count reaches the upper limit execution count, the special figure process flag value is updated. The value 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 such a setting is made, the value of the special figure process flag is updated to “0”, and the jackpot end processing 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 the ON state every time a predetermined time (for example, 2 milliseconds) elapses based on, for example, the CTC register setting. 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 due to the turn-on of the effect control INT signal occurs, the effect control CPU 120 automatically sets the interrupt prohibition, but if a CPU that does not automatically enter the interrupt disable state is used, the interrupt is interrupted. It is desirable to issue a 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; Yes), the timer interrupt flag is cleared and turned off (step S74), and command analysis processing is executed (step S75). In the command analysis processing, for example, after reading various effect control commands transmitted from the game control microcomputer 100 of the main board 11 and stored in the effect control command reception buffer, the read effect control commands are used. Corresponding settings and controls are performed. For example, the read effect control command can be stored in a predetermined area of the RAM 122 or stored in the RAM 122 so that the effect control command can be confirmed by the effect control process or the like. Turn on the provided reception flag. 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 executing the process of step S161, the CPU 120 for effect control selects and executes one of the following processes of steps S170 to S177 according to the value of the effect process flag provided in the RAM 122, for example.

  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). This 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. When it is determined that the variable display of the decorative design in the image display device 5 is started, the value of the effect process flag is updated to “1”, and the variable display start waiting process is ended.

  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 instructs the display control unit 123 to display an effect image based on the effect control pattern set in step S171 on the display screen of the image display device 5. In addition, driving the movable body 32, outputting sound and sound effect from the speakers 8L and 8R by outputting a command (sound effect signal) to the sound control board 13, and issuing a command (lighting signal) to the lamp control board 14 Various effects control during variable display of decorative symbols, such as turning on / off / flashing the game effect lamp 9 and the decorative LED by the output, is executed. After such effect control is performed, for example, an end code indicating the end of variable display of decorative symbols is read from the effect control pattern, or a command specifying stop display of the final decorative symbols is received from the main board 11. Corresponding to what has been done, the definite decorative symbol that is the display result of the decorative symbol is stopped and displayed. When the definite decorative symbol is stopped and displayed, the value of the effect process flag is updated to “3”, and the effect process 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 hit effect processing, the effect control CPU 120 sets, for example, an effect control pattern corresponding to the effect contents in the small hit game state, and executes various effect controls in the small hit game state based on the setting contents. . 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. It is updated to a certain “5”, and the small hit effect production 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 sets, for example, an effect control pattern corresponding to the end of the small hit game state, and various effect controls at the end of the small hit game state based on the set content. Execute. 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 sets, for example, an effect control pattern corresponding to the end of the jackpot gaming state, and performs various effects control of the ending effect at the end of the jackpot gaming state based on the set contents. Run. 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.

  Only one type of symbol (for example, a symbol indicating “−”) is displayed during variable display of the special symbol, and variable display may be performed by repeatedly displaying and extinguishing the symbol. Further, in the case where 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 The present invention can also be applied to a slot machine equipped with one or more of regular bonus, RT, AT, ART, CZ (hereinafter, bonus etc.).

  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 the present specification, the comparison expression (expression such as “high”, “low”, “difference”, etc.) of various ratios such as the performance execution ratio is that the ratio of one is “0%”. May be included. 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. As shown in FIG. 8A, in this embodiment, the non-reach losing fluctuation patterns PA1-1 and PA1-2 in which the decorative display variable display mode is not the reach mode and the display result is “lost”. , The variation pattern PA2-1 to PA2-6, PA3-1 to PA3-4, etc., in which the decorative pattern variable display mode is the reach mode and the display result is “lost”, and the display result is “big hit” Fluctuation patterns PB2-1 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 patterns PA3-1 to PA3-4 and the like, such as variation patterns PA3-1 to PA3-4 shown in FIG. 8A, 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. As shown in FIG. 8B, the notification mode of the title differs depending on the type of reach. Specifically, the super reach E having the lowest reliability in 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, or 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. . After that, for example, as shown in FIG. 9B, the decorative symbols indicating the numbers 7 on the “left” and “right” stop and become a reach mode. 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. The super reach A title 31AK002 (here “SP reach A” characters) is displayed, and the speaker 8 outputs the sound corresponding to the reach title name (here “super reach A”). The title of Super Reach A is notified. 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, the dialogue 31AK004 of the character 31AK001 is displayed, or the character 31AK001 and the character 31AK003 are confronted. The subsequent part of the reach production of Super Reach A 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.

  In addition, when displaying a line on the image display device 5 during the super reach effect, a sound corresponding to the line may be output from the speaker 8. 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 elapses after the start of the super reach effect, such as when the introduction of the super reach effect ends, as shown in FIG. 9F, the title 31AK005 (here) of the super reach B is displayed on the entire screen of the image display device 5. Is displayed, and the audio corresponding to the title name of the reach (here, “super reach B”) is output from the speaker 8 to notify the title of the super reach B. The Thereafter, the title 31AK005 of Super Reach B 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 character 31AK001 and the character 31AK006 are confronted. The subsequent part of the reach production of Super Reach B 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.

  Also, in Super Reach A (FIG. 9 (C) → (D) → (E)...) And Super Reach B (FIG. 9 (C) → (F) → (G). In the introductory part until the notification is made, a super reach effect is executed in a common effect mode (FIG. 9C). 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 in this way, the production effect is improved and the player pays 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. 9H, the Super Reach D title 31AK007 (here, the letters “SP Reach D”) is displayed in a part of the center of the image display device 5. At the same time, the sound corresponding to the title name of the reach (here, “defeat the enemy”) is output from the speaker 8, thereby informing the title of the super reach D. 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 the 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, the title 31AK007 and the expectation level suggestion display 31AK008 continue to be reduced and displayed 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. 9J, the character 31AK009, which is an enemy character, is displayed, the dialogue 31AK004 of the character 31AK001 is displayed, or the reach effect of Super Reach D where the character 31AK001 and the character 31AK009 are confronted is executed. The

(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 announcement using the entire screen) or the like may be used. 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. Note that an expectation indication may be displayed in at least a part of super reach A, super reach B, and 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 a decision effect indicating that the display result is “lost”. 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.

  Note that 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 have failed). 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. Then, as shown in FIG. 12B, a black star 31AK022 larger than the star of the expected degree suggestion display 31AK021 is displayed, and as shown in FIG. 12C, the black star 31AK022 moves and the expected degree suggestion display 31AK021 A performance that fits into one of the white stars is performed. At this time, the speaker 8 outputs a sound “pin” indicating that the number of black stars indicating the degree of expectation has increased. As shown in FIGS. 12D and 12E, the same effects are repeated the number of times corresponding to the degree of reach expectation. At this time, the sound (volume, scale, sound quality, etc.) output from the speaker 8 may be changed stepwise every time it is repeated (every number of stars). 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 super reach D is designated, the title 31AK023 of super reach D2 is displayed as shown in FIG. 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.

  Thereafter, as shown in FIG. 12 (H), a black rhombus 31AK025 larger than the star of the expectation level suggestion display 31AK024 is displayed, and as shown in FIG. 12 (I), the black rhombus 31AK025 moves and the expectation level suggestion display 31AK024 An effect that fits in one of the white diamonds is performed. 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 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, the super reach C title 31AK032 (here, the letters “SP reach C”) is displayed as shown in FIG. The title of 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, so that the Super Reach A title is notified. Then, as shown in FIG. 14 (B), a title notice in which the display color of the title 31AK036 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 preview shown in FIG. 14, the title display mode (display color) may change after the reach title is notified by voice. 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, after the display mode of the title is changed, sound corresponding to the changed display mode may be output. 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 change pattern is a super reach variation pattern (step 31 AKS 001; Yes), the display color of the super reach title (whether or not the title notice is executed) is determined (step 31 AKS 002).

  In step 31AKS002, the display color of the super reach title is determined, for example, at the determination ratio shown in FIG. 16A, depending on whether the display result is “big hit” or “lost”. As shown in FIG. 16A, the display color of the Super Reach title changes from “black”, “red”, “black” to “red”, and from “black” to “fruit pattern”. The thing which changes from "red" to "fruit pattern" is 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 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 such that the title text is displayed in bold and the text itself is “fruit pattern”, or the background portion of the title display area is “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. In addition, 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 display color of the title is determined at the determination ratio shown in FIG. 16A in the normal mode, and the normal mode as shown in FIG. Determine the display color of the title at a different rate. 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 determining the display color of the super-reach title, the display color of the character's speech in the super-reach reach effect (whether or not to execute the speech advance notice) is determined (step 31AKS003).

  In step 31AKS003, the display color of the lines in the reach effect is determined at a determination ratio shown in FIG. 16C, for example, depending on whether the display result is “big hit” or “lost”. As shown in FIG. 16C, the display colors of the lines in the reach production are “white”, “red”, and those that change from “white” to “red”, and are in this order (ascending order). The jackpot reliability is high. 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). Thereafter, the determination result in 31AKS002 to 31AKS004 is stored in a predetermined area of the RAM 122 (step AK31S005), and 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 action effect, the player will pay attention to which of the title and the line will act when the action effect image is displayed, and the effect is 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 at a different ratio according to production | presentation mode. 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 action content of the character or the effect content in the battle effect). May be changed. By doing in this way, the player comes to pay attention to the contents of the reach effect.

  The present invention is not limited to the pachinko gaming machine 1 described in the above-described characteristic portion 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, although expressed as a sub liquid crystal, the sub display device may be configured by 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. By doing in this way, a title and an expectation suggestion display which can display a title and an expectation suggestion display without obstructing the super reach production in the image display device 5 are also easy to understand.

  In the above-described 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, but the present invention is applied to the title notification (notification that mainly displays characters) related to other effects. May be. 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, a decision effect for informing whether or not the display result is “big hit” is executed, and then the display result is shown ( FIG. 10 (B) to (D)). Instead of such a determined effect, when the predetermined timing before the display result is derived, an operation effect that prompts the operation of the stick controller 31A or the push button 31B is executed, and a predetermined operation is detected during the operation effective period. The display result may be displayed by displaying the victory or defeat of the battle effect or temporarily stopping the display result. 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, as shown in FIG. 17 (B), for example, a character 31AK041 that is a friendly character and a character 31AK042 that is an enemy character are displayed. Then, as shown in FIGS. 17C to 17F and FIGS. 18G to 18I, a reach effect in which the character 31AK041 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 as shown in FIG. 17E, the praying character 31AK045 is changed to a happy character 31AK046, and the small button image 31AK043 is changed to the large button image 31AK047. To change.

  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, the restriction line 31AK044 is deleted as shown in FIG. 18 (J), and the stick image 31AK051 is enlarged and displayed in the center as shown in FIG. 18 (K). 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. Thereafter, 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 a banana image of element E1, a melon image of element E2, an apple image of element E3, a watermelon image of element E4, and a strawberry image of element E5. 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. Further, 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. Further, when the reach title is displayed during the execution of the reach effect, when the fruit pattern image is displayed, the big hit 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. Note that 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, a notification of outputting a common sound (melody) by the speaker 8 and a notification by light emission of the game effect lamp 9 are performed. By the light emission control of the common sound and 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. In addition, when the shutter 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. 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 at 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. In the reach title image 31AK062, a fruit pattern image including all the elements E1 to E5 is displayed. In addition, in the reach title image 31AK062, characters “battle reach” indicating that a reach effect accompanied by a battle effect is executed are 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 in 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 are stopped and a big hit 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 fruit pattern image can be suitably displayed in both the shutter image 31AK061 and the reach title image 31AK062 having different display sizes. Thereby, it is possible to accurately tell that a fruit pattern image having a high jackpot reliability is displayed.

  Also, the display size of the shutter image 31AK061 shown in FIG. 19A is displayed larger than the display size of the reach title image 31AK062 shown in FIG. 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 relating to the shutter effect (the presence or absence of the shutter effect and the effect mode) may be executed in step 31AKS004 in FIG. In that case, the determination related to the shutter effect may be made based on the determination result of the display color of the title in step 31AKS002 of 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 related to the reach title effect may be executed in step 31AKS004 in FIG. 15 together with the determination related to the shutter effect.

(Explanation regarding feature 87IW)
Next, the characteristic part 87IW of this embodiment will be described. FIG. 20A is a flowchart of the presentation control main process in the feature 87IW. In the characteristic portion 87IW, a fourth symbol display area for displaying the fourth symbol after the decorative symbol, the special symbol, and the normal symbol is provided on the display screen of the image display device 5.

