JP2019198538A - Game machine - Google Patents

Abstract

To provide a game machine for improving a display position of predetermined display and enhancing interest in a game.SOLUTION: A Pachinko game machine can execute a timer performance and a notice performance. In the timer performance, a timer image is displayed. The timer image can be moved to a plurality of positions. When a final position of the timer image is an "upper position", first accessory notice is executed as a notice performance after that. When the final position of the timer image is a "right position", second accessory notice is executed as a notice performance after that. When the final image of the timer image is a "center position", button notice or cut-in notice is executed as a notice performance after that. Accordingly, according to the final position of the timer image, a type of a notice performance to be executed after that and the number of types of notice performances executable after that differ.SELECTED DRAWING: Figure 8-17

Description

  The present invention relates to a gaming machine.

  In Patent Document 1, a predetermined display means for displaying a predetermined display (display timer images H1 to H3) that changes to a specific mode (display time 0.0), and a suggestion effect (indicating that it is controlled in an advantageous state) A suggestion effect executing means for executing a predetermined effect), wherein the suggestion effect is executable after the predetermined display is changed to the specific mode.

Japanese Patent Laying-Open No. 2015-85082

  The gaming machine described in Patent Document 1 has room for improvement with respect to the display position of the predetermined display from the viewpoint of improving the interest of the game.

  An object of the present invention is to provide a gaming machine that is improved with respect to the display position of a predetermined display and has an enhanced interest in gaming.

(1) The gaming machine according to the present invention is
A gaming machine (for example, a pachinko gaming machine 1 according to the feature 20AK, etc.) that can be controlled in an advantageous state (for example, a big hit gaming state) that is advantageous to the player,
Predetermined display means (for example, the effect control board 12) for displaying a predetermined display (for example, the timer image 20AK002 or the like) that changes to a specific mode (for example, a mode in which the remaining time is "0:00"seconds);
Suggestion effect execution means (for example, effect) for executing a plurality of types of suggestion effects (for example, a first feature notice, a second feature notice, a button notice, a cut-in notice, etc.) suggesting that the advantageous state is controlled. Control board 12 etc.)
The suggestion effect can be executed after the predetermined display is changed to the specific mode (for example, the notice effect is executed after the remaining time displayed on the timer image 20AK002 is “0:00”). Such),
The predetermined display can be displayed at different positions depending on whether the type of the suggestive effect executed after the change to the specific mode is the first type or the second type (for example, the timer image 20AK002). Depending on the final position, the type of notice effect executed after the timer effect ends).

  According to the above configuration, the player also pays attention to the display position of the predetermined display, and the interest of the game is improved.

(2) The predetermined display is a timer display (for example, timer image 20AK002 or the like) for notifying a period until the suggestion effect is executed (for example, a remaining time until the notice effect is executed).
There are a plurality of types of periods when the timer display is displayed at the start of operation (for example, 11 seconds and 26 seconds).
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  According to the above configuration, the player comes to pay attention to the display time of the predetermined display, and the interest of the game is improved.

(3) When the predetermined display changes to at least the specific mode, the predetermined display can move to a position corresponding to the type of the suggestive effect executed after the change to the specific mode (for example, move to the final position) Timer image 20AK002 etc.)
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    According to the said structure, the variation of a predetermined display increases and the interest of a game improves.

(4) The predetermined display can be displayed at a plurality of positions from the start to the end of display, and the displayed position is a first position (for example, the center of the screen) or a second position (for example, The display mode (for example, the size) differs depending on whether it is the upper left corner of the screen (for example, see FIGS. 8-1 (C) and 8-2),
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    According to the said structure, the variation of the display mode of a predetermined display increases, and the interest of a game improves.

(5) When the display position of the predetermined display is the first position (for example, the upper position or the right position), the type of the suggested effect that can be executed after the predetermined display is changed to the specific mode is one (For example, the first or second effect production)
When the display position of the predetermined display is the second position (for example, the center position, etc.), there are a plurality of types of suggested effects that can be executed after the predetermined display is changed to the specific mode (for example, button notice and Cut-in notice)
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  According to the said structure, a variation can be given about the display position and suggestion effect of a predetermined display, and the interest of a game improves.

(6) The predetermined display is movable between a plurality of positions (for example, see FIGS. 8-1 to 8-2).
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  According to the said structure, the interest of a game improves by the movement of a predetermined display.

(7) The predetermined display is movable (see, for example, FIGS. 8-1 to 8-2),
A destination suggestion effect executing means (for example, the effect control board 12) for executing a destination suggestion effect (for example, a timer image position suggestion effect) suggesting the destination of the predetermined display;
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  According to the said structure, it can be made to pay attention to which position a predetermined display moves, and the interest of a game improves.

(8) The predetermined display means can display a plurality of the predetermined displays at the same position (for example, see FIG. 8-20),
When the plurality of predetermined displays are displayed at the same position, the suggestive effect executing means can execute the same number of types of suggested effects as the number of the predetermined displays (for example, see FIG. 8-20).
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  According to the above-described configuration, attention can be paid to the number of displayed predetermined displays and the interest of the game is improved.

It is a front view of the pachinko gaming machine in this embodiment. It is a block diagram which shows the various control boards etc. which were mounted in the pachinko game machine. It is a flowchart which shows an example of a game control main process. It is a flowchart which shows an example of the timer interruption process for game control. It is a flowchart which shows an example of a special symbol process process. It is a flowchart which shows an example of production control main processing. It is a flowchart which shows an example of production control process processing. It is a figure which shows the effect performed by characteristic part 20AK. It is a figure which shows the effect performed by characteristic part 20AK. It is a figure which shows the effect performed by characteristic part 20AK. It is a figure which shows the effect performed by characteristic part 20AK. It is a figure which shows the effect performed by characteristic part 20AK. It is a figure which shows an example of a fluctuation pattern. It is a flowchart which shows an example of a prefetch notice setting process. It is a figure which shows the structural example of the prefetch determination result designation | designated command. It is a figure which shows the structural example of the command buffer at the time of a start winning prize. It is a figure which shows the execution decision example of a timer effect. It is a figure which shows the example of determination, such as the presence or absence of execution of a prefetch notice. It is a figure which shows the example of an execution pattern of prefetch notice. It is a figure which shows the example of an execution pattern of prefetch notice. It is a figure which shows the example of an execution pattern of prefetch notice. It is a flowchart which shows an example of a variable display start setting process. It is a figure for demonstrating the kind etc. of effect production. It is a figure which shows the example of determination of the kind of notification effect. It is a figure which shows the example of determination of the execution timing of a notice effect. It is a figure which shows the execution timing of each production. It is a figure which shows the production | presentation performed by characteristic part 20AK (modification).

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

  In addition, a first hold indicator 25A and a second hold indicator 25B configured to include a plurality of LEDs are provided at predetermined positions on the game board 2, and the first hold indicator 25A indicates the number of LEDs lit. To display the first reserved memory number, and the second reserved indicator 25B displays the second reserved memory number according to the number of lit LEDs.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

  In addition to the above-described configuration, the surface of the game board 2 is provided with a windmill for changing the flow direction and speed of the game ball and a number of obstacle nails. In the lowermost part of the game area, there is provided an out port through which game balls that have not entered any winning port are taken.

  Speakers 8L and 8R for reproducing and outputting sound effects and the like are provided at the left and right upper positions of the gaming machine frame 3, and a game effect lamp 9 for game effects is provided at the periphery of the game area. ing. The game effect lamp 9 includes an LED.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

  In a special game, if a specific special symbol (a jackpot symbol, for example, “7”, the actual symbol differs depending on the jackpot type to be described later) is stopped and displayed as a special symbol, it will be a “hit” symbol. If a predetermined special symbol different from (a small hit symbol, for example, “2”) is stopped and displayed, “small hit” is obtained. In addition, if a special symbol (losing symbol, for example, “-”) different from the big hit symbol or the small winning symbol is stopped and displayed, it is “lost”.

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

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

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

  Note that a “big hit” is set as the big hit type. For example, a number of types of opening of the big prize opening (number of rounds and opening upper limit period) and gaming state after the big hit gaming state (described later, normal state, short-time state, probability change state, etc.) are prepared, and depending on them Type is set. As the jackpot type, there may be provided a jackpot type that can obtain many prize balls, or a jackpot type that has few prize balls or hardly obtains prize balls.

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

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

  In the short-time state, control (short-time control) is executed to shorten the average special figure change time (period during which the special figure is changed) compared to the normal state. In the short-time state, by reducing the average normal map change time (period in which the normal map is changed) from the normal state, or by improving the probability of “per normal map” in the normal game, than the normal state, Control (high opening control, high base control) that makes it easy for the game ball to enter the second start winning opening is also executed. The short-time state is a state advantageous for the player because the variation efficiency of the special symbol (especially the second special symbol) is improved.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

  In the case of “probability big hit”, which is controlled to the probable change state after the big hit gaming state, odd numbers of decorative symbols (for example, “7”, etc.) are all stopped and displayed, and after the big hit gaming state, the probable change state is entered In the case of a “non-probable big hit (normal big hit)” that is not controlled, an even number of decorative symbols (for example, “6”, etc.) may be stopped and displayed together. In this case, odd-numbered decorative symbols are also referred to as probability variation symbols, and even-numbered decorative symbols are also referred to as non-probable variation symbols (normal symbols). After becoming a reach mode with a non-probable variation pattern, a promotion effect that finally becomes a “probability large hit” may be executed.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

  The game control microcomputer 100 mounted on the main board 11 is, for example, a one-chip microcomputer, which includes a ROM (Read Only Memory) 101, a RAM (Random Access Memory) 102, a CPU (Central Processing Unit) 103, and the like. And a random number circuit 104 and an I / O (Input / Output port) 105.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

  Next, it is determined whether or not the output signal from the clear switch is on (step S3). The clear switch is mounted on, for example, a power supply board. When the power is turned on while the clear switch is on, an output signal (clear signal) is input to the game control microcomputer 100 via the input port. When the output signal from the clear switch is on (step S3; Yes), an initialization process (step S8) is executed. In the initialization process, the CPU 103 performs a RAM clear process for clearing flags, counters, and buffers stored in the RAM 102, and sets initial values in the work area.

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

  If the output signal from the clear switch is not on (step S3; No), it is determined whether backup data is stored in the RAM 102 (backup RAM) (step S4). When the power supply to the pachinko gaming machine 1 is stopped due to an unexpected power failure or the like (power interruption), the CPU 103 executes the power supply stop process immediately before it becomes unable to operate due to the stop of the power supply. In the power supply stop process, a process for turning on a backup flag indicating that data is backed up in the RAM 102, a data protection process for the RAM 102, and the like are executed. Data protection processing includes addition of error detection codes (checksum, parity bits, etc.) and processing for backing up various data. The data to be backed up includes not only various data (including various flags and various timer states) for progressing the game, but also the status of the backup flag and the 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 restoration process, the CPU 103 sets a work area based on the storage contents of the RAM 102 (contents of backed up data). As a result, when the game state is restored when the power supply is stopped and the special symbol is changing, the change of the special symbol is resumed from the state before the recovery by executing the game control timer interrupt processing described later. Will be.

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

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

  When the CPU 103 that has executed such a game control main process receives an interrupt request signal from the CTC and receives an interrupt request, the CPU 103 executes a game control timer interrupt process shown in the flowchart of FIG. When the game control timer interrupt process shown in FIG. 4 is started, the CPU 103 first executes a predetermined switch process, thereby causing the gate switch 21, the first start port switch 22A, the second start port through the switch circuit 110. Whether or not detection signals are received from various switches such as the switch 22B and the count switch 23 is determined (step S21). Subsequently, an abnormality diagnosis of the pachinko gaming machine 1 is performed by executing a predetermined main-side error process, and a warning can be generated if necessary according to the diagnosis result (step S22). Thereafter, by executing a predetermined information output process, for example, jackpot information (information indicating the number of occurrence of jackpot) supplied to a hall management computer installed outside the pachinko gaming machine 1, start information (start Data such as information indicating the number of winnings) and probability variation information (information indicating the number of times the probability has changed) is output (step S23).

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

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

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

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

  In the start winning determination process, a process of detecting occurrence of a start winning, storing hold information in a predetermined area of the RAM 102, and updating the hold storage number is executed. When a start winning is generated, a display result (including a jackpot type) and a random value for determining a variation pattern are extracted and stored as hold information. Further, based on the extracted random number value, a process for determining in advance a display result or a variation pattern may be executed. After storing the hold information and the number of reserved memories, transmission settings for transmitting an effect control command for designating determination results such as the occurrence of a start prize, the number of reserved memories, and the prefetch determination are 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 executing the command control process of step S27 shown in FIG. 4 after the special symbol process process is completed, for example. 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 in accordance with the value of the special figure process flag provided in the RAM 102. In each process (steps S <b> 110 to S <b> 120) of the special symbol process, transmission settings for transmitting an effect control command corresponding to each process to the effect control board 12 are performed.

