JP2019126413A - Game machine - Google Patents

Abstract

To provide a game machine capable of improving a degree of recognition at which a player recognizes a progress since control to a specific period is started.SOLUTION: In a control period of a jackpot game state, when a suggestion display by an R number icon image 237 F001 is performed about a round in which a big winning hole is opened, in association with the suggestion display, an R group effect image 237 F002 is displayed as a specific display different from the suggestion display.SELECTED DRAWING: Figure 8-1

Description

  The present invention relates to a gaming machine such as a pachinko gaming machine, and more particularly to a gaming machine that can be controlled in an advantageous state advantageous to a player over a specific period.

  In the advantageous state for the player such as the jackpot gaming state etc., the display mode of the unit image 10 displayed for the number of rounds of the jackpot, for example, the number of rounds of stay, such as the jackpot game There is an indication that suggests the progress of the state after being controlled during the state control period (Patent Document 1).

Unexamined-Japanese-Patent No. 2017-113158 (Paragraph 0027 etc.)

  However, in the gaming machine of Patent Document 1 described above, in the specific state, the suggestion display is performed by the display mode of the unit image, but there is a problem that the player may not notice the suggestion display.

  The present invention has been conceived in view of such circumstances, and an object thereof is to provide a gaming machine capable of improving the degree of recognition by a player of the progress status after being controlled to a specific period. It is.

(1) A gaming machine (pachinko gaming machine 1 or the like) that can be controlled to an advantageous state (big hit gaming state, probable change state, etc.) advantageous to the player over a specific period (big hit control period, probability variation control period, etc.) ,
The progress status after being controlled to the specific period is displayed in a suggestive manner (indicating and indicating what number R round period, staying in the first fluctuation period, etc.) Suggestion display means (for effect control CPU 120, big hit in FIG. 7) for displaying (such as swing display of R number icon image 237F001 in FIG. 8A, swing display of probability variation number icon image 237F005 in FIG. 8-4) Effect processing (S176), variable display effect processing (S172), etc.),
When the suggestion display is performed, in relation to the suggestion display, a specific display different from the suggestion display (display of the R group effect image 237F002 in FIG. 8-1, probability variation variation group in FIG. 8-4) Specific display means for displaying the effect image 237F006, etc. (effect control CPU 120, effect processing during big hit (S176), variable display effect processing (S172), etc. in FIG. 7).

  According to such a configuration, it is possible to improve the degree of recognition by which the player recognizes the progress status after being controlled during the specific period.

(2) In the gaming machine of (1),
The specific display means is
In a mode different from the suggestion display (a mode suggesting the R group in FIG. 8-1, a mode suggesting the probability variation group in FIG. 8-4, etc.), the progress status after being controlled to the specific period is specified. It can be indicated by display (indicated by the swing display of the R count icon image 237F001 in FIG. 8-1, the swing display of the probability variation count icon image 237F005 in FIG. 8-4, etc.)
The specific display can be displayed over a plurality of progress periods (a plurality of R periods, a plurality of variable periods) suggested by the suggestion display (FIGS. 8-1 (A), (B), FIG. 8-4 ( A), (B), etc.).

  According to such a configuration, it is possible to make it possible for the player to clearly recognize the progress status after the control is performed for the specific period.

(3) In the gaming machine of (1) or (2),
The suggestion of the progress status after being controlled to the specific period by the suggestion display has different suggestion modes depending on the progress status after being controlled to the specific period (FIGS. 8A and 8B). As shown in the R count icon operation amount setting table in FIG. 8-3, the swing operation amount of the R count icon image 237F001 differs depending on the R count being executed. ) And FIG. 8-6, the amount of fluctuation movement of the probability variation count icon image 237F005 varies according to the number of variations in the probability variation state, as in the probability variation variation count icon operation amount setting table).

  According to such a configuration, it is possible to make it possible for the player to recognize the progress status after the control to the specific period by simply confirming the suggestion mode at a glance.

(4) In the gaming machine according to any one of (1) to (3),
The suggestion display means changes the suggestion mode of the suggestion display when a period of progress from the control to the specific period suggested by the suggestion display has passed (FIG. 8-1 (A)). The display mode of the R count icon image 237F001 is changed as shown in FIG. 8B, the display mode of the probability variation count icon image 237F005 is changed as shown in FIGS.

  According to such a configuration, it is possible to make it possible for the player to recognize how much time has passed since the control was performed for the specific period.

(5) In the gaming machine according to any one of (1) to (4),
It is possible to suggest that the advantageous state is controlled by a special display different from the suggestion display, and the special display (FIGS. 8-1 (A) and (B) and FIGS. 8-4 (A) and (B) Special display means (CPU for effect control 120, big hit during FIG. 7 (S176), variable display during process (S172), etc.) which can be displayed by separating the right-handed notice image 237F004 etc. Further equipped).

  According to such a configuration, it is possible to make it possible for the player to recognize the progress status after being controlled during the specific period at a plurality of display locations, and to facilitate such recognition.

(6) In the gaming machine according to any one of (1) to (5),
The effect effect that acts on the suggestion display (the action image that the character image 237F008 in FIG. 8-7A acts on the R number icon image 237F001, the character image 237F009 in FIG. 8-7B is the probability variation change number icon Further, there is provided action effect means (effect control CPU 120, effect processing during jackpot (S176), effect processing during variable display (S172), etc. in FIG. 7) capable of executing an action effect that acts on the image 237F005,
The action effect means can change the suggestion mode of the suggestion display by the action effect (such as changing the display color),
The specific display means restricts the display of the specific display when the action effect is being executed (the display of the R group effect image 237F002 is deleted as shown in FIG. 8-7 (A), FIG. The display of the probability variation variation group effect image 237F006 is erased as in 7 (B) and the like).

  According to such a configuration, the effect of both effects can be maintained without the specific effect interfering with the effect.

It is a front view of the pachinko gaming machine in this embodiment. It is a block diagram which shows the various control boards etc. which were mounted in the pachinko game machine. It is a flowchart which shows an example of a game control main process. It is a flowchart which shows an example of the timer interruption process for game control. It is a 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 display screen figure of the image display apparatus which shows 1st specific period production control. It is a timing chart of 1st specified period production control. It is a figure which shows the R frequency icon operation amount setting table used in order to set the movement amount of the rocking | fluctuation of the R frequency icon image corresponding to the round currently performed in 1st specific period production | presentation control in a table format. It is a display screen figure of the image display apparatus which shows 2nd specific period production | presentation control. It is a timing chart of the 2nd specified period production control. It is a figure which shows in table form the probability variation change frequency icon operation amount setting table used in order to set the motion amount of rocking of the probability variation frequency change icon image corresponding to the number of probability change variation under execution in the second specified period effect control. It is a display screen figure of the image display apparatus which shows the example of effect presentation control with respect to specific period presentation control.

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

(Configuration of pachinko machine 1)
FIG. 1 is a front view of a pachinko gaming machine 1 and shows an arrangement layout of main members. The pachinko gaming machine (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, and a game ball as a game medium is launched into a game area from a predetermined hitting device.

  In a predetermined position of the game board 2 (in the example shown in FIG. 1, to the right of the game area), a variable display (also called a special figure game) of special symbols (also called special figures) as a plurality of types of special identification information is provided. A first special symbol display device 4A and a second special symbol display device 4B to be performed are provided. Each of these consists of a 7-segment LED or the like. The special symbol is represented by a number indicating “0” to “9” or a lighting pattern such as “−”. The special symbol may include a pattern in which all 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). Examples of the fluctuation include an update display of a plurality of symbols, a scroll display of a plurality of symbols, deformation of one or more symbols, and enlargement / reduction of one or more symbols. In the case of a special symbol or a variation of a normal symbol described later, a plurality of types of special symbols or normal symbols are updated and displayed. In the variation of the decorative pattern described later, a plurality of types of decorative patterns are scroll-displayed or updated, or one or more decorative symbols are deformed or enlarged / reduced. 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 stopped as a display result (also referred to as derivation or derivation display) (the same applies to variable display of other symbols described later). Note that variable display may be expressed as variable display or fluctuation.

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

  An image display device 5 is provided near the center of the game area on the game board 2. The image display device 5 includes, for example, an LCD (liquid crystal display device), an organic EL (ElectroLuminescence), 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, in synchronization with the first special symbol game or the second special symbol game, decorative symbols (such as symbols indicating numbers) as a plurality of types of decorative identification information different from the special symbols. The variable display is performed. Here, in synchronization with the first special game or the second special game, the decorative symbols are variably displayed in the left, middle, and right decorative symbol display areas 5L, 5C, and 5R (for example, up and down) 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, there may be provided a display area for displaying a hold display corresponding to the variable display for which execution is suspended and an active display corresponding to the variable display being executed. The hold display and the active display are collectively referred to as a variable display compatible display corresponding to the variable display.