  The effect control CPU 120 starts executing the main process when the power is turned on. In the main processing, first, initialization processing is performed for clearing the RAM area, setting various initial values, and initializing a timer for determining the activation control activation interval (for example, 4 ms) (step IWSA01). . Thereafter, the effect control CPU 120 proceeds to a loop process for monitoring the timer interrupt flag (step IWSA02). When the timer interrupt occurs, the effect control CPU 120 sets a timer interrupt flag in the timer interrupt process. If the timer interrupt flag is set in the main process, the effect control CPU 120 clears the flag (step IWSA03) and executes the following effect control process.

  In the effect control process, the effect control CPU 120 first analyzes the received effect control command and performs a process of setting a flag according to the received effect control command (command analysis process: step IWSA04).

  Next, the effect control CPU 120 performs effect control process processing (step IWSA05). In the effect control process, a process corresponding to the current control state (effect control process flag) is selected from the processes corresponding to the control state, and display control of the image display device 5 is executed.

  Next, the effect control CPU 120 performs the fourth symbol process (step IWSA06). In the 4th symbol process, a process corresponding to the current control state (4th symbol process flag) is selected from among the processes corresponding to the control state, and the 4th symbol is displayed in the 4th symbol display area of the image display device 5. Execute display control.

  Next, a random number update process for updating a count value of a counter for generating a random number such as a jackpot symbol determining random number is executed (step IWSA07). Thereafter, the process proceeds to step IWSA02.

  FIG. 20B is a flowchart of the variable display start setting process (step S171) in the effect control process shown in FIG. In the variable display start setting process, the effect control CPU 120 first reads the change pattern command from the change pattern command storage area (the area in which the received change pattern command (the effect control command that establishes the change pattern) is stored). Step 87 IWS001). Next, the CPU 120 for effect control reads the variation pattern command read in step 87IWS001 and the display result designation command storage area (the received display result designation command (display result (normal big hit, probability variation big hit, sudden probability variation big hit, small hit, or off The display result (stop symbol) of the decorative symbol is determined in accordance with the data (ie, the received display result specifying command) stored in the region) where the effect control command (specifying ()) is stored (step 87IWS002). . That is, the display control result of the variable display of the identification information (decoration of the decorative design) according to the variable display pattern (variation pattern) determined by the variable display pattern determination means by executing the processing of step 87IWS002 by the CPU 120 for effect control A display result determining means for determining (design) is realized. If the pseudo-ream is specified by the variation pattern command, the effect control CPU 120 determines the chance symbol (for example, “223” or “445” as the temporary stop symbol in the pseudo-ream in step 87IWS002. The combination of the jackpot symbol that is not reachable and the symbol that is shifted by one symbol) is also determined. The effect control CPU 120 stores data indicating the determined decorative symbol stop pattern in the decorative symbol display result storage area. In step 87IWS002, the effect control CPU 120 may determine whether or not it is a big hit based on the received variation pattern command, and may determine the stop symbol of the decoration symbol based only on the variation pattern command. .

  In step 87IWS002, when the received display result designation command indicates “ordinary big hit”, the effect control CPU 120 determines that the effect control CPU 120 uses the same even symbols with the same three symbols as the stop symbols. Determine the combination. When the received display result designation command indicates “probable big hit”, the effect control CPU 120 determines a combination of decorative symbols in which the three symbols are arranged in the same odd number as the stopped symbols.

  When the received display result designation command indicates “suddenly promising big hit” or “small hit”, the effect control CPU 120 determines a combination of decorative symbols such as “135” as a stop symbol. In the case of “displacement”, a combination of decorative symbols other than the above is determined. However, when a reach effect is involved, a combination of decorative symbols in which two left and right symbols are aligned is determined. Further, a combination of three symbols derived and displayed on the image display device 5 is a “stop symbol” of a decorative symbol.

  The effect control CPU 120 extracts, for example, a random number for determining the stop symbol, and uses the stop symbol determination table in which the data indicating the combination of the decorative symbol and the numerical value are associated with each other to generate the stop symbol of the decorative symbol. decide. That is, the stop symbol is determined by selecting data indicating a combination of decorative symbols corresponding to a numerical value that matches the extracted random number.

  In addition, as for the decorative symbols, a stop symbol reminiscent of a big hit (a combination of symbols in which the left, middle and right are all the same symbols) is called a big hit symbol. In addition, a stop symbol that recalls a loss is called a loss symbol. In addition, a symbol reminiscent of being in a probabilistic state (an odd symbol in this feature 87IW) is also referred to as a probabilistic symbol, and a symbol reminiscent of being in a probable state (an even symbol in this characteristic 87IW) is a non-probable symbol. Also called.

  Next, the effect control CPU 120 determines the presence / absence of each pre-reach notice effect executed before the reach is established (step 87IWS003). In step 87IWS003, the effect control CPU 120 performs a lottery process based on random numbers using the pre-reach notice effect determination table for determining whether or not to execute the pre-reach notice effect for each pre-reach notice effect. Decide whether to execute the pre-reach notice effect.

  FIG. 20C is an explanatory diagram of a specific example of the pre-reach notice effect determination table. Among these, FIG. 20-3 (A) shows a specific example of the pre-reach notice effect A determination table for determining whether or not to execute the pre-reach notice effect A. FIG. 20-3 (B) shows a specific example of a pre-reach notice effect B determination table for determining whether or not to execute the pre-reach notice effect B. 20C shows a specific example of a pre-reach notice effect C determination table for determining whether or not to execute the pre-reach notice effect C.

  In this characteristic portion 87IW, it is assumed that three types of pre-reach notice effects A to C can be executed. Further, the pre-reach notice effect A is specifically a group notice effect (for example, a notice effect in a form in which images of a plurality of characters and objects appear). Further, the pre-reach notice effect B is specifically a cut-in notice effect (for example, a notice effect in such a manner that a character or background unrelated to the effect that has been executed so far appears). Shall. In addition, the pre-reach notice effect C is specifically assumed to be an accessory notice effect (a notice effect in a mode in which a movable member (effect accessory) provided in the gaming machine operates).

  In this feature portion 87IW, the pre-reach notice effects A to C are all executed before the reach is established during the decorative display of the decorative symbols. It is assumed that the execution timing of the pre-reach notice effect B is early and the execution timing of the pre-reach notice effect C is the latest.

  As shown in FIG. 20-3, when the pre-reach notice effects A to C are executed, the degree of expectation (reliability) for the big hit is higher than when the pre-reach notice effects A to C are not executed. Of these, when the pre-reach notice effect C is executed, the expectation (reliability) for the jackpot is the highest, and the pre-reach notice effect B is next to the pre-reach notice effect C. Is executed when the pre-reach notice effect A is executed next to the pre-reach notice effect A, and the expectation (reliability) for the big hit is high. Has been.

  In this feature portion 87IW, a group notice effect, a cut-in notice effect, and an accessory notice effect are shown as pre-reach notice effects. Various notice effects such as a notice effect, a character notice effect, a mini character notice effect, and a motif notice effect may be executed.

  Further, the present invention is not limited to the case where three types of pre-reach notice effects are executed. For example, four or more types of pre-reach notice effects may be executed, or two kinds of pre-reach notice effects may be executed. May be.

  Further, in this characteristic portion 87IW, as shown in FIG. 20-3, the case where the pre-reach notice effects A to C are determined using separate tables is shown, but one lottery is used using one table. You may comprise so that the presence or absence of pre-reach notice effect AC may be determined collectively by a process.

  Next, the effect control CPU 120 confirms whether or not it is decided to execute at least one pre-reach notice effect (step 87IWS004). If it is not determined to execute any pre-reach notice effect, the process proceeds to step 87IWS010. When the execution of at least one pre-reach notice effect is determined, the effect control CPU 120 determines whether or not to execute the storage effect for each determined pre-reach notice effect (step 87IWS005). In step 87IWS005, the effect control CPU 120 performs a lottery process based on a random number using the storage effect determination table for determining whether or not to execute the storage effect for each determined pre-reach notice effect. Determine whether to execute.

  20-4 is explanatory drawing which shows the specific example of a storage production | presentation determination table. In this characteristic portion 87IW, as shown in FIG. 20-4, in the case of a big hit, it is determined that the storage effect is executed at a higher rate than in the case of a loss. Moreover, in this characteristic part 87IW, as shown to FIGS. 20-4, even if it is a case where it becomes slippery, it determines to perform a storage production | presentation by the comparatively high rate of 60%.

  The “storage effect” is an effect executed in such a manner that a predetermined number (1 to 3 items in this example) of items is stored. In this characteristic part 87IW, when it is decided to execute the storage effect, after the display that the storage effect is executed and a predetermined number of items are stored is performed, a predetermined waiting time is passed. The pre-reach notice effect is executed. In addition, in this characteristic part 87IW, when it is decided not to execute the storage effect, the pre-reach notice effect may be executed as it is at the execution timing of the pre-reach notice effect without executing the storage effect. is there.

  Note that the method of determining the storage effect is not limited to the mode shown by the characteristic portion 87IW. For example, you may comprise so that the presence or absence of a storage effect may be determined in a different ratio according to the kind of pre-reach notice effect. In this case, for example, the storage effect is determined at a higher rate when the pre-reach notice effect C (the accessory notice effect) is farther than the pre-reach notice effect B (cut-in notice effect). May be.

  Further, for example, the presence or absence of the storage effect is determined at different ratios depending on the number of pre-reach notice effects executed during one variation display and the number of pre-reach notice effects to be executed. It may be configured. In this case, for example, even when the same cut-in notice effect is executed, storage is performed at different ratios when the first cut-in notice effect is executed and when the second cut-in notice effect is executed. You may comprise so that the presence or absence of an effect may be determined.

  Also, for example, when determining whether or not to have a storage effect for two or more pre-reach notice effects, it depends on whether or not the execution of the storage effect has already been decided for other pre-reach notice effects. You may comprise so that the presence or absence of a storage effect may be determined by a ratio. In this case, for example, when it is determined to execute the storage effect for the first pre-reach notice effect, the storage effect is also executed at a high rate for the second and third pre-reach notice effects. You may comprise so that it may determine.

  Next, when there is at least one pre-reach notice effect determined to execute the storage effect in step 87IWS005, the effect control CPU 120 executes the storage effect for each pre-reach notice effect determined to have a storage effect. A standby time until execution of the pre-reach notice effect is determined (step 87IWS006). In step 87IWS006, the CPU 120 for effect control performs lottery processing based on a random number using the standby time determination table for determining the standby time for each pre-reach notice effect determined to have a storage effect, and sets the standby time (standby) Pattern).

  FIG. 20-5 is an explanatory diagram of a specific example of the standby time determination table. As shown in FIG. 20-5, in this feature 87IW, determination values are assigned to the standby patterns 1 to 7 as standby patterns of standby times in the standby time determination table.

  In FIG. 20-5, standby pattern 1 is a pattern in which the pre-reach notice effect is immediately executed without the standby time (that is, the standby time of 0 seconds) after the storage effect is executed. The standby pattern 2 starts the timer display for 5 seconds immediately after executing the storage effect, and when the timer display becomes 0 seconds after 5 seconds have elapsed (that is, the standby time is 5 seconds), the pre-reach notice effect Is a pattern to execute. In addition, the standby pattern 3 displays the standby display for 5 seconds after executing the storage effect, then starts the timer display for 5 seconds, and when the timer display becomes 0 seconds after 5 seconds have elapsed (that is, , The waiting time is 10 seconds in total), and a pre-reach notice effect is executed. In addition, the standby pattern 4 displays a standby display for 10 seconds after executing the storage effect, then starts a timer display for 5 seconds, and when the timer display becomes 0 seconds after 5 seconds have elapsed (that is, The standby time is 15 seconds in total, and the pre-reach notice effect is executed.

  In addition, the standby pattern 5 immediately starts the timer display for 5 seconds after executing the storage effect, and when the timer display becomes 0 seconds after 5 seconds have elapsed (the display that the standby time once becomes 0) ), A 5 second standby display is displayed, and then a 5 second timer display is started again. When 5 seconds have elapsed and the timer display has reached 0 seconds (ie, a total standby time of 15 seconds). ), A pre-reach notice effect.

  In addition, the standby pattern 6 displays a standby display for 5 seconds after executing the storage effect, then starts a timer display for 5 seconds, and when the timer display becomes 0 seconds after 5 seconds have elapsed ( Once the display shows that the standby time has become 0), the standby display for 5 seconds is displayed, and then the timer display for 5 seconds starts again. After 5 seconds, the timer display is 0 seconds. (That is, a total waiting time of 20 seconds), the pre-reach notice effect is executed.

