JP2020124385A - Game machine - Google Patents

Abstract

To enhance interest in a game by allowing light emission by light emitting means in a read-ahead notice performance having a high degree of expectation toward control to an advantageous state to become prominent.SOLUTION: As read-ahead notice performances, a first read-ahead notice performance for allowing first light emitting means (for example, a start pocket lamp 115IW03) to emit light, and a second read-ahead notice performance that has higher degree of expectation toward control to an advantageous state than the first read-head notice performance and allows second light emitting means (for example, a left decoration lamp 115IW01, a right decoration lamp 115IW02) to emit light are executable. The first light emitting means is allowed to emit light from timing when a game medium enters a state area when the first read-ahead notice performance is executed, and the second light emitting means is allowed to emit light at a lapse of a predetermined period (for example, two seconds) from timing when a game medium enters a start area and predetermined notification (for example, a character performance) is executable during a predetermined period when the second read-ahead notice performance is executed.SELECTED DRAWING: Figure 9-17

Description

The present invention relates to a gaming machine such as a pachinko machine capable of playing a game.

As a gaming machine, a game ball, which is a game medium, is launched into the game area by a launching device, and when a game ball wins a prize area such as a winning opening provided in the game area, a predetermined number of prize balls are paid out to the player. There is something to be done. Further, a variable display device capable of variably displaying identification information (also referred to as “fluctuation”) is provided, and when the display result of the variable display of the identification information is the specific display result on the variable display device, the gaming state (game Therefore, there is a machine configured so as to give a predetermined game value to the player (a so-called pachinko machine) by changing the state of the machine.

The game value means that the state of the variable winning ball device provided in the game area of the gaming machine is an advantageous state for a player who easily wins a hit ball, or an advantageous state for a player. That is, the right is generated and the condition for paying out the prize balls is easily established.

In the pachinko game machine, as a display result of the variable display of the special symbol (identification information), which is started on the variable display device based on the fact that the game ball has won the starting winning opening, a specific display mode determined in advance is displayed. When it is done, "big hit" occurs. The derivation display means that the symbol (final stop symbol) is finally stopped and displayed. When a big hit occurs, for example, the big winning opening is opened a predetermined number of times, and a big hit game state in which a hit ball is easy to win is entered. Then, in each opening period, when a predetermined number (for example, 10) of winning holes are won, the winning holes are closed. The number of times the special winning opening is opened is fixed to a predetermined number (for example, 15 rounds). An opening time (for example, 29 seconds) is determined for each opening, and the special winning opening is closed when the opening time elapses even if the number of prizes does not reach a predetermined number. Hereinafter, the opening period of each special winning opening may be referred to as a round. Also, a game in a round may be called a round game.

Further, in the variable display device, the symbols other than the symbol that is the final stop symbol (for example, the middle symbol in the left middle right symbol) continue for a predetermined time, and stop and shake in a state of being consistent with a specific display result. It is possible that big hits occur before the final result is displayed, because it is moving, scaling or deforming, or multiple symbols fluctuate in sync with the same symbol, or the positions of the display symbols are swapped. The effect performed in a state in which the sex continues (hereinafter, these states are referred to as reach states) is referred to as reach production. Further, the reach state and the state thereof are referred to as the reach mode. Furthermore, the variable display including the reach effect is called the reach variable display. Then, when the display result of the symbols variably displayed on the variable display device is not the specific display result, the result is "disappear", and the variable display state ends. A player plays a game while enjoying how to generate a big hit.

Some of such gaming machines are configured to be capable of executing the prefetching notice effect based on the determination result of the determining means. For example, Patent Document 1 describes that a look-ahead notice is given using a hold display, and the execution start timing is at the time of winning. It is also stated that the pre-reading notice may be a notice using sound or light.

JP, 2016-105941, A (Paragraphs 0222, 0226).

However, in the gaming machine as described in Patent Document 1, it is possible to configure a plurality of pre-reading notice effects that cause the light emitting means to emit light at the same time. In this case, the light emission of the light emitting means in the look-ahead notice production with high expectation controlled to the advantageous state becomes unnoticeable due to the light emission of the light-emission means in the look-ahead notice production having low expectation controlled to the advantageous state, which makes the game interesting It may decrease.

Therefore, it is an object of the present invention to provide a gaming machine capable of conspicuously emitting the light of the light emitting means in the look-ahead notice production which is controlled to be in an advantageous state and which has a high expectation, and which can enhance the interest in the game. ..

(Means 1) The gaming machine according to the present invention can perform variable display based on the entry of the game medium (eg, game ball) into the starting area (eg, the first starting winning opening, the second starting winning opening). It is possible and is a gaming machine that can be controlled in an advantageous state that is advantageous to the player (for example, a jackpot gaming state), and determining means that determines whether or not to control the advantageous state (for example, the game control microcomputer 100). (A part that executes the process of step S110 in) and a determination means (for example, for game control) that determines whether or not the state is controlled to be in an advantageous state before the determination means is determined. Execution of a pre-reading notice effect capable of executing a pre-reading notice effect (for example, the first pre-reading notice effect, the second pre-reading notice effect) based on the part of the microcomputer 100 that executes steps 115IWS1207 and S1227) and the determination result of the determination means. Means (for example, a portion of the CPU 120 for effect control that executes steps 115IWS307, S314, S321, and 8011), and the prefetching notice effect executing means, as the prefetching notice effect, the first light emitting means (for example, the start opening lamp 115IW03). The first look-ahead notice effect (for example, the first look-ahead notice effect) and the second light-emitting means (for example, the left decoration lamp 115IW01, the right decoration) that is expected to be controlled in an advantageous state higher than the first look-ahead notice effect. It is possible to execute the second pre-reading notice effect (for example, the second pre-reading notice effect) that causes the lamp 115IW02) to emit light, and it is possible to execute the first pre-reading notice effect and the second pre-reading notice effect in parallel (Fig. 9-16 and FIG. 9-17), when the first look-ahead notice effect execution means executes the first look-ahead notice effect, the first light-emitting means is caused to emit light from the timing when the game medium enters the starting area (for example, effect control). The CPU 120 for execution executes the step 115IWS307), and when the second prefetching notice production is executed by the prefetching notice production executing means, after the lapse of a predetermined period (for example, 2 seconds) from the timing when the game medium enters the starting area, 2 The light emitting means is caused to emit light (for example, the effect control CPU 120 executes step S321 when Y in step 115IWS319), and predetermined notification (for example, character effect) can be executed during a predetermined period (for example, effect control). The CPU 120 for execution executes step 115IWS314). According to such a configuration, the light emission of the second light emitting means in the second look-ahead notice production can be made noticeable by the predetermined notification, so that the light-emitting means emits light in the look-ahead notice production having a high expectation of being controlled to the advantageous state. It can be conspicuous and the interest in the game can be improved.

(Means 2) In the means 1, the prefetch advance notice effect executing means continuously causes the second light emitting means to emit light until execution of the variable display which is the determination target of the determining means (for example, the effect control CPU 120 starts step 115IWS8015). S8020 and S846 to S851 are executed (see FIGS. 9-16 and 9-17.). With such a configuration, the player's expectation can be increased.