  The number of 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 reserved memory number and the second reserved memory number is also referred to as the total reserved memory number.

  In addition, a first hold indicator 25A and a second hold indicator 25B configured to include a plurality of LEDs are provided at predetermined positions on the game board 2, and the first hold indicator 25A indicates the number of LEDs lit. 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 apparatus 6A forms a first start winning opening that is maintained in a certain open state in which a game ball can always enter, for example, by a predetermined ball receiving member. When a game ball enters the first start winning opening, a predetermined number of (for example, three) prize balls are paid out and the first special game can be started.

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

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

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

  As an example, in the special variable winning 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 entrance. 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 symbol may include a pattern in which all LEDs are turned off. Such variable display of normal symbols is also called a general game.

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

  Above the normal symbol display 20, a 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. In the lowermost part of the game area, there is provided an out port through which game balls that have not entered any winning port are taken.

  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 includes 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. 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. An operation on the push button 31B is detected by a push sensor 35B (see FIG. 2).

  In the pachinko gaming machine 1, the stick controller 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)
A game ball is launched toward the game area by a rotation operation by the player to the hitting operation handle 30 provided in the pachinko gaming machine 1. When the 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 continues 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. One cycle in which the grand prize opening is in an open state 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 big hit 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.

  Note that a “big hit” is set as the big hit type. 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 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 grand prize opening is opened. Similar to the big hit type, the small hit type may be provided for the “small hit”.

  After the big hit gaming state 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) This is the same control as when the process was not executed.

  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 highly accurate state and the low base state are also referred to as a highly accurate low 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). It should be noted that there is no “small hit” as the display result of the special 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 production, 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 production will be described 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 This may be performed by turning on / off the light, and the operation of the movable body 32.

  In the "left", "middle" and "right" decorative symbol display areas 5L, 5C, 5R provided in the image display device 5, the first special figure game or Corresponding to the start of the 2 special figure game, the variable display of the decorative symbols is started. At the timing when the display result (also referred to as 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 stopped (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. It is a mode 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. Different types of reach production are executed. 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 is “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 common fixed decorative symbol 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 variable display corresponding display (hold display or active display). As other effects, for example, a notice effect for notifying the jackpot reliability is executed during variable display of decorative symbols. The notice effect includes a notice effect for notifying the big hit reliability in the variable display being executed, and a pre-read notice effect for notifying the big hit reliability in the variable display before execution (variable display for which execution is suspended). As the pre-reading 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 design during the variable display of the decorative design and then restarting the variable display, the single variable display is made to appear as a plurality of variable displays in a pseudo manner. A pseudo-continuous effect may be executed.

  Even during the big hit game state, the big hit effect for informing the big hit game state is executed. As the 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 hit game state, the small hit effect during the small hit game state is executed. In addition, the big hit game in the small hit game state and a part of the big hit type (a big hit type of the big hit gaming state in the same manner as the small hit gaming state, for example, a big hit type in which the subsequent gaming state is a high probability state) By executing a common effect with the state, the player may not know whether the current state is the small hit game state or the big hit game state. In such a case, 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-described game in the pachinko gaming machine 1 (execution of a special game (including management of holding), execution of a general game (including management of holding), jackpot A gaming state, a small hit gaming state, a gaming state, and the like). The main board 11 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 board 11 is, for example, a one-chip microcomputer, and includes a ROM (Read Only Memory) 101, a RAM (Random Access Memory) 102, a CPU (Central Processing Unit) 103, a random number circuit 104, And an I / O (Input / Output port) 105.

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

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

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

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

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

  The main board 11 (game control microcomputer 100) sends an effect control command (a command for designating (notifying) the progress of the game) according to the progress of the game as part of the control of the progress of the game. Supply to 12. The effect control command output from the main board 11 is relayed by the relay board 15 and supplied to the effect control board 12. The 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 production control board 12 is a sub-side control board independent of the main board 11, receives production control commands, and produces productions (various productions according to the progress of the game) based on the received production control commands. 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, an effect control CPU 120, a ROM 121, a RAM 122, a display control unit 123, a random number circuit 124, and an I / O 125 are mounted.

  The effect control CPU 120 executes 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 an effect based on an instruction to execute an effect from the effect control CPU 120.

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

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

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

  The random number circuit 124 counts numerical data indicating various random values (effect random numbers) used for executing various effects in an updatable manner. The effect random number may be updated (updated by software) when the effect control CPU 120 executes a predetermined computer program.

  For example, the I / O 125 mounted on the effect control board 12 transmits an input port for receiving an effect control command transmitted from the main board 11 and the like, and various signals (video signal, sound designation signal, ramp signal). 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 flowchart showing a game control main process executed by the CPU 103 on the main board 11.

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

  Next, it is determined whether or not the output signal from the clear switch is on (step S3). The clear switch is mounted on, for example, a power supply board. When the power is turned on while the clear switch is on, an output signal (clear signal) is input to the game control microcomputer 100 via the input port. 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 flags, counters, and buffers stored in the RAM 102, and sets initial values in the work area.

  Further, the CPU 103 transmits an effect control command for instructing initialization to the effect control board 12 (step S9). When 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 for turning on a backup flag indicating that data is backed up in the RAM 102, a data protection process for the RAM 102, and the like are executed. 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 or not the backup flag is on. When the backup flag is off and backup data is not stored in the RAM 102 (step S4; No), an initialization process (step S8) is executed.

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

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

  When it is determined that the data in the RAM 102 is normal (step S5; Yes), the CPU 103 performs a recovery process (step S6) for returning the internal state of the main board 11 to the state when the power supply is stopped. In the 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 an appropriate screen display based on the effect control command.

  After finishing the restoration process or the initialization process and transmitting the effect control command to the effect control board 12, the CPU 103 executes a random number circuit setting process for initializing the random number circuit 104 (step S10). Then, 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 probability variation information (information indicating the number of times the probability has changed) is output (step S23).

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

  Following the special symbol process process, a normal symbol process process is executed (step S26). The CPU 103 executes the normal symbol process for each timer interruption, thereby managing the execution and holding of the ordinary game based on the detection signal from the gate switch 21 (based on the game ball passing through the passing gate 41), 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, a process when a power interruption occurs, a process for paying out a prize ball, or the like may be performed as part of the game control timer interrupt process. Thereafter, the CPU 103 executes command control processing (step S27). The CPU 103 may 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 a sub-side control board such as the effect control board 12 is performed. After executing the command control process, the interrupt is permitted and then the game control timer interrupt process is terminated.

  FIG. 5 is a flowchart showing an example of 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 . The effect control command at the time of a start winning set in this way is transmitted from the main board 11 to the effect control board 12 by, for example, executing the command control process in step S27 shown in FIG. Is transmitted.

  After executing the start winning determination process in S101, the CPU 103 selects and executes one of the processes in steps S110 to S120 according to the value of the special figure process flag provided in the RAM 102. In each process (steps S <b> 110 to S <b> 120) of the special symbol process, transmission settings for transmitting an effect control command corresponding to each process to the effect control board 12 are performed.

  The special symbol normal 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. Also, in the special symbol normal processing, whether or not the display result of the special symbol or decorative symbol is “big hit” or “small hit” based on the random number value for determining the display result, and the big hit type when “big hit” is assumed 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. The special game using the second special figure may be executed with priority over the special game using the first special figure (also referred to as special figure 2 priority digestion). In addition, the winning order of the game balls to the first start winning opening and the second starting winning opening may be stored, and the start condition of the special figure game may be established in order of winning (also referred to as winning order digestion).

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

  The variation pattern setting process of step S111 is executed when the value of the special drawing process flag is "1". In this variation pattern setting process, one of multiple types of variation patterns can be selected using a random value for determining the variation pattern based on the result of prior determination of whether or not the display result is “big hit” or “small hit”. The process of deciding on etc. is included. In the variation pattern setting process, when the variation pattern is determined, the value of the special figure process flag is updated to “2”, and the variation pattern setting process ends.

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

  The special symbol variation process in step S112 is executed when the value of the special symbol process flag is “2”. 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 or not the measured elapsed time has reached a special figure fluctuation time corresponding to the fluctuation pattern. When the time elapsed since the start of the special symbol variation reaches the special symbol variation time, the value of the special symbol process flag is updated to “3”, and the special symbol variation process is terminated.

