JP2019201837A - Game machine - Google Patents

Abstract

To provide a game machine capable of preventing a decrease in interest in a game.SOLUTION: A Pachinko game machine can be controlled to a time shortening state in which the ratio of executing variable display in the variable display time shorter than that in normal state is high. The Pachinko game machine can execute a notification performance in which information on variable display that has not started yet is stored as holding storage information and, when the number of holding storage information reaches a specific number, the effect is notified. While being controlled to the time shortening state, execution of the notification performance is restricted. As a result, it is possible to prevent a player from being bothered to prevent a decrease in interest in a game.SELECTED DRAWING: Figure 20-9

Description

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

  As a gaming machine, when a game medium such as a game ball is launched into a game area by a launching device, and the game medium wins in a prize area such as a prize opening provided in the game area, an execution condition (start condition) is satisfied. Pachinko that enhances the game interest by so-called variable display game, in which multiple types of identification information (hereinafter referred to as display symbols) are variably displayed on a variable display device, and whether or not to give a predetermined game value is determined according to the display result There is a gaming machine. In such a pachinko gaming machine, when the stop symbol form when the variable display of the display symbol in the variable display game is completely stopped becomes the specific display aspect, the player is in an advantageous state (big hit game state). Then, before the display result is derived and displayed on the variable display device, various types of notice effects are executed that cause the player to expect the display result to be in the specific display mode.

  As such a gaming machine, there has been proposed a gaming machine that performs an effect of informing that the reserved memory has reached the upper limit (for example, Patent Document 1).

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  However, in the gaming machine described in Patent Document 1, when the time is short, the stored memory tends to reach the upper limit, and the notification effect is frequently executed, so that the player feels bothered and the gaming interest is reduced. There was a fear.

  This invention is made | formed in view of the said actual condition, and aims at provision of the gaming machine which can prevent the fall of a game entertainment attraction.

(1) In order to achieve the above object, a gaming machine according to the present invention provides:
A gaming machine capable of performing variable display (for example, pachinko gaming machine 1),
State control means (for example, the CPU 103 that can be controlled to the time-saving state) capable of controlling to the time-saving state with a high ratio of executing variable display in a variable display time shorter than the normal state;
Hold storage means for storing information about variable display that has not started yet as hold storage information (for example, when a start winning occurs, a display result (including jackpot type) and a random number value for determining a variation pattern are extracted and held. Memorize it as information)
When the number of on-hold storage information stored in the on-hold storage means reaches a specific number, notification effect execution means for executing a notification effect to notify that the specific number has been reached (for example, execute the process of step S91AKS007) Production control CPU 120, etc.)
The notification effect execution means restricts the execution of the notification effect during the control to the short time state (for example, executes the process of step 91AKS008 after determining Yes in step 91AKS005),
It is characterized by that.

  According to such a configuration, it is possible to prevent a decrease in gaming interest.

(2) In the gaming machine described in (1) above,
In the notification effect, the fact that the specific number has been reached is notified by a combination of elements different from the first notification sound and the voice (for example, the output of the notification sound and the effect of vibrating the hitting operation handle 30 are executed to hold the notification sound). Notification that the number of memories has reached a specific number)
The notification effect executing means limits the output of the first notification sound when restricting the execution of the notification effect (for example, when restricting the execution of the notification effect, the output of the notification sound is limited as a soundless notification effect). Such),
You may do it.

  According to such a configuration, it is possible to notify the player that the specific number has been reached, and to prevent a decrease in gaming interest.

(3) In the gaming machine described in (1) or (2) above,
A specific effect execution means (for example, an effect control CPU 120 for executing a reach effect of super reach) capable of executing a specific effect that suggests whether or not the advantageous state is controlled;
The notification effect executing means executes the notification effect regardless of whether or not control is being performed in the time-saving state when the number of reserved storage information reaches a specific number during execution of the specific effect (for example, time reduction) Even if it is in a state, if it is determined in step 91AKS006 that super reach is in progress, a notification effect is executed, etc.)
You may do it.

  According to such a configuration, it is possible to notify the player in a situation where it is better to interrupt the launch, and it is possible to prevent a decrease in gaming interest.

(4) In the gaming machine according to any one of (1) to (3) above,
The notification effect executing means executes a new notification effect when the number of the stored storage information stored in the hold storage means becomes less than the specific number and reaches the specific number again during the execution of the notification effect. (For example, when it is determined in step 91AKS003 that the notification effect is being executed, the notification effect process is terminated).
You may do it.

  According to such a configuration, it is possible to prevent the player from being confused by the notification effect being executed a plurality of times.

(5) In the gaming machine according to any one of (1) to (4) above,
Special effect execution means for executing a special notification effect different from the notification effect when there is no hold storage information stored in the hold storage means during control in the time reduction state (for example, during control in the time reduction state, hold An effect control CPU 120 that executes a special notification effect different from the notification effect when the stored number becomes “0”, and the like.
You may do it.

  According to such a configuration, it is possible to prevent the player from being disadvantaged and to prevent a decrease in gaming interest.

(6) In the gaming machine according to any one of (1) to (5) above,
Setting means for setting the specific number to any one of a plurality based on an operation by the player is further provided (for example, the specific number can be changed to an arbitrary value by operating the stick controller 31A or the push button 31B of the player). Etc.),
You may do it.

  According to such a configuration, it is possible to enhance the production effect and improve the game entertainment.

It is a front view of the pachinko gaming machine in this embodiment. It is a block diagram which shows the various control boards etc. which were mounted in the pachinko game machine. It is a flowchart which shows an example of a game control main process. It is a flowchart which shows an example of the timer interruption process for game control. It is a flowchart which shows an example of a special symbol process process. It is a flowchart which shows an example of production control main processing. It is a flowchart which shows an example of production control process processing. It is a figure for demonstrating the variation pattern and the kind of reach. It is a figure showing an example of production operation. It is a figure showing an example of production operation. It is a figure showing an example of production operation. It is a figure showing an example of production operation. It is a figure showing an example of production operation. It is a figure showing an example of production operation. It is a flowchart which shows an example of a notice effect determination process. It is a figure which shows the determination ratio in a notice effect determination process. It is a figure which shows the example of production | presentation operation | movement of a modification. It is a figure which shows the example of production | presentation operation | movement of a modification. It is a figure which shows the example of production | presentation operation | movement of a modification. It is a flowchart which shows an example of a start winning determination process. It is a flowchart which shows an example of a random value determination process at the time of winning. It is a figure which shows the structural examples, such as a special figure display result determination table. It is a flowchart which shows an example of a command analysis process. It is a flowchart which shows an example of a prefetch notice setting process. It is a figure which shows the structural examples, such as a reservation notice determination table. It is a figure showing an example of production operation. It is a flowchart which shows an example of production control process processing. It is a flowchart which shows an example of an alerting | reporting effect process. It is a flowchart which shows an example of an alerting | reporting effect process. It is a timing chart which shows the execution timing of a notification effect or a soundless notification effect. It is a flowchart which shows an example of a prefetch notice setting process.

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

(Configuration of pachinko machine 1)
FIG. 1 is a front view of a pachinko gaming machine 1 and shows an arrangement layout of main members. The pachinko gaming machine (game machine) 1 is roughly divided into a gaming board (gauge board) 2 constituting a gaming board surface, and a gaming machine frame (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 normal game, etc. (when the game ball passes through the pass gate 41 but the normal game based on the pass cannot be immediately executed). 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 and high-base state, the probability variation state is a high-accuracy and high-base state, the normal state is a low-accuracy and low-base state, and the like. The highly accurate state and the low base state are also referred to as a highly accurate low base state.

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

  Note that the gaming state may change based on the fact that the gaming ball has passed a specific area (for example, a specific area in the big prize opening) during the big hit gaming state. For example, when 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 “probable big hit”, which is controlled to the probable change state after the big hit gaming state, odd numbers of decorative symbols (for example, “7”, etc.) are all stopped and displayed, and after the big hit gaming state is finished, 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 performance 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 the high probability state or the 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, etc., 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 failure), the CPU 103 executes a power supply stop process immediately before it becomes unable to operate due to the stop of the power supply. In the power supply stop process, a process for turning on a backup flag indicating that data is backed up in the RAM 102, a data protection process for the RAM 102, and the like are executed. Data protection processing includes addition of error detection codes (checksum, parity bits, etc.) and processing for backing up various data. The data to be backed up includes various data (including various flags and various timer states) for progressing the game, as well as the status of the backup flag and an error detection code. In step S4, it is determined whether or not the backup flag is on. When the backup flag is off and backup data is not stored in the RAM 102 (step S4; No), an initialization process (step S8) is executed.

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

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

  When it is determined that the data in the RAM 102 is normal (step S5; Yes), the CPU 103 performs a recovery process (step S6) for returning the internal state of the main board 11 to the state when the power supply is stopped. In the 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, the CTC register built in the game control microcomputer 100 is set so that a timer interrupt is periodically taken every predetermined time (for example, 2 ms) (step S11), and an interrupt is permitted (step S12). ). Thereafter, the loop processing is started. Thereafter, an interrupt request signal is sent from the CTC to the CPU 103 every predetermined time (for example, 2 ms), and the CPU 103 can periodically execute timer interrupt processing.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

  The special symbol variation process in step S112 is executed when the value of the special symbol process flag is “2”. This special symbol variation process includes a process for setting the special symbol to be varied in the first special symbol display device 4A and the second special symbol display device 4B, and an elapsed time after the special symbol starts to vary. It includes processing to measure Further, it is also determined whether or not the measured elapsed time has reached a special figure fluctuation time corresponding to the fluctuation pattern. When the time elapsed since the start of the special symbol variation reaches the special symbol variation time, the value of the special symbol process flag is updated to “3”, and the special symbol variation process is terminated.

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

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

  The big hit release processing in step S115 is executed when the value of the special figure process flag is "5". 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 executing processing for stopping the supply of the solenoid driving signal to the solenoid 82 for the prize winning opening door, the value of the special figure process flag is updated to “6”, The processing during the jackpot release is terminated.

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

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

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

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

  The small hit end process in step S120 is executed when the value of the special figure process flag is “10”. This small hit end process includes a process of waiting until a waiting time corresponding to a period 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 ends the command reception interrupt processing after setting the interrupt permission.

  If the timer interrupt flag is on in step S73 (step S73; Yes), the timer interrupt flag is cleared and turned off (step S74), and command analysis processing is executed (step S75). In the command analysis 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 process is executed (step S76). In the effect control process, for example, an effect image display operation in the display area of the image display device 5, an audio output operation from the speakers 8L and 8R, a lighting operation in a decorative light emitter such as the game effect lamp 9 and a decoration LED, and the movable body 32 Control for operating various effect devices, such as the drive operation, is performed. In addition, determination, determination, setting, and the like according to an effect control command or the like transmitted from the main board 11 are performed on the control content of the effect operation using various effect devices.

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

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

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

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

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

  The variable display effect process in step S172 is a process executed when the value of the effect process flag is “2”. In this variable display effect processing, the effect control CPU 120 instructs the display control unit 123 to display an effect image based on the effect control pattern set in step S171 on the display screen of the image display device 5. In addition, driving the movable body 32, outputting sound and sound effect from the speakers 8L and 8R by outputting a command (sound effect signal) to the sound control board 13, and issuing a command (lighting signal) to the lamp control board 14 Various effects control during variable display of decorative symbols, such as turning on / off / flashing the game effect lamp 9 and the decorative LED by the output, is executed. After such effect control is performed, for example, an end code indicating the end of variable display of decorative symbols is read from the effect control pattern, or a command specifying stop display of the final decorative symbols is received from the main board 11. Corresponding to what has been done, the definite decorative symbol that is the display result of the decorative symbol is stopped and displayed. When the definite decorative symbol is stopped and displayed, the value of the effect process flag is updated to “3”, and the effect process during variable display ends.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

  In the present specification, the comparison expression (expression such as “high”, “low”, “difference”, etc.) of various ratios such as the performance execution ratio is that the ratio of one is “0%”. May be included. For example, one of the ratios is “0%” and the other is a ratio of “100%” or a ratio of less than “100%”.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

  In addition, when displaying a line on the image display device 5 during the super reach effect, a sound corresponding to the line may be output from the speaker 8. Further, the lines are not limited to being displayed in a balloon as shown in FIG. 9E, and may be displayed as subtitles on the lower part of the image display device 5 or the like.

