JP2020005741A - Game machine - Google Patents

Abstract

To provide a game machine that suppresses decline in a game interest.SOLUTION: A game machine includes: explanation performance execution means capable of executing an explanation performance for explaining a game; and suggestion performance execution means capable of executing a suggestion performance suggesting that a game is controlled to be in an advantageous state. The suggestion performance execution means can stop the explanation performance being executed and execute the suggestion performance. The game machine further includes: predetermined performance means capable of executing a series of predetermined performances; and suggestion performance means capable of executing the suggestion performance that displays a plurality of suggestion images during execution of the predetermined performance and suggests a degree of advantage that is advantageous to a player. Depending on the type of the suggestion image, the suggested degree of advantage is different, and a plurality of suggestion images of different types can be displayed at positions where they can overlap each other. When a first suggestion image and a second suggestion image having a higher degree of advantage to be suggested than the first suggestion image are displayed at a position where it can be overlapped each other, the second suggestion image is displayed with priority over the first suggestion image.SELECTED DRAWING: Figure 20-12

Description

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

  In gaming machines, various effects are performed to enhance the interest, but it is difficult to enhance the interest unless the contents of the effect are transmitted to the player. Therefore, there is a gaming machine that executes an explanation effect that describes the contents of the effect (for example, see Patent Document 1). In this gaming machine, an explanation effect is executed over a plurality of changes, but when a suggestion effect indicating a big hit is performed during a change in which the explanation effect is to be executed, the suggestion effect is performed without executing the explanation effect. I do.

JP-A-2006-47162

  However, when the explanation effect is executed, the suggestion effect is not executed. Therefore, when the explanation effect is started at the start of the change, the player recognizes that the suggestion effect is not executed at that stage. As a result, there is a possibility that interest in the game may be reduced.

  Therefore, an object of the present invention is to provide a gaming machine capable of suppressing a decrease in gaming interest.

(1) A gaming machine according to one embodiment of the present invention is a gaming machine (for example, a pachinko gaming machine 1 or the like) that can be controlled to an advantageous state (for example, a big hit state or the like) that is advantageous to a player. An explanation effect (for example, an effect control CPU 120 or the like) capable of executing an explanation effect (for example, an explanation effect A for explaining a character appearance announcement effect and an explanation effect B for explaining a cut-in announcement explanation); A notice effect executing means (for example, effect control CPU 120 or the like) capable of executing a notice effect (for example, an SP reach effect or the like, referred to as a suggestive effect in the embodiment) for notifying that the control is performed in an advantageous state; The announcement effect execution means can stop the explanation effect being executed and execute the announcement effect. (For example, a stop block is provided in the explanation effect, and the explanation effect is stopped. And the like, and a predetermined effect means capable of executing a series of predetermined effects (for example, an effect control CPU 120 capable of executing a series of battle effects). A suggestion effect means capable of displaying a plurality of suggestion images during execution to indicate a degree of advantage that is advantageous to the player; and a suggestion effect means (for example, displaying a plurality of hit telop images during execution of the battle effect). Effect control CPU 120 or the like capable of executing a battle effect that suggests a jackpot reliability, and the suggested degree of advantage differs according to the type of the suggestion image (for example, according to the type of the hit telop image). Therefore, a plurality of suggested images of different types can be displayed at positions where they can be superimposed on each other (for example, a plurality of different types of suggested jackpot reliability). The position where the first suggestion image and the second suggestion image having a greater degree of advantage suggested than the first suggestion image can overlap each other, for example, that the hit telop images can be displayed at positions where they can overlap each other. , The second suggestion image is displayed with priority over the first suggestion image (for example, the hit telop image 63SHTB of “HIT!” And the hit telop image 63SHTB of “HIT!”). Also, when the hit telop image 63SHTC of “GREAT !!” having a high jackpot reliability is displayed at a position where the hit telop image 63SHTC can overlap with each other, “GREAT !!!!!” is located on the front side of the hit telop image 63SHTB of “HIT!”. And the like, for example, by overlappingly displaying the hit telop image 63SHTC.

  According to the above configuration, it is possible to suppress a decrease in gaming interest. Further, during the execution of a series of predetermined effects, a plurality of suggestion images can be displayed to execute a suggestion effect indicating a degree of advantage that is advantageous to the player. However, the interest can be further improved. Further, according to such a configuration, a plurality of suggestion images of different types can be displayed at positions where they can be superimposed on each other, and the first suggestion image and the second suggestion image having a greater degree of advantage suggested than the first suggestion image are displayed. When the second suggestion image is displayed at a position where they can overlap each other, the second suggestion image is preferentially displayed over the first suggestion image. The visibility of the image can be prevented from being hindered, the impression of the second suggestion image can be increased, and a more effective suggestion effect can be provided.

(2) In the gaming machine of the above (1), the explanation effect execution means is capable of executing the explanation effect over a plurality of variable displays (for example, the explanation effect A is displayed twice in a variable manner, and the explanation effect B is displayed. It can be executed over three variable displays, etc.).

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

(3) In the gaming machine of (1) or (2) above, a specific effect execution means (for example, effect control) capable of executing a specific effect (for example, a character appearance notice effect and a cut-in notice effect during SP reach effect). CPU 120 etc.), and the explanation effect execution means is capable of executing an explanation effect, which provides an explanation regarding the specific effect (for example, a description of a character appearance announcement effect and a cut-in announcement effect during an SP reach effect). May be used.

  According to the above configuration, the effect can be enhanced.

(4) In any of the gaming machines of (1) to (3) above, a notification effect for notifying that the explanation effect being executed is to be stopped (for example, as shown in FIG. The character 59SHMC may be provided with a notification effect execution means capable of executing an effect called “stage change”.

  According to the above configuration, it is possible to reduce a sense of incongruity caused by the suspension of the explanation effect.

(5) In any of the gaming machines described in (1) to (4) above, an operation detecting means (for example, push operation) capable of detecting an operation of the player (for example, an operation of operating the push button 31B or the stick controller 31A). Sensor 35B, a controller sensor unit 35A, etc.), and when the action of the player is detected, the explanation effect can be stopped (for example, when the player operates the push button 31B or the stick controller 31A, The effect may be stopped).

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

(6) In any of the gaming machines described in (1) to (5) above, operating period determining means (for example, the number of days during which the pachinko gaming machine 1 is operating) for determining the operating period of the gaming machine (for example, Effect control CPU 120 etc.), and the explanation effect execution means changes the execution mode of the explanation effect when the operation period determined by the operation period determination means has passed a specific period. The effect can be executed (for example, the explanation effect A can be executed when the number of operating days is 1 day to 5 days, and the explanation effect B can be executed when the number of operation days is 6 days to 10 days). Is also good.

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

(7) The gaming machine according to any one of (1) to (6) above, further including title notifying means (for example, CPU 120 for effect control) capable of notifying a title corresponding to a suggestive effect (for example, a reach effect or the like). The title notifying means may 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). Good.

  Further, embodiments for carrying out the invention described below include inventions according to the following means 8 to 14. 2. Description of the Related Art Conventionally, there has been known a gaming machine capable of executing an effect of displaying a plurality of images during execution of a series of predetermined effects, as disclosed in Japanese Patent Application Laid-Open No. 2015-093049. For example, a pachinko gaming machine that can execute an effect of displaying a plurality of effect images during execution of a series of effect button operation trigger effects is known. As an effect for displaying a plurality of images during the execution of a series of predetermined effects, it is required to execute more effective effects while improving interest.

  (8) A gaming machine capable of performing a game (for example, a pachinko gaming machine 1 or the like), a predetermined effect means capable of executing a series of predetermined effects, and an effect control capable of executing a series of battle effects (for example, CPU 120 or the like), a suggestion effect means capable of executing a suggestion effect indicating a plurality of suggestion images during execution of the predetermined effect and indicating a degree of advantage that is advantageous to the player (for example, during execution of the battle effect). An effect control CPU 120 or the like capable of displaying a plurality of hit telop images and executing a battle effect that suggests the jackpot reliability is provided, and the suggested degree of advantage differs depending on the type of the suggestion image (for example, A plurality of suggested images of different types can be displayed at positions where they can be superimposed on each other (for example, if the type is different, depending on the type of the hit telop image, the suggested big hit reliability is different). That a plurality of hit telop images can be displayed at positions where they can overlap with each other), the first suggestion image and the second suggestion image having a greater degree of advantage suggested than the first suggestion image are superimposed on each other. When displayed at a position where it can be performed, the second suggestion image is preferentially displayed over the first suggestion image (for example, a hit telop image 63SHTB of "HIT!" And a hit telop of "HIT!" When the hit telop image 63SHTC of “GREAT !!” having higher hit reliability than the image 63SHTB is displayed at a position where the hit telop image 63SHTC can overlap with each other, “HIT!” GREAT !! ”, the telop image 63SHTC for hitting is displayed in duplicate.

  According to such a configuration, it is possible to display a plurality of suggestion images during execution of a series of predetermined effects, and to execute a suggestion effect indicating a degree of advantage that is advantageous to the player, and according to the type of the suggestion image. Since the suggested degree of advantage is different, the interest can be further improved. Further, according to such a configuration, a plurality of suggestion images of different types can be displayed at positions where they can be superimposed on each other, and the first suggestion image and the second suggestion image having a greater degree of advantage suggested than the first suggestion image are displayed. When the second suggestion image is displayed at a position where they can overlap each other, the second suggestion image is preferentially displayed over the first suggestion image. The visibility of the image can be prevented from being hindered, the impression of the second suggestion image can be increased, and a more effective suggestion effect can be provided.

  (9) In the gaming machine described in (8), when erasing the suggestion image, erasing effect means capable of executing an erasing effect for changing a mode of the suggestion image (for example, the size of the hit telop image gradually decreases). An effect control CPU 120 or the like capable of executing an erasure effect for executing an animation display for reducing the size of the second suggestion image, wherein the erasure effect for the second suggestion image is being executed. When the first suggestion image is displayed, the first suggestion image may be preferentially displayed over the second suggestion image (for example, an erasing effect on the hit telop image 63SHTC of “GREAT !!” is executed). When displaying the hit telop image 63SHTB of “HIT!” At a position overlapping with the hit telop image 63SHTC of “GREAT !!” The hit telop image 63SHTB of "HIT!" Is displayed in front of the hit telop image 63SHTC of "GREAT !!".

  According to such a configuration, it is possible to prevent the display of the first suggestion image from being excessively restricted.

  (10) The gaming machine according to any one of (8) to (9), wherein a third suggestion image that is superimposed on both the first suggestion image and the second suggestion image may be displayed. (For example, a hit telop image 63SHTD of “EXCELLENT !!!!!” superimposed on both the hit telop image 63SHTB of “HIT!” And the hit telop image 63SHTC of “GREAT !!” can be displayed. etc).

  According to such a configuration, the variation of the appearance of the suggestion image in the suggestion effect is enriched, and the interest can be further improved.

  (11) The gaming machine according to any one of (8) to (10), further including a specific effect unit capable of executing a specific effect in response to the indication image being displayed (for example, And an effect control CPU 120 capable of displaying an effect image and outputting a sound effect in response to the display of the hit telop image).

  According to such a configuration, the suggestion effect can be further enlivened.

  (12) In the gaming machine according to any one of (8) to (11), a display period until the suggested image is deleted may be different depending on a type of the suggested image (for example, The display period until the hit telop image is erased differs depending on the type of the hit telop image, etc.).

  According to such a configuration, the suggestion image can be deleted at a timing corresponding to the type of the suggestion image.

  (13) The gaming machine according to any one of (8) to (12), wherein the detecting means (for example, a push sensor 35B capable of detecting a player's operation on the push button 31B) capable of detecting an operation of the player And the like, and the suggestion image of the type determined by the lottery may be displayed in response to the detection of the player's operation (for example, the player's operation on the push button 31B is detected). Accordingly, it is possible to display the hit telop image of the type determined by the lottery).

  According to such a configuration, in an effect where it is not known which type of suggestion image is displayed at which timing, the first image is displayed in the second suggestion image having a greater degree of advantage than the first suggestion image. Since they are not superimposed, a more effective effect can be executed.

  (14) In the gaming machine according to any one of (8) to (13), when the same type of the suggestion images can overlap each other, the suggestion image displayed later than the suggestion image displayed earlier. (For example, when hit telop images of the same type are superimposed on each other, a hit telop image displayed later is superimposed on the front side of the hit telop image displayed earlier. Etc.).

  According to such a configuration, it is possible to prevent a useless restriction from being imposed on displaying the same type of suggestion image.

  According to the above configuration, it is possible to improve a game entertainment.

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 flow chart which shows an example of production control main processing of feature part 59SH. It is a flowchart which shows an example of a game machine installation determination process. It is a flowchart which shows an example of a game machine installation days determination process. It is a flowchart which shows an example of an explanation effect determination process. (A) is a figure which shows a fluctuation pattern table, (B) is a figure which shows an explanation effect determination table. It is a flowchart which shows an example of notice effect determination processing. (A) is a diagram showing a character appearance announcement effect content determination table, and (B) is a diagram showing a cut-in announcement effect content determination table. It is a flowchart which shows an example of an explanation effect execution process. It is a flow chart which shows an example of notice effect production processing. It is a figure showing the example of the production operation of feature part 59SH. It is a figure showing the example of the production operation of feature part 59SH. It is a figure showing the example of the production operation of feature part 59SH. It is a figure explaining the contents of the explanation effect at the time of change of characteristic part 59SH. It is a figure explaining the contents of the explanation effect at the time of change of characteristic part 59SH. It is a figure showing the example of the production operation of feature part 59SH. It is a figure showing the example of the production operation of feature part 59SH. It is a figure showing the example of the production operation of feature part 59SH. It is a figure showing the example of the production operation of feature part 59SH. It is a figure showing the example of the production operation of feature part 59SH. It is a figure for explaining a series of battle effects. It is a figure showing an example of a telop image for hits. It is a figure showing an example of a production operation of an erasure production. It is a figure for explaining the production accompanying display of a telop image for hits. It is a flowchart which shows an example of during-battle effect processing. It is a figure which shows the determination ratio of the type of hit telop image. It is a figure which shows an example of the display position which can display a telop image for hits. It is a figure showing an example of a production operation of a production during a battle. It is a figure showing an example of a production operation of a production during a battle. It is a figure showing an example of a production operation of a production during a battle. It is a figure showing an example of a production operation of a production during a battle. It is a figure showing an example of a production operation of a production during a battle. It is a figure showing an example of a production operation of a production during a battle. It is a figure showing an example of a production operation of a production during a battle.

(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. In addition, the fluctuation 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 which 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 defined as a timing when a predetermined period (for example, 29 seconds or 1.8 seconds) elapses, and a timing when the number of game balls entering the special winning opening reaches 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 the round reaches a predetermined upper limit number (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 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 is set. 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 transmits 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 or 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 or not 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 process includes a process of 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 processing, the ordinary symbol processing 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 stored memories, transmission setting for transmitting an effect control command for designating a determination result such as occurrence of a start winning prize, the number of stored memories, 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. Is 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 of 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 in 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.

  Further, on the side of the effect control board 12, an interrupt for receiving the effect control command from the main board 11 is generated in addition to the timer interrupt generated 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, when a CPU that does not automatically enter the interrupt disabled state is used, the interrupt is disabled. 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, an 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 processing, 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 wait process per special figure in step S173 is a process executed when the value of the effect process flag is “3”. In this special figure waiting process, the effect control CPU 120 determines whether or not an effect control command 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 process in step S175 is a process 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, 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, When the symbols are stopped in response to the operation of the stop button and the combination of the stopped symbols becomes a specific symbol combination, a slot machine capable of executing a game in which a predetermined number of medals are paid out to the player (for example, a big bonus) The present invention is also applicable to 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 a form that is distributed and provided to a computer device or the like included in the pachinko gaming machine 1 by a removable recording medium. 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 implementing 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 an effect (expressions such as “high”, “low”, and “different”) indicates that one of them is a ratio of “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 of 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 diagram 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 variable display mode of the decorative symbol does not become the reach mode and the display result is "losing". , The display pattern is a "big hit", such as reach-losing 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 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 production operation according to the present embodiment. FIG. 9A shows that the variable display of the decorative symbols is performed in the “left”, “middle”, and “right” decorative symbol display areas 5L, 5C, and 5R of the image display device 5. . Then, 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 production, such as the end of the introduction part of the super-reach production (also referred to as super-reach production), 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 name 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 dialogue 31AK004 of the character 31AK001 is displayed, or the character 31AK001 and the character 31AK003 confront each other. 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, as shown in FIG. 9C, the character 31AK001 is displayed on the image display device 5, and the reach effect is started. Here, for example, an animation using the character 31AK001 is displayed. When a predetermined period elapses after the super reach effect is started, such as when the introduction portion of the super reach effect ends, as shown in FIG. 9 (F), the title 31AK005 of super reach B is displayed on the entire screen of the image display device 5. In this case, the character “SP Reach B” is displayed, and a sound (here, “Super Reach B”) corresponding to the title of Reach is output from the speaker 8, so that the title of Super Reach B is notified. You. Thereafter, 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 dialogue 31AK004 of the character 31AK001 is displayed, or the character 31AK001 and the character 31AK006 confront each other. 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.

  In the super reach A (FIG. 9 (C) → (D) → (E)...) And the 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 in a part of the center of the image display device 5 as shown in FIG. At the same time, the 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 the present embodiment, the notification mode 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 the super reach D, the character 31AK001 is displayed on the image display device 5 as shown in FIG. At this time, the title 31AK007 and the 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 on the upper left part 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 notified on the entire screen (first area) of the image display device 5, and in the super reach D and the super reach E, the image display device 5 is 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, it is possible to prevent the effect 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, and the degree of expectation may be indicated by a meter or a gauge. The set numerical value may be displayed. Further, as shown in FIG. 9 (H) and the like, in the case where 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, it is possible to grasp the type of the reach 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. In addition, the display end timing of the title may be arbitrarily changed in any case in order to improve the staging effect.

  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 formed 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 examples shown in FIGS. 9 and 10, during the reach effect of the super reach, the decorative design is reduced and the variable display is executed at the lower right portion of the image display device 5. The method of displaying the decorative pattern of the symbol may be arbitrary. For example, the decorative design may not be displayed during the reach effect, and 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, an effect is performed in which the reach effect is interrupted and the screen is torn. Thereafter, when the game reaches the super reach A, as shown in FIG. 11C, the title of the super reach A is announced, and the reach effect of the 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 Reach production of Super Reach is executed. As described above, when the development effect is executed, the title information of the reach of the development source is switched to the title notification 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, title notification by display and voice is executed again.

  It should be noted 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 sand storm (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)
In the effect operation example shown in FIG. 9H, the expectation degree suggestion display 31AK008 is configured to display a black star indicating the expectation degree from the beginning. An expectation suggestion effect that suggests an expectation by becoming a black star may be executed.

  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. 12B, a black star 31AK022 larger than the star of the expectation indicator 31AK021 is displayed. As shown in FIG. 12C, 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 the 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 falls 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 increases 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 indication of expectation, and the number of black stars according to the number of steps of the degree of expectation that 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 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 diamonds corresponding to the degree of expectation falls in the expectation degree suggestion display 31AK024, as shown in FIG. 12 (L), the black diamond is highlighted as if it glows. 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, expected degree suggestion 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 an 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 executed, the title information of the reach of the development source is switched to the title notification 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. Note that, after the movable body 32 operates, a development effect in which the title and the expected degree suggestion display change 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 name 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 in accordance with 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”. There are also items 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. For the display color change, the display color may be changed 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 in the normal mode at the determination ratio shown in FIG. 16A, 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 the determination ratio shown in FIG. As shown in FIG. 16 (C), the display colors of the lines in the reach effect are 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 different depending on, for example, the type of super reach. 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 the title notice and the 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. You may. 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.

(Variation 1 of characteristic portion 31AK)
In the above embodiment, when it is time to derive the display result, a determined effect for notifying whether or not the display result is a "big hit" is executed, and thereafter, the display result is shown ( (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.

  FIGS. 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. 17A, after the image display device 5 has reached the reach mode, for example, as shown in FIG. 17B, a character 31AK041 as a friend 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 modified example, 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. 18 (H), a cannon 31AK048 is displayed, and as shown in FIG. 18 (I), 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 modified example, 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 in 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. 18 (L). Then, 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 modified example, 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 is performed in the order of small button image <large button image <stick image. 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.

  Note that, in the effect operation example shown in FIGS. 17 and 18, the notification of the title of the reach and the indication of the degree of expectation are omitted, but as appropriate, in parallel with the reach effect and the operation effect shown in FIGS. 17 and 18. It may be executed. The determination regarding 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, etc.) 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. In addition, all 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 a reach title is displayed during execution of the reach effect, when a fruit pattern image is displayed, the jackpot 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 executed, the shutter image 31AK061 is displayed on the image display device 5 at the start of the variable display. On the shutter image 31AK061, an image of a fruit pattern 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, 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, as described above, 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 are stopped 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 regarding the shutter effect (the presence or absence of the shutter effect and the effect mode) may be executed in step 31AKS004 in FIG. In this case, the determination regarding the shutter effect may be performed 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. Further, the determination regarding the reach title effect may be executed in step 31AKS004 in FIG. 15 together with the determination regarding the shutter effect.

(Additional note on the characteristic part 31AK)
(1) In order to achieve the above object, a gaming machine according to the present invention is 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 (for example, effect control CPU 120) capable of executing a suggestion effect (for example, a reach effect) suggesting that the state is controlled, and a title notification means (for example, an effect) capable of notifying a title corresponding to the suggestion effect. The control CPU 120), and the title notifying unit 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 effect can be enhanced.

  (2) In the gaming machine of (1), the suggestion effect execution means can execute a plurality of types of the suggestion effects, and at least a part of the effect within the predetermined period in the plurality of types of the suggestion effects. May be executed in a common mode (for example, FIG. 9C).

  According to such a configuration, it can be noticed which of the suggestion effects is executed, and the interest is improved.

  (3) In the gaming machine according to the above (1) or (2), at a plurality of execution timings during the execution of the suggested effect, a specific effect (for example, an advanced effect or a notice effect) indicating that the game is controlled to the advantageous state is performed. The specific effect may be executed, and the 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 (1) to (3), the suggestion effect execution means includes at least a first suggestion effect (for example, a reach effect of super reach A or a super reach B) as the suggestion effect. And a suggestion effect (for example, a reach effect of Super Reach D or Super Reach E) can be executed. In the second suggestion effect, the title suggestion effect starts from the start of the second suggestion effect. May be notified.

  According to such a configuration, it is possible to execute the notification of the title according to the suggestion effect, so that the effect of the effect is improved.

  (5) In the gaming machine according to (4), the ratio of controlling to the advantageous state is higher when the first suggestion effect is executed than when the second suggestion effect is executed. Is also good.

  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 unit may execute the suggestion effect in an effect mode related to a title reported in the predetermined period. You may.