  The special symbol stop process in step S113 is executed when the value of the special symbol process flag is “3”. In this special symbol stop 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 to set for 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". When the display result is “lost”, the value of the special figure process flag is updated to “0”. When the display result is “small hit” or “losing”, the gaming state is also updated when the time reduction state or the probability variation state is controlled and when the end of the number cut is established. When the value of the special 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 pre-opening process for jackpots includes a process for starting the execution of the round in the jackpot gaming state and setting the open winning opening based on the fact that the display result is “hit” It is done. When the big prize opening is in an open state, a process of supplying a solenoid drive signal to the solenoid 82 for the big prize opening door is executed. At this time, 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 finished, the value of the special figure process flag is updated to “5”, and the big hit release pre-processing is finished.

  The big hit open processing of step S115 is executed when the value of the special processing process flag is “5”. The big hit opening process includes a process for measuring an elapsed time after the big winning opening is opened, a number of game balls detected by the measured elapsed time and the count switch 23, and the like. It includes a process of determining whether it is time to return from the open state to the closed state. Then, when returning the prize winning opening to the closed state, after executing processing for stopping the supply of the solenoid driving signal to the solenoid 82 for the prize winning opening door, the value of the special figure process flag is updated to “6”, End the process during the big hit open.

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

  The big hit end process in step S117 is executed when the value of the special figure process flag is “7”. The jackpot end process includes a process of waiting until a waiting time corresponding to a period in which an ending effect is executed as an effect operation for notifying the end of the jackpot game state, and a probability change corresponding to the end of the jackpot game state. This includes processing for performing various settings for starting control and time-saving control. When such 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". This pre-opening process for small hits includes a process for setting the big winning opening in the small hit gaming state based on the fact that the display result is “small hit”. At this time, the value of the special figure process flag is updated to “9”, and the small hit release pre-processing ends.

  The small hit 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. The process etc. which determine whether or not were included are 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". This small hit end process includes a process of waiting until a waiting time corresponding to a period in which the effect operation for notifying the end of the small hit gaming state is executed. Here, when the small hit gaming state ends, the gaming state in the pachinko gaming machine 1 before the small hit gaming state is continued. When the waiting time at the end of the small hit gaming state has elapsed, the value of the special 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), clears the RAM 122, sets various initial values, and displays 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 the initial operation of the movable body 32 such as control for driving the movable body 32 to return to the initial position and control for performing a predetermined operation check is executed.

  Thereafter, it is determined whether 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 interruption occurs because the effect control INT signal is turned on, the effect control CPU 120 automatically sets the interruption prohibition, but the interruption is not performed automatically when using a CPU that is not in the interruption prohibition 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, an effect control command is fetched from a predetermined input port that receives a control signal transmitted from the main board 11 via the relay board 15 among the input ports included in the I / O 125. The effect control command 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 ends the command reception interrupt processing after setting the interrupt permission.

  If the timer interrupt flag is on in step S73 (step S73; Yes), the timer interrupt flag is cleared and turned off (step S74), and command analysis processing is executed (step S75). In the command analysis processing, for example, after reading various effect control commands transmitted from the game control microcomputer 100 of the main board 11 and stored in the effect control command reception buffer, the read effect control commands are used. Corresponding settings and controls are performed. For example, the 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 for operating various effect devices, such as the drive operation, is performed. 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 in step S76, an effect random number update process is executed (step S77), and at least a part of the effect random numbers used on the effect control board 12 side is updated by software. Thereafter, the process returns to the process of step S73. Another process may be executed before returning to the process of step S73.

  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 a prefetch notice setting process (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. Further, a process for displaying a hold display is executed based on the hold memory number specified from the effect control command.

  After executing the process of step S161, the 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 variation pattern specified by the effect control command, the display result of the variable display of the decorative design (determined decorative design), the variable display mode of the decorative design, the reach effect and various The presence 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 collection of control data for instructing the display control unit 123 to execute the effect) reflecting the determination result or the like is set. Thereafter, based on the set production control pattern, the display control unit 123 is instructed to start the variable display of decorative symbols, the value of the production process flag is updated to “2”, and the variable display start setting process is terminated. The display control unit 123 causes the image display device 5 to start variable display of decorative symbols in response to an instruction to start execution of variable display of decorative symbols.

  The variable display effect process 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. In addition, driving the movable body 32, outputting sound and sound effect from the speakers 8L and 8R by outputting a command (sound effect signal) to the sound control board 13, and issuing a command (lighting signal) to the lamp control board 14 Various effects control during variable display of decorative symbols, such as turning on / off / flashing the game effect lamp 9 and the decorative LED by the output, is executed. After 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 Corresponding to what has been done, the definite decorative symbol that is the display result of the decorative symbol is stopped and displayed. When the definite decorative symbol is stopped and displayed, the value of the effect process flag is updated to “3”, and the effect process during variable display ends.

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

  The small hitting effect process in step S174 is a process executed when the value of the effect control process flag is “4”. In this small hit effect processing, the effect control CPU 120 sets, for example, an effect control pattern corresponding to the effect contents in the small hit game state, and executes various effect controls in the small hit game state based on the setting contents. . 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. It is updated to a certain “5”, and the small hit effect production process is terminated.

  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 hit end effect process, the effect control CPU 120 sets, for example, an effect control pattern corresponding to the end of the small hit game state, and various effect controls at the end of the small hit game state based on the set content. Run. Thereafter, the value of the effect process flag is updated to the initial value “0”, and the small hit end effect process is ended.

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

  The ending effect process in step S177 is a process executed when the value of the effect process flag is “7”. In this ending effect process, the effect control CPU 120 sets, for example, an effect control pattern corresponding to the end of the jackpot gaming state, and performs various effects control of the ending effect at the end of the jackpot gaming state based on the set contents. Run. Thereafter, the value of the effect process flag is updated to "0" which is 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 basic description above, and various modifications and applications are possible without departing from the spirit of the present invention.

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

  Only one type of symbol (for example, a symbol indicating “−”) is displayed during variable display of the special symbol, and variable display may be performed by repeatedly displaying and extinguishing the symbol. Further, in the case where the symbol is displayed during variable display, the symbol may not be displayed when the variable display is stopped (a symbol indicating “−” may not be displayed as a display result).

  In the above basic explanation, the pachinko gaming machine 1 is shown as the gaming machine, but a predetermined number of bets are set by inserting medals, and a plurality of types of symbols are rotated in accordance with the operation of the operation lever by the player. When the symbols are stopped in response to the stop button operation by the player, if the combination of the stopped symbols becomes a specific symbol combination, a slot machine capable of executing a game in which a predetermined number of medals are paid out to the player (for example, a big bonus The present invention 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 doesn't 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 is also possible to execute directly using hardware resources on the other device side on a network connected via a communication line or the like. Furthermore, the game can be executed by exchanging data with other computer devices or the like via a network.

  In the present specification, 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, one of the ratios is “0%” and the other is a ratio of “100%” or a ratio of less than “100%”.

(Description on feature 237F)
Next, the characterizing portion 237F of the present embodiment will be described. In the feature portion 237F, the game control state is controlled by the game control microcomputer 100 to an advantageous state advantageous to the player such as the big hit game state and the probability change state over the specific period, and the effect control CPU 120 A specific period in which a specific display different from the suggestion display is performed in relation to the suggestion display when the suggestion display is displayed to suggest the progress status after the game control state is controlled to the specific period. The effect control will be described. The progress status after the game control state is controlled to a specific period refers to the passage of time (for example, the number of rounds, the number of variable displays, etc.) in a specific period, or a predetermined event (for example, a specific effect such as a notice effect) Represents the number of times the player has been executed, the process of presentation, etc.

  In addition, when the characteristic portion 237F is in an advantageous state such as a big hit game state or a probability change state, the area is not on the left side of the image display device 5 in the game area but on the right side of the image display device 5 in the game area. The specific period effect control will be described for the pachinko gaming machine 1 configured to play a game in which a game ball is hit in the area. Hitting the game ball in the area on the left side of the image display device 5 is called "left strike". Hitting the game ball in the area on the right side of the image display device 5 is called "right strike".

  A pachinko machine that makes a right-hand hit when it is in an advantageous state such as a big hit game state or a probable change state is advantageous to the player by making a right hit when it is in an advantageous state such as a big hit game state or a probable change state. The game is structured so that it can proceed. A pachinko gaming machine that strikes right when it is in the big hit gaming state, it is easier to strike the gaming ball to the special winning prize ball device of the special variable winning prize ball device 7 if the right strike is better than the left strike It is configured to be For example, in the area on the right side of the image display device 5, a path for easily guiding the gaming ball to the special variable winning prize ball device 7 is provided. In addition, the pachinko gaming machine that strikes the right when it is in a definite change state is configured so that it is possible to easily win the game ball on the variable winning ball device 6B if the strike is more striking than the left strike. It has been done. For example, in the area on the right side of the image display device 5, a path for easily guiding the gaming ball to the pass gate 41 and the variable winning ball device 6B is provided, and the variable winning ball device 6B is opened Frequency is controlled higher than in the non-deterministic state (controlled to a so-called high base state).

