JP2019216891A - Game machine - Google Patents

Abstract

To provide a game machine with an improved presentation effect.SOLUTION: When a super ready-to-win A is to occur, as shown at (C), a character 31AK001, which is a friendly character, is displayed in an image display device 5 and a ready-to-win presentation is started. When a prescribed time is elapsed from a start of the ready-to-win presentation, such as a termination of an introduction portion of the ready-to-win presentation, a title 31AK002 of the super ready-to-win A is displayed across the whole screen of the image display device 5 as shown at (D), and from a speaker 8, a sound corresponding to the title name of the ready-to-win is outputted. Thereby, the title of the super ready-to-win A is notified.SELECTED DRAWING: Figure 9

Description

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

  There has been proposed a gaming machine that displays a title for notifying the type of the reach effect at the start of the reach effect (for example, see Patent Document 1).

JP-A-2006-101428

  In the gaming machine described in Patent Literature 1, it is desired to enhance the effect of the effect.

  The present invention has been made in view of the above situation, and an object of the present invention is to provide a gaming machine with an enhanced effect.

(1) In order to achieve the above object, a gaming machine according to the present invention comprises:
A gaming machine (for example, a pachinko gaming machine 1) that can be controlled to an advantageous state (for example, a jackpot gaming state) advantageous to a player,
A suggestion effect execution means (eg, effect control CPU 120) capable of executing a suggestion effect (e.g., a reach effect) indicating that the control is performed in the advantageous state;
Title notifying means (for example, effect control CPU 120) capable of notifying a title corresponding to the suggested effect,
The title notifying means can notify a title corresponding to the suggested effect when a predetermined period has elapsed from the start of the suggested effect (for example, FIGS. 9D and 9F).
According to such a configuration, the rendering effect can be enhanced.

(2) In the gaming machine of the above (1),
The suggestion effect execution means can execute a plurality of types of the suggestion effect,
In a plurality of types of the suggested effects, at least a part of the effects within the predetermined period may be executable in a common mode (for example, FIG. 9C).
According to such a configuration, attention can be paid to which of the suggestion effects is executed, and the interest is improved.

(3) In the gaming machine of (1) or (2),
At a plurality of execution timings during the suggestion effect execution, it is possible to execute a specific effect (for example, a development effect or a notice effect) that suggests that the control is performed in the advantageous state,
An execution timing of the specific effect may not be provided during the predetermined period.
According to such a configuration, the player's expectation can be maintained even after the title is announced.

(4) In the gaming machine according to any one of the above (1) to (3),
The suggestion effect execution means executes at least a first suggestion effect (for example, a reach effect of super reach A or super reach B) and a second suggestion effect (for example, a reach effect of super reach D or super reach E) as the suggestion effect. Is possible,
In the second suggestion effect, the title notifying means may notify a title corresponding to the second suggestion effect from the start of the second suggestion effect.
According to such a configuration, the notification of the title according to the suggested effect can be executed, so that the effect of the effect is improved.

(5) In the gaming machine of (4),
The ratio in which the advantageous state is controlled may be higher when the first suggestion effect is executed than when the second suggestion effect is executed.
According to such a configuration, the rendering effect is improved.

(6) In the gaming machine according to any one of (1) to (5),
The suggestion effect execution means may be configured to be able to execute the suggestion effect in an effect mode related to a title notified in the predetermined period.
According to such a configuration, the rendering effect is improved.

(7) In the gaming machine according to any one of the above (1) to (6),
Detecting means (for example, a stick controller 31A or a push button 31B) capable of detecting a player's movement;
Specific display execution means (for example, effect control CPU 120) for performing specific display (for example, small button image 31AK043, large button image 31AK047, stick image 31AK051) corresponding to the detection means,
The specific display execution means,
As the specific display, a first specific display (for example, a small button image 31AK043) and a second specific display (for example, a large button image 31AK047, a stick image 31AK051) having a higher advantage for the player than the first specific display are displayed. Is possible,
In the non-valid period of the detection by the detection means, after the first specific display is displayed, the first specific display is changed to the second specific display (for example, FIGS. 17E and 18I).
During the valid period of the detection by the detection means, an operation effect using the changed second specific display may be executed (for example, FIGS. 18 (J) and 18 (K)).
According to such a configuration, the rendering effect is improved.

(8) In the gaming machine according to any one of (1) to (7),
As a suggestion display indicating the degree of expectation of the control to the advantageous state, a first suggestion display whose display size is the first size (display of the first size shutter image 31AK061 displayed at the time of the shutter effect shown in FIG. 19A) Display means (for example, an image having a second size reach title image 31AK062 displayed at the time of the reach title effect shown in FIG. 19 (d)) and a second suggestion display whose display size is the second size. Further comprising a display device 5 and an effect control CPU 120).
The display means,
Plural types of elements having different aspects (elements E1 (banana), element E2 (melon), element E3 (apple), element E4 (watermelon), element E5 (strawberry) shown in FIGS. 19 (a) and 19 (d)) Can be displayed (for example, fruit patterns shown in FIGS. 19A and 19D).
When displaying either the first suggestion display or the second suggestion display in a pattern including the specific image, a plurality of types of elements are included in both the first suggestion display and the second suggestion display. (Either the shutter image 31AK061 or the reach title image 31AK062 shown in FIGS. 19A and 19D may be displayed such that the elements E1 to E5 are included).
According to such a configuration, the specific image can be suitably displayed regardless of the display size of the suggestion display. Thereby, it is possible to accurately convey that the specific image is displayed.

It is a front view of the pachinko gaming machine in this embodiment. It is a block diagram showing various control boards and the like mounted on the pachinko gaming machine. It is a flow chart which shows an example of game control main processing. It is a flowchart which shows an example of the timer interruption process for game control. It is a flow chart which shows an example of special design process processing. It is a flow chart which shows an example of production control main processing. It is a flowchart which shows an example of effect control process processing. It is a figure for explaining a fluctuation pattern and a kind of reach. It is a figure showing an example of a production operation. It is a figure showing an example of a production operation. It is a figure showing an example of a production operation. It is a figure showing an example of a production operation. It is a figure showing an example of a production operation. It is a figure showing an example of a production operation. It is a flowchart which shows an example of notice effect determination processing. It is a figure which shows the determination ratio in a notice effect determination process. It is a figure showing an example of a production operation of a modification. It is a figure showing an example of a production operation of a modification. It is a figure showing an example of a production operation of a modification. It is a block diagram showing various control boards and the like mounted on the pachinko gaming machine. It is a rear perspective view of a pachinko gaming machine. It is a rear perspective view of a pachinko gaming machine with a gaming machine frame opened. FIG. 9 is an explanatory diagram illustrating a display result determination table. It is explanatory drawing which shows a big hit type determination table. It is explanatory drawing which shows a losing fluctuation pattern determination table. It is an explanatory view showing a non-reach loss variation pattern judgment table. (A) is a simplified front view of the main board, and (B) is an explanatory view for explaining the display contents of the display monitor. (A) is a time chart showing the display time of the item displayed on the display monitor, and (B-1) to (B-6) are explanatory diagrams for explaining changes in the display content of the display monitor. It is a flow chart which shows a part of game control main processing. FIG. 9 is an explanatory diagram illustrating processing executed when power is turned on. FIG. 9 is an explanatory diagram illustrating a display mode of a display monitor in a setting change process. It is explanatory drawing which shows an initial appearance determination table. It is a flowchart which shows an example of a variable display start waiting process. It is explanatory drawing which shows the suggestion effect determination table before a game. It is a flowchart which shows an example of the suggestion effect determination process during a game. It is explanatory drawing which shows the suggestion effect determination table during a game. It is a flowchart which shows an example of the big hit effect determination processing. It is an explanatory view showing a big hit suggestion effect determination table, an accessory effect determination table, and a light guide plate effect determination table. It is a figure showing an example of a production operation. It is a flowchart which shows an example of a small symbol suggestion effect determination process. It is explanatory drawing which shows the small symbol suggestion effect determination table. It is an explanatory view showing a specific example of a small symbol suggestion effect. It is a flowchart which shows an example of an accessory suggestion effect determination process. It is explanatory drawing which shows an accessory suggestion effect determination table. It is explanatory drawing which shows the operation example of an accessory. It is explanatory drawing which shows an example of the execution timing of an accessory suggestion effect. It is a flowchart which shows an example of a big hit suggestion effect determination process. It is an explanatory view showing a big hit suggestion effect determination table. It is an explanatory view showing a specific example of a jackpot suggestion effect. It is explanatory drawing which shows an example of the execution timing of a big hit suggestion effect.

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

(Structure of pachinko gaming machine 1, etc.)
FIG. 1 is a front view of the pachinko gaming machine 1 and shows an arrangement layout of main members. The pachinko gaming machine (gaming 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 fired from a predetermined hitting and firing device into the game area.

  At a predetermined position of the game board 2 (in the example shown in FIG. 1, on the right side of the game area), a variable display (also called a special figure game) of a special symbol (also called a special figure) 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 for performing are provided. These are each composed 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 a special symbol is, for example, to display a plurality of types of special symbols in a variable manner (the same applies to other symbols described later). The fluctuation includes update display of a plurality of symbols, scroll display of a plurality of symbols, deformation of one or more symbols, enlargement / reduction of one or more symbols, and the like. In the case of the change of the special symbol or the ordinary symbol described later, a plurality of types of special symbols or ordinary symbols are updated and displayed. In the variation of the decorative symbols described later, a plurality of types of decorative symbols are scrolled or updated, and one or more decorative symbols are deformed or enlarged / reduced. Note that the variation also includes a mode in which a certain symbol is blinked. At the end of the variable display, a predetermined special symbol is stopped (also referred to as derived or derived display) as a display result (the same applies to the variable display of other symbols described later). Note that the variable display may be referred to as a variable display or a variable display.

  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". Further, the special figure game using the first special figure is referred to as “first special figure game”, and the special figure game using the second special figure is also referred to as “second special figure game”. In addition, the special symbol display device which performs the variable display of the special symbol may be one type.

  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), an organic EL (Electro Luminescence), or the like, and displays various effect images. The image display device 5 may include 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 figure game and the second special figure game, a decorative pattern as a plurality of types of decorative identification information different from the special pattern (a pattern indicating a number or the like). Is variably displayed. Here, in synchronization with the first special figure game or the second special figure game, the decorative symbols are variably displayed in the “left”, “middle”, and “right” decorative symbol display areas 5L, 5C, and 5R (for example, up and down). (Scroll display of direction and update display). In addition, the variable display of the special figure game and the decoration symbol executed synchronously is also simply referred to as a variable display.

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

  The number of variable displays suspended is also referred to as the suspended storage number. The number of reserved storages corresponding to the first special figure game is also referred to as a first reserved storage number, and the number of reserved storages corresponding to the second special figure game is also referred to as a second reserved storage number. In addition, the sum of the first reserved storage number and the second reserved storage number is also referred to as a total reserved storage number.

  At a predetermined position of the game board 2, there are provided a first hold display 25A and a second hold display 25B each including a plurality of LEDs. Displays the first number of reserved storages, and the second reservation display 25B displays the second number of reserved storages based on the number of lighted LEDs.

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

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

  The variable winning ball device 6B (ordinary electric accessory) forms a second starting winning opening that changes between a closed state and an open state by a solenoid 81 (see FIG. 2). The variable winning prize ball device 6B includes, for example, an electric tulip-type accessory having a pair of movable wing pieces, and the movable wing piece is in a vertical position when the solenoid 81 is in an off state, so that the tip of the movable wing piece is Is in 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 being closed). On the other hand, the variable winning prize ball device 6B is in an open state in which a game ball can enter the second starting winning opening when the movable wing piece is in the tilting position when the solenoid 81 is on (second starting). 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 figure game can be started. It should be noted that the variable winning ball device 6B only needs to change between the closed state and the open state, and is not limited to the one provided with the electric tulip type accessory.

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

  Below the winning ball device 6A and the variable winning ball device 6B, a special variable winning ball device 7 having a large winning port is provided. The special variable winning ball device 7 includes a special winning opening door that is driven to open and close by a solenoid 82 (see FIG. 2), and a special winning opening as a specific area that changes between an open state and a closed state by the special 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 special winning opening door closes the special winning opening, and the game ball becomes large. You will not be able to enter (pass) the winning opening. On the other hand, in the special variable winning ball device 7, when the solenoid 82 for the special winning opening door is in the ON state, the special winning opening door opens the large winning opening, and the game ball easily enters the special winning opening. Become.

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

  A game ball entering each winning port including the general winning port 10 is also referred to as “winning”. In particular, winning in the starting opening (first starting winning opening, second starting winning opening) is also referred to as starting winning.

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

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

  Above the normal symbol display 20, there is provided a general symbol holding display 25 </ b> C. The general-purpose display indicator 25C is configured to include, for example, four LEDs, and displays the number of stored general-purpose reservations, which is the number of general-purpose games whose execution is suspended, by the number of lit LEDs.

  On the surface of the game board 2, in addition to the above-described configuration, a windmill for changing the flowing direction and speed of the game ball and a number of obstacle nails are provided. At the bottom of the game area, there is provided an out port through which game balls that have not entered any of the winning ports are taken in.

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

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

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

  At a predetermined position of the gaming machine frame 3 below the game area, a game ball paid out as a prize ball or a game ball rented by a predetermined ball rental machine is held so that it can be supplied to the hitting ball launching device (storage). ) Is provided. Below the upper plate, a hit ball supply plate (lower plate) for paying out prize balls when the upper plate is full is provided.

  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 a player is attached. The stick controller 31A is provided with a trigger button that can be pressed by a player. An 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 that allows a player to perform a predetermined instruction operation by a pressing operation or the like is provided. An operation on the push button 31B is detected by a push sensor 35B (see FIG. 2).

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

(Outline of the progress of the game)
A game ball is fired toward a game area by a rotation operation by a player on a hit ball operation handle 30 provided in the pachinko gaming machine 1. When the game ball passes through the passage gate 41, the ordinary symbol game on the ordinary symbol display 20 is started. In the case where the game ball has passed through the passage gate 41 during a period during the execution of the previous general-purpose game or the like (when the game ball has passed through the passage gate 41 but cannot immediately execute the general-purpose game based on the passage). The normal game based on the passage is suspended up to a predetermined upper limit number (for example, 4).

  In this ordinary symbol game, if a specific ordinary symbol (a symbol per ordinary symbol) is stopped and displayed, the display result of the ordinary symbol will be "per ordinary symbol". On the other hand, if a normal symbol (regular symbol lost symbol) other than the symbol per regular symbol is stopped and displayed as the determined ordinary symbol, the display result of the ordinary symbol is “regular symbol lost”. When "per day" is reached, opening control is performed to open the variable winning ball device 6B for a predetermined period of time (the second starting winning opening becomes open).

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

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

  Note that, when the game ball enters (wins) the starting winning opening during a period during which the special figure game is being executed, or a period in which the game is controlled to the big hitting game state or the small hitting game state described later (the start winning prize has occurred. When the special figure game based on the start winning prize cannot be immediately executed), the execution of the special figure game based on the entry is suspended up to a predetermined upper limit number (for example, 4).

  In the special figure game, if a specific special symbol (big hit symbol, for example, “7”, the actual symbol is different depending on the big hit type to be described later) is stopped and displayed as the fixed special symbol, it becomes “big hit” and the big hit symbol If a predetermined special symbol (small hit symbol, for example, “2”) different from the above is stopped and displayed, “small hit” is obtained. If a special symbol (losing symbol, for example, “−”) different from the big hit symbol or the small hit symbol is stopped and displayed, “losing” is displayed.

  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 game state.

  In the big hit gaming state, the special winning opening formed by the special variable winning ball device 7 is opened in a predetermined manner. The open state is selected from the timing of a predetermined period (for example, 29 seconds or 1.8 seconds) and the timing of the number of game balls that have entered the special winning opening reaching a predetermined number (for example, nine). It is continued until the earlier timing. The predetermined period is an upper limit period during which a special winning opening can be opened in one round, and is hereinafter also referred to as an opening upper limit period. One cycle in which the special winning opening is opened is called a round (round game). In the big hit game state, the round can be repeatedly executed until reaching a predetermined upper limit number of times (15 times or 2 times).

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

  Note that the "big hit" is set with a big hit type. For example, a plurality of types of opening modes of the special winning opening (the number of rounds and the upper limit period of opening) and a game state after the big hit game state (a normal state, a time saving state, a probable change state, etc. to be described later) are prepared. Type is set. As the big hit type, a big hit type where many prize balls can be obtained or a big hit type where few or almost no prize balls can be obtained may be provided.

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

  After the big hitting game state is ended, the state may be controlled to a time saving state or a probable change state according to the above big hit type.

  In the time saving state, control (time saving control) for shortening the average special figure fluctuation time (the period during which the special figure is fluctuated) is performed as compared with the normal state. In the time-saving state, the average time for fluctuating the figure (the period for fluctuating the figure) is shortened compared to the normal state, and the probability of "hitting the figure" in the figure drawing game is improved compared to the normal state. Controls (high opening control, high base control) that allow the game balls to easily enter the second start winning opening are also executed. The time saving state is a state in which the fluctuation efficiency of the special symbol (particularly, the second special symbol) is improved, and is a state advantageous to the player.

  In the probability variation state (probability variation state), in addition to the time saving control, the probability variation control in which the probability that the display result is “big hit” is higher than in the normal state is executed. The probable change state is a state that is more advantageous to the player because the change efficiency of the special symbol is improved and a “big hit” is likely to occur.

  The time-saving state and the probable change state continue until one of the end conditions such as the execution of the predetermined number of special figure games and the start of the next big hit game state is satisfied first. Execution of a predetermined number of special figure games as an end condition is also referred to as count cut (time cut, time cut probability change, etc.).

  The normal state is a game state other than a special state such as an advantageous state such as a jackpot game state that is advantageous to the player, a time-saving state, a probable change state, or the like. The pachinko gaming machine 1, such as the probability and the probability that the display result in the special map game will be a "big hit", is set in the initial setting state of the pachinko gaming machine 1 (for example, a predetermined return after power-on, such as when a system reset is performed). This is a state in which control is performed in the same manner as when the processing is not performed.

  The state in which the probable change control is being executed is also referred to as a high-probability state, and the state in which the probable change control is not being executed is also referred to as a low-probability state. The state in which the time-saving control is executed is also called a high base state, and the state in which the time-saving control is not executed is called a low base state. By combining these, the time saving state is also called a low-probability high-base state, the probable change state is a high-precision high-base state, and the normal state is also a low-probability low-base state. The high-accuracy and low-base state is also referred to as a high-accuracy low-base state.

  After the small hitting game state ends, the game state is not changed, and the control is continued to the game state before the display result of the special figure game becomes “small hit” (however, “small hit” occurs. If the special figure game at that time is the special figure game of the predetermined number of times in the above number cut, the game state is naturally changed). Note that the display result of the special figure game does not have to have “small hit”.

  Note that the gaming state may change based on the fact that a game ball has passed a specific area (for example, a specific area within a special winning opening) during the big hit gaming state. For example, when a game ball passes through a specific area, the state may be controlled to be a positively changed 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 and raising the game) are executed in accordance with the progress of the game. The effect will be described below. Note that the effect is performed by displaying various effect images on the image display device 5. In addition to or instead of the display, sound output from the speakers 8L and 8R and / or a game effect lamp 9 is provided. May be performed by turning on / off the light, operating the movable body 32, or the like.

  In the “left”, “middle”, and “right” decorative symbol display areas 5L, 5C, and 5R provided on the image display device 5, as the effect performed in accordance with the progress of the game, the first special figure game or the In response to the start of the two special figure game, the variable display of the decorative symbol is started. At the timing when the display result (also called a fixed special symbol) is stopped and displayed in the first special figure game or the second special figure game, a fixed decorative pattern (combination of three decorative symbols) which is a display result of the variable display of the decorative symbol ) Is also stopped (derived).

  During the period from the start to the end of the variable display of the decorative symbols, the mode of the variable display of the decorative symbols may be a predetermined reach mode (reach is established). Here, the reach mode is a variable display for a decorative symbol that is not yet stopped and displayed when the decorative symbol stopped and displayed on the screen of the image display device 5 forms a part of a jackpot combination described later. Is continued.

  In addition, a reach effect is executed in response to the reach mode during the variable display of the decorative symbol. In the pachinko gaming machine 1, the ratio of the display result (the display result of the special figure game and the display result of the variable display of the decorative pattern) to be a "big hit" (also referred to as a big hit reliability or a big hit expectation) according to the effect mode. A plurality of different types of reach effects are executed. The reach effects include, for example, a normal reach and a super reach having a higher hit reliability than the normal reach.

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

  In the case of "probable change big hit" which is controlled to the probable change state after the end of the big hit game state, an odd number of decorative symbols (for example, "7", etc.) are stopped and displayed together, and after the big hit game state ends, the probable change state becomes In the case of a non-probable variable jackpot (normal jackpot) that is not controlled, an even number of decorative symbols (for example, “6”) may be stopped and displayed together. In this case, the odd-numbered decorative symbols are also referred to as positive variation symbols, and the even-numbered decorative symbols are also referred to as non-positive variable symbols (normal symbols). After reaching the reach mode with the non-probable variable symbol, a promotion effect that eventually becomes “probable variable jackpot” may be executed.

  When the display result of the special figure game is “small hit”, the display result of the variable display of the decoration symbol on the screen of the image display device 5 is a fixed decoration symbol (for example, “ 1 35 ”) is derived (the display result of the variable display of the decorative symbol is“ small hit ”). As an example, the decorative symbols forming the chance eyes are stopped and displayed on predetermined effective lines in the decorative symbol display areas 5L, 5C, and 5R of "left," "middle," and "right." In addition, when the display result of the special figure game is “big hit” of some big hit types (big hit game state in the same mode as the small hit game state), and when it is “small hit” Alternatively, 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 does not become the reach mode, and the non-reach combination fixed decorative pattern (“ (Also referred to as “non-reach loss”) may be stopped and displayed (the display result of the variable display of the decorative pattern is “non-reach loss”). When the display result is “losing”, after the decorative pattern variable display mode becomes the reach mode, a predetermined reach combination other than the big hit combination (“reach loss”) is displayed as the decorative symbol variable display result. The fixed decoration symbol may be stopped and displayed (the display result of the variable display of the decoration symbol is "reach loss").

  The effects that can be executed by the pachinko gaming machine 1 include displaying the above-described variable display corresponding display (hold display or active display). Further, as another effect, for example, a notice effect for notifying the jackpot reliability is executed during the variable display of the decorative symbol. The notice effect includes a notice effect for giving a notice of the jackpot reliability in the variable display during execution, and a look-ahead notice effect for giving a notice of the jackpot reliability in the variable display before execution (variable display with execution suspended). As the prefetch notice effect, an effect of changing the display mode of the variable display corresponding display (hold display or active display) to a mode different from the normal mode may be executed.

  In addition, in the image display device 5, by temporarily stopping the decorative symbol during the variable display of the decorative symbol and restarting the variable display, one variable display is made to look like a plurality of variable displays in a pseudo manner. A pseudo continuous production may be executed.

  During the big hit game state, a big hit middle effect for notifying the big hit game state is executed. As the large hit production, a production that notifies the number of rounds or a promotion production that indicates that the value of the big hit game state is improved may be executed. In addition, during the small hitting game state, a small hitting effect for notifying the small hitting game state is executed. The big hit game in the small hit game state and in some big hit types (a big hit type in the big hit game state in the same mode as the small hit game state, for example, a big hit type in which the subsequent game state is a high accuracy state) By performing a common effect in the state and the state, the player may not be able to know whether the current state is the small hitting game state or the big hitting game state. In such a case, by performing a common effect after the end of the small hitting game state and after the end of the big hitting game state, it is possible to make it impossible to distinguish between the high-accuracy state and the low-accuracy state. You may.

  Further, for example, when a special map 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, a relay board 15 and the like 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 arranged 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-mentioned game in the pachinko gaming machine 1 (execution of a special figure game (including management of holding), execution of a general-purpose game (including management of holding), Game state, small hitting game state, game state, etc.). 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, and includes a ROM (Read Only Memory) 101, a RAM (Random Access Memory) 102, and a CPU (Central Processing Unit) 103. , A random number circuit 104 and an input / output port (I / O) 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 (variation patterns to be described later, effect control commands to be described later, and data to be referred to when making various determinations to be described later) are used, and the RAM 102 is used as a main memory. . The RAM 102 is a backup RAM in which the stored contents are stored for a predetermined period even if the power supply to the pachinko gaming machine 1 is partially or entirely 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 renewably counts numerical data indicating various random numbers (gaming random numbers) used when controlling the progress of the game. The gaming random number may be updated by the 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 to be 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 reservation). An output port for transmitting a signal for controlling (driving) the display 25A, the second reservation display 25B, the general-purpose reservation display 25C, and the like (solenoid driving signal).

  The switch circuit 110 detects detection signals (game balls pass or fail) from various switches for detecting game balls (gate switch 21, starting port switch (first starting port switch 22A and second starting port switch 22B), count switch 23). (A detection signal indicating that the vehicle has entered and the switch has been turned on, etc.), and is transmitted to the game control microcomputer 100. The transmission of the detection signal indicates that the passing or approach of the game ball has been 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 a normal electric accessory or the solenoid 82 for a special winning opening door. Transmit.

  The main board 11 (the game control microcomputer 100), as part of the control of the progress of the game, directs an effect control command (a command for designating (notifying) the progress of the game, etc.) in accordance with the progress of the game. 12 The effect control command output from the main board 11 is relayed by the relay board 15 and supplied to the effect control board 12. The effect control command includes, for example, various determination results on the main board 11 (for example, a display result of a special figure game (including a big hit type)), and a fluctuation pattern used when executing the special figure game (details will be described later). )), A game status (for example, start and end of variable display, open status of a special winning opening, occurrence of a prize, the number of storages held, a game state), a command for specifying an error occurrence, and the like.

  The effect control board 12 is a sub-side control board independent of the main board 11, receives an effect control command, and effects based on the received effect control command (various effects according to the progress of the game. (Including various types of notification such as driving of the movable body 32, error notification, and notification of restoration of power interruption).

  The effect control board 12 includes 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.

  The effect control CPU 120 executes a program stored in the ROM 121 to execute an effect together with the display control unit 123 (this is a process for realizing the above functions of the effect control board 12, and the effect to be executed). Determination, etc.). 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 the detection signal from the controller sensor unit 35A or the push sensor 35B (a signal output when an operation by the player is detected and a signal appropriately indicating the operation content). In some cases, 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 effect 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 a video signal corresponding to the effect to be executed to the image display device 5 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 designating a sound to be output) to the sound control board 13 in order to output a sound synchronized with the display of the effect image and to 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 for driving the movable body 32.

  The audio control board 13 includes various circuits for driving the speakers 8L and 8R, drives the speakers 8L and 8R based on the sound designation signals, and outputs sounds designated by the sound designation signals from the speakers 8L and 8R. Let it.

  The lamp control board 14 includes various circuits for driving the game effect lamp 9, drives the game effect lamp 9 based on the lamp signal, and turns on / off the game effect lamp 9 in a mode specified by the lamp signal. I do. In this way, the display control unit 123 controls the audio output and the turning on / off of the lamp.

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

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

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

  Substrates other than the main substrate 11, such as the effect control board 12, the voice 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.

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

(Main operation of the main board 11)
First, main operations of 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 a game control main process. 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 interrupt prohibition (step S1). Subsequently, necessary initial settings are performed (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, and the like), setting of making the RAM 102 accessible, and the like.

  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 performed. 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 an initial value in a work area.

  Further, the CPU 103 transmits an effect control command 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 outage or the like (power interruption), the CPU 103 executes a power supply stop processing immediately before the power supply is stopped due to the stop of the power supply. In the process at the time of power supply stop, a process of turning on a backup flag indicating that data is backed up in the RAM 102, a process of protecting data in the RAM 102, and the like are executed. The data protection processing includes processing for adding an error detection code (check sum, parity bit, etc.) and backing up various data. The data to be backed up includes not only various data for progressing the game (including various flags, various timer states, and the like), but also the state of the backup flag and an error detection code. In step S4, it is determined whether the backup flag is on. If the backup flag is off and no backup data is 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 an error detection code) and determines whether the data is normal (Step S4). S5). In step S5, it is determined whether or not the data in the RAM 102 matches the data at the time of stopping the power supply, for example, 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 initialization process (Step S8) is executed because the internal state cannot be returned to the state at the time of stopping the power supply.

  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 at the time of stopping the power supply. In the recovery processing, the CPU 103 sets a work area based on the storage contents of the RAM 102 (the contents of the backed up data). As a result, the game state is restored to the state when the power supply was stopped, and if the special symbol is being changed, the special symbol change is restarted from the state before the recovery by executing the game control timer interrupt process described later. Will be.

  Then, the CPU 103 transmits an effect control command for instructing recovery from the power interruption to the effect control board 12 (step S7). In conjunction with this, the effect control command to specify the backed-up game state before the power interruption, or the effect control to specify the display result of the running special figure game if the special figure game is being executed. A command may be transmitted. As these commands, the same commands as those set to be transmitted in the special symbol process processing described later can be used. When the effect control CPU 120 receives the effect control command specifying the time of restoration from the power interruption, for example, the image display device 5 notifies that the restoration from the power interruption has been performed or that the restoration from the power interruption is being performed. Screen display to perform The effect control CPU 120 may display an appropriate screen based on the effect control command.