  Further, the standby pattern 7 displays a standby display for 10 seconds after executing the storage effect, then starts a timer display for 5 seconds, and when the timer display becomes 0 seconds after 5 seconds have elapsed (恰Once the display shows that the standby time has become 0), the standby display for 5 seconds is displayed, and then the timer display for 5 seconds starts again. After 5 seconds, the timer display is 0 seconds. (That is, a total waiting time of 20 seconds), the pre-reach notice effect is executed.

  In this feature 87IW, the timer display once becomes 0 second as a standby pattern (in this example, standby patterns 5 to 7) for displaying standby display and timer display again after the standby time once becomes zero. After that, a case is shown in which the standby display for 5 seconds is further displayed, and then the timer display for 5 seconds is started again, but this is not the only mode. For example, it may be configured to provide a standby pattern in which the timer display for 5 seconds is immediately displayed again without displaying the standby display once the timer display becomes 0 seconds. It may be configured to provide a standby pattern for displaying a standby display for 10 seconds after the second.

  Further, the method of determining the standby pattern is not limited to the mode shown by the characteristic portion 87IW. For example, the standby pattern may be determined at different ratios according to the type of the pre-reach notice effect. In this case, for example, a specific standby pattern (for example, standby patterns 5 to 5) is used when the pre-reach notice effect C (the accessory notice effect) is more distant than the pre-reach notice effect B (cut-in notice effect). 7) may be determined at a high rate.

  In addition, for example, the standby pattern is determined at a different ratio depending on the number of pre-reach notice effects executed during one fluctuation display and the number of pre-reach notice effects to be executed. May be. In this case, for example, even when the same cut-in notice effect is executed, standby is performed at different ratios when the first cut-in notice effect is executed and when the second cut-in notice effect is executed. The pattern may be determined.

  Also, for example, when determining a standby pattern for two or more pre-reach notice effects, has a specific standby pattern (for example, standby patterns 5 to 7) already determined for other pre-reach notice effects? You may comprise so that a standby pattern may be determined in a different ratio according to it. In this case, for example, when a specific standby pattern (for example, standby patterns 5 to 7) is determined for the first pre-reach notice effect, the second and third pre-reach notice effects are also high. You may comprise so that a specific standby pattern (for example, standby patterns 5-7) may be determined by a ratio.

  Further, for example, the standby pattern may be determined at different ratios according to the number of pre-reach notice effects determined to execute the storage effect.

  In the example shown in FIG. 20-5, for example, when the standby patterns 1 to 4 are viewed, the expectation level (reliability) for the big hit is the same regardless of the standby time. However, the expectation level (reliability) for the big hit may be varied depending on the waiting time. For example, the standby pattern 1 with the shortest standby time (0 seconds) has the lowest expectation level (reliability) for the big hit, the standby pattern 2 next to the standby pattern 1 has the highest expectation level (reliability), and the standby pattern The standby pattern 3 next to 2 has the highest expectation (reliability) for the big hit, and the standby time 4 has the longest waiting time (15 seconds). The standby pattern 4 has the highest expectation (reliability) for the big hit. Good. According to such a configuration, the longer the waiting time, the higher the expectation for the big hit.

  Next, when the execution of the storage effect is determined for at least one pre-reach notice effect, the effect control CPU 120 sets 3 in the storage number counter for counting the number of items stored in the storage effect. (Step 87 IWS007). In addition, the effect control CPU 120 performs control to start displaying the storage number display that displays the number of items stored in the storage effect (step 87IWS008). In step 87IWS008, since no items have been stored yet, for example, display of “0/3” is started as the storage number display in the image display device 5.

  Next, if the execution control of the storage effect is determined for at least one pre-reach notice effect, the effect control CPU 120 suggests the pre-reach notice effect for each pre-reach notice effect with the storage effect. Control to start display is performed (step 87IWS009). In step 87IWS009, for example, when the pre-reach notice effect A (group notice effect) is executed, the display of the suggestion display A including the characters “group” in the rectangle is started as the suggestion display in the image display device 5. . Further, for example, when the pre-reach notice effect B (cut-in notice effect) is executed, the display of the suggestion display B including the character “K” in the rectangle is started as the suggestion display in the image display device 5. Also, for example, when the pre-reach notice effect C (actual material notice effect) is executed, the image display device 5 starts displaying the suggestion display C including the characters “comb” in the rectangle as the suggestion display.

  Next, the effect control CPU 120 confirms whether or not the variation pattern specified by the variation pattern command includes the super reach effect D (step 87IWS010). If the super reach effect D is not included, the process proceeds to step 87IWS012.

  In this characteristic portion 87IW, there are cases where four types of super reach effects A to D are executed as the super reach effects during the variable display of decorative symbols. In this characteristic portion 87IW, the super reach effects A to D are effects that are commonly executed in the case of the big hit and the case of the big hit, but in the case of the big hit, compared to the case of the big hit Super reach productions A to D are executed at a high rate. Accordingly, when the super reach effects A to D are executed, the degree of expectation (reliability) for the big hit is higher than when the super reach effects A to D are not executed.

  When the super reach effect D is included, the effect control CPU 120 determines the type of character that appears during the execution of the super reach effect D (step 87IWS011). In step 87IWS011, the effect control CPU 120 performs a lottery process based on a random number using the character determination table for determining the character type, and determines the character type that appears during the execution of the super reach effect D.

  FIG. 20-6 is an explanatory diagram for explaining a specific example of the character determination table. As shown in FIG. 20-6, in the feature portion 87IW, determination values are assigned to the characters C1 to C4 in the character determination table. In addition, in the feature portion 87IW, when the super reach effect D is executed, a predetermined music is output during execution of the super reach effect D. As shown in FIG. 20-6, When the character C1 is determined, during the execution of the super reach effect D, the effect in which the character C1 appears is executed and the music M1 is output as sound. As shown in FIG. 20-6, when the character C2 is determined, an effect in which the character C2 appears during execution of the super reach effect D is executed, and the music M2 is output as a sound. As shown in FIG. 20-6, when the character C3 is determined, an effect in which the character C3 appears during the execution of the super reach effect D is executed and the music M3 is output as a sound. Also, as shown in FIG. 20-6, when the character C4 is determined, during the execution of the super reach effect D, an effect in which the character C4 appears is executed and the music M4 is output as a sound.

  In addition, in the feature portion 87IW, when the super reach effect D is executed, after the sound output of a predetermined music is finished, a predetermined specific sound is output if it is a big hit. As shown in FIG. 20-6, when the character C1 is determined, the specific sound S1 is output after the sound output of the music piece M1 is finished. As shown in FIG. 20-6, when the character C2 is determined, the specific sound S2 is output after the sound output of the music M2 is finished. As shown in FIG. 20-6, when the character C3 is determined, the specific sound S3 is output after the sound output of the music M3 is completed. As shown in FIG. 20-6, when the character C4 is determined, the specific sound S4 is output after the sound output of the music M4 is completed.

  In this feature 87IW, the “specific sound” can be obtained by using a smaller number of sounds than the number of sounds used for the music or deleting or shortening a part of the music. Arranged and created.

  Next, if the CPU 120 for effect control determines to execute the change pattern, the pre-reach notice effect, and the pre-reach notice effect and the super reach effect D, the CPU 120 for effect control uses the determined character type. A corresponding process table is selected (step 87IWS012). Then, the process timer in the process data 1 of the selected process table is started (step 87IWS013).

  The process table is a table in which process data that is referred to when the effect control CPU 120 executes control of the effect device is set. That is, the effect control CPU 120 controls effect devices (effect components) such as the image display device 5 according to the process data set in the process table. The process table includes data in which a plurality of combinations of process timer set values, display control execution data, lamp control execution data, and sound number data are collected. The display control execution data includes data indicating each variation mode constituting the variation mode during the variable display time (variation time) of the variable display of the decorative symbols. Specifically, data relating to the change of the display screen of the image display device 5 is described. The process timer set value is set with a change time in the form of the change. The effect control CPU 120 refers to the process table and performs control to display the decorative pattern in the variation mode set in the display control execution data for the time set in the process timer set value. The process table is stored in the ROM of the effect control board 80. A process table is prepared for each variation pattern.

  In addition, in the process table used when effect control is executed for a variation pattern with reach effect, the left symbol is stopped when a predetermined time has elapsed from the start of the variation, and the right symbol is stopped when a predetermined time further elapses. Process data indicating that it is to be displayed is set. In addition, instead of setting the symbols to be stopped and displayed in the process table, an image for displaying the symbols is synthesized and generated according to the determined stop symbol, the temporary stop symbol in the pseudo-ream and the sliding effect. May be.

  Further, the CPU 120 for effect control is based on the contents of the process data 1 (display control execution data 1, lamp control execution data 1, sound number data 1), and the effect device (the image display device 5 as the effect component, the effect component as the effect component). Control of various lamps and speakers 8L and 8R as effect parts is executed (step 87IWS014). For example, in order to display an image according to the variation pattern in the image display device 5, a command is output to the display control unit 123. In addition, a control signal (lamp control execution data) is output to the lamp control board 14 in order to perform on / off control of various lamps. Further, a control signal (sound number data) is output to the sound control board 13 in order to perform sound output from the speakers 8L and 8R.

  In this feature 87IW, the effect control CPU 120 controls the variable pattern command so that the decorative pattern is variably displayed by the change pattern corresponding to the change pattern command, but the effect control CPU 120 The variation pattern to be used may be selected from a plurality of types of variation patterns corresponding to.

  If the variation pattern including the super reach effect A is specified in the variation pattern command, the process table including the super reach effect A is selected in step 87IWS012, and the later-described step 87IWS014 and step are performed according to the selected process table. When the process of 87IWS105 is executed, the super reach effect A is executed during the variable display of decorative symbols.

  If a variation pattern including the super reach production B is specified in the variation pattern command, a process table including the super reach production B is selected in step 87IWS012, and a later-described step 87IWS014 and step are performed according to the selected process table. When the process of 87IWS105 is executed, the super reach effect B is executed during the variable display of decorative symbols.

  If the variation pattern including the super reach effect C is specified in the variation pattern command, the process table including the effect of the common display period 1 of the super reach effect C is selected in step 87IWS012, and the selected process table is selected. Accordingly, the processing of step 87IWS014 and step 87IWS105, which will be described later, is executed, so that the effect of the common display period 1 of the super reach effect C is executed during the variable display of the decorative symbols.

  If the variation pattern including the super reach production D is specified in the variation pattern command, the process table including the super reach production D corresponding to the character type determined in step 87IWS012 is selected, and the selected process is selected. By executing the processing of step 87IWS014 and step 87IWS105, which will be described later, according to the table, the super reach effect D is executed during the decorative display variation display.

  Next, the effect control CPU 120 sets a value corresponding to the variation time specified by the variation pattern command in the variation time timer (step 87IWS015).

  Then, the effect control CPU 120 sets the value of the effect control process flag to a value corresponding to the variable display effect process (step S172) (step 87IWS016).

  20-7 to 20-10 are flowcharts showing the variable display effect processing (step S172) in the effect control process shown in FIG. In the effect processing during variable display, the effect control CPU 120 first subtracts 1 from the value of the process timer (step 87IWS101), and subtracts 1 from the value of the variable time timer (step 87IWS102). When the process timer times out (step 87IWS103), the process data is switched. That is, the process timer setting value set next in the process table is set in the process timer (step 87IWS104). Further, the control state for the effect device is changed based on the display control execution data, lamp control execution data, and sound number data set next (step 87IWS105).

  Next, the effect control CPU 120 determines whether or not there is a storage effect, and whether or not it is the execution timing of the storage effect (step 87IWS106). Note that whether or not it is the execution timing of the storage effect can be determined, for example, by checking the value of the variable time timer set in step 87IWS015. If it is not the execution timing of the storage effect, the process proceeds to step 87IWS115 as it is.

  If it is the execution timing of the storage effect, the effect control CPU 120 performs control to execute the storage effect in the image display device 5 (step 87IWS107). For example, a character display such as “GET” is displayed on the image display device 5 to produce an aspect in which one item is stored. Further, the effect control CPU 120 subtracts 1 from the value of the storage number counter (step 87IWS108) and performs control to update the storage number display (step 87IWS109). For example, when the storage number display before execution of the storage effect is “0/3”, the storage number display is updated to “1/3” so that the number of stored items is increased by one. I do.