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

  (7) In the gaming machine according to any one of the above (1) to (6), a detecting means (for example, a stick controller 31A or a push button 31B) capable of detecting an operation of the player, and a specific display corresponding to the detecting means ( For example, it further includes a specific display execution unit (for example, effect control CPU 120) that performs a small button image 31AK043, a large button image 31AK047, and a stick image 31AK051. The specific display execution unit performs the first specific display as the specific display. (For example, a small button image 31AK043) and a second specific display (for example, a large button image 31AK047, a stick image 31AK051) which is more advantageous to the player than the first specific display, and can be detected by the detection means. In the non-effective period of the above, after displaying the first specific display, The first specific display is changed to the second specific display (for example, FIG. 17 (E), FIG. 18 (I)), and the operation effect using the changed second specific display in the valid period of the detection by the detecting means. May be executed (for example, FIGS. 18J and 18K).

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

  (8) In the gaming machine according to any one of the above (1) to (7), a first suggestion display whose display size is the first size (FIG. 19) as a suggestion display indicating the degree of expectation of control to the advantageous state. A first size shutter image 31AK061 displayed at the time of the shutter effect shown in FIG. 19A and a second suggestion display whose display size is the second size (a second image displayed at the time of the reach title effect shown in FIG. 19D). A display means (for example, the image display device 5, the effect control CPU 120) capable of displaying the two-size reach title image 31AK062 or the like is further provided, and the display means includes a plurality of types of elements having different aspects (FIG. 19A). , (D), an element E1 (banana), an element E2 (melon), an element E3 (apple), an element E4 (watermelon), an element E5 (strawberry), and the like. Images (such as the fruit patterns shown in FIGS. 19A and 19D) can be displayed, and 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 displayed so as to be included in both the first suggestion display and the second suggestion display (in any of the shutter image 31AK061 and the reach title image 31AK062 shown in FIGS. 19A and 19D). May be displayed so as to include the elements E1 to E5).

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

(Explanation about the characteristic part 59SH)
Next, a description will be given of a pachinko gaming machine including the characteristic portion 59SH of the present embodiment. In the pachinko gaming machine 1 including the characteristic portion 59SH, the effect control board 12 shown in FIG. 2 is provided with an RTC (real-time clock). The effect control board 12 can detect the current time by the RTC. The RTC 106 can measure a predetermined time or elapsed time by performing initialization.

  In the pachinko gaming machine 1 including the characteristic portion 59SH, an explanation effect is executed. The explanation effect is an effect for explaining the contents of the effect in the pachinko gaming machine 1 and the like. The explanation effect is executed in a normal state (low-probability and low-base state) other than the probability change state, the time saving state, the big hit state, and the like. As an explanation effect in the pachinko gaming machine 1, when a super reach (hereinafter, also referred to as “SP reach”) is executed, an explanation effect for a character appearance announcement effect and a cut-in announcement effect executed during the SP reach is provided. Have been.

  The announcement effect performed at the time of the variable display in which the explanation effect is executed is only the character appearance announcement effect and the cut-in announcement effect executed during the SP reach, for example, a so-called variable display that has not been started yet. Other notice effects, such as a look-ahead notice effect performed according to the result of the look-ahead determination, are not executed. In the variable display in which the explanation effect is executed, other notice effects such as a pre-read notice effect may be executed. The explanation effect is executed during the first variable display after the pachinko gaming machine 1 has not been played for a certain period of time, for example, five minutes. The explanation effect is executed for a certain period of time, for example, 15 days after the pachinko gaming machine 1 is installed in the game hall.

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

  Next, characteristic control of the pachinko gaming machine 1 including the characteristic portion 59SH will be described. FIG. 20A is a flowchart illustrating an example of a procedure of an effect control main process in the pachinko gaming machine 1 including the characteristic portion 59SH. In the pachinko gaming machine 1 including the characteristic portion 59SH, as shown in FIG. 20A, in the effect control main process, the effect control CPU 120 performs the initial operation control process, and then performs the game machine installation determination process (step 59SHS73). Then, it is determined whether or not the timer interrupt flag is turned on (step S73). In the pachinko gaming machine 1 including the characteristic portion 59SH, after performing the command analysis process (step S75), the game machine installation days determination process (step 59SHS75) is performed, and subsequently, the effect control process process is performed (step S76). .

  Next, the gaming machine installation determination processing (step 59SHS73) will be described. FIG. 20B is a flowchart showing an example of the gaming machine installation determination processing. As shown in FIG. The effect control CPU 120 first determines whether or not the installed flag is ON (step 59SHS10).

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

  Next, the gaming machine installation days determination processing will be described. FIG. 20C is a flowchart illustrating an example of the gaming machine installation days determination processing. As shown in FIG. 20-3, in the gaming machine installation days determination processing, first, effect control CPU 120 determines whether or not the operation start flag is ON (step 59SHS50). When it is determined that the operation start flag is ON (step 59SHS50: Yes), the effect control CPU 120 measures the operation time with the timer after installation (step 59SHS52). The post-installation timer is a timer that starts measuring when the gaming machine is installed in a gaming state.

  Subsequently, effect control CPU 120 determines whether or not one hour has elapsed since the start of the operation time measurement by the timer after installation or after the previous backup was executed (step 59SHS54). After starting the measurement of the operation time by the timer after installation, or when it is determined that one hour has elapsed since the previous backup was executed (step 59SHS54: Yes), the effect control CPU 120 backs up the measured operation time (step 59SHS54: Yes). Step 59 SHS56). If it is determined that one hour has not elapsed since the start of the operation time measurement by the timer after the installation or after the previous backup was executed (step 59SHS54: No), the effect control CPU 120 determines the measured operation time. Without backing up, the process directly proceeds to step 59SHS58. Therefore, the measurement operation time is backed up every hour.

  Subsequently, effect control CPU 120 determines whether or not the date has been updated based on the time information obtained from the RTC (step 59SHS58). As a result, when it is determined that the date has been updated (step 59SHS58: Yes), the effect control CPU 120 clears the measured operation time and its backup value (step 59SHS60). For this reason, the measurement operation time and its backup value are measured and backed up for the time within the same day. If it is determined in step 59SHS58 that the date has not been updated (step 59SHS58: No), the effect control CPU 120 proceeds to step 59SHS62 while maintaining the measurement operation time and the backup value.

  Subsequently, effect control CPU 120 determines whether six hours have elapsed since the start of the measurement of the operation time (step 59SHS62). As a result, when it is determined that six hours have elapsed since the start of the measurement of the operation time (step 59SHS62: Yes), the effect control CPU 120 updates the date based on the time information obtained from the RTC. Is different from the previous update date (step 59SHS64). As a result, when it is determined that the date on which the date is to be updated is different from the previous update date (step 59SHS64: Yes), the effect control CPU 120 updates the number of operating days by adding 1 to the number of operating days ( Step 59SHS66), and proceed to step 59SHS78.

  When it is determined in step 59SHS50 that the operation start flag is not ON (step 59SHS50: No), the effect control CPU 120 measures the operation time with the pre-installation timer (step 59SHS68). The pre-installation timer is a timer that measures the time before it is determined that the pachinko gaming machine 1 has been installed in the game arcade. Is a timer for starting measurement.

  Subsequently, effect control CPU 120 determines whether or not one hour has elapsed since the start of the operation time measurement by the pre-installation timer or after the previous backup was executed (step 59SHS70). After starting the measurement of the operating time by the pre-installation timer, or when it is determined that one hour has elapsed since the previous backup was executed (step 59SHS70: Yes), the effect control CPU 120 backs up the measured operating time (step 59SHS70: Yes). Step 59 SHS72). When it is determined that one hour has not elapsed since the start of the operation time measurement by the pre-installation timer or after the previous backup was executed (step 59SHS70: No), the effect control CPU 120 determines the measured operation time. Without backing up, the process proceeds directly to step 59SHS74. Therefore, the measurement operation time is backed up every hour.

  Subsequently, effect control CPU 120 determines whether or not 12 hours have elapsed since the start of the measurement of the operation time (step 59SHS74). As a result, when it is determined that 12 hours have elapsed since the start of the measurement of the operation time (step 59SHS74: Yes), the effect control CPU 120 turns on the installed flag (step 59SHS76), and proceeds to step 59SHS78. . If it is determined that 12 hours have not elapsed since the start of the operation time measurement (step 59SHS74: No), the effect control CPU 120 proceeds to step 59SHS78 as it is.

  Subsequently, effect control CPU 120 determines whether or not the explanation effect execution flag is ON (step 59SHS78). In addition, if the effect control CPU 120 determines that six hours have not elapsed since the start of the measurement of the operation time in step 59SHS62 (step 59SHS62: No), the date on which the date is updated in step 59SHS64 is the last time. Similarly, when it is determined that the date is not a date different from the update date (the same day) (step 59SHS64: No), it is also determined whether the explanation effect execution flag is ON (step 59SHS78).

  As a result, when it is determined that the explanation effect execution flag is ON (step 59SHS78: Yes), the effect control CPU 120 determines whether or not the number of operating days exceeds 15 days (step 59SHS80). As a result, when it is determined that the number of working days exceeds 15 days (step 59SHS80: Yes), the effect control CPU 120 turns off the explanation effect execution flag (step 59SHS82), and proceeds to step 59SHS86. Further, when it is determined that the number of operating days does not exceed 15 days (step 59SHS80: No), in other words, when the number of operating days is 14 days or less, the effect control CPU 120 sets the explanation effect execution flag to ON. (Step 59SHS84), and the process proceeds to Step 59SHS86. When it is determined that the explanation effect execution flag is not ON (step 59SHS78: No), the process directly proceeds to step 59SHS86.

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

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

  Further, when it is determined that the explanation effect execution flag is ON (step 59SHS100: Yes), the effect control CPU 120 determines whether or not 5 minutes have elapsed since the reception of the customer waiting command (step 59). 59SHS102). The customer waiting command is transmitted from the main board 11 to the effect control board 12 when the variable display of the special symbol ends (when the decorative symbols displayed in the decorative symbol display areas 5L, 5C, and 5R are stopped). Command. The timing at which the customer waiting command is received means the timing at which the variable display ends.

  When it is determined that five minutes have not elapsed since the reception of the customer waiting command (step 59SHS102: No), the effect control CPU 120 ends the explanation effect determination process as it is. When it is determined that five minutes have elapsed since the reception of the customer waiting command (step 59SHS102: Yes), the effect control CPU 120 determines whether or not the received fluctuation pattern command is a non-reach loss fluctuation pattern command. A determination is made (step 59SHS104). As a result, when the received variation pattern command is a non-reach variation variation pattern command (step 59SHS104: Yes), the effect control CPU 120 determines whether or not there is an explanatory effect being executed (step 59SHS106). If it is determined that there is no explanation effect being executed (step 59SHS106: No), the effect control CPU 120 determines the type of explanation effect (step 59SHS108).

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

  Of these, the variation pattern PA-12 indicating “non-reach loss (for shortening)” is a variation pattern that is determined mainly when the number of reservations is large, and is determined when the number of reservations is 0, for example. There is no fluctuation pattern. The fluctuation pattern PA-13 indicating “non-reach loss (for extension)” is a fluctuation pattern determined mainly when the number of reservations is small (including when the number of reservations is 0). Note that the variation pattern PA-12 indicating “non-reach loss (for shortening)” may be determined when the number of holds is 0, or may be easily determined when the number of holds is large. Is also good. Further, the variation pattern PA-13 indicating “non-reach loss (for extension)” may be easily determined when the number of holdings is large.

  The fluctuation time of the fluctuation pattern PA-11 is 9000 ms. The fluctuation time of the fluctuation pattern PA-12 is 3000 ms. The fluctuation time of the fluctuation pattern PA-13 is 13000 ms. The fluctuation time of the fluctuation pattern PA-14 is 1300 ms. The variation time of the variation pattern PA-11 is 120,000 ms. The fluctuation time of the fluctuation pattern PA-11 is 1300 ms. The variation time of the variation pattern PA-11 is 120,000 ms.

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

  The determination as to whether or not the variation is the non-reach loss in step SHS104 is made with reference to the variation pattern command in the variation pattern table shown in FIG. If any of -11, PA-12, and PA-13, it is determined that the variation is the non-reach loss. Further, the determination of the effect contents performed when it is determined in step 59SHS106 that there is no explanation effect being executed is performed based on the explanation effect determination table shown in FIG. The explanation effect A is determined at a rate of 50%, and the explanation effect B is determined at a rate of 50%.

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

  When it is determined that the received variation pattern command is not the variation pattern command of non-reach loss (step 59SHS104: No), the effect control CPU 120 sets the data of the explanation effect stop block (step 59SHS118). For this reason, in the first variable display after receiving the customer waiting command, when the reach effect (or the SP reach effect) is executed, the effect of the stop block is executed. The stop block is an effect that is an effect common to the explanation effect A up to the middle, but is an effect block in which an effect different from the explanation effect A is started from the middle. The time required for the stop effect is 9000 ms, the time required for the first and second blocks of the explanation effect A, the time required for the first to third blocks of the explanation effect B, and the variation pattern of the non-reach loss (for normal use) (PA-11). Is the same as the fluctuation time. As the stop block, a stop block used in place of the first block in common with the explanation effects A and B, a stop block used in place of the second blocks of the explanation effects A and B, A stop block used instead of the third block of the effect B is provided. Here, the description effect data of the stop block used in place of the first block in common with the description effect A and the description effect B is set. The content of the description effect suspension block will be further described later. In this way, the effect control CPU 120 ends the explanation effect determination process.

  If it is determined in step 59SHS106 that there is an explanation effect being executed (step 59SHS106: Yes), the effect control CPU 120 resets the data of the explanation effect being executed (step 59SHS120). Subsequently, the effect control CPU 120 again determines the type of the explanation effect (step 59SHS122), and ends the explanation effect determination process.

  Next, the announcement effect determination processing will be described. In the notice effect determination processing, the contents of the notice effect and other notice effects performed during the SP reach are determined. The announcement effect determination process is executed as a sub-flow of the variable display start setting process (step S171) in the effect control process process (step S76) shown in FIG. FIG. 20-6 is a flowchart illustrating an example of a notice effect determination process. As shown in FIG. 20-6, in the notice effect determination process, effect control CPU 120 determines whether or not the SP reach variation pattern is present (step 59SHS140).

  When it is determined that the pattern is the fluctuation pattern of the SP reach (step 59SHS140: Yes), the effect control CPU 120 determines whether or not to execute the character appearance announcement effect (step 59SHS142). Whether or not to execute the character appearance announcement effect is determined by referring to the character appearance announcement effect content determination table shown in FIG. As shown in FIG. 20A, the character appearance notice is executed at a rate of 75% when the result of the variable display is a big hit and the big hit state is executed, and is not executed at a rate of 25%. When the result of the variable display does not become a big hit and the big hit state is not executed, it is executed at a rate of 21% and not executed at a rate of 79%.

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

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

  Subsequently, a cut-in notice effect is determined (step 59SHS146). The cut-in notice effect is a notice effect that is always executed during SP reach, and here, the content of the cut-in notice effect to be executed is determined. The cut-in notice effect is determined with reference to the cut-in notice effect content determination table shown in FIG.

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

  As described above, when the result of the variable display is a big hit, the red cut-in notice is easily executed, and when the loss is lost, the blue cut-in notice is easily executed. Expectation for the execution of the jackpot state can be increased. Also, although the execution ratio of the rainbow cut-in notice is not high, the variable display result is a so-called big hit determination effect that is not executed when the result is lost. Since the state is executed, the interest of the player can be enhanced, and the execution of the rainbow cut-in notice can be expected from the player. Also, the rainbow-colored cut-in notice is a so-called premium effect with a low frequency of execution, and since there is a sense of scarcity in execution, the execution of the rainbow-colored cut-in notice gives the player a sense of superiority. Can be given.

  After executing cut-in notice in step 59SHS146, effect control CPU 120 sets data of the determined cut-in notice effect (step 59SHS148). Thus, effect control CPU 120 ends the announcement effect determination process. If it is determined in step 59SHS140 that the pattern is not a fluctuation pattern of SP reach (step 59SHS140: No), effect control CPU 120 determines a notice effect of another fluctuation pattern and sets data (step 59SHS150). Then, effect control CPU 120 ends the announcement effect determination process.

  Next, explanation effect execution processing is explained. The description effect execution process is executed as a subflow of the variable display effect process (step S172) in the effect control process process (step S76) shown in FIG. FIG. 20-8 is a flowchart illustrating an example of the explanation effect execution process. As shown in FIG. 20-8, in the explanation effect execution processing, effect control CPU 120 determines whether or not it is time to start variable display (step 59SHS160).

  If it is determined that it is time to start the variable display (step 59SHS160: Yes), the effect control CPU 120 determines whether or not the explanation effect data is being set (step 59SHS162). If it is determined that the explanation effect data is not being set (step 59SHS162: No), the effect control CPU 120 ends the explanation effect execution process.

  When it is determined that the description effect data is being set (step 59SHS162: Yes), the effect control CPU 120 refers to the change pattern command and determines whether the variable display is a change for shortening (change pattern PA-12). Is determined (step 59SHS164). When it is determined that the variable display is not the variation for variation (variation pattern PA-12) (step 59SHS164: No), the effect control CPU 120 determines whether the received variation pattern command is a non-reach loss variation pattern command. A determination is made (step 59SHS166). As a result, when it is determined that the received variation pattern command is a non-reach variation variation pattern command (step 59SHS166: Yes), the effect control CPU 120 executes the data of the explanation effect stop block (step 59SHS168). Here, the explanation effect data of the stop block used in place of the explanation effect that is to be executed is executed.

  If it is determined that the received variation pattern command is not the variation pattern command of non-reach loss (step 59SHS166: No), the effect control CPU 120 executes the set effect data (step 59SHS170), and executes the effect effect execution process. To end. If it is determined in step 59SHS164 that the variable display is a variation for variation (variation pattern PA-12) (step 59SHS164: Yes), the effect control CPU 120 replaces the set explanatory effect data with " The explanation effect data of “continue” is executed (step 59SHS172), and the explanation effect execution process ends. The content of the description effect of “continue” will be further described later.

  If it is determined in step 59SHS160 that it is not the symbol variation start timing (step 59SHS160: No), the effect control CPU 120 determines whether or not it is the timing to end the execution of the set explanatory effect data (step 59SHS174). . If it is determined that it is time to end the execution of the set explanation effect data (step 59SHS174: Yes), the effect control CPU 120 determines whether or not the execution of the first block of the explanation effect A has ended ( Step 59 SHS176).

  When it is determined that the execution of the first block of the explanation effect A has been completed (step 59SHS176: Yes), the effect control CPU 120 resets the data of the first block of the explanation effect A, and sets the data of the explanation effect A. The data of the second block is set (step SHS178), and the explanation effect execution process ends. When it is determined that the execution of the first block of the explanation effect A has not been completed (step 59SHS176: No), the effect control CPU 120 determines whether or not the execution of the first block of the explanation effect B has been completed ( Step 59 SHS180). If it is determined that the execution of the first block of the explanation effect B has been completed (step 59SHS180: Yes), the effect control CPU 120 resets the data of the first block of the explanation effect B, and sets the data of the explanation effect B. The data of the second block is set (step SHS182), and the explanation effect execution processing ends. If it is determined that the execution of the first block of the explanation effect B has not been completed (step 59SHS180: No), the effect control CPU 120 determines whether or not the execution of the second block of the explanation effect A has been completed ( Step 59 SHS184).

  If it is determined that the execution of the second block of the description effect A has been completed (step 59SHS184: Yes), the effect control CPU 120 resets the data of the second block of the description effect A and sets the description effect execution process. To end. If it is determined that the execution of the second block of the explanation effect A has not been completed (step 59SHS184: No), the effect control CPU 120 determines whether or not the execution of the second block of the explanation effect B has ended. (Step 59 SHS186). When it is determined that the execution of the second block of the explanation effect B has been completed (step 59SHS186: Yes), the effect control CPU 120 resets the data of the second block of the explanation effect B, and sets the data of the explanation effect B. The data of the third block is set (step 59SHS188), and the explanation effect execution processing ends. When it is determined that the execution of the second block of the explanation effect B has not been completed (step 59SHS186: No), the execution of the third block of the explanation effect B has been ended, and the effect control CPU 120 is set. The data of the third block of the explanation effect B is reset, and the explanation effect execution process ends.

  If it is determined in step 59SHS174 that it is not the timing to end the execution of the set explanation effect data (step 59SHS174: No), the effect control CPU 120 refers to the change pattern command and sets the variable display to the change for extension. (Step 59SHS190) It is determined whether or not (variation pattern PA-13). When it is determined that the variable display is a variation for variation (variation pattern PA-13) (step 59SHS190: Yes), the effect control CPU 120 continuously executes the explanation effect data without terminating the explanation effect data. Then (step 59SHS192), the explanation effect execution processing ends. When the explanation effect data is continuously executed, for example, an effect of the last few ms in the explanation effect data, for example, 300 ms is repeatedly executed, and the image displayed on the image display device 5 is slightly moving. Should be maintained. If it is determined in step 59SHS190 that the variable display is not a variation for variation (variation pattern PA-13) (step 59SHS190: No), the explanation effect execution process ends.

  Next, the announcement effect execution processing will be described. The announcement effect execution process is executed as a sub-flow of the variable display effect process (step S172) in the effect control process process (step S76) shown in FIG. FIG. 20-9 is a flowchart illustrating an example of an announcement effect execution process. As shown in FIG. 20-9, in the notice detection execution processing, effect control CPU 120 determines whether or not it is the character appearance notice effect execution timing (step 59SHS200). If it is determined that it is the character appearance announcement effect execution timing (step 59SHS200: Yes), the effect control CPU 120 determines whether or not the character appearance announcement effect data has been set (step 59SHS202). If it is determined that the character appearance announcement effect data is set (step 59SHS202: Yes), the effect control CPU 120 executes the character appearance announcement effect (step 59SHS204), and proceeds to step 59SHS206. If it is determined that the character appearance announcement effect data has not been set (step 59SHS202: No), the effect control CPU 120 proceeds to step 59SHS206 as it is.

  Subsequently, effect control CPU 120 determines whether or not it is the cut-in notice effect production execution timing (step 59SHS206). When it is determined that it is the cut-in notice effect execution timing (step 59SHS206: Yes), the effect control CPU 120 executes the cut-in notice effect (step 59SHS208). The cut-in notice effect is always executed during SP reach, so when the cut-in notice effect execution timing is reached, the cut-in notice effect data is set, so the cut-in notice effect execution timing is set. Data will be executed.

  After executing the cut-in notice effect, the effect control CPU 120 ends the notice effect execution process. In step 59SHS206, when it is determined that it is not the cut-in announcement effect production execution timing (step 59SHS206: No), the effect control CPU 120 executes the announcement effect of another variation pattern (step 59SHS210, and ends the announcement effect execution process). .

