JP2020049375A - Game machine - Google Patents

Abstract

To provide a game machine capable of increasing interest of a game.SOLUTION: A game machine can execute a first pattern in which a specific mode is enabled without passing through a predetermined mode of stopping the update of a period display after updating the period display and a second pattern in which the specific mode is enabled after passing through the predetermined mode of stopping the update of the period display after updating the period display, in the period from when the period display is started to when the period display becomes to be in the specific mode. Between the first pattern and the second pattern, the common pre-update display can be displayed before the update of the period display is started, and the period display can be updated in the common area. As the predetermined mode, an action performance acting on the period display is executed.SELECTED DRAWING: Figure 48

Description

  The present invention relates to a gaming machine such as a pachinko gaming machine, and more particularly, to a gaming machine that performs variable display and can be controlled to an advantageous state that is advantageous to a player.

  2. Description of the Related Art Conventionally, there has been a gaming machine that stocks predetermined images corresponding to a plurality of types of predetermined effects in advance and executes a determination effect of determining one of a plurality of predetermined images (for example, see Patent Document 1). ). Further, there is a display that performs a period display such as a timer display and executes a predetermined effect when the period display is in a specific mode (0 seconds) (Patent Document 2).

JP 2012-232006 A JP 2013-140A

  In a gaming machine that displays a period and performs a predetermined effect, it is required that the effect of the game be enhanced to enhance the interest of the game.

  The present invention has been conceived in view of such circumstances, and an object of the present invention is to provide a gaming machine capable of improving the interest of a game.

(A) A gaming machine which can be controlled to an advantageous state advantageous to a player,
A period display means for indicating the progress of the period by updating the period display;
When the period display updated by the period display unit is in a specific mode, an effect execution unit capable of executing any one of a plurality of types of effects,
The period display means,
In the period from when the period display is started to when the period display becomes the specific mode, the period display is updated, and then the specific mode is set to the specific mode without passing through a predetermined mode of stopping the update of the period display. A first pattern and, after updating the period display, a second pattern of the specific mode after passing through the predetermined mode of stopping the update of the period display,
In the first pattern and the second pattern, a common pre-update display can be displayed before the update of the period display is started, and the period display can be updated in a common area. ,
The effect executing means executes, as the predetermined mode, an operation effect acting on the period display,
It is characterized by the following.
(1) A gaming machine (for example, a pachinko gaming machine 1 or a slot machine) that performs variable display and can be controlled to an advantageous state (for example, a jackpot gaming state) advantageous to a player,
Notice effect execution means (for example, a plurality of notice effects (eg, hold / active display change effect, intense heat effect, timer effect) that can be started at different timings and suggest that the advantageous state is attained, can be executed. Effect control CPU 120, steps S844, S848, and S850 in FIG. 39);
When at least two types of announcement effects are executed from among the announcement effects that can be executed during the variable display, a combination of the types of announcement effects to be executed is notified at a predetermined timing before the announcement effect is executed. Notification effect execution means (for example, effect control CPU 120, step S832, step S835 in FIG. 39) capable of executing an information effect (for example, stock zone effect).
Even when executing the same type of notice effect, the notice effect effect means is executed after being notified by the notice effect (for example, the notice effect is determined as the notice effect of the stock zone effect in step S746 of FIG. 23). When the intense heat effect is executed in step S848 in FIG. 39) without being notified in the notification effect (for example, the intense heat effect determined alone in step S750 in FIG. 23 is the same as the intense heat effect in step S346C in FIG. 29). And an announcement effect is executed such that the degree of expectation to be controlled to the advantageous state differs (for example, see FIGS. 24 and 25).

  According to such a configuration, it is possible to notify the degree of expectation that is controlled to be in an advantageous state depending on whether or not the notice effect is notified by the notice effect. As a result, the interest in the game can be improved.

(2) In the gaming machine of the above (1),
Image display means for displaying predetermined images (for example, stock images 74A to 74C in FIGS. 41 to 46) respectively corresponding to the type of the notice effect notified by the notice effect execution means until the corresponding notice effect is executed. (For example, effect control CPU 120, steps S837, S842, and S846 in FIG. 39).

  According to such a configuration, it is possible to inform the player of which type of advance effect is to be executed to the player until each advance effect is executed.

(3) In the gaming machine of (1) or (2),
The notification effect execution means notifies the type of the notification effect to be executed and the execution mode of the notification effect (for example, step S835 in FIG. 39).

  According to such a configuration, the effect form of the notification effect is diversified. As a result, the entertainment of the game can be improved by the notification effect.

(4) In the gaming machine according to any one of the above (1) to (3),
Notification suggestion effect execution means (for example, CPU 120 for effect control, steps of FIG. 16) capable of executing a notification suggestion effect (for example, display during standby) that indicates in advance that the notification effect is to be executed by the notification effect execution means. S615, and step S745 in FIG. 23).

  According to such a configuration, the interest in the game can be improved by suggesting that the notification effect is executed.

(5) In the gaming machine of the above (4),
The notification suggestion effect execution means is configured to execute an event (e.g., a jackpot game state, a super reach effect, a stock zone) that occurs after the notification suggestion effect according to an execution period of the notification suggestion effect (e.g., a display period of a waiting display). The notification suggestion effect is executed such that the degree of expectation of the combination of the types of the notification effects notified in the effect is different (for example, see FIGS. 21A and 21B).

  According to such a configuration, the player can be noticed during the execution period of the notification suggestion effect. As a result, the entertainment of the game can be improved by the information suggestion effect.

(6) In the gaming machine according to any one of (1) to (5),
Further comprising operation means (for example, push button 126) operable by the player,
The notification effect execution means simultaneously notifies the execution mode of the notified effect of the notified type based on the operation of the operation means (for example, step S835 in FIG. 39).

  According to such a configuration, an element in which the player intervenes can be included. As a result, the interest in the game can be improved.

(7) In the gaming machine according to any one of (1) to (6),
The notification effect execution means executes an effect in a common mode after the notification effect type executed by the notification effect execution means is notified and before each of the notification effects is executed (for example, “Ikuyo! ) May be output as the voice of each character or displayed as an image such as a balloon.)

  According to such a configuration, it is possible to clearly notify the player of the timing at which the notice effect is started after the notification effect.

(8) In the gaming machine according to any one of (1) to (7),
In the notification effect, when there are a plurality of types of notification effects to be executed, the type of the notification effect to be notified in the notification effect can be notified stepwise before the execution of the notification effect (for example, As shown in FIG. 42 (C) and FIG. 43 (C), instead of simultaneously displaying characters corresponding to a plurality of announcement effects, the announcement effect corresponding to the character is displayed stepwise by displaying the characters in stages. May be notified).

  According to such a configuration, the type of the notice effect is notified stepwise, so that the player's sense of expectation can be increased stepwise.

(9) In the gaming machine according to any one of the above (1) to (8),
The notification effect execution means executes the notification effect such that the degree of expectation of being controlled to the advantageous state differs depending on the execution timing of the notification effect (for example, see FIG. 24).

  According to such a configuration, it is possible to notify the degree of expectation controlled to be in an advantageous state by the execution timing of the notification effect. As a result, the interest in the game can be improved.

(10) In the gaming machine according to any one of (1) to (9),
The notification effect execution means can execute the notification effect such that the degree of expectation to be controlled to the advantageous state is different depending on a combination of types of the notification effects notified in the notification effect (for example, see FIG. 24).

  According to such a configuration, it is possible to notify the degree of expectation to be controlled to an advantageous state by notifying the combination of the types of the notice effects to be executed. As a result, the interest in the game can be improved.

(11) In the gaming machine according to any one of (1) to (10),
A movable object (for example, accessory 200) that performs a predetermined operation;
Specific display means (for example, effect control CPU 120) capable of displaying a specific display (for example, a hold display image, an active display image) in a specific display area (for example, display area 5HL, 5HR, 5HA) in accordance with information relating to the variable display. , An image display device 5),
An operation effector (for example, effect control CPU 120) capable of executing an operation effect (for example, a character effect) for operating the movable object at a position covering at least a part of the specific display area;
Change effect means (for example, effect control CPU 120, image, etc.) capable of executing a change effect (for example, hold change, active change) indicating the degree of expectation to be controlled to the advantageous state by changing the display mode of the specific display. A display device 5);
It is possible to execute a suggestion effect (for example, an effect effect on the suspended display image by the characters CHR-A, B) indicating whether or not the display mode of the specific display changes over a predetermined period before the execution of the change effect. Further comprising a suggestion effect means (for example, effect control CPU 120, image display device 5),
When performing the motion effect during the predetermined period, the motion effect means operates the movable object so as not to be covered by the specific display at least when the change effect is performed (see, for example, FIG. )reference),
The suggestion effect means can execute any of a plurality of types of suggestion effects (see, for example, FIG. 27).

  According to such a configuration, even when the movable object can operate at a position covering at least a part of the specific display area, the movable object operates at a position not covering the specific display when the change effect is performed. Therefore, it is possible to prompt the player to check the change of the specific display. As a result, the interest in the game can be improved.

(12) In the gaming machine according to any one of (1) to (11),
Period display means (for example, effect control CPU 120, image display device 5, FIG. 47, first area 91, and step S172 in FIG. 15) for displaying a period display (for example, timer display 94 in first area 91 in FIG. 47). A process of executing a timer effect),
A predetermined effect execution means capable of executing a predetermined effect (for example, a super-reach effect) when the period display becomes a predetermined mode (for example, when the timer display 94 becomes 0 seconds in the first area 91 of FIG. 47); (For example, effect control CPU 120, a process of executing a super reach effect in step S172 of FIG. 15)
Special effect execution means (for example, effect control CPU 120, a process for executing a special effect in step S172 in FIG. 15) capable of executing a special effect (for example, a special effect by the hidden display of the timer frame 97 in FIG. 47B). ) And
The special effect execution means is capable of executing the special effect before the execution of the period display (for example, FIGS. 47 (b) and (d)), and when the period display is not executed (at the time of the gaseous effect). Can also execute the special effect (for example, FIGS. 47 (b) and 47 (c)).

  According to such a configuration, attention can be paid to whether or not the period display is performed, and the interest in the game can be improved in the process before the period display is performed.

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 figure showing an example of a production control command. It is a flow chart which shows an example of special design process processing. It is a flowchart which shows an example of a start winning determination process. It is a block diagram showing an example of composition of a special figure reservation storage part. 9 is a flowchart illustrating an example of a prefetch determination process and the like. It is a flowchart which shows an example of a special symbol normal process. It is a flowchart which shows an example of a fluctuation pattern setting process. FIG. 4 is an explanatory diagram illustrating a configuration example of a variation pattern. It is a figure which shows the example of a structure of the fluctuation pattern determination table for big hits. It is a figure showing the example of composition of the change pattern for loss. FIG. 6 is a diagram illustrating an example of processing contents of a command analysis processing. It is a figure showing the example of composition of a command buffer at the time of a start winning. It is a flowchart which shows an example of effect control process processing. It is a flowchart which shows an example of a prefetch process. It is a figure which shows an example of the content of a hold | maintenance / active change pattern, and a determination ratio. It is a figure which shows an example of the content of a hold | maintenance / active change pattern, and a determination ratio. It is a figure which shows an example of the content of a hold | maintenance / active change pattern, and a determination ratio. It is a figure which shows an example of the content of a hold | maintenance / active change pattern, and a determination ratio. It is a figure which shows an example of a stock zone effect execution determination table and a stock zone effect standby display start determination table. It is a flowchart which shows an example of a variable display start setting process. It is a flowchart which shows an example of an effect determination process. It is a figure showing an example of a stock zone production mode decision table. It is a figure showing an example of a single intense heat production decision table. It is a figure which shows the example of determination of the execution timing of the active change effect at the time of super reach execution. It is a figure showing an example of an action production decision table. It is a figure showing an example of a character production decision table. It is a flowchart which shows an example of the effect processing during variable display. It is a flowchart which shows an example of a hold change effect process. It is an example of an effect screen of a pending change effect. It is an example of an effect screen of a hold change effect after an effect effect by a character. It is an effect screen example of an active change effect (first effect). It is an effect screen example of an active change effect (second effect). It is a figure which shows the 1st example of the timing of the role production and hold change at the time of effect production by the character. It is a figure which shows the 2nd example of the timing of the character production at the time of effect production by a character, and change of hold. It is a figure showing an example of display timing of an active display picture, etc. It is a figure showing an example of display timing of an active display picture, etc. It is a flowchart which shows an example of a stock zone effect process. It is the example of the 1st production screen of the stock zone production. It is a 2nd example of a production screen of a stock zone production. It is a 3rd example of a production screen of a stock zone production. It is a 4th effect screen example of a stock zone effect. It is the 5th example of a production screen of a stock zone production. It is a 6th effect screen example of a stock zone effect. It is a 7th example of a production screen of a stock zone production. It is a figure for explaining timer production in the 1st modification. It is a figure for explaining timer production in the 2nd modification. It is a figure for explaining timer production in the 3rd modification. It is a figure for explaining timer production in the 4th modification. It is an example of an effect screen of a pending change effect. It is an example of an effect screen at the time of volume change. It is explanatory drawing which shows the specific example of an accessory announcement effect and a button dialogue announcement effect. It is a figure which shows an example of an action effect and an accessory effect determination table.

(Configuration of pachinko gaming machine 1 according to one embodiment of the present invention)
FIG. 1 is a front view of a pachinko gaming machine 1 according to the present embodiment, showing 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 ball firing device and driven 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 special display (also called a special figure) as a plurality of types of special identification information is variably displayed (also called a special figure game). , A first special symbol display device 4A and a second special symbol display device 4B are provided. These are composed of 7-segment LEDs and the like, and the special symbol may be 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 means, for example, that a plurality of types of special symbols are changed (displayed so as to be changeable) by an update display or the like (the same applies to the variable display of other symbols described later). At the end of the variable display, a predetermined special symbol is stopped (also referred to as a derived display) as a display result (variable display result) (the same applies to other variable displays described later). In addition, scrolling, deformation, enlargement / reduction, and the like may be performed as a change in the symbol (particularly, a decorative symbol described later).

  Hereinafter, a special symbol variably displayed on the first special symbol display device 4A is also referred to as a “first special symbol”, and a special symbol variably displayed on the second special symbol display device 4B is referred to as a “second special symbol”. Also called. 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”.

  An image display device 5 is provided near the center of the game area on the game board 2. The image display device 5 includes, for example, an LCD (liquid crystal display device), and forms a display area for displaying various effect images.

  On the screen of the image display device 5, in synchronization with the first special figure game and the second special figure game, a decoration pattern (a pattern showing a number or the like) as a plurality of types of decoration identification information different from the special pattern can be changed. Display is performed. As an example, on the screen of the image display device 5, in synchronization with the first special figure game or the second special figure game, each of the decorative pattern display areas 5L, 5C, 5R of "left", "middle", and "right" is displayed. In, variable display (for example, vertical scroll display or update display) of a decorative symbol is performed.

  Display areas 5HL, 5HR, and 5HA are also arranged on the screen of the image display device 5. In these display areas, corresponding images corresponding to a special figure game whose execution is suspended or being executed (variable display of decorative symbols) are displayed.

  The corresponding image displayed in the display area 5HL indicates the first special figure game (variable display of decorative symbols) whose execution is suspended. The corresponding image is also referred to as a first hold display image (here, a circle image) and is displayed right-justified.

  The corresponding image displayed in the display area 5HR indicates the second special figure game whose execution is suspended (variable display of decorative symbols). The corresponding image is also referred to as a second hold display image (here, a circle image) and is displayed left-justified.

  The number of reserved special figure games is also referred to as the number of special figure reserved storages. In particular, the reserved number of the first special figure game is referred to as a first special figure reserved storage number. The reserved number of the second special figure game is referred to as a second special figure reserved storage number. The number of first special figure reserved storages is indicated by the number of first reserved display images, and the second special figure reserved storage number is indicated by the number of second reserved display images. The first hold display image and the second hold display image may be collectively referred to as a hold display image.

  The corresponding image displayed in the display area 5HA indicates a running special figure game (variable display of decorative symbols. The same applies hereinafter). The corresponding image is also called an active display image. The active display image may be an enlarged image of the hold display image.

  When the held first special map game is executed (digested), each corresponding image (first suspended display image) displayed in the display area 5HL shifts to the right, and the rightmost corresponding image (digested) is displayed. (The image corresponding to the first special map game) moves to the display area 5HA and is displayed as the active display image. When the reserved second special map game is executed (digested), each corresponding image (second suspended display image) displayed in the display area 5HR shifts to the left, and the leftmost corresponding image (digested) is displayed. (The image corresponding to the second special map game) moves to the display area 5HA and is displayed as the active display image. The active display image is deleted at an appropriate timing such as when the execution of the corresponding special figure game is completed (when the variable display result is derived and displayed).

  Further, a first reservation display 25A and a second reservation display 25B for displaying the number of special figure reservation storages in a identifiable manner are provided. Each of the first reservation display 25A and the second reservation display 25B includes a plurality of LEDs, and displays the first special figure reservation storage number and the second special figure reservation storage number according to the number of LEDs lit. I do.

  Below the image display device 5, a normal winning ball device 6A and a normal variable winning ball device 6B are provided. The normal winning prize ball device 6A forms a first starting winning prize port that is kept in a constant open state where game balls can always enter by, for example, a predetermined ball receiving member. When a game ball enters the first start winning port, the first start port switch 22A (see FIG. 2) is turned on, whereby the entry of the game ball is detected (in this case, a predetermined number (for example, three pieces) ) Is paid out, and the first special map game can be started.)

  The ordinary variable winning prize ball device 6B is a motor-operated tulip-type combination having a pair of movable wing pieces that are changed between a closed state at a vertical position and an open state at a tilt position by a solenoid 81 for an ordinary electric accessory (see FIG. 2). And a second starting winning opening. In the normal variable winning prize ball device 6B, for example, when the movable wing piece is in the vertical position when the solenoid 81 is in the off state, the tip of the movable wing piece approaches the normal winning prize ball device 6A, and the second starting prize. The game ball enters a closed state in which the game ball does not enter the mouth (also referred to as a closed state of the second start winning port). On the other hand, when the solenoid 81 is on, the movable wing piece is in the tilting position when the solenoid 81 is in the on state, so that the ordinary variable winning prize ball device 6B enters an open state in which game balls can enter the second starting winning opening (second It is also said that the starting winning opening is open.) When the game ball enters the second start winning port, the second start port switch 22B (see FIG. 2) is turned on, whereby the entry of the game ball is detected (in this case, a predetermined number (for example, three pieces) ) Is paid out and the second special map game can be started.)

  A special variable winning ball device 7 is provided below the normal winning ball device 6A and the normal variable winning ball device 6B. The special variable winning ball device 7 includes a special winning opening door that is driven to be opened and closed by a solenoid 82 (see FIG. 2) for a special winning opening door, and that is changed to an open state and a closed state by the special winning opening door. A special winning opening as an area is formed.

  As an example, in the special variable winning prize ball device 7, when the solenoid 82 for the special winning opening door is in the off state, the special winning opening door closes the special winning opening, and the game ball enters the special winning opening (for example, Pass). On the other hand, in the special variable winning ball device 7, when the large winning opening door solenoid 82 is on, the large winning opening door opens the large winning opening, so that the game ball can easily enter the large winning opening. Become.

  When a game ball enters the special winning opening, the count switch 23 (see FIG. 2) is turned on, whereby the entry of the game ball is detected. At this time, a predetermined number (for example, 14) of game balls are paid out as prize balls. Thus, when the game ball enters the special winning opening, for example, more prize balls are paid out than when the game ball enters the first starting winning opening or the second starting winning opening.

  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 normal symbol display 20 includes a 7-segment LED or the like, and performs variable display of normal symbols (also referred to as “normal symbols” or “normal symbols”) as a plurality of types of ordinary identification information different from special symbols. Do. Such a variable display of a normal symbol is also called an ordinary symbol game (also referred to as “ordinary symbol game”).

  The general-purpose game is executed based on the fact that the game ball has passed through the passage gate 41. When the game ball has passed through the passage gate 41, the gate switch 21 of FIG. 2 is turned on, whereby the passage of the game ball is detected.

  Above the ordinary symbol display 20, there is provided an ordinary symbol holding display 25 </ b> C. The general-purpose reservation 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 for which execution is suspended, by the number of lit LEDs.

  At the center of the upper part of the image display device 5 in the game board 2, an accessory 200 is provided. The accessory 200 is provided on the front side of the image display device 5 in the downward direction, that is, on the near side of the screen of the image display device 5 as viewed from the player, by the accessory motor 128 (may be another actuator). It is configured to be movable. The waiting position (initial position) of the accessory 200 is the center of the upper part of the image display device 5 shown in FIG. The accessory 200 can be moved from the standby position to the front side of the display areas 5HL, 5HR, and 5HA for displaying the hold display image and the active display image, as shown in FIG. Note that the accessory 200 may be configured to emit light by a light emitting device such as an LED.

  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 for taking in a game ball that has not entered any of the winning ports.

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

  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 loaned by a predetermined ball rental machine is held so that it can be supplied to the hitting ball launching device (reservation). ) Is provided. At the lower part of the gaming machine frame 3, there is provided a lower plate that holds (retains) excess balls overflowing from the upper plate so as to be able to be discharged to the outside of the pachinko gaming machine 1.

  A push button 126 that allows a player to perform a predetermined instruction operation by a pressing operation or the like is provided at a predetermined position on the upper surface of the upper plate main body, for example, at a position near the upper surface of the upper plate main body. I have. The push button 126 may be configured to be able to mechanically, electrically, or electromagnetically detect a predetermined instruction operation such as a pressing operation from a player. A push sensor 127 (see FIG. 2) for detecting a player's operation performed on the push button 126 is provided inside the main body of the upper plate at the installation position of the push button 126.

  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 game board or the like in the pachinko gaming machine 1.

  The main board 11 is a control board on the main side, and transmits a production control command to the production control board 12 for controlling the progress of a game (execution of a special figure game, a general-purpose game, etc.) in the pachinko gaming machine 1. Including the function of performing 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, a CPU (Central Processing Unit) 103, , A random number circuit 104 and an input / output port (I / O) 105.

  As an example, the function of the main board 11 (control of the progress of the game) is realized by the CPU 103 executing a program stored in the ROM 101. At this time, various data (data such as fluctuation patterns, effect control commands, and various tables) stored in the ROM 101 are used, and the RAM 102 is used as a main memory.

  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 are input and an output port for transmitting various signals.

  The CPU 103, via the I / O 105, the first special symbol display device 4A, the second special symbol display device 4B, the ordinary symbol display device 20, the first reservation display device 25A, the second reservation display device 25B, and the general drawing reservation display. A signal for controlling (driving) the device 25C and the like is output, and these are controlled.

  The switch circuit 110 detects detection signals (game media passing or not) from various switches for detecting a game ball (gate switch 21, starting port switch (first starting port switch 22A and second starting port switch 22B), count switch 23). (Such as a detection signal indicating that the switch has been turned on when the vehicle enters) and is transmitted to the game control microcomputer 100.

  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 effect control command transmitted from the main board 11 to the effect control board 12 is relayed by the relay board 15.

  The effect control board 12 is a sub-side control board independent of the main board 11, receives the effect control commands transmitted from the main board 11 via the relay board 15, and performs various operations based on the received effect control commands. (Including variable display of decorative symbols).

  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.

  As an example, the effect control CPU 120 executes the program stored in the ROM 121 to realize the function of the effect control board 12 (execution of the effect). At this time, various data (data used for effect control patterns and data of various tables) stored in the ROM 121 are used, and the RAM 122 is used as a main memory.

  The display control unit 123 outputs a video signal of an effect image to be displayed on the image display device 5 based on a display control command from the effect control CPU 120, and displays the effect image on the image display device 5. As an example, the display control unit 123 may include a VDP (Video Display Processor), a CGROM (Character Generator ROM), a VRAM (Video RAM), and the like.

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

  The I / O 125 mounted on the effect control board 12 includes, for example, an input port for capturing an effect control command transmitted from the main board 11 or the like, and an output port for transmitting various signals.

  The sound control board 13 has a function of outputting sound (sound specified by the sound effect signal) from the speakers 8L and 8R based on the sound effect signal from the effect control board 12.

  The lamp control board 14 has a function of turning on / off the game effect lamp 9 (turning on / off according to the driving content indicated by the illuminated signal) based on the illuminated signal from the effect control board 12.

  The image display device 5 includes a display panel including a liquid crystal panel, an EL panel, and the like, a driver circuit for driving the display panel, and the like. The video signal supplied from the display control unit 123 to the image display device 5 via the I / O 125 is input to the driver circuit. The driver circuit causes the display panel to display an image represented by the video signal. As a result, various effect images and the like are displayed on the image display device 5.

  The effect control CPU 120 inputs an operation detection signal indicating that a player's operation of the push button 126 has been detected from the push sensor 127 via the I / O 125. The effect control CPU 120 operates the accessory 200 by outputting a drive signal to the accessory motor 128 via the I / O 125.

(Progress of game and production)
A player rotates the hitting operation handle of the pachinko gaming machine 1 so that a game medium (game ball) is shot toward the game area.

  When a game ball that has flowed down the game area passes through the passage gate 41, an ordinary figure game (variable display of ordinary symbols) is started. In addition, when another general-purpose game cannot be started (when the start condition is not satisfied), for example, during the opening control described below, the general-purpose game is limited to four or more. Execution is suspended. The suspended general-purpose game is executed when a start condition for starting the general-purpose game is satisfied (for example, no other general-purpose game is executed and the release control is not performed). When the game ball passes through the passage gate 41 while the number of stored general-purpose drawings has reached the upper limit, the number of stored general-purpose drawings is invalidated without increasing the number of stored general-purpose drawings.

  The variable display results that are stopped and displayed in the general-purpose game include a symbol per general-purpose symbol (for example, a general-purpose symbol such as “7”) and a general-purpose lost symbol (for example, a general-purpose symbol such as “-”). . When the symbol per symbol is stopped (derived), the variable display result is "per symbol". The time when the universal figure lost symbol is stopped (derived) is when the variable display result is “universal figure lost”.

  In the case of "per-figure", an opening control is performed in which the movable wing of the normally variable winning prize ball device 6B is tilted for a predetermined period (the second starting winning opening is in an open state).

  When the game ball that has flowed down the game area enters the first start winning opening formed in the normal winning ball device 6A, the first special figure game is started. Further, when the game ball enters the second starting winning opening formed in the ordinary variable winning ball device 6B, the second special figure game is started. When the special figure game cannot be started (when the start condition is not satisfied), for example, when another special figure game is already being executed or the big hit game state described later is being controlled, each of the four special figure games is executed. The execution of the special map game is suspended with the upper limit set. The suspended special-figure game is executed when a start condition for starting the special-figure game is satisfied (for example, no other special-figure game is executed and the big hit game is not being performed). When the game ball enters the first start winning opening while the first special figure reserved storage number has reached the upper limit, the entry is invalidated without increasing the first special figure reserved storage number ( There may be prize balls). When the game ball enters the second starting winning opening while the second special figure reserved storage number has reached the upper limit, the entry is invalidated without increasing the second special figure reserved storage number ( There may be prize balls). The entry (winning) of the game ball, which increases the first special figure reserved storage number, into the first starting winning opening is also referred to as first starting winning. The entry (winning) of the game ball, which increases the number of second special figure reservation storages, into the second starting winning opening is also referred to as a second starting winning. These winnings are collectively referred to simply as starting winnings.

  The variable display results stopped and displayed in the special figure game include a big hit symbol (for example, a special figure such as “3” and “7”) and a lost symbol (for example, a special figure such as “−”). . When the big hit symbol is stopped (derived), the variable display result is "big hit". The time when the losing symbol is stopped (derived) is when the variable display result is “losing”.

  When the variable display result of the first special figure game or the second special figure game is “big hit” (specific display result), the game is controlled to the big hit gaming state as an advantageous state that is advantageous to the player. When the variable display result is “losing”, the state is not controlled to the big hit gaming state.

  In the big hit gaming state, the special winning opening formed by the special variable winning ball device 7 is open. The open state is one of a timing when a predetermined period (for example, 29 seconds) elapses and a timing when a predetermined number (for example, 9) of game balls enters the large winning opening and a winning ball is generated. Continued until early. Such an open state is called a round game (also simply referred to as “round”). In the big hit game state, the round game is repeatedly executed until a predetermined upper limit number (for example, “15 times”) is reached (the large winning opening is closed in a period other than the round game).

  In the “big hit”, big hit types of “non-probable change” and “probable change” are set. When the jackpot type is “non-probable change”, the jackpot symbol “3” is stopped and displayed. When the jackpot type is “probable change”, the jackpot symbol “7” is stopped and displayed.

  When the jackpot type is “probable change”, the “big hit” may be called “probable change”, and when the jackpot type is “non-probable”, the “big hit” may be called “non-probable change”. In addition, a jackpot game state based on a “probably variable jackpot” may be referred to as a “probably variable jackpot game state”. In addition, a jackpot game state based on the “non-probable variable jackpot” may be referred to as a “non-probable variable jackpot game state”.

  After the probable change big hit game state is ended, the variable display result is controlled to a probable change state in which the probability (big hit probability) of being a "big hit" is higher than the normal state. The certain change state is continued until the next big hit game state is started. The probable change state is a game state advantageous to the player.

  After the probable variable jackpot game state or the non-probable variable jackpot game state is completed, the average variable display time (variable display period) is controlled to a time reduction state in which the average variable display time is shorter than the normal state. In the time-saving state, either one of the end condition of the predetermined number (100 times in this embodiment) of the special figure game and the start of the next big hit game state is satisfied first. Continue until you do. The time reduction state is a gaming state that is advantageous for the player.

  In the time reduction state, the normally variable winning prize ball device 6B is opened and closed in an advantageous change mode in which the game ball easily enters the second starting winning opening compared to the non-time saving state in which the time reduction state is not the normal state. To change. For example, a control for shortening the fluctuation time of a normal symbol (a period of variable display of a general figure, also referred to as a general figure fluctuation time) in a general figure game, or a variable display in each general figure game. The normal variable winning prize ball device 6B may be changed between the open state and the closed state in an advantageous change manner by a control or the like that improves the probability that the result is “per-figure” as compared with the normal state. Such control is referred to as high opening control (also referred to as “time saving control” or “high base control”). By controlling to such a time saving state, the time required for the next variable display result to be a "big hit" is reduced, and the gaming state is more advantageous for the player than the normal state.

  Note that the normal state is a game state other than an advantageous state such as a big hit game state, a time saving state, a probable change state, or any other state that is advantageous to the player. The pachinko gaming machine 1, such as the probability of becoming a "hit" and the probability that the variable display result in the special figure game becomes "big hit", is set in the initial setting state of the pachinko gaming machine 1 (for example, when the system is reset, This is a state in which the same control is performed as when the predetermined return processing is not executed after the insertion.