  In pachinko gaming machines where it is necessary to hit the right in such an advantageous state, in the gaming state where it is necessary to hit the right, the effect display CPU 120 in the image display device 9 etc. By executing the display that promotes “right-handed”, effect control for notifying the player that it is necessary to “right-handed” is executed.

  In the following, as an example of the specific period effect control, a first specific period effect control example and a second specific period effect control example will be described. The first specific period effect control example is related to the suggestion display when the suggestion display which indicates the progress status after being controlled to the specific period as the control period of the big hit gaming state is presented in a suggestable manner These are control examples for displaying a specific display different from the suggestion display. In the second specific period effect control example, when the indication of indication of the progress status after being controlled to the specific period as the control period of the definite change state is indicated in relation to the indication, This is a control example for displaying a specific display different from the suggestion display.

  In the following control examples, the types of jackpots are selected from a plurality of types of jackpots such as 15R jackpots, 8R jackpots, and 2R jackpots. A plurality of types of jackpots may be jackpots in which all kinds of jackpots are in a definite state, a jackpot in which a type of jackpot is in a definite state (a jackpot other than some types is not a definite state) ).

[Example of first specific period effect control]
First, an example of the first specific period effect control will be described. FIG. 8A is a display screen view of the image display device 5 showing the first specific period effect control. As an example of the first specific period effect control, a plurality of jackpot types (for example, 15R) including the jackpot (referred to as 8R jackpot) whose number of rounds of the jackpot gaming state (hereinafter, may be indicated by the name "R") is 8R. The first specific period effect control will be described by taking the control period controlled to the big hit gaming state of 8R big hit among the big hit, 8R big hit, 2R big hit, etc. as an example of the specific period.

  As shown in FIGS. 8-1 (A) and (B), when the big hit gaming state is controlled, the R number of icon images 237F001 corresponding to the number of rounds in which the big winning opening is opened in the big hit gaming state are displayed. Is done. For example, in the 8R big hit, eight R number icon images 237F001 corresponding to the number of rounds of 8R are displayed.

  At the start of control of the jackpot gaming state for a specific period, the number R of icon images 237F001 corresponding to the number of rounds when the big winning opening is opened in the jackpot gaming state is highly transparent containing a predetermined color beverage Displayed in a display mode suggesting a glass (drink container). The player can recognize the maximum number of rounds in the jackpot gaming state in which the control is started by visually recognizing the number of R-number icon images 237F001. Thus, the undigested round is suggested by displaying the R-number icon image 237F001 in the display mode of the glass containing the beverage.

  As shown in FIG. 8-1 (A) and (B), within the control period of the big hit gaming state, the game control for opening the big winning opening is in the middle of executing the game control (in the case of FIG. In the case of FIG. 8-1 (B), the R-number icon image 237F001 corresponding to the fifth R) is displayed in a manner that swings in the left-right direction. The player can recognize what number round the running round is by visually observing the display mode.

  As shown in FIGS. 8-1 (A) and (B), the movement amount of the swing of the R-number icon image 237F001 differs for each round. Specifically, as shown in FIG. 8-3 described later, the operation amount of the swing of the R number icon image 237F001 is set to increase as the round progresses. Thereby, the suggestion of the period in which the control state is staying by the suggestion display of the R number icon image 237F001 is the swing of the R number icon image 237F001 in accordance with the period of the portion staying in the control period of the big hit gaming state Suggestion modes differ, as the amount of movement of

  In this way, the current round is controlled by the big hit gaming state when the round under execution is suggested by the display mode of the glass in which the R number of times icon image 237F001 swings. Suggestive indication is given to indicate the period of which part of the control period (ie, the number of rounds of stay). In this manner, the current round in the big hit gaming state is suggested by being displayed in the display mode of the glass in which the R number icon image 237F001 is swung. Thereby, using the R-number icon image 237F001, suggestion display is performed to display the progress status (game progress status, etc.) after the control is performed during the control period (specific period) of the big hit gaming state.

  Then, when the running round is over, as shown in FIGS. 8A and 8B, within the control period of the big hit gaming state, the digested round where game control for opening the big winning opening is completed ( For example, the R count icon image 237F001 corresponding to the first R to the third R in the case of FIG. 8-1 (A) and the first R to the fourth R in the case of FIG. The display mode is changed to a display mode that suggests the glass. Thus, when the period of the round of the part which the suggestion display by the swing display of the R number icon image 237F001 suggests has passed, the suggestion mode of the suggestion display is changed.

  Also, as shown in FIGS. 8-1 (A) and (B), within the control period of the jackpot gaming state, staying in the period of any part (that is, the number of rounds period) in the control period of the jackpot gaming state When the suggestion display suggesting whether or not it is being performed, the specific display by the R group effect image 237F002 different from the suggestion display is performed. The R group effect image 237F002 divides all rounds in the jackpot gaming state into a plurality of round groups, and in the area including all R times icon image 237F001 of the round group to which the running round belongs, the round is in progress It is an image that displays an effect image of a predetermined color in a manner that suggests a group.

  Specifically, in the 8R big hit, as shown in FIGS. 8-1 (A) and (B), all the rounds in the big hit gaming state are the first round group consisting of the first R to the fourth R, and the fifth R to the eighth R Divided into two round groups with the second round group. And, when the round being executed belongs to the first round group, as shown in FIG. 8-1 (A), includes all R times icon image 237F001 of the first round group (first R to fourth R) The R group effect image 237F002 is displayed in the area. On the other hand, when the round being executed belongs to the second round group, as shown in FIG. 8-1 (B), includes all R times icon image 237F001 of the second round group (5R to 8R). The R group effect image 237F002 is displayed in the area.

  As described above, the specific display by the R group effect image 237F002 is a stay period of a plurality of parts suggested by the suggestion display by the R number icon image 237F001 within the control period of the big hit gaming state (for example, 1st R to 4R A plurality of R periods and a plurality of R periods such as the fifth R to the eighth R), that is, a plurality of progress status periods.

  Also, as shown in FIGS. 8-1 (A) and (B), during the jackpot gaming state, the number of rounds indicating the number of rounds numerically, such as “4R” and “5R”, for example, “4R” and “5R”. The image 237F003 is displayed on the side of the R number icon image 237F001. Then, as shown in FIGS. 8-1 (A) and (B), during the big hit gaming state, the right-handed notification image 237F004 giving notification to promote “right-handed” is separated from the R number icon image 237F001 ) Is displayed in the area of the position (the corner of the screen). The right-handed notification image 237F004 is also an image that can suggest that the game is controlled to the big hit gaming state by a special display different from the suggestion display.

  Thus, within the control period of the jackpot gaming state, the R number icon image 237F001 showing the round where the big winning opening is opened is displayed as a glass-shaped image, and the undigested round is the display mode of the glass containing the beverage. Indicated and digested rounds are shown in the view of an empty glass. By displaying the R-number icon image 237F001 that changes in this way, the progress state of the round game can be indicated within the control period of the big hit game state. Therefore, the player can recognize the progress state of the round game by visually recognizing the state of the R-number icon image 237F001.

  In the first specific period effect control, as shown in FIG. 8-1 (A), (B), within the control period of the big hit gaming state, the suggestion by the R number icon image 237 F 001 for the round that the big winning opening is open When the display is performed, in association with the suggestion display, the R group effect image 237F002 as a specific display different from the suggestion display is displayed, and thus the suggestion display is performed by the specific display. You can appeal. Thereby, the recognition degree which a player recognizes the progress condition after controlling to the control period of a big hit game state can be improved.

  Further, in the first specific period effect control, as shown in FIGS. 8A and 8B, the specific display by the R group effect image 237F002 different from the suggestion display by the R number icon image 237F001 is a suggestive display It is possible to display over several periods of stay such as round groups suggested by the player, and it is possible to indicate the progress from being controlled to the control period of the big hit gaming state over multiple periods of progress, so the specific display Thus, it is possible to make it possible for the player to clearly recognize the progress status after the control for the control period of the big hit gaming state.