(Super Reach B)
In the case of super reach B, as shown in FIG. 9C, the character 31AK001 is displayed on the image display device 5 and the reach effect is started. Here, for example, an animation using the character 31AK001 is displayed. When a predetermined period of time elapses after the start of the super reach effect, such as when the introduction of the super reach effect ends, as shown in FIG. 9F, the title 31AK005 (here) Is displayed, and the audio corresponding to the title name of the reach (here, “super reach B”) is output from the speaker 8 to notify the title of the super reach B. The Thereafter, the title 31AK005 of Super Reach B is erased, and as shown in FIG. 9G, the character 31AK006, which is an enemy character, is displayed, the dialogue 31AK004 of the character 31AK001 is displayed, or the character 31AK001 and the character 31AK006 are confronted. The subsequent part of the reach production of Super Reach B is executed.

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

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

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

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

  After the title is notified in the super reach D, the character 31AK001 is displayed on the image display device 5 as shown in FIG. At this time, the title 31AK007 and the expectation level suggestion display 31AK008 continue to be reduced and displayed in the upper right part of the image display device 5 or the like. By doing in this way, the player can grasp the degree of expectation of reach even during reach production. In FIG. 9I, the contents of the effects common to those in FIG. 9C (super reach A and super reach B) are shown, but a super reach effect dedicated to super reach D may be executed.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

  If the change pattern is a super reach variation pattern (step 31 AKS 001; Yes), the display color of the super reach title (whether or not the title notice is executed) is determined (step 31 AKS 002).

  In step 31AKS002, the display color of the super reach title is determined, for example, at the determination ratio shown in FIG. 16A, depending on whether the display result is “big hit” or “lost”. As shown in FIG. 16A, the display color of the Super Reach title changes from “black”, “red”, “black” to “red”, and from “black” to “fruit pattern”. The thing which changes from "red" to "fruit pattern" is provided, and the big hit reliability is high in this order (ascending order). That is, the big hit reliability differs according to the change timing of the display color of the title. By doing in this way, a player comes to pay attention to the change timing of the display color of a title, and a production effect improves.

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

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

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

  After determining the display color of the super-reach title, the display color of the character's speech in the super-reach reach effect (whether or not to execute the speech advance notice) is determined (step 31AKS003).

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

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

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

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

  After determining the display color of the line in the reach effect, or when it is determined that the change pattern is not a super reach variation pattern (step AK31S001; No), the presence / absence of execution and the effect mode are determined for other notice effects (step AK31S004). Thereafter, the determination result in 31AKS002 to 31AKS004 is stored in a predetermined area of the RAM 122 (step AK31S005), and the notice effect determination process is terminated.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

(Modification 1 of the characteristic part 31AK)
In the above embodiment, when it is time to derive the display result, a decision effect for informing whether or not the display result is “big hit” is executed, and then the display result is shown ( FIG. 10 (B) to (D)). Instead of such a determined effect, when the predetermined timing before the display result is derived, an operation effect that prompts the operation of the stick controller 31A or the push button 31B is executed, and a predetermined operation is detected during the operation effective period. The display result may be displayed by displaying the victory or defeat of the battle effect or temporarily stopping the display result. By doing in this way, since a display result is shown according to a player's operation, a player's willingness to participate in a game can be raised and interest is improved.

  FIGS. 17 and 18 are diagrams illustrating an example of super reach effect operation in a modified example in which an operation effect is executed and a display result is shown according to the operation. As shown in FIG. 17 (A), after reaching the reach mode in the image display device 5, as shown in FIG. 17 (B), for example, a character 31AK041 that is a friendly character and a character 31AK042 that is an enemy character are displayed. Then, as shown in FIGS. 17C to 17F and FIGS. 18G to 18I, a reach effect in which the character 31AK041 and the character 31AK042 confront each other is executed.

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

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

  For example, as shown in FIG. 17D, a praying character 31AK045 is displayed, and as shown in FIG. 17E, the praying character 31AK045 is changed to a happy character 31AK046, and the small button image 31AK043 is changed to the large button image 31AK047. To change.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

  Next, as shown in FIG. 19D, a super reach production is started. For example, the variable display is displayed in a small size on the upper right side of the screen, and a character is displayed on the left side of the screen. A reach title image 31AK062 is displayed on the lower right of the screen, and the contents of super reach to be executed from now on are shown as reach title display. In the reach title image 31AK062, a fruit pattern image including all the elements E1 to E5 is displayed. In addition, in the reach title image 31AK062, characters “battle reach” indicating that a reach effect accompanied by a battle effect is executed are displayed.

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

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

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

  Also, the display size of the shutter image 31AK061 shown in FIG. 19A is displayed larger than the display size of the reach title image 31AK062 shown in FIG. Therefore, the difference between the display size of the shutter image 31AK061 and the display size of the reach title image 31AK062 can be noted.

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

  The determination related to the shutter effect (whether the shutter effect is present or the effect mode) may be executed in step 31AKS004 in FIG. In that case, the determination related to the shutter effect may be made based on the determination result of the display color of the title in step 31AKS002 of FIG. For example, when the display color of the title is determined to be a fruit pattern, a fruit pattern shutter effect may be easily performed. Further, the determination related to the reach title effect may be executed in step 31AKS004 in FIG. 15 together with the determination related to the shutter effect.

(Explanation regarding feature 90AK)
Next, the feature portion 90AK of the present embodiment will be described. The pachinko gaming machine 1 according to the characteristic portion 90AK can execute a notification effect for notifying that the specific number has been reached when the reserved memory number reaches a predetermined specific number. In addition, as a pre-reading notice effect for predicting the jackpot reliability in the variable display before execution (variable display in which execution is suspended), the hold notice is displayed by changing the display mode of the hold display to a specific mode different from the normal mode. Can be executed, and a specific notification effect for notifying that the hold display in the specific mode has been performed can be executed. Then, in the pachinko gaming machine 1 according to the feature part 90AK, when the hold display in the specific mode is performed when the hold memory number reaches the specific number, the execution of the notification effect is restricted and the specific notification effect is executed. Hereinafter, such a characteristic portion 90AK will be described in detail with reference to FIGS. 20-1 to 20-7.

  FIG. 20A is a flowchart illustrating an example of the start winning determination process executed in step S101 of FIG. When the start winning determination process shown in FIG. 20-1 is started, the CPU 103 first determines whether or not the first start opening switch 22A provided corresponding to the first start winning opening formed by the winning ball apparatus 6A is ON. Is determined (step S201). When it is determined in the switch processing that the first start port switch 22A is on, for example, because it is determined that the first start port switch 22A is on (step S201; Yes), the CPU 103 displays the first special drawing. It is determined whether or not the first special figure reserved memory number that is the reserved memory number of the used special figure game is a predetermined upper limit value (for example, “4”) (step S202). At this time, the CPU 103 stores the first stored value of a first special figure reserved memory number counter (counter for counting the first special figure reserved memory number) provided in a predetermined area (such as a game control counter setting unit) of the RAM 102. It suffices if the first special figure reserved memory number can be specified by reading the special figure reserved memory number count value. If it is determined in step S202 that the first special figure reserved memory number is not the upper limit value (step S202; No), the CPU 103 stores a start port buffer provided in a predetermined area (such as a game control buffer setting unit) of the RAM 102. The starting port buffer value, which is a value, is set to “1” (step S203).

  When it is determined in step S201 that the first start-up switch 22A is off (step S201; No), or when it is determined in step S202 that the first special figure reservation storage number has reached the upper limit (step S202; In Yes), the CPU 103 determines whether or not the second start port switch 22B provided corresponding to the second start winning port formed by the normally variable winning ball apparatus 6B is on (step S204). If it is determined in the switch process that the second start port switch 22B is on, for example, because the second start port switch 22B is on (step S204; Yes), the CPU 103 displays the second special drawing. It is determined whether or not the second special figure reserved memory number, which is the reserved memory number of the used special figure game, is a predetermined upper limit value (for example, “4”) (step S205). At this time, the CPU 103 stores the second stored value of the second special figure reserved memory number counter (counter for counting the second special figure reserved memory number) provided in a predetermined area (such as a game control counter setting unit) of the RAM 102. It suffices if the second special figure reserved memory number can be specified by reading the special figure reserved memory number count value. When it is determined in step S205 that the second special figure reservation storage number is not the upper limit value (step S205; No), the CPU 103 sets the start port buffer value to “2” (step S206). When it is determined that the second start port switch 22B is not on (step S204; No), or when it is determined that the second special figure reservation storage number is the upper limit value (step S205; Yes), the CPU 103 The start winning determination process is terminated.

  After executing either of the processing of step S203 or S206, the CPU 103 updates the special figure reserved memory number count value corresponding to the start port buffer value to be incremented by 1 (step S207). For example, when the starting port buffer value is “1”, the first special figure reserved memory number count value is incremented by 1, while when the starting port buffer value is “2”, the second special figure reserved memory number count value is increased. Add one. Thus, the first special figure reserved memory count value increases by 1 when the game ball enters the first start winning opening and the first start condition corresponding to the special figure game using the first special figure is satisfied. Updated to (increment). Also, the second special figure reserved memory count value increases by 1 when the game ball enters the second start winning opening and the second start condition corresponding to the special figure game using the second special figure is satisfied. Updated to (increment). At this time, the total pending storage number count value, which is the stored value of the total pending storage number counter provided in a predetermined area of the RAM 102 (such as a game control counter setting unit), is updated to add 1 (step S208).

  After executing the process of step S208, the CPU 103 extracts a predetermined game random number corresponding to the occurrence of the start winning (step S209). As an example, in the process of step S209, the random number circuit 104 or random data provided by a random counter or the like provided in a predetermined area (such as a game control counter setting unit) of the RAM 102 is used for determining the special figure display result. Numerical data indicating the numerical value MR1, the random value MR2 for determining the big hit type, and the random value MR3 for determining the variation pattern are extracted. The numerical data indicating each random value extracted in this way is stored as reserved data by being set at the head of the empty entry in the special figure storage unit corresponding to the start port buffer value (step S210). For example, when the start port buffer value is “1”, the hold data is set in the first special figure hold storage unit. On the other hand, when the start port buffer value is “2”, the hold data is set in the second special figure hold storage unit. At this time, when the hold data is set in the first special figure hold storage unit, the CPU 103 can control the first hold indicator 25A and specify the first special figure hold memory number added by one. May be displayed on the first hold indicator 25A (for example, the number of lighted LEDs is increased by one). When the hold data is set in the second special figure hold storage unit, the CPU 103 controls the second hold indicator 25B to display a display that can specify the number of the second special figure hold memory added by one. You may make it make the 2nd holding | maintenance indicator 25B perform (for example, increase the number of lighting of LED by 1).

  The first special figure holding storage unit is a special figure game (first special symbol) that has not yet started, although a game ball has entered the first starting prize opening formed by the winning ball apparatus 6A and a first starting prize has been generated. The hold data of the special figure game using the first special figure in the display device 4A is stored. As an example, the first special figure holding storage unit associates with the holding number in the winning order (game ball detection order) to the first start winning opening, and based on the establishment of the first starting condition by the entry of the game ball The stored number of random data MR1 for determining the special figure display result, the random value MR2 for determining the jackpot type, the random value MR3 for determining the variation pattern, etc., extracted by the CPU 103 from the random number circuit 104 or the like as reserved data Is stored until a predetermined upper limit value (for example, “4”) is reached. Thus, the hold data stored in the first special figure hold storage unit indicates that the execution (variable display) of the special figure game using the first special figure is held, and the variable display result in this special figure game On-hold that makes it possible to determine whether or not it is decided to control to the big hit gaming state based on (special display result), whether or not the variable display mode of the decorative symbol becomes a specific mode (for example, reach effect, etc.) It becomes memory information.