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

  Upon receiving the interrupt request signal from the CTC and receiving the interrupt request, the CPU 103 that has executed the game control main process executes the 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, so that the gate switch 21, the first start port switch 22A, the second start port via the switch circuit 110. It is determined whether a detection signal has been received from various switches such as the switch 22B and the count switch 23 (step S21). Subsequently, by executing a predetermined main-side error process, an abnormality diagnosis of the pachinko gaming machine 1 is performed, and a warning can be generated if necessary according to the diagnosis result (step S22). Thereafter, by executing a predetermined information output process, for example, the jackpot information (information indicating the number of occurrences of the jackpot) supplied to the hall management computer installed outside the pachinko gaming machine 1 and the start information (start Data such as information indicating the number of wins and the like, and probability variation information (information indicating the number of times the state has changed to a certain probability) are output (step S23).

  Subsequent to the information output process, a game random number updating process for updating at least a part of the game random number used on the main board 11 side by software is executed (step S24). Thereafter, the CPU 103 executes a special symbol process (step S25). When the CPU 103 executes the special symbol process process at each timer interrupt, management of execution and suspension of the special figure game, control of the big hit game state and the small hit game state, control of the game state, and the like are realized. See below).

  Subsequent to the special symbol process process, a normal symbol process process is executed (step S26). The CPU 103 executes the normal symbol process process every time the timer interrupts, thereby managing the execution and suspension of the general symbol game based on the detection signal from the gate switch 21 (based on the passing of the game ball to the passing gate 41), This enables opening control of the variable winning ball device 6B based on “per-day drawing”. The execution of the ordinary symbol game is performed by driving the ordinary symbol display device 20, and the ordinary symbol reservation display 25C is turned on to display the ordinary symbol reservation number.

  After executing the normal symbol process process, a process when a power failure occurs, a process for paying out prize balls, and the like may be performed as part of the game control timer interrupt process. Thereafter, the CPU 103 executes a command control process (Step S27). In some cases, the CPU 103 sets transmission of a production 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 to be transmitted 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 ends.

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

  In the start winning prize determination process, a process of detecting occurrence of a start winning prize, storing the hold information in a predetermined area of the RAM 102, and updating the number of stored holds is executed. When a winning start occurs, a random number value for determining a display result (including a big hit type) and a fluctuation pattern is extracted and stored as hold information. Further, a process of pre-reading a display result or a variation pattern may be executed based on the extracted random number value. After storing the hold information and the number of storages to be held, transmission setting for transmitting an effect control command for designating a determination result such as occurrence of a start winning prize, the number of storages to be held, and pre-reading determination is performed on the effect control board 12. . The effect control command at the time of the start winning set thus set is transmitted from the main board 11 to the effect control board 12 by executing the command control process of step S27 shown in FIG. Transmitted to

  After executing the start winning determination processing in S101, the CPU 103 selects and executes one of the processing in steps S110 to S120 according to the value of the special figure process flag provided in the RAM 102. In each process of the special symbol process (steps S110 to S120), a transmission setting for transmitting an effect control command corresponding to each process to the effect control board 12 is performed.

  The special symbol normal processing in step S110 is executed when the value of the special figure process flag is “0” (initial value). In this special symbol normal processing, it is determined whether to start the first special figure game or the second special figure game based on the presence or absence of the hold information. Also, in the special symbol normal processing, based on the random number value for determining the display result, whether the display result of the special symbol or decorative symbol is "big hit" or "small hit", and the big hit type in the case of "big hit" Is determined (predetermined) before the display result is derived and displayed. Further, in the special symbol normal process, a fixed special symbol (any of a big hit symbol, a small hit symbol, or a lost symbol) to be stopped and displayed in the special symbol game is set in accordance with the determined display result. Thereafter, the value of the special figure process flag is updated to “1”, and the special special pattern normal processing ends. Note that the special figure game using the second special figure may be executed prior to the special figure game using the first special figure (also referred to as special figure 2 priority digestion). Further, the order of winning the game balls to the first starting winning opening and the second starting winning opening may be stored, and the start condition of the special figure game may be established in the order of the winning (also referred to as winning order).

  When making various decisions based on random numbers, various tables stored in the ROM 101 (tables in which decision values to be compared with random numbers are assigned to decision results) are referred to. The same applies to other decisions made on the main board 11 and various decisions made 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, any one of a plurality of types of variation patterns is determined by using a random value for determining a variation pattern based on a result of a predetermined determination as to whether the display result is “big hit” or “small hit”. And the like are determined. 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.

  The fluctuation pattern is the execution time of the special figure game (the special figure fluctuation time) (also the execution time of the variable display of the decorative symbol), the mode of the variable display of the decorative symbol (whether or not there is reach, etc.), and the variable display of the decorative symbol. (Such as the type of reach effect) and is also referred to as a variable display pattern.

  The special symbol change process in step S112 is executed when the value of the special figure process flag is “2”. The special symbol change processing includes a process of setting a special symbol to be changed in the first special symbol display device 4A and the second special symbol display device 4B, and an elapsed time from the start of the change of the special symbol. And the like. Further, it is also determined whether or not the measured elapsed time has reached the special figure fluctuation time corresponding to the fluctuation pattern. Then, when the elapsed time from the start of the change of the special symbol reaches the special figure change time, the value of the special figure process flag is updated to “3”, and the special symbol change processing ends.

  The special symbol stop processing of step S113 is executed when the value of the special figure process flag is “3”. In this special symbol stop processing, the change of the special symbol is stopped by the first special symbol display device 4A or the second special symbol display device 4B, and the fixed special symbol which is the display result of the special symbol is stopped and displayed (derived). The processing for making the setting is included. If 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 “losing”, the value of the special figure process flag is updated to “0”. When the display result is "small hit" or "losing", the game state is updated when the time reduction state or the probable change state is being controlled and the end of the number cut is established. When the value of the special figure process flag is updated, the special symbol stop processing ends.

  The big hit opening pre-processing of step S114 is executed when the value of the special figure process flag is “4”. The big hit opening pre-processing includes, for example, a process of starting a round in the big hit gaming state and setting a big winning opening to an open state based on a display result of “big hit” or the like. Have been. When opening the special winning opening, a process of supplying a solenoid drive signal to the solenoid 82 for the special winning opening door is executed. At this time, an open upper limit period in which the special winning opening is opened and an upper limit number of rounds to be executed are set according to, for example, the type of the big hit. When these settings are completed, the value of the special figure process flag is updated to “5”, and the big hit opening pre-processing ends.

  The big hit opening processing in step S115 is executed when the value of the special figure process flag is “5”. The processing during the opening of the jackpot is based on a process of measuring the elapsed time from the opening of the jackpot, and on the basis of the measured elapsed time, the number of game balls detected by the count switch 23, and the like. For determining whether it is time to return from the open state to the closed state. Then, when returning the special winning opening to the closed state, after performing processing such as stopping the supply of the solenoid drive signal to the solenoid 82 for the special winning opening door, the value of the special drawing process flag is updated to “6”, The processing during the opening of the big hit ends.

  The post-big hit release processing in step S116 is executed when the value of the special figure process flag is "6". The post-big hit opening process includes a process of determining whether or not the number of rounds in which the large winning opening is opened has reached a set upper limit number of times, and a process of determining whether or not the number of hits has reached the upper limit number of times. And the like to make settings for ending the process. When the number of rounds has not reached the upper limit execution number, the value of the special figure process flag is updated to “5”. The value is updated to "7". When the value of the special figure process flag is updated, the post-jackpot release processing ends.

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

  The small hit release pre-processing of step S118 is executed when the value of the special figure process flag is “8”. The small hit opening pre-processing includes, for example, a process of setting the large winning opening to the open state in the small hit gaming state based on the display result being “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 opening processing in step S119 is executed when the value of the special figure process flag is "9". The processing during opening of the small hits includes processing for measuring the elapsed time from the opening of the special winning opening and timing for returning the special winning opening from the open state to the closed state based on the measured elapsed time. It includes a process of determining whether or not the event has occurred. When the big winning port is returned to the closed state and the timing of ending the small hitting game state is reached, the value of the special figure process flag is updated to “10”, and the small hit opening processing ends.

  The small hit end processing in step S120 is executed when the value of the special figure process flag is “10”. The small hit ending 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 is performed. Here, when the small hitting game state ends, the gaming state in the pachinko gaming machine 1 before the small hitting gaming state is continued. When the waiting time at the end of the small hitting game state has elapsed, the value of the special figure process flag is updated to “0”, and the small hitting end processing ends.

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

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

  In addition, 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 generated every time a predetermined time elapses. This interrupt is, for example, an interrupt generated when the effect control INT signal from the main board 11 is turned on. When an interrupt occurs due to the effect control INT signal being turned on, the effect control CPU 120 automatically sets the interrupt to be disabled. However, if a CPU that does not automatically enter the interrupt disabled state is used, an interrupt is generated. It is desirable to issue a prohibition command (DI command). The effect control CPU 120 executes, for example, a predetermined command reception interrupt process in response to an interrupt caused by the effect control INT signal being turned on. In the command reception interrupt processing, a production 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 input ports included in the I / O 125. The effect control command captured at this time is stored in an effect control command receiving buffer provided in the RAM 122, for example. After that, the effect control CPU 120 sets the interrupt permission, and then ends the command reception interrupt processing.

  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 a command analysis process 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 out. Corresponding settings and controls are performed. For example, the effect control command that has been read out is stored in a predetermined area of the RAM 122, or is stored in the RAM 122 so that the effect control process processing or the like can confirm which effect control command has been received and the content specified by the effect control command. It turns on the provided reception flag. When the effect control command specifies a game state, the display control unit 123 may be instructed to display a background corresponding to the game state.

  After executing the command analysis processing in step S75, the effect control process processing is executed (step S76). In the effect control process processing, for example, a display operation of an effect image in a display area of the image display device 5, a sound output operation from the speakers 8L and 8R, a lighting operation in a decorative luminous body such as a game effect lamp 9 and a decoration LED, and a movable body 32 The control for operating various effect devices, such as the driving operation of the device, is performed. In addition, determination, determination, setting, and the like are performed on the control content of the rendering operation using various rendering devices in accordance with the rendering control command transmitted from the main board 11 and the like.

  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 number used on the effect control board 12 is updated by software. After that, the process returns to the step S73. Other processing may be performed before returning to the processing of step S73.

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

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

  The variable display start waiting process 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 of determining whether or not to start the variable display of the decorative symbol on the image display device 5 based on whether or not a command for designating the start of the variable display has been received from the main board 11. And so on. If it is determined that the variable display of the decorative symbol on the image display device 5 is to be started, the value of the effect process flag is updated to “1”, and the variable display start waiting process ends.

  The variable display start setting process in step S171 is a process executed when the value of the effect process flag is “1”. In the variable display start setting process, based on the display result and the variation pattern specified by the effect control command, the display result of the variable display of the decorative symbol (fixed decorative symbol), the variable display mode of the decorative symbol, the reach Whether or not various effects such as a notice effect are to be executed, the mode thereof, the execution start timing, and the like are determined. Then, an effect control pattern (a set of control data for instructing the display control unit 123 to execute an effect) reflecting the determination result or the like is set. After that, based on the set effect control pattern, the display control unit 123 is instructed to start the execution of the variable display of the decorative symbol, updates the value of the effect process flag to “2”, and ends the variable display start setting process. The display control unit 123 causes the image display device 5 to start the variable display of the decorative symbol according to the instruction to start the execution of the variable display of the decorative symbol.

  The variable display effect processing in step S172 is processing executed when the value of the effect process flag is “2”. In the variable display effect processing, the effect control CPU 120 displays an effect image based on the effect control pattern set in step S171 on the display screen of the image display device 5 by instructing the display control unit 123. Driving the movable body 32, outputting a voice or sound effect from the speakers 8L and 8R by outputting a command (sound effect signal) to the voice control board 13, and transmitting a command (lighting signal) to the lamp control board 14. Various effect controls such as turning on / off / blinking the game effect lamp 9 and the decoration LED by the output are performed during the variable display of the decorative symbol. After performing such effect control, for example, an end code indicating the end of the variable display of the decorative symbol is read from the effect control pattern, or a command designating stop display of the fixed decorative symbol from the main board 11 is received. In response to, for example, the fixed decoration symbol which is the display result of the decoration symbol is stopped and displayed. When the fixed decorative symbol is stopped and displayed, the value of the rendering process flag is updated to “3”, and the rendering process during variable display ends.

  The waiting process per special figure in step S173 is a process executed when the value of the effect process flag is “3”. In the waiting process per special figure, the effect control CPU 120 determines whether or not an effect control command designating the start of the big hit game state or the small hit game state from the main board 11 has been received. Then, when an effect control command designating the start of the big hit game state or the small hit game state is received, if the command specifies the start of the big hit game state, the value of the effect process flag is set to “6”. To ". On the other hand, if the command specifies the start of the small hitting game state, the value of the effect process flag is updated to "4" which is a value corresponding to the small hit effect effect processing. Also, when the reception wait time of the command has elapsed without receiving a command designating the start of the big hit game state or the small hit game state, it is determined that the display result in the special map game is "losing". Then, the value of the effect process flag is updated to the initial value “0”. When the value of the effect process flag is updated, the waiting process per special figure ends.

  The small hit production process in step S174 is a process executed when the value of the production control process flag is “4”. In the small hit effect production process, 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 set contents. . Further, in the small hit effect process, for example, in response to receiving a command designating the end of the small hit game state from the main board 11, the value of the effect process flag is set to a value corresponding to the small hit end effect. It is updated to a certain “5”, and the small hit production process ends.

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

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

  The ending effect process of step S177 is a process executed when the value of the effect process flag is “7”. In the ending effect processing, the effect control CPU 120 sets an effect control pattern or the like corresponding to, for example, the end of the big hit game state, and performs various effect controls of the ending effect at the end of the big hit game state based on the set contents. Execute. Thereafter, the value of the effect process flag is updated to the initial value “0”, and the ending effect process ends.

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

  The pachinko gaming machine 1 described in the basic description is a payout-type gaming machine that pays out a predetermined number of game media as a prize based on the occurrence of a prize, but the game media is enclosed and a score is given based on the occurrence of a prize. An enclosed game machine may be used.

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

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

  The program and data for realizing the present invention are not limited to the form distributed and provided to a computer device or the like included in the pachinko gaming machine 1 by a detachable recording medium, but may be a computer device or the like in advance. It may be in a form of being distributed by being installed in a storage device included in the storage device. Furthermore, by providing a communication processing unit, programs 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. It does not matter.

  The game can be executed not only by installing a removable recording medium, but also by temporarily storing a program and data downloaded via a communication line or the like in an internal memory or the like. Alternatively, the program may be directly executed using hardware resources of another device on a network connected via a communication line or the like. Furthermore, the game may be executed by exchanging data with another computer device or the like via a network.

  In the present specification, the expression of comparison of various ratios such as the execution ratio of effects (expressions such as “high”, “low”, and “different”) means that one of the ratios is “0%”. May be included. For example, it may also include that one is a ratio of “0%” and the other is a ratio of “100%” or a ratio less than “100%”.

(Explanation about the characteristic part 31AK)
Next, the characteristic portion 31AK of the present embodiment will be described. FIG. 8 is a view for explaining a variation pattern and a type of reach in the pachinko gaming machine 1 of the present embodiment. As shown in FIG. 8 (A), in the present embodiment, the non-reach-loss variation patterns PA1-1 and PA1-2 in which the display mode is not the reach mode but the display result is "losing" , The display result is "big hit", such as the reach loss variation patterns PA2-1 to PA2-6, PA3-1 to PA3-4, etc., in which the variable display mode of the decorative pattern is the reach mode and the display result is "losing". There are prepared the following fluctuation patterns PB2-1 to PB2-6, PB3-1 to PB3-4, and the like.

  Further, as shown in FIG. 8B, in the present embodiment, reach effects such as normal reach and super reach AE are executed. In this embodiment, the reach effect is also referred to as a suggestion effect that indicates that it is controlled to the big hit state. The reliability (big hit reliability) when each reach is executed is represented by the number of black stars in FIG. 8B, normal reach <super reach E <super reach D <super reach C <super reach B <Super Reach A increases in order. In addition, you may provide the reach which determines that it is a big hit.

  In this embodiment, super reach is executed via normal reach. In addition, during the super-reach reach effect, an advanced effect that evolves (promotes) to a more reliable reach may be executed. The variation patterns PA3-1 to PA3-4, etc., and variation patterns PB3-1 to PB3-4, etc. shown in FIG. 8A are variation patterns corresponding to the execution of the development effect. Note that FIG. 8A shows a variation pattern in which the reliability evolves into a super-reach one step higher, but a variation pattern in which the reliability evolves 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, the title of the reach is notified at a predetermined timing after the reach is established, except for the normal reach having the lowest reliability. As shown in FIG. 8B, the title notification mode differs depending on the type of the reach. Specifically, the super reach E having the lowest reliability among the super reach is notified of the title of the reach only by display, and the other super reach is notified of the title by display and sound. As described above, the notification of the title is executed by a larger number of effect devices in the reach with the higher reliability than in the reach with the lower reliability. As a result, the player's sense of expectation can be effectively instigated, and the staging effect is improved. The title notification mode may be arbitrarily changed depending on the reliability or irrespective 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 font of the title character (Gothic, Mincho, etc.) or the typeface (line, square, etc.) may be changed depending on the type of the reach.

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

(Example of the production operation of the characteristic part 31AK)
Next, an example of a rendering operation according to the present embodiment will be described. The following production operation is executed by the production control CPU 120 executing the production control process based on the production control command transmitted from the main board 11. 9 and 10 are diagrams illustrating an example of a super-reach effect effect operation according to the present embodiment. FIG. 9 (A) shows that the variable display of the decorative symbol is performed in each of the decorative symbol display areas 5L, 5C, and 5R of “left”, “middle”, and “right” of the image display device 5. . Thereafter, for example, as shown in FIG. 9 (B), the decorative symbol indicating the number 7 on the “left” and “right” stops and the reach mode is reached. 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, a character 31AK001, which is a friendly character, is displayed on the image display device 5, and a reach effect is started. Here, for example, an animation using the character 31AK001 is displayed. When a predetermined period elapses from the start of the super-reach effect, such as when the introduction portion of the super-reach effect (also referred to as the super-reach effect) ends, the entire screen of the image display device 5 as shown in FIG. The title 31AK002 of Super Reach A (here, the character of “SP Reach A”) is displayed, and the sound (here, “Super Reach A”) corresponding to the title of Reach is output from the speaker 8. , The title of Super Reach A is announced. Thereafter, the title 31AK002 of Super Reach A is erased, and as shown in FIG. 9 (E), the character 31AK003, which is the enemy character, is displayed. The subsequent part of the reach effect of Super Reach A is executed. An effect in which the characters confront each other is also referred to as a battle effect. In the battle effect, a victory occurs when an ally character wins, and a loss occurs when the ally character loses.

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

(Super Reach B)
In the case of Super Reach B, the character 31AK001 is displayed on the image display device 5 as shown in FIG. Here, for example, an animation using the character 31AK001 is displayed. When a predetermined period elapses after the super-reach effect is started, such as when the introduction part of the super-reach effect ends, the title 31AK005 of super-reach B is displayed on the entire screen of the image display device 5 as shown in FIG. In this case, the character “SP Reach B” is displayed, and a sound (here, “Super Reach B”) corresponding to the title of the Reach is output from the speaker 8, thereby notifying the title of Super Reach B. You. After that, the title 31AK005 of Super Reach B is deleted, and as shown in FIG. 9 (G), the character 31AK006, which is the enemy character, is displayed. The subsequent part of the reach effect of Super Reach B is executed.

  As described above, in the super reach A and the super reach B, the title of the reach is notified when a predetermined period has elapsed since the super reach effect was started. By doing so, the title can be notified after the introduction part of the super reach effect is shown to the player, and the 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 portion until the notification, the super reach effect is executed in a common effect mode (FIG. 9C). By doing so, it is possible to make the player pay attention to which super-reach has been started since the super-reach production has started, and which title is to be notified. The superreach A and the superreach B are not limited to the completely common production mode until the title is announced, and it is possible to determine at least one superreach by watching the production. The sections may have a common effect mode. For example, in the introduction part of Super Reach A and Super Reach B, a super reach effect (for example, an effect of displaying an enemy character or suggesting an enemy character) may be executed in a manner related to a title to be notified thereafter. It may be. By doing so, the effect of the effect is improved, and the player pays attention to the effect. As described above, the title notification may be executed after the super reach can be specified.

(Super Reach D)
In the case of Super Reach D, the title 31AK007 of Super Reach D (here, the character of “SP Reach D”) is displayed at a part of the center of the image display device 5 as shown in FIG. At the same time, a sound (here, “defeat the enemy”) corresponding to the title of the reach is output from the speaker 8 to notify the title of the super reach D. As described above, in the super reach D, the title is notified at the start of the super reach effect. Under the title 31AK007, an expectation degree suggestion indication 31AK008 indicating the degree of expectation of the reach is displayed. The degree of expectation is represented by the number of black stars, as shown in FIG. Here, the degree of expectation is the degree of expectation to be a big hit, but does not have to completely match the big hit reliability of the reach.

  The notification by the voice of Super Reach D does not report the title as it is, but reports the content of the reach. As described above, in this embodiment, the mode of notification of the title notification by voice differs depending on the type of the reach. Thereby, the notification mode of the title notification is diversified, and the interest is improved.

  After the title is announced in 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 degree of expectation suggestion display 31AK008 continue to be displayed in a reduced size in the upper right portion of the image display device 5 or the like. By doing so, the player can grasp the expectation degree of the reach even during the reach effect. Although FIG. 9 (I) shows the effect contents common to FIG. 9 (C) (super reach A, super reach B), a super reach effect dedicated to super reach D may be executed.

  Thereafter, as shown in FIG. 9 (J), the character 31AK009, which is the enemy character, is displayed, the dialogue 31AK004 of the character 31AK001 is displayed, or the reach effect of the super reach D in which the character 31AK001 and the character 31AK009 confront each other is executed. You.

(Super Reach E)
In the case of Super Reach E, the title 31AK010 of Super Reach E (here, the character of “SP Reach E”) is displayed in a part of the upper left of the image display device 5 as shown in FIG. Thus, the title of Super Reach E is announced. In the super reach E, the notification of the title by voice is not performed. In addition to the display of the title 31AK010, the character 31AK001 and the character 31AK011, which is an enemy character, are displayed. Be executed. As described above, in Super Reach E, the title is notified in accordance with the progress of the reach effect. In the super reach E, the title 31AK010 is continuously displayed during the reach effect.

  In the reach effect of the super reach E having a low jackpot reliability, by giving the title information without stopping the progress of the reach effect, it is possible to prevent the player from giving an excessive sense of expectation. On the other hand, in the reach effects of the super reach A, the super reach B, and the super reach D, the progress of the reach effect is stopped and the title is notified (FIGS. 9D, 9F, and 9F). H)). By doing so, the title notification according to the super reach effect can be executed, and the effect of the effect can be improved. It should be noted that in super reach effects such as super reach A, super reach B, and super reach D, the title may be notified without stopping the progress of the reach. Also, in contrast to this embodiment, in a super-reach reach production with high jackpot reliability, the title may be notified without stopping the progress of the reach production. In the reach effect of the super reach having a low jackpot reliability, the progress of the reach effect may be stopped to notify the title.

(Timing notification timing)
As described above, in this embodiment, in Super Reach A and Super Reach B, the title is announced after a predetermined period has elapsed after the start of Super Reach production, and in Super Reach D and Super Reach E, Super Reach production The title is announced at the start. By doing in this way, the title notification according to the reach effect can be executed, and the effect of the effect is improved. In this embodiment, in Super Reach A and Super Reach B having high jackpot reliability, the title is notified after a predetermined period has elapsed after the start of the superreach production, and Super Reach D and Super Reach have low jackpot reliability. In E, the title was announced at the start of the super-reach production, but the title was announced at the start of the super-reach production in the case of the reach with a high jackpot reliability, and the super The title may be notified after a predetermined period has elapsed after the reach effect.

(Title display area)
Further, in this embodiment, in the super reach A and the super reach B, the title is announced 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 displayed. Is notified in a part of the screen (second area). By doing in this way, the title notification according to the reach effect can be executed, and the effect of the effect is improved. In particular, in the case of a reach with a high jackpot reliability, title notification is executed in a wider display area than in a case of a reach with a 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 such that the title is displayed in a size that fits the entire screen, or the entire background is displayed as a title notification background. (Title notification using the entire screen) or the like. Further, the display area for performing the title notification may be different between the super reach A and the super reach B, or the display area for performing the title notification may be different between the super reach D and the super reach E.

  The method for 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 jackpot reliability, the title notification may be executed in a narrower display area than in a case of a reach with a low reliability. Further, when the display area for performing the title notification is made different according to the reach effect, the display area may be made different as in this embodiment, or the display place may be made different.

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

  Note that the indication of the degree of expectation is not limited to the one indicated by the number of black stars as shown in FIG. 9 (H) and the like. The set numerical value may be displayed. Further, as shown in FIG. 9 (H) and the like, when the number of black stars is indicated, half (or half) black stars may be displayed, and the number of levels of expectation may be increased.

(Title display end timing)
In this embodiment, in Super Reach A and Super Reach B, after the title is displayed, the title is erased and a super reach effect is executed. Thereby, in the super reach A and the super reach B, it is possible to pay attention to the reach effect. Further, in the super reach D and the super reach E, after the title is displayed, the title is continuously displayed until a determined effect described later is executed. Thereby, in the super reach D and the super reach E, the type of the reach can be grasped even during the super reach effect. Further, by performing the above, the title notification corresponding to the reach effect can be executed, and the effect of the effect can be improved. Note that the display end timing of the title may be arbitrarily changed in order to improve the effect of presentation regardless of the timing.

  Note that, here, the production operation of the reach production of the super reach C is omitted, but for example, a title notification or an expectation suggestion display according to the jackpot reliability may be executed.

(Decided production)
At the timing of deriving the display result (the end of the variable display) after the execution of each reach effect, a determined effect for notifying whether or not the display result is a "big hit" is executed. The fixed effects include a fixed effect indicating that the display result is "big hit" and a fixed effect indicating that the display result is "losing". In this embodiment, as shown in FIG. 10B, a fixed effect in which the image 31AK012 is displayed on the image display device 5 is executed. Thereafter, if the display result is "big hit", an image 31AK013 indicating that the ally character has won is displayed as shown in FIG. 10C, and a big hit combination is obtained as shown in FIG. 10D. A fixed decoration symbol is derived. If the display result is "losing", an image indicating that the ally character has been defeated is displayed, and a fixed decorative symbol that is a reach-losing combination is derived.

  In this embodiment, even when the title is continuously informed during the reach effect, the notification of the title is finished before the fixed effect is executed. As a result, attention can be paid to the determined effect, and a sharp title notification can be executed.

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

  In addition, in the case of displaying the characters resident during the hold display, the active display, and the variable display, and the display related to the mobile communication on the image display device 5, the display is appropriately hidden during the super-reach reach effect so as to focus on the reach effect. It may be. At this time, these displays may be kept displayed during a low-reliability reach effect such as super reach E. By doing so, it is possible to prevent a player from excessively expecting a low-reliability reach effect, and to pay attention to the reach effect in a high-reliability reach effect.

(Development stage)
Next, an example of an effect operation when an extended effect is executed will be described. As shown in FIG. 11 (A), when the extended effect is executed when the reach effect of Super Reach D is executed (the title notification of Super Reach D is executed), FIG. As shown in the drawing, an effect in which the reach effect is interrupted and the screen is torn is executed. Thereafter, in the case of developing into Super Reach A, as shown in FIG. 11C, the title of Super Reach A is announced, and Reach production of Super Reach A is executed. When developing to Super Reach B, as shown in FIG. 11 (D), the title of Super Reach B is announced, and a Reach effect of Super Reach is executed. As described above, when the development effect is performed, the notification of the title of the reach of the development source is switched to the notification of the title of the reach of the development destination, so that it is easy to understand which reach has been developed. As shown in FIG. 11, when the reach of the development destination is a reach that performs title notification by display and voice, the title notification by display and voice is executed again.

  Note that the development effect is not limited to the example shown in FIG. 11B, but may be an effect in which the screen is gradually cracked and cracked, or a sandstorm (display indicating failure) is displayed. You may do so. With such an effect, an unexpected effect can be performed. It should be noted that there may be a development effect of gasses, such as an effect in which the screen gradually cracks but the reach does not develop.

(Expectation suggestion effect)
In the effect operation example shown in FIG. 9 (H), the expectation degree suggestion display 31AK008 is configured such that black stars indicating the expectation degree are displayed from the beginning. It is also possible to execute an expectation suggestion effect that suggests an expectation by becoming a black star.

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

  In the examples shown in FIGS. 12A to 12F, the black stars are displayed one by one, and the expectation indicated by the expectation suggestion display is increased by one step. However, two or more black stars are displayed. It may be displayed so that the degree of expectation is increased by two or more levels. Alternatively, half the black stars may be displayed, and the degree of expectation may be increased by half a step. In this case, different sounds may be output or the same sound may be output according to the number of displayed stars (the number of stages of the rising expectation). For example, the same sound may be output when half a black star is displayed and when one black star is displayed. The same sound may be output when two and a half black stars are displayed and when three black stars are displayed. Further, there may be a case where no sound is output. By doing so, the effect indicating the degree of expectation is diversified, and the effect of the effect is improved. Regardless of the number of steps of the degree of expectation that increases at one time, the same black star image is displayed and fits in the white star of the expectation indication display, and the number of black stars according to the number of steps of the degree of expectation that increases increases Such an effect may be performed.