  Next, the effect control CPU 120 checks whether or not the value of the storage number counter after subtraction is 0 (step 87IWS110). If the value of the storage number counter is not 0, the process proceeds to step 87IWS115 as it is. If the value of the storage number counter is 0, the CPU 120 for effect control will execute a pre-reach notice effect flag (predetermined number of items are accumulated in the storage effect and the pre-reach notice effect corresponding to the type). A flag indicating that the state has become possible is set (step 87IWS111). For example, if the storage effect is executed for the pre-reach notice effect A, the notice execution flag A is set. If the storage effect is executed for the pre-reach effect B, the notice execution flag B is set. If the storage effect is executed for the pre-reach notice effect C, the notice execution flag C is set.

  In this feature portion 87IW, in step 87IWS106, it is determined that it is the execution timing of the storage effect at various times, and the storage effect can be executed. For example, as long as it is before the execution timing of the pre-reach notice effect targeted by the storage effect, it is not necessarily the case after the execution of the pre-reach notice effect, but before the previous reach. It is also possible to execute the storage effect by determining Y in step 87IWS106 before executing the notice effect.

  Therefore, in this feature 87IW, after a predetermined number of items are accumulated in the storage effect and the notice execution flag is set, the pre-reach notice effect may be executed before the next storage effect is executed. The next storage effect may be executed before the pre-reach notice effect is executed. In this case, even if the pre-reach notice effect is not yet executed, the execution of the next storage effect is not particularly limited as shown in FIG. Then, the effect after step 87IWS106 is executed, and the storage effect for the next pre-reach notice effect can be executed to store the item.

  Next, the effect control CPU 120 sets a standby time corresponding to the standby pattern in the standby time timer (step 87IWS112). For example, if standby pattern 1 is determined for the pre-reach notice effect, a value corresponding to 0 seconds is set in the standby time timer, and if standby pattern 2 is determined, the standby time timer is set. If a value corresponding to 5 seconds is set and the standby pattern 3 is determined, a value corresponding to 10 seconds is set in the standby time timer. If a standby pattern 4 is determined, the standby time timer is set. If a value corresponding to 15 seconds is set and the standby pattern 5 is determined, a value corresponding to 15 seconds is set in the standby time timer. If a standby pattern 6 is determined, the standby time timer is set. If a value corresponding to 20 seconds is set and the standby pattern 7 is determined, a value corresponding to 25 seconds is set in the standby time timer.

  Then, the effect control CPU 120 sets a number that is one less than the previously set value in the storage number counter (step 87IWS113). For example, if the value previously set in the storage number counter is 3, 2 is set in the storage number counter in step 87IWS113. For example, when the value previously set in the storage number counter is 2, 1 is set in the storage number counter in step 87IWS113.

  When step 87IWS113 is executed, the effect control CPU 120 also updates the display of the storage number display displayed on the image display device 5. For example, if 2 is set in the storage number counter, the storage number display is updated to a display such as “0/2”. Further, for example, if 1 is set in the storage number counter, the storage number display is updated to a display such as “0/1”. Further, the effect control CPU 120 erases the suggestion display corresponding to the reach notice effect in which a predetermined number of items are accumulated.

  By executing the variable display start setting process of step 87IWS007 and step 87IWS113, when the storage effect is executed for the first pre-reach notice effect during the decorative symbol display, the storage is performed. When the number counter is set to 3, an effect that three items are stored as a predetermined number in the storage effect is executed, and the storage effect is executed for the second pre-reach notice effect, the storage number When the counter is set to 2, an effect that two items are stored as a predetermined number in the storage effect is executed, and the storage effect is executed for the third pre-reach notice effect, the storage number 1 is set in the counter, and an effect that one item is stored as a predetermined number in the storage effect is executed.

  Next, the effect control CPU 120 checks whether or not the standby display start timing is reached (step 87IWS114). Note that whether or not the standby display start timing is reached can be determined, for example, by checking the value of the standby time timer. If it is the start timing of the standby display, the effect control CPU 120 performs control to start the standby display on the image display device 5 (step 87S115). For example, a character display such as “standby” is displayed on the image display device 5.

  In this feature portion 87IW, in the case of standby patterns 1 and 2, since the standby display is not displayed, it is not determined as Y in step 87IWS114, and the standby display is not displayed. In the case of the standby patterns 3 to 7, when a predetermined number of items are stored in the storage effect and the standby time timer is set (see step 87IWS112), it is determined as Y in step 87IWS114, and the process of step 87IWS115 is performed. This is executed and the display of the standby display is started. Further, in the case of the standby patterns 5 to 7, even when the display of the timer display is once ended, it is determined as Y in Step 87IWS114, the processing of Step 87IWS115 is executed, and the display of the standby display is started again. There is a case.

  Next, the effect control CPU 120 checks whether or not the standby display end timing is reached (step 87IWS116). Whether or not it is the standby display end timing can be determined, for example, by checking the value of the standby time timer. If it is the end timing of the standby display, the effect control CPU 120 performs control to end the standby display on the image display device 5 (step 87S117). For example, the character display such as “waiting” is deleted in the image display device 5.

  Next, the effect control CPU 120 checks whether or not the timer display start timing is reached (step 87IWS118). Whether or not the timer display start timing is reached can be determined, for example, by checking the value of the standby time timer. If the timer display start timing is reached, the effect control CPU 120 controls the image display device 5 to start displaying the timer display (step 87IWS119). For example, the display of the timer display including the display indicating that the remaining time until the pre-reach notice effect is executed in the image display device 5 is 5 seconds is started. After that, with the decrease in the value of the standby time timer, display is performed such that the remaining time until the pre-reach notice effect is executed is reduced in the timer display.

  In this feature portion 87IW, in the case of standby pattern 1, since the timer display is not displayed, it is not determined as Y in step 87IWS118, and the timer display is not displayed. In the case of standby patterns 2 and 5, when a predetermined number of items are stored in the storage effect and the standby time timer is set (see step 87IWS112), it is determined as Y in step 87IWS118, and the process of step 87IWS119 is performed. This is executed and the display of the timer display is started. In the case of standby patterns 3, 4, 6, and 7, when the display of the standby display is finished (see step 87IWS117), it is determined as Y in step 87IWS118, and the process of step 87IWS119 is executed to display the timer display. Display starts. Further, in the case of standby patterns 5 to 7, even if the display of the timer display is once ended, it is determined as Y in step 87IWS118 through the standby display or without the standby display. In some cases, the process of step 87IWS119 is executed and the display of the timer display is started again.

  Next, the effect control CPU 120 checks whether or not the timer display end timing is reached (step 87IWS120). Note that whether or not the timer display end timing is reached can be determined, for example, by checking the value of the standby time timer. If the timer display end timing is reached, the effect control CPU 120 controls the image display device 5 to end the display of the timer display (step 87S121). For example, the timer display indicating “0 seconds” in the image display device 5 is deleted.

  Next, the effect control CPU 120 confirms whether or not the pre-reach notice effect A is in a startable period (step 87IWS122). Whether or not the pre-reach notice effect A can be started can be determined, for example, by checking the value of the variable time timer set in step 87IWS015. In this feature 87IW, for example, when the pre-reach notice effect A is executed after the storage effect is executed, and when the pre-reach notice effect A is executed without going through the storage effect, the pre-reach notice effect is performed. Since a time difference may occur in the timing at which A is started, a certain amount of width is provided for the period in which execution of the pre-reach notice effect A can be started.

  If the pre-reach notice effect A is within the executable start period, the effect control CPU 120 checks whether or not the storage effect is executed for the pre-reach notice effect A (step 87IWS123). If the storage effect is executed (Y in step 87IWS123), the effect control CPU 120 checks whether or not the notice execution enable flag A is set (step 87IWS124). If the notice execution permission flag A is not set (that is, if a predetermined number of items are not yet accumulated in the storage effect), the process proceeds to 87IWS128 as it is. If the notice execution possibility flag A is set (that is, if a predetermined number of items are accumulated as the number of stored items), the effect control CPU 120 checks whether or not the standby time timer has timed out (step 87IWS125). ). If the waiting time timer has not timed out (that is, if the waiting time has not yet elapsed), the process proceeds to 87IWS128. If the standby time timer has timed out (that is, if the standby time has elapsed), the production control CPU 120 will display the timer display (timer display indicating “0 seconds”). The timer display is erased (step 87IWS126). Then, the effect control CPU 120 executes the pre-reach notice effect A in the image display device 5 (step 87IWS127).

  On the other hand, if the storage effect is not executed (N in step 87IWS123), the effect control CPU 120 proceeds to step 87IWS127 as it is and executes the pre-reach notice effect A in the image display device 5 (step 87IWS127).

  Next, the effect control CPU 120 checks whether or not the pre-reach notice effect B can be started (step 87IWS128). Whether or not the pre-reach notice effect B can be started can be determined, for example, by checking the value of the variable time timer set in step 87IWS015. In this feature 87IW, for example, when the pre-reach notice effect B is executed after the storage effect is executed, and when the pre-reach notice effect B is executed without going through the storage effect, the pre-reach notice effect is performed. Since a time difference may occur in the timing at which B is started, a certain amount of width is provided for the period in which execution of the pre-reach notice effect B can be started.

  If the pre-reach notice effect B is within the execution startable period, the effect control CPU 120 confirms whether or not the storage effect is executed for the pre-reach notice effect B (step 87IWS129). If the storage effect is executed (Y in step 87IWS129), the effect control CPU 120 checks whether or not the notice execution enable flag B is set (step 87IWS130). If the notice execution possibility flag B is not set (that is, if a predetermined number of items are not yet accumulated in the storage effect), the process proceeds to 87IWS134 as it is. If the notice execution possibility flag B is set (that is, if a predetermined number of items are accumulated in the number of stored items), the effect control CPU 120 confirms whether or not the standby time timer has timed out (step 87IWS131). ). If the waiting time timer has not timed out (that is, if the waiting time has not yet elapsed), the process proceeds to 87IWS 134 as it is. If the standby time timer has timed out (that is, if the standby time has elapsed), the production control CPU 120 will display the timer display (timer display indicating “0 seconds”). The timer display is erased (step 87IWS132). Then, the effect control CPU 120 executes the pre-reach notice effect B in the image display device 5 (step 87IWS133).

  On the other hand, if the storage effect is not executed (N in step 87IWS129), the effect control CPU 120 proceeds to step 87IWS133 as it is and executes the pre-reach notice effect B in the image display device 5 (step 87IWS133).

  Next, the effect control CPU 120 confirms whether or not the pre-reach notice effect C is in an executable start period (step 87IWS134). Note that whether or not the pre-reach notice effect C can be started can be determined, for example, by checking the value of the variable time timer set in step 87IWS015. In this feature 87IW, for example, when the pre-reach notice effect C is executed after the storage effect is executed, and when the pre-reach notice effect C is executed without going through the storage effect, the pre-reach notice effect C Since there may be a time difference in the timing when C is started, a certain amount of width is provided in the period in which execution of the pre-reach notice effect C can be started.

  If the pre-reach notice effect C is within the execution startable period, the effect control CPU 120 confirms whether or not the storage effect is executed for the pre-reach notice effect C (step 87IWS135). If the storage effect is executed (Y in step 87IWS135), the effect control CPU 120 checks whether or not the notice execution enable flag C is set (step 87IWS136). If the notice execution possibility flag C is not set (that is, if a predetermined number of items are not yet accumulated in the storage effect), the process proceeds to 87IWS140. If the notice execution possibility flag C is set (that is, if a predetermined number of items are accumulated in the storage number), the effect control CPU 120 checks whether or not the standby time timer has timed out (step 87IWS137). ). If the waiting time timer has not timed out (that is, if the waiting time has not yet elapsed), the process proceeds to 87IWS140. If the standby time timer has timed out (that is, if the standby time has elapsed), the production control CPU 120 will display the timer display (timer display indicating “0 seconds”). The timer display is erased (step 87IWS138). Then, the effect control CPU 120 executes the pre-reach notice effect C in the image display device 5 (step 87IWS139).

  On the other hand, if the storage effect is not executed (N in step 87IWS135), the effect control CPU 120 proceeds to step 87IWS139 as it is and executes the pre-reach notice effect B in the image display device 5 (step 87IWS139).

  Next, the effect control CPU 120 confirms whether or not the super reach effect C is being executed (step 87IWS140). Whether or not the super reach effect C is being executed can be determined, for example, by checking the value of the variable time timer set in step 87IWS015.