  In addition, the holding number of the first special figure holding storage unit and the display position of the holding display symbol (controlled on the side of the effect control board 12) basically correspond to each other. For this reason, when the hold data is stored in the first special figure hold storage unit, the hold display symbol is displayed at the display position corresponding to the hold number associated with the hold data. For example, when the hold data is newly stored in association with the hold number “1”, the hold display symbol is displayed at the leftmost first display position of the first hold display portion 5HL. For example, when the hold data is newly stored in association with the hold number “2”, the hold display symbol is displayed at the second display position on the right side of the first display position of the first hold display portion 5HL. To do.

  The second special figure holding storage unit is a special game (second game) that has not yet started, although the game ball has entered the second start winning opening formed by the normally variable winning ball apparatus 6B and the second start winning has occurred. The hold data of the special figure game using the second special figure in the special symbol display device 4B is stored. As an example, the second special figure holding storage unit is associated with the holding number in the winning order (game ball detection order) to the second starting winning opening, and based on the establishment of the second starting condition by the entry of the game ball Random value MR1 for determining the special figure display result extracted by the CPU 103 from the random number circuit 104, the random value MR2 for determining the jackpot type, the numerical data indicating the random value MR3 for determining the variation pattern, and the like as reserved data. The data is stored until a predetermined upper limit value (for example, “4”) is reached. Thus, the hold data stored in the second special figure storage unit indicates that the execution (variable display) of the special figure game using the second special figure is being held, and the variable display result in this special figure game On-hold that makes it possible to determine whether or not it is decided to control to the big hit gaming state based on (special display result), whether or not the variable display mode of the decorative symbol becomes a specific mode (for example, reach effect, etc.) It becomes stored information.

  Note that the hold number in the second special figure hold storage unit and the display position of the hold display symbol (controlled on the effect control board 12 side) basically correspond to each other. For this reason, when the hold data is stored in the second special figure hold storage unit, the hold display symbol is displayed at the display position corresponding to the hold number associated with the hold data. For example, when the hold data is newly stored in association with the hold number “1”, the hold display symbol is displayed at the leftmost first display position of the second hold display portion 5HR. For example, when the hold data is newly stored in association with the hold number “2”, the hold display symbol is displayed at the second display position on the right side of the first display position of the second hold display portion 5HR. To do.

  After executing the process of step S210, the CPU 103 performs a setting for transmitting a start opening prize designation command prepared in advance to the effect control board 12 (step S211). Thereafter, the CPU 103 performs setting for transmitting a reserved memory number notification command prepared in advance to the effect control board 12 (step S212).

  Subsequently, the CPU 103 executes a winning random number determination process (step S213). As described above, the winning random number determination process is a process for determining the start winning prize, and based on the random values MR1 and MR3 among the random values MR1 to MR3 extracted in step S209, This is a process of determining whether or not the variable display result of the variable display to be executed is “big hit” or “small hit” and the variation pattern of the variable display (see FIG. 8). Thereafter, the CPU 103 determines whether the start port buffer value is “1” or “2” (step S214). At this time, if it is determined that the starting port buffer value is “2” (step S214; “2”), the CPU 103 clears the starting port buffer and initializes the stored value to “0” ( Step S215), the start winning determination process is terminated. On the other hand, when it is determined that the starting port buffer value is “1” (step S214; “1”), the CPU 103 clears the starting port buffer and initializes the stored value to “0”. (Step S216), the process proceeds to Step S204. As a result, even when both the first start port switch 22A and the second start port switch 22B detect an effective winning of a game ball at the same time, it is possible to reliably complete the processing based on the detection of both effective starting winnings.

  FIG. 20-2 is a flowchart illustrating an example of a process executed in step S213 of FIG. 20-1 as the winning random number determination process. In this embodiment, when the variable display of the special symbol or the decorative symbol is started, the special symbol display result (variable display result of the special symbol) is set to “big hit” or “small hit” by the special symbol normal processing. A determination is made as to whether to control the state or the small hit gaming state. In the variation pattern setting process, the variation pattern corresponding to the variable display mode of the decorative design is determined. On the other hand, apart from these determinations, in the winning random number value determination process, the game ball is extracted at the start winning timing when the game ball is detected at the starting winning port (the first starting winning port or the second starting winning port). Whether or not the variable display result of the variable display of the execution target of the random number value (the random value extracted in the process of step S209) is “big hit” or “small hit”, or the variable display of decorative symbols The change pattern is determined (so-called “look ahead”). As a result, the special figure display result is “big hit” or before the variable display of the special symbol or decoration symbol based on the detection of the game ball that has entered the start winning opening is started (before the special game start condition is established). Pre-reading that “small hit” or the decorative display variable display form becomes the predetermined display form, and based on the pre-read result, the effect control CPU 120 or the like on the side of the effect control board 12 A display mode or the like can be determined.

  In the winning random number determination process shown in FIG. 20-2, the CPU 103 first sets, for example, a time reduction flag (a flag that is turned on in the time reduction state) provided in a predetermined area (such as a game control flag setting unit) of the RAM 102. ) And a probability change flag (a flag that is turned on when in the probability change state), etc., to identify the current gaming state in the pachinko gaming machine 1 (step S301). The CPU 103 checks whether or not the current gaming state in the pachinko gaming machine 1 is a big hit gaming state by confirming a value of a special figure process flag provided in a predetermined area (such as a gaming control flag control unit) of the RAM 102. To identify. For example, when the value of the special figure process flag is “4” to “7”, it may be specified that the current gaming state in the pachinko gaming machine 1 is the big hit gaming state.

  Subsequent to the process of step S301, the CPU 103 determines whether or not the identified gaming state is a jackpot game state that is a jackpot gaming state (step S302). When it is determined that the big hit is not being made (step S302; No), the CPU 103 further determines whether or not the high base is in the high base where the high opening control associated with the time reduction control is performed in the probability variation state or the time reduction state (step S303). ). When it is determined that the high base is in effect (step S303; Yes), or when it is determined that the jackpot is being hit in the process of step S302 (step S302; Yes), the CPU 103 sets the start port buffer value to “2”. It is determined whether or not there is (step S304). When it is determined that the starting port buffer value is not “2” (step S304; No), the CPU 103 performs setting for limiting the determination at the time of winning (step S306).

  On the other hand, when it is determined that the start port buffer value is “2” (step S304; Yes), or when it is determined that the high base is not in the process of step S303 (step S303; No), the CPU 103 From the first special figure display result determination table or the second special figure display result determination table shown in 20-3 (A) and (B), the starting port buffer value ("1" or "2") and the current gaming state are set. Correspondingly, a special figure display result determination table used for determination of the special figure display result is selected (step S305).

  Following the processing of step S305, the CPU 103 determines whether or not the random number value MR1 is within the jackpot determination range (step S307). For example, the CPU 103 compares each determination value included in the jackpot determination range with the random value MR1 for determining the special figure display result extracted by the process of step S209 illustrated in FIG. The presence or absence of a decision value that matches the random value MR1 may be determined. Alternatively, numerical values indicating the minimum value (lower limit value) and the maximum value (upper limit value) of the determined values included in the jackpot determination range are set, and the CPU 103 determines the random number MR1 and the minimum value or maximum value of the jackpot determination range. By comparing, it may be determined whether or not the random number value MR1 is within the jackpot determination range. At this time, when it is determined that the random value MR1 is within the range of the jackpot determination range, it is determined that the variable display result based on the pending data including the random value MR1 is determined to be “big hit” (big hit start determination) it can.

  In the process of step S307, for example, the CPU 103 may read the random value MR1 stored in the special figure reservation storage unit in step S210 and perform the above determination using the read random number value MR1. In addition to the step S210, the CPU 103 holds the random value MR1 in a predetermined area of the RAM 102 (an area other than the special figure reservation storage unit), the storage area of the CPU 103, and the like, and makes the above determination based on the held random value. May be performed. The same applies to a random value MR3 described later. As described above, the random number value used in the winning random number determination process may not be the random value stored in the special figure storage unit.

  When it is determined in the process of step S307 that the game is within the jackpot determination range (step S307; Yes), the CPU 103 determines the jackpot type based on the random value MR2 for determining the jackpot type (step S308). At this time, the CPU 103 responds to the fluctuation special figure specified corresponding to the start port buffer value ("first special figure" corresponding to "1" or "second special figure" corresponding to "2"). The jackpot type determination table data is selected from the jackpot type determination table shown in FIG. The CPU 103 refers to the selected jackpot type determination table data to determine which of the multiple jackpot types is determined.

  Subsequent to the processing in step S308, the CPU 103 selects a later-described jackpot variation pattern determination table prepared by storing in a predetermined area of the ROM 101 in advance and sets it in the use table (step S309). The big hit variation pattern determination table is a table for determining a variable display variation pattern in which the variable display result is “big hit”, and each variation pattern (see FIG. 8A) is compared with the random value MR3. It only needs to be assigned a value.

  When it is determined in step S307 that it is not within the big hit determination range (step S307; No), the CPU 103 determines whether or not the numerical data indicating the random value MR1 is within a predetermined small hit determination range (step S307). S310). The CPU 103 executes the same process as in the case of the big hit determination range for the determined value assigned to the special figure display result of “small hit” in the special figure display result determination table selected by the process of step S305. It suffices if it is possible to determine whether or not the random value MR1 is within the small hit determination range.

  When it is determined that it is within the range of the small hit determination range (step S310; Yes), the small hit variation pattern determination table prepared by storing in the predetermined area of the ROM 101 in advance is selected and set in the use table ( Step S312). The small hit variation pattern determination table is a table for determining a variable display variation pattern in which the variable display result is “small hit”, and a determination value to be compared with the random number MR3 is assigned to each variation pattern. .

  On the other hand, when it is determined that it is not within the range of the small hit determination range (step S310; No), the loss variation pattern determination table prepared by storing in the predetermined area of the ROM 101 in advance is selected and set in the use table. (Step S311). Specifically, when the current gaming state identified at step S301 is a non-short-time state (low base state) (when the time-shortage flag is off), the current gaming state identified at step S301 is a short-time state. In the case of (high base state) (when the time reduction flag is in the on state), different loss variation pattern determination tables are set in the use table. The loss variation pattern determination table is a table for determining a variable display variation pattern in which the variable display result is “lost”, and a determination value to be compared with the random value MR3 is assigned to each variation pattern. When the current gaming state is the short-time state (high base state) (when the short-time flag is on), the current gaming state is non-short-time state (low base state) (the short-time flag is off). The ratio determined in the variation pattern with the variation time shortened (for example, the variation pattern of PA1-2 shown in FIG. 8) is higher than in the case of the state).

  After executing any of steps S309, S311, and S312, the CPU 103 is set in the use table based on the numerical data indicating the random number MR3 for determining the variation pattern extracted in step S209 of FIG. With reference to any one of the big hit fluctuation pattern determination table, the small hit fluctuation pattern determination table, and the loss fluctuation pattern determination table, the fluctuation pattern assigned to the determination value matching the random number MR3 is determined (step S313). The CPU 103 determines the variation pattern by, for example, comparing each determination value assigned to each variation pattern with the random value MR3 to determine whether there is a determination value that matches the random value MR3. Alternatively, a numerical value indicating the minimum value (lower limit value) and the maximum value (upper limit value) of the determined value assigned to each variation pattern is set, and the CPU 103 sets the random value MR3 and the minimum value of the determined value. Alternatively, the variation pattern may be determined by comparing with the maximum value.