(Means 3) In the means 1 or 2, the prefetching notice effect executing means can repeatedly execute the predetermined notification until execution of the variable display which is the determination target of the determining means (for example, the effect control CPU 120, step 115IWS8011). (See FIGS. 9-16 and 9-17.). With such a configuration, the player's expectation can be maintained until the execution of the variable display that is the determination target.

(Means 4) In any one of the means 1 to 3, a pending storage means (for example, a first pending storage buffer, a second pending storage buffer) capable of storing information regarding variable display as a pending storage, and a pending storage means. Hold display means capable of displaying a hold display (for example, a hold display displayed on the summed hold storage display unit 115IW05) corresponding to the hold storage stored by (for example, a portion of the effect control CPU 120 that executes steps 115IWS621 and S624). ) And the pre-reading notice effect executing means, in response to the display mode of the hold display being displayed in a mode different from the normal mode (for example, a special mode (for example, red)), While changing the light emission mode, a notification effect (for example, output of a change sound) can be executed (for example, the effect control CPU 120 executes steps 115IWS8006 to S8009), and a degree of recognition lower than the predetermined notification ( For example, the notification effect may be executed with a low volume (for example, the effect control CPU 120 may be configured to execute step 115IWS8009 when Y in step 115IWS8007). According to such a configuration, it is possible to make the predetermined notification stand out while recognizing the first look-ahead notice effect.

(Means 5) In any one of the means 1 to 4, in the display device (for example, the image display device 5), a special notification (for example, the effect image 115IW06) is performed according to a mode indicating a position where the second light emitting device is emitting light. , 07) can be executed (for example, a part of the effect control CPU 120 that executes step 115IWS322). With such a configuration, the player can always be aware of the position where the second light emitting means emits light.

(Means 6) In any one of the means 1 to 5, the prefetching notice effect executing means executes only the first prefetching notice effect, and the first prefetching notice effect and the second prefetching notice effect. It is possible to execute the first look-ahead notice effect in different changing modes (for example, as shown in FIGS. 9-8 and 9-9, the second look-ahead notice effect is also executed in addition to the first look-ahead notice effect. In this case, the rate of change in the display mode at the stage of active display is higher than that in the case where only the first look-ahead notice effect is executed). With such a configuration, it is possible to make the player pay attention to whether or not the second prefetching notice effect is being executed.

(Means 7) In any one of the means 1 to 6, a setting means capable of setting any one of a plurality of setting values (for example, 1 to 6) having different advantages for the player (for example, In step S6A, the CPU 103 of the game control microcomputer 100 that executes the setting value changing process), and a performance executing unit (for example, the image display device 5, the performance control CPU 120, etc.) capable of executing the suggested performance over a specific period. The production execution means makes a suggestion regarding the control of the advantageous state until a specific timing in a specific period, and then continuously makes a suggestion about the control of the advantageous state as an executable production after the specific timing. One of the suggestive effect and the second suggestive effect that continuously suggests the control of the advantageous state and suggests the setting of the setting means can be executed (see, for example, FIG. 8-12). ). According to such a configuration, it is possible to improve the enjoyment of the game by making it possible to execute either the first suggestive effect or the second suggestive effect after the specific timing.

(Means 8) In any one of the means 1 to 6, a setting means capable of setting any one of a plurality of setting values (for example, 1 to 6) having different advantages for the player (for example, In step S6A, the CPU 103 of the game control microcomputer 100 that executes the setting value changing process), and a performance executing unit (for example, the image display device 5, the performance control CPU 120, etc.) capable of executing the suggested performance over a specific period. The production execution means, after giving a suggestion regarding the control of the advantageous state until a specific timing in a specific period, continues the suggestion regarding the first suggestive production that ends the suggestion and the control of the advantageous state after the specific timing. It may be configured to be able to execute any of the suggestive effects of the second suggestive effect that is performed and provides a suggestion regarding the setting of the setting means (see, for example, FIG. 8-13 ). According to such a configuration, it is possible to improve the enjoyment of the game by making it possible to execute either the first suggestive effect that suggests until a specific timing and ends and the second suggestive effect that suggests after the specific timing. You can

It is a front view of a pachinko gaming machine in this embodiment. It is a block diagram showing various control boards and the like mounted on a pachinko gaming machine. It is a flow chart which shows an example of game control main processing. It is the flowchart which shows one example of the timer interruption processing for game control. It is a flow chart which shows an example of special design process processing. It is the flowchart which shows one example of production control main processing. It is the flowchart which shows one example of production control process treatment. 7 is a flowchart showing an example of variable display start setting processing. It is a flowchart which shows an example of a stop symbol determination process. It is a figure which shows the example of a setting regarding a reach symbol determination table. It is a figure which shows the example of a setting regarding the setting suggestion production execution determination table. It is explanatory drawing which shows a setting suggestion pattern. It is a flow chart which shows an example of notice production decision processing. It is a figure which shows the example of a setting regarding a notice type determination table. It is explanatory drawing which shows a number pattern of steps. It is explanatory drawing which shows an outer frame display pattern. It is a flow chart which shows an example of production processing during variable display. It is the figure which shows the execution period and execution timing of various productions. It is a figure which shows the example of execution of setting suggestion production using a reach design. It is a figure which shows the example of execution of a step-up notice. It is explanatory drawing which shows the production pattern of chance up production. It is a figure which shows the production pattern determination ratio of a chance improvement production. It is explanatory drawing which shows the production pattern of setting value suggestive production. It is a figure which shows the production pattern determination ratio of setting value suggestive production. It is explanatory drawing which shows the executable period of opportunity improvement production and setting value suggestion production. It is a front view of a pachinko gaming machine in a characteristic portion 115IW. It is a block diagram which shows various control boards etc. which were mounted in the pachinko game machine in the characteristic part 115IW. It is a flowchart showing a start winning determination process. It is a flow chart which shows a concrete example of command analysis processing. It is a flow chart which shows a concrete example of command analysis processing. It is a flow chart which shows a concrete example of pre-reading notice setting processing. It is a flow chart which shows a concrete example of pre-reading notice setting processing. It is explanatory drawing which shows the specific example of a 1st pre-reading notice production determination table. It is explanatory drawing which shows the specific example of a 2nd pre-reading notice production determination table. It is a flowchart which shows a variable display start setting process. It is a flowchart which shows a variable display start setting process. It is a flow chart which shows production processing during variable display. It is a flowchart showing a special figure hit waiting process. It is explanatory drawing for demonstrating the specific example of the production aspect of a 1st pre-reading notice production and a 2nd pre-reading notice production. It is explanatory drawing for demonstrating the specific example of the production aspect of a 1st pre-reading notice production and a 2nd pre-reading notice production. It is a time chart for explaining the execution timing of the first look-ahead notice effect and the second look-ahead notice effect. It is a time chart for explaining the execution timing of the first look-ahead notice effect and the second look-ahead notice effect.

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

(Structure of pachinko gaming machine 1, etc.)
FIG. 1 is a front view of a pachinko gaming machine 1, showing an arrangement layout of main members. The pachinko gaming machine (gaming machine) 1 is roughly divided into a gaming board (gauge board) 2 that constitutes a gaming board surface and a gaming machine frame (underframe) 3 that supports and fixes the gaming board 2. A game area is formed on the game board 2, and a game ball as a game medium is shot into the game area by being shot from a predetermined hitting ball launching device.