  Further, in the first specific period effect control, as shown in FIGS. 8-1 (A) and (B), for the suggestion display by the R number icon image 237 F 001, the portion staying within the control period of the jackpot gaming state Depending on the period, that is, the round in which the player stays, the suggestion mode such as the swinging motion amount of the R-number icon image 237F001 varies, and the suggestion depends on the progress after the control to the control period of the big hit gaming state. Since the mode is different, it is possible to make it possible for the player to recognize the progress status after being controlled to the control period of the big hit gaming state by just confirming the suggestion mode at a glance.

  Further, in the first specific period effect control, as shown in FIGS. 8-1 (A) and (B), the suggestion display is suggested for the suggestion display suggested by the display mode of the glass in which the R number of times icon image 237F001 swings. When the period of the suggested round has passed, that is, when the period of progress since the control period of the jackpot gaming state suggested by the suggestion has passed, the suggestion of the suggestion The aspect is changed. Thus, when the period of the round of the part which the suggestion display by the swing display of the R number icon image 237F001 suggests has passed, the suggestion mode of the suggestion display is changed. Thereby, it is possible to make it possible for the player to recognize how much time has passed since the control period of the big hit gaming state.

  Further, in the first specific period effect control, as shown in FIG. 8-1 (A), (B), it is controlled to the suggestion display by the R number icon image 237F001 and the big hit gaming state such as the right hitting notification image 237F004 So that the player can recognize the progress status after being controlled during the control period of the big hit gaming state at a plurality of display locations. And can facilitate such recognition.

  The first specific period effect control as described with reference to FIG. 8A is executed by the effect control CPU 120 by the jackpot during effect process (S176) or the like of FIG.

  Next, the control timing of the first specific period effect control will be described. FIG. 8-2 is a timing chart of the first specific period effect control. In FIG. 8-2, the 8R big hit is taken as an example, (A) the progress of the round by the opening and closing state of the big winning opening, (B) the indication indication of the running round, (C) the identification indication of the first round group, (D) The control timing of the specific display of the second round group is shown.

  In FIG. 8-2, in the big hit gaming state, as in (A) and (B), during the opening period of the big winning opening in each round, the R number icon image 237F001 corresponding to the running round is Control (refer to FIGS. 8A and 8B) is performed. Then, as in (C), during execution of the first round group consisting of the first R to the fourth R, the R group effect image 237F002 in the area including all the R number icon images 237F001 of the first round group. Is displayed. Thereafter, as in (D), during execution of the second round group consisting of the fifth R to the eighth R, the R group effect image 237F002 in the area including all the R number icon images 237F001 of the second round group. Is displayed.

  Next, the setting of the swing operation amount of the R number icon image 237F001 corresponding to the round being executed in the first specific period effect control will be described. FIG. 8C is a table showing, in the form of a table, an R number icon operation amount setting table used to set an operation amount of rocking of the R number icon image 237F001 corresponding to the round being executed in the first specific period effect control. It is. As an example, FIG. 8C shows an 8R big hit number of times icon operation amount setting table. When it is possible to execute a plurality of jackpots having different R numbers, an R number icon operation amount setting table is provided for each jackpot type. The R number icon operation amount setting table is stored in the ROM 121.

  In FIG. 8-3 showing the R number icon operation amount setting table for 8R big hit, the movement amount when swinging the R number icon image 237F001 for each of the first R to 8R in the big hit gaming state is the first R. It is indicated by "frequency", which is "frequency 1" of the reference operation amount "1". In the R-number icon movement amount setting table for the 8R big hit, data is set such that the frequency of the movement amount increases as the round progresses (as the number of rounds increases). Thereby, in the first specific period effect control in the 8R big hit, as the round progresses, the R number icon image 237F 001 swings largely, so that the interest of the effect can be improved. When a plurality of types of jackpots with different R numbers can be executed, the data of the R count icon action amount setting table is set so that the action amount becomes larger as the round progresses for the other jackpots.

  In the R number icon operation amount setting table, data of the R number icon operation amount setting table may be set so that the operation amount becomes smaller as the round progresses. In the R-number icon operation amount setting table, data may be set so that the operation amount changes for each of a plurality of rounds in units of a plurality of rounds. In the R count icon operation amount setting table, data may be set so that the operation amount changes randomly for each 1R or a plurality of Rs.

[Example of second specific period effect control]
First, an example of the second specific period effect control will be described. 8-4 is a display screen view of the image display device 5 showing the second specific period effect control. As an example of the second specific period effect control, the upper limit number of executions of variable symbol display (variable display) of a special symbol that can maintain (continue) the control state in the probability variation state after the end of the big hit gaming state (hereinafter referred to as probability variation variation number) The second specific period effect control will be described by taking the control period controlled to the probability variation state of 10 times as an example of the specific period. In this case, in the definite change state, control is also performed to the short time state and the high base state. Note that, in the definite variation state in this case, the time base state and the high base state may not be controlled.

  Specifically, among a plurality of big hits such as 15R big hit, 8R big hit, 2R big hit as described above, for example, 8R big hit after big hit gaming state ending, probability change state and time saving state over 10 variable displays The jackpot, and when the jackpot to become the probability change state and the time reduction state is selected over such 10 variable displays, in the probability change state after the end of the jackpot gaming state, the following second specific period An example in which the effect control is executed will be described below.

  As shown in FIGS. 8-4 (A) and 8 (B), when controlled to the probability change state, the number corresponding to the probability change number of times which is the variable display number (number of variation display numbers) that can be maintained in the probability change state. The probability variation variation icon image 237F005 is displayed. For example, in FIG. 8-4, ten probability variation change count icon images 237F005 corresponding to the ten probability variation variations after the end of the aforementioned 8R jackpot big hit gaming state are displayed.

  At the start of control of a definite variation state over a specific period, the number of fixed variation change number icon images 237F005 corresponding to the number of definite variation changes that can be maintained in a definite variation state is a circular display mode of a specific color other than white (for example, black) Is displayed. The player can recognize the maximum variable display count in the probability variation state in which the control is started by visually recognizing the number of probability variation variation count icon images 237F005. Thus, the number of undigested probability variation fluctuations is suggested by displaying the probability variation variation count icon image 237F005 in a black circular display mode.

  As shown in FIG. 8-4 (A) and (B), the variable display under execution within the control period of the positive change state (the fifth time in the case of FIG. 8-4 (A), FIG. 8-4 (B) In the case of (6), the probability variation variation icon image 237F005 corresponding to the sixth time) is displayed in a manner of swinging in the left and right direction. As shown in FIGS. 8-4 (A) and (B), the probability variation variation icon image 237F005 corresponding to the variable display being executed within the control period of the probability variation state is partially black and the other is white. In the display mode of. The swing mode may be different from the swing mode of the R-number icon image 237F001 in the first specific period effect control, or may be the same. By visually recognizing the display mode, the player can recognize how many times the variable display being executed is the variable display among the number of probability variation changes.

  As shown in FIGS. 8-4A and 8B, the movement amount of the fluctuation of the probability variation fluctuation number icon image 237F005 differs for each variable display being executed among the probability variation fluctuation number. Specifically, as shown in FIG. 8-6, which will be described later, the amount of swing movement of the probability variation count icon image 237F005 is set so as to increase as the number of variable displays to be executed out of the probability variation count increases. Yes. Thereby, the suggestion of the period in which the control state is staying by the suggestion display of the probability change variation number icon image 237 F 005 is changed according to the period of the portion staying in the control period of the probability change state. The suggestion modes are different such that the movement amount of movement is different.

  Thus, among the variable displays of the probability variation number of times, the variable display being executed is suggested by the display mode in which the probability variation number of times icon image 237F005 is swung, so that when the probability variation state is controlled to the probability variation state, The suggestion display suggesting which part of the control state in the control period of the probability change state (that is, the variable display period of the number of times of the probability change variation) is performed. In this way, the variable display being executed in the probability variation state is suggested by being displayed in a display manner in which the probability variation count icon image 237F005 is swung. Thus, using the probability variation change count icon image 237F005, suggestion display is performed to display the progress status (game progress status, etc.) after the control is performed during the control period (specific period) in the probability variation state.

  When the variable display being executed is completed, as shown in FIGS. 8-4 (A) and (B), within the control period of the probability variation state, the game control of the variable display has been completed within the probability variation variation number. The probability variation variation icon image 237F005 corresponding to the variable display (for example, the first to fourth times in the case of FIG. 8-4A, and the first to fifth times in the case of FIG. 8-4B). Is displayed in a white circular display mode. In this way, when the period of the probability variation variation number of the portion suggested by the suggestion display by the swing display of the probability variation count icon image 237F005 has passed, the suggestion mode of the suggestion display is changed.