  After executing one of the processes in steps S306 and S313, the CPU 103 performs transmission setting of the start winning command having the contents corresponding to the determination result in step S308 and step S313 (step S314), and the random number determination process in winning Exit. The start winning time command includes a start opening winning designation command, a special figure reserved memory number designation command, a symbol determination result designation command, and a variation pattern judgment result designation command. When the start port buffer value is “1”, the first start winning port designation command, the first special figure reserved memory number designation command, the symbol judgment result designation command, and the variation pattern judgment result designation are designated as the start prize commands. Command and send settings. When the start port buffer value is “2”, the second start winning port designation command, the second special figure reserved memory number designation command, the symbol judgment result designation command, and the variation pattern judgment result designation are designated as commands for starting prizes. Command and send settings. The command set for transmission is transmitted in the command control process.

  The first special figure reserved memory number designation command and the second special figure reserved memory number designation command to be set for transmission are commands for specifying the current first special figure reserved memory number and the second special figure reserved memory number (the number of such memories). The special figure reserved memory number to be specified may be specified by the count value of the first special figure reserved memory number counter or the second special figure reserved memory number counter. When the determination result in step S307 is within the big hit determination range (step S307; Yes), the symbol designation command to be set for transmission is a command that specifies that the determination result of the variable display result is “big hit” (“big hit”). If the determination result in step S307 is a small hit determination range (step S310; Yes), a command (" A command including EXT data corresponding to “small hit”, and when the determination result in step S310 is not the small hit determination range (step S310; No), a command designating that the determination result of the variable display result is “losing” (Command including EXT data corresponding to “losing”), and determination in step S303 When the result is the start port buffer value = 1 (step S304; No), a command (including EXT data corresponding to “no determination”) that designates “no determination” for which the determination at the time of starting winning is not performed is performed. Command). The variation pattern determination result designation command to be set for transmission is a command (command including EXT data corresponding to the variation pattern that is the determination result) that specifies the variation pattern that is the determination result when the variation pattern is determined in step S313. When the determination result of step S304 is the starting port buffer value = 1 (step S304; No), a command ("corresponding to" no determination "" for designating that "no determination" has not been made at the start winning determination. Command including data).

  In the winning random number determination process, as described above, for the variable display corresponding to the random values MR1 to MR3 extracted in step S209 this time, the variable display result of the variable display (special game) is “big hit” or “small”. It is determined whether or not it is “winning” and the variation pattern of the variable display (see FIG. 13), and so-called prefetching is performed. In this process, the determination is made based on the current gaming state and is not made based on the gaming state when the variable display is actually executed. Variable display results and fluctuation patterns can be predicted with accuracy. In the winning random number determination process, the process is started by the process of step S304 when it is determined that the big win is determined in the process of step S302, or when the time reduction control is determined in the process of step S303. It is determined whether or not the mouth buffer value is “2”. At this time, if the start port buffer value is “1” and not “2”, the process proceeds to the process of step S314 without executing the process of step S305 and the like, and the determination at the time of starting winning is not performed. Thus, when the high opening control accompanying the short-time control is performed or in the big hit gaming state, each of the above-mentioned each is based on the occurrence of the starting winning (first starting winning) due to the game ball entering the first starting winning opening. Limit the decision to not be made. As a result, when the special figure game using the second special figure is executed in preference to the special figure game using the first special figure, the first start winning prize is given during the time-saving control or the big hit gaming state. The soundness of the game can be ensured by restricting the prefetch based on the game from being executed.

  FIG. 20-4 is a flowchart illustrating an example of command analysis processing executed in step S75 of FIG. In the command analysis processing shown in FIG. 20-4, the effect control CPU 120 starts the winning prize command from the main board 11 (start opening prize designation command, special figure reserved memory number designation command, symbol judgment result designation command, variation pattern judgment result). It is determined whether or not a designated command has been received (step S401).

  When it is determined that the start winning command is received (step S401; Yes), the received command is stored in the starting winning command buffer (step S402). When a first start winning port designation command or a first special figure reserved memory number designation command is received as a start winning command, a start winning command (first start winning mouth designation command, first special figure reserved memory number designation command) , Symbol determination result designation command, variation pattern judgment result designation command) are stored in a first start winning command buffer provided in a predetermined area of the RAM 122. When a second start winning port designation command or a second special figure reserved memory number designation command is received as a start winning command, a start winning command (second start winning mouth designation command, second special figure reserved memory number designation command) , Symbol determination result designation command, variation pattern judgment result designation command) is stored in a second start winning command buffer provided in a predetermined area of the RAM 122.

  In the first start winning command buffer, various command data constituting the start winning reception command received at the first start winning is stored. In the first start winning command buffer, storage areas (corresponding to each of the hold display numbers 1 to 4) that can store various data corresponding to the maximum value (for example, 4) of the first special figure hold storage number (for example, 4) Area) is provided. When there is a start prize at the first start prize opening, four commands of a first start prize designation designation command, a first special figure hold storage designation command, a symbol judgment result designation command, and a variation pattern judgment result designation command are set to 1 The set effect control command (start winning prize command) is transmitted from the main board 11 to the effect control board 12. In addition to the first start prize opening designation command, the first special figure hold memory designation command, the symbol determination result designation command, and the variation pattern judgment result designation command, other information is held in the first start prize command buffer. A storage area is secured so that the information can be stored in association with the stored information.

  The effect control CPU 120 stores the data specifying the start winning command from the top of the empty area of the first start winning command buffer in accordance with the receiving order. The empty area of the first start winning command buffer, that is, the data in the area where no data is stored is “0000 (H)”. Therefore, when the start winning command is received, the effect control CPU 120 corresponds to the smallest hold display number in which the start winning command storage area is all “0000 (H)” in the first start winning command buffer. The effect control command data is stored in the storage area in the order of the first start winning opening designation command, the first special figure hold storage designation command, the symbol determination result designation command, and the variation pattern judgment result designation command.

  In the second start winning command buffer, various command data constituting the start winning reception command received at the second start winning is stored. The second start winning command buffer has a storage area (corresponding to each of the hold display numbers 1 to 4) in which various data corresponding to the maximum value (for example, 4) of the second special figure hold memory number can be stored. Area) is provided. When there is a start prize at the second start prize opening, four commands of a second start prize designation command, a second special figure hold storage designation command, a symbol determination result designation command, and a variation pattern judgment result designation command are set to 1 The set effect control command (start winning prize command) is transmitted from the main board 11 to the effect control board 12. The second start winning prize command buffer holds other information in addition to the second starting prize opening designation command, the second special figure hold memory designation command, the symbol determination result designation command, and the variation pattern judgment result designation command. A storage area is secured so that the information can be stored in association with the stored information.

  The effect control CPU 120 stores data for specifying the start winning command from the top of the empty area of the second start winning command buffer in accordance with the receiving order. The empty area of the second start winning command buffer, that is, the data in the area where no data is stored is “0000 (H)”. Therefore, when the start winning command is received, the effect control CPU 120 corresponds to the smallest hold display number in which the start winning command storage area is all “0000 (H)” in the second start winning command buffer. The effect control command data is stored in the storage area in the order of the second start winning opening designation command, the first special figure hold storage designation command, the symbol determination result designation command, and the variation pattern judgment result designation command.

  After executing step S402, or when it is determined that the start winning command is not received (step S401; No), the effect control CPU 120 determines whether or not a gaming state designation command has been received (step S401). S403). When it is determined that the gaming state designation command has been received (step S403; Yes), the effect control CPU 120 switches the on / off state of the high-accuracy flag and the high base flag based on the contents of the received gaming state designation command. (Step S404).

  The high-accuracy flag is provided, for example, in a predetermined area (for example, an effect control flag setting unit) of the RAM 122, and is turned on in response to the probability-changing state. Corresponding to the switching of the on state / off state, the on state / off state is switched. The high base flag is provided, for example, in a predetermined area of the RAM 122 (for example, an effect control flag setting unit), and is turned on in response to the short time state. Corresponding to the switching of the on state / off state, the on state / off state is switched. For example, when the game state designation command designates the high-accuracy high-base state (for example, when the probability variation flag and the time reduction flag are designated to be on), the effect control CPU 120 designates the high-probability flag and high Both base flags are turned on (if the flag is already on, the on state is maintained. Hereinafter, the on state / off state for both flags are the same). When the gaming state designation command specifies the high probability low base state (for example, when the probability variation flag is on and the time reduction flag is off), the high probability flag is turned on and high base Turn off the flag. When the gaming state designation command specifies the low probability low base state (normal state) (for example, when specifying that the probability variation flag and the time reduction flag are off), both the high probability flag and the high base flag are used. Turn off.

  After executing step S404, or when it is determined that the start winning command has not been received (step S403; No), the effect control CPU 120 executes other analysis processing (step S405), and the command analysis processing Exit.

  FIG. 20-5 is a flowchart illustrating an example of the prefetch notice setting process executed in step S161 of FIG. As described above, in the characteristic portion 90AK, the display mode of the hold display is different from the normal mode as the pre-reading notice effect for predicting the big hit reliability in the variable display before execution (variable display in which the execution is suspended). The hold notice to be changed to can be executed, and in the prefetch notice setting process, a process for executing the hold notice and the specific notification effect is performed. Further, in the pre-reading advance notice setting process, a process of executing a notification effect for notifying that the reserved memory number has reached a specific number set in advance, or a specific mode of hold display when the reserved memory number reaches the specific number Is performed, processing for restricting execution of the notification effect and executing the specific notification effect is performed.

  When the prefetch notice setting process shown in FIG. 20-5 is started, the effect control CPU 120 first determines whether or not a start winning command is received (step 90AKS001). When it is determined that the start winning command has not been received (step 90AKS001; No), the effect control CPU 120 ends the prefetch notice setting process. On the other hand, when it is determined that the start winning command has been received (step 90AKS001; Yes), the effect control CPU 120 receives the first reserved memory number addition designation command received in the low base state, or Then, it is determined whether or not any of the second pending storage number addition designation commands received in the high base state (step 90AKS002). In the present embodiment, by executing the processing of step 90AKS002, in the low base state, it becomes possible to execute the hold notice effect when the hold memory increases based on the winning to the first start winning opening, and the high base state Then, the hold notice effect can be executed when the hold memory increases based on the winning at the second start winning opening 14.

  When it is determined that it is either the first start winning opening designation command received in the low base state or the second starting winning opening designation command received in the high base state (step 90AKS002; Yes), the production control CPU 120 Determines whether or not to hold the hold notice (step 90AKS003). For example, the effect control CPU 120 determines whether or not to execute the hold notice by referring to the hold notice determining table shown in FIG. 20-6 (A) stored in advance in a predetermined area of the ROM 121 according to the variable display result. To do. The effect control CPU 120 may obtain the variable display result by referring to the symbol determination result designation command and the variation pattern determination result designation command included in the start winning prize command (the same applies to step 90AKS005 described later).

  In the hold notice determination table shown in FIG. 20-6 (A), the variable display results are “big hit (probability / non-probability change)”, “big hit (probability)”, “losing (super reach) / small win”, “above” In each case, different determination ratios are assigned to “executed” for executing the hold notice and “no execution” for not executing the hold notice. As shown in the drawing, in the feature portion 90AK, when the variable display result is “big hit (probability change / non-probability change)”, the determination ratio of “executed” is set to the highest. On the other hand, when the variable display result is “big hit (surprise)” in which the two-round game is executed, and the variable display result is “losing (super reach)” or “small hit” including the super reach effect in the variation pattern. In this case, the determination ratio of “executed” is set to be the second highest. If the variable display result does not correspond to any of the above-mentioned "big hit (probability / non-probability change)", "big hit (probability)", "losing (super reach)", or "small hit", "execute" The determination ratio of “no execution” is set higher than other variable display results. Therefore, it can be suggested that when the hold notice is executed, it is more likely to be controlled to an advantageous state advantageous to the player than when the hold notice is not executed.