  The time reduction state is also referred to as “high base”, and the game state that is not the time reduction state is also referred to as “low base” or “non-time reduction state”. The probable change state is also referred to as “high-probability”, and the game state that is not the probable change state is also referred to as “low-probability”, “non-probability”, and the like.

  The "left", "middle", and "right" decorative symbol display areas 5L, 5C, and 5R provided on the image display device 5 correspond to the start of the first special figure game or the second special figure game. Then, the variable display of the decorative symbol (this is also a kind of effect) is started. When the variable display result (also called a fixed special symbol) is stopped and displayed in the first special figure game or the second special figure game, the fixed decorative symbol (3) which is the display result of the decorative symbol variable display (variable display result) is displayed. (Combination of two decorative symbols) is also stopped (derived display).

  During the period from the start to the end of the variable display of the decorative symbol, the variable display mode of the decorative symbol may be a predetermined reach mode (reach is established). Here, the reach mode refers to a decorative symbol that has not been stopped and displayed yet when the decorative symbol stopped and displayed on the screen of the image display device 5 constitutes a part of a jackpot combination described below (“reach variation”). ) Is a display mode or the like in which the fluctuation is continued.

  In this embodiment, a reach effect is executed in response to the reach mode being set during variable display. As the reach effect, a normal reach, a super reach A, and a super reach B having different effect modes are prepared. In this embodiment, the jackpot expectation degree is higher in the order of super reach B> super reach A> normal reach.

  The big hit expectation is, for example, a ratio at which the variable display result of the special figure game is “big hit”, and here, is also a ratio at which the display result of the variable display of the decorative pattern is “big hit”.

  Further, in this embodiment, a hold change effect for changing the display color of the corresponding image displayed as the hold display image and an active change effect for changing the display color of the corresponding image displayed as the active display image are provided. (FIGS. 31 to 34). The pending change effect and the active change effect may be collectively referred to as a pending / active change effect. Note that, in this embodiment, as one mode of the pending change effect and the active change effect, there is also provided a mode of failure (failure) in which the display color of the corresponding image is not changed. The suspension / active change effect may be performed a plurality of times for one corresponding image. The hold / active change effect (change of display color) is a type of prefetch notice performed based on the result of the prefetch judgment. The look-ahead determination is a determination made before the execution of the special figure game (here, when the first start winning is generated and when the second starting winning is generated), and the variable display result (decoration) of the reserved special figure game is held. Is determined to be a "big hit". The display color of the corresponding image changed by the hold / active change effect notifies the degree of expectation of a big hit of a special figure game or a variable display (also referred to as a target) of a decorative pattern corresponding to the corresponding image.

  When the variable display result of the special figure game is “big hit”, a fixed decoration pattern that is a predetermined big hit combination is derived and displayed on the screen of the image display device 5 as the display result of the variable display of the decoration symbol. (The display result of the variable display of the decorative pattern is "big hit"). As an example, the same decorative symbol (for example, “7” when the probability variable hits, “non-probable variable hit”) on a predetermined effective line in the “left”, “middle”, and “right” decorative symbol display areas 5L, 5C, and 5R. At the time of "6") is stopped and displayed.

  When the variable display result is "losing", the variable decorative mode of the decorative symbol does not become the reach mode, and the fixed decorative symbol of the non-reach combination is stopped and displayed as the display result of the variable display of the decorative symbol. There is. Further, when the variable display result is “losing”, after the decorative symbol variable display mode becomes the reach mode, the display result of the decorative symbol variable display is a predetermined reach combination other than the jackpot combination (“reach-losing combination”). ") May be stopped and displayed.

(Major operations of pachinko machines)
Hereinafter, main operations of the pachinko gaming machine 1 will be described with reference to flowcharts and the like, but in each operation (each process), a process not described below may be performed.

(Main operation of the main board 11)
On the main board 11, the CPU 103 executes a game control timer interrupt process. The timer interrupt processing for game control is performed every time a timer interrupt is generated by an interrupt request signal from a CTC (counter / timer circuit) supplied every predetermined period (for example, 2 milliseconds) (a predetermined time, which is the supply interval of the interrupt request signal). (Every 2 ms). In the game control timer interrupt process, the CPU 103 executes a switch process, a game random number update process, a special symbol process, a normal symbol process process, a command control process, and the like, and the game control timer interrupt process is repeatedly executed for each timer interrupt. By doing so, game control and the like are realized.

  In the switch processing, each switch is determined by determining whether a detection signal is input from various switches such as the gate switch 21, the first start port switch 22A, the second start port switch 22B, and the count switch 23 via the switch circuit 110. It is determined for each switch whether or not the game ball has been turned on (that is, whether or not a game ball has entered or passed). The result of this determination is used in special symbol process processing and ordinary symbol process processing.

  The game random number update process is a process for updating at least a part of the plurality of game random numbers used on the main board 11 side by software.

  The special symbol process process is a process of realizing the suspension or execution of a special figure game, a jackpot game state, or the like based on the determination result in the switch process (the first special symbol display device 4A, the second special symbol display device 4B, The first hold display 25A, the second hold display 25B, and the control of the solenoid 82 for the special winning opening door are included.) In the special symbol process processing, the transmission setting of the effect control command is performed according to the progress of the game.

  The normal symbol process process realizes, for example, the holding or execution of the general-purpose game and the open state of the normal variable winning ball device 6B (second starting winning opening) at the time of the general symbol based on the determination result in the switch process. (Including control of the ordinary symbol display 20, the ordinary figure holding display 25C, and the solenoid 81 for the ordinary electric accessory).

  The command control process is a process of actually transmitting the effect control command transmitted and set by the special symbol process process from the main board 11 to the effect control board 12.

(Effect control commands sent and set in special symbol processing)
Next, a description will be given of an effect control command set to be transmitted in the special symbol process process and transmitted from the main board 11 to the effect control substrate 12 in the command control process. FIG. 3 shows examples of main effect control commands. Note that the following “(H)” indicates a hexadecimal number.

  The command 81XX (H) designates the type of the special figure game to be started and its variation pattern (the variable display execution time (special figure variation time) and the variable design pattern for the decorative design, see FIG. 10). This is a variation pattern designation command to be notified. In “XX” (EXT data), a numerical value is set in accordance with whether the starting special figure game is the first special figure game or the second special figure game, and the variation pattern thereof (for example, the first special figure game). "00" if the fluctuation pattern is PA1-1 at the start of the special figure game, and "01" if the fluctuation pattern is PA1-1 at the start of the second special figure game. The command is transmitted at the start of the special figure game (at the start of the fluctuation). Note that an effect control command for individually designating the start of the first special figure game and the start of the second special figure game may be separately prepared. In this case, a numerical value common to the first special figure game and the second special figure game may be set to “XX” according to the fluctuation pattern.

  The command 8CXX (H) is a display result designation command for designating (notifying) a variable display result of the special figure game to be started. In “XX”, a numerical value corresponding to the variable display result is set (for example, “00” for “losing”, “01” for “non-probable variable hit”, “02” for “probable variable big hit”). The command is transmitted at the start of the special map game.

  The command 8F00 (H) is a symbol confirmation designation command for designating (notifying) the end of the special figure game (that is, deriving and displaying the variable display result). This command is transmitted at the end of the special figure game.

  The command A000 (H) is a hit start designation command for designating (notifying) the start of the big hit game state (start of the fanfare). The fanfare is an effect executed at the start of the big hit gaming state, and is an effect for notifying that the big hit gaming state has been achieved. The command is transmitted at the start of the big hit gaming state.

  The command A300 (H) is a hit end designation command for designating (notifying) the end of the big hit game state (also the start of ending). The ending is an effect executed at the end of the big hit gaming state, and is an effect for notifying that the big hit gaming state is ended. The command is transmitted at the end of the last round game.

  The command B100 (H) is a first start winning designation command for designating (notifying) that a first start winning based on a game ball having entered the first start winning opening has occurred. The command B200 (H) is a second start winning designation command for designating (notifying) that the second start winning based on the game ball entering the second start winning opening has occurred. These commands may be collectively referred to as start winning designation commands. This command is transmitted when a start winning is generated.

  The command C000 (H) is a first special figure reserved storage number addition designation command that designates (notifies) that the first special figure reserved storage number increases by one. C100 (H) is a second special figure reserved storage number addition designation command for designating (notifying) that the second special figure reserved storage number increases by one. These commands may be collectively referred to as a special figure reserved storage number addition designation command. This command is transmitted when a start winning prize occurs (when the number of holdings increases).

  The command C200 (H) is a first special figure reserved storage number subtraction designation command for designating (notifying) that the first special figure reserved storage number is reduced by one. The command C300 (H) is a second special figure reserved storage number subtraction designation command for designating (notifying) that the second special figure reserved storage number is reduced by one. These commands may be collectively referred to as a special figure reserved storage number subtraction designation command. This command is transmitted at the time of starting the special figure game (when the number of holds is reduced).

  The command C4XX (H) is a first look-ahead determination result designation command for designating (notifying) a result of a look-ahead determination performed when a first start winning is generated (when the first special figure game is suspended). is there. The command C5XX (H) is a second look-ahead determination result designation command for designating (notifying) a result of the look-ahead determination performed when the second start winning is generated (when the second special figure game is suspended). is there. In “XX” of each command, a determination result of the pre-read determination or a numerical value corresponding to no determination is set (see FIG. 7B; details will be described later). This command is transmitted at the time of prefetch determination. These first and second prefetch determination result designation commands may be collectively referred to as prefetch determination result designation commands.

  The command 82XX (H) is a variation pattern type designation command for designating the type of the variation pattern (super-reach when XX = 00, other than when XX = 01). Note that the upper byte and the lower byte of XX may be different depending on whether a big hit or a big hit occurs after the super reach. For example, in the case of a super-reach big hit, XX = 10, and in the case of a super-reach loss, XX = 00. Similarly, XX may be made different between a case where a big hit is made other than the super reach and a case where the big hit is made. For example, in the case of a big hit other than super reach, XX = 11 may be set, and in the case of a misalignment other than super reach, XX = 01.

(Special design process)
FIG. 4 is a flowchart showing an example of the special symbol process process. In this special symbol process process, the CPU 103 first executes a start winning determination process (step S101). After executing the start winning determination process, the CPU 103 selects and executes one of the processes of steps S110 to S117 according to the value of the special figure process flag provided in the RAM 102.

FIG. 5 is a flowchart showing an example of the start winning determination process (step S101).
When the start winning determination process is started, the CPU 103 first determines whether or not the first startup port switch 22A is ON (refer to the determination result of the above-described switch process. Hereinafter, ON determination of various switches). The same applies to (2) (Step S201). If the first starting port switch 22A is ON (step S201; Yes), it is determined whether the first special figure reserved storage number has reached a predetermined upper limit (for example, “4”) (step S202). . The CPU 103 uses the first reserved storage number count value, which is a storage value of a first reserved storage number counter (a counter for counting the first special figure reserved storage number) provided in the RAM 102, for example, to store the first special reserved storage number. (Hereinafter, the same applies to the first special figure reserved storage number). If the first special figure reserved storage number is not the upper limit value in step S202 (step S202; No), a start port buffer value which is a stored value of the start port buffer provided in the RAM 102 is determined as occurrence of the first start winning. , "1" (step S203).

  When the first starting port switch 22A is turned off in step S201 (step S201; No), or when the first special figure reserved storage number has reached the upper limit in step S202 (step S202; Yes), It is determined whether the second starting port switch 22B is on (step S204). At this time, if the second starting port switch 22B is on (step S204; Yes), it is determined whether or not the second special figure hold storage number has reached a predetermined upper limit (for example, “4”) (step S204). Step S205). The CPU 103 uses the second reserved figure count storage value, which is a stored value of the second reserved figure storage counter (a counter for counting the second special figure reserved storage number) provided in the RAM 102, for example. (Hereinafter, the same applies to the second special figure reserved storage number). If the second special figure reserved storage number is not the upper limit value in step S205 (step S205; No), the start port buffer value is set to “2” as the occurrence of the second start winning (step S206).

  After executing one of the processes of steps S203 and S206, the count value of the number of suspended storages corresponding to the starting port buffer value is updated so as to be incremented by 1 (step S207). For example, when the starting port buffer value is “1”, the first reserved storage number count value is incremented by one, while when the starting port buffer value is “2”, the second reserved storage number count value is incremented by one. In this way, when the game ball passes (enters) the first start winning opening and the first start condition corresponding to the first special figure game is satisfied (when the first start winning is generated), the first special figure hold is performed. The number of storages is updated so as to increase by one, and when the game ball passes (enters) the second starting winning port and the second starting condition corresponding to the second special figure game is satisfied (the second starting winning occurs. At (time), the number of second special figure reserved storages is updated so as to increase by one. At this time, the total reserved storage count value, which is the storage value of the total reserved storage number counter provided in the RAM 102, is updated so as to be incremented by 1 (step S208).

  After executing the process of step S208, the CPU 103 extracts a predetermined game random number corresponding to the occurrence of the start winning (step S209). As an example, in the processing of step S209, the special figure display result (from the numerical data updated by the random number circuit 104 or the random counter provided in the RAM 102 (the value is updated by the game random number updating processing)) ( Numerical data representing a random display value MR1 for determining a special figure game, a random number value MR2 for determining a jackpot type, and a random number value MR3 for determining a variation pattern are extracted. Numerical data indicating each of the random numbers extracted in this manner is stored as pending data by being set at the head of an empty entry in the special map pending storage unit (provided in the RAM 102) corresponding to the starting port buffer value ( Step S210).

  In the process of step S210, for example, when the starting port buffer value is “1”, the holding data is set in the first special drawing holding storage unit in FIG. 6A, while the starting port buffer value is “2”. , The hold data is set in the second special figure hold storage unit in FIG. In this way, the hold data indicating the held special figure game is stored in the special figure storage unit.

  As shown in FIG. 6 (A), the first special figure holding storage unit associates the holding numbers “1” to “4” in the order of winning the first starting winning opening (the order of detecting game balls), for example. Numerical data of the random numbers MR1 to MR3 are stored as pending data until the storage number reaches a predetermined upper limit (for example, “4”). The hold data thus stored in the first special figure holding storage unit indicates the first special figure game whose execution is held.

  As shown in FIG. 6B, the second special figure holding storage unit associates the holding numbers “1” to “4” in the order of winning the second starting winning opening (the order of detecting game balls), for example. Numerical data of the random numbers MR1 to MR3 are stored as pending data until the storage number reaches a predetermined upper limit (for example, “4”). The hold data thus stored in the second special figure holding storage unit indicates the second special figure game whose execution is held.

  In this embodiment, the special figure game that has not been started (the execution of which is suspended) (especially, information on the special figure game) is stored as the reserved memory.

  Returning to FIG. 5, following the process of step S210, a prefetch determination process is performed (step S211). The pre-reading determination process is a process for performing a pre-reading determination, and is performed based on data (here, data of the random number value MR1) stored in the special figure reservation storage unit this time. The data used for the pre-reading determination may be the same data as the data stored in the special-drawing pending storage unit this time, and is used by being held in an area other than the special-drawing pending storage unit in the RAM 102 and used. Is also good.

  In the look-ahead determination process illustrated in FIG. 7, the CPU 103 first sets the transmission of the first start winning designation command if the starting opening buffer value is “1” (when the first start winning is generated). The transmission setting of the first special figure reservation storage number addition designation command is performed, and if the starting opening buffer value is “2” (when the second startup winning is generated), the transmission setting of the second startup winning designation command is performed. The transmission setting of the second special figure reserved storage number addition designation command is performed (step S401).

  Next, the CPU 103 determines whether or not the current state is the big hit gaming state (step S402). Whether or not the current state is the big hit gaming state can be specified by, for example, the value of the special map process flag. Here, if it is “4” to “7”, it is determined that the game is in the big hit game state. If it is not in the big hit gaming state (step S402; No), it is determined whether or not the current time is in the time saving state (step S403). Whether or not the current time is in the time saving state may be specified by the state of the time saving flag (a flag provided in the RAM 102 and turned on during the time saving state) (the same applies hereinafter).

  If the current time is in the time saving state (step S403; Yes), if the current is the big hit gaming state (step S402; Yes), it is determined whether or not the starting opening buffer value is “2” (step S404).

  When the starting port buffer value is “2” (step S404; Yes), when the time saving state is not in effect (step S403; No), the CPU 103 displays the special figure game held this time (the special symbol variable display result). (Hereinafter, also referred to as a special map display result) is determined to be a "big hit" (step S405, where the determination corresponds to the pre-reading determination).

  For example, based on the random number value MR1 extracted in the current step S209 (the random number value MR1 newly stored in the special figure holding storage unit in the current step S210), the first special figure display is performed in the same manner as in step S239 described later. Referring to the result determination table or the second special figure display result determination table (a table referred to when determining the variable display result when the start condition of the special figure game is satisfied; details will be described later), a determination that matches the random number value MR1 is made. When the determination result (special figure display result) assigned to the value is "big hit", it is determined to be "big hit" (big hit determination). When the gaming state is in the non-probable state, the first special figure display result determination table is referred to, and when the gaming state is in the probable state, the second special figure display result determination table is referred to. Whether or not the gaming state is the probable change state may be specified based on the probable change flag provided in the RAM 102 and turned on in the probable change state (the same applies hereinafter). As will be described later, the probability of being determined to be a big hit is higher in the probable change state.

  In the case of a jackpot determination (step S405; Yes), a transmission setting of a prefetch determination result designation command for designating "big hit determination" as a prefetch determination result is performed (step S407). For example, the transmission setting of a prefetch determination result designation command in which “02” is set as the EXT data is performed (see FIG. 7B).

  When it is not the big hit determination (at the time of the loss determination) (Step S405; No), the transmission setting of the prefetch determination result designation command for designating the "loss determination" as the prefetch determination result is performed (Step S410). For example, transmission setting of a prefetch determination result designation command in which “01” is set as EXT data is performed (see FIG. 7B).

  When the starting port buffer value is “1” (step S404; No), a look-ahead determination result designation command for designating “no determination” indicating that the look-ahead determination was not performed in order to limit the execution of the hold / active change effect. Is set (step S413). For example, the transmission setting of the prefetch determination result designation command in which “00” is set as the EXT data is performed (see FIG. 7B).

  In steps S407, S410, and S413, if the starting port buffer is "1", the first prefetch determination result designation command is set for transmission, and if the starting port buffer is "2", the second prefetch determination result specification command is set. The command is set for transmission.

  After steps S407, S410, and S413, the CPU 103 determines a variation pattern type (whether or not super reach) of the variable display of the decorative symbol corresponding to the special figure game suspended this time (step S421). For example, based on the random number value MR3 extracted in the current step S209 and newly enabled in the special figure reservation storage unit in the step S210, the variation pattern of the super reach is referred to with reference to tables in FIGS. Is determined. Then, transmission setting of a variation pattern type designation command for designating the variation pattern type as the pre-read determination result is performed (step S422).

  In addition, one set of the commands (the start winning designation command, the special figure hold storage number addition designation command, and the pre-reading determination result designation command) set to be transmitted in the process are set as the start winning command, and the subsequent command control process. (The transmission order is a start winning designation command → special figure hold storage number addition designation command → prefetch determination result designation command). A set of the first start winning designation command, the first special figure holding storage number addition designation command, and the first pre-reading determination result designation command is referred to as a first start winning command, the second start winning designation command, the second special figure. The set of the command for specifying the number of reserved storages and the command for specifying the second prefetch determination result is referred to as a second start winning command.

  Returning to FIG. 5, the CPU 103 determines whether the starting port buffer value is “1” or “2” (step S214). At this time, if the starting port buffer value is "2" (Step S214; "2"), the starting port buffer is cleared and its stored value (starting port buffer value) is initialized to "0" ( Step S215), the start winning determination process ends. On the other hand, when the starting port buffer value is "1" (step S214; "1"), the starting port buffer is cleared and its stored value is initialized to "0" (step S216). It proceeds to the process of step S204.

  The special symbol normal process of step S110 shown in FIG. 4 is executed when the value of the special symbol process flag is “0”. FIG. 8 is a flowchart showing an example of the special symbol normal processing.

  In the special symbol normal processing, the CPU 103 first determines whether or not the second special figure hold storage number is “0” (step S231). When the second special figure reserved storage number is other than “0” (step S231; No), the randomness stored in the first area (the storage area corresponding to the reserved number “1”) of the second special figure reserved storage unit. The numerical data of the numerical values MR1 to MR3 is read (step S232). Thereby, the random number for game extracted in response to the occurrence of the second start winning is read out. The numerical data read at this time may be stored in, for example, a random number buffer for fluctuation in the RAM 102 and temporarily stored.

  Subsequent to the process in step S232, the second special figure reserved storage number is updated by subtracting one from the second reserved figure storage count, for example, and the second special figure reserved storage number is subtracted by one. The content stored in the section is shifted (step S233). For example, the hold data stored in the storage area lower than the hold number “1” (the storage area corresponding to the hold numbers “2” to “4”) in the second special figure hold storage unit is shifted upward by one entry at a time. shift. In step S233, the total number of suspended storages is updated so as to be decremented by one. Then, the variable special figure designating buffer value, which is the storage value of the variable special figure designating buffer provided in the RAM 102, is updated to “2” (step S234).

  When the second special figure reserved storage number is “0” in step S231 (step S231; Yes), it is determined whether the first special figure reserved storage number is “0” (step S235). When the number of first special figure reserved storages is other than “0” (step S235; No), the randomness stored in the first area (the storage area corresponding to the reserved number “1”) of the first special figure reserved storage unit. The numerical data of the numerical values MR1 to MR3 is read (step S236). As a result, the random number for gaming extracted in response to the occurrence of the first start winning is read out. The numerical data read at this time may be stored in, for example, a random number buffer for fluctuation in the RAM 102 and temporarily stored.

  Subsequent to the processing of step S236, the first special figure reserved storage number is updated by subtracting 1 from the first reserved figure storage count, and the first special figure reserved storage number is updated by subtracting one. The contents stored in the section are shifted (step S237). For example, the hold data stored in the storage area lower than the hold number “1” (the storage area corresponding to the hold numbers “2” to “4”) in the first special figure hold storage unit is shifted upward by one entry. shift. In addition, in the processing of step S237, the total number of reserved storages is updated so as to be decremented by one. Then, the variable special figure designation buffer value is updated to "1" (step S238).

  In this embodiment, the second special figure game is executed with higher priority than the first special figure game by the above processing.

  After executing one of the processes in steps S234 and S238, the special figure display result, which is the variable display result of the special symbol (variable display result of the special figure game), is determined to be one of "big hit" and "losing". (Step S239). As an example, in the process of step S239, the first special figure display result determination table (referred to when the probable change flag is off and in the non-probable state) or the second special figure display result determination table (probable change) prepared in the ROM 101 in advance. (Referred to as the state). In each special figure display result determination table, the numerical value (decision value) to be compared with the random number value MR1 for determining the special figure display result is a result of determining whether the special figure display result is "big hit" or "losing". , As long as it is assigned. The CPU 103 may determine the special figure display result by referring to the special figure display result determination table based on the random number value MR1 for determining the special figure display result read into the random number buffer for fluctuation. Note that the CPU 103 determines the special figure display result to be "big hit" at a higher determination ratio in the probability change state than in the probability change state.

  The CPU 103 determines whether or not the special figure display result determined by the processing of step S239 is “big hit” (step S240). If the special map display result is determined to be "big hit" (step S240; Yes), the big hit flag provided in the RAM 102 is set to the ON state (step S241).

  Thereafter, the jackpot type is determined to be one of a plurality of types (step S242). As an example, in the process of step S242, a jackpot type determination table prepared in the ROM 101 in advance is used. In the jackpot type determination table, a numerical value (decision value) to be compared with the random number value MR2 for jackpot type determination is assigned to the result of determining whether the jackpot type is “probable” or “non-probable”. I just need. The CPU 103 may determine the jackpot type by referring to the jackpot type determination table based on the jackpot type determination random number value MR2 read out to the fluctuation random number buffer.

  Then, the big hit type is stored. The CPU 103 stores the jackpot type in the jackpot type buffer provided in the RAM 102 by storing data indicating the determination result of the jackpot type (step S243).

  If the special figure display result is not “big hit” in step S240 (step S240; No), or after executing the processing of step S243, the variable display result (the special figure display result) of the special figure game to be executed this time is The determined special symbol is determined (step S244). As an example, when the big hit flag is off, a special symbol predetermined as a lost symbol is determined as a fixed special symbol. On the other hand, when the big hit flag is ON, one of a plurality of special symbols predetermined as the big hit symbols is determined as the fixed special symbol according to the big hit type stored in the big hit type buffer.

  After executing the processing of step S244, the value of the special figure process flag is updated to "1" (step S245), and then the special special pattern normal processing ends.

  If the number of reserved memories of the first special figure game is “0” in step S235 (step S235; Yes), a predetermined demonstration display setting is performed (step S246), and the special special symbol processing ends. . The predetermined demonstration display setting is a setting for executing a demonstration display or the like on the effect control board 12 side.

  The variation pattern setting process of step S111 is executed when the value of the special figure process flag is “1”. FIG. 9 is a flowchart illustrating an example of the change pattern setting process.

  In the variation pattern setting process shown in FIG. 9, the CPU 103 first determines whether or not the big hit flag is on (step S261). If the big hit flag is on (step S261; Yes), the fluctuation pattern at the time of the big hit is determined (step S262). On the other hand, when the big hit flag is off (Step S261; No), the fluctuation pattern at the time of the loss is determined (Step S263). The variation pattern is for designating the execution time of the special figure game or the variable display of the decorative symbol (special figure variable time) or the variable display pattern of the decorative symbol.

  FIG. 10 shows a variation pattern used in this embodiment. In this embodiment, there are PA1-1, PA2-1, PA3-2 to PA3-4 as a variation pattern at the time of loss. Further, there are PB3-2 to PB3-4 as fluctuation patterns at the time of a big hit. PA1-1 and PA2-1 specify non-reach. PA2-1 is a pattern for time reduction (with shortening) in which the special figure fluctuation time (execution period of the special figure game) is shorter than the normal (PA1-1). PA3-2 and PB3-2 designate execution of normal reach, PA3-3 and PB3-3 designate execution of super reach A, and PA3-4 and PB3-4 designate execution of super reach B. I do.

  In the fluctuation display based on the fluctuation patterns PA3-4 and PB3-4 for designating the execution of the super reach B, the reach state is set after the pseudo display of the fluctuation is executed, and the reach effect of the super reach B is executed. A pseudo-run is a pseudo-continuous fluctuation that is an effect display that makes it appear that a plurality of fluctuations corresponding to a plurality of hold memories are performed continuously, although the change is originally a single fluctuation corresponding to one hold memory. In order to make it appear as if a plurality of symbol variable displays (variable display) have been executed for one start winning within a variable time determined for one start winning. A special variation pattern (also referred to as a variation display pattern) in which temporary stop and re-variation are executed a predetermined number of times for all symbol rows (left, middle, right).

  In the process of step S262, for example, the variation pattern at the time of the big hit is determined using the big hit variation pattern determination table prepared in the ROM 101. In the jackpot variation pattern determination table, a numerical value (decision value) to be compared with the variation pattern determination random number value MR3 so as to realize, for example, the determination ratio of FIG. PB3-2 to PB3-4). The CPU 103 refers to the change pattern determination table for big hits based on the numerical data indicating the random number value MR3 for change pattern read to the random number buffer for change and reads the change patterns at the time of big hits (PB3-2 to PB3-2). 4) may be determined.

  In the process of step S263, the variation pattern at the time of the loss is determined using, for example, the first loss variation pattern determination table or the second loss variation pattern determination table prepared in the ROM 101. The first loss variation pattern determination table is used when not in the time reduction state, and the second loss variation pattern determination table is used in the time reduction state. Whether the time saving state is set is specified by a time saving flag. In the first loss variation pattern determination table, a numerical value (determination value) to be compared with the random value MR3 for determining a variation pattern is a variation at the time of loss as a determination result so as to realize the determination ratio of FIG. What is necessary is that it is assigned to the pattern (PA1-1, PA3-2 to PA3-4). In the second loss variation pattern determination table, a numerical value (determined value) to be compared with the random value MR3 for determining the variation pattern is a variation at the time of loss as a determination result so as to realize the determination ratio of FIG. What is necessary is that it is assigned to the pattern (PA2-1, PA3-2 to PA3-4). The CPU 103 refers to the first or second loss variation pattern determination table based on numerical data indicating the variation random number value MR3 for determining the variation pattern read out to the variation random number buffer, and thereby determines the loss variation pattern (PA1- 1, any of PA3-2 to PA3-4, or any of PA2-1, PA3-2 to PA3-4).

  Referring to FIG. 11 and FIG. 12, the determination ratio of the variation pattern is higher in the order of PA1-1 or PA2-1> PA3-2> PA3-3> PA3-4 at the time of loss. At the time of the big hit, it is higher in the order of PB3-4> PB3-3> PB3-2. Therefore, the big hit expectation is high in the order of super reach B> super reach A> normal reach. Further, in the time reduction state, PA2-1 having a short special figure fluctuation time is selected, so that the average special figure fluctuation time is shorter in the time reduction state than in the non-time reduction state.

  After executing one of the processes in steps S262 and S263, a special figure fluctuation time is set according to the fluctuation pattern determined this time (step S264). For example, a timer initial value corresponding to the special figure fluctuation time is set in a predetermined timer of the RAM 102 (the timer value is updated thereafter, and the elapsed time from the start of the special figure game execution is measured. .).

  Subsequent to the process of step S264, a special symbol change is started so as to start any one of the first special figure game and the second special figure game for which the start condition is satisfied (step S265). ). As an example, if the variable special figure designation buffer value is “1”, a drive signal for executing the first special figure game is transmitted to the first special symbol display device 4A. On the other hand, if the variable special figure designation buffer value is “2”, a drive signal for executing the second special figure game is transmitted to the second special symbol display device 4B.

  After executing the processing of step S265, transmission setting of a fluctuation start time command (various commands for specifying the above-described determination result and the like) is performed as a command at the start of execution of the special figure game (step S266). For example, when the fluctuation special figure designation buffer value is “1”, the CPU 103 performs transmission setting of a fluctuation pattern specification command, a display result specification command, and a first special figure reserved storage number subtraction specification command. On the other hand, when the fluctuation special figure designation buffer value is “2”, the CPU 103 performs transmission setting of the fluctuation pattern specification command, the display result specification command, and the second special figure reservation storage number subtraction specification command.

  After executing the processing in step S266, the value of the special figure process flag is updated to “2” (step S267), and then the variation pattern setting processing ends.