(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 if 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, the character, the motif displayed on the image display device 5, the sound output from the speaker 8, and the like need only be different. The effect mode may be automatically changed according to the number of times of variable display or the game state, or may be changeable by a player's operation.

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

  Thereafter, as shown in FIG. 12 (H), a black diamond 31AK025 larger than the star of the expectation indicator 31AK024 is displayed. As shown in FIG. 12 (I), the black diamond 31AK025 moves to display the expectation indicator 31AK024. An effect that fits into one of the white diamonds is performed. At this time, the speaker 8 outputs a sound of “pong” indicating that the black diamond indicating the degree of expectation has increased. As shown in FIGS. 12 (J) and (K), the same effect is repeated a number of times corresponding to the degree of expectation of the reach. When the number of black rhombuses corresponding to the degree of expectation falls in the expectation degree suggestion display 31AK024, the black rhombus is highlighted, as shown in FIG. In this way, by making the notification mode of the title different depending on the effect mode (the state when the reach effect is executed) determined according to the selection of the player, the game state, and the like, the effect is diversified, and the effect of the effect is enhanced. improves.

  FIG. 12 shows an example of the production operation when the fluctuation pattern of Super Reach D is designated. However, depending on the production mode (the state when the reach production is executed), other reach productions (title notification, expectation degree production). May be made different. Depending on the effect mode (the state when the reach effect is executed), whether to notify the title of the reach or the execution ratio of the title notification may be different. For example, when a predetermined effect mode is selected, the reach title may not be notified. By doing in this way, it is possible to execute the effect according to the preference of the player, and the effect of the effect is improved.

  In this embodiment, the degree of expectation is suggested by the number of black stars in the degree of expectation suggestion display, and an expectation suggestion effect of gradually increasing the number of black stars is performed. May be executed to gradually reduce the number of displays that indicate the degree of expectation. Such an expectation suggestion effect may be executed in addition to or in place of the expectation effect effect of this embodiment.

(Other examples of development effects)
In the case of executing the expectation suggestion effect of gradually increasing the display indicating the expectation of the expectation suggestion display, the development effect may be executed after increasing the display indicating the expectation. 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 once instead of stepwise. For example, as shown in FIG. 13A, after the title of Super Reach D is announced and the effect of gradually increasing the number of black stars is completed, a button is displayed on the image display device 5 as shown in FIG. An extended effect in which the image 31AK031 is displayed is executed. Here, when the operation on the push button 31B is detected, as shown in FIG. 13C, the title 31AK032 of super reach C (here, the character of “SP reach C”) is displayed, and The title of Reach C is announced. As described above, when the development effect is performed, the notification of the title of the reach of the development source is switched to the notification of the title of the reach of the development destination, so that it is easy to understand which reach has been developed. Under the title 31AK032, an expectation degree suggestion display 31AK033 having three black stars is highlighted. Even if the number of black stars increases by two or more, they are displayed at once. In addition, after the movable body 32 operates, a development effect in which the title or the expected degree suggestion display changes may be executed.

(Preliminary production)
In this embodiment, as a notice effect, a title notice for notifying the jackpot reliability is executed according to the title notification mode (for example, the display color of the title). For example, as shown in FIG. 14A, the title 31AK036 of Super Reach A is displayed in black, and a sound corresponding to the title of Reach is output from the speaker 8 to notify the title of Super Reach A. After that, as shown in FIG. 14B, a title notice in which the display color of the title 31AK036 changes to red is executed. As described above, 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 announcement shown in FIG. 14, the title display mode (display color) may change after the reach title is announced by voice. By doing so, the effect of the 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 display of the title.

  When a title notice in which the title display mode (display color) changes is executed, a sound corresponding to the changed display mode may be output after the title display mode has changed. By doing so, the effect of the notice effect can be enhanced. The title notification by voice may be executed after the title display mode (display color) changes. In this case, a sound corresponding to the display mode (display color) of the title after the change may be output.

(Timing notification execution timing)
It is preferable that the notification of the title during the reach is executed at a timing other than the execution timing of an effect (specific effect), such as a notice effect or an advanced effect, in which the degree of expectation controlled in the jackpot advantageous state is improved. By doing in this way, once the title is announced, an effect of improving 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 an announcement effect determination process for determining whether or not to execute an announcement effect and an effect mode. The announcement effect determination process is executed by the effect control CPU 120 in the variable display start setting process of step S171 in FIG. In the announcement effect determination process, the effect control CPU 120 first determines whether or not the fluctuation pattern specified from the command transmitted from the main board 11 is a super-reach fluctuation pattern (step 31AKS001).

  If it is a super-reach variation pattern (step 31AKS001; Yes), the display color of the title of the super-reach (whether or not to execute the title notice) is determined (step 31AKS002).

  In step 31AKS002, the display color of the title of the super reach is determined at the determination ratio shown in FIG. 16A, for example, according to whether the display result is "big hit" or "losing". As shown in FIG. 16A, the display color of the super reach title changes from “black”, “red”, “black” to “red”, and changes from “black” to “fruit pattern”. In addition, there are provided ones that change from “red” to “fruit pattern”, and the big hit reliability increases in this order (ascending order). That is, the jackpot reliability differs depending on the timing of change of the title display color. By doing so, the player pays attention to the timing of the change of the display color of the title, and the effect of the effect is improved.

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

  When there are a normal mode and a special mode as the effect 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 title display color at different rates. In the special mode, the display color pattern and the order of reliability may be different from those in the normal mode. As described above, by making the execution mode (display color and display color change timing) of the title notice different depending on the effect mode, the effect is diversified and the effect of the effect is improved.

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

  After the display color of the title of the super reach is determined, the display color of the words of the character in the reach attainment of the super reach (whether or not to execute a speech notice) is determined (step 31AKS003).

  In step 31AKS003, the display color of the dialogue in the reach effect is determined according to whether the display result is "big hit" or "losing", for example, at a determination ratio shown in FIG. As shown in FIG. 16 (C), the display color of dialogue in the reach effect is changed from “white”, “red”, and “white” to “red”, and in this order (ascending order). The jackpot reliability is high. In other words, the jackpot reliability differs depending on the timing at which the display color of the dialogue changes. By doing so, the player pays attention to the change timing of the display color of the dialogue, and the effect of the effect is improved. In the case where the display color changes, the display color may be changed after the words are displayed. As for the display color changing, there may be a plurality of timings at which the display color changes. Then, the jackpot reliability may be changed according to the timing at which the display color changes.

  The big hit reliability may be different depending on the combination of the presentation modes of the title notice and the speech notice. For example, in the case where the same announcement mode (display color) is included in the title announcement and the dialogue announcement, the big hit reliability may be increased when the same announcement mode is achieved. In addition, the big hit reliability may be made different by a combination of the timing of change of the presentation mode between the title notice and the speech notice. For example, when the change timing is the same, the jackpot reliability may be higher than when the change timings are different, or the jackpot reliability may be different depending on which change occurs first. By doing so, it is possible to pay attention to the respective change timings of the title notice and the dialogue notice.

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

  Note that, in place of the dialogue announcement, an announcement effect for notifying the jackpot reliability based on a change in the effect mode of the reach effect may be executed. In this case, in the notice effect, a plurality of change timings of the effect mode may be provided so that the big hit reliability differs according to the change timing.

  After the display color of the dialogue in the reach effect is determined, or when it is determined that the pattern is not a variation pattern of the super reach (step AK31S001; No), the presence or absence of other notice effects and the effect form are determined (step AK31S004). After that, the determination results in the 31AKS002 to 31AKS004 are stored in a predetermined area of the RAM 122 (Step AK31S005), and the announcement effect determination processing ends.

  Note that in this embodiment, a title advance notice and a dialogue advance notice can be executed in the case of super reach, but in the case of a specific super reach (for example, a super reach other than a low-reliability super reach), the title advance notice is provided. And at least one of the line announcement may be made executable. In addition, although the title announcement and the speech announcement have been described as being determined by the determination ratio shown in FIG. 16, the determination ratio is arbitrary, and the determination ratio may be changed according to the type of super reach, for example. By doing so, a notice effect can be executed according to the type of the reach, and the effect of the effect is improved.

  In this embodiment, the number of executable effect modes (the number of display colors that can be displayed) differs between a title notice and a dialogue notice. By doing in this way, the effects can be varied and the effect of the effects can be enhanced. In the title notice and the dialogue 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 so, a notice effect with a sense of unity can be executed, and the player can easily grasp the jackpot reliability.

(Action effect)
When the presentation mode of the title notice and the dialogue of the dialogue change, an effect indicating that the presentation mode changes may be executed. For example, an action effect image may be displayed on the image display device 5 and an effect effect in which the image acts on at least one of a title and a line may be executed. Then, after the action effect is executed, the effect mode (display color) of the title or the line may be changed. The effect mode of the action effect (action effect image and the like) may be common to both the title and the line. It should be noted that there may be a case where the effect mode of the title or the dialogue does not change despite the execution of the action effect. In the case of executing the action effect, the presence / absence of execution of the effect effect, the execution timing, and the effect mode may be determined based on the determination result of the title notice and the dialogue notice. Such a determination may be performed in the process of step AK31S004. For example, the ratio at which at least one of the title announcement and the speech announcement changes in the effect mode (the rate at which the effect mode changes due to the action effect) may be different depending on the effect mode of the action effect. The ratio of the effect of the speech notice and that of which effect mode changes (the ratio of acting on which effect) may be different, or the ratio of the color (how many steps) it changes may be different. . By executing such an action effect, when the action effect image is displayed, the player pays attention to which of the title and the line is to be applied, and the effect is improved. When there are a plurality of effect modes, the presence or absence of the effect effect and the effect mode may be determined at different rates depending on the effect mode. By doing in this way, an action effect corresponding to the effect mode can be executed, and the effect of the effect is improved.

  As another example of such an action effect, at least one effect mode (display color) of any of the title and the dialogue according to the effect content of the reach effect (for example, the effect content of the character motion or the battle effect). May be changed. In this way, the player pays attention to the content of the reach effect.

  The present invention is not limited to the pachinko gaming machine 1 described in the feature section 31AK, and various modifications and applications are possible without departing from the spirit of the present invention. For example, all of the features described in the above embodiments 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 game machine frame 3. Here, it is referred to as a sub liquid crystal, but 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 housed. In the sub liquid crystal, various effects such as a notice effect and a display of a hold display are executed. For example, title notification may be executed in the sub liquid crystal. As in the case of the super reach D and the super reach E of the above-described embodiment, when the title is displayed continuously after the notification of the title, the display of the title and the degree of expectation may be displayed on the sub liquid crystal. In this case, the title and the degree of expectation suggestion display may be displayed on the sub liquid crystal after the image display device 5 notifies the title. By doing so, it is possible to display the title and the degree of expectation suggestion display without obstructing the super reach effect on the image display device 5, and the title and the degree of expectation suggestion display are also easy to understand.

  In the above-described embodiment, an example in which the present invention is applied to notification of a title of a reach effect as a suggestive effect has been described. However, the present invention is applied to title information (notice of mainly displaying characters) relating to other effects. May be. For example, as a notice effect (for example, a look-ahead notice effect), when performing a look-ahead zone effect of shifting to a plurality of zones (stage, effect mode, and the like) in which the background image and the effect mode on the image display device 5 are respectively different, the shifted zone The present invention may be applied to the title notification. When a mission (“Let's reach at 7”, “Use a stick controller to annihilate the enemy”, etc.) is presented, and a mission effect that is in a state advantageous to the player when the mission is completed is executed, The present invention may be applied to the notification of the title of a mission.

(Modification 1 of characteristic portion 31AK)
In the above embodiment, when it is time to derive the display result, a determined effect for notifying whether the display result is a "big hit" is executed, and then the display result is displayed ( (FIG. 10 (B)-(D)). Instead of such a determined effect, at a predetermined timing before deriving the display result, an operation effect prompting the operation of the stick controller 31A or the push button 31B is executed, and when a predetermined operation is detected during the operation valid period. The display result may be displayed by displaying the winning or losing of the battle effect or temporarily stopping the display result. By doing so, the display result is shown according to the operation of the player, so that the player's willingness to participate in the game can be increased, and the interest can be improved.

  17 and 18 are diagrams illustrating an example of a super reach effect operation in a modification in which an operation effect is executed and a display result is displayed according to the operation. As shown in FIG. 17 (A), after the image display device 5 has reached the reach mode, for example, as shown in FIG. 17 (B), a character 31AK041 as an ally character and a character 31AK042 as an enemy character are displayed. Then, as shown in FIGS. 17 (C) to (F) and FIGS. 18 (G) to (I), 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 regulation line 31AK044 superimposed on the small button image 31AK043 are displayed at the lower right of the image display device 5. Thereby, an operation effect using the push button 31B is executed, but it is suggested that the reception of the operation is currently restricted.

  In this modification, a plurality of operation effect images indicating that an operation effect is to be executed are prepared. Then, the jackpot reliability differs 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 mode having higher reliability.

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

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

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

  Thereafter, a predetermined time before the display result is derived, the regulation line 31AK044 is erased as shown in FIG. 18J, and the stick image 31AK051 is enlarged and displayed at the center as shown in FIG. 18K. Is displayed to prompt the operation of pulling the stick controller 31A. At this time, the operation on the stick controller 31A is an effective operation valid period.

  Here, when the operation of pulling the stick controller 31A is detected, an image 31AK052 indicating that the ally character has won is displayed as shown in FIG. After that, at the timing when the fluctuation time ends, as shown in FIG. 18 (M), a fixed decoration symbol which is a big hit combination is derived. If no operation is detected within the predetermined operation validity period, the image shown in FIG. 18L is automatically displayed.

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

  In the example of the rendering operation illustrated in FIGS. 17 and 18, the notification of the title of the reach and the indication of the degree of expectation are omitted. However, in parallel with the reach rendering and the operation rendering illustrated in FIGS. It may be executed. The determination of the operation effect and the operation effect image (whether or not there is an operation effect, the operation effect image to be displayed, whether or not there is an effect effect) may be executed in step 31AKS004 in FIG.

(Modification 2 of characteristic portion 31AK)
A suggestion indicating the degree of expectation of control to an advantageous state such as a big hit game state may be displayed. For example, a shutter effect for performing the first suggestion display and a reach title effect for performing the second suggestion display may be executed. In the shutter effect, an effect of covering the screen with a shutter display after the start of the variable display is executed. In the reach title effect, after the reach, an effect of displaying a reach title indicating a development destination of the reach effect is executed. When displaying either the shutter display or the reach title display, a specific image may be included and displayed. The reach title effect may be the same as the title announcement of the above embodiment, or may be another effect determined by another process.

  The specific image is an image with a high jackpot reliability displayed including a plurality of types of elements in the image. The plural types of elements include a banana image of the element E1, a melon image of the element E2, an apple image of the element E3, a watermelon image of the element E4, and a strawberry image of the element E5. The 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 difference in display size 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, respectively.

  When the shutter effect is executed after the start of the variable display, when the fruit pattern image is displayed, the big hit reliability is higher than when the fruit pattern image is not displayed. In addition, when the reach title is displayed during the execution of the reach effect, when a 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 that does not include 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 jackpot reliability when the shutter effect and the reach title effect are executed. For example, a white image <a blue image <a red image <a fruit pattern image may be prepared in the order of the jackpot reliability (for example, a red shutter or a red title reach title). Then, one of the image patterns 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 performing the shutter display and the reach title display, even when a fruit pattern is displayed, the speaker 8 outputs a notification of outputting a common sound (melody) and also notifies the game effect lamp 9 of light emission. The common sound and the emission control of the game effect lamp 9 indicate to the player that the fruit pattern is a special image. When such a shutter display and a 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 performed, the shutter image 31AK061 is displayed on the image display device 5 at the start of the 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 performed, the notification that the common sound (melody) is output by the speaker 8 is performed and the notification by the emission of the game effect lamp 9 is performed. When the closed shutter is opened, as shown in FIG. 19B, the variable display of the decorative symbol is started. Downward arrows indicate variable display of left, middle, and right symbols. When the variable display of the left symbol and the right symbol is temporarily stopped, the reach state is set as shown in FIG.

  Next, as shown in FIG. 19D, a super reach effect is started. The variable display is, for example, displayed small in the upper right of the screen, and a character is displayed on the left side of the screen. At the lower right of the screen, a reach title image 31AK062 is displayed, and the contents of the super reach to be executed 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 the reach title image 31AK062, the 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, the notification that the common sound (melody) is output by the speaker 8 is executed and the notification by the emission of the game effect lamp 9 is executed. Further, after outputting the common sound, an effect is executed in which the character emits a specific sound (voice) indicating that the hit reliability is high, such as "hot hot". Here, in the reach title effect, the size of the suggestion display to be displayed is smaller than in the shutter effect. However, in this way, in the reach title effect, by outputting the specific sound, it is possible to make it easier for the player to recognize that the fruit pattern image is displayed. Although the case where the common sound and the specific sound have completely separated output periods has been described, the output periods may partially overlap.

  Thereafter, a battle reach effect as shown in FIG. 19 (e) is executed. An enemy character is displayed on the left side of the screen, and an ally character is displayed on the right side of the screen. When the ally character wins the battle with the enemy character, the character “BATTLE WIN!” Is displayed at the upper left of the screen. It is announced that the jackpot has been confirmed by winning the battle. When the battle effect ends, the display returns to the variable display screen using the original numeric symbols. As shown in FIG. 19 (f), all the symbols stop and the 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 convey that the fruit pattern image with a high jackpot reliability is displayed.

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

  The shutter image 31AK061 shown in FIG. 19A and the reach title image 31AK062 shown in FIG. 19D are displayed at different timings. With this configuration, it is possible to prevent the fruit pattern image, which is the specific image, from being difficult to see due to the overlapping of the execution timings.

  The determination relating to the shutter effect (the presence or absence of the shutter effect and the effect mode) may be executed in step 31AKS004 in FIG. In that case, the determination regarding the shutter effect may be made based on the determination result of the display color of the title in step 31AKS002 in FIG. For example, when it is determined that the display color of the title is a fruit pattern, the shutter effect of the fruit pattern may be easily executed. In addition, the determination regarding the reach title effect may be executed in step 31AKS004 in FIG. 15 together with the determination regarding the shutter effect.

(Explanation of the characteristic part 98IW)
Next, the characteristic portion 98IW of the present embodiment will be described. First, as shown in FIGS. 20A and 20B, the pachinko gaming machine (game machine) 1 is roughly divided into an outer frame 98IW001a formed in a vertically long rectangular frame shape, and a gaming board constituting a gaming board surface. (Gauge board) 2 (see FIG. 1) and a gaming machine frame (underframe) 98IW003 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 fired from a predetermined hitting and firing device and driven into the game area. Further, the game machine frame 98IW003 has a glass door frame 98IW003a having a glass window between a door opening position for opening the front surface of the game machine frame 98IW003 centering on the left side and a door closing position for closing the front surface. The game area is rotatably provided, and the game area can be opened and closed by the glass door frame 98IW003a. When the glass door frame 98IW003a is closed, the game area can be seen through the glass window.

  Further, the gaming machine frame 98IW003 can be opened by inserting a door key owned by a clerk or the like of a game arcade into a lock (not shown) and unlocking it, and players other than the clerk can open the gaming machine frame 98IW003 and glass. The door frame 98IW003a cannot be opened.

  The main board 11 is mounted on the back surface of the pachinko gaming machine 1 in a state where the main board 11 is housed in a board case 98IW201 configured to be openable by a first member and a second member. In addition, the main board 11 has a lock switch 98IW051 for switching to a setting change state or a setting confirmation state, which will be described later, and a lock switch 98IW051 for changing a set value such as a jackpot winning probability (a payout rate) described later in the setting change state. A setting switch 98IW052 that functions as a setting switch is provided.

  The setting switch main body provided with a player-operable operation unit such as the lock switch 98IW051 and the setting switch 98IW052 is housed in the board case 98IW201 together with the main board 11, and the lock switch 98IW051 and the setting switch 98IW052. Is exposed on the back side through an opening formed on the right side of the back surface of the board case 98IW201 so that it can be operated without opening the board case 98IW201.

  Since the board case 98IW201 having the lock switch 98IW051 and the setting changeover switch 52 is provided on the back surface of the pachinko gaming machine 1, operation from the front side of the pachinko gaming machine 1 is not possible when the gaming machine frame 3 is closed. Operation is possible by opening the gaming machine frame 3 using a predetermined door key. Further, the lock switch 98IW051 requires the operation of a setting key owned by a clerk or the like of the game arcade, so that only the clerk having the setting key can operate. Further, the lock switch 98IW051 is also a switch capable of executing a later-described ON / OFF switching operation using a setting key. In this embodiment, the mode in which the door key and the setting key are separate keys has been exemplified, but one key may be shared.

  As shown in FIG. 20A, a display monitor 98IW029 and a display changeover switch 98IW030 for switching the display of the display monitor 98IW029 are arranged on the board case 98IW201. The display monitor 98IW029 and the display changeover switch 98IW030 are connected to the main board 11 and arranged at the upper left of the board case 98IW201. That is, the display monitor 98IW029 and the display changeover switch 98IW030 are arranged on the front of the board case 98IW201 when the main board 11 is viewed. Since the main board 11 cannot be visually recognized without opening the gaming machine frame 98IW003, the front face when viewing the main board 11 is the back side of the gaming board 2 with the gaming machine frame 98IW003 opened. This is a front view when visually recognizing, and is different from the front face of the pachinko gaming machine 1. However, the front when viewing the main board 11 and the front of the pachinko gaming machine 1 may be common.

  As described above, the lock switch 98IW051 and the setting changeover switch 98IW052 in the present embodiment cannot be operated from the front side of the pachinko gaming machine 1 when the gaming machine frame 3 is closed. There is a possibility that the lock switch 98IW051 or the setting changeover switch 98IW052 may be operated from the inside of the gaming island where the pachinko gaming machine 1 is installed. Therefore, in the present embodiment, as shown in FIGS. 20-2 and 20-3, a lock switch 98IW051 and a setting changeover switch 52 are provided at the right end of the outer frame 98IW001a when the gaming machine frame 98IW003 is closed. A security cover 98IW500A that covers the right side of the board case 98IW201 from the rear side is attached. The security cover 98IW500A is a substantially L-shaped member including a short piece 98IW500Aa facing in the front-rear direction, and a long piece 98IW500Ab extending from the rear end of the short piece 98IW500Aa toward the left side of the pachinko gaming machine 1. , Made of a plate-shaped synthetic resin material having transparency. The vertical dimension of the short piece 98IW500Aa is substantially the same as the vertical dimension of the back plate of the board case 98IW201. The security cover 98IW500A is fixed to the right end of the outer frame 98IW001a via the front end of the short piece 98IW500Aa.

  As shown in FIG. 20B, the long piece 98IW500Ab abuts (or approaches) the right part of the board case 98IW201 from behind the pachinko gaming machine 1 in a state where the gaming machine frame 98IW003 is closed. This covers the right side of the board case 98IW201 including the lock switch 98IW051 and the setting changeover switch 98IW052 from the back side of the pachinko gaming machine 1. Therefore, the lock switch 98IW051 and the setting changeover switch 98IW052 are disabled by the long piece 98IW500Ab. On the other hand, as shown in FIG. 20-3, in the state where the gaming machine frame 98IW003 is opened, the lock switch 98IW051 and the setting changeover switch 98IW052 move together with the gaming machine frame 98IW003 and move from the long piece 98IW500Ab. By separating, the covered state by the long piece 98IW500Ab is released, and the state becomes operable.

  That is, in the pachinko gaming machine 1 according to the present embodiment, when the gaming machine frame 98IW003 is closed, the security cover 98IW500A regulates the operation of the operation unit including the lock switch 98IW051 and the setting changeover switch 98IW052. While the state is maintained, in the state where the gaming machine frame 98IW003 is opened, the restriction state by the security cover 98IW500A is released, and the operation of the lock switch 98IW051 and the setting changeover switch 98IW052 is permitted. State.

  Since the board case 98IW201 is provided on the back side of the pachinko gaming machine 1, it is extremely difficult to access the lock switch 98IW051 and the setting changeover switch 98IW052 when the gaming machine frame 98IW003 is closed. The set value cannot be changed by operating the lock switch 98IW051 or the setting changeover switch 98IW052 unless the clerk of the game arcade opens the gaming machine frame 98IW003 with the door key.

  However, in a state where the pachinko gaming machine 1 is installed on a gaming island (not shown) in the gaming arcade, even if the gaming machine frame 98IW003 is closed, for example, the pachinko gaming machine 1 and other pachinko gaming machines 1 An illegal member such as a wire or a cell plate enters between a gaming device such as a card unit or a spacer member installed between the pachinko gaming machine 1 and a lock switch 98IW051 on the back side of the pachinko gaming machine 1. There is a possibility that the setting value is changed by operating the setting switch 98IW052 or the setting change switch 98IW052. Therefore, when the gaming machine frame 98IW003 is closed, the security cover 98IW500A switches the setting to the lock switch 98IW051. The operation of the operation unit including the switch 98IW052 is maintained in a regulated state where the operation is regulated. It is, it is possible to suitably suppress the abuse.

  Also, even in a regulated state in which the gaming machine frame 98IW003 is closed and the security cover 98IW500A covers the right side of the back of the board case 98IW201 including the lock switch 98IW051 and the setting changeover switch 98IW052, the security cover 98IW500A has transparency. Since the main board 11 and the like accommodated in the case 98IW201 can be seen through, it is possible to easily confirm the status of the mounting surface and the sealing seal on the main board 11 on which electronic components such as the CPU 103 are mounted.

  In the game control microcomputer 100, the CPU 103 executes the program read from the ROM 101 and uses the RAM 102 as a work area to execute various processes for controlling the progress of the game in the pachinko gaming machine 1. Further, the CPU 103 can generate all of the various random numbers used on the main board 11 side by executing the random number generation program.

  In the present embodiment, in addition to the random number value MR1 for determining the special figure display result, the random number value MR2 for determining the big hit type, the random number value MR3 for determining the fluctuation pattern, and the random number value MR3 for determining the general figure display result on the main substrate 11 side. Numerical data indicating each of the random number values MR4 and the random number value MR5 for determining the initial value of MR4 is controlled to be countable. It should be noted that other random numbers may be used to enhance the gaming effect. These random numbers MR1 to MR5 may be counted by the software using a different random counter in the CPU 103, or may be updated by the random number circuit 104. The random number circuit 104 may be built in the game control microcomputer 100, or may be configured as a random number circuit chip different from the game control microcomputer 100. Such random numbers used to control the progress of the game are also called game random numbers.

  The ROM 101 included in the game control microcomputer 100 stores various table data used for controlling the progress of the game, in addition to the game control program. For example, the ROM 101 stores table data constituting a plurality of determination tables shown in FIGS. 20-4 and 20-5 prepared for the CPU 103 to make various types of determinations and decisions. In the ROM 101, table data constituting a plurality of control pattern tables used for the CPU 103 to output various control signals from the main board 11 and a variation mode of each symbol in a variable display of a special symbol, a normal symbol, etc. And a variation pattern table storing a plurality of types of variation patterns.

  The determination table stored in the ROM 101 includes, for example, a display result determination table (set value 1) shown in FIG. 20-4 (A), a display result determination table (set value 2) shown in FIG. 20-4 (B), and FIG. -4 (C), a large hit variation pattern determination table (not shown), a small hit variation pattern determination table (not shown), in addition to the big hit type determination table shown in FIG. 20-5 (A). 20-6, a loss variation pattern determination table shown in FIG. 20-6, a general figure display result determination table (not shown), a general figure change pattern determination table (not shown), and the like.

  The pachinko gaming machine 1 according to the present embodiment is configured such that the winning probability (winning rate) of a big hit and a small hit changes according to a set value. Specifically, in the special symbol normal process of the special symbol process process, by using the display result determination table (winning probability) according to the set value, the winning probability (winning rate) of the big hit and the small hit is changed. Has become. The set value has three stages of 1 to 3, 1 is the highest payout rate, and the payout rate decreases as the value increases in the order of 1, 2, and 3. That is, when 1 is set as the set value, the advantage is the highest for the player, and the advantage gradually decreases as the value increases in the order of 2, 3.

(Display result judgment table)
FIGS. 20A to 20C are explanatory diagrams illustrating display result determination tables corresponding to the respective set values. The display result determination table is a set of data stored in the ROM 101, and is a table in which a hit determination value to be compared with MR1 is set. In each of the display result determination tables, the variable special figure designating buffer is 1 (first), that is, the first special symbol is a target of variable display, and the variable special figure designating buffer is 2 (second). That is, for each of the cases where the second special symbol is subjected to the variable display, a determination value for a large hit and a determination value for a small hit are set.

  As shown in FIG. 20-4 (A), when using the display result determination table corresponding to the set value 1, the variable special figure designation buffer is the first, that is, the first special symbol is the target of the variable display. If the set value is "2" or "3", the jackpot is won with a higher probability (1/99) than when the set values are "2" and "3", and a part of these judgment values corresponds to the small hit. By being set as the judgment value to be determined, the small hit is won with a higher probability (1/50) than when the set value is “2” or “3”. Further, when the variable special figure designating buffer is the second, the same judgment value as when the variable special figure designating buffer is the first is set as the judgment value corresponding to the big hit, and the second special symbol is set. Is the target of the variable display, the big hit is won with the same probability (1/99) as that of the case where the first special symbol is the target of the variable display, and half of these judgment values are By being set as the judgment value corresponding to the small hit, the small hit is won with a higher probability (100/200) than in the case where the first special symbol is the target of the variable display.

