JP2019088709A - Game machine - Google Patents

Abstract

To provide a game machine capable of preventing a decrease in performance effect.SOLUTION: A Pachinko game machine in which variable display is performed and a game can be played includes explanation performance execution means capable of executing an explanation performance for explaining a game when the variable display is performed. The explanation performance execution means can execute the explanation performance in a predetermined period after a condition regarding operation is satisfied.SELECTED DRAWING: Figure 20-1

Description

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

  In the gaming machine, the interest is improved by performing various effects, but it is difficult to improve the interest if the contents of the effects are not transmitted to the player. Therefore, there is a gaming machine that executes an explanatory notification for explaining the content of the effect (see, for example, Patent Document 1). In this gaming machine, the explanatory notification may be performed based on the gaming history, and for example, the explanatory notification may not be performed when the score determined based on the gaming history is equal to or greater than a predetermined score.

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  However, the player may change while counting the game history. In this case, depending on the game history of the player before the change, the player who plays the next game may not be able to see the explanation notification even if there are not many game histories, and there is a risk that the rendering effect may be reduced. there were.

  Therefore, the problem to be solved by the present invention is to provide a gaming machine capable of preventing the reduction of the rendering effect.

(1) The gaming machine according to one aspect of the present invention performs variable display, and is a gaming machine that can play a game (for example, pachinko gaming machine 1 etc.), and when variable display is being performed, An explanatory effect executing means (for example, CPU 120 for effect control, etc.) capable of executing an explanatory effect (for example, an explanatory effect A for explaining the advance appearance of the character appearance and an explanatory effect B for explaining the cut-in advance explanation etc.) The explanation effect executing means can execute the explanation effect in a predetermined period after one condition regarding operation (for example, the pachinko gaming machine 1 is installed in the game arcade, etc.) (for example, the game arcade The explanatory effect can be executed 15 days after the pachinko gaming machine 1 is installed on the

  According to the above configuration, it is possible to prevent a drop in the rendering effect.

(2) In the gaming machine according to the above (1), the explanation effect executing means can execute the explanation effect over a plurality of variable displays (for example, variable display of explanation effect A twice, explanation effect B) It may be possible to execute over three variable displays.

  According to the above configuration, since the game can be continued even during the execution of the explanation effect, the progress of the game can be prevented.

(3) The gaming machine according to (1) or (2) may further include period setting means (for example, an explanation effect execution switch or the like) for performing settings regarding the predetermined period in which the explanation effect can be performed. .

  According to the above configuration, it is possible to prevent a drop in the rendering effect.

(4) The gaming machine according to any one of the above (1) to (3), further comprising description effect determination means (for example, CPU 120 for effect control etc.) capable of determining whether or not to execute the description effect; If the next variable display is not executed for a predetermined period after the variable display is ended, the explanation effect determination means executes the above-mentioned explanation effect based on the execution of the next variable display. (For example, it is determined whether or not to execute the explanatory effect when the variation pattern command is first received after 5 minutes have elapsed since the customer waiting command output at the end of the variable display has elapsed, etc. ) May be.

  According to the above configuration, it is possible to prevent a drop in the rendering effect.

(5) In the gaming machine according to any one of the above (1) to (4), an operation detection unit (for example, a push that can detect an operation of the player (for example, an operation for operating the push button 31B or the stick controller 31A)) A sensor 35B, a controller sensor unit 35A, etc. are included, and when the player's action is detected, the explanation effect can be canceled (for example, when the player operates the push button 31B or the stick controller 31A, the explanation) It may be possible to cancel the effect, etc.).

  According to the above configuration, it is possible to suppress a decrease in game interest.

(6) In the gaming machine according to any one of the above (1) to (5), a specific effect executing means (for example, a character appearance notifying effect during a SP reach effect, a cut-in notification effect, etc.) , And the effect control CPU 120), and the specific effect execution means can execute the specific effect at a first ratio until the specific period elapses after the gaming machine is installed (for example, pachinko game During the 5 days after installing the machine 1, the percentage that the character appearance notice effect and the cut-in notice effect can be executed during the SP reach effect is 0%, etc.), and the specified period after the game machine is installed. After lapse of, it is possible to execute the specific effect at a second rate higher than the first rate (for example, the first rate is 0%, the second rate is 50% higher than 0%, etc.) , Said theory The effect executing means can execute an explanatory effect for explaining the specific effect after the specific period has elapsed since the game machine was installed (for example, five days after the pachinko gaming machine 1 has been installed) After the lapse of time, the ratio in which the character appearance notice effect during the SP reach effect and the cut-in notice effect can be executed may be 50% at the time of the SP reach, etc.).

  According to the above configuration, it is possible to suppress a decrease in game interest.

(7) In the gaming machine according to any one of the above (1) to (6), a gaming machine (for example, a pachinko gaming machine) capable of performing variable display and controlling in an advantageous state (for example, a big hit state etc.) 1) and
Setting means (for example, a portion where the CPU 103 executes setting change processing, etc.) that can be set to any one of a plurality of setting values (for example, any of setting values 1 to 6);
Game control means capable of executing control of the advantageous state based on the set value set (for example, a portion where the CPU 103 executes the special symbol process processing of step S25);
Variable display pattern determination means (for example, a portion where the CPU 103 executes the variation pattern setting process of step S111) for determining the variable display pattern to any of a plurality of variable display patterns;
Variable display execution means (for example, a portion where the CPU 103 executes the special symbol variation process of step S112) for executing variable display with the variable display pattern determined by the variable display pattern determination means;
Equipped with
The variable display pattern determination means determines which variable display pattern is to be set according to the setting value set by the setting means at different rates (for example, each variation pattern of non reach, normal reach, and super reach) A portion or the like may be determined at different rates based on the set values that have been set.

  According to the above configuration, the game interest is improved.

It is a front view of a pachinko game machine in this embodiment. It is a block diagram which shows the various control boards etc. which were mounted in the pachinko game machine. 6 is a flowchart showing an example of game control main processing. It is a flow chart which shows an example of timer interrupt processing for game control. It is a flow chart which shows an example of special symbol process processing. It is a flow chart which shows an example of production control main processing. It is a flow chart which shows an example of production control process processing. It is a figure for demonstrating the kind of fluctuation pattern and 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 flow chart which shows an example of advance production determination processing. It is a figure which shows the determination ratio in a preliminary production determination process. It is a figure which shows the example of presentation operation of a modification. It is a figure which shows the example of presentation operation of a modification. It is a figure which shows the example of presentation operation of a modification. It is a flow chart which shows an example of production control main processing of characteristic part 59SH. It is a flowchart which shows an example of a game machine installation determination processing. It is a flowchart which shows an example of a game machine installation days determination process. It is a flow chart which shows an example of explanation production determination processing. (A) is a figure which shows a fluctuation pattern table, (B) is a figure which shows an explanation production determination table. It is a flow chart which shows an example of advance production determination processing. (A) is a figure which shows a character appearance prior announcement production content determination table, (B) is a figure which shows a cut-in announcement presentation content determination table. It is a flow chart which shows an example of explanation production execution processing. It is a flow chart which shows an example of notice production execution processing. It is a figure which shows the example of the presentation operation | movement of characteristic part 59SH. It is a figure which shows the example of the presentation operation | movement of characteristic part 59SH. It is a figure which shows the example of the presentation operation | movement of characteristic part 59SH. It is a figure explaining the contents of the explanation production at the time of change of characteristic part 59SH. It is a figure explaining the contents of the explanation production at the time of change of characteristic part 59SH. It is a figure which shows the example of the presentation operation | movement of characteristic part 59SH. It is a figure which shows the example of the presentation operation | movement of characteristic part 59SH. It is a figure which shows the example of the presentation operation | movement of characteristic part 59SH. It is a figure which shows the example of the presentation operation | movement of characteristic part 59SH. It is a figure which shows the example of the presentation operation | movement of characteristic part 59SH.

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

(Configuration etc. of pachinko gaming machine 1)
FIG. 1 is a front view of the pachinko gaming machine 1, showing the layout of the main members. The pachinko gaming machine (game machine) 1 is roughly divided into a gaming board (gauge board) 2 constituting a gaming board surface and a gaming machine frame (underframe) 3 for supporting and fixing the gaming board 2. A game area is formed on the game board 2. In this game area, a game ball as a game medium is shot and shot from a predetermined ball striking device.

  At a predetermined position of the game board 2 (in the example shown in FIG. 1, on the right side of the game area), variable display (also referred to as a special figure game) of special symbols (also referred to as special figures) as plural types of special identification information. A first special symbol display device 4A and a second special symbol display device 4B are provided. Each of these consists of a 7-segment LED or the like. 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 the LEDs are turned off.

  In addition, "variable display" of a special symbol is, for example, variably displaying a plurality of types of special symbols (the same applies to other symbols described later). The variation includes update display of a plurality of symbols, scroll display of a plurality of symbols, deformation of one or more symbols, and enlargement / reduction of one or more symbols. In the special symbol and the variation of the ordinary symbol described later, a plurality of special symbols or ordinary symbols are updated and displayed. In the variation of the decorative symbol described later, a plurality of decorative symbols are scrolled or updated and one or more decorative symbols are deformed or enlarged / reduced. In addition, the aspect which blink-displays a certain symbol is also contained in a fluctuation | variation. At the end of the variable display, a predetermined special symbol is displayed as a stop as a display result (also referred to as derivation or derivation display, etc.) (the same applies to variable display of other symbols described later). Variable display may be expressed as variable display or fluctuation.

  The special symbol variably displayed in the first special symbol display device 4A is also referred to as "first special view", and the special symbol variably displayed in the second special symbol display device 4B is also referred to as "second special view". Also, a special drawing game using the first special drawing is referred to as "first special drawing game", and a special drawing game using the second special drawing is also referred to as "second special drawing game". In addition, one type of special symbol display device for performing variable display of special symbols may be used.

  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 configured 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, a decorative symbol (such as a symbol indicating a numeral or the like) as a plurality of types of decorative identification information different from the special symbol in synchronization with the first special drawing game or the second special drawing game. Variable display is performed. Here, in synchronization with the first special view game or the second special view game, the decorative symbols are variably displayed (for example, upper and lower) in each of the “left”, “middle” and “right” decorative symbol display areas 5L, 5C, 5R. Scroll display of direction and update display). Note that the special view game to be executed synchronously and the variable display of the decorative symbol are collectively referred to simply as variable display.

  On the screen of the image display device 5, a display area may be provided for displaying a hold display corresponding to the variable display for which execution is suspended, or an active display corresponding to the variable display under execution. The hold display and the active display are also collectively referred to as a variable display corresponding display corresponding to the variable display.

  The number of pending variable displays is also referred to as the number of pending storages. The number of pending storages corresponding to the first special view game is also referred to as a first pending storage number, and the number of pending storages corresponding to the second special view game is also referred to as a second pending storage number. The total of the first pending storage number and the second pending storage number is also referred to as the total pending storage 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 of the game board 2, and the first hold indicator 25A includes the number of lighted LEDs. Thus, the first number of pending storages is displayed, and the second pending display 25B displays the second number of pending storages according to the number of lighted LEDs.

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

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

  The variable winning ball device 6B (normally driven combination) forms a second start winning opening which is changed to a closed state and an open state by a solenoid 81 (see FIG. 2). The variable winning ball device 6B includes, for example, an electric tulip type part having a pair of movable wing pieces, and when the movable wing piece is in a vertical position when the solenoid 81 is in an off state, the tip of the movable wing pieces Is close to the winning ball device 6A, and the gaming ball does not enter the second starting winning opening (the second starting winning opening is closed). On the other hand, the variable winning ball device 6B is in an open state where the gaming ball can enter the second start winning opening by the movable wing piece being in the tilting position when the solenoid 81 is in the on state (second start It is also said that the winning opening will be open.). When a game ball enters the second starting winning opening, a predetermined number (for example, three) of prize balls are paid out and a second special view game can be started. The variable winning ball device 6B may be any device that changes between the closed state and the open state, and is not limited to the one provided with the electrically operated tulip type part.

  At a predetermined position of the game board 2 (in the example shown in FIG. 1, four places on the left and right lower sides of the game area), a general winning opening 10 which is always kept in a constant open state by a predetermined ball receiving member is provided. In this case, when the player enters any of the general winning openings 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 big winning opening is provided. The special variable winning prize ball device 7 has a special winning opening door driven to open and close by a solenoid 82 (see FIG. 2), and the special winning opening as a specific area changes into an open state and a closed state by the special winning opening door. Form.

  As an example, in the special variable winning prize ball device 7, when the solenoid 82 for the special winning mouth door (for special electric combination) is in the OFF state, the big winning mouth door closes the big winning mouth, and the gaming ball is large. You will not be able to enter (pass) the winning opening. On the other hand, in the special variable winning prize ball device 7, when the solenoid 82 for the big winning mouth door is in the on state, the big winning mouth door opens the big winning mouth, and the game ball easily enters the big winning mouth Become.

  When the game ball enters the special winning opening, a predetermined number (for example, 14) of game balls are paid out as winning balls. When the game ball enters the big winning opening, for example, more winning balls are paid out than when the game ball enters the first starting winning opening, the second starting winning opening, and the general winning opening 10.

  It is also called "winning" that the game ball enters each winning opening including the general winning opening 10. In particular, winning of the starting opening (first starting winning opening, second starting winning opening starting opening) is also referred to as starting winning.

  An ordinary symbol display 20 is provided at a predetermined position of the game board 2 (in the example shown in FIG. 1, on the left side of the game area). As an example, the normal symbol display 20 is composed of 7 segments of LEDs and the like, and performs variable display of a normal symbol as a plurality of types of normal identification information different from the special symbol. The ordinary symbol is represented by a number indicating "0" to "9" or a lighting pattern such as "-". The normal pattern may include a pattern in which all the LEDs are turned off. Such variable display of ordinary symbols is also referred to as a common game.

  On the left side of the image display device 5, a passage gate 41 through which the game ball can pass is provided. Based on the passage of the game ball through the passage gate 41, the common-play game is executed.

  Above the normal symbol display 20, a general drawing reserve display 25C is provided. The common drawing suspension display 25C is configured to include, for example, four LEDs, and displays the number of common drawing reservation storages, which is the number of common drawing games whose execution is being held, by the number of lighted LEDs.

  On the surface of the game board 2, besides the above-described configuration, a windmill and a large number of obstacle nails for changing the flow direction and speed of the game ball are provided. At the lowermost position of the game area, an out port is provided where game balls that have not entered any winning port are captured.

  At the left and right upper positions of the gaming machine frame 3, speakers 8L and 8R for reproducing and outputting sound effects and the like are provided, and further, a gaming effect lamp 9 for gaming effects is provided in the periphery of the gaming area ing. The game effect lamp 9 is configured to include an LED.

  At a predetermined position (not shown in FIG. 1) of the game board 2, a movable body 32 is provided which operates according to the effect.

  At the lower right position of the gaming machine frame 3, a striking operation handle (operation knob) 30 is provided which is operated by a player or the like to fire the gaming ball toward the gaming area by the striking device.

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

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

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

(Outline of the progress of the game)
The game ball is fired toward the game area by the player's rotation operation on the ball striking operation handle 30 provided in the pachinko gaming machine 1. When the gaming ball passes through the passing gate 41, a regular drawing game by the normal symbol display 20 is started. In addition, when a game ball passes passage gate 41 during a period during execution of the last game of a game (when a game ball passes passage gate 41, but a game game based on the passage can not be executed immediately) The regular game based on the passage is suspended up to a predetermined upper limit (for example, 4).

  In this common-play game, when a specific normal symbol (per-flat symbol) is stopped and displayed, the display result of the normal symbol is "per common-word". On the other hand, if an ordinary symbol other than the symbol per common drawing (general drawing loss symbol) is stopped and displayed as the determined normal symbol, the display result of the normal symbol becomes "general drawing lost". When it becomes "per common plan", opening control is performed to open the variable winning prize ball device 6B for a predetermined period (the second start winning opening is opened).

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

  In addition, when the game ball enters into the start winning opening (winning) during the period during execution of the special figure game, and the period controlled to the big hit gaming state and the small hit gaming state to be described later (start winning is generated When the special figure game based on the starting winning combination can not be executed immediately), the special figure game based on the entry is suspended from being executed up to a predetermined upper limit number (for example, 4).

  If special symbols (big hit symbols such as "7", the actual symbols differ according to the big hit type described later) are displayed as special symbols in the special figure game, they will be "big hits" and they will be big hit symbols If a predetermined special symbol (small hit symbol, for example, "2") different from that is displayed stopped, it becomes "small hit". Also, if a special symbol different from the big hit symbol or the small hit symbol (a lost symbol, for example, "-") is stopped and displayed, it is a "loss".

  After the display result in the special figure game becomes "big hit", it is controlled to the big hit gaming state as an advantageous advantageous state for the player. After the display result in the special view game becomes "small hit", the small hit gaming state is controlled.

  In the big hit game state, the big winning opening formed by the special variable winning ball device 7 is opened in a predetermined manner. In the open state, of an elapsed timing of a predetermined period (for example, 29 seconds or 1.8 seconds) and a timing until the number of gaming balls entering the large winning opening reaches a predetermined number (for example, nine). It will continue until the earlier timing. The predetermined period is an upper limit period in which the special winning opening can be opened in one round, and is hereinafter also referred to as an open upper limit period. A cycle in which the special winning opening is thus opened is called a round (round game). In the jackpot gaming state, it is possible to execute repeatedly until the round reaches a predetermined upper limit number of times (15 times or 2 times).

  In the jackpot gaming state, the player can obtain a winning ball by advancing the gaming ball into the big winning opening. Therefore, the jackpot gaming state is an advantageous state for the player. The greater the number of rounds in the jackpot gaming state, and the longer the open upper limit period, the more advantageous it is for the player.

  In the "big hit", a big hit type is set. For example, a large winning opening opening mode (round number and opening upper limit period), a gaming state after the big hit gaming state (described later, normal state, time saving state, probability variation state, etc.) prepared a plurality of types, according to these The type is set. As the jackpot type, there may be provided a jackpot type capable of obtaining many prize balls, or a jackpot type with few prize balls or hardly capable of obtaining prize balls.

  In the small hit gaming state, the special winning opening formed by the special variable winning ball device 7 is opened in a predetermined opening mode. For example, in the small hit gaming state, the opening mode similar to the big hit gaming state at the time of some big hit classifications (the number of opening of the big winning opening is the same as the number of rounds, and the closing timing of the big winning opening is also the same Etc.) the big winning opening is open. As in the case of the big hit type, the "small hit" may be provided with a small hit type.

  After the big hit gaming state ends, depending on the big hit type, it may be controlled to the time saving state or the probability changing state.

  In the short time state, control (time reduction control) is executed to shorten the average special figure fluctuation time (period in which the special figure changes) compared to the normal state. In the time saving state, by shortening the average spread map fluctuation time (period for changing the spread map) than in the normal state, or by improving the probability of being “per spread map” in the spread game game, than in the normal state, etc. Control (high opening control, high base control) that facilitates the game ball to enter the second start winning opening is also executed. Since the time saving state is a state in which the variation efficiency of the special symbol (in particular, the second special symbol) is improved, it is an advantageous state for the player.

  In the probability variation state (probability variation state), in addition to the time saving control, probability variation control is performed in which the probability that the display result is a "big hit" is higher than that in the normal state. The probability change state is a state more advantageous to the player because the probability change state of the special symbol is likely to be a "big hit" in addition to the improvement of the variation efficiency of the special symbol.

  The time saving state or the probability changing state continues until any one end condition such as the fact that the special figure game has been executed a predetermined number of times and the start of the next big hit gaming state is established first. It is also referred to as “the number of times cut (short in the number of times, short in the number of times definite change, etc.)” as the end condition that the special figure game has been executed a predetermined number of times is the end condition.

  The normal state is a gaming state other than the special state such as an advantageous state such as a big hit gaming state which is advantageous for the player, a short time state, a definite change state, etc., and the display result in the common drawing game is "per common drawing". The pachinko gaming machine 1 such as the probability and the probability that the display result in the special view game will be a "big hit" is a preset state of the pachinko gaming machine 1 (for example, as in the case of system reset) It is a state controlled in the same way as when the processing was not performed.

  A state in which the probability change control is being performed is also referred to as a high probability state, and a state in which the probability variation control is not performed is also referred to as a low probability state. A state in which time saving control is being performed is also referred to as a high base state, and a state in which time saving control is not performed is also referred to as a low base state. In combination, the short time state is also referred to as a low probability high base state, the positive variation state is also referred to as a high probability high base state, and the normal state is a low probability low base state. The high certainty state and the low base state are also referred to as the high certainty base state.

  After the small hit gaming state ends, the change of the gaming state is not performed, and the control result of the special drawing game is continuously controlled to the previous gaming state to become the "small hit" (but the "small hit" occurs) When the special figure game at the time is the special figure game of the predetermined number of times in the above-mentioned number cut, the game state is naturally changed). In addition, it is not necessary to have a "small hit" as a display result of the special drawing game.

  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 winning opening) during the big hit gaming state. For example, when the gaming ball passes the specific area, it may be controlled to be in the positive changing state after the big hit gaming state.

(Progress of progress etc.)
In the pachinko gaming machine 1, various effects (effects of informing the progress of the game or boosting the game) are executed according to the progress of the game. The said effect is demonstrated below. The effect is performed by displaying various effect images on the image display 5, but in addition to or instead of the display, sound output from the speakers 8L and 8R and / or the game effect lamp 9 The operation may be performed by the operation of the movable body 32, etc.

  In the "left", "middle" and "right" decorative symbol display areas 5L, 5C, 5R provided in the image display device 5, the first special figure game or (2) In response to the start of the special figure game, variable display of the decorative pattern is started. At the timing when the display result (also referred to as finalized special symbol) is stopped and displayed in the first special drawing game and the second special drawing game, the finalized decorative symbol (a combination of three decorative symbols) which is the display result of the variable display of the decorative symbol ) Is also displayed (derived).

  In a period from the start of the variable display of the decorative symbol to the end thereof, the aspect of the variable display of the decorative symbol may be a predetermined reach aspect (reach is established). Here, with the reach mode, when the decorative symbol stopped and displayed on the screen of the image display device 5 constitutes a part of the jackpot combination described later, variable display is performed for the decorative symbol not yet stopped and displayed. Is the aspect that is continuing.

  In addition, reach production is executed corresponding to becoming the above-mentioned reach mode during the variable display of the decorative design. In the pachinko gaming machine 1, a ratio (also called a big hit reliability or a big hit expectation) in which the display result (display result of the special drawing game or display of the variable display of the decorative symbol) becomes “big hit” according to the presentation mode. A plurality of different types of reach effects are performed. The reach production includes, for example, a normal reach and a super reach having a higher hit reliability than the normal reach.

  When the display result of the special view game is "big hit", a finalized decoration pattern to be a predetermined big hit combination is derived as a display result of the variable display of the decoration pattern on the screen of the image display device 5 The display result of the variable display of the symbol becomes "big hit"). As an example, the same decorative symbol (for example, "7" etc.) is displayed on stop on the predetermined effective line in the decorative symbol display areas 5L, 5C, 5R of "left", "middle", "right". .

  If it is a "probable big hit" controlled to a definite change state after the end of the big hit gaming state, odd decorative symbols (for example, "7" etc.) are aligned and stop displayed, and after the end of the big hit gaming state In the case of "non-probable variation big hit (usually big hit)" which is not controlled, even-numbered decorative symbols (for example, "6" etc.) may be arranged to be stopped and displayed. In this case, an odd decorative pattern is also referred to as a probability variation pattern, and an even number decorative pattern is also referred to as a non-probability variation symbol (normal pattern). After reaching the reach mode with a non-deterministic symbol, a promotion effect that finally becomes a "possibly large hit" may be executed.