  The special symbol change process in step S112 is executed when the value of the special figure process flag is “2”. For example, the CPU 103 determines whether the elapsed time from the start of the special figure game (measured by the predetermined timer or the like) has reached the special figure fluctuation time set above (when the predetermined timer value is 0). Is determined), and if not reached, a drive signal for executing the first special figure game or the second special figure game is supplied to the first special symbol display device 4A or the second special symbol display device 4B. After performing the process of changing the special symbol, the process is terminated. On the other hand, when the special figure fluctuation time has been reached, the timing for deriving the variable display result has come, so a predetermined drive signal is supplied to the first special symbol display device 4A or the second special symbol display device 4B, and the above-mentioned determination is made. The pattern of this variable display result (specified by the jackpot flag or the jackpot type stored in the jackpot type buffer, etc.) (“-” for “losing”, “7” for “probably variable jackpot”, “ In the case of a "probable change big hit", "3" or the like is stopped (derived display), the transmission setting of the symbol determination designation command is performed, and the value of the special figure process flag is updated to "3". The execution of the special figure game is realized by repeatedly executing step S112 each time a timer interrupt occurs.

  The special symbol stop processing of step S113 is executed when the value of the special figure process flag is “3”. For example, when the current variable display result is “big hit” (when the big hit flag is on), the CPU 103 resets the time-saving flag and the probability change flag to off. After that, the transmission setting of the hit start designation command is performed, the special figure process flag is updated to “4”, and this processing ends. In the case of "losing" (when the big hit flag is off, etc.) and the time saving state, it is determined whether or not a predetermined number of variable displays executable in the time saving state have been executed (for example, the count may be performed by a counter or the like). If the variable display has been performed a predetermined number of times, the time saving flag is reset to off, the value of the special figure process flag is set to “0”, and the process is terminated. This process is terminated by, for example, setting the value of the special figure process flag to “0” even when the variable display of the predetermined number of times is not executed due to “losing” and not the time saving state.

  The big hit opening pre-processing of step S114 is executed when the value of the special figure process flag is “4”. For example, the elapsed time after the transmission setting of the hit start designation command (may be measured by a timer or the like provided in the RAM 102; the same applies to the other elapsed times) is set to a preset fan fare waiting time ( It is determined whether the waiting time from the start to the end of the fanfare in the jackpot gaming state has been reached, and if not, the big hit opening pre-processing is ended. When the fanfare waiting time has been reached, processing for opening the special winning opening (supply of a solenoid drive signal) and the like are performed to start a round game, and the special figure process flag is updated to “5”. By repeatedly performing step S114 every time a timer interrupt occurs, standby until the round game start timing (standby until the end of the fanfare), opening of the special winning opening, and the like are realized.

  The big hit opening processing in step S115 is executed when the value of the special figure process flag is “5”. For example, the CPU 103 determines whether it is time to end the round game. The number of times that the count switch 23 is turned on (the number of gaming balls that have entered the special winning opening) reaches a predetermined value (for example, “9”) (the count may be performed by a counter or the like provided in the RAM 102), or a round game is performed. When the elapsed time from the start (after opening the special winning opening) reaches the upper limit period (for example, 29 seconds) of the round game and the timing to end the round game is reached, the special winning opening is set. A process of returning to the closed state and ending the round game (a process of turning off the solenoid 82) and the like are performed. At this time, when the finished round game is the last round game (for example, the fifteenth round) (the count may be performed by a counter or the like provided in the RAM 102), a setting for transmitting a hit end designation command is performed. The value of the special figure process flag is updated to “7”, and this processing ends. If it is not the last round game, the special figure process flag is updated to “6”, and this processing ends. If it is not time to end the round game, the present process is ended as it is (a process of maintaining the special winning opening in an open state may be performed). By repeatedly performing step S115 each time a timer interrupt occurs, the open state of the special winning opening is maintained until the timing of returning the special winning opening to the closed state, and finally the special winning opening is closed.

  The post-big hit release processing in step S116 is executed when the value of the special figure process flag is “6”. For example, the CPU 103 determines whether or not the elapsed time after the round game has ended (after closing the special winning opening) has reached a predetermined closing time (round game interval period). , The closed state is maintained, and this processing ends. When the predetermined closing time has been reached, processing such as opening the special winning opening is executed to start the round game, the value of the special figure process flag is updated to “5”, and this processing ends.

  Each round game is realized by repeatedly executing S115 and S116 each time a timer interrupt occurs after the winning opening in step S114 is opened.

  The big hit end processing in step S117 is executed when the value of the special figure process flag is “7”. For example, the elapsed time from the end of the last round game (after closing the big winning opening) is set to a predetermined ending waiting time (a waiting time from the start to the end of the ending in the big hit game state). It is determined whether or not it has reached, and if it has not, this process ends. When the ending waiting time is reached, the ending is finished. Therefore, when the current big hit type (big hit type stored in the big hit type buffer) is “probable change”, the time saving flag and the probable change flag are turned on, and the “non-probable change” Sometimes, the time reduction flag is turned on and the probability variable flag is kept off. Then, the value of the special figure process flag is updated to “0”, and this processing ends.

(Main operation in effect control board 12)
In the effect control board 12, when the effect control CPU 120 receives an effect control command from a predetermined input port of the I / O 125, the effect control command is stored in an effect control command reception buffer provided in the RAM 122, for example, as a reception command. Store. The effect control CPU 120 executes command analysis processing, effect control process processing, effect random number update processing, and the like. These processes are executed each time a timer interrupt occurs due to a CTC (counter / timer circuit) (for example, every 10 ms). The execution of the effect is realized by executing the command analysis process, the effect control process process, and the like for each timer interrupt.

  The command analysis process is, for example, a process of reading and analyzing a received command stored in an effect control command receiving buffer, and performing settings and control corresponding to the analysis result. The effect control process is a process of executing an effect in response to an effect control command. In the effect random number updating process, the effect random number value used for effect control is updated by software.

(Command analysis processing)
In the command analysis processing, the received command (the effect control command received by the effect control board 12) stored in the effect control command receiving buffer is analyzed (for example, MODE data is confirmed), and the effect control is performed by the received command. A command is specified, and processing according to the specified effect control command is performed. If there are a plurality of received commands, a command analysis process is performed for each command.

  FIG. 13 shows a relationship between the effect control command specified by the analysis by the command analysis process and the processing content performed in the command analysis process corresponding to the effect control command. Note that each flag, each storage area, the first start winning command buffer, and the second starting winning command buffer in the figure are provided in the RAM 122. “Set” for a flag means that the flag is turned on. The state of each flag and the command stored in each storage area may be reset or erased at an appropriate timing. The first start winning command buffer and the second start winning command buffer may be collectively referred to as a start winning command buffer.

  As shown in FIG. 14A, the first start winning command buffer stores a first start winning designation command and a first special figure hold corresponding to the hold display number (first hold display number) serving as the buffer number. A set of commands (a first start winning command transmitted from the main board 11 at the time of the first start winning) consisting of a storage number addition specifying command, a first pre-reading determination result specifying command, and a variation pattern type specifying command is issued. A storage area for storing is provided. The same applies to the second as shown in FIG.

  Further, the first start winning command buffer and the second starting winning command buffer each have a hold / active change pattern (a change pattern of a display color of a corresponding image (hold / hold) corresponding to each hold display number. It is also possible to specify whether or not the active change effect is executed.)) (FIGS. 17 to 20) is provided with a storage area for storing the active change effect.

  In the start winning command buffer of FIG. 14, "0000 (H)" indicates that no command is stored, and "-" in the column of hold / active change pattern stores a hold / active change pattern. Indicates that it has not been done.

  Since the first start winning command is transmitted from the main board 11 in response to the occurrence of the hold of the first special figure game, when the first special figure game is held (at the time of the first start winning). Means that the first start winning command stored in the first start winning command buffer is increased by one. Further, as will be described later in detail, when the first special figure game is executed, it is stored in association with the first reservation display numbers “2” to “4”, similarly to the reservation data in the first special figure reservation storage unit. The first start winning command and the hold / active change pattern are shifted to higher first display numbers “1” to “3” (see step S322 described later). Accordingly, the same numbers correspond to the hold display numbers in the first start winning command buffer and the hold numbers in the first special figure hold storage unit, and the first start win command and hold stored in correspondence with the same numbers. The active change pattern and the hold data relate to the same first special figure game (variable display of decorative symbols). Therefore, the number of first start winning command stored in the first start winning command buffer corresponds to the first special figure reserved storage number. This is the same for the second special figure game.

  Further, each of the hold display numbers in the first start winning command buffer and the second start winning command buffer also corresponds to each display position of the corresponding image (hold display image). Specifically, each first hold display number corresponds to each display position of the first hold display image provided in the display area 5HR (for example, the first hold display number “1” is the highest in the display area 5HR). The first hold display number “4” corresponds to the rightmost display position in the display area 5HR corresponding to the left display position). Each second hold display number corresponds to each display position of the second hold display image provided in the display area 5HL (for example, the second hold display number “1” is located at the rightmost display position in the display area 5HL). Correspondingly, the second hold display number “4” corresponds to the leftmost display position in the display area 5HL). In other words, the display position of the hold display image is shifted along with the execution of the special figure game (variable display of the decorative symbol), together with the start winning command and the hold / active change pattern that shift with the execution of the special figure game. Will be.

  As a result, (1) the first hold display image (corresponding image) at a certain display position, and (2) the first start winning command buffer corresponding to the first hold display number corresponding to the display position. The first start winning command and the hold / active change pattern stored therein and (3) the hold stored in the first special figure hold storage unit corresponding to the hold number having the same number as the first hold display number. The data and (4) the first special figure game (also a variable display of decorative symbols) executed by the reserved data have a corresponding relationship with each other. This is the same for the second special figure game.

  The RAM 122 is provided with respective flags corresponding to the respective first hold display numbers, and when a new first start winning command is stored (the first command transmitted from the last of the three commands in one set). When the prefetch determination result designation command is stored), the flag corresponding to the first hold display number corresponding to the storage area in which the first start winning command is stored is turned on. Similarly, the RAM 122 is provided with each flag corresponding to each of the second hold display numbers, and when a new second start winning command is stored (the last command transmitted among the three commands in one set). 2) (when the prefetch determination result designation command is stored), the flag corresponding to the second hold display number corresponding to the storage area in which the second start winning command is stored is turned on. In this way, by checking the state of the flag, it is possible to confirm the storage location (such as the hold display number) of the newly received start winning command. Note that each of the above flags may be referred to as a reception confirmation flag.

(Direction control process processing)
In the effect control process, the effect control CPU 120 performs start setting for starting execution of various effects (start setting of effect), effect operation control for executing the effect that has been set and started, and the like. The flags, timers, counters, and the like described below are provided in the RAM 122.

  The start setting of the effect includes, for example, setting an effect control pattern for executing the effect as a use pattern in the RAM 122, and setting an initial value corresponding to the set effect control pattern in the process timer. After the initial value is set, the timer value of the process timer is decremented at a predetermined timing every time a timer interrupt is generated (at the start of the effect control process process, at the time of effect operation control, and the like). The elapsed time of the production can be specified). The effect control pattern is a collection of data for executing various effects (including variable display of decorative symbols), and is associated with a process timer determination value to be compared with a timer value of a process timer and the determination value. It is composed of the effect control execution data (display control data, voice control data, lighting control data, etc.) and process data including an end code. Data forming the effect control pattern is stored in the ROM 121.

  The effect operation control is control for executing an effect based on the effect control pattern set in the effect start setting. For example, of the effect control execution data corresponding to the process timer determination value that matches the current timer value of the process timer, the display control command according to the display control data is transmitted to the display control unit 123 and transmitted to the image display device 5. An image is displayed, a sound effect signal according to the sound control data is transmitted to the sound control board 13 to output sound from the speakers 8L and 8R, and an illumination signal according to the lighting control data is sent to the lamp control board 14. A control for executing various effects by transmitting and turning on / off the game effect lamp 9 is performed. By performing the effect operation control repeatedly each time a timer interrupt occurs, execution of various effects specified by the effect control pattern is realized.

  FIG. 15 is a flowchart illustrating an example of the effect control process. In the effect control process, after performing the pre-reading process (step S160), any one of steps S170 to S175 is performed according to the value of the effect process flag. In each process, the following process is executed.

  FIG. 16 is a flowchart illustrating an example of the prefetching process (the process of determining whether or not to execute the hold / active change effect as the prefetching advance notice) executed in step S160 in FIG. 15.

  The effect control CPU 120 determines whether the first start winning command or the second start winning command has been newly received (step S600). Whether a new reception has been made can be confirmed by, for example, checking the state of the above-mentioned reception confirmation flag (a flag corresponding to each of the hold display numbers in the start winning command buffer and turned on when the start winning command is received). Good. Note that the reception flag may be reset to off at an appropriate timing such as at the end of the prefetching process.

  When there is a new reception of the start winning command (when any reception confirmation flag is on) (step S600; Yes), the following steps S602 to S605 are executed. If there are a plurality of newly-received start-time prize-time commands, steps S602 to S605 may be collectively performed in the order of reception for each start-time prize-time command.

  Hereinafter, the newly received start winning command (command corresponding to the newly held special figure game) which is the target of the processing of steps S602 to S605 may be referred to as the processing target start winning command. In addition, here, the special display game and the variable display of the decorative symbol (variable display of the newly reserved special graphic game and the decorative symbol) corresponding to the start winning command to be processed may be referred to as a target for convenience. In addition, the variable display of the special figure game and the decorative symbol may be simply referred to as a variable display. Here, a corresponding image corresponding to the target (a corresponding image added in step S605 described later) may be referred to as a target image for convenience. Note that a target basically means a variable display that is a target of a pending change effect or an active change effect (a target of prefetching), and a target image basically corresponds to a variable display of a target. An image (a hold display image or an active display image).

  In step S602, effect control CPU 120 determines whether execution of the hold / active change effect is currently prohibited. For example, the prefetch determination result designation command (the first prefetch determination result designation command or the second prefetch determination result designation command) included in the start winning command (the first start winning command or the second starting winning command) to be processed is included. When "no judgment" is specified (when the EXT data is "00"), it is determined that the execution of the hold / active change effect is currently prohibited. In addition, hold / active other than QA0-0 (which will be described in detail later) which does not execute the hold change effect or the active change effect corresponding to the hold display number other than the hold display number of the start winning command (current target) to be processed. If the execution of the hold / active change effect has already been determined, for example, by storing a change pattern, it may be determined that the execution of the hold / active change effect is currently prohibited. In this case, when the hold / active change effect is executed for one corresponding image, the execution of the hold / active change effect for the other corresponding image is prohibited. Also, when the pre-reading determination result designation command stored corresponding to the hold display number other than the hold display number of the start winning command to be processed specifies "big hit determination", the hold / active change effect It may be determined that execution is currently prohibited. It is only necessary to appropriately set in which case the execution of the hold / active change effect is prohibited.

  If the execution of the hold / active change effect is not currently prohibited (step S602; No), the hold / active change pattern for the current target is determined (step S602) (details will be described later). When the execution of the hold / active change effect is currently prohibited (step S602; Yes), the hold / active change pattern is determined to be QA0-0 (step S604). After steps S603 and S604, the hold / active change pattern determined in steps S603 and S604 is stored in the storage area corresponding to the hold display number of the processing target start winning command in the start winning command buffer, A process of additionally displaying a corresponding image corresponding to the current target as a suspended display image is performed (step S605). Specifically, effect control CPU 120 issues an instruction to add a hold display image (a command to start displaying the hold display image at a display position corresponding to the hold display number of the start winning prize command to be processed). It is supplied to the display control unit 123 (VDP or the like). The display control unit 123 starts a process of additionally displaying a new hold display image (corresponding image of the initial display color (white)) based on the command (hereinafter, the corresponding image is displayed by the display control unit 123). Controlled).

  Here, the hold / active change pattern will be described. The suspension / active change pattern is a pattern for designating the transition of the display color of the corresponding image, the presence or absence of the suspension / active change effect, and the like. 17 to 20 exemplify the pending / active change patterns and the ratio of each pattern determined in step S702.

  The hold / active change pattern shown in FIGS. 17 to 20 is a target corresponding image (corresponding image corresponding to the pattern when the hold / active change pattern is stored in the start winning prize command buffer in step S605). When the display image is displayed shifted to the display position corresponding to the hold display numbers “3”, “2”, and “1” (the hold / active change pattern stored in the start winning command buffer in step S605) During the execution of the variable display (variable display of a special figure game or decorative design) executed when the hold display number is shifted to “3”, “2”, or “1”, or the variable corresponding to the corresponding image of the target. During execution of display (when the corresponding image of the target is displayed as the active display image), the color of the corresponding image of the target and the pattern of color change Shown (hold display number "3", "2", refer to the column and the column of active "1"). In this pattern, it is possible to specify whether or not a pending change effect and an active change effect are performed. In the figure, the column including “→” indicates that the hold change effect or the active change effect is to be executed in the variable display executed at that time (success when the color is different before and after “→” (display color Change), and if they are the same, it will fail (gase)). "-" (Hyphen) indicates that display of the target image is not assumed, that display of the target image is started in white (initial color), and the like. Information on the pending / active change pattern is prepared in, for example, the ROM 121.

  The hold / active change pattern that can be determined in step S702 differs according to the hold display number in which the start winning command to be processed is stored this time. Note that the pending / active change patterns QA0-0 can be determined in all cases.

  The hold / active change pattern QA0-0 is a pattern that does not execute the hold change effect or the active change effect and does not change the display color of the target corresponding image from the start to the end of the display of the target corresponding image.

  When the hold display number is “1”, the hold / active change patterns QA1-1 to QA1-4 can be determined in addition to the hold / active change pattern QA0-0 (see FIG. 17). QA1-1 to QA1-4 are patterns in which an active change effect can be executed during variable display when the target corresponding image is an active display image. For example, QA1-1 is a pattern in which, when the target image is the active display image (during execution of variable display of the target), an active change effect of failure (gase) that does not change the display color of the target image from white is performed. .

  When the hold display number is “2”, the hold / active change patterns QA2-1 to QA2-7 can be determined in addition to the hold / active change pattern QA0-0 (see FIG. 18). QA2-1 to QA2-7 perform variable display when the target corresponding image is displayed at the display position of the hold display number "1" or during variable display when the target corresponding image is the active display image. This is a pattern in which a pending change effect or an active change effect can be executed. For example, the hold / active change pattern QA2-7 indicates that the display color of the target image is changed from white to blue during execution of the variable display when the target image is displayed at the display position of the hold display number “1”. And a successful active change effect of changing the display color of the target image from blue to gold when the target image is the active display image.

  When the hold display number is “3”, the hold / active change patterns QA3-1 to QA3-13 can be determined in addition to the hold / active change pattern QA0-0 (see FIG. 19). QA3-1 to QA3-13 are used during variable display when the target corresponding image is displayed at the display position of the suspended display number "2" or "1", or when the target corresponding image is the active display image. This is a pattern in which a hold change effect and an active change effect can be executed during the variable display. For example, the hold / active change pattern QA3-13 indicates that the display color of the target image is changed from white to green during execution of the variable display when the target image is displayed at the display position of the hold display number “2”. When the target image is the active display image, the hold change effect is not executed during the execution of the variable display when the target image is displayed at the display position of the hold display number “1”. And a pattern for executing a successful active change effect of changing the display color of the target image from green to gold.

  When the hold display number is "4", the hold / active change patterns QA4-1 to QA4-13 can be determined in addition to the hold / active change pattern QA0-0 (see FIG. 20). QA4-1 to QA4-13 are used for variable display when the target corresponding image is displayed at the display position of the reserved display number "3", "2", or "1", or when the target corresponding image is active. This is a pattern in which a hold change effect or an active change effect can be executed during variable display in the case of an image. For example, the hold / active change pattern QA4-10 indicates a successful hold that changes the display color of the target image from white to green during variable display when the target image is displayed at the display position of the hold display number “3”. A change effect is executed, and when the target image is the active display image, the change effect is not executed during the variable display when the target image is displayed at the display positions of the hold display numbers “2” and “1”. This is a pattern for executing an active change effect of failure (gase) that does not change the display color of the target image from green.

  In step S603, it is determined which pattern of the hold / active change pattern is to be set at the determination ratio as shown in FIGS. It should be noted that the determination ratio is different from the case where the prefetch determination result designation command included in the start winning command to be processed specifies "big hit determination" (when the EXT data is "02") and the case where "loss determination" is performed. This is different from the case in which it is specified (when the EXT data is “01”).

  For example, in step S603, when the hold display number corresponding to the start winning prize command to be processed is “1”, the 1-1 or 1-2 hold / active change pattern determination table is referred to, and the hold display number Is “2”, the 2-1 or 2-2 hold / active change pattern determination table is referred to, and when the hold display number is “3”, the 3-1 or 3-2 hold / active change pattern determination table is referred to. The active change pattern determination table is referred to, and when the hold display number is “4”, the 4-1 or 4-2 hold / active change pattern determination table is referred to. These tables are prepared in the ROM 121 in advance. In addition, when the look-ahead determination result designation command included in the start winning command to be processed specifies "big hit determination", the 1-1 hold / active change pattern determination table, the 2-1 hold / active change pattern If any of the determination table, the 3-1 hold / active change pattern determination table, and the 4-1 hold / active change pattern determination table is referred to and “losing judgment” is designated, the 1-2 hold / active change pattern determination table is referred to. One of the active change pattern determination table, the 2-2 pending / active change pattern determination table, the 3-2 pending / active change pattern determination table, and the 4-2 pending / active change pattern determination table is referred to. In each of the above tables, a numerical value (decision value) to be compared with the random number value only needs to be assigned to each hold / active change pattern (it only needs to be assigned so as to realize the decision ratio of FIGS. 17 to 20). ). The effect control CPU 120 extracts an effect execution determination random number updated by the random number circuit 124 or an effect random counter (the value is updated in the effect random number update process), and based on the extracted random number value. The suspension / active change pattern may be determined by referring to the suspension / active change pattern determination table.

  As shown in the determination ratios of FIGS. 17 to 20, in this embodiment, the last color of the corresponding image (the last display color when displayed as the active display image (when the active change effect is executed, When the display color after the change due to the effect) is golden, the expectation of the big hit of the variable display of the target is the highest, green is the second highest, blue is the next highest, and white is the lowest. This is because the determination ratio at the time of the jackpot determination is higher in the order of gold> green> blue> white, and the determination ratio at the time of the loss determination is reversed. This determination ratio is the total ratio of a plurality of patterns for the same final color when there are a plurality of patterns. For example, in FIG. 18, the determination ratio of green as the final color at the time of the jackpot determination is 10/100 (QA2-5) +10/100 (QA2-6) = 20/100. Note that the degree of expectation of the big hit when the hold change effect and the active change effect of the gaseous are executed may be substantially the same as when the effect of the gaseous effect is not executed.

  In this embodiment, the display color of the target image does not change during the variable display being performed at the start of the display of the target image (corresponding image to be additionally displayed) (the hold change effect is not performed). ), A pending change effect (in some cases, an active change effect) is executed from the next change.

  In step S604, since the hold / active change effect is not executed, the pattern QA0-0 not executing the hold / active change effect is determined as the current pattern as the hold / active change pattern.

  Returning to FIG. 16, when it is determined that there is no new reception of the start winning command (step S600; No), and after step S605, the effect control CPU 120 uses the table shown in FIG. Then, it is determined whether or not to execute the stock zone effect according to the variation pattern type indicated by the variation pattern type designation command stored in the command buffer of FIG. 14 (step S611). The stock zone effect means that when one or more notice effects are executed from among a plurality of notice effects that can be executed during variable display, the effect is executed at a predetermined timing before the notice effect is executed. This is an effect that notifies the type (combination) of the notice effects to be performed. Specifically, the stock zone effect is executed by notifying, at a certain timing, the type (combination) of the characters to be stocked among a plurality of types of characters respectively corresponding to a plurality of different types of notice effects. This is an effect that notifies the types (combinations) of the notice effects.

  FIG. 21 is a diagram illustrating an example of a stock zone effect execution determination table and a stock zone effect standby display start determination table. Referring to FIG. 21 (A), the execution / non-execution of the stock zone effect is determined at a predetermined rate using the stock zone effect execution determination table according to whether or not the determination result of the variation pattern type is super reach. Execution is determined. Based on this table, it is determined that the fluctuation pattern of the super reach having a high expectation of the big hit gaming state executes the stock zone effect at a higher rate than the case of the other fluctuation patterns. In the present embodiment, it is not determined that the stock zone effect is to be executed when the pattern is other than the fluctuation pattern of the super reach.

  Returning to FIG. 16, the effect control CPU 120 determines whether or not it is determined in step S611 to execute the stock zone effect (step S612). If it is determined that the execution is to be executed (YES in step S612), the effect control CPU 120 uses the table shown in FIG. 21B to display the standby state of the stock zone effect according to the result of the big hit determination ( It is determined whether or not a standby display 71 shown in FIG. 40E described later is started (step S613).

  Referring to FIG. 21 (B), using the stock zone effect stand-by display start determination table, it is determined whether to start stand-by display or suspend the start at a predetermined ratio according to the result of the jackpot determination. It is determined.

  Returning to FIG. 16, the effect control CPU 120 determines whether or not it is determined to start the display during standby (step S614). If it is determined that the start is to be started (YES in step S614), effect control CPU 120 displays a waiting display (see FIGS. 40D and 40E) indicating that the stock zone effect is to be executed. It starts (step S615).

  When it is determined that it is not determined to execute the stock zone effect (NO in step S612), when it is determined that the display during standby is not determined (NO in step S614), and after step S615, This process ends, and the process to be executed is returned to the caller.

  The variable display start waiting process of step S170 in the effect control process process of FIG. 15 is executed when the effect process flag is “0”. In the variable display start waiting process, effect control CPU 120 determines whether or not a fluctuation start command (a fluctuation pattern designation command, a display result designation command, a first or second special figure hold storage number subtraction designation command) has been received. . If no fluctuation start command has been received, processing for executing the demonstration is appropriately performed, and the processing ends. If the command at the start of the change is received, the variable display of the decorative symbol is started. Therefore, the effect process flag is updated to “1”, and the variable display start waiting process ends.

  The variable display start setting process of step S171 in the effect control process process is a process for starting the variable display of the decorative symbol executed in synchronization with the special figure game to be executed. When executed. FIG. 22 is a flowchart illustrating an example of the process performed in step S171.

  In the variable display start setting process, the effect control CPU 120 first determines a final stop symbol or the like which is a final decorative symbol as a variable symbol display result (step S321). In the process of step S321, the effect control CPU 120 determines the current variable display result (stored in the display result designation command storage area) indicated by the display result designation command transmitted from the main board 11. Determine the final stop symbol. The final stop symbol may be determined in advance according to the variable display result specified by the display result specifying command. Note that the finalized decorative symbol may be randomly determined from predetermined finalized decorative symbol candidates (candidates according to the variable display result).

  After step S321, effect control CPU 120 shifts the stored contents of the start winning command buffer (step S322).

  Specifically, if the variable display of the decoration symbol to be executed this time is the first special figure game (for example, it can be specified from the content of the variation pattern designation command (stored in the variation pattern designation command storage area). Further, when the first special figure reserved storage number subtraction designation command is received this time, the game can be specified as the first special figure game.), And among the data stored in the command buffer at the time of the first start winning, the first reserved display number The start winning command and the hold / active change pattern corresponding to "1" are stored in a predetermined area of the RAM 122, and the start winning stored corresponding to the first hold display numbers "2" to "4". The hour command and the hold / active change pattern are shifted to the storage areas corresponding to the first hold display numbers “1” to “3”, respectively, which are higher by one.

  Similarly, if the variable display of the decorative symbol to be executed this time is the second special figure game, it can be specified from the content of the variation pattern designation command (stored in the variation pattern designation command storage area). When the second special figure hold storage number subtraction designation command is received this time, the game can be identified as the second special figure game.) In the data stored in the command buffer at the time of the second start winning, the second hold display number “1” "And a hold / active change pattern corresponding to the second hold display number" 2 "to" 4 ". The command and the hold / active change pattern are respectively shifted to the storage areas corresponding to the second higher hold display numbers “1” to “3”, which are higher by one.

  Subsequent to step S322, effect control CPU 120 executes an effect determination process illustrated in FIG. 23 (step S324).

  FIG. 23 is a flowchart illustrating an example of the effect determination process. Referring to FIG. 23, in the effect determination processing, first, effect control CPU 120 determines whether or not the execution of the stock zone effect has already been determined (step S741). If it is determined that it has not been determined (NO in step S741), the effect control CPU 120 determines whether or not to execute the stock zone effect even at the current start timing of the variable display, as in step S611 of FIG. Is determined (step S742).

  When it is determined that the execution of the stock zone effect has already been determined (YES in step S741), effect control CPU 120 determines whether or not the display in the standby state has already been started (step S744). When it is determined that it has not started (NO in step S744), and when it is determined that the stock zone effect is to be executed at the timing of the start of the variable display (YES in step S743), the effect control CPU 120 A standby display (see FIGS. 40D and 40E) indicating that the stock zone effect is to be executed is started (step S745).

  If it is determined that the standby display has already been started (YES in step S744), and after step S745, the effect control CPU 120 uses the table shown in FIG. The type and execution mode of the notice effect to be notified in the stock zone effect, and the start timing of the stock zone effect are determined (step S746). Thereafter, effect control CPU 120 returns the process to be executed to the caller of this process.

  FIG. 24 is a diagram illustrating an example of the stock zone effect mode determination table. Referring to FIG. 24, using the stock zone effect mode determination table, the jackpot determination result (big hit / miss) for the variable display and the change mode of the hold display or the active display in the variable display (multiple steps, 1 The stage and the start timing of the stock zone effect are determined at a predetermined ratio according to the stage and no change.

  This table is configured to be determined as follows. The degree of expectation of the jackpot differs depending on the combination of characters in the production of the stock zone. Here, the higher the number of combinations, the higher the degree of expectation. The degree of expectation of the jackpot differs depending on the execution timing (here, the start timing) of the stock zone effect. Here, the expectation degree of the big hit is higher as the start timing of the notification effect is later.

  In addition, the display during the standby of the stock zone effect starts from the start winning or the variable display start according to the result of the big hit determination, and is performed until the start timing of the stock zone effect according to the big hit expectation. The expectation degree of the big hit differs depending on the display period of the display.

  Here, the combination and start timing of the character of the stock zone effect are determined in accordance with the jackpot determination result. However, instead of this, the character combination and the jackpot determination result may be used together with the jackpot determination result. The start timing may be determined according to the combination of.

  When the character A is determined, a change effect of the hold display or the active display (hold / active change effect) is executed as a notice effect. As the hold / active change effect corresponding to the character A, the above-described hold change effect and active change effect can be applied. If no change is determined in advance, the character A is not selected. If the change is determined to be one step, the character A indicating that the change is two times is not selected.