  Subsequently, an execution example of the explanation effect executed by the image display device 5 will be described. FIGS. 20-10 to 20-12 are diagrams illustrating an example of the production operation of the characteristic portion 59SH. Here, an example in which the description effect A is executed will be described. When the variable display is not performed during the customer waiting state, as shown in FIG. 20-10 (A), each of the decorative pattern display areas 5L of “left”, “middle”, and “right” on the image display device 5, The symbols are stopped and displayed at 5C and 5R. The customer waiting state refers to a state in which a player is not playing a game ball and is waiting for a new player to start playing. In this example, in the pachinko gaming machine 1 in the waiting state for customers, the decorative pattern display areas 5L, 5C, 5R, etc. of "left", "middle", and "right" are displayed. At some point, a demonstration image may be displayed on the image display device 5, for example.

  In the lower right corner of the image display device 5, a small symbol display area 59SH51 is provided. Are stopped and displayed, respectively. An active display area 59SH52 is provided at the lower center of the image display device. Further, at a lower position in the image display device 5, a hold display area 59SH53 in which an image (hereinafter, referred to as “hold display”) for displaying the generated hold storage information is displayed corresponding to the number of the hold storage information is provided. Have been. In the active display area 59SH52, a change corresponding display corresponding to the change display is displayed during execution of the change display corresponding to the hold display deleted (moved, shifted) from the hold display area. Note that the hold display area 59SH53 and the active display area 59SH52 may be arranged at any position in the display area of the image display device 5. In this state, the hold display and the active display are not displayed in the hold display area 59SH53 and the active display area 59SH52.

  When a game ball wins in the winning ball device 6A after the customer waiting state has continued for 5 minutes or more, an active display is displayed in the active display area 59SH52 on the image display device 5, as shown in FIG. At the same time, the description effect A is started in the central area. Here, the first block of the explanation effect A is executed.

  During the execution of the explanation effect A, a telop 59SH54 in which the word “during tutorial” is entered is displayed above the image display device 5. The display of the telop 59SH54 informs the player that the explanation effect A is being executed. While the description effect A is being executed, the decorative symbol display areas 5L, 5C, and 5R on the image display device 5 are not displayed. Further, while the explanation effect A is being executed, the small symbols are variably displayed in the small symbol display area 59SH51. Further, the hold display area 59SH53 can display a hold display, and the active display area 59SH52 can display an active display.

  In the description effect A, first, as shown in FIG. 20-10 (B), the description effect A first block first decorative character string 59SHWA11 of “Tell me! Yume-chan” is displayed in the center of the image display device 5. You. In addition, the speakers A and R output a sound A1 called “Oshietemchan”. The A1 sound is output as a sound like a voice uttered by a plurality of people. Subsequently, as shown in FIG. 20C, the description effect A first block first decorative character string 59SHWA11 is deleted, and the main character 59SHMC is displayed larger in the center of the image display device 5 instead. At this time, the main character 59SHMC answers "yes" in response to the question "Tell me! Yume-chan" shown in FIG. 20-10 (B). The response by the main character 59SHMC to the inquiry for the first effect first decoration character string 59SHWA11 of the first effect block 59SHWA11 is performed by the first effect character block 59SHWA12 of the first effect second block decoration character 59SHHA surrounded by the balloon 59SH55. Also, when the description effect A first block second decorative character string 59SHWA12 is displayed, the speakers 8L and 8R output the A2 sound "Hi". The A2 sound is a sound imitating the voice of the main character 59SHMC, and is output as a sound different from the A1 sound.

  Subsequently, as shown in FIG. 20D, the description of the effect is started by the main character 59SHMC displayed on the image display device 5. For this reason, on the image display device 5, as the content of the voice uttered by the main character 59SHMC, the description effect A first block third decorative character string 59SHWA13 surrounded by the balloon 59SH55 is displayed. . At this time, the speakers 8L and 8R output the A3 sound "Conkaiha". The A3 sound is a sound imitating the voice of the main character 59SHMC, similar to the A2 sound. If a game ball wins in the winning ball device 6A while the variable display is being performed, the hold display is displayed in the hold display area as shown in FIG. 20-10 (D). FIG. 20-10 (D) shows an example in which two game balls are won in the winning ball device 6A and two holding displays are displayed in the holding display area.

  Subsequently, as shown in FIG. 20E, the description of the effect is continued by the main character 59SHMC displayed on the image display device 5. For this reason, on the image display device 5, the description effect A first block fourth decorative character string 59SHWA14 entitled "SP Reach Mini-Character" surrounded by the balloon 59SH55 is displayed as the content of the voice uttered by the main character 59SHMC. You. In this manner, the player is notified that the description of the character appearance effect performed during the SP reach is performed. At this time, the speakers 8L and 8R output the A4 sound "Spree Cino Mini Chara Dyo". The A4 sound is a sound imitating the voice of the main character 59SHMC, like the A2 sound and the A3 sound.

  Thereafter, as shown in FIG. 20F, at the center position of the image display device 5, the description effect A first block fifth decorative character string 59SHWA15 surrounded by balloons 59SH55 Is displayed. The display of the description effect A first block fifth decorative character string 59SHWA15 is continued until the variable display of the small symbol in the small symbol display area 59SH51 ends and one variable display ends. In addition, during one variable display, the entire first block of the explanation effect A is executed.

  The length of the first block is common to the fluctuation time of non-reach loss (for normal use). For this reason, when the variable display based on the non-reach losing (normal use) variation pattern PA-11 is being executed, the first block ends with the end of the variable display. In addition, the length of the variable display has a shorter time or a longer time than the length of the variation pattern PA-11. Examples of these cases will be described later.

  When the first variable display ends and the first block of the explanation effect A shown in FIG. 20-10 ends, the second variable display starts and the second block of the explanation effect A shown in FIG. 21-11 starts. Is done. In the second block of the description effect A, the main character 59SHMC moves to the lower left corner of the image display device 5 and is displayed small as shown in FIG. The image display device 5 displays an image for explaining a character appearance announcement effect. Specifically, an arrow image 59SH56 points to the central portion of the image display device 5, and an explanatory effect below the central position of the image display device 5 is that "SP reach is paying attention to here!" A second block first decorative character string 59SHWA21 is displayed.

  Subsequently, as shown in FIG. 20B, the special character 59SHSC is displayed at the position indicated by the arrow image 59SH56. Further, at a position below the center position of the image display device 5, a description effect A second block second decorative character string 59SHWA22 surrounded by a balloon 59SH55, "When this character appears ..." is displayed. At this time, the speakers 8L and 8R output the A5 sound "Conocharagastugensult". The A5 sound is a sound imitating the voice of the main character 59SHMC, similarly to the A2 to A4 sounds.

  Subsequently, as shown in FIG. 20-11 (C), with the special character 59SHSC being displayed, the description effect A second block third decorative character string surrounded by a balloon 59SH55 saying "Large chance!" 59SHWA 23 is displayed. At this time, the speakers 8L and 8R output the A6 sound “Die Chance”. The A6th sound is a sound imitating the voice of the main character 59SHMC, similarly to the A2th to A5th sounds. Such a description effect A indicates to the player that the special character 59SHSC is displayed during the SP reach, thereby increasing the expectation that the big hit state is executed.

  After that, as shown in FIG. 20D, the description effect A second block fourth decorative character string 59SHWA24 of “Oshishi Maai” is displayed at the center of the image display device 5. At this time, the A8 sound “Oshimai” is output from the speakers 8L and 8R. The A7th sound is a sound imitating the voice of the main character 59SHMC, similarly to the A2th to A5th sounds. The display of the description effect A second block fourth decorative character string 59SHWA24 is continued until the variable display of the small symbols in the small symbol display area 59SH51 ends and one variable display ends. In this way, the second block of the explanation effect A is executed during one variable display.

  When the variable display in which the second block of the explanation effect A is executed is completed, as shown in FIG. 20E, the telop 59SH54 of “during tutorial” is deleted, and the explanation effect is completed and executed. Not known to players. At this time, the image display device 5 is provided with the decorative symbol display areas 5L, 5C, and 5R, and the variable display of the decorative symbols in the decorative symbol display areas 5L, 5C, and 5R is started.

  In the examples shown in FIG. 20-10 and FIG. 20-11, the case where the two variable displays are both executed in the non-reach loss variation pattern has been described. An effect may be performed. Hereinafter, an example in which the second variable display is not the variation pattern of the non-reach loss, here, an example of the variation pattern of the SP reach (PA-15, PA-22) will be described.

  The first variable display is executed in a non-reach losing variation pattern, and the first block of the explanation effect A is executed as shown in FIG. 20-10. When the second variable display is executed in a variation pattern other than the non-reach loss variation pattern, a stop block is executed. When the stop block is executed, after the first variable display ends, as shown in FIG. 20A, an effect common to the second block of the explanation effect A is executed, and the main character 59SHMC is displayed in the image. It moves to the lower left corner of the display device 5 and is displayed small, and the center part of the image display device 5 is pointed by the arrow image 59SH56. SP reach, pay attention to here! ", The first rendered decorative character string 59SHWS21 is displayed.

  Subsequently, in the second block of the description effect A, instead of displaying the special character 59SHSC at the position indicated by the arrow image 59SH56, in the stop block, the main character 59SHMC is largely displayed as shown in FIG. 20-12 (B). Is done. Further, on the left side of the main character 59SHMC, a stop effect second decorative character string 59SHWS22 of “Stage Change!” Surrounded by a balloon 59SH55 is displayed. Further, a sound “stage change” is output from the speakers 8L and 8R. The display and the output inform the player that the explanation effect is stopped and the SP reach effect is executed from the reach effect.

  Subsequently, as shown in FIG. 20C, the image display device 5 is provided with decorative symbol display areas 5L, 5C, and 5R, and the variable display of the decorative symbols in the decorative symbol display areas 5L, 5C, and 5R. Is started. Subsequently, the variable display of the left symbol and the right symbol is in the reach state where the same symbol is temporarily stopped, and as shown in FIG. 20-12 (D), the stop effect third decorative character string 59SHWS23 of "reach!" 5 is displayed in the center. Thereafter, as shown in FIG. 20E, a super reach effect in which the main character 59SHMC and the enemy character 59SHEC confront each other (hereinafter, also referred to as “SP reach effect”) is started. When the SP reach effect is started, the stop effect fourth decorative character string 59SHWS24 of “BOSS BATTLE” is displayed at the center of the image display device 5. Thus, the SP reach effect is executed.

  By the way, when both the first variable display and the second variable display are the non-reach loss (normal) fluctuation pattern PA-11, the fluctuation time of the variable display and the required time of each block of the explanation effect are common. Therefore, an explanation effect is executed in accordance with the variable display time. Further, when the variable display is a fluctuation pattern other than the non-reach loss (normal) fluctuation pattern PA-11, the fluctuation time of the variable display is different from the required time of each block of the explanation effect. An explanation effect in a mode other than the explanation effect is performed. Hereinafter, the relationship between the variable display time and the content of the explanation effect will be described, including those examples.

  The examples described with reference to FIGS. 20-10 and 20-11 above are patterns in which the first and second variable displays are both performed in the non-reach loss (normal) variation pattern PA-11. In the case of this “normal A1 pattern (basic pattern)”, as shown in FIG. 20A, the second block is executed in the variable display after the variable display in which the first block is executed. Since the fluctuation time of the non-reach loss (normal) fluctuation pattern PA-11 and the execution time of the first block and the second block are both 9000 ms, the non-reach loss (normal) fluctuation pattern PA-11 is obtained. Sometimes, each block of the explanation effect ends with the end of the variable display.

  If the variable display of the non-reach loss (shortening) variation pattern PA-12 is included as the variable display in the process of executing each block of the explanation effect, the non-reach loss (shortening) is performed without executing the explanation effect block. Display is performed when the variation pattern PA-12 is used. For example, in the case where the variable display next to the variable display in which the first block is executed is the “normal A2 pattern (including shortened fluctuation pattern)” executed in the non-reach loss (shortening) fluctuation pattern PA-12, As shown in FIG. 20-13 (B), after the first block is executed in the first variable display, an explanation effect of “Continue” is executed without executing the second block in the second variable display. . In the description effect of “continue”, the display of “tsu / zu / ku” displayed at the end of the first block is continuously displayed. After executing the description effect of "continue", the second block is executed when the third variable display is the non-reach loss (normal use) variation pattern PA-11. When the non-reach loss (shortening) variation pattern PA-12 continues in the third and subsequent variable displays, the description effect of “continue” is continued, and then the non-reach loss (normal) variation pattern PA-11 or The second block is executed when the non-reach loss (extension) variation pattern PA-13 is reached. As described above, when the variation pattern PA-12 is the non-reach losing (for shortening), the explanation effect of “continue” is executed without executing each block of the explanation effect. In this embodiment, the variation pattern PA-12 of non-reach losing (for shortening) is not determined when the number of reservations is 0. Therefore, in the description effect A, the variation pattern PA-12 of non-reach losing (for shortening) is the first block. May be determined for the variable display after the execution of is performed.

  In the process of executing each block of the explanation effect, if the variable display of the non-reach loss (extension) variation pattern PA-13 is included as the variable display, the explanation effect of “continue” is executed. In the explanation effect of "continue", after the block of the explanation effect is finished, the display of "continue / continue" shown in FIG. 20-10 (F) is continuously executed as it is to adjust the time. For example, when the first variable display in which the first block is executed is the “extended A3 pattern (extended variation-containing pattern)” that is the variation pattern PA-13 of the non-reach loss (for extension), FIG. As shown in (C), after the first block is executed, the display of “SUZUKU” is continuously displayed as it is. Here, the required time of the first block is 9000 ms, and the variation time of the variation pattern PA-13 of the non-reach loss (for extension) is 13000 ms. Is about 4000 ms. After the first variable display is completed, if the second variable display is, for example, the variation pattern PA-11 of non-reach loss (for normal use), the second block of the explanation effect A is executed together with the variable display. When the second block is executed with the variable display of the variation pattern PA-13 of the non-reach loss (for extension), the display of “Oshishimaai” shown in FIG. Is continued until the end.

  In addition, after the first block is executed, there is no suspension for the next variable display to be executed, and when the continuous execution of the variable display is interrupted, while the continuous execution of the variable display is interrupted, The display of “Tsu / Tsu / Ku” is continued as it is. For example, when the variable display in which the first block is displayed ends, if the “normal A4 pattern (variable interrupted pattern)” is not held for the execution of the next variable display, FIG. As shown in -13 (D), the display of “continue” is continued until the next variable display is executed. Then, the second block is executed at the time of the second variable display.

  Also, when the variation pattern of the variable display is a variation pattern other than the variation pattern of the non-reach loss, for example, the variation patterns PA-15 and PA-22 of the SP reach, the explanation effect is stopped, and the reach effect and the SP reach effect are further stopped. Execute For example, in the variable display following the variable display in which the first block is executed, in the case of the “SP reach A1 pattern” in which the SP reach variation pattern PA-15 is executed, FIG. As shown, after the first block is executed in the first variable display, a stop block is executed in the second variable display. The first half of the stop block is an effect before the stop, and as shown in FIG. 20-12 (A), an effect common to the first half of the second block shown in FIG. 20-11 (A) is executed. Subsequently, the latter half of the stop block is an effect after the stop, and a reach effect is executed as shown in FIG.

  As the SP reach effect, the ROM 121 of the effect control board 12 stores the first half data of 9000 ms corresponding to the length of the explanatory effect as the data for the first half, and the data after the explanatory effect is executed as the data for the second half. SP reach second half data having a length (120,000 ms-9000 ms = 111000 ms) corresponding to the length of the SP reach is stored. When the SP reach effect is executed after the explanation effect A is executed, the effect control CPU 120 executes the explanation effect A data instead of the SP reach first half data, and subsequently executes the SP reach second half data, When A is not executed, the first half of SP reach data and the second half of SP reach data are continuously executed.

  SP reach variation patterns PA-15 and PA-22 are executed for 120,000 ms. When the explanation effect A is executed in the variable display of the SP reach variation patterns PA-15 and PA-22, the data of the explanation effect shown in FIGS. After that, the data of the reach effect to the SP reach effect shown in FIGS. 20-12 (C) to 20-12 (E) is executed during 111000 ms.

  In the ROM 121 of the effect control board 12, as the effect of the normal reach, the explanation effect was executed as the first half data of 9000 ms corresponding to the length of the explanation effect as the data for the first half and the data of the first half of the NM reach of 9000 ms corresponding to the length of the explanation effect. NM reach second half data having a length (13000 ms-9000 ms = 4000 ms) corresponding to the length of the normal reach later is stored. When performing the normal reach effect after the explanation effect A is executed, the effect control CPU 120 executes the explanation effect A data in place of the NM reach first half data, and subsequently executes the NM reach second half data. When A is not executed, NM reach first half data and NM reach second half data are continuously executed.

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

  In the case of the “SP reach deformation A pattern” in which the SP reach effect is executed in the variable display in which the effect effect A has been executed, as shown in FIG. 20-14 (B), the first block of the effect effect A May be executed, the reach effect and the SP reach effect may be executed. In this case, the reach effect and the SP reach effect are executed as they are in the second variable display without performing the post-stop effect shown in FIG. 20-12 (B). As described above, the explanation effect may be stopped after the first block is executed, and the reach effect and the SP reach effect may be executed without executing the second block. Also, the reach effect may be executed after the second block is executed.

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

  When the game ball wins in the winning ball device 6A after the customer waiting state has continued for 5 minutes or more, the active display is displayed in the active display area 59SH52 on the image display device 5, as shown in FIG. At the same time, the first block of the explanation effect B is executed in the central area. In addition, during the execution of the explanation effect B, a telop 59SH54 in which the text “during tutorial” is displayed is displayed above the image display device 5.

  In the description effect B, first, as shown in FIG. 20-15 (B), the description effect B first block first decorative character string 59SHWB11 of “Tell me! Yume-chan” is displayed in the center of the image display device 5. You. The speakers 8L and 8R (see FIG. 1) output the B1 sound “Oshietemchan”. The B1 sound is output as a sound like a voice uttered by a plurality of people. Subsequently, as shown in FIG. 20C, the description effect B is described as “Hello” surrounded by the main character 59SHMC and the balloon 59SH55 instead of deleting the first block first decorative character string 59SHWB11. The first block second decorative character string 59SHWB12 is largely displayed at the center of the image display device 5, and the speakers 8L and 8R output a B2 sound imitating the voice of the main character 59SHMC of "Hi".

  Subsequently, as shown in FIG. 20D, the image display device 5 displays, as the content of the voice uttered by the main character 59SHMC, a description effect B “This time ...” surrounded by a balloon 59SH55. One block third decorative character string 59SHWB13 is displayed. At this time, the speakers 8L and 8R output a third sound B3 imitating the voice of the main character 59SHMC, "Conkaiha". Up to here, the same effect as the explanation effect A is executed.

  Subsequently, as shown in FIG. 20E, the image display device 5 displays, as the content of the voice uttered by the main character 59SHMC, an explanation effect of “SP reach cut-in” surrounded by a balloon 59SH55. The B first block fourth decorative character string 59SHWB14 is displayed. Thus, the player is notified that the explanation of the cut-in effect performed during the SP reach is performed. At this time, the speakers 8L and 8R output a B4 sound imitating the voice of the main character 59SHMC, "SP Reach Cut In Dayo".

  Thereafter, as shown in FIG. 20F, at the central position of the image display device 5, the description effect B first block fifth decorative character string 59SHWB15 surrounded by balloons 59SH55 Is displayed. The display of the description effect B first block fifth decorative character string 59SHWB15 is continued until the variable display of the small symbol in the small symbol display area 59SH51 ends and one variable display ends. Also, in the description effect B, the length of the first block is common to the fluctuation time of the non-reach loss (for normal use), and the first block of the description effect B is performed during one variable display. Is executed in its entirety.

  When the first variable display ends and the first block of the explanation effect B shown in FIG. 20-15 ends, the second variable display starts and the second block of the explanation effect B shown in FIG. 21-16 starts. Is done. In the second block of the description effect B, as shown in FIG. 20A, the main character 59SHMC moves to the lower left corner of the image display device 5 and is displayed smaller. Further, the image display device 5 displays an image for explaining the cut-in notice effect. Specifically, a description effect B second block first decorative character string 59SHWB21 entitled “Cut-in occurs during SP reach!” Surrounded by a balloon 59SH55 is displayed. At this time, the speakers 8L and 8R output the B5 sound simulating the voice of the main character 59SHMC, "SP Reach Cut-In Cutout".

  Subsequently, as shown in FIG. 20B, a blue cut-in image 59SHCB is displayed at the center of the image display device 5. The blue cut-in image 59SHCB includes a decorative character string “CHANCE!”. Further, in the lower part of the center position of the image display device 5, an explanation effect B second block second decorative character string 59SHWB22 surrounded by a balloon 59SH55, "Blue cut-in is expected!" At this time, the speakers 8L and 8R output a B6 sound simulating the voice of the main character 59SHMC, "Ao cut index die".

  Subsequently, as shown in FIG. 20C, a red cut-in image 59SHCR is displayed at the center of the image display device 5. The red cut-in image 59SHCR includes a decorative character string of “super heat!”. Further, at the lower position of the center position of the image display device 5, an explanation effect B second block third decorative character string 59SHWB23 surrounded by a balloon 59SH55 saying "If red cut-in is at its highest!" At this time, the speakers 8L and 8R output the B7 sound simulating the voice of the main character 59SHMC, "Akakat Innarasakacho". With such an explanation effect B, it is explained to the player that the degree of expectation differs depending on the type of cut-in that occurs during SP reach.

  After that, as shown in FIG. 20D, the description effect B second block fourth decorative character string 59SHWB24 of “S / Z / K” is displayed at the center of the image display device 5. At this time, the speakers 8L and 8R output a B8 sound simulating the voice of the main character 59SHMC "Tsuku". The display of the description effect B second block fourth decorative character string 59SHWB24 is continued until the variable display of the small symbol in the small symbol display area 59SH51 ends and one variable display ends. In this manner, the second block of the explanation effect B is executed while one variable display is performed.

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

  Subsequently, as shown in FIG. 20-17 (B), a rainbow cut-in image 59SHCRB is displayed at the center of the image display device 5. The rainbow cut-in image 59SHCRB includes a decorative character string of “OK!”. Further, at the lower position of the center position of the image display device 5, an explanation effect B third block second decorative character string 59SHWB32 of "If it is a rainbow ..." surrounded by a balloon 59SH55 is displayed. At this time, the speakers 8L and 8R output the B10 sound simulating the voice of the main character 59SHMC called “Rainbow Narra”.

  Subsequently, as shown in FIG. 20C, the rainbow cut-in image 59SHCRB is displayed in the central portion of the image display device 5 while being surrounded by the balloon 59SH55 at a position below the central position of the image display device 5. As a decorated character, the description effect B third block third decorative character string 59SHWB33 of “Big hit decision !?” is displayed. At this time, the speakers 8L and 8R output a B11 sound imitating the voice of the main character 59SHMC, "Oatari Kakutei". Unlike the other sounds, the B11 sound is output in a phrase with an ascending ending, and is output in an expression representing a question form. It is explained to the player that such a description effect B substantially determines that the big hit state will be executed by the occurrence of the rainbow cut-in during the SP reach.