  Here, the super reach effects A to C executed by the characteristic portion 87IW will be described. FIGS. 20-11 are time charts for explaining the execution timing of effects executed in the super reach effects A to C. FIG.

  First, as shown in FIG. 20-11 (1), when the super reach effect A is executed, the left and right symbols stop at the same symbol during the decorative symbol variation display, the reach occurs, and the normal reach is executed. Is done. Next, when developing to super reach, the previous stage effect (for example, the same effect in super reach effect A and super reach effect B. For example, the effect of displaying “Super reach development!” Or the like) Character effect A (effect period A1) in which A appears is executed. Next, it is temporarily switched to the middle stage effect (for example, the same effect in the super reach effect A and the super reach effect B. For example, the effect of displaying “deadly technique!” Etc.), and then the character effect A is continued again (for example, The effect that the weapon of the character A flies to the middle symbol that is changing. The production period A2) is executed. Next, an operation promotion display for prompting the operation of the push button 31B is displayed, and when the operation by the push button 31B is detected (or when the operation valid period elapses), a notification effect A for informing that a big hit or miss is executed. The

  Next, as shown in FIG. 20-11 (2), when the super reach effect B is executed, the left and right symbols stop at the same symbol during the decorative symbol variation display, and reach occurs, and normal reach is achieved. Executed. Next, when developing to super reach, the previous stage effect (for example, the same effect in super reach effect A and super reach effect B. For example, the effect of displaying “Super reach development!” Or the like) Character effect B in which B appears (effect period B1) is executed. Next, it is temporarily switched to the middle stage effect (for example, the same effect in the super reach effect A and the super reach effect B. For example, the effect of displaying “deadly technique!”, Etc.) and then the continuation of the character effect B again (for example, The effect that the weapon of the character B flies to the middle symbol in the fluctuation. The production period B2) is executed. Next, an operation promotion display for prompting the operation of the push button 31B is displayed, and when the operation by the push button 31B is detected (or when the operation valid period elapses), a notification effect B for informing that a big hit or miss is executed. The

  In this characteristic portion 87IW, as shown in FIGS. 20-11, when the super reach effect A is executed and when the super reach effect B is executed, the effect periods such as the preceding stage effect and the middle stage effect are the same. However, the effect period (B1 + B2) in which the character effect B is executed is longer than the effect period (A1 + A2) in which the character effect A is executed, and the super reach effect B is longer than the super reach effect A. The whole production period is longer.

  Next, the super reach effect C is a mode in which the super reach effect A and the super reach effect B are executed in parallel (more precisely, the character effect A part of the super reach effect A and the super reach effect B). The character effect B is executed in parallel with the character effect B portion. As shown in FIG. 20-11 (3), when the super reach effect C is executed, the left and right symbols stop at the same symbol during the decorative symbol variation display, and reach is generated and normal reach is executed. . Next, when the super reach is developed, the common effect 1 (for example, the effect corresponding to the previous stage effect of the super reach effects A and B. For example, the effect of displaying “W variation!” Or the like) is executed (common display period 1). After that, display is performed such that the display screen of the image display device 5 is divided into two regions, and character effect A in which character A appears in one region and character effect B in which character B appears in the other region. Are executed (divided display period 1. production period C1). Next, it is temporarily switched to the common effect 2 (for example, the effect corresponding to the middle stage effect of the super reach effects A and B. For example, the effect of displaying “W Special Move!”) (The common display period 2), and then again. The display screen of the image display device 5 is displayed so as to be divided into two regions, and the continuation of the character effect A in one region (for example, an effect in which the weapon of the character A flies to the changing middle design) ) And the continuation of the character effect B (for example, an effect in which the weapon of the character B flies to the changing middle symbol) is executed in the other region (divided display period 2. effect period C2). Next, an operation promotion display prompting the operation of the push button 31B is displayed, and when the operation by the push button 31B is detected (or when the operation valid period has elapsed), the display screen of the image display device 5 is again divided into two areas. The notification effect A for notifying that the game is a big hit or out of the area corresponding to the character effect A is executed in one area, and the big hit or out of the area corresponding to the character effect B is executed in the other area. A notification effect B for informing this is executed.

  In this characteristic portion 87IW, as shown in FIGS. 20-11, an effect period (A1 + A2) in which the character effect A is executed in the super reach effect A, and the character effects A and B are executed in parallel in the super reach effect C. The production period (C1 + C2) is the same period (A1 + A2 = C1 + C2). On the other hand, the effect period (B1 + B2) in which the character effect B is executed in the super reach effect B is longer than the effect period (C1 + C2) in which the character effects A and B are executed in parallel in the super reach effect C. (B1 + B2> C1 + C2). Therefore, even if the character effect B executed in the super reach effect B is incorporated in the super reach effect C as it is, the effect period will run out. The character effects A and B are configured to be executed in parallel by editing a part of the image, such as by shortening or deleting, and incorporating it in the super reach effect C.

  In this feature portion 87IW, an effect period (A1 + A2) in which the character effect A is executed in the super reach effect A, and an effect period (C1 + C2) in which the character effects A and B are executed in parallel in the super reach effect C. However, it is not limited to such a mode. For example, the effect period (B1 + B2) in which the character effect B is executed in the super reach effect B and the effect period (C1 + C2) in which the character effects A and B are executed in parallel in the super reach effect C are the same. In this case, the character effect A executed in the super reach effect A may be configured such that a part of the effect is added to the character effect A and then incorporated into the super reach effect C. Further, for example, both the effect period (A1 + A2) in which the character effect A is executed in the super reach effect A and the effect period (B1 + B2) in which the character effect B is executed in the super reach effect B are character effects in the super reach effect C. You may comprise so that it may differ from the production period (C1 + C2) in which A and B are performed in parallel, In this case, after editing so that the production period may become the same about both character production A and character production B It may be configured to be incorporated into the super reach production C.

  When the super reach effect C is being executed, the effect control CPU 120 confirms whether or not it is the start timing of the divided display period 1 (step 87IWS141). Whether or not it is the start timing of the divided display period 1 can be determined, for example, by checking the value of the variable time timer set in step 87IWS015. Further, in this characteristic portion 87IW, for the common display period 1 of the super reach effect C, the processing of step 87IWS014 and step 87IWS105 is executed according to the process table selected in step 87IWS012 of the variable display start setting processing. The common effect 1 in the common display period 1 is executed.

  If it is the start timing of the divided display period 1, the effect control CPU 120 switches to the process data corresponding to the divided display period 1 (step 87IWS142) and restarts the process timer (step 87IWS143). Thereafter, the character effects A and B in the divided display period 1 are executed in parallel by executing the process of step 87IWS105 according to the process data switched in step 87IWS142.

  If it is not the start timing of the divided display period 1, the effect control CPU 120 checks whether or not it is the start timing of the common display period 2 (step 87IWS144). Whether or not it is the start timing of the common display period 2 can be determined, for example, by checking the value of the variable time timer set in step 87IWS015. If the start timing of the common display period 2 is reached, the effect control CPU 120 switches to process data corresponding to the common display period 2 (step 87IWS145) and restarts the process timer (step 87IWS146). Thereafter, the common effect 2 in the common display period 2 is executed by executing the process of step 87IWS105 in accordance with the process data switched in step 87IWS145.

  If it is not the start timing of the common display period 2, the effect control CPU 120 checks whether or not it is the start timing of the divided display period 2 (step 87IWS147). Whether or not it is the start timing of the divided display period 2 can be determined, for example, by checking the value of the variable time timer set in step 87IWS015. If it is the start timing of the divided display period 2, the effect control CPU 120 switches to process data corresponding to the divided display period 2 (step 87IWS148) and restarts the process timer (step 87IWS149). Thereafter, the character effects A and B in the divided display period 2 are executed in parallel by executing the process of step 87IWS105 in accordance with the process data switched in step 87IWS148.

  If it is not the start timing of the divided display period 2, the effect control CPU 120 confirms whether or not the operation promotion display is being displayed (step 87IWS150). If the operation promotion display is not being displayed (N in Step 87IWS150), the effect control CPU 120 confirms whether or not the operation promotion display start timing is reached (Step 87IWS151). Whether or not it is the start timing of the operation promotion display can be determined by confirming the value of the variable time timer set in step 87IWS015, for example. If it is the start timing of the operation promotion display, the effect control CPU 120 performs control to start displaying the operation promotion display on the image display device 5 (step 87IWS152). For example, the image display device 5 displays an image imitating the push button 31B as the operation promotion display and displays a character display such as “PUSH”. Further, the effect control CPU 120 sets an operation promotion time timer for measuring an operation effective period during which an operation by the push button 31B can be accepted (step 87IWS153).

  If the operation promotion display is being displayed (Y in step 87IWS150), the effect control CPU 120 checks whether or not the operation signal from the push button 31B has been input (step 87IWS154). If the operation signal from the push button 31B is input (that is, if the push button 31B is operated), the process proceeds to step 87IWS156. If the operation signal from the push button 31B has not been input (that is, if the push button 31B has not been operated), the effect control CPU 120 checks whether or not the operation promotion time timer has timed out (step 87IWS155). ). If the operation promotion time timer has not timed out (that is, if the operation valid period has not yet expired), the process proceeds to step 87IWS159.

  When an operation signal from the push button 31B is input at step 87IWS154 (ie, when the push button 31B is operated), or when the operation promotion time timer has timed out at step 87IWS155 (ie, the operation is valid) When the period ends), the effect control CPU 120 deletes the operation promotion display displayed on the image display device 5 (step 87IWS156). Then, the effect control CPU 120 switches to the process data corresponding to the notification display period (step 87IWS157) and restarts the process timer (step 87IWS158). Thereafter, the notification effects A and B in the notification display period are executed in parallel by executing the processing of step 87IWS105 according to the process data switched in step 87IWS157.

  Next, the effect control CPU 120 confirms whether or not the super reach effect D is being executed (step 87IWS159). Here, the super reach production D executed by the characteristic portion 87IW will be described. FIG. 20-12 is a time chart for explaining the execution timing of the effect executed in the super reach effect D.

  As shown in FIG. 20-12, when the super reach effect D is executed, the left and right symbols stop at the same symbol during the decorative symbol variation display, reach is generated, and normal reach is executed. Next, when the character is developed to super reach, the character effect D in which the character appears is executed. As described above, in the feature portion 87IW, when the super reach effect D is executed, the type of character that appears during the execution of the super reach effect D at the start of the change is determined (step 87IWS011 and FIG. 20). However, when the character C1 is determined, an effect in which the character C1 appears in the character effect D is executed and the character effect D is determined as shown in FIG. The music M1 is output over the period of execution. When the character C2 is determined, as shown in FIG. 20-12 (2), an effect in which the character C2 appears in the character effect D is executed, and over the period in which the character effect D is executed. The music M2 is output as sound. Further, when the character C3 is determined, as shown in FIG. 20-12 (3), an effect in which the character C3 appears in the character effect D is executed, and over the period in which the character effect D is executed. The music M3 is output as a sound. Further, when the character C4 is determined, as shown in FIG. 20-12 (4), an effect in which the character C4 appears in the character effect D is executed, and over the period in which the character effect D is executed. The music M4 is output as sound.

  Next, when the execution period of the character effect D ends, as shown in FIG. 20-12, an operation promotion display that prompts the user to operate the push button 31B is displayed, and an operation promotion sound is output. Note that the operation promotion display and the operation promotion sound are common regardless of the type of character (characters C1 to C4). Next, when an operation by the push button 31B is detected (or when the operation valid period elapses), a notification effect for notifying that the game is a big hit or missed is executed. Is output. In this case, when the character C1 is determined, as shown in FIG. 20-12 (1), the notification effect D1 is executed and the specific sound S1 is output. When the character C2 is determined, the notification effect D2 is executed and the specific sound S2 is output as shown in FIG. 20-12 (2). When the character C3 is determined, the notification effect D3 is executed and the specific sound S3 is output as shown in FIG. 20-12 (3). When the character C4 is determined, the notification effect D4 is executed and the specific sound S4 is output as shown in FIG. 20-12 (4).

  Note that, as already described, the super reach effect D is an effect that is executed in common between the case of being a big hit and the case of being a big hit, but the character effect D included in the super reach effect D is also a big win. It can be said that this is a common performance that is executed in common between the case and the case.

  20-12 shows a case where a specific sound is output as a big hit, but in the case of a loss, a common common sound is used regardless of the character type (characters C1 to C4). Is output.