  When the character B is determined, a glowing heat effect β is executed as a notice effect. The intense heat effect is an effect that is performed during the variable display of the decorative symbol, and is an effect in which the degree of expectation that the player will be in an advantageous state (for example, a jackpot game state) is very high compared to other normal effects. (For example, an effect with a jackpot expectation of 60% or more).

  When the character C is determined, a timer effect is executed as a notice effect, and then the intense heat effect α or β is executed as a timer effect. The timer effect is an effect in which the timing until the effect after a predetermined timer is executed is indicated by a timer display. As the timer effect corresponding to the character C, a timer effect shown in FIGS. 47 to 50 described later can be applied.

  When the combination including the character B and the character C is determined, the intense heat effect β is executed as the advance effect corresponding to the character B. Therefore, in order to prevent the intense heat effect β from overlapping, the corresponding advance effect is performed. The character C that is the intense heat effect β is not determined, and the character C whose corresponding announcement effect is the intense heat effect α can be determined.

  When a character corresponding to an overlapping announcement effect is determined, a process of changing one announcement effect to another announcement effect (prohibition process) may be executed afterward.

  Returning to FIG. 23, if it is determined that the execution of the stock zone effect has not been determined (NO in step S743), the effect control CPU 120 uses the table shown in FIG. It is determined whether or not to execute the intense heat effect alone without being notified by the character of the character effect of the stock zone effect (step S750).

  FIG. 25 is a diagram illustrating an example of a single intense heat effect determination table. Referring to FIG. 25, whether or not to execute a super-heat effect at a predetermined ratio according to the determination result (big hit or miss) of the big hit with the variable display using a single super-heat effect determination table; , When it is executed, the type of intense heat production is determined. In this way, the heat generation effect is determined so that the degree of expectation of a big hit is different between when it is executed corresponding to the character of the stock zone effect and when it is executed alone.

  Returning to FIG. 23, the effect control CPU 120 executes the success or failure (gase) pending change effect or the active change effect in the current variable display, and changes the display color when the success effect is executed. Is determined (step S751).

  For example, the effect control CPU 120 checks the storage area of the predetermined winning area and the command buffer at the time of the start winning that the storage contents are shifted, and checks the contents of the hold / active change pattern and the storage destination. Then, for example, the storage destination of the hold / active change pattern (first or second hold display number “1” to “3”, any of the predetermined areas) and the storage destination designated by the hold / active change pattern (Refer to the columns of the hold display numbers "1" to "3" and "active" (when the storage destination is a predetermined area) in FIGS. 17 to 20) to execute the hold change effect or the active change effect. Decide what to do. In the case where there are a plurality of pending / active change patterns, it is preferable to perform the processing for each of the pending / active change patterns. Should be shifted.)

  For example, the pending / active change pattern stored in the predetermined area may change during a variable display (during target variable display) when the target image (corresponding image targeted by the pattern) is the active display image. The patterns for performing the effects (such as “active” of the pending / active change patterns shown in FIGS. 17 to 20 such as QA1-1 to QA1-4, QA2-1, QA2-3, and QA2-5 to QA2-7) When the field is a pattern including “→”, it is determined that the active change effect is to be executed (if the above-described pattern is not stored in the predetermined area, it is determined that the effect is not to be executed). At this time, it is determined that an active change effect is to be executed with the contents of the “active” column of the hold / active change pattern. For example, when a pending / active change pattern (such as QA1-1) in which the color does not change before and after “→” in the “active” column is stored in a predetermined area, the failure (gase) active change effect is performed. Decide to run. For example, when a pending / active change pattern (such as QA1-2 to QA1-4) whose color is changed before and after “→” in the “active” column is stored in a predetermined area, the change of the color is determined. It is determined that an active change effect of success to be performed (in the case of QA1-4, a successful effect of changing from white (current color) to gold) is executed.

  The hold / active change pattern stored in the hold display number “1” (the first hold display number “1” and the second hold display number “1”, which is checked above) is the target image. Variable display when the (corresponding image targeted for the pattern) is displayed at the display position of the hold display number "1" (when the hold / active change pattern is shifted to the hold display number "1") Of the hold / active change patterns shown in FIGS. 17 to 20, such as QA2-2, QA2-4, QA2-6, and QA2-7. Is a pattern including “→”), it is determined that the hold change effect with the corresponding image displayed at the display position corresponding to the hold display number “1” as the target image is executed ( When the pattern such as the serial is not stored in the predetermined area is determined not to execute the effect). At this time, it is determined that the hold change effect is to be executed in the contents of the column of the hold display number “1” in the hold / active change pattern. For example, a hold / active change pattern (such as QA2-2) in which the color does not change before and after “→” in the column of the hold display number “1” is stored corresponding to the hold display number “1”. When it is stored in the storage, it is determined that the pending change effect of the failure (gase) is to be executed. For example, a pending / active change pattern (such as QA2-6 to QA2-7) whose color is changed before and after “→” in the column of the pending display number “1” is stored corresponding to the pending display number “1”. If it has been performed, it is determined that a pending change effect (a successful effect of changing the color from white (current color) to blue in the case of QA2-6) that causes the color to change is executed. The same applies to the hold / active change pattern stored corresponding to the above-mentioned hold display numbers “2” and “3”. The column of "1" is replaced with the column of the hold display number "2" or "3".), And the presence or absence of the execution of the hold change effect is determined.

  After step S751, it is determined whether or not it is determined in step S751 to execute the active change effect (step S752). If it is determined to be executed (step S752; Yes), the variation pattern of the variable display of the decorative symbol of this time (step S752; It is determined whether or not the variation pattern specification command received this time is a variation pattern (PA3-3 to PA3-4, PB3-3 to PB3-4) that specifies execution of super reach (step 754).

  If the variation pattern specifies execution of super reach (step S754; Yes), the execution timing of the active change effect is determined (step S755). For example, a first or second active change effect execution timing determination table prepared in the ROM 121 in advance is used. The first active change effect execution timing determination table is referred to when the change pattern of the variable display of the decorative symbol at this time designates execution of super reach A, and the second active change effect execution timing determination table is This is referred to when the variation pattern of the variable display of the decorative symbol designates execution of super reach B. In each of the above tables, a numerical value (decision value) to be compared with the random value may be assigned to the execution timing (“before super reach” or “during super reach”) as the decision result (the decision ratio in FIG. It just needs to be assigned to achieve this). The effect control CPU 120 extracts a random number value for determining an active change effect execution timing which is updated by the random number circuit 124 or an effect random counter (the value is updated by the effect random number update process), and the extracted random number. The execution timing of the active change effect is determined by referring to any of the tables based on the numerical values. In this embodiment, the mode of the active change effect differs between before super-reach and during super-reach (FIGS. 33 and 34). The active change effect executed before super-reach is called a first effect. The active change effect performed during the super reach is referred to as a second effect. As shown in FIG. 26, in this embodiment, the determination ratio of the execution timing of the active change effect is different according to the type of the super reach (the super reach B has the active change effect during the super reach. Easy to perform).

  When the active change effect is not executed (including the case where the pending change effect is executed and when it is not executed) (step S752; No), when the change pattern is not a change pattern designating execution of super reach (step S754; No), and After S755, the effect control CPU 120 determines the mode of the action effect (step S756), and determines the mode of the accessory effect (step S757). Thereafter, this processing ends.

  The action effect is an effect that suggests whether or not some kind of object acts on the suspended display image or the active display image to change those images. For example, the effect by the boomerang 5B shown in FIG. This is an effect or an action effect by a character such as the character CHR-A shown in FIG. The attraction effect is an effect of moving a movable object such as the attraction 200. For example, as shown in FIG. 32, the attraction 200 moves.

  FIG. 27 is a diagram illustrating an example of the action effect determination table. Referring to FIG. 27, the action effect determination table is used when determining the mode of the action effect in step S756 of FIG.

  For example, when the effect control CPU 120 determines in step S751 not to execute the pending change effect, the effect effect is not executed at a rate of 25/100, and the boomerang 5B operates at a rate of 25/100 as the effect effect mode. A mode in which the character CHR-B operates from the left of the hold display image at a rate of 20/100, a mode in which the character CHR-B operates from the right of the hold display image at a rate of 15/100, and a character CHR at a rate of 10/100 A mode in which the character CHR-A operates from the right side of the hold display image is determined at a rate of 5/100 in a mode in which −A operates from the left side of the hold display image.

  If the effect control CPU 120 determines in step S751 to execute the pending change effect, the effect effect is not executed at a rate of 5/100, and the boomerang 5B is operated at a rate of 10/100 as an effect effect mode, 15 The mode in which the character CHR-B operates from the left of the hold display image at a rate of / 100, the mode in which the character CHR-B operates from the right of the hold display image at a rate of 20/100, and the character CHR-B at a rate of 25/100 The mode in which A operates from the left of the hold display image, and the mode in which the character CHR-A operates from the right of the hold display image are determined at a rate of 25/100.

  In the mode of acting from the right, the characters CHR-A and CHR-B appear from the lower right of the image display device 5 as shown in FIG. . In the mode operating from the left, the characters CHR-A and CHR-B appear from the lower left of the image display device 5 as the characters CHR-A and CHR-B.

  As described above, there are a plurality of types of start positions of the action effects by the characters CHR-A and CHR-B, and the start positions are changed at different rates by using the table of FIG. Since the determination is made, the degree of expectation as to whether or not the hold display image changes will differ depending on the start position.

  FIG. 28 is a diagram illustrating an example of the character effect determination table. With reference to FIG. 28, this character effect effect determination table is used when determining the mode of the character effect effect in step S757 of FIG.

  For example, when the effect control CPU 120 determines in step S756 that the effect effect on which the character acts is not to be executed (for example, the effect effect on which the boomerang 5B acts, in which the effect effect is not executed), the character effect effect As a mode, the mode is not executed at a rate of 50/100, the mode is operated once in a long time pattern at a rate of 30/100, and the mode is operated once in a short time pattern at a rate of 20/100. To determine.

  In addition, effect control CPU 120 determines in step S756 that an effect effect in which the character acts (for example, an effect effect in which characters CHR-A and CHR-B act from the left or right) is executed, and If the variation pattern of the variation display to be executed is not the variation pattern of the pseudo-run, as a mode of the character effect, the execution is performed once at a rate of 50/100, non-execution, at a rate of 50/100, a short time pattern, Determine the mode of operation.

  In this way, when the action effect in which the character acts is executed, a long-time pattern is prevented from being selected as the character effect effect pattern. As a result, as shown in a timing chart of FIG. 35 described later, the effect in which the character acts on the hold display image can be executed in a state where the accessory 200 does not cover the character.

  In addition, effect control CPU 120 determines in step S756 that an effect effect in which the character acts (for example, an effect effect in which characters CHR-A and CHR-B act from the left or right) is executed, and When the fluctuation pattern of the fluctuation display to be executed is a fluctuation pattern of the pseudo-ream (the fluctuation pattern PA3-4, PB3-4 of Super Reach B shown in FIG. 10), the ratio of 50/100 is set as the mode of the character effect. Then, a mode in which the operation is performed a plurality of times at a ratio of 50/100 is determined.

  Returning to FIG. 22, after step S324, an effect (decorative display of variable display) reflecting the determination result of step S324 and the variation pattern or variable display result specified by the display result designation command or variation pattern designation command. (Including pattern, hold change effect, active change effect, reach effect, etc.) start setting (set of effect control pattern, setting of timer initial value to process timer according to special figure change time specified by change pattern, etc.) Performed (step S326). Here, the first effect operation control may also be performed.

  Then, the update setting of the display of the hold display image and the active display image is executed (step S328). Specifically, when the special figure game executed this time is the first special figure game, the effect control CPU 120 determines the corresponding image at the rightmost display position among the corresponding images displayed as the first hold display image. Is supplied so as to be displayed as an active display image, and an instruction to shift the display position of the remaining corresponding image to the right (maintaining display color, the same applies to movement and shift hereinafter) is supplied to the display control unit 123 (VDP, etc.). I do. When the special figure game executed this time is the second special figure game, the effect control CPU 120 sets the corresponding image at the leftmost display position among the corresponding images displayed as the first hold display image as the active display image. The display control unit 123 (VDP or the like) is supplied with a command to move the display position of the remaining corresponding image to the left while moving the display to the left. The display control unit 123 updates the display of the hold display image and the active display image based on the command.

  After step S328, the effect process flag is updated to "2" (step S329), and the process ends.

  The effect display process during variable display in step S172 in the effect control process process of FIG. 15 is executed when the effect process flag is “2”. FIG. 29 is a flowchart illustrating an example of the variable display effect processing.

  In the variable display effect processing, first, based on, for example, the timer value of the process timer (the timer value set in step S326) or the like, whether the variable display time (special figure fluctuation time) corresponding to the current fluctuation pattern has elapsed. It is determined whether or not it is (step S341). As an example, in the process of step S341, the timer value of the process timer is updated (for example, decremented by 1) (may be updated at the beginning of the effect control process process) and corresponds to the updated effect control process timer value. For example, when the end code is read from the effect control pattern, it may be determined that the variable display time has elapsed.

  If the variable display time has not elapsed in step S341 (step S341; No), it is determined whether or not the current time is a reach effect period for executing the reach effect (step S342). The reach effect period may be predetermined in the set effect control pattern, for example (for example, it may be specified by comparing the timer value of the process timer with the effect control pattern. The same applies hereinafter). When it is determined in step S342 that it is the reach effect period (step S342; Yes), it is determined whether or not the current time is the super-reach start timing (step S343). The period may be predetermined in the set effect control pattern, for example.

  In the case of the super-reach start timing (step S343; Yes), a command to hide all the corresponding images (that is, the hold display image and the active display image) is supplied to the display control unit 123 (VDP or the like) during the super-reach. (Step S344). In response to this instruction, the display control unit hides the hold display image and the active display image during the super reach period (see FIG. 34 and the like). In the non-display period, even if there is a command for additional display of a hold display image due to the occurrence of a hold, the corresponding image as the hold display image to be added is not visually displayed, and for example, an additional image is added due to internal control. The displayed image may be handled (when the super reach is completed, each corresponding image is displayed again with a new hold display image added).

  After step S344, if it is not the super-reach period (step S343; No), an effect operation control for executing the reach effect is performed (step S345).

  After step S345 and when it is not the reach effect period (step S342; No), effect control CPU 120 determines whether or not execution of the stock zone effect has been determined (step S345A). If it is determined that it has not been determined (NO in step S345A), effect control CPU 120 executes a hold change effect process shown in FIG. 30 to be described later (step S346).

  FIG. 30 is a flowchart illustrating an example of the pending change effect process. Referring to FIG. 30, effect control CPU 120 determines whether or not an effect effect is to be executed by boomerang 5B (step S811). When the mode in which the boomerang 5B operates as the mode of the action effect is determined in step S756 in FIG. 23, it is determined that the action effect is to be performed.

  When it is determined that the action effect is to be performed by the boomerang 5B (YES in step S811), the effect control CPU 120 determines whether it is time to start the action effect by the boomerang 5B (step S812). The timing at which the action effect is started is a predetermined timing with respect to the variation time of the decorative symbol.

  When judging that it is the start timing of the action effect (YES in step S812), effect control CPU 120 starts the effect effect of boomerang 5B on the hold display image (step S813).

  The effect control CPU 120 determines whether or not an action effect is performed by the characters CHR-A and CHR-B (step S814). When the mode in which the characters CHR-A and CHR-B act as the mode of the action effect is determined in step S756 of FIG. 23, it is determined that the action effect is to be performed.

  If it is determined that the action effect is performed by the characters CHR-A and CHR-B (YES in step S814), the effect control CPU 120 is the start timing of the first half of the effect effect by the characters CHR-A and CHR-B. It is determined whether or not (step S815). The timing at which the first half of the action effect is started is a timing predetermined with respect to the variation time of the decorative symbol.

  If it is determined that it is the start timing of the first half of the action effect (YES in step S815), effect control CPU 120 is determined in step S756 in FIG. Display the character. The character is displayed at a position where the character 200 does not suffer even if it moves, until the latter half of the action effect is started. As long as the character 200 does not cover the character 200, the character may move a little or move a little.

  If it is determined that it is not the start timing of the first half of the action effect (NO in step S815), the effect control CPU 120 determines whether it is the start timing of the second half of the effect effect by the characters CHR-A and CHR-B ( Step S817). The timing at which the latter half of the action effect is started is a timing predetermined with respect to the variation time of the decorative symbol.

  If it is determined that it is the start timing of the latter half of the action effect (YES in step S817), effect control CPU 120 determines whether or not accessory 200 has returned to the standby position (step S818). If it is determined that the accessory 200 is at the standby position (YES in step S818), the effect control CPU 120 starts the action of the characters CHR-A and CHR-B on the hold display image (step S819).

  The effect control CPU 120 determines whether or not an accessory effect is executed (step S821). When it is determined in step S757 in FIG. 23 that the execution of the character effect is performed, it is determined that the character effect is performed.

  If it is determined that there is an execution of a character effect (step S821), the effect control CPU 120 determines whether or not it is time to start a character effect (step S822). The timing at which the character effect is started is a predetermined timing with respect to the variation time of the decorative symbol.

  When it is determined that it is the start timing of the character effect production (YES in step S822), the effect control CPU 120 starts the operation of the character accessory 200 in the mode determined in step S757 of FIG. 23 (step S823).

  The production control CPU 120 determines whether or not a pending change production has been performed (step S824). When it is determined in step S751 of FIG. 23 that the execution of the pending change effect is determined, it is determined that the execution of the pending change effect is present.

  If it is determined that the holding change effect is to be executed (step S824), the effect control CPU 120 determines whether or not it is the timing of the holding change effect (step S825). The timing of the hold change effect is a predetermined timing with respect to the variation time of the decoration symbol.

  If it is determined that it is the timing of the hold change effect (YES in step S825), effect control CPU 120 changes the hold display image determined as the target in step S751 in FIG. 23 to the determined mode. (Step S826). Thereafter, effect control CPU 120 returns the process to be executed to the caller of this process.

  Returning to FIG. 29, after step S346, effect control CPU 120 determines whether or not execution of a superheated effect (single) is determined in step S750 of FIG. 23 (step S346A). If it is determined that it has been determined (YES in step S346A), effect control CPU 120 determines whether or not the execution timing has come (step S346B). If it is determined that it is the execution timing (YES in step S346B), effect control CPU 120 starts the execution of the intense heat effect (step S346C).

  If it is determined that the execution of the stock zone effect has been determined (step S345A), the effect control CPU 120 executes a stock zone effect process shown in FIG. 39 described later (step S347).

  If it is determined that the execution of the intense heat effect (single) has not been determined (NO in step S346A), or if it is not the execution timing (NO in step S346B), after step S346 and after step S347 The effect control CPU 120 determines whether the current period is the active change effect execution period (step S348). The period may be predetermined in the set effect control pattern, for example. When it is determined that it is the execution period (Step S348; Yes), it is determined whether the current active change effect is the second effect (Step S349), and when it is the second effect (Step S349; Yes). Then, it is determined whether the current time is the execution start timing of the active change effect (second effect) (step S350). The fact that the active change effect to be executed is the second effect and the execution start timing may be predetermined in the effect control pattern that is set, for example.

  When it is the execution start timing of the active change effect (second effect) (step S350; Yes), the display control unit 123 (VDP) issues a command to display the active display image (corresponding image) as the target image at a position different from the normal position. Etc.) (Step S351). In response to this command, the display control unit 123 redisplays the active display image at a position (lower left corner of the screen) different from the display area 5HA during the super reach period (see FIG. 34C).

  After step S351, when it is not the execution start timing of the active change effect (second effect) (step S350; No), effect operation control for executing the active change effect as the second effect is performed (step S352). In the successful active change effect (second effect), the display color of the target corresponding image (active display image) is changed at the end of the effect (the display color is changed by the display control unit 123 (VDP or the like). Command to make it work). The display color after the change is defined by, for example, the effect control pattern.

  After step S352, it is determined whether it is the execution end timing of the active change effect (second effect) (step S353). The timing may be, for example, predetermined in the set effect control pattern. If it is the execution end timing (Step S353; Yes), it is determined whether the active change effect (second effect) executed this time is a gaseous (failure) (Step S354), and if it is a gaseous (Step S354; Yes). ), An instruction to re-display the active display image (corresponding image) which is the target image re-started to be displayed in step S351 is supplied to the display control unit 123 (VDP or the like) (step S355). In response to this command, the display control unit 123 hides the active display image again (see FIGS. 34 (E) to (F)). If it is not a fog (Step S354; No), an instruction to continue displaying the active display image (corresponding image), which is the target image redisplayed in Step S351, is supplied to the display control unit 123 (VDP or the like) (Step S354) S356). In response to this command, the display control unit 123 continues to display the active display image until the end of the super reach (see FIG. 34D). The effect control CPU 120 may supply the display control unit 123 (VDP or the like) with a command to hide the active display image (target image) that is continuously displayed at the end of the super reach (for example, step S345). Good.

  If the current active change effect is the first effect (step S349; No), effect operation control for executing the active change effect as the first effect is performed (step S357). In the successful active change effect (first effect), the display color of the target corresponding image (active display image) is changed at the end of the effect (the display color is changed by the display control unit 123 (VDP or the like). Command to make it work). The display color after the change is defined by, for example, the effect control pattern.

  Steps S355 to S357, if the current time is not the execution period of the active change effect (Step S348; No), and if it is not the execution end timing of the second effect (Step S353; No), the variable display such as the variable display of the decorative symbol is being performed. Is performed (step S347), and the variable display during rendering process ends. In step S347, effect control CPU 120 performs control (display at the same position as before super-reach) of the corresponding image (hold display image or active display image) at a predetermined timing after the end of super-reach. The controller 123 (VDP or the like) is also instructed to redisplay the corresponding image). Note that when the display of the active display image is continued due to the successful active change effect (the second effect), the effect control CPU 120 performs control (display) to temporarily hide the active display image at the end of the super reach. The control unit 123 (VDP or the like) is instructed to hide the active display image, and the corresponding image (reserved display image or active display image) is redisplayed at a predetermined timing after the end of the super reach. The display position is also controlled (along with that before super-reach) (for example, a command is issued to the display control unit 123 (VDP or the like) to redisplay the corresponding image).

  If the variable display time has elapsed in step S341 (step S341; Yes), it is determined whether or not a symbol confirmation designation command has been received (step S361). At this time, if the symbol confirmation designation command has not been received (step S361; No), the variable display effect processing ends and the apparatus stands by.

  When the symbol confirmation designation command is received in step S361 (step S361; Yes), the decoration symbol is changed, for example, by transmitting a predetermined display control command to the display control unit 123 (VDP or the like). A control for deriving and displaying a final stop symbol (fixed decorative symbol) which is a display result in the display (an instruction for hiding the active display image to the display control unit 123 (VDP or the like) may be appropriately performed). Step S362). At this time, a predetermined fixed time is set as the hit start designation command reception waiting time (step S363). After the value of the effect process flag is updated to “3” (step S364), the effect process during variable display is ended.

  The wait process per special figure in step S173 in FIG. 15 is a process executed when the value of the effect process flag is “3”. The effect control CPU 120 determines whether or not the current elapsed time (which may be measured by a predetermined timer) after deriving and displaying the final stop symbol has reached a predetermined hit start designation command reception waiting time. If the hit start designation command is received when the hit has not been reached, the start setting (set of the effect control pattern) of the large hit effect (the effect from the start of the fanfare executed during the big hit game state to the end of the ending) is performed. Do). After that, the value of the effect process flag is updated to “4”, and the process ends. If the hit start designation command reception waiting time has not been reached and the hit start designation command has not been received, the present process is terminated as it is. If the current elapsed time has reached the waiting start command reception waiting time, the variable display result of the special figure game is determined to be "losing", the value of the effect process flag is updated to "0", and this processing is performed. finish.

  The hitting process in step S174 is a process executed when the value of the effect process flag is “4”. For example, the effect control CPU 120 performs an effect operation control for executing an effect during a big hit. If the hit end designation command has been received, it means that all round games have ended, so the ending effect start setting (setting of effect control pattern, etc.) is performed, and the value of the effect process flag is changed to “ 5 ", and the hit processing ends. If the hit end designation command has not been received, all the round games have not been completed, and thus the present process is terminated.

  The ending process in step S175 is a process executed when the value of the effect process flag is “5”, and is a process for executing the ending at the end of the big hit gaming state. The effect control CPU 120 determines whether the present is the end timing of the ending. The end timing may be defined by the effect control pattern. If it is not the end timing, the ending effect operation control is performed, and the present process ends. If the current time is the end timing, the value of the effect process flag is updated to “0”, and this processing ends.

(Example of a production screen)
Next, an example of an effect screen realized by the above series of processing will be described with reference to FIGS. In the drawing, downward arrows drawn in the decorative symbol display areas 5L, 5C, and 5R indicate that the decorative symbol is changing.

(Pending change production)
The pending change effect is executed while all the decorative symbols are changing (before reaching) (see FIG. 31). In FIG. 31, two corresponding images H1 and H2 are displayed as the first suspended display image, and a corresponding image A is displayed as the active display image (FIG. 31A and the like). The corresponding image H1 is also a target of the pending change effect, that is, a target corresponding image (target image T). Note that the corresponding image A is displayed in the display area 5HA. In this embodiment, the display area 5HA is a rectangular area or the like separated from a display area of another display image such as a background image. (The display area 5HA is divided and displayed so that the boundary of the display area 5HA can be recognized) (hereinafter, the same applies to other drawings).

  In the hold change effect, an effect effect is performed in which the boomerang 5B moves toward the corresponding image H1 (the target image T) and makes contact (act) (FIG. 31B). Thereafter, if the pending change effect is successful, the display color of the corresponding image H1 (target image T) changes as the effect of the pending change effect (FIG. 31 (C)), and the pending change effect is incomplete (failure). In the case of ()), the display color of the corresponding image H1 (target image T) does not change as an effect result of the hold change effect (FIG. 31D).

(Pending change effect after the action effect by the character)
FIG. 32 is an example of an effect screen of a hold change effect after the effect effect by the character. FIG. 31 shows a case where a boomerang 5B different from the characters CHR-A and CHR-B acts on the hold display image. FIG. 32 shows a case where the characters CHR-A and CHR-B act on the hold display image, unlike FIG.

  Referring to FIG. 32, FIG. 32 (A) is the same as FIG. 31 (A). FIG. 32B shows the start timing of the first half of the action effect by the character. In this manner, the character CHR-A is displayed at a position where the character CHR-A does not suffer even if the accessory 200 moves.

  FIG. 32 (C) shows the execution of the bonus effect by the bonus item 200. In this manner, the accessory 200 is moved to a position covering at least a part of the display area 5HL in which the hold display image of the target is displayed. Here, the accessory 200 completely covers the hold display image H2 of the target.

  FIG. 32 (D) shows the second half of the effect production by the character. As described above, the character CHR-A acts on the hold display image H2 in a state where the character CHR-A is not hidden by the accessory 200. That is, the action effect is executed in a state where it is not hidden by the accessory 200.

  FIG. 32 (E) shows the timing of the pending change effect. In this way, as a result of the action effect, a hold change effect in which the mode (display color here) of the hold display image H2 changes is executed.

(Active change production (first production))
The active change effect as the first effect is executed during the change of all decorative symbols before super reach (FIG. 33). In FIG. 33, two corresponding images H1 and H2 are displayed as the first hold display image, and the corresponding image A is displayed as the active display image (FIG. 33 (A) and the like). The corresponding image A is also a target of the active change effect, that is, a target corresponding image (target image T).

  In the active change effect (first effect), the character 5SA is displayed in the display area 5HA (square area) (the corresponding image A (target image T) is temporarily hidden). Thereafter, when the active change effect (first effect) is successful, the display color of the corresponding image A (target image T) changes as the effect result of the active change effect (first effect) (see FIG. 33 (C)). )), When the active change effect (first effect) is gaseous (failure), the display color of the corresponding image A (target image T) does not change as the effect result of the active change effect (first effect) ( FIG. 33 (D)).

(Active change effect (second effect))
The active change effect as the second effect is executed during execution of the super reach (FIG. 34). FIG. 34A is an effect screen before super reach (while all decorative symbols are changing). In FIG. 34A, two corresponding images H1 and H2 are displayed as the first suspended display images, and the corresponding image A is displayed as the active display image. The corresponding image A is also a target of the active change effect, that is, a target corresponding image (target image T). During the execution of the super reach, all the corresponding images H1, H2, and A (all the displayed corresponding images) displayed as the hold display image or the active display image are temporarily hidden (the display area 5HA is also hidden). (FIG. 34B). Each of the non-displayed corresponding images is displayed again at a predetermined timing after the end of the super reach (for example, after a predetermined period (for example, a short time such as one second) has elapsed from the end of the super reach). The corresponding image A as the active display image is deleted when the variable display result is derived.

  In the active change effect (second effect), at the start of the effect, the corresponding image A (active display image), which is the target image T, is displayed again (FIG. 34C). The position to be redisplayed is a lower left corner of the screen different from the display area 5HA (a position such as a corner of the screen having lower visibility than the display area 5HA may be used). Further, the re-displayed corresponding image A is displayed smaller than the corresponding image A displayed before super reach (normal time). Further, in the active change effect (the second effect), an effect effect is performed in which the boomerang 5Z moves toward the corresponding image A (the target image T) as the redisplayed active display image and makes contact (action) ( FIG. 34 (C)). Thereafter, when the active change effect (second effect) is successful, the display color of the corresponding image A (target image T) changes as the effect result of the active change effect (second effect) (see FIG. )), When the active change effect (the second effect) is gaseous (failure), the display color of the corresponding image A (the target image T) does not change as the effect result of the active change effect (the second effect) ( FIG. 31 (E)). When the active change effect (second effect) is successful, the display of the corresponding image A (target image T) whose display color has changed is continued until the end of the super reach. On the other hand, when the active change effect (the second effect) is gaseous, the corresponding image A (the target image T) whose display color has not changed becomes non-display again when the active change effect (the second effect) ends.

(Character production at the time of effect production by character and timing of change of hold)
FIG. 35 is a diagram showing a first example of the timing of the character effect production and the holding change at the time of effect production by the characters CHR-A and CHR-B. Referring to FIG. 35, when it is determined that the action effect by characters CHR-A and CHR-B is to be executed, the action effect is started at the start timing of the first half of the action effect.

  In addition, when it is determined that the character effect is to be executed, the execution of the action effect by the characters CHR-A and CHR-B is also determined, so that a short-time pattern can be selected as the mode of the character effect. When it is time to start the role production, the role production is started. When the accessory effect is being executed, the characters CHR-A and CHR-B of the action effect are displayed at positions not hidden by the accessory 200.

  When the accessory 200 is returned to the standby position and the accessory effect ends, the timing of the second half of the action effect by the characters CHR-A and CHR-B is started, and the action on the suspended display image by the characters CHR-A and CHR-B is performed. Is started. Then, the characters CHR-A and CHR-B act on the hold display image at the hold change timing. According to this operation, the mode of the hold display image is changed at the hold change timing.