  After that, as shown in FIG. 20-17 (D), an explanation effect B third block fourth decorative character string 59SHWB34 of “Oshishi maai” is displayed at the center of the image display device 5. At this time, the speakers 8L and 8R output the B12 sound imitating the voice of the main character 59SHMC, "Oshimai". The display of the description effect B third block fourth decorative character string 59SHWB34 is continued until the variable display of the small symbol in the small symbol display area 59SH51 ends and one variable display ends. In this manner, the third block of the explanation effect B is executed while one variable display is performed.

  When the variable display in which the third block of the explanation effect B is executed is completed, as shown in FIG. 20E, the telop 59SH54 of “during tutorial” is deleted, and the explanation effect is completed and executed. Notifying the player that there is no such thing. At this time, the image display device 5 is provided with the decorative symbol display areas 5L, 5C, and 5R, and the variable display of the decorative symbols in the decorative symbol display areas 5L, 5C, and 5R is started.

  Next, the relationship between the fluctuation time of the variable display in the description effect B executed over the three variable displays and the content of the description effect will be described. The examples described above with reference to FIGS. 20-15 to 20-17 are patterns in which the first to third variable displays are all performed in the non-reach-loss (normal) variation pattern PA-11. In the case of this “normal B1 pattern (basic pattern)”, as shown in FIG. 20A, the first block is executed, then the second block is executed, and after the second block is executed, the second block is executed. Execute three blocks. Since the fluctuation time of the non-reach loss (normal) fluctuation pattern PA-11 and the execution time of the first to third blocks are all 9000 ms, the non-reach loss (normal) fluctuation pattern PA-11 is obtained. Sometimes, each block of the explanation effect ends with the end of the variable display.

  If the variable display of the non-reach loss (shortening) variation pattern PA-12 is included as the variable display in the process of executing each block of the explanation effect, the non-reach loss (shortening) is performed without executing the explanation effect block. Display is performed when the variation pattern PA-12 is used. For example, the first variable display in which the first block is executed is executed, and then the variable display next to the second variable display in which the second block is executed is a non-reach loss (shortening) variation pattern PA-12. In the case of the “normal B2 pattern (the pattern including the shortened variation)” to be executed, as shown in FIG. 20B, the first block is executed in the first variable display, and the second variable display is executed. After executing the second block in the display, in the third variable display, the third block is not executed, and the display of “Su / Z / K” displayed at the end of the second block is continuously displayed. The third block is executed when the fourth variable display is the variation pattern PA-11 of non-reach loss (for normal use). When the non-reach-loss (for shortening) variation pattern PA-12 continues in the variable display after the fourth time, the non-reach-loss (for normal) variation pattern PA-11 or the non-reach-loss (for extension) variation pattern PA follows. When the value becomes -13, the third block is executed. When the next variable display is the non-reach loss (shortening) variation pattern PA-12 after the first variable display has been executed for the first block, the second block is not executed and the last block of the first block is executed. Is continuously displayed, and the second block is executed when the third or subsequent variable display is the variation pattern PA-11 of non-reach loss (for normal use). I do. Therefore, in both tables between the first block and the first block, and between the second block and the third block, the display of the last one of the previous blocks is continuously displayed. Sometimes.

  In the process of executing each block of the explanation effect, if the variable display of the variation pattern PA-13 of the non-reach loss (for extension) is included as the variable display, after the block of the explanation effect ends, FIG. The display of “S / S / K” shown in −15 (F) is continuously executed as it is, and the time is adjusted. For example, as shown in FIG. 20C, the first variable display in which the first block is executed is the variation pattern PA-11 of non-reach loss (for normal use), and the second block in which the second block is executed When the second variable display is the “normal B3 pattern (extended variation-containing pattern)” that is the variation pattern PA-13 of the non-reach loss (for extension), the second block is executed after the execution of the first block. After the execution, and after the execution of the second block, the display of “SUZUKU” is continuously displayed as it is. Subsequently, after the second variable display is completed, if the third variable display is, for example, the variation pattern PA-13 of non-reach loss (for extension), the third block of the description effect A is executed together with the variable display, After the execution of the third block, the display of "S / Z / K" is continuously displayed. When the third block is executed with the variable display of the variation pattern PA-11 of the non-reach loss (for normal use), the display of "Oshi-ma-ai" shown in Fig. 20-16 (D) is variably displayed as it is. Is continued until the end.

  Further, after executing the first block or the second block, there is no suspension for the next variable display to be executed, and when the continuous execution of the variable display is interrupted, the continuous execution of the variable display is interrupted. While the display is on, the display of "Tsu / Zu / Ku" is continued. For example, as shown in FIG. 20D, when the second variable display in which the second block is executed following the first variable display in which the first block is displayed is completed, In the case of the “normal B4 pattern (including the pattern including fluctuation interruption)” including the case where there is no hold for the execution of the next variable display, “continue / continue / continue” until the next variable display is executed. Is displayed as it is. Then, the third block is executed when the third variable display is performed following the second variable display.

  Also, when the variation pattern of the variable display is a variation pattern other than the variation pattern of the non-reach loss, for example, the variation patterns PA-15 and PA-22 of the SP reach, the explanation effect is stopped, and the reach effect and the SP reach effect are further stopped. Execute For example, in the variable display next to the variable display in which the first block is executed, in the case of the “SP reach B1 pattern” in which the variable display of the SP reach variation pattern PA-15 is executed, FIG. As shown in A), after the first block is executed in the first variable display, a stop block is executed in the second variable display. The first half of the stop block is an effect before the stop, and as shown in FIG. 20-12 (A), an effect common to the first half of the second block shown in FIG. 20-11 (A) is executed. Subsequently, the latter half of the suspension block is an effect after the suspension, and the effect is executed as shown in FIG.

  Further, as shown in FIG. 20A, when the second variable display is completed in the “SP reach B1 pattern”, the next variable display is executed without executing the big hit state. At this time, if the stop effect is not executed in the second variable display and the second block of the explanation effect B is executed, the next variable display after the second variable display becomes the third variable display. The third block of the explanation effect B is executed, but the third block is not executed by executing the SP reach. In the second variable display, even if the reach effect is executed instead of the SP reach effect, the third block is not executed in the next variable display.

  In addition, even when the explanation effect B is executed, the variable display may include a variable display of the non-reach loss (shortening) variation pattern PA-12. For example, the variable display after the first variable display in which the first block is executed and then the second variable display in which the second block is executed is a non-reach loss (for shortening) fluctuation. In the case of the “SP reach B2 pattern” in which the variable display of the pattern PA-12 is executed, the first block is executed in the first variable display, as shown in FIG. In the second variable display, the second block is executed. Subsequently, the third variable display is a variable display of the variation pattern PA-12 of the non-reach losing (for shortening), and after the second block is executed, the display of “S / Z / K” is continuously displayed as it is. I do. As the fourth variable display, the variable display of the SP reach variation patterns PA-15 and PA-22 is executed. At this time, the effect before the stop and the effect after the stop are executed as the stop effect, and subsequently, the reach effect And SP reach production is performed.

  Also, in the case of the “SP reach deformation B pattern” in which the SP reach effect is executed in the variable display in which the explanation effect B has been executed, as shown in FIG. 20-19 (B), the first block of the explanation effect A May be executed, or after the first block and the second block are executed, the reach effect and the SP reach effect may be executed. In this case, the reach effect and the SP reach effect are executed as they are in the second or third variable display without performing the unillustrated post-stop effect. As described above, after the first block is executed or after the first block and the second block are executed, the explanation effect is stopped, and the reach effect is performed without executing the second block, and further, the SP reach effect is executed. May be performed.

  As described above, in the pachinko gaming machine 1 according to the present embodiment, in performing the explanation effect, the explanation effect can be performed for a predetermined period after being set in the game hall, for example, 15 days after the conditions for operation are satisfied. It is. For this reason, during this predetermined period, the explanation effect is executable, so that even a player with a small game history can see the explanation effect, so that the decrease in the effect of the effect can be suppressed. it can.

  In addition, the condition regarding the operation of the pachinko gaming machine 1 is that the pachinko gaming machine 1 is installed in a game hall, but other conditions may be used. For example, the time may be when the pachinko gaming machine 1 is shipped from the factory, or when the pachinko gaming machine is powered on. Further, it may be the time when the gaming ball is fired from the pachinko gaming machine 1 or the opening time of the game hall on the day when the gaming machine is installed. Further, in the pachinko gaming machine 1, the explanation effect can be executed from the next day when 12 hours have elapsed after the pachinko gaming machine 1 has been installed in the game arcade, but may be executed at another timing. Alternatively, the description effect may be made executable 12 hours after the pachinko gaming machine 1 is installed in the game arcade. Further, the condition regarding the operation may be other than the condition regarding the vicinity when the pachinko gaming machine 1 is installed in a game arcade. For example, after a gaming machine is installed, a condition for operation may be established for a certain period, for example, every one month, or when a period during which a game ball is not launched exceeds one day. Conditions for operation may be established. The predetermined period is 15 days, but may be another period. For example, the period may be 14 days or less, or may be 16 days or more. Further, the predetermined period is set to 15 days, but may be a period that does not extend over days, such as several hours. Further, the time for executing the explanation effect may be defined. For example, an explanation effect may be executed only for a few hours from the start of business within a day, or for a prescribed period, for example, between 10:00 to 12:00, 15:00 to 18:00, and 20:00 to 22:00. The description effect may be executed. Further, the predetermined period may be a period in which the number of fluctuations of the special figure or the ordinary figure exceeds a certain number. For example, it may be determined that the predetermined period has elapsed when the number of times the special figure has changed exceeds 200.

  The condition for adding the number of operating days may be another condition. For example, the number of operating days may be increased by turning on or off the power of the pachinko gaming machine 1, clearing the RAM 102 or the RAM 122, or the like. Alternatively, when a plurality of these conditions are satisfied, the number of operating days may be added. Alternatively, a holiday for the game hall may be set in advance, and the number of operating days of the pachinko gaming machine 1 may be calculated excluding the holiday. The condition for adding the number of operating days may be one condition, or may be two or more conditions including a plurality of one condition.

  The explanation effect is executed over a plurality of variable displays. Specifically, the explanation effect is executed over two variable displays, and the explanation effect B is executed over three variable displays. Therefore, the game can be continued even during the execution of the explanation effect, so that the progress of the game can be prevented. In addition, since it is easy to secure a long time for executing the explanation effect, the contents of the explanation effect can be easily understood and enhanced. In addition, when the explanation effect ends in the middle, it is possible to promote the operation of the player to see the explanation effect to the end.

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

  Further, the pachinko gaming machine 1 is provided with an explanation effect execution switch that enables a period for executing the explanation effect to be set to a period of 15 days from the installation of the pachinko gaming machine 1. For this reason, the period in which the explanation effect can be executed can be lengthened according to the situation of the game hall where the pachinko gaming machine 1 is installed, the business policy, and the like. Therefore, the execution period of the explanation effect can be set in accordance with the situation of each game hall, so that the effect of the effect can be suppressed from being reduced.

  Note that an explanation effect shortening switch that can shorten the period during which the explanation effect can be executed may be provided. Further, an explanation effect non-execution switch may be provided to set the explanation effect not to be executed. In addition, the explanation effect non-execution switch may be operated by a staff of a game hall and not operated by a player, or may be operated by a player.

  Further, the effect control CPU 120 in the pachinko gaming machine 1 does not execute the explanation effect until 5 minutes have elapsed since the reception of the customer waiting command, and after 5 minutes have elapsed since the reception of the customer waiting command, Based on the fact that the variation pattern command is received first and the next variable display is executed, an explanation effect to be executed in the next variable display is determined. For this reason, when five minutes have passed since the reception of the customer waiting command, the possibility that the players have been replaced increases. For this reason, by determining the explanation effect to be executed in the first variable display after 5 minutes have passed since the reception of the customer waiting command, the explanation effect can be executed again when the player changes. In addition, it is possible to suppress a reduction in the effect.

  In the pachinko gaming machine 1, the content of the explanation effect is determined five minutes after the reception of the customer waiting command, but it may be possible to determine whether or not the explanation effect is performed. The content of the explanation effect is determined five minutes after the reception of the customer waiting command, but may be another time such as ten minutes after the reception of the customer waiting command. In the pachinko gaming machine 1 described above, the determination of the replacement of the player is performed based on the elapsed time after the reception of the customer waiting command, but the determination of the replacement of the player is performed by other means. You may. For example, the change of the player may be determined by a sensor that detects the player who plays the pachinko gaming machine 1, or the launch state of the game ball or the operation state of the hit ball operation handle 30, for example, the game ball is launched for a certain period of time. The change of the player may be determined based on whether the player has not been hit or the hit ball operation handle 30 has not been operated for a certain period of time. Furthermore, the change of the player may be determined based on the time since the design of the special figure, the ordinary figure, the decorative pattern, etc. is determined, or after the game ball has passed through the starting port, the passing gate, the out port. The change of the player may be determined based on the elapsed time. Switching of players may be determined based on whether or not a customer waiting demonstration effect is being performed.

  The explanation effect execution switch is a push sensor 35B or a controller sensor unit 35A that detects the operation of the push button 31B or the stick controller 31A, and the push sensor 31B or the controller sensor unit detects the operation of the push button 31B or the stick controller 31A by the player. The explanation effect may be stopped when the unit 35A detects it. In this case, the explanation effect may be stopped during execution of the explanation effect, or it may be set so that the explanation effect is not executed before the explanation effect is started (before the variable display is executed). You may. A player who does not need to see the explanation effect can stop the explanation effect by operating the push button 31B or the stick controller 31A, so that it is possible to suppress a decrease in interest of the player.

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

  When the push sensor 35B or the controller sensor unit 35A detects the operation of the push button 31B or the stick controller 31A by the player, the explanation effect can be stopped, and an explanation to that effect is displayed on the image display device 5. May be. By displaying the explanation on the image display device 5, it is possible to inform the player that the explanation effect can not be executed. When a display device other than the image display device 5, for example, a sub liquid crystal display device is provided, the description indicating that the description effect can be stopped is replaced with another display device instead of the image display device 5. It may be displayed, or may be displayed on both the image display device 5 and another display device.

  In the pachinko gaming machine 1, the execution ratio of various effects such as the SP reach effect is constant regardless of the operation period of the pachinko gaming machine 1, but the execution ratio varies depending on the operation period of the pachinko gaming machine 1. An effect may be provided. For example, in the pachinko gaming machine 1, as the SP reach effect, a specific effect in which the execution ratio increases from 0% at the SP reach time to 50% when the operation period has passed a predetermined period, for example, 5 days, may be provided. it can. The specific effects are, for example, a character appearance notice effect and a cut-in notice effect during the SP reach effect. This specific effect is not executed until the operation period elapses a predetermined period, but becomes executable when the predetermined period elapses, so to say, a released effect. Further, an explanation effect about the released specific effect may be made executable. In this case, the explanation effect can be performed in accordance with the period in which the specific effect to be the explanation effect is released and executed, so that the effect can be enhanced.

  For example, a special SP reach that is released when three weeks have passed since the pachinko gaming machine 1 was installed is provided, and a special SP reach that is released three weeks after the pachinko gaming machine 1 was installed. May be executed. The explanation effect on the special SP reach in this case may be released for a certain period, for example, one week after the special SP reach is released. Further, before the special SP reach is released, for example, one week before the special SP reach is released, an explanation effect for explaining a notice that the special SP reach is released may be executed.

  Note that the execution ratio of the specific effect until the operation period elapses the predetermined period may be a ratio lower than 50% instead of 0%. In addition, a specific effect may be set in such a manner that a plurality of elapsed times at which the execution ratio increases are set, and the execution ratio of the specific effect is increased stepwise. At this time, as the explanation effect, every time the execution ratio of the specific effect increases, the content of the explanation of the specific effect may be made detailed. To elaborate the contents of the explanation, the explanation time may be extended.

  In the pachinko gaming machine 1, in the explanation effect stop block, the explanation effect being executed is ended in the first half, and from the latter half, the reach effect is performed to the SP reach effect. For this reason, even if the explanation effect is executed at the beginning of the variable display, the possibility that the SP reach effect is executed in the variable display remains. For this reason, it is possible to prevent a situation in which the player recognizes that the SP reach effect is not executed at the stage when the variable display is started, so that it is possible to suppress a decrease in gaming interest.

  In the pachinko gaming machine 1, in the explanation effect, a character appearance notice effect and a cut-in notice effect, which are executed during the SP reach, are described as a description of the specific effect. For this reason, even a player who is new to SP Reach can recognize the presence or absence of a character appearance notice effect and the meaning of cut-in executed in the cut-in notice effect, so that it is possible to deepen the understanding of the specific effect. It is possible to enhance the production effect.

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

  Further, in the pachinko gaming machine 1, in the explanation effect stop block, when the explanation effect performed in the first half is stopped and the reach effect and the SP reach effect are performed in the latter half, the result is shown in FIG. 20-12 (B). As described above, the main character 59SHMC performs the effect of “stage change”, thereby notifying that the explanation effect is to be stopped. For this reason, it is possible to reduce a sense of discomfort caused by the stoppage of the explanation effect.

  In the pachinko gaming machine 1, as shown in FIG. 20-12 (B), the main character 59SHMC performs an effect called “stage change”, and as a subsequent effect, the reach effect and the SP reach effect are executed. The notification may also be issued until. “Stage change” is displayed on the image display device 5 and the speaker 8R. 8R, but is displayed on the image display device 5 or a speaker 8R. It may be only output from 8R. When the pachinko gaming machine 1 is provided with another display device other than the image display device 5 such as a sub liquid crystal display device, the second decoration character string 59SHWS22 for the stage effect! Alternatively, the information may be displayed on another display device together with the image display device 5.

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

  In the pachinko gaming machine 1 described above, after the explanation effect is stopped and the reach effect or the SP reach effect is executed, the explanation effect is not continued, but the reach effect or the SP reach effect is executed. After that, the continuation of the explanation effect may be executed. In this case, the disappointment of the player who was looking forward to the explanation effect can be reduced. After the explanation effect is stopped and the reach effect or the SP reach effect is executed, the explanation effect may be executed again from the beginning. In this case, it is possible not to lose the opportunity to execute the explanation effect. After the reach effect or the SP reach effect is executed, when the explanation effect is executed again from the beginning, the canceled explanation effect may be executed, or an explanation effect other than the canceled explanation effect is executed. You may do so.

  Further, it may be determined whether or not to continue the explanation effect based on the contents of the effect performed after the explanation effect is stopped. For example, the continuation of the explanation effect may be executed after only the reach effect is executed, and the continuation of the explanation effect may not be executed after the SP reach effect is executed. Further, after only the reach effect is executed, the continuation of the explanation effect may be executed, and after the SP reach effect is executed, the explanation effect may be executed again from the beginning.

  In pachinko gaming machine 1 described above, variation pattern PA-12 indicating “non-reach loss (for shortening)” is a variation pattern that is not determined when the number of holds is zero, It may be determined at the time. In the case of the pachinko gaming machine 1 in this case, when the description effect is executed when the variation pattern PA-12 of “non-reach loss (for shortening)” is determined when the number of holds is 0, a special display is displayed. For example, the display shown in FIG. 20-10 (B) may be executed.

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

  In the pachinko gaming machine 1 described above, the stop effect is provided and the explanation effect is executed in the first half and the explanation effect is stopped in the second half, but the explanation effect A, the explanation effect B and the first block and the second block of the explanation effect B are performed. The first half data may be provided, and the second half data may be shared. In this case, data can be shared, which can contribute to a reduction in storage capacity.

  In the pachinko gaming machine 1 described above, the explanation effect is executed from the start of the variable display, but may be executed at another timing. For example, the variable display may be started after a lapse of a fixed time, for example, two to three seconds, after the start of the variable display. Further, an effect other than the explanation effect may be interposed in the middle of the explanation effect. The explanation effect is executed during the variable display of the special figure (decorative symbol) in the normal state (low-probability low-base state), but may be executed at another timing. For example, it may be executed in a probable change state (high accuracy state) or in a time saving state (high base state), or may be executed in a big hit state. Further, it may be executed during the variable display of the ordinary figure. In addition, the reach effect and the SP reach effect that are executed after the explanation effect is stopped are executed immediately after the explanation effect is stopped, but the effect that is executed after the explanation effect is stopped is the explanation effect. It may be executed immediately after the execution. For example, it may be executed at the time of the next variable display after the variable display for which the explanation effect has been stopped, or at the time of the subsequent variable display.

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

  In the pachinko gaming machine 1 described above, when the explanation effect is stopped, the explanation effect is stopped in the variable display in which the suggestion effect (SP reach effect) is executed, but the explanation effect is stopped in another mode. You may make it. For example, the explanation effect may be stopped in the variable display before the variable display in which the suggestion effect is executed. In the pachinko gaming machine 1 described above, after the explanation effect is stopped, the SP reach effect is executed with the normal reach effect interposed therebetween, but the suggestion effect (SP reach effect) is executed immediately after the suggestion effect is stopped. May be performed. Further, after the explanation effect is stopped, a unique connection effect may be executed before shifting to the SP reach effect. In addition, the display priority of the suggestion effect may be increased while the explanation effect is being performed, so that the explanation effect may not be seen. In this case, the display priority of the suggestion effect may be gradually increased, The effect may gradually disappear and the explanation effect may be stopped.

  In the pachinko gaming machine 1 described above, after the explanation effect is stopped to execute the suggestion effect, the explanation effect is not re-executed. However, after the suggestion effect ends, the explanation effect is executed. You may make it fix. In this case, for example, after the variable display in which the suggested effect is executed is completed, when the variable display of the variation pattern in which the explanation effect can be executed is executed, the continuation of the canceled explanation effect may be executed. Then, the stopped explanation effect may be restarted from the beginning. Alternatively, a different type of explanation effect from the canceled explanation effect may be executed from the beginning. The continuation of the explanation effect here may be a continuation explanation effect from the place where the explanation effect is stopped when the explanation effect is stopped during one variable display, or the explanation effect may be performed when the variable display is switched. An explanation effect that was to be executed in the next variable display in the case of being stopped may be used. When the continuation of the explanation effect is executed, for example, an effect in which the main character 59SHMC speaks "continuation of the explanation" may be sandwiched, and the player may be notified that the explanation effect is continuation.

  In the pachinko gaming machine 1 described above, the contents of the suggestion effect (SP reach effect) are described in the description effect, but other effects may be described. For example, it may be a description of a content such as a character displayed in the effect, a description of a game method of the pachinko gaming machine 1, or a description of a customization function. Alternatively, the performance (specs) of the pachinko gaming machine 1, a game method in a special state (for example, a right-handed method when right-handed is required), an act prohibited in playing a game, for example, using a magnet, The action of hitting the pachinko gaming machine 1 or the like may be described.