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

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

  The variation pattern setting process of step S111 is executed when the value of the special figure process flag is “1”. In this variation pattern setting process, a variation pattern can be selected from a plurality of variation patterns using random values for variation pattern determination based on the result of prior determination as to whether the display result is “big hit” or “small hit”. The process to decide on is included. In the variation pattern setting process, when the variation pattern is determined, the value of the special figure process flag is updated to “2”, and the variation pattern setting process ends.

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

  The special symbol variation process in step S112 is executed when the value of the special symbol process flag is “2”. This special symbol variation process includes a process for setting the special symbol to be varied in the first special symbol display device 4A and the second special symbol display device 4B, and an elapsed time after the special symbol starts to vary. It includes processing to measure 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 the special symbol stop process, the first special symbol display device 4A or the second special symbol display device 4B stops the variation of the special symbol, and stops (displays) the definite special symbol that is the display result of the special symbol. The process to set for is included. When the display result is “big hit”, the value of the special figure process flag is updated to “4”. On the other hand, when the big hit flag is off and the display result is “small hit”, the value of the special figure process flag is updated to “8”. When the display result is “lost”, the value of the special figure process flag is updated to “0”. When the display result is “small hit” or “losing”, the game state is also updated when the time-saving state or the probability variation state is being controlled and the end of the count-off is established. When the value of the special figure process flag is updated, the special symbol stop process ends.

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

  The big hit release processing in step S115 is executed when the value of the special figure process flag is "5". The big hit opening process includes a process for measuring the elapsed time since the big winning opening is in the open state, the measured elapsed time, the number of game balls detected by the count switch 23, and the like. The process etc. which determine whether it became the timing which returns to a closed state from an open state are included. Then, when returning the prize winning opening to the closed state, after performing processing for stopping the supply of the solenoid drive signal to the solenoid 82 for the prize winning opening door, the value of the special figure process flag is updated to “6”, The processing during the jackpot release is terminated.

  The big hit release post-processing in step S116 is executed when the value of the special figure process flag is “6”. In this post-hit-opening process, a process for determining whether or not the number of executions of the round in which the big prize opening is in an open state 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 has not reached the upper limit execution count, the value of the special figure process flag is updated to “5”, while when the round execution count has reached the upper limit execution count, 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 ending 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 making various settings for starting control and time-saving control. When such setting is performed, the value of the special figure process flag is updated to “0”, and the jackpot end processing is ended.

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

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

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

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

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

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

  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 process, 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 receiving buffer, the read effect control commands are read. Corresponding settings and controls are performed. For example, the read effect control command can be stored in a predetermined area of the RAM 122 or stored in the RAM 122 so that the effect control command can be confirmed by the effect control process or the like. Turn on the provided reception flag. Further, when the effect control command specifies the gaming state, the display control unit 123 may be instructed to display a background according to the gaming state.

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

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

  FIG. 7 is a flowchart showing an example of 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, determination, determination, and setting for executing the pre-reading notice effect are performed based on the effect control command at the time of start winning transmitted from the main board 11. Further, a process for displaying a hold display is executed based on the hold storage number specified from the effect control command.

  After executing the process of step S161, the CPU 120 for effect control selects and executes one of the following processes of steps S170 to S177 according to the value of the effect process flag provided in the RAM 122, for example.

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

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

  The variable display effect process in step S172 is a process executed when the value of the effect process flag is “2”. In this variable display effect processing, the effect control CPU 120 instructs the display control unit 123 to display an effect image based on the effect control pattern set in step S171 on the display screen of the image display device 5. In addition, driving the movable body 32, outputting sound and sound effect from the speakers 8L and 8R by outputting a command (sound effect signal) to the sound control board 13, and issuing a command (lighting signal) to the lamp control board 14 Various effects control during variable display of decorative symbols, such as turning on / off / flashing the game effect lamp 9 and the decorative LED by the output, is executed. After performing such effect control, for example, an end code indicating the end of variable display of decorative symbols is read from the effect control pattern, or a command specifying that the final decorative symbols are to be stopped and displayed from the main board 11 is received. Corresponding to what has been done, the fixed decorative symbol that is the decorative symbol display result is stopped and displayed. When the confirmed 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 is received from the main board 11 for designating the start of the big hit gaming state or the small hit gaming state. When an effect control command designating starting a big hit gaming state or a small hit gaming state is received, if the command designates the start of a big hit gaming state, the value of the production process flag is set to “6”. Update to "". On the other hand, if the command specifies the start of the small hit gaming state, the value of the effect process flag is updated to “4” which is a value corresponding to the effect processing during the small hit. Also, when the command waiting time of the command has passed without receiving a command specifying that the big hit gaming state or the small hit gaming state is started, it is determined that the display result in the special figure game is “losing”. Thus, the value of the production process flag is updated to “0” which is an initial value. When the value of the production process flag is updated, the waiting process per special figure is terminated.

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

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

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

  The ending effect process of step S177 is a process executed when the value of the effect process flag is “7”. In this ending effect process, the 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. Execute. Thereafter, the value of the effect process flag is updated to the initial value “0”, and the ending effect process is terminated.

(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 repeating display and extinction of 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 description, the pachinko gaming machine 1 is shown as a gaming machine, but a medal is inserted and a predetermined bet number is set, and a plurality of types of symbols are rotated in accordance with the operation of the operation lever by the player. When the symbols are stopped in response to the stop button operation by the player, if the combination of the stopped symbols becomes a specific symbol combination, a slot machine capable of executing a game in which a predetermined number of medals are paid out to the player (for example, a big bonus The present invention can also be applied to a slot machine equipped with one or more of regular bonus, RT, AT, ART, and CZ (hereinafter, bonus etc.).

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

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

  In the present specification, the comparison expression (expression such as “high”, “low”, “difference”, etc.) of various ratios such as the performance execution ratio is that one is a ratio 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%”.

(Explanation regarding the feature 20AK)
Next, the characteristic portion 20AK of the present embodiment will be described.

(About various effects executed by the feature 20AK)
In the characteristic portion 20AK, as shown in FIGS. 8-1 to 8-5, an active display 5HA corresponding to the variable display being executed is displayed at the lower center of the screen of the image display device 5, and on the left side thereof. The first hold display 5HL corresponding one-to-one with the held first special figure game is displayed right-justified, and on the right side, the second hold with one corresponding to the held second special figure game The display 5HR is displayed left justified. In this case, the second special game is prioritized over the first special game. The active display 5HA, the first hold display 5HL, and the second hold display 5HR are collectively referred to as a variable display corresponding display 5H. Further, an accessory 32A is arranged above the image display device 5, and an accessory 32B is arranged on the right side. The accessory 32A is moved up and down by a drive mechanism including a motor and a gear. The accessory 32B is rotated by a drive mechanism including a motor and a gear. The operations of the accessories 32A and 32B are controlled by the display control unit 123. Specifically, the display control unit 123 operates (moves up and down or rotates) the objects 32A and 32B via a drive circuit (circuit that drives the drive mechanism) (not shown) and the drive mechanism.

  In the characteristic section 20AK, as shown in FIGS. 8-1 to 8-5, a pre-reading notice, an action effect, a timer effect, a first feature notice, a second feature notice, a button notice, and a cut-in notice are executed. . Pre-reading notice, 1st feature notice, 2nd feature notice, button notice, cut-in notice will give notice that there is a possibility of a big hit (implying that it will be a big hit, expecting a big hit, etc.) It is a kind of. The first feature notice, the second feature notice, the button notice, and the cut-in notice are different from the prefetch notice that is executed based on the judgment result of the prefetch determination in that execution is determined at the start of variable display. . In the feature part 20AK, the first feature notice, the second feature notice, the button notice, and the cut-in notice are particularly referred to as notice effects. This refers to object notices, button notices, and cut-in notices).

  The prefetching notice is an effect of changing the display mode (display color here) of the variable display corresponding display 5H (holding display or active display) corresponding to the target (variable display of the target of the prefetch determination). The prefetch notice can be executed multiple times. Depending on the final display mode of the variable display corresponding display 5H (substantially, the active display 5HA), a different jackpot expectation degree is notified (implied). The action effect is an effect that is executed when the pre-reading notice is executed, and is an effect that causes a predetermined image to act (reach or touch) on the variable display corresponding display 5H corresponding to the target of the pre-reading notice. After execution of the action effect, the display mode of the variable display corresponding display 5H changes according to the pre-reading notice. The effect and the pre-reading notice can be executed a plurality of times for one target. The timer effect is an effect of notifying the remaining time until the first feature notice, the second feature notice, the button notice, and the cut-in notice are executed. The first accessory announcement is an effect of operating the accessory 32A constituting the movable body 32. The second accessory notice is an effect of operating the accessory 32B (FIG. 8A and the like) constituting the movable body 32. The button notice is an effect of prompting the operation of the push button 31B and notifying the big hit expectation degree when there is an operation. The cut-in notice is an effect in which a cut that is not related to the flow of effects that have been executed is inserted (cut-in).

  An example of the flow of the production will be described with reference to FIGS. 8-1 to 8-5. First, the variable display executed immediately before the target of the pre-reading notice (note that the variable display is “1 The action image 20AK001 is displayed and moved to the second hold display 5HR corresponding to the target (hereinafter, the second hold display corresponding to the target is also referred to as the second hold display T). Then, an action effect for effecting (reaching or contacting) is executed (FIG. 8-1 (A)). In the feature section 20AK, an action effect A and an action effect B are prepared as action effects, and the action effect that displays the action image 20AK001 is the action effect A. After the effect, the display mode (display color) of the hold display T is changed to “black” here (FIG. 8-1 (B)). Note that “black” indicates that the timer effect is executed in the variable display of the target.

  Thereafter, the active display 5HA being displayed is erased at the end of the previous change (the timing of erasure may be before the end of the variable display), and the second hold display T corresponding to the target is actively displayed. Are moved to the display area, displayed as a new active display 5HA, and the other second hold display 5HR is shifted to the left one by one (see the arrow in FIG. 8-1 (B)). Since the new active display 5HA is originally the second hold display T and corresponds to the target in the same manner as the second hold display T, the active display 5HA is activated similarly to the second hold display T. Also called display T.

  Thereafter, variable display (target) for the pre-reading notice is started. The target is also referred to as target fluctuation. At the start of the target fluctuation, a timer effect is started (FIG. 8-1 (C)). In addition, with the start of the timer effect, the display mode of the active display T is changed from “black” to a normal display color (a color that is most likely to be displayed at the start of the display of the hold display, a color with the lowest expectation level, etc.) This is also called “white” (also called normal color). In the timer effect, a timer image 20AK002 that displays the remaining time until the start of any of the first feature notice, the second feature notice, the button notice, and the cut-in notice is counted down (timer display) is displayed as an image. It is displayed at the center of the screen of the device 5. Note that during the execution of the timer effect, the background image displayed on the image display device 5 (the background image serving as the background for the variable display of the decorative design) is changed (the background is restored to the original when the timer effect ends).

  After the timer effect execution starts, the timer image 20AK002 continues to be displayed (timer effect continues to be executed), and the remaining time displayed in the timer image 20AK002 decreases in real time. Also, the timer image 20AK002 is displayed at the corner of the screen of the image display device 5 (here, the upper left corner) after a predetermined period of time has elapsed (for example, after reach is established) so as not to interfere with other effects. ) Is reduced and displayed (FIG. 8-2 (A)). Note that the timer image 20AK002 may not be displayed in a reduced size. The timer image 20AK002 may not move.

  In the characteristic portion 20AK, the position of the notice effect to be executed after that differs depending on the display position (final display position) of the timer image 20AK002 at the timing when the remaining time becomes 0 seconds (details will be described later). Therefore, the timer effect includes a timer image position suggestion effect that suggests the final display position (final position) of the timer image 20AK002 (FIG. 8-2 (B)). The timer image position suggestion effect is executed to pay attention to the final position of the timer image 20AK002 at the timing when the remaining time displayed by the timer image 20AK002 is reduced (for example, the timing of the remaining 4 seconds). The effect is to display an image 20AK003 indicating the final display position of the timer image 20AK002, “timer position ??”, and to display the timer image 20AK002 as a “center position” at the center of the screen of the image display device 5. This is an effect in which the images are sequentially displayed like a roulette at the “upper position” at the upper position and the “right position” at the right position of the screen. The “center position”, “upper position”, and “right position” are positions where the timer image 20AK002 can be finally displayed. During execution of the timer image position suggestion effect, the decorative symbol display areas 5L, 5C, and 5R in which the decorative symbols are displayed are reduced so as not to disturb the timer image position suggestion effect, and the upper right corner of the screen of the image display device 5 is displayed. (The same applies hereinafter). Note that the timer image position suggestion effect is performed after the reach is established in the variable display of the target. The timer image position suggestion effect ends immediately before the remaining time displayed by the timer image 20AK002 becomes “0” seconds (for example, 1 second remaining), and the timer image 20AK002 stops at the final position due to the end. After the timer image 20AK002 stops at the final position, when the remaining time displayed by the timer image 20AK002 reaches “0:00” seconds, the timer effect ends (timer image 20AK002 is erased), and the notice effect according to the final position Is executed.