  When the display result of the special view game is "small hit", a finalized combination symbol (for example, "a small hit combination defined in advance as a display result of the variable display of the decorative symbol on the screen of the image display device 5). 1 3 5 "etc.) is derived (the display result of the variable display of the decorative pattern becomes" small hit "). As an example, the decorative symbols forming the chance eyes are stopped and displayed on predetermined effective lines in the decorative symbol display areas 5L, 5C, 5R of "left", "middle", and "right". 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 of the same aspect as small hit gaming state) and when it becomes "small hit" , A fixed finalized design may be derived and displayed.

  When the display result of the special view game is "loss", the display mode of the variable display of the decorative symbol does not become the reach mode, but the fixed decorative symbol of the non-reach combination is displayed as the display result of the variable display of the decorative symbol (" Sometimes it is stopped and displayed (the display result of the variable display of the decorative pattern becomes "non-reach loss"). Also, when the display result is "loss", a predetermined reach combination which is not a big hit combination ("reach loss") as a display result of the variable display of the decorative symbol after the variable display of the decorative symbol becomes the reach aspect. There is also a case where the finalized decorative pattern is displayed in a stopped state (the display result of the variable display of the decorative pattern becomes “reach loss”).

  The effects that can be executed by the pachinko gaming machine 1 include displaying the above-mentioned variable display compatible display (hold display or active display). Further, as another effect, for example, an advance notice effect or the like for giving notice of the jackpot reliability is executed while the decorative symbol is variably displayed. The advance notice effects include advance notice effects for giving notice of the jackpot reliability in the variable display in execution, and pre-reading notice effects for giving notice of the jackpot reliability in the variable display before execution (variable display for which execution is suspended). As the pre-reading advance 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 performed.

  Further, in the image display device 5, by temporarily stopping the decorative symbol temporarily while the decorative symbol is being variably displayed, the variable display is resumed to make one variable display appear as if it were a plurality of variable displays in a pseudo manner. The pseudo series effect may be performed.

  During the jackpot gaming state, a jackpot during the jackpot to notify the jackpot gaming state is executed. As the jackpot effect, an effect of informing the number of rounds or a promotion effect indicating that the value of the jackpot gaming state is improved may be executed. In addition, during the small hitting game state, during the small hitting during the small hitting game state which is notified the small hitting game state is executed. In addition, during the small hit gaming state, and some of the big hit type (big hit type of the big hit gaming state of the same manner as the small hit gaming state, for example, a big hit type that makes the subsequent gaming state highly probable) Depending on the state, the player may not know whether the present is in the small hit gaming state or the big hit gaming state by executing a common effect. In such a case, by performing a common effect after the end of the small hit gaming state and after the end of the big hit gaming state, it is not possible to distinguish whether it is a high probability state or a low probability state. May be

  Further, for example, when the special drawing game or the like is not 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, a presentation control board 12, a voice control board 13, a lamp control board 14, a relay board 15 and the like as shown in FIG. 2 are mounted. In addition, on the back of the pachinko gaming machine 1, various substrates such as a payout control substrate, an information terminal substrate, a launch control substrate, a power supply substrate and the like are arranged.

  The main board 11 is a control board on the main side, and the progress of the above-mentioned game in the pachinko gaming machine 1 (execution of a special figure game (including management of suspension), execution of a common drawing game (including management of suspension), big hit It has a function to control gaming state, small hit gaming state, gaming state, etc.). The main board 11 has 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 substrate 11 is, for example, a one-chip microcomputer, and has a ROM (Read Only Memory) 101, a RAM (Random Access Memory) 102, and a CPU (Central Processing Unit) 103. , A random number circuit 104, and an I / O (Input / Output port) 105.

  The CPU 103 executes a program stored in the ROM 101 to perform processing for controlling the progress of the game (processing for realizing the function of the main substrate 11). At this time, various data stored in the ROM 101 (variation patterns described later, effects control commands described later, data such as various tables referred to when performing various determinations described later) are used, and the RAM 102 is used as a main memory. . The RAM 102 is a backup RAM in which stored contents are stored for a predetermined period of time even if the power supply to the pachinko gaming machine 1 is partially or entirely stopped. Note that all or part of the program stored in the ROM 101 may be expanded on the RAM 102 and executed on the RAM 102.

  The random number circuit 104 is capable of updating numerical data indicating various random number values (game random numbers) used when controlling the progress of the game. The gaming random numbers may be updated (updated by software) as the CPU 103 executes a predetermined computer program.

  The I / O 105 includes, for example, input ports to which various signals (detection signals to be described later) are input, and various signals (first special symbol display device 4A, second special symbol display device 4B, ordinary symbol display 20, and first hold. An output port for transmitting a signal for controlling (driving) the display 25A, the second hold display 25B, the common view hold display 25C and the like, and a solenoid drive signal) is configured.

  The switch circuit 110 detects detection signals (game balls pass) from various switches (gate switch 21, start port switch (first start port switch 22A and second start port switch 22B), count switch 23) for detecting game balls. A detection signal or the like indicating that the switch has been turned on is entered and transmitted to the game control microcomputer 100. By transmitting the detection signal, it is detected that the game ball has passed or entered.

  The solenoid circuit 111 sends a solenoid drive signal (for example, a signal to turn on the solenoid 81 and the solenoid 82) from the game control microcomputer 100 to the solenoid 81 for the ordinary motorized role and the solenoid 82 for the big winning opening door. Transmit

  The main board 11 (microcomputer 100 for game control), as part of the control of the progress of the game, according to the progress of the game effect control command (command to specify (notice) the progress of the game etc.) effect control board Supply to 12. The effect control command output from the main substrate 11 is relayed by the relay substrate 15 and supplied to the effect control substrate 12. The effect control command includes, for example, various determination results on the main substrate 11 (for example, display results of special drawing games (including a big hit type), fluctuation patterns used when executing the special drawing games (described in detail later) ), Game status (for example, start and end of variable display, opening status of big winning opening, occurrence of winning, number of reserved memories, gaming state), command for designating occurrence of error and the like are included.

  The effect control board 12 is a sub-side control board independent of the main board 11, receives an effect control command, and effects (various effects corresponding to the progress of the game based on the effect control command received, It has a function of performing various notifications such as driving of the movable body 32, error notification, notification of power failure recovery, and the like.

  On the effect control board 12, a CPU 120 for effect control, 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 the program stored in the ROM 121 to execute the effect together with the display control unit 123 (a process for realizing the functions of the effect control board 12, and the 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 effects based on detection signals from the controller sensor unit 35A and the push sensor 35B (signals output when detecting an operation by the player and appropriately indicating the contents of the operation). The control unit 123 may also 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 rendering based on a rendering execution instruction from the rendering 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 execution instruction of the effect from the effect control CPU 120. Further, the display control unit 123 supplies a sound designation signal (a signal for specifying a 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 to turn on / off the game effect lamp 9. And the lamp control board 14 is supplied with a lamp signal (a signal for specifying the lamp on / off mode). Further, the display control unit 123 supplies a signal for operating the movable body 32 to the movable body 32 or a drive circuit for driving the movable body 32.

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

  The lamp control board 14 has various circuits for driving the game effect lamp 9 and drives the game effect lamp 9 based on the lamp signal, and turns on / off the game effect lamp 9 in a mode specified by the lamp signal. Do. Thus, the display control unit 123 controls voice output and lighting / extinguishing of the lamp.

  The effect control CPU 120 executes an audio output, control of lighting / extinguishing of the lamp (supply of a sound designation signal or a lamp signal, etc.), control of the movable body 32 (supply of a signal for operating the movable body 32, etc.) You may do so.

  The random number circuit 124 can count value data indicating various random number values (random numbers for effect) used to execute various effects so as to be updateable. The effect random number may be updated (updated by software) as the effect control CPU 120 executes a predetermined computer program.

  The I / O 125 mounted on the effect control board 12 transmits, for example, an input port for capturing the effect control command transmitted from the main board 11 or the like, and various signals (image signal, sound designation signal, lamp signal). And an output port of

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

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

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

  In the game control main process shown in FIG. 3, first, the CPU 103 sets interrupt prohibition (step S1). Subsequently, necessary initialization is performed (step S2). The initial setting includes setting of a stack pointer, setting of a register of a built-in device (CTC (counter / timer circuit), parallel input / output port or the like), setting to make the RAM 102 accessible.

  Next, it is determined whether the output signal from the clear switch is on (step S3). The clear switch is mounted on, for example, a power supply substrate. When the power is turned on with the clear switch on, an output signal (clear signal) is input to the game control microcomputer 100 through the input port. If the output signal from the clear switch is on (step S3; Yes), the initialization process (step S8) is executed. In the initialization process, the CPU 103 performs a RAM clear process for clearing the flag, counter, and buffer stored in the RAM 102, and sets an initial value in the work area.

  Further, the CPU 103 transmits an effect control command instructing initialization to the effect control board 12 (step S9). When receiving the effect control command, the effect control CPU 120 performs, for example, on the image display device 5, screen display 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 processing immediately before it becomes inoperable due to the stop of the power supply. In the power supply stop process, a process of turning on a backup flag indicating that data is backed up in the RAM 102, a data protection process of the RAM 102, and the like are executed. The data protection process includes the process of adding an error detection code (checksum, parity bit, etc.) and backing up various data. The data to be backed up includes various data (including various flags, various timer states, and the like) for progressing the game, as well as the state of the backup flag and an error detection code. In step S4, it is determined whether the backup flag is on. When the backup flag is off and backup data is not stored in the RAM 102 (step S4; No), the initialization process (step S8) is executed.

  When backup data is stored in the RAM 102 (step S4; Yes), the CPU 103 checks the data of the backed up data (performed using an error detection code), and determines whether the data is normal (step S4) S5). In step S5, it is determined whether or not the data in the RAM 102 matches the data at the time of the power supply stop, for example, by the parity bit or 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 can not be returned to the state at the time of stopping the power supply, so the initialization process (Step S8) is executed.

  If it is determined that the data in the RAM 102 is normal (step S5; Yes), the CPU 103 performs recovery processing (step S6) for returning the internal state of the main substrate 11 to the state at the time of stopping the power supply. In the recovery process, the CPU 103 sets the work area based on the storage content of the RAM 102 (content of backed up data). As a result, when the power supply is stopped, the gaming state is restored, and when the special symbol is changing, the variation of the special symbol is resumed from the state before the recovery by execution of the timer interrupt processing for game control described later. It will be

  Then, the CPU 103 transmits, to the effect control board 12, an effect control command instructing recovery from power failure (step S 7). At the same time, the effect control command for specifying the gaming state before power interruption that has been backed up, or the effect control for specifying the display result of the special figure game in progress when the special figure game is being executed A command may be sent. These commands can use the same commands as those set for transmission in the special symbol process processing described later. When the effect control CPU 120 receives the effect control command specifying the time of recovery from the power failure, for example, in the image display device 5, it notifies that the recovery from the power failure has been made or that the recovery from the power failure is in progress. Display the screen to The effect control CPU 120 may perform appropriate screen display based on the effect control command.

  After completing the recovery 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, the setting of the register of the CTC incorporated in the game control microcomputer 100 is performed so that the timer interrupt is periodically performed every predetermined time (for example, 2 ms) (step S11), and the interrupt is permitted (step S12). ). Then it enters loop processing. 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. 4. When the game control timer interrupt process shown in FIG. 4 is started, the CPU 103 first executes a predetermined switch process, whereby the gate switch 21, the first starting opening switch 22A, and the second starting opening are performed via the switch circuit 110. It is determined whether or not detection signals from various switches such as the switch 22B and the count switch 23 have been received (step S21). Subsequently, by executing predetermined main side error processing, abnormality diagnosis of the pachinko gaming machine 1 is performed, and a warning can be generated if necessary according to the diagnosis result (step S22). Thereafter, by executing predetermined information output processing, for example, big hit information (information indicating the number of occurrences of big hit, etc.) supplied to a hole management computer installed outside the pachinko gaming machine 1, start information (start Data such as information indicating the number of winnings and the like, and probability fluctuation information (information indicating the number of times and the like of the probability variation state) are output (step S23).

  Following the information output process, the game random number updating process for updating at least a part of the gaming random numbers used on the main substrate 11 side by software is executed (step S24). After this, the CPU 103 executes special symbol process processing (step S25). The CPU 103 executes the special symbol process process for each timer interrupt to realize management of execution and suspension of the special figure game, control of the big hit gaming state and the small hit gaming state, control of the playing state, etc. Later).

  Following the special symbol process process, a normal symbol process process is executed (step S26). The CPU 103 executes the normal symbol process process every timer interrupt, and based on the detection signal from the gate switch 21 (based on the passage of the game ball to the pass gate 41) management of execution and suspension of the common figure game, It enables the release control of the variable winning ball device 6B based on "per game". The ordinary game is executed by driving the normal symbol display 20, and the general drawing reserve display is displayed by turning on the ordinary drawing suspension display 25C.

  After executing the normal symbol process processing, as part of the game control timer interrupt processing, processing when a power failure occurs, processing for paying out a prize ball, and the like may be performed. Thereafter, the CPU 103 executes command control processing (step S27). The CPU 103 may set transmission of 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 the 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 ended.

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

  In the start winning determination process, processing for detecting the occurrence of the start winning, storing pending information in a predetermined area of the RAM 102, and updating the pending storage number is executed. When a start winning occurs, a display result (including a big hit type) and a random value for determining a fluctuation pattern are extracted and stored as hold information. Further, based on the extracted random number value, processing may be executed to determine whether the display result or the variation pattern is read ahead. After storing the hold information and the number of held memories, transmission setting for transmitting the effect control command for specifying the determination result such as the occurrence of start winnings, the number of held memories, and the pre-reading judgment is performed on the effect control board 12 . For example, after the special symbol process process is completed, the effect control command at the start winning combination set in this way is transmitted from the main board 11 to the effect control board 12 by executing the command control process of step S27 shown in FIG. Is transmitted to

  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 view process flag provided in the RAM 102. In each processing (steps S110 to S120) of the special symbol process processing, transmission setting for transmitting a rendering control command corresponding to each processing to the rendering control board 12 is performed.

  The special symbol normal processing of step S110 is executed when the value of the special drawing process flag is "0" (initial value). In this special symbol normal processing, it is determined whether to start the first special view game or the second special view game based on the presence / absence of the hold information and the like. In addition, in the special symbol normal processing, based on the random number value for display result determination, whether the display result of the special symbol or the decorative pattern is "big hit" or "small hit" or "big hit" in the case of "big hit" Are determined (predetermined) before the display result is derived and displayed. Furthermore, in the special symbol normal processing, a determined special symbol (one of a big hit symbol, a small hit symbol, and a lost symbol) to be stopped and displayed in the special figure game is set according to the determined display result. Thereafter, the value of the special drawing process flag is updated to "1", and the special symbol normal processing ends. In addition, the special view game using the second special view may be executed with priority over the special view game using the first special view (also referred to as special view 2 priority digest). In addition, the winning order of the game balls to the first starting winning opening and the second starting winning opening may be stored, and the start condition of the special drawing game may be established in the winning order (also referred to as winning order termination).

  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 value are assigned to determination results) are referred to. The same applies to other determinations on the main substrate 11 and various determinations on the effect control substrate 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 drawing process flag is "1". In this variation pattern setting process, one of a plurality of types of variation patterns is used using random value for variation pattern determination based on the result of prior determination of whether or not the display result is "big hit" or "small hit" or the like. The process of deciding on etc. is included. In the fluctuation pattern setting process, when the fluctuation pattern is determined, the value of the special drawing process flag is updated to “2”, and the fluctuation pattern setting process is ended.

  The variation pattern is the execution time of the special figure game (special figure variation time) (which is also the execution time of the variable display of the decorative symbol), the mode of the variable display of the decorative symbol (such as presence or absence of reach), and the variable display of the decorative symbol The content of the effect (type of reach effect, etc.) is designated, and is also called a variable display pattern.

  The special symbol variation process of step S112 is executed when the value of the special drawing process flag is "2". In this special symbol variation process, a process to make settings for varying the special symbol in the first special symbol display device 4A or the second special symbol display device 4B, and an elapsed time from the start of the variation of the special symbol Processing etc. is included. Further, it is also determined whether the measured elapsed time has reached the special figure fluctuation time corresponding to the fluctuation pattern. Then, when the elapsed time from the start of the variation of the special symbol reaches the special figure variation time, the value of the special figure process flag is updated to "3", and the special symbol variation process is ended.

  The special symbol stopping process of step S113 is executed when the value of the special drawing process flag is "3". In this special symbol stop processing, the variation of the special symbol is stopped by the first special symbol display device 4A or the second special symbol display device 4B, and the finalized special symbol to be the display result of the special symbol is stop displayed (derived) The process for setting up is included. Then, when the display result is "big hit", the value of the special processing 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 process process flag is updated to "8". In addition, when the display result is “loss”, the value of the special drawing process flag is updated to “0”. When the display result is "small hit" or "missing", the game state is also updated when the time cut is completed and control is made in the time saving state or the positive change state. When the value of the special drawing process flag is updated, the special symbol stop process ends.

  The big hit opening pre-processing of step S114 is executed when the value of the special processing process flag is "4". This big hit opening pre-processing includes, for example, a process to start the execution of the round in the big hit gaming state and set the big winning opening to the open state based on the display result becoming "big hit" etc. It is done. When the special winning opening is opened, processing for supplying a solenoid drive signal to the solenoid 82 for the special winning opening door is executed. At this time, an open upper limit period for setting the big winning opening in an open state, and an upper limit execution number of rounds are set, for example, in accordance with which jackpot type is. When these settings are completed, the value of the special processing process flag is updated to "5", and the big hit opening pre-processing ends.

  The big hit open processing of step S115 is executed when the value of the special processing process flag is “5”. The big hit opening process is based on the process of measuring the elapsed time from opening the big winning opening, the elapsed time measured, the number of gaming balls detected by the count switch 23, etc. It includes a process of determining whether it is time to return from the open state to the closed state. Then, when returning the special winning opening to the closed state, after executing processing such as stopping supply of the solenoid drive signal to the solenoid 82 for the special winning opening door, the value of the special processing process flag is updated to "6", End the process during the big hit open.

  The big hit opening post process of step S116 is executed when the value of the special processing process flag is "6". In this big hit opening post-processing, processing to determine whether the number of executions of the round with the big winning opening opened has reached the set upper limit number of times, or when the upper limit number of times reached the big hit gaming state Includes the process of setting for terminating the program. When the number of round executions has not reached the upper limit number of executions, the value of the special figure process flag is updated to "5", while when the number of rounds has reached the upper limit number of executions, The value is updated to "7". When the value of the special drawing process flag is updated, the big hit release post-processing ends.

  The big hit end processing of step S117 is executed when the value of the special processing process flag is "7". In this big hit end processing, processing to wait until waiting time corresponding to a period during which ending effect is executed as a rendering operation to notify the end of big hit gaming state, processing corresponding to the end of big hit gaming state It includes processing for performing various settings for starting control and short time control. When such setting is performed, the value of the special processing process flag is updated to “0”, and the big hit end processing ends.

  The small hit opening pre-processing of step S118 is executed when the value of the special processing process flag is "8". The small hit opening pre-processing includes, for example, a process for setting the large winning opening in the small hit gaming state based on the display result being "small hit". At this time, the value of the special drawing process flag is updated to “9”, and the small hit open pre-processing ends.

  The small hit open processing in step S119 is executed when the value of the special processing process flag is "9". In this small hit opening process, it is the timing to return the big winning opening from the open state to the closing state based on the process of measuring the elapsed time from opening the big winning opening and the measured elapsed time, etc. Processing for determining whether or not it is included is included. When the large winning opening is returned to the closed state and the small hit gaming state end timing comes, the value of the special processing process flag is updated to "10", and the small hit open processing is ended.

  The small hitting end process of step S120 is executed when the value of the special process process flag is "10". The 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 has elapsed. 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 processing process flag is updated to "0", and the small hit end processing is ended.

(Main operation of presentation control board 12)
Next, the main operation of 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 to execute 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) to clear the RAM 122 and set various initial values, and to the effect control board 12 Performs register settings etc. of the mounted CTC (counter / timer circuit). Also, an initial operation control process is executed (step S72). In the initial operation control process, control for performing an 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 predetermined operation confirmation is executed.

  Thereafter, it is determined whether the timer interrupt flag is on (step S73). The timer interrupt flag is set to an on state each time a predetermined time (for example, 2 milliseconds) elapses based on, for example, the register setting of CTC. At this time, if the timer interrupt flag is off (step S73; No), the process of step S73 is repeatedly performed and the process waits.

  Further, on the side of the effect control board 12, an interrupt for receiving the effect control command from the main board 11 is generated in addition to the timer interrupt generated each time a predetermined time has elapsed. This interrupt is, for example, an interrupt generated when the effect control INT signal from the main substrate 11 is turned on. If an interrupt occurs because the effect control INT signal is turned on, the effect control CPU 120 automatically sets the interrupt disable state, but interrupts using the CPU that does not automatically enter the interrupt disable state. It is desirable to issue a prohibited instruction (DI instruction). The effect control CPU 120 executes, for example, a predetermined command reception interrupt process in response to an interrupt caused by the effect control INT signal being turned on. In this command reception interrupt process, among the input ports included in the I / O 125, the effect control command is fetched from a predetermined input port that receives the control signal transmitted from the main board 11 via the relay board 15. The effect control command fetched at this time is stored, for example, in a effect control command reception buffer provided in the RAM 122. Thereafter, the effect control CPU 120 sets the interrupt permission and then ends the command reception interrupt process.

  If the timer interrupt flag is on at step S73 (step S73; Yes), the timer interrupt flag is cleared to be off (step S74), and command analysis processing is executed (step S75). In the command analysis process, for example, after reading various effect control commands transmitted from the game control microcomputer 100 of the main substrate 11 and stored in the effect control command reception buffer, the read effect control commands are read out. Corresponding settings and controls are performed. For example, the effect control command read out is stored in a predetermined area of the RAM 122 or the RAM 122 so that the effect control command can be confirmed and the content specified by the effect control command can be confirmed by the effect control process or the like. Turn on the provided reception flag. In addition, 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 the command analysis process is performed in step S75, an effect control process process is performed (step S76). In the effect control process, for example, the display operation of the effect image in the display area of the image display device 5, the sound output operation from the speakers 8L and 8R, the lighting operation in the decoration light such as the game effect lamp 9 and the decoration LED, the movable body 32 Control to operate various rendering devices is performed, such as driving operation. Further, with regard to the control content of the rendering operation using various rendering devices, determination, determination, setting, etc. are performed according to the rendering control command or the like transmitted from the main substrate 11.

  Following the effect control process of step S76, an effect random number updating process is executed (step S77), and at least a portion of the effect random numbers used on the effect control board 12 side is updated by software. Thereafter, the process returns to the process of step S73. Before returning to the process of step S73, another process may be performed.

  FIG. 7 is a flowchart showing an example of the process 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 preread advance notice setting processing (step S161). In the pre-reading notice setting process, for example, based on the presentation control command at the start winning combination transmitted from the main substrate 11, determination, determination, setting, and the like for executing the pre-reading notice effect are performed. Moreover, the process for displaying a pending | holding display is performed based on the pending | holding memory number specified from the said production control command.

  After executing the process of step S161, the effect control CPU 120 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 of 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 of determining whether or not to start variable display of the decorative symbol in the image display device 5 based on whether or not a command specifying start of variable display has been received from the main substrate 11 or the like. And so on. If it is determined that the variable display of the decorative symbol on the image display device 5 is to be 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 of step S171 is a process that is executed when the value of the effect process flag is "1". In this variable display start setting process, based on the display result and the fluctuation pattern specified by the effect control command, the display result of the variable display of the decorative symbol (decision decorative symbol), the mode of the variable display of the decorative symbol, reach effect and various types The presence or absence of execution of various effects such as advance notice effects and the manner and timing of execution start thereof are determined. Then, an effect control pattern (a set of control data for instructing the display control unit 123 to execute an effect) in which the determination result and the like are reflected is set. Thereafter, based on the set effect control pattern, the display control unit 123 is instructed to start execution of the variable display of the decorative symbol, the value of the effect process flag is updated to "2", and the variable display start setting process is ended. The display control unit 123 causes the image display device 5 to start variable display of the decorative symbol according to the instruction to start execution of variable display of the decorative symbol.