  FIG. 36 is a diagram illustrating a second example of the timing of the character effect production and the holding change at the time of the effect production by the character. Referring to FIG. 36, when it is determined that the action effect by characters CHR-A and CHR-B is to be performed when the change pattern is a pseudo-run change pattern, when the start timing of the first half of the action effect is reached, The production starts.

  Further, when it is determined that the character effect is to be executed, execution of the action effect by the characters CHR-A and CHR-B is also determined, and the change display is a pseudo-run change pattern. As an example, a mode of operating a plurality of times may be selected. When it becomes the start timing of a plurality of character effects, each of the character effects is executed. Here, the accessory effect is executed not when the decorative symbol is temporarily stopped but when the decorative symbol fluctuates. When the accessory effect is being executed, the characters CHR-A and CHR-B of the action effect are displayed at positions not hidden by the accessory 200.

  When the accessory 200 is returned to the standby position and the accessory effect ends, the timing of the second half of the action effect by the characters CHR-A and CHR-B is started, and the action on the suspended display image by the characters CHR-A and CHR-B is performed. Is started. Then, the characters CHR-A and CHR-B act on the hold display image at the hold change timing. According to this operation, the mode of the hold display image is changed at the hold change timing.

(Timing of display / non-display of corresponding image as active display image)
As shown in FIG. 37, the active display image displayed in the display area 5HA (normal position) at the start of the change becomes non-display at the start of the super reach (the hold display image is also not displayed). The non-displayed active display image is redisplayed in the display area 5HA from a predetermined timing after the end of the super reach (for example, a timing after a predetermined period (for example, a short time such as one second) has elapsed from the end of the super reach). (The hold display image is also displayed again at the original position.) If the active change effect (second effect) is not executed, the active display image is not re-displayed during super reach. On the other hand, when the active change effect (the second effect) is executed, the non-displayed active display image is displayed again in the lower left corner of the screen different from the display area 5HA (normal position). If the executed active change effect (the second effect) is successful (when the display color changes), the active display image in the lower left corner is displayed at that position until the end of the super reach, and then the end of the super reach It is not displayed, and is displayed again in the display area 5HA (normal position) from the predetermined timing after the end of the super reach (the hold display image is also displayed again at the original position). In such a case, the active display image is not displayed for a short period. On the other hand, when the executed active change effect (the second effect) is gaseous (when the display color does not change), the active display image in the lower left corner becomes non-display at the end of the active change effect (the second effect). Is displayed again in the display area 5HA from the predetermined timing after the end of the super reach (the hold display image is also displayed again at the original position).

(Direction of stock zone)
FIG. 39 is a flowchart showing an example of the stock zone effect processing. Referring to FIG. 39, first, effect control CPU 120 determines whether or not it is the stock zone effect start timing determined in step S746 of FIG. 23 (step S831). If it is determined to be the start timing (YES in step S831), effect control CPU 120 starts a stock zone effect (step S832). Thereafter, at the timing when the image of the character is displayed, the effect control CPU 120 displays an image prompting the operation (here, the image 79 of the push button 126 in FIG. 41C or the like) (step S833).

  If it is determined that it is not the start timing of the stock zone effect (NO in step S831), and after step S833, effect control CPU 120 determines whether push button 126 has been operated (step S834). If it is determined that the operation has been performed (YES in step S834), effect control CPU 120 determines the execution mode of the notice effect (for example, as shown in FIGS. 41 (D), 42 (D), and 43 (D)). If the notice effect is a hold / active change effect, a display indicating whether the change is one or two is displayed (step S835).

  When it is determined that there is no operation (NO in step S834), and after step S835, effect control CPU 120 determines whether or not it is the end timing of the stock zone effect (step S836). If it is determined that it is the end timing (YES in step S836), the effect control CPU 120 displays the stock image (here, the stock image 74A or the like of the stock display 73 as shown in FIG. 41E or the like). Display) is started (step S837).

  When it is determined that it is not the end timing of the stock zone effect (NO in step S836), and after step S837, the effect control CPU 120 determines whether or not it is time to execute a notice effect corresponding to the stock image ( Step S841). When judging that it is not the execution timing (NO in step S841), effect control CPU 120 advances the processing to be executed to step S851.

  If it is determined that it is the timing for executing the notice effect (YES in step S841), effect control CPU 120 deletes the corresponding stock image (step S842) (see, for example, FIG. 44B).

  Next, it is determined whether or not the corresponding notice effect is the first or second hold / active change effect (also referred to simply as a hold change effect) (step S843). If it is determined that it is a hold / active change notice effect (YES in step S843), effect control CPU 120 executes a hold / active change effect (step S844) (see, for example, FIG. 44B).

  Then, it is determined whether or not there is a change in the next hold display or active display in the variable display (step S845). If it is determined that there is any (YES in step S845), the effect control CPU 120 redisplays the stock image corresponding to the hold / active change effect (step S846). When it is determined that there is no effect (NO in step S845), and after step S846, effect control CPU 120 advances the processing to be executed to step S851.

  If it is determined that the corresponding announcement effect is not the hold / active change effect (NO in step S845), effect control CPU 120 determines whether or not the corresponding announcement effect is an intense heat effect (step S847). If it is determined that it is a glowing heat effect (YES in step S847), effect control CPU 120 executes glowing heat effect β (step S848). Thereafter, the processing to be executed proceeds to step S851.

  If it is determined that the corresponding notice effect is not a heat effect (NO in step S847), effect control CPU 120 determines whether or not the corresponding notice effect is a timer effect (step S849). If it is determined that it is a timer effect (YES in step S849), effect control CPU 120 starts a timer effect (step S850). Thereafter, the processing to be executed proceeds to step S851.

  In step S851, effect control CPU 120 determines whether or not it is time to end the timer effect. If it is determined that it is the end timing (YES in step S851), the post-timer effect (hot heat effect α or β) determined in step S746 of FIG. 23 is executed (step S852). When judging that it is not the end timing (NO in step S851), and after step S852, effect control CPU 120 returns the process to be executed to the caller of this process.

(Example of a production screen for the production of the stock zone)
FIG. 40 is an example of a first effect screen of a stock zone effect. With reference to FIG. 40, as shown in FIGS. 40 (A) to (C), the variable display of the decorative symbol is executed while the reserved storage is exhausted.

  As shown in FIG. 40 (D), when the waiting display of the stock zone is started in step S615 of FIG. 16 in response to the start winning in the execution of the variable display, first, the waiting of the stock zone is performed. An image indicating the start of display (here, an image of a large decorative character such as “STOKZONE”) is displayed. Thereafter, as shown in FIG. 40 (E), the waiting display 71 is started.

  FIG. 41 is an example of a second effect screen of a stock zone effect. Referring to FIG. 41, when the stock zone effect is started in step S832 of FIG. 39, the waiting display 71 of FIG. 41 (A) is erased, and the stock zone effect is started as shown in FIG. 41 (B). An image 72 (here, an image of a large decorative character such as “STOCKZONE”) indicating that it is started is displayed.

  Then, as shown in FIG. 41C, the character CHR-A of the stock zone effect is displayed, and by executing step S833, an image 79 prompting the operation is displayed. Character CHR-A corresponds to a hold / active change effect as a notice effect. A character indicating that the number of times that the hold / active display changes when the push button 126 is operated is displayed as a line in the balloon of the character CHR-A (here, the character “the number of times of change in hold is...”). ) Is displayed.

  When the player operates the push button 126, as shown in FIG. 41 (D), step S835 is executed, and the execution state of the notice effect (here, it is indicated by the character “twice !!”). (A mode in which the change of the hold / active change effect is twice) is displayed. Thereafter, when the display of the stock image is started in step S837 in FIG. 39, the stock display 73 including the stock image 74A corresponding to the character CHR-A is started as shown in FIG.

  FIG. 42 is an example of a third effect screen for a stock zone effect. FIG. 41 shows an example of an effect screen in the case where the number of characters in the stock zone effect is one. FIG. 42 shows an example of an effect screen when the number of characters in the stock zone effect is two. Except for this point, since they are common, duplicate description will not be repeated. With reference to FIG. 42, character CHR-B corresponds to a glowing heat effect as a notice effect. Stock image 74B corresponds to character CHR-B.

  FIG. 43 is a fourth effect screen example of a stock zone effect. FIG. 43 shows an example of an effect screen when the number of characters in the stock zone effect is three. Except for this point, since they are common, duplicate description will not be repeated. Referring to FIG. 43, character CHR-C corresponds to a timer effect as a notice effect. The stock image 74C corresponds to the character CHR-C.

  In FIG. 41 (D), FIG. 42 (D), and FIG. 43 (D), the execution mode of the hold / active change effect which is one type of advance effect corresponding to the character CHR-A is reported. Since there are a plurality of types of execution of the timer effect, which is the announcement effect corresponding to the character CHR-C, the execution of the timer effect corresponding to the character CHR-C may be notified. In addition, the execution mode of the glowing heat effect corresponding to the character CHR-B may be notified so that there are a plurality of types of execution modes of the glowing heat effect which is the notice effect corresponding to the character CHR-B. The timing of notifying the execution mode of these plural types of advance notice effects notified in the stock zone effect may be simultaneous based on the operation of the push button 126, or may be sequential after the operation of the push button 126. Is also good.

  In addition, instead of the notification in the content of the wording, the notification may be performed in the color of the costume of the character (for example, in a rainbow color, a gold color, a red color, and a green color in an advantageous manner for the player). In the timer effect, the notification may be made at the initial time when the countdown is started by the timer (for example, the longer the initial time, the more advantageous the mode is for the player). May be notified by the color of the frame or the color of the characters (e.g., rainbow color, gold color, red color, and green color in an order that is advantageous for the player).

  FIG. 44 is a fifth effect screen example of the stock zone effect. Referring to FIG. 44, when the screen of FIG. 44 (A) is displayed and it is determined in step S841 of FIG. 39 that it is time to execute a notice effect corresponding to the stock image, FIG. ), The corresponding stock image (here, the stock image 74A) is deleted by executing step S842. Thereafter, by executing step S844, a character CHR-A indicating that the execution of a notice effect (here, an active / hold change effect) corresponding to the stock image is started is displayed, and an active / hold change effect is displayed. Is started.

  FIG. 45 is an example of a sixth effect screen of a stock zone effect. Referring to FIG. 45, when the screen of FIG. 45 (A) is displayed and it is determined in step S841 of FIG. 39 that it is time to execute the announcement effect corresponding to the stock image, FIG. ), The corresponding stock image (here, the stock image 74B) is deleted by executing step S842. Thereafter, by executing step S848, a character CHR-B indicating that the execution of the notice effect (here, the intense heat effect) corresponding to the stock image is started is displayed, and the intense heat effect starts. Is done.

  FIG. 46 is an example of a seventh effect screen for a stock zone effect. Referring to FIG. 46, when the screen of FIG. 46 (A) is displayed and it is determined in step S841 of FIG. 39 that it is time to execute a notice effect corresponding to the stock image, FIG. ), The corresponding stock image (here, the stock image 74C) is deleted by executing step S842. Thereafter, by executing step S850, a character CHR-C indicating that the execution of a notice effect (here, a timer effect) corresponding to the stock image is started is displayed, and the execution of the timer effect is started. . Then, as shown in FIG. 46 (C), the countdown of the remaining time until the post-timer effect is executed is executed on the timer display 76 in the timer effect. When the timer display 76 indicates that the remaining time is 0, a post-timer effect (hot heat effect α or β) is executed.

(First modification of the timer effect)
As the timer effect described above, the idea of the timer effect described below may be applied. First, a description will be given of a first area effect and a second area effect as area effects, and a special effect and a timer effect performed in the first area effect, which are effects performed in the modified example.

[First area production]
The first area effects are all effects executed in the first area 91 (see FIG. 47) located at the lower left of the image display device 5 when the variable display based on the hold storage information is executed. During the execution of the first area effect, an effect in which a timer is displayed and a timer effect is executed after a special effect described later is executed, or a so-called gaseous effect in which nothing is displayed after the special effect is executed ("gasse" is " (Including the meaning of "false"). The first region effect is not limited to the first region 91, and may be executed in any display region of the image display device 5.

[Special production]
In the special effect, the timer effect is executed after the execution of the special effect by executing a "visual display" in which the timer frame 97 indicating the execution of the timer effect is displayed in the first area 91 or not displayed. This is an effect that gives a suggestion that suggests that After executing the special effect for a predetermined time, a timer effect or a gaseous effect not executing the timer effect is executed from the special effect. Note that the special effect is not limited to the above-described effect, but may be any effect that suggests execution of a timer effect. For example, an effect that stimulates whether or not a translucent timer frame is substantive may be used.

[Timer effect]
The timer effect, when the variable display based on the hold storage information is executed, by updating the period display indicating the effect period such as the waiting time until the execution of the specific effect after the execution of the special effect in the timer display format, When the display is in a predetermined mode, the effect is to execute one of a plurality of effects. In the timer display, the count value is updated from the initial value of the count value set at a predetermined timing, and finally, the value of the timer display becomes 0 (a value indicating 0 second). Such a timer display displayed during the timer effect is displayed in the first area 91 over a predetermined period during the variable display.

[Second area production]
In the second area effect, when the variable display based on the hold storage information is executed, after performing a specific effect described later, a display result of the variable display and a plurality of types of predetermined displays indicating the effect performed during the change are displayed. The effect of displaying one of the predetermined displays is executed. The second area effect is not limited to the second area 92, and may be executed in any display area of the image display device 5.

  The specific effect is an effect indicating that one of the plurality of types of predetermined displays is displayed. After the specific effect is executed for a predetermined time, for example, one of a plurality of types of predetermined displays indicating the effect state or the game state such as “?”, “NEXT”, and “READY GO” is displayed. As a specific effect, for example, after rotating a virtual rotating reel with all predetermined displays at a speed at which it is impossible to visually recognize which predetermined display is being displayed, gradually rotate the reel. After reducing the speed to make the predetermined display visible, an effect of stopping at a position where one predetermined display can be viewed is executed. The specific effect is not limited to the above-described effect, but may be any effect that indicates that one of the plurality of types of predetermined displays is displayed. The predetermined display includes a timer effect suggestion display indicating a timer effect, and a plurality of types of specific displays other than the timer effect suggestion display.

  FIG. 47 is a diagram for explaining the timer effect in the first modified example. FIG. 47A is a diagram illustrating a display example of the image display device 5 at the start of the fluctuation when the area effect is not performed. FIGS. 47B to 47D are diagrams illustrating display examples of the image display device 5 during the first area effect. FIGS. 47E and 47F are diagrams showing display examples of the image display device 5 during execution of the second area effect. In FIG. 47, a state in which the left, middle, and right effect symbols are being fluctuated and displayed is indicated by three downward arrows.

  As shown in FIG. 47A, in the display area of the image display device 5, a display area of a first area 91 that can execute the first area effect is provided on the lower left side, and a second area effect is provided on the lower right side. An executable display area of the second area 92 is provided. In the first area 91, basically, an image related to the area is not displayed, and an image related to the area is displayed as necessary. In FIG. 47A, in the second area 92, an image related to the area is always displayed.

  FIG. 47 (a) shows a state where neither the first area effect nor the second area effect has been executed at the start of the change of the effect symbol corresponding to the special symbol. Specifically, nothing is displayed in the first area 91 indicated by a broken line in the figure. In the second area 92, a frame portion that can be specified as the second area 92 is displayed. Further, the area inside the frame portion is displayed in a display mode showing, for example, a shutter (not shown), and the shutter portion is normally closed. Then, when the second area effect is performed, the shutter portion opens.

  The image of the timer effect displayed when the first area effect is executed in the first area 91 is, as shown in FIG. 47D, a timer frame 97 and a timer display for displaying the timer numerical value in the timer frame 97. 94. Each image of the timer frame 97 and the timer value is displayed in one of a plurality of display colors such as white and red.

  When the first area effect is executed, as shown in FIG. 47 (b), in the first area 91, the timer frame 97 of a color selected from a plurality of display colors is reciprocated in the direction of the arrow in the symbol. By displaying the image to be displayed, a special effect of performing “visible and opaque display” in which the image is repeatedly displayed or not displayed in the display area of the image display device 5 is executed.

  After the execution of the special effect, a gaseous effect as shown in FIG. 47 (c) or a timer effect as shown in FIG. 47 (d) is executed. As shown in FIG. 47 (c), the gaseous effect is an effect in which the timer effect is not executed, and the timer frame 97 which is displayed and hidden is deleted, so that nothing is displayed in the first area 91. State. On the other hand, as shown in FIG. 47 (d), when the timer effect is executed, the timer frame 97 that has been displayed and hidden is displayed in the first area 91 in one of a plurality of types of display colors. You. Then, in the timer frame 97, the timer display 94 appears and is displayed in any one of a plurality of types of display colors, and, for example, a timer period such as "10:00" indicating 10 seconds is indicated as a timer numerical value. . In the timer effect, after such a time measurement period is indicated on the timer display 94, counting down of the timer display 94 is started.

  In the timer effect, when the countdown of the timer display 94 progresses, and the timer value of the timer display 94 becomes “00:00” indicating 0 seconds, a post-timer effect such as the above-described intense heat effect is executed.

  As described above, when the first area effect is executed, the timer display 94 is displayed in the first area 91 and the timer effect is executed, and then the after-time effect can be executed. Thus, when the special effect in which the timer frame 97 is displayed in the first area effect is performed, the player can be noticed whether or not the timer effect is executed.

  Also, after the special effect of FIG. 47 (b) is executed, there are cases where the timer effect is executed as shown in FIG. 47 (d) and cases where it is not executed as shown in FIG. 47 (c). It is possible to give the player a sense of expectation that the timer effect will be executed before the timer effect is executed, and it is possible to improve the interest of the game in the process before the timer effect is executed.

  Also, as shown in FIG. 47 (b), in the first area 91, a special effect indicating that the timer display 94 is to be executed by displaying the timer frame 97 in an obscured manner is executed. It can be noticed whether or not the game is to be executed, and the interest in the game can be further improved in the process before the execution of the timer effect.

  When the second area effect is executed in the second area 92, as shown in FIG. 47D, in the specific effect, “?”, “NEXT”, and , "READY GO", etc., are sequentially displayed as indicated by arrows in the drawing, indicating a plurality of types of predetermined indications indicating an effect state or a game state. Then, after a specific period has elapsed from the start of the specific effect, one of the plurality of types of predetermined displays is stopped and displayed as shown in FIG. In the figure, an example is shown in which the predetermined display of "hot heat" is stopped and displayed.

  In the second area effect, when any type of predetermined display is stopped and displayed in the second area 92, an effect corresponding to the stopped and displayed predetermined display is thereafter executed. For example, when a predetermined display “READY GO” is designated and displayed, a predetermined timer effect is executed. Further, when the predetermined display of “NEXT” is designated and displayed, the above-described pseudo-serial effect is executed.

  As described above, after the second area effect is executed, various effects corresponding to the predetermined display stopped and displayed in the second area 92 may be executed. Thereby, when the second specific effect is executed, the display of the second area 92 can attract the player's attention, and the interest of the game can be improved.

  In the first modification of the timer effect, the special effect is an effect that executes “visible and opaque display”. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and may be any effect that suggests execution of the timer effect. For example, an effect of displaying a translucent timer frame or an effect of displaying a virtual rotating reel provided with a plurality of types of timer values and rotating the rotating reel may be used. Further, the specific effect is an effect in which a virtual rotating reel is rotated. However, the effect is not limited to this, and may be any effect that indicates that one of a plurality of types of predetermined displays is displayed. For example, an effect of displaying a virtual shutter in the second area 92 and opening and closing the shutter, or an effect of displaying a predetermined display translucently in the second area 92 may be used.

(Second Modification of Timer Effect)
In the second modified example of the timer effect, a modified example of the timer effect executed in each of the first area 91 and the second area 92 shown in the first modified example will be described. Here, as the timer effect according to the second modified example, an effect performed in the first area 91 is shown as a representative example, but the timer effect according to the second modified example can be similarly executed in the second area 92. .

  The timer effect executed in the second modified example is a time display that indicates, in a timer display format, an effect period such as a waiting time until a specific effect is executed when the variable display based on the hold storage information is executed. This is an effect of executing one of a plurality of types of effects when the timer display becomes a predetermined mode by updating. In the timer display, the count value is updated from the initial value of the count value set at a predetermined timing, and finally, the value of the timer display becomes 0 (a value indicating 0 second). Such a timer display displayed during the timer effect is displayed on the image display device 5 for a predetermined period during the variable display.

  In addition, during the execution of the timer effect, after the timer display is counted down during a period from when the period display by the timer display is started to when the period display becomes 0, which is a predetermined mode, the timer display is counted as a stop mode. There is a case where the timer is stopped for a second and the value of the timer display is set to 0 after passing through the stop mode. Such an effect of stopping the countdown of the timer display for several seconds is hereinafter referred to as a freeze effect. Note that the freeze effect may be such that the countdown of the timer display does not completely stop for several seconds, and the countdown does not advance beyond a predetermined period. For example, when a freeze effect occurs in the timer display of “15:47” during the countdown, a predetermined number is specified as “15:46” → “15:47” → “15:46”. The effect may be such that the timer display does not advance the countdown for a predetermined period or more by switching back and forth between the numbers. In addition, the countdown proceeds in the order of “15:47” → “15:46” → “15:45”, but by making the countdown extremely slower than the actual time measurement, the time hardly advances. It may be directing.

  FIG. 48 is a diagram for explaining the timer effect in the second modified example. FIGS. 48A to 48E are diagrams illustrating display examples of the timer display 94 in the first area 91 when a freeze effect is performed during the timer effect. FIGS. 48F to 48I are diagrams illustrating display examples of the timer display 94 in the first area 91 when the freeze effect is not performed during the timer effect. Here, in the timer effect, any one of a plurality of types of time is determined as the number of seconds of the timer effect. In FIGS. 48A to 48E, a time period of 30 seconds is selected as the period for executing the timer effect. In FIGS. 48 (f) to (i), a time period of 20 seconds is selected as the period for executing the timer effect. The timer effect of the second modification of the timer effect may be executed in the second area 92 or may be executed in any area in the image display device 5.

  As shown in FIG. 48A, when the timer effect is started, for example, a time display period “20:00” indicating 20 seconds is displayed in the first area 91 as the timer display 94. The time period displayed on the timer display 94 is displayed up to two digits (one hundredths) of a second or less, and the value is counted down as time passes. FIG. 48B is a diagram showing a timer display 94 displayed when 10 seconds have elapsed since the countdown from 20 seconds. As shown in FIG. 48B, a LOCK display 95 is displayed above the timer display 94 when “10:00” indicating 10 seconds is displayed every 10 seconds. The LOCK display 95 is an action effect in which the display image acts on the timer display 94, and the display image indicated by the characters “LOCK” is added to the timer display 94. A freeze effect is executed by adding the LOCK display 95 to the timer display 94. As described above, by adding the LOCK display 95 to the timer display 94, the player can easily recognize that the freeze effect is being executed.

  FIG. 48C is a diagram showing a display mode of the timer display 94 when 10 seconds have elapsed from the state of FIG. 48B. As shown in FIGS. 48B and 48C, when the freeze effect is executed, the display of the timer display 94 is stopped for 10 seconds while the display of “10:00” is kept, and the LOCK display is performed. 95 is added. After the elapse of the 10-second freeze period, the timer display 94 is counted down again, as shown in FIG. Thereafter, as shown in FIG. 48 (e), the timer display 94 is counted down and displayed in a predetermined mode of “00:00” indicating 0 seconds. Then, based on the fact that the timer display becomes 0 seconds, one of the effects of the plurality of types of effects is executed.

  Next, the case where the freeze effect is not executed will be described with reference to FIGS. When the time of 20 seconds is selected as the period for executing the timer effect, as shown in FIG. 48 (f), when the timer effect is started, for example, “20:00” indicating 20 seconds as the timer display 94 Is displayed in the first area 91. FIG. 48 (g) is a diagram showing a timer display 94 displayed when 10 seconds have elapsed since the countdown from 20 seconds. As shown in FIG. 48G, “10:00” indicating 10 seconds is displayed every 10 seconds. Since the freeze effect is not executed, the LOCK display 95 is not displayed.

  Next, as shown in FIG. 48 (h), when one second has elapsed from FIG. 48 (g), as shown in FIG. 48 (h), the timer display is displayed as “09:00” indicating 9 seconds. . After that, as shown in FIG. 48 (i), the timer display 94 is counted down and displayed in a predetermined mode of “00:00” indicating 0 seconds. Then, based on the fact that the timer display becomes 0 seconds, one of the effects of the plurality of types of effects is executed. Here, in FIGS. 48 (a) to (i), the timer display 94 of two digits or less than second is actually counted down, but is not disclosed in detail in the drawings. Alternatively, only the number of seconds such as “10”, “9”,..., “0” may be counted down without displaying two digits after the second.

  In this manner, the timer display 94 displayed in the timer effect is counted down from the start of the display, and is a pattern that passes through the freeze effect in a period from “00:00” indicating 0 seconds which is a predetermined mode. And a pattern that does not go through a freeze effect. Therefore, the player can pay attention to the display mode of the timer display 94 during the period from the start of the countdown by the timer display 94 to 0 seconds.

  Also, in the pattern in which the freeze effect is executed in the timer effect, as shown in FIGS. 48B to 48D, after the freeze effect is executed for 10 seconds, the timer display 94 is updated again. In this way, the player can be noticed by the display mode of the timer display 94 until the timer display 94 reaches 0 seconds.

  Also, the timer selection time for determining the timer seconds (time from the start of the timer display to 0 seconds), which is the number of seconds in which the timer effect is executed, is different, but as shown in FIG. Is not executed and the freeze effect is executed, the display mode at the start of the timer display 94 may be the same (both are “20:00”). In this way, it is possible to execute a surprising effect without delaying whether or not to go through the freeze effect at the start of the timer display 94.

(Third Modification of Timer Effect)
In the third modification of the timer effect, a modification of the timer effect executed in each of the first area 91 and the second area 92 shown in the first modification will be described. Here, the effect performed in the first area 91 is shown as a representative example as the timer effect according to the third modified example, but the timer effect according to the third modified example can be similarly executed in the second area 92. .

  In the timer effect performed in the third modification, a special pattern timer effect is set in addition to the normal pattern timer effect. The timer effect of the normal pattern is a pattern in which the display value of the timer display is only counted down with the lapse of time from the start of the timer display until the timer display becomes 0 seconds. On the other hand, in the timer effect of the special pattern, when the timer display 94 counts down to 0 second, an effect using an operating means such as a stick controller is executed. The operation of the player by the stick controller is detected by the tilt direction sensor unit. Specifically, when the timer display 94 is counted down to 0 second and the player performs an operation of pulling the stick controller, the number of seconds of the timer display 94 which has been 0 second increases, and the countdown is restarted. An effect to be performed is performed. Such a special pattern may be executed a plurality of times, and when the time finally reaches 0 seconds, the effect after a predetermined timer is executed.

  FIG. 49 is a diagram illustrating a timer effect in the third modified example. FIG. 49 (a) of FIG. 49 is a diagram showing a timing chart in the case of a two-time pattern with a timer selection time of 20 seconds as a special pattern of the timer effect. The two-time pattern indicates an effect pattern in which an effect using the operation means is executed twice during execution of the timer effect. FIGS. 49B to 49I are diagrams showing display examples of the timer display 94 in the pattern of FIG. 49A. First, the timer effect of the special pattern will be described with reference to FIGS. The special pattern is not limited to the two-time pattern, but may be a one-time pattern or three or more patterns.

  As shown in FIG. 49A, in the two-time pattern of the timer selection time of 20 seconds executed as the timer effect, “04:00” is first displayed on the timer display 94 (FIG. 49B). From this state, the countdown of the timer display 94 is executed for 4 seconds. Then, when the timer display 94 reaches the value indicated by “00:00” (FIG. 49 (c)), an operation effect of operating operation means such as a stick controller is executed. In the stick controller, a period during which the operation is valid (hereinafter, also referred to as an operation valid period) is set to 2 seconds. If the operation of pulling the stick controller is performed by the player during the operation validity period of 2 seconds, “+04: 00” is displayed on the screen of the image display device 5 (FIG. 49D). ). The display of “+04: 00” is displayed on the screen of the image display device 5 for a period obtained by adding 1 second (minimum period of timer display) to the remaining operation valid period and the time, and “00” is displayed as the timer display 94 0:00 ”, the number of seconds increases, and the value of“ 04:00 ”is displayed in the first area 91 (FIG. 49 (e)).

  If the operation of pulling the stick controller is not executed during the operation valid period of 2 seconds, the display of “+04: 00” is automatically displayed on the screen of the image display device 5 at the end of the operation valid period. (FIG. 49D). The display of “+04: 00” is displayed on the screen of the image display device 5 for one second after the end of the operation validity period, and the number of seconds is increased from “00:00” as the timer display 94, The value of “04:00” is displayed in the first area 91 (FIG. 49E).

  Here, regardless of whether the stick controller is operated or not operated, the display of “+04: 00” is displayed on the screen of the image display device 5 for at least one second (FIG. 49D). ). Further, the number of seconds is increased from “00:00” as the timer display 94, and the value of “04:00” is displayed in the first area 91 (FIG. 49 (e)). At this time, the player can recognize that the number of seconds on the timer display 94 has increased. The total period of the operation valid period (the operation 2 seconds in FIG. 49A) and the timer display period of the image display device 5 indicating the number of seconds to increase the timer display 94 (the timer display 1 second in FIG. 49A) is 3 Set to seconds.

  Thereafter, the timer display 94 starts counting down from 4 seconds indicated by “04:00”, and when the timer display 94 reaches the value indicated by “00:00” (FIG. 49F), The effect of pulling the stick controller during the operation validity period is executed. When the operation of pulling the stick controller is performed by the player for two seconds, “+06: 00” is displayed on the screen of the image display device 5 (FIG. 49 (g)). The display of “+06: 00” is displayed on the screen of the image display device 5 for the remaining operation valid period and a period obtained by adding one second to the remaining operation valid period, and the number of seconds from “00:00” is displayed as the timer display 94. The value of “06:00” is displayed in the first area 91 (FIG. 49 (h)).

  If the operation of pulling the stick controller is not executed during the operation valid period of 2 seconds, the display of “+06: 00” is automatically displayed on the screen of the image display device 5 at the end of the operation valid period. (FIG. 49 (g)). The display of “+06: 00” is displayed on the screen of the image display device 5 for one second after the end of the operation validity period, and the number of seconds is increased from “00:00” as the timer display 94, The value “06:00” is displayed in the first area 91 (FIG. 49 (h)).

  The timer display 94 starts counting down from 6 seconds, and when the timer display 94 reaches the value indicated by “00:00” (FIG. 49 (i)), a predetermined post-timer effect is executed.