  In addition, it is not limited to the mode shown by the characteristic portion 87IW, and even when it is a deviation, a dedicated sound may be output according to the character type.

  Moreover, in this characteristic part 87IW, although the output period of a specific sound changes with which of specific sound S1-S4, as shown to FIGS. 20-12, which specific sound S1-S4 is shown. Even if it is output, the effect period of the character effect D is designed so that the end of the sound output of the specific sounds S1 to S4 is the same timing.

  In addition, not only the aspect shown by this characteristic part 87IW, it designs so that the production period of character production D may become the same uniformly, and it is designed so that the start timing of the sound output of specific sound S1-S4 may become the same. In this case, the end of the sound output of the specific sounds S1 to S4 may be configured at different timings.

  If the super reach effect D is not being executed, the effect control CPU 120 confirms whether or not it is the start timing of the super reach effect D (step 87IWS160). Whether or not it is the start timing of the super reach effect D can be determined, for example, by checking the value of the variable time timer set in step 87IWS015. If it is the start timing of the super reach effect D, the effect control CPU 120 performs control to start sound output of the music corresponding to the character type from the speakers 8L and 8R (step 87IWS161). For the character effect D portion of the super reach effect D, the character effect D is executed by executing the processing of step 87IWS014 and step 87IWS105 according to the process table selected in step 87IWS012 of the variable display start setting process. The

  If the super reach effect is being executed, the effect control CPU 120 confirms whether or not the operation promotion display is being displayed (step 87IWS162). If the operation promotion display is not being displayed (N in step 87IWS162), the effect control CPU 120 checks whether or not it is the start timing of the operation promotion display (step 87IWS163). Whether or not it is the start timing of the operation promotion display can be determined by confirming the value of the variable time timer set in step 87IWS015, for example. If it is the start timing of the operation promotion display, the effect control CPU 120 performs control to stop the sound output of the music (step 87IWS164). In addition, the effect control CPU 120 performs control to start displaying the operation promotion display on the image display device 5 (step 87IWS165). For example, the image display device 5 displays an image imitating the push button 31B as the operation promotion display and displays a character display such as “PUSH”. In addition, the production control CPU 120 performs control to start outputting the operation promotion sound from the speakers 8L and 8R (step 87IWS166). In addition, the effect control CPU 120 sets an operation promotion time timer for measuring an operation effective period during which an operation by the push button 31B can be accepted (step 87IWS167).

  If the operation promotion display is being displayed (Y in step 87IWS162), the effect control CPU 120 checks whether or not the operation signal from the push button 31B has been input (step 87IWS168). If the operation signal from the push button 31B is input (that is, if the push button 31B is operated), the process proceeds to step 87IWS177. If the operation signal from the push button 31B is not inputted (that is, if the push button 31B is not operated), the effect control CPU 120 checks whether or not the operation promotion time timer has timed out (step 87IWS169). ). If the operation promotion time timer has not timed out (that is, if the operation valid period has not yet expired), the process proceeds to step 87IWS177.

  When an operation signal from the push button 31B is input at step 87IWS168 (ie, when the push button 31B is operated), or when the operation promotion time timer times out at step 87IWS169 (ie, the operation is valid) When the period ends, the effect control CPU 120 deletes the operation promotion display displayed on the image display device 5 (step 87IWS170) and stops outputting the operation promotion sound (step 87IWS171). Then, the effect control CPU 120 switches to the process data corresponding to the notification display period (step 87IWS172) and restarts the process timer (step 87IWS173). Thereafter, the notification effects (notification effects D1 to D4) in the notification display period are executed by executing the processing of step 87IWS105 according to the process data switched in step 87IWS172.

  Next, the effect control CPU 120 confirms whether or not the current fluctuation display is a big hit (step 87IWS174). Whether or not the display is a variable display that is a big hit can be determined, for example, by checking the display result designation command stored in the display result designation command storage area. If it is a variable display that is a big hit, the CPU 120 for effect control performs control to start sound output of specific sounds (specific sounds S1 to S4) corresponding to the character type from the speakers 8L and 8R (step 87IWS175). On the other hand, if the variable display is out of sync, the effect control CPU 120 performs control to start outputting the common sound from the speakers 8L and 8R (step 87IWS176). Note that the notification effects D1 to D4 of the super reach effect D are performed by executing the processing of step 87IWS014 and step 87IWS105 according to the process table selected in step 87IWS012 of the variable display start setting process. D4 is executed.

  Then, if the variation time timer has timed out (step 87IWS177), the effect control CPU 120 updates the value of the effect control process flag to a value corresponding to the waiting process per special figure (step S173) (step 87IWS178).

  Next, an example of the effect when the pre-reach notice effect is executed will be described. FIG. 20-13 to FIG. 20-16 are explanatory diagrams for explaining an effect example when the pre-reach notice effect is executed. In addition, in FIGS. 20-13 to 20-16, the effect screen changes in the order of (A), (B), (C).

  In the example shown in FIGS. 20-13 to 20-16, it is assumed that it is decided to execute all three pre-reach notice effects, that is, the pre-reach notice effects A to C, when the decorative symbol variation display is started ( It is assumed that the storage effect is determined to be executed for all of the pre-reach notice effects A to C (see step 87IWS003) (see step 87IWS005). Further, it is assumed that standby pattern 4 is determined for pre-reach notice effect A, standby pattern 2 is determined for pre-reach notice effect B, and standby pattern 1 is determined for pre-reach notice effect C (see step 87IWS006). ). In addition, it is assumed that 3 is set in the storage number counter (see step 87IWS007). In this example, as shown in FIGS. 20-13 to 20-16, it is assumed that a background image imitating the sea is displayed on the image display device 5 during the variation display of decorative symbols.

  Then, as shown in FIG. 20-13 (A), a suggestion display A87IW001 suggesting the pre-reach notice effect A, a suggestion display B87IW002 suggesting the pre-reach notice effect B, and a suggestion display C87IW003 suggesting the pre-reach notice effect C The display is started (see step 87IWS009) and the storage number display 87IW004 is started (see step 87IWS008). In the example shown in FIG. 20-13 (A), a display including the characters “group” is displayed as a suggestion display A87IW001 in a rectangle suggesting a group notice effect, and a rectangle indicating a cut-in notice effect is indicated as a suggestion display B87IW002. A display including the characters “K” is displayed in the display, a display including the characters “Combination” is displayed in the rectangle suggesting the accessory announcement effect as the suggestion display C87IW003, and “0 / The case of displaying the display of “3” is shown.

  Next, when the execution timing of the first storage effect is reached, as shown in FIG. 20-13 (B), the first storage effect is executed in the image display device 5 (see step IWS107). In the example shown in FIG. 20-13 (B), a case where a character display 87IW005 such as “GET” is displayed as the storage effect is shown. Further, based on the fact that the storage effect is executed and one item is accumulated, the display of the storage number display 87IW004 is updated (see step IWS109). In the example shown in FIG. 20-13 (B), the stored number display 87IW004 is updated from “0/3” to “1/3”.

  Next, at the execution timing of the second and third storage effects, the second and third storage effects are executed in the image display device 5 as shown in FIG. 20-13 (C). Step IWS107). Further, based on the fact that the storage effect is executed and two items are accumulated, the display of the storage number display 87IW004 is updated (see step IWS109). In the example shown in FIG. 20-13 (C), a case where the storage number display 87IW004 is updated from “1/3” to “3/3” is shown.

  In addition, you may comprise so that a storage effect may be performed one by one at a separate timing, and as shown to FIGS. 20-13 (C), a plurality of storage effects may be performed at the same timing. You may comprise.

  Next, based on the fact that a predetermined number (3 in this example) of items has been stored in the storage effect, the process shifts to the standby time, and the standby pattern 4 is determined, so that FIG. In the image display device 5, the suggestion display A87IW001 is deleted, and the display of the standby display 87IW006 is started (see step 87IWS115). At this time, the storage number counter is newly set to 2 which is one less than the previous time (see step 87IWS113), and the storage number display 87IW004 is updated to “0/2”. Next, when the timer display start timing is reached, the display is switched to the timer display 87IW007 in the image display device 5 as shown in FIG. 20-14 (E) (see step 87IWS119). In this example, as shown in FIG. 20-14 (E), the timer display 87IW007 including the display of “5” is displayed, and the number displayed in the timer display 87IW007 is decreased. A display is performed so that five seconds are counted.

  When the waiting time times out and the number displayed in the timer display 87IW007 becomes “0” as shown in FIG. 20-14 (F), the timer display is displayed as shown in FIG. 20-14 (G). 87IW007 is deleted (see step 87IWS126), and the pre-reach notice effect A is executed in the image display device 5 (see step 87IWS127). In this example, as shown in FIG. 20-14 (G), as the pre-reach notice effect A, the case where the group notice effect in a mode in which a group of fish 87IW008 is swimming in the sea is executed is shown. ing.

  Next, after the first pre-reach notice effect A is executed, the execution timing of the first and second storage effects with respect to the second pre-reach notice effect B is reached. As shown in H), the first and second storage effects are executed in the image display device 5 (see step IWS107). Further, based on the fact that the storage effect is executed and two items are accumulated, the display of the storage number display 87IW004 is updated (see step IWS109). In the example shown in FIG. 20-14 (H), the stored number display 87IW004 is updated from “0/2” to “2/2”.

  Next, based on the fact that a predetermined number (2 in this example) of items has been stored in the storage effect, the standby time is entered, and the timer display start timing is immediately determined based on the fact that the standby pattern 2 is determined. As shown in FIG. 20-15 (I), in the image display device 5, the suggestion display B87IW002 is erased and the display is switched to the timer display 87IW007 (see step 87IWS119). At this time, the storage number counter is newly set to 1, which is one less than the previous value (see step 87IWS113), and the storage number display 87IW004 is updated to “0/1”.

  When the waiting time times out and the number displayed in the timer display 87IW007 becomes “0” as shown in FIG. 20-15 (J), the timer display is displayed as shown in FIG. 20-15 (K). 87IW007 is erased (see step 87IWS126), and the pre-reach notice effect B is executed in the image display device 5 (see step 87IWS133). In this example, as shown in FIG. 20-15 (K), as a pre-reach notice effect B, a cut-in of a mode in which a rocket 87IW009 unrelated to the background image imitating the sea is launched. The case where the notice effect is executed is shown.

  Next, after the second pre-reach notice effect B is executed, when the storage effect execution timing is reached for the third pre-reach notice effect C, as shown in FIG. A storage effect is executed on the display device 5 (see step IWS107). Further, based on the fact that the storage effect is executed and one item is accumulated, the display of the storage number display 87IW004 is updated (see step IWS109). In the example shown in FIG. 20-15 (L), a case where the stored number display 87IW004 is updated from “0/1” to “1/1” is shown.

  Next, based on the fact that a predetermined number (1 in this example) of items have been stored and the standby pattern 1 has been determined in the storage effect, without passing through the standby time, FIG. ), The suggestion display C87IW003 and the timer display 87IW007 are immediately deleted (see step 87IWS126), and the pre-reach notice effect C is executed in the image display device 5 (see step 87IWS139). In this example, as shown in FIG. 20-16 (M), the case where the accessory announcement effect in a mode of operating the movable member 87IW010 provided in the gaming machine is executed as the pre-reach announcement effect C is shown. Yes.

  In the example shown in FIGS. 20-13 to 20-16, during the display of the storage number display for the previous pre-reach notice effect, the storage number display for the next pre-reach notice effect is not displayed, but before the previous reach. Although the case where the storage number display for the next pre-reach notice effect is displayed after the number of items accumulated in the storage number display for the notice effect is shown is not limited to such a mode. For example, the storage number display for all the pre-reach notice effects may be started from the start of the change. For example, in FIG. 20-13 (A), the storage number display of “0/3” is displayed on the suggestion display A87IW001, the storage number display of “0/2” is displayed on the suggestion display B87IW002, and the suggestion is displayed. A storage number display of “0/1” may be displayed on the display C87IW003 so that the number of necessary items stored for each pre-reach notice effect can be known in advance from the start of the change.

  In addition, for example, instead of displaying numerical values as the number of stored items, icon images (in this example, “group”, “ka”, and “role” characters displayed as suggested displays each time an item accumulates are displayed. It is also possible to notify recognizable that the items are accumulated by performing a display in which the size of the (including rectangular display) increases greatly.