  Further, as shown in FIGS. 8-4 (A) and 8 (B), during any control period in the probability variation state, any part of the control period in the probability variation state (that is, how many variable display periods) stays. When the suggestion display suggesting whether or not it is being performed, the specific display by the probability variation variation number group effect image 237F006 different from the suggestion display is performed. The probability variation variation count group effect image 237F006 divides all possible variation counts in the probability variation state into a plurality of probability variation variation groups, and all probability variation variation icon images 237F005 of the number of probability variation variation to which the variable display under execution belongs In the area | region to which it is included, it is an image which displays an effect image of a specific color in the aspect which suggests the variable number of change frequency | count group in which variable display is in process.

  Specifically, in the probability variation state where the number of probability variation is 10 times, as shown in FIGS. 8-4 (A) and (B), the total probability variation number that can be executed during the probability variation state is from the first to the fifth. The first certain variation variation number group and the second certain variation variation number group composed of the sixth to the tenth are divided into two probability variation variation number groups. Then, when the variable display being executed belongs to the first probability variation group, all probability variations of the first probability variation group (first to fifth) as shown in FIG. 8-4 (A). The probability variation variation group effect image 237F006 is displayed in the area including the variation count icon image 237F005. On the other hand, when the variable display being executed belongs to the second probability variation group, all the probability variations of the second probability variation group (sixth to tenth) as shown in FIG. 8-4 (B). The probability variation variation group effect image 237F006 is displayed in the area including the variation count icon image 237F005.

  Thus, the specific display by the probability variation change frequency group effect image 237F006 is a stay period of a plurality of portions suggested by the suggestion display by the probability variation change number icon image 237F005 within the control period of the probability variation state (for example, the first to fifth It is possible to display over a plurality of progress periods, that is, a plurality of fluctuation periods such as the first time and a plurality of fluctuation periods such as the sixth to tenth times.

  Further, as shown in FIGS. 8-4 (A) and (B), during the probability variation state, the remaining number of probability variation variations is, for example, “the remaining six times” and “the remaining five times”. The probability variation variation count image 237 F 007 indicating the number of remainders as a numerical value is displayed on the side of the probability variation variation count icon image 237 F 005. Then, as shown in FIGS. 8-4A and 8B, during the definite change state, the right-hit notification image 237F004 that gives notification to promote “right-turning” is separated from the probability change variation icon image 237F005 ( ) Is displayed in the area of the position (the corner of the screen). The right-handed notification image 237F004 is also an image capable of suggesting that the right-handed notification image 237F004 is controlled to the probability change state by a special display different from the suggestion display.

  The first specific period effect control as described with reference to FIG. 8-4 is executed by the effect control CPU 120 by the variable display effect process (S172) in FIG.

  In this way, within the probability variation state control period, the probability variation count icon image 237F005 indicating the number of probability variation variations that can maintain the probability variation state is displayed as a circular image, and the number of undigested probability variation variations is displayed in black. In addition, the number of probability variations that have been digested is shown in a white display mode. By displaying the probability variation change number icon image 237F005 that changes in this manner, it is possible to show the progress of the game in the probability variation control period within the probability variation control period. Therefore, the player can recognize the progressing state of the game during the probability variation control period by visually recognizing the probability variation count icon image 237F005.

  In the second specific period effect control, as shown in FIGS. 8-4 (A) and (B), the probability variation variation number for which variable display is being performed within the probability variation state control period is based on the probability variation count icon image 237F005. When the suggestion display is being performed, the probability change variation frequency group effect image 237F006 as a specific indication different from the suggestion display is displayed in relation to the suggestion display, whereby the indication display is performed by the specific indication. Can be appealing. As a result, it is possible to improve the recognition degree that the player recognizes the progress status after being controlled to the control period of the definite change state.

  In the second specific period effect control, as shown in FIGS. 8-4 (A) and (B), the specific display by the probability variation count group effect image 237F006 is different from the suggestion display by the probability variation count icon image 237F005. It is possible to display over several periods of stay, such as the probability change variation frequency group suggested by the indication indication, and it is possible to indicate the progress after being controlled to the control period of the probability change state over multiple progress conditions. Therefore, it is possible to make it possible for the player to clearly recognize the progress status after the control is performed during the control period of the probability variation state by the specific display.

  Further, in the second specific period effect control, as shown in FIGS. 8-4 (A) and (B), for the suggestion display by the probability variation change number icon image 237F005, the portion staying within the control period of the jackpot gaming state Period, that is, the progress state after being controlled to the control period of the definite change state by changing the suggestion mode such as the rocking movement amount of the fixed change number of times icon image 237F005 according to the fixed change number of stay. Accordingly, since the suggestion mode is different, it is possible to make it possible for the player to recognize the progress status after being controlled to the control period of the probability change state by checking the suggestion mode at a glance.

  In addition, in the second specific period effect control, as shown in FIGS. 8-4 (A) and (B), the suggested display is suggested for the suggested display suggested by the display mode in which the probability variation change number icon image 237F005 swings. When the period of the number of changes in the probability change of the part that has been changed, that is, when the period of progress after the control period of the probability change state suggested by the suggestion display has passed, The suggestion mode is changed. Thereby, it is possible to make it possible for the player to recognize how much time has passed since the control was performed during the control period in the probability variation state.

  Further, in the second specific period effect control, as shown in FIG. 8-4 (A), (B), it is controlled to the suggestion display by the probability variation change number icon image 237F005 and the probability variation state such as the right-handed notification image 237F004 Since it is possible to display separately from the special display that can indicate that it is present, it is possible for the player to recognize the progress status after being controlled to the control period of the probability change state at a plurality of display locations. And can facilitate such recognition.

  Next, the control timing of the second specific period effect control will be described. FIG. 8-5 is a timing chart of the second specific period effect control. In FIG. 8-5, taking as an example the control period controlled to the probability variation state in which the number of probability variations is 10 times, (A) progress of the number of probability variations in the probability state, (B) suggested indication of the number of probability variations during execution , (C) the control timing of the specific display of the first certain variation variation number group, and (D) the specific display of the second certain variation variation number group.

  In FIG. 8-5, in the definite change state, as in (A) and (B), during the display period of the variable display of each fixed change number of times, the probability change change number icon image 237F005 corresponding to the variable display being executed is operated. Control (rocking) is performed (see FIGS. 8-4A and 8B). Then, as shown in (C), during execution of the variable display of the number of probability variation in the first probability variation group consisting of the first to fifth times, all probability variation number icons of the first probability variation number group The probability variation variation group effect image 237F006 is displayed in the area including the image 237F005. After that, as shown in (D), during execution of the variable display of the number of probability changes in the second group of probability change numbers consisting of the sixth to tenth times, all probability change number icons for the second probability change number group The probability variation variation group effect image 237F006 is displayed in the area including the image 237F005.

  Next, the setting of the swing operation amount of the probability variation change count icon image 237F005 corresponding to the probability change variation number being executed in the second specific period effect control will be described. FIG. 8-6 shows a probability variation change count icon operation amount setting table used for setting the swing operation amount of the probability change variation count icon image 237F005 corresponding to the probability variation change count being executed in the second specific period effect control. It is a figure shown in a format. FIG. 8-6 shows a probability variation variation icon operation amount setting table used in the control period controlled to the probability variation state in which the probability variation variation count is 10 as an example. When multiple types of probability variation control states having different probability variation numbers can be executed, a probability variation variation number icon operation amount setting table is provided for each type of probability variation control state. The probability variation variation icon operation amount setting table is stored in the ROM 121.

  In FIG. 8-6 showing the probability variation variation icon operation amount setting table used in the control period controlled to the probability variation condition whose number of probability variation variation is 10, the first to tenth of the probability variation number of variations in the probability variation state For each of them, the movement amount when swinging the probability variation change number icon image 237F005 is indicated by "frequency" in which the first movement amount "1" of the reference movement amount "1". In the probability variation count icon operation amount setting table used in the control period controlled to the probability variation state where the probability variation count is 10, the frequency of the operation amount increases as the probability variation variation count increases (the variation variation count increases). The data is set to be Thereby, in the second specific period effect control in the control period controlled to the definite variation state in which the number of probable variation changes is 10 times, the probability variation number of times icon image 237F005 swings largely as the number of probable variation changes progresses. It is possible to improve the fun of the production. If multiple types of control in a probability change state where the number of probability change changes is executable, data in the probability change number icon movement amount setting table is set so that the amount of movement increases as the round progresses for control in other probability change states. Is set.