  Returning to FIG. 20-5, after determining whether or not to hold the hold notice by the process of step 90AKS003, the effect control CPU 120 determines whether or not it is decided to execute the hold notice in step 90AKS003 (step 90AKS004). When it is decided to execute the hold notice (step 90AKS004; Yes), the execution mode of the hold notice is decided (step 90AKS005). For example, the CPU 120 for effect control refers to the hold notice mode determination table (specific identification) shown in FIG. 20-6 (B) stored in advance in a predetermined area of the ROM 121 according to the variable display result. The display mode of the hold display to be displayed as the mode is determined.

  In the pending notice mode determination table shown in FIG. 20-6 (B), the variable display results are “big hit (probability change / non-probability change)”, “big hit (probability)”, “losing (super reach) / small win”, “ It is classified into “other than the above”, and a different determination ratio is assigned to each display mode (specific mode) such as “blue”, “green”, and “red”. As shown in the figure, in the characteristic portion 90AK, the highest expectation is when the display mode of the hold notice is “red”, the second is “green”, the second highest is “blue”, and the second is the highest. It has become. As described above, when the hold notice is executed, the expectation is set higher than when it is not executed. Therefore, even if the display form of the hold notice is “blue”, the hold notice is displayed. The degree of expectation is higher than “white” which is the display mode (normal mode) of the hold display when not executed. Therefore, it is possible to gather the player's attention about the display mode when the hold notice is executed.

  Returning to FIG. 20-5, after executing the process of step 90AKS005, the effect control CPU 120 executes the hold notice in the display mode determined in step 90AKS005 and confirms that the hold display in the specific mode has been performed. A specific notification effect to be notified is executed (step 90AKS006). Specifically, the specific notification effect in the feature 90AK outputs a different notification sound (second notification sound) according to the display mode determined in step 90AKS005 (the first notification sound will be described later), and a winning ball This is an effect in which a lamp provided near the first start winning opening formed by the device 6A (a winning opening vicinity lamp 90AK002 shown in FIG. 20-7) emits light in a color corresponding to the display mode. Note that the specific notification effect is, for example, any one of a plurality of types of notification sounds (a plurality of types of notification sounds) such as the notification sound 1 and the notification sound 2 even if the display mode of the hold notice determined in step 90AKS005 is “red”. Any one of the two notification sounds) may be output according to the degree of expectation, or different types of notification sounds may be output according to the degree of expectation. Further, the sound volume may be different although the sound volume is the same, such as the higher the expectation level, the higher the sound volume. Even if different notification sounds are not output according to the display mode determined in step 90AKS005, a common notification sound is output regardless of the display mode, and the light emission color of the winning opening proximity lamp 90AK002 is determined in step 90AKS005. It is good also as a color according to the displayed display mode.

  After executing the process of step 90AKS006, it is determined that neither the first start winning opening designation command received in the low base state or the second starting winning opening designation command received in the high base state is received in step 90AKS002. In the case (step 90AKS002; No), or when it is determined not to execute the hold notice in 90AKS004 (step 90AKS004; No), the effect control CPU 120 confirms that the hold storage number has become a preset specific number. It is determined whether or not a notification effect to be notified is being executed (step 90AKS007). Whether the notification effect is being executed or not is confirmed by checking the value of the notification effect execution flag that is set to the on state for a period until the notification effect is executed in step 90AKS010, which will be described later. It may be determined by the following. When the notification effect execution flag is in the on state, that is, when it is determined that the notification effect is being executed (step 90AKS007; Yes), the effect control CPU 120 ends the prefetch notice setting process. If it is determined in step 90AKS007 that the notification effect is being executed, the pre-reading advance notice setting process is terminated, so that during the notification effect, the variable display is ended and the hold display is shifted (hold). The notification effect is not executed even if the memory is digested and the number of reserved memories becomes “3”) and the number of reserved memories becomes “4” which is a specific number again. Therefore, it is possible to prevent the player from being confused by performing the notification effect a plurality of times. On the other hand, the specific notification effect is executed when it is determined to be “executed” in 90AKS004 regardless of whether the notification effect is being executed. In this case, if the notification effect is being executed, the notification effect being executed may be switched to the soundless notification effect described later, or the notification effect being executed may be ended (suspended). Further, the volume of the notification sound in the notification effect may be lowered.

  When the notification effect execution flag is in the off state, that is, when it is determined that the notification effect is not being executed (step 90AKS007; No), the effect control CPU 120 sets “4” in which the reserved storage number is preset as the specific number. Is determined (step 90AKS008). In the processing of step 90AKS008, for example, when the first start winning port designation command is received in step 90AKS001, it is determined whether or not the first special figure reserved memory number is “4”. Determine by checking the buffer. On the other hand, when the second start winning award designation command is received at step 90AKS001, whether or not the second special figure reserved memory number is “4” is confirmed by checking the second start winning command buffer. judge. That is, in step 90AKS008, it is determined whether or not the special figure holding memory number corresponding to the start winning port designation command received in step 90AKS001 is "4" which is a specific number. When it is determined that the number of reserved memories is not “4” (step 90AKS008; No), the effect control CPU 120 ends the prefetch notice setting process. In this example, the specific number is “4” which is the upper limit value. However, the specific number can be changed to an arbitrary value by operating the stick controller 31A or the push button 31B, for example. It only needs to be set before the start or during the game. It is only necessary to set “4” as an initial value. Further, for example, even when the specific number is set to “3” by the player's selection operation, for example, when a customer waiting demonstration designation command is received, or the player touches the hitting operation handle 30 for a predetermined period. When it is determined that the game has ended, such as when the absence of a touch is detected by a touch sensor or the like, the set value may be cleared to the initial value “4”. Note that, for example, a setting that does not execute the notification effect may be made by operating the stick controller 31A or the push button 31B.

  When it is determined that the number of reserved memories is “4” (step 90AKS008; Yes), the production control CPU 120 determines whether or not the display mode of the hold notice in the hold is “green” or more (step 90AKS009). ). In step 90AKS009, whether the display mode determined in step 90AKS005 (the display mode of the hold notice executed in step 90AKS006) is “green” or “red”, that is, the display mode of the degree of expectation higher than “green” What is necessary is just to determine whether it is. When the hold notice is not executed for the hold, or when the hold notice is performed in the display mode of “blue”, that is, when the display form of the hold notice in the hold is not “green” or more (step 90AKS009), The effect control CPU 120 executes a notification effect (step 90AKS010), and ends the prefetch notice setting process. In step 90AKS010, as described above, the notification effect execution flag is set to the on state in accordance with the execution of the notification effect, and is set to be cleared to the off state in accordance with the end of the notification effect. Note that, in the notification effect in the feature portion 90AK, a notification sound (first notification sound) different from the specific notification effect is output, and the vibration device provided in the hitting operation handle (operation knob) 30 is activated to perform the hitting operation. An effect of vibrating the handle 30 is performed.

  On the other hand, when the display mode of the pending hold notice is “green” or more (step 90AKS009; Yes), the effect control CPU 120 executes a soundless notice effect (step 90AKS011), and ends the prefetch notice setting process. To do. The soundless notification effect in the feature portion 90AK is an effect of vibrating the hitting operation handle 30 without outputting the first notification sound. As described above, in the feature unit 90AK, when the hold notice is executed (more specifically, the hold notice having the display mode of “green” or more is executed) and the specific notification effect is executed, the hold memory is “4”. However, the execution of the notification effect is limited, the soundless notification effect is executed, and the hold notice and the specific notification effect are executed.

(Example of production operation of feature 90AK)
Next, an example of an effect operation in the feature portion 90AK will be described. FIG. 20-7 is a diagram illustrating an example of an effect operation such as a specific notification effect. Specifically, FIG. 20-7 illustrates an example of an effect operation when the specific notification effect and the soundless notification effect are executed, and when only the notification effect is executed. In the illustrated example, it is assumed that the normal state (low-probability low base state) is in effect.

  As shown in FIG. 20-7 (a), in the state where the reserved memory number (more specifically, the first special figure reserved memory number) is “3”, when the game ball wins the first start winning opening, the effect control The CPU 120 determines Yes in step S90AKS001 of FIG. 20-5 in order to receive the start winning command. Further, since the first start winning opening designation command is received in the low base state, it is also determined as Yes in step 90AKS002. When it is decided to execute the hold notice in 90AKS003 and in 90AKS005, it is decided to execute the hold notice in the form of “green” or “red”, as shown in FIG. 20-7 (b-1), The hold display is displayed in the specific mode 90AK001. In addition, a second notification sound (A sound in the illustrated example) is output as the specific notification effect, and the winning opening vicinity lamp 90AK002 is turned on with a light emission color according to the displayed on-hold display mode (FIG. 20-). 5 is executed in step 90AKS006). In the example illustrated in FIG. 20-7 (b-1), an example in which “red” hold display is performed as a specific mode is illustrated. Therefore, when “green” hold display is performed as the specific mode, the A2 sound different from the A sound is output as the specific notification effect, and the winning opening vicinity lamp 90AK002 is lit in the “green” emission color. You can do it. Furthermore, since the reserved memory number (more specifically, the first special figure reserved memory number) is “4” which is a specific number, and the notice of holding in the form of “green” or more is performed, FIG. 20-5 In step 90AKS011, a soundless notification effect is executed, and as shown in FIG. 20-7 (b-1), the vibration device provided in the hitting operation handle (operation knob) 30 is activated to execute the hitting operation handle 30. An effect to vibrate is performed.

  On the other hand, when it is decided not to execute the hold notice at 90AKS003, or when it is decided to execute the hold notice at 90AKS003, and at 90AKS005, it is decided to execute the hold notice in the “blue” mode, FIG. As shown in -7 (b-2), in step 90AKS010 of FIG. 20-5, the notification effect is executed instead of the soundless notification effect, and the number of reserved memories becomes “4” which is a specific number. A first notification sound to be notified (B sound in the illustrated example) is output and an effect of vibrating the hitting operation handle 30 is performed. In the example shown in FIG. 20-7 (b-2), an example in which it is determined not to execute the hold notice in 90AKS003 is shown. In 90AKS003, it is determined that the hold notice is executed, and 90AKS005 is used. When it is decided to execute the hold notice in the “blue” mode, the hold display 90AK003 is displayed in “blue” which is the specific mode, and the A3 sound (second sound) different from both the A sound and the A2 sound is displayed as the specific notification effect. Notification sound) and the winning opening vicinity lamp 90AK002 may be turned on with the light emission color of “blue”. In other words, when the hold indication of the “blue” aspect with low expectation is performed as the hold notice, both the specific notification effect and the notification effect are executed. Thereby, it is possible to reduce the troublesomeness given to the player by giving priority to the notification about the holding notice with low expectation. In the specific notification effect in the case of executing the hold notice in the “blue” mode, the second notification sound may not be output and only the winning opening vicinity lamp 90AK002 may be turned on.

  As described above, in the feature portion 90AK, when the hold notice is executed (more specifically, the hold notice whose display mode is “green” or more is executed) and the specific notification effect is executed, the hold memory number is “4”. Even so, the execution of the notification effect is restricted, the soundless notification effect is executed, and the hold notice and the specific notification effect are executed. Therefore, even when the number of reserved memories becomes a specific number, the specific notification effect is prioritized, so that it is possible to prevent a decrease in gaming interest.

  Further, in the notification effect in the characteristic portion 90AK, the output of the first notification sound and the effect of vibrating the hitting operation handle 30 are executed to notify that the number of stored memories has become a specific number. In the specific notification effect, at least a second notification sound different from the first notification sound is output to notify that a specific mode of hold display has been performed. Then, when restricting the execution of the notification effect, the output of the first notification sound is limited as a soundless notification effect. Therefore, it is possible to notify the player that the specific number has been reached while giving priority to the specific notification effect, and it is possible to prevent a decrease in the gaming interest.

  In addition, in the feature portion 90AK, when the hold display in the “blue” mode with low expectation is performed as the hold notice, both the specific notice effect and the notice effect are executed without restricting the notice effect. Then, the notification effect is limited when the on-hold display of “green” or more is performed. Thereby, it is possible to reduce the troublesomeness given to the player by giving priority to the notification about the holding notice with low expectation.