  As described above, in the special pattern, when the timer effect is started and the timer display 94 reaches the value indicated by 0 second, the effect of increasing the number of seconds of the timer display 94 and performing the countdown again is performed. Thereby, the player can pay attention to the effect when the value of the timer display 94 becomes 0 seconds. Also, with such a special pattern timer effect, the player is allowed to pay attention to the display mode during the period from when the countdown of the timer display 94 starts to when the value of the timer display 94 finally reaches 0 second. it can.

(Fourth modification of the timer effect)
In the fourth modification of the timer effect, a modification of the timer effect executed in each of the first area 91 and the second area 92 shown in the first modification will be described. Here, as an example of the timer effect according to the fourth modification, an example in which the timer effect is applied to each of the first area 91 and the second area 92 is shown as a third area 96 shown in FIG. This will be described using an example.

  The timer effect in the fourth modification is executed during the reach. Here, as shown in FIG. 10, the fluctuation pattern that becomes the reach includes the fluctuation pattern of the normal reach and the fluctuation pattern of the super reach. When the variation pattern command designating super reach is transmitted from the game control microcomputer 100, the effect control CPU 120 executes the effect of the designated super reach based on the transmitted command. In super reach A and B in FIG. 10, for each variation pattern, any one of a plurality of types of special reach (hereinafter, also simply referred to as SP reach) is executed.

  In the SP reach, the reach is achieved in any of the effect symbols during the variable display. Then, after a lapse of a predetermined time from the reach state (after the normal reach or after a reach effect different from the normal reach), the state reaches the SP reach. The SP reach executed in the super reach is a reach having a high expectation of a jackpot display result as compared to a normal reach which does not evolve to the SP reach and does not show a flashy effect after the reach. During the SP reach, an effect such as a battle effect is executed on the liquid crystal screen, for example. The battle effect is an effect in which a teammate character and an enemy character fight, and if the teammate character wins, a big hit display result is displayed, and if the teammate character is defeated, a miss display result is displayed.

  In the fourth modification of the timer effect, a case will be described in which the timer effect is started in the third area 96 which is the lower center area of the display screen of the image display device 5. For example, during SP reach, a flashy effect using the entire screen is executed. In such a case, the timer display 94 displayed in the third area 96 is placed at a position not overlapping with the display screen of the image display device 5 (for example, a lower left position of the image display device 5) so as not to obstruct such an effect. The display 94 is moved. In the fourth modification of the timer effect, the timer effect and the SP reach are executed simultaneously. The effect in the case where the timer effect and the SP reach are executed will be described with reference to FIG.

  FIG. 50 is a diagram for explaining the timer effect in the fourth modified example. When the timer effect is executed, a pattern as shown in FIGS. 50 (a) and 50 (b) and a pattern as shown in FIGS. 50 (a) and 50 (c) are executed. As shown in FIG. 50A, when the image display device 5 has reached the symbol “4”, the timer image is displayed in the third area 96 at the lower center of the screen. A timer display 94 displaying “20:00” is displayed on the timer image. The timer display 94 counts down as time passes.

  The pattern from FIG. 50 (a) to FIG. 50 (b) shows a case where the normal reach reaches the weak SP reach. The weak SP reach is an SP reach having a lower degree of expectation of a big hit display result than a strong SP reach described later. The degree of expectation of the jackpot display result is indicated by the number of black stars shown in FIG. Since the weak SP reach executed this time has an expectation of 2 out of 5 levels, the expectation is not so high. During the weak SP reach, the effect symbol is displayed in a command symbol in a miniaturized (reduced) mode in the upper right area of the image display device 5. When the weak SP reach is started, the timer image moves from the lower center position on the screen to the lower left position (a position corresponding to the first area 91).

  When SP reach is performed, the frame portion 96a of the timer image may change. However, as shown in FIG. 50B, in the weak SP reach, the frame portion 96a is displayed in the same manner as in FIG. 50A before the development to the SP reach. Further, the timer display 94 is counted down and indicated by “15:00”. During SP reach, a flashy effect using the entire display screen is executed as compared to the case as shown in FIG. 50 (a) before SP reach development. When a flashy effect such as an SP reach effect is executed, if the timer image is displayed in the third area 96 at the lower center of the screen, the effect is hindered. Therefore, if the SP reach is executed during the period from when the timer display 94 is started to when the timer display 94 reaches 0 second, the timer display 94 is positioned at the left end of the screen (corresponding to the first area 91). Position). When SP reach is not executed, the timer image does not change at the lower center position of the screen, and the countdown of the timer display 94 is executed.

  As described above, the position of the timer display 94 is changed depending on whether or not SP reach is performed during the period from when the display of the timer display 94 starts to when the timer display 94 reaches 0 second. Therefore, it is possible to consider the state of the effect of whether the effect such as SP reach is being executed or not, and the interest of the game is improved.

  FIG. 50C shows a case where the reach state shown in FIG. 50A has evolved into a strong SP reach. The strong SP reach has a higher expectation of a big hit display result than the weak SP reach. As shown in FIG. 50 (c), the strong SP reach executed this time has an expectation of 4 out of 5 levels, indicating that the effect has a high jackpot expectation. During the strong SP reach, the effect symbols are displayed in the upper right area of the image display device 5 as command symbols in a reduced (reduced) form. When the strong SP reach is started, the timer image moves from the lower third area 96 on the screen to a lower left position (a position corresponding to the first area 91).

  When the strong SP reach is executed, the mode of the frame portion 96b of the timer image changes. For example, as shown in FIG. 50 (c), the color of the frame portion 96b changes from white to red (the hatched portion in FIG. 50 (c)). Further, the timer display 94 is counted down and indicated by “15:00”. In the strong SP reach, similarly to the weak SP reach, in the period from when the timer display 94 starts to when the timer display 94 reaches 0 second, if the SP reach is executed, the timer display 94 is displayed at the left end of the screen. The position is moved to a position (a position corresponding to the first area 91).

  As described above, the position of the timer display 94 is changed depending on whether or not SP reach is performed during the period from when the display of the timer display 94 starts to when the timer display 94 reaches 0 second. Therefore, it is possible to consider the state of the effect of whether the effect such as SP reach is being executed or not, and the interest of the game is improved.

  In addition, SP reach is a reach that has a higher jackpot expectation than a normal reach that ends without developing to SP reach. Therefore, the interest in the game can be improved by taking into account the execution of the highly-reachable reach of such a big hit. In addition, as shown in FIG. 50, in a normal state (a state where only the reach is applied) before the SP reach is developed, a timer display 94 is displayed in the third area 96 at the lower center of the image display device 5, During the execution of the SP reach, the timer display 94 is displayed at a lower left position of the image display device 5 (a position corresponding to the first area 91). Therefore, by preventing the effect during the SP reach from being interrupted by the timer display 94, it is possible to prevent a decrease in the interest of the game.

  Also, as shown in FIG. 50, the frame portion 96a of the timer image is not changed to white when the weak SP reach is executed, and the frame portion 96b of the timer image is turned red when the strong SP reach is executed. Change and display. By doing so, by setting the display mode of the frame of the timer display 94 according to the SP reach to be executed, the degree of expectation for the big hit is indicated, and the interest of the game can be improved.

  When the timer effect of the fourth modification of the timer effect is being executed, at the position corresponding to the second region 92, the second region effect as shown in the first modification of the timer effect is performed. It may be executed.

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As described above, according to the present embodiment, as shown in step S844, step S848, and step S850 in FIG. 39, a plurality of types of advance notice effects that can be started at different timings and indicate that a big hit game state is to be achieved. For example, a hold / active change effect, an intense heat effect, and a timer effect can be executed. As shown in step S832 and step S835 in FIG. 39, when at least two types of advance effects are executed from among the advance effects that can be executed during the variable display, the predetermined effect before the advance effect is executed is performed. At the timing, a stock zone effect that notifies a combination of types of the notice effect to be executed can be executed.

  Further, as shown in FIG. 24, the stock zone effect can be executed such that the degree of expectation to be controlled to the big hit game state is different depending on the combination of the types of the advance effect notified in the stock zone effect.

  Thereby, it is possible to notify the degree of expectation to be controlled to the big hit gaming state by notifying the combination of the types of the announcement effects to be executed. As a result, the interest in the game can be improved.

  Further, as shown in FIG. 24, the stock zone effect is executed such that the degree of expectation to be controlled to the big hit game state differs depending on the execution timing of the stock zone effect.

  Thereby, the expectation degree controlled to the big hit gaming state by the execution timing of the stock zone effect can be notified. As a result, the interest in the game can be improved.

  Also, as shown in FIG. 24 and FIG. 25, even when the same type of notice effect is executed, it is executed after being notified of the stock zone effect (for example, the stock zone effect in step S746 of FIG. 23). When the intense heat effect determined as the advance notice effect is executed in step S848 in FIG. 39) and executed without notification in the stock zone effect (for example, the intense heat effect determined alone in step S750 in FIG. 23). Is performed in step S346C of FIG. 29), and a notice effect is executed such that the degree of expectation of controlling the big hit gaming state is different.

  Thereby, it is possible to report the degree of expectation to be controlled to the jackpot game state depending on whether or not the notice effect is notified by the stock zone effect. As a result, the interest in the game can be improved.

  Also, as shown in step S837, step S842, and step S846 in FIG. 39, the notice effects are executed on the stock images 74A to 74C in FIGS. 41 to 46 corresponding to the notified notice effect types, respectively. Is displayed until

  This makes it possible to inform the player of which kind of notice effect is to be executed to the player until each notice effect is executed.

  Also, as shown in step S835 of FIG. 39, in the stock zone effect, the type of the notice effect to be executed and the execution mode of the notice effect are notified.

  Thereby, the production mode of the stock zone production becomes various. As a result, the entertainment of the game can be improved by the notification effect.

  In addition, as shown in step S615 in FIG. 16 and step S745 in FIG. 23, a standby display indicating in advance that the stock zone effect is to be executed can be executed.

  Thereby, it is suggested that the stock zone effect is executed, so that the interest of the game can be improved.

  In addition, as shown in FIGS. 21A and 21B, according to the execution period of the standby display (for example, the display period), the expectation degree of the big hit game state generated after the standby display is changed so as to be different. The middle display is executed.

  Thereby, the player can be noticed during the execution period of the waiting display. As a result, the entertainment of the game can be improved by the information suggestion effect.

  Further, as shown in FIGS. 1 and 2, the game apparatus further includes a push button 126 that can be operated by the player. As shown in step S835 of FIG. 39 and FIGS. 41, 42, and 43, in the stock zone effect, the execution mode of the notified effect of the notified type is simultaneously notified based on the operation of the push button 126.

  As a result, an element in which the player intervenes can be included. As a result, the interest in the game can be improved.

  Further, according to the present embodiment, as shown in FIG. 32 (E), when performing the character effect effect during the period in which the effect effect is executed, at least when changing the hold display image, the hold display image is covered. The accessory 200 is operated so as not to be performed.

  Thus, even when the accessory 200 can be moved to a position covered by at least a part of the display areas 5HL and 5HR, when the reserved display image is changed, the accessory 200 is placed at a position not covered by the reserved display image. Is operated, so that the player can promptly confirm the change mode of the hold display image. As a result, the interest in the game can be improved.

  Further, according to the present embodiment, as shown in FIG. 28, when the action effect by character CHR-A, CHR is executed, the character effect for a shorter period than when the effect effect is not executed is performed. It is feasible.

  This allows the accessory 200 to be moved earlier to a position where the accessory display image does not cover the hold display image, so that the player can promptly confirm the change mode of the hold display image. As a result, the interest in the game can be improved.

  Further, according to the present embodiment, as shown in FIG. 32 (B), an action effect by characters CHR-A and CHR-B is started at a position where the operated accessory 200 does not cover. You.

  Thus, even when the accessory 200 operates, the action effect is started at a position where the accessory 200 does not cover, so that the player can quickly confirm that the action effect is started. As a result, the interest in the game can be improved.

  In addition, according to the present embodiment, as shown in FIG. 27, any one of a plurality of types of action effects can be executed at different rates depending on whether the display mode of the hold display image is to be changed. is there.

  This allows the player to pay attention to which action effect is executed. As a result, the interest in the game can be improved.

  Further, according to the present embodiment, as shown in FIG. 27, the action effect is started from any one of a plurality of start positions (for example, lower right or lower left of image display device 5).

  Thereby, the player can be noticed at which start position the action effect is started. As a result, the interest in the game can be improved.

  Further, according to the present embodiment, as shown in FIG. 36, the action effect can be executed over the operation of the accessory 200 in a plurality of accessory effects.

  Thereby, the action effect is executed over the operation of the accessory 200 in the plurality of accessory effects. As a result, the interest in the game can be improved.

  Further, according to the present embodiment, during super reach, all the corresponding images displayed as the hold display image and the active display image are not displayed (FIGS. 34 and 37), so that the player becomes the corresponding image. Attention can be prevented, and a decrease in the super-reach effect can be reduced. In addition, when the active change effect (second effect) is executed, the active display image (corresponding image) serving as the target image is displayed again (FIGS. 34 and 37), so that the active change effect (second effect) is performed. Is executed, the player can pay attention to the active display image. Thus, in this embodiment, the corresponding image (especially, the active display image) can be suitably displayed. In this embodiment, since a plurality of types of super reach for non-displaying the corresponding image are prepared (super reach A and B) (see FIG. 10), the interest of the game can be improved.

  Further, in the present embodiment, when the active display image (target image) is redisplayed at the time of executing the active change effect (the second effect), the display position is the normal position (when the super reach is not executed, This is a position (lower left corner) different from the area 5HA (FIG. 34, FIG. 37). Thereby, an active display image can be displayed suitably. In particular, in this embodiment, the image is redisplayed at a position that is less noticeable than a normal position (a corner that is less noticeable than the lower center) or in a mode (reduced mode) (FIG. 34). Of the super-reach effect can be reduced, and an active display image can be suitably displayed.

  In the present embodiment, the active change effect (second effect) includes an effect effect (an effect effect in which the boomerang 5Z moves and acts toward the corresponding image (target image) as the active display image) ( (FIG. 34). This makes it possible to enhance the effect of the active change effect (second effect). In addition, as the action effect, one that does not change the display color of the active display image (the target image) (effect effect in the active change effect of gaseous) and one that changes the display color of the active display image (the effect in the active change effect of success) (FIG. 34), whereby the player pays attention to the action effect and the change in the display color, and can enhance the effect of the active change effect (second effect).

  In the present embodiment, when the active change effect (second effect) is executed and the display color of the active display image (target image) changes (when the effect is successful), the active display image after the change is The display is continued until the end of the super reach (FIGS. 34 and 37). As a result, the active display image (target image) after the change, which the player will pay attention to, can be displayed longer, and the active display image can be displayed appropriately. On the other hand, when the active change effect (second effect) is executed and the display color of the active display image (target image) does not change (when the effect is gaseous), the active display image is immediately non-displayed (super reach end). (Not displayed before) (FIGS. 34 and 37). As a result, the active display image with a low degree of attention can be immediately hidden, and the active display image can be suitably displayed. Further, as in the present embodiment, when the display color of the active display image changes due to the active change effect, the active display image is displayed longer than when it does not change, so that the active display image can be displayed appropriately. (To display the active display image after the change that is more noticeable than when it did not change for a longer time). In addition, as in the present embodiment, when the big hit expectation of the display color after the change by the active change effect is higher than the display color before the change, the active display image after the change is longer than when there is no change. By displaying, the display time of the active display image preferable for the player can be lengthened, and the active display image can be suitably displayed.

  Further, in the present embodiment, the re-display of each corresponding image (suspended display image or active display image) hidden by super reach is started at a predetermined timing after the end of super reach (FIG. 37). Assuming that the re-display of the hold display image and the active display image is performed immediately after the end of the super reach, the display position of the active display image that is continuously displayed by the successful active change effect (the second effect) is the end of the super reach. It will change abruptly before and after. In this embodiment, since the re-display is started from a predetermined timing after the end of the super reach, a successful active change effect (second effect) is executed and the active display image is continuously displayed until the end of the super reach. In addition, the active display image is temporarily hidden, so that the above-mentioned uncomfortable feeling can be hardly generated (the active display image can be suitably displayed).

  Further, in the present embodiment, the determination ratio of the execution timing of the active change effect is different depending on the type of the super reach (FIG. 26). Thus, the rate of redisplay of the active display image (target image) differs depending on the type of super reach, so that attention can be paid to redisplay of the active display image. In particular, in the super reach B, the active change effect is more easily performed during the super reach (the active display image (target image) is more likely to be displayed again). Can also be noticed. Also, even if the active change effect is not executed before the super reach B, the execution of the active change effect can be expected during the super reach.

  In the present embodiment, a display area 5HA separated from other display areas is set (FIGS. 31 to 34), and a corresponding image as an active display image is displayed inside display area 5HA. . Further, an active change effect (first effect) is executed as an effect executed inside the display area 5HA (FIG. 33). In order to emphasize the active display image, it is conceivable to enlarge the display area (display area 5HA) of the active display image. However, when the display area of the active display image is enlarged, there is a possibility that the display in other announcement effects is hindered and the interest in the game is reduced. On the other hand, in the present embodiment, a display area 5HA separated from the other display areas is set, and an active change effect (first effect) can be executed inside the display area 5HA (display area). The production is completed within 5HA). For this reason, it is possible to enhance the game entertainment while emphasizing the active display image.

  Also, as shown in FIG. 47, after the special effect shown in FIG. 47 (b) is executed, a timer effect is executed as shown in FIG. 47 (d), or when the special effect is executed as shown in FIG. 47 (c). In some cases, it may be possible for the player to have a sense of expectation that the timer effect will be executed before the timer effect is executed. Can be improved.

  Further, as shown in FIG. 48, the timer display 94 displayed in the timer effect is counted down from the start of the display, until the time becomes “00:00” indicating 0 second which is a predetermined mode, A pattern that passes through a freeze effect and a pattern that does not pass through a freeze effect are provided. Therefore, the player can pay attention to the display mode of the timer display 94 during the period from the start of the countdown by the timer display 94 to 0 seconds.

  Further, as shown in FIG. 49, when the timer display 94 becomes 0 second, a special pattern in which the counted value of the timer display 94 increases can be executed, so that the value of the timer display 94 becomes 0 second. The player can pay attention to the effect when the game is played.

  Also, as shown in FIG. 50, the position of the third area 96 can be changed depending on whether or not the SP reach is being performed, so that an effect as to whether or not an effect such as the SP reach is being performed. Can be considered, and the interest of the game is improved.

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The present invention is not limited to the above embodiment, and various modifications and applications can be made to the above embodiment. For example, the pachinko gaming machine 1 does not need to have all the technical features shown in the above-described embodiment, and a part described in the above-described embodiment so as to solve at least one problem in the related art. May be provided. Modifications are listed below, but at least some of the ideas of the following modifications may be combined with each other.

  (1) In the above embodiment, as shown in steps S844, S848, and S850 in FIG. 39, and as shown in FIGS. 44 (B), 45 (B) and 46 (B), the stock zone In the effect, after the type of the notice effect to be executed is notified, and before each of the notice effects, the effect in the common mode is not particularly executed.

  However, the present invention is not limited to this. In the stock zone effect, after the type of the notice effect to be executed is notified, and before each of the notice effects, the effect in a common mode may be executed. For example, a common line such as “Ikuyo!” May be output as the voice of each character or displayed as an image such as a balloon. According to this, after the stock zone effect, it is possible to clearly notify the player of the timing at which the notice effect is started.

  (2) In the above-described embodiment, as shown in step S832 in FIG. 39, FIG. 42 (C), and FIG. 43 (C), even if there are a plurality of types of announcement effects to be executed, In the Stock Zone effect, the type of the notice effect to be executed is notified at the same time.

  However, the present invention is not limited to this, and when there are a plurality of types of announcement effects to be executed, in the stock zone effect, the type of the announcement effect to be notified in the stock zone effect is changed in stages before the execution of the stock zone effect. It may be configured to be able to inform the user in a targeted manner. For example, by displaying a plurality of characters as shown in FIGS. 42 (C) and 43 (C) in a stepwise manner, a notice effect corresponding to each character may be notified in a stepwise manner. According to this, the type of the notice effect is notified stepwise, so that the player's sense of expectation can be raised stepwise.

  Specifically, when the stock zone effect is performed at a predetermined timing (for example, at the time of the second start of the pseudo-run), it is determined at a timing two stages before the predetermined timing (for example, before the start of the pseudo-run). Initial number display effect for displaying less than the number of characters, the number of characters for which the number of characters has been determined at the timing one stage before the predetermined timing (for example, at the start of the first pseudo ream) It is also possible to execute an increase display effect in which the display is increased and displayed. When it is determined that the stock zone effect is to be executed at the time of the start winning, the initial number display effect and the increase display effect may be executed in the variable display up to the variable display in which the stock zone effect is executed. When it is determined that the stock zone effect is to be executed at the time of the start winning, in the variable display up to the variable display at which the stock zone effect is executed, the number of characters increases by one at each predetermined increase timing, When the stock zone effect is executed, the number of determined characters may be reached.

  (3) In the above-described embodiment, as shown in FIGS. 21A and 21B, the big hit game that occurs after the standby display according to the execution period (for example, the display period) of the standby display. The waiting display is executed so that the degree of expectation of the state is different.

  However, the present invention is not limited to this. Depending on the execution period of the standby display, the standby display may be executed so that the degree of expectation of the super reach effect that occurs after the standby display is different, or the standby display may be performed. The waiting display may be executed so that the expected degree of the combination of the types of the announcement effects notified in the stock zone effect that occurs after the time is different. This also allows the player to pay attention during the standby display execution period. As a result, the entertainment of the game can be improved by the information suggestion effect.

  (4) In the above-described embodiment, as shown in FIGS. 41, 42, and 43, in the stock zone effect, based on the operation of the push button operable by the player, the notified effect of the notified type is performed. Is notified.

  However, the present invention is not limited to this. Regardless of the operation of the push button, in the stock zone effect, the execution mode of the notified effect of the notified type may be notified simultaneously or sequentially.

  (5) In the above-described embodiment, the predetermined images respectively corresponding to the types of the notice effects that can be displayed in the stock zone effect are images of three different characters, but the present invention is not limited to this. Any number may be used. Further, the predetermined image is not limited to an image of a different character, and may be an image of another type of shape, for example, a character image of a different decorative character or the like. The predetermined image may be an image having a different pattern, an image having a different color, or an image having a combination of different shapes, patterns, or colors.

  (6) In the above-described embodiment, the notice effects that can be selected in the stock zone effect are three types: the hold / active change effect, the intense heat effect, and the timer effect. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and the preview production may include other preview productions (for example, cut-in production, continuous production production, SP reach production, step-up production production, and pseudo continuous production) even if these productions are not included. May be included.

  (7) In the embodiment described above, it is determined whether or not to execute the stock zone effect at the time of the start winning and the start of the variable display. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and it may be determined whether or not to execute the stock zone effect only at one of the timing of the start winning and the start of the variable display.

  (8) In the above-described embodiment, when it is determined that the stock zone effect is to be executed at the time of the start winning, the waiting display of the stock zone effect is displayed when the execution of the stock zone effect at the time of the start winning is determined, and The variable display is determined from which one to start. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and when it is determined that the stock zone effect is to be executed at the time of the start winning, the waiting display may be started from the time of the determination. Further, when it is determined that the stock zone effect is to be executed at the time of the start winning, the waiting display may be started from the start of the corresponding variable display. In addition, a plurality of predetermined timings from the start winning prize until the display result of the variable display corresponding to the starting winning prize is derived and displayed (when the stock zone effect at the time of the start winning is determined, the variable before the stock zone effect is executed) At the start of display, at the start of pseudo-sequence, at the time of SP reach, at the start of variable display at which a stock zone effect is executed, at the start of pseudo-sequence, or at the time of SP reach). You may do so.

  (9) In the above-described embodiment, the start timing of the stock zone effect is determined from one of the timing at the start of the corresponding variable display and the timing before SP reach. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and the start timing of the stock zone effect may be a timing determined randomly during variable display, a timing determined from three or more predetermined timings, or one predetermined timing. May be the timing. The predetermined timing is not limited to the timing at the time of starting or the timing before SP reach, and may be a time when the pseudo run re-changes, or may be a predetermined timing after the pseudo run re-change. , Or a predetermined timing before or after reaching the reach state.

  (10) In the above-described embodiment, as shown in step S837, step S842, step S846 in FIG. 39 and FIGS. 41 to 46, the type of the notification effect notified by the notification effect (stock zone effect) is The corresponding predetermined images (stock images 74A to 74C) are displayed until the corresponding announcement effect is executed.

  However, the present invention is not limited to this, and may be as follows. The predetermined image indicates a period from the execution of the notification effect to the execution of the corresponding announcement effect (for example, a predetermined image displaying the stock image and the timer display as a set) and a corresponding image. (For example, stock images 74A to 74C) that do not display a period until the notice effect is executed, and the corresponding image is displayed on the corresponding image corresponding to the type of the notice effect notified in the notice effect. Display until executed. This allows the player to look forward to both the announcement effect in which the start timing is known and the announcement effect in which the start is unknown. As a result, the interest in the game can be improved.

  (11) In the above-described embodiment, as shown in FIG. 24, the order in which the announcement effect notified in the stock zone effect is executed has not been particularly described. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and the degree of expectation to be controlled to an advantageous state may be different depending on the order in which the plurality of announcement effects notified in the stock zone effect are executed. According to this, it is possible to report the degree of expectation controlled to be in an advantageous state according to the order in which the plurality of announcement effects corresponding to the stock zone effects are executed. As a result, the interest in the game can be improved.

  For example, when the announcement effects corresponding to the characters A, B, and C are determined as the announcement effects notified in the stock zone effect, the order of the announcement effects corresponding to the characters A, B, and C (here, such as The order of A, B, C), the order of A, C, B, the order of B, A, C, the order of B, C, A, the order of C, A, B, C, The degree of expectation to be controlled to an advantageous state may be different in the order of B and A.

  (12) In the embodiment described above, as shown in FIGS. 44 (B), 45 (B), and 46 (B), when the announcement effect notified by the stock zone effect starts, After erasing the stock image and displaying the corresponding character, the announcement effect is started. However, the present invention is not limited to this. When the notice effect notified by the stock zone effect is started, the notice effect may be started without displaying the corresponding character after deleting the stock image. Good.

  (13) In the above-described embodiment, when the announcement effect notified by the stock zone effect is a hold / active change effect (two times), as shown in steps S841 to S846 in FIG. 39, the hold / active change effect is performed. At the first timing of, the corresponding stock image 74A is deleted from the stock display 73, and the displayed character CHR-A performs a hold / active change effect in which the displayed character CHR-A acts on the hold / active display. After the stock image 74A is displayed again, the corresponding stock image 74A is deleted from the stock display 73 at the second timing of the hold / active change effect, and the displayed character CHR-A acts on the hold / active display. To execute the hold / active change effect.

  However, the present invention is not limited to this. At the first timing of the hold / active change effect, the corresponding stock image 74A is deleted from the stock display 73, and the displayed character CHR-A acts on the hold / active display. After performing the / active change effect, the displayed character CHR-A is kept displayed as it is, and at the second timing of the hold / active change effect, the displayed character CHR-A acts on the hold / active display. May be executed.

  (14) In the above-described embodiment, as shown in FIG. 46C, when the timer effect starts, the corresponding character CHR-C is deleted. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and the corresponding character CHR-C may be kept displayed together with the timer effect.

  (15) In the above-described embodiment, as shown in FIGS. 44 (B), 45 (B), and 46 (B), the character is extracted from the stock image corresponding to the announcement effect notified in the stock zone effect. Work individually. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and when there are a plurality of stock images, the character may operate simultaneously from all the stock images. Further, when there are a plurality of advance notice effects notified in the stock zone effect, two or more notice effects may be simultaneously executed. For example, the timer effect and the display during preparation before the execution of the intense heat effect may be simultaneously executed, or the timer effect and the intense heat effect may be simultaneously executed.

  (16) In the above-described embodiment, whether or not to execute the stock zone effect and the type of the notice effect to be notified in the stock zone effect are determined at the time of the start winning. However, the present invention is not limited to this. Whether or not to execute the stock zone effect, and the type of the announcement effect to be notified in the stock zone effect, from the time of the start winning prize until the timing of the execution of the stock zone effect in the corresponding variable display. May be determined stepwise during the period before the execution of.

  For example, it may be determined whether or not to execute the stock zone effect at any timing in the pre-execution period, and to determine the type of the notice effect to be notified by the stock zone effect at any subsequent timing. Good.

  Alternatively, it may be determined whether or not to execute the stock zone effect at any timing in the pre-execution period, and the type of the notice effect to be increased may be determined at each subsequent timing. In this case, the standby display may be started when it is determined that the stock zone effect is to be executed, and the stock image may be additionally displayed each time the increase of the type of the notice effect is determined.

  (17) In the above-described embodiment, as shown in step S422 of FIG. 7, the variation pattern type designation command is transmitted at the time of starting winning. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and a command for directly determining the type of the fluctuation pattern and determining the type of the fluctuation pattern at the time of starting winning may be transmitted. For example, as shown in FIG. 3, the variation pattern designation command is 81XX (H), and designates the same variation pattern type as XX (H) designated by the variation pattern designation command. The start winning change pattern designating command E0XX (H) may be transmitted at the time of starting winning.

  (18) In the above-described embodiment, when it is determined that the execution of the stock zone effect is determined in step S743 of FIG. 23 at the start of the special symbol variable display, the process proceeds to step S745 to determine whether the stock zone effect is to be executed. ) Starts waiting display as shown in ()).

  However, the present invention is not limited to this. If it is determined in step S743 that execution of the stock zone effect is determined to be performed, and if the start timing of the stock zone effect is determined to be the start of fluctuation, the process waits in step 745. May not be started. In such a case, step S832 in FIG. 39 is executed immediately without displaying the standby state as shown in FIGS. 41 (A), 42 (A), and 43 (A). Thus, the stock zone effect is started immediately after the start of the fluctuation (see FIG. 41 (B), FIG. 42 (B), FIG. 43 (B)). When the execution of the stock zone effect is determined at the start of the fluctuation and the stock zone effect is started, even if the display of the standby is executed, the display of the standby is not displayed because the period of the display of the standby is short. Seldom detracts from the player's expectations. Conversely, since the stock zone effect is started without the display of waiting, the player can be given a sense of surprise.

  Further, when it is determined in step S743 that it is determined that the stock zone effect is to be executed, and when the start timing of the stock zone effect is not determined to be the start of the change (in the above-described embodiment, the start time is determined to be before the SP reach). ), The standby display may not be started in step S745. In this case, in the state where the display of the standby state is not displayed, the stock zone effect is started without any warning in the middle of the variable display. Therefore, it is possible to give the player a sense of surprise.