  Also, as shown in FIG. 20-4 (B), when using the display result determination table corresponding to the setting value 2 and the variable special figure designation buffer is the first, the setting value is “1”. The winning is won with a lower probability (1/150) than in a certain case, and a part of these determination values is set as the determination value corresponding to the small hit, so that the set value is “1”. The small hit is won with a lower probability (1/99) than in the case. Further, when the variable special figure designating buffer is the second, the same judgment value as when the variable special figure designating buffer is the first is set as the judgment value corresponding to the big hit, and the second special symbol is set. Is also the target of the variable display, the big hit is won with the same probability (1/150) as the case where the first special symbol is the target of the variable display, and half of the judgment values are By being set as the judgment value corresponding to the small hit, the probability is higher than when the first special symbol is the target of the variable display and the same probability as when the set value is “1”. (100/200) wins a small hit.

  As shown in FIG. 20C, when the display result determination table corresponding to the set value 1 is used and the variable special figure designation buffer is the first, the determination value corresponding to the big hit is set. However, the judgment value corresponding to the small hit is not set, and therefore, when the first special symbol is a target of the variable display, the setting values are “1” and “2”. The big hit is won with a lower probability (1/200), but the small hit is not won (winning probability: 0). Further, when the variable special figure designating buffer is the second, the same judgment value as when the variable special figure designating buffer is the first is set as the judgment value corresponding to the big hit, and the second special symbol is set. Is also the target of the variable display, even if the first special symbol is the target of the variable display, the same probability (1/200) is won as the big hit, and half of these judgment values are Since the first special symbol is set as the determination value corresponding to the small hit, the probability is higher than when the first special symbol is the target of the variable display, and the set values are “1” and “2”. In the same probability (100/200), a small hit is won.

  That is, the CPU 103 refers to the display result determination table corresponding to the set value set at that time, and determines whether the value of MR1 corresponds to one of the big hits shown in FIGS. If it matches the hit determination value, the special symbol is determined to be a big hit (big hit type A to big hit type C). When MR1 matches any of the hit determination values corresponding to the small hits shown in FIGS. 20A to 20C, it is determined that the special symbol is set to the small hit. That is, the winning of the big hit and the small hit is determined with the probability according to the set value. The “probability” shown in FIGS. 20-4 (A) to (C) indicates the probability (ratio) of a big hit and the probability (ratio) of a small hit. To determine whether or not to make a big hit means to determine whether or not to control to the big hit gaming state, but to stop the symbols in the first special symbol display 4A or the second special symbol display 4B. It is also to decide whether to make a big hit symbol. Determining whether or not to make a small hit means to determine whether or not to control the small hitting game state. However, the stop in the first special symbol display 4A or the second special symbol display 4B is performed. That is, it is determined whether or not the symbol is a small hit symbol.

  In the present embodiment, in each of the display result determination tables shown in FIGS. 20-4 (A) to (C), the winning probability per small hit is the same when the variable special figure designation buffer is the second. , Setting values 1, 2, and 3, the winning probability of small hits may be reduced. On the other hand, when the variable special figure designating buffer is the first, the winning probability of the small hit is made lower in the order of the set values 1, 2, and 3, but as in the case where the variable special figure designating buffer is the second. Alternatively, the same winning probability may be used for all the set values.

  In the present embodiment, the CPU 103 determines whether or not to make a big hit or a small hit by using the display result determination tables shown in FIGS. 20A to 20C. The determination table and the small hit determination table are provided separately, and the determination of the big hit is common to the case where the variation display of the first special symbol and the case of the variation display of the second special symbol regardless of the variation special designating buffer. And the small hit determination may be performed using separate tables for the case where the variable special figure designation buffer is the first and the case where the variable special figure designation buffer is the second.

  Further, in the present embodiment, when the variable special figure designation buffer is the first when the display result determination table corresponding to the setting value 3 shown in FIG. 20C is used, the determination value other than the determination value corresponding to the big hit is used. Although the judgment value is not set as the judgment value corresponding to the small hit, that is, the small hit does not win, but a part of the judgment value other than the judgment value corresponding to the big hit corresponds to the small hit. The value may be set so that the small hit is won. That is, the fact that the ratio of the small hit probability differs depending on the set value includes that the small hit probability is 0%.

  In this embodiment, a total of three setting values 1 to 3 are provided as setting values that can be set in the pachinko gaming machine 1, but the present invention is not limited to this. May be set to two or four or more.

  Further, in the present embodiment, an example is described in which both the big hit probability and the small hit probability are different for each set value that can be set in the pachinko gaming machine 1, but the present invention is not limited to this. Alternatively, only one of the big hit probability and the small hit probability may be made different for each set value that can be set in the pachinko gaming machine 1.

(Big hit type judgment table)
FIG. 20-5 (A) is an explanatory diagram showing a jackpot type determination table stored in the ROM 101. In the present embodiment, the case where the big hit type is determined by using the hold memory based on the winning of the game ball in the first starting winning opening (that is, when the variable display of the first special symbol is performed) A common jackpot type determination table is used for determining the jackpot type using the holding memory based on the game ball winning the second start winning opening (that is, when the fluctuation display of the second special symbol is performed). Although it is configured to be used, different tables may be provided so that the ratio of which jackpot type is determined is different.

  The big hit type determination table is configured to change the big hit type from the big hit type A to the big hit type C based on the random number (MR2) for hit type determination when it is determined that the variation display result is a big hit symbol. This is a table that is referred to to determine one of them.

  In the big hit type determination table shown in FIG. 20-5 (A), a determination value corresponding to a random number (MR2) for hit type determination is assigned for each set value. The ratio of the determined judgment value is shown. That is, the ratio of which one of the jackpot types A to C is determined for each set value is shown. It should be noted that although a loss variation pattern determination table shown in FIG. 20-6 and a non-reach loss variation pattern determination table shown in FIG. 20-7, which will be described later, are actually assigned determination values corresponding to random numbers. For simplification, the ratio of the assigned judgment value is shown.

  As shown in FIG. 20-5 (A), in the jackpot type determination table, when the set value is “1”, the ratio determined to the jackpot type A is high, and when the set value is “2”, When the ratio determined to the jackpot type B is high and the set value is “3”, the determination value is assigned so that the ratio determined to the jackpot type C is high.

  Here, the jackpot type in the present embodiment will be described with reference to FIG. 20-5 (B). In the present embodiment, a fanfare period, an interval period, and an ending period in the jackpot game are determined for each jackpot type. Have been.

  The fanfare period is, for example, a period during which the big hit opening pre-processing of step S114 is executed on the main board 11 side, and after the big hit symbol is stopped and displayed on the effect control board 12 side, the start of the big hit game state is started. This is a period in which a fanfare effect as an effect operation to be notified is performed.

  The interval period is, for example, a period in which the post-big hit opening process in step S116 is executed on the main board 11 side, and after the round in which the special winning opening is opened on the effect control board 12 side, the next This is a period during which an interval effect as an effect operation for notifying the start of the round is executed.

  The ending period is, for example, a period during which the big hit end process of step S117 is executed on the main board 11 side, and an ending effect as an effect operation for notifying the end of the big hit game state is executed on the effect control board 12 side. It is a period to be done.

  As shown in FIG. 20-5 (B), the fanfare period, the interval period, and the ending period are the longest for the big hit type A, the longest for the big hit type B, and the longest for the big hit type C. It is set to be shorter.

  As described above, in the present embodiment, when the set value is “1”, the ratio of being determined to be the big hit type A is high, so that the fanfare period, the interval period, and the ending period are likely to be relatively long. On the other hand, when the set value is “3”, the fanfare period, the interval period, and the ending period are likely to be relatively short because the ratio of being determined to be the big hit type C is high. Therefore, the average value of the fanfare period, the interval period, and the ending period becomes longer in the order of the setting values “1”> “2”> “3”.

  In the present embodiment, the configuration is such that the winning probability (winning rate) of the jackpot is increased in the order of “1”> “2”> “3”, but at the same time, the set value is “1”. The average period of the fanfare period, the interval period, and the ending period becomes longer in the order of "> 2"> 3. With such a configuration, when the jackpot winning probability (ball-out rate) is set to be high, the average period of the fanfare period, the interval period, and the ending period can be lengthened, that is, the progress of the game can be delayed, and the gambling Can be prevented from becoming too high.

  In the present embodiment, during the big hit game, a big hit suggestion effect (details will be described later) that suggests a set value is configured to be executable, but the big hit suggestion effect is performed in the fanfare period, the interval period, and the ending period. Executable in the period. With such a configuration, interest in the fanfare period, the interval period, and the ending period can be enhanced. In addition, by directing the interest of the player to the suggestion effect during the big hit, it is possible to make it difficult to notice the length of each period.

  In the fanfare period, the interval period, and the ending period, a common effect may be executed regardless of the length of the set period. In this case, it is desirable that an effect (for example, display of a still image) that is difficult for the player to notice the length of the period is commonly executed.

  Further, in the present embodiment, the fanfare period, the interval period, and the ending period are set for each of the jackpot types, and the ratio of which jackpot type is determined for each set value is different, so that the jackpot is determined. When the winning probability (ball-out rate) is set to be high, the average period of the fanfare period, the interval period, and the ending period is lengthened, that is, the progress of the game is delayed. However, the present invention is not limited to such a configuration. The fanfare period, interval period, and ending period may be fixedly set for each value. Further, for example, one of a plurality of types of fanfare periods, interval periods, and ending periods having different predetermined periods may be determined by lottery. In this case, a table in which determination values are set such that the ratio of selection of the fanfare period, the interval period, and the ending period in which relatively long periods are set in the order of the big hit types A> B> C is increased. Thus, the average value of the fanfare period, the interval period, and the ending period can be set longer in the order of the set values “1”> “2”> “3”.

  In the present embodiment, in each of the jackpot type A to the jackpot type C, the time-saving control and the probable change control executed after the end of the jackpot game state are performed a predetermined number of times (100 times in the present embodiment). The game is terminated when the figure game is executed or the jackpot game state is reached before the predetermined number of special figure games are executed. Alternatively, in the case of a specific jackpot type, the high-accuracy control and the time-saving control executed after the end of the jackpot gaming state are continuously executed until the jackpot occurs again after the end of the jackpot gaming state. May be performed. In the case of such a specific big hit type, a big hit game state is continuously generated without going through the normal state. In the present embodiment, the ratio of the jackpot is different for each set value set in the pachinko gaming machine 1. However, in addition to or instead of such a configuration, the probability change continuation is performed for each set value. The rates (rensole rates) may be different.

  Further, in the present embodiment, there is no difference in the degree of advantage (for example, the number of rounds during the jackpot game, the presence or absence of the time saving control and the probability change control, the number of times of control, etc.) in the jackpot type A to the jackpot type C, Although the average period of the period and the ending period is configured to be different, for example, for each big hit type, the number of rounds during the big hit game, the presence or absence of the time saving control and the probable change control, the number of controls are different, and the advantage is different. You may do so. In this case, the effect during the round may be different for each big hit type, or may be the same regardless of the big hit type.

  In the present embodiment, an example is described in which the big hit type when the variable display result is a big hit is determined at a different rate from the big hit type A, the big hit type B, and the big hit type C according to the set value. However, the present invention is not limited to this. Depending on the set values, one of the jackpot types A, Jackpot B, and Jackpot C that have not been determined may be one or more. There may be more than one. In other words, the fact that the determination rate of the jackpot type differs depending on the set value that has been set means that one of the jackpot types is not determined (the determination rate is 0%) or that the specific jackpot type is 100%. Deciding on a percentage is included.

  As described above, in the present embodiment, since the determination ratio of the big hit type when the variable display result is a big hit is different according to the set value set, the gaming interest can be improved. .

  In the present embodiment, the jackpot type is determined using the random number value MR2 for determining the jackpot type. However, the present invention is not limited to this. The determination may be made using MR1, which is a random value for determination.

  Further, in the present embodiment, the smaller the set value set in the pachinko gaming machine 1 is, the more advantageous to the player (the big hit probability and the small hit probability are increased, and the big hit type C as the big hit type is easily determined. Although the form is exemplified), the present invention is not limited to this, and the larger the set value set in the pachinko gaming machine 1 may be, the more advantageous the player is.

  Further, in the present embodiment, while the big hit probability and the small hit probability change according to the set value set in the pachinko gaming machine 1, the form in which the gaming property itself does not change is exemplified. The present invention is not limited to this, and the game characteristics may be changed according to the set value set in the pachinko gaming machine 1.

  For example, when the set value set in the pachinko gaming machine 1 is 1, the jackpot probability in the normal state is 1/320, and the probability change state loops at a rate of 65% (so-called probability change loop type). When the set value set in the pachinko gaming machine 1 is 2, the jackpot probability in a normal state is 1/200, and a game ball is provided in the special variable winning ball device 7 in a specific round during the jackpot game. The game state after the end of the big hit game is controlled to the certain state based on the passing of the predetermined count switch, while the rate at which the game balls pass through the count switch during the big hit game differs according to the big hit type. If the set value set in the pachinko gaming machine 1 is 3, the big hit probability is 1/320 and the small hit probability is 1/50, and the high base The game performance (so-called one-type and two-type mixed type) in which the game ball is controlled to a big hit game state based on passing a predetermined count switch provided in the special variable winning ball device 7 during the time reduction control is also provided. Good. Furthermore, although the set value set in the pachinko gaming machine 1 is the same as that of 1-3, the big hit probability or the small hit probability is higher than when these set values are any of 1 to 3. A setting may be provided in which the number of prize balls that can be acquired during the big hit game is small (for example, when the set value set in the pachinko gaming machine 1 is 4).

  Further, when the game characteristics are changed according to the set value, the common switch may be used for different purposes. Specifically, in the above-described example, when the set value is 1 or 4, a predetermined count switch provided in the special variable winning ball device 7 is switched to a production switch (a game ball passes through the count switch). When the set value is 2 or 3, a predetermined count switch provided in the special variable winning prize ball device 7 is used as a game switch (when a game ball is set). It may be used as a switch for controlling the game state to a certain change state or a big hit game state based on passing through the count switch.

(Variation pattern judgment table)
The ROM 101 also stores a fluctuation pattern determination table for determining a fluctuation pattern based on the random number value MR3 for fluctuation pattern determination. Is determined.

  Specifically, as the variation pattern determination table, a large hit variation pattern determination table used when it is determined in advance that the variation display result should be “big hit”, and the variation display result should be “small hit” A small hit variation pattern determination table that is used when is determined in advance, and a loss variation pattern determination table that is used when it is determined in advance that the variation display result is “losed” is prepared in advance. .

(Loss variation pattern judgment table)
FIG. 20D is an explanatory diagram of the loss variation pattern determination table. In the present embodiment, a period (hereinafter also referred to as a special period) from when the setting change is performed at the time of turning on the power until the variable display is performed a predetermined number of times (in this example, 30 times), and in other periods ( (Hereinafter, also referred to as a non-special period).

  Specifically, in the special period, the fluctuation pattern is determined using the first loss fluctuation pattern determination table shown in FIG. 20-6 (A), and in the non-special period, the fluctuation pattern is determined as shown in FIG. 20-6 (B). The variation pattern is determined using the second loss variation pattern determination table. In the present embodiment, the period from when the setting is changed when the power is turned on to when the variable display is executed a predetermined number of times (in this example, 30 times) is a special period, but the present invention is not limited to this. For example, the special period may be a period until the variable display is executed a predetermined number of times (30 times in this example) regardless of whether the setting is changed when the power is turned on. In addition, a special period may be set in a predetermined time zone (for example, from 9 am to 11 am) using a real-time clock or the like. Further, a period until the first big hit occurs may be set as the special period.

  The first and second loss variation pattern determination tables shown in FIGS. 20-6 (A) and (B) both have normal reach loss and super reach loss in the order of the set values “1”> “2”> “3”. The determination value is assigned so that the ratio is high and the ratio of non-reach loss is low. With such a configuration, the execution ratio of the normal reach and the super reach differs according to the set value, and the set value is suggested by the frequency at which the normal reach and the super reach are executed.

  The first loss variation pattern determination table shown in FIG. 20-6 (A) has a higher ratio of normal reach loss than the second loss variation pattern determination table shown in FIG. The determination value is assigned such that the difference in the ratio of the normal reach loss between them becomes large. With such a configuration, in the special period, the difference in the frequency at which the normal reach is executed becomes easier to recognize than in the non-special period (that is, it becomes easier to recognize the suggestion of the set value). Can be given, and the entertainment interest can be enhanced.

  Note that, for example, the fluctuation pattern with super reach (or a specific fluctuation pattern thereof) is determined at the same ratio regardless of the difference in the set value (or regardless of the difference between the special period and the non-special period). You may make it so. By doing so, the execution ratio of only a specific variation pattern (in this example, normal reach loss) differs according to the set value, and the set value is suggested by the frequency at which the specific variation pattern is executed. become.

  In addition, the first and second loss variation pattern determination tables shown in FIGS. 20A and 20B are either normal reach loss or super reach loss depending on the set value, except for non-reach loss. The determination values are assigned such that the ratio (that is, normal reach loss: balance of super reach loss) differs. Specifically, in the first loss variation pattern determination table illustrated in FIG. 20A, the ratio of the normal reach loss increases in the order of the set values “1”> “2”> “3”. The second loss variation pattern determination table shown in FIG. 20-6 (B) is configured such that the ratio of the normal reach loss decreases in the order of the set value “1”> “2”> “3”. With such a configuration, the set value is suggested by the selection tendency between the normal reach loss and the super reach loss. Further, the difference in the selection tendency between the special period and the non-special period can be increased.

  In the present embodiment, the setting suggestion effect can be executed at a different ratio according to the set value.However, this is because the execution ratio of the entire normal reach loss and the super reach loss is different depending on the set value, and the execution ratio is different depending on the set value. The concept is that the execution ratios of the normal reach loss and the super reach loss are different, and that the execution ratios of only the normal reach loss are different depending on the set value.

  In the present embodiment, a common background image is displayed on the image display device 5 when any of the first and second loss variation pattern determination tables shown in FIGS. 20-6 (A) and (B) is used. Then, a fluctuation display of the effect symbol is performed. Further, when the set value is set to any one of 1 to 3, a common background image is displayed on the image display device 5, and the variation of the effect symbol is displayed. Note that the exclusive background image may be displayed only during a special period or a period from when the power is turned on until the variable display is executed a predetermined number of times (in this example, 30 times). With such a configuration, it is possible to enhance amusement of a game during a special period or a period from when the power is turned on to when the variable display is executed a predetermined number of times (in this example, 30 times).

  The present invention is not limited to the example of the present embodiment. For example, when a special variation pattern indicating a set value (for example, a variation pattern of a variation display of a production symbol is a variation pattern different from a normal pattern and the set value is 1 or 2). Is selected only during the special period, so that the special variation pattern can be selected only during the special period. Even with such a configuration, it is possible to give a motivation to play a game during a special period, and it is possible to enhance the interest in the game.

(Non-reach loss variation pattern determination table)
FIG. 20C is an explanatory diagram of the non-reach losing variation pattern determination table. In the present embodiment, a plurality of types of non-reach loss fluctuation patterns having different fluctuation times are provided, and when the fluctuation pattern is determined to be non-reach loss, it is further determined to be any of non-reach loss A to C. Is configured. The configuration is not limited to this. For example, the non-reach loss A to C is included in the loss variation pattern determination table shown in FIG. 20-6, and any of non-reach loss A to C, normal reach loss, and super reach loss is performed. May be determined.

  As shown in FIG. 20-7, in the non-reach loss variation pattern determination table, when the set value is “1”, the ratio determined as non-reach loss A (variation time 9 seconds) is high, and the set value is “2”. ", The ratio determined as non-reach loss B (variation time 8 seconds) is high, and when the set value is" 3 ", the ratio determined as non-reach loss C (variation time 7 seconds) is increased. Is assigned a judgment value.

  In the present embodiment, when the set value is “1”, the rate of determination as non-reach loss A is high, so that the fluctuation time during non-reach loss tends to be relatively long. On the other hand, when the set value is “3”, the rate of determination as non-reach loss C is high, so that the fluctuation time during non-reach loss tends to be relatively short. Therefore, the average fluctuation time becomes longer in the order of the set values “1”> “2”> “3”.

  In the present embodiment, the configuration is such that the winning probability (winning rate) of the jackpot is increased in the order of “1”> “2”> “3”, but at the same time, the set value is “1”. ">" 2 ">" 3 "in order. With such a configuration, when the winning probability of a big hit (the payout rate) is set to be high, the average fluctuation time can be lengthened, that is, the progress of the game can be delayed, and the gambling property becomes too high. Can be prevented.

  In the present embodiment, the average fluctuation time is configured to be different by changing the ratio of any of the non-reach losses A to C having different fluctuation times according to the set value. A plurality of types of variation patterns other than the reach loss (for example, normal reach loss, super reach loss, etc.) may be provided so that the variation time is different, and the selection ratio may be different depending on the set value. When a plurality of types of fluctuation patterns (for example, normal reach loss and super reach loss) are provided so that the fluctuation time is different, the time of the fluctuation display and the high-speed fluctuation display of the effect design is made different so as to make the effect of the effect etc. It is desirable that there be no difference in appearance.

  Further, in the present embodiment, the average fluctuation time is configured to be different according to the set value, but instead of or in addition to such a configuration, the fixed effect symbol (final The period during which the stop symbol is stopped and displayed may be different. With such a configuration, when the winning probability of a big hit (the payout rate) is set to be high, it is possible to lengthen the period in which the fixed effect symbol (final stop symbol) is stopped and displayed, that is, to delay the progress of the game. It is possible to prevent the gambling property from becoming too high.

  Further, in the present embodiment, the fluctuation time is set for each of the non-reach losses A to C, and the ratio of determining which of the non-reach losses A to C is determined for each set value is different. When the probability (the payout rate) is set to be high, the average fluctuation time is lengthened, that is, the progress of the game is delayed. However, the fluctuation time of each fluctuation pattern is not limited to such a configuration, and may be set for each set value. May be fixedly set, and the setting with a higher winning probability of a big hit (yield rate) may be longer.

  In this embodiment, a variation pattern for shortening the variation time is provided compared to other variation patterns. For example, a variation pattern of a shortened non-reach loss (variation time of 1.5 seconds) shorter in variation time than non-reach loss A (variation time of 9 seconds) is provided. The shortening variation pattern is configured to be used, for example, when the number of pending storages is equal to or greater than a predetermined number (for example, 3). With such a configuration, when the number of reserved storages reaches the upper limit or is in a state close to the upper limit, this state is resolved and the fluctuation display is performed efficiently (that is, the game is efficiently advanced). ). Therefore, it can be said that it is inappropriate to delay the progress of the game when the number of reserved memories is equal to or more than the predetermined number. For this reason, in the present embodiment, the shortening variation pattern used when the number of pending storages is equal to or greater than the predetermined number has a common variation time regardless of the set value. Regardless of the configuration of the present embodiment, the variation time for the shortening variation pattern used when the number of reserved storages is equal to or more than the predetermined number may be varied according to the set value.

(Display monitor 98IW029)
In the present embodiment, in the pachinko gaming machine 1, the number of game balls entering each winning opening (large winning opening, second large winning opening, first starting winning opening, second starting winning opening, general winning opening). The tallying can be performed, and various winning information such as the connection ratio, the winning ratio, the base, and the like based on the tallying can be calculated.

  Specifically, as shown in FIGS. 20-8 (A) and 20-8 (B), the display monitor 98IW029 includes a first display section 98IW02998IW0A, a second display section 98IW029B, a third display section 98IW029C, and a fourth display section 98IW029C. A display unit 98IW029D and a fifth display unit 98IW029E are provided. Each of the first display unit 98IW029A to the fifth display unit 98IW029E is composed of seven segments composed of seven segments that draw the character “8” and dots arranged at the lower right side of the seven segments. The first display unit 98IW029A to the fifth display unit 98IW029E can be turned on and off in various colors, for example, red, blue, green, yellow, white, and the like. In addition, these colors can be displayed in different colors or so-called rainbows while being changed in a very short cycle.

  The display monitor 98IW029 displays items of display Nos. 1 to 6 shown in FIG. The tabulated set values (1 to 3) are displayed in the first display section 98IW029A in the first digit, and the tabulation period is displayed in the second display section 98IW029B in the second digit and the third display section 98IW029C in the third digit. The numerical value is displayed as a percentage on the fourth display portion 98IW029D of the fourth digit and the fifth display portion 98IW029E of the fifth digit. In display No. 1, a short-term connection ratio is displayed, and in display No. 2, a short-term winning ratio is displayed. In the display No. 3, the total ratio is displayed, and in the display No. 4, the total winning combination is displayed. Also, in display No. 5, a base (base 1) calculated based on the previous 60000 prize balls is displayed, and in display No. 6, a base (base 2) calculated based on 60000 previous prize balls is displayed. Is done.

  Here, the short term means a period in which the number of awarded balls (acquired balls) is 6000. The period for obtaining the total sum means the total period after starting the calculation of the ratio and the winning ratio, or the total period after resetting the calculation of the ratio and the winning ratio once.

  In the above example, the connection ratio, the winning combination, and the base are calculated without depending on the game state, but may be calculated in consideration of the game state. For example, the connection ratio may be a percentage of the total number of prize balls occupied by the number of prize balls due to winning in the special winning opening in the jackpot game state. The winning combination is defined as a ratio of the total number of prize balls to the number of prize balls due to winning in the second starting winning opening during the high base state and the number of prize balls due to winning to the large winning opening during the jackpot game state. Is also good. Further, the base may be calculated separately for the low base state and the high base state.

  When the short-term connection ratio of the display No. 1 is displayed, “y6.” Is displayed on the second display unit 98IW029B and the third display unit 98IW029C, and when the short-term duty ratio of the display No. 2 is displayed, the second display unit 98IW029B is displayed. “Y7.” Is displayed on the display unit 98IW029B and the third display unit 98IW029C. When the short-term connection ratio of the display No. 1 is displayed, the short-term connection ratio is displayed as a percentage (% display) on the fourth display unit 98IW029D and the fifth display unit 98IW029E, and the short-term combination ratio of the display No. 2 is displayed. In this case, the short-term role ratio is displayed as a percentage (in%) on the fourth display unit 98IW029D and the fifth display unit 98IW029E.

  When the total cumulative ratio of the display No. 3 is displayed, “A6.” Is displayed on the second display unit 98IW029B and the third display unit 98IW029C, and when the total cumulative combination ratio of the display No. 4 is displayed, “A7.” Is displayed on the second display 98IW029B and the third display 98IW029C. When the total cumulative connection ratio of the display No. 3 is displayed, the total cumulative connection ratio is displayed as a percentage (in%) on the fourth display unit 98IW029D and the fifth display unit 98IW029E, and the total cumulative combination of the display No. 4 is displayed. When the ratio is displayed, the total cumulative combination ratio is displayed as a percentage (% display) on the fourth display unit 98IW029D and the fifth display unit 98IW029E.

  When the base 1 of the display No. 5 is displayed, “bL.” Is displayed on the second display unit 98IW029B and the third display unit 98IW029C, and when the base 2 of the display No. 4 is displayed, the second display unit is displayed. “B6.” Is displayed on the 98IW029B and the third display section 98IW029C. When the base 1 of the display No. 5 is displayed, the total cumulative connection ratio is displayed as a percentage (in%) on the fourth display unit 98IW029D and the fifth display unit 98IW029E, and the base 2 of the display No. 6 is displayed. In this case, the total cumulative winning combination is displayed as a percentage (in%) on the fourth display unit 98IW029D and the fifth display unit 98IW029E.

  In the present embodiment, the main board 11 (CPU 103) controls the display monitor 98IW029 to display the connection ratio, the winning combination, and the base. Here, the main board 11 performs control to sequentially display a plurality of items. FIG. 20A is a time chart illustrating display times of items displayed on the accessory ratio display device. As shown in FIG. 20A, when the display on the display monitor 98IW029 is started, first, the short-term connection ratio of the display No. 1 is displayed. The display of the short-term connection ratio of the display No. 1 is displayed in green. In the display of the short-term connection ratio of the display No. 1, as shown in FIG. 20-9 (B-1), the set value “1” is displayed on the first display unit 98IW029A, and “y” is displayed on the second display unit 98IW029B. Is displayed, and the character "6." is displayed on the third display section 98IW029C. In addition, the fourth display section 98IW029D and the fifth display section 98IW029E display a short-term connection ratio. For example, when the short-term connection ratio is 41%, the character “4.” is displayed on the fourth display unit 98IW029D, and the character “1.” is displayed on the fifth display unit 98IW029E.

  When the display of the display No. 1 continues for 5 seconds, the short-term role ratio of the display No. 2 is displayed. The display of the short-term connection ratio of display No. 2 is displayed in red. In the display of the short-term duty ratio of the display No. 2, as shown in FIG. 20-9 (B-2), the set value “1” is displayed on the first display unit 98IW029A, and “y” is displayed on the second display unit 98IW029B. Is displayed, and the character "7." is displayed on the third display section 98IW029C. Further, the fourth display unit 98IW029D and the fifth display unit 98IW029E display the short-term role ratio. For example, when the short-term role ratio is 63%, the character “4.” is displayed on the fourth display 98IW029D, and the character “3.” is displayed on the fifth display 98IW029E.