  Also, in the feature portion 90AK, when it is determined in step 90AKS007 in FIG. 20-5 that the notification effect is being executed, the prefetch notice setting process is terminated. Therefore, during execution of the notification effect, the variable display ends and the hold display shifts (the hold memory is digested and the hold memory number becomes “3”), and the hold memory number is again a specific number “4”. Even if it becomes the case, the notification effect is not executed. Therefore, it is possible to prevent the player from being confused by performing the notification effect a plurality of times. On the other hand, the specific notification effect is executed when it is determined as “executed” in 90AKS004 regardless of whether the notification effect is being executed. If the notification effect is being executed, the notification effect being executed may be switched to a soundless notification effect described later, or the notification effect being executed may be terminated (interrupted). You may make it reduce the sound volume. According to this, it is possible to prevent a decrease in game entertainment by reliably executing the specific notification effect.

  Further, in the characteristic portion 90AK, the specific number can be changed to an arbitrary value by the player's operation of the stick controller 31A and the push button 31B. According to this, a production effect can be improved and a game entertainment interest can be improved.

(Modification of feature 90AK)
In the above embodiment, an example is shown in which either the notification effect or the soundless notification effect is executed depending on whether or not the display mode of the on-hold reservation notice is “green” or more in 90AKS009 shown in FIG. 20-5. However, in 90AKS009, it may be determined whether or not the processing of 90AKS006 is executed for the hold (whether or not the hold notice is executed) regardless of the display mode of the hold notice (that is, “green”). ”May also be included in a hold notice of a display mode of“ blue ”that is less than“). Then, when the hold notice is executed for the hold, a soundless notice effect is executed, and when the hold notice is not executed, the notice effect may be executed.

  Moreover, although the example which performs a soundless notification effect as a restriction | limiting of a notification effect was shown in the said embodiment, you may make it not perform both a notification effect and a soundless notification effect. That is, when it is determined Yes in step 90AKS009, the prefetch notice setting process may be terminated as it is. In the above embodiment, it is determined whether or not the notification effect is being executed in step 90AKS007. However, in step 90AKS007, it is further determined whether or not the soundless notification effect is being executed. Also good. Thereby, it is possible to prevent the player from being confused by executing the soundless notification effect and the notification effect multiple times.

  In the above embodiment, it is determined whether or not the notification effect is being executed in step 90AKS007, and if it is being executed, the pre-reading notice setting process is terminated without executing the notification effect. However, this is an example. For example, the notification effect prohibition period may be two seconds after the notification effect is executed, and the notification effect may be executed again even during the notification effect during the period other than that period. In this case, it is determined in step 90AKS007 whether or not it is a notification effect prohibition period. If it is a prohibition period, the prefetch notice setting process is terminated as it is. Good.

(Explanation regarding feature 91AK)
Next, the characteristic portion 91AK will be described. As with the feature unit 90AK, the pachinko gaming machine 1 according to the feature unit 91AK can execute a notification effect for notifying that the specified number has been reached when the reserved memory number has reached a predetermined number. is there. And in characteristic part 91AK, execution of an alerting | reporting effect is restrict | limited when the number of pending storage becomes a specific number in the time-saving state. Hereinafter, such a characteristic portion 91AK will be described in detail with reference to FIGS. 20-8 and 20-9.

  In the characteristic part 91AK, instead of the effect control process shown in FIG. 7, the effect control process having the contents shown in FIG. 20-8 is executed. Specifically, in the effect control process shown in FIG. 7, the prefetch notice setting process of the content shown in FIG. 20-5 in the feature 90AK is executed in step S161, whereas the effect control process shown in FIG. 20-8. In the process, in place of the prefetch notice setting process in step S161, the notification effect process in step 91AKS001 is executed.

  FIG. 20-9 is a flowchart illustrating an example of the notification effect process executed in Step 91AKS001 of FIG. 20-8. In the notification effect process shown in FIG. 20-9, the effect control CPU 120 determines whether or not the start winning command is received (step 91AKS002). When it is determined that the start winning command has not been received (step 91AKS002; No), the effect control CPU 120 ends the notification effect process. On the other hand, when it is determined that the start winning command has been received (step 91AKS002; Yes), the effect control CPU 120 notifies the fact that the number of reserved memories has become a preset specific number “4”. Is determined (step 91AKS003). Whether or not the notification effect is being executed is determined by confirming the value of the notification effect execution flag that is set to the on state for a period until the notification effect is completed in step 91AKS007 to be described later. It may be determined by the following. When the notification effect execution flag is in the on state, that is, when it is determined that the notification effect is being executed (step 91AKS003; Yes), the effect control CPU 120 ends the notification effect processing. If it is determined in step 91AKS003 that the notification effect is being executed, the notification effect process is terminated. Therefore, during the notification effect execution, the variable display is ended and the hold display is shifted (the hold memory is stored). Even if the reserved memory number becomes “3” and the reserved memory number becomes “4”, which is a specific number, the notification effect is not executed. Therefore, it is possible to prevent the player from being confused by performing the notification effect a plurality of times.

  When the notification effect execution flag is in the off state, that is, when it is determined that the notification effect is not being executed (step 91AKS003; No), the effect control CPU 120 sets “4” in which the reserved storage number is preset as the specific number. Is determined (step 91AKS004). In the process of step 91AKS004, for example, when the first start winning port designation command is received in step 91AKS002, it is determined whether or not the first special figure reserved memory number is “4”. Determine by checking the buffer. On the other hand, when the second start winning prize designation command is received in step 91AKS002, whether or not the second special figure reserved memory number is “4” is confirmed by checking the second start winning command buffer. judge. That is, in step 91 AKS 004, it is determined whether or not the special figure holding memory number corresponding to the start winning port designation command received in step 91 AKS 002 is a specific number “4”. When it is determined that the number of reserved memories is not “4” (step 91AKS004; No), the effect control CPU 120 ends the notification effect process. In this example, the specific number is “4” which is the upper limit value. However, the specific number can be changed to an arbitrary value by operating the stick controller 31A or the push button 31B, for example. It only needs to be set before the start or during the game. It is only necessary to set “4” as an initial value. Further, for example, even when the specific number is set to “3” by the player's selection operation, for example, when a customer waiting demonstration designation command is received, or the player touches the hitting operation handle 30 for a predetermined period. When it is determined that the game has ended, such as when the absence of a touch is detected by a touch sensor or the like, the set value may be cleared to the initial value “4”. Note that, for example, a setting that does not execute the notification effect may be made by operating the stick controller 31A or the push button 31B.

  When it is determined that the number of reserved memories is “4” (step 91AKS004; Yes), the production control CPU 120 determines whether or not the high base flag is set, depending on whether or not the high base flag is set to the on state. Determination is made (step 91AKS005). When the high base flag is in the on state, that is, when it is determined that the high base is being performed (step 91AKS005; Yes), the effect control CPU 120 determines whether or not the super reach reach is being performed (during super reach). Is determined (step 91AKS006). Note that a super reach reach production period (super reach period) is set in the variable display start setting process in step S171 of FIG. 20-8, and in the process of step 91AKS006, it is determined whether or not it is a super reach period. It is determined whether it is in super reach. When it is determined that super-reach is in progress (step 91AKS006; Yes), or when it is determined in step 91AKS005 that the high base flag is off, that is, not in high base (step 91AKS005; No), the production control CPU 120 The notification effect is executed (step 91AKS007), and the notification effect process is terminated. In step 91AKS007, as described above, the notification effect execution flag is set to the on state in accordance with the execution of the notification effect, and is set to be cleared to the off state in accordance with the end of the notification effect. In the notification effect in the characteristic portion 91AK, the notification sound is output, and an effect of activating the vibration device provided in the hitting operation handle (operation knob) 30 to vibrate the hitting operation handle 30 is performed. During super reach, the expectation that the variable display result will be a “big hit” is high, and the period until the variable display result is displayed is long. It is better to interrupt the launch. Therefore, in the characteristic part 91AK, even if it is in the time-short state, when it is determined that the super reach is being performed in step 91AKS006, the notification effect is executed, and the number of reserved memories becomes “4” which is a specific number. This is notified to the player.

  When it is determined in step 91AKS006 that the super reach is not being performed (step 91AKS006; No), the effect control CPU 120 executes a soundless notification effect (step 91AKS008) and ends the notification effect process. The soundless notification effect in the characteristic portion 91AK is an effect of vibrating the hitting operation handle 30 without outputting the notification sound.

  In the short-time state, control is performed to shorten the average special figure variation time (period during which the special figure is varied) compared to the normal state, and control that makes it easier for the game ball to enter the second start winning opening (high openness) Control, high base control). For this reason, in the short time state, the reserved memory tends to reach the upper limit, and if the notification effect is frequently executed, the player feels bothered and lowers the game interest. In the characteristic portion 91AK, even when the high base control is performed and in the short time state (more specifically, in the short time state and not in the super reach state), the execution of the notification effect is restricted even if the number of reserved memories becomes “4”. Then, the soundless notification effect is executed. Therefore, it is possible to prevent the player from being bothered and prevent the game entertainment from deteriorating.

  Further, in the notification effect in the characteristic portion 91AK, it is notified that the number of reserved memories has reached a specific number by executing the output of the notification sound and the effect of vibrating the hitting operation handle 30. And when restricting the execution of the notification effect, the output of the notification sound is limited as a soundless notification effect. Therefore, it is possible to notify the player that the specific number has been reached, and it is possible to prevent a decrease in gaming interest.

  In addition, in the characteristic portion 91AK, even if it is in the short time state, if it is determined in step 91AKS006 that the super reach is being performed, a notification effect is executed, and the number of reserved memories becomes a specific number “4”. This is notified to the player. Therefore, it is possible to notify the player in a situation where it is better to interrupt the launch, and it is possible to prevent a decrease in gaming interest.

  Moreover, in the characteristic part 91AK, when it determines with the notification effect being performed in step 91AKS003 of FIG. 20-9, a notification effect process is complete | finished. Therefore, during execution of the notification effect, the variable display ends and the hold display shifts (the hold memory is digested and the hold memory number becomes “3”), and the hold memory number is again a specific number “4”. Even if it becomes the case, the notification effect is not executed. Therefore, it is possible to prevent the player from being confused by performing the notification effect a plurality of times.

  Further, in the characteristic portion 91AK, the specific number can be changed to an arbitrary value by the player's operation of the stick controller 31A and the push button 31B. According to this, a production effect can be improved and a game entertainment interest can be improved.

(Modification of the feature 91AK)
In the above-described embodiment, an example in which a soundless notification effect is executed as a limitation of the notification effect is shown. However, neither the notification effect nor the soundless notification effect may be executed. That is, when it is determined No in step 91AKS006, the notification effect process may be terminated as it is. In the above embodiment, it is determined whether or not the notification effect is being executed in step 91AKS003. However, in step 91AKS003, it is further determined whether or not the soundless notification effect is being executed. Also good. Thereby, it is possible to prevent the player from being confused by executing the soundless notification effect and the notification effect multiple times. Moreover, in the said embodiment, although it was in high base and it was not in super reach, the example which restrict | reports notification effect and performs a soundless notification effect was shown, but if it is in high base, it is in super reach The notification effect may be limited regardless of whether or not it is (no sound notification effect may be executed, or even no sound notification effect may be executed).

  In the above embodiment, it is determined whether or not the notification effect is being executed in step 91AKS003, and if the notification effect is being executed, the notification effect process is terminated without executing the notification effect. This is an example. For example, the notification effect prohibition period may be two seconds after the notification effect is executed, and the notification effect may be executed again even during the notification effect during the period other than that period. In this case, it is determined in step 91AKS003 whether or not it is a notification effect prohibition period, and if it is a prohibition period, the notification effect process is terminated as it is, and if it is not a prohibition period, the process may proceed to step 91AKS004.