  In the probability variation variation icon operation amount setting table, data of the probability variation variation number icon operation amount setting table may be set such that the motion amount decreases as the probability variation number advances. Further, in the probability variation variation icon operation amount setting table, data may be set such that the motion amount changes for each of a plurality of probability variation variations, in units of a plurality of probability variation variations. Further, in the probability variation variation icon operation amount setting table, data may be set such that the motion amount changes randomly every one probability variation number or a plurality of probability variation numbers.

[Example of operation effect control for specific period effect control]
Next, when the specific period effect control such as the first specific period effect control and the second specific period effect control is being executed, an action effect that acts on the suggestion display and changes the suggestion mode of the suggestion display is performed. The example which performs presentation control which restrict | limits the display of a specific display is demonstrated.

  FIGS. 8-7 is a display screen figure of the image display apparatus 5 which shows the example of the effect presentation control with respect to specific period presentation control. An example of effect presentation control in the first specific period presentation control is shown in FIG. 8-7A. FIG. 8-7 (B) shows an example of effect presentation control in the second specific period presentation control.

  As shown in FIG. 8-7 (A), in the first specific state effect control, in the specific period such as the control period of the big hit gaming state, a predetermined image such as the character image 237F008 for the R number icon image 237F001 It is possible to execute an operation effect that acts as moving display and making contact. When such an effect is executed, when the color of the R-number icon image 237F001 that has been affected changes (for example, changes from white to red), for example, eight are initially displayed as 8R big hits. A display in which the number R of times icon image 237F001 is increased to 15 is executed, and a so-called rank-up bonus effect is performed which effects that the big hit type is promoted to the 15 R big hit. On the other hand, when such an effect effect is executed, if the color of the R-number icon image 237F001 that has been affected does not change, the rank-up bonus effect is not executed.

  The rank-up bonus effect when such an action effect is executed is the type of the big hit when the decision to be originally made a big hit is 15R big hit, but by the effect control CPU 120, a big hit during the big hit production process (S176) In the initial stage, a big hit production corresponding to the 8R big hit is executed, and when the action production is carried out, a production control in which the big hit production changes to a big hit production corresponding to the 15R big hit which is actually determined is executed It is realized by being done. On the other hand, when the type of the big hit when originally decided to be the big hit is 8R big hit, even if the effect production is executed, the big hit production is maintained as it is in the production corresponding to the 8R big hit.

  Then, when such an operation effect is executed, as shown in FIG. 8-7 (A), in the jackpot middle effect processing (S176), the R group effect image 237F002 being displayed is deleted to thereby identify the effect. Control is performed to limit the display of the display. In this way, when the action effect capable of changing the suggestion mode of the suggestion display is executed, the specific effect is controlled without restricting the display of the specific display, so that the specific effect does not interfere with the action effect. The production effect of both productions can be maintained.

  As shown in FIG. 8-7 (B), in the second specific period effect control, a predetermined image such as the character image 237F009 is displayed for the probability variation variation number icon image 237F005 in the specific period such as the control period of the probable variation state. It is possible to execute an operation effect that acts as moving display and making contact. When such an effect is executed, if the color of the probability variation count icon image 237F005 that has been affected changes (for example, changes from white to red), for example, ten initial probability variation states are displayed. The display in which the number of probability change variation icon images 237F005 increases to 20 is executed, and the probability change variation number increase presentation is performed to produce an effect in which the number of probability variation change increases. On the other hand, when such an effect is performed, if the color of the probability variation count icon image 237F005 that has been affected does not change, the probability variation variation increase effect is not performed.

  For example, as the 8R big hit, there are multiple types of big change such as 10 big change hits and 20 big change hits. Although the number of probability variation changes of the 8R big hit determined along with the big hit type determination at the time of determination is 20 times, as the initial effect that suggests the probability variation state after the big hit gaming state is ended by the CPU 120 for production control When the probability variation state effect corresponding to is executed and the effect effect is performed, the probability variation state effect changes to the probability variation state effect corresponding to the probability variation state effect 20 times actually determined. Is realized by executing. On the other hand, when the number of probability variation changes of the type of 8R big hit when the decision originally made a big hit is 10 times, even if the effect production is executed, the probability variation state production remains the same as the probability variation fluctuation number 10 times Maintained at.

  The probability change variation increase effect control when such an operation effect is executed, the type of the big hit when the decision was originally determined to be a big hit is a big hit of 20 probability change variation times, but by the effect control CPU 120 In the variable display start waiting process (S170), the variable display start setting process (S171), and the variable display effect process (S172), as an initial effect, a probability change state effect corresponding to 10 times of probability variation fluctuation is executed, This is realized by executing the effect control that changes to the probability variation effect corresponding to the probability variation variation count of 20 when the effect effect is performed. On the other hand, when the type of big hit when the decision to be originally a big hit is determined is 10 times of probability variation change, even if the effect production is executed, the positive variation state production is maintained as it is in the production corresponding to 10 probability variation changes Is done.

  Then, when such an effect is performed, as shown in FIG. 8-7 (B), the displayed probability variation variation number group effect image 237F006 is erased in the variable display effect processing (S172) and the like. Thus, control for limiting the display of the specific display is executed. As described above, when the effect presentation capable of changing the suggestion mode of the suggestion display is executed, the specific presentation does not disturb the action presentation by the control for limiting the display of the specific display. The production effect of both productions can be maintained.

  In addition to the contact of the character image with the icon image, the effect as described above may be any effect as long as the predetermined image has an effect on the icon image. Further, the change of the icon image based on the action effect may be a change of any effect mode. In addition, the change of the icon image based on the action presentation may be a change corresponding to any presentation purpose.

Next, main effects of the feature portion 237F will be described.
[1] In the first specific period effect control, as shown in FIGS. 8-1 (A) and (B), within the control period of the big hit gaming state, the R-number icon image is for the round in which the big prize opening is open. When the suggestion display by 237F001 is performed, the suggestion display is performed by the specific display by displaying the R group effect image 237F002 as the specific display different from the suggestion display in relation to the suggestion display. Can be appealing. In the second specific period effect control, as shown in FIGS. 8-4 (A) and (B), the probability variation count icon image for the probability variation count for which variable display is performed within the control period in the probability variation state. When the suggestion display by 237 F 005 is performed, the probability change variation frequency group effect image 237 F 006 as a specific display different from the suggestion display is displayed in relation to the suggestion display, thereby indicating the indication by the specific display. It can appeal to what is being done. In this way, when a suggestion display is performed, a specific display different from the suggestion display is displayed in relation to the suggestion display, thereby appealing that the suggestion display is performed by the specific display. Therefore, it is possible to improve the degree of recognition that the player recognizes the progress status after the control is performed to a specific period such as the jackpot control period and the probability variation control period.

  [2] In the first specific period effect control, as shown in FIGS. 8-1 (A) and (B), the specific display by the R group effect image 237F002 different from the suggestion display by the R number icon image 237F001 is suggested It can be displayed over several periods of stay, such as round groups suggested by the display. In the second specific period effect control, as shown in FIGS. 8-4 (A) and (B), the specific display by the probability variation count group effect image 237F006 is different from the suggestion display by the probability variation count icon image 237F005. It is possible to display over a plurality of stay periods such as the probability variation number group suggested by the display. As described above, since the specific display of the aspect different from the suggestion display can be displayed over a plurality of progress status periods suggested by the suggestion display, the specific display may be a specific period such as a big hit control period and a probability variation control period. It is possible for the player to clearly recognize the progress status after being controlled.

  [3] In the first specific period effect control, as shown in FIGS. 8-1 (A) and (B), for the suggestion display by the R number icon image 237F 001, the portion staying within the control period of the jackpot gaming state Depending on the period of time, i.e., the round in which the user is staying, the suggestion mode such as the swing operation amount of the R-number icon image 237F001 differs. In the second specific period effect control, as shown in FIGS. 8-4 (A) and (B), the period of the portion staying within the control period of the jackpot gaming state for the suggestion display by the probability variation change number icon image 237F005 That is, the suggestion mode such as the swing motion amount of the probability variation count icon image 237F005 differs depending on the number of the probability variation variation staying. Thus, the indication of the progress from being controlled to the specific period such as the big hit control period and the probability change control period by the indication indication is different in the indication mode depending on the progress from being controlled to the specific period. Since the suggestion mode differs according to the progress status after being controlled to the control period of the big hit gaming state, it is controlled to a specific period such as the big hit control period and the probability change control period etc. simply by checking the suggestion mode at a glance It is possible for the player to be able to recognize the progress of the game.