  When the display of the display No. 2 is continued for 5 seconds, the total cumulative ratio of the display No. 3 is displayed. The display of the total cumulative connection ratio of the display No. 3 is displayed in red. In the display of the total cumulative connection ratio of the display No. 3, as shown in FIG. 20-9 (B-3), the set value “1” is displayed on the first display unit 98IW029A, and “A” is displayed on the second display unit 98IW029B. Is displayed, and the character "6." is displayed on the third display section 98IW029C. The fourth display unit 98IW029D and the fifth display unit 98IW029E display the total cumulative connection ratio. For example, when the total cumulative connection ratio is 58%, the character “5.” is displayed on the fourth display 98IW029D, and the character “8.” is displayed on the fifth display 98IW029E.

  When the display of the display No. 3 continues for 5 seconds, the total total winning combination of the display No. 4 is displayed. The display of the total cumulative combination ratio of the display No. 4 is displayed in red. In the display of the total cumulative winning combination of the display No. 4, as shown in FIG. 20-9 (B-4), the set value “1” is displayed on the first display section 98IW029A, and “A” is displayed on the second display section 98IW029B. Is displayed, and the character “7.” is displayed on the third display unit 98IW029C. The total display ratio is displayed on the fourth display unit 98IW029D and the fifth display unit 98IW029E. For example, when the total cumulative combination ratio is 68%, the character “6.” is displayed on the fourth display 98IW029D, and the character “8.” is displayed on the fifth display 98IW029E.

  When the display of the display No. 4 continues for 5 seconds, the base 1 of the display No. 5 is displayed as shown in FIG. 20-9 (B-5). The display of the base 1 of the display No. 5 is displayed in red. In the display of the base 1 of the display No. 5, as shown in FIG. 20-9 (B-5), the set value “1” is displayed on the first display unit 98IW029A, and “b” is displayed on the second display unit 98IW029B. The character is displayed, and the character “L.” is displayed on the third display unit 98IW029C. The base 1 calculated based on the previous 60000 prize balls is displayed on the fourth display unit 98IW029D and the fifth display unit 98IW029E. For example, when the base 1 is 40%, the character “4.” is displayed on the fourth display unit 98IW029D, and the character “0.” is displayed on the fifth display unit 98IW029E.

  When the display of the display No. 5 continues for 5 seconds, the base 2 of the display No. 6 is displayed as shown in FIG. 20-9 (B-6). The display of the base 2 of the display No. 6 is displayed in red. In the display of the base 2 of the display No. 6, as shown in FIG. 20-9 (B-6), the set value “1” is displayed on the first display unit 98IW029A, and “b” is displayed on the second display unit 98IW029B. The character is displayed, and the character “6.” is displayed on the third display unit 98IW029C. The base 2 calculated based on the immediately preceding 60000 prize balls is displayed on the fourth display unit 98IW029D and the fifth display unit 98IW029E. For example, when the base 2 is 42%, the character “4.” is displayed on the fourth display 98IW029D, and the character “2” is displayed on the fifth display 98IW029E.

  Then, when the display of the display No. 5 continues for 5 seconds, the short-term connection ratio of the display No. 1 is displayed as shown in FIG. The short-term ratio of display No. 1 is displayed. Thereafter, the short-term connection ratio of display No. 1 to the display of base 2 of display No. 6 are sequentially displayed every 5 seconds. In the display color, only the short-term connection ratio of the display No. 1 is green, and the short-term role ratio of the display No. 2 to the base 2 of the display No. 5 are red. As described above, the display monitor 98IW029 switches and displays the short-term ratio, the short-term ratio, the total cumulative ratio, the total cumulative ratio, the base 1 and the base 2 every 5 seconds.

  Further, the display of the short-term ratio, short-term position ratio, total cumulative ratio, total cumulative ratio, base 1 and base 2 are shown in FIGS. 20-9 (A) and 20-9 (B-1) to FIG. As shown in -9 (B-6), based on the operation of the display changeover switch 98IW030, the short-term duty ratio, the short-term duty ratio, the total cumulative duty ratio, the total cumulative duty ratio, the base when the set value is “1”. 1, display of base 2, short-term ratio, short-term position ratio, total cumulative ratio, total cumulative ratio, when base value is "2", display of base 1, base 2, when setting value is "3" It is possible to sequentially change the display to short-term connection ratio, short-term combination ratio, total cumulative connection ratio, total cumulative combination ratio, base 1 and base 2. If the display changeover switch 98IW030 is operated during the display of the short-term connection ratio, the short-term combination ratio, the total cumulative connection ratio, the total cumulative combination ratio, the base 1 and the base 2 when the set value is “1”, The numerical value displayed on the first display section 98IW029A is updated to “2”, and the short-term ratio, the short-term position ratio, the total cumulative ratio, the total cumulative position displayed on the fourth display portion 98IW029D and the fifth display portion 98IW029E are displayed. The numerical values of the ratio, the base 1, and the base 2 are switched to the value of the set value “2”.

  When the display changeover switch 98IW030 is operated during the display of the short-term connection ratio, the short-term combination ratio, the total cumulative connection ratio, the total cumulative combination ratio, the base 1 and the base 2 when the set value is “2”, The numerical value displayed on the first display unit 98IW029A is updated to “3”, and the short-term ratio, the short-term position ratio, the total cumulative ratio, the total cumulative position displayed on the fourth display unit 98IW029D and the fifth display unit 98IW029E are displayed. The numerical values of the ratio, the base 1 and the base 2 are switched to the value of the set value “3”.

  When the display changeover switch 98IW030 is operated during the display of the short-term connection ratio, the short-term combination ratio, the total cumulative connection ratio, the total cumulative combination ratio, the base 1 and the base 2 when the set value is “3”, The numerical value displayed on the first display unit 98IW029A is updated to “1”, and the short-term ratio, the short-term position ratio, the total cumulative ratio, the total cumulative position displayed on the fourth display unit 98IW029D and the fifth display unit 98IW029E are displayed. The numerical values of the ratio, the base 1 and the base 2 are switched to the value of the set value “1”.

  In the present embodiment, the display monitor 98IW029 exemplifies a form in which the connection ratio, the combination ratio, and the base at each set value can be displayed. However, the present invention is not limited to this. The monitor 98IW029 may be able to display only one numerical value or only any two numerical values among these connection ratio, combination ratio, and base.

  Further, in the present embodiment, an example is shown in which the connection ratio, combination ratio, and base, which are information based on the number of awarded balls, are calculated, and the connection ratio, combination ratio, and base are displayed on the display monitor 98IW029. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and it is possible to display the history of the awarded number of awarded balls on the display monitor 98IW029 without calculating the connection ratio, the winning combination, and the base. Good.

  Further, in the present embodiment, only the short-term duty ratio is displayed in red on the display monitor 98IW029, and the short-term duty ratio, the total cumulative duty ratio, the total cumulative duty ratio, the base 1 and the base 2 are displayed in green. However, the present invention is not limited to this. The short-term ratio and the short-term role ratio, the total cumulative ratio and the total cumulative ratio are displayed in the same color, and the base 1 and the base 2 have the short-term ratio, It may be displayed in the same color different from the short-term combination ratio, the total cumulative connection ratio, and the total cumulative combination ratio.

(Setting change processing)
Next, the change of the set value of the pachinko gaming machine 1 according to the present embodiment will be described. First, in the pachinko gaming machine 1 according to the present embodiment, as shown in FIG. 20-10, in the above-described game control main process (see FIG. 3), the CPU 103 executes the initial setting (step S2). It is determined whether or not the lock switch 98IW051 is on (step 98IWS001). If the lock switch 98IW051 is not on (step 98IWS001; No), the process proceeds to step S3.

  If the lock switch 98IW051 is on (step 98IWS001; Yes), the CPU 103 determines whether the output signal from the clear switch is on (step 98IWS002).

  When the output signal from the clear switch is on (step 98IWS002; Yes), the CPU 103 transmits a setting change processing start command indicating that the setting change processing is started to the effect control board 12 (step 98IWS002). When receiving the setting change processing start command, the effect control board 12 performs control to notify that the setting is being changed (for example, a predetermined image is displayed on the image display device 5 or a predetermined image is transmitted from the speakers 8L and 8R). Or emits a decorative illuminant such as a decorative LED in a predetermined manner).

  Next, the CPU 103 executes a setting change process (step 98IWS004).

  In the setting change process, the CPU 103 first specifies the set value stored in the backup area of the RAM 102, and displays the specified set value on the display monitor 98IW029.

  Next, when detecting the operation of the setting changeover switch 98IW052, the CPU 103 updates and displays the set value displayed on the display monitor 98IW029. For example, when "1" is displayed as the set value on the display monitor 98IW029, the display on the display monitor 98IW029 is updated to "2", and "2" is displayed as the set value on the display monitor 98IW029. Updates the display of the display monitor 98IW029 to "3", and when "3" is displayed as the set value on the display monitor 98IW029, the display of the display monitor 98IW029 may be updated to "1".

  Next, when the lock switch 98IW051 is turned off, the CPU 103 stores the setting value displayed on the display monitor 98IW0029 in the backup area of the RAM 102 (updates and stores the setting value already stored) and determines the setting value. Then, similar to the initialization processing in step S8, a RAM clear processing for clearing flags, counters, and buffers stored in the RAM 102 is performed, and an initial value is set in the work area. Thereafter, the setting change process ends. The RAM clearing process may be executed, for example, after the process of step 98IWS002 and before the process of step 98IWS003, instead of when the set value is updated and stored (that is, when it is determined). .

  When the setting change process (step 98IWS004) ends, the CPU 103 transmits a setting value command indicating the set value to the effect control board 12 (step 98IWS006). In addition, a setting change processing end command indicating that the setting change processing has ended is transmitted to the effect control board 12 (step 98IWS007). Then, control goes to a step S10. Upon receiving the setting change processing end command, the effect control board 12 ends the control for notifying that the setting is being changed. In the present embodiment, the setting value command is transmitted only when the setting change processing is performed at the time of turning on the power. However, the present invention is not limited to such a configuration. The setting value command may be transmitted regardless of whether or not the setting is performed. For example, when transmitting an initialization designation command, a command at the time of restoration, or a command for ending the setting confirmation process, a setting value command may be transmitted. In addition, since it is assumed that the transmission and reception of the setting value command cannot be completed normally, the setting value command may be transmitted periodically at a timing other than when the power is turned on.

  When the output signal from the clear switch is not on (step 98IWS002; No), the CPU 103 transmits a setting confirmation processing start command indicating that the setting confirmation processing is started to the effect control board 12 (step 98IWS008). On receiving the setting confirmation processing start command, the effect control board 12 performs control to notify that the setting is being confirmed (for example, a predetermined image is displayed on the image display device 5 or a predetermined image is transmitted from the speakers 8L and 8R). Or emits a decorative illuminant such as a decorative LED in a predetermined manner).

  Next, the CPU 103 executes a setting confirmation process (step 98IWS009).

  In the setting confirmation processing, the CPU 103 first specifies the setting value stored in the backup area of the RAM 102, and displays the specified setting value on the display monitor 98IW029.

  Then, while the lock switch 98IW051 is on, the CPU 103 displays the set value on the display monitor 98IW029, and when the lock switch 98IW051 is off, the backup data is stored in the RAM 102 in the same manner as the processing in steps S4 to S9, and If the backup data is normal, a recovery process is executed. If the backup data is not stored in the RAM 102 or if the backup data is not normal, an initialization process is executed. Thereafter, the setting confirmation processing ends.

  When the setting confirmation processing (step 98IWS009) ends, the CPU 103 transmits a setting confirmation processing end command indicating that the setting confirmation processing has ended to the effect control board 12 (step 98IWS011). Then, control goes to a step S10. Upon receiving the setting confirmation processing end command, the effect control board 12 ends the control for notifying that the setting is being confirmed. In step 98IWS011, a different type of setting confirmation processing end command may be transmitted so that it is possible to specify which of the restoration processing and the initialization processing has been executed at the end of the setting confirmation processing.

  FIG. 20-11 is an explanatory diagram of the processing executed when the power is turned on. In the present embodiment, as shown in FIG. 20-11, when the lock switch 98IW051 is on when the power is turned on, if the clear switch is on, the setting change process (step S98IWS004) is executed, and the clear switch is executed. If is turned off, a setting confirmation process (step S98IWS009) is executed. If the lock switch 98IW051 is off when the power is turned on, an initialization process (step S8) is executed if the clear switch is on, and a recovery process (step S63) if the clear switch is off. Be executed.

  Next, a display mode of the display monitor 98IW029 in the setting change processing will be described. First, as shown in FIGS. 20-12 (A) and 20-12 (B), when the power is turned off (power cut off) by the operation of a game clerk or the like, the power to the pachinko gaming machine 1 is reduced. When the supply is stopped, the display on the display monitor 98IW029 ends. If the big win is open during a big hit game or a small hit game at the timing of turning off the power supply, the supply of power to the solenoid 82 is stopped to close the big win.

  Next, as shown in FIG. 20-12 (C), when a clerk or the like of the game arcade turns on the power while operating the clear switch (Yes in step S3 of the game control main process), the lock switch 98IW051 is turned on. The setting change processing is executed by the CPU 103 on the condition that the setting is satisfied, and the setting value stored in the backup area of the RAM 102 is displayed on the display monitor 98IW029.

  In the state where the setting value is displayed on the display monitor 98IW029, as shown in FIG. 20-12 (D), the CPU 103 detects the operation of the setting changeover switch 98IW052 by the clerk of the game hall or the like. The numerical values displayed on the display monitor 98IW029 are sequentially updated (for example, each time the setting switch 98IW052 is operated, updated as 1 → 2 → 3 → 1 →...).

  Next, as shown in FIG. 20E, the CPU 103 changes the setting value displayed on the display monitor 98IW029 to the RAM 102 based on the fact that the lock switch 98IW051 has been turned off by the operation of a game hall clerk or the like. (Update storage) in the backup area. At this time, by blinking the display monitor 98IW029, the CPU 103 notifies the clerk at the game hall or the like that the new setting value has been stored in the backup area of the RAM 102. Further, when the reserved storage is stored in the backup area of the RAM 102, the reserved storage is cleared. In addition, when the special winning opening is closed at the timing of FIG. 20A (timing when the power of the pachinko gaming machine 1 is turned off), the RAM clear processing is executed when the setting is changed. Since the memory about the big hit is erased, the big winning opening remains closed. Thereafter, the CPU 103 ends the setting change process and enters a state in which a game can be played, that is, a state in which a fluctuation display result, a jackpot type, a fluctuation pattern determination lottery, a prize ball payout, and the like can be executed.

  Note that, in the setting change processing according to the present embodiment, a form in which the set value stored in the backup area of the RAM 102 is displayed as an initial display to be displayed on the display monitor 98IW029 is exemplified, but the present invention is not limited to this. Instead, the initial display displayed on the display monitor 98IW029 in the setting change processing is the most advantageous setting value (“1” in the present embodiment) for the player, or the most disadvantageous value for the player. The set value (“3” in the present embodiment) may be displayed.

(Initial appearance setting)
In the present embodiment, when the effect control board 12 receives any one of the initialization designation command, the restoration command, the setting change processing end command, and the setting confirmation processing end command from the main board 11, the image display device 5 A control for displaying a predetermined initial appearance (specifically, a combination of effect symbols and displayed on the image display device 5 until the first variable display is started) is performed (hereinafter, an initial appearance). Also called eye production).

  When the setting value command is received together with the setting change processing end command (that is, when the setting change processing is executed), the effect control CPU 120 uses the initial effect determination table to determine the even number of effect symbols. Either an even-numbered initial result (for example, “246” or “224”) that is a combination or an odd-numbered initial result (for example, “135” or “113”) that is a combination of odd-numbered design symbols decide.

  If any of the initialization designation command, the restoration command, and the setting confirmation processing end command has been received (that is, if the setting change processing has not been executed), the effect control CPU 120 sets the initial appearance Is determined as an even initial roll. In the present embodiment, when the setting change process is not executed, the initial roll is determined to be an even initial roll, and is not determined to be an odd initial roll. It may be determined to be either an eye or an odd initial number. In this case, the ratio determined according to the set value may be different.

  FIG. 20-13 is an explanatory diagram of an example of the initial appearance determination table. In the initial appearance determination table shown in FIG. 20-13, the odds of the initial appearance are higher in the order of the setting values “1”> “2”> “3”. Therefore, if an odd initial number is displayed on the image display device 5 before the start of the game, it indicates that the setting has been changed and that an advantageous setting value has been set. With such a configuration, it is possible to give an interest to the state of the pachinko gaming machine 1 before the start of the game, to give a motivation to play a game from an early time zone of the business hours of the game store, and to enhance interest.

  In the present embodiment, when the setting change process is not executed when the power is turned on, the configuration is such that the odd initial roll is not displayed. However, even if the odd initial roll can be displayed. Good. Also in this case, the odds determined on the initial appearance may be different depending on the set value (that is, the set value may be suggested).

  Further, for example, instead of or in addition to the odd initial number and the even initial number, an initial number that denies the possibility of being a specific set value (for example, the possibility that the set value is 3 is denied, and A value 1 or a set value 2 is determined), or an initial roll that determines a specific set value may be provided and displayed according to the set value. For example, in the case of the setting value 3, by preventing the specific initial roll from being determined, when the specific initial roll is displayed, the possibility of the setting value 3 is denied, and the setting value 1 or It is determined that the setting value is 2. In addition, for example, by determining a specific initial roll only when the set value is 1, when the specific initial roll is displayed, the set value 1 is determined. . Further, at the time of determining the initial outcome, any one of these initial outcomes may be determined by lottery. In this case, the ratio determined according to the set value may be different.

(Setting suggestion effect)
In the present embodiment, the setting value is configured to be changeable, and as the setting suggestion effect that suggests the setting value, the pre-game suggestion effect executed before the start of the game, the above-described initial appearance effect, and during the game (for example, , A suggestion effect during game executed during the fluctuation display of the effect symbol, a setting suggestion based on the tendency to determine the fluctuation pattern described above, and a suggestion effect during the big hit executed during the big hit (for example, during the big hit game). Have been. In the present embodiment, the pre-game suggestion effect, the game suggestion effect, and the jackpot suggestion effect can be executed by a plurality of types of effect modes, each of which has different reliability of the suggestion. The reliability of the suggestion may be different for each. For example, the reliability of the suggestion may be higher in the order of the suggestion effect before the game> the suggestion effect during the big hit> the suggestion effect during the game, or the order of the suggestion effect before the game> the suggestion effect during the game> the suggestion effect during the big hit, The reliability of the suggestion may be increased in the order of the suggestion effect during the game> the suggestion effect during the big hit> the suggestion effect before the game, or the order of the suggestion effect during the big hit> the suggestion effect during the game> the suggestion effect before the game. The execution ratio of each setting suggestion effect may be settable. For example, the administrator of the gaming machine does not execute all or some of the setting suggestion effects (for example, a pre-game suggestion effect or an initial effect that suggests that a setting change has been made), or the execution ratio. The setting may be changed so as to lower (or increase). For example, a setting screen is displayed after the power is turned on, and a setting relating to a setting suggestion effect is made by operating an operating means such as a push button 31B or a switch provided inside the gaming machine (operable only by an administrator). May be changed.

(Variable display start wait processing)
FIG. 20-14 is a flowchart illustrating an example of the variable display start waiting process. In the variable display start waiting process, effect control CPU 120 confirms whether or not a variable start command reception flag indicating that a command or the like for specifying the start of variable display has been received from main board 11 (step 98IWS021). .

  When the fluctuation start command reception flag is set, the effect control CPU 120 performs control to end the process if the customer waiting demonstration effect is being executed (step 98IWS022, step 98IWS023). Then, the variable start command reception flag is reset (step 98IWS024), the value of the effect process flag is updated to "1" (step 98IWS025), and the variable display start waiting process ends.

  If the fluctuation start command reception flag is not set, the effect control CPU 120 determines whether or not the timing result by the timing means matches the predetermined condition, unless the customer waiting demonstration effect is being executed (N in step 98IWS026). Is confirmed (step 98IWS027). In step 98IWS027, for example, when a timer (for example, set for 30 seconds) set when the previous variable display (display result “losing”) ends has timed out, it is determined that the predetermined condition is satisfied. Also, when the timer is not set (that is, after the power is turned on, the fluctuation display is not performed once and the game is not started), it is determined that the predetermined condition is satisfied. In other words, when a predetermined period has elapsed without executing the variable display (and when the game has not been controlled to the big hit game state) or before the game has started, the predetermined condition is satisfied, and a customer waiting demonstration effect is performed by processing described later. Will be executed.

  If the result of the time measurement by the time measurement means matches the predetermined condition, effect control CPU 120 determines whether or not the number of fluctuations after power-on is 0 (step 98IWS028). That is, in step 98IWS028, it is confirmed whether the game has not been started yet.

  If the number of fluctuations after the power is turned on is 0, the effect control CPU 120 uses the pre-game suggestion effect determination table to determine whether or not the pre-game suggestion effect is to be executed according to the set value, and to determine whether the effect is to be executed. The mode is determined (step 98IWS029). Then, effect control CPU 120 performs control to execute a customer waiting demonstration effect in a mode including the pre-game suggestion effect determined to be executed (step 98IWS030). Thereafter, the variable display start waiting process ends.

  In the present embodiment, when the customer waiting demonstration effect of the mode including the pre-game suggestion effect of the first effect mode is executed, the decorative lamp is set to the first special color (blue) different from the normal color (for example, white). The decorative lamp is controlled to the second special color (red) when a customer waiting demonstration effect of the mode including the pre-game suggestion effect of the second effect mode is executed.

  FIG. 20-15 is an explanatory diagram illustrating an example of the pre-game suggestion effect determination table. In the pre-game suggestion effect determination table of FIG. 20-15 (A), determination values are assigned in the order of setting values “1”> “2”> “3” so that the pre-game suggestion effect is executed at a higher rate. Have been. Also, the determination values are assigned such that the ratio determined in the second effect mode increases in the order of the setting values “1”> “2”> “3”. With such a configuration, it is suggested that the pre-game suggestion effect is executed, and that it is set to an advantageous set value by being executed in the second effect mode rather than in the first effect mode. Become. By executing the pre-game suggestion effect, it is suggested that a setting change has been made when the power is turned on. It should be noted that the present invention is not limited to the example shown in FIG. 20-15 (A), and only a specific effect mode (for example, the second effect mode) of the plurality of effect modes may have a different execution ratio depending on the set value. It may be.

  Further, for example, when a specific effect mode (for example, the second effect mode) of the plurality of effect modes is executed, the possibility of a specific set value may be denied. For example, in the case of the setting value 3, by not determining the specific effect mode (for example, the second effect mode), the setting is performed when the specific effect mode (for example, the second effect mode) is executed. The possibility that the value is 3 is denied, and it is determined that the value is the set value 1 or the set value 2. In addition, when a specific effect mode (for example, the second effect mode) is executed, a specific set value may be determined. For example, only in the case of the set value 1, when a specific effect mode (for example, the second effect mode) is executed by determining a specific effect mode (for example, the second effect mode), It is determined that the setting value is 1.

  In the present embodiment, a pre-game suggestion effect can be executed at a different rate according to the set value. However, this is a pre-game suggestion effect (including the first effect mode and the second effect mode) according to the set value. ) Is different, the execution ratio of the first effect mode and the second effect mode is different depending on the set value, and the execution ratio is different only in a specific effect mode depending on the set value. .

  In the present embodiment, if the setting is not changed when the power is turned on and the setting value command is not received, the configuration is such that the pre-game suggestion effect is not executed. Instead, even when the setting is not changed, the pre-game suggestion effect may be executable. In this case, the presence or absence of the pre-game suggestion effect and the effect mode in the case of executing the pre-game suggestion effect may be determined at different rates depending on whether the setting is changed or not.

  For example, FIG. 20-15 (B) is a pre-game suggestive effect determination table used when a command at the time of recovery is received. Comparing the pre-game suggestion effect determination table shown in FIG. 20-15 (A) with the pre-game suggestion effect determination table shown in FIG. 20-15 (B), when a command at the time of restoration is received, that is, When not performed, the ratio at which the pre-game suggestion effect is executed is lower than when the setting change is performed, and the difference in the execution ratio between the set values is smaller. By doing so, the reliability of the suggestion by the pre-game suggestion effect can be made different between when the setting change is performed and when the setting change is not performed.

  If the number of fluctuations after the power is turned on is not 0, the CPU 120 performs control for executing a customer waiting demonstration effect including execution history information of the setting suggestion effect (excluding the pre-game suggestion effect) (step 98IWS031). Thereafter, the variable display start waiting process ends.

  When the process of step 98IWS031 is executed, for example, on the image display device 5, an execution history indicating the number of executions of the setting suggestion effect (the suggestion effect during the game or the suggestion effect during the big hit), the execution content (the effect mode at the time of execution), and the like A customer waiting demonstration effect in which information is displayed is executed. When the process of step 98IWS031 is executed, a customer waiting demonstration is performed. If a predetermined operation (for example, an operation of the stick controller 31A or the push button 31B) is performed during the execution of the customer waiting demonstration, The image display device 5 may display the execution history information of the setting suggestion effect. In addition, on the side of the effect control board 12, the number of executions and the contents of the setting suggestion effect (initial effect effect, suggestion effect before game, suggestion effect during game, suggestion effect during big hit, etc.) (effect mode at the time of execution) are shown. Information may be stored, and an effect of estimating a setting value from the information and notifying the setting value may be made executable. Note that this effect is to notify a setting expectation (or an estimated value) calculated based on a predetermined criterion from the execution state of the setting suggestion effect, but not to an actual setting value. .

  In the present embodiment, by the processing of steps S98IW028 to S98IW030, the pre-game suggestion effect is executed only before the game is started. Also, the execution history information of the setting suggestion effect is displayed during the customer waiting demonstration effect by the process of step 98IWS031, but the information regarding the pre-game suggestion effect is excluded. With such a configuration, it is possible to give an interest in the state of the pachinko gaming machine 1 before the start of the game, to give a motivation to play the game from an early time zone of the business hours of the game store, and to enhance interest. . The present invention is not limited to the example of the present embodiment. For example, the pre-game suggestion effect is executed only in a predetermined time zone (for example, from 9:00 am to 11:00 am) using a real-time clock or the like. Is also good. Further, the execution history information of the setting suggestion effect may not include information on the suggestion effect during the game during the special period.

  In addition to the configuration of the present embodiment, the number of executions and the contents of the setting suggestion effect are accumulated as execution history information, and a two-dimensional code or the like including the execution history information is displayed on the image display device 5 at the end of the game or the like. May be configured. Further, when a player uses a portable terminal such as a mobile phone with a camera function to photograph a two-dimensional code displayed on a gaming machine and transmits the photographed image to a Web server on the Internet, the Web server performs processing based on the received information. The game history of the player may be managed, and a process of granting a predetermined privilege according to the game history may be performed. Further, the execution history information may be acquired by the player accessing the Web server (or analyzing the two-dimensional code) using the portable terminal, and the execution history information may be displayed on the display device provided in the portable terminal. Further, the setting suggestion image indicating the setting value may be displayed on the display device provided in the mobile terminal by reading the two-dimensional code including the execution history information using the mobile terminal. For example, a setting value estimated based on a predetermined criterion is calculated from the execution history information, and a setting suggestion image indicating the calculated setting value (just an estimation and different from the actual setting value) is displayed. May be.

(Suggested production decision process during game)
FIG. 20-16 is a flowchart illustrating an example of the in-game suggestion effect determination process. The in-game suggestion effect determination process is executed in the variable display start setting process (step S171). In the in-game suggestion effect determination process, if the effect control CPU 120 is in the special period (Y in step S98IWS041), the first in-game suggestion effect determination table is selected (step S98IWS042), and it is not during the special period. In this case (N in step S98IWS041), the second in-game suggestive effect determination table is selected (step S98IWS043). For example, a special period flag is set when a setting change end command or a set value command is received, and the special period flag is reset when the variable display is executed a predetermined number of times (30 times in this example). For example, by confirming the state of the special period flag, it can be confirmed in step S98IWS041 whether the special period is in progress.

  Next, the effect control CPU 120 determines whether or not the in-game suggestion effect is to be executed and the effect mode in the case where the in-game suggestion effect is to be executed, based on the selected in-game suggestion effect determination table and the set value (step S98IWS044).

  FIG. 20-17 (A) is an explanatory diagram showing a first in-game suggestion effect determination table used in a special period, and FIG. 20-17 (B) is a second in-game suggestion effect used in a non-special period. FIG. 9 is an explanatory diagram showing a determination table.

  In each of the first and second in-game suggestion effect determination tables shown in FIGS. 20-17 (A) and (B), the in-game suggestion effect is executed in the order of the set values “1”> “2”> “3”. The judgment value is assigned so that the rate of the judgment is high. With such a configuration, by performing the in-game suggestion effect, it is suggested that the set value is set to an advantageous value.

  As for the second effect mode (mini-characters A and B appear), the ratio of execution of the set value “1”> “2”> “3” is high, and the first effect mode (mini-character A appears). The determination value is assigned so that the difference in the execution ratio between the set values becomes larger than the set value. In other words, the second effect mode has a high degree of reliability for being set to a more advantageous set value than the first effect mode.