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

The “variable display” of special symbols is, for example, variably displaying a plurality of types of special symbols (the same applies to other symbols described later). The variation includes update display of a plurality of symbols, scroll display of a plurality of symbols, deformation of one or more symbols, enlargement/reduction of one or more symbols, and the like. In the variation of the special symbol or a normal symbol described later, a plurality of types of special symbols or normal symbols are updated and displayed. In the variation of the decorative pattern, which will be described later, a plurality of types of decorative patterns are scroll-displayed or updated and one or more decorative patterns are deformed or enlarged/reduced. In addition, the variation includes a mode in which a certain symbol is displayed in a blinking manner. At the end of the variable display, a predetermined special symbol is stopped and displayed as a display result (also referred to as derivation or derivation display) (the same applies to variable display of other symbols described later). The variable display may be referred to as a variable display or a variable.

The special symbols variably displayed on the first special symbol display device 4A are also referred to as "first special symbols", and the special symbols variably displayed on the second special symbol display device 4B are also referred to as "second special symbols". Further, a special figure game using the first special figure is called a "first special figure game", and a special figure game using the second special figure is also called a "second special figure game". The special symbol display device that performs variable display of the special symbol may be one type.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

The variable winning a prize ball device 6B (normal electric accessory) forms a second starting winning opening that changes between a closed state and an open state by a solenoid 81 (see FIG. 2). The variable winning ball device 6B includes, for example, an electric tulip type accessory having a pair of movable wing pieces, and when the solenoid 81 is in the off state, the movable wing pieces are in the vertical position, so that the tips of the movable wing pieces are provided. Is close to the winning ball device 6A, and is in a closed state where the game ball does not enter the second starting winning opening (also referred to as the second starting winning opening is closed). On the other hand, when the solenoid 81 is in the ON state, the variable winning ball device 6B is in an open state in which the game ball can enter the second starting winning opening (second starting). It is also said that the winning opening is open.) When the game balls enter the second starting winning opening, a predetermined number (for example, 3) of prize balls can be paid out and the second special figure game can be started. The variable winning ball device 6B is not limited to the device including the electric tulip type accessory as long as it can be changed between the closed state and the open state.

At predetermined positions of the game board 2 (in the example shown in FIG. 1, four places on the left and right lower sides of the game area), there are provided general winning openings 10 which are always kept open by predetermined ball receiving members. In this case, when entering one of the general winning openings 10, a predetermined number (eg, 10) of game balls are paid out as prize balls.

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

As an example, in the special variable winning ball device 7, when the solenoid 82 for the special winning opening door (for special electric auditors) is in the off state, the big winning opening door closes the big winning opening, and the game ball is large. You will not be able to enter (pass) the winning hole. On the other hand, in the special variable winning a prize ball device 7, when the solenoid 82 for the special winning opening door is in the ON state, the special winning opening door opens the special winning opening, and the game ball easily enters the special winning opening. Become.

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

The entry of a game ball into each prize hole including the general prize hole 10 is also referred to as a "prize". In particular, the winning of the starting openings (first starting winning opening, second starting winning opening starting opening) is also referred to as a starting winning.

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

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

Above the normal symbol display device 20, a universal symbol holding display device 25C is provided. The universal figure pending display 25C is configured to include, for example, four LEDs, and displays the number of stored universal figure pending storages, which is the number of universal figure games pending for execution, by the number of lit LEDs.

In addition to the above configuration, the surface of the game board 2 is provided with a windmill that changes the flow direction and speed of the game balls and a large number of obstacle nails. At the lowermost part of the game area, there is provided an outlet for taking in the game balls that have not entered any of the winning openings.

Speakers 8L and 8R for reproducing and outputting a sound effect and the like are provided at upper and left upper positions of the gaming machine frame 3, and a game effect lamp 9 for a game effect is provided in a peripheral portion of the game area. ing. The game effect lamp 9 is configured to include an LED.

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

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

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

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

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

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

(Outline of game progression)
The game ball is launched toward the game area by the player's rotation operation on the hit ball operation handle 30 of the pachinko gaming machine 1. When the game ball passes through the passage gate 41, the normal figure game by the normal symbol display device 20 is started. When the game ball passes through the passage gate 41 during the previous execution period of the general education game (when the game ball passes through the passage gate 41 but cannot immediately execute the general education game based on the passage) , The universal figure game based on the passage is suspended until a predetermined upper limit number (for example, 4).

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

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

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

It should be noted that, when the game ball enters (start winning) the starting winning opening during the period during which the special drawing game is being executed, or during the period when it is controlled to the big hit game state or the small hit game state described later (a start prize has occurred, If the special drawing game based on the starting prize cannot be immediately executed), the special drawing game based on the entry is suspended until a predetermined upper limit number (for example, 4).

In the special figure game, if a specific special symbol (big hit symbol, for example, "7", the actual symbol differs depending on the jackpot type described later.) is displayed as a stop special symbol, the "big hit" symbol is given, and the jackpot symbol is given. If a predetermined special symbol different from (a small hit symbol, for example, “2”) is stopped and displayed, it is a “small hit”. Also, if a special symbol (missing symbol, for example, "-") different from the big hit symbol or the small hit symbol is stopped and displayed, "missing symbol" is generated.

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

In the big hit game state, the special winning opening formed by the special variable winning ball device 7 is opened in a predetermined manner. The open state is one of the elapse timing of a predetermined period (for example, 29 seconds or 1.8 seconds) and the timing until the number of game balls entering the special winning opening reaches a predetermined number (for example, 9). It will continue until the earlier timing. The predetermined period is an upper limit period during which the special winning opening can be opened in one round, and is also referred to as an open upper limit period hereinafter. In this way, one cycle in which the special winning opening is opened is called a round (round game). In the big hit game state, the round can be repeatedly executed until a predetermined upper limit number (15 times or 2 times) is reached.

In the big hit game state, the player can get the prize ball by entering the game ball into the special winning opening. Therefore, the jackpot gaming state is an advantageous state for the player. The larger the number of rounds in the big hit game state, and the longer the open upper limit period, the more advantageous for the player.

In addition, the "big hit" category is set. For example, you can prepare multiple types of opening modes (number of rounds and maximum open period) of the special winning opening, and game states after the big-hit gaming state (normal state, time saving state, probability variation state, etc., below), and according to these, a big hit The type is set. As the big hit type, a big hit type that can obtain many prize balls or a big hit type that has few prize balls or hardly obtain prize balls may be provided.

In the small hitting game state, the special winning opening formed by the special variable winning ball device 7 is opened in a predetermined opening manner. For example, in the small hit game state, the same opening mode as in the big hit game state in the case of some big hit types (the number of times of opening the special winning opening is the same as the number of rounds described above, and the closing timing of the special winning opening is also the same. Etc.), the special winning opening is opened. Note that, similar to the big hit type, the "small hit" may be provided with a small hit type.

After the big hit game state is finished, it may be controlled to a time saving state or a probability changing state according to the big hit type.