  In the pachinko gaming machine 1 described above, the stop block is executed when the reach effect is also executed when the first block of the explanation effect is executed, but the timing at which the first block of the explanation effect is executed, Here, when the reach effect is executed in the variable display that starts to change when 5 minutes have elapsed after the reception of the customer waiting command, the explanation effect (the effect of the stop block instead of the first block) is not executed. It may be. In this case, although the explanation effect is supposed to be executed, the explanation effect is not executed. Therefore, it is possible to increase the sense of expectation that the big hit state will be executed at the time when the variable display starts.

  In the pachinko gaming machine 1 described above, the type (content) of the explanation effect to be executed is 50 for each of the explanation effect A and the explanation effect B with reference to the explanation effect determination table shown in FIG. %, But may be determined by another ratio. For example, the same demonstration effect as that performed last time may not be performed. In the pachinko gaming machine 1, there are two types of explanation effects, explanation effect A and explanation effect B, so explanation effect A and explanation effect B are executed alternately. Further, the execution order of the explanation effects may be determined. For example, the explanation effects may be executed in the order of explanation effect A → explanation effect B → explanation effect B → explanation effect A → explanation effect B →.

  Further, when determining the type of the explanation effect, when the effect to be explained in the explanation effect is being executed, the explanation effect to be executed next is the explanation effect for the executed effect etc. May be executed. In this case, the main character 59SHMC makes a statement such as "the previous effect is ~" or the like, and executes an explanation effect (hereinafter referred to as "executed effect etc. explanation effect") in a form to explain the contents of the effect previously executed. You may do so. Further, the explanation effect, such as the executed effect, may be executed only in the explanation effect for which the effect, etc. executed in the past is to be explained. In addition, the effect performed in the past may be the object of the explanation effect executed next to the effect executed in the past, or may be the object of the explanation effect executed after that. . In addition, such an explanation effect for an effect performed in the past as an explanation target may be made executable until it is determined that the players have been replaced, or may be executable after the players have been replaced. You may make it.

  In the pachinko gaming machine 1 described above, the explanation effect is executed by displaying the image on the image display device 5 and outputting the sound from the speakers 8L and 8R, but the display on the image display device 5 and the sound from the speakers 8L and 8R are performed. May be executed only by the output of the sound. Alternatively, an explanation effect may be performed using another device. For example, a character with a plurality of boards each having a different character string is provided, and the board in the character is moved so that one of the boards can be seen by a player, and an explanation effect is performed using the visible board. The description effect may be executed using a lamp, a 7-segment, or the like.

  In the pachinko gaming machine 1 described above, the fact that the explanation effect is being executed is displayed by displaying "Tutorial in progress" on the image display device 5, but it may be notified in another manner. For example, the fact that the explanation is being performed may be output by voice, the lamp may be illuminated with a predetermined color or pattern, or an accessory described as “during tutorial” may be used. Further, any one of these may be executed plurally.

  Further, the pachinko gaming machine 1 may have a configuration in which a jackpot winning probability (a payout ratio) changes according to a set value. More specifically, in the special symbol normal process of the special symbol process process, the winning probability (winning rate) of the big hit is changed by using the display result determination table (winning probability) according to the set value. The set value has three stages of 1 to 3, 1 is the lowest payout rate, and the payout rate increases 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 lowest for the player, and as the value increases in the order of 2, 3, the advantage gradually increases. The degree of advantage may be a step other than the three steps 1-3, for example, may be six steps. In addition, in order to change the payout rate, instead of the jackpot winning probability or together with the jackpot winning probability, the probability change inrush rate, the probability change continuation rate, the time reduction inrush rate, the time reduction continuation rate, the probability of the small hit, etc. May be changed.

  As described above, when the payout rate changes depending on the set value, the execution ratio of the explanation effect executed based on the set value may be changed. For example, in the pachinko gaming machine 1 described above, the execution ratio of the explanation effect A and the explanation effect B is 50%, but the execution ratio of the explanation effect B is higher than that of the explanation effect A as the set value is higher. It may be. Alternatively, the execution ratio may be inclined depending on whether the set value is even or odd. Since the execution ratio of the explanation effect differs according to the set value, an element having a set value according to the type of the explanation effect executed can be provided to the player. Can be improved.

  Further, when the payout rate changes depending on the set value, the determined ratio of non-reach, normal reach, and super reach may be different depending on the set value. For example, the higher the set value, the easier the super reach is selected, and the lower the set value, the easier the non-reach may be selected. In this case, since an element having a set value depending on the type of the executed reach effect can be provided to the player, the accuracy of the setting guess made by the player can be increased, which can contribute to an increase in interest.

  Further, in the embodiment of the characteristic portion 59SH, a pachinko gaming machine is applied as an example of a gaming machine. However, for example, by setting a predetermined number of bets for one game using a gaming value, a game is executed. One game is ended by the variable display result being derived to an image display device capable of displaying a plurality of types of symbols each of which is identifiable, and the variable display result derived by the image display device. Can be applied to a slot machine in which a prize can be generated in accordance with the above.

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

(Explanation about the characteristic part 59SH and the characteristic part 31AK)
When the pachinko gaming machine 1 includes the characteristic portion 31AK, the pachinko gaming machine 1 performs, for example, a title notification for notifying a title corresponding to the reach effect, but when the pachinko gaming machine 1 includes the characteristic portion 59SH and the characteristic portion 31AK. For example, in an explanation effect, an explanation (notice) of a reach effect may be given.

  In the explanation effect A, the reach effect via the title notification is described in advance (suggestion). In the explanation effect B, the reach effect without the title notification in the advance notice (suggestion) may be explained. . In both of the explanation effect A and the explanation effect B, a reach effect via the title notification and a notice (suggestion) indicating not via the title notification may be given.

(Additional note about the characteristic part 59SH)
(11) A gaming machine according to one embodiment of the present invention is a gaming machine (for example, a pachinko gaming machine 1 or the like) that can be controlled to an advantageous state (for example, a jackpot state) that is advantageous to a player. A description effect performer (for example, effect control CPU 120, etc.) capable of executing an explanation effect to be performed (for example, an explanation effect A for explaining a character appearance announcement effect and an explanation effect B for explaining a cut-in announcement explanation); And a suggestion effect execution means (for example, effect control CPU 120 or the like) capable of executing a suggestion effect (for example, SP reach effect or the like) indicating that the control is performed in an advantageous state. The explanation effect that is being executed is stopped, and the suggestion effect can be executed (for example, a stop block is provided in the explanation effect, the explanation effect is stopped, and the reach effect and the SP reach effect are performed). Etc. it is possible to run).

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

(12) In the gaming machine of the above (11), the explanation effect execution means can execute the explanation effect over a plurality of variable displays (for example, the explanation effect A is displayed twice in a variable manner, and the explanation effect B is It can be executed over three variable displays, etc.).

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

(13) In the gaming machine of the above (11) or (12), specific effect execution means (for example, effect control) capable of executing a specific effect (for example, a character appearance notice effect and a cut-in notice effect during an SP reach effect). CPU 120 etc.), and the explanation effect execution means is capable of executing an explanation effect, which provides an explanation regarding the specific effect (for example, a description of a character appearance announcement effect and a cut-in announcement effect during an SP reach effect). May be used.

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

(14) In the gaming machine according to any one of (11) to (13), a notification effect for notifying that the explanation effect being executed is to be stopped (for example, as shown in FIG. The character 59SHMC may be provided with a notification effect execution means capable of executing an effect called “stage change”.

  According to the above configuration, it is possible to reduce a sense of incongruity caused by the suspension of the explanation effect.

(15) In any one of the gaming machines (11) to (14), an operation detecting means (for example, a push button) capable of detecting a player's operation (for example, an operation of operating the push button 31B or the stick controller 31A). Sensor 35B, a controller sensor unit 35A, etc.), and when the action of the player is detected, the explanation effect can be stopped (for example, when the player operates the push button 31B or the stick controller 31A, The effect may be stopped).

  According to the above configuration, a player who has seen the explanation effect many times can be stopped by an operation such as a button operation, so that a decrease in the interest in the game can be suppressed.

(16) In any of the gaming machines described in (11) to (15) above, an operating period determining means (for example, a number of days during which the pachinko gaming machine 1 is operating) of the gaming machine (for example, Effect control CPU 120 etc.), and the explanation effect execution means changes the execution mode of the explanation effect when the operation period determined by the operation period determination means has passed a specific period. The effect can be executed (for example, the explanation effect A can be executed when the number of operating days is 1 day to 5 days, and the explanation effect B can be executed when the number of operation days is 6 days to 10 days). Is also good.

  According to the above configuration, the description effect can be changed according to the operating period of the gaming machine, so that a decrease in gaming interest can be suppressed.

(17) The gaming machine according to any one of (11) to (16), further including title notification means (for example, effect control CPU 120 or the like) capable of notifying a title corresponding to a suggestion effect (for example, a reach effect or the like). The title notifying means may 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). Good.

  According to the above configuration, by notifying the title of the suggested effect to be executed after the explanation effect is stopped, it is possible to increase a player's expectation of the suggested effect, thereby improving the interest in the game.

(21) A gaming machine according to one embodiment of the present invention is a gaming machine that performs variable display and is capable of playing (for example, a pachinko gaming machine 1 or the like), and when the variable display is being performed, an explanation about the game is given. It is provided with explanation effect execution means (eg, effect control CPU 120, etc.) capable of executing explanation effects to be performed (for example, explanation effect A for explaining a character appearance announcement effect and explanation effect B for explaining a cut-in announcement explanation). The explanation effect execution means can execute the explanation effect for a predetermined period after one condition relating to operation (for example, pachinko gaming machine 1 is installed in a game arcade) (for example, a game arcade) The explanation effect can be executed within 15 days after the pachinko gaming machine 1 is installed in the pachinko game machine 1).

  According to the above configuration, all players can see the explanation effect during the execution period of the explanation effect, so that the effect of the effect can be prevented from lowering.

(22) In the gaming machine of (21), the explanation effect execution means can execute the explanation effect over a plurality of variable displays (for example, the explanation effect A is displayed twice in a variable manner, and the explanation effect B is displayed It can be executed over three variable displays, etc.).

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

(23) In the gaming machine according to the above (21) or (22), a period setting means (for example, an explanation effect execution switch or the like) for setting the predetermined time period in which the explanation effect can be executed may be further provided. .

  According to the above configuration, the execution period of the explanation effect can be set according to the situation of each game hall, so that the effect of the effect can be prevented from lowering.

(24) The gaming machine according to any one of the above (21) to (23), further comprising an explanation effect determining means (for example, effect control CPU 120 or the like) capable of judging whether or not to execute the explanation effect. When the next variable display has not been performed for a predetermined period after the variable display has been completed, the explanation effect determination means determines whether to execute the explanation effect based on the execution of the next variable display. (E.g., whether or not to execute an explanation effect when a variation pattern command is first received after 5 minutes have passed since a customer waiting command output at the end of variable display is received, etc. ).

  According to the above configuration, when the player has changed, the explanation effect can be executed again, so that a reduction in the effect of the effect can be prevented.

(25) In any of the above-mentioned gaming machines (21) to (24), an operation detecting means (for example, push operation) capable of detecting an operation of the player (for example, an operation of operating the push button 31B or the stick controller 31A). Sensor 35B, a controller sensor unit 35A, etc.), and when the action of the player is detected, the explanation effect can be stopped (for example, when the player operates the push button 31B or the stick controller 31A, The effect may be stopped).

  According to the above configuration, a player who has seen the explanation effect many times can be stopped by an operation such as a button operation, so that a decrease in the interest in the game can be suppressed.

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

  According to the above configuration, the explanation effect can be executed in accordance with the period in which the specific effect of the explanation target is executed, so that a decrease in gaming interest can be suppressed.

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

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

  The present invention is not limited to those described above. Further, the specific configuration thereof is included in the present invention even if there are changes and additions in a range that does not depart from the gist of the present invention, in addition to the above-described embodiment and other embodiments described below.

  In addition, all or some of the configurations shown in the above-described embodiments and the modifications and the configurations shown in the embodiments and the modifications described below may be arbitrarily combined.

  It should be noted that the above-described embodiment and the below-described embodiments disclosed this time are merely examples in all respects and are not restrictive. The scope of the present invention is defined by the terms of the claims, rather than the description above and the following description, and is intended to include any modifications within the scope and meaning equivalent to the terms of the claims.

  The gaming machine of the present invention is also a gaming machine (for example, a pachinko gaming machine 1 or the like) that can be controlled to an advantageous state (for example, a big hit state or the like) that is advantageous to the player, and will be described with respect to the game. Description effect execution means (for example, effect control CPU 120 or the like) capable of executing an explanation effect (for example, explanation effect A for explaining a character appearance announcement effect and explanation effect B for explaining a cut-in announcement explanation), and an advantageous effect. A notice effect executing means (for example, effect control CPU 120 or the like) capable of executing a notice effect (for example, an SP reach effect or the like) for giving notice that the state is controlled to be controlled, and the notice effect effect means is executing (For example, a stop block is provided in the explanation effect, the explanation effect is stopped, and the reach effect and the SP reach effect are performed). Etc. it is possible to line). Further, a predetermined effect means capable of executing a series of predetermined effects (for example, an effect control CPU 120 capable of executing a series of battle effects), and a plurality of suggestion images are displayed during execution of the predetermined effect to provide a player with A suggestion effect means capable of executing a suggestion effect indicating an advantageous degree of advantage (for example, a plurality of hit telop images are displayed during execution of the battle effect to indicate a jackpot reliability; Effect control CPU 120 etc.), and the suggested degree of advantage differs according to the type of the suggestion image (for example, the suggested big hit reliability differs according to the type of the hit telop image, etc.), A plurality of suggestion images of different types can be displayed at positions where they can overlap each other (for example, a plurality of hit telop images of different types can be displayed at positions where they can overlap each other. That is, when the first suggestion image and the second suggestion image having a greater degree of advantage suggested than the first suggestion image are displayed at positions where they can overlap with each other, the first suggestion image is more than the first suggestion image. The second suggestion image is displayed preferentially (for example, the hit telop image 63SHTB of "HIT!" And the hit effect of "GREAT !!" having a higher hit reliability than the hit telop image 63SHTB of "HIT!" When the telop image 63SHTC is displayed at a position where the telop image 63SHTC can overlap with each other, the hit telop image 63SHTC of “GREAT !!” is displayed in front of the hit telop image 63SHTB of “HIT!”. Etc.) gaming machines.

  According to the above configuration, it is possible to suppress a decrease in gaming interest. Further, during the execution of a series of predetermined effects, a plurality of suggestion images can be displayed to execute a suggestion effect indicating a degree of advantage that is advantageous to the player. However, the interest can be further improved. Further, according to such a configuration, a plurality of suggestion images of different types can be displayed at positions where they can be superimposed on each other, and the first suggestion image and the second suggestion image having a greater degree of advantage suggested than the first suggestion image are displayed. When the second suggestion image is displayed at a position where they can overlap each other, the second suggestion image is preferentially displayed over the first suggestion image. The visibility of the image can be prevented from being hindered, the impression of the second suggestion image can be increased, and a more effective suggestion effect can be provided.

  In addition, when the announcement effect, the explanation effect, and the suggestion image are executed simultaneously, one may be displayed with priority over the other. For example, when the explanation effect and the suggestion image are executed at the same time, it is preferable that the suggestion image is preferentially displayed because the suggestion image that suggests whether or not a big hit is more important to the player.

  Further, in the case where the notice effect, the explanation effect, and the suggestion image are displayed in one change, the display may be performed so as to be easily recognized by making the execution timing different. By doing so, even if a plurality of effects are executed, the player can grasp each of them and draw attention.

The advantage may be suggested by a combination of the type of the suggestion image and the type of the explanation effect. For example, a plurality of display modes of the explanation effect are provided (first explanation effect, second explanation effect), and when the second explanation effect is displayed when the first suggestion image is displayed, the second suggestion image is displayed. The degree of advantage may be equal to the case where the explanation effect is not displayed when it is displayed (or the case where the first explanation effect is displayed), or the degree of advantage may be greater than that. Alternatively, when the explanation effect is displayed when the first suggestion image is displayed, the degree of advantage is smaller than when the second suggestion image is displayed, but is more advantageous than when the explanation effect is not displayed. The degree may be increased. By doing so, when the explanation effect is displayed, even if the first suggestion image is displayed and the second suggestion image is not displayed, the player can have a sense of expectation, Game entertainment is improved.
In addition, as a method of providing a plurality of types of display styles of explanation effects, for the same explanation target (for example, the same game explanation or the same notice effect), a plurality of explanation text contents are provided or even if the same explanation text is used, It is conceivable to provide a plurality of patterns of colors, fonts and sizes.

  Further, as an example of the form of the gaming machine, a gaming machine capable of performing a game (for example, a pachinko gaming machine 1 or the like), and a predetermined effect means capable of executing a series of predetermined effects (for example, a series of battles) An effect control CPU 120 or the like capable of executing an effect), a suggestion effect means capable of executing a suggestion effect indicating a plurality of suggestion images during execution of the predetermined effect and indicating a degree of advantage that is advantageous to the player (for example, , A plurality of hit telop images during execution of the battle effect, and an effect control CPU 120 or the like capable of executing a battle effect that suggests the jackpot reliability). (For example, the suggested jackpot reliability differs depending on the type of the hit telop image), and a plurality of the suggested images of different types can be superimposed on each other. Can be displayed (for example, a plurality of different hit telop images of different types can be displayed at positions that can overlap each other), and the first suggestion image and the degree of advantage suggested than the first suggestion image are different. When a large second suggestion image is displayed at a position where it can overlap each other, the second suggestion image is displayed with priority over the first suggestion image (for example, the hit telop image 63SHTB of “HIT!” If the hit telop image 63SHTC of “GREAT !!”, which has higher hit reliability than the hit telop image 63SHTB of “HIT!”, Is displayed at a position where it can overlap with each other, the telop for hit of “HIT!” A game machine may be included in front of the image 63SHTB, such as displaying the hit telop image 63SHTC of "GREAT !!" in an overlapping manner. Hereinafter, an example of the embodiment of the gaming machine will be described as another embodiment.

(Other examples)
FIG. 21A is a diagram for explaining a series of battle effects. The series of battle effects includes a pre-battle effect corresponding to a scene where a monster appears, a battle effect corresponding to a scene in which a battle with a monster occurs, and a post-battle effect corresponding to a scene after a battle with the monster. In this way, a series of battle effects are effects in which a series of related effects such as a pre-battle effect, a mid-battle effect, and a post-battle effect are continuously executed. The series of battle effects is an example of the “series of predetermined effects” in the present invention.

  FIG. 21A is a diagram for explaining a series of battle effects. The effect control CPU 120 executes post-battle effects in different modes according to the fluctuation pattern. For example, when the display pattern is the fluctuation pattern PB2-5 in which the display result is “big hit” without developing to Super Reach A, the effect control CPU 120 executes the effect of winning the monster as the effect after the battle. According to such a configuration, the effect of winning the monster is performed as the post-battle effect, so that the player can recognize that the display result is “big hit”. On the other hand, when the display result is the fluctuation pattern PA2-5 in which the display result is “losing” without developing to Super Reach A, the effect control CPU 120 executes the effect of defeating the monster as the post-battle effect. According to such a configuration, an effect of losing to a monster is performed as a post-battle effect, so that the player can recognize that the display result is “losing”. In the case of the variation pattern PA3-4 or variation pattern PB3-4 that evolves to Super Reach A, the effect control CPU 120 executes, as a post-battle effect, an effect in which a monster escapes. According to such a configuration, by performing an effect in which a monster escapes as an effect after the battle, the player can be made aware that the game will develop into Super Reach A.

  On the other hand, the effect control CPU 120 executes the pre-battle effect in the same mode regardless of the fluctuation pattern. According to such a configuration, even if the pre-battle effect is executed, the player does not recognize whether the display result is "big hit", the display result is "losing", or the game reaches the super reach A. You can do so.

  In addition, the effect control CPU 120 displays a plurality of hit telop images as an effect during the battle, and according to the effect mode, a large hit reliability with a display result of “big hit” and a development reliability that develops to super reach A. Perform a production that suggests a degree. The player can continuously perform an operation on the push button 31B during the execution period of the effect during the battle. The effect control CPU 120 displays any one of a plurality of types of hit telop images among a plurality of types of hit telop images each time an operation on the push button 31B is detected by the push sensor 35B. The effect during battle is an example of the “suggested effect” in the present invention. The hit telop image is an example of the “suggested image” in the present invention. The jackpot reliability and the development reliability are examples of the “advantage degree that is advantageous to the player” in the present invention. Further, the operation on the push button 31B is an example of “the operation of the player” in the present invention. The push sensor 35B is an example of the “detection unit” in the present invention.

(Hit telop image)
Here, the telop image is an image displaying a character string that allows the player to analogize the jackpot reliability and the development reliability. In the hit telop image, a character string indicating whether the monster was hit or the size of the damage to the monster is displayed as a character string that allows the player to analogize the jackpot reliability and development reliability. ing.

  FIG. 21B is a diagram illustrating an example of a hit telop image. The effect control CPU 120 determines the hit telop image 63SHTA in which the character string “MISS” shown in FIG. 21A is displayed as the hit telop image and the “HIT” shown in FIG. 21B. 21 !, and a hit telop image 63SHTC displaying a character string "GREAT !!" shown in FIG. 21C, and FIG. 21B. It is possible to display the hit telop image 63SHTD in which the character string “EXCELLENT !!” shown in (D) is displayed.

  The character string “MISS” is a character string indicating that no attack on the monster was hit. Therefore, when the hit telop image 63SHTA of “MISS” is displayed, the player can analogize that the jackpot reliability and the development reliability are low.

  The character string "HIT!" Is a character string that indicates that the monster was hit but the monster was not damaged. Judging from the conventional wisdom, the character string "HIT!" It can be understood that there is. Therefore, when the hit telop image 63SHTB of "HIT!" Is displayed, the player has a higher jackpot reliability and a higher development reliability than when the hit telop image 63SHTA of "MISS" is displayed. Can be inferred.

  The character string "GREAT !!" is a character string indicating that the attack on the monster hits and the damage to the monster is large, and is better than the character string "HIT!" Can be understood as meaning. Therefore, when the hit telop image 63SHTC of “GREAT !!” is displayed, the player analogizes that the big hit reliability is higher than when the hit telop image 63SHTB of “HIT!” Is displayed. It is possible.

  The character string "EXCELLENT !!!!!" is a character string indicating that the monster has been hit and the monster is greatly damaged. If judged in light of social wisdom, the character string "EXCELLENT !!" Can also be understood to be a good meaning. Therefore, when the hit telop image 63SHTD of "EXCELLENT !!" is displayed, the player has a higher hit reliability than when the hit telop image 63SHTC of "GREAT !!" is displayed. Can be inferred.