  When the final position of the timer image 20AK002 is “upward position”, when the remaining time is “0:00” seconds (after the end of the timer effect), the first feature notice is executed (FIG. 8-3 (A− 1), (A-2)). The first accessory announcement is an effect of moving the accessory 32A downward to advance in front of the image display device 5 (player side) and then return to the original initial position.

  In the case where the final position of the timer image 20AK002 is “right position”, when the remaining time is “0:00” seconds (after the end of the timer effect), the second feature notice is executed (FIG. 8-3 (B- 1), (B-2)). The second accessory announcement is an effect in which the accessory 32B is rotated around the lower portion as a rotation axis to advance to the front of the display device 5 and then returned to the original initial position.

  When the final position of the timer image 20AK002 is “center position”, when the remaining time is “0:00” seconds (after the timer effect ends), a cut-in notice or a button notice is executed (FIG. 8-4). The cut-in notice is an effect of displaying the character 20AK005 (FIG. 8-4 (B)). The button notice displays an image 20AK006 (an image of the push button 31B) that prompts the operation of the push button 31B (FIG. 8C), and when the push button 31B is operated, an image of “chance!” 20AK007 (FIG. 8-4 (D)) is displayed, or the image 20AK008 (FIG. 8-4 (E)) of “Intense heat !!” is displayed. Here, “Hot heat !!” has a higher expectation of jackpot than “Chance!”.

  Here, the final position of the timer image 20AK002 is a position related to the mode of the notice effect performed thereafter. For example, if the final position is “up position”, the accessory 32A advances from the upper side. If the final position is “right position”, the accessory 32B advances from the right side, and the final position is “center position”. ", Character 20AK005 or image 20AK006 used for cut-in notice or button notice is displayed in the center. Further, the number of types of notice effects that can be executed thereafter differs depending on the final position of the timer image 20AK002.

  In addition to the above, the action effect and the pre-reading notice are executed at an appropriate timing. These are executed in parallel with the other effects such as the first accessory notice, the second accessory notice, the button notice, the cut-in notice, the reach effect, and the timer effect. For example, at the timing before FIGS. 8-2 (A) and (B), the action effect and the pre-reading notice are executed once, and the active display T in FIG. The display color has been changed. FIG. 8-5 illustrates an example in which the effect effect and the prefetching notice are executed during the execution of the cut-in notice. Specifically, as shown in FIG. 8-5 (A), the action image 20AK009 is displayed, moved to the active display T, and the action effect B for action (arrival or contact) is executed (FIG. 8-5 (A). )). After the action effect B (after the action of the action image 20AK009), the active display T is changed to another display color by the pre-reading notice (FIG. 8-5 (B)).

(Variation pattern)
FIG. 8-6 shows a variation pattern used in the feature portion 20AK. In the feature portion 20AK, the variable display mode of the decorative design is not the reach mode, but the non-reach losing variation patterns PA1-1 and PA2-1 in which the display result is “losing”, and the variable display mode of the decorative design is the reach mode. Thus, reach-loss variation patterns PA3-2 to PA3-7 with a display result of “losing” and variation patterns PB3-2 to PB3-7 with a display result of “big hit” are prepared. The fluctuation patterns PA3-2, PA3-3, PB3-2, and PB3-3 are fluctuation patterns that specify execution of normal reach. Among them, PA3-3 and PB3-3 designate execution of the notice effect, and otherwise, the notice effect is not executed. The fluctuation patterns PA3-4, PA3-5, PB3-4, and PB3-5 are fluctuation patterns that specify execution of super reach A. Among them, PA3-5 and PB3-5 designate execution of the notice effect, and otherwise, the notice effect is not executed. Variation patterns PA3-6, PA3-7, PB3-6, and PB3-7 are variation patterns that specify the execution of super reach B. Among these, PA 3-7 and PB 3-7 designate execution of the notice effect, and otherwise, the notice effect is not executed.

  The expectation level (big hit expectation degree) of the above-mentioned variation pattern is: normal reach (no execution of the notice effect) <normal reach (execution of the notice effect) <super reach A (no execution of the notice effect) <super reach A (notice effect of the notice effect) Execution) <super reach B (no execution of the notice effect) <super reach B (execution of the notice effect) in order. That is, the big hit expectation is higher in the order of normal reach <super reach A <super reach B, and is higher when the notice effect is executed than when the notice effect is not executed. In this embodiment, super reach (also referred to as SP reach) is executed via normal reach (also referred to as N reach). In other words, super reach is developed and executed from normal reach.

(Processing executed by the feature unit 20AK)
Hereinafter, processing (operation related to the feature unit 20AK) executed by the feature unit 20AK will be described. Note that various determinations made in the following processing are determined, for example, by lottery (the same applies to determinations in other feature portions as appropriate). The determination by lottery may be a random determination. For example, a table stored in the ROM 121 (the determination value to be compared with the random number value is determined based on various production random numbers (any one of a plurality of random numbers)). Refer to the table assigned to the result.

(Pre-reading notice setting process (step S161))
An example of the prefetch notice setting process (step S161) executed by the feature unit 20AK is shown in FIG. In this process, the effect control CPU 120 first determines whether or not a new start winning command (the effect control command transmitted from the main board 11 at the start winning) has been received (step 21 AKS001).

  The start prize command includes a command for designating the occurrence of the first or second start prize, a command for designating the first or second reserved memory number after the occurrence of the start prize, and a pre-reading judgment in the start prize judgment process ( Here, the first prefetch determination result designation command (when the first start winning is generated) and the second prefetch determination result are used to specify the determination result (prefetch determination result) of the display result and the variation pattern is determined on the main board 11 side. A designated command (when the second starting prize is generated) is included.

  The first prefetch determination result specifying command is, for example, C4XX, and the second prefetch determination result specifying command is, for example, C5XX. “C4” and “C5” are MODE data, and “XX” is EXT data. In “XX”, a numerical value corresponding to the prefetch determination result is set. As shown in FIG. 8-8, when “XX” is “00”, it indicates “no determination” in which the prefetch determination is not performed. For example, when the second special figure game is preferentially consumed, the pre-reading determination is not performed when the first start prize is generated in the short time state. “01” indicates that the prefetch determination result is non-reach loss (PA1-1, PA2-1). “02” indicates that the look-ahead determination result is a “big hit” and reach fluctuation pattern (PB3-2, PB3-4, PB3-6) without a notice effect. “03” indicates that the look-ahead determination result is a “big hit” and reach variation pattern (PB3-3, PB3-5, PB3-7) with a notice effect being executed. “04” indicates that the pre-reading determination result is “losing”, a variation pattern of reach, and a variation pattern (PA3-2, PA3-4, PA3-6) without executing the notice effect. “05” indicates that the pre-reading determination result is “losing” and a variation pattern of reach and a variation pattern with execution of a notice effect (PA3-3, PA3-5, PA3-7).

  Note that the first prefetch determination result designation command is stored in the first start winning prize command buffer shown in FIG. The second prefetch determination result designation command is stored in the second start winning command buffer shown in FIG. 8-9 (B) in the command analysis processing or the like. First hold display numbers “1” to “4” are set in the first start winning command buffer, and the first hold display number is set in the order of reception (start winning order). Stored in association with any one of “1” to “4”. Second hold display numbers “1” to “4” are set in the command buffer at the time of the second start winning prize, and the second hold display number is assigned in the order of reception (start winning order). Stored in association with any one of “1” to “4”. The first start winning command buffer and the second starting winning command buffer correspond to the numbers of the first hold display number and the second hold display number, respectively, and execute the timer performance execution information and the pre-reading notice. A storage area for storing the execution pattern of the pre-reading notice is also provided (details will be described later). Each first hold display number corresponds to the display position of the first hold display 5HL (for example, the first hold display number “1” is the rightmost display position among the four display positions of the first hold display 5HL). The first hold display number “2” corresponds to the second display position from the right among the maximum four display positions of the first hold display 5HL). Each second hold display number corresponds to the display position of the second hold display 5HR (for example, the second hold display number “2” is the leftmost display position among the maximum four display positions of the second hold display 5HR). The second hold display number “2” corresponds to the second display position from the left among the display positions of up to four second hold displays 5HR).

  When a new start winning command is received (step S20AKS001; Yes), the production control CPU 120 may use the new start winning command (if there are a plurality of commands, the latest one may be used, all in the order of reception). The first prefetch determination result designation command (stored in the first or second start winning command buffer; the same shall apply hereinafter) designates the reach prefetch determination result. (Or whether the EXT data of the command is “02” to “05”) (step 20AKS002).

  If it is the reach variation pattern (step 20AKS002; Yes), it is determined whether or not the timer effect is to be executed, and if it is to be executed, the timer effect execution information is stored in the first or second start winning command buffer (step). 20AKS003).

  In step 20AKS003, the effect control CPU 120 determines that if the pre-reading determination result specified by the first or second pre-reading determination result specifying command of the new start winning command is execution of the notice effect (EXT of the command) When the data is “03” or “05”), whether the prefetch determination result is “big hit” or “lost” (whether the EXT data of the command is “03” for big hit, or “05” for lost) Whether or not the timer effect is executed is determined at a different rate (for example, the reference table is changed depending on whether it is “big hit” or “lost”. The same applies to “different rate”). The determination example is shown in FIG. As shown in FIG. 8-10 (A), when the prefetch determination result is “big hit”, it is easy to determine that the timer effect is executed (the determination ratio is high), and when the prefetch determination result is “lost” It is easy to determine that the timer effect is not executed. Accordingly, the big hit expectation is higher when the timer effect is executed than when the timer effect is not executed. From this point of view, the timer effect can also be said to be a kind of a notice effect or a possibility of being a big hit (such as a big hit expectation) for notifying that the display result may be a big hit.

  In step 20AKS003, the effect control CPU 120 determines that the pre-reading determination result specified by the first or second pre-reading determination result specifying command among the new start winning commands is that the notice effect is not executed (EXT of the command). When the data is “02” or “04”), as shown in FIG. 8-10 (B), it is determined that the timer effect is not necessarily executed regardless of the prefetch determination result. Therefore, when the timer effect is executed, the execution of the notice effect (first action notice, second action notice, button notice, cut-in notice) is confirmed thereafter. As can be seen from FIG. 8-10 (A), the notice effect may be executed without the timer effect being executed.

  Further, in step 20AKS003, when it is determined that the timer effect is to be executed, “execution present” data indicating that the timer effect is to be executed is stored in the first or second start winning command buffer as execution information of the timer effect. To do. Specifically, the “executed” is stored in association with the first or second hold display number of the first or second prefetch determination result designation command in the new start winning command.

  After step 20AKS003, the effect control CPU 120 determines whether or not a prefetch notice can be executed based on the new start winning command (the prefetch determination result) (step 20AKS004). As will be described later, the pre-reading notice may be executed from the previous change which is a variable display of the previous target. Of the new start winning command, the first or second prefetch determination result designation command is stored in the first or second starting win command buffer corresponding to the first or second hold display number “1”. In the case where the variable display is executed next, the variable display corresponding to the command is executed in the variable display executed next. Therefore, the prefetching advance notice cannot be executed with the previous change. Accordingly, among the new start winning commands, the first or second prefetch determination result designation command corresponds to the first or second hold display number “2” to “4” in the first or second starting win command buffer. If it is stored, it is determined that the prefetch notice can be executed. Further, the command buffer at the time of the first and second winning prizes is checked, and when there is a “big hit” in the variable display executed before the variable display corresponding to the new start winning command (first or second winning prize) (2) Pre-reading notice execution may be prohibited at the same time using a pre-reading determination result designation command.

  When the pre-reading notice can be executed (step 20AKS004; Yes), whether or not the pre-reading notice is executed and the final color of the variable display corresponding display 5H when the pre-reading notice is executed are determined (step 20AKS005). Here, as a result of the determination, (1) a prefetching notice with the final color “gold” is executed, (2) a prefetching notice with the final color “red”, (3) the final color “blue”. (4) Do not execute the prefetching notice is prepared (see FIGS. 8-11).

  In step 20AKS005, when it is determined that the timer effect is to be executed as described above, the prefetch determination specified by the first or second prefetch determination result designation command in the new start winning command is specified. Depending on whether the result is “big hit” or “lost” (whether the EXT data is “03” or “05” for the big hit) And decide. The determination example is shown in FIG.