  Further, in this embodiment, the items are uniformly stored in the order of the pre-reach notice effect A (group notice effect), the pre-reach notice effect B (cut-in notice effect), and the pre-reach notice effect C (actor notice effect). Although the case where it is done was shown, it is not restricted to such a mode. For example, in a variable display, items are stored in the order of a pre-reach notice effect B (cut-in notice effect), a pre-reach notice effect A (group notice effect), and a pre-reach notice effect C (an accessory notice effect). In another variable display, items are stored in the order of pre-reach notice effect C (actual notice effect), pre-reach notice effect B (cut-in notice effect), and pre-reach notice effect A (group notice effect). For example, items may be stored in various orders for each variable display. In this case, the degree of expectation (reliability) for the big hit may be different according to the order in which the items are stored.

  In addition, in this feature part 87IW, after a predetermined number of items are accumulated in the storage effect for one pre-reach notice effect, the next storage effect is necessarily executed after the pre-reach notice effect is executed. Not limited to this, the storage effect for the next pre-reach notice effect may be executed before the pre-reach notice effect is executed. FIG. 20-17 is an explanatory diagram for explaining another example of the effect when the pre-reach notice effect is executed.

  In FIG. 20-17, the effects of FIGS. 20-17 (A) and (B) are the same as those shown in FIGS. 20-13 (A) and (B). In the example shown in FIG. 20-17, as shown in FIG. 20-17 (C), the second and third storage effects are executed for the pre-reach notice effect A, and one more storage effect is generated. The case where it is executed is shown. In this case, a predetermined number (three in this example) of items have accumulated for the first pre-reach notice effect A by the first two storage effects, as shown in FIG. 20-17 (C). In addition, the storage number display 87IW004 is updated from “1/3” to “3/3”, and the display of the standby display 87IW006 is started as shown in FIG. 20-17 (D). However, since a predetermined number of items have already been accumulated, one item obtained by the storage effect further executed after the second and third storage effects is left. In this case, the pre-reach notice effect A is not yet executed, but the storage effect further executed after the second and third storage effects is described with respect to the next pre-reach notice effect B. As shown in FIG. 20-17 (D), the storage number display 87IW004 is updated to “1/2” corresponding to the next pre-reach notice effect B. Therefore, in this feature 87IW, as shown in FIG. 20-17, when the next storage effect is executed before the pre-reach notice effect A, the next pre-reach notice effect B is executed. By treating it as being executed, after the pre-reach notice effect A is executed, one less storage effect than two times is executed, and the pre-reach notice effect B may be executed. Note that the subsequent production modes are basically the same as those shown in FIGS. 20-14 to 20-16.

  In addition, in this characteristic part 87IW, as shown in FIGS. 20-13 to 20-17, the case where it is configured to execute the pre-reach notice effects A to C immediately after the standby time elapses is shown. It is not limited to this aspect. For example, after the standby time has elapsed, an operation promotion display that prompts the operation of the push button 31B is displayed, and based on the detection of the operation from the push button 31B (or on the basis that the operation valid period has elapsed), You may comprise so that pre-reach notice effect AC may be performed.

  Next, an example of the effect when the super reach effect C is executed will be described. FIG. 20-18 to FIG. 20-20 are explanatory diagrams for explaining an effect example when the super reach effect C is executed. In FIGS. 20-18 to 20-20, the effect screen changes in the order of (A), (B), (C). In this example, as shown in FIG. 20-18 to FIG. 20-20, on the display screen of the image display device 5, the variation display of the fourth symbol corresponding to the variation display of the first special symbol is displayed. A four symbol display area 87IW101 and a fourth symbol display area 87IW102 for displaying a variation display of the fourth symbol corresponding to the variation display of the second special symbol are provided. Further, in this example, it is assumed that the decorative display variable display is executed in the image display device 5 in response to the second special symbol variable display, as shown in FIGS. 20-18 to 20-20. Assume that the variable display of the fourth symbol is executed in such a manner that the fourth symbol displayed in the symbol display area 87IW102 blinks.

  In the variable display in which the super reach effect C is executed, as shown in FIG. 20-18 (A), the left and right symbols stop at the same symbol (in this example, symbol “7”), reach occurs, and normal reach is Executed. Next, it develops into super reach and, as shown in FIG. 20-18 (B), common effect 1 in common display period 1 of super reach effect C is executed. In this example, as shown in FIG. 20-18 (B), a case where a character display such as “W fluctuation!” Is displayed on the image display device 5 as the common effect 1 is shown.

  Next, as shown in FIG. 20-18 (C), the image display device 5 produces an effect in which the vicinity of the center of the display screen is broken and divided into two left and right display areas. As shown in (), the effect in such a manner that the character effects A and B in the split display period 1 in the super reach effect C are executed in parallel is executed (see step 87IWS142). In this example, as shown in FIG. 20-18 (D), the character effect A in which the character A87IW103 appears in the display area on the left side of the image display device 5 is executed, and the display area on the right side of the image display device 5 Character effect B in which character B87IW104 appears is executed.

  As shown in FIG. 20-18 (D), in the divided display period 1, a predetermined telop display 87IW105 (in this example, the character display “W is changing!”) Is also displayed on the image display device 5. Regarding the telop display 87IW105, regardless of the character effect A and the character effect B, one common telop display 87IW105 is displayed.

  Further, regarding the fourth symbol display areas 878IW101 and 87IW102, as shown in FIG. 20-18 (D), in the divided display period 1, regardless of the character effect A and the character effect B, the common fourth symbol display area 878IW101. , 87IW102 is displayed.

  Next, when the common display period 2 is reached, as shown in FIG. 20-19 (E), the common effect 2 in the common display period 2 of the super reach effect C is executed (see step 87IWS145). In this example, as shown in FIG. 20-19 (E), a case where a character display such as “W Special Move!” Is displayed on the image display device 5 as the common effect 2 is shown.

  Next, in the split display period 2, as shown in FIG. 20-19 (F), the effect of the aspect in which the character effects A and B in the split display period 2 of the super reach effect C are executed in parallel. Is executed (see step 87IWS148). In this example, as shown in FIG. 20-19 (F), the character effect A is such that the sword 87IW106, which is the weapon of the character A87IW103, flies to the changing middle symbol in the display area on the left side of the image display device 5. In addition, the character effect B is executed in the display area on the right side of the image display device 5 such that the arrow 87IW107, which is the weapon of the character B87IW104, jumps to the changing middle symbol.

  As shown in FIG. 20-19 (F), even in the divided display period 2, a predetermined telop display 87IW105 (in this example, the character display “W is changing!”) Is also displayed on the image display device 5. Regarding the telop display 87IW105, regardless of the character effect A and the character effect B, one common telop display 87IW105 is displayed.

  Further, regarding the fourth symbol display areas 878IW101 and 87IW102, as shown in FIG. 20-19 (F), even in the divided display period 2, regardless of the character effects A and B, the common fourth symbol display area 878IW101. , 87IW102 is displayed.

  Next, as shown in FIG. 20-19 (G), in the display area on the left side of the image display device 5, the sword 87IW106 stabs into the middle symbol, so that the reach is out of reach (in this example, a combination of symbols “767”). In addition to the effect of stopping display, the arrow 87IW107 pierces the middle symbol in the display area on the right side of the image display device 5, and the symbol is out of reach (in this example, a combination of symbols “767”). Such an effect is performed.

  Next, when the operation promotion display start timing comes, the display of the operation promotion display 87IW108 is started on the image display device 5 (see step 87IWS152), as shown in FIG. 20-19 (H). In the example shown in FIG. 20-19 (H), as the operation promotion display 87IW108, an image imitating the push button 31B is displayed and a character display such as “PUSH” is displayed.

  Also, as shown in FIG. 20-19 (H), regarding the operation promotion display 87IW108, one common operation promotion display 87IW108 is displayed regardless of the character effect A and the character effect B.

  Next, when an operation by the push button 31B is detected or the operation valid period has elapsed, as shown in FIG. 20-20 (I), the notification effects A and B of the super reach effect C are executed in parallel. Such an effect is executed (see step 87IWS157). In this example, as shown in FIG. 20-20 (I), in the display area on the left side of the image display device 5, the jackpot symbol (this In the example, an effect as if it was replaced with “777” symbol combination) is performed, and in the display area on the right side of the image display device 5, the effect that the notification effect B did not change and reach the symbol as it did not change. The case to be done is shown. And in this example, since it was alert | reported that it becomes a big hit by the alerting | reporting effect A, as shown to FIGS. 20-20 (J), the big hit symbol is fixedly displayed on the image display apparatus 5. FIG.

  In the examples shown in FIGS. 18 to 20, the case where one of the notification effect A and the notification effect B is notified that a big hit is made and the big hit symbol is finally displayed is shown. There is a case where it is informed that both the effect A and the notification effect B are a big hit, and the big hit symbol is finally displayed. In this case, for example, it is configured so that the value of the jackpot differs depending on whether the notification effect A and the notification effect B are both notified of a big hit or only one of them is notified of a big hit. May be. For example, when it is notified that both of the notification effects A and the notification effect B are big hits, it is compared with the case where it is notified that only one of the notification effects A and the notification effects B is big hit. Then, the ratio of the probability variation big hit or the big hit with a large number of rounds (for example, the big hit of 15 rounds or 16 rounds) may be increased.

  Also, when it is configured to vibrate the operation button according to the operation of the operation button or to operate the director in the case of a big hit, when notifying that a big hit only by one of the notification effects The vibration mode of the operation buttons and the operation mode of the director may be different depending on the notification of the big hit in both notification effects. In this case, for example, when notifying that a big hit is made only by the notification effect A in the left display area, only the effect agent provided on the left side is operated and the operation button is operated to vibrate, and the right display area is displayed. When notifying that it is a big hit only by the notification effect B, only the effect agent provided on the right side is operated, and the operation button is operated by weak vibration, and it is notified that both the notification effects A and B are a big hit. In this case, both the left and right effect actors may be operated and the operation buttons may be vibrated. In addition, for example, when the gaming machine has only one production role, there are a case in which it is informed that only the notification effect A is a big hit and a case in which only the notification effect B is informed that it is a big hit. You may vary the operation | movement aspect of an accessory. For example, the mode of the vibration operation of the operation button may be different depending on whether the notification effect A is a big hit or notifying only the notification effect B. It should be noted that in the case where it is not notified that both of the notification effects A and B are a big hit, and the game is out of place, the operation of the effect agent is not performed, and the vibration operation of the operation button is not performed.

  In addition, the music corresponding to the super reach effect A is output during the execution of the super reach effect A, and the music corresponding to the super reach effect B is output during the execution of the super reach effect B. For example, in the divided display periods 1 and 2, the music corresponding to the super reach effect A is output from the left speaker 8L while the music corresponding to the super reach effect B is output from the right speaker 8R. You may comprise so that it may output (that is, a different sound output is performed on right and left). In this case, a common sound may be output from the left and right speakers 8L and 8R during the common display periods 1 and 2 (in this case, in FIGS. The common operation promoting sound may be output from the speakers 8L and 8R.

  As described above, according to this characteristic portion 87IW, it is possible to execute a predetermined effect (in this example, a storage effect), and the predetermined effect is executed a predetermined number of times (in this example, 1 to 3 times). Based on that, it is possible to execute a specific effect (in this example, pre-reach notice effects A to C) that suggests being controlled to an advantageous state (in this example, a big hit gaming state). In this case, after executing the specific effect (in this example, the pre-reach notice effect A) based on the execution of the predetermined effect as the predetermined number of times (in this example, 3 times), the predetermined effect is determined in advance. The specific effect (in this example, the pre-reach notice effect B) can be executed based on the execution of the second predetermined number of times (in this example, twice) different from the first predetermined number of times. Therefore, when the predetermined effect and the specific effect are executed, the effect can be enhanced.

  In addition, in this characteristic part 87IW, as a predetermined effect, there are cases where a storage effect is executed one by one and items are collected one by one, or a plurality of storage effects are executed simultaneously and a plurality of items are accumulated simultaneously. However, the present invention is not limited to such a mode. For example, the storage effect itself may be configured such that only one storage effect is executed, and a plurality of items may be accumulated simultaneously. In this case, for example, an effect such that the scale of the meter is increased by executing the storage effect, and an effect in which the amount of the scale increasing in one storage effect is different may be executed. Thus, various aspects can be considered as the predetermined effect (storage effect).