In the time-saving state, control (time-saving control) that shortens the average special figure variation time (period during which the special figure varies) compared to the normal state is executed. In the time saving state, the average figure change time (the period during which the figure is changed) is shortened compared to the normal state, and the probability of becoming "per figure" in the figure game is improved compared to the normal state. The control (high opening control, high base control) that makes it easier for the game ball to enter the second starting winning opening is also executed. The time saving state is a state in which the variation efficiency of the special symbol (particularly the second special symbol) is improved, which is advantageous for the player.

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

The time saving state and the probability changing state continue until any one of the end conditions such as that the special figure game has been executed a predetermined number of times and the next big hit game state has been started. The end condition that the special figure game has been executed a predetermined number of times is also referred to as the number of times cutting (shortening of times of cutting, probability change of times of cutting, etc.).

The normal state is a game state other than the special state such as a big hit game state, which is advantageous for the player, a time saving state, a probability variation state, etc., and the display result in the figure game is "universal figure win". Probability and probability that the display result in the special figure game is a "big hit", etc., the pachinko gaming machine 1 returns to a predetermined state after the power is turned on as in the initial setting state of the pachinko gaming machine 1 (for example, when the system is reset). The state is controlled in the same manner as when the processing was not executed).

A state in which the probability variation control is executed is also referred to as a high accuracy state, and a state in which the probability variation control is not executed is also referred to as a low accuracy state. A state in which the time saving control is executed is also called a high base state, and a state in which the time saving control is not executed is called a low base state. By combining these, it is said that the time saving state is a low accurate high base state, the definite change state is a high accurate high base state, and the normal state is a low accurate low base state. The highly accurate and low base state is also referred to as the highly accurate low base state.

After the small hit game state is over, the game state is not changed, and the game state before the special figure game display result is "small hit" is continuously controlled (however, "small hit" occurs If the special figure game at that time is the predetermined number of special figure games in the above-mentioned number of times cutting, the game state is naturally changed). Note that the display result of the special figure game does not have to be "small hit".

The gaming state may change based on that the game ball has passed a specific area (for example, a specific area in the special winning opening) during the big hit gaming state. For example, when the game ball passes through a specific area, it may be controlled to be in a certain change state after the big hit game state.

(Progress, etc.)
In the pachinko gaming machine 1, various effects (notification of the progress status of the game and/or excitement of the game) are executed according to the progress of the game. The effect will be described below. The effect is performed by displaying various effect images on the image display device 5. However, in addition to or instead of the display, sound output from the speakers 8L and 8R and/or the game effect lamp 9 is performed. May be performed by turning on/off the light, the operation of the movable body 32, or the like.

As effects to be executed in accordance with the progress of the game, in the "left", "middle", and "right" decorative pattern display areas 5L, 5C, and 5R provided in the image display device 5, the first special figure game or the first special figure game is displayed. In response to the start of the 2 special drawing game, the variable display of the decorative design is started. At the timing at which the display result (also called the fixed special symbol) is stopped and displayed in the first special figure game and the second special figure game, the fixed decorative symbol (combination of three decorative symbols) becomes the display result of the variable display of the decorative symbol. ) Is also stopped (displayed).

In the period from the start to the end of the variable display of the decorative pattern, the variable display mode of the decorative pattern may be a predetermined reach mode (reach is established). Here, with the reach mode, when the decorative design stopped and displayed on the screen of the image display device 5 constitutes a part of a big hit combination described later, the decorative design not yet stopped and displayed is variably displayed. Is an aspect in which is continued.

Further, the reach effect is executed in response to the above-mentioned reach mode during the variable display of the decorative pattern. In the pachinko gaming machine 1, the ratio of the display result (the display result of the special drawing game or the display result of the variable display of the decorative pattern) being a “big hit” (also called a big hit reliability or a big hit expectation degree) according to the effect mode. Different types of reach effects are executed. Reach productions include, for example, normal reach and super-reach, which has a higher jackpot reliability than normal reach.

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

In the case of "probability variation jackpot" that is controlled to the probability variation state after the jackpot gaming state is finished, odd decorative patterns (for example, "7", etc.) are displayed together and stopped, and after the jackpot gaming state is terminated, it is changed to the probability variation state. In the case of "non-probability variation big hit (normal big hit)" that is not controlled, an even number of decorative symbols (for example, "6" etc.) may be stopped and displayed together. In this case, the odd-numbered decorative pattern is also referred to as a probability variation pattern, and the even-numbered decorative pattern is also referred to as a non-probability variation pattern (normal pattern). After the reach mode is achieved with the non-probability variation pattern, the promotion effect that finally becomes the “probability variation jackpot” may be executed.

When the display result of the special figure game is "small hit", as a display result of the variable display of the decorative design on the screen of the image display device 5, a fixed decorative design (for example, "" 1 3 5”) is derived (the display result of the variable display of the decorative pattern is “small hit”). As an example, the decorative patterns constituting the chance eyes are stopped and displayed on the predetermined effective lines in the “left”, “middle”, and “right” decorative pattern display areas 5L, 5C, and 5R. It should be noted that the display result of the special figure game is "big hit" of some big hit types (big hit type of big hit game state similar to small hit game state) and when it is "small hit" The common fixed decorative pattern may be derived and displayed.

When the display result of the special drawing game is “miss”, the variable display mode of the decorative design is not the reach mode, and the fixed decorative pattern of the non-reach combination is displayed as the display result of the variable display of the decorative pattern (“ (Also referred to as "non-reach lost") may be displayed (the display result of the variable display of the decorative pattern is "non-reach lost"). In addition, when the display result is “miss”, after the variable display mode of the decorative pattern becomes the reach mode, as a display result of the variable display of the decorative pattern, a predetermined reach combination other than the jackpot combination (“reach miss”) (Also referred to as) the fixed decorative design may be stopped and displayed (the display result of the variable display of the decorative design is "reach lost").

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

Further, in the image display device 5, once the decorative design is temporarily stopped during the variable display of the decorative design and then the variable display is resumed, one variable display is simulated like multiple variable display. You may make it perform a pseudo continuous production.

Even during the big hit game state, a big hit midfield effect for notifying the big hit game state is executed. As the big hit midfield effect, an effect that notifies the number of rounds or a promotion effect that indicates that the value of the big hit game state is improved may be executed. In addition, during the small hitting game state, the small hitting production which notifies the small hitting game state is executed. Incidentally, during the small hit game state, some big hit type (big hit type of big hit game state of the same mode as the small hit game state, for example, big hit type that makes the subsequent game state a highly accurate state) big hit game By executing a common effect in the state, the player may not be able to know whether the present is in the small hitting game state or the big hitting game state. In such a case, by performing a common effect after the end of the small hit game state and after the end of the big hit game state, it is not possible to distinguish between the high-precision state and the low-precision state. May be.

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

(Substrate configuration)
The pachinko gaming machine 1 is equipped with, for example, a main board 11, an effect control board 12, a sound control board 13, a lamp control board 14, a relay board 15, etc. as shown in FIG. In addition, various boards such as a payout control board, an information terminal board, a launch control board, and a power supply board are arranged on the back surface of the pachinko gaming machine 1.