  [4] In the first specific period effect control, as shown in FIGS. 8-1 (A) and (B), the suggestion display suggested by the display mode of the glass in which the R number of times icon image 237F001 swings is suggested display. When the round period of the part which has been suggested has passed, the suggestion aspect of the indication is changed. In the second specific period effect control, as shown in FIGS. 8-4 (A) and (B), the suggested display suggests the suggested display suggested by the display mode in which the probability variation variation icon image 237F005 swings. The suggestion mode of the suggestion display when the period of the probability variation number of the part has passed, that is, when the period of the progress status after being controlled by the control period of the jackpot gaming state suggested by the suggestion display has passed Is changed. As a result, it is possible for the player to be able to recognize how long a period has elapsed since being controlled to a specific period such as the jackpot control period and the probability variation control period.

  [5] In the first specific period effect control, as shown in FIGS. 8-1 (A) and (B), it is controlled to the suggestion display by the R number icon image 237F001 and the big hit gaming state such as the right hitting notification image 237F004. Can be displayed apart from the special display that can indicate that the In the second specific period effect control, as shown in FIGS. 8-4 (A) and (B), the suggestion display by the probability variation count icon image 237F005 and the probability variation state such as the right-handed notification image 237F004 are controlled. Can be displayed apart from the special display that can be suggested. In this manner, since the indication indication and the special indication that can be suggested to be controlled to the advantageous state such as the big hit gaming state and the probability variation state can be displayed separately, the big hit control period and the probability variation control period etc. It is possible to make it possible for the player to recognize the progress status after being controlled to a specific period at a plurality of display locations, and to facilitate such recognition.

  [6] As shown in FIG. 8-7 (A), when the effect presentation is performed on the R number icon image 237F001, the display of the specific display is performed by deleting the R group effect image 237F002 being displayed. Control is performed to limit Further, when an effect is performed on the probability variation change count icon image 237F005, control for restricting the display of the specific display is executed by deleting the probability variation variation count group effect image 237F006 that has been displayed. In this way, when the action effect capable of changing the suggestion mode of the suggestion display is executed, the specific effect is controlled without restricting the display of the specific display, so that the specific effect does not interfere with the action effect. The production effect of both productions can be maintained.

[Various Modifications of Feature 237F]
[1] As an advantageous state advantageous to a player who performs specific period effect control such as the first specific period effect control and the second specific period effect control, the big hit gaming state and the probability change state are shown as examples. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and other states such as a short time state (low probability high base state) in a low probability state may be included. For example, when the time-short state in the low-probability state is executed during the control period with a predetermined variable display count as an upper limit, the number of fluctuations in the control period corresponds to the second specific period effect control. An icon image may be displayed to execute the same effect as the effect shown in FIG.

  [2] Suggestive displays in specific period effect control such as the first specific period effect control and the second specific period effect control are operation displays other than the above-described operation display in which the icon image swings, for example, up and down operation display, left and right You may perform by the operation display of operation display, rotation operation display, etc.

  [3] The suggestion display in the specific period effect control such as the first specific period effect control and the second specific period effect control is a display in which the size of the icon image changes, the icon image It is also possible to use a display that changes color, and a change in other display modes such as a display that changes the shape of the icon image.

  [4] As the icon image display control in the first specific period effect control, the same display control as the icon image display control in the second specific period effect control may be performed. Conversely, the display control of the icon image in the second specific period effect control may be the same display control as the icon image display control in the first specific period effect control.

  [5] The specific display in the specific period effect control such as the first specific period effect control and the second specific period effect control may use an image other than the effect image described above. For example, in the first specific period effect control, an effect may be executed in which a predetermined image such as a character is attached to all icon images of a round group in which a round is executed. Further, for example, in the second specific period effect control, effects may be performed in which a predetermined image such as a character is attached to all icon images of the probability variation number group in which variable display is being performed. Also, for example, in the first specific period effect control, a predetermined image such as a character appears and acts on all icon images of the round group in which the round is being executed, and all icon images of the round group You may make the effect which wraps in a flame. Further, for example, in the second specific period effect control, a predetermined image such as a character appears and acts on all icon images of the probability variation variation frequency group in which the variable display is executed, and the probability variation variation frequency group The effect of wrapping all the icon images of in a flame may be executed. Further, for example, in the first specific period effect control, an effect of connecting all the icon images of the round group with line images may be executed. Further, for example, in the second specific period effect control, an effect of connecting all the icon images of the probability variation group by line images may be executed.

  [6] As the first specific period effect control, the round number image 237F003 of FIGS. 8-1 (A) and (B) is used as the suggestion display, and the effect image is displayed in the region including the round number image 237F003. It may be a specific indication of Further, as the second specific period effect control, the effect variation image is used in the region including the probability variation remaining number image 237F007 using the probability variation remaining number image 237F007 of FIGS. 8-4 (A) and (B) as a suggestion display. Specific display such as display may be made. When such suggestion display and specific display are executed as the first specific period effect control, the size of the round number image 237F003 is changed in accordance with the increase in the number of rounds, etc. The display mode of the suggestion display may be made different. Further, when such suggestion display and specific display are executed as the second specific period effect control, the user stays by changing the size of the probability variation remaining number image 237F007 in accordance with the increase in the probability variation variation number. The display mode of the suggestion display may be made to differ depending on the period in which the user is present.

  [7] In the first specific period effect control, as shown in FIG. 8-4, a probability variation variation remaining number image 237F007 indicating the number of probability variation variation numbers as a numerical value is displayed on the side of the probability variation variation number icon image 237F005 An example is shown. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and instead of the probability variation remaining count image 237F007, the number of executions of the probability variation variation (total number of executions) may be displayed.

  [8] In the first specific period effect control, the R group effect image 237F 002 is a so-called pending inside connection (contains storage information which becomes a big hit among the pending storage information existing in the big hit gaming state, and is executed It may be used for the on-hold-restriction suggestion effect that suggests the occurrence of a big hit in the variable display within the number of stored storage information after the end of the middle big hit gaming state. For example, when there is no pending internal connection, the R group effect image 237F 002 is displayed in the first display color, and when there is an internal response, the second display is displayed. Display control may be performed to display the R group effect image 237F002 in color (special display color).

  [9] In the first specific period effect control, for the R number icon image 237F001 to be rocked corresponding to the round during execution, every time a game ball winning a big winning opening is detected during the round The effect may be executed according to the number of winning game balls to the big winning opening during the round by displaying an instruction to reduce the amount of beverage in the glass. In that case, when the number of winning game balls is detected that exceeds the upper limit number of winning numbers specified for each round (a case where a so-called over winning is detected), a display that the glass is broken at the end of the round You may perform the production | presentation which alert | reports generation | occurrence | production of the over winning of prizes etc. As an effect of notifying the occurrence of such a big hit, an effect of changing the display color of the R group effect image 237F002 from the normal color to the special color may be executed.

  [10] In the first specific period effect control, an example is shown in which the same image is displayed for the R number icon image 237F001 corresponding to each round. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and the corresponding R number icon image may be made different for each round. For example, the type, shape, size, color or the like of the R number icon image may be displayed in different display modes for each round. In the second specific period effect control, an example is shown in which the same image is displayed for the probability variation change count icon image 237F005 corresponding to each probability change variation count. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and the corresponding probability variation variation icon image may be made different for each probability variation count. For example, the type, shape, size, color or the like of the probability variation variation icon image may be displayed in different display modes for each round.

  [11] In the first specific period effect control, when the R group effect image 237F002 is displayed, the R group effect image 237F002 for each R group (for each row of the R number icon image 237F001 in the case of FIG. 8-1). The display color of may be made different. In addition, in the second specific period effect control, when displaying the probability variation variation icon image 237F005, probability variation variation for each probability variation number variation group (for each row of probability variation number icon image 237F005 in the case of FIG. 8-4) The display color of the number-of-times icon image 237F005 may be made different.

  [12] The first specific period effect control may be executed during the entire jackpot control period (specific period) or may be executed during a part of the period. In addition, the second specific period effect control may be executed during the entire period or a part of the probability variation control period (specific period).

  It should be understood that the embodiment disclosed this time is illustrative in all respects and not restrictive. The scope of the present invention is shown not by the above description but by the claims, and is intended to include all modifications within the meaning and scope equivalent to the claims.

  1 Pachinko gaming machine, 237F001 R times icon image, 237F005 probability variation variation icon image, 120 effect control CPU, 237F002 R group effect image, 237F006 probability variation variation number group effect image, 237F004 right-handed notification image.

Claims (1)

A gaming machine that can be controlled to an advantageous state for the player over a specific period,
A suggestion display means for giving a suggestion display for suggesting a progress status after being controlled to the specific period;
A gaming machine comprising specific display means for displaying a specific display different from the suggestion display in association with the suggestion display when the suggestion display is performed.

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