  In addition, in this feature portion 87IW, each time a specific effect (pre-reach notice effect) is executed, the predetermined number of times decreases to three times, two times, and one time. I can't catch it. For example, every time a specific effect (pre-reach notice effect) is executed, the predetermined number of times may be increased once, twice, and three times. Further, for example, each time a specific effect (pre-reach notice effect) is executed, the predetermined number may be changed randomly. Further, the predetermined number of times is not limited to 3 times, 2 times, and 1 time, and may be configured to be more times such as 5 times or 4 times. In this case, when the predetermined number is configured to change randomly, the predetermined number of pre-reach notice effects is a large number of times such as 5 or 4, and the other pre-reach notice effects are 2 or 1 The predetermined number (predetermined number of times) may be configured to vary greatly and randomly, such as a small number of times. In addition, as a result of determining the predetermined number of times at random, it may be configured so that the pre-reach notice effect and the pre-reach notice effect may be the same predetermined number as a result.

  In addition, according to the feature portion 87IW, the predetermined number of times is notified (in this example, the storage number display 87IW004 is displayed). Therefore, when the predetermined effect and the specific effect are executed, the effect can be enhanced.

  Further, according to this characteristic portion 87IW, a plurality of types of specific effects (in this example, pre-reach notice effects A to C) can be executed, and a predetermined effect determines which type of specific effects is executed. Suggestion effects (in this example, suggestion display A87IW001, suggestion display B87IW002, suggestion display C87IW003) that are suggested before being executed a number of times can be executed. Therefore, when the predetermined effect and the specific effect are executed, the effect can be enhanced.

  In addition, in this characteristic part 87IW, although the case where the suggestion effect (suggestion display) is performed with respect to all the pre-reach notice effects determined to have the storage effect is shown, it is not limited to such an aspect, and there is a storage effect. You may comprise so that a suggestion effect (suggestion display) may be performed only with respect to some of the pre-reach notice effects of the determined pre-reach notice effects.

  Also, according to this characteristic portion 87IW, the specific effect is executed after any one of a plurality of types of standby periods (in this example, standby patterns 1 to 7) has elapsed based on the predetermined effect being executed a predetermined number of times. It is possible to execute an execution timing suggestion effect (in this example, timer display 87IW007) that suggests the execution timing of the specific effect during the standby period. Therefore, when the predetermined effect and the specific effect are executed, the effect can be enhanced.

  Further, according to this characteristic portion 87IW, a predetermined effect (in this example, a storage effect) can be executed, and the predetermined effect is executed a predetermined number of times (in this example, 1 to 3 times). A specific effect (in this example, pre-reach notice effects A to C) suggesting that the game is controlled to be in an advantageous state (in this example, a big hit game state) can be executed. In this case, after executing the first specific effect (in this example, pre-reach notice effect A) based on the fact that the predetermined effect is executed as the predetermined number of times (in this example, 3 times), the predetermined effect is executed. Can be executed based on the fact that the second predetermined number of times (in this example, twice) is executed as the predetermined number of times, and the first specific effect is executed. If the predetermined effect is executed more than the first predetermined number before the predetermined effect is performed, the second specification is performed based on the fact that the predetermined effect is executed less than the second predetermined number after the first specific effect is executed. An effect can be executed (in this example, as shown in FIG. 20-17, when the next storage effect is executed before the pre-reach notice effect A is executed, the next pre-reach notice effect B is executed. To be treated as executed against I, there is a case where one storage effect of less than 2 times after reach before announcement attraction A is executed is executed reach before announcement attraction B is executed). Therefore, when the predetermined effect and the specific effect are executed, the effect can be enhanced.

  In addition, in this characteristic part 87IW, although the case where the specific effect was the pre-reach notice effect was shown, the present invention is not limited to such a mode, for example, for the reach effect or the notice effect executed after the reach as the specific effect, You may apply the structure shown by this characteristic part 87IW. For example, after the storage effect is executed and a predetermined number of items are collected, the reach effect is executed when the timer display becomes “0 seconds” via the standby display or the timer display, For example, when the timer display becomes “0 seconds” during the reach effect, the operation of the last movable member (the effect object) of the reach effect may be performed.

  Moreover, according to this characteristic part 87IW, a special effect (in this example, the character effects A and B of the super reach effects A to C) can be executed, and the first special effect (in this example, the super reach effect). A first pattern for executing a character effect A of A) (a super-reaching effect A in this example) and a second pattern for executing a second special effect (a character effect B of super-reach effects B in this example). Two patterns (in this example, super reach effect B) and a third pattern (in this example, character effect A and character effect B can be executed in parallel with the first special effect and the second special effect) The special effect can be executed by any one of a plurality of patterns including the super reach effect C) that can be executed. And when performing a special effect by a 3rd pattern, the 1st effect display area (in this example, an image in this example) which displays the 1st effect display (display of character effect A in this example) corresponding to the 1st special effect. A display area on the left side of the display device 5 and a second effect display area (in this example, display of the character effect B) corresponding to the second special effect (in this example, the image display device 5). In the display area on the right side of the screen), the state where the first effect display and the second effect display are respectively displayed can be switched to the state where the common effect display is displayed (in this example, FIG. 20-18). The state is switched from the state where the character effect A and the character effect B shown in (D) are executed in parallel to the state where the common effect 2 shown in FIG. 20-19 (E) is executed). For this reason, it is possible to enhance the effect of performing the special effect.

  In this feature portion 87IW, as an aspect in the case of “switching from the state in which the first effect display and the second effect display are displayed to the state in which the common effect display is displayed”, Although the case where the state where the character effect A and the character effect B are executed in parallel is switched to the state where the common effect 2 is executed has been shown, it is not limited to such a mode. For example, from the state where the character effect A and the character effect B in the super reach effect C are executed in parallel, the super reach effect C is terminated and the state is returned to the basic screen after the reach. Also good.

  Moreover, according to this characteristic part 87IW, when performing a special effect by a 3rd pattern, it switches from the state where the 1st effect display and the 2nd effect display were displayed to the state where the common effect display was displayed ( In this example, the state where the character effect A and the character effect B shown in FIG. 20-18 (D) are executed in parallel to the state where the common effect 2 shown in FIG. 20-19 (E) is executed. Furthermore, it is possible to switch from the state where the common effect display is displayed to the state where the first effect display and the second effect display are displayed (in this example, as shown in FIG. 20-19 (E)). The state where the common effect 2 is executed is switched to the state where the character effect A and the character effect B shown in FIG. 20-19 (F) are executed in parallel. For this reason, it is possible to enhance the effect of performing the special effect.

  Further, according to the feature 87IW, the first special effect and the second special effect are performed in different effect periods when the special effect is executed according to the first pattern and when the special effect is executed according to the second pattern. (In this example, as shown in FIGS. 20-11, the effect period (B1 + B2) of the character effect B in the super reach effect B is more than the effect period (A1 + A2) of the character effect A in the super reach effect A). long). Further, when the special effect is executed by the third pattern, the first special effect and the second special effect are executed in the same effect period (in this example, as shown in FIGS. 20-11, the super reach effect C). The character effect A and the character effect B are executed in parallel in the same effect period (C1 + C2)). Therefore, the special effect can be preferably executed by the third pattern.

  In addition, according to this characteristic portion 87IW, it is possible to display a notification display (in this example, the fourth symbol display areas 87IW101, 87IW102, and telop display 87IW105) for notifying information related to the game, and the first effect display and the second effect Even in the state where the display is displayed, only one notification display is displayed (in this example, as shown in FIGS. 20-18 to 20-20, one fourth symbol display area 87IW101, 87IW102, telop display 87IW105 Only display). Therefore, the special effect can be preferably executed by the third pattern.

  In the feature portion 87IW, the case where the 4th symbol display areas 87IW101 and 87IW102 and the telop display 87IW105 are displayed as the information related to the game is shown, but it is not limited to such a mode. For example, even if the character effect A and the character effect B are executed in parallel for a right-handed display instructing a right-handed operation as information related to the game or a small symbol other than the fourth symbol, You may comprise so that only a right-handed display and a small design may be displayed.

  Further, according to the feature portion 87IW, an operation promotion display (in this example, an operation promotion display 87IW108) for promoting the player's operation is displayed during execution of the special effect, and the player is displayed during the operation promotion display. Can be notified that the player is controlled to an advantageous state advantageous to the player (in this example, based on the detection of the operation by the push button 31B, FIG. 20-20). The notification effects A and B shown in (I) are executed). Even in the state where the first effect display and the second effect display are displayed, only one operation promotion display is displayed (in this example, as shown in FIG. 20-19 (H), one operation promotion display). Only 87IW108 is displayed). Therefore, the special effect can be preferably executed by the third pattern.

  Further, according to this characteristic portion 87IW, a common effect (in this example, a super reach effect) that is executed in common when controlled to the advantageous state (in this example, the big hit gaming state) and not controlled to the advantageous state. Character effect D) of D can be executed. Moreover, when controlled to an advantageous state, a specific sound (specific sounds S1 to S4 in this example) can be output after the common effect is executed. In addition, a plurality of types of common effects including at least a first common effect and a second common effect can be executed (in this example, a character effect D can be executed using a plurality of characters C1 to C4). Then, different specific sounds can be output after the first common effect is executed and after the second common effect is executed (in this example, as shown in FIGS. 20-6 and 20-12). Depending on which character C1 to C4 is used to execute the character effect D in the super reach effect D, which specific sound S1 to S4 is output is different). For this reason, it is possible to enhance the effect of producing the specific sound.

  Moreover, according to this characteristic part 87IW, the music according to the kind of common effect (music M1-M4 in this example) can be output during execution of a common effect. Then, a specific sound corresponding to the music can be output (in this example, as shown in FIGS. 20-6 and 20-12, depending on which music M1 to M4 is output in the super reach production D). Which specific sound S1 to S4 is output is different). For this reason, it is possible to enhance the effect of producing the specific sound.

  Moreover, according to this characteristic part 87IW, the specific sound can be output for different periods after the first common effect is executed and after the second common effect is executed (in this example, in FIGS. 20-12). As shown, any one of the specific sounds S1 to S4 having a different output period is output depending on which character C1 to C4 is used to execute the character effect D in the super reach effect D). For this reason, it is possible to enhance the effect of producing the specific sound.

  In addition, in this characteristic part 87IW, the case where the output periods differ for each of the specific sounds S1 to S4 has been shown, but the output timing may be different for each of the specific sounds S1 to S4 without being limited to such a mode. .

  In addition, according to this characteristic portion 87IW, it is possible to output an operation promotion sound (in this example, an operation promotion sound) for promoting the player's operation during execution of the common performance, and the player's operation is detected. In particular, a specific sound can be output (in this example, specific sounds S1 to S4 are output based on the detection of an operation by the push button 31B). And a common operation promotion sound can be output during execution of the first common effect and during execution of the second common effect (in this example, a common operation promotion sound is output regardless of the characters C1 to C4. To do). Therefore, the player's operation can be preferably promoted.

  In addition, you may comprise so that the super reach production which combined the super reach production C and the super reach production D shown by this characteristic part 87IW can be performed. In this case, for example, the character effect using any two of the characters C1 to C4 shown in FIGS. 20-6 and 20-12 is executed in parallel, and the notification effect after the character effect is executed is performed. When performing, you may comprise so that the specific sound corresponding to the direction which alert | reports that it becomes a big hit of two alerting effects may be sound-outputted. Further, for example, when notifying that both notification effects are big hits, another specific sound different from the specific sound corresponding to any character may be output.

  Note that the configuration shown by the feature portion 87IW can be combined with the configuration shown by the feature portion 31AK as appropriate to constitute a gaming machine. For example, when executing the super reach effects A to D shown by the characteristic portion 87IW, when a predetermined period has elapsed from the start of the super reach effects A to D, the super reach effects A to D are performed in the same manner as the characteristic portion 31AK. A title corresponding to D may be notified.

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 capable of playing a game and capable of being controlled in an advantageous state advantageous to a player,
A predetermined effect execution means capable of executing the predetermined effect;
A specific effect execution means capable of executing a specific effect suggesting that the predetermined effect is controlled based on the predetermined effect being executed a predetermined number of times;
The specific effect executing means is
After the first specific effect is executed based on the first predetermined number of times as the predetermined number of times, the second specific time is determined based on the second predetermined number of times that the predetermined effect is executed as the predetermined number of times. Production can be performed,
If the predetermined effect is executed more than the first predetermined number of times before executing the first specific effect, the predetermined effect is more than the second predetermined number of times after executing the first specific effect. The gaming machine characterized in that the second specific effect can be executed based on a small number of executions.