  (19) In the above-described embodiment, as shown in FIG. 41E, the same stock display 73 is displayed irrespective of the number of changes in the hold / active change effect. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and the display mode of the stock display 73 may be changed according to the number of changes in the hold / active change effect. For example, the number of stock displays corresponding to the number of changes is displayed (for example, one stock display is displayed if the change is once, and two stock displays are displayed if the change is twice). Alternatively, information indicating the number of changes (for example, character information such as "x1" or "x2") may be displayed near the stock display, or the color of the stock display may be changed according to the number of changes. (For example, if the change is once, the stock display is displayed in a manner in which green is conspicuous, and if the change is twice, the stock display is displayed in a manner in which red is conspicuous). Good.

  (20) In the above-described embodiment, as shown in FIG. 32 (E), when performing the character effect effect during the period in which the action effect on the hold display image is executed, at least the hold display image is changed. Occasionally, the accessory 200 is operated so as not to cover the hold display image. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and when the role effect is executed during the period in which the effect effect on the active display image is executed, the role item 200 is not changed at least when the active display image is changed so as not to cover the active display image. You may make it operate.

  Thereby, even when the accessory 200 can be operated at a position covered by at least a part of the display area 5HA, when the active display image is changed, the accessory 200 operates at a position not covered by the active display image. This allows the player to quickly check the change mode of the active display image. As a result, the interest in the game can be improved. It should be noted that the following modified examples related to the hold display image can be applied to the active display image instead of the hold display image.

  (21) In the above-described embodiment, when the effect control CPU 120 determines that the accessory 200 has returned to the standby position, as shown in steps S818 and S819 of FIG. The action by the characters CHR-A and CHR-B is started. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and the process of step S818 may not be performed.

  Even in such a case, the timing of each of the characters CHR-A and CHR-B is set in advance so that the timing of starting the action of the characters CHR-A and CHR-B on the hold display image after the timing when the accessory 200 returns to the standby position. If it is determined, even when the processing for adjusting the respective timings as in step S818 is not performed, when changing the suspended display image, the accessory 200 is operated at a position not covered by the suspended display image.

  (22) In the above-described embodiment, as shown in FIG. 35, the start timing of the action effect by the characters CHR-A and CHR-B is earlier than the start timing of the character effect effect. . However, the present invention is not limited to this. If the player can recognize that the action effect has started, and if the player can recognize a change in the mode of the hold display image after the end of the effect effect, the action The start timing of the effect may be later than the start timing of the character effect, or the start timing of the effect effect may be the same as the start timing of the character effect.

  (23) In the above-described embodiment, the variation pattern of the pseudo run is one type. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and there may be a plurality of types of fluctuation patterns of the pseudo run depending on the number of pseudo runs. In this case, the timing at which the action effect ends may be delayed as the number of pseudo runs increases to once, twice, and three times. Specifically, the period of the action effect may be selected from a plurality of predetermined periods in accordance with the number of pseudo runs. In addition, the action effect (display of the character of the effect effect) is continued so that the effect effect (display of the character of the effect effect) is continued until the highly-reliable super-reach that becomes the reach and the big hit game state is executed after the pseudo ream is executed. May be delayed.

  (24) The operation promotion notification (the operation promotion image or the remaining valid period image) may be hidden by the accessory 200. In this case, it is preferable that the operation promotion notification ends after the accessory 200 returns to the standby position. The details will be described below.

  FIG. 53 is an explanatory diagram showing a specific example of the accessory announcement effect and the button announcement effect. The accessory announcement effect (also referred to as an effect effect) is an effect in which control is performed to temporarily move the accessory 200 from the standby position to the effect position. In addition, the button announcement effect is an effect that accompanies the operation prompting to prompt the operation of the push button 126 and is executed based on the operation of the push button 126 being performed during the detection valid period. In the button announcement effect, when it is time to start the corresponding detection validity period, the image display device 5 issues an operation prompt to prompt the operation of the push button 126 (for example, the appearance of the push button 126 is simulated). The operation promotion image and the remaining valid period image indicating the remaining valid period of the detection valid period are displayed (see FIGS. 53B to 53E). Then, based on the fact that the operation of the push button 126 has been detected at least once during the detection valid period, a button announcement effect image (for example, an image in which a character says a predetermined line, an image in which a predetermined message is displayed, or the like) Image indicating a possibility of a big hit) is displayed.

  In the image display device 5, after the display change of the decorative symbol is started (FIG. 53 (A)), when the accessory announcement effect and the button announcement effect are started, the control for moving the accessory 200 to the effect position is started. At the same time, on the display screen of the image display device 5, an operation promotion image 201 imitating the appearance of the push button 126 and a remaining valid period image 202 are displayed (FIG. 53B). Then, the accessory 200 gradually moves toward the production position, and the remaining validity period image 202 has an indication area indicating the remaining period according to the elapsed period (that is, according to the remaining period of the detection valid period) (FIG. 53 is updated so that the ratio of the shaded area to the meter display area decreases (FIG. 53 (C)).

  Next, when the accessory 200 reaches the effect position, it stops for a predetermined period (FIG. 53 (D)). At this time, the operation promotion image 201 and the remaining valid period image 202 based on the button announcement effect are covered by the accessory 200 and are difficult to see. However, in this embodiment, as shown in FIG. 53D, the operation promotion image 201 and the remaining valid period image 202 are configured to be larger in size than the accessory 200, so that they are completely visually recognized. This is not impossible, and a part is always visible. Therefore, it is possible to prevent the player from overlooking the detection valid period (that is, the button announcement effect).

  Next, after stopping at the production position for a predetermined period, the accessory 200 moves to the standby position (FIG. 53 (E)). In this embodiment, the button announcement effect is configured to end after the accessory announcement effect. That is, the detection effective period of the button notice effect is configured to end after the period in which the operation promotion image 201 and the remaining effective period image 202 are in a state in which it is difficult to visually recognize them. Therefore, as shown in FIG. 53 (E), the operation promotion image 201 and the remaining validity period image 202 are displayed on the image display device even after the accessory 200 has returned to the standby position, that is, after the difficult-to-view state has been resolved. 5 is displayed.

  Here, when the operation of the push button 126 is detected, a button announcement effect image 203 indicating a character saying "chance!" Is displayed (FIG. 53 (F)).

  Further, it is configured to indicate the remaining period of the detection valid period by updating and displaying the remaining valid period image in which the ratio of the designated area in the meter display region is different according to the remaining period of the detection valid period. . That is, the meter display area in the remaining effective period image indicates the entire detection effective period, and the designated area indicates the remaining period of the detection effective period. Specifically, when the detection valid period is started, a remaining valid period image in which the designated area occupies the entire area of the meter display region (for example, a residual valid period image 202 shown in FIG. 53 (B). (Corresponding to the area), and the remaining effective period image in which the ratio of the designated area to the meter display area is reduced in accordance with the decrease in the remaining effective period of the detection effective period (for example, the remaining effective period shown in FIG. 53C) When the detection valid period ends (or when a predetermined operation is detected), the remaining valid period image in which the ratio of the designated area to the meter display area is 0 is displayed. Therefore, the player can grasp the remaining period of the detection valid period by checking the state of the remaining valid period image. Note that the remaining valid period image in which the ratio of the designated area to the meter display region is 0 is also referred to as a valid period end image, and the valid period end image is displayed to notify that the detection valid period has ended. The end of the period is notified.

  As described above, the detecting means (in this example, the push button 126 or the stick controller) capable of detecting the movement of the player, the movable member (in this example, the accessory 200) which performs a predetermined operation, and the detecting means A detection valid period display unit that displays a detection valid period display (in this example, a remaining valid period image) indicating that the detection is a valid detection valid period. Then, the detection validity period display indicates that the movable member operates to at least partially hide the visual recognition difficulty state (for example, the remaining validity period image 202 shown in FIG. 53D is covered by the accessory 200). The detection valid period ends after the period during which the detection valid period display is in a visually invisible state (for example, after the character 200 returns from the production position to the standby position, that is, the remaining valid period image The detection validity period ends after the visibility difficult state is resolved). Therefore, it is possible to make the movable member operable and prevent the player from overlooking the detection validity period.

  For example, a simple combination of a configuration for displaying a detection valid period display indicating that the detection by the detection means is a valid detection valid period and a configuration for performing an effect of operating the movable member may cause the movable member to operate. As a result, the detection valid period display is hidden, and the player may overlook that the detection valid period is present. Therefore, in this embodiment, the effect of operating the movable member can be executed by arranging the detection effective period display to end after the period in which the display of the detection effective period is made difficult to view by the movable member. This prevents the player from overlooking the detection validity period.

  Here, the operation of the player is detected by detecting whether or not the operation of the push button 126 or the stick controller is detected. However, the present invention is not limited to this. The operation of the player depends on whether or not an operation such as a long press operation is detected, and whether or not an operation of inputting predetermined information (for example, a specific command or the like) using the push button 126 or the stick controller is performed. May be detected. In addition, in place of or in addition to the push button 126 or the stick controller, a non-contact type sensor such as an infrared sensor or an optical sensor for inputting a detection signal when detecting a player's operation is provided, and these sensors are used. The movement of the player may be detected.

  In addition, here, at least part of the detection validity period display is visible even when the visual recognition is difficult (for example, as shown in FIG. 53D, the remaining validity period image 202 includes the accessory Even if it is obscured by 200, it is not necessarily completely invisible, and a part is always visible.) Therefore, it is possible to make the movable member operable and prevent the player from overlooking the detection validity period.

  Note that the detection valid period display (the remaining valid period image in this example) is configured so that at least a part of the display is visible even when it is difficult to visually recognize it. In the example, it may be configured such that the operation of the accessory 200) may result in an invisible state which is completely hidden by the operation.

  Also, here, as an example of the case where the detection valid period display is in a visually invisible state, the movable member operates (in this example, the accessory 200 moves to the production position and stops for a predetermined period), thereby Although the state where the overlapping portion cannot be visually recognized and only the non-overlapping portion can be visually recognized has been described, the present invention is not limited to this. For example, the movable member operates continuously (specifically, the accessory 200 displays an image. The control of moving the display screen in front of the display screen of the device 5 is repeatedly performed), so that the display of the detection effective period display is difficult to see (the image of the remaining effective period can be visually recognized at a timing that is difficult to see but does not overlap with the accessory 200), or When the transparent movable member overlaps with the detection validity period display, the detection validity period display becomes difficult to see (although it becomes difficult to see, the remaining validity period image is displayed through the accessory 200). Authorization Function) etc. are also included when the detected lifetime indication is concealment state.

  In this case, the game apparatus further includes an effect execution unit that executes an effect during the variable display. The effect execution unit performs a detection effect (here, a button announcement effect) based on the detection of the operation of the player by the detection unit. In the period before the variable display is in the reach state, the detection effect execution means to be executed and the movable member effect execution means to execute the movable member effect (in this example, the accessory notice effect) for operating the movable member are included. The detection effect and the movable member effect can be executed at the same time (for example, in a period before the reach state, the button notice effect and the accessory notice effect can be executed at the same time). I have. Therefore, an important effect can be noticed, and the effect can be performed effectively.

  (25) In the above-described embodiment, as shown in step S756 and step S757 in FIG. 23, after determining the mode of the action effect, the mode of the character effect is determined. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and the mode of the action effect may be determined after the mode of the accessory effect is determined. For example, when the mode of the character effect production is determined to be the long-time pattern shown in FIG. 28, the effect production is determined to be non-executable. May be determined based on the table.

  (26) In addition, the mode of the action effect and the mode of the accessory effect may be determined at the same time. This will be specifically described with reference to FIG. FIG. 54 is a diagram illustrating an example of the action effect and the accessory effect determination table. For example, when the effect control CPU 120 determines not to execute the pending change effect, the effect effect mode and the character effect effect mode are not executed and not executed at a ratio of 15/100, respectively, and a ratio of 14/100. The character CHR-B acts from the left of the hold display image at a rate of 13/100 and the character CHR-B acts from the right of the hold display image at a rate of 12/100. And non-executing, a mode in which the character CHR-A operates from the left of the hold display image at a rate of 11/100, and a non-executable mode, and a mode in which the character CHR-A operates from the right of the hold display image at a rate of 9/100. Execution, mode in which the character CHR-B acts from the left of the hold display image at a rate of 8/100 and execution, character CR-B at a rate of 7/100 The mode in which the RB operates from the right of the hold display image and execution, the mode in which the character CHR-A operates from the left of the hold display image at a rate of 6/100, and the execution of the character CHR-A at the rate of 5/100 You may make it determine the mode and execution which act from the right of a hold display image.

  If the effect control CPU 120 determines to execute the hold change effect, the effect effect mode and the character effect effect mode are not executed and not executed at a rate of 5/100, respectively, and at a rate of 6/100. Non-execution and execution, a mode in which the character CHR-B operates from the left of the hold display image at a rate of 7/100, and a no-execution mode, in which the character CHR-B operates from the right of the hold display image at a rate of 8/100, and Non-executed, mode in which character CHR-A operates from the left of the hold display image at a rate of 9/100 and non-executable, mode in which character CHR-A operates from the right of the hold display image at a rate of 11/100, and non-execute , The mode in which the character CHR-B acts from the left of the hold display image at a rate of 12/100 and the execution, the character CHR-B at a rate of 13/100 The aspect and execution in which the character CHR-A acts from the right of the hold display image, and the aspect in which the character CHR-A operates from the left of the hold display image in a ratio of 14/100, and the character CHR-A operates in the hold display image at a rate of 15/100. The mode of operation and execution may be determined from the right.

  (27) In the embodiment described above, as shown in steps S818 and S819 in FIG. 30, the characters CHR-A and CHR-B are displayed on the hold display image after the accessory 200 completely returns to the standby position. To work. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and the characters CHR-A and CHR-B are allowed to act on the hold display image even before the accessory 200 returns to the standby position, if the character is not covered by the hold display image. You may.

  (28) In the embodiment described above, the characters CHR-A and CHR-B directly act on the hold display image. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and the character may indirectly act on the suspended display image such that the character fires some kind of object (for example, a bullet or a ball) on the suspended display image. Good. Further, the character itself directly acting on the hold display image may be an acting object such as a bullet or a ball.

  Further, when acting, the acting object may be decelerated in the vicinity of the hold display image. This makes it easier for the player to visually check the action object, so that the player can be effectively noticed whether or not the hold display image changes.

  In addition, the actor is fired at the timing when the accessory 200 suffers the suspension display image, at the timing before it, or after the impact, but when the accessory 200 does not suffer from the suspension display image, or By decelerating or stopping the action object more than when the action display object does not suffer from the hold display image, the timing at which the action object acts on the hold display image (e.g., It may be adjusted so that the actor acts on the hold display image after the state is reached.

  (29) In the above-described embodiment, the two kinds of characters of the action effect by the characters are the characters CHR-A and CHR-B. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and the character may be one type or three or more types.

  (30) In the above-described embodiment, the appearance positions of the characters are two places, the lower left and the lower right. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and the appearance position of the character may be one place or three or more places.

  (31) In the above-described embodiment, the appearance position of the character is a position where the character does not suffer from the character at all even when the character 200 is operated. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and the appearance position of the character may be a position at which the character may be covered by the character, provided that the character does not cover the character at the appearance timing of the character.

  (32) In the above-described embodiment, the movable object performing the predetermined operation is the star-shaped accessory 200. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and the movable object may be a shutter that blocks the screen of the image display device 5 or another display device different from the image display device 5. In addition, the standby position of the movable object performing the predetermined operation is set to be above the image display device 5, but is not limited to this, and may be another position such as below the image display device 5 or left and right. .

  (33) In the above-described embodiment, the role item on the hold display image shown in FIG. 32 is the same as the role item 200 on the operation promotion image or the remaining valid period image shown in FIG. 53. And However, the present invention is not limited to this, and both may be different characters.

  (34) In the active change effect of success, the current display color is changed to a display color having a higher jackpot expectation than the current display color, but a display having a lower jackpot expectation than the current display color is performed. The color may be changed (for example, it may be defined by a hold / active change pattern). This is the same for the pending change effect. Further, the active change effect and the hold change effect may be effects in which there is no action effect or display of the character SA and the hold display image or the active display image simply changes. The timing at which the active display image is re-displayed by the active change effect (second effect) is at the time of starting the effect effect (at the start of the display of the boomerang 5Z), but before the start of the effect effect (before the start of the display of the boomerang 5Z). It may be. Note that the action effect may be executed at a position that does not cover the effect image of the super reach or does not disturb the super reach, as in the above embodiment. The jackpot expectation to be notified may be the final color or a display color in the middle (for example, a display color with the highest expectation in the process of change).

  (35) The determination of the suspension / active change pattern is not limited to the above embodiment. For example, the final color is determined first (the jackpot expectation is gold> green> blue> white), and a pending / active change pattern that matches the determined final color is selected as a use pattern (table and random number value). The same applies to the following.) Whether or not the active change effect and the hold change effect are performed may be determined by lottery or the like at the start of the variable display (at the time of executing step S171). A pattern for displaying the hold display image in blue, green, and gold from the beginning may be prepared as the hold / active change pattern. Whether or not to execute the hold / active change effect may be determined by lottery or the like, and then the hold / active change pattern may be determined by lottery or the like. For each variable display (for each execution of step S171), the presence or absence of the execution of the hold change effect or the active change effect, the presence or absence of a change in the display color, and the display color after the change may be determined by lottery or the like. In addition, when the display color of the target image changes to gold (a display color having a higher degree of expectation than a predetermined reference, such as a display color having the highest degree of expectation) in the active change effect, the target image is displayed in the pending change state. The big hit expectation of the target may be higher than when the display color changes to gold, or vice versa. By this, the interest of the game can be improved.

  (36) A display period (hereinafter, referred to as a first display period) of an active display image (target image) after a successful active change effect (second effect) and an active display after a failure active change effect (second effect) The display period of the image (target image) (hereinafter, referred to as a second display period) may be as follows. For example, the effect control CPU 120 measures the elapsed time with a timer, and when the elapsed time reaches the end of the display period, controls to hide the active display image (target image) (command to the display control unit 123, etc.). )I do.

  In the above embodiment, the second display period was described as “0 seconds” (the active display image is immediately hidden after the active change effect), but a slight period is set as the second display period. May be done. However, the first display period is preferably longer than the second display period.

  The first display period may be changed according to the expectation degree of the big hit of the display color after the change of the active display image. For example, the first display period may be set to a longer period as the expectation of the big hit of the display color after the change is higher. Further, when the big hit expectation of the display color after the change is higher than a predetermined reference (for example, when the display color after the change is gold), the first display period is the first period, and the display color after the change is When the big hit expectation is lower than the predetermined reference (for example, when the display color after the change is other than gold), the first display period may be a second period shorter than the first period. Note that the second period may be the second display period (that is, if the expected degree of big hit of the display color after the change is lower than the predetermined reference, the second period is the same period (“0 second”) as in the case of the gasp. (Including the display of the active display image).

  The first display period does not have to be until the end of the super reach. For example, when a special image (moving image or the like) is reproduced by cut-in or the like during super reach, the active display image may be hidden during the reproduction so as not to hinder the effect of the special image (FIG. 37). . In this manner, the active display image may be hidden again from a specific timing before the end of the super reach.

  The player pays attention to the display color after the change, regardless of whether the display color after the change is high or low in the big hit expectation (including a case where the expectation is lower than before the change). Therefore, by making the second display period shorter than the first display period, the active display image when the degree of attention is high can be displayed longer, and the active display image can be displayed favorably. For a player, a display color having a higher jackpot expectation degree is more preferable. By continuously displaying the active display image when the big hit expectation of the display color after the change is higher than when the big hit expectation is low (including gasket), the active display image of the display color preferable for the player is provided. Can be displayed for a long time, so that the active display image can be suitably displayed.

  (37) When the active display image that is continuously displayed by the successful active change effect (the second effect) is not displayed again from the first specific timing before the end of the super reach (example of (3) of Modification Example 3) ), The active display image (the target image whose display color has changed) may be displayed again from the second specific timing thereafter. For example, when the display of the special image ends before the end timing of the super reach, the non-displayed active display image (the target image whose display color has changed) may be displayed again. The active display image that is continuously displayed by the successful active change effect (second effect) is not displayed during a specific period (either during the period up to the end of the super reach or before the super reach). By displaying, the active display image can be suitably displayed.

  In addition, as shown in FIG. 37, when the specific period (a period in which the active display image that is continuously displayed by the successful active change effect (second effect) is not displayed again) continues until the end of the super reach, Even if the re-display of the hold display image and the active display image is performed immediately after the end of the super reach, the display position of the active display image does not suddenly change before and after the end of the super reach. The re-display of the active display image may be performed immediately after the end of the super reach. Further, the redisplay of the hold display image or the active display image may be performed immediately after the end of the super reach, and the end of the continuation of the display of the active display image may be a predetermined timing before the end of the super reach. By doing as described above, the active display image can be suitably displayed.

  Note that when the specific period (a period during which the active display image that is continuously displayed by the active change effect (second effect) is not displayed) continues until the end of the super reach, The display image may be slid and moved to a normal display position (display area 5HA). Thereby, even if the re-display of the hold display image or the active display image is performed immediately after the end of the super reach, the above-described uncomfortable feeling does not occur, so that the active display image can be suitably displayed.

  (38-1) The first display position (the position of the display area 5HA), which is the display position of the active display image (target image) displayed in a normal state such as before super-reach, and the success executed during super-reach Alternatively, a second display position, which is a display position of an active display image (target image) redisplayed by an active change effect (second effect) of the gas, and an active display continued to be displayed after the active change effect (second effect) The third display position, which is the display position of the image, may be the same. Further, the first display position and the second display position may be the same, and only the third display position may be different. The first display position and the third display position are the same, and may be different only by the second display position (for example, the active display image is moved from the second display position to the third display position after the display color changes). The first display position, the second display position, and the third display position may all be different (for example, the active display image is moved from the second display position to the third display position after the display color changes). When the second display position is different from the third display position, the active display image after the display color change may be temporarily hidden and moved, or may be displayed by sliding. When the second display position and / or the third display position are the same as the first display position, the display area 5HA may be displayed together. The display mode (size, shape) of the active display image displayed at the first display position, the second display position, and the third display position may be the same or different. Also in such a case, the active display image can be suitably displayed. Note that the second display position and / or the third display position during the super-reach may be a position that is less noticeable than the first display position (ie, less visible) (for example, a position closer to the four corners of the screen than the first display position). Then, it is possible to reduce a decrease in the super-reach effect. Further, the active display image (target image) displayed at the second display position and / or the third display position during the super reach is less noticeable (less visible) than the active display image at the first display position ( For example, if the super-reach effect image is displayed with a smaller size or higher transparency than at the first display position so as to be easily viewable, it is possible to reduce a decrease in the super-reach effect effect.

  (38-2) The redisplay position of the active display image (target image) that is redisplayed due to the success or the active change effect of the gasp (the second effect) may be different depending on the type of super reach (for example, , Super reach A is the lower left corner, and super reach B is the lower right corner). Usually, an image (moving image or the like) displayed in the super reach is different depending on the type thereof. Therefore, the redisplay position is a position that does not interfere with the effect image of the super reach being executed (for example, a display in the effect image). It may be a position that does not overlap with some important specific images (such as moving images) of the character to be played. Also, if the position of the variable display of the decorative symbol displayed during the super reach (usually displayed in the corner) differs depending on the type of super reach, the display is redisplayed so as not to overlap with the variable display of the decorative symbol. The position may be set. Even in the same super-reach, since the display image is different at each timing, the active display is performed so as not to disturb the super-reach effect image according to the execution timing of the success or the active change effect (second effect) of the gasp. The redisplay position of the image (target image) may be set. Further, depending on the redisplay position, the mode of the action effect included in the success or the active change effect of the gas (the second effect) may be changed (the mode is changed so as not to disturb the super-reach effect image).

  (39) The active change effect and the hold change effect may change the display mode of the target image. The display color is not limited, and any shape, size, operation mode, or the like may be used. Note that these effects may be executed a plurality of times with one variable display for one target. The display mode after the change changed in the active change effect (second effect) includes a special mode (reach establishment) different from the display mode after the change changed in the active change effect (first effect) or the hold change effect. There may be a target that cannot be before (for example, in step S755, when the active change effect is performed during the super reach, the display mode after the change is replaced with a special mode). Thereby, the interest of the game can be improved.

  (40) Instead of or in addition to the active change effect, the hold change effect may be executable during the super reach. In this case, similarly to the active change effect, when the hold change effect is executed, the hold display image (corresponding image as the target image) which has been hidden by the super reach may be displayed again (FIG. 51). As shown in FIG. 51, the mode of the hold change effect is the same as the active change effect (similar to the effect effect by the boomerang 5Z), but the hold display image (target image) is changed to the normal display image similarly to the active display image. When displaying at a position different from the position (display position during a period other than the super-reach), which variable display of the reserved variable display corresponds to the reserved display image (the reserved display image is An image 5P (such as "Hold 1 of the first special map!") Or the like that notifies which of the hold display images (the normal display position of the hold display image is) or the like. It may be displayed together with the suspended display image. This makes it easier to understand the effect. The concept of the active change effect (including the concept of the execution timing of the hold change effect as shown in FIG. 26) can be appropriately adopted for the hold change effect (the active display image may be replaced with the hold display image). ).

  When the active change effect and the hold change effect are executed during the super reach, the execution of the effect may be set so that the execution periods of both effects do not overlap. Also, if the display position of the active display image (target image) to be redisplayed in the active change effect during super reach is different from the display position of the hold display image (target image) to be redisplayed in the hold change effect during super reach. You may let it. This makes it easier to understand whether the corresponding image to be redisplayed is the active display image or the hold display image (which corresponding image to be displayed again in the same manner as described above ( An image for notifying whether the image is an active image, a hold display image, or which hold display image) may be displayed). The display position of the active display image (target image) to be re-displayed in the active change effect during super reach and the display position of the hold display image (target image) to be re-displayed in the hold change effect during super reach are the same. , Even if an image notifying the active image, the hold display image, or which hold display image is displayed (such as an image indicating which corresponding image is displayed again). Good. This makes it easy to understand the effect.

  (41) The effect settings may be adjusted by the player. The effect settings include, for example, the volume of the effect sound and the brightness of the display screen. For example, a detection unit (operation buttons, an infrared sensor, a camera for detecting an operation, or the like) that detects the operation of the player is provided, and the effect setting is adjusted based on the detected operation. For example, a signal indicating the operation detected by the detection unit is transmitted to the effect control board 12, and the effect control board 12 changes (adjusts) the effect setting according to the operation specified by the transmitted signal. Further, the effect control board 12 executes the effect with the current effect setting (if there is a change, the effect setting after the change).

  The effect control board 12 may display the effect setting after the change on the screen of the image display device 5 for a predetermined period when the effect setting is changed. For example, a change in the effect setting may be accepted during the execution of the variable display. In this case, an effect setting image corresponding to the changed effect setting is displayed for a predetermined period during the execution of the variable display. However, when the variable display result is derived and displayed within the predetermined period, the effect setting image is made invisible or difficult to view. Thereby, the visibility of the variable display result can be ensured.

  Specifically, when there is an operation of changing the volume (or changing the brightness), effect control CPU 120 gives a predetermined command to display control unit 123 and displays the changed volume on the screen of image display device 5. Are displayed (volume image VL indicating the volume after the change) corresponding to, and are erased after a predetermined period has elapsed (FIGS. 52A to 52C). However, when the variable display result of the variable display of the decorative symbol is derived within the predetermined period, the displayed volume image VL is deleted (FIGS. 52D to 52E). The sound volume image VL may be displayed semi-transparently or reduced to make it difficult to view. Thereby, the visibility of the variable display result can be ensured. In particular, when the volume image VL is displayed at a position where the volume image VL is superimposed on the variable display result (see FIG. 52), if the volume image VL is kept displayed, the volume image VL is positioned on the stopped decorative design and stopped. The visibility of the decorated design (variable display result) is impaired. However, the visibility can be ensured by making the volume image VL non-display, semi-transparent, or reduced display.

  (42) The corresponding image (the hold display image or the active display image) is not limited to the shape of the above embodiment. The display mode (color, shape, etc.) of the corresponding image may change depending on the display position.

  (43) The display control of the suspended display image and the active display image may be performed by the effect control CPU 120.

  (44) The effect form of the active change effect or the hold change effect may be any appropriate form. For example, an effect of an aspect of an active change effect may be executed as the pending change effect, or an effect of an aspect of the pending change effect may be executed as the active change effect. Further, the hold change effect may be executed during the execution of the super reach (in this case, the hold display image may not be deleted). In this case, the execution timing of the hold change effect is also super-reach. May be different depending on whether or not the process is being executed (including 0%: 100%).

  (45) The active change effect or the hold change effect may be a mode in which only the display mode of the hold display image or the active display image is changed at a predetermined timing (a mode in which the character C1 or the concealment image is not displayed).

  (46) In the above description, the display mode of the corresponding image before the change in the hold change effect or the active change effect is referred to as a normal mode (white or the like), but the normal mode is displayed most at the start of the display of the hold display image. Those with a high ratio. In addition, the display mode after the change does not have to notify the big hit expectation of the target (a hold change effect or an active change effect may be executed based on the pre-read determination).

  (47) In the pre-reading determination, is the variable display of the target in a predetermined mode (such as derivation of a big hit, establishment of a reach, establishment of a reach to execute super reach, execution of a pseudo-sequence, or a mode in which a fluctuation time is a predetermined time or more) It is only necessary to determine whether or not it is. For example, in the pre-reading determination, it is determined whether or not the predetermined mode is established by performing the same processing as the processing in step S262 or S263 based on the random number value MR3 to specify the fluctuation pattern of the target. The hold / active change effect (particularly, the display mode after the change) performed based on the determination whether the variable display of the target is in the predetermined mode notifies the possibility that the variable display of the target will be in the predetermined mode. (An effect of notifying the possibility in the display mode (final color, etc.) of the pending display image or the active display image), but in many cases, the effect mode (display mode after the change, such as the final color) is the result. Etc.) to give an announcement of the target's big hit expectation. Information such as a random number used for prefetch determination may be transmitted from the main board 11 to the effect control board 12 as a command, and the prefetch judgment may be performed on the effect control board 12 side. In such a case, a command designating a game state may be transmitted from the main board 11 to the effect control board 12.

  (48) During the period from the start of the display of the target image due to the determination of the execution of the pending change effect or the active change effect, until the target image is erased by executing the special figure game, the other special figure game is targeted. The execution of the hold / active change effect described above may or may not be prohibited. If not prohibited, the hold change effect and the active change effect may be executed multiple times in one variable display. In this case, the mode of each effect is changed or executed according to a predetermined condition. You may want to adjust the timing.

  (49) The display colors of the active display image and the hold display image, such as gold, green, and blue, can be used for both the active display image and the hold display image. There may be a display mode (a color, a character, a character, etc., including the post-change mode) of only the hold display image.