  In the first and second in-game suggestion effect determination tables shown in FIGS. 20-17 (A) and (B), the in-game suggestion effect of the second effect mode having high reliability is executed only during the special period. It is configured as follows. With such a configuration, motivation to play a game during a special period can be given, and interest can be enhanced.

  It should be noted that the present invention is not limited to the examples shown in FIGS. 20-17 (A) and (B), and is executed according to the set value only in a specific effect mode (for example, the second effect mode) among the plurality of effect modes. The ratios may be different.

  Further, for example, when a specific effect mode (for example, the second effect mode) of the plurality of effect modes is executed, the possibility of a specific set value may be denied. For example, in the case of the setting value 3, by not determining the specific effect mode (for example, the second effect mode), the setting is performed when the specific effect mode (for example, the second effect mode) is executed. The possibility that the value is 3 is denied, and it is determined that the value is the set value 1 or the set value 2. In addition, when a specific effect mode (for example, the second effect mode) is executed, a specific set value may be determined. For example, only in the case of the set value 1, when a specific effect mode (for example, the second effect mode) is executed by determining a specific effect mode (for example, the second effect mode), It is determined that the setting value is 1.

  In the present embodiment, it is possible to execute the in-game suggestion effect at a different ratio according to the set value. However, this is the in-game suggestion effect (including the first effect mode and the second effect mode) in accordance with the set value. ) Is different, the execution ratio of the first effect mode and the second effect mode is different depending on the set value, and the execution ratio is different only in a specific effect mode depending on the set value. .

  In the present embodiment, during the special period and the non-special period, the common suggestion effect (for example, the first effect mode) can be performed during the game, but the present invention is not limited to such a configuration. Alternatively, it may be possible to execute a suggestion effect during game in a different mode. For example, the size and color of the mini character A may be different between the special period and the non-special period.

  Further, in the present embodiment, the presence or absence of the in-game suggestion effect, and the effect mode in the case of execution, are configured to be different depending on whether it is a special period or a non-special period and the set value. However, in addition to such a configuration, for example, the fluctuation time specified by the fluctuation pattern, the presence or absence of the reach effect, the type of the reach effect, the presence or absence of the pseudo continuous effect, the type of the pseudo continuous effect, and the display result are a big hit. Depending on whether or not it is performed, the presence / absence of execution of the in-game suggestion effect, and the effect mode in the case of execution may be different.

  For example, the suggestion effect during the game may be made executable only at least when the fluctuation pattern includes the reach effect (that is, the fluctuation time is longer than the non-reach change pattern). In addition, for example, in the fluctuation pattern including the super reach B and the fluctuation pattern including the super reach A having a higher degree of expectation than the super reach B, the latter is such that the ratio at which the suggestion effect during the game is executed is higher. The reliability when the suggested effect during game is executed may be increased, or the rate at which the suggested effect during game is executed increases, and the reliability when executed is increased. You may make it high.

  In addition, for example, in the variation pattern including the pseudo continuous production and the fluctuation pattern not including the pseudo continuous production (or the number of pseudo consecutive productions is smaller than the former), the former has a higher ratio of executing the suggestion production during the game. May be increased, the reliability when the suggestion effect during the game is executed may be increased, or the rate at which the suggestion effect during the game is executed increases, and when the effect is executed. The reliability may be increased.

  In addition, for example, in a variation pattern in which the display result is a big hit and a variation pattern in which the display result is not a big hit, the former may have a higher ratio of executing the in-game suggestion effect, The reliability when the medium suggestion effect is executed may be increased, or the rate at which the game suggestion effect is executed may increase, and the reliability when the game suggestion effect is executed may increase. .

(During the jackpot production decision process)
FIG. 20-18 is a flowchart illustrating an example of a large hit effect determination process. The big hit mid-game effect determination processing is executed in the big hit opening pre-processing (step S114). In the big hit effect determination process, the effect control CPU 120 determines whether or not the big hit suggestion effect is to be executed, and the effect mode in the case of executing the big hit suggestion effect (step S98IWS051).

  In step S98IWS051, if it is a period (hereinafter, also referred to as a specific period) from when the game is started to when the variable display is executed a specific number of times (in this example, 100 times), the first one shown in FIG. The one big hit big suggestion effect determination table is selected, and if it is not during the specific period, the second big hit big suggestion effect determination table shown in FIG. 20-19 (B) is selected. Then, based on the selected big hit suggestion effect determination table and the set value, the presence or absence of the big hit suggestion effect is determined, and the effect mode in the case of execution is determined. Note that the “game start time” here refers to the time when the first fluctuation display is started after the power is turned on, but is not limited to this, for example, the first fluctuation display after the end of the previous extended vacation. It may be the time when the display is started, or the time when the first variable display is started after the end of the customer waiting demonstration effect. Further, in this embodiment, the period from the start of the game until the variable display is executed a specific number of times (in this example, 100 times) is set as the specific period regardless of whether or not the setting is changed when the power is turned on. However, when the setting is changed when the power is turned on, the period from the start of the game until the variable display is executed a specific number of times (in this example, 100 times) may be set as the specific period. Also, for example, the specific period is divided into a plurality of periods, and a first specific period (a period from the start of the game until the variable display is executed 50 times) and a second specific period (the 51st fluctuation after the start of the game) (A period from the display until the 100th variation display is executed), a jackpot medium suggestion effect determination table in which the presence / absence of the medium hit suggestion effect and the determination ratio of the effect mode are different from each other may be used.

  In the first and second big hit middle suggestion effect determination tables shown in FIGS. 20-19 (A) and (B), the big hit middle suggestion effect is executed in the order of the set values “1”> “2”> “3”. The judgment value is assigned so that the rate of the judgment is high. With such a configuration, by executing the suggestion effect during the big hit, it is suggested that the value is set to an advantageous set value.

  In the second effect mode and the third effect mode, the execution ratio in the order of the set value “1”> “2”> “3” is high, and the execution ratio between the set values in the specific period and the non-specific period The determination value is assigned so that the difference between them becomes larger. That is, in the specific period, a big hit suggestion effect with higher reliability is executed than in the non-specific period. With such a configuration, it is possible to give a motivation to play a game during a specific period, and to enhance interest. In addition, the present invention is not limited to the configuration of the present embodiment, and the big hit suggestion effect (or a specific effect mode thereof) may be executed only during a specific period, and may not be executed during a non-specific period.

  In the present embodiment, when the big hit suggestion effect is executed in the third effect mode, for example, as shown in FIG. 20-20 (A1), the effect design that becomes the big hit is stopped and displayed on the image display device 5. After that, a dialogue C image (“high setting !?”) 98IW002 is displayed.

  It should be noted that the present invention is not limited to the examples shown in FIGS. 20-19 (A) and (B), and is executed according to the set value only in a specific effect mode (for example, the third effect mode) among the plurality of effect modes. The ratios may be different.

  In addition, in the example shown in FIG. 20A, when a big hit occurs during a specific period, a big hit suggestion effect is always executed, but it may not be executed at a low rate. You may. In this case, the non-execution ratio may be changed according to the set value. Also, in the example shown in FIG. 20-19 (B), regardless of the set value, the rate at which the jackpot suggestion effect is not executed is configured to be the same, but if the rate at which the jackpot effect is not executed differs depending on the set value, You may make it do.

  In addition, in the present embodiment, when a big hit occurs in a specific period, it is configured such that a big hit suggestion effect is executed as a setting suggestion effect, but in addition to or instead of such a configuration, A setting suggestion effect (for example, when a predetermined condition is satisfied, a dialog image suggesting a setting value is displayed) may be executed based on a predetermined condition being satisfied during a specific period. In this case, the predetermined condition may be established, for example, when the number of executions of the reach effect or the pseudo continuous effect has reached the predetermined number, or when a specific super reach effect or a notice effect has been executed.

  In the present embodiment, it is possible to execute a jackpot medium suggestion effect at a different ratio according to the set value. However, this is a jackpot medium suggestion effect (the first effect mode, the second effect mode, and the third effect mode) according to the set value. (Including the effect mode), the execution ratios of the first effect mode, the second effect mode, and the third effect mode differ depending on the set value, and the specific effect mode (for example, This is a concept including that the execution ratio is different only in the third effect mode).

  Next, effect control CPU 120 determines whether or not to execute the attraction effect (step S98IWS052).

  Here, for example, as shown in FIG. 20A (A1), it is assumed that the movable member 98IW001 is provided above the image display device 5. In such a configuration, when the accessory effect is executed, control is performed to move the movable member 98IW001 to the front of the image display device 5, as shown in FIG.

  As shown in FIGS. 20-20 (A1) and (A2), when the accessory effect is executed, the movable member 98IW001 moves to the front of the image display device 5, so that the image display device 5 performs a big hit suggestion effect. The position where the serif image is displayed becomes difficult to recognize. In the present embodiment, since the jackpot suggestion effect and the character effect effect are executed at different timings during the fanfare period in the jackpot game, the movable member 98IW001 actually moved to the front of the image display device 5 It does not obscure the serif image displayed by the medium suggestion effect. However, if the movable member 98IW001 is operated by the accessory effect during the fanfare period, the player's attention may be directed to the movable member 98IW001 and the dialog image displayed by the big hit suggestion effect may be overlooked. Therefore, in step S98IWS052, by using the character effect determination table shown in FIG. 20-19 (C), when the jackpot suggestion effect is executed, the character effect is not executed. With such a configuration, it is possible to prevent the suggestion effect during the big hit from being easily recognized and lowering the interest. Further, with such a configuration, even when the big hit suggestion effect and the character effect effect are executed at the same timing, it is possible to prevent the big hit suggestion effect from being difficult to recognize.

  In addition, when the execution of the jackpot suggestion effect is determined, the execution timing of either the jackpot suggestion effect or the accessory effect is changed (for example, the accessory effect is performed during the fanfare period, and the jackpot suggestion effect is performed. (During the ending period), it may be possible to prevent the suggestion effect during the big hit from becoming difficult to recognize. Further, when the execution of the big hit suggestion effect is determined, the operation mode of the movable member 98IW001 is changed (for example, by controlling not to stop at the position overlapping the dialog image by the big hit suggestion effect) or the big hit The display position of the dialog image by the middle suggestion effect may be changed to prevent the big hit suggestion effect from being difficult to recognize. In addition, when the execution of the jackpot suggestion effect is determined, the execution of the accessory effect may be limited by reducing the execution ratio of the accessory effect. In addition, the execution of the character effect may be limited only during a specific period. Further, the present invention is not limited to the example shown in FIG.

  Next, when not performing the accessory effect, the effect control CPU 120 determines whether or not there is a light guide plate effect (step S98IWS054).

  Here, on the front surface of the image display device 5, a light guide plate 98IW003 having a light-transmitting property capable of transmitting light and a light emitting body provided so that light can enter from an end face of the light guide plate are provided. In addition, it is assumed that a reflecting portion is provided which reflects light incident on the inside of the light guide plate 98IW003 from the end face of the light guide plate 98IW003 by the light emitting body and emits the light to the front surface of the gaming machine. Then, it is possible to execute a light guide plate effect of emitting light from the reflector provided on the light guide plate 98IW003 to the front surface of the gaming machine by causing the light emitter to emit light. In such a configuration, when the light guide plate effect is performed, as shown in FIG. 20-20 (B3), light is emitted from the reflector provided on the light guide plate 98IW003 to the front of the gaming machine, resulting in a “big hit” Character appears. Further, during execution of the light guide plate effect, it is difficult to visually recognize the image displayed on the image display device 5.

  In step S98IWS054, by using the light guide plate effect determination table shown in FIG. 20-19 (D), the light guide plate effect is executed at different ratios according to the presence or absence of the big hit suggestion effect and the effect mode when executed. You. Specifically, when the big hit suggestion effect of the first effect mode is executed, the ratio of the light guide plate effect being executed is high, and the big effect suggestion effect of the second effect mode and the third effect mode is executed. In some cases, the rate at which the light guide plate effect is executed is reduced. That is, when a large hit suggestion effect of an effect mode that is not suggested to be an advantageous set value is executed, the light guide plate effect is executed at a high rate, and the large hit suggestion effect is configured to be difficult to visually recognize. I have. For example, as shown in FIG. 20-20 (B4), when the dialogue A image (“setting is...”) 98IW004 is displayed by the big hit suggestion effect of the first effect mode, the light guide plate effect is executed. Then, the line A image becomes difficult to visually recognize. With such a configuration, it is possible to prevent the entertainment interest from being reduced due to the suggestion effect during the jackpot in an effect mode that is undesirable for the player. In addition, when the big hit suggestion effect of the second effect mode and the third effect mode is executed, the execution timing of one of the big hit suggestion effect and the light guide plate effect is changed (for example, the light guide plate effect is performed during the fanfare period). And a suggestion effect during the big hit may be performed during the ending period).

  Note that, in the present embodiment, the role product effect and the light guide plate effect are executed in a manner that makes it difficult to recognize the suggestion effect during the big hit. For example, an error displayed on the image display device 9 when an error occurs. The display is also performed in a manner that makes it difficult to recognize the suggestion effect during the big hit. That is, the error display is displayed in preference to the jackpot suggestion effect (or the pre-game suggestion effect or the game suggestion effect). With such a configuration, the occurrence of an error can be appropriately reported. Also, a case where a predetermined effect (for example, a specific effect mode of the fanfare effect) that can be executed simultaneously with the big hit suggestion effect is provided, and the predetermined effect is a mode that makes it difficult to recognize the big hit suggestion effect. , A suggestion effect during a big hit may be prioritized. Specifically, when the image displayed on the image display device 5 by the predetermined effect is a mode that makes it difficult to recognize the image displayed by the big hit suggestion effect, the image is displayed by the big hit suggestion effect. The image may be preferentially displayed. With such a configuration, it is possible to easily recognize the suggestion effect during the big hit.

  Further, in the present embodiment, the effect symbols are variably displayed in the display area of the image display device 5, but the effect symbols are variably displayed by driving a drum-shaped movable body having the effect symbols arranged on the surface. (That is, it may be applied to a so-called drum-type gaming machine). Alternatively, the effect symbol may be variably displayed by driving a belt-shaped movable body having the effect symbol disposed on the surface (that is, the effect symbol may be applied to a so-called belt reel type gaming machine). In such a drum-type or belt-reel-type gaming machine, the drum-shaped or belt-shaped movable body performs a characteristic operation different from the normal operation at the start of the first fluctuation after the setting change (or the characteristic). Operation may occur). Therefore, in the initial change after the setting change, a light guide plate effect that makes it difficult to visually recognize the movable body at the start of the change may be executed (or the execution ratio may be increased). With such a configuration, it is possible to make it difficult for the player to notice that the setting has been changed.

  Further, in the present embodiment, the role effect or light guide plate effect is configured to be able to reduce the visibility of the jackpot suggestion effect, but instead of or in addition to such a configuration, For example, the visibility of the initial presentation effect, the suggestion effect before the game, and the suggestion effect during the game may be reduced by performing the role item effect or the light guide plate effect. Also, in this case, the visibility may be reduced at a high rate when an undesirable indication is given to the player. For example, when an even initial number is displayed, when the pre-game suggestion effect of the first effect mode is executed, or when the suggestion effect during the game of the first effect mode is executed, the visibility of these is reduced. In order to increase the ratio, the ratio of performing a role effect in which the movable member operates or a light guide plate effect of displaying characters and pictures using the light guide plate may be increased. In addition, the present invention is not limited to the character effect and the light guide plate effect, but also includes a control for outputting a predetermined sound, a control for vibrating the movable member and the stick controller 31A, and a control for causing a decorative illuminant such as a decorative LED to emit light in a predetermined mode. , The player's attention may be directed to another, and the visibility of the initial presentation effect, the suggestion effect before the game, and the suggestion effect during the game may be reduced (or made less noticeable).

  Further, in addition to the setting suggestion effect of the present embodiment, a simultaneous effect executed based on a measurement result (a measurement result using a measurement timer or a real-time clock set when the power is turned on) is executed in a specific mode. , The setting may be suggested.

  Also, a setting suggestion effect (for example, a predetermined image) suggesting a setting is made in accordance with the number of times the variable display is executed continuously without the hold memory being set to 0 and the number of start winnings exceeding the upper limit hold memory number. (Display control, output control of a predetermined sound, emission control of a predetermined lamp, etc.) may be executed.

  Further, based on the detection of the operation of the stick controller 31A or the push button 31B during the predetermined operation valid period, a setting suggestion effect (for example, display control of a predetermined image, output control of a predetermined sound, predetermined control (Light emission control of a lamp, etc.) may be executed.

  As described above, the pachinko gaming machine 1 according to the present embodiment is a gaming machine (for example, the pachinko gaming machine 1) that can be controlled to an advantageous state (for example, the jackpot gaming state) that is advantageous to the player, and is controlled to the advantageous state. A suggestion effect execution means (for example, effect control CPU 120) capable of executing a suggestion effect (for example, reach effect) suggesting that, a title notification means (for example, effect control CPU 120) for informing a title corresponding to the suggestion effect, The title notification means can notify a title corresponding to the suggested effect when a predetermined period has elapsed from the start of the suggested effect (for example, FIGS. 9D and 9F). According to such a configuration, the rendering effect can be enhanced.

This embodiment also includes the second invention described below. That is, as a conventional pachinko gaming machine with a setting function, for example, there is a pachinko gaming machine described in Japanese Patent Application Laid-Open No. 2010-200902. However, in the gaming machine described in Japanese Patent Application Laid-Open No. 2010-200902, there is a problem that the suggestion of the set value is performed only during the variable display, and the interest cannot be sufficiently enhanced. Therefore, when focusing on the problem, as a gaming machine of the means 1 of the second invention for solving the problem,
A gaming machine (e.g., a pachinko gaming machine 1) that performs a variable display and can be controlled to an advantageous state (e.g., a jackpot gaming state or the like) advantageous to the player,
Setting means (for example, a part where the CPU 103 executes a setting change process) which can be set to any one of a plurality of setting values (for example, setting value 1 to setting value 3);
Game control means (for example, a part in which the CPU 103 executes the process control processing shown in FIG. 5) which can execute the control of the advantageous state based on the set value;
A suggestion effect execution means capable of executing a suggestion effect (for example, a setting suggestion effect) suggesting the set value,
The suggestion effect execution means, at least during a period from when the set value is changed to when the first variable display is executed, has a suggestion effect (for example, a pre-game suggestion effect) at a different ratio depending on the set value set. And initial presentation effects) can be executed. According to this feature, the player can be interested in the state of the gaming machine before the game starts, Motivation to perform the game, and enhance the entertainment interest of the game.

Furthermore, as a game machine of the means 2 of the second invention,
A gaming machine capable of performing variable display of effect identification information (for example, effect symbols),
The suggestion effect execution means, during a period from when the set value is changed to when the first variable display is executed, a suggestion effect in which different effect identification information is displayed according to the set value set (for example, It is described that an odd-numbered initial display may be executable. According to such a configuration, it is possible to enhance amusement of a game.

Furthermore, as a game machine of the means 3 of the second invention,
The suggestion effect execution means can execute a suggestion effect according to the set value when power supply to the gaming machine is restored after power supply to the gaming machine is stopped (for example, FIG. 20). (As shown in -15 (A) and (B), a pre-game suggestive effect determination table having different determination values is used.)
It is described that this may be done, and according to such a configuration, it is possible to enhance the entertainment of the game.

Furthermore, as a game machine of the means 4 of the second invention,
The suggestion effect execution means can execute a specific suggestion effect (for example, a suggestion effect during a game or a suggestion effect during a big hit) that suggests a set value after the variable display is started,
It is described that the specific suggestion effect may have a higher degree of reliability for the suggested value than the suggestion effect. According to such a configuration, it is possible to enhance the interest in the game.

Furthermore, as a game machine of the means 5 of the second invention,
A game machine capable of playing using a game medium (for example, a game ball),
Based on the game medium entering a predetermined area (for example, the general winning opening 50A to the general winning opening 50D, the first starting winning opening, the second starting winning opening, the first winning opening, the second winning opening 712). A game value providing means for providing a game value (for example, a portion in which the CPU 103 executes the prize ball processing in S12);
Information display means (for example, a display monitor 98IW029) capable of displaying information on a game value provided by the game value provision means,
The information display means can display the set values that have been set (for example, as shown in FIG. 20-9, a portion that can display the connection ratio, the combination ratio, and the base on the display monitor 98IW029).
It is described that this may be done, and according to such a configuration, an increase in manufacturing cost can be suppressed.

The present embodiment also includes a third invention described below. That is, as a conventional pachinko gaming machine with a setting function, for example, there is a pachinko gaming machine described in Japanese Patent Application Laid-Open No. 2010-200902. However, in the gaming machine described in Japanese Patent Application Laid-Open No. 2010-200902, there has been a problem that the motive for playing the game cannot be effectively given, and the interest cannot be sufficiently enhanced. Therefore, when focusing on the problem, as a gaming machine of the means 1 of the third invention for solving the problem,
A gaming machine (for example, a pachinko gaming machine 1) that can be controlled to an advantageous state (for example, a jackpot gaming state or the like) advantageous to the player,
Setting means (for example, a part where the CPU 103 executes a setting change process) which can be set to any one of a plurality of setting values (for example, setting value 1 to setting value 3);
Game control means (for example, a part in which the CPU 103 executes the process control processing shown in FIG. 5) which can execute the control of the advantageous state based on the set value;
A suggestion effect execution means capable of executing a suggestion effect (for example, a setting suggestion effect) suggesting the set value,
The suggestion effect execution means may be configured to set at least during a game until a predetermined period (for example, a special period (after the setting is changed and the variable display is executed 30 times)) elapses after the set value is changed. The suggested effects can be executed at different ratios according to the set values (for example, see FIGS. 20-6 (A) and (B), and FIGS. 20-17 (A) and (B)).
A gaming machine characterized by this is described, and according to this feature, a motivation to play a game for a predetermined period can be given, and amusement of a game can be enhanced.

Furthermore, as a game machine of the means 2 of the third invention,
A gaming machine that performs variable display and can be controlled to an advantageous state advantageous to a player,
Variable display pattern determining means for determining a variable display pattern,
Variable display execution means for executing variable display based on the variable display pattern determined by the variable display pattern determination means,
The variable display pattern determining means determines one of the plurality of variable display patterns at different rates depending on whether the set value is changed or not (for example, FIG. 20-6 (A), B)),
It is described that the variable display executing means may be capable of executing variable display using a common background image when the set value is changed and when the set value is not changed. According to such a configuration, it is possible to enhance game entertainment.

Furthermore, as a gaming machine of the means 3 of the third invention,
Variable display pattern determining means for determining a variable display pattern,
Variable display execution means for executing variable display based on the variable display pattern determined by the variable display pattern determination means,
The variable display pattern determining means determines one of the plurality of variable display patterns at different ratios when the setting value is set to the first setting value and when the setting value is set to the second setting value by the setting means. (See, for example, FIGS. 20-6 (A) and (B)).
The variable display executing means can execute variable display using a common background image when the setting value is set to the first setting value and when the setting value is set to the second setting value by the setting means. According to such a configuration, it is possible to enhance the entertainment interest of the game.

Furthermore, as a gaming machine of the means 4 of the third invention,
The suggestion effect execution means determines that a predetermined condition is satisfied within a predetermined period (for example, a big hit in a specific period, that the number of executions of the reach effect or the pseudo continuous effect has reached a predetermined number, a specific super reach effect, Based on the execution of the announcement effect, etc., the suggestion effect can be executed (for example, if a big hit occurs within a specific period, the suggestion effect during the big hit can be executed. (See A) and (B))
It is described that this may be done, and according to such a configuration, it is possible to enhance the entertainment of the game.

Furthermore, as a gaming machine of the means 5 of the third invention,
A game machine capable of playing using a game medium (for example, a game ball),
Based on the game medium entering a predetermined area (for example, the general winning opening 50A to the general winning opening 50D, the first starting winning opening, the second starting winning opening, the first winning opening, the second winning opening 712). A game value providing means for providing a game value (for example, a portion in which the CPU 103 executes the prize ball processing in S12);
Information display means (for example, a display monitor 98IW029) capable of displaying information on a game value provided by the game value provision means,
The information display means can display the set values that have been set (for example, as shown in FIG. 20-9, a portion that can display the connection ratio, the combination ratio, and the base on the display monitor 98IW029).
It is described that this may be done, and according to such a configuration, an increase in manufacturing cost can be suppressed.

This embodiment also includes a fourth invention described below. That is, as a conventional pachinko gaming machine with a setting function, for example, there is a pachinko gaming machine described in Japanese Patent Application Laid-Open No. 2010-200902. However, in the gaming machine described in Japanese Patent Application Laid-Open No. 2010-200902, there was a problem that suggestive effects executed in the past could not be confirmed, and the entertainment could not be sufficiently enhanced. Therefore, when focusing on the problem, as a gaming machine of the means 1 of the fourth invention for solving the problem,
A gaming machine (for example, a pachinko gaming machine 1) that can be controlled to an advantageous state (for example, a jackpot gaming state or the like) advantageous to the player,
Setting means (for example, a part where the CPU 103 executes a setting change process) which can be set to any one of a plurality of setting values (for example, setting value 1 to setting value 3);
Game control means (for example, a part in which the CPU 103 executes the process control processing shown in FIG. 5) which can execute the control of the advantageous state based on the set value;
A suggestion effect execution means capable of executing a suggestion effect (for example, a setting suggestion effect) suggesting the set value,
The suggestion effect execution means can execute the suggestion effect at a different rate according to the set value (for example, see FIGS. 20-17 (A) and (B)).
A gaming machine characterized by further comprising a notifying means (for example, a part where the effect control CPU 120 executes step S98IWS031) capable of notifying information on the executed suggested effect is described. In this way, it is possible to confirm the suggestive effects that have been executed in the past, and to enhance the game entertainment.

Further, as a gaming machine of the means 2 of the fourth invention,
The notifying unit can notify the number of times the suggested effect has been executed (for example, a portion where the effect control CPU 120 executes step S98IWS031).
It is described that this may be done, and according to such a configuration, it is possible to enhance the entertainment of the game.

Furthermore, as a gaming machine of the means 3 of the fourth invention,
The notifying unit can notify the contents of the executed suggestion effect (for example, a portion in which effect control CPU 120 executes step S98IWS031).
It is described that this may be done, and according to such a configuration, it is possible to enhance the entertainment of the game.

Further, as a gaming machine of the means 4 of the fourth invention,
The notifying unit can notify the information on the executed suggested effect while the customer is waiting for the variable display not to be executed (for example, a portion where the effect control CPU 120 executes step S98IWS031).
It is described that this may be done, and according to such a configuration, it is possible to enhance the entertainment of the game.

Furthermore, as a game machine of the means 5 of the fourth invention,
Information generation means for generating information (for example, execution history information) related to the executed suggestion effect;
Image generation means for generating a specific image (for example, a two-dimensional code including execution history information) from which the information can be read by an imaging device;
The display device (for example, the image display device 5) for displaying the specific image in a form capable of being picked up by the image pickup device may be provided. Can be enhanced.

Furthermore, as a game machine of the means 6 of the fourth invention,
A game machine capable of playing using a game medium (for example, a game ball),
Based on the game medium entering a predetermined area (for example, the general winning opening 50A to the general winning opening 50D, the first starting winning opening, the second starting winning opening, the first winning opening, the second winning opening 712). A game value providing means for providing a game value (for example, a portion in which the CPU 103 executes the prize ball processing in S12);
Information display means (for example, a display monitor 98IW029) capable of displaying information on a game value provided by the game value provision means,
The information display means can display the set values that have been set (for example, as shown in FIG. 20-9, a portion that can display the connection ratio, the combination ratio, and the base on the display monitor 98IW029).
It is described that this may be done, and according to such a configuration, an increase in manufacturing cost can be suppressed.

The present embodiment also includes a fifth invention described below. That is, as a conventional pachinko gaming machine with a setting function, for example, there is a pachinko gaming machine described in Japanese Patent Application Laid-Open No. 2010-200902. However, in the gaming machine described in Japanese Patent Application Laid-Open No. 2010-200902, there is a problem that if the setting suggestion effect becomes difficult to recognize due to another effect, the interest may be reduced. Therefore, when focusing on the problem, as a gaming machine of the means 1 of the fifth invention for solving the problem,
A gaming machine (for example, a pachinko gaming machine 1) that can be controlled to an advantageous state (for example, a jackpot gaming state or the like) advantageous to the player,
Setting means (for example, a part where the CPU 103 executes a setting change process) which can be set to any one of a plurality of setting values (for example, setting value 1 to setting value 3);
Game control means (for example, a part in which the CPU 103 executes the process control processing shown in FIG. 5) which can execute the control of the advantageous state based on the set value;
A suggestion effect execution means capable of executing a suggestion effect (for example, a setting suggestion effect) suggesting the set value,
The suggestion effect execution means can execute the suggestion effect at a different ratio depending on the set value (for example, see FIGS. 20-19 (A) and (B)).
A predetermined effect (for example, a character effect or the like that the jackpot suggestion effect is difficult to recognize when executed in parallel with the jackpot suggestion effect) by the effect mode in which the suggestion effect is difficult to recognize when executed in parallel with the suggestion effect. Predetermined light effect execution means capable of executing light guide plate effect, error display, etc.)
And limiting means for limiting the execution of the predetermined effect when the suggestion effect is executed (for example, when the suggestion effect during the big hit is executed, the execution of the accessory effect is limited. FIGS. 20-19). (See (C))
A gaming machine characterized by this is described, and according to this feature, it is possible to prevent a decrease in interest.