  Note that the size of the hit telop image 63SHTB of “HIT!” Is larger than the size of the hit telop image 63SHTA of “MISS”. Also, the size of the hit telop image 63SHTC of “GREAT !!” is larger than the size of the hit telop image 63SHTB of “HIT!”. Further, the size of the hit telop image 63SHTD of “EXCELLENT !!” is larger than the size of the hit telop image 63SHTC of “GREAT !!”. According to such a configuration, even for a player who cannot understand the meaning of a character string even when judged in light of social wisdom, the big hit reliability and the development reliability can be improved depending on the size of the hit telop image. The player can analogy.

(Erase production)
Further, when a predetermined time has elapsed since the display of the hit telop image, the effect control CPU 120 executes an erasing effect for erasing the hit telop image.

  FIG. 21C is a diagram illustrating an example of an effect operation of the erasing effect. When a predetermined time has elapsed since the display of the hit telop image, the effect control CPU 120 sets the hit telop image as an erasing effect as shown in FIG. Performs an animation display in which the size of is gradually reduced. The animation display in which the size of the hit telop image is gradually reduced is an example of “changing the mode of the suggestion image” in the present invention. According to such a configuration, if the size of the hit telop image is gradually reduced, the player can be notified that the hit telop image will be deleted soon.

(Direction accompanying display of telop images for hits)
In this way, the effect control CPU 120 sets the hit telop image 63SHTA of "MISS", the hit telop image 63SHTB of "HIT!", And the hit telop image 63SHTC of "GREAT !!" , And "EXCELLENT !!" can be displayed.

  Further, as described above, when a predetermined time has elapsed since the display of the hit telop image, the effect control CPU 120 executes the erasure effect for erasing the hit telop image. The display period until the hit telop image is erased differs depending on the type of the telop image. Here, the display period until the hit telop image is erased means that the erasing effect for erasing the hit telop image is performed after the hit telop image is displayed. As shown in FIG. 3D, this is a period until the hit telop image is erased.

  FIG. 21D is a diagram for explaining the effect accompanying the display of the hit telop image. As shown in FIG. 21-4, during the display period of the hit telop image, the hit telop image 63SHTA of “MISS” is 200 ms, the hit telop image 63SHTB of “HIT!” Is 400 ms, and the hit of “GREAT !!” The telop image 63SHTC for hitting is 600 ms, and the telop image 63SHTD for hitting “EXCELLENT !!” is 800 ms. According to such a configuration, the player can analogize the jackpot reliability and the development reliability based on the length of the display period until the hit telop image is erased.

  Further, as shown in FIG. 21-4, after the hit telop image is displayed, the timing at which the erasing effect of the hit telop image is started is such that the hit telop image 63SHTA of “MISS” is displayed 100 ms later. The hit telop image 63SHTC of “HIT!” Is 300 ms later, the telop image 63SHTC of “GREAT !!” is 500 ms later, and the telop image 63 of “EXCELLENT !!!!!” is 700 ms later. According to such a configuration, the length of the display period from when the hit telop image is displayed to when the hit telop image starts to be reduced in accordance with the start of the erasing effect of the hit telop image. Also, the player can analogize the jackpot reliability and the development reliability. In addition, in any of the types of hit telop image erasure effects, since the execution period of the erasure effect is 100 ms, it is necessary not to give an excessive attention to the type of the erasure effect. When a plurality of hit telop images are displayed, it is possible to increase attention to a hit telop image for which an erasure effect has not been executed, compared to a hit telop image for which an erasure effect has already been executed. it can.

  When displaying the telop image for hitting on the image display device 5, the effect control CPU 120 executes an effect of displaying an effect image indicating that the attack on the monster hits and the body fluid of the monster gushes out. There is. The effect of displaying the effect image is an example of the “specific effect” in the present invention.

  As shown in FIG. 21-4, the effect control CPU 120 displays the “effect image A” when displaying the hit telop image 63SHTB of “HIT!”, And the hit telop image of “GREAT !!”. When displaying 63SHTC, “effect image B” is displayed, and when displaying the telop image 63SHTD for hitting “EXCELLENT !!”, “effect image C” is displayed. For example, the “effect image B” is an image that attracts the player's attention more than the “effect image A”, such as an image showing a state in which a larger amount of bodily fluid spouts than the “effect image A”. The “effect image C” is an image that attracts the player's attention more than the “effect image B”, such as an image showing a state in which a larger amount of bodily fluid gushes than the “effect image B”. On the other hand, the effect control CPU 120 does not display the effect image when displaying the hit telop image 63SHTA of “MISS”. According to such a configuration, it is possible to further excite the effect during the battle. In addition, the player can analogize the jackpot reliability and the development reliability based on the presence / absence and mode of the effect image when the hit telop image is displayed.

  In addition, when displaying the hit telop image, the effect control CPU 120 may execute an effect of outputting a sound effect indicating that the attack on the monster has been hit by the speaker 8. The effect for outputting the sound effect is an example of the “specific effect” in the present invention.

  As shown in FIG. 21-4, when displaying the hit telop image 63SHTB of “HIT!”, The effect control CPU 120 outputs “sound effect A”, and the hit telop image of “GREAT !!” When 63SHTC is displayed, “sound effect B” is output, and when the telop image 63SHTD for hitting “EXCELLENT !!” is displayed, “sound effect C” is output. For example, “sound effect B” is a sound that attracts the player's attention more than “sound effect A”, such as a sound that is louder than “sound effect A”, a flashy sound, a low sound, or a long reverberant sound. It is. The sound effect C is a sound that attracts the player's attention more than the sound effect A, such as a sound that is louder than the sound effect B, a loud sound, a low sound, or a sound with a long reverberation. It is. On the other hand, the effect control CPU 120 does not output a sound effect when displaying the hit telop image 63SHTA of “MISS”. According to such a configuration, it is possible to further excite the effect during the battle. Further, the player can analogize the jackpot reliability and the development reliability depending on the presence / absence and mode of the sound effect when the hit telop image is displayed.

(Direction processing during battle)
FIG. 21-5 is a flowchart illustrating an example of the during-battle effect process for determining the effect mode of the during-battle effect and executing the during-battle effect. The effect control CPU 120 executes a battle effect process in the variable display effect process of step S172 in the effect control process process shown in FIG.

  In the battle effect process, the effect control CPU 120 first determines whether or not it is during the battle effect period for executing the battle effect (step 63SHS1). The effect period during the battle may be predetermined in the effect control pattern determined in the variable display start setting process in step S171 in the effect control process process shown in FIG. 7, for example.

  When it is determined in the process of step 63SHS1 that the current time is during the battle effect period (step 63SHS1; Yes), the effect control CPU 120 determines whether the operation on the push button 31B is a valid operation effective period (step 63SHS2). ). The operation validity period may be predetermined in the effect control pattern determined in the variable display start setting process in step S171 in the effect control process process shown in FIG. 7, for example. In the process of step 63SHS2, the effect control CPU 120 first determines whether the condition has elapsed before the predetermined period as the operation valid period has elapsed or when the number of times the operation has been detected as the valid operation has reached the predetermined number. It is determined that the operation validity period has ended based on the achievement.

  Here, in the present embodiment, the determination as to whether it is during the battle effect period and the determination as to whether it is the operation valid period are individually performed. According to such a configuration, for example, when a part of the period during the battle effect period is the operation effective period, when the intermittent period in the battle effect period is the operation effective period, such as during the battle effect period Even when the operation validity period does not completely match, it is possible to appropriately detect an effective operation in the battle effect. If the during-battle effect period and the operation valid period completely match, any one of the processing of step 63SHS1 and the processing of step 63SHS2 can be omitted.

  When it is determined in the process of step 63SHS2 that the operation is valid (step 63SHS2; Yes), the effect control CPU 120 determines whether an operation on the push button 31B has been detected (step 63SHS3). In the process of step 63SHS3, effect control CPU 120 determines whether an operation on push button 31B has been detected based on the presence or absence of a detection signal from push sensor 35B.

  When it is determined that the operation on the push button 31B has been detected in the processing of Step 63SHS3 (Step 63SHS3; Yes), the effect control CPU 120 determines whether the detected operation is a valid operation (Step 63SHS4). . Here, effect control CPU 120 regards the predetermined number of operations as a valid operation. In the present embodiment, presentation control CPU 120 determines that the detected operation is a valid operation if the detected operation is the 40th or less operation in the operation valid period.

  When it is determined that the operation is a valid operation in the process of Step 63SHS4 (Step 63SHS4; Yes), the effect control CPU 120 determines which of the plurality of types of hit telop images to display among the plurality of types of hit telop images. Determine (step 63SHS5). In the process of step 63SHS5, the effect control CPU 120 determines the type of the hit telop image in accordance with the number of operations in the operation validity period and the variation pattern in which the operation determined to be a valid operation is the operation validity period. I do.

(Determining ratio of hit telop image type)
FIG. 21D is a diagram illustrating the determination ratio of the type of the hit telop image. If the operation determined to be a valid operation is the first to thirteenth operation in the operation valid period, the effect control CPU 120 changes the type of the hit telop image at the determination ratio shown in FIG. decide. If the operation determined to be a valid operation is the 14th to 26th operation in the operation validity period, the effect control CPU 120 outputs the hit telop image at the determination ratio shown in FIG. 21-6 (B). Determine the type. When the operation determined to be a valid operation is the 27th to 39th operations in the operation valid period, the effect control CPU 120 determines the hit telop image at the determination ratio shown in FIG. Determine the type. When the operation determined to be a valid operation is the 40th operation in the operation valid period, the effect control CPU 120 changes the type of the hit telop image at the determination ratio shown in FIG. decide.

  In the determination ratios shown in FIGS. 21-6 (A) to (C), in the case of the variation pattern PA2-5 and the variation pattern PA3-4 in which the display result is "losing", the hit telop image 63SHTB of "HIT!" The rate determined as the hit telop image 63SHTC of “GREAT !!” is lower than the determined rate, and “EXCELLENT!” Is lower than the rate determined as the hit telop image 63SHTC of “GREAT !!” !! "is lower than the ratio determined as the hit telop image 63SHTD. On the other hand, in the case of the fluctuation pattern PB2-5 and the fluctuation pattern PB3-4 in which the display result is "big hit", the ratio of "GREAT !!" is larger than the ratio determined in the hit telop image 63SHTB of "HIT!" The rate determined as the hit telop image 63SHTC is higher, and is determined as the “EXCELLENT !!!!!” hit telop image 63SHTD than the rate determined as the “GREAT !!” hit telop image 63SHTC. The percentage is higher.

  According to such a determined ratio, the hit reliability when the hit telop image 63SHTD of “EXCELLENT !!” is displayed is the highest, and then the hit telop image 63SHTC of “GREAT !!” is displayed. The hit reliability when the hit telop image 63SHTB of "HIT!" Is displayed is high, and the hit reliability when the telop image 63SHTA for hit of "MISS" is displayed is high. Lowest.

  According to such a configuration, the suggested jackpot reliability can be varied according to the type of the hit telop image, and the number of times the hit telop image with a higher hit reliability is displayed in the battle performance is reduced. It can be suggested that the larger the number, the higher the jackpot reliability.

  Further, in the determination ratios shown in FIGS. 21-6 (A) to (C), if attention is paid to the variation patterns PA2-5 and PA3-4 in which the display result is “losing”, the variation that does not develop into the super reach A is obtained. In the case of the variation pattern PA3-4 that evolves to the super reach A, the ratio determined as the hit telop image other than the hit telop image 63SHTA of “MISS” is higher than in the case of the pattern PA2-5. Focusing on the fluctuation pattern PB2-5 and the fluctuation pattern PB3-4 that result in a "big hit", the fluctuation pattern that evolves into the super reach A is higher than the fluctuation pattern PB2-5 that does not evolve into the super reach A In the case of PB3-4, the percentage of hit telop images other than the hit telop image 63SHTA of "MISS" is higher.

  According to such a configuration, it is possible to make the suggested development reliability different depending on whether the type of the hit telop image is the hit telop image 63SHTA of “MISS”. It can be suggested that the greater the number of display times of the hit telop image other than the hit telop image 63SHTA of “MISS”, the higher the development reliability.

  In the determination ratios shown in FIGS. 21-6 (A) to (C), the hit of “MISS” is larger when the operation is the 14th to 26th operations than when the operation is the 1st to 13th operations. The ratio determined as a hit telop image other than the telop image 63 for SHTA is doubled. Further, in the case of the 27th to 39th operations, the ratio determined as the hit telop image other than the hit telop image 63SHTA of “MISS” is 1 compared to the case of the 14th to 26th operation. .5 times.

  According to such a configuration, as the number of times of operation in the battle effect is increased, the frequency of displaying a hit telop image other than the hit telop image 63SHTA of “MISS” can be increased, and the display result is reduced. Expectations of becoming a "big hit" and developing into Super Reach A can be gradually increased.

  In the determination ratio shown in FIG. 21-7 (D), the hit telop image 63SHTD of “EXCELLENT !!” is determined at a ratio of 100%.

  According to such a configuration, the display result is a “big hit” and the expectation of developing into Super Reach A is gradually increasing. Since the hit telop image with the highest hit reliability is displayed, it is possible to draw attention to post-battle effects while maintaining a high sense of expectation.

  After performing the processing of step 63SHS5, the effect control CPU 120 determines which of the plurality of display positions predetermined as the display positions at which the hit telop image can be displayed displays the hit telop image. Is determined (step 63SHS6). In the process of step 63SHS6, effect control CPU 120 extracts numerical data indicating a random number value for display position determination updated by random number circuit 124, and refers to a display position determination table stored and prepared in advance in ROM 121. Thus, the display position of the hit telop image is determined.

(Display position where the telop image for hits can be displayed)
FIG. 21-7 is a diagram illustrating an example of a display position where a hit telop image can be displayed. In the present embodiment, a plurality of display positions where a hit telop image can be displayed are set corresponding to a display area where a monster image is displayed. In the example illustrated in FIG. 21-7, the telop image for hitting corresponds to the display area where the torso of the monster is displayed, the display area where the right wing of the monster is displayed, and the display area where the left wing of the monster is displayed. Are displayed at a plurality of display positions.

  For example, in a display area where a torso of a monster is displayed, coordinates (X1, Y1), (X1, Y2), (X1, Y3),. , Y8), (X5, Y9) and (X5, Y10) are set at 50 display positions. In the display area where the right wing of the monster is displayed, coordinates (X11, Y11), (X11, Y12), (X11, Y13),. , Y15), (X17, Y16), and (X17, Y17) 49 display positions are set. In the display area where the right wing of the monster is displayed, coordinates (X21, Y21), (X21, Y22), (X21, Y23),. , Y25), (X27, Y26), and (X27, Y27) are set at 49 display positions.

  In the display position determination table referred to in the process of step 63SHS6, the numerical value to be compared with the random number for display position determination is assigned to any of the plurality of coordinates shown in FIG. 21-7. The effect control CPU 120 determines, as the display position of the hit telop image, the coordinates to which the determined value that matches the random number for display position determination is assigned.

  After performing the processing of Step 63SHS6, the CPU 120 for effect control displays a hit telop image on a new layer (Step 63SHS7). Here, in the hit telop image, display priority is set according to the jackpot reliability of the hit telop image, whether the erasing effect is being executed, and the order in which the telop images are displayed.

  For example, the higher the reliability of the big hit when the hit telop image is displayed, the higher the priority is set. Therefore, when displaying a plurality of different types of hit telop images, the telop images may be displayed at positions overlapping each other. For example, a certain telop image for a hit and a hit with a higher hit reliability than the telop image for the hit may be displayed. When the telop image for a game overlaps with the telop image for a hit, a telop image for a hit with high hit reliability is displayed in front of the telop image for a hit with a low hit reliability.

  Further, for example, the priority of the hit telop image in which the erasing effect is not being executed is set higher than the priority of the hit telop image in which the erasing effect is being executed. Therefore, for example, when an erasing effect is performed on a certain hit telop image, a hit telop image having a lower hit reliability than the hit telop image is displayed at a position where the telop image overlaps the hit telop image. In this case, a hit telop image with a low jackpot reliability is displayed on the front side of the hit telop image with a high jackpot reliability in which the erasure effect has been executed.

  Further, for example, in the case of hit telop images of the same type, the priority is set higher as the time elapsed since the display of the hit telop image is shorter. Therefore, for example, when a certain type of hit telop image is displayed earlier in time, a hit telop image of the same type as the hit telop image is displayed at a position overlapping the hit telop image. When the telop image is displayed later, a hit telop image displayed later is displayed in front of the hit telop image displayed earlier.

  Displaying a high-priority hit telop image on the front side is an example of “priority display” in the present invention.

  In the present embodiment, the priority of the hit telop image 63SHTD of “EXCELLENT !!!!!” in which the erasing effect is not being executed is the highest, and then the priority of the hit telop image 63SHTC of “GREAT !!” in which the erasing effect is not being executed. Is high, then the priority of the hit telop image 63SHTB of “HIT!”, In which the erasing effect is not being executed, is high, and then the priority of the “MISS” hit telop image 63SHTA, in which the erasing effect is not being executed, is high. The priority of the hit telop image 63SHTD of “EXCELLENT !!” being executed is high, and then the priority of the hit telop image 63SHTC of “GREAT !!” being executed for erasure is high, and then the execution of erasure is performed. Inside IT! "Hit for the ticker image 63SHTB priority is high of, is the lowest priority of the hit for the ticker image 63SHTA of which is during the execution of the disappearing demonstration" MISS ".

  In the process of step 63SHS7, the effect control CPU 120 generates a new layer for newly displaying the hit telop image in accordance with the setting of the display priority. For example, when a hit telop image having a lower display priority than the hit telop image to be newly displayed has already been displayed, the effect control CPU 120 sets the front of the layer of the hit telop image already displayed. Create a new layer on the side. Also, for example, when a hit telop image having a higher display priority than the hit telop image to be newly displayed has already been displayed, the effect control CPU 120 determines whether the layer of the already displayed hit telop image has a higher priority. Also creates a new layer on the back side. Then, effect control CPU 120 displays the hit telop image of the type determined in the process of step 63SHS5 at the display position determined in step 63SHS6 on the new layer.

  If it is determined in the process of step 63SHS1 that it is not during the battle effect period (step 63SHS1; No), and if it is determined in the process of step 63SHS2 that it is not the operation valid period (step 63SHS2; No), the process proceeds to step 63SHS3. When it is determined that the operation on the push button 31B has not been detected (Step 63SHS3; No), when it is determined that the operation is not a valid operation in the processing of Step 63SHS4 (Step 63SHS4; No), or in Step 63SHS7. After executing the processing, the effect control CPU 120 determines whether or not there is a hit telop image for which the erasing effect is to be started (step 63SHS8). In the process of step 63SHS8, the effect control CPU 120 sets the start timing of the erasure effect specified according to the type of the hit telop image shown in FIG. 21-4, and starts displaying the hit telop image. It is determined whether or not there is a hit telop image for which the erasing effect is to be started, based on the elapsed time from.

  If it is determined in the process of step 63SHS8 that there is a hit telop image to start the erasing effect (step 63SHS8; Yes), the effect control CPU 120 starts the erasing effect of the target hit telop image. (Step 63SHS9).

  After executing the process of step 63SHS9, the effect control CPU 120 determines whether or not there is a hit telop image for which the erasing effect is not being executed (step 63SHS10).

  When it is determined in the process of step 63SHS10 that there is a hit telop image for which the erasure effect is not being executed (step 63SHS10; Yes), the effect control CPU 120 changes the layer overlapping order (step 63SHS11). In the process of step 63SHS11, the effect control CPU 120 moves the layer displaying the telop image for hitting which has started the erasing effect behind the layer having a higher priority than this layer, according to the setting of the display priority. Let it.

  When it is determined in the processing of step 63SHS8 that there is no hit telop image to start the erasing effect (step 63SHS8; No), there is no hit telop image in which the erasing effect is not being executed in the process of step 63SHS10. When it is determined (Step 63SHS10; No), or after executing the processing of Step 63SHS11, the effect control CPU 120 ends the battle effect process.

  By executing such an effect during a battle, the effect control CPU 120 executes the timer interrupt every time, a plurality of hit telop images are displayed, and according to the effect mode, the display result becomes a "big hit". At the same time, a mid-battle effect that indicates the development reliability that evolves into Super Reach A is executed. Then, after the operation validity period ends, in response to erasure of all the hit telop images displayed in the battle effect processing, the effect control CPU 120 ends the battle effect, and executes the post-battle effect. .

(Example of stage action during battle)
FIGS. 21-8 to 21-14 are diagrams illustrating an example of an effect operation during a battle effect. FIGS. 21-8 to 21-14 illustrate grid lines indicating coordinates at which the hit telop image can be displayed, in order to easily explain the display position of the hit telop image. When the medium effect is executed, such grid lines are not displayed.

  The effect control CPU 120 displays a button image 63SHG1 indicating the push button 31B during the effective operation period of the effect during the battle, thereby performing a promotion notification to urge the player to press the push button 31B. The effect control CPU 120 displays the meter image 63SHG2 together with the button image 63SHG1, and changes the display mode of the meter image 63SHG2 with the passage of time, so that the remaining time from the start of the operation validity period to the end thereof. Is notified so that the player can recognize it.

  Further, in the effect during the battle, the effect control CPU 120 displays the monster image 63SHSM indicating the monster and the HP image 63SHG3 indicating the HP (hit point) of the monster. The effect control CPU 120 changes the display mode of the HP image 63SHG3 in accordance with the display of the hit telop image, thereby notifying the player of the monster's HP.

  Here, when the display result is the fluctuation pattern PA2-5 in which the display result is “big hit” without developing into super reach A, the effect control CPU 120 sets the HP image 63SHG3 so that the monster's HP eventually becomes zero. Is changed. According to such a configuration, when the HP of the monster finally becomes zero, it is possible to notify the player that the display result is “big hit”.

  On the other hand, when the display result is the variation pattern PA2-5 that does not develop into the super reach A and the display result is “losing”, or when the variation pattern PA3-4 or the variation pattern PB3-4 develops into the super reach A, The effect control CPU 120 changes the display mode of the HP image 63SHG3 so that the monster's HP does not eventually become zero. According to such a configuration, even if the HP of the monster has not finally become zero, the player can be expected to develop into Super Reach A.

  Further, effect control CPU 120 varies the degree of change of the display mode of HP image 63SHG3 according to the type of the displayed hit telop image. For example, when displaying the hit telop image 63SHTA of “MISS”, the effect control CPU 120 does not change the display mode of the HP image 63SHG3. On the other hand, the effect control CPU 120 displays the hit telop image 63SHTB of "HIT!", The hit telop image 63SHTC of "GREAT !!", or the hit telop image 63SHTD of "EXCELLENT !!". Changes the display mode of the HP image 63SHG3. At that time, the effect control CPU 120 greatly reduces the monster's HP when displaying the hit telop image 63SHTC of “GREAT !!” as compared to when displaying the hit telop image 63SHTB of “HIT!”. To change the display mode of the HP image 63SHG3. Further, the effect control CPU 120 displays the monster's HP larger when displaying the hit telop image 63SHTC of “EXCELLENT !!!!!” than when displaying the hit telop image 63SHTC of “GREAT !!”. The display mode of the HP image 63SHG3 is changed so as to decrease. According to such a configuration, as more hit telop images of a type having a higher hit reliability are displayed, the monster's HP eventually becomes zero and the expectation that the display result becomes a "big hit" is increased. Can be improved.