The main board 11 is a control board on the main side, and the progress of the above-mentioned game in the pachinko gaming machine 1 (execution of special figure game (including hold management), execution of ordinary figure game (including hold management), big hit It has a function of controlling the gaming state, the small hitting gaming state, the gaming state, etc.). The main board 11 has a game control microcomputer 100, a switch circuit 110, a solenoid circuit 111, and the like.

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

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

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

The I/O 105 is, for example, an input port to which various signals (detection signals described later) are input, and various signals (first special symbol display device 4A, second special symbol display device 4B, ordinary symbol display device 20, first hold) An output port for transmitting a signal for controlling (driving) the display device 25A, the second hold display device 25B, the universal figure hold display device 25C, etc., and a solenoid drive signal.

The switch circuit 110 is a detection signal (a game ball passes or a game ball passes) from various switches for detecting a game ball (gate switch 21, starting opening switch (first starting opening switch 22A and second starting opening switch 22B), count switch 23). A detection signal indicating that the switch has been turned on when it has entered is taken in and transmitted to the game control microcomputer 100. By the transmission of the detection signal, passing or entry of the game ball is detected.

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

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

The effect control board 12 is a sub-side control board that is independent of the main board 11, receives the effect control command, and effects (various effects according to the progress of the game based on the received effect control command, It has a function of executing various notifications such as driving of the movable body 32, error notification, and notification of power failure recovery.

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

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

The effect control CPU 120 displays the execution of effect based on a detection signal from the controller sensor unit 35A or the push sensor 35B (a signal that is output when an operation by the player is detected, and a signal that appropriately indicates the operation content). The control unit 123 may be instructed.

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

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

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

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

It should be noted that the production control CPU 120 executes audio output, control for turning on/off the lamp (supply of sound designation signal or lamp signal, etc.), and control of the movable body 32 (supply of signal for operating the movable body 32). You may do it.

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

The I/O 125 mounted on the production control board 12 transmits various signals (video signal, sound designation signal, lamp signal) and an input port for taking in the production control command transmitted from the main board 11 or the like, for example. And an output port of.

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

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

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

In the game control main process shown in FIG. 3, the CPU 103 first sets an interrupt prohibition (step S1). Then, necessary initial setting is performed (step S2). The initial settings include stack pointer settings, internal device (CTC (counter/timer circuit), parallel input/output port, etc.) register settings, RAM 102 accessible settings, and the like.

Next, it is determined whether the output signal from the clear switch is on (step S3). The clear switch is mounted on the power supply board, for example. When the power is turned on with the clear switch turned on, an output signal (clear signal) is input to the game control microcomputer 100 via the input port. When the output signal from the clear switch is on (step S3; Yes), the initialization process (step S8) is executed. In the initialization process, the CPU 103 performs a RAM clear process for clearing flags, counters, and buffers stored in the RAM 102, and sets an initial value in the work area.

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

When the output signal from the clear switch is not on (step S3; No), it is determined whether backup data is stored in the RAM 102 (backup RAM) (step S4). When the power supply to the pachinko gaming machine 1 is stopped due to an unexpected power failure or the like (power cut), the CPU 103 executes the power supply stop processing immediately before the pachinko gaming machine 1 stops operating due to the stop of the power supply. In this power supply stop process, a process of turning on a backup flag indicating that data is backed up in the RAM 102, a data protection process of the RAM 102, and the like are executed. The data protection process includes a process of adding an error detection code (checksum, parity bit, etc.) and a process of backing up various data. The data to be backed up includes various data for advancing the game (including various flags, states of various timers, etc.), the state of the backup flag and an error detection code. In step S4, it is determined whether the backup flag is on. When the backup flag is off and the backup data is not stored in the RAM 102 (step S4; No), the initialization process (step S8) is executed.

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

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

When it is determined that the data in the RAM 102 is normal (step S5; Yes), the CPU 103 performs a recovery process (step S6) for returning the internal state of the main board 11 to the state when the power supply was stopped. In the restoration process, the CPU 103 sets the work area based on the stored contents of the RAM 102 (contents of backed up data). As a result, the game state is restored when the power supply is stopped, and if the special symbol is changing, the variation of the special symbol is restarted from the state before the restoration by executing the game control timer interrupt process described later. Will be.

And CPU103 transmits the production control command which directs recovery from power failure to production control board 12 (Step S7). Along with this, a production control command for designating a backed-up game state before power failure, and a production control for designating the display result of the special figure game being executed when the special figure game is being executed. You may make it transmit a command. These commands can use the same commands as the commands set for transmission in the special symbol process processing described later. When the production control CPU 120 receives the production control command that specifies the time of restoration from power failure, for example, the image display device 5 notifies that recovery from power failure has been performed or is being restored from power failure. The screen is displayed to The effect control CPU 120 may display an appropriate screen based on the effect control command.

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

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

Following the information output process, a game random number update process for updating at least a part of the game random numbers used on the main board 11 side by software is executed (step S24). After this, the CPU 103 executes special symbol process processing (step S25). The CPU 103 executes the special symbol process process for each timer interrupt, thereby managing the execution and suspension of the special symbol game, controlling the big hit game state and the small hit game state, and controlling the game state. See below).

Following the special symbol process process, a normal symbol process process is executed (step S26). The CPU 103 executes the normal symbol process processing for each timer interrupt, and based on the detection signal from the gate switch 21 (based on the fact that the game ball has passed through the passage gate 41), the management of execution and suspension of the general figure game, It is possible to control the opening of the variable winning ball device 6B based on “universal hit”. The ordinary figure game is executed by driving the ordinary symbol display device 20, and the ordinary figure hold display device 25C is turned on to display the number of held ordinary figure patterns.

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

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

In the start winning determination process, a process of detecting the occurrence of a start winning, storing the hold information in a predetermined area of the RAM 102, and updating the number of held memories is executed. When the start winning occurs, a random number value for determining the display result (including the big hit type) and the variation pattern is extracted and stored as holding information. Further, a process of pre-reading a display result or a variation pattern may be executed based on the extracted random number value. After storing the hold information and the number of holding memories, the transmission setting for transmitting the effect control command for specifying the determination result such as the occurrence of the start winning, the number of holding memories, and the pre-reading determination is performed on the effect control board 12. .. The effect control command at the time of the winning prize set to be transmitted in this way is, for example, after the special symbol process process is completed, the command control process of step S27 shown in FIG. Is transmitted to.

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

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

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

The fluctuation pattern setting process of step S111 is executed when the value of the special figure process flag is "1". This fluctuation pattern setting process uses a random value for fluctuation pattern determination to select one of a plurality of fluctuation patterns, based on the result of pre-determination of whether or not to display "big hit" or "small hit". It includes the processing to determine. In the fluctuation pattern setting process, when the fluctuation pattern is determined, the value of the special figure process flag is updated to "2", and the fluctuation pattern setting process ends.

The variation pattern is the execution time of the special figure game (special figure change time) (which is also the execution time of variable display of the decorative pattern), the mode of variable display of the decorative pattern (whether reach or not), and the variable display of the decorative pattern. Is specified, and is also referred to as a variable display pattern.