Furthermore, as a game machine of the means 2 of the fifth invention,
The restricting means changes the execution timing of at least one of the suggestion effect and the predetermined effect when the execution timing of the suggestion effect and the predetermined effect overlap (for example, executing one of them during the fanfare period and ending the other Change to run during period)
It is described that this may be done, and according to such a configuration, it is possible to prevent a decrease in interest.

Furthermore, as a game machine of the means 3 of the fifth invention,
The restricting unit prohibits the execution of the predetermined effect when the suggested effect is executed (for example, the execution of the character effect is prohibited when the suggested effect during the big hit is executed. See FIG. 20C). )
It is described that this may be done, and according to such a configuration, it is possible to prevent a decrease in interest.

Furthermore, as a game machine of the means 4 of the fifth invention,
When the suggestion effect is executed, the limiting unit executes the predetermined effect in an effect mode in which the suggestion effect is not easily recognized (for example, the movable member 98IW001 is operated in an operation mode different from the normal operation mode (for example, during the big hit suggestion). Control so that it does not stop at the position where it overlaps with the dialogue image produced by the effect)))
It is described that this may be done, and according to such a configuration, it is possible to prevent a decrease in interest.

Furthermore, as a game machine of the means 5 of the fifth invention,
Both the suggestion effect and the predetermined effect (for example, a fanfare effect for displaying a predetermined image on the image display device 5) include a display on one display unit (for example, the image display device 5),
It is described that the one display means may display a display related to the suggested effect prior to a display related to the predetermined effect. According to such a configuration, it is possible to prevent a decrease in interest. it can.

Furthermore, as a game machine of the means 6 of the fifth invention,
A game machine capable of playing using a game medium (for example, a game ball),
Based on the game medium entering a predetermined area (for example, the general winning opening 50A to the general winning opening 50D, the first starting winning opening, the second starting winning opening, the first winning opening, the second winning opening 712). A game value providing means for providing a game value (for example, a portion in which the CPU 103 executes the prize ball processing in S12);
Information display means (for example, a display monitor 98IW029) capable of displaying information on a game value provided by the game value provision means,
The information display means can display the set values that have been set (for example, as shown in FIG. 20-9, a portion that can display the connection ratio, the combination ratio, and the base on the display monitor 98IW029).
It is described that this may be done, and according to such a configuration, an increase in manufacturing cost can be suppressed.

The present embodiment also includes a sixth invention described below. That is, as a conventional pachinko gaming machine with a setting function, for example, there is a pachinko gaming machine described in Japanese Patent Application Laid-Open No. 2010-200902. However, in the gaming machine described in Japanese Patent Application Laid-Open No. 2010-200902, there is a problem that the setting suggestive effect that is not preferable for the player is executed, which may lower the interest. Therefore, when focusing on the problem, as a gaming machine of the means 1 of the sixth invention for solving the problem,
A gaming machine (for example, a pachinko gaming machine 1) that can be controlled to an advantageous state (for example, a jackpot gaming state or the like) advantageous to the player,
Setting means (for example, a part where the CPU 103 executes a setting change process) which can be set to any one of a plurality of setting values (for example, setting value 1 to setting value 3);
Game control means (for example, a part in which the CPU 103 executes the process control processing shown in FIG. 5) which can execute the control of the advantageous state based on the set value;
Setting suggestion execution means capable of executing a setting suggestion (for example, setting suggestion effect) suggesting a set value,
The setting suggestion execution means can execute the setting suggestion at a different rate according to the set value (for example, see FIGS. 20-19 (A) and (B)).
A predetermined notification means capable of executing a predetermined notification in a mode in which the setting suggestion is difficult to recognize when executed in parallel with the setting suggestion (for example, when executed in parallel with the jackpot suggestion effect, the jackpot suggestion effect is recognized. A gaming machine is further provided with a hard-to-make role-playing effect, a light-guide plate effect, an error display, and the like. According to this feature, it is possible to prevent a decrease in interest.

Furthermore, as a game machine of the means 2 of the sixth invention,
It is described that the predetermined notification means may be capable of executing predetermined notification (for example, a character effect) for operating a movable member (for example, the movable member 98IW001). According to such a configuration, The effect can be enhanced.

Furthermore, as a game machine of the means 3 of the sixth invention,
A light guide plate having a light-transmitting property capable of transmitting light (for example, a light guide plate 98IW003);
A light-emitting body provided so that light can be incident from an end face of the light guide plate,
The light guide plate is provided with a reflecting portion for reflecting light incident into the light guide plate from the end face of the light guide plate by the light emitting body and emitting the light to the front of the gaming machine,
The predetermined notifying means is capable of executing a predetermined notification (for example, a light guide plate effect) for emitting light from the reflector provided on the light guide plate to the front surface of the gaming machine by causing the light emitter to emit light. According to such a configuration, a staging effect can be enhanced.

Furthermore, as a game machine of the means 4 of the sixth invention,
It is described that the predetermined notification means may be capable of executing predetermined notification for displaying an error. According to such a configuration, it is possible to appropriately notify an error.

Furthermore, as a game machine of the means 5 of the sixth invention,
The setting suggestion execution means includes a first setting suggestion indicating that the setting is set to the first setting value (for example, a suggestion effect during a big hit in the first effect mode. See FIGS. 20-19 (A) and (B)). A second setting suggestion (for example, a suggestion effect during a big hit in the third effect mode, which suggests that the second setting value that is more advantageous for the player than the first setting value is set to the second setting value. A) and (B)).
The predetermined notification means can execute the predetermined notification at a higher rate when the first setting suggestion is executed than when the second setting suggestion is executed (for example, see FIG. 20-19 (D)).
It is described that this may be done, and according to such a configuration, it is possible to prevent a decrease in interest.

Furthermore, as a game machine of the means 6 of the sixth invention,
A setting suggestion setting unit capable of setting the execution ratio of the setting suggestion is provided (for example, a setting screen is displayed after the power is turned on, and an operating unit such as a push button 31B or an operating unit such as a switch provided inside the gaming machine (management) Operable only by the user) so that the settings related to the setting suggestion effect can be changed)
It is described that this may be done, and according to such a configuration, it is possible to prevent a decrease in interest.

Furthermore, as a game machine of the means 7 of the sixth invention,
A gaming machine for variably displaying identification information,
A variable display device capable of variably displaying the identification information by rotating a variable display member (for example, a drum-shaped or belt-shaped movable body) provided with the identification information,
The variable display device performs a specific operation in the variable display of the first identification information after the setting value is changed,
It is described that the predetermined notification means may execute the predetermined notification at a high rate in the first variable display of the identification information after the setting value is changed. Can be prevented from decreasing.

Furthermore, as a game machine of the means 8 of the sixth invention,
A game machine capable of playing using a game medium (for example, a game ball),
Based on the game medium entering a predetermined area (for example, the general winning opening 50A to the general winning opening 50D, the first starting winning opening, the second starting winning opening, the first winning opening, the second winning opening 712). A game value providing means for providing a game value (for example, a portion in which the CPU 103 executes the prize ball processing in S12);
Information display means (for example, a display monitor 98IW029) capable of displaying information on a game value provided by the game value provision means,
The information display means can display the set values that have been set (for example, as shown in FIG. 20-9, a portion that can display the connection ratio, the combination ratio, and the base on the display monitor 98IW029).
It is described that this may be done, and according to such a configuration, an increase in manufacturing cost can be suppressed.

The present embodiment also includes a seventh invention described below. That is, as a conventional pachinko gaming machine with a setting function, for example, there is a pachinko gaming machine described in Japanese Patent Application Laid-Open No. 2010-200902. However, in the gaming machine described in Japanese Patent Application Laid-Open No. 2010-200902, there is a problem that gambling may be too high with a setting having a high degree of advantage. Therefore, when focusing on the problem, as a gaming machine of the means 1 of the seventh invention for solving the problem,
A gaming machine (for example, a pachinko gaming machine 1) that can be controlled to an advantageous state (for example, a jackpot gaming state or the like) advantageous to the player,
Setting means (for example, a part where the CPU 103 executes a setting change process) which can be set to any one of a plurality of setting values (for example, setting value 1 to setting value 3);
Game control means (for example, a part in which the CPU 103 executes a process control process shown in FIG. 5) capable of executing the control of the advantageous state based on the set value,
A predetermined control period in the advantageous state (for example, a fanfare period during a jackpot game, an interval period, an ending period, and the like) differs depending on a set value (for example, see FIG. 20-5).
A gaming machine characterized by this is described, and according to this feature, it is possible to prevent gambling from becoming too high.

Furthermore, as a game machine of the means 2 of the seventh invention,
The fanfare control period in the advantageous state differs depending on the set value (for example, see FIG. 20-5 (B)).
It is described that this may be done, and according to such a configuration, it is possible to prevent gambling from becoming too high.

Furthermore, as a game machine of the means 3 of the seventh invention,
The interval control period in the advantageous state differs according to the set value (for example, see FIG. 20-5 (B)).
It is described that this may be done, and according to such a configuration, it is possible to prevent gambling from becoming too high.

Furthermore, as a game machine of the means 4 of the seventh invention,
The ending control period in the advantageous state differs depending on the set value (for example, see FIG. 20-5 (B)).
It is described that this may be done, and according to such a configuration, it is possible to prevent gambling from becoming too high.

Further, as a gaming machine of the means 5 of the seventh invention,
A gaming machine capable of playing using the gaming value,
A game value assigning means for assigning a game value based on the satisfaction of a specific condition;
The setting means sets the first set value (for example, the set value 3) and the magnitude of the game value provided by the game value provision means to be larger than the first set value in the magnitude of the game value used in the game. A second setting value (for example, setting value 1) in which the occupying ratio increases, and
The predetermined control period in the advantageous state is longer when set to the second set value than when set to the first set value (for example, FIGS. 20-5 (A) and (B)). reference)
It is described that this may be done, and according to such a configuration, it is possible to prevent gambling from becoming too high.

Furthermore, as a game machine of the means 6 of the seventh invention,
It is described that a suggestion effect executing means capable of executing a suggestion effect indicating a set value (for example, a suggestion effect during a big hit) during a predetermined control period in the advantageous state may be provided. According to such a configuration, it is possible to enhance interest in the predetermined control period in the advantageous state.

Furthermore, as a game machine of the means 7 of the seventh invention,
It is provided with an effect execution means capable of executing an effect,
The effect execution means is capable of executing a common effect (for example, a common fanfare effect, an interval effect, an ending effect, etc.) regardless of the set value during a predetermined control period in the advantageous state. According to such a configuration, it is possible to enhance interest in the predetermined control period in the advantageous state.

Furthermore, as a game machine of the means 8 of the seventh invention,
It is described that the predetermined control period in the advantageous state may be set in advance according to the set value that is set, and according to such a configuration, gambling becomes too high. Can be prevented.

Furthermore, as a game machine of the means 9 of the seventh invention,
A gaming machine controllable to a plurality of advantageous states,
The game control means can control one of a plurality of types of the advantageous states (for example, big hit types A to C) at different ratios based on the set value,
The predetermined control period in the advantageous state differs according to the type of the advantageous state (for example, see FIG. 20-5 (B)).
It is described that this may be done, and according to such a configuration, it is possible to prevent gambling from becoming too high.

Furthermore, as a game machine of the means 10 of the seventh invention,
A game machine capable of playing using a game medium (for example, a game ball),
Based on the game medium entering a predetermined area (for example, the general winning opening 50A to the general winning opening 50D, the first starting winning opening, the second starting winning opening, the first winning opening, the second winning opening 712). A game value providing means for providing a game value (for example, a portion in which the CPU 103 executes the prize ball processing in S12);
Information display means (for example, a display monitor 98IW029) capable of displaying information on a game value provided by the game value provision means,
The information display means can display the set values that have been set (for example, as shown in FIG. 20-9, a portion that can display the connection ratio, the combination ratio, and the base on the display monitor 98IW029).
It is described that this may be done, and according to such a configuration, an increase in manufacturing cost can be suppressed.

This embodiment also includes an eighth invention described below. That is, as a conventional pachinko gaming machine with a setting function, for example, there is a pachinko gaming machine described in Japanese Patent Application Laid-Open No. 2010-200902. However, in the gaming machine described in Japanese Patent Application Laid-Open No. 2010-200902, there is a problem that gambling may be too high with a setting having a high degree of advantage. Therefore, when focusing on the problem, as a gaming machine of the means 1 of the eighth invention for solving the problem,
A gaming machine (for example, a pachinko gaming machine 1) that can be controlled to an advantageous state (for example, a jackpot gaming state or the like) advantageous to the player,
Setting means (for example, a part where the CPU 103 executes a setting change process) which can be set to any one of a plurality of setting values (for example, setting value 1 to setting value 3);
Game control means (for example, a part in which the CPU 103 executes a process control process shown in FIG. 5) capable of executing the control of the advantageous state based on the set value,
A predetermined control period (for example, a fluctuating time) related to the variable display differs according to the set value (for example, see FIG. 20-7).
A gaming machine characterized by this is described, and according to this feature, it is possible to prevent gambling from becoming too high.

Furthermore, as a game machine of the means 2 of the eighth invention,
The variable display period differs depending on the set value (for example, see FIG. 20-7).
It is described that this may be done, and according to such a configuration, it is possible to prevent gambling from becoming too high.

Furthermore, as a game machine of the means 3 of the eighth invention,
It is stated that the period during which the display result of the variable display is displayed may be made different depending on the set value, and such a configuration may result in too much gambling. Can be prevented.

Furthermore, as a game machine of the means 4 of the eighth invention,
A gaming machine capable of playing using the gaming value,
A game value assigning means for assigning a game value based on the satisfaction of a specific condition;
The setting means sets the first set value (for example, the set value 3) and the magnitude of the game value provided by the game value provision means to be larger than the first set value in the magnitude of the game value used in the game. A second setting value (for example, setting value 1) in which the occupying ratio increases, and
The predetermined control period for the variable display is longer when set to the second set value than when set to the first set value (for example, see FIG. 20-7).
It is described that this may be done, and according to such a configuration, it is possible to prevent gambling from becoming too high.

Furthermore, as a game machine of the means 5 of the eighth invention,
It is described that the predetermined control period for the variable display may be set in advance in accordance with the set value, and according to such a configuration, gambling becomes too high. Can be prevented.

Furthermore, as a game machine of the means 6 of the eighth invention,
Variable display pattern determining means for determining a variable display pattern,
Variable display execution means for executing variable display based on the variable display pattern determined by the variable display pattern determination means,
The variable display pattern determining means determines one of a plurality of variable display patterns having different variable display periods at different rates according to the set values (for example, see FIG. 20-7).
It is described that this may be done, and according to such a configuration, it is possible to prevent gambling from becoming too high.

Furthermore, as a game machine of the means 7 of the eighth invention,
A game machine capable of playing using a game medium (for example, a game ball),
Based on the game medium entering a predetermined area (for example, the general winning opening 50A to the general winning opening 50D, the first starting winning opening, the second starting winning opening, the first winning opening, the second winning opening 712). A game value providing means for providing a game value (for example, a portion in which the CPU 103 executes the prize ball processing in S12);
Information display means (for example, a display monitor 98IW029) capable of displaying information on a game value provided by the game value provision means,
The information display means can display the set values that have been set (for example, as shown in FIG. 20-9, a portion that can display the connection ratio, the combination ratio, and the base on the display monitor 98IW029).
It is described that this may be done, and according to such a configuration, an increase in manufacturing cost can be suppressed.

(Explanation about the characteristic part 126IW)
Next, the characteristic part 126IW of the present embodiment will be described. In the present embodiment, the setting value is configured to be changeable, and as a setting suggestion effect that suggests the setting value, a small design suggestion effect using a small symbol, a character suggestion effect using an accessory, and a large hit are performed. It is configured to be able to execute a jackpot suggestion effect. In the present embodiment, the small design suggestion effect, the accessory suggestion effect, and the jackpot suggestion effect can be executed by a plurality of types of effect modes each having a different reliability of the suggestion. The reliability of the suggestion may be different for each. For example, the reliability of the suggestion may be increased in the order of the jackpot suggestion effect> the accessory suggestion effect> the small design suggestion effect. The execution ratio of each setting suggestion effect may be settable. For example, the administrator of the gaming machine can change the setting so that some or all of the small design suggestion effect, the character suggestion effect, and the jackpot suggestion effect are not executed, or the execution ratio is reduced (or increased). You may do so. For example, a setting screen is displayed after the power is turned on, and a setting relating to a setting suggestion effect is made by operating an operating means such as a push button 31B or a switch provided inside the gaming machine (operable only by an administrator). May be changed.

  The first special symbol display device 4A and the second special symbol display device 4B are used to notify that the setting change process or the setting confirmation process is being performed (for example, information such as a predetermined symbol is displayed). The display may be performed, or the information being displayed may be notified by displaying the information in a predetermined lighting pattern (lighting color, blinking interval, and the like). That is, the first special symbol display device 4A and the second special symbol display device 4B may be used for both displaying the special symbol and notifying that the setting change process or the setting confirmation process is being performed. . In that case, the set value itself may not be displayed on the first special symbol display device 4A or the second special symbol display device 4B. In addition, when notifying that the setting change process or the setting confirmation process is being performed in the first special symbol display device 4A or the second special symbol display device 4B, the display relating to the special symbol is not performed. You may do so.

(Small design suggestion)
In the present embodiment, small symbols “left”, “middle”, and “right” are displayed at the lower left of the display screen of the image display device 5 in synchronization with the variable display of the first special symbol or the second special symbol. (In this example, there is a small symbol display area 126IW001 for variably displaying symbols (1 to 8) (see FIG. 21C). In the present embodiment, the small symbol display area 126IW001 is provided at a position where it does not interfere with the super-reach production and the like, even when super-reach productions and the like are performed, and the small-representation display area 126IW001 is being executed. However, the variable display of the small symbols is continuously executed. In the present embodiment, the decorative symbol (hereinafter, also referred to as effect symbol) is larger than the small symbol displayed in the small symbol display area 126IW001, and is easily visible.

  Also, regarding the variable display of the small symbol, even if the variable display mode of the effect symbol is the reach mode, the variable display mode of the small symbol does not become the reach mode, and the pseudo symbol is connected by the variable display of the effect symbol. Even in such a case, the variable display with the pseudo-run is not executed in the small symbol.

  FIG. 21A is a flowchart illustrating an example of a small symbol suggestion effect determination process. The small symbol suggestion effect determination process is executed in the variable display start setting process (step S171). In the small symbol suggestion effect determination process, the effect control CPU 120 ends the process as it is if the time saving control is being performed (Y in step 126 IWS001). Also, when the display result of the variable display is not a loss (N in step 126 IWS002), the process is terminated as it is. Also, when the fluctuation pattern is not a fluctuation pattern including super reach (N in step 126 IWS003), the processing is terminated as it is.

  Then, when the time saving control is not being performed (N in step 126IWS001), the display result of the variable display is lost (Y in step 126IWS002), and the variation pattern is a variation pattern including super reach (Y in step 126IWS003). The effect control CPU 120 determines whether or not the small symbol suggestion effect is to be executed and the effect mode in the case of executing the small symbol indicating effect according to the set value (step 126IWS004).

  In step 126IWS004, based on the small symbol suggestion effect determination table selected according to the type of super reach and the set value, the presence / absence of execution of the small symbol suggestion effect and the effect mode in the case of execution are determined.

  FIG. 21-2 (A) is an explanatory diagram showing a first small symbol suggestive effect determination table used when the variation pattern includes super reach A, and FIG. 21-2 (B) shows super reach B. FIG. 21C is a diagram illustrating a second small symbol suggestive effect determination table used when the variation pattern includes a super-reach C. FIG. It is explanatory drawing which shows a suggestion effect determination table.

  In the small symbol suggestion effect, the set value is suggested by the stop symbol of the small symbol. Specifically, the stop symbol of the small symbol is basically a predetermined stop symbol (“123” in this example; see FIG. 21-3 (A2)) in principle, regardless of the stop symbol of the effect symbol. When the symbol suggestion effect is executed, a stop symbol (“223” or “112” in this example, which is different from the predetermined stop symbol, is displayed; see FIG. 21-3 (B3)).

  As shown in FIGS. 21-2, (A), (B), and (C), the stop symbol of the small symbol is "123" when the small symbol suggestion effect is not executed, and the small symbol suggestion is performed according to the first effect mode. When the effect is executed, it becomes “223”, and when the small symbol suggestion effect is executed in the second effect mode, it becomes “112”. In addition, the stop symbol of the small symbol is not limited to the example of this embodiment, and may be an arbitrary combination (however, it is desirable to avoid displaying a combination that is confused with the big hit symbol when losing). Further, in the present embodiment, the stop symbol of the small symbol is “123” regardless of the stop symbol of the effect symbol when the small symbol suggestion effect is not executed, but is the same combination as the stop symbol of the effect symbol. It may be. In this case, only when the small symbol suggestion effect is executed, the stop symbol of the small symbol in a combination different from the stop symbol of the effect symbol is displayed.

  The first to third small symbol suggestion effect determination tables shown in FIGS. 21A, 21B and 21C are all small symbols in the order of the set value “1”> “2”> “3”. The determination value is assigned so that the rate at which the suggestion effect is executed increases. With such a configuration, by executing the small symbol suggestion effect, it is suggested that the value is set to an advantageous set value.

  In addition, in the second effect mode (small symbol stop symbol “112”), the execution ratio of the set value “1”> “2”> “3” is high, and the first effect mode (small symbol stop). With respect to the symbol “223”), the determination value is assigned so that the rate of execution in the order of the set value “2”> “1”> “3” increases. That is, it is suggested that the set value is set to be more advantageous than the first effect mode when the second effect mode is set, and the set value is “2” when the first effect mode is set. It is suggested that there is a high possibility, and when it is the second effect mode, it is suggested that there is a high possibility that the setting value is “1”. In addition, the ratio executed when the first production mode is a setting value other than the suggestion target (specifically, the setting values “1” and “3”) depends on the setting value ( Specifically, it is higher than the ratio executed when the set value is “2”, “3”). That is, the setting value of the second effect mode is suggested with higher reliability than the first effect mode. Note that the present invention is not limited to such a configuration, and a plurality of effect modes that suggest each set value with different reliability may be provided. For example, when the stop symbol of the small symbol is “221”, it is suggested that it is more likely that the set value is “2” with higher reliability than when the symbol is “223”, and the stop symbol of the small symbol is indicated. Is “112”, it may be suggested that the possibility that the set value is “1” is higher with higher reliability than when it is “113”.

  FIG. 21C is an explanatory diagram of an effect example of the small symbol suggestion effect. FIGS. 21-3 (A1) and (A2) show an example of an effect in the case where the small symbol suggestion effect is not executed. FIGS. 21-3 (B1), (B2) and (B3) show the small symbol suggestion effect. Is shown in the case where is executed.

  If the small symbol suggestion effect is not executed, as shown in FIG. 20-3 (A1), when the variation display of the effect symbol is started on the image display device 5, the variation of the small symbol is displayed in the small symbol display area 126IW001. Display starts. Then, as shown in FIG. 20-3 (A2), when the effect symbol ("294") is stopped and displayed, the small symbol ("123") is also stopped and displayed. At this time, a normal stop sound is output from the speakers 8L and 8R. In the present embodiment, the effect symbols are stopped and displayed in the order of “left”, “right”, and “middle”, and the normal stop sound is output from the speakers 8L and 8R each time each effect symbol is stopped and displayed. In addition, at the timing when the “medium” effect symbol is finally stopped and displayed, the small symbol is stopped and displayed.

  When the small symbol suggestion effect is executed, as shown in FIG. 20-3 (B1), when the variation display of the effect symbol is started on the image display device 5, the small symbol is displayed in the small symbol display area 126IW001. The variable display is started. Then, as shown in FIGS. 20-3 (B2) and (B3), when the staging design (“787”) which is developed into a super-reach is stopped and displayed, a small design suggestion staging is carried out. A small symbol (“112”) different from the above is stopped and displayed. At this time, a special stop sound different from the normal stop sound is output from the speakers 8L and 8R. Specifically, at the timing when the “left” and “right” effect symbols are stopped and displayed, a normal stop sound is output, and finally at the timing when the “medium” effect symbol is stopped and displayed, a special stop sound is output. At the same time, the small symbol ("112") is stopped and displayed. When a small symbol (“112” or “223”) different from the normal small symbol (“123”) is stopped and displayed, the image display device 5 displays an effect image around the small symbol. Or the background image may be temporarily changed and displayed. When a small symbol (“112” or “223”) different from the normal small symbol (“123”) is stopped and displayed, the stop display period of the small symbol is set to be longer than the normal symbol. It may be.

  In the present embodiment, it is possible to execute a small symbol suggestion effect that suggests a set value set according to the mode of the small symbol. With such a configuration, the setting suggestion effect can be effectively executed using the small symbols.

  Further, in the present embodiment, when the time reduction control is performed, the small symbol suggestion effect is not executed. With such a configuration, it is possible to prevent the execution frequency of the small symbol suggestion effect from becoming too high. Note that, when the time saving control is performed, the small symbol suggestion effect may be executed at a lower rate than when the time saving control is not performed.

  In the present embodiment, the small symbol suggestion effect is configured to be executed when a variable display in which the display result is lost (that is, a variable display in which a large hit is not performed) is performed. With such a configuration, it is possible to give interest to a part that the player is not originally interested in, such as a small symbol at the time of loss. At the time of the big hit, attention is paid to the big hit symbol and the like by the effect symbol, so that there is a possibility that the small symbol suggestion effect may be overlooked. However, such a situation can be prevented by executing at the time of the loss.

  In the present embodiment, the stop symbol of the small symbol is basically a predetermined stop symbol (“123” in this example; see FIG. 21-3 (A2)) regardless of the stop symbol of the effect symbol. However, when the small symbol suggestion effect is executed, a stop symbol (“223” or “112” in this example; see FIG. 21-3 (B3)) different from the predetermined stop symbol is displayed. In this way, where a predetermined stop symbol is displayed in principle, only when the small symbol suggestion effect is executed, a stop symbol other than the predetermined stop symbol is displayed, so that the small symbol suggestion effect is displayed. It is possible for the player to easily recognize that the execution has been performed.

  Further, in the present embodiment, when the small symbol suggestion effect is executed, a special stop sound different from the normal stop sound can be output when the effect symbol is stopped and displayed. With such a configuration, the player can easily recognize that the small symbol suggestion effect has been executed.

  Further, in the present embodiment, although an effect with a high degree of expectation such as super reach is performed, a small symbol suggestion effect is executed when a loss occurs. With such a configuration, it is possible to reduce discourage of the player and to give a motivation to continue the game.

  In addition, the first to third small symbol suggestive effect determination tables illustrated in FIGS. 21A, 21B, and 21C are configured such that the execution ratio of the small symbol suggestive effect differs for each type of super reach. It is configured. With such a configuration, although the super reach having a higher degree of expectation is executed, the execution ratio of the small symbol suggestion effect when a loss occurs can be increased, and the effect can be suitably executed.

  The first to third small symbol suggestion effect determination tables shown in FIGS. 21A, 21B, and 21C are used when the variation pattern includes any of the super reach A, B, and C. However, a small symbol suggestion effect determination table used when the variation pattern includes another super reach may be provided, or when the variation pattern includes another super reach, the small symbol suggestion effect is executed. It may not be done. That is, the small symbol suggestion effect may be made executable only when a specific super reach (for example, a super reach having a predetermined degree of expectation or more) is executed.

  It should be noted that the present invention is not limited to the examples shown in FIGS. 21A, 21B, and 21C, and only a specific effect mode (for example, the second effect mode) of the plurality of effect modes may be changed according to the set value. Alternatively, the execution ratio may be different.

  Further, for example, when a specific effect mode (for example, the second effect mode) of the plurality of effect modes is executed, the possibility of a specific set value may be denied. For example, in the case of the setting value 3, by not determining the specific effect mode (for example, the second effect mode), the setting is performed when the specific effect mode (for example, the second effect mode) is executed. The possibility that the value is 3 is denied, and it is determined that the value is the set value 1 or the set value 2. In addition, when a specific effect mode (for example, the second effect mode) is executed, a specific set value may be determined. For example, only in the case of the set value 1, when a specific effect mode (for example, the second effect mode) is executed by determining a specific effect mode (for example, the second effect mode), It is determined that the setting value is 1.

  In the present embodiment, small symbol suggestion effects can be executed at different ratios according to the set value, but this is a small symbol suggestion effect (including the first effect mode and the second effect mode) depending on the set value. ) Is different, the execution ratio of the first effect mode and the second effect mode is different depending on the set value, and the execution ratio is different only in a specific effect mode depending on the set value. .

  Further, in the present embodiment, the small symbol suggestion effect can be executed only when the variation pattern includes the super reach, but the small symbol suggestion effect can be executed even when the variation pattern does not include the super reach. It may be. Further, in the present embodiment, the presence / absence of the execution of the small symbol suggestion effect and the effect mode in the case where the effect is performed are different depending on the type of the super reach and the set value. In addition to the above, for example, the fluctuation display specified by the fluctuation pattern, the presence / absence of the pseudo continuous production, the type of the pseudo continuous production, the fluctuation display to be the target of the pre-reading pre-production effect (or the pre-reading pre-production effect of a predetermined degree or more). Whether or not the small symbol suggestion effect is executed and the effect mode in the case where the small symbol suggestion effect is executed may be different depending on whether or not the effect is performed.