  (50) In the determination of the hold / active change pattern, for example, when the pre-read determination result is a big hit determination, in the series of the hold display corresponding to the start winning and the subsequent active display, the hold change effect or A hold / active change pattern for which an active change effect is executed may be preferentially determined. The active change effect is based on a variable display result or a variation pattern specified when executing the variable display of the target (a result of determining whether to make a big hit or a variation pattern at the time of the variation) (the variation pattern designation command). Or the execution result may be determined by lottery or the like.

  (51) In the above embodiment, the type of the jackpot is determined based on the value of the random number value MR2 for determining the type of the jackpot, but the condition for determining the type of the jackpot is not limited to this. For example, a specific area may be provided in the vicinity of or inside the special winning opening, and the type of the big hit may be determined based on a game ball entering (passing) into the specific area. . For example, in a case where a probability-variable big hit and a normal big hit are provided, a mode in which the certain-variability big hit is determined based on a game ball entering the specific area may be adopted.

  (52) In the above embodiment, the big hit game state is controlled based on the big hit symbol being displayed on the first special symbol display device 4A or the second special symbol display device 4B. The mode of controlling to the state is not limited to this. For example, a specific region is provided near or inside the second start winning opening, and the game state is controlled to a big hit game state based on a game ball entering (passing) into the specific region. You may be in.

  (53) In the above-described embodiment, the mode in which a plurality of types of special symbols such as numbers or symbols of 0 to 9 are variably displayed and the display result is derived and displayed has been described, but the variable display is limited to such a mode. Not done. For example, a special symbol to be variably displayed may be different from a special symbol derived and displayed as a variable display result. In other words, a special symbol that is not included in the plurality of types of fluctuating special symbols may be derived and displayed as a variable display result, or a special symbol that is not specially derived and displayed as a variable display result among a plurality of types of fluctuating special symbols. May be included. Also, it is not always necessary to variably display a plurality of types of special symbols, and a mode in which variable display is executed using only one type of special symbol may be used. As the variable display using one type of special symbol, for example, the one type of special symbol may be blinked (lighting / extinguishing may be repeated alternately). That is, the repetition of lighting and extinguishing may be variable display. And even in this case, the one type of special symbol may be derived and displayed (lighted) last, or a symbol different from the one type of symbol may be derived and displayed last. It may be. The same applies to variable display of other symbols (for example, ordinary symbols, decorative symbols, etc.).

  (54) For example, in the above description, the “ratio” is not limited to a relationship such as A: B = 70%: 30% or A: B = 30%: 70%, but A: B = 100%: 0%. (That is, a concept including an allocation in which one is 100% and the other is 0%). Further, when A is said to have a higher ratio than B, the concept includes a case where A is 100% and B is less than 100%, and a case where B is 0% and A is larger than 0%. is there.

  (55) Also, for example, in the above-described embodiment, when the variation is started to notify the variation control board 12 of a variation pattern indicating a variation mode such as a variation time, a type of the reach effect, and the presence or absence of a pseudo-run, etc. Although the example in which one variation pattern designation command is transmitted has been described, the variation pattern may be notified to the effect control board 12 by two or more commands. Specifically, when notifying by two commands, the main board 11 uses the first command to determine whether or not there is a pseudo-run, whether or not there is a slide effect, etc. before reaching (or when reaching, the so-called second stop). The command indicating the fluctuation time and the fluctuation mode before () is transmitted. The second command indicates the type of reach and the presence / absence of a re-lottery effect. A command indicating the fluctuating time or the fluctuating mode (after) may be transmitted. In this case, the effect control board 12 may perform the effect control in the variable display based on the variable time derived from the combination of the two commands. The main board 11 may notify the fluctuating time by each of the two commands, and the effect control board 12 may select a specific fluctuating mode executed at each timing. When two commands are sent, two commands may be sent within the same timer interrupt. After the first command is sent, a predetermined period elapses (for example, the next timer interrupt). The second command may be transmitted. Note that the variation mode indicated by each command is not limited to this example, and the order of transmission can be appropriately changed. As described above, the variation pattern is notified by two or more commands, so that the amount of data that must be stored as the variation pattern designation command can be reduced.

  (56) Further, the gaming machine of the present invention is not limited to a payout-type gaming machine which pays out a predetermined number of game media as a prize based on the occurrence of a prize, The present invention can also be applied to an enclosed type gaming machine which gives a score by using a game machine. For example, using a frequency, which is a game value of a size specified from the recording information of a game recording medium such as a prepaid card or a membership card, to give a game score for use in the game, The present invention can also be applied to a gaming machine in which a player plays a game by hitting a gaming ball enclosed in the gaming machine into a gaming area using a score or a game score given by a prize in a game.

  (57) In addition, the device configuration and data configuration of the gaming machine, the processing shown in the flowchart, the image display operation of the image display device, the sound output operation of the speaker, and the lighting of the light emitting unit, the game effect lamp, and the decoration LED. Various rendering operations including the operations can be arbitrarily changed and modified without departing from the spirit of the present invention.

  (58) The program and data for realizing the present invention are distributed and provided in a removable recording medium to a computer device included in the gaming machine such as the pachinko gaming machine 1 or a slot machine. The present invention is not limited to this, and may be distributed in the form of being preinstalled in a storage device of a computer device or the like in advance. 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 mounting 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.

(Configuration that can be derived from the above-described embodiment and modified examples)
Hereinafter, configurations disclosed in this specification (the configurations of the above-described embodiments and modified examples are appropriately included in the following configurations) are listed. Note that the present invention is not limited to the following description. Note that the specific configurations, application examples, modifications, and the like described below can also be applied to the above-described embodiments and modifications.

(1-1) A gaming machine (for example, a pachinko gaming machine 1, a slot machine) that performs variable display and can be controlled to an advantageous state (for example, a jackpot gaming state) advantageous to a player,
A notice effect executing means (for example, effect which can be started at different timings and which can execute a plurality of kinds of notice effects (for example, hold / active change effect, intense heat effect, timer effect) suggesting that the advantageous state is attained. The control CPU 120, steps S844, S848, and S850 in FIG. 39;
When at least two types of announcement effects are executed from among the announcement effects that can be executed during the variable display, a combination of the types of announcement effects to be executed is notified at a predetermined timing before the announcement effect is executed. There is provided a notification effect execution means (for example, effect control CPU 120, step S832, step S835 in FIG. 39) capable of executing a notification effect (for example, stock zone effect).

(1-1-1) In the gaming machine of the above (1-1),
The notification effect execution means can execute the notification effect such that the degree of expectation to be controlled to the advantageous state is different depending on a combination of types of the notification effects notified in the notification effect (for example, see FIG. 24). In this case, it is assumed that there are three or more types of notice effects.

  According to such a configuration, it is possible to notify the degree of expectation to be controlled to an advantageous state by notifying the combination of the types of the notice effects to be executed. As a result, the interest in the game can be improved.

(1-1-2) In the gaming machine of the above (1-1),
The notification effect execution means executes the notification effect such that the degree of expectation of being controlled to the advantageous state differs depending on the execution timing of the notification effect (for example, see FIG. 24).

  According to such a configuration, it is possible to notify the degree of expectation controlled to be in an advantageous state by the execution timing of the notification effect. As a result, the interest in the game can be improved.

(1-1-3) In the gaming machine of the above (1-1),
Even when executing the same type of notice effect, the notice effect effect means is executed after being notified by the notice effect (for example, the notice effect is determined as the notice effect of the stock zone effect in step S746 of FIG. 23). When the intense heat effect is executed in step S848 in FIG. 39) without being notified in the notification effect (for example, the intense heat effect determined alone in step S750 in FIG. 23 is the same as the intense heat effect in step S346C in FIG. 29). And an announcement effect is executed such that the degree of expectation to be controlled to the advantageous state differs (for example, see FIGS. 24 and 25).

  According to such a configuration, it is possible to notify the degree of expectation that is controlled to be in an advantageous state depending on whether or not the notice effect is notified by the notice effect. As a result, the interest in the game can be improved.

(1-2) In the gaming machine of (1-1-1) to (1-1-3),
Image display means for displaying predetermined images (for example, stock images 74A to 74C in FIGS. 41 to 46) respectively corresponding to the type of the notice effect notified by the notice effect execution means until the corresponding notice effect is executed. (For example, effect control CPU 120, steps S837, S842, and S846 in FIG. 39).

  According to such a configuration, it is possible to inform the player of which type of advance effect is to be executed to the player until each advance effect is executed.

(1-3) In the gaming machine of (1-1-1) to (1-2),
The notification effect execution means notifies the type of the notification effect to be executed and the execution mode of the notification effect (for example, step S835 in FIG. 39).

  According to such a configuration, the effect form of the notification effect is diversified. As a result, the entertainment of the game can be improved by the notification effect.

(1-4) In the gaming machine according to any one of (1-1-1) to (1-3),
Notification suggestion effect execution means (for example, CPU 120 for effect control, steps of FIG. 16) capable of executing a notification suggestion effect (for example, display during standby) that indicates in advance that the notification effect is to be executed by the notification effect execution means. S615, and step S745 in FIG. 23).

  According to such a configuration, the interest in the game can be improved by suggesting that the notification effect is executed.

(1-5) In the gaming machine of the above (1-4),
The notification suggestion effect execution means is configured to execute an event (e.g., a jackpot game state, a super reach effect, a stock zone) that occurs after the notification suggestion effect according to an execution period of the notification suggestion effect (e.g., a display period of a waiting display). The notification suggestion effect is executed such that the degree of expectation of the combination of the types of the notification effects notified in the effect is different (for example, see FIGS. 21A and 21B).

  According to such a configuration, the player can be noticed during the execution period of the notification suggestion effect. As a result, the entertainment of the game can be improved by the information suggestion effect.

(1-6) In the gaming machine according to any one of (1-1-1) to (1-5),
Further comprising operation means (for example, push button 126) operable by the player,
The notification effect execution means simultaneously notifies the execution mode of the notified effect of the notified type based on the operation of the operation means (for example, step S835 in FIG. 39).

  According to such a configuration, an element in which the player intervenes can be included. As a result, the interest in the game can be improved.

(1-7) In the gaming machine according to any of (1-1-1) to (1-6),
The notification effect execution means executes an effect in a common mode after the notification effect type executed by the notification effect execution means is notified and before each of the notification effects is executed (for example, “Ikuyo! ) May be output as the voice of each character or displayed as an image such as a balloon.)

  According to such a configuration, it is possible to clearly notify the player of the timing at which the notice effect is started after the notification effect.

(1-8) In the gaming machine according to any of (1-1-1) to (1-7),
In the notification effect, when there are a plurality of types of notification effects to be executed, the type of the notification effect to be notified in the notification effect can be notified stepwise before the execution of the notification effect (for example, As shown in FIG. 42 (C) and FIG. 43 (C), instead of simultaneously displaying characters corresponding to a plurality of announcement effects, the announcement effect corresponding to the character is displayed stepwise by displaying the characters in stages. May be notified).

  According to such a configuration, the type of the notice effect is notified stepwise, so that the player's sense of expectation can be increased stepwise.

(1-9) In the gaming machine according to any of (1-1-1) to (1-8),
A movable object (for example, accessory 200) that performs a predetermined operation;
Specific display means (for example, effect control CPU 120) capable of displaying a specific display (for example, a hold display image, an active display image) in a specific display area (for example, display area 5HL, 5HR, 5HA) in accordance with information relating to the variable display. , An image display device 5),
An operation effector (for example, effect control CPU 120) capable of executing an operation effect (for example, a character effect) for operating the movable object at a position covering at least a part of the specific display area;
Change effect means (for example, effect control CPU 120, image, etc.) capable of executing a change effect (for example, hold change, active change) indicating the degree of expectation to be controlled to the advantageous state by changing the display mode of the specific display. A display device 5);
It is possible to execute a suggestion effect (for example, an effect effect on the suspended display image by the characters CHR-A, B) indicating whether or not the display mode of the specific display changes over a predetermined period before the execution of the change effect. Further comprising a suggestion effect means (for example, effect control CPU 120, image display device 5),
When performing the motion effect during the predetermined period, the motion effect means operates the movable object so as not to be covered by the specific display at least when the change effect is performed (see, for example, FIG. )reference),
The suggestion effect means can execute any of a plurality of types of suggestion effects (see, for example, FIG. 27).

  According to such a configuration, even when the movable object can operate at a position covering at least a part of the specific display area, the movable object operates at a position not covering the specific display when the change effect is performed. Therefore, it is possible to prompt the player to check the change of the specific display. As a result, the interest in the game can be improved.

(1-10) In the gaming machine according to any of (1-1-1) to (1-9),
Period display means (for example, effect control CPU 120, image display device 5, FIG. 47, first area 91, and step S172 in FIG. 15) for displaying a period display (for example, timer display 94 in first area 91 in FIG. 47). A process of executing a timer effect),
A predetermined effect execution means capable of executing a predetermined effect (for example, a super-reach effect) when the period display becomes a predetermined mode (for example, when the timer display 94 becomes 0 seconds in the first area 91 of FIG. 47); (For example, effect control CPU 120, a process of executing a super reach effect in step S172 of FIG. 15)
Special effect execution means (for example, effect control CPU 120, a process for executing a special effect in step S172 in FIG. 15) capable of executing a special effect (for example, a special effect by the hidden display of the timer frame 97 in FIG. 47B). ) And
The special effect execution means is capable of executing the special effect before the execution of the period display (for example, FIGS. 47 (b) and (d)), and when the period display is not executed (at the time of the gaseous effect). Can also execute the special effect (for example, FIGS. 47 (b) and 47 (c)).

  According to such a configuration, attention can be paid to whether or not the period display is performed, and the interest in the game can be improved in the process before the period display is performed.

(2-1) A gaming machine (for example, pachinko gaming machine 1) having a movable object (for example, accessory 200) performing a predetermined operation and capable of being controlled to an advantageous state (for example, a jackpot gaming state) advantageous to the player. )
Specific display means (for example, effect control CPU 120) capable of displaying a specific display (for example, a hold display image, an active display image) in a specific display area (for example, display area 5HL, 5HR, 5HA) in accordance with information relating to the variable display. , An image display device 5),
An operation effector (for example, effect control CPU 120) capable of executing an operation effect (for example, a character effect) for operating the movable object at a position covering at least a part of the specific display area;
Change effect means (for example, effect control CPU 120, image, etc.) capable of executing a change effect (for example, hold change, active change) indicating the degree of expectation to be controlled to the advantageous state by changing the display mode of the specific display. A display device 5);
It is possible to execute a suggestion effect (for example, an effect effect on the suspended display image by the characters CHR-A and B) indicating whether the display mode of the specific display changes over a predetermined period before the execution of the change effect. Such as an effect control means (for example, effect control CPU 120, image display device 5).
When performing the motion effect during the predetermined period, the motion effect means operates the movable object so as not to be covered by the specific display at least when the change effect is performed (see, for example, FIG. )reference).

  According to such a configuration, even when the movable object can operate at a position covering at least a part of the specific display area, the movable object operates at a position not covering the specific display when the change effect is performed. Therefore, it is possible to prompt the player to check the change of the specific display. As a result, the interest in the game can be improved.

(2-2) In the gaming machine of (2-1),
The action effect means can execute the action effect for a shorter period of time when the suggestion effect is executed by the suggestion effect means than when the suggestion effect is not executed (for example, see FIG. 28).

  According to such a configuration, since the movable object can be moved to a position where the specific display does not suffer from the specific display, the player can quickly confirm the change mode of the specific display. As a result, the interest in the game can be improved.

(2-3) In the gaming machine of (2-1) or (2-2),
The suggestion effect means starts the suggestion effect at a position where the movable object operated by the operation effect means does not cover the movable object (see, for example, FIG. 32B).

  According to such a configuration, even when the movable object operates, the suggested effect is started at a position where the movable object does not cover, so that the player can quickly confirm that the suggested effect is started. it can. As a result, the interest in the game can be improved.

(2-4) In the gaming machine according to any of (2-1) to (2-3),
The suggestion effect means can execute any of a plurality of types of suggestion effects at different rates depending on whether or not the display mode of the specific display is changed (for example, see FIG. 27).

  According to such a configuration, it is possible to make the player pay attention to which suggestion effect is executed. As a result, the interest in the game can be improved.

(2-5) In the gaming machine according to any of (2-1) to (2-4),
The suggestion effect means starts the suggestion effect from any of a plurality of start positions (for example, see FIG. 27).

  According to such a configuration, the player can be noticed at which start position the suggested effect is started. As a result, the interest in the game can be improved.

(2-6) In the gaming machine according to any of (2-1) to (2-5),
The suggestion effect means can execute the suggestion effect over a plurality of motion effects (for example, see FIG. 36).

  According to such a configuration, the suggestion effect is executed over a plurality of operation effects. As a result, the interest in the game can be improved.

(2-7) In the gaming machine according to any one of the above (2-1) to (2-6),
Specific effect executing means (for example, effect control CPU 120, step S172 in FIG. 15) for executing a specific effect (for example, super reach) is further provided,
The specific display means may be configured to hide the specific display that was displayed before the execution of the specific effect during the execution of the specific effect, and execute the change effect during the execution of the specific effect. In this case, the specific display which has been hidden can be displayed again (for example, see FIG. 37). According to such a configuration, the specific display can be suitably displayed.

(2-8) In the gaming machine according to any of (2-1) to (2-7),
Detecting means (for example, a push button 126, a stick controller, a non-contact type sensor such as an infrared sensor or an optical sensor, etc.) capable of detecting a player's movement,
A detection validity period display unit (for example, a remaining validity period image (remaining validity period image 202 shown in FIG. 53 (B)) that indicates that the detection by the detecting unit is a valid detection validity period. For example, an effect control CPU 120) is provided.
The display of the detection validity period includes a state in which the movable object is at least partially hidden by the operation of the movable object (for example, a state in which the remaining validity period image 202 shown in FIG. 53D is covered and hidden by the accessory 200). May be
The detection valid period ends after a period in which the detection valid period display is in a visually unrecognizable state (for example, after the accessory has returned from the staging position to the standby position, that is, the visual recognition state of the remaining valid period image is resolved). After that, the detection validity period ends).

  According to such a configuration, it is possible to make the movable object operable, and to prevent the player from overlooking the detection validity period.

(3-1) A gaming machine (for example, a pachinko machine) that executes a variable display (for example, a variable display of a special figure game or a decorative pattern) and can be controlled to an advantageous state (for example, a jackpot game state) advantageous to the player. Gaming machine 1)
Predetermined display means for displaying a predetermined display corresponding to the variable display (for example, a corresponding image displayed as an on-hold display image or an active display image) (for example, an effect control board 12 for controlling display of the corresponding image);
Specific effect execution means (for example, effect control board 12 for executing super reach in step S172) for executing a specific effect (for example, super reach);
A change effect executing means (for example, an effect control board 12 for executing an active change effect or a hold change effect in step S172) for executing a change effect for changing the mode of the predetermined display (for example, an active change effect or a hold change effect). ) And
The predetermined display means may be configured to hide the predetermined display, which was displayed before the execution of the specific effect, during the execution of the specific effect, and execute the change effect during the execution of the specific effect. In this case, the non-displayed predetermined display can be displayed again (for example, see FIG. 37).

  It should be noted that the change effect is to notify (including suggestion or advance notice) the ratio (expected degree) of being controlled to the advantageous state (particularly by the mode of change) by changing the form of the predetermined display. Is desirable. The change effect may be a look-ahead determination (a determination may be made for a variable display that has not been started yet) or a result of determining whether the variable display result of the variable display is a specific display result when the variable display is executed (display result designation It may be executed based on a display result specified by a command).

  The specific effect execution means may execute a plurality of types of the specific effects (for example, super reach AB).

  In addition, the specific production is not limited to the super reach, the general reach production, or only the specific super reach (only the super reach B), the production in the state of the jackpot game, the specific announcement production (step-up announcement), the special premiere It may be directing. In the effect during the big hit gaming state, for example, the change effect is executed based on the pre-reading determination result specified by the pre-reading determination result designation command in the start winning command buffer, and the held target may become a big hit. For example, a reserved change effect that predicts gender (for example, suggests that there is a reserved in-house). As described above, the display position of the predetermined display to be re-displayed (for example, a position that does not overlap with a specific display in the specific effect) is different depending on the type of the specific effect so as not to hinder the effect of the specific effect. You may let it. Further, the change effect may be executable at any one of a plurality of timings during the specific effect. In this case, the predetermined display is re-displayed according to the execution timing of the change effect so as not to hinder the effect of the specific effect. May be different (for example, a position that does not overlap with a specific display in a specific effect).

  According to such a configuration, the predetermined display can be suitably displayed. In particular, as described above, when redisplaying the non-displayed predetermined display, the predetermined display is preferably made less noticeable than the pre-non-display mode (including the display position). Can be displayed.

  (3-2) The predetermined display means, when redisplaying the predetermined display, is different from a display position (for example, the display area 5HA or the like) displayed before hiding the predetermined display. The predetermined display is displayed again (for example, at the lower left corner of the screen) (see, for example, FIG. 51).

  According to such a configuration, the predetermined display can be suitably displayed. In particular, as described above, by displaying the display position after redisplay at a position that is less noticeable than the display position before non-display (for example, the lower left corner of the screen), it is possible to reduce the hindrance to the specific effect, The predetermined display can be suitably displayed.

  (3-3) The change effect is an effect effect capable of acting on the re-displayed predetermined display (for example, an effect in which the boomerang 5Z acts on the corresponding image (such as reaching and hitting) as shown in FIGS. 34 and 51). And the like).

  According to such a configuration, the effect of the change effect can be enhanced. Further, as in the above-described embodiment, by executing the action effect at a position that does not interfere with the specific effect, it is possible to reduce the hindrance of the specific effect. In addition, the predetermined display can be suitably displayed.

  (3-4) As the action effects, a first action effect (for example, an action effect that changes the display color of the corresponding image) and a second action effect (for example, an action effect that does not change the display color of the corresponding image) Etc.).

  According to such a configuration, the effect of the change effect can be enhanced. The second action effect may be a mode that does not affect the predetermined display (for example, an effect in which the boomerang 5Z disappears before reaching the corresponding image).

(3-5) the first action effect changes the mode of the predetermined display;
When the first action effect is executed, the predetermined display means continues the display of the predetermined display after the change for a predetermined period (for example, as shown in FIGS. The display of the corresponding image may be continued until the display timing). According to such a configuration, the predetermined display can be suitably displayed.

(3-6) the second action effect does not change the mode of the predetermined display;
The predetermined display means, when the second action effect is executed, hides the unchanged predetermined display again during the execution of the specific effect (for example, as shown in FIGS. 37 and 38). The corresponding image may be hidden when the active change effect or the hold change effect ends.

  According to such a configuration, the predetermined display can be suitably displayed. In particular, if the predetermined display that has not changed is displayed for a long time, the display that the player does not pay attention will continue, so the interest of the game will be reduced, but with the above configuration, this can be prevented, and the predetermined display can be suitably displayed. it can. The second action effect may be such that the predetermined display mode is changed once, and then returned to the original mode. The second action effect may be any as long as the predetermined display mode is not finally changed (as a result of the effect). The first action effect may be any as long as it finally changes the predetermined display mode (as a result of the effect).

(3-7) There are a plurality of types of the specific effects (for example, super reach AB).
The predetermined display means may redisplay the predetermined display at a different rate depending on the type of the specific effect (for example, see FIG. 26).

  According to such a configuration, attention can be paid to redisplay of the predetermined display. In the above-described embodiment, the above-described configuration is realized by making the determination ratio of the execution timing of the active change effect different according to the type of the super reach. For example, the active change effect is made according to the type of the super reach. Depending on the type of super reach and the current color, by canceling the execution of the effect, or at the time of executing the variable display of the target, whether or not the active change effect is executed, whether the gaze is successful or not, the display color after the change, etc. The above-described configuration may be realized by making a determination by lottery or the like.

(3-8) In the gaming machine according to any one of the above (3-1) to (3-7),
The predetermined display means includes, as the predetermined display, a hold display (for example, a hold display image or the like) corresponding to a variable display that has not been started, and a corresponding display (active display image or the like) corresponding to a variable display being executed. , Can be displayed,
The corresponding display is displayed in a predetermined area (for example, a display area 5HA or the like),
A predetermined effect in which a certain effect (for example, an active change effect as the first effect) is performed in the predetermined area, with a first effect mode that changes the mode of the corresponding display and a second effect mode that does not change the mode. Execution means (for example, an effect control board 12 for executing an active change effect as the first effect in step S172) may be further provided. According to such a configuration, the interest of the game can be improved. The predetermined effect is to change or additionally display an image different from the corresponding display in the predetermined area, and then to change or not change the mode of the corresponding display, thereby enhancing the interest of the game. .

  The predetermined area may be a background display different from other display areas (for example, a display area other than the display area 5HA in the display area of the image display device 5). According to such a configuration, the player can easily recognize the predetermined area, and the interest in the game is improved.

  Note that the specific display may be more prominent than the suspension display (for example, the active display image is larger than the suspension display image) (FIG. 33, etc.). According to such a configuration, the player can easily recognize the specific display, and the interest in the game is improved.

  Note that the correspondence display may be deleted during the execution of the predetermined effect in the predetermined area, and the correspondence display may be displayed in association with an execution mode of the predetermined effect (for example, an active change effect ( In the second effect), the character SA is displayed instead of the active display image, and thereafter, the active display image is displayed instead of the character SA (FIG. 33, etc.). According to such a configuration, the player can easily recognize the predetermined effect, and the interest in the game is improved.

  There are a plurality of types of execution modes of the predetermined effect (for example, a plurality of types of the predetermined effect are prepared), and the ratio in which the predetermined effect is the first mode differs depending on the execution mode of the predetermined effect. Good. According to such a configuration, the mode of the predetermined effect is diversified, and the entertainment interest of the game is improved.

  As the predetermined effect, a first predetermined effect (for example, display of a character SA, etc.) indicating whether or not to change the specific display is different from the first predetermined effect, and is variable without changing the specific display. A second predetermined effect (such as preparing an effect other than the character SA) indicating that the display may be in an advantageous state may be executable. According to such a configuration, the mode of the predetermined effect is diversified, and the entertainment interest of the game is improved.

  As the predetermined effect of the first aspect for changing the specific display, the first predetermined effect and a third predetermined effect for changing the specific display from outside the predetermined region (for example, a display area in a display area of the image display device 5). For example, an effect of moving a predetermined image from an area other than the area 5HA toward the display area 5HA may be prepared). According to such a configuration, the player is focused on which effect is to be executed, and the interest in the game is improved.

  The predetermined effect and an effect outside the predetermined region (for example, an effect of displaying a line in a region other than the display area 5HA in the display region of the image display device 5) can be executed in parallel. It may be. According to such a configuration, the style of the effect is diversified, and the entertainment interest of the game is improved.

  The execution ratio of the predetermined effect may be made different according to the mode of the specific display (for example, the execution ratio of the active change effect (the second effect) is made different according to the display color of the active display image). . According to such a configuration, the player is made to pay attention to whether or not the predetermined effect is to be executed, and the interest in the game is improved.

(3-9) Adjusting means (for example, a production effect) capable of adjusting a production setting (for example, volume, brightness, etc.) in accordance with an adjustment operation (for example, a volume adjustment operation or the like) by a player at least during execution of variable display Control board 12, etc.)
Adjustment image display means (for example, the effect control board 12) for displaying an adjustment image (for example, an image VL indicating the volume) corresponding to the adjustment by the adjustment means for a predetermined period,
The adjustment image display means determines that the adjustment image is not visually recognizable (for example, not displayed) or difficult to be visually recognized (for example, transmissive display) in a period in which the variable display result is derived and displayed in the variable display in the predetermined period. (For example, see FIG. 52). According to such a configuration, it is possible to reduce a decrease in recognizability of the variable display result. At least a part of the display area of the adjustment image may overlap at least a part of the derived display area of the variable display result (for example, see FIG. 52). According to such a configuration, since the adjusted image result image overlapping at least a part of the derived display area of the variable display result is deleted, it is possible to suppress a decrease in the visibility of the variable display result.

  The error image may not be deleted during the derivation display of the variable display result (for example, the error image displayed when an error (abnormality) occurs is not deleted). According to such a configuration, the visibility of the error image can be ensured.

  The display of the error image may be prioritized over the display of the adjustment image. According to such a configuration, the visibility of the error image can be ensured.

  The demo display may be kept visible if the adjustment operation is performed, but may be deleted if the menu display operation is performed. According to such a configuration, it is possible to suitably perform the demonstration display.

  Determining means (for example, CPU 103 for executing the processing of step S239) for determining whether or not to control to an advantageous state (for example, a jackpot gaming state) advantageous to the player; A display means for displaying and deriving and displaying a variable display result (for example, effect control CPU 120 for executing variable display of a decorative symbol in step S172), and a specific effect execution capable of displaying a specific effect image during execution of the variable display Means (for example, executed by the effect control CPU 120), wherein the specific effect image can be arranged at an overlapping position in front of at least a part of the variably displayed identification information. Executing means for displaying the specific effect image at a position overlapping ahead of the identification information during a period in which the variable display result is derived; Impartial and static manner (e.g., run in effect control CPU 120), may be. According to such a configuration, erroneous recognition of the display result can be prevented.

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

1 Pachinko gaming machine, 2 gaming board, 3 gaming machine frame, 4A, 4B special symbol display device, 5 image display device, 6A ordinary prize ball device, 6B ordinary variable prize ball device, 7 special variable prize ball device, 8L, 8R speaker, 9 game effect lamp, 11 main board, 12 effect control board, 13 sound control board, 14 lamp control board, 15 relay board, 20 ordinary symbol display, 21 gate switch, 22A, 22B starting port switch, 23 count Switch, 31A stick controller, 31B push button, 31C operation knob, 100 game control microcomputer, 101, 121 ROM, 102, 122 RAM, 103 CPU, 104, 124 random number circuit, 120 effect control CPU, 123
Display control unit, 125 I / O.

Claims (1)

A gaming machine that can be controlled to an advantageous state advantageous to a player,
A period display means for indicating the progress of the period by updating the period display;
When the period display updated by the period display unit is in a specific mode, an effect execution unit capable of executing any one of a plurality of types of effects,
The period display means,
In the period from when the period display is started to when the period display becomes the specific mode, the period display is updated, and then the specific mode is set to the specific mode without passing through a predetermined mode of stopping the update of the period display. A first pattern and, after updating the period display, a second pattern of the specific mode after passing through the predetermined mode of stopping the update of the period display,
In the first pattern and the second pattern, a common pre-update display can be displayed before the update of the period display is started, and the period display can be updated in a common area. ,
The effect executing means executes, as the predetermined mode, an operation effect acting on the period display,
A gaming machine, characterized in that:

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