The special symbol variation process of step S112 is executed when the value of the special symbol process flag is "2". This special symbol fluctuation processing, the processing which does the setting in order to change the special design in the 1st special design display 4A and the 2nd special design display 4B, and the elapsed time after that special design starts fluctuation It includes the process of measuring. Further, it is also determined whether or not the measured elapsed time has reached the special figure fluctuation time corresponding to the fluctuation pattern. Then, when the elapsed time from the start of the variation of the special symbol reaches the special symbol variation time, the value of the special symbol process flag is updated to "3", and the special symbol variation process ends.

The special symbol stop process of step S113 is executed when the value of the special symbol process flag is "3". In this special symbol stop processing, the first special symbol display device 4A and the second special symbol display device 4B to stop the fluctuation of the special symbol, stop display (deriving) the fixed special symbol that is the display result of the special symbol It includes a process to set up for. When the display result is "big hit", the value of the special figure process flag is updated to "4". On the other hand, when the big hit flag is off and the display result is "small hit", the value of the special figure process flag is updated to "8". When the display result is "miss", the value of the special figure process flag is updated to "0". When the display result is "Small hit" or "Loss", when the game is controlled to the time saving state or the probability changing state, and when the cut-out is completed, the game state is also updated. When the value of the special figure process flag is updated, the special symbol stop processing ends.

The big hit opening preprocessing of step S114 is executed when the value of the special figure process flag is "4". This big hit opening preprocessing includes processing for starting the execution of the round in the big hit game state and setting the big winning opening in the open state based on that the display result is "big hit" Has been. When the special winning opening is opened, a process of supplying a solenoid drive signal to the solenoid 82 for the special winning opening door is executed. At this time, for example, the open upper limit period in which the special winning opening is opened and the upper limit number of times of round execution are set according to which the big hit type is. When these settings are completed, the value of the special figure process flag is updated to "5", and the jackpot opening preprocessing is completed.

The big hit opening process in step S115 is executed when the value of the special figure process flag is "5". In this big hit opening process, the process of measuring the elapsed time after the big winning opening is opened, and the big winning opening based on the measured elapsed time, the number of game balls detected by the count switch 23, etc. It includes processing for determining whether or not it is time to return the open state from the open state to the closed state. Then, when returning the special winning opening to the closed state, after performing a process of stopping the supply of the solenoid drive signal to the solenoid 82 for the special winning opening door, the value of the special figure process flag is updated to "6", The process of opening the big hit ends.

The post-big hit opening process of step S116 is executed when the value of the special figure process flag is "6". This big jackpot post-processing, processing to determine whether the number of executions of the round to open the special winning opening has reached the set upper limit number of executions, when the maximum number of executions has been reached, the jackpot gaming state It includes the process of setting to terminate the. When the round execution count has not reached the upper limit execution count, the value of the special figure process flag is updated to "5", while when the round execution count reaches the upper limit execution number, the special figure process flag The value is updated to "7". When the value of the special figure process flag is updated, the jackpot release post-processing ends.

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

The small hit opening pre-processing of step S118 is executed when the value of the special figure process flag is "8". The small hit opening pre-processing includes processing for setting the big winning opening in the small hit game state based on that the display result is "small hit". At this time, the value of the special figure process flag is updated to "9", and the small hit opening preprocessing is ended.

The small hitting open process in step S119 is executed when the value of the special figure process flag is "9". This small hit opening process is the process of measuring the elapsed time after opening the big winning opening and the timing to return the big winning opening from the open state to the closed state based on the measured elapsed time etc. A process for determining whether or not it is included. When the timing for ending the small hit game state is reached by returning the special winning opening to the closed state, the value of the special figure process flag is updated to "10", and the small hit opening processing is ended.

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

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

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

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

If the timer interrupt flag is on in step S73 (step S73; Yes), the timer interrupt flag is cleared to the off state (step S74), and the command analysis process is executed (step S75). In the command analysis process, for example, after reading various effect control commands transmitted from the game control microcomputer 100 of the main board 11 and stored in the effect control command receiving buffer, the read effect control commands are read. Corresponding settings and controls are performed. For example, the read effect control command is stored in a predetermined area of the RAM 122 or the RAM 122 is stored in the RAM 122 so that the effect control command received, the content specified by the effect control command, and the like can be confirmed by the effect control process processing or the like. The reception flag provided is turned on. Further, when the effect control command specifies the game state, the display control unit 123 may be instructed to display the background according to the game state.

After executing the command analysis process in step S75, the effect control process process is executed (step S76). In the effect control process processing, for example, an effect image display operation in the display area of the image display device 5, a voice output operation from the speakers 8L and 8R, a lighting operation in a decorative light emitter such as the game effect lamp 9 and a decorative LED, and the movable body 32. The control for operating various effect devices, such as the drive operation of, is performed. Further, with respect to the control contents of the effect operation using various effect devices, determination, determination, setting, etc. are performed in accordance with the effect control command transmitted from the main board 11.

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

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

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

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

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

The variable display effect process in step S172 is a process executed when the value of the effect process flag is "2". In the variable display effect processing, the effect control CPU 120 instructs the display control section 123 to display an effect image based on the effect control pattern set in step S171 on the display screen of the image display device 5. Or driving the movable body 32, outputting voice or sound effect from the speakers 8L and 8R by outputting a command (sound effect signal) to the sound control board 13, and sending a command (illumination signal) to the lamp control board 14. Various effect control is performed during variable display of the decorative pattern, such as turning on/off/blinking the game effect lamp 9 and the decorative LED by output. After performing such effect control, for example, an end code indicating the variable display end of the decorative pattern is read from the effect control pattern, or a command for designating stop display of the fixed decorative pattern is received from the main board 11. Corresponding to what is done, the fixed decorative design which is the display result of the decorative design is stopped and displayed. When the fixed decorative design is stopped and displayed, the value of the effect process flag is updated to "3", and the variable display effect effect processing ends.

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

The effect process during the small hit in step S174 is a process executed when the value of the effect control process flag is "4". In the effect processing during the small hit, the effect control CPU 120 sets, for example, an effect control pattern corresponding to the effect contents in the small hit game state, and executes various effect controls in the small hit game state based on the set contents. .. Also, in the small hitting production process, the value of the production process flag is set to a value corresponding to the small winning finish production in response to receiving a command from the main board 11 designating termination of the small hitting game state, for example. It is updated to a certain "5", and the effect processing during the small hit is ended.

The small hit completion production process of step S175 is a process executed when the value of the production control process flag is "5". In this small hit end effect processing, the effect control CPU 120 sets, for example, an effect control pattern or the like corresponding to the end of the small hit game state, and various effect controls at the end of the small hit game state based on the setting contents. To execute. After that, the value of the effect process flag is updated to "0" which is the initial value, and the small hit end effect processing is ended.

The big hit medium effect process of step S176 is a process executed when the value of the effect process flag is "6". In this big hit mid effect processing, the effect control CPU 120 sets, for example, an effect control pattern or the like corresponding to the effect contents in the big hit game state, and executes various effect controls in the big hit game state based on the setting contents. Further, in the big hit midfield effect process, the value of the effect control process flag is a value corresponding to the ending effect process, for example, in response to receiving a command for ending the big hit game state from the main board 11. It updates to "7" and finishes the big hit mid-game production process.