  The variable display effect process of step S172 is a process executed when the value of the effect process flag is "2". In the variable display effect process, 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 S 171 on the display screen of the image display device 5. Or, driving the movable body 32, outputting a voice or sound effect from the speakers 8L and 8R by outputting a command (sound effect signal) to the sound control board 13, a command (electric decoration signal) to the lamp control board 14 Various effect control is performed during the variable display of the decorative symbol, such as turning on / off / flashing the game effect lamp 9 and the decorative LED by the output. After performing such effect control, for example, the end code indicating the end of the variable display of the decorative symbol is read out from the effect control pattern, or the command specifying that the main decorative object 11 is made to stop and display the decorative symbol is received In response to what has been done, the fixed decoration pattern that is the display result of the decoration pattern is stopped and displayed. When the finalized decorative symbol is stopped and displayed, the value of the effect process flag is updated to "3", and the variable display effect processing ends.

  The process for waiting for a special figure in step S173 is a process that is executed when the value of the effect process flag is "3." In the waiting process for the special view, the effect control CPU 120 determines whether or not the effect control command designating start of the big hit game state or the small hit game state is received from the main board 11. Then, when the effect control command designating start of the big hit gaming state or the small hit gaming state is received, if the command designates the start of the big hit gaming state, the value of the effect process flag is set to “6 Update to On the other hand, if the command designates 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 small hit middle effect processing. In addition, it is determined that the display result in the special figure game is "lost" when the reception waiting time of the command elapses without receiving the command specifying that the big hit gaming state or the small hit gaming state is started. Thus, the value of the effect process flag is updated to "0" which is the initial value. When the value of the rendering process flag is updated, the special drawing hit waiting process is ended.

  The small hitting middle effect process of step S174 is a process executed when the value of the effect control process flag is "4". In this small hit medium effect processing, the CPU for effect control 120 sets, for example, a effect control pattern corresponding to the contents of the effect in the small hit game state, and executes various effect controls in the small hit game state based on the setting contents. . Further, in the small hitting medium effect processing, for example, in response to the reception of a command specifying termination of the small hit gaming state from the main substrate 11, the value of the presentation process flag is a value corresponding to the small hit ending effect. Update to a certain "5" and end small hitting medium effect processing.

  The small hitting end effect process of step S175 is a process executed when the value of the effect control process flag is "5". In this small hitting end effect processing, the CPU for effect control 120 sets, for example, a effect control pattern and the like corresponding to the end of the small hit gaming state, etc., and various kinds of effect control at the end of the small hit gaming state based on the setting contents. Run. Thereafter, the value of the effect process flag is updated to "0" which is the initial value, and the small hitting end effect processing is ended.

  The jackpot inside effect process of step S176 is a process executed when the value of the effect process flag is "6". In the big hit internal effect processing, the effect control CPU 120 sets, for example, an effect control pattern corresponding to the effect contents in the big hit gaming state, and executes various effect controls in the big hit gaming state based on the setting contents. Further, in the big hit inside effect processing, the value of the effect control process flag is a value corresponding to the ending effect processing, for example, in response to the reception of the command specifying the end of the big hit gaming state from the main board 11 Update to 7 ′ ′ and complete the big hit internal rendering process.

  The ending effect process of step S177 is a process executed when the value of the effect process flag is "7". In this ending effect process, the CPU for effect control 120 sets, for example, a effect control pattern corresponding to the end of the big hit gaming state, etc., and performs various effect control of ending effect at the end of the big hit gaming state based on the setting contents. Run. Thereafter, the value of the effect process flag is updated to "0" which is an initial value, and the ending effect processing is ended.

(Modification of basic explanation)
The present invention is not limited to the pachinko gaming machine 1 described in the above basic description, 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 gaming media as a prize based on the occurrence of a prize, but encloses the gaming media and gives a score based on the occurrence of a prize It may be an enclosed game machine.

  What is displayed during the variable display of the special symbol is only one type of symbol (for example, a symbol indicating "-"), and the variable display may be performed by repeating the display and the light-off of the symbol. Further, even when 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 description, the pachinko gaming machine 1 is shown as a gaming machine, but a medal is inserted, a predetermined bet number is set, and a plurality of types of symbols are rotated according to the operation of the control lever by the player. A slot machine capable of executing a game in which a predetermined number of medals are paid out to a player when the combination of stop symbols becomes a combination of specific symbols when the symbols are stopped in response to the operation of the stop button by the player The present invention is also applicable to slot machines equipped with at least one of regular bonus, RT, AT, ART, CZ (hereinafter referred to as a bonus etc.).

  The program and data for realizing the present invention are not limited to the form of being distributed / provided by a removable recording medium to the computer device etc. included in the pachinko gaming machine 1, but the computer device etc. may be previously provided. It may be distributed by being installed in the storage device of Furthermore, by providing a communication processing unit, the program and data for realizing the present invention are distributed by downloading from another device on a network connected via a communication line or the like. It does not matter.

  And the execution form of the game is not limited to that executed by attaching the removable recording medium, but can be executed by temporarily storing the program and data downloaded via the communication line etc. in the internal memory etc. It may be executed directly using hardware resources of another device on the network connected via a communication line or the like. Furthermore, the game may be executed by exchanging data with another computer device or the like via a network.

  In the present specification, expressions of comparison of various proportions such as the execution proportion of the rendition (expressions such as “high”, “low”, “different”, etc.) indicate that one is a proportion of “0%”. May be included. For example, it also includes that one is a proportion of “0%” and the other is a proportion of “100%” or a proportion less than “100%”.

(Description of feature portion 31AK)
Next, the feature portion 31AK of the present embodiment will be described. FIG. 8 is a diagram for explaining types of fluctuation patterns and reach in the pachinko gaming machine 1 of the present embodiment. As shown in FIG. 8A, in the present embodiment, the change display mode of the decorative symbol does not become the reach mode, and the non-reach loser fluctuation patterns PA1-1, PA1-2 in which the display result is "loss". Change pattern of the display of the variation pattern PA2-1-PA2-6, PA3-1-PA3-4, etc., the display result is "big hit", and the display result becomes "loss" because the form of the variable display of the decorative design becomes the reach mode. Variation patterns PB2-1 to PB2-6, PB3-1 to PB3-4, and the like are prepared.

  In addition, as shown in FIG. 8B, in the present embodiment, reach effects such as normal reach and super reach A to E are performed. In this embodiment, the reach effect is also referred to as a suggested effect which suggests that the jackpot state is controlled. As shown in the number of black stars in FIG. 8B, the reliability (big hit reliability) when each reach is executed is: normal reach <super reach E <super reach D <super reach C <super reach B < <The order of Super Reach A is higher. In addition, you may provide the reach which determines becoming a big hit.

  In this embodiment, super reach is performed via normal reach. In addition, during the production of the reach of the super reach, there may be a case in which the development presentation is performed to develop (promote) to a more reliable reach. The variation patterns PA3-1 to PA3-4 and the like shown in FIG. 8A, and the variation patterns PB3-1 to PB3-4 and the like are variation patterns corresponding to execution of the development effect. Although FIG. 8 (A) shows a variation pattern in which the degree of reliability evolves to a super reach one stage higher, a variation pattern in which the degree of credibility evolves in two or more stages is also provided. Also, a variation pattern may be provided in which the development effect is performed a plurality of times.

  In this embodiment, except for the normal reach with the lowest degree of reliability, the title of the reach is notified at a predetermined timing after the reach is established. As shown in FIG. 8 (B), the notification mode of the title differs depending on the type of reach. Specifically, the super reach E with the lowest reliability among the super reach is notified of the title of the reach by display only, and the other super reach is notified of the title by display and voice. As described above, notification of a title is performed by more rendering devices in the case of the highly reliable reach than in the case of the less reliable reach. As a result, the player's sense of expectation can be effectively heard, and the effect of presentation 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. Also, the font of the title character (such as gothic and Mincho type) and the typeface (such as a line and a calligraphy) may be made different depending on the type of reach.

  The notification of the title of reach (title notification) is not limited to the one 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 contents of the reach effect, and the like.

(Example of production operation of characteristic part 31AK)
Subsequently, an example of the rendering operation in the present embodiment will be described. The following rendering operation is executed by the rendering control CPU 120 executing rendering control process processing based on the rendering control command transmitted from the main substrate 11. FIG. 9 and FIG. 10 are diagrams showing an example of the production operation of super reach according to the present embodiment. FIG. 9A shows that variable display of decorative symbols is executed in each of the left, middle, and right decorative symbol display areas 5L, 5C, and 5R of the image display device 5. . Thereafter, for example, as shown in FIG. 9 (B), the decorative symbol indicating the numeral 7 on the "left" and the "right" is stopped to be in the reach mode. After that, the production branches depending on the type of reach.

(Super reach A)
In the case of becoming the super reach A, as shown in FIG. 9C, the character 31AK001, which is an ally character, is displayed on the image display device 5, and the reach effect is started. Here, for example, an animation or the like using the character 31AK001 is displayed. As shown in FIG. 9D, the entire screen of the image display device 5 is displayed when a predetermined period of time has elapsed since the introduction of the super reach effect (also referred to as super reach effect) is ended, for example. The title 31AK002 of Super Reach A (here, the letter "SP reach A") is displayed, and a voice (here, "Super reach A") corresponding to the title name of reach is output from the speaker 8 , And the title of Super Reach A is informed. After that, the title 31AK002 of Super Reach A is erased, and as shown in FIG. 9E, the character 31AK003, which is the enemy character, is displayed, the dialogue 31AK004 of the character 31AK001 is displayed, or the character 31AK001 and the character 31AK003 are confronted. The following part of the reach effect of Super Reach A to be performed is executed. The production in which the characters face each other is also referred to as battle production, and it becomes a big hit when the ally character wins in the battle production, and loses when the ally character loses.

  In addition, when displaying words on the image display device 5 during the super reach effect, the voice corresponding to the words may be output from the speaker 8. Further, the dialogue is not limited to displaying in a balloon as shown in FIG. 9E, and may be displayed in the lower part of the image display device 5 or the like as a subtitle.

(Super reach B)
In the case of becoming the 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 or the like using the character 31AK001 is displayed. When a predetermined period of time elapses after the start of the super reach effect, such as the end of the introductory portion of the super reach effect, as shown in FIG. 9F, the entire screen of the image display device 5 is a title 31AK005 of super reach B (here Then, the letters "SP reach B" are displayed, and a voice corresponding to the title name of reach (here, "super reach B") is output from the speaker 8, so that the title of super reach B is notified. Ru. After that, the title 31AK005 of Super Reach B is erased, and as shown in FIG. 9G, the character 31AK006, which is the enemy character, is displayed, the dialogue 31AK004 of the character 31AK001 is displayed, or the character 31AK001 and the character 31AK006 face each other. The following part of the reach effect of Super Reach B to be performed 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 effect. By doing this, since the title can be notified after showing the introduced part of the super reach effect to the player, it is possible to enhance the effect of the title notification.

  Also, with Super Reach A (FIG. 9 (C) → (D) → (E) ... and Super Reach B (Fig. 9 (C) → (F) → (G) ...), the title is In the introductory part until it is alert | reported, super reach presentation is performed in a common presentation mode (FIG. 9 (C)). By doing this, it is possible to make the player pay attention to which super reach is to be achieved after the start of the super reach effect, and which title is to be notified. In Super Reach A and Super Reach B, it is not limited to completely sharing the presentation mode until the title is notified, and it is possible to determine which Super Reach will be achieved by watching the presentation, etc. The parts may be in a common presentation mode. For example, in the introductory part of super reach A and super reach B, super reach production (for example, production which displays an enemy character or suggests an enemy character) is executed in a mode related to a title notified thereafter You may By doing this, the rendering effect is improved, and the player pays attention to the rendering. In this manner, the title notification may be performed 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 title 31 AK 007 of the Super Reach D (here, the characters “SP reach D”) is displayed on a part of the center of the image display device 5 At the same time, the sound of the title of Super Reach D is notified by the speaker 8 outputting a voice corresponding to the title of Reach (in this case, "kill the enemy"). As described above, in Super Reach D, a title is notified at the start of Super Reach production. Further, under the title 31AK007, an expectation degree indication 31AK008 that indicates the expectation of the reach is displayed. The degree of expectation is represented by the number of black stars, as shown in FIG. 9 (H). Here, the degree of expectation is the degree of expectation to be a big hit, but it does not have to completely match with the big hit reliability of the reach.

  In addition, the alerting | reporting by the audio | voice of super reach D is not alert | reporting a title name as it is, but the content of reach is alert | reported. As described above, in this embodiment, the notification mode of the title notification by voice is made different depending on the type of reach. As a result, the notification form of the title notification is diversified, and the interest is improved.

  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 31 AK 007 and the expectation degree indication 31 AK 008 continue to be displayed by being reduced in the upper right portion or the like of the image display device 5. By doing this, the player can grasp the expectation of the reach even during the reach effect. In addition, in FIG.9 (I), although the production | presentation content in common with FIG.9 (C) (super reach A, super reach B) is shown, the super reach production only for super reach D may be performed.

  Thereafter, as shown in FIG. 9J, the character 31AK009, which is the enemy character, is displayed, and the serif 31AK004 of the character 31AK001 is displayed, or the reach effect of Super Reach D in which the character 31AK001 and the character 31AK009 are confronted is executed. Ru.

(Super reach E)
In the case of Super Reach E, as shown in FIG. 10A, the title 31AK010 of the Super Reach E (here, the characters “SP reach E”) is displayed on a part of the upper left of the image display device 5 Thus, the title of Super Reach E is informed. In Super Reach E, notification of a title by voice is not performed. Also, in conjunction with the display of the title 31AK010, the character 31AK001 and the character 31AK011 which is the enemy character 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 To be executed. As described above, in the Super Reach E, a title is notified along 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 the super reach E having a low hit probability, it is possible to prevent giving an excessive sense of expectation to the player by performing the title notification without stopping the progress of the reach production. On the other hand, in the reach effects of the super reach A, the super reach B, and the super reach D, the progress of the reach effect is stopped and the title notification is performed (FIGS. 9 (D), (F), ( H)). By doing this, it is possible to execute the title notification according to the super reach effect, and the effect of the effect is improved. In addition, even in the case of super reach effects such as super reach A, super reach B, and super reach D, title notification may be performed without stopping the progress of the reach. Further, contrary to this embodiment, in the reach effect of the super reach with a high hit probability, the title notification may be performed without stopping the progress of the reach effect. In the super reach reach production 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 Super Reach A and Super Reach B, a title is notified after a predetermined period has elapsed after the start of Super Reach production, and in Super Reach D and Super Reach E, Super Reach production The title will be announced at the start. By doing this, it is possible to execute the title notification according to the reach effect, and the effect is improved. In this embodiment, in Super Reach A and Super Reach B, which have high jackpot reliability, a title is notified after a predetermined period has elapsed after the start of Super Reach production, and Super Reach D and Super Reach, which have low jackpot reliability, In E, the title was notified at the start of the Super Reach production, but in the case of a reach with high jackpot reliability, the title is notified at the start of Super Reach production, and in the case of a reach with low jackpot reliability The title may be notified after a predetermined period of time has passed after the reach effect.

(Display area of title)
Further, in this embodiment, in Super Reach A and Super Reach B, a title is notified on the entire screen (first area) of the image display device 5, and in Super Reach D and Super Reach E, the image display device 5 is The title is notified in a part (second area) of the screen of. By doing this, it is possible to execute the title notification according to the reach effect, and the effect is improved. In particular, in the case of a reach with a large hit reliability, since title notification is performed in a wider display area than in the case of a reach with a low reliability, 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 screen, or the title is displayed on the entire background as a background for title notification. It may be something (title notification using the entire screen) or the like. Further, the display area for performing title notification may be different between Super Reach A and Super Reach B, and the display area for performing title notification may be different between Super Reach D and Super Reach E.

  The method of varying 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 may be optionally changed according to the reach effect. For example, in the case of a reach with a high hit probability, title notification may be performed in a narrower display area than in the case of a reach with a low degree of reliability. Further, in the case where the display area to be notified of the title is made different according to the reach effect, the display area may be made different as in this embodiment, or the place to be displayed may be made different.

(Expected degree indication indication)
In this embodiment, super reach A and super reach B with high hit reliability do not display anticipation indication in the title notification in super reach A and super reach D with lower hit reliability than super reach A and super reach B. In the title notification in, the expectation indication was displayed. By doing this, it is possible to prevent the effects from being disturbed. In addition, in the title notification in Super Reach E whose jackpot reliability is lower than Super Reach D, the expectation indication is not displayed. By doing this, it is possible to prevent the player from losing a sense of expectation by displaying the expectation indication indicating that the reliability is low in the low reliability reach. Note that the expectation indication may be displayed on at least a part of Super Reach A, Super Reach B, and Super Reach E.

  In addition, as shown in FIG. 9H and the like, the indication of the degree of expectation is not limited to the one indicated by the number of black stars, but may indicate the degree of expectation with a meter or gauge, or correspond to the degree of expectation You may make it display the numerical value. Further, as shown in FIG. 9H and the like, in the case of showing by the number of black stars, the number of stages of expectation may be increased by enabling display of a half equivalent (half) of black stars.

(Title display end timing)
Further, in this embodiment, in Super Reach A and Super Reach B, after the title is displayed, the title is erased and the super reach presentation is executed. Thereby, in the super reach A and the super reach B, attention can be paid to reach production. In addition, in Super Reach D and Super Reach E, after the title is displayed, the title continues to be displayed until a determined effect described later is executed. Thereby, in the super reach D and the super reach E, the type of reach can be grasped even during the super reach presentation. Moreover, by performing as described above, it is possible to execute the title notification according to the reach effect, and the effect of the effect is improved. It should be noted that the display end timing of the title may be arbitrarily changed since it is possible to improve the rendering effect regardless of the display end timing.

  In addition, although it is abbreviate | omitted about the production | presentation operation | movement of the reach production of the super reach C here, the title alert | report according to big hit reliability and an expectation degree suggestion display should just be performed, for example.

(Decided production)
After each reach effect is performed, when it is time to derive the display result (end of the variable display), a determined effect for notifying whether the display result is “big hit” is performed. The decision effect includes a decision effect indicating that the display result is a "big hit", and a decision effect indicating that the display result is a "loss". In this embodiment, as shown in FIG. 10B, the determined effect that the image 31AK012 is displayed on the image display device 5 is executed. Thereafter, if the display result is "big hit", as shown in FIG. 10C, an image 31AK013 indicating that the allied character has won is displayed, and as shown in FIG. The finalized design is derived. In addition, if a display result is "loss", the image which shows that the ally character loses is displayed, and the finalized decoration pattern used as a reach loss combination is derived | led-out.

  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, it is possible to make attention to the determined effect, and it is possible to execute a clear title notification.

  In the effect operation example shown in FIG. 9 and FIG. 10, during the reach effect of super reach, the decorative symbol is reduced at the lower right portion of the image display device 5 to perform variable display, but in the reach effect How to make the display of the decoration pattern of is optional. For example, the decorative design may not be displayed during the reach effect, or the display mode (size, position, shading, number, etc.) may be varied depending on the type of reach effect.

  In addition, when displaying a character that is permanently displayed during hold display, active display, variable display or display related to cell-phone interlocking on the image display device 5, the display is appropriately hidden in order to draw attention to the reach effect during the reach effect of the super reach. It may be At that time, during low-reliability reach effects such as Super Reach E, these displays may be kept displayed. In this way, it is possible to prevent the player from being excessively expected by the reach effect with low reliability, and to be able to pay attention to the reach effect in the highly reliable reach effect.

(Development production)
Subsequently, an example of the rendering operation when the development rendering is performed will be described. As shown in FIG. 11A, when the development effect is performed when the reach effect of the super reach D is being performed (the title notification of the super reach D is being performed), as shown in FIG. 11B. As shown, an effect such that the reach effect is interrupted and the screen is torn is performed. After that, when developing into 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 into 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 is switched to the title notification of the development destination, so that it can be easily understood which reach has been developed. As shown in FIG. 11, when the reach of the development destination is the reach for performing 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 as shown in FIG. 11 (B), but may be an effect in which a crack is gradually broken on the screen, or a sandstorm (display as if it is broken) is displayed. You may do so. With such an effect, unexpected effects can be performed. In addition, there may be a development effect of Gasse, such as an effect in which a reach is not developed, although a crack gradually enters the screen.

(Expected degree suggestive production)
In the example of the rendering operation shown in FIG. 9 (H), a black star indicating the expected degree is displayed from the beginning that the expected degree indication 31AK008 indicates the expected degree, but five white stars are displayed at first, It may be made to execute an expectation degree suggestion effect which suggests an expectation degree by becoming a black star.

  For example, as shown in FIG. 12A, when notifying the title of Super Reach D, an expectation indication 31AK021 of five white stars is first displayed. Then, as shown in FIG. 12 (B), a black star 31AK022 larger than the star of the expectation degree indication 31AK021 is displayed, and as shown in FIG. 12 (C), the black star 31AK022 moves and the expectation degree indication 31AK021 A presentation is performed that fits within one of the white stars. At this time, an audio "pin" indicating that the black star indicating the degree of expectation has increased is output from the speaker 8. As shown in FIGS. 12 (D) and 12 (E), the same effect is repeated the number of times corresponding to the degree of expectation of reach. At this time, the sound (volume, scale, sound quality, etc.) outputted from the speaker 8 may be changed stepwise each time it is repeated (every number of stars). When the number of black stars corresponding to the degree of expectation is settled in the degree of expectation indication 31AK021, as shown in FIG. 12F, the black star is highlighted as if it were illuminated. By doing this, it becomes easy to understand that the expectation degree suggestion effect is finished.

  In the example shown in FIGS. 12 (A) to 12 (F), black stars are displayed one by one, and the degree of expectation indicated by the expectation indication indicates one step at a time, but two or more black stars The degree of expectation may be raised by two or more steps. In addition, half black stars may be displayed to increase the expectation by half. In this case, different sounds may be output or the same sound may be output depending on the number of stars to be displayed (the number of steps of rising expectation). For example, the same sound may be output when half a 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. Also, there may be a case where the voice is not output. By doing this, the expectation degree suggestive effect is diversified, and the effect of the effect is improved. The same black star image is displayed regardless of the number of stages of expectation increasing at one time, and the number of black stars increases according to the number of stages of expectation increasing as it is displayed on the white star indicating the expectation degree indication. You may make it perform such an effect.

(Demonstration 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 the different rendering mode, even when the same command (for example, a command specifying a variation pattern) is transmitted from the main substrate 11, the rendering based on the command is executed in a different rendering mode. In each effect mode, the background, the character, the motif, the sound outputted 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 times of variable display or the game state, or may be changeable by the operation of the player.

  FIGS. 12G to 12L are example rendering operation examples of the title notification and the expectation degree suggestion rendering in the special mode when the normal mode and the special mode are provided as the rendering mode. In the normal mode, title notification and expectation degree suggestion effects are performed as shown in FIGS. 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 different in the effect mode from the reach effect of the super reach D. Therefore, when the variation pattern of the super reach D is specified, as shown in FIG. 12G, the title 31AK023 of the super reach D2 is displayed. At this time, a voice corresponding to the title name of reach is output from the speaker 8, but a voice different from the normal mode (for example, a voice having a different voice color) is output. Moreover, the expectation degree indication 31AK024 in the super reach D2 is not a star but a rhombus.