  For example, in a fluctuation pattern including a pseudo continuous production and a fluctuation pattern not including the pseudo continuous production (or the number of pseudo consecutive productions is smaller than the former), the former has a higher percentage of execution of the small symbol suggestion production. May be made, the reliability of the suggestion when the small symbol suggestion effect is executed may be increased, or the ratio at which the small symbol suggestion effect is executed increases, and The reliability of the suggestion may be increased.

  In addition, for example, a fourth symbol display area for displaying a fourth symbol that is variably displayed in synchronization with the variable display of the first special symbol or the second special symbol is provided in the upper right portion of the display screen of the image display device 5. It may be configured as follows. The variation (variable display) of the fourth symbol is realized by continuing the state where the fourth symbol display area is repeatedly turned on and off at a predetermined time interval with a predetermined display color (for example, blue). In the case of such a configuration, the setting suggestion effect may be made executable using the fourth symbol instead of or in addition to the small symbol. In this case, for example, the setting of the fourth symbol display area at the time of stopping the change of the fourth symbol is different from the normal mode (for example, the fourth symbol is displayed in a color different from the normal mode), so that the set value is suggested. Will be done.

(Director suggestion)
FIG. 21-4 is a flowchart illustrating an example of the accessory suggestion effect determination process. The accessory suggestion effect determination process is executed in the variable display start setting process (step S171). In the role suggestion effect determination process, when the variation pattern is a variation pattern for shortening (Y in step 126 IWS011), the effect control CPU 120 ends the process as it is. Also, when the fluctuation pattern is a fluctuation pattern including a super reach (Y in step 126 IWS012), the processing is terminated as it is.

  Then, when the variation pattern is not a variation pattern for shortening (N in step 126IWS011) and the variation pattern is not a variation pattern including super reach (N in step 126IWS012), the effect control CPU 120 sets the role in accordance with the set value. The presence / absence of the suggestion effect is determined, and the effect mode of execution is determined (step 126IWS013).

  As shown in FIG. 21-4, in the present embodiment, in order to secure the execution period of the character suggestion effect (that is, the character suggestion effect is executed during a short fluctuation time, and the character suggestion effect does not become difficult to understand). As described above, when the variation time is a short variation pattern, the effect suggestion effect is not executed. Further, when an effect with a high degree of expectation such as a super reach is executed, in order to prevent such an effect from being hindered, a character suggestion effect is not executed. It should be noted that the present invention is not limited to the configuration of the present embodiment, and may be configured so that, for example, only when the time reduction state is controlled, the accessory suggestion effect is not executed.

  FIG. 21-5 (A) is an explanatory diagram showing the accessory suggestion effect determination table. In the accessory suggestion effect, the set value is suggested by the operation of the accessory (in this example, the movable body 126IW002 shown in FIG. 21-6).

  The determination result table shown in FIG. 21-5 (A) has a determination value such that the ratio of execution of the suggestion effect of the role becomes higher in the order of the set values “1”> “2”> “3”. Have been assigned. With such a configuration, when the accessory suggestion effect is executed, it is suggested that the set value is set to an advantageous setting value.

  In addition, the second effect mode (the control in which the accessory vibrates and emits light is performed; see FIG. 21-6 (B2)) is executed in the order of the set values “1”> “2”> “3”. The ratio is high, and for the first effect mode (the control in which the accessory vibrates is performed; see FIG. 21-6 (B1)), the ratio is executed in the order of the set value “2”> “1”> “3” The determination value is assigned so that is higher. That is, it is suggested that the set value is set to be more advantageous than the first effect mode when the second effect mode is set, and the set value is “2” when the first effect mode is set. It is suggested that there is a high possibility, and when it is the second effect mode, it is suggested that there is a high possibility that the setting value is “1”. In addition, the ratio executed when the first production mode is a setting value other than the suggestion target (specifically, the setting values “1” and “3”) depends on the setting value ( Specifically, it is higher than the ratio executed when the set value is “2”, “3”). That is, the setting value of the second effect mode is suggested with higher reliability than the first effect mode.

  FIGS. 21-6 (A1), (B1), (B2), and (B3) are explanatory diagrams showing operation examples of the accessory. In the present embodiment, as shown in FIG. 21-6 (A1), it is assumed that a movable body 126IW002 is provided as an accessory above the image display device 5 (hereinafter, also referred to as an initial position). Then, the movable body 126IW002 vibrates as shown in FIG. 21-6 (B1), and vibrates and emits light as shown in FIG. 21-6 (B2). 21B (B3) and moving to the rendering position on the front of the image display device 5 (ie, the initial position and the rendering position shown in FIG. 21-6 (A1)). (Moving between light sources) and emitting light.

  In the present embodiment, when the accessory suggestion effect is executed in the first effect mode, as shown in FIG. 21-6 (B1), the movable body 126IW002 is controlled to vibrate, and in the second effect mode, the control is performed. When the object suggestion effect is executed, as shown in FIG. 21-6 (B2), the movable body 126IW002 is controlled to vibrate and emit light (in the example of the figure, light emission is represented by oblique lines). In the present embodiment, the accessory suggestion effect is executed, for example, at the start of fluctuation or at the time of reaching a reach (see FIG. 21-7 (A)).

  In this embodiment, when a specific super reach (for example, any of super reach A, B, C) is started, as shown in FIG. 21-6 (B3), the movable body 126IW002 is moved to the initial position. From the stage to the effect position, and emits light (in the example of the figure, the light emission is represented by oblique lines) (see FIG. 21-7 (B)).

  In the present embodiment, the variation pattern for shortening, in the case of the variation pattern including super reach, is configured not to execute the character suggestion effect, so it is for non-shortening and does not include super reach. An accessory suggestion effect is executed during the fluctuation display according to the fluctuation pattern. In addition, the accessory suggestion effect is executed when the reach is established, for example, as shown in FIGS. 21-6 (B1), (B2), and FIG. 21-7 (A). Note that the accessory suggestion effect may be executable at an arbitrary timing during the change display (for example, at the start of the change). In addition, the ratio of which effect mode is executed may be different depending on the timing at which the accessory suggestion effect is executed. For example, when the reach is established, the ratio of performing the character suggestion effect in the effect mode suggesting an advantageous setting value may be higher than that at the start of the change, or the setting value is suggested with high reliability. The rate at which the character suggestion effect of the production mode is executed may be increased, or the rate at which the character suggestion effect of the production mode suggesting an advantageous set value with high reliability may be increased. May be.

  Further, even in the case of a fluctuation pattern including super reach, the character suggestion effect may be executable in a period other than the period in which the super reach effect is executed. For example, as shown in FIG. 21-7 (B), the accessory suggestion effect may be executed when the reach is established before the shift to the super reach. Note that in this case as well, the accessory suggestion effect may be executable at any timing from the start of the change to the start of the super reach (for example, at the start of the change).

  As described above, in the present embodiment, the ratio at which the movable body 126IW002 operates is higher when the advantage is set to the higher set value than when the advantage is set to the lower set value. . With such a configuration, the action of the accessory can be associated with the set value, the movable object can be noticed, and the interest in the game can be enhanced.

  Further, in the present embodiment, the movable body 126IW002 has a vibration operation as shown in FIGS. 21-6 (B1) and (B2), and an operation as compared with the vibration operation as shown in FIG. 21-6 (B3). It is possible to perform a large moving operation. Then, when the setting value is set to the high advantage, the ratio of the movable body 126IW002 vibrating is higher than when the setting value is set to the low advantage. According to such a configuration, it is possible to suggest the set value while suppressing the effect on the effect during the variable display and preventing the control load from increasing.

  Further, information on the operation of the movable body 126IW002 may be configured to be notified. For example, in the image display device 5, an effect (for example, a customer waiting demonstration effect, a fanfare effect, or the like) in which the history information indicating the number of operations and the operation content of the movable body 126IW002 is displayed may be executed. Then, when a predetermined operation (for example, operation of the stick controller 31A or the push button 31B) is performed during the execution of the customer waiting demonstration effect, the history information may be displayed on the image display device 5. Further, such history information may be configured to be reset by a process at power-on or by an operation of an administrator or a player.

  Further, for example, when a plurality of operable accessories are provided, any one or a part of them may be configured to be used for the accessory suggestion effect. With this configuration, it is possible to prevent the contents of the effect using the accessory and the control of the accessory from becoming complicated.

  In addition, either one of the accessory suggestion effect and the small symbol suggestion effect may be executable in one change display, or both may be executable.

(Suggestion at the time of big hit)
FIG. 21-8 is a flowchart illustrating an example of a jackpot suggested effect determination process. The big hit suggestion effect determination process is executed in the variable display start setting process (step S171). In the big hit suggestion effect determination process, when the display result of the variable display is not a big hit (Y in step 126 IWS031), the effect control CPU 120 ends the process as it is. Also, if it is not the first big hit (N in step 126 IWS032), the process is terminated as it is. The initial jackpot is a jackpot that occurs in a normal state, and is not a so-called extended house.

  If it is the first big hit (Y in step 126IWS032) and the variation pattern is not the variation pattern including the super reach A (Y in step 126IWS033), the effect control CPU 120 determines the start time of the variation according to the variation pattern. Then, a first effect period in which an effect is performed from the moment when the big hit notification is performed to a large effect period, and a second effect period in which the effect is performed from the time when the big hit notification is performed to the stop of the fluctuation are determined (step 126IWS034).

  In step 126IWS034, the first effect period and the second effect period are determined according to the effect content and the change period specified by the change pattern. For example, even in the same fluctuation period, the first production period (that is, the timing of performing the big hit notification) changes depending on the presence or absence and the number of pseudo runs, the type of super reach, and the like. Determine the production period. In the present embodiment, the first effect period and the second effect period are predetermined for each variation pattern. In addition, for example, when determining whether or not to perform a fluctuating effect on the effect control board 12 side, a first effect period (that is, a timing for performing a big hit notification) based on a period necessary for the effects, Two production periods may be determined.

  Next, the effect control CPU 120 determines whether or not the jackpot suggestion effect is to be executed in the second effect period, and the effect mode when the effect is to be executed according to the set value (step 126IWS035).

  In the present embodiment, the first to third effect modes are provided as the effect modes of the jackpot suggestion effect, but each effect mode has a pattern (for example, for each pattern) corresponding to the length of the second effect period. The rotation length of a setting suggestion roulette described later is different.). Therefore, in step 126IWS035, after determining the production mode of the jackpot suggestion production, a pattern corresponding to the length of the second production period is determined. With such a configuration, a jackpot suggestion effect can be suitably executed according to the length of the second effect period. It should be noted that the present invention is not limited to the configuration of the present embodiment, and a plurality of types of jackpot suggestion effects having different rendering times are provided, and the types of the jackpot suggestion effects (for example, when the lottery style is roulette) are set in accordance with the length of the second rendering period. And a lottery), and the effect type of the determined type of jackpot suggestion effect (for example, the setting value to suggest and the reliability of the suggestion are different) may be further determined.

  FIG. 21-9 (A) is an explanatory view showing a big hit suggestion effect determination table. In the big hit suggestion effect, the set value is suggested by an effect in which the character performs a lottery.

  In the big hit suggestion effect determination table shown in FIG. 21-9 (A), the determination values are set such that the big hit suggestion effect is executed in a higher order in the order of the set values “1”> “2”> “3”. Have been assigned. With such a configuration, when the jackpot suggestion effect is executed, it is suggested that the set value is set to an advantageous value.

  Further, in the third production mode (odd number is won as a result of the lottery), the execution ratio of the set value “1”> “3”> “2” is high, and the second production mode (lottery result, In the case of even-numbered winnings), the percentage of executions in the order of the set value “2”> “1”> “3” is high, and in the first effect mode (“?” Winning as a result of the lottery), the setting is performed. The determination values are assigned so that the rate of execution in the order of value “3”> “2”> “1” increases. That is, it is suggested that an advantageous setting value is set in the order of the third effect mode> the second effect mode> the first effect mode, and when the second effect mode is set, an even-numbered set value "2" is set. Is high, and when the third effect mode is set, it is suggested that the odd setting value “1” or “3” is highly likely. In the second effect mode and the third effect mode, it is suggested with higher reliability that the setting value is set to an advantageous value compared to the first effect mode.

  In step 126IWS033, when the variation pattern includes the super reach A, the effect control CPU 120 determines the execution of the story effect (step 126IWS036). The story production is a production that penetrates from a change display that becomes a big hit to a big hit game, and performs a production such as sequentially developing a predetermined story such as a story, or a specific movie image (for example, For example, an image such as a moving image in which a character moves based on a specific story) is displayed, and it appears as if a series of effects are being performed. In the present embodiment, the story effect is executed only in the case of a fluctuation pattern including the super reach A having a high degree of expectation, and the degree of rarity is high. Therefore, when the story effect is executed, the effect after the big hit notification including the jackpot suggestion effect and the fanfare effect is not executed. In addition, even when the story effect is executed, the effect after the small hit notification may be displayed in a small area of the image display device 5.

  FIG. 21-10 is an explanatory diagram illustrating an example of the effect of the suggestion effect at the time of a big hit. In the present embodiment, as shown in FIG. 21-10 (1), after the variable display of the effect symbols is started on the image display device 5, a big hit occurs as shown in FIG. 21-10 (2). Is temporarily stopped and displayed, and a big hit is notified.

  When the jackpot notification is performed, as shown in FIGS. 21-10 (3), (4), and (5), the setting suggestion including the “odd”, “even”, and “?” Items is provided by the jackpot suggestion effect. Roulette starts. Then, when the ball thrown toward the roulette wins "even", as shown in FIG. 21-10 (6), the character "even setting rich!" Is displayed and the setting value is even. Is suggested.

  FIG. 21-11 is an explanatory diagram of an example of the execution timing of the jackpot suggestion effect. As shown in FIGS. 21-10 and 21-11 (A), the fluctuation display of the effect symbol is temporarily stopped but not stopped at the time when the big hit is notified, and the big hit suggestion effect ends. It will be stopped when you do.

  In general, in a fluctuation display in which a display result is a big hit, an effect indicating a big hit is not performed, and a period from when the big hit is notified to when the big hit game is started attracts the player's attention. It is difficult. Therefore, in the present embodiment, the effect period in which the effect is executed in the variable display in which the display result is a big hit is set to the first effect period (for example, the big hit shown in FIG. 21-11 (A)) until the big hit notification is performed. This is divided into a period of performing an effect that suggests that a big hit will occur) and a second stage of performance after the jackpot notification is performed. With such a configuration, it is possible to improve the interest during the period from when the big hit notification is performed to when the big hit game is started.

  Also, in general, during the period from the stoppage of the fluctuation of the effect symbol to the start of the jackpot game, an effect such as a fanfare effect for notifying the start of the jackpot game is executed, but FIG. 21-11 (B) As shown in (1), the effect execution period may be divided into a first half period and a second half period, the start of the big hit game is notified in the first half period, and a big hit suggestion effect may be executed in the second half period. Even with such a configuration, it is possible to improve the interest during the period from when the big hit notification is made to when the big hit game is started. In this case, for example, if it is determined in step S126IWS035 to execute the jackpot suggestion effect, the period during which the variable display is performed (that is, the jackpot suggestion effect illustrated in FIG. 21-11 (A) is executed). In the period from the fluctuation stop to the start of the jackpot game (that is, the period in which the jackpot suggestion effect shown in FIG. 21-11 (B) is executed), it is determined whether to execute the jackpot suggestion effect. It may be. Further, the ratio of the production mode of the jackpot suggestion effect may be different (that is, the reliability of the suggestion or the ratio of suggesting an advantageous setting value may be different) depending on which period is executed.

  In addition, a jackpot suggestion effect may be executed by setting a period from when the big hit is notified during the fluctuation display to when the big hit game is started as a second effect period. In this case, the fanfare effect or the like executed when the jackpot suggestion effect is not executed is omitted or reduced in a partial area of the image display device 5.

  In addition, during the execution of the fanfare effect, when the instruction notification for instructing to perform a right-hand during a big hit game is performed, the instruction notification is performed in a normal mode in the first half period (for example, a right-size instruction image of a normal size). Is displayed, and in the latter half of the period, the instruction notification (for example, a right-handed instruction image smaller in size than the normal size is displayed) may be executed. With such a configuration, it is possible to prevent the instruction notification from interfering with the jackpot suggestion effect.

  In this embodiment, in the case of the extended-village big hit, it is configured not to execute the big hit suggestion effect. With such a configuration, it is possible to prevent the execution frequency of the jackpot suggestion effect from being too high, and to preferably execute the jackpot suggestion effect. In addition, in the case of a series of big hits, the jackpot design may not be performed and the big hit symbols may be stopped and displayed in a period corresponding to the second effect period. A fluctuation pattern table in which a fluctuation pattern in which a period of time is omitted (that is, a fluctuation period shorter than the fluctuation pattern selected in the normal state) is provided, and is used when the state is the extended state (that is, the probable change state). May be. With such a configuration, in the case of a long-run jackpot, it is possible to prevent the effect at the time of the jackpot from being executed and to prevent the effect period from being left unnecessarily.

As described above, this embodiment also includes the ninth invention described below. That is, conventionally, as a pachinko gaming machine with a setting function, for example, there is a pachinko gaming machine described in JP-A-2007-60546. However, in the gaming machine described in Japanese Patent Application Laid-Open No. 2007-60546, there is a problem that the effect relating to the suggestion of the set value is not effectively performed, and the interest cannot be sufficiently enhanced. Therefore, when focusing on the problem, as a gaming machine of the means 1 of the ninth invention for solving the problem,
A gaming machine (for example, a pachinko gaming machine 1) that can be controlled to an advantageous state (for example, a jackpot gaming state or the like) advantageous to the player,
Setting means (for example, a part where the CPU 103 executes a setting change process) which can be set to any one of a plurality of setting values (for example, setting value 1 to setting value 3);
Game control means (for example, a portion where the CPU 103 executes the process control process shown in FIG. 5) which can execute the control regarding the advantageous state based on the set value;
Decoration variable display executing means for executing variable display of decoration identification information (for example, effect symbols);
Special variable display execution means for performing variable display of special identification information (for example, small symbols) having lower visibility than the decoration identification information in response to the variable display of the decoration identification information;
Suggestion effect execution means capable of executing a suggestion effect (for example, a small symbol suggestion effect; see FIGS. 21-2 and 21-3) that suggests a set value set according to the mode of the special identification information. According to this feature, it is possible to effectively produce effects using small symbols, and to enhance gaming interest.

Furthermore, as a game machine of the means 2 of the ninth invention,
A gaming machine that performs variable display of decoration identification information and controls the display in an advantageous state when the display result of the variable display of decoration identification information becomes a specific display result (for example, a big hit symbol),
The suggestion effect execution means can execute the suggestion effect when the variable display of the decoration identification information that does not trigger the control to the advantageous state is performed (for example, see FIGS. 21A and 21B).
It is described that this may be done, and according to such a configuration, it is possible to enhance the entertainment of the game.

Further, as a gaming machine of the means 3 of the ninth invention,
A sound output unit that can output a predetermined sound (for example, a normal stop sound) when the decoration identification information is stopped and displayed;
When the suggestion effect is performed, the sound output means can output a special sound (for example, a special stop sound) different from the predetermined sound when the decoration identification information is stopped and displayed (for example, FIG. (See 21-3)
It is described that this may be done, and according to such a configuration, the player can easily recognize it.

Furthermore, as a game machine of the means 4 of the ninth invention,
The special variable display execution means derives and displays a predetermined display result (for example, “123”) as a display result of the variable display of the special identification information, regardless of the display result of the variable display of the decoration identification information (see FIG. 21-). 2, see FIG. 21-3),
The suggestion effect execution means is configured to derive and display a special display result (for example, “223” or “112”) different from the predetermined display result as a display result of the variable display of the special identification information. (For example, see FIGS. 21-2 and 21-3).
It is described that this may be done, and according to such a configuration, the player can easily recognize it.

Furthermore, as a game machine of the means 5 of the ninth invention,
It is stated that the period during which the display result of the variable display of the special identification information is displayed may be longer when the suggested effect is performed than when the suggested effect is not performed. According to the configuration, it is possible to make it easy for the player to recognize.

Furthermore, as a game machine of the means 6 of the ninth invention,
A notice effect performing means capable of executing a plurality of kinds of notice effects (for example, super reach effect) having different degrees of expectation controlled in an advantageous state,
The suggestion effect execution means performs a notice effect (for example, any one of super reach A, B, and C, which is higher than a predetermined degree of expectation during execution of the variable display of the decoration identification information that does not trigger the control to the advantageous state. It is described that the suggestion effect may be executable when (-2) is executed. According to such a configuration, discouragement of the player can be reduced.

The present embodiment also includes a tenth invention described below. That is, conventionally, as a pachinko gaming machine with a setting function, for example, there is a pachinko gaming machine described in JP-A-2007-60546. However, in the gaming machine described in Japanese Patent Application Laid-Open No. 2007-60546, there is a problem that the effect relating to the suggestion of the set value is not effectively performed, and the interest cannot be sufficiently enhanced. Therefore, when focusing on the problem, as a gaming machine of the means 1 of the tenth invention for solving the problem,
A gaming machine (for example, a pachinko gaming machine 1) that can be controlled to an advantageous state (for example, a jackpot gaming state or the like) advantageous to the player,
Setting means (for example, a part where the CPU 103 executes a setting change process) which can be set to any one of a plurality of setting values (for example, setting value 1 to setting value 3);
Game control means (for example, a portion where the CPU 103 executes the process control process shown in FIG. 5) which can execute the control regarding the advantageous state based on the set value;
An operable movable object (for example, a movable body 126IW002),
The setting means can set a first set value (for example, a set value “2”) and a second set value (for example, a set value “1”) having a higher degree of advantage than the first set value,
When set to the second set value, the movable object operates at a higher rate than when set to the first set value (see FIG. 21-5).
According to this feature, the operation of the movable object and the set value can be associated with each other, the movable object can be noticed, and the interest in the game can be enhanced.

Furthermore, as a gaming machine of the means 2 of the tenth invention,
A notifying unit capable of notifying information on the operation of the movable object (for example, history information indicating the number of operations and the operation content of the movable body 126IW002);
It is described that the notifying unit may be capable of notifying the information even after the operation of the movable object is completed. According to such a configuration, the information on the operation of the movable object is described by the player. Can be recognized.

Furthermore, as a game machine of the means 3 of the tenth invention,
The movable object has a first operation (for example, a vibrating operation shown in FIGS. 21-6 (a) and (b)) and a second operation (for example, FIG. 21-6 (c)) whose operation is larger than the first operation. Movement operation shown in).
In the case where the movable object is set to the second set value, the ratio of the first operation of the movable object is higher than that in the case where the movable object is set to the first set value (see FIG. 21-5).
According to such a configuration, the influence on the effect during the variable display is kept small, and the set value is suggested using a movable object while preventing the control load from increasing. can do.

Furthermore, as a game machine of the means 4 of the tenth invention,
Suggestion effect execution means capable of executing a suggestion effect (e.g., character suggestion effect) indicating a set value set by operating the movable object,
Special state control means that can be controlled to a special state (for example, a time saving state) advantageous to a player different from the advantageous state,
When the special state is controlled, execution of the suggestion effect is restricted (for example, see FIG. 21-4).
According to such a configuration, by performing the suggestion effect in the special state, it is possible to prevent the information from being difficult to understand.

Furthermore, as a game machine of the means 5 of the tenth invention,
Providing a suggestion effect execution means capable of executing a suggestion effect (for example, a character suggestion effect) that suggests a set value set by operating the movable object,
The movable object includes a first movable object and a second movable object,
It is described that the suggestion effect execution means may execute the suggestion effect by operating any one of the first movable object and the second movable object. This makes it possible to prevent effects and control of movable objects from becoming complicated.

Furthermore, as a game machine of the means 5 of the tenth invention,
A notice effect performing means capable of executing a plurality of kinds of notice effects (for example, pseudo continuous effects and super reach effects) having different degrees of expectation controlled in an advantageous state,
A notice effect that is higher than a predetermined degree of expectation (for example, when a super-reach effect is performed, the operation of the movable object is restricted (see FIG. 21-4)).
According to such a configuration, it is possible to prevent a movable object from being hindered when a notice effect with a high degree of expectation is being executed.

This embodiment also includes an eleventh invention described below. That is, conventionally, as a pachinko gaming machine with a setting function, for example, there is a pachinko gaming machine described in JP-A-2007-60546. However, in the gaming machine described in Japanese Patent Application Laid-Open No. 2007-60546, in the variable display serving as an opportunity to be controlled to the advantageous state, only the effect of notifying that the game is controlled to the advantageous state is performed. There has been a problem that the interest in the period from when the state is controlled to the state when the state is controlled to when the state is controlled to the advantageous state cannot be sufficiently enhanced. Therefore, when focusing on the problem, as a gaming machine of the means 1-1 of the eleventh invention for solving the problem,
A gaming machine (e.g., a pachinko gaming machine 1) that performs a variable display and can be controlled to an advantageous state (e.g., a jackpot gaming state or the like) advantageous to the player,
Setting means (for example, a part where the CPU 103 executes a setting change process) which can be set to any one of a plurality of setting values (for example, setting value 1 to setting value 3);
Game control means (for example, a portion where the CPU 103 executes the process control process shown in FIG. 5) which can execute the control regarding the advantageous state based on the set value;
A suggestion effect execution means capable of executing a suggestion effect (for example, a setting suggestion effect) suggesting the set value,
The effect period in the variable display that triggers the control to the advantageous state includes a first effect period (for example, a period until a big hit notification is performed) before being notified that the advantageous state is controlled, and A second production period (for example, a period after the jackpot notification is performed) after being notified that the vehicle is controlled to be in an advantageous state,
The suggestion effect execution means executes the suggestion effect in the second effect period (for example, see FIGS. 21-10 and 21-11).
A gaming machine characterized by the above is described, and according to this feature, it is possible to enhance interest in a period from when it is notified that the vehicle is controlled to the advantageous state to when it is controlled to the advantageous state.

Also, as a game machine of the means 1-2 of the eleventh invention,
A gaming machine (e.g., a pachinko gaming machine 1) that performs a variable display and can be controlled to an advantageous state (e.g., a jackpot gaming state or the like) advantageous to the player,
Setting means (for example, a part where the CPU 103 executes a setting change process) which can be set to any one of a plurality of setting values (for example, setting value 1 to setting value 3);
Game control means (for example, a portion where the CPU 103 executes the process control process shown in FIG. 5) which can execute the control regarding the advantageous state based on the set value;
A suggestion effect execution means capable of executing a suggestion effect (for example, a setting suggestion effect) suggesting the set value,
An advantageous state notification effect execution means capable of executing an advantageous state information effect (for example, a fanfare effect) capable of informing that the control is performed to the advantageous state after the variable display that triggers the control of the advantageous state; and With
The execution period of the advantageous state notification effect includes a first period (for example, the first half period) and a second period (for example, the second half period) after the first period,
The suggestion effect execution means executes the suggestion effect in the second period (for example, see FIG. 21-11 (B)).
A gaming machine characterized by the above is described, and according to this feature, it is possible to enhance interest in a period from when it is notified that the vehicle is controlled to the advantageous state to when it is controlled to the advantageous state.

Furthermore, as a game machine of the means 2 of the eleventh invention,
It is described that the length of the second production period may be changed according to the length of the first production period. According to such a configuration, the length of the first production period is changed. Since the length of the second effect period changes, the suggestion effect can be suitably executed in the second effect period.

Further, as a gaming machine of the means 3 of the eleventh invention,
A first effect execution means capable of executing a first effect (for example, a reach effect) in a first effect period;
A second effect execution means capable of executing a second effect (for example, a fanfare effect or the like) in a second effect period;
When a variable display that is triggered to be controlled to an advantageous state is performed, a special effect (for example, a story effect) is provided.
It is described that when the special effect is performed, the second effect may be omitted. According to such a configuration, it is possible to increase the variety of the effect and improve the interest. Can be.

Furthermore, as a game machine of the means 4 of the eleventh invention,
An instruction notification execution unit capable of executing an instruction notification (for example, displaying a right-handed instruction image) for instructing to launch the game medium in a specific direction when controlled to an advantageous state,
The instruction notification execution means,
A first instruction notification (for example, a right-handed instruction image of a normal size is displayed) and a second instruction notification with lower visibility than the first instruction notification (for example, a right-handed instruction image of a smaller size than the normal size is displayed) And executable,
It is described that the second instruction notification may be executed in the second control period. According to such a configuration, it is possible to prevent the instruction notification from hindering the suggestion effect.

Furthermore, as a gaming machine of the means 5 of the eleventh invention,
When the control is continuously performed in the advantageous state, the execution of the suggestion effect is limited (see FIG. 21-8).
It is described that this may be done, and according to such a configuration, it is possible to prevent the execution frequency of the suggestion effect from being too high, and to appropriately execute the suggestion effect.

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

Claims (1)

A gaming machine that can be controlled to an advantageous state advantageous to a player,
Suggestion effect execution means capable of executing a suggestion effect suggesting that the advantageous state is controlled,
Title notification means capable of notifying a title corresponding to the suggested effect,
A gaming machine, wherein the title notifying unit is capable of notifying a title corresponding to the suggested effect when a predetermined period has elapsed from the start of the suggested effect.