The ending effect process of step S177 is a process executed when the value of the effect process flag is "7". In this ending effect process, the effect control CPU 120 sets, for example, an effect control pattern or the like corresponding to the end of the big hit game state, and performs various kinds of end effect effect control at the end of the big hit game state based on the setting contents. Execute. After that, the value of the effect process flag is updated to the initial value "0", and the ending effect process is ended.

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

Although the pachinko gaming machine 1 of the above basic description is a payout type gaming machine that pays out a predetermined number of game media as a prize based on the occurrence of a prize, the game medium is enclosed and points are awarded based on the occurrence of a prize. It may be an enclosed game machine.

What is displayed during variable display of the special symbol is only one type of symbol (for example, a symbol indicating "-"), and variable display may be performed by repeating display and extinction of the symbol. Further, even when the symbol is displayed during the variable display, the symbol does not have to be displayed when the variable display is stopped (the symbol indicating "-" may not be displayed as the display result).

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

The program and data for implementing the present invention are not limited to the form in which they are distributed and provided to a computer device included in the pachinko gaming machine 1 by a removable recording medium, and the computer device or the like in advance. It may be distributed by being installed in the storage device included in. Further, the program and data for implementing the present invention may be distributed by being downloaded from another device on a network connected via a communication line or the like by providing a communication processing unit. It doesn't matter.

The game execution mode is not limited to that executed by mounting a removable recording medium, but can be executed by temporarily storing the program and data downloaded via a communication line in the internal memory or the like. Alternatively, the hardware resources of other devices may be directly used on the network connected via a communication line or the like. Furthermore, the game may be executed by exchanging data with another computer device or the like via a network.

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

(Explanation regarding the characteristic part 66AK)
The characteristic portion 66AK can execute the specific effect at a predetermined ratio during the execution of the variable display. The specific effect is an effect in which various notices and suggestions are given. The specific effect of the characteristic portion 66AK includes, as executable effects, an advantageous suggestion effect that suggests being controlled to an advantageous state such as a big hit game state and a setting suggestion effect that suggests a set value in the pachinko gaming machine 1. There is.

FIG. 8-1 is a flowchart showing an example of a process executed in step S171 of the effect control process process as the variable display start setting process for the characteristic unit 66AK. In the variable display start setting process, a stop symbol determination process is executed (step 66AKS011). In the stop symbol determination process, a combination of decorative symbols to be stopped and displayed in the variable display of the decorative symbols such as the final stop symbol in the variable display of the decorative symbols is determined. Following the stop symbol determination process, the notice effect determination process is executed (step 66AKS012). The notice effect determination process can determine the notice effect included in the advantageous suggestion effect.

After the advance notice effect determination process is executed, the effect control pattern is determined to be one of a plurality of patterns prepared in advance (step 66AKS013). The effect control pattern may include a special figure change time effect control pattern, a notice effect control pattern, a control pattern for controlling various effect executions, and the like. For example, one of a plurality of special figure variation effect control patterns prepared corresponding to the variation pattern indicated by the variation pattern designation command is selected and set as the usage pattern. Further, one of a plurality of prepared notice effect control patterns may be selected and set as a usage pattern in accordance with the determination result of the notice effect determination process of step 66AKS012. It should be noted that the special figure variation time effect control pattern and the notice effect control pattern are not limited to those in which separate effect control patterns are set, and one effect control pattern corresponding to a combination of execution settings of respective effects is set. It may be. When the effect control pattern is determined, for example, the initial value of the effect control process timer provided in a predetermined area (effect control timer setting unit, etc.) of the RAM 122 is set in correspondence with the change pattern specified by the change pattern specification command. (Step 66AKS014). Further, the setting for starting the variation of the decorative design is made on the screen of the image display device 5 (step 66AKS015). At this time, by transmitting the display control command designated by the display control data included in the effect control pattern (special effect change effect control pattern) determined in step 66AKS013 to the VDP of the display control unit 123, for example. The variation of the decorative design may be started in each of the "left", "middle", and "right" decorative design display areas 5L, 5C, 5R provided on the screen of the image display device 5.

Then, the hold display update setting at the start of variable display is performed (step 66AKS016). For example, in the hold display area provided on the screen of the image display device 5, the display part corresponding to the hold number "1" (display part at the left end) is erased (digested), and other hold numbers "2" to The reserved display in the display portion corresponding to "8" is moved (shifted) one by one to the left. As a result, the hold display is shifted. In the active display section provided on the screen of the image display device 5, the active display corresponding to the erased (digested) suspended display in the suspended display area may be performed. If the variable display is immediately started based on the occurrence of the first start prize or the second start prize when the number of held memories is “0”, the active display area is not updated without updating the hold display. The setting for updating the active display in may be performed. After that, the value of the effect process flag is updated to "2" which is a value corresponding to the effect display during variable display (step 66AKS017), and the variable display start setting process is ended.

FIG. 8-2 is a flowchart showing an example of the process executed in step 66AKS011 of the variable display start setting process as the stop symbol determination process. In the stop symbol determination process, it is determined whether or not the reach effect of super reach is executed (step 66AKS021). Whether or not the reach effect of the super reach is executed can be determined, for example, based on the fluctuation pattern indicated by the fluctuation pattern designation command transmitted from the main board 11.

When the reach effect of super reach is not executed (step 66AKS021; No), the final stop symbol at the time of non-reach or normal reach is determined (step 66AKS022), and the stop symbol determination process is ended. At non-reach, the variable display result is "missed". At the time of normal reach, there are cases where the variable display result is “big hit” and the variable display result is “miss”. At the time of non-reach when the variable display mode of the decorative pattern does not become the reach mode, the final decorative pattern is the stop decorative display of the fixed decorative pattern of the non-reach combination. The final stop design at the time of non-reach is determined to be different (mismatched) decorative designs in the "left" and "right" decorative design display areas 5L and 5R. The production control CPU 120 extracts numerical data indicating a random number value for left-determined symbol determination that is updated by the random number circuit 124 or the like, and refers to a left-determined symbol determination table that is stored in advance in the ROM 121 and the like. Of the fixed decorative designs, the left fixed decorative design to be stopped and displayed in the “left” decorative design display area 5L on the screen of the image display device 5 may be determined. Next, by extracting the numerical data indicating the random number value for determining the right fixed symbol which is updated by the random number circuit 124 or the like, and referring to the right fixed symbol determination table stored in advance in the ROM 121, the fixed decoration Of the symbols, the right fixed decorative symbol to be stopped and displayed in the “right” decorative symbol display area 5R on the screen of the image display device 5 may be determined. At this time, it may be determined such that the symbol number of the right confirmed decorative design is different from the symbol number of the left confirmed decorative design by the setting in the right confirmed symbol determination table. Subsequently, by extracting the numerical data indicating the random number value for medium-decision symbol determination that is updated by the random number circuit 124 or the like, and referring to the medium-determination symbol determination table prepared in advance stored in the ROM 121, the fixed decoration Of the symbols, the medium-decision decorative symbol to be stopped and displayed in the "middle" decorative symbol display area 5C on the screen of the image display device 5 may be determined.