  Thereafter, as shown in FIG. 12H, a black rhombus 31AK025 larger than the star of the expectation indication 31AK024 is displayed, and as shown in FIG. 12I, the black rhombus 31AK025 moves and the expectation indication 31AK024 A presentation is performed that fits within one of the white diamonds of. At this time, the speaker 8 outputs a voice "pong" indicating that the black rhombus indicating the degree of expectation has increased. As shown in FIGS. 12 (J) and (K), the same effect is repeated the number of times corresponding to the degree of expectation of reach. When the number of black rhombuses corresponding to the degree of expectation is settled in the expectation degree indication display 31AK024, as shown in FIG. 12 (L), the black rhombus is highlighted as if illuminated. Thus, depending on the effect mode (the state when the reach effect is executed) determined according to the player's selection, the game state, etc., the effect is diversified by changing the notification mode of the title, and the effect is achieved. improves.

  Although FIG. 12 shows an example of the rendering operation when the variation pattern of the super reach D is designated, another reach rendering (title notification, expectation degree suggestion rendering) is performed depending on the rendering mode (state when the reach rendering is performed) May be made different. Depending on the effect mode (the state when the reach effect is executed), whether or not the reach title is to be notified or the execution ratio of the title notification may be made different. For example, when a predetermined effect mode is selected, the reach title may not be notified. By doing this, effects according to the player's preferences can be performed, and the effects of the effects can be improved.

  In this embodiment, the expectation degree is indicated by the number of black stars in the expectation degree indication display, and the expectation degree suggestion effect of increasing the number of black stars in a stepwise manner is performed, but the expectation degree It is also possible to execute an expectation indication effect of decreasing the number of indications suggesting a. Such an expected degree suggestive effect may be performed in addition to or in place of the expected degree suggestive effect of this embodiment.

(Other examples of developmental direction)
In the case of executing an expectation degree indication effect of increasing the display degree indicating the expectation degree of the expectation degree indication display step by step, the development effect may be performed after the display indicating the expectation degree is increased. 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 not in stages but at one time. For example, as shown in FIG. 13 (A), after the title of Super Reach D is notified and the effect of gradually increasing the black stars is completed, as shown in FIG. 13 (B), a button is displayed on the image display device 5 The development effect for displaying the image 31AK031 is executed. Here, when the operation to the push button 31B is detected, as shown in FIG. 13C, the title 31AK032 of Super Reach C (here, the characters “SP reach C”) is displayed, and thus the super The title of Reach C is informed. As described above, when the development effect is executed, the title notification of the development source is switched to the title notification of the development destination, so that it can be easily understood which reach has been developed. Further, under the title 31AK032, an expectation degree indication 31AK033 in which the number of black stars is three is highlighted. Even if the number of black stars increases by two or more, it is displayed at one time. In addition, after the movable body 32 operates, a development effect may be performed in which the title and the indication indicating the degree of expectation change.

(Notice production)
In this embodiment, as the notice effect, a title notice for giving notice of the jackpot reliability is executed according to a notification mode of the title (for example, the display color of the title, etc.). For example, as shown in FIG. 14A, while the title 31AK036 of Super Reach A is displayed in black and the voice corresponding to the title name of Reach is output from the speaker 8, the title of Super Reach A is notified. After that, as shown in FIG. 14 (B), a title preview in which the display color of the title 31AK036 changes to red is executed. As described above, the title is displayed in black when the title preview is not executed, and the title is displayed in a color other than black when the title preview is executed. In the title preview shown in FIG. 14, there may be a case where the display mode (display color) of the title changes after the reach title is notified by voice. By doing this, it is possible to enhance the staging effect of the preliminary presentation. Note that the timing at which the title is displayed other than black is not limited to this, and the title may be displayed other than black from the start of display of the title.

  In addition, when a title advance notice in which the display mode (display color) of the title is changed is executed, after the display mode of the title is changed, an audio according to the display mode after the change may be output. By doing this, it is possible to enhance the staging effect of the preliminary presentation. Further, the title notification by audio may be performed after the display mode (display color) of the title changes. In this case, sound may be output according to the display mode (display color) of the title after change.

(Title execution timing)
It is preferable to execute notification of a title during reach at a timing other than the execution timing of a presentation (specific presentation) such as a preliminary presentation production or a development presentation in which the degree of expectation controlled to the jackpot advantageous state is improved. By doing this, when the title is notified once, an effect of improving the expectation can be executed, so that the player's sense of expectation can be maintained.

  FIG. 15 is a flow chart showing an example of the advance presentation effect determination process for determining the presence or absence of the execution of the advance presentation effect and the presentation mode. The preview control effect determination process is executed by the effect control CPU 120 in the variable display start setting process of step S171 in FIG. In the advance presentation effect determination process, the effect control CPU 120 first determines whether or not the variation pattern specified from the command transmitted from the main substrate 11 is a variation pattern of super reach (step 31AKS001).

  If it is the variation pattern of the super reach (step 31AKS001; Yes), the display color of the title of the super reach (presence or absence of the execution of the preview of the title) is determined (step 31AKS002).

  In step 31AKS002, depending on whether the display result is "big hit" or "loss", the display color of the super reach title is determined, for example, at the determination ratio shown in FIG. The display color of the Super Reach title changes from "Black" to "Red" or from "Black" to "Fruit" as shown in Fig. 16A. What changes from "red" to "fruit pattern" is provided, and the jackpot 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 this, the player pays attention to the change timing of the display color of the title, and the rendering effect is improved.

  In the "fruit pattern", the characters of the title may be displayed in bold and the characters themselves may be "fruit pattern", or the background portion of the display area of the title may be "fruit pattern" . There may be a pattern displayed as "fruit pattern" from the beginning. As for the display color changing, as shown in FIG. 14, the display color may change after the title notification is performed. There may be a plurality of timings at which the display color changes with respect to the display color changing. Then, the big hit reliability may be made different according to the timing at which the display color changes. Further, since the display period of the title 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 a super reach (for example, super reach D or super reach E) in which the display period of the title is long, a plurality of changing timings may be provided to determine one of the changing timings. Then, in the case of a super reach (for example, super reach A or super reach B) in which the display period of the title is short, the number of changing timing may be one or less than the super reach in which the display period of the title is long.

  When the effect mode includes the normal mode and the special mode, the display color of the title is determined by the determination ratio shown in FIG. 16A in the normal mode, and in the normal mode as shown in FIG. 16B in the special mode. Determine the display color of the title at different rates. In the special mode, the display color pattern and the order of reliability may be different from that in the normal mode. As described above, by making the execution mode (display color and change timing of the display color) of the preview of the title different depending on the effect mode, the effect is diversified and the effect is improved.

  In this embodiment, a serif notice for giving notice of the jackpot reliability is executed as the notice effect according to the display mode (for example, the display color of the line) of the character's serif in the reach effect of the super reach.

  After the display color of the Super Reach title is determined, the display color of the character's speech (the presence or absence of the serif announcement) in the reach effect of the Super Reach is determined (Step 31AKS003).

  In step 31AKS003, depending on whether the display result is a "big hit" or a "loss", the display color of the speech in the reach effect is determined, for example, at the determination ratio shown in FIG. 16C. As shown in FIG. 16C, the display color of the speech in the reach production changes from “white”, “red”, and “white” to “red”, and in this order (ascending order) Big hit reliability is high. That is, the big hit reliability differs according to the change timing of the display color of the speech. By doing this, the player pays attention to the change timing of the display color of the speech, and the rendering effect is improved. It should be noted that, for those whose display color changes, the display color may change after the words are displayed. There may be a plurality of timings at which the display color changes with respect to the display color changing. Then, the big hit reliability may be made different according to the timing at which the display color changes.

  In addition, the jackpot reliability may be made different depending on the combination of the presentation style of the title preview and the speech preview. For example, when the same presentation mode (display color) is included in the title preview and the speech preview, the big hit reliability may be increased when the same presentation mode is obtained. Also, the big hit reliability may be made different depending on the combination of the change timing of the presentation mode with the title preview and the speech preview. For example, when the change timing is the same, the big hit reliability may be higher than when the change timing is different, or the big hit reliability may be different depending on which change comes first. By doing this, it is possible to pay attention to the change timings of the title preview and the speech preview.

  When the effect mode includes the normal mode and the special mode, in the special mode, the display color of the speech may be determined at a rate different from that of the normal mode. In the special mode, the display color pattern and the order of reliability may be different from that in the normal mode.

  It should be noted that in place of the speech notice, a notice effect may be executed to give notice of the jackpot reliability by changing the effect mode of the reach effect. In that case, in the advance notice effect, a plurality of change timings of the effect mode may be provided, and the big hit reliability may be different according to the change timing.

  After determining the display color of the speech in the reach effect or when it is determined not to be the variation pattern of the super reach (step AK31 S001; No), the execution presence or effect mode is determined for other advance effects (step AK31 S004). Thereafter, the determination result in 31AKS002 to 31AKS004 is stored in a predetermined area of the RAM 122 (step AK31S005), and the advance presentation effect determination process is ended.

  In this embodiment, in the case of the super reach, it is possible to execute the title preview and the speech preview, but in the case of a specific super reach (for example, other than the low reliability super reach), the title preview. And at least one of the serif announcement may be made executable. In addition, although the title preview and the speech preview have been described as being determined by the determination ratio shown in FIG. 16, the determination ratio is arbitrary, and may be changed according to, for example, the type of super reach. By doing this, it is possible to execute the notice effect according to the type of reach, and the effect is improved.

  In this embodiment, the number of effect modes that can be executed (the number of display colors that can be displayed) is different between the title preview and the speech preview. By doing this, the effects are diversified and the effect is enhanced. In the title preview and the speech preview, the number of playable presentation modes may be arbitrarily changed, and the number and type of playable production modes may be the same. By doing this, it is possible to execute a notice effect with a sense of unity, and it becomes easier for the player to grasp the jackpot reliability.

(Effect production)
When the presentation mode of the title preview and the speech preview changes, a presentation may be performed that indicates that the presentation mode changes. 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 speech may be performed. Then, after the effect presentation is performed, the presentation mode (display color) of the title or speech may be changed. The effect mode (effect effect image and the like) of the action effect may be common to any of the title and words. Note that there may be cases where the presentation mode of the title or speech does not change despite the action presentation being performed. In the case of executing the effect presentation, the presence / absence of the execution of the operation presentation, the execution timing, and the presentation mode may be determined based on the determination result of the title preview and the speech preview. Such determination may be performed in the process of step AK31 S004. For example, the ratio at which at least one of the presentation mode of the title preview and the speech preview changes (the rate at which the presentation mode changes due to the function presentation) may be different according to the presentation mode of the action presentation, The ratio (the ratio of acting on which effect mode) of the serif announcement and which presentation mode changes may be different, or the ratio of what color (in which stage) changes may be different. . By executing such an operation effect, the player becomes aware of which one of the title and the speech to act when the operation effect image is displayed, and the effect is improved. In addition, when there are a plurality of effect modes, the presence / absence of effect effects and effect modes may be determined at different rates according to the effect modes. By doing this, it is possible to execute the action presentation according to the presentation mode, and the presentation effect is improved.

  As another example of such effect presentation, at least one of the presentation aspect (display color) of either the title or the speech according to the presentation content of the reach presentation (for example, the action of the character, the presentation content in the battle presentation, etc.) May change. By doing this, the player pays attention to the contents of the reach effect.

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

(Sub liquid crystal)
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. Although the term “sub-liquid crystal” is used here, the sub-display device may be configured of 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 display of preliminary effects and hold display are executed. For example, title notification may be performed in the sub liquid crystal. As in the super reach D and the super reach E of the above embodiment, when the title is continuously displayed even after the title notification, the title or expectation indication may be displayed on the sub liquid crystal. In this case, after notifying the title in the image display device 5, the sub liquid crystal may display the title and the indication of the degree of expectation. By doing this, it is possible to easily understand the title and the expectation indication which can display the title and the expectation indication without disturbing the super reach effect in the image display device 5.

  In the above embodiment, an example in which the present invention is applied to notification of a reach effect title as a suggested effect has been described, but the present invention is applied to title notification (information that mainly displays characters) regarding other effects. May be For example, in the case of executing pre-reading zone effect in which the background image in the image display device 5 is shifted to a plurality of zones (stage, effect mode, etc.) different as the pre-notice effect, for example, The present invention may be applied to the title notification of When presenting a mission (“Let's reach with 7”, “Eliminate an enemy using a stick controller, etc.”), and execute a mission effect that will be in the player's favor when the mission is achieved. The present invention may be applied to the title notification of a mission.

(Modified Example 1 of Feature 31AK)
In the above embodiment, when it is time to derive the display result, a determined effect for notifying whether the display result is a “big hit” is performed, and then the display result is displayed ( 10 (B)-(D). Instead of such a determined effect, at a predetermined timing before deriving the display result, an operation effect for urging the operation of the stick controller 31A or the push button 31B is executed, and a predetermined operation is detected in the operation valid period. The display result may be indicated by displaying the outcome of the battle effect or by temporarily stopping the display result. By doing this, since the display result is indicated according to the operation of the player, it is possible to increase the player's willingness to participate in the game, and the interest is improved.

  FIG. 17 and FIG. 18 are diagrams showing an example of the production operation of the super reach in the modification in which the operation effect is executed and the display result is shown according to the operation. As shown in FIG. 17 (A), after reaching the reach mode in the image display device 5, for example, as shown in FIG. 17 (B), the character 31AK041 which is a friend character and the character 31AK042 which is an enemy character are displayed. As shown in FIGS. 17 (C) to 17 (F) and FIGS. 18 (G) to 18 (I), reach effect in which the character 31AK041 and the character 31AK042 are confronted is executed.

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

  In this modification, a plurality of types of operation effect images indicating that operation effects are to be executed are prepared. And big hit reliability differs according to which operation production image is displayed and operation production is performed. In addition, an image indicating that the operation effect is performed during the reach effect may be changed 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 changes to a happy character 31AK046, and the small button image 31AK043 is a large button image 31AK047. Change to

  Thereafter, as shown in FIG. 18H, the cannon 31AK048 is displayed, and as shown in FIG. 18I, 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 is displayed. Then, the large button image 31AK047 changes to the stick image 31AK051.

  As described above, in this modification, an operation effect indicating that the operation effect image changes when the operation effect image changes is executed. Note that the operation effect image may change without the action effect. In addition, there may be a case where the operation effect image does not change even though the operation effect is performed. The rate at which the operation effect image changes may be different depending on the type of action effect.

  Thereafter, as shown in FIG. 18J, the control line 31AK044 is erased and the stick image 31AK051 is enlarged and displayed at the central portion as shown in FIG. 18K before a predetermined time when the display result is derived. , A display prompting the user to pull the stick controller 31A is displayed. At this time, the operation to the stick controller 31A is an effective operation valid period.

  Here, when an operation to pull the stick controller 31A is detected, as shown in FIG. 18 (L), an image 31AK052 indicating that the teammate character has won is displayed. Thereafter, at the end of the fluctuation time, as shown in FIG. 18 (M), a finalized decorative symbol to be a big hit combination is derived. When an operation is not detected within a predetermined operation valid period, an image shown in FIG. 18L 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 the operation effect using these images is executed in the order of small button image <large button image <stick image The jackpot confidence is high. Even when the operation effect image with a low degree of reliability is displayed, the operation effect image with a high degree of reliability may be changed during the reach effect, so the effect of presentation is improved, and the player's expectation is improved. Can be maintained.

  In addition, in the rendering operation example shown in FIG. 17 and FIG. 18, the notification of the reach title and the indication of the degree of expectation are omitted, but in parallel with the reach rendering and the operation rendering shown in FIG. It may be performed. The determination relating to the operation effect or the operation effect image (presence or absence of the operation effect, the operation effect image to be displayed, the presence or absence of the action effect, etc.) may be executed in step 31AKS 004 of FIG.

(Modified Example 2 of Feature 31AK)
A suggestion display may be made to indicate the degree of expectation of control to an advantageous state such as a big hit gaming state. For example, the shutter effect that performs the first indication display and the reach title effect that performs the second indication display may be performed. In the shutter effect, after the start of variable display, an effect of covering the screen with shutter display is performed. Further, 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. When displaying either the shutter display or the reach title display, a specific image may be included and displayed. The reach title effect may be the same as the title preview of the above embodiment, or may be another effect determined in another process.

  The specific image is an image of high hit reliability that is displayed including a plurality of types of elements in the image. The plural 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. The fruit pattern image configured to include these elements E1 to E5 is a specific image. In any of the shutter display and the reach title display, all of the elements E1 to E5 are displayed so as to be visible. Further, the display sizes of the elements E1 to E5 constituting the specific image are changed and displayed according to the difference in display size between the shutter display and the reach title display. In addition, all of the elements E1 to E5 are displayed so as to fit in each of the shutter display and the reach title display.

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

  When performing a shutter display and a reach title display, even when a fruit pattern is displayed, notification that the speaker 8 outputs a common sound (melody) and notification by light emission of the game effect lamp 9 are performed. The light emission control of the common sound and the game effect lamp 9 indicates to the player that the fruit pattern is a special image. In performing such shutter display and reach title display, common notification on the fruit pattern is executed. In the reach title display, a specific sound (voice) is further output after the common notification. 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 performed. As shown in FIG. 19A, when the shutter effect is executed, the shutter image 31AK061 is displayed at the start of the variable display in the image display device 5. In the shutter image 31AK061, an image of a fruit pattern including all of the elements E1 to E5 is displayed. Further, at the time of the shutter effect execution, the notification to output the common sound (melody) by the speaker 8 is executed and the notification by the light emission of the game effect lamp 9 is executed. When the shutter that has been closed is opened, as shown in FIG. 19 (b), variable display of the decorative pattern is started. The downward arrow indicates the 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. 19 (d), the super reach effect is started. For example, the variable display is displayed small at the upper right of the screen and the character is displayed on the left side of the screen. At the lower right of the screen, a reach title image 31AK062 is displayed, and the contents of super reach to be executed from now on are displayed as reach title display. In the reach title image 31AK062, an image of a fruit pattern including all the elements E1 to E5 is displayed. In the reach title image 31AK062, characters of "battle reach" indicating that reach effect with battle effect is to be executed are displayed.

  Further, at the time of the reach title effect execution, the notification to output the common sound (melody) by the speaker 8 is executed and the notification by the light emission of the game effect lamp 9 is executed. Further, after the common sound is output, an effect is performed in which the character emits a specific sound (voice) indicating that the big hit reliability is high, such as “Tsui Tsui”. Here, in the reach title effect, the size of the indication to be displayed is smaller than that of the shutter effect. However, as described above, in the reach title effect, the player can easily recognize that the fruit pattern image is displayed by outputting the specific sound. Although the case where the output period is completely divided has been described for the common sound and the specific sound, the output periods may partially overlap.

  Thereafter, a battle reach effect as shown in FIG. 19 (e) is executed. An enemy character is displayed on the left of the screen, and an ally character is displayed on the right of the screen. When the ally character wins the battle with the enemy character, the word "battle won!" Is displayed on the upper left of the screen. It is informed that the big hit was decided by having won the battle. When the battle effect is over, it returns to the variable display screen by the original number symbol. As shown in FIG. 19 (f), all the symbols are stopped, and a big hit symbol of "777" is displayed.

  As shown in FIGS. 19A and 19D, 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 manner, the fruit pattern image can be suitably displayed in any of the shutter image 31AK061 and the reach title image 31AK062 having different display sizes. This makes it possible to accurately convey that a fruit pattern image with a high hit probability has been displayed.

  In addition, 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. 19D. Therefore, the difference between the display size of the shutter image 31AK061 and the display size of the reach title image 31AK062 can be noticed.

  The shutter image 31AK061 shown in FIG. 19A and the reach title image 31AK062 shown in FIG. 19D are displayed at different timings. In this way, it is possible to prevent the appearance of the fruit pattern image, which is a specific image, from being obscured by overlapping execution timings.

  The determination (the presence or absence of the shutter effect and the effect mode) relating to the shutter effect may be performed in step 31AKS 004 of FIG. At that time, the determination regarding the shutter effect may be performed based on the determination result of the display color of the title in step 31 AKS 002 of FIG. For example, when it is determined that the display color of the title is a fruit pattern, the shutter effect of the fruit pattern may be easily performed. Further, the determination of the reach title effect may be performed in step 31AKS 004 of FIG. 15 together with the determination of the shutter effect.

(Additional note on feature part 31AK)
(1) In order to achieve the above object, the gaming machine according to the present invention is a gaming machine (for example, pachinko gaming machine 1) that can be controlled to an advantageous state (for example, a big hit gaming state) advantageous to the player. Indication production execution means (for example, CPU 120 for production control) which can execute suggestion production (for example, reach production) which suggests that it is controlled to a state, and title informing means (for example, production The title notification means can notify a title corresponding to the suggested effect when a predetermined period has elapsed since the start of the suggested effect (for example, FIG. 9 (D), (F)). ).

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

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

  According to such a configuration, it is possible to focus attention on which suggestion effect is performed, and the interest is improved.

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

  According to such a configuration, the player's sense of expectation can be maintained even after the notification of the title.

  (4) In the gaming machine according to any one of the above (1) to (3), the suggestion effect execution unit is configured to set at least a first suggestion effect (for example, reach effect of Super Reach A or Super Reach B) and (2) It is possible to execute 2 indication effects (for example, reach effects of super reach D and super reach E), and in the second indication effect, the title notification means may start the second indication effect from the start of the second indication effect. The title corresponding to may be notified.

  According to such a configuration, since the notification of the title according to the suggested effect can be performed, the effect of the effect is improved.

  (5) In the gaming machine of the above (4), the ratio in which the first suggestion effect is executed is controlled to be in the advantageous state is higher than when the second suggestion effect is executed. It is also good.

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

  (6) In the gaming machine according to any one of the above (1) to (5), the suggestion effect execution unit is capable of executing the suggestion effect in a presentation mode related to a title notified in the predetermined period. May be

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

  (7) In the gaming machine according to any one of the above (1) to (6), a detection means (for example, the stick controller 31A or the push button 31B) capable of detecting the action of the player and a specific display corresponding to the detection means ( For example, specific display execution means (for example, CPU 120 for presentation control) which performs small button image 31AK043, large button image 31AK047, stick image 31AK051) is further provided, and the specific display execution means is the first specific display as the specific display. (For example, a small button image 31AK043) and a second specific display (for example, a large button image 31AK047, a stick image 31AK051) having a higher degree of advantage for the player than the first specific display can be displayed. After displaying the first specific display in the non-effective period of (1) Change the specific display to the second specific display (for example, FIG. 17 (E), FIG. 18 (I)), and in the effective period of detection by the detection means, an operation effect using the second specific display after change May be performed (for example, FIG. 18 (J), (K)).

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

  (8) In the gaming machine according to any one of the above (1) to (7), a first indication indicating that the indication size is the first size as an indication suggesting an expectation of control to the advantageous state (FIG. 19) (A) display by shutter image 31AK061 of the first size displayed at the time of the shutter effect shown at (a)), and a second suggested display whose display size is the second size (the display at the reach title effect shown in FIG. 19 (d) The display unit (for example, the image display device 5 and the effect control CPU 120) capable of displaying the two-sized reach title image 31AK062 etc.) is further provided, and the display unit is a plurality of types of elements having different modes (FIG. 19A) (D), the component E1 (banana), the component E2 (melon), the component E3 (apple), the component E4 (watermelon), the component E5 (strawberry), etc. Images (such as fruit patterns shown in FIGS. 19A and 19D) can be displayed, and either of the first indication and the second indication can be displayed in a pattern including the specific image. A plurality of elements are displayed so as to be included in any of the first indication display and the second indication display (in any of the shutter image 31AK061 and the reach title image 31AK062 shown in FIGS. 19A and 19D) May be displayed to include the elements E1 to E5).

  According to such a configuration, the specific image can be suitably displayed regardless of the display size of the suggestion display. This makes it possible to accurately convey that a specific image has been displayed.

(Description of feature part 59SH)
Next, a pachinko gaming machine including the feature portion 59SH of the present embodiment will be described. In the pachinko gaming machine 1 including the characteristic portion 59SH, an effect control board 12 shown in FIG. 2 is provided with an RTC (real time clock). The effect control board 12 can detect the current time by the RTC. The RTC 106 can measure a predetermined time, an elapsed time, and the like by performing initial setting.