  In step 20AKS005, when the effect control CPU 120 determines not to execute the timer effect as described above, the prefetch determination specified by the first or second prefetch determination result designation command among the new start winning commands. Pre-reading notice in different proportions depending on whether the result is “big hit” or “losing” (whether the EXT data is “02” or “03”, or “04” or “05”) Whether or not to execute and the final color are determined. The determination example is shown in FIG.

  As shown in FIGS. 8-11 (A) and (B), the determination rate of each determination result when the pre-read determination result is “big hit” is to execute a pre-read notification with the final color “gold”> final The pre-reading notice with the color “red” is executed> the pre-reading notice with the final color “blue” is executed> the pre-reading notice is not executed, and the pre-reading determination result is “losing”. The decision rate of the decision result is the opposite. Therefore, the big hit expectation degree of the target that is the target of the prefetch notice is higher when the prefetch notice is executed than when the prefetch notice is not executed, and the big hit expectation degree of the final color is “gold”> “red”> “ High in the order of “blue”. Also, when the timer effect is executed, the determination result that the pre-reading notice is not executed is lower than when the timer effect is not executed, and the pre-reading notice is more easily executed when the timer effect is executed than when the timer effect is not executed. .

  Thereafter, it is determined whether or not it is decided to execute the pre-reading notice (step 20AKS006). If it is decided to execute (step 20AKS006; Yes), the execution pattern of the prefetching notice is decided (selected) and the decision result is determined. Is stored (step 20AKS007). The execution patterns are shown in FIGS. 8-12 to 8-14. Each execution pattern is a display color of variable display corresponding display 5H (variable display compatible display corresponding to the target, hereinafter also referred to as variable display compatible display T) (here, hold display 5T) in the previous change. And the transition of the display color of the variable display corresponding display 5T (here, the active display T) in the target variation. In the figure, the pre-reading notice is executed in the previous change or target change with the number of times of “→”. The left side of “→” shows the display color of the variable display corresponding display 5H before the pre-reading notice, and the right side of “→” shows the display color of the variable display compatible display 5T after the pre-reading notice execution (after change).

  For example, in the execution pattern PT3-3 shown in FIG. 8-14, the pre-reading notice (the action effect is also executed. The same applies hereinafter) is executed in the previous change, and the variable display corresponding display T (hold display T) is displayed. Change from white (normal color) to black. In the pattern PT3-3, the last display color in the previous change and the first display color in the target change are different between “black” and “white”. As will be described later, when the display color of the variable display corresponding display T changes to “black”, the execution of the timer effect is confirmed. Therefore, when “black” and “white” are different as described above, the display color of the variable display corresponding display T (active display T) is changed from “black” with the start of the timer effect at the start of target fluctuation. This indicates that the color is returned to “white” (the effect or the like is not executed, and the change is different from the pre-reading notice) (the same applies to PT2-3 that is similarly written). In the execution pattern PT3-3, in the target change, the variable display corresponding display T (active display T) of “black” is returned to “white” with the execution of the timer effect as described above, and then the pre-reading notice is executed. The display color of the variable display compatible display T is changed from “white” to “blue”, and then the pre-reading notice is executed to change the display color of the variable display compatible display T from “blue” to “red”. The pre-reading notice is executed to change the display color of the variable display corresponding display T from “red” to “gold”.

  Note that the last display color in the previous change and the first display color in the target change are “blue” or “white” as in execution patterns other than PT3-3 and PT2-3 (PT1-1, etc.). ], The hold display T becomes the active display T while maintaining its display color. Further, “no execution” in the previous change indicates that the pre-reading notice is not executed.

  The execution patterns PT1-1 to PT1-2 in FIG. 8-12 are determined (selected) when the final color of the variable display corresponding display T that changes according to the pre-reading notice is “blue”. As shown in FIG. 8-12, when the final color is “blue”, a common execution pattern regardless of whether or not the timer effect is executed (determination result of step 20AKS003; hereinafter, the same whether or not the timer effect is executed). Can be determined. The determination ratio of each execution pattern may be equal, or may be different depending on whether the prefetch determination result is “big hit” or “lost”. If they are different, a big hit expectation is given to each execution pattern.

  The execution patterns PT2-1 to PT2-3 in FIG. 8-13 are determined (selected) when the final color of the variable display corresponding display T that changes according to the pre-reading notice is “red”. As shown in FIG. 8-13, when the final color is “red”, execution patterns PT2-3 that can be determined only when the timer effect is executed are prepared (execution patterns PT2-1 to PT2-2 are shown). , Regardless of whether or not the timer effect is executed). The determination ratio of each execution pattern may be equal, or may be different depending on whether the prefetch determination result is “big hit” or “lost”. If they are different, a big hit expectation is given to each execution pattern.

  The execution patterns PT3-1 to PT3-3 in FIG. 8-14 are determined (selected) when the final color of the variable display corresponding display T that changes according to the pre-reading notice is “gold”. As shown in FIG. 8-14, when the final color is “gold”, execution patterns PT3-3 that can be determined only when the timer effect is executed are prepared (execution patterns PT3-1 to PT3-2). , Regardless of whether or not the timer effect is executed). The determination ratio of each execution pattern may be equal, or may be different depending on whether the prefetch determination result is “big hit” or “lost”. If they are different, a big hit expectation is given to each execution pattern.

  As shown in FIGS. 8-12 to 8-14, “black” can be changed only by the pre-reading notice with the previous change. When the final color is “blue”, the execution pattern of the pre-reading notice for changing the display color of the variable display corresponding display T (holding display T) to “black” is not determined (FIG. 8-12), but the final color is In the case of “red” and “gold”, an execution pattern (PT2-3, PT3-3) of the pre-reading notice for changing the display color of the variable display corresponding display T (hold display T) to “black” is determined (FIG. 3). 8-13, FIG. 8-14). Further, the execution pattern (PT2-3, PT3-3) of the pre-reading notice for changing the display color of the variable display corresponding display T (holding display T) to “black” is determined (selected) when the timer effect is executed. When the timer effect is not executed, it is not determined (selected). Therefore, when the variable display corresponding display T (holding display T) changes to “black”, the final color is “red” or more and the execution of the timer effect is confirmed. “Black” is a display color for notifying that the timer effect is executed when the target changes.

  In step 20AKS007, after the execution pattern of the pre-read notice to be newly executed is determined as one of the execution patterns, the data of the determined execution pattern (determination result) is stored in the first or second start winning command buffer. To do. Specifically, the execution pattern is stored in association with the hold display number of the first or second prefetch determination result designation command among the new start winning commands.

  After step 20AKS007, if the prefetching determination result is not a reach variation pattern (step 20AKS002; No), if the prefetching notice is not feasible (step 20AKS004; No), if it is decided not to execute the prefetching notice (step 20AKS006; No) ), An instruction to additionally display the first hold display 5HL or the second hold display 5HR corresponding to the new start winning command is supplied to the display control unit 123 (if there are a plurality of commands, all The command for additional display is supplied for the command (step 20AKS008). Upon receiving the above instruction, the display control unit 123 controls the image display device 5 so that the new first hold display 5HL or the second hold display 5HR (the display position is the new start winning command Is the position corresponding to the hold display number of the first or second prefetch determination result designation command).

  If no new start winning command is received after step 20AKS008 (step 20AKS001; No), the prefetch notice setting process is terminated.

(Variable display start setting process (step S171))
An example of the variable display start setting process (step S171) executed by the feature unit 20AK is shown in FIG. In this process, the effect control CPU 120 first executes an effect control command (first variation start command for designating the start of the first special figure game from the main board 11) when the special figure game executed this time is the first special figure game. When the specified command is received), the first special game is executed with reference to the first start winning command buffer (when the special game to be executed this time is the second special game (start of the second special game from the main board 11). (When receiving the second variation start designation command), the second start winning command buffer is referred to (step 20AKS101). In the following description, the command buffer at the time of starting winning prize is also referred to as a reference buffer.

  After the step 20AKS101, the effect control CPU 120 displays in the reference buffer the holding display number (if the reference buffer is the first start winning command buffer, the first holding display number, and the reference buffer is the first starting winning command buffer. For example, the second hold display number. The same applies hereinafter.) In response to “2”, it is determined whether or not the execution pattern of the pre-reading notice is stored (step 20AKS102). Accordingly, it is determined that the action effect and the pre-reading notice are executed for the hold display T (first or second hold display T) corresponding to the target (step 20AKS103). When making this determination, the variable display to be executed from now on is the previous change before the target. The hold display T corresponding to the target is displayed at the display position corresponding to the first or second hold display number “2” at the timing of the determination (from the right if the display is the first hold display). Second, if it is the second hold display, it is the second from the left), but the stored contents of the reference buffer are shifted in later processing (step 20AKS111 described later), and the hold display T is also the first or second. Since it moves to the display position corresponding to the hold display number “1” (step 20AKS111, which will be described later), the hold display T displays the first hold display number “1” as shown in FIG. 1 ”(at the time of the first special figure game) or the second holding display number“ 1 ”(at the time of the start of the second special figure game).

  In Step 20AKS103, it is determined to execute the pre-reading notice and the action effect according to the change in the display color in the immediately preceding variation specified by the stored execution pattern. As described above, here, action effects A and B are prepared as the types of action effects. As shown in FIG. 8-16, the type of action effect is determined according to the display color after the pre-reading notice is executed (that is, after the change). Specifically, when the display color (display color after change) of the variable display corresponding display T after the pre-reading notice is “black” or “blue”, it is determined that the action effect A is executed, and the display color after the change is When it is “red” or “gold”, it is determined that the action effect B is executed. The expectation degree of big hit for the final color is higher for “red” or “gold” than for “blue”, so that the effect presentation B is more likely to display the variable display corresponding display T than the action effect A. It is easy to change to a high display color (here, “red” or “gold” above a certain level of expectation).

  If the stored execution pattern is PT1-2, PT2-2, PT3-1, pre-reading to change the display color of the target hold display T from “white” to “blue” after executing the effect A It is decided to execute the notice. If the stored execution pattern is PT2-3 or PT3-3, after executing the effect A, a pre-reading notice for changing the display color of the target hold display T from “white” to “black” is executed. decide. If the stored execution pattern is PT1-1, PT2-1, PT3-2, it is determined that the action effect and the pre-reading notice are not executed.

  After step 20AKS103 or when the execution pattern is not stored (20AKS102; No), the effect control CPU 120 stores the execution pattern of the pre-reading notice corresponding to the hold display number “1” in the reference buffer. If it is stored (step 20AKS104; Yes), according to the execution pattern, a decision is made to execute the effect and the prefetching notice for the active display T corresponding to the target (step 20AKS105). . When making this determination, the variable display to be executed from now on is target fluctuation. The active display T corresponding to the target is the hold display T displayed at the display position corresponding to the first or second hold display number “1” at the timing of the determination. From the first, if it is the second hold display, it is the first from the left), but in later processing, the stored contents of the reference buffer are shifted (step 20AKS111 described later), and the hold display T moves. Since it is displayed as the active display 5H (step 20AKS111 described later), the action effect and the pre-reading notice determined here are performed on the active display 5H after the variable display is started.

  In step 20AKS105, it is determined to execute one or more pre-reading notices and action effects according to the transition of the display color change in the target variation defined by the stored execution pattern. For example, if the stored execution pattern is PT3-1, after executing the effect B, it is determined to execute a pre-reading notice to change the display color of the target hold display T from “blue” to “red”. After that, after executing the effect B, it is determined to execute a pre-reading notice for changing the display color of the target hold display T from “red” to “gold”. If the stored execution pattern is PT3-3, after executing the effect A, the display color of the target hold display T is changed to “white” (from the “black” to “white” by the start of the timer effect). It is decided to execute the pre-reading notice to change from “returned” to “blue”, and after executing the effect B, the pre-reading notice to change the display color of the target hold display T from “blue” to “red” After that, it is determined to execute a pre-reading notice to change the display color of the target hold display T from “red” to “gold” after executing the action effect B.

  After step 20AKS105, or when there is no execution pattern stored (20AKS104; No), the variable display variation pattern to be executed this time (hereinafter also referred to as the current variation pattern) is a notice effect (first feature notice, no. It is determined whether the variation pattern (PA3-3, PA3-5, PA3-7, PB3-3, PB3-5, PB3-7) is designated to execute the two-item notice, button notice, or cut-in notice) (Step 20 AKS106). The current variation pattern is specified by an effect control command (variation pattern designation command) that is transmitted from the main board 11 at the start of variable display and notifies the variation pattern of the current variable display.