  First, an example of the effect operation of the effect during the battle shown in FIG. 21-8 will be described. A valid operation is detected, and the type of the hit telop image is set to the hit telop image 63SHTB of “HIT!” In the process of step 63SHS5 in the battle effect presentation process shown in FIG. 21-5, and the process of step 63SHS6 When the display position is determined to be the coordinates (X3, Y5) in step, the effect control CPU 120 generates a new layer in the process of step 63SHS7, and creates a new layer based on the coordinates (X3, Y5) in the new layer. The hit telop image 63SHTB of "HIT!" Is displayed.

  In this way, as shown in FIG. 21-8 (A), the hit telop image 63SHTB of “HIT!” Is displayed around the coordinates (X3, Y5) in the display area where the torso of the monster is displayed. You.

  Then, valid operations are successively detected again, and the type of the hit telop image is determined as the hit telop image 63SHTC in the process of step 63SHS5 in the battle effect presentation process shown in FIG. 21-5. Then, when the display position is determined to be the coordinates (X5, Y6) in the process of step 63SHS6, the rendering control CPU 120 generates a new layer in the process of step 63SHS7, and generates the coordinates (X5, A telop image 63SHTC for hitting "GREAT !!" is displayed centering on Y6). At this time, if the elimination effect for the hit telop image 63SHTB of “HIT!” Has not been executed, the priority of the hit telop image 63SHTC of “GREAT !!” is the priority of the hit telop image 63SHTB of “HIT!”. Higher than. Therefore, effect control CPU 120 generates a new layer on the front side of the hit telop image 63SHTB of "HIT!", And displays hit telop image 63SHTC of "GREAT !!" on this new layer.

  In this way, as shown in FIG. 21-8 (B), the center of the display area where the torso of the monster is displayed (X5, Y6) is located in front of the hit telop image 63SHTB of “HIT!”. On the side, a hit telop image 63SHTC of “GREAT !!” is superimposed and displayed.

  According to such a configuration, when a certain hit telop image is displayed earlier in time, a hit telop image having higher hitting reliability than the hit telop image is displayed later in time. In the case where these hit telop images overlap with each other, a hit telop image with a high hit reliability is displayed on the front side, so that the visibility of the hit telop image with a high hit reliability is not hindered. This makes it possible to enhance the impression of the hit telop image having a high jackpot reliability and to provide a more effective battle effect.

  Next, an example of the effect operation of the effect during battle shown in FIG. 21-9 will be described. A certain valid operation is detected, and the type of the hit telop image is determined to be the hit telop image 63SHTC of “GREAT !!” in the process of step 63SHS5 in the battle effect rendering process shown in FIG. 21-5. When the display position is determined to be the coordinates (X5, Y6) in the process, the effect control CPU 120 generates a new layer in the process of step 63SHS7, and centers on the coordinates (X5, Y6) in the new layer. The hit telop image 63SHTC of “GREAT !!” is displayed.

  In this way, as shown in FIG. 21A, the hit telop image 63SHTC of “GREAT !!” is displayed centering on the coordinates (X5, Y6) in the display area where the torso of the monster is displayed. Is done.

  Then, valid operations are successively detected again, and the type of the hit telop image is determined to be the hit telop image 63SHTB of “HIT!” In the process of step 63SHS5 in the battle effect presentation process shown in FIG. 21-5. When the display position is determined to be the coordinates (X2, Y7) in the process of step 63SHS6, the rendering control CPU 120 generates a new layer in the process of step 63SHS7, and generates the coordinates (X2, Y7) in the new layer. ) Is displayed around the hit telop image 63SHTB of “HIT!”. At this time, if the erasure effect on the hit telop image 63SHTC of “GREAT !!” has not been executed, the priority of the hit telop image 63SHTB of “HIT!” Is the priority of the hit telop image 63SHTC of “GREAT !!”. Lower than priority. Therefore, effect control CPU 120 generates a new layer behind the layer of hit telop image 63SHTC of “GREAT !!” and displays hit telop image 63SHTB of “HIT!” On this new layer.

  In this manner, as shown in FIG. 21-9 (B), the center of the display area where the torso of the monster is displayed (X2, Y7) is lower than the hit telop image 63SHTC of "GREAT !!" On the back side, a hit telop image 63SHTB of “HIT!” Is superimposed and displayed.

  According to such a configuration, when a certain hit telop image is displayed earlier in time, a hit telop image having a lower hit reliability than the hit telop image is displayed later in time. In the case where these hit telop images overlap with each other, a hit telop image with a high hit reliability is displayed on the front side, so that the visibility of the hit telop image with a high hit reliability is not hindered. This makes it possible to enhance the impression of the hit telop image having a high jackpot reliability and to provide a more effective battle effect.

  Next, an example of the effect operation of the effect during the battle shown in FIG. 21-10 will be described. A certain valid operation is detected, and the type of the hit telop image is determined to be the hit telop image 63SHTC of “GREAT !!” in the process of step 63SHS5 in the battle effect rendering process shown in FIG. 21-5. When the display position is determined to be the coordinates (X5, Y6) in the process, the effect control CPU 120 generates a new layer in the process of step 63SHS7, and centers on the coordinates (X5, Y6) in the new layer. The hit telop image 63SHTC of “GREAT !!” is displayed.

  In this way, as shown in FIG. 21A, the hit telop image 63SHTC of “GREAT !!” is displayed centering on the coordinates (X5, Y6) in the display area where the torso of the monster is displayed. Is done.

  Then, valid operations are successively detected again, and the type of the hit telop image is determined to be the hit telop image 63SHTB of “HIT!” In the process of step 63SHS5 in the battle effect presentation process shown in FIG. 21-5. If the display position is determined to be the coordinates (X21, Y21) in the process of step 63SHS6, the effect control CPU 120 generates a new layer in the process of step 63SHS7, and generates the coordinates (X21, Y21) in the new layer. ) Is displayed around the hit telop image 63SHTB of “HIT!”. At this time, if the erasure effect on the hit telop image 63SHTC of “GREAT !!” has not been executed, the priority of the hit telop image 63SHTB of “HIT!” Is the priority of the hit telop image 63SHTC of “GREAT !!”. Lower than priority. Therefore, effect control CPU 120 generates a new layer behind the layer of hit telop image 63SHTC of “GREAT !!” and displays hit telop image 63SHTB of “HIT!” On this new layer.

  In this way, as shown in FIG. 21-10 (B), the center of the display area where the left wing of the monster is displayed (X21, Y21) is lower than the hit telop image 63SHTC of “GREAT !!”. On the back side, a hit telop image 63SHTB of “HIT!” Is superimposed and displayed.

  According to such a configuration, when displaying a plurality of types of hit telop images having different jackpot reliability, if these hit telop images overlap with each other, the character displayed in any of the hit telop images Even if the columns are recognizable, the hit telop image with a high jackpot reliability is displayed on the front side, so that the impression of the hit telop image with a high jackpot reliability is increased, and a more effective battle rendering is achieved. be able to.

  Next, an example of the effect operation of the effect during the battle shown in FIG. 21-11 will be described. A certain valid operation is detected, and the type of the hit telop image is determined to be the hit telop image 63SHTC of “GREAT !!” in the process of step 63SHS5 in the battle effect rendering process shown in FIG. 21-5. When the display position is determined to be the coordinates (X5, Y6) in the process, the effect control CPU 120 generates a new layer in the process of step 63SHS7, and centers on the coordinates (X5, Y6) in the new layer. The hit telop image 63SHTC of “GREAT !!” is displayed.

  In this manner, as shown in FIG. 21A, the hit telop image 63SHTC of “GREAT !!” is displayed around the coordinates (X5, Y6) in the display area where the torso of the monster is displayed. Is done.

  Then, valid operations are successively detected again, and the type of the hit telop image is determined to be the hit telop image 63SHTB of “HIT!” In the process of step 63SHS5 in the battle effect presentation process shown in FIG. 21-5. When the display position is determined to be the coordinates (X2, Y7) in the process of step 63SHS6, the rendering control CPU 120 generates a new layer in the process of step 63SHS7, and generates the coordinates (X2, Y7) in the new layer. ) Is displayed around the hit telop image 63SHTB of “HIT!”. At this time, if the erasure effect for the hit telop image 63SHTC of “GREAT !!” has been executed, the priority of the hit telop image 63SHTB of “HIT!” Becomes the priority of the hit telop image 63SHTC of “GREAT !!”. Higher than priority. Therefore, effect control CPU 120 generates a new layer on the front side of the layer of hit telop image 63SHTC of “GREAT !!”, and displays hit telop image 63SHTB of “HIT!” On this new layer.

  In this way, as shown in FIG. 21-11 (B), the center of the display area where the torso of the monster is displayed (X2, Y7) is lower than the hit telop image 63SHTC of “GREAT !!”. On the front side, a hit telop image 63SHTB of "HIT!" Is superimposed and displayed.

  According to such a configuration, in displaying a plurality of types of hit telop images having different jackpot reliability, if the erasure effect is performed on the hit telop image having a high jackpot reliability, the jackpot reliability is reduced. Since the low hit telop image is superimposed and displayed on the front side, it is possible to prevent the hit telop image with low hit reliability from being excessively restricted.

  Next, a description will be given of an example of the effect operation of the effect during the battle shown in FIG. A certain valid operation is detected, and the type of the hit telop image is determined to be the hit telop image 63SHTC of “GREAT !!” in the process of step 63SHS5 in the battle effect rendering process shown in FIG. 21-5. When the display position is determined to be the coordinates (X5, Y4) in the process, the effect control CPU 120 generates a new layer in the process of step 63SHS7, and centers on the coordinates (X5, Y4) in the new layer. The hit telop image 63SHTC of “GREAT !!” is displayed.

  Thus, as shown in FIG. 21-12 (A), the hit telop image 63SHTC of “GREAT !!” is displayed centering on the coordinates (X5, Y4) in the display area where the torso of the monster is displayed. Is done. In FIG. 21-12 (A), a hit telop image 63SHTB of “HIT!” Is displayed centering on coordinates (X2, Y6) in the display area where the torso of the monster is displayed.

  Then, valid operations are continuously detected again, and the type of the hit telop image is “EXCELLENT !!!!!” in the hit telop image 63SHTD in the process of step 63SHS5 in the battle effect presentation process shown in FIG. 21-5. When it is determined and the display position is determined to be the coordinates (X5, Y5) in the processing of Step 63SHS6, the rendering control CPU 120 generates a new layer in the processing of Step 63SHS7, and generates the coordinates (X5 , Y5) is displayed with the hit telop image 63SHTD of “EXCELLENT !!!!!”. At this time, the priority of the hit telop image 63SHTD of “EXCELLENT !!” is higher than the priority of the hit telop image 63SHTB of “HIT!” And the priority of the hit telop image 63SHTC of “GREAT !!”. Therefore, effect control CPU 120 generates a new layer on the front side of the hit telop image 63SHTB of “HIT!” And the hit telop image 63SHTC of “GREAT !!”, and generates “EXCELLENT!” In this new layer. !!!! "is displayed.

  In this manner, as shown in FIG. 21B, the hit telop image 63SHTB of “HIT!” And “GREAT” centered on the coordinates (X5, Y5) in the display area where the torso of the monster is displayed. At the front of the hit telop image 63SHTC of "!!!!", the hit telop image 63SHTD of "EXCELLENT !!!!!" is displayed in a superimposed manner.

  According to such a configuration, in displaying three or more types of hit telop images having different jackpot reliability, if these hit telop images overlap with each other, the hit telop of the type having the highest jackpot reliability is displayed. Since the image is superimposed and displayed on the front side of the other two or more types of hit telop images, the variation of the appearance of the hit telop image in the battle effect can be enhanced, and the interest can be further improved. it can.

  Next, a description will be given of an example of the effect operation of the effect during the battle shown in FIGS. A certain valid operation is detected, and is determined as the hit telop image 63SHTC1 of the hit telop image type “GREAT !!” in the process of step 63SHS5 in the battle effect rendering process shown in FIG. 21-5, and the process of step 63SHS6 If the display position is determined to be the coordinates (X5, Y6), the effect control CPU 120 generates a new layer in the process of step 63SHS7, and creates a new layer with the coordinates (X5, Y6) in the new layer as the center. GREAT !!! ”is displayed as the hit telop image 63SHTC1.

  In this manner, as shown in FIG. 21A, the hit telop image 63SHTC1 of “GREAT !!” is displayed centering on the coordinates (X5, Y6) in the display area where the torso of the monster is displayed. Is done.

  Then, valid operations are successively detected again, and the type of the hit telop image is determined to be “GREAT !!” in the hit telop image 63SHTC2 in the process of step 63SHS5 in the battle effect presentation process shown in FIG. 21-5. If the display position is determined to be the coordinates (X4, Y7) in the process of step 63SHS6, the rendering control CPU 120 generates a new layer in the process of step 63SHS7, and generates the coordinates (X4, A telop image 63SHTC2 for hitting "GREAT !!" is displayed centering on Y7). At this time, unless the erasure effect for the hit telop image 63SHTC1 of “GREAT !!” displayed earlier in time is executed, the hit telop of “GREAT !!” displayed later in time is performed. The priority of the image 63SHTC2 is higher than the hit telop image 63SHTC1 of “GREAT !!” displayed earlier. Therefore, effect control CPU 120 generates a new layer in front of the layer of hit telop image 63SHTC1 of “GREAT !!” displayed earlier, and displays “GREAT!” Displayed later on this new layer. !! "is displayed.

  In this way, as shown in FIG. 21-13 (B), the hit of “GREAT !!” displayed earlier is centered on the coordinates (X4, Y7) in the display area where the torso of the monster is displayed. On the front side of the telop image 63SHTC1 for use, the telop image 63SHTC2 for hitting "GREAT !!" displayed later is displayed in a superimposed manner.

  According to such a configuration, when displaying a plurality of hit telop images of the same type with the jackpot reliability, when these hit telop images overlap with each other, a hit telop displayed later in time is used. Since the image is displayed on the front side, it is possible to prevent unnecessary restrictions from being applied.

  Next, a description will be given of an example of the effect operation of the effect during the battle shown in FIG. As described above, every time an effective operation on the push button 31B is detected during the effective operation period of the battle effect, the effect control CPU 120 determines how many times the operation determined to be an effective operation is performed during the effective operation period. And the type of hit telop image determined according to the operation pattern and the variation pattern.

  In the effect operation example shown in FIGS. 21-14 (A) and 21-14 (B), eight hit telop images corresponding to eight valid operations are displayed.

  In the effect operation example shown in FIG. 21A, two hit telop images 63SHTA1 and 63SHTA2 for "MISS" and two hit telop images 63SHTB1 for hit and "HIT!" 73SHTB2, two “GREAT !!” hit telop images 63SHTC1, a hit telop image 63SHTC2, and two “EXCELLENT !!!!!” hit telop images 63SHTD1 and a hit telop image 63SHTD2 are displayed. .

  On the other hand, in the effecting operation example shown in FIG. 21-14 (B), four “MISS” hit telop images 63SHTA1 to 63SHTA4, two “HIT!” Hit telop images 63SHTB1, and a hit telop image 63SHTB1 A telop image 73SHTB2, two hit telop images 63SHTC1 of "GREAT !!", and a hit telop image 63SHTC2 are displayed.

  As described above, the rendering operation example shown in FIG. 21A shows more hit telop images with higher hit reliability than the rendering operation example shown in FIG. . Therefore, it can be said that the situation of the rendering operation example illustrated in FIG. 21A indicates that the big hit reliability is higher than the situation of the rendering operation example illustrated in FIG.

  In the effect operation example shown in FIGS. 21-14 (A) and (B), the hit telop image 63SHTA1 of “MISS” displayed earlier in time is displayed on the front side and later on in time. The hit telop image 63SHTA2 of “MISS” is displayed in an overlapping manner.

  As described above, the present invention is not limited to the effect operation example shown in FIGS. 21 to 13, and even when other types of hit telop images are displayed, when displaying a plurality of hit telop images of the same type as the hit reliability, When the hit telop images overlap with each other, a hit telop image displayed later in time is displayed on the front side.

  In the effect operation example shown in FIG. 21A, the reliability of the big hit is higher than the hit telop image 63SHTA1 and 63SHTA2 of “MISS”, and the bigger hit reliability than the hit telop image of “MISS”. The telop image 63SHTC2 for hit "GREAT !!" On the other hand, in the effect operation example shown in FIG. 21B, the reliability of the big hit is larger than the hit telop image 63SHTA2 and 63SHTA3 of “MISS”, and the bigger hit than the telop image of “MISS”. The hit telop image 63SHTB2 of "HIT!"

  In this way, not only the effect operation example shown in FIG. 21-12 but also other types of hit telop images, when displaying three or more types of hit telop images having different jackpot reliability, When the hit telop images overlap each other, the hit telop image of the type having the highest hit reliability is displayed in a superimposed manner on the front side of the other two or more types of hit telop images.

  Also, in the effect operation example shown in FIG. 21A, the “EXCELLENT !!” hit is displayed in front of the hit telop image 63SHTD1 of “EXCELLENT !!” in which the erase effect is being executed. The hit telop image 63SHTB2 of "HIT!", Which has a lower jackpot reliability than the telop image but does not perform the erasure effect, is displayed in an overlapping manner. On the other hand, in the effect operation example shown in FIG. 21-14 (B), the hit telop image of “GREAT !!” is located on the front side of the hit telop image 63SHTC1 of “GREAT !!” in which the erasure effect is being executed. The hit telop image 63SHTA4 of “MISS”, which has a lower jackpot reliability but has not performed the erasing effect, is displayed in an overlapping manner.

  As described above, the present invention is not limited to the effect operation example shown in FIG. 21-11. Even when other types of hit telop images are displayed, a plurality of types of hit telop images having different jackpot reliability may be displayed. When the elimination effect is executed for the hit telop image having a high hit, the hit telop image having the low jackpot reliability is superimposed and displayed on the front side.

  In the example of the rendering operation illustrated in FIG. 21A, “EXCELLENT” having a higher hit reliability than the hit telop image “HIT!” Is located on the front side of the hit telop image 63SHTB2 of “HIT!”. !!!! "is displayed in duplicate.

  In this way, not only the rendering operation examples shown in FIGS. 21-8 to 21-10, but also a plurality of types of hit telop images having different jackpot reliability are displayed even for other types of hit telop images. In the case where these hit telop images overlap with each other, a hit telop image having high hit reliability is displayed on the front side.

  Further, in the effect operation example shown in FIG. 21A, the telop image 63SHTB1 for hitting “HIT!” In which the erasing effect is being executed is more frontal than the telop image for hitting “HIT!”. The hit telop image 63SHTC1 of "GREAT !!" with a high hit reliability and an erasure effect is displayed in an overlapping manner. On the other hand, in the effect operation example shown in FIG. 21-14 (B), the bigger hit reliability than the hit telop image “MISS” is located on the front side of the hit telop image 63SHTA1 of “MISS” in which the erasing effect is executed. The hit telop image 63SHTB1 of “HIT!” In which the elimination effect is executed at a high degree is displayed in an overlapping manner.

  In this way, when displaying a plurality of types of hit telop images having different jackpot reliability, if these hit telop images overlap each other, if the erasure effect for these hit telop images has been executed, A hit telop image with a high jackpot reliability is displayed on the front side.

  In the effect operation example shown in FIG. 21-14 (B), the hit telop image 63SHTC2 of “GREAT !!” is displayed without overlapping with any other hit telop images.

  As described above, when displaying a plurality of hit telop images, these hit telop images are not always displayed in an overlapping manner.

(Variation 1 of feature portion 63SH)
In the above embodiment, the display position of the hit telop image is randomly determined by lottery, regardless of which type of hit telop image is. That is, the display position of the suggestion image is determined by lottery regardless of which type of suggestion image is used. Instead of this mode or in addition to such a mode, the display position of the suggestion image can be determined by lottery. For a specific type of suggestion image, a specific display mode is used regardless of the lottery. May be displayed. For example, the effect control CPU 120 randomly determines the display positions of the hit telop image 63SHTC of “MISS”, the hit telop image 63SHTB of “HIT!”, And the hit telop image 63SHTC of “GREAT !!” by lottery. Then, the hit telop image 63SHTD of “EXCELLENT !!!!!” is displayed over the entire display area, displayed in the display area corresponding to the center of the monster image, and displayed in such a manner that a plurality of display areas are sequentially moved. Is displayed in a specific display mode. According to such an aspect, the suggestion effect can be further enlivened. Also, if the suggestion image that suggests that the degree of advantage that is advantageous to the player is large is a specific type of suggestion image, the impression of the specific type of suggestion image will increase, and it will be a more effective suggestion effect. Can be.

(Modification 2 of feature portion 63SH)
In the above-described embodiment, displaying any type of hit telop image does not always provide an advantage to the player. That is, regardless of whether it is advantageous for the player, any type of suggestion image can be displayed. Instead of or in addition to such an aspect, when it is advantageous for the player, a specific type of suggestion image may be displayed. For example, the effect control CPU 120 can display a hit telop image in which a character string of “PERFECT” is displayed when the display result is the fluctuation pattern PB2-5 and the fluctuation pattern PB3-4 that are “big hits”. I do. According to such an aspect, it is possible to definitively notify the player that it is advantageous. In addition, when it is advantageous for the player, a specific type of suggestion image can be displayed with a low probability, and if the effect is a so-called premiere effect, attention should be paid to whether a specific type of suggestion image is displayed. Can be increased, and interest in displaying a specific type of suggestion image can be greatly increased. Also, if it is advantageous for the player, it is determined beforehand whether to display a specific type of suggestion image, and if a specific type of suggestion image is displayed, If the suggestion image suggesting that the degree of advantage that is advantageous to the player is low is easily displayed, the suggestion that suggests that the degree of advantage that is advantageous to the player is low when it is not advantageous to the player. Even in a situation where an image is easily displayed, it is possible to increase a sense of expectation that a specific type of suggestion image is displayed.

(Variation 3 of feature portion 63SH)
In the above embodiment, when the last valid operation is detected, regardless of whether the display result is “big hit” or whether the display reaches the super reach A, “EXCELLENT !!” Of the hit telop image 63SHTD. That is, a specific type of suggestion image is displayed when the number of times the player's motion has been detected reaches a specific number, regardless of whether it is advantageous to the player. Instead of such an aspect, or in addition to such an aspect, depending on whether it is advantageous for the player, when the number of times of detecting the player's motion reaches a specific number, a specific type of The ratio at which the suggestion image is displayed may be different. For example, when the display result is “big hit”, the hit telop image 63SHTD of “EXCELLENT !!!!!” is detected when the last valid operation is detected, compared to when the display result is “losing”. Is displayed at a higher rate. Further, in the case of developing into super reach A, the hit telop image 63SHTD of “EXCELLENT !!!!!” is displayed when the last valid operation is detected as compared with the case of not developing in super reach A. Increase the percentage. According to such an aspect, it is possible to increase attention to the type of the suggestion image displayed when the number of times the player's operation is detected reaches the specific number.