  In addition, in the pachinko gaming machine 1 including the characteristic portion 59SH, an explanation effect is executed. The explanation effect is an effect for explaining the contents of the effect in the pachinko gaming machine 1 and the like. The explanatory effect is executed in a normal state (a low probability low base state) other than the definite change state, the short time state, the big hit state and the like. When super reach (hereinafter, also referred to as “SP reach”) is executed as the explanation effect in the pachinko gaming machine 1, an explanation effect about a character appearance notice effect and a cut-in notice effect performed during the SP reach is provided. It is

  The preview effects performed at the time of the variable display in which the description effect is performed are only the character appearance preview effects and the cut-in notification effects that are performed during the SP reach, and for example, so-called variable display not started yet. Other advance notice effects such as the advance notice effect performed according to the result of the pre-reading determination are not performed. In addition, in the variable display in which the explanation effect is performed, other advance notice effects such as the advance notice effect may be performed. The explanatory effect is executed during the first variable display after the pachinko gaming machine 1 has not been played for a certain period of time, for example, 5 minutes. The explanatory effect is performed, for example, for a fixed period of time, 15 days here, after the pachinko gaming machine 1 is installed in the game arcade.

  In addition, the pachinko gaming machine 1 is provided with an explanation effect execution switch. The explanation effect execution switch is a switch that can be operated by the staff etc. of the game arcade, and a switch who can not operate the player who plays the pachinko gaming machine 1 within the business hours of the game arcade. By turning on the explanation effect execution switch, the explanation effect is executed even after a certain period of time has elapsed since the pachinko gaming machine 1 was installed in the game arcade. The explanation effect execution switch can be operated, for example, by operating a display switch provided at a position where the staff etc. of the game arcade can operate by opening the gaming machine frame 3 such as the back side of the game board 2, etc. The operation status of the effect execution switch is displayed on the image display device 5. The explanation effect execution switch can be operated by operating the push button 31B or the stick controller 31A, and the operation status of the explanation effect execution switch is an image showing "ON / OFF" displayed on the image display device 5 or an operation It is represented by display of a cursor on the image indicating whether or not the number of days has been cleared. Moreover, the presentation effect execution switch may be provided in another mode. For example, it may be provided directly on the back of the game board 2. In addition, in setting screen which is displayed on the image display device 5 when setting the period when the explanation effect is executed, etc., regarding the execution of the explanation effect, after setting the pachinko gaming machine 1 to the game place, it is not displayed In the embodiment, the period of 15 days may be set to another period or the like.

  Next, characteristic control of the pachinko gaming machine 1 including the characteristic portion 59SH will be described. FIG. 20A is a flowchart of an example of a procedure of an effect control main process in the pachinko gaming machine 1 including the characteristic part 59SH. In the pachinko gaming machine 1 including the characteristic portion 59SH, as shown in FIG. 20A, in the effect control main process, the effect control CPU 120 performs the initial operation control process, and then the game machine installation determination process (step 59SHS73) Then, it is determined whether the timer interrupt flag is on (step S73). Further, in the pachinko gaming machine 1 including the characteristic portion 59SH, after performing the command analysis process (step S75), the game machine installation days determination process (step 59SHS75) is performed, and then the effect control process process is performed (step S76) .

  Next, the game machine installation determination process (step 59SHS73) will be described. FIG. 20-2 is a flowchart showing an example of the game machine installation determination process. As shown in FIG. 20-2, in the game machine installation determination process The effect control CPU 120 first determines whether the installation completion flag is ON (step 59SHS10).

  The installation completion flag is a flag that is established when it is determined that the pachinko gaming machine 1 is installed in the game arcade. If it is determined that the installation completion flag is not ON (step 59SHS10: No), the effect control CPU 120 ends the game machine installation determination processing as it is. If it is determined in step 59SHS10 that the installation completion flag is ON (step 59SHS10: Yes), the effect control CPU 120 turns on the operation start flag (step 59SHS12), and ends the game machine installation determination processing. .

  Next, the game machine installation days determination process will be described. FIG. 20C is a flowchart of an example of game machine installation days determination processing. As shown in FIG. 20C, in the gaming machine installation days determination process, the effect control CPU 120 first determines whether the operation start flag is ON (step 59SHS50). When it is determined that the operation start flag is ON (step 59SHS50: Yes), the effect control CPU 120 measures the operation time with the timer after installation (step 59SHS52). The post-installation timer is a timer that starts measurement when the gaming machine is installed in the gaming state.

  Subsequently, the effect control CPU 120 determines whether one hour has passed since the measurement of the operation time was started by the timer after installation or after the previous backup was performed (step 59SHS 54). After starting the measurement of the operation time by the timer after installation, or when it is determined that one hour has passed since the previous backup was performed (step 59SHS 54: Yes), the CPU for effect control 120 backs up the measurement operation time ( Step 59 SHS 56). In addition, after measurement of the operation time is started by the timer after installation, or when it is determined that one hour has not elapsed since the previous backup was performed (step 59SHS 54: No), the CPU 120 for effect control measures operation time Proceed to step 59SHS 58 without backing up the program. For this reason, measurement operation time is backed up every hour.

  Subsequently, the effect control CPU 120 determines whether or not the date has been updated based on the time information obtained from the RTC (step 59SHS 58). As a result, when it is determined that the date is updated (step 59SHS 58: Yes), the CPU for effect control 120 clears the measurement operation time and its backup value (step 59SHS 60). Therefore, the measurement operation time and its backup value are measured and backed up for the time within the same day. When it is determined in step 59SHS 58 that the date is not updated (step 59SHS 58: No), the effect control CPU 120 proceeds to step 59SHS 62 while maintaining the measurement operation time and the backup value.

  Subsequently, the effect control CPU 120 determines whether six hours have passed since the measurement of the operation time was started (step 59SHS 62). As a result, when it is determined that six hours have elapsed since the start of measurement of the operation time (step 59SHS62: Yes), the effect control CPU 120 performs the date update date based on the time information obtained from the RTC Is judged to be a day different from the previous update date (step 59SHS64). As a result, when it is determined that the date update date is different from the previous update date (step 59SHS64: Yes), the effect control CPU 120 adds 1 to the operating days to update the operating days ( Step 59SHS 66) Go to step 59SHS 78.

  If it is determined in step 59SHS50 that the operation start flag is not ON (step 59SHS50: No), the effect control CPU 120 measures the operating time with the pre-installation timer (step 59SHS68). The pre-installation timer is a timer that measures the time before it is determined that the pachinko gaming machine 1 has been installed in the game arcade, for example, when the pachinko gaming machine 1 is carried into the game arcade and the power is first turned on. Is a timer that starts measurement.

  Subsequently, the effect control CPU 120 determines whether one hour has elapsed since the measurement of the operation time by the pre-installation timer has been started, or after the previous backup was performed (step 59SHS70). After starting the measurement of the operation time by the pre-installation timer, or when it is determined that one hour has passed since the previous backup was performed (step 59SHS70: Yes), the effect control CPU 120 backs up the measurement operation time ( Step 59 SHS 72). In addition, after the measurement of the operation time by the pre-installation timer is started, or when it is determined that one hour has not elapsed since the previous backup was performed (step 59SHS70: No), the effect control CPU 120 measures the operation time The process directly proceeds to step 59SHS74 without backup. For this reason, measurement operation time is backed up every hour.

  Subsequently, the effect control CPU 120 determines whether 12 hours have passed since the measurement of the operation time was started (step 59SHS 74). As a result, when it is determined that 12 hours have elapsed since the start of measurement of the operation time (step 59SHS74: Yes), the effect control CPU 120 turns on the installation completion flag (step 59SHS76) and proceeds to step 59SHS78 . If it is determined that 12 hours have not elapsed since the start of the measurement of the operating time (step 59SHS 74: No), the effect control CPU 120 proceeds directly to step 59SHS 78.

  Subsequently, the effect control CPU 120 determines whether the explanation effect execution flag is ON (step 59 SHS 78). If the effect control CPU 120 determines that six hours have not elapsed since the start of measurement of the operation time in step 59 SHS 62 (step 59 SHS 62: No), the date on which the date is updated in step 59 SHS 64 If it is determined that the day is not a day different from the update date (the same day) (step 59SHS64: No), similarly, it is determined whether the explanation effect execution flag is ON (step 59SHS78).

  As a result, when it is determined that the explanation effect execution flag is ON (step 59SHS 78: Yes), the effect control CPU 120 determines whether the number of working days exceeds 15 days (step 59SHS 80). As a result, when it is determined that the number of working days exceeds 15 days (step 59SHS80: Yes), the CPU for effect control 120 turns off the explanation effect execution flag (step 59SHS82), and proceeds to step 59SHS86. If it is determined that the number of operating days does not exceed 15 days (step 59SHS80: No), in other words, if the number of operating days is 14 days or less, the effect control CPU 120 turns on the explanation effect execution flag (Step 59SHS84), the process proceeds to step 59SHS86. When it is determined that the explanation effect execution flag is not ON (step 59SHS 78: No), the process directly proceeds to step 59SHS 86.

  Subsequently, the effect control CPU 120 determines whether the explanation effect execution flag is off (step 59SHS 86). When it is determined that the explanation effect execution flag is OFF (step 59SHS86: Yes), the effect control CPU 120 determines whether the explanation effect execution switch is ON (step 59SHS88). Here, when it is determined that the explanation effect execution switch is turned on (step 59SHS88: Yes), the effect control CPU 120 turns on the explanation effect execution flag (step 59SHS90). Thus, the game machine installation days determination process is ended. If it is determined in step 59SHS86 that the explanation effect execution flag is not OFF (step 59SHS86: No), and if it is determined that the explanation effect execution switch is not ON (step 59SHS88: No), effect control The CPU 120 ends the game machine installation days determination processing as it is.

  Next, the explanation production determination process will be described. FIG. 20-4 is a flowchart of an example of an explanation effect determination process. The explanation effect determination process is executed as a subflow of the variable display start setting process (step S171) in the effect control process process (step S76) shown in FIG. As shown in FIG. 20-4, in the explanation effect determination process, the effect control CPU 120 determines whether the explanation effect execution flag is ON (step 59SHS100). Here, when it is determined that the explanation effect execution flag is not turned on (step 59SHS100: No), the effect control CPU 120 ends the explanation effect determination process as it is.

  If it is determined that the explanation effect execution flag is ON (step 59SHS100: Yes), the effect control CPU 120 determines whether five minutes have passed since the customer wait command was received (step 59SHS102). The customer waiting command is transmitted from the main board 11 to the effect control board 12 when the variable display of the special symbol is finished (when the decorative symbol displayed on the decorative symbol display areas 5L, 5C, 5R is stopped and displayed) It is a command. The timing at which the customer waiting command is received means the timing at which the variable display ends.

  If it is determined that five minutes have not passed since the reception of the customer waiting command (step 59SHS102: No), the CPU for effect control 120 ends the explanation effect determining process as it is. If it is determined that 5 minutes have passed since the reception of the customer waiting command (step 59SHS102: Yes), the effect control CPU 120 determines whether the received fluctuation pattern command is a non-reach losing fluctuation pattern command. It determines (step 59SHS104). As a result, if the received fluctuation pattern command is a fluctuation pattern command of non-reach loss (step 59SHS104: Yes), the CPU 120 for effect control determines whether or not there is an explanatory effect being executed (step 59SHS106). When it is determined that there is no explanation effect under execution (step 59SHS106: No), the CPU 120 for effect control determines the type of explanation effect (step 59SHS108).

  Here, the contents of the fluctuation pattern command and the explanation effect will be described. The variation pattern command is a command for specifying a variation pattern. As the variation pattern command, as shown in FIG. 20-5 (A), a variation pattern PA-11 indicating "non-reach loss (for normal use)", a variation pattern PA-12 indicating "non-reach loss (for shortening)", Fluctuation pattern PA-13 indicating "non reach loss (for extension)" Fluctuation pattern PA-14 indicating "normal reach loss" Fluctuation pattern PA-15 indicating "super reach loss" Fluctuation pattern PA indicating "normal reach big hit" 21 and a variation pattern command corresponding to a variation pattern PA-22 indicating "super reach big hit".

  Among them, the fluctuation pattern PA-12 indicating "non-reach loss (for shortening)" is a fluctuation pattern which is mainly determined when the number of holdings is gathered, and is determined, for example, when the number of holdings is 0. There is no fluctuation pattern. Further, a variation pattern PA-13 indicating “non-reach loss (for extension)” is a variation pattern determined mainly when the number of reservations is small (including when the number of reservations is zero). Note that the fluctuation pattern PA-12 indicating “non-reach loss (for shortening)” may be determined when the number of reservations is 0, or easily determined when the number of reservations is large. It is also good. In addition, the fluctuation pattern PA-13 indicating “non-reach loss (for extension)” may be easily determined when the number of reservations is large.

  The variation time of the variation pattern PA-11 is 9000 ms. The fluctuation time of the fluctuation pattern PA-12 is 3000 ms. The fluctuation time of the fluctuation pattern PA-13 is 13000 ms. The variation time of the variation pattern PA-14 is 1300 ms. The fluctuation time of the fluctuation pattern PA-11 is 120000 ms. The variation time of the variation pattern PA-11 is 1300 ms. The fluctuation time of the fluctuation pattern PA-11 is 120000 ms.

  As the effect, as shown in FIG. 20-5 (B), an effect A and an effect B are provided. The explanation effect A is an effect for explaining the character appearance notice effect. The explanation effect B is an effect for explaining the cut-in notice effect. When performing the explanation effect, which of the explanation effect A and the explanation effect B is to be performed is determined by a ratio of 50%. Further, the explanation effect A is performed over two variable displays, and the description effect B is performed over three variable displays. The explanation effect A is constituted by two blocks of a first block and a second block, and the explanation effect B is constituted by three blocks of a first block to a third block. The first block of the explanation effect A is executed in the first variable display except when it is the fluctuation for shortening, and the second block is executed in the second variable display. The first block of the explanation effect B is executed in the first variable display except when it is the fluctuation for shortening, the second block is executed in the second variable display, and the third block is the third fluctuation. Executed by display. The contents of each block of the explanation effects A and B will be further described later. The time required for the first and second blocks of explanation effect A and the first to third blocks of explanation effect B is 9000 ms, and the fluctuation time of the non-reach lost (for normal) fluctuation pattern (PA-11) and It is common.

  The determination as to whether or not the change is non-reach loss in step 59SHS104 is made with reference to the change pattern command in the change pattern table shown in FIG. 20-5 (A), and the variable display being executed is a change pattern PA. In the case of any of -11, PA-12, and PA-13, it is determined that the change is non-reach loss. Further, the determination of the effect contents performed when it is determined in step 59SHS 106 that there is no explanation effect in progress is performed based on the explanation effect determination table shown in FIG. 20-5 (B) stored in the ROM 121. The explanatory effect A is determined at a rate of 50%, and the explanatory effect B is determined at a rate of 50%.

  After determining the type of the explanation effect, the effect control CPU 120 determines whether or not the explanation effect A is to be executed (step 59SHS110). When the explanation effect A is executed (step 59SHS110: Yes), the effect control CPU 120 sets data of the first block of the explanation effect A (step 59SHS112), and ends the explanation effect determination process. When the explanation effect A is not executed (step 59SHS110: No), the effect control CPU 120 determines whether or not the explanation effect B is to be executed (step 59SHS114). When the explanation effect B is executed (step 59SHS114: Yes), the effect control CPU 120 sets data of the first block of the explanation effect B (step 59SHS116), and the explanation effect determining process is ended. When the explanation effect B is not executed (step 59SHS114: No), the effect control CPU 120 ends the explanation effect determination process as it is.

  Further, when it is determined that the received fluctuation pattern command is not the fluctuation pattern command of non-reach loss (step 59SHS104: No), the CPU 120 for effect control sets data of a cancellation block of explanation effect (step 59SHS118). For this reason, when reach effect (or SP reach effect) is performed in the first variable display after receiving the customer wait command, the effect of the cancellation block is performed. The cancellation block is an effect common to the explanatory effect A up to the middle, but is an effect block in which an effect different from the explanatory effect A is started from the middle. The required time of the cancellation effect is 9000 ms, and the required time of the first and second blocks of the explanatory effect A, the required time of the first block to the third block of the explanatory effect B, and the fluctuation pattern of non-reach loss (for normal use) (PA-11) It is common with the fluctuation time of As a cancellation block, a cancellation block commonly used in place of the first block in common with the explanation effect A and the explanation effect B, and a cancellation block used in place of the second block of the explanation effect A and the explanation effect B, and The cancellation block used instead of the 3rd block of the effect B is provided. Here, the description effect data of the cancellation block which is common to the explanation effect A and the explanation effect B and used instead of the first block is set. The contents of the cancellation block of the presentation effect will be further described later. Thus, the effect control CPU 120 ends the explanation effect determination process.

  If it is determined in step 59SHS106 that there is an explanatory effect being executed (step 59SHS106: Yes), the effect control CPU 120 resets data of the explanatory effect being executed (step 59SHS120). Subsequently, the effect control CPU 120 determines the type of the explanatory effect again (step 59SHS 122), and ends the explanatory effect determining process.

  Next, the advance presentation effect determination process will be described. In the preliminary announcement effect determination processing, the contents of the preliminary announcement presentation performed during the SP reach and other preliminary announcement presentation effects are determined. The advance presentation effect determination process is executed as a subflow of the variable display start setting process (step S171) in the effect control process process (step S76) shown in FIG. FIG. 20-6 is a flowchart of an example of the preliminary announcement rendering process. As shown in FIG. 20-6, in the advance presentation effect determination process, the effect control CPU 120 determines whether or not it is a variation pattern of SP reach (step 59SHS 140).

  If it is determined that it is a variation pattern of SP reach (step 59SHS140: Yes), the CPU 120 for effect control determines whether or not the character appearance advance notice effect is to be executed (step 59SHS142). Whether or not the character appearance advance notice effect is to be executed is determined with reference to the character appearance advance notice effect content determination table shown in FIG. As shown in FIG. 20-7 (A), the character appearance advance notice is executed at a rate of 75% when the result of the variable display is a big hit, and a big hit state is executed, and not performed at a rate of 25%. Also, when the result of the variable display is not a big hit and the big hit state is not executed, it is performed at a rate of 21% and not performed at a rate of 79%.

  When the variation pattern command corresponds to a big hit and a big hit state is executed, the variation pattern command corresponds to a loss, and character appearance notice is more easily executed than when the big hit state is not executed. For this reason, since the rate at which the jackpot state is executed is high when the character appearance notice is executed, the expectation for the execution of the jackpot state can be enhanced by executing the character appearance notice. .

  If it is determined in step 59SHS142 that a character appearance advance notice effect is to be executed (step 59SHS142: Yes), the effect control CPU 120 sets data of the character appearance advance notice effect (step 59SHS144), and proceeds to step 59SHS146. If it is determined that the character appearance advance notice effect is not to be executed (step 59SHS142: No), the effect control CPU 120 proceeds directly to step 59SHS146.

  Subsequently, a cut-in notice effect is determined (step 59SHS 146). The cut-in notice effect is a notice effect that is always executed during the SP reach, and here, the content of the cut-in notice effect to be executed is determined. The cut-in notice effect is determined with reference to the cut-in notice effect content determination table shown in FIG. 20-7 (B) stored in the ROM 121.

  As the cut-in notice effect, as shown in FIG. 20-7 (B), a blue cut-in notice effect, a red cut-in notice effect, and a rainbow cut-in notice are provided. When the result of the variable display is a big hit and the big hit state is executed, the blue cut-in notice effect is executed at a rate of 20%, the red cut-in notice effect is executed at a rate of 78%, and a rate of 2% The iridescent cut-in notice effect is executed. When the result of the variable display is lost and the big hit state is not executed, the blue cut-in notice effect is executed at a rate of 90%, and the red cut-in notice effect is executed at a rate of 10%.

  As described above, when the result of the variable display is a big hit, the red cut-in notice is easily performed, and when the loss is lost, the blue cut-in notice is easily performed. Expectations for the execution of the jackpot state can be enhanced. In addition, since the rainbow cut-in notice is a so-called big hit finalization effect that is not executed when the result of the variable display is lost, although the execution rate is not high, the rainbow cut-in notice is always executed Since the state is executed, the player's interest can be enhanced, and the player can be expected to execute the rainbow cut-in notice. Also, since the rainbow cut-in notice is a so-called premium effect with a low frequency of execution, and there is a sense of rarity in being performed, the rainbow cut-in notice is executed, thereby giving the player a sense of superiority. Can be given.

  After executing the cut-in notification in step 59SHS 146, the effect control CPU 120 sets data of the determined cut-in notification effect (step 59SHS 148). Thus, the effect control CPU 120 ends the advance effect determination process. If it is determined in step 59SHS140 that the variation pattern of the SP reach is not determined (step 59SHS140: No), the CPU 120 for effect control determines other notices of other variation patterns and sets data (step 59SHS150). Thereafter, the effect control CPU 120 ends the advance effect determination process.

  Next, explanation production execution processing is explained. The explanation effect execution process is executed as a subflow of the variable display effect process (step S172) in the effect control process process (step S76) shown in FIG. FIG. 20-8 is a flowchart of an example of an explanation effect execution process. As shown in FIG. 20-8, in the explanation effect execution process, the effect control CPU 120 determines whether it is time to start variable display (step 59SHS 160).

  When it is determined that it is the timing to start variable display (step 59SHS160: Yes), the CPU for effect control 120 determines whether the explanation effect data is being set (step 59SHS162). When it is determined that the explanation effect data is not being set (step 59SHS 162: No), the effect control CPU 120 ends the explanation effect execution process as it is.

  When it is determined that the explanation effect data is being set (step 59SHS162: Yes), the effect control CPU 120 refers to the change pattern command and determines whether the variable display is a change for shortening (change pattern PA-12). It is determined (step 59SHS 164). When it is determined that the variable display is not the shortening fluctuation (variation pattern PA-12) (step 59SHS164: No), the effect control CPU 120 determines whether the received fluctuation pattern command is a non-reach losing fluctuation pattern command. A determination is made (step 59SHS 166). As a result, when it is determined that the received fluctuation pattern command is a fluctuation pattern command of non-reach loss (Step 59 SHS 166: Yes), the CPU for effect control 120 executes data of the suspension block of explanation effect (Step 59 SHS 168). Here, the explanation effect data of the cancellation block used instead of the explanation effect which was scheduled to be executed is executed.

  Further, when it is determined that the received fluctuation pattern command is not a fluctuation pattern command of non-reach loss (step 59SHS166: No), the CPU for effect control 120 executes the explanation data set (step 59SHS170), and the explanation effect execution processing Finish. If it is determined in step 59SHS164 that the variable display is a variation for shortening (variation pattern PA-12) (step 59SHS164: Yes), the CPU 120 for effect control substitutes the explanation data set therein, The instruction effect data of “follow” is executed (step 59SHS 172), and the instruction effect execution process is ended. The contents of the "following" effect will be further described later.

  In step 59SHS160, when it is determined that it is not the symbol variation start timing (step 59SHS160: No), the CPU for effect control 120 determines whether it is the timing to finish the execution of the set explanation data (step 59SHS174) . If it is determined that it is the timing at which the execution of the set description effect data ends (step 59SHS174: Yes), the effect control CPU 120 determines whether or not the execution of the first block of the description effect A ends ( Step 59 SHS 176).

  If it is determined that the execution of the first block of the explanation effect A is finished (step 59SHS176: Yes), the CPU 120 for effect control resets the data of the first block of the explanation effect A which has been set. The data of the second block is set (step 59SHS 178), and the explanation effect execution process is ended. If it is determined that the execution of the first block of the explanation effect A is not finished (step 59SHS 176: No), the CPU 120 for effect control determines whether or not the execution of the first block of the explanation effect B is finished ( Step 59 SHS 180). If it is determined that the execution of the first block of the explanation effect B is finished (step 59 SHS 180: Yes), the CPU 120 for effect control resets the data of the first block of the explanation effect B which has been set. The data of the second block is set (step 59SHS 182), and the explanation effect execution process is ended. When it is determined that the execution of the first block of the explanation effect B is not completed (step 59SHS180: No), the CPU 120 for effect control determines whether or not the execution of the second block of the explanation effect A is completed ( Step 59 SHS 184).