  In the case of the variation pattern designating execution of the notice effect (step 20AKS106; Yes), the notice control is executed with the current variable display, so the effect control CPU 120 performs the type of notice effect to be executed (first action notice, first notice) (2) An advance notice, a button notice, and a cut-in notice are determined (step 20AKS107). In step 20AKS107, the effect control CPU 120 determines the type of the notice effect at a different rate depending on the display result of the variable display executed this time (the display result of this time). The current display result is specified by an effect control command (display result designation command) that is transmitted from the main board 11 at the start of variable display and notifies the display result of the current variable display. FIG. 8-17 shows an example of determining the type of notice effect. As shown in the determination ratio of FIG. 8-17, the big hit expectation degree of each notice effect is a button notice (displaying the image 20AK008 of “Intense heat !!” after operation)> cut-in notice> second feature notice > Higher notice of first feature> Higher of button notice (displaying the “chance!” Image 20AK008 after the operation). When the type of the notice effect is determined, the final position of timer image 20AK002 in the timer effect (timer effect execution mode) is also determined. As described above and as shown in FIGS. 8-17, when the first accessory notice is executed, the final position of the timer image 20AK002 is “up position”, and when the second accessory notice is executed, the timer When the final position of the image 20AK002 is “right position” and the button notice or cut-in notice is executed, the final position of the timer image 20AK002 is “center position”.

  After step 20AKS107, the effect control CPU 120 determines the execution timing (execution start timing) of the notice effect determined above (step 20AKS108). An example of such determination is shown in FIG. If the current fluctuation pattern specifies normal reach and does not specify development to super reach (for PA3-3 and PB3-3), the execution timing of this variable display is started (change start) 11 seconds after the timing of On the other hand, when the current variation pattern is one that specifies super reach (when PA3-5, PA5-7, PB3-5, or PB5-7), according to the type of the notice effect determined above. The execution timing of the notice effect is determined 11 seconds or 26 seconds after the change start timing at a different rate. As shown in the determination ratio in the table of FIG. 8-18, in the variable display for executing the super reach, the execution timing of the notice effect tends to be delayed as the notice effect with a high expectation level for the big hit is executed (after 26 seconds). Prone). It should be noted that the period (11 seconds or 26 seconds) from the start timing of the change to the execution timing (start timing) of the notice effect is the initial time of the remaining time that is counted down (measured) by the timer effect (timer effect timer) It is also the remaining time displayed first by the image 20AK002). In addition, after 11 seconds, the normal reach is being performed, and after 26 seconds, the super reach is being performed. Accordingly, when 26 seconds is displayed on the timer image 20AK002, the super reach is determined.

  After step 20AKS108 or when the current variation pattern does not specify execution of the notice effect (step 20AKS106; No), the effect control CPU 120 corresponds to the hold display number “1” in the reference buffer. It is determined whether or not “executed” is stored as the execution information of the timer effect (step 20AKS109). If stored (step 20AKS109; Yes), it is determined to execute the timer effect (step 20AKS110). At this time, it is determined that the timer effect (timer effect with the initial time of the timer image 20AK002 being 11 seconds or 26 seconds) corresponding to the execution timing of the notice effect determined in step 20AKS108 is executed.

  After step 20AKS110 or when “execution present” is not stored as execution information of the timer effect (step 20AKS109; No), another effect such as reach effect is executed based on the current variation pattern or the like. Determine (step 20AKS111). In addition, a confirmed decorative design or the like is also determined based on the current display result.

  Thereafter, the display control unit 123 is instructed to start variable display in accordance with the content determined above and the current variation pattern, and the display control unit 123 is also instructed to update the hold display. Is shifted (step 20AKS112).

  For example, when the execution of the action effect or the pre-reading notice is determined, the action effect or the pre-reading notice determined to be executed (the action effect or the pre-reading notice according to the execution pattern) is set at a predetermined timing (the action effect or the pre-reading notice) When a plurality of notices are executed, the display control unit 123 is instructed to start executing at a plurality of timings). The action effect and the notice effect are determined in advance according to the variation pattern, and the predetermined timing is determined based on the current variation pattern. Upon receiving the instruction, the display control unit 123 executes the action effect and the pre-reading notice at the predetermined timing after starting the variable display of the decorative symbols.

  When it is determined to execute the timer effect, the display control unit 123 is instructed to start the timer effect determined to be executed. Note that the timer effects such as the movement timing of the timer image 20AK002, the execution start timing of the timer image position suggestion effect, and the final position of the timer image 20AK002 in the timer effect (see FIGS. 8-1 to 8-4) are as follows. The effect control CPU 120 determines in advance the relationship between the variation pattern, the type of the notice effect to be executed, and the execution timing (the initial time of the timer image 20AK002). The display control unit 123 is instructed based on the timing. When the display control unit 123 receives the instruction, the display control unit 123 starts executing the timer effect as well as starting the variable display of the decorative symbols. The display control unit 123 displays the timer image 20AK002 as a timer effect and starts a countdown (measurement of remaining time) using the timer image 20AK002. While the timer effect is being executed (timer image 20AK002 is being displayed), the display control unit 123 displays the background image which is the background of the variable display of the decorative symbols and the variable display corresponding display 5H as the normal background (normal state or the like). Change to an image with a different background from the (easy background).

  When it is determined to execute the notice effect (first object notice, second object notice, button notice, cut-in notice), the notice effect determined to be executed (the notice effect of the type determined above) ) To the display control unit 123 to start at the execution timing determined above. When the display control unit 123 receives the instruction, the display control unit 123 determines the notice effect (determined above) at the execution timing after the start of the variable display of decorative symbols (when the timer effect is executed, it is also the end timing of the timer effect). Execute a kind of notice effect).

  In addition, when it is determined to execute another performance such as a reach effect, display control is performed so that the effect determined to be executed is started at a predetermined start timing in relation to the current variation pattern. The unit 123 is instructed. In addition, the display control unit 123 is instructed to start variable display of decorative symbols according to the current variation pattern and the current display result. Upon receiving the instruction, the display control unit 123 starts variable display of decorative symbols and executes the effect at the timing described above.

  Furthermore, when the first special figure game is started this time (when the first variation start designation command is received), the effect control CPU 120 moves the rightmost first hold display 5HL to the right to display the active display. The display control unit 123 is instructed to perform a hold update to shift the remaining first hold display 5HL to the right one display position while displaying as 5HA. When this time is the start of the second special figure game (when the second variation start designation command is received), the effect control CPU 120 moves the leftmost second hold display 5HR to the left to obtain the active display 5HA. In addition to displaying, the display control unit 123 is instructed to hold update to shift the remaining first hold display 5HR to the left display position. Upon receiving the instruction, the display control unit 123 shifts the hold display and the like (starts variable display after the shift). It should be noted that the effect control CPU 120 displays the first hold display 5HL or the second hold display 5HR displayed as the current active display 5HA this time when the display color is “black” (for example, the hold display number “1” in the reference buffer). Correspondingly, when the execution pattern PT2-3 or PT3-3 is stored), after the first hold display 5HL or the second hold display 5HR is displayed as the active display 5HA, the display color of the timer effect is displayed. The display control unit 123 is instructed to return to “white” with the start (display of the timer image 20AK002). The display control unit 123 returns the display color of the active display 5HA (active display T) to “white” in accordance with the instruction. Note that the timing of returning to “white” may be the display start timing of the timer image 20AK002, or may be after a certain period of time has elapsed from the display start timing.

  Further, the effect control CPU 120 receives the first start winning command buffer (when receiving the first variation start designation command) or the second start winning command buffer (second variation start designation command) as a reference buffer. Shift the stored contents). Specifically, the storage contents corresponding to the first or second hold display number “1” (first or second prefetch determination result designation command, “execution present” as timer performance execution information (when stored)) , The execution pattern of the pre-reading notice (if stored) is deleted, and each stored content corresponding to each of the first or second hold display numbers “2” to “4” is assigned to the first or higher The second hold display numbers “1” to “3” are shifted.

  After step 20AKS112, the effect process flag is updated to “2” (step 20AKS113), and the variable display start setting process is terminated.

(Each execution timing)
Here, an example of the execution timing of each effect will be described with reference to FIGS. FIG. 8-19 shows the execution timing of each effect when the execution pattern of the pre-reading notice is PT3-3, the super reach is executed in the target change, and the execution timing of the notice effect is 11 seconds after the start of the target change. Show.

  In the example of FIG. 8-19, when the effect A is executed and the pre-reading notice is executed in the previous change, the display color of the first or second hold display T corresponding to the target changes from “white” to “black”. (See also FIG. 8-1). Thereafter, the first or second hold display T is displayed as the active display T, and the timer effect (the first display time (at the start of the operation) displayed on the timer image 20AK002 (the remaining time until the notice effect) is displayed with the start of target fluctuation. 11 seconds) is started. The display color (“black”) of the active display T is returned to “white” with the start of the timer effect (at this time, the effect effect is not executed) (see also FIG. 8-1).

  Thereafter, after the reach is established and the normal reach is being executed, the display time of the timer image 20AK002 is “0:00” seconds, and the timer effect is ended. Object notice, button notice, or cut-in notice) is started. After the notice production, development to super reach is performed. In addition, after the reach is established, the action effect and the pre-reading notice are executed twice during the execution of the normal reach, and the final action effect and the pre-reading notice are executed during the super reach. The action effect and the pre-reading notice are executed twice after the execution of the notice effect.

  It should be noted that the execution timing of the action effect and the target change of the prefetch notice is determined in advance from the first timing to the third timing in relation to the fluctuation pattern, and the execution pattern of the prefetch notice executes the prefetch notice once. If it is, the action effect and the prefetch notice are executed at the first timing, and if the prefetch notice is executed twice, the action effect and the prefetch notice are executed at the first timing and the second timing. In the case where the pre-reading notice is executed three times, the action effect and the pre-reading notice may be executed at the first timing to the third timing. The pre-reading notice changes the display color of the variable display corresponding display T step by step to one with a high expectation degree of jackpot (see FIGS. 8-12 to 8-14), so that the effect is produced at the second timing or the third timing. When the pre-reading notice is executed, the display color of the active display T is likely to change to “red” or “gold”, which has a high expectation of jackpot. In particular, as shown in FIG. 8-19, the second timing and the third timing are made to arrive after the start of the notice effect, so that the display color of the variable display corresponding display T is set to the big hit expectation degree after the notice effect is started. Can be changed to a high “red” or “gold”.

  When the execution timing of the notice effect is 26 seconds after the start of the fluctuation, the timer effect ends during the super reach and the notice effect is executed. It should be noted that the execution timing of the effect effect and the pre-reading notice target change at this time may be later than when the notice effect execution timing is 11 seconds after the start of the change (for example, at least two times after the development of Super Reach). Such).

(Effects of the above configuration)
Depending on the final position (“center position”, “upper position”, “right position”) of the timer image 20AK002 of the timer effect, the type of the notice effect that is subsequently executed differs (FIGS. 8-17, etc.) The player pays attention to the final position in addition to the remaining time (remaining time until execution of the notice effect) displayed on the timer image 20AK002, and the interest of the game is improved.

  Further, the number of types of notice effects to be executed thereafter varies depending on the final position (“center position”, “up position”, “right position”) of the timer effect timer image 20AK002 (FIG. 8-). 17), the player pays attention to the final position in addition to the remaining time (remaining time until execution of the notice effect) displayed in the timer image 20AK002, and the interest of the game is improved.

  In the above configuration, if the final position is “up position”, the accessory 32A advances from above (the upper end of the screen), and if the final position is “right position”, the accessory 32B is on the right side. If the final position is “center position”, the character 20AK005 used for cut-in notice or the image 20AK006 used for button notice is displayed at the center of the screen. As described above, the final position of the timer image 20AK002 is set to the position corresponding to the position of the screen edge in the direction in which the accessory used in the notice effect advances or the position where the image used in the notice effect starts to be displayed ( For example, the screen is divided into a plurality of areas such as five areas in the middle of the top, bottom, left, and right, so that the final position is associated with the mode of the notice effect. In this way, by setting the final position of the timer image 20AK002 as the position related to the aspect of the preliminary announcement effect that is subsequently executed, the player can execute the preliminary announcement effect (in other words, the paraphrase that is executed according to the final position of the timer image 20AK002). Then, a notice effect executed in conjunction with the final position) can be easily associated from the final position, so that the interest of the game is improved.

  Further, by notifying the remaining time using the timer image 20AK002, the remaining time can be notified in an easy-to-understand manner, and the fun of the game is improved. In addition, by providing a plurality of types (here, 11 seconds and 26 seconds) of the time (hereinafter also referred to as initial time) displayed by the timer image 20AK002 (here, 11 seconds and 26 seconds), the player can Paying attention to the initial time, the fun of the game is improved. In the above configuration, when the initial time is 26 seconds, the execution of super reach (the effect that the big hit expectation is higher than a predetermined threshold value) is confirmed, so the player pays attention to the initial time, and the fun of the game is improved. To do. Further, when the initial time is 26 seconds, super reach is compensated, so that it is possible to pay attention to the production before super reach.