  Further, the effect control CPU 120 in the characteristic portion 91AK may execute a special notification effect different from the notification effect when the number of reserved memories becomes “0” during the control in the short time state. According to this, it is possible to prevent the player from being disadvantaged and to prevent a decrease in gaming interest. Note that the special notification effect may be executed when it is determined whether or not the number of reserved memories is “0” in the variable display start setting process in step S171 of FIG. 20-8, and is “0”. The special notification effect may be executed in the variable display effect process in step S172. In the above embodiment, an example of determining whether or not the super reach is being performed in step 91AKS006 in FIG. 20-9 is shown, but the variable display result is “big hit” without being limited to the reach effect of the super reach. Any effect may be used as long as it is an effect that suggests whether or not.

(Explanation regarding the feature 92AK)
Next, the feature portion 92AK will be described. The pachinko gaming machine 1 related to the feature part 92AK, like the feature part 90AK and the feature part 91AK, notifies that the specific number has been reached when the reserved memory number becomes a preset specific number. Can be executed. Then, in the feature portion 92AK, when the number of reserved memories becomes a specific number during execution of a specific effect that suggests whether or not the variable display result is “big hit”, such as a reach effect of super reach, the notification effect is executed. Limit. Hereinafter, such a feature 92AK will be described in detail with reference to FIGS. 20-10 and 20-11.

  In the characteristic part 92AK, instead of the notification effect process in step 91AKS001 in the characteristic part 91AK (see FIG. 20-9), the notification effect process of the contents shown in FIG. 20-10 is executed. FIG. 20-10 is a flowchart illustrating an example of the notification effect process executed in the feature portion 92AK. In the notification effect process shown in FIG. 20-10, the effect control CPU 120 determines whether or not the start winning command is received (step 92AKS002). When it is determined that the start winning command has not been received (step 92AKS002; No), the effect control CPU 120 ends the notification effect process. On the other hand, when it is determined that the start winning command has been received (step 92AKS002; Yes), the effect control CPU 120 notifies the fact that the number of reserved memories has become a predetermined specific number “4”. Is determined (step 92AKS003). Whether or not the notification effect is being executed is determined by confirming the value of the notification effect execution flag that is set to the on state for a period until the notification effect is executed in step 92AKS007, which will be described later. It may be determined by the following. When the notification effect execution flag is on, that is, when it is determined that the notification effect is being executed (step 92AKS003; Yes), the effect control CPU 120 ends the notification effect processing. If it is determined in step 92AKS003 that the notification effect is being executed, the notification effect process is terminated, so that during the notification effect execution, the variable display is ended and the hold display is shifted (the hold memory is not stored). Even if the reserved memory number becomes “3” and the reserved memory number becomes “4”, which is a specific number, the notification effect is not executed. Therefore, it is possible to prevent the player from being confused by performing the notification effect a plurality of times.

  When the notification effect executing flag is in the off state, that is, when it is determined that the notification effect is not being executed (step 92AKS003; No), the effect control CPU 120 sets “4” in which the reserved storage number is preset as the specific number. Is determined (step 92AKS004). In the process of step 92AKS004, for example, when the first start winning port designation command is received in step 92AKS002, whether or not the first special figure reserved memory number is “4” is determined. Determine by checking the buffer. On the other hand, when the second start winning award designation command is received at step 92AKS002, whether or not the second special figure reserved memory number is “4” is confirmed by checking the second start winning command buffer. judge. That is, in step 92AKS004, it is determined whether or not the special figure holding memory number corresponding to the start winning port designation command received in step 92AKS002 is "4" which is a specific number. When it is determined that the number of reserved memories is not “4” (step 92AKS004; No), the effect control CPU 120 ends the notification effect processing. In this example, the specific number is “4” which is the upper limit value. However, the specific number can be changed to an arbitrary value by operating the stick controller 31A or the push button 31B, for example. It only needs to be set before the start or during the game. It is only necessary to set “4” as an initial value. Further, for example, even when the specific number is set to “3” by the player's selection operation, for example, when a customer waiting demonstration designation command is received, or the player touches the hitting operation handle 30 for a predetermined period. When it is determined that the game has ended, such as when the absence of a touch is detected by a touch sensor or the like, the set value may be cleared to the initial value “4”. Note that, for example, a setting that does not execute the notification effect may be made by operating the stick controller 31A or the push button 31B.

  When it is determined that the number of reserved memories is “4” (step 92AKS004; Yes), the effect control CPU 120 determines whether or not the reach of super reach is being performed (during super reach) (step 92AKS005). Note that a super reach reach production period (super reach period) is set in the variable display start setting process in step S171 of FIG. 20-8, and in the process of step 92AKS005, it is determined whether or not it is a super reach period. It is determined whether it is in super reach. In the super reach in this embodiment, as described above, there may be a development effect that develops (promotes) to a more reliable reach. For the super reach where the development part is the first half part and the developed part is the second half part and the development effect is not performed, for example, the period from immediately before the variable display result is displayed (super reach production end timing) to 3 seconds before The second half is set in advance, and the other period is set in advance as the first half. In addition, for example, the predetermined period from the start of super reach is set as the first half and the other periods are set as the second half, so that the lengths of the first half and the second half are different depending on the variation pattern regardless of the presence or absence of the development effect. May be. The first half part and the second half part need only be set in the variable display start setting process in step S171 of FIG. 20-8. In addition, for the latter half portion, for example, the execution period of the decided effect described above may be the second half portion, and the other period may be the first half portion.

  When it is determined that the second half is not being executed, that is, the first half is being executed (step 92AKS006; No), or when it is determined at step 92AKS005 that the super reach is not being executed (step 92AKS005; No), production control The CPU 120 executes the notification effect (step 92AKS007) and ends the notification effect process. In step 92AKS007, as described above, the notification effect execution flag is set to the on state in accordance with the execution of the notification effect, and is set to be cleared to the off state in accordance with the end of the notification effect. In the notification effect in the feature portion 92AK, as in the feature portion 91AK, the notification sound is output and the vibration device provided in the hitting operation handle (operation knob) 30 is activated to vibrate the hitting operation handle 30. Production is performed. Note that after the notification effect is once executed in step 92AKS007, the notification effect is continuously executed as it is even if the super-reach being executed enters the latter half. On the other hand, for example, after the notification effect is executed in step 92AKS007, when the super-reach being executed enters the second half, control for switching to the soundless notification effect may be performed. You may perform control which complete | finishes. In this case, the notification effect execution flag may be cleared to the off state. Specifically, in the variable display effect processing in step S172 in FIG. 20-8, it is determined whether or not the latter half of the super reach has been entered. Control to switch to the effect or to end the notification effect may be performed.

  On the other hand, when it is determined that the second half is being executed (step 92AKS006; Yes), the effect control CPU 120 executes a soundless notification effect (step 92AKS008) and ends the notification effect process. The soundless notification effect in the feature portion 92AK is an effect in which the hitting operation handle 30 is vibrated without outputting the notification sound, similarly to the feature portion 91AK. Here, the reach effect of Super Reach is an effect that has a high expectation that the variable display result will be a “big hit” and suggests whether or not the variable display result will be a “big hit”, which is highly noticeable to the player. is there. Therefore, if the notification effect is executed during the execution of the super reach, the concentration of the player may be reduced, and the gaming interest may be reduced. In the feature part 92AK, even when the super-reach (more specifically, during the second half of the super-reach) is executed, even if the reserved storage number becomes “4”, the execution of the notification effect is restricted and the soundless notification effect is executed. To do. Therefore, it is possible to maintain the player's concentration on super reach and to prevent a decrease in gaming interest.

  FIG. 20-11 is a timing chart showing the execution timing of the notification effect or the soundless notification effect. In the illustrated super reach, the case of developing from super reach B to super reach A is taken as an example, and as described above, the period of super reach B is the first half and the period of super reach A is the second half. . First, a case where a game ball is won at the timing t1 shown in the drawing and the number of reserved memories becomes “4” will be described. Since the super reach is not being performed at the timing t1, it is determined No in Step 92AKS005 in FIG. 20-10, and the notification effect is executed in Step 92AKS007.

  Next, a case where a game ball has been won at the timing t2 in FIGS. 20-11 and the number of reserved memories becomes “4” will be described. Since the timing of t2 is a timing during super reach, it is determined Yes in step 92AKS005 of FIG. 20-10. Since the first half of the super reach is being executed at the timing t2, it is determined No in Step 92AKS006, and the notification effect is executed in Step 92AKS007. Next, a case where a game ball has been won at the timing of t3 in FIG. 20-11 and the number of reserved memories becomes “4” will be described. Since the timing of t3 is a timing during super reach, it is determined Yes in step 92AKS005 of FIG. 20-10, but the super reach of the second half is being executed at the timing of t3. In step 92AKS006, it is determined Yes, and in step 92AKS008, a soundless notification effect is executed.

  As described above, in the characteristic portion 92AK, even when the specific effect such as super reach is being executed (more specifically, during the latter half of the super reach), the notification effect is executed even if the number of reserved memories becomes “4”. The soundless notification effect is executed. Therefore, it is possible to maintain the player's concentration with respect to the specific performance, and to prevent a decrease in gaming interest.

  In addition, the feature unit 92AK executes the soundless notification effect by restricting the execution of the notification effect when the latter half portion is being executed among the first half portion and the second half portion included in the reach effect of super reach. The second half of the super reach is the part that the player pays more attention to. On the contrary, the first half of the super reach is the part where the player's attention is lower than the second half. By restricting the execution of the notification effect when the latter half is being executed, the notification effect can be suitably limited, and a decrease in the gaming interest can be prevented.

  Also, in the feature portion 92AK, when it is determined in step 92AKS003 in FIG. 20-10 that the notification effect is being executed, the notification effect process is terminated. Therefore, during execution of the notification effect, the variable display ends and the hold display shifts (the hold memory is digested and the hold memory number becomes “3”), and the hold memory number is again a specific number “4”. Even if it becomes the case, the notification effect is not executed. Therefore, it is possible to prevent the player from being confused by performing the notification effect a plurality of times.

  Further, in the feature portion 92AK, after the notification effect is once executed in step 92AKS007, the notification effect is continuously executed as it is even if the super reach being executed enters the latter half. According to this, it is possible to prevent the player from feeling uncomfortable and prevent a decrease in gaming interest.

  In the feature portion 92AK, the specific number can be changed to an arbitrary value by the player's operation of the stick controller 31A or the push button 31B. According to this, a production effect can be improved and a game entertainment interest can be improved.

(Modification of the feature 92AK)
In the above-described embodiment, an example in which a soundless notification effect is executed as a limitation of the notification effect is shown. However, neither the notification effect nor the soundless notification effect may be executed. That is, when it determines with Yes in step 92AKS006, you may complete | finish a notification effect process as it is. According to this, for example, in a gaming machine in which the push button 31B vibrates when a plurality of movable bodies are operated in the latter half portion to complete an accessory and a “big hit” is made, Thus, by causing the hitting operation handle 30 to vibrate, it is possible to prevent the player from misunderstanding that the game is a “hit”. In the above embodiment, it is determined whether or not the notification effect is being executed in step 91AKS003. However, in step 92AKS003, it is further determined whether or not the soundless notification effect is being executed. Also good. Thereby, it is possible to prevent the player from being confused by executing the soundless notification effect and the notification effect multiple times. Further, in the above embodiment, an example of performing the soundless notification effect by limiting the notification effect when super reach is being performed and the second half is being performed is shown. The notification effect may be limited regardless of whether or not the latter half is being executed (the soundless notification effect may be executed, or even the soundless notification effect may not be executed). That is, when it determines with Yes in step 92AKS005, you may transfer to the process of step 92AKS008.

  In the above embodiment, it is determined whether or not the notification effect is being executed in step 92AKS003, and if the notification effect is being executed, the notification effect process is terminated without executing the notification effect. This is an example. For example, the notification effect prohibition period may be two seconds after the notification effect is executed, and the notification effect may be executed again even during the notification effect during the period other than that period. In this case, it is determined in step 92AKS003 whether or not it is a notification effect prohibition period, and if it is a prohibition period, the notification effect process is terminated as it is, and if it is not a prohibition period, the process may proceed to step 92AKS004.