(Modification 4 of feature portion 63SH)
In the above embodiment, regardless of whether the display result is “big hit” or whether it is developed into Super Reach A, which type of hit telop image is displayed at which display position is determined. , Randomly determined by lottery. That is, regardless of whether it is advantageous for the player, which kind of suggestion image is to be displayed at which display position is determined by lottery. Instead of such an aspect, or in addition to such an aspect, depending on whether it is advantageous for the player, the rate at which a specific type of suggestion image is displayed at a specific display position may be changed. Good. For example, when the display result is “big hit”, the rate at which the hit telop image with a higher hit reliability is displayed in the display area where the torso of the monster is displayed than when the display result is “losing” Higher. Further, in the case of developing into Super Reach A, the rate at which the hit telop image with high hit reliability is displayed in the display area where the torso of the monster is displayed is higher than in the case of not developing into Super Reach A. According to such an aspect, attention can be paid to the type of the suggestion image displayed at the specific display position.

(Modification 5 of feature portion 63SH)
In the above embodiment, the display mode of the HP image 63SHG3 is changed so that the amount by which the monster's HP decreases is different depending on the type of the hit telop image to be displayed. Then, when the display result is the fluctuation pattern PA2-5 in which the display result is “big hit” without developing into super reach A, the effect control CPU 120 sets the HP image 63SHG3 so that the HP of the monster finally becomes zero. The display mode is changed. On the other hand, when the display result is the variation pattern PA2-5 that does not develop into the super reach A and the display result is “losing”, or when the variation pattern PA3-4 or the variation pattern PB3-4 develops into the super reach A, The effect control CPU 120 changes the display mode of the HP image 63SHG3 so that the HP of the monster does not eventually become zero. That is, a special effect means capable of executing a special effect for changing the mode of the special image during execution of the suggestion effect is provided, and when the mode of the special image changes according to which type of the suggestion image is displayed. Is different, and when the specific image is changed to the specific mode, it is advantageous for the player. Instead of such an aspect, or in addition to such an aspect, a special effect unit capable of executing a special effect that changes the mode of the special image during execution of the suggestion effect is provided, and the suggestion image is displayed at any display position. May be different depending on whether or not is displayed, and when the mode of the special image changes to a specific mode, it may be advantageous for the player. For example, when the display result is "big hit", the rate at which the hit telop image is displayed in the display area where the torso of the monster is displayed is higher than when the display result is "losing". Further, in the case of evolving to Super Reach A, the rate at which the hit telop image is displayed in the display area where the torso of the monster is displayed is higher than in the case of not evolving to Super Reach A. Then, when the hit telop image is displayed in the display area where the torso of the monster is displayed, the HP of the monster is higher than when the hit telop image is displayed in the display area where the wing of the monster is displayed. The display mode of the HP image 63SHG3 is changed so that the amount of decrease increases. According to such an aspect, attention can be raised to which display position the suggested image is displayed.

(Modification 6 of feature portion 63SH)
In the above embodiment, in a series of battle effects in which a battle with a monster is performed, a plurality of display positions at which a hit telop image can be displayed are set corresponding to a display area where a monster image is displayed. That is, an effect of displaying a predetermined image can be executed as the predetermined effect, and a suggestion image is displayed at a position corresponding to a display area where the predetermined image is displayed. Instead of such an aspect, or in addition to such an aspect, an effect of displaying any one of a plurality of types of predetermined images can be executed as the predetermined effect, and any type of predetermined image is displayed. The position where the suggestion image can be displayed may be different depending on whether the display is performed. For example, as a battle effect, when performing an effect of displaying one of an image of a dragon and an image of a giant, when displaying an image of a dragon, a display area in which the body of the dragon is displayed And a display area where the wings of the dragon are displayed. On the other hand, when displaying the image of the giant, the suggestion image can be displayed in the display area where the upper body of the giant is displayed and the display area where the lower body of the giant is displayed. According to such an embodiment, no matter what kind of predetermined image is displayed, the suggestion image can be displayed at a position corresponding to the display area where the predetermined image is displayed.

(Variation 7 of feature portion 63SH)
In the above embodiment, in a series of battle effects in which a battle with a monster is performed, a plurality of display positions at which a hit telop image can be displayed are set corresponding to a display area where a monster image is displayed. That is, an effect of displaying a predetermined image can be executed as the predetermined effect, and a suggestion image is displayed at a position corresponding to a display area where the predetermined image is displayed. Instead of such an aspect, or in addition to such an aspect, an effect of displaying any one of a plurality of types of predetermined images can be executed as the predetermined effect, and any type of predetermined image is displayed. Regardless of whether or not the suggestion image is displayed, a position where the suggestion image can be displayed may be set as the common position. For example, in a battle effect, in which an image of a dragon or an image of a giant is displayed, the image of the dragon is displayed. A suggestion image can be displayed. On the other hand, when displaying the image of the giant so that the upper body of the giant is displayed in the same display area as the display area where the body of the dragon is displayed, the suggestion image is displayed in the display area where the upper body of the giant is displayed. Can be displayed. According to such an embodiment, no matter what kind of predetermined image is displayed, not only can the suggestion image be displayed at a position corresponding to the display area where the predetermined image is displayed, but also the display position of the suggestion image Can be reduced in load and data capacity related to the processing for determining

(Modification 8 of feature portion 63SH)
In the above embodiment, a plurality of types of hit telop images can be displayed in a series of battle effects in which a battle with a monster occurs. That is, an effect of displaying a predetermined image can be executed as the predetermined effect, and a plurality of types of suggestion images can be displayed. Instead of such an aspect, or in addition to such an aspect, an effect of displaying any one of a plurality of types of predetermined images can be executed as the predetermined effect, and any type of predetermined image is displayed. At least some of the types of suggestable images that can be displayed may be different depending on the type. For example, as a battle effect, when performing an effect of displaying an image of a dragon or an image of a giant, when displaying an image of a dragon, a hit telop image of “MISS” A hit telop image of "HIT!", A hit telop image of "GREAT !!", and a hit telop image of "EXCELLENT !!" can be displayed. On the other hand, when displaying an image of a giant, a hit telop image of “MISS”, a hit telop image displaying a character string “Who is it!”, And “What to do to a giant!” And a hit telop image displaying a character string “Do you want to be a giant?” Is displayed. According to such an aspect, the suggestion effect can be further enlivened.

(Modification 9 of feature portion 63SH)
In the above embodiment, a hit telop image can be displayed in response to detection of a player's operation on the push button 31B. That is, the suggestion image can be displayed in response to the detection of the player's operation. Instead of, or in addition to, the suggestion image may be displayed in accordance with a predetermined display timing. For example, at which timing the hit telop image is displayed is specified in the effect control pattern of the suggestive effect, and the suggestive effect is executed according to the effect control pattern, whereby the predetermined effect defined in the effect control pattern is performed. The suggestion image is displayed according to the display timing. According to such an aspect, a suggested effect that does not involve the player's action can be a more effective suggested effect.

(Variation 10 of feature portion 63SH)
In the above embodiment, when a certain hit telop image and a hit telop image having a higher hit reliability than the hit telop image are displayed at positions where they can overlap with each other, a hit telop with a lower hit hit reliability is displayed. On the front side of the image, a hit telop image having a high degree of expectation of a big hit is displayed in an overlapping manner. That is, when the first suggestion image and the second suggestion image having a greater degree of advantage suggested than the first suggestion image are displayed at positions where they can overlap each other, the second suggestion image is displayed more than the first suggestion image. Displayed preferentially. As another embodiment related to this, when a certain hit telop image and a hit telop image having a higher hit reliability than the hit telop image are displayed at positions where they can overlap each other, May be displayed while a hit telop image having a low jackpot reliability is not displayed.

(Modification 11 of feature portion 63SH)
In the above embodiment, when erasing the hit telop image, an erasing effect of erasing the hit telop image after gradually reducing the size of the hit telop image is executed. That is, when erasing the suggested image, an erasing effect that changes the mode of the suggested image can be executed. As another embodiment relating to this, when erasing the hit telop image, an erasing effect of erasing after gradually increasing the transparency of the hit telop image may be executed.

(Variation 12 of feature portion 63SH)
In the above embodiment, the hit telop image of the type determined by the lottery is displayed in response to the detection of the player's operation on the push button 31B. That is, it is possible to display a suggestion image of the type determined by the lottery in response to the detection of the player's operation. As another embodiment related to this, a suggestion image of a type determined by lottery is displayed in response to detection of various operations of the player, including the operation of the player on the stick controller 31A. It may be possible.

(Modification 13 of feature portion 63SH)
In the above embodiment, when a predetermined time has elapsed since the hit telop image was displayed, an erasing effect for erasing the hit telop image is executed. That is, an erasing effect for erasing the predetermined image is executed in response to a lapse of a predetermined time since the display of the suggestion image. As another embodiment related thereto, instead of such an aspect, or in addition to such an aspect, according to an aspect of a predetermined effect, an erasing effect for erasing a predetermined image can be executed. Is also good. For example, as a production during a battle, it is possible not only to attack a monster, but also to perform a production attacked by a monster, and to erase the telop image for hitting according to the execution performed by the monster. Execute the erasure effect of. In that case, all the hit telop images that are displayed may be deleted at once, or an animation that gradually reduces the size of all the hit telop images that are displayed as in the above-described embodiment. Display may be performed. When performing animation display that gradually reduces the size of all displayed telop images for hits, it is within a time period that gives the impression that they are all erased at the same time according to the effect attacked by monsters May be used to execute the animation display. Further, for example, the display result is “big hit”, such as a big hit reliability in which the display result is “big hit”, and the lower the development reliability developing into Super Reach A, the higher the execution frequency of the effect attacked by the monster is. The execution frequency of the effect attacked by the monster may be different depending on the jackpot reliability and the development reliability developing into Super Reach A. Further, the execution frequency of the effect of being attacked by the monster may be randomly determined regardless of the jackpot reliability at which the display result is “big hit” or the development reliability that develops into Super Reach A. In such a case, even if the effect of being attacked by the monster is executed, an effect as if the attack from the monster was “miss” is executed, and the erasing effect for erasing the hit telop image is performed. It may not be executed. In this case, for example, the larger the jackpot reliability at which the display result becomes “big hit”, and the higher the development reliability to develop into Super Reach A, the higher the execution frequency of the effect as if the attack from the monster was “miss” As described above, the execution frequency of the effect of being attacked by the monster may be different depending on the jackpot reliability at which the display result is “big hit” and the development reliability developing into Super Reach A. According to such an embodiment, it is possible to greatly improve the interest in the predetermined effect.

(Modification 14 of feature portion 63SH)
In connection with the characteristic portion 63SH, a series of big hit middle productions for notifying the big hit gaming state, including a production for notifying the number of rounds, a promotion production indicating that the value of the big hit gaming state is improved, and the like, A promotion effect that indicates whether the value of the jackpot game state is improved by displaying a plurality of prize ball suggestion images during execution and indicating the number of prize balls that can be obtained in the remaining rounds can be executed, The number of suggested prize balls differs according to the type of the prize ball suggestion image, and a plurality of different prize ball suggestion images of different types can be displayed at positions where they can be superimposed on each other, and 10 prize balls can be obtained. The prize ball suggestion image displaying a character string of “+10” indicating that the prize ball is displayed, and the character string of “+50” indicating that 50 prize balls can be obtained are displayed The prize ball suggestion image can overlap each other When displayed in a position, on the front side of the prize balls suggestion image of "+ 10", it may be displayed prize balls suggestion image of "+ 50". Here, the series of large-scale jackpot effects is an example of the “series of predetermined effects” in the present invention. The prize ball suggestion image is an example of the “suggestion image” in the present invention. The number of prize balls that can be obtained in the remaining rounds is an example of “the degree of advantage that is advantageous to the player” in the present invention. In addition, the promotion effect is an example of the “indicative effect” in the present invention. The prize ball suggestion image of “+10” is an example of the “first suggestion image” in the present invention. The prize ball suggestion image of “+50” is an example of the “second suggestion image” in the present invention. Also, displaying the prize ball suggestion image of “+50” in front of the prize ball suggestion image of “+10” means that “the second suggestion image is preferentially displayed over the first suggestion image” in the present invention. It is an example of that.

  In such an embodiment, when erasing a prize ball suggestion image, an erasing effect of erasing the prize ball suggestion image after gradually reducing the size thereof may be performed. In addition, erasing after gradually reducing the size of the prize ball suggestion image is an example of "changing the mode of the suggestion image" in the present invention.

  Further, in such an embodiment, it is suggested that it is possible to obtain 70 prize balls overlapping both the prize ball suggestion image of “+10” and the prize ball suggestion image of “+50”. It may be possible to display a winning ball suggestion image in which a character string “+70” is displayed. The prize ball suggestion image of “+70” is an example of the “third suggestion image” in the present invention.

  Further, in such an embodiment, the display of the effect image and the output of the sound effect may be executed in response to the display of the prize ball suggestion image. The display of the effect image and the output of the sound effect are examples of the “specific effect” in the present invention.

  Further, in such an embodiment, the display period until the prize-ball suggestion image is deleted may be different depending on the type of the prize-ball suggestion image.

  Further, in such an embodiment, a prize ball suggestion image of a type determined by lottery may be displayed in response to detection of a player operation on the push button 31B. Note that the operation of the push button 31B by the player is an example of the “operation of the player” in the present invention.

(Additional note on the characteristic part 63SH)
(1) In order to achieve the above object, a gaming machine according to the present invention is a gaming machine capable of performing a game (for example, a pachinko gaming machine 1 or the like), and a predetermined effect capable of executing a series of predetermined effects. Means (for example, effect control CPU 120 capable of executing a series of battle effects, etc.), and during the execution of the predetermined effect, a plurality of suggestion images are displayed to execute a suggestion effect indicating a degree of advantage that is advantageous to the player. Possible suggestion effect means (for example, an effect control CPU 120 or the like capable of executing a battle effect that displays a plurality of hit telop images during execution of a battle effect and suggests a jackpot reliability); The suggested degree of advantage differs depending on the type of the telop image (for example, the suggested jackpot reliability differs depending on the type of the hit telop image, etc.), and the suggestion images of different types are exchanged. (For example, a plurality of hit telop images of different types can be displayed at positions where they can overlap with each other), and the first suggestion image and the first suggestion image can be displayed. When a second suggestion image having a higher suggested degree of advantage is displayed at a position where the second suggestion image can overlap each other, the second suggestion image is displayed with priority over the first suggestion image (for example, “HIT!” When the hit telop image 63SHTB and the hit telop image 63SHTC of “GREAT !!” having higher hit reliability than the hit telop image 63SHTB of “HIT!” Are displayed at positions that can overlap each other, “HIT !!), and the hit telop image 63SHTC of "GREAT !!" is displayed in front of the hit telop image 63SHTB.

  According to such a configuration, it is possible to display a plurality of suggestion images during execution of a series of predetermined effects, and to execute a suggestion effect indicating a degree of advantage that is advantageous to the player, and according to the type of the suggestion image. Since the suggested degree of advantage is different, the interest can be further improved. Further, according to such a configuration, a plurality of suggestion images of different types can be displayed at positions where they can be superimposed on each other, and the first suggestion image and the second suggestion image having a greater degree of advantage suggested than the first suggestion image are displayed. When the second suggestion image is displayed at a position where they can overlap each other, the second suggestion image is preferentially displayed over the first suggestion image. The visibility of the image can be prevented from being hindered, the impression of the second suggestion image can be increased, and a more effective suggestion effect can be provided.

  (2) In the gaming machine of the above (1), when erasing the suggestion image, erasing effect means capable of executing an erasing effect for changing a mode of the suggestion image (for example, the size of the hit telop image gradually decreases). An effect control CPU 120 or the like capable of executing an erasure effect for executing an animation display for reducing the size of the second suggestion image, wherein the erasure effect for the second suggestion image is being executed. When the first suggestion image is displayed, the first suggestion image may be preferentially displayed over the second suggestion image (for example, an erasing effect on the hit telop image 63SHTC of “GREAT !!” is executed). Is displayed, a hit telop image 63SHTB of "HIT!" Is displayed at a position overlapping with the telop image 63SHTC for hit of "GREAT !!" If, on the front side than the hit for the ticker image 63SHTC of "GREAT !!", it can be displayed by overlapping the hit for the ticker image 63SHTB of "HIT!", Etc.).

  According to such a configuration, it is possible to prevent the display of the first suggestion image from being excessively restricted.

  (3) In the gaming machine according to (1) or (2), a third suggestion image that is superimposed on both the first suggestion image and the second suggestion image may be displayed (for example, “HIT! ), And a hit telop image 63SHTD of “EXCELLENT !!!!!” superimposed on both the hit telop image 63SHTB of “!” And the hit telop image 63SHTC of “GREAT !!” can be displayed.

  According to such a configuration, the variation of the appearance of the suggestion image in the suggestion effect is enriched, and the interest can be further improved.

  (4) The gaming machine according to any one of (1) to (3) above, may further include a specific effect unit capable of executing a specific effect in response to the display of the suggestion image (for example, a hit effect). An effect control CPU 120 or the like capable of displaying an effect image and outputting a sound effect in response to the display of the telop image).

  According to such a configuration, the suggestion effect can be further enlivened.

  (5) In the gaming machine according to any one of (1) to (4), the display period until the suggestion image is deleted may be different depending on the type of the suggestion image (for example, hit telop) The display period until the hit telop image is erased differs depending on the type of the image, etc.).

  According to such a configuration, the suggestion image can be deleted at a timing corresponding to the type of the suggestion image.

  (6) In the gaming machine according to any one of the above (1) to (5), detecting means (for example, a push sensor 35B capable of detecting a player's operation on the push button 31B) that can detect a player's operation is used. In addition, it may be possible to display the suggestion image of the type determined by the lottery in response to the detection of the player's operation (for example, in response to the detection of the player's operation on the push button 31B). That the type of hit telop image determined by the lottery can be displayed, etc.).

  According to such a configuration, in an effect where it is not known which type of suggestion image is displayed at which timing, the first image is displayed in the second suggestion image having a greater degree of advantage than the first suggestion image. Since they are not superimposed, a more effective effect can be executed.

  (7) In the gaming machine according to any one of the above (1) to (6), when the same type of the suggestion images can be superimposed on each other, the suggestion image displayed later than the suggestion image displayed first has priority. (For example, when hit telop images of the same type are superimposed on each other, a hit telop image displayed later is displayed in a superimposed manner on the front side of the hit telop image displayed earlier. Etc.).

  According to such a configuration, it is possible to prevent a useless restriction from being imposed on displaying the same type of suggestion image.

(Explanation about the characteristic part 63SH + the characteristic part 31AK)
As a gaming machine having both the characteristic portion 63SH and the characteristic portion 31AK, a gaming machine capable of performing a game, a predetermined effect means capable of executing a series of predetermined effects, and a plurality of A suggestion effect means capable of executing a suggestion effect indicating a degree of advantage that is advantageous to the player by displaying a suggestion image of the player, and title notifying means capable of notifying a title corresponding to the suggestion effect in the predetermined effect. A title corresponding to the suggested effect can be notified when a predetermined period has elapsed from the start of the predetermined effect including the effect, and a plurality of suggested images of different types with different suggested advantages depending on the type of the suggested image. Can be displayed at a position where they can overlap each other, and the first suggestion image and a second suggestion image having a greater degree of advantage suggested than the first suggestion image can be displayed at a position where they can overlap each other. When it is possible to the gaming machine, characterized in that than the first suggestion image preferentially displaying a second suggestion images.

  The contents described in the embodiment corresponding to the characteristic portion 63SH and the embodiment corresponding to the characteristic portion 31AK can be applied to the embodiment of the gaming machine having both the characteristic portion 63SH and the characteristic portion 31AK. For example, the effect control CPU 120 of the pachinko gaming machine 1 can execute a series of battle effects. Further, the effect control CPU 120 can execute a battle effect that displays a plurality of hit telop images during the battle effect to indicate the reliability of the big hit. In addition, the effect control CPU 120 can notify a title corresponding to the effect during the battle in the battle effect. The effect control CPU 120 can notify a title corresponding to the battle effect when the battle effect is started after a predetermined period has elapsed from the start of the battle effect including the battle effect. The big hit reliability differs depending on the type of the hit telop image, and the effect control CPU 120 can display a plurality of hit telop images of different types at positions where they can be superimposed on each other. Then, the effect control CPU 120 outputs the hit telop image 63SHTB of “HIT!” And the hit telop image 63SHTC of “GREAT !!” having a higher hit reliability than the hit telop image 63SHTB of “HIT!”. When displayed at positions where they can be superimposed on each other, the hit telop image 63SHTC of “GREAT !!” is superimposed and displayed on the front side of the hit telop image 63SHTB of “HIT!”.

  Also, the contents described in the embodiment corresponding to the characteristic portion 63SH and the embodiment corresponding to the characteristic portion 31AK can be applied to the sub-combination of the other characteristic groups of the characteristic portion 63SH and the characteristic portion 31AK.

DESCRIPTION OF SYMBOLS 1 ... Pachinko gaming machine 2 ... Game board 3 ... Game machine frame 4A, 4B ... Special symbol display device 5 ... Image display device 6A ... Winning ball device 6B ... Variable winning ball device 7 ... Special variable winning ball device 8L, 8R ... Speaker 9 ... Game effect lamp 10 ... General winning opening 11 ... Main board 12 ... Effect control board 13 ... Voice control board 14 ... Lamp control board 15 ... Relay board 20 ... 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 microcomputers 101, 121: ROM
102, 122 ... RAM
103 ... CPU
104, 124 ... random number circuits 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,
Description effect execution means capable of executing an explanation effect for explaining a game,
A notice effect execution means capable of executing a notice effect for notifying whether or not to be controlled to an advantageous state,
With
The notice effect execution means can stop the explanatory effect being executed, and execute the notice effect,
further,
Predetermined effect means capable of executing a series of predetermined effects,
A suggestion effect means for displaying a plurality of suggestion images during the execution of the predetermined effect and capable of executing a suggestion effect indicating a degree of advantage that is advantageous to the player,
Depending on the type of the suggestion image, the suggested degree of advantage is different,
It is possible to display a plurality of suggestion images of different types at positions that can overlap each other,
When the first suggestion image and the second suggestion image having a greater degree of advantage suggested than the first suggestion image are displayed at positions where they can overlap each other, the second suggestion image is displayed more than the first suggestion image. A gaming machine characterized by displaying priority.