  Further, the timer effect timer image 20AK002 can be moved to places other than the final position, and finally moves to the final position corresponding to the type of the notice effect to be executed thereafter (FIGS. 8-1 to 8-1). FIG. 8-4 and the like), the player pays attention to the position where the timer image 20AK002 finally moves, and the interest of the game is improved.

  Further, the size of the timer image 20AK002 differs depending on the display position (here, the center position at the start of display and the subsequent upper left corner, upper position, center position, or right position). (FIGS. 8-1 to 8-4 and the like), the display variations of the timer image 20AK002 are increased, and the fun of the game is improved. In particular, in the above configuration, the timer image 20AK002 is reduced when it is moved to the upper left corner so as not to stand out, so that the timer image 20AK002 does not interfere with other effects, and the interest of the game is reduced. Can be prevented.

  In addition, the notice effect that is executed when the final position of the timer image 20AK002 is “up position” (or “right position”) is one type of first action notice (or second action notice). Since there are two types of notice effects that can be executed at the “center position” (button notice and cut-in notice) (FIGS. 8-1 to 8-4, FIG. 8-17, etc.), the relationship between the final position and the notice effect Variations can be provided and the fun of the game is improved.

  Further, since the timer image 20AK002 can be moved to a plurality of positions (FIGS. 8-1 to 8-4 and the like), the player pays attention to the movement of the timer image 20AK002, so that the interest of the game is improved. In addition, the timer image 20AK002 can be moved to a position where it does not interfere with other effects according to the execution status of other effects, and a decrease in the interest of the game can be prevented.

  In addition, by executing a timer image position suggestion effect (FIG. 8-2 (B) or the like) that suggests the final position of the timer image 20AK002, the player can easily focus on the final position, and the interest of the game is improved.

  Further, in the above configuration, the display color of the variable display corresponding display T is changed to “black” for notifying (implying) execution of the timer effect, and then returns to “white” with the execution of the timer effect. After that, it is possible to change the display color of the variable display corresponding display T. In particular, after the start of the notice effect after the timer effect, the display color of the variable display corresponding display T can be expected by the pre-reading notice. Can be changed to high “red” or “gold”. Therefore, since the player pays attention to the variable display corresponding display T (active display T) even after the timer effect is started, the interest of the game is improved.

  Further, in the above configuration, the display color of the variable display corresponding display T is changed to “black” for notifying (implying) execution of the timer effect, and then returns to “white” with the execution of the timer effect. When the timer effect is executed, the prefetching notice is easier to execute than when the timer effect is not executed (FIGS. 8-11), and the prefetching notice is executed after the timer effect is started (FIGS. 8-19). When the timer image 20AK002 is displayed by the timer effect, the pre-reading notice and the suggestion effect are easily executed. Thereby, the player pays attention to the display color of the variable display corresponding display T (particularly, the display color after “black”), so that the interest of the game is improved.

  In addition, since the action effect or the pre-reading notice may be executed in parallel with the notice effect after the start of the notice effect, the player pays attention to the effect effect in addition to the notice effect, so that the interest of the game is enhanced. improves.

  In the above configuration, when the timer effect is executed, the action effect and the pre-reading notice are easily executed (FIGS. 8-11), and the action effect and the pre-reading notice are also executed during the execution of the timer effect. The notice is easier to execute when the timer image 20AK002 is displayed than when the timer image 20AK002 is not displayed, and in the timer effect, the player pays attention to the action effect and the pre-reading notice, so that the interest of the game is improved. To do.

  Further, in the above configuration, when the timer effect is executed, the background image is changed, so the atmosphere of the effect is changed and the interest of the game is improved.

  As described above, assuming that the big hit expectation level of the timer effect is high, in the variable display (target) in which the timer effect is executed, the display color (particularly the final color) after the change by the pre-reading notice also changes to a high expectation value. It's easy to do. As a result, the execution frequency of the prefetch notice is increased, and the interest of the game is improved.

(Modification)
The above configuration may be modified as follows. In addition, you may combine at least one part of the following different modifications.

(Modification 1)
The aspect of the various effects can be changed as appropriate. For example, the mode of the timer image 20AK002 may be an analog form (pointer type) instead of the digital form as shown in FIGS. 8-1 to 8-5. The images used for various effects such as action effects and cut-in notices are not limited to the above. There may be three or more types of action effects. The types of notice effects can also be increased or decreased. The pre-reading notice may change the aspect (for example, shape) other than the display color of the variable display corresponding display T.

(Modification 2)
So-called gasses may be provided for the various effects. Specifically, the notice effect may not be executed after the timer effect is executed. That is, a successful timer effect and a failed (gase; the same applies hereinafter) timer effect may be prepared. A case where the timer effect is not executed even when the variable display corresponding display T becomes “black” may be prepared. As for the effect, a success effect that changes the display color of the variable display corresponding display T and a failure effect that does not change the display color of the variable display corresponding display T (no pre-reading notice is executed) are prepared. Also good.

(Modification 3)
The big hit expectation may be made different according to the initial time displayed by the timer image 20AK002 (the time that is displayed for the first time and the execution timing of the notice effect). For example, the expectation degree of jackpot may be higher in the case of 26 seconds than in 11 seconds (for example, the execution timing of the notice effect is more easily determined to be 26 seconds than 11 seconds in the case of a big hit, and more than 26 seconds in the case of a loss. Also makes it easier to determine 11 seconds). By doing so, the player pays more attention to the initial time, and the interest of the game is improved.

(Modification 4)
Other timings such as a timing before the reach is established (for example, 4 seconds after the start of fluctuation) may be prepared as the execution timing of the notice effect (the initial time of the timer image 20AK002, etc.). In this case, a timer effect in which 4 seconds is displayed on the timer image 20AK002 as an initial time displayed on the timer image 20AK002 is also executed. If the timer effect is not a reach confirmation (for example, preparing a timer effect for gasses, etc.), it is unclear whether the reach will be established when the initial time is 4 seconds, so the fun of the game is improved. Also, when the initial time is 4 seconds (0:00 seconds before reach is established) and when the initial time is 11 seconds and 26 seconds (0:00 seconds after reach is established), the big hit expectation is changed. Well (when the initial time is 4 seconds, it becomes more likely to become “losing” or frustrating, etc.), in this case, the fun of the game is improved.

(Modification 5)
The presence or absence of execution of the notice effect may be determined not on the main board 11 side but on the effect control board 12 side. Whether or not the timer effect is executed may be determined at the start of variable display.

(Modification 6)
The above-mentioned pre-reading notice may be adopted as a timer effect target (notice effect executed when the timer image 20AK002 becomes “0:00”). In this case, the timer effect may be started when the target is won. Further, a timer image 20AK002 may be displayed that displays “standby” until the start of target fluctuation (in other words, timer effect) or displays the initial time but does not start the operation (countdown). The display position (particularly the final position) of the timer image 20AK002 is in or near the variable display corresponding display T corresponding to the target (the position related to the position where the pre-reading notice is executed). Good. At this time, the timer image 20AK002 is displayed at the center of the screen or the like during a period in which the variable display corresponding display T moves to another display position (another hold display position or an active display display position) due to the end of the variable display other than the target. It may be moved once to another display position, or may be moved together with the variable display corresponding display T. In addition, a group notice in which a large number of images cross the screen may be adopted as the target of the timer effect. In this case, the final position of the timer image 20AK002 when the group notice is executed is preferably a position (for example, a right position) where the multiple images appear (display starts). The target of the timer production may be a notice at the time of super reach development, a chance up notice during reach, a step up notice, or the like. The target of the timer effect may be, for example, an effect that suggests that it will be a big hit (for example, an indication of the expectation of the big hit), and an effect using a decorative pattern such as a pseudo-ream (in this case, the final position is the center The position may be a position, etc. When using a pseudo-continuous pattern, it may move from the top, so it may be the top position) or reach production (particularly super reach) (for example, depending on the final position of the timer image 20AK002) Different types of superreach may be implemented.)

(Modification 7)
The operation start timing (countdown start timing, in other words, measurement start timing of the remaining time) of the timer image 20AK002 may not be at the start of variable display. In this case, “Waiting” (or “Timer in preparation” etc. may be applied. The same shall apply hereinafter.) Is displayed or the initial time is displayed but the operation (countdown) does not start. The timer operation of the timer image 20AK002 (countdown or measurement of the remaining time) may be started when the operation start timing comes. In addition, even in a timer effect for a notice effect other than the pre-reading notice, the timer image 20AK002 is displayed before the variable display for executing the timer effect, and the operation start timing of the timer image 20AK002 (the variable display for executing the timer effect) is displayed. You may display "Waiting" until the start time or a predetermined timing thereafter. The display start timing (timer effect start timing) of the timer image 20AK002 may be set to a timing later than the start of variable display for executing the timer effect (for example, when reach is reached or when it is developed to super reach).

(Modification 8)
The target of the timer effect may be a part of a certain type of notice effect. For example, among the button notices, the one that displays the image 20AK008 of “Intense heat !!” after the operation (high expectation), and the one that displays the image 20AK007 of “chance!” After the operation (low) It does not have to be targeted. Also, regarding cut-in notices, a plurality of types with different expectation levels for jackpots may be prepared, and only some (particularly those with high expectation levels) may be subject to timer effects. Thereby, the expectation degree of a timer effect rises and the interest of a game improves.

(Modification 9)
For example, when the timer image 20AK002 is displayed in or near the variable display corresponding display T corresponding to the target (when the target of the timer effect is a pre-reading notice), the timer image 20AK002 is in the upper position or the right position (the corner of the screen). When the timer image 20AK002 does not interfere with other effects (not reducing the visibility of other effects), such as when displayed, the timer image 20AK002 may not be moved. The timer image 20AK002 is displayed from the beginning at a position corresponding to the type of the notice effect to be executed (see the above final position) and does not have to move. Note that the timer image 20AK002 may be moved even when the timer image 20AK002 does not interfere with other effects.

(Modification 10)
The timer image 20AK002 may or may not move according to the display position (final position) of the timer image 20AK002 corresponding to the notice effect that is the subject of the timer effect. For example, in the above configuration, when the final position of the timer image 20AK002 is “center position”, the timer image 20AK002 is highly likely to interfere with other effects (particularly when the initial time of the timer image 20AK002 is long). When the timer image 20AK002 is first moved to the “center position” and then finally moved to the “center position” again, and the final position of the timer image 20AK002 is “up position” or “right position”, Since the timer image 20AK002 is unlikely to interfere with other effects, the timer image 20AK002 may be displayed at the “upper position” or “right position” from the beginning.

(Modification 11)
The display mode of the timer image 20AK002 may be varied according to the remaining time. For example, if the execution timing of the notice effect is 20 seconds after the start of fluctuation, (1) the first 5 seconds (20 seconds to 15 seconds) will be “standby”, and (2) the remaining 15 seconds to 5 seconds. When the remaining time is long, the timer image 20AK002 is displayed in a small size. (3) When the remaining time is 5 seconds to 0 seconds (when the remaining time is short), the timer image 20AK002 is displayed in a large size. “Waiting” (by not notifying the remaining time at first) makes it difficult to understand the initial time, attracts the player's attention to the timer effect, and improves the fun of the game. By displaying the timer image 20AK002 in a small size, it is possible not to interfere with other effects. It can be noted that the remaining time displayed by the timer image 20AK002 is reduced by displaying the timer image 20AK002 in a large size. In addition to increasing the size as described above, the timer image 20AK002 may be noticed by changing the color to red or the like, or by superimposing an effect such as lightning on the timer image 20AK002. The display position of the timer image 20AK002 may be different in each of the above (1) to (3), (1) and (2) may be common, or (2) and (3) may be common. .

(Modification 12)
Regarding the relationship between the final position of the timer image 20AK002 and the number of types of notice effects to be executed, a plurality of final positions having one type are provided in the above, but only one may be provided. In the above description, only one final position having a plurality of types is provided, but a plurality of final positions may be provided. When a plurality of types of notice effects can be executed for one final position, after the timer image 20AK002 reaches the remaining time “0:00” at the final position (for example, the central position), The notice effect may be executed in parallel or sequentially (for example, button notice and cut-in notice are sequentially performed). A plurality of timer images 20AK002 may be displayed at the same final position, and a notice effect may be associated with each timer image 20AK002. For example, in the case of executing a button notice and a cut-in notice, as shown in FIG. 8-20, the button notice is executed when the remaining time reaches “0:00” seconds at the “center position”. The timer image 20AK002A and the timer image 20AK002B in which a cut-in notice is executed when the remaining time reaches “0:00” seconds may be displayed.