  If it is determined that the execution of the second block of the explanation effect A is finished (step 59SHS184: Yes), the CPU 120 for effect control resets the data of the second block of the explanation effect A which has been set, and the explanation effect execution processing Finish. When it is determined that the execution of the second block of the explanation effect A is not completed (step 59SHS 184: No), the CPU 120 for effect control determines whether or not the execution of the second block of the explanation effect B is completed. (Step 59SHS 186). When it is determined that the execution of the second block of the explanation effect B is finished (step 59SHS186: Yes), the CPU 120 for effect control resets the data of the second block of the explanation effect B which has been set. The data of the third block is set (step 59SHS 188), and the explanation effect execution process is ended. If it is determined that the execution of the second block of the explanation effect B is not finished (step 59SHS186: No), the execution of the third block of the explanation effect B is finished, so the CPU 120 for effect control is set. The data of the third block of the explanation effect B is reset, and the explanation effect execution process is ended.

  If it is determined in step 59SHS 174 that it is not the timing to finish the execution of the set explanation effect data (step 59SHS 174: No), the effect control CPU 120 refers to the fluctuation pattern command, and the variable display changes for extension It is judged whether it is (the fluctuation pattern PA-13) or not (step 59SHS190). When it is determined that the variable display is the fluctuation for fluctuation (fluctuation pattern PA-13) (step 59SHS190: Yes), the CPU for effect control 120 continues executing the explanation effect data without ending the explanation effect data. Then (step 59SHS 192), the explanation effect execution process is ended. When the explanation effect data is continuously executed, for example, the effect of the last few ms in the explanation effect data, for example, 300 ms is repeatedly executed, and the image displayed on the image display device 5 is slightly moved Should be maintained. If it is determined in step 59SHS190 that the variable display is not the extension fluctuation (variation pattern PA-13) (step 59SHS190: No), the explanation effect execution process is ended as it is.

  Next, the advance presentation effect execution process will be described. The advance presentation effect execution process is executed as a subflow of the variable display effect process (step S172) in the effect control process process (step S76) shown in FIG. FIGS. 20-9 is a flowchart which shows an example of a preliminary production effect execution process. As shown in FIG. 20-9, in the advance notice detection execution processing, the CPU for effect control 120 determines whether or not it is a character appearance advance notice effect execution timing (step 59SHS 200). When it is determined that it is the character appearance notice effect execution timing (step 59SHS200: Yes), the effect control CPU 120 determines whether data of the character appearance notice effect is set (step 59SHS202). When it is determined that the data of the character appearance advance notice effect is set (step 59SHS202: Yes), the CPU for effect control 120 executes the character appearance advance notice effect (step 59SHS204), and proceeds to step 59SHS206. When it is determined that the data of the character appearance advance notice effect is not set (step 59SHS202: No), the effect control CPU 120 proceeds directly to the step 59SHS206.

  Subsequently, the CPU for effect control 120 determines whether or not it is the cut-in notification effect execution timing (step 59SHS 206). When it is determined that it is the cut-in advance notice effect execution timing (step 59SHS206: Yes), the effect control CPU 120 executes the cut-in advance notice effect (step 59SHS208). Since the cut-in notice effect is always executed during the SP reach, the cut-in notice effect data is set when the cut-in notice effect execution timing comes, so the cut-in notice effect execution timing is set. Will execute the data.

  After executing the cut-in notice effect, the effect control CPU 120 ends the notice effect execution processing. If it is determined in step 59SHS206 that the cut-in advance notice effect execution timing is not reached (step 59SHS206: No), the effect control CPU 120 executes the notice effect of the other variation pattern (step 59SHS210, ends the advance notice execution process) .

  Then, the example of execution of the explanation production performed by image display device 5 is explained. FIGS. 20-10 to 20-12 are diagrams showing an example of the rendering operation of the feature portion 59SH. Here, an example in which the explanation effect A is executed will be described. When the variable display in the customer waiting state is not performed, as shown in FIG. 20-10 (A), each of the "left", "middle" and "right" decorative symbol display areas 5L in the image display device 5, The symbols are stopped and displayed on 5C and 5R. The customer waiting state is a state in which the player is not playing a game ball and waiting for a new player to start playing a game. In this example, "left", "middle" and "right" decorative symbol display areas 5L, 5C, 5R, etc. are displayed on the pachinko gaming machine 1 in the customer waiting state, but in the customer waiting state In some cases, for example, a demo image may be displayed on the image display device 5.

  In the lower right corner of the image display device 5, a small symbol display area 59SH51 is provided, and in the small symbol display area 59SH51, "left", "middle" and "right" decorative symbol display areas 5L, 5C, 5R The symbols stopped and displayed on each are displayed stopped. Further, an active display area 59SH 52 is provided at the lower center of the image display device. In addition, a hold display area 59SH53 is provided at the lower position of the image display device 5, in which an image (hereinafter referred to as "hold display") for displaying the generated reserve storage information is displayed corresponding to the number of reserve storage information. It is done. In the active display area 59SH 52, a fluctuation corresponding display corresponding to the fluctuation display is displayed during the execution of the fluctuation display corresponding to the (shifted) shifted display erased (moved) from the holding display area. The hold display area 59SH53 and the active display area 59SH52 may be arranged at any position in the display area of the image display device 5. In this state, no hold display or active display is displayed in the hold display area 59SH53 and the active display area 59SH52.

  When the gaming ball has won on the winning ball device 6A after the wait for customer status lasts for 5 minutes or more, as shown in FIG. 20-10 (B), in the image display device 5, an active display is displayed in the active display area 59SH52. At the same time, description effect A is started in the central area. Here, the first block of the explanation effect A is executed.

  While the explanatory effect A is being executed, a telop 59SH 54 including the characters "in the middle of tutorial" is displayed above the image display device 5. By displaying the telop 59SH 54, the player is notified that the explanation effect A is being executed. While the explanatory effect A is being performed, the decorative symbol display areas 5L, 5C, 5R in the image display device 5 are not displayed. In addition, while the explanatory effect A is being executed, a small symbol is variably displayed in the small symbol display area 59SH51. Furthermore, the hold display can be displayed in the hold display area 59SH53, and the active display can be displayed in the active display area 59SH52.

  In the explanation effect A, first, as shown in FIG. 20-10 (B), the explanation effect A first block first decoration character string 59SHWA11 of “Tell me! Dream dream chan” is displayed in the center of the image display device 5 Ru. In addition, from the speakers 8L and 8R (see FIG. 1), an A1 sound “Oshietumchan” is output. The A1th sound is output as a sound like a voice emitted by a plurality of people. Subsequently, as shown in FIG. 20C, the explanatory effect A first block first decorative character string 59SHWA11 is deleted, and instead, the main character 59SHMC is largely displayed at the center of the image display device 5. At this time, the main character 59SHMC responds as "Haai" in response to the question "Teach me! Dream!" Shown in FIG. 20-10 (B). The reply by the main character 59SHMC to the question of the explanation effect A first block first decoration character string 59SHWA11 is performed by the explanation effect A first block second decoration character string 59SHWA12 "Ha" surrounded by the balloon 59SH55. In addition, when the explanatory effect A first block second decorative character string 59SHWA 12 is displayed, the speakers 8L and 8R output an A2 sound “Hai”. The A2 sound is a sound that imitates the voice of the main character 59SHMC, and is output as a sound different from the A1 sound.

  Subsequently, as shown in FIG. 20-10 (D), description of effects is started by the main character 59SHMC displayed on the image display device 5. For this reason, on the image display 5, the explanation effect A first block third decoration character string 59SHWA13 is displayed as the content of the voice uttered by the main character 59SHMC, "This time is ..." surrounded by the balloon 59SH55. . At this time, the speakers 8 </ b> L and 8 </ b> R output an A <b> 3 sound “Konkaiha”. The A3rd sound is a sound that imitates the voice of the main character 59SHMC, like the A2th sound. In addition, when the game ball is won on the winning ball device 6A while the variable display is being performed, the hold display is displayed in the hold display area, as shown in FIG. 20-10 (D). FIGS. 20-10 (D) show an example in which two game balls are won on the winning ball device 6A and two hold displays are displayed in the hold display area.

  Subsequently, as shown in FIG. 20-10 (E), description of effects is continued by the main character 59SHMC displayed on the image display device 5. For this reason, on the image display 5, the explanation effect A first block fourth decoration character string 59SHWA14 "It is a mini character of SP reach" surrounded by the balloon 59SH 55 is displayed as the content of the voice emitted by the main character 59SHMC. Ru. In this way, the player is informed that the explanation about the character appearance effect to be executed during the SP reach is performed. At this time, the speakers 8L and 8R output an A4 sound of "Specechik no minicaradayo". The A4th sound is a sound imitating the voice of the main character 59SHMC, like the A2th and A3th sounds.

  After that, as shown in FIG. 20-10 (F), at the center position of the image display device 5, the explanation “A ..”. Is displayed. The display of the explanation effect A first block fifth decoration character string 59SHWA15 is continued until the variable display of the small symbols in the small symbol display area 59SH51 is ended and one variable display is ended. Further, while one variable display is performed, the entire first block of the explanation effect A is performed.

  The length of the first block is the same as the non-reach loss (for normal use) fluctuation time. For this reason, when the variable display based on the fluctuation pattern PA-11 of non-reach loss (for normal use) is executed, the first block is ended with the end of the variable display. Further, the length of the variable display includes a time shorter or longer than the length of the fluctuation pattern PA-11, and examples of these cases will be described later.

  When the first variable display ends and the first block of the explanation effect A shown in FIG. 20-10 ends, the second variable display starts, and the second block of the explanation effect A shown in FIG. 21-11 starts Be done. In the second block of the explanation effect A, as shown in FIG. 20A, the main character 59SHMC moves to the lower left corner of the image display device 5 and is displayed small. Further, the image display device 5 displays an image for explaining the character appearance notice effect. Specifically, the central portion of the image display device 5 is pointed by the arrow image 59SH56, and at the lower position of the central position of the image display device 5, an explanation effect of "SP reach pays attention to here!" A second block first decorative character string 59SHWA 21 is displayed.

  Subsequently, as shown in FIG. 20-11 (B), the special character 59SHSC is displayed at the position indicated by the arrow image 59SH56. Further, below the central position of the image display device 5, an explanation effect A second block second decoration character string 59SHWA 22 "When this character appears ..." surrounded by the balloon 59SH 55 is displayed. At this time, the speakers 8L and 8R output an A5 sound of "Konokaragatsugensult". The A5th sound is a sound imitating the voice of the main character 59SHMC, similar to the A2th to A4th sounds.

  Subsequently, as shown in FIG. 20-11 (C), with the special character 59SHSC still displayed, the explanation effect “A big chance!” Enclosed by the balloon 59SH 55 Second effect block A third decoration character string 59SHWA23 is displayed. At this time, the speakers 8 </ b> L and 8 </ b> R output an A <b> 6 sound “die chance”. The A6th sound is a sound imitating the voice of the main character 59SHMC, similar to the A2th to A5th sounds. It is explained to the player that the special character 59SHSC is displayed during the SP reach by such an explanation effect A, and the expectation for executing the big hit state becomes high.

  After that, as shown in FIG. 20-11 (D), an explanatory effect A second block fourth decoration character string 59SHWA 24 is displayed at the center of the image display device 5 as “... At this time, the speakers 8 </ b> L and 8 </ b> R output an A7 sound “Oshimai”. The A7th sound is a sound imitating the voice of the main character 59SHMC, similar to the A2th to A5th sounds. The display of the explanation effect A second block fourth decoration character string 59SHWA 24 is continued until the variable display of the small symbols in the small symbol display area 59SH 51 is ended and one variable display is ended. Thus, while one variable display is performed, the second block of the presentation effect A is executed.

  When the variable display in which the second block of the explanation effect A is executed is finished, as shown in FIG. Not known to the player that. At that time, decorative symbol display areas 5L, 5C and 5R are provided in the image display device 5, and variable display of decorative symbols in the decorative symbol display areas 5L, 5C and 5R is started.

  In the examples shown in FIGS. 20-10 and 20-11, the case has been described in which the two variable displays are all executed with the non-reach losing variation pattern, but when the variation time is not the non-reach losing variation pattern A presentation may be performed. Hereinafter, an example in which the second variable display is not the fluctuation pattern of non-reach loss, an example of the fluctuation pattern of SP reach (PA-15, PA-22) will be described here.

  The first variable display is executed with a non-reach lost variation pattern, and the first block of the presentation effect A is executed as shown in FIG. When the second variable display is executed with a variation pattern other than the non-reach loss variation pattern, the cancellation block is executed. When the cancellation block is executed, after the first variable display ends, an effect common to the second block of the explanation effect A is executed as shown in FIG. 20-12 (A), and the main character 59SHMC is an image It moves to the lower left corner of the display device 5 and is displayed in a small size, and points the central portion of the image display device 5 with the arrow image 59SH 56, and at a lower position of the central position of the image display device “SP reach notices here!” A disappointing production first decoration character string 59SHWS 21 is displayed.

  Subsequently, in the second block of the explanation effect A, instead of displaying the special character 59SHSC at the position pointed by the arrow image 59SH56, in the cancellation block, the main character 59SHMC is displayed large as shown in FIG. Be done. Furthermore, on the left side of the main character 59SHMC, a cancellation effect second decoration character string 59SHWS22 "stage change!" Surrounded by the balloon 59SH55 is displayed. Further, a sound of "stage change" is output from the speakers 8L, 8R. By this display and output, the player is notified that the explanation effect is canceled and the SP reach effect is executed from the reach effect.

  Subsequently, as shown in FIG. 20-12 (C), decorative symbol display areas 5L, 5C, 5R are provided in image display device 5, and variable display of decorative symbols in decorative symbol display areas 5L, 5C, 5R is performed. Is started. Subsequently, the left symbol and the right symbol change display reach the same symbol temporary stop reach condition, and as shown in FIG. 20-12 (D), the cancellation effect third decoration character string 59SHWS23 "reach!" Displayed in the center of 5. Thereafter, as shown in FIG. 20-12 (E), reach effect (hereinafter also referred to as “SP reach effect”) of a super where the main character 59SHMC and the enemy character 59SHEC confront each other is started. When the SP reach effect is started, a cancellation effect fourth decoration character string 59SHWS 24 "BOSS BATTLE" is displayed in the center of the image display device 5. Thus, the SP reach effect is performed.

  By the way, when the first variable display and the second variable display are both non-reach lost (for normal) fluctuation pattern PA-11, the variable display fluctuation time and the required time of each block of explanation effect are common. Therefore, the explanatory effect is performed in accordance with the time of the variable display. In addition, when the variable display is a fluctuation pattern other than the fluctuation pattern PA-11 of non-reach loss (for normal use), since the fluctuation time of the variable display and the required time of each block of the explanatory effect are different, The explanation production in the aspect other than the description production is performed. Hereinafter, the relationship between the fluctuation time of the variable display and the content of the explanation effect will be described, including those examples.

  The examples described above with reference to FIGS. 20-10 and 20-11 are patterns in which both the first and second variable display are performed using the variation pattern PA-11 of non-reach loss (for normal use). In the case of the “normal A1 pattern (basic pattern)”, as shown in FIG. 20-13 (A), the second block is executed in the variable display after the variable display in which the first block is executed. Because the fluctuation time of the fluctuation pattern PA-11 of non-reach loss (for normal use) and the execution time of the first block and the second block are both 9000 ms, it is the fluctuation pattern PA-11 of non-reach loss (for normal use) Occasionally, each block of explanatory effects ends with the end of the variable display.

  When variable display of non-reach losing (for shortening) fluctuation pattern PA-12 is included as variable display in the process of executing each block of explanatory effects, non-reach losing (shorting is performed without executing the blocks of explanatory effects. Display for use in the case of the fluctuation pattern PA-12. For example, in the case where the next variable display of the variable display in which the first block is executed is the “normal A2 pattern (shortened variation-containing pattern)” which is executed in the non-reach losing (shortening) fluctuation pattern PA-12, As shown in FIG. 20-13 (B), after executing the first block in the first variable display, execute the explanatory effect of "Continue" without executing the second block in the second variable display. . In the explanation production of "Continue", the display of "Tsu, Tsu, Ku" displayed at the end of the first block is continuously displayed. After executing the explanation effect of “follow”, the second block is executed when the third variable display is the non-reach lost (for normal) fluctuation pattern PA-11. In addition, when the change pattern PA-12 of the non-reach loss (for shortening) continues also for the variable display after the third time, the explanation effect of "Continue" is continued, and then the change pattern PA-11 of the non-reach loss (for normal) or The second block is executed when the variation pattern PA-13 of non-reach loss (for extension) is reached. As described above, when the variation pattern PA-12 for non-reach loss (for shortening) is set, the “next” explanation effect is performed without executing each block of the description effect. In this embodiment, the fluctuation pattern PA-12 for non-reach loss (for shortening) is not determined when the number of reservations is 0, so in the explanation effect A, the fluctuation pattern PA-12 for non-reach losing (for shortening) is the first block Will be determined for the variable display after the.

  In addition, in the process of executing each block of the description effect, when the variable display of the non-reach losing (for extension) fluctuation pattern PA-13 is included as the variable display, the “next” explanation effect is performed. In the explanation production of “following”, after the block of the presentation effect is finished, the display of “Tsu, Tsu, Ku” shown in FIG. For example, in the case of the “extended A3 pattern (extended variation included pattern)” in which the first variable display in which the first block is executed is the variation pattern PA-13 of non-reach loss (for extension), FIG. As shown in (C), after the execution of the first block, the display of "つ ・ ・ ・ ・" is continuously displayed. Here, since the required time of the first block is 9000 ms, and the fluctuation time of the fluctuation pattern PA-13 of non-reach loss (for extension) is 13000 ms, the time for continuously displaying the "done" display as it is Is about 4000 ms. Then, after the first variable display is finished, if the second variable display is, for example, the fluctuation pattern PA-11 of non-reach loss (for normal use), the second block of the explanatory effect A is executed together with the variable display. In addition, when the second block is executed in the variable display of the fluctuation pattern PA-13 of non-reach loss (for extension), the display of "O ・ ・ ・ ・ ・ ・" shown in Fig. 20-11 (D) can be displayed as it is Continue until the end of the

  Also, after the execution of the first block, when there is no suspension for the next variable display to be performed and the case where the continuous execution of the variable display is interrupted is included, while the continuous execution of the variable display is interrupted, Continue the display of "つ ・ ・ ・ ・" as it is. For example, when the first block is displayed and the variable display ends, there is no hold for the next variable display to be performed. As shown in (13) (D), the display of "STU-U" is continued until the next variable display is executed. Then, the second block is executed at the time of the second variable display.

  In addition, when the fluctuation pattern of the variable display is a fluctuation pattern other than the fluctuation pattern of non-reach loss, for example, the fluctuation pattern of SP reach PA-15, PA-22, the explanation effect is stopped, the reach effect, further the SP reach effect Run. For example, in the case of the "SP reach first pattern A1," in which the SP reach variation pattern PA-15 is executed in the next variable display of the variable display in which the first block is executed, in FIG. As shown, after the first block is executed in the first variable display, the cancellation block is executed in the second variable display. The first half of the cancellation block is the effect before the cancellation, and as shown in FIG. 20-12 (A), the effect common to the first half of the second block shown in FIG. 20-11 (A) is executed. Subsequently, the second half of the cancellation block is the effect after the cancellation, and the reach effect is executed as shown in FIG. 20-12 (B).

  As the SP reach effect, the ROM 121 of the effect control board 12 performs, as the data for the first half, the 9000 ms SP reach first half data equivalent to the length of the explanatory effect and the data for the second half after the explanatory effect is executed. The SP reach second half data having a length corresponding to the SP reach length (120000 ms-9000 ms = 111000 ms) is stored. When executing the SP reach effect after the explanation effect A is executed, the effect control CPU 120 executes the data of the effect effect A in place of the SP reach first half data, and then executes the SP reach second half data to execute the explanation effect effect. When A is not executed, the SP reach first half data and SP reach second half data are continuously executed.

  The variation pattern of the SP reach PA-15 and PA-22 is executed for 120000 ms. When explanatory effects A are executed in the variable display of the variation patterns PA-15 and PA-22 of the SP reach, the data of the explanatory effects shown in FIGS. 20-12 (A) to 20-12 (B) is 9000 ms. The data from the reach effect to the SP reach effect shown in FIGS. 20-12 (C) to 20-12 (E) are executed for 111000 ms.

  In addition, the ROM 121 of the effect control board 12 executes, as the normal reach effect, an instruction effect as the data for the first half, and the data for the first half of the 9000 ms NM reach equivalent to the length of the explanatory effect and the data for the second half. The NM reach second half data of a length corresponding to the length of the later normal reach (13000 ms-9000 ms = 4000 ms) is stored. When the effect control CPU 120 executes the normal reach effect after the explanation effect A is executed, it executes the data of the explanation effect A instead of the NM reach first half data, and then executes the NM reach second half data to execute the explanation effect When A is not executed, the NM reach first half data and the NM reach second half data are continuously executed.

  When the cancellation block is executed for the first variable display, for example, the effects shown in FIGS. 20-10 (B) to (C) are performed as the effects before cancellation. Subsequently, in place of the effect shown in FIG. 20-10 (D), the effect shown in FIG. 20-12 (B) is executed as the effect after the cancellation, and then the reach effect and further the SP reach effect are executed. As described above, when the SP reach effect is performed, the explanation effect A is performed halfway, the explanation effect A is stopped, and the reach effect, and further, the SP reach effect is performed. Even when the reach effect is executed, the explanation effect A is executed halfway, the explanation effect A is canceled, and the reach effect is executed.

  Further, in the case of "SP reach deformation A pattern" in which SP reach effect is executed in variable display in which explanation effect A is executed, as shown in FIG. 20-14 (B), the first block of explanation effect A The reach effect and the SP reach effect may be performed after the step is performed. In this case, in the second variable display, reach effect and further SP reach effect are executed without performing the effect after cancellation shown in FIG. 20-12 (B). As described above, after the first block is executed, the explanation effect may be stopped, and the reach effect or the SP reach effect may be performed without the second block being performed. In addition, reach effect may be performed after the second block is performed.

  Next, an execution example of the explanation effect performed by the image display device 5 when the explanation effect B is performed will be described. FIGS. 20-15 to 20-17 are diagrams showing an example of the rendering operation of the feature portion 59SH. When the variable display in the customer waiting state is not performed, as shown in FIG. 20-15 (A), each of the "left", "middle" and "right" decorative symbol display areas 5L in the image display device 5, The symbols are stopped and displayed on 5C and 5R. Further, in the small symbol display area 59SH51, the symbols stopped and displayed in the left, middle, and right decorative symbol display areas 5L, 5C, and 5R are stopped and displayed.

  When the gaming ball has won on the winning ball device 6A after the wait for customers lasts for 5 minutes or more, the image display device 5 displays an active display in the active display area 59SH52 as shown in FIG. 20-15 (B). The first block of the explanation effect B is executed in the central area. Further, during the execution of the explanation effect B, a telop 59SH 54 including the characters “in the tutorial” is displayed above the image display device 5.

  In the explanation effect B, first, as shown in FIG. 20-15 (B), the explanation effect B “first block first decoration character string 59SHWB11 of“ Tell me! Dream dream ”is displayed at the center of the image display device 5 Ru. In addition, a B1 sound "Oshiemumuchan" is output from the speakers 8L and 8R (see FIG. 1). The B1 sound is output as a sound like voices emitted by a plurality of people. Subsequently, as shown in FIG. 20-15 (C), the explanatory effect B “first block character first decoration character string 59SHWB11 is deleted, and instead, an explanatory effect“ Hai ”surrounded by the main character 59SHMC and the balloon 59SH55. The first block second decorative character string 59SHWB12 is largely displayed at the center of the image display device 5, and the speakers 8L and 8R output a B2 sound simulating the voice of the main character 59SHMC of "Hay".