  In the above embodiment, an example of determining whether or not the super reach is being performed in step 91AKS006 in FIG. 20-9 is shown, but the variable display result is “big hit” without being limited to the reach effect of the super reach. Any effect may be used as long as it is an effect that suggests whether or not. The arbitrary effect may be divided into the first half and the second half, and the execution of the notification effect may be limited in the second half. Moreover, in the said embodiment, the execution of a notification production | generation is restrict | limited during execution of the latter half part of specific productions, such as a super reach, a soundless notification production is performed, and the notification production | presentation is performed during execution of the first half part As shown, both the first half part and the second half part are executed, for example, the soundless notification effect is executed during the execution of the first half part, and the soundless notification effect and the notification effect are not executed (that is, prohibited) in the second half part. Thus, the execution of the notification effect may be restricted, and the degree of restriction in the second half part may be made higher than that in the first half part. According to this, a notification effect can be restricted suitably and a fall of game entertainment can be prevented.

(Explanation for associating feature parts)
Each configuration related to the feature portion 90AK, the feature portion 91AK, and the feature portion 92AK may be appropriately combined with a part or all of each configuration related to the other feature portions. About the characteristic part combined in this way, or the individual characteristic part which is not combined, you may combine suitably a part or all of each structure regarding another characteristic part. For example, in a gaming machine capable of executing a hold notice, a specific notification effect, and a notification effect as in the feature portion 90AK, the execution of the notification effect is restricted if the time is short as in the feature portion 91AK. On the other hand, when the time is not short, the execution of the notification effect is limited when the super reach is being performed (specifically, when the second half of the super reach is being performed) as in the feature portion 92AK. And if it is not super-reach and execution of the hold notice of the mode more than "green" is being performed, execution of a notice effect will be restrict | limited like the characteristic part 90AK, and a hold notice and a specific notification effect will be performed. In this way, the respective characteristic parts may be combined. In this case, in the prefetching advance notice setting process in step S161 in FIG. 7, such a process combining the respective characteristic parts may be executed.

  FIG. 20-12 is a flowchart illustrating an example of a prefetch notice setting process in the case of executing a process in which each feature unit is combined. In the prefetch notice setting process in FIG. 20-12, the processes from step 90AKS001 to step 90AKS006 are the same as the processes in FIG. Also, in the prefetch notice setting process shown in FIG. 20-12, the same step number is assigned to the process executed in each step in FIGS. 20-5, 20-9, and 20-10. .

  In step 90AKS007 in FIG. 20-12, the effect control CPU 120 determines whether or not the notification effect for notifying that the reserved storage number has reached a specific number set in advance is being executed. Whether the notification effect is being executed or not is confirmed by checking the value of the notification effect execution flag that is set to the on state for a period until the notification effect is executed in step 90AKS010, which will be described later. It may be determined by the following. When the notification effect execution flag is in the on state, that is, when it is determined that the notification effect is being executed (step 90AKS007; Yes), the effect control CPU 120 ends the prefetch notice setting process. If it is determined in step 90AKS007 that the notification effect is being executed, the pre-reading advance notice setting process is terminated, so that during the notification effect, the variable display is ended and the hold display is shifted (hold). The notification effect is not executed even if the memory is digested and the number of reserved memories becomes “3”) and the number of reserved memories becomes “4” which is a specific number again. Therefore, it is possible to prevent the player from being confused by performing the notification effect a plurality of times. On the other hand, the specific notification effect is executed when it is determined to be “executed” in 90AKS004 regardless of whether the notification effect is being executed. In this case, if the notification effect is being executed, the notification effect being executed may be switched to the soundless notification effect described later, or the notification effect being executed may be ended (suspended). Further, the volume of the notification sound in the notification effect may be lowered.

  When the notification effect execution flag is in the off state, that is, when it is determined that the notification effect is not being executed (step 90AKS007; No), the effect control CPU 120 determines whether the high base flag is in the high base state. Judgment is made based on whether or not it is set to the ON state (step 91AKS005). When the high base flag is on, that is, when it is determined that the high base is being performed (step 91AKS005; Yes), the production control CPU 120 determines whether or not the second special figure holding memory number is “4”. Is determined by checking the command buffer at the second start winning prize (step 91AKS009). It should be noted that since the control (high opening control, high base control) that makes it easy for the game ball to enter the second start winning opening is executed in the short-time state, the second special figure holding memory number is “4” It is determined whether or not. When it is determined that the second special figure reservation storage number is not “4” (step 91AKS009; No), the effect control CPU 120 ends the pre-reading notice setting process. On the other hand, when it is determined that the second special figure reservation storage number is “4” (step 91AKS009; Yes), the effect control CPU 120 executes a soundless notification effect (step 90AKS011), and performs a prefetch notice setting process. finish. The soundless notification effect in step 90AKS011 is an effect of vibrating the hitting operation handle 30 without outputting the first notification sound, similarly to the soundless notification effect in each feature 90AK. As a result, a combination of the feature 91AK that restricts the execution of the notification effect and the feature 90AK that executes the hold notice and the specific notification effect even when the number of stored memories becomes a specific number during the time saving is executed. Become.

  When it is determined in step 91AKS005 that the high base flag is off, that is, not in the high base (step 91AKS005; No), the production control CPU 120 determines whether or not the first special figure holding memory number is "4". The determination is made by checking the command buffer at the time of the first start winning prize (step 91AKS010). In a normal state that is not a short-time state, control (high opening control, high base control) that makes it easy for the game ball to enter the second start winning opening is not executed, and the game ball enters the second start winning opening. However, since there are far more game balls entering the first start winning opening, in step 91AKS010, it is determined whether or not the first special figure holding memory number is "4". When it is determined that the first special figure reservation storage number is not “4” (step 91AKS010; No), the effect control CPU 120 ends the prefetch notice setting process.

  On the other hand, when it is determined that the first special figure holding storage number is “4” (step 91AKS010; Yes), the effect control CPU 120 determines whether or not the super reach is being performed (step 92AKS005). The determination as to whether or not the super reach is being performed may be performed in the same manner as the feature portion 92AK. When it is determined that the super reach is being performed (step 92AKS005; Yes), the effect control CPU 120 determines whether or not the second half of the super reach effect being executed is being executed (step 92AKS006). The setting of the first half part and the second half part in the super reach is the same as that of the above-described feature part 92AK, and the determination in step 92AKS005 is an effect suggesting whether or not the variable display result is “big hit”. It is the same as that of the characteristic part 92AK also about the point which may be arbitrary productions without being restricted to the reach production of super reach. When it is determined that the latter half is being executed (step 92AKS006; Yes), the effect control CPU 120 executes a soundless notification effect (step 90AKS011) and ends the prefetching advance notice setting process. As a result, during execution of a specific effect such as super reach that indicates whether or not the variable display result is a “big hit” (more specifically, during the second half of super reach), the number of reserved memories is a specific number. Even if it becomes, the process which combined the characteristic part 92AK which restrict | limits execution of alerting | reporting effect, and the characteristic part 90AK which performs a hold notice and a specific alerting effect will be performed. In the example shown in the figure, it is determined in step 92AKS006 whether or not the latter half of the super reach is being executed, and when the latter half is being executed, the notification effect is limited and the soundless notification effect is executed. Although an example is shown, if super-reach is in progress, the notification effect may be limited regardless of whether the latter half is being executed (no sound notification effect may be executed or no sound is generated) It is not necessary to execute even the notification effect). That is, if it is determined Yes in step 92AKS005, the process may proceed to step 90AKS011.

  If it is determined in step 92AKS006 that the latter half is not being executed, that is, the first half is being executed (step 92AKS006; No), or if it is determined in step 92AKS005 that super reach is not being executed (step 92AKS005; No) ), The effect control CPU 120 determines whether or not the display mode of the hold notice in the hold is “green” or more (step 90AKS009). In step 90AKS009, whether the display mode determined in step 90AKS005 (the display mode of the hold notice executed in step 90AKS006) is “green” or “red”, that is, the display mode of the degree of expectation higher than “green” What is necessary is just to determine whether it is. When the hold notice is not executed for the hold, or when the hold notice is performed in the display mode of “blue”, that is, when the display form of the hold notice in the hold is not “green” or more (step 90AKS009), The effect control CPU 120 executes a notification effect (step 90AKS010), and ends the prefetch notice setting process. In step 90AKS010, as described above, the notification effect execution flag is set to the on state in accordance with the execution of the notification effect, and is set to be cleared to the off state in accordance with the end of the notification effect. In this notification effect, a notification sound (first notification sound) different from the specific notification effect is output and the vibration device provided in the hitting operation handle (operation knob) 30 is similar to the notification effect in the feature portion 90AK. Is activated to vibrate the hitting ball operating handle 30.

  On the other hand, when the display mode of the pending hold notice is “green” or more (step 90AKS009; Yes), the effect control CPU 120 executes a soundless notice effect (step 90AKS011), and ends the prefetch notice setting process. To do. The soundless notification effect is an effect of vibrating the hitting operation handle 30 without outputting the first notification sound, like the soundless notification effect in the feature portion 90AK. As a result, in the feature portion 90AK, when the hold notice is executed (more specifically, the hold notice with a display mode of “green” or more is executed) and the specific notification effect is executed, the hold memory is “4”. In addition, the execution of the notification effect is restricted, the soundless notification effect is executed, and the hold notice and the specific notification effect are executed. In addition, regardless of the display mode of the hold notice, when the hold notice is performed, the execution of the notice effect may be restricted and the soundless notice effect may be executed.

  As described above, in the pre-reading notice setting process shown in FIG. 20-12, as a condition for restricting the notification effect, a time-short state like the feature portion 91AK and a specific effect such as super reach like the feature portion 92AK are used. There are a plurality of conditions such as being in the middle and holding notice being held as in the characteristic portion 90AK. In addition, among these conditions, if the state is in a short time state, the notification effect is limited regardless of whether the super reach is being performed and whether or not the on-hold notice is being performed. (First condition) has the highest priority and is not in a short-time state. If the super-reach is in progress, the notification effect is limited regardless of whether the hold notice is being made. The condition (second condition) has the next highest priority, and the condition (third condition) such that the hold notice is made has the lowest priority. In the prefetch notice setting process shown in FIG. 20-12, the priority of the first condition to the third condition can be arbitrarily set, for example, the highest priority of the third condition.

  In addition, in the example shown in FIG. 20-12, an example is shown in which the number of special figure reservation storages that is different depending on whether or not the high base is being used, but as in the case of the feature part 91AK, the process starts at step 90AKS001. When the winning mouth designation command is received, it is determined whether or not the first special figure reserved memory number is “4” by checking the command buffer at the time of the first start winning prize, and the second is determined at step 90AKS001. When a start winning port designation command is received, it may be determined by checking the second start winning command buffer whether or not the second special figure holding memory number is “4”.

  In addition, in the example illustrated in FIG. 20-12, the example in which the notification effect without sound is performed by restricting the execution of the notification effect when the base is high, that is, when the time is short, is illustrated. As indicated by 91AK, the notification effect may be executable even during the time-short state during super-reach. In addition, even if the super-reach is being controlled in the short-time state, if the on-hold notice of the on-hold display is “green” or more is executed, the execution of the informing effect is restricted and the no-sound informing effect is performed. May be executed.

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

Claims (1)

A gaming machine capable of variable display,
State control means capable of controlling to a short time state when the ratio of executing variable display in a variable display time shorter than the normal state is high;
Hold storage means for storing information relating to variable display that has not yet started as hold storage information;
A notification effect executing means for executing a notification effect for notifying that the specific number has been reached when the number of the hold storage information stored in the hold storage means reaches a specific number;
The notification effect executing means restricts execution of the notification effect during the control in the time-saving state.
A gaming machine characterized by that.

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