(Modification 13)
The timer image position suggestion effect may be another aspect. For example, the images of “upper position”, “lower position”, and “center position” may be scroll-displayed, and the timer image 20AK002 may be moved with the position of the image displayed when scrolling stopped as the final position. In addition to “upper position”, “lower position”, and “center position”, a display of a gaze indicating that the notice effect is not executed may be prepared. In the above configuration, when the timer image 20AK002 sequentially moves between “upper position”, “lower position”, and “center position”, the timer image 20AK002 may be displayed in a blurred manner (the remaining time is unknown). As such, the visibility may be reduced). Moreover, you may provide the last position of the gusset where a notice effect is not performed after that.

(Modification 14)
The timing for returning the display color of the variable display corresponding display T from “black” to “white” is not only when the timer effect is started, but also when the operation of the timer image 20AK002 is started (for example, when “standby” is displayed). For example, the timer effect may include a period during which the non-operating timer image 20AK002 is displayed.) Further, when the start timing of the timer effect is not the start time of the variable display, the display color may be returned from “black” to “white” at the start of the variable display.

(Modification 15)
For the action effect B and the pre-reading notice for changing the display color of the variable display corresponding display T to “red” or “black” having a high expectation degree of jackpot, the variable display that executes the notice effect is the variable display that does not execute the notice effect. It may be made easier to execute. For example, in the case of a variation pattern that designates execution of a notice effect, the action effect B and the look-ahead that change to “red” or “black”, which has a higher degree of jackpot expectation, than the variation pattern that does not designate execution of the notice effect. Increase the notice execution rate. In addition, if the big hit expectation degree of the notice effect is high, it means that the action effect B and the prefetch notice having a high big hit expectation level are also easily executed. According to the modification, the player pays attention to the action effect B and the prefetching notice during execution of the notice effect, so that the interest of the game is improved.

(Modification 16)
The variable display that executes the timer effect after setting the variable display corresponding display T (hold display T) to “black” is more effective than the variable display that executes the timer effect without setting “black”. It may be easy to execute. For example, even when the final color of the variable display corresponding display T is blue, an execution pattern for changing the variable display corresponding display T (holding display T) to “black” at the time of execution of the previous change is prepared, and the timer effect is provided. When executing, regardless of the final color, the rate of determining (selecting) the variable display corresponding display T (holding display T) as the execution pattern for changing to “black” as the execution pattern of the pre-reading notice is better. Then, the variable display corresponding display T (holding display T) is set to be higher than the ratio of determining (selecting) the execution pattern that does not change to “black”. In the modified example 14, if the variable display corresponding display T (holding display T) becomes “black”, the pre-reading notice and the action effect can be expected, so the player pays attention to the change to “black” and the game Interest is improved.

(Modification 17)
You may determine the kind of effect production by lottery. For example, the ratio of the display color after the change may be different between the action effect A and the action effect B (for example, the action effect B has a higher expectation degree of jackpot). As the types of action effects, (1) the ratio of the gusset is low, but the ratio of execution of the pre-reading notice for changing to a display color (for example, red or gold) with a high expectation degree of jackpot is low, (2) the above (1 ) Is higher in the ratio of gasses and the rate of execution of the pre-reading notice to be changed to a display color (for example, red or gold) having a high expectation degree of jackpot is higher, (3) than in (1) above There may be provided a high rate of executing a pre-reading notice for changing to a display color (for example, red or gold) having a low rate and a high expectation degree of jackpot.

(Modification 18)
In the pre-reading notice of the above configuration, the display color of the variable display compatible display T is changed step by step to a display color that has a higher degree of big hit expectation than the display color before the change. It is also possible that the big hit expectation degree is changed to a display color that is two or more higher than the display color or the big hit expectation degree is changed to a lower display color than the display color before the change. Further, when the variable display corresponding display T is returned from “black” to “white” with the execution of the timer effect, the effect effect may be executed, and the change may be regarded as one of the pre-reading notices. Further, the variable display corresponding display T may be changed from “black” to a display color other than “white” with the execution of the timer effect.

(Modification 19)
For example, the display of the timer image 20AK002 (timer effect execution) may change to a zone effect (for example, including a prefetch zone or the like) and change the background or the like. In addition, for example, the timer image 20AK002 may be displayed to change to a background image with a high expectation degree for jackpot. Other than the background image, the timer image 20AK002 may be changed when the timer image 20AK002 is displayed (when the timer effect is executed). The object to be changed may be a part other than the variable display corresponding display T, for example. Note that the portion other than the variable display corresponding display T may be changed in response to the change of the variable display corresponding display T to “black”. Note that it is not always necessary to change the background or the like by displaying the timer image 20AK002. The change ratio of the background or the like may be different depending on, for example, whether or not the timer image 20AK002 is displayed.

(Modification 20)
On the back of the pachinko gaming machine 1, a switch (a switch that can be operated by a store clerk and cannot be operated by a player) that can set a lottery probability for jackpots may be provided. In this case, for example, a high probability first probability and a second probability lower than the first probability can be set as the jackpot lottery probability by the switch (there may be three or more probabilities). Then, a high setting suggesting effect (the effect of displaying the effect image on the image display device 5, the effect using the game effect lamp 9 or the like, the effect using the accessory, which suggests that the high probability of the first probability is set. Etc.), a low setting suggesting effect that suggests that the second probability of low probability is set (the effect of displaying the effect image on the image display device 5, the effect using the game effect lamp 9 or the like, the use of an accessory (For example, the probability is notified from the main board 11 to the effect control board 12 by an effect control command, and the effect control board 12 controls the execution). In this case, the timer notice may be executed for the high setting suggestion effect and the low setting suggestion effect. In addition, the mode of the timer effect and the display mode (in the above, “black”) for notifying (implying) the execution of the timer effect are made different according to the lottery probability (the mode is different at different rates according to the lottery probability). The lottery probability may be suggested.

(Modification 21)
In the above configuration, a predetermined number of wagers are set by inserting medals, multiple types of symbols are rotated (variably displayed) according to the operation of the operation lever by the player, and displayed according to the operation of the stop button by the player When the symbols in the means are stopped, if the combination of the stopped symbols becomes a specific symbol combination, it can be applied to a slot machine (slot machine) in which a predetermined number of medals are paid out to the player. In this case, timer effects for various effects executed in the slot machine are prepared.

(Modification 22)
An effect of changing the timer image 20AK002 may be executed by acting an image on the timer image 20AK002 (similar to the above-described effect, for example, a predetermined image is moved (contacted) to the timer image 20AK002). For example, the remaining time displayed by the timer image 20AK002 may be increased or decreased by the action effect (by the action of the image). Further, when the big hit expectation differs depending on the initial time displayed by the timer image 20AK002, when the timer image 20AK002 displays the initial time, the effect effect may be executed to change the initial time ( For example, it is changed to an initial time with high expectation, such as changing from 11 seconds to 26 seconds). Further, the big hit expectation may be changed according to the effect applied to the timer image 20AK002 (for example, when the red effect is applied and the timer image 20AK002 is displayed in red, the blue effect is applied and the timer image 20AK002 is displayed). In this case, the effect is performed on the timer image 20AK002 to which no effect is applied, and an effect (for example, a red or blue effect) is applied. Good. Further, an effect may be performed on the timer image 20AK002 to which an effect is applied, and another effect may be applied (for example, a blue effect is changed to a red effect). By executing the action effect on the timer image 20AK002 and making the timer image 20AK002 changeable to one with a high expectation degree of jackpot, the effect pattern increases and the interest of the game is improved. For the effect, a success pattern (a pattern in which the timer image 20AK002 changes) and a failure (gase) pattern (a pattern in which the timer image 20AK002 does not change) may be prepared. This also improves the fun of gaming. Furthermore, a predetermined image (such as a character) is displayed, and the predetermined image can act on either the variable display corresponding display T (the hold display or active display corresponding to the target) or the timer image 20AK002. Good (variable display corresponding display T changes if acting on variable display corresponding display T, and timer image 20AK002 changes if acting on timer image 20AK002). As described above, the operation of the predetermined image may be branched into an action on the variable display corresponding display T and an action on the timer image 20AK002. By doing so, from the start of display of the predetermined image to the predetermined timing, it is not known whether the predetermined image acts on either the variable display corresponding display T or the timer image 20AK002, and the interest of the game is enhanced. improves. What acts in the action effect may be an accessory in addition to an image (the same applies to other action effects).

(Various configurations taking the above configuration as an example)
Various configurations taking the above configuration as an example are listed below.

<Configuration 1>
Pachislot machines
(A1) A gaming machine (for example, a pachinko gaming machine 1 according to the feature 20AK, etc.) that can be controlled in an advantageous state (for example, a big hit gaming state) advantageous to the player,
(A2) Predetermined display means for displaying a predetermined display (for example, timer image 20AK002 or the like) that changes to a specific mode (for example, a mode in which the remaining time is “0:00” seconds or the like) )When,
(A3) Suggestion effect execution means for executing a plurality of types of suggestion effects (for example, a first feature notice, a second feature notice, a button notice, a cut-in notice, etc.) that suggests being controlled to the advantageous state ( For example, the production control board 12)
(A4) The suggestion effect can be executed after the predetermined display is changed to the specific mode (for example, the notice effect is displayed after the remaining time displayed in the timer image 20AK002 is “0:00”). Etc.)
(A5) The predetermined display can be displayed at different positions depending on whether the type of the suggestion effect executed after the change to the specific mode is the first type or the second type (for example, Depending on the final position of the timer image 20AK002, the type of the notice effect executed after the timer effect ends).

  According to the above configuration, the player also pays attention to the display position of the predetermined display, and the interest of the game is improved.

In addition to or in addition to (A5) above (A6) “Whether the display position of the predetermined display is the first position (for example, the upper position or the right position) or the second position (for example, the center position) Accordingly, the number of types of suggestive effects executed after the predetermined display changes to the specific mode is different (for example, as shown in FIG. 8-17, depending on the final position of the timer image 20AK002, The number of types of notice effects executed after the timer effect ends may be different). With this configuration, the player also pays attention to the display position of the predetermined display, and the interest of the game is improved.

  The predetermined display may be, for example, a display whose aspect changes according to the remaining time until the suggestion effect (notice effect) is executed. Instead of the timer image 20AK002, for example, an hourglass image, a bar-shaped image whose length changes according to the remaining time, and a bomb image with a fire on the lead wire, the remaining time is intuitive. You may adopt what is difficult to grasp. The specific mode is the mode when the remaining time becomes 0 (if it is an hourglass, all the sand falls. If it is a bar, the bar becomes shorter or longer or becomes the longest. If it is a bomb, Explode, etc.). The predetermined display made up of the images may also be changed. For example, flip the hourglass (extend the remaining time), increase / decrease the rate of change of the bar length, increase (reduce the remaining time) or weaken (extend the remaining time) the fire on the conductor. Or, it may be erased once (the remaining time becomes longer. In this case, it may not be a specific mode, and may be treated as a gasse in which the suggestive effect is not executed thereafter). At the time of these changes, an action effect as described above (an effect in which an action is performed by an image. There may be a frustration) may be executed (for example, the hourglass is turned over by the action, or the fire of the lead wire is turned by the action Can be strengthened, weakened, or turned off). The predetermined display may change gradually with the passage of time, and finally be in a specific mode (including a mode in which it is erased as a result of gradual decrease).

  The suggestion effect may be executed immediately after the predetermined display changes to the specific mode (for example, immediately after the timer image 20AK002 becomes “0:00”) or may be executed after a predetermined period has elapsed. . In addition, the suggestion effect may be executed in response to detection of an operation (player action) on the push button 31B or the like after the predetermined display is changed to a specific mode. For example, it is only necessary that the change of the predetermined display to the specific mode and the execution of the suggestion effect are related (interlocked or the like) in the production or in the control of the production operation.

  The configuration (A5) indicates that “the type of the suggestion effect executed after changing to the specific mode differs depending on the display position of the predetermined display” (the type and the position are all a pair. In addition to one, for some, a plurality of types of suggestion effects are set for one of the positions, or a plurality of display positions are set for one type of suggestion effects. Including). The configuration (A6) indicates that “the number of types of the suggested effects to be executed after changing to the specific mode differs according to the display position of the predetermined display” (the number of types and the position And all of them correspond one-to-one, and some of them include a configuration in which there are display positions with the same number of types). In the above configuration, the “position” to “display position” is at least the final position (the final position after movement if moved, the position displayed from the beginning to the end if not moved). However, other timing positions may be used. For example, the display position may be the timing at the time of reach establishment, the development to super reach, or the start of timer production.

(2) The predetermined display is a timer display (for example, timer image 20AK002 or the like) for notifying a period until the suggestion effect is executed (for example, a remaining time until the notice effect is executed).
There are a plurality of types of periods when the timer display is displayed at the start of operation (for example, 11 seconds and 26 seconds).
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  According to the above configuration, the player comes to pay attention to the display time of the predetermined display, and the interest of the game is improved.