  Subsequently, as shown in FIG. 20-15 (D), the image display apparatus 5 sets the explanation “B This time ...” surrounded by the balloon 59SH 55 as the content of the voice emitted by the main character 59SHMC. One block third decoration character string 59SHWB13 is displayed. At this time, a B3 sound simulating the voice of the main character 59SHMC "Konkaiha" is output from the speakers 8L and 8R. Up to here, the same effect as the explanation effect A is executed.

  Subsequently, as shown in FIG. 20-15 (E), the image display apparatus 5 uses the content of the voice uttered by the main character 59SHMC as an explanation effect that "SP reach cut-in" surrounded by the balloon 59SH55. The B first block fourth decoration character string 59SHWB 14 is displayed. In this way, the player is informed that the explanation about the cut-in effect to be executed during the SP reach is performed. At this time, a B4 sound imitating the voice of the main character 59SHMC named "Speechachiknokattoindayo" is output from the speakers 8L and 8R.

  After that, as shown in FIG. 20-15 (F), at the center position of the image display device 5, an explanation “a piece of paper is enclosed by a blowout 59SH 55.” effect B first block fifth decoration character string 59 SHWB15 Is displayed. The display of the explanation effect B first block fifth decoration character string 59SHWB15 is continued until the variable display of the small symbols in the small symbol display area 59SH51 is ended and one variable display is ended. In addition, also in explanation effect B, the length of the first block is common to the fluctuation time of non-reach loss (for normal use), and while one variable display is performed, the first block of explanation effect B The whole of is performed.

  When the first variable display ends and the first block of the effect effect B shown in FIG. 20-15 ends, the second variable display starts, and the second block of the effect effect B shown in FIG. 21-16 starts Be done. In the second block of the explanation effect B, as shown in FIG. 20A, the main character 59SHMC moves to the lower left corner of the image display device 5, and is displayed small. Further, the image display device 5 displays an image for explaining the cut-in notice effect. Specifically, an explanation effect B second block first decoration character string 59SHWB21 "display occurs during SP reach!" Surrounded by the balloon 59SH55 is displayed. At this time, a B5 sound simulating the voice of the main character 59SHMC called "SPE-Leach CHU-CUT INGA HANSEI" is output from the speakers 8L and 8R.

  Subsequently, as shown in FIG. 20-16 (B), a blue cut-in image 59SHCB is displayed in the central portion of the image display device 5. The blue cut-in image 59SHCB contains a decoration string of "chance!". Further, below the central position of the image display device 5, an explanation effect B second block second decoration character string 59SHWB22 of "Blue cut-in and expected!" Surrounded by the balloon 59SH 55 is displayed. At this time, a B6 sound simulating the voice of the main character 59SHMC "Ao cut index tie dye" is output from the speakers 8L and 8R.

  Subsequently, as shown in FIG. 20-16 (C), a red cut-in image 59SHCR is displayed in the center portion of the image display device 5. The red cut-in image 59 SHCR includes a decoration string of “excessive heat!”. Further, at the lower position of the central position of the image display device 5, an explanation effect B second block third decoration character string 59SHWB23 of "If red cut in, it is full tide!" Surrounded by the balloon 59SH 55 is displayed. At this time, the speakers 8L and 8R output a B7 sound simulating the voice of the main character 59SHMC called "Red cut-off". The player is explained by such an explanation effect B that the degree of expectation is different depending on the type of cut-in generated during the SP reach.

  After that, as shown in FIG. 20-16 (D), an explanatory effect B second block fourth decoration character string 59SHWB 24 of “Tsu, Tsu, Ku” is displayed at the center of the image display device 5. At this time, a B8 sound simulating the voice of the main character 59SHMC called "Taku" is output from the speakers 8L and 8R. The display of the explanation effect B second block fourth decorative character string 59SHWB24 is continued until the variable display of the small symbols in the small symbol display area 59SH51 is ended and one variable display is ended. Thus, while one variable display is performed, the second block of the explanation effect B is executed.

  When the second variable display ends and the second block of the effect effect B shown in FIG. 20-16 ends, the third variable display starts, and the third block of the effect effect B shown in FIG. 21-17 starts Be done. In the third block of the explanation effect B, as shown in FIG. 20A, the main character 59SHMC remains small and displayed in the lower left corner of the image display device 5. Further, in the central portion of the image display device 5, an explanation effect B third block first decoration character string 59SHWB31 "& ..." surrounded by the balloon 59SH55 is displayed. At this time, the speakers 8L and 8R output a B9 sound simulating the voice of the main character 59SHMC called "SOSITE".

  Subsequently, as shown in FIG. 20-17 (B), a rainbow cut-in image 59SHCRB is displayed in the central portion of the image display device 5. A rainbow (rainbow) cut-in image 59SHCRB includes a decoration string of "OK!". Further, at the lower position of the central position of the image display 5, an explanation effect B third block second decoration character string 59SHWB32 of "If rainbow ..." surrounded by the balloon 59SH 55 is displayed. At this time, a B10 sound simulating the voice of the main character 59SHMC "Rainbow Nara" is output from the speakers 8L and 8R.

  Subsequently, as shown in FIG. 20-17 (C), while the rainbow cut-in image 59SHCRB is displayed in the central portion of the image display device 5, the balloon 59SH is surrounded by the balloon 59SH 55 at the lower position of the central position of the image display device 5. As the selected decoration character, an explanation effect B third block third decoration character string 59SHWB33 of “big hit confirmed?” Is displayed. At this time, the speakers 8L and 8R output a B11 sound that simulates the voice of the main character 59SHMC called "ア ア リ カ テ イ". Unlike the other sounds, the B11th sound is output in a wording in which the word end rises, and is output in an expression representing a question form. It is explained to the player that, by such an explanation effect B, the occurrence of the rainbow cut-in during the SP reach substantially determines that the big hit state is to be executed.

  After that, as shown in FIG. 20-17 (D), an explanatory effect B third block fourth decoration character string 59SHWB 34 of “O ···································································· is displayed. At this time, a B12 sound simulating the voice of the main character 59SHMC "Oshimai" is output from the speakers 8L and 8R. The display of the description effect B third block fourth decorative character string 59SHWB34 continues until the variable display of the small symbols in the small symbol display area 59SH51 ends and one variable display ends. Thus, the third block of the explanation effect B is executed while one variable display is performed.

  When the variable display in which the third block of the explanation effect B is executed is finished, as shown in FIG. 20-17 (E), the telop 59SH 54 “in the tutorial” is erased, and the explanation effect is executed and executed. Informing the player that there is not. At that time, decorative symbol display areas 5L, 5C and 5R are provided in the image display device 5, and variable display of decorative symbols in the decorative symbol display areas 5L, 5C and 5R is started.

  Next, the relationship between the variation time of the variable display and the content of the explanation effect in the explanation effect B executed across three variable displays will be described. The example described above with reference to FIGS. 20-15 to 20-17 is a pattern in which the first to third variable displays are performed using the variation pattern PA-11 of non-reach loss (for normal use). In the case of the “normal B1 pattern (basic pattern)”, as shown in FIG. 20-18 (A), the second block is executed after the first block is executed, and the second block is executed after the second block is executed. Execute 3 blocks. Because the fluctuation time of the fluctuation pattern PA-11 of non-reach loss (for normal use) and the execution time of the first block to the third block are both 9000 ms, it is the fluctuation pattern PA-11 of non-reach loss (for normal use) Occasionally, each block of explanatory effects ends with the end of the variable display.

  When variable display of non-reach losing (for shortening) fluctuation pattern PA-12 is included as variable display in the process of executing each block of explanatory effects, non-reach losing (shorting is performed without executing the blocks of explanatory effects. Display for use in the case of the fluctuation pattern PA-12. For example, the first variable display in which the first block is performed is performed, and then the next variable display in the second variable display in which the second block is performed is the non-reach losing (shortening) fluctuation pattern PA-12. In the case of “normal B2 pattern (shortened variation-containing pattern)” to be executed, as shown in FIG. 20-18 (B), the first block is executed in the first variable display, and the second variable is performed. After executing the second block in the display, the third variable display does not execute the third block, and continues to display the display of "つ ・ ・ ・ ・ ・" displayed at the end of the second block, The third block is executed when the fourth variable display is the fluctuation pattern PA-11 of non-reach loss (for normal use). When the change pattern PA-12 of non-reach loss (for shortening) continues also in the variable display after the fourth time, the change pattern PA-11 of non-reach loss (for normal use) or the change pattern PA of non-reach loss (for extension) The third block is executed when it becomes -13. In addition, after the first block is executed in the first variable display, when the next variable display is the non-reach losing (shortening) fluctuation pattern PA-12, the second block is not performed and the end of the first block is performed. Is continuously displayed and the second block is executed when the third or subsequent variable display is the non-reach losing (for normal) fluctuation pattern PA-11. Do. Therefore, in both of the tables between the first block and the first block and between the second block and the third block, the display of the "・ ・ ・ ・ ・" displayed at the end of the previous block is continuously displayed. Sometimes.

  In addition, in the process of executing each block of the explanatory effect, when the variable display of the variation pattern PA-13 of non-reach loss (for extension) is included as the variable display, after the block of the explanatory effect is completed, FIG. Continue the display of “Tsu, do, do” shown in -15 (F) and perform time adjustment. For example, as shown in FIG. 20-18 (C), the first variable display in which the first block is executed is the fluctuation pattern PA-11 of non-reach loss (for normal use), and the second block is executed 2 If the first variable display is the “normal B3 pattern (extension variation-containing pattern)” which is the variation pattern PA-13 of non-reach loss (for extension), the second block is continuously performed after the first block is executed. Execute, and after the execution of the second block, the display of "・ ・ ・ ・ ・" is continuously displayed. Subsequently, after the second variable display is finished, if the third variable display is, for example, a non-reach lost (extension) fluctuation pattern PA-13, the third block of the explanation effect A is executed together with the variable display, After executing the 3rd block, the display of "・ ・ ・ ・ ・" is continuously displayed. When the third block is executed in the variable display of the fluctuation pattern PA-11 of non-reach loss (for normal use), the display of "O · · · · shown in Fig. 20-16 (D) can be changed as it is. Continue until the end of the

  In addition, after execution of the first block or the second block, when there is no hold for the next variable display to be performed and there is a case where continuous execution of variable display is interrupted, continuous execution of variable display is interrupted. While the operation is being performed, the display of "つ ・ ・ ・ ・" is continued. For example, as shown in FIG. 20-18 (D), when the second variable display in which the second block executed following the first variable display in which the first block is displayed is displayed, In the case of the "normal B4 pattern (pattern including a variation interruption pattern)" including the case where there is no hold for the next variable display to be performed, "until" is performed until the next variable display is performed. Continue to display as it is. Then, the third block is executed when the third variable display following the second variable display is performed.

  In addition, when the fluctuation pattern of the variable display is a fluctuation pattern other than the fluctuation pattern of non-reach loss, for example, the fluctuation pattern of SP reach PA-15, PA-22, the explanation effect is stopped, the reach effect, further the SP reach effect Run. For example, in the case of “SP reach B1 pattern” in which the variable display of the variation pattern PA-15 of the SP reach is performed in the next variable display of the variable display in which the first block is executed, FIG. As shown in A), after the first block is executed in the first variable display, the cancellation block is executed in the second variable display. The first half of the cancellation block is the effect before the cancellation, and as shown in FIG. 20-12 (A), the effect common to the first half of the second block shown in FIG. 20-11 (A) is executed. Subsequently, the second half of the cancellation block is the effect after the cancellation, and the effect is executed as shown in FIG. 20-12 (B).

  Further, as shown in FIG. 20-19 (A), in the “SP reach B1 pattern”, when the second variable display ends, the next variable display is performed without the big hit state being executed. At this time, if the second block of the explanation effect B is executed without the cancellation effect being executed in the second variable display, the next variable display of the second variable display becomes the third variable display. The third block of the explanation effect B is executed, but the third block is not executed by executing the SP reach. Even if reach effect is executed instead of SP reach effect in the second variable display, the third block is not executed in the next variable display.

  Further, even when the explanation effect B is executed, variable display of the non-reach losing (for shortening) fluctuation pattern PA-12 may be included as variable display. For example, the variable display after the first variable display in which the first block is performed and the second variable display in which the second block is performed is the change in the non-reach loss (for shortening). In the case of “SP reach B2 pattern” in which variable display of pattern PA-12 is executed, as shown in FIG. 20-19 (B), the first block is executed in the first variable display, and then 2 The second block is executed in the first variable display. Subsequently, the third variable display is a variable display of the fluctuation pattern PA-12 of non-reach loss (for shortening), and after the second block is executed, the display of "つ ・ ・ ・ ・" is continuously displayed. Do. As the fourth variable display, variable display of SP reach variation patterns PA-15 and PA-22 is executed. At this time, the effect before the stop and the effect after the stop are performed as the stop effect, and subsequently the reach effect And SP reach production is executed.

  Further, in the case of “SP reach deformation B pattern” in which SP reach effect is executed in variable display in which explanation effect B is executed, as shown in FIG. 20-19 (B), the first block of explanation effect A The reach effect and the SP reach effect may be performed after the is performed or after the first block and the second block are performed. In this case, in the second or third variable display, reach effect, and further SP reach effect are executed as they are without performing effects after cancellation not shown. In this way, after the first block is executed, or after the first block and the second block are executed, the explanation effect is stopped, and the reach effect, and further the SP reach effect are performed without the second block being performed. It may be done.

  As described above, in the pachinko gaming machine 1 according to the present embodiment, in performing the explanatory effect, after the condition regarding the operation is satisfied, the explanatory effect can be performed for a predetermined period, for example, 15 days after being installed in the game arcade, for example. It is. For this reason, during the predetermined period, since the explanatory effect is executable, even the player or the like having a small game history can view the explanatory effect, so that the deterioration of the effect can be suppressed. it can.

  Although the condition regarding the operation of the pachinko gaming machine 1 is that the pachinko gaming machine 1 is installed in the game arcade, it may be another condition. For example, the pachinko gaming machine 1 may be shipped from a factory, or may be powered on to the pachinko gaming machine. In addition, the game ball may be fired from the pachinko gaming machine 1, or the opening time of the game arcade on the day when the gaming machine is installed may be used. In addition, in the pachinko gaming machine 1, in the pachinko gaming machine 1, it is possible to execute the explanatory effect from the day after 12 hours have passed, but it may be possible to execute at other timings, for example The explanation effect may be made executable 12 hours after the pachinko gaming machine 1 is installed in the game arcade. Further, the condition regarding operation may be other than the condition regarding the vicinity when the pachinko gaming machine 1 is installed in a game arcade. For example, after the game machine is installed, a condition regarding operation may be established for a certain period, for example, every month, and when the period in which the game ball is not hit exceeds one day A condition regarding operation may be established. Further, although the predetermined period is 15 days, it may be another period. For example, a period of 14 days or less may be sufficient, and a period of 16 days or more may be sufficient. In addition, although the predetermined period is 15 days, it may be a period such as several hours that does not span days. Moreover, you may prescribe | regulate the time which performs description presentation. For example, the explanatory effect may be executed only for several hours from the start of business within one day, or a prescribed period, for example, between 10 o'clock to 12 o'clock, 15 o'clock to 18 o'clock, 20 o'clock to 22 o'clock, etc. The explanation effect may be executed at the same time. Further, the predetermined period may be a period in which the number of times of fluctuation of the special figure or the spread figure exceeds a certain number. For example, it may be determined that the predetermined period has elapsed when the number of times of variation of the special figure exceeds 200 times.

  Further, the condition for adding the number of days of operation may be another condition. For example, the number of days of operation may be increased by turning on or off the pachinko gaming machine 1 or clearing the RAM 102 or the RAM 122. Alternatively, the operating days may be added when a plurality of these conditions and the like are satisfied. In addition, holiday days of the game arcade may be set in advance, and holiday days may be excluded to calculate the number of days of operation of the pachinko gaming machine 1. Further, the condition for adding the number of operating days may be one condition, or may be two or more plural conditions including a plurality of one condition.

  In addition, the explanation effect is executed over a plurality of variable displays. Specifically, the explanation effect is performed over two variable displays, and the description effect B is performed over three variable displays. Therefore, since the game can be continued even while the explanation effect is being executed, it is possible to prevent the progress of the game from being hindered. In addition, since it is easy to secure the time for executing the explanatory effect for a long time, the contents of the explanatory effect can be made easy to understand and complete. Further, when the explanatory effect ends halfway, it is possible to promote the operation of the player to see the explanatory effect until the end.

  In the pachinko gaming machine 1, the explanatory effect is executed over a plurality of variable displays, but may be executed so as to be completed in one variable display. Also, it may be executed over four or more variable displays. In addition, although the explanatory effect is performed in continuous variable display, it may be performed in non-continuous variable display. For example, after the first variable display is performed, the explanatory effect may be performed in the third and fifth variable display. Further, in the pachinko gaming machine 1, one kind of explanation effect is provided for each number of the explanation effects, but even if the number of explanation effects is the same, plural explanation effects of different contents may be provided. For example, three types of explanatory effects over two variable displays, five types of explanatory effects over three variable displays, and two types of explanatory effects over four variable displays may be provided.

  In addition, the pachinko gaming machine 1 is provided with an explanation production execution switch capable of setting a period for executing the explanation production in a period of 15 days after the installation of the pachinko gaming machine 1. For this reason, according to the situation of the game arcade which installs the pachinko game machine 1, a sales policy, etc., the period which can perform explanation production can be lengthened. For this reason, since the execution period of an explanation production can be set up according to the situation of each game arcade, the fall of a production effect can be controlled.

  In addition, you may provide the description production shortening switch which can shorten the period which can perform description presentation. In addition, an explanatory effect non-execution switch may be provided in which the explanatory effect is not performed. Further, the explanation effect non-execution switch may be operated by the staff of the game arcade and not operated by the player, or may be operated by the player.

  In addition, the CPU 120 for effect control in the pachinko gaming machine 1 does not execute the explanatory effect until 5 minutes have passed since the reception of the customer wait command, and after 5 minutes have passed since the reception of the customer wait command, The variation pattern command is received first, and an explanation effect to be executed in the next variable display is determined based on the next variable display being executed. For this reason, when five minutes have passed since the reception of the customer waiting command, the possibility that the player is replaced is high. Therefore, by determining the explanatory effect to be executed in the first variable display after 5 minutes have passed since the reception of the customer waiting command, the explanatory effect can be executed again when the player changes. It is possible to suppress the reduction of the rendering effect.

  Although the pachinko gaming machine 1 determines the content of the explanatory effect 5 minutes after the reception of the customer waiting command, it may be possible to determine whether or not the explanatory effect is to be performed. Moreover, although it is five minutes after receiving a customer waiting command, what determines the content of explanatory presentation is another time, such as 10 minutes, after receiving a customer waiting command. In the above-described pachinko gaming machine 1, although the determination of the player's change is performed based on the elapsed time since the reception of the customer wait command, the determination of the change of the game customer is performed by other means. May be For example, a sensor for detecting the player who plays the pachinko gaming machine 1 may determine the change of the player, or the launch state of the game ball or the operation state of the bat operating handle 30, eg, the game ball is launched for a predetermined time. Alternatively, the player's change may be determined based on whether or not the bat operating handle 30 has been operated for a certain period of time. Furthermore, the player's change may be determined based on the time after the symbols such as the special drawing, the drawing, and the decorative pattern are determined, or the game ball may pass through the starting opening, passing gate, and out opening. The change of the player may be determined by the elapsed time. The player's turn may be determined based on whether or not the customer waiting demonstration effect is being executed.

  The explanation effect execution switch is the push sensor 35B or controller sensor unit 35A that detects the operation of the push button 31B or stick controller 31A, and the player operates the push button 31B or stick controller 31A by the push sensor 35B or controller sensor When the unit 35A detects, the explanation effect may be canceled. In this case, the explanatory effect may be canceled during the execution of the explanatory effect, or may be set so that the explanatory effect is not performed before the explanatory effect is started (before the variable display is performed). May be The player who does not need to see the explanatory effect can stop the explanatory effect by operating the push button 31B or the stick controller 31A, and therefore, a decrease in the player's interest can be suppressed.

  In place of the push sensor 35B or the controller sensor unit 35A for detecting the operation of the push button 31B, the stick controller 31A, the push button 31B, or the stick controller 31A, an operation detection sensor for directly detecting the player's operation may be provided. . For example, a detection sensor may be provided which can detect the action of the player, for example, the action of holding the hand in front of the game board 2.

  In addition, when it is possible to stop the explanation effect when the push sensor 35B or the controller sensor unit 35A detects the operation of the push button 31B or the stick controller 31A by the player, the explanation to that effect is displayed on the image display device 5 You may By displaying the explanation on the image display device 5, it is possible to inform the player that the explanation effect can not be performed. Further, when a display device other than the image display device 5, for example, a sub liquid crystal display device is provided, the explanation to the effect that the explanation effect can be stopped is replaced with the image display device 5 and another display device is provided. It may be displayed, or may be displayed on both the image display device 5 and other display devices.

  Moreover, in the pachinko gaming machine 1, the execution ratio of various effects such as SP reach production is constant regardless of the operation period of the pachinko gaming machine 1, but the execution ratio differs according to the operation period of the pachinko gaming machine 1 An effect may be provided. For example, in the pachinko gaming machine 1, as the SP reach effect, a specific effect of increasing the execution ratio from 0% to 50% at the time of the SP reach may be provided when the operation period has passed a predetermined period, for example, 5 days. it can. The specific effect is, for example, a character appearance notice effect and a cut-in notice effect during SP reach effect. This specific effect is not executed until the operation period passes a predetermined period, but can be executed when the predetermined period passes, so to speak, the effect is released. Further, an explanatory effect on the released specific effect may be made executable. In this case, the effect can be enhanced because the effect can be performed according to the period in which the specific effect to be the object of the effect is released and executed.

  For example, the special SP reach to be released is provided when three weeks have passed since the pachinko gaming machine 1 was installed, and the special SP reach is provided when three weeks have passed since the pachinko gaming machine 1 was installed. An explanatory effect for explaining the above may be executed. The explanatory effect on the special SP reach in this case may be released for a certain period of time, for example, one week after the special SP reach is released. In addition, before the special SP reach is released, for example, one week before the special SP reach is released, an explanatory effect may be performed to explain a notice that the special SP reach is released.

  In addition, the execution ratio of the specific effect until the operation period passes a predetermined period may not be 0% but may be a ratio lower than 50%. Moreover, as for the specific effect, a plurality of elapsed times at which the execution ratio increases may be set, and the execution ratio of the specific effect may be gradually increased. At this time, as the explanatory effect, the content of the description of the specific effect may be made detailed each time the execution ratio of the specific effect increases. In detailing the contents of the explanation, the explanation time may be extended.

  Further, in the pachinko gaming machine 1, in the cancellation block of the explanatory effect, the explanatory effect in progress is ended in the first half, and in the second half, the SP reach effect is executed from the reach effect. Therefore, even if the explanatory effect is performed at the beginning of the variable display, there is a possibility that the SP reach effect is performed in the variable display. As a result, it is possible to prevent the player from recognizing that the SP reach effect is not executed at the stage when the variable display is started, and therefore, it is possible to suppress the decrease in the game entertainment.

  Further, in the pachinko gaming machine 1, in the explanatory effect, the character appearance notice effect and the cut-in notice effect performed during the SP reach are described as the explanation regarding the specific effect. For this reason, even a player who sees SP reach for the first time can recognize the presence or absence of the character appearance notice presentation effect and the meaning of the cut-in executed in the cut-in notice presentation, so that the understanding on the specific presentation can be deepened. The effect can be enhanced.