(3) When the predetermined display changes to at least the specific mode, the predetermined display can move to a position corresponding to the type of the suggestive effect executed after the change to the specific mode (for example, move to the final position) Timer image 20AK002 etc.)
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    According to the said structure, the variation of a predetermined display increases and the interest of a game improves.

(4) The predetermined display can be displayed at a plurality of positions from the start to the end of display, and the displayed position is a first position (for example, the center of the screen) or a second position (for example, The display mode (for example, the size) differs depending on whether it is the upper left corner of the screen (for example, see FIGS. 8-1 (C) and 8-2),
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    According to the said structure, the variation of the display mode of a predetermined display increases, and the interest of a game improves.

  Note that the different display modes include not only the size but also the color, shape, and the like. Further, the display mode may be varied depending on the presence or absence of the effect.

(5) When the display position of the predetermined display is the first position (for example, the upper position or the right position), the type of the suggested effect that can be executed after the predetermined display is changed to the specific mode is one (For example, the first or second effect production)
When the display position of the predetermined display is the second position (for example, the center position, etc.), there are a plurality of types of suggested effects that can be executed after the predetermined display is changed to the specific mode (for example, button notice and Cut-in notice)
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  According to the said structure, a variation can be given about the display position and suggestion effect of a predetermined display, and the interest of a game improves.

(6) The predetermined display is movable between a plurality of positions (for example, see FIGS. 8-1 to 8-2).
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  According to the said structure, the interest of a game improves by the movement of a predetermined display.

(7) The predetermined display is movable (see, for example, FIGS. 8-1 to 8-2),
A destination suggestion effect executing means (for example, the effect control board 12) for executing a destination suggestion effect (for example, a timer image position suggestion effect) suggesting the destination of the predetermined display;
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  According to the said structure, it can be made to pay attention to which position a predetermined display moves, and the interest of a game improves.

(8) The predetermined display means can display a plurality of the predetermined displays at the same position (for example, see FIG. 8-20),
When the plurality of predetermined displays are displayed at the same position, the suggestive effect executing means can execute the same number of types of suggested effects as the number of the predetermined displays (for example, see FIG. 8-20).
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  According to the above-described configuration, attention can be paid to the number of displayed predetermined displays and the interest of the game is improved.

<Configuration 2> (Note that the description of the same configuration as the configuration 1 is the same as the configuration 1 described above.)
(1) The gaming machine
(B1) A gaming machine (for example, a feature portion 20AK) that executes variable display (for example, special display game, variable display of decorative symbols, etc.) and can be controlled to an advantageous state (for example, a big hit gaming state) advantageous to the player. Pachinko machine 1 etc.)
(B2) specific display means for displaying a specific display (for example, a variable display compatible display) corresponding to the variable display;
(B3) Predetermined display means for displaying a predetermined display (for example, timer image 20AK002 or the like) that changes to a specific mode (for example, a mode in which the remaining time is “0:00” seconds or the like). )When,
(B4) Suggestion effect execution means for executing a plurality of types of suggestion effects (for example, a first feature notice, a second feature notice, a button notice, a cut-in notice, etc.) that suggests being controlled to the advantageous state ( For example, the production control board 12)
(B5) The suggestion effect can be executed after the predetermined display is changed to the specific mode (for example, the notice effect is displayed after the remaining time displayed in the timer image 20AK002 is “0:00”). Etc.)
(B6) The display mode (for example, display color) of the specific display includes a special mode (for example, “black” for notifying the execution of the timer effect) that suggests that the predetermined display is displayed. ,
(B7) After the specific display is displayed in the special mode, it changes from the special mode to another display mode (for example, “white” which is a normal color) with the display of the predetermined display, It is possible to change to a specific mode (for example, “red” or “gold”) having a high expectation level controlled to the advantageous state after the suggestion effect is started.

  According to the above configuration, since the player changes the specific display even after the specific display becomes a special mode, the player pays attention to the display mode of the specific display, and the interest of the game is improved.

  The specific display may be only the hold display or only the active display.

  “Displayed in the special mode” means that the specific display has changed from the normal mode (normal color, etc.) to the special mode directly or via another display mode, or has been displayed in the special mode from the beginning. (For example, in the above configuration, there may be an execution pattern of a pre-reading notice that changes from “white” to “blue” and then changes to “black”). Further, the specific display (variable display corresponding display 5H) may be displayed from the beginning in a mode other than the normal mode (for example, “blue”) (for example, if it is defined by the execution pattern of the pre-reading notice, etc.) It may be that “displayed in the special mode” is first displayed in a mode other than the normal mode, and then changed to a special mode directly or via another display mode.

  “The display changes from the special mode to another display mode (for example,“ white ”which is a normal color” in accordance with the display of the predetermined display ”), for example, other display modes in synchronization with the display start of the predetermined display Change to another display mode after the start of display of the predetermined display, and change to another display mode before the start of display of the predetermined display (for example, on production or control of production operation) The display of the predetermined display and the change to the other display mode may be related (linked or the like). “Change” includes changing as a final color.

  The specific aspect may be, for example, the one having the highest degree of expectation or the one having an expectation degree equal to or higher than a predetermined standard. In the above configuration, after the start of the suggestion effect, the specific display is likely to change to a specific mode with a higher degree of expectation than the predetermined standard as a final color at a higher rate than that of the mode less than the predetermined standard. Good.

  In addition, you may make it provide the change effect execution means (for example, effect control board 12 etc.) which performs the change effect (for example, effect effect etc.) which changes the display mode of the said specific display.

Further, in the above (B7), “the specific display can be changed to a specific mode (for example,“ red ”or“ gold ”) having a high expectation level that is controlled to the advantageous state after the suggestion is started. In addition to or being changed,
(B8) The change effect is executed at a higher rate when the predetermined display is displayed than when the predetermined display is not displayed (for example, as shown in FIGS. 8-11 and 8-19). In addition, the effect that is executed when the pre-reading notice is executed is more likely to be executed after the timer image 20AK002 is displayed).

  Even in the above-described configuration, the player changes the specific display even after the specific display becomes a special mode, so the player pays attention to the display mode of the specific display, and the interest of the game is improved. .

  Here, the “change effect” may be regarded as both the effect effect and the pre-reading notice or only the pre-reading notice. Moreover, it is good also as a change production including the pattern of a gas.

  “When the predetermined display is displayed” may be, for example, when the predetermined display is started, and may include a period after the predetermined display is erased in addition to a period during which the predetermined display is displayed. . “When the predetermined display is displayed” may be only during the period during which the predetermined display is displayed.

  The comparison of the ratio of (B8) is, for example, (1) the execution ratio of the change effect during the period after the predetermined display in the variable display where the predetermined display is displayed, and (2) the predetermined display is displayed. The comparison may be made with the execution ratio of the change effect during the period corresponding to the period in the variable display that is possible but not displayed at that time. Moreover, the variable display of (1) and (2) may be a variable display having a common aspect, such as when the same variation pattern or the same reach effect is executed.

  In addition, the ratio of (B8) should just differ, and the magnitude of a ratio may be reverse (the comparison of the other ratio in this specification is also the same).

  When the expected level of the predetermined display (timer effect) is high, the specific display tends to change to a mode with a high expected level (expected level controlled to the advantageous state) as well as the predetermined display. If it does so, the change production which changes a specific display will also be easy to be performed. In addition, when a type of change effect (particularly an effect effect) is provided, the change effect is also likely to have a high degree of expectation (usually a flashy effect). In this way, by setting the expected level when the predetermined display is displayed higher than when the predetermined display is not displayed, when the predetermined display is displayed, the aspect after the change of the specific display can be easily made high. Furthermore, the execution frequency of the change effect can also be improved (the execution frequency can be improved by changing the change effect step by step to a higher expectation). In addition, the frequency of execution of the change effect can be improved (if the event changes to a highly anticipated mode, the game will not decrease even if the game is executed more frequently), and as a result, the overall change effect It is also possible to improve the execution frequency.

(2) The display mode of the specific display can be changed after the execution of the change effect (for example, the display color of the variable display mode display 5H is changed by the pre-reading notice after the execution of the effect),
The change effect can be executed after the suggestion effect is started (for example, as shown in FIG. 8-19, the action effect can be executed in parallel with the notice effect after the notice effect is started).
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  According to the above configuration, due to the change effect, the player can easily focus on the specific display, and the interest of the game is improved.

(3) A change effect (for example, action effect B or the like) that changes the specific display to an aspect (for example, “red” or “gold”) that has a high degree of expectation that is controlled to the advantageous state, When executed, it is executed at a higher rate than when the suggestive effect is not executed (for example, Modification 15).
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    According to the above configuration, since the player pays attention to the change effect, the interest of the game is improved.

  “When the suggestion effect is executed” is a concept including the execution of the suggestion effect in addition to the execution of the suggestion effect. The comparison of the ratios is, for example, (1) the execution ratio of the change effect in the variable display (or the execution period of the suggestion effect) in which the suggestion effect is executed, and (2) the suggestion effect can be executed. It may be compared with the execution ratio of the change effect in the variable display that is not executed (or the period corresponding to the execution period). Moreover, the variable display of (1) and (2) may be a variable display having a common aspect, such as when the same variation pattern or the same reach effect is executed. Also,

(4) The change effect is executed at a higher rate when the predetermined display is displayed than when the predetermined display is not displayed (for example, an action executed when the pre-reading notice is executed) The effect is easier to execute when the timer image 20AK002 is displayed)
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  According to the above configuration, the execution frequency of the change effect is improved during the display of the predetermined display, so that the interest of the game is improved.

  The comparison of the ratio may be, for example, a comparison between the execution ratio of the change effect during the period in which the predetermined display is displayed and the execution ratio of the change effect in the period in which the predetermined display can be displayed but is not displayed at that time. That's fine. In addition, in one variable display, it may be a comparison between the execution ratio of the change effect during the period during which the predetermined display is displayed and the execution ratio of the change effect during the period during which the predetermined display is not displayed. Further, it may be a comparison between the execution ratio of the change effect during the period in which the predetermined display is displayed and the execution ratio of the change effect in the entire period in which the predetermined display is not displayed.

  The specific display changes from the normal mode to the special mode, and then changes from the special mode to another display mode along with the display of the predetermined display. If it is a low aspect, the execution frequency of a change effect which can perform a change effect can be increased until a specific display is changed to the thing of predetermined | prescribed expectation again. In particular, when the expected level of the predetermined display is high (higher than when the predetermined display is not displayed), the specific display is likely to change to a mode with a high level of expectation. Therefore, the change effect is also highly expected. Since it is executed many times until it becomes an aspect (especially when the aspect changes in stages), the execution frequency of the change effect is improved. It may be easy to execute the change effect of the gas.

  When the predetermined display is displayed, the specific display may be less likely to change (including the case where it does not change) than when the predetermined display is not displayed. In this case, the execution frequency of the change effect (action effect) may be improved so that the execution frequency of the change effect (action effect) does not decrease. The change effect itself may be less likely to be executed when the predetermined display is displayed than when the predetermined display is not displayed.

(5) In the specific display, when the predetermined display is displayed after the specific display is changed to the special aspect, the predetermined display is displayed without the specific display being changed to the special aspect. Change to another display mode at a higher rate than when the (e.g., modified example 16),
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  According to the above configuration, as the specific display changes to the special mode, the specific display is likely to change thereafter, so that the player pays attention to the special mode and the interest of the game is improved.

  “When the predetermined display is displayed” is a concept including the display of the predetermined display. The comparison of the ratio is, for example, the change ratio of the specific display in the variable display (or the display period of the predetermined display) in which the predetermined display is displayed when the specific display is changed to the special mode, and the specific display is in the special mode. What is necessary is just a comparison with the change rate of the specific display in the variable display (or display period of a predetermined display) in which the predetermined display when it does not change is displayed.

(6) Changing means for changing the display (eg, background image) outside the specific display at a different rate depending on whether or not the predetermined display is displayed (for example, during execution of the timer effect (timer image 20AK002) A presentation control board 12 that changes the background image of the display) to another background image),
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  According to the said structure, a variation can be given regarding the display of a predetermined display, and the interest of a game improves.

DESCRIPTION OF SYMBOLS 1 ... Pachinko machine 11 ... Main board 12 ... Production control board 100 ... Game control microcomputer 120 ... Production control CPU

Claims (1)

A gaming machine that can be controlled to an advantageous state advantageous to a player,
Predetermined display means for displaying a predetermined display that changes to a specific mode;
A suggestion effect execution means for executing a plurality of types of suggestion effects suggesting that the advantageous state is controlled, and
The suggestion effect can be executed after the predetermined display has changed to the specific mode,
The predetermined display can be displayed at different positions depending on whether the type of the suggestion effect executed after the change to the specific mode is the first type or the second type.
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