  In the pachinko gaming machine 1, only one type of character appears in the character appearance notice, but any of a plurality of types of characters may appear. In this case, the degree of expectation may be different depending on the type of appearing character. Also, there are three types of cut-in notices of blue, red and rainbow, but it may be only one.

  In addition, in pachinko gaming machine 1, shown in Figure 20-12 (B) when performing the second half of the reach effect and the SP reach effect by stopping the explanatory effect performed in the first half in the cancellation block of the explanatory effect. As described above, the main character 59SHMC gives a notification that the explanation effect is to be cancelled, by performing an effect of "stage change". For this reason, it is possible to reduce a sense of discomfort due to the cancellation of the effect.

  In the pachinko gaming machine 1, as shown in FIG. 20-12 (B), the main character 59SHMC produces an effect of "stage change", but as the subsequent effect, reach effect or SP reach effect is executed You may make it alert | report also to. In addition, “stage change” is displayed on the image display device 5 and the speaker 8R. The signal is output from 8R but displayed on the image display device 5 or a speaker 8R. It may be only output from 8R. When the pachinko gaming machine 1 is provided with a display device other than the image display device 5 such as the sub liquid crystal display device, the cancellation effect second decoration character string 59SHWS 22 of “Stage change!” Alternatively, the display may be displayed on another display device together with the image display device 5.

  Further, the contents of the explanation effect may be changed according to the conditions such as the number of days for which the pachinko gaming machine 1 has been operated. By changing the contents of the explanation effects according to the conditions such as the number of days of operation, the contents of the explanation effects can be diversified, so that the decrease in interest can be suppressed. For example, the explanation effect A can be executed up to 1 to 5 working days, and the explanation effect B can be executed up to 6 to 10 working days, and the description days up to 11 to 15 working days A and the explanation effect B may be executable. Further, as the number of days of operation increases, the number of explanatory effects to be performed may be increased. For example, when the number of working days is one day, the explanation effect A can be executed, and when the number of working days is six, the explanation effect B can be performed, and when the number of working days is 11 days the explanation effect C can be performed You may do so. In this case, the explanation effect B and the explanation effect C can be said to be (is executable) explanatory effects which are released as the number of operating days increases.

  In addition, in the pachinko gaming machine 1 described above, after the explanation production is stopped and the reach production or the SP reach production is executed, the continuation of the explanation production is not performed, but the reach production or the SP reach production is performed You may perform the continuation of explanation production after being done. In this case, it is possible to reduce the disappointment of the player who was looking forward to the explanatory effects. In addition, after the explanation effect is canceled and the reach effect or the SP reach effect is executed, the explanation effect may be performed from the beginning again. In this case, it is possible not to lose the opportunity to execute the explanation effect. After the reach effect or the SP reach effect is executed, when the explanation effect is performed from the beginning, the canceled explanation effect may be executed, or the explanation effect other than the canceled explanation effect is executed. You may do so.

  In addition, it may be determined whether or not the continuation of the explanation effect is to be performed according to the contents of the effect performed after the explanation effect is canceled. For example, after only the reach effect is performed, the continuation of the explanatory effect may be performed, and after the SP reach effect is performed, the continuation of the explanatory effect may not be performed. In addition, after only the reach effect is performed, the continuation of the explanatory effect may be performed, and after the SP reach effect is performed, the explanatory effect may be performed again from the beginning.

  Further, in the pachinko gaming machine 1 described above, the variation pattern PA-12 indicating "non-reach loss (for shortening)" is a variation pattern that is not determined when the number of reservations is 0, but the number of reservations is 0 It may be determined when. In the pachinko gaming machine 1 in this case, a dedicated display when executing the explanatory effect when the variation pattern PA-12 of "non-reach loss (for shortening)" is determined when the number of reservations is 0, For example, the display shown in FIG. 20-10 (B) may be executed.

  Further, in the pachinko gaming machine 1 described above, while the explanatory effect is being executed, the telop 59SH54 is displayed to notify that the explanatory effect is being executed, but the telop 59SH54 is not displayed, The notification that the explanation effect is being executed may not be performed. In this case, the area of the range which can be used for the description effect in the image display device 5 can be widened.

  Further, in the pachinko gaming machine 1 described above, the cancellation block is provided and the explanation effect is executed in the first half, and the explanation effect is canceled in the second half, but the explanation effects A and B of the first block and the second block of the explanation effect B Each first half data may be provided, and the second half data may be made common. In this case, data sharing can be achieved, which can contribute to the reduction of the storage capacity.

  Further, in the pachinko gaming machine 1 described above, the explanatory effect is executed from the start of the variable display, but may be executed at another timing. For example, the variable display may be started after a predetermined time, for example, 2 to 3 seconds has elapsed since the start of variable display. Further, effects other than the explanatory effect may be inserted in the middle of the explanatory effect. Further, the explanatory effect is executed during variable display of the special figure (decorative design) in the normal state (low probability / low base state), but may be performed at another timing. For example, it may be performed in the case of a high probability state or a high base state, or may be performed in a big hit state. Furthermore, it may be performed during variable display of a common drawing. In addition, reach production and SP reach production which are executed after the explanation production is canceled are executed immediately after the explanation production is cancelled, but the presentation effects which are executed after the explanation production is cancelled, the explanation production is cancelled. It may be executed later than immediately after being done. For example, it may be performed at the time of the next variable display of the variable display for which the explanatory effect has been canceled, or may be performed at the time of the subsequent variable display.

  Further, in the pachinko gaming machine 1 described above, the suggested effect is an SP reach effect, but the suggested effect may be another effect, for example, may be a reach effect such as a normal reach effect executed at the time of normal reach. In addition, the suggested effect may be a effect other than the reach effect, for example, a serif announcement effect in which words are displayed during a change of the decorative symbol displayed in the decorative symbol display areas 5L, 5C, 5R, etc. In effect, the pending change presentation mode in which the pending display area displayed in the pending display area 59SH53 changes, the active change presentation mode in which the display mode in the active display displayed in the active display area 59SH52 changes, the movable body 32 operates It may be a body effect or the like. Alternatively, for the suggested effect, the wind is generated by an operation means such as the push button 31B or the stick controller 31A, a light effect such as lighting or blinking of the game effect lamp 9, and a wind generating means not shown. It may be an effect using other effect means, such as an effect for causing the mist (fog) to be generated by the mist (fog) generating means.

  Further, in the pachinko gaming machine 1 described above, when the instruction effect is canceled, the instruction effect is canceled in the variable display in which the suggestion effect (SP reach effect) is executed, but the explanation effect is canceled in another mode. You may For example, in the variable display prior to the variable display in which the suggestion effect is performed, the explanation effect may be canceled. Further, in the pachinko gaming machine 1 described above, the SP reach effect is executed across the normal reach effect after the explanation effect is cancelled, but the suggestion effect (SP reach effect) is executed immediately after the suggestion effect is canceled. It may be done. In addition, after discontinuing the explanatory effect, a unique connection effect may be executed before the transition to the SP reach effect. In addition, it may be possible to raise the display priority of the suggested effect while the explanatory effect is being executed, and to make the explanatory effect invisible. In this case, the display priority of the suggested effect is gradually raised to explain The presentation effect may be canceled as the effect gradually disappears.

  In addition, in the pachinko gaming machine 1 described above, after the explanation effect is canceled in order to execute the suggestion effect, the explanation effect is not re-executed, but after the suggestion effect is finished, the explanation effect is executed. You may fix it. In this case, for example, after the variable display in which the suggested effect is performed is ended, when the variable display of the variation pattern in which the explanatory effect can be performed is performed, the continuation of the canceled description effect may be performed. It is also possible to re-execute the suspended explanation effect from the beginning. Alternatively, different types of explanation effects different from the ones being canceled may be performed from the beginning. The continuation of the explanation effect here may be the continued explanation effect from the place where it was canceled when the explanation effect was canceled during one variable display, or the explanation effect is given when the variable display is switched. It may be an explanatory effect that was scheduled to be executed in the next variable display in the case of being canceled. In the case of executing the continuation of the explanation effect, for example, the effect that the main character 59SHMC says "It is a continuation of the explanation" may be inserted to inform the player that the explanation effect is continued.

  Further, in the pachinko gaming machine 1 described above, the content of the suggested effect (SP reach effect) is described in the explanatory effect, but other effects may be described. For example, it may be the description of the content such as the character displayed in the effect, the description of the gaming method of the pachinko gaming machine 1, or the description of the customization function. Alternatively, the performance (specs) of the pachinko gaming machine 1, the gaming method in a special state (for example, the method of right-handing when it is necessary to hit the right), an action prohibited when playing a game, for example, using a magnet The act of hitting the pachinko gaming machine 1 may be described.

  In the pachinko gaming machine 1 described above, the stop block is executed when the reach effect is executed even when the first block of the effect is executed, but the timing at which the first block of the effect is executed, Here, when the reach effect is performed in the variable display that starts to change when 5 minutes have passed since the reception of the customer wait command, the explanation effect (effect of the cancellation block instead of the first block) is not performed You may In this case, although the explanatory effect is supposed to be executed, the explanatory effect is not executed. Therefore, it is possible to enhance the expectation for the big hit state to be executed at the time when the variable display starts.

  Further, in the pachinko gaming machine 1 described above, the types (contents) of the explanation effects to be executed are 50 for each of the explanation effects A and the explanation effects B with reference to the explanation effect determination table shown in FIG. Although it determines by the ratio of%, you may determine by another ratio. For example, the same presentation effect as the presentation effect executed last time may not be performed. In the pachinko gaming machine 1, since the explanation effect is of two types, the explanation effect A and the explanation effect B, the explanation effect A and the explanation effect B are alternately executed. Also, the order of executing the explanatory effects may be determined. For example, the explanation effects may be executed in the order of the explanation effect A → the explanation effect B → the explanation effect B → the explanation effect A → the explanation effect B →.

  In addition, in determining the type of explanation effect, when the effect or the like to be explained in the explanation effect is being executed, the explanation effect to be performed in the explanation effect to be executed after that is the explanation effect that is the execution effect or the like May be performed. In this case, the main character 59SHMC makes a statement such as “The effect of the previous time” and the like, and executes an explanatory effect (hereinafter referred to as an “executed effect such as an executed effect”) in the form of explaining the contents of the effect performed previously. You may do so. In addition, the effect such as the executed effect may be performed only in the effect of the description which is the effect performed in the past. In addition, the effects or the like executed in the past may be the objects of explanation of the effects to be performed next to the effects or the like performed in the past, or may be the objects of explanation of the effects of execution after that. . In addition, an explanatory effect for explaining such effects performed in the past may be executable until it is determined that the player has been replaced, or may be possible even after the player is replaced. It may be

  Further, in the pachinko gaming machine 1 described above, the explanatory effect is executed by the display on the image display device 5 and the output of the sound from the speakers 8L and 8R, but from the display on the image display device 5 and the speakers 8L and 8R It may be executed only by the output of the sound. Alternatively, another device may be used to perform the explanation effect. For example, an accessory having a plurality of boards on which different character strings are drawn is provided, and a board in the accessory is moved to make any board visible to the player and execute an explanatory effect by the board made visible The explanation effect may be performed using a lamp or 7 segments.

  Further, in the above-described pachinko gaming machine 1, it is notified that the explanation effect is being executed by displaying “in the process of tutorial” on the image display device 5, but notification may be made in another mode. For example, the fact that it is being described may be output as a voice, or the lamp may be illuminated with a predetermined color or pattern, or a feature described as "in tutorial" may be used. Also, any of these may be executed more than once.

  In addition, the pachinko gaming machine 1 may be configured to change the winning probability (out-rolling rate) of the big hit according to the setting value. Specifically, in the special symbol normal processing of the special symbol process processing, by using the display result determination table (winning probability) according to the setting value, the winning probability of winning a jackpot (dispense rate) is changed. The set value is composed of three steps of 1 to 3. The payout rate is lowest when 1 is the lowest, and the payout rate becomes higher as the value becomes larger in the order of 1, 2 and 3. That is, when 1 is set as the setting value, the degree of advantage is the lowest for the player, and the degree of advantage increases stepwise as the value increases in the order of 2 and 3. The degree of advantage may be other than 1 to 3 stages, for example, 6 stages. Also, in order to change the payout rate, instead of the jackpot probability, or along with the jackpot probability, the probability change rate, the probability change continuation rate, the time reduction rate, the time reduction rate, the small hit probability, etc. The probability of may be changed.

  As described above, when the payout rate changes depending on the set value, the execution ratio of the explanatory effect to be performed may be changed based on the set value. For example, in the pachinko gaming machine 1 described above, the execution ratio of the explanation effect A and the explanation effect B is 50% respectively, but the higher the setting value, the higher the execution ratio of the explanation effect B than the explanation effect A You may Alternatively, the execution ratio may be inclined by the odd / even of the set value. Since the player can provide the player with an element that performs the setting value according to the type of the explanation effect performed by changing the execution ratio of the explanation effect according to the setting value, the accuracy of the setting estimation by the player can be enhanced. Can contribute to the improvement of

  When the payout rate changes depending on the set value, the determination ratios of non-reach, normal reach, and super reach may be different according to the set value. For example, as the setting value is higher, the super reach may be selected more easily, and as the setting value is lower, the non-reach may be selected more easily. In this case, it is possible to provide the player with an element that performs setting values according to the type of reach effect that has been executed, so that the accuracy of setting estimation by the player can be enhanced, which can contribute to the improvement of interest.

  Further, in the embodiment of the characteristic part 59SH, a pachinko game machine is applied as an example of a game machine, but, for example, a game is performed by setting a predetermined number of bets for one game using a game value. Fluctuation display results derived from the image display device when one game is ended by the fluctuation display result being derived to the image display device capable of variably displaying plural kinds of symbols that can be started as well as being distinguishable The present invention is also applicable to slot machines in which winning is made possible.

  In this case, one block of the explanation effect may be executed during the slot machine 1 game. The time required for one slot machine game varies depending on the skill of the player and the like, but is, for example, at least 4.1 seconds or more. For this reason, although the required time of the explanation effect 1 block is arbitrary, for example, the required time of one block of the explanatory effect may be 4.1 seconds, or a time of 4.1 seconds or less, for example, 1 second or 2 seconds It may be a time during which a certain degree of effect can be executed after the explanatory effect such as is finished.

(Description of the feature portion 59SH and the feature portion 31AK)
When the pachinko gaming machine 1 includes the feature portion 31AK, for example, the pachinko gaming machine 1 performs title notification for notifying a title corresponding to reach effect, but the pachinko gaming machine 1 includes the feature portion 59SH and the feature portion 31AK. For example, in the explanatory effect, the explanation (presence) of the reach effect may be described.

  In addition, in the explanation effect A, the reach effect via the title notification is explained (suggested), and in the explanation effect B, the reach effect not passing the title notification may be explained (suggested) . Further, in any of the explanation effect A and the explanation effect B, the notice (suggestment) may be described as reach effect via title notification and not via title notification.

(Additional note on feature 59SH)
(11) The gaming machine according to one aspect of the present invention is a gaming machine (for example, pachinko gaming machine 1 etc.) that can be controlled to an advantageous state (for example, a big hit state etc.) advantageous to the player. A description effect executing hand (for example, the effect control CPU 120 etc.) that can execute an explanation effect (for example, an explanation effect A for explaining a character appearance notice effect and an explanation effect B for explaining a cut-in notice etc.) And suggestion production performing means (for example, CPU 120 for presentation control etc.) capable of executing suggestion production (for example, SP reach production etc.) suggesting being controlled to an advantageous state, and the suggestion production performing means It is possible to stop the explanation production being executed and execute the suggestion production (for example, a cancellation block is provided in the explanation production, the explanation production is stopped and the reach production and the SP reach performance are performed Etc. it is possible to run).

  According to the above configuration, it is possible to suppress a decrease in game interest.

(12) In the gaming machine according to the above (11), the explanation effect executing means can execute the explanation effect over a plurality of variable displays (for example, variable display of explanation effect A twice, explanation effect B) It may be possible to execute over three variable displays.

  According to the above configuration, since the game can be continued even during the execution of the explanation effect, the progress of the game can be prevented.

(13) In the gaming machine of (11) or (12), a specific effect executing means (for example, effect control) capable of executing a specific effect (for example, a character appearance notice effect during a SP reach effect and a cut-in notice effect). (For example, the character appearance notice effect during the SP reach effect and the content of the cut-in notice effect, etc.) can be executed. It may be

  According to the above configuration, even a player who is playing a game for the first time can deepen the understanding of the specific effect, so the effect of the effect can be enhanced.

(14) In the gaming machine according to any one of the above (11) to (13), a notification effect (not shown, for example, as shown in FIG. The character 59 SHMC may be provided with notification effect execution means capable of executing “a stage change” effect or the like.

  According to the above configuration, it is possible to reduce the sense of incongruity due to the cancellation of the effect.

(15) In the gaming machine according to any one of the above (11) to (14), an operation detecting means (for example, a push that can detect an action of the player (for example, an operation for operating the push button 31B or the stick controller 31A)) A sensor 35B, a controller sensor unit 35A, etc. are included, and when the player's action is detected, the explanation effect can be canceled (for example, when the player operates the push button 31B or the stick controller 31A, the explanation) It may be possible to cancel the effect, etc.).

  According to the above configuration, the player who has seen the explanation effect many times can be canceled by an operation such as a button operation, so that it is possible to suppress a decrease in amusement of the game.

(16) In the gaming machine according to any one of the above (11) to (15), an operating period determining means (for example, for example, capable of determining the operating period of the gaming machine (for example, the number of days for which the pachinko gaming machine 1 is in operation). Such as the CPU 120 for effect control), and the explanation effect executing means changes the execution mode of the explanation effect when the operation period determined by the operation period judging means passes a specific period. The effect can be executed (for example, the explanation effect A can be executed from 1 to 5 working days, the explanation effect B can be executed from 6 to 10 working days, etc.) It is also good.

  According to the above configuration, since the effect can be changed in accordance with the operation period of the gaming machine, it is possible to suppress the decrease in the game entertainment.

(17) The gaming machine according to any one of (11) to (16), further comprising: title notification means (for example, CPU 120 for effect control) capable of notifying a title corresponding to the suggested effect (for example, reach effect or the like) The title notification means can notify a title corresponding to the suggested effect when a predetermined period has elapsed since the start of the suggested effect (for example, FIG. 9 (D), (F), etc.) Good.

  According to the above configuration, by announcing the title of the suggested effect to be executed after the explanatory effect is canceled, the player's sense of expectation for the suggested effect can be enhanced, so that the game interest can be improved.

(21) The gaming machine according to one aspect of the present invention performs variable display, and is a gaming machine that can play a game (for example, pachinko gaming machine 1 etc.), and when variable display is performed, An explanatory effect executing means (for example, CPU 120 for effect control, etc.) capable of executing an explanatory effect (for example, an explanatory effect A for explaining the advance appearance of the character appearance and an explanatory effect B for explaining the cut-in advance explanation etc.) The explanation effect executing means can execute the explanation effect in a predetermined period after one condition regarding operation (for example, the pachinko gaming machine 1 is installed in the game arcade, etc.) (for example, the game arcade The explanatory effect can be executed 15 days after the pachinko gaming machine 1 is installed on the

  According to the above configuration, since all players can view the explanatory effects during the execution period of the explanatory effects, it is possible to prevent a decrease in the effects of the effects.

(22) In the gaming machine according to (21), the explanation effect executing means can execute the explanation effect over a plurality of variable displays (for example, variable display of explanation effect A twice, explanation effect B) It may be possible to execute over three variable displays.

  According to the above configuration, since the game can be continued even during the execution of the explanation effect, the progress of the game can be prevented.

(23) The gaming machine according to (21) or (22) may further include period setting means (for example, an explanation effect execution switch, etc.) for performing settings relating to the predetermined period in which the explanation effect can be executed. .

  According to the above configuration, since the execution period of the explanation effect can be set in accordance with the situation of each game arcade, it is possible to prevent a decrease in the effect of the effect.

(24) The gaming machine according to any one of the above (21) to (23), further comprising description effect determination means (for example, CPU 120 for effect control etc.) capable of determining whether or not to execute the description effect; If the next variable display is not executed for a predetermined period after the variable display is ended, the explanation effect determination means executes the above-mentioned explanation effect based on the execution of the next variable display. (For example, it is determined whether or not to execute the explanatory effect when the variation pattern command is first received after 5 minutes have elapsed since the customer waiting command output at the end of the variable display has elapsed, etc. ) May be.

  According to the above configuration, when the player has changed, the explanatory effect can be executed again, so that it is possible to prevent a decrease in the effect of the effect.

(25) In the gaming machine according to any one of the above (21) to (24), an operation detecting means (for example, push) capable of detecting an action of the player (for example, an operation for operating the push button 31B or the stick controller 31A) A sensor 35B, a controller sensor unit 35A, etc. are included, and when the player's action is detected, the explanation effect can be canceled (for example, when the player operates the push button 31B or the stick controller 31A, the explanation) It may be possible to cancel the effect, etc.).

  According to the above configuration, the player who has seen the explanation effect many times can be canceled by an operation such as a button operation, so that it is possible to suppress a decrease in amusement of the game.

(26) In the gaming machine according to any one of the above (21) to (25), a specific effect executing means (for example, a character appearance notifying effect during a SP reach effect, a cut-in notification effect, etc.) , And the effect control CPU 120), and the specific effect execution means can execute the specific effect at a first ratio until the specific period elapses after the gaming machine is installed (for example, pachinko game During the 5 days after installing the machine 1, the percentage that the character appearance notice effect and the cut-in notice effect can be executed during the SP reach effect is 0%, etc.), and the specified period after the game machine is installed. After lapse of, it is possible to execute the specific effect at a second rate higher than the first rate (for example, the first rate is 0%, the second rate is 50% higher than 0%, etc.) , The description effect executing means can execute an explanation effect for explaining the specific effect after the specific period has elapsed since the game machine was installed (for example, after the pachinko gaming machine 1 is installed, 5 After the day has passed, the ratio in which the character appearance notice effect during the SP reach effect and the cut in notice effect can be executed may be 50% at the time of the SP reach, etc.).

  According to the above configuration, the explanation effect can be performed in accordance with the period in which the specific effect of the explanation object is performed, so that it is possible to suppress the decrease in the game fun.

(27) In the gaming machine according to any one of (21) to (26), a gaming machine (for example, a pachinko gaming machine) capable of performing variable display and controlling in an advantageous state (for example, a big hit state etc.) 1) A setting unit (for example, a portion where the CPU 103 executes a setting change process) which can be set to any setting value (for example, any of the setting values 1 to 6) among the setting values of the number Etc.) and game control means capable of executing control of the advantageous state based on the set value set (for example, a portion where the CPU 103 executes the special symbol process processing in step S25), and a plurality of variable display patterns Variable display pattern determination means (for example, a portion where the CPU 103 executes the variation pattern setting process of step S111) for determining the variable display pattern to any of the above-mentioned variable display A variable display execution unit (for example, a portion where the CPU 103 executes the special symbol variation process of step S112) for performing variable display with the variable display pattern determined by the turn determination unit, and the variable display pattern determination The means determines which variable display pattern is to be used according to the setting value set by the setting means at a different ratio (for example, setting in which each variation pattern of non-reach, normal reach, super reach is set) It is also possible to use a part that is determined at different rates based on the value).

  According to the above configuration, when it is determined whether or not the explanation effect is executed by the variation pattern, the setting value is suggested by the execution ratio of the explanation effect, so that the fun of the game is improved.

1 ... pachinko gaming machine 2 ... gaming 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 winning opening 11 ... main board 12 ... effect control board 13 ... voice 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 operation handle 31A ... stick controller 31 B ... push button 32 ... movable body 100 ... microcomputer for game control 101, 121 ... 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)

It is a gaming machine that can perform variable display and can play a game,
An explanatory effect execution means capable of executing an explanatory effect for explaining the game when variable display is performed,
A game machine characterized in that the explanation effect executing means can execute the explanation effect in a predetermined period after one condition regarding operation is satisfied.