At the time of normal reach where the variable display result becomes “miss”, the fixed decorative pattern of the reach-miss combination is stopped and displayed as the final stop pattern at the time of reach-miss. The final stop design at the time of reach lose is determined to be the same (matching) decorative design in the "left" and "right" decorative design display areas 5L, 5R. CPU120 for production control extracts the numerical data showing the random number value for left/right definite symbol determination updated by the random number circuit 124 or the like, and by referring to the left/right definite symbol determination table stored in advance in the ROM 121 and the like. Of the fixed decorative symbols, the decorative symbols having the same symbol numbers stopped and displayed in the “left” and “right” decorative symbol display areas 5L and 5R on the screen of the image display device 5 may be determined. Further, by extracting numerical data indicating a random number value for medium-decision symbol determination, which is updated by the random number circuit 124 and the like, by referring to a medium-determination symbol determination table prepared in advance stored in the ROM 121, the fixed decorative symbol It is only necessary to determine the middle fixed decorative design which is stopped and displayed in the "medium" decorative design display area 5C on the screen of the image display device 5. Here, when the fixed decorative design is a big hit combination, for example, when the design number of the medium fixed decorative design is the same as the design number of the left fixed decorative design and the right fixed decorative design, an arbitrary value is set. By adding or subtracting (for example, "1") to the symbol number of the medium fixed decorative design, the fixed decorative design may not be a big hit combination but a reach-miss combination. Alternatively, when determining the medium fixed decorative design, a difference (design difference) between the left fixed decorative design and the right fixed decorative design is determined, and a medium fixed decorative design corresponding to the determined difference may be set. ..

At the time of normal reach when the variable display result is “big hit”, the fixed decorative design of the big hit combination is stopped and displayed as the final stop design at the time of big hit. The final stop design at the time of a big hit is determined to be the same (matching) decorative design in the "left", "middle", and "right" decorative design display areas 5L, 5C, 5R. CPU120 for production control extracts the numerical data which shows the random number value for big hit decision design decision which is renewed with random number circuit 124 and the like. Subsequently, by referring to the jackpot determination symbol determination table stored in advance in the ROM 121, the decorative symbol display area 5L of “left”, “middle”, and “right” on the screen of the image display device 5, The decorative symbols having the same symbol numbers stopped and displayed in 5C and 5R may be determined.

When the reach effect of super reach is executed (step 66AKS021; Yes), the final stop symbol at the time of super reach is determined (step 66AKS023). At the time of super reach, there are cases where the variable display result is "big hit" and the variable display result is "miss". At the time of super reach where the variable display result becomes "miss", the fixed decorative pattern of the reach-miss combination is stopped and displayed as the final stop pattern at the time of reach-miss. When the variable display result is "big hit", when the big hit, the fixed decorative design of the big hit combination is stopped and displayed as the final stop design at the time of big hit. At the time of super reach, regardless of whether the variable display result is "big hit" or "miss", the same (matching) decorative pattern is displayed in the "left" and "right" decorative pattern display areas 5L, 5R. It is stopped and displayed as a fixed decorative pattern. The left and right decorative designs that make up such a reach-miss combination or a big hit combination are also called reach designs. The decorative design that can be determined as the reach design may include a plurality of types of decorative designs, such as seven types of decorative designs corresponding to the numbers 1 to 7. The decorative pattern corresponding to the number may be only the effect image showing the number, or may be the effect image showing various characters in addition to the number.

The reach symbol is determined to be one of a plurality of decorative symbols by referring to a reach symbol determination table stored in advance in the ROM 121 based on numerical data indicating a random number value for reach symbol determination. You can do it like this. Numerical data indicating the random number value for determining the reach symbol may be updated by using one or both of the random counter and the random number circuit 124 provided in the RAM 122. Subsequent to step 66AKS023, it is determined whether the determined reach symbol is a decorative symbol corresponding to the number 7 (step 66AKS024). At this time, if it is a decorative symbol corresponding to a number other than 7 (step 66AKS024; No), the stop symbol determination process is ended.

If the reach design is a decorative design corresponding to the number 7 (step 66AKS024; Yes), the presence or absence of the setting suggestion effect is determined according to whether or not to execute the setting suggestion effect (step 66AKS025). Whether or not to execute the setting suggestion effect is determined by referring to a setting suggestion effect execution determination table stored in advance in the ROM 121 based on numerical data indicating a random number value for determining the setting suggestion effect execution. You should do so. The numerical data indicating the random number value for determining the setting suggestion effect execution may be updated by using one or both of the random counter provided in the RAM 122 and the random number circuit 124. The presence or absence of the setting suggestion effect is determined to be either “no effect” in which the setting suggestion effect is not executed or “present” in which the setting suggestion effect is executed.

Based on the determination result of step 66AKS025, it is determined whether or not "there is an effect" for executing the setting suggestion effect is determined (step 66AKS026). When it is determined that the setting suggestion effect is not executed (no effect) (step 66AKS026; No), the stop symbol determination process is ended. When it is determined that "there is an effect" (step 66AKS026; Yes), the set value set in the pachinko gaming machine 1 is specified (step 66AKS027). When the power of the pachinko gaming machine 1 is turned on, the effect control CPU 120 may receive the setting value notification command transmitted from the main board 11 side and store the notified setting value in a predetermined area of the RAM 122. Accordingly, in step 66AKS027, the setting value stored in the RAM 122 may be specified.

After the step 66AKS027, a setting suggestion pattern is determined (step 66AKS028), and then the stopped symbol determination process is ended. The setting suggestion pattern is selected from among a plurality of setting suggestion patterns by referring to a setting suggestion pattern determination table stored in advance in the ROM 121 based on numerical data indicating a random number value for determining the setting suggestion pattern. It should be decided whether or not. Numerical data indicating the random number value for determining the setting suggestion pattern may be updated by using one or both of the random counter and the random number circuit 124 provided in the RAM 122.

FIG. 8-3 shows a setting example relating to the reach symbol determination table of the characteristic unit 66AK. In the characteristic part 66AK, a decision table 66AKT01 shown in FIG. 8-3 is prepared in advance as a reach symbol decision table. In step 66AKS023 of the stop symbol determination process, the decorative symbol to be the reach symbol is determined by referring to the determination table 66AKT01. In the determination table 66AKT01, the number of determination values assigned to the decorative design that is the reach design is different depending on whether the variable display result is “miss” or “big hit”. For example, when the variable display result is “miss”, 80 determination values are assigned to the decorative design corresponding to the number 1 and 70 determination values are assigned to the decorative design corresponding to the number 2 60 judgment values are assigned to the decorative pattern corresponding to the number 3 and 50 judgment values are assigned to the decorative pattern corresponding to the number 4 and 40 judgment values are assigned to the decorative pattern corresponding to the number 5 , 30 determination values are assigned to the decorative design corresponding to the number of 6, and 20 determination values are assigned to the decorative design corresponding to the number of 7. When the variable display result is “big hit”, 20 determination values are assigned to the decorative pattern corresponding to the number 1 and 30 determination values are assigned to the decorative pattern corresponding to the number 2 3 40 judgment values are assigned to the decorative pattern corresponding to the number of 50, 50 judgment values are assigned to the decorative pattern corresponding to the number of 4, and 60 judgment values are assigned to the decorative pattern corresponding to the number of 5. 70 determination values are assigned to the decorative pattern corresponding to the number 6 and 80 determination values are assigned to the decorative pattern corresponding to the number 7.

According to the setting in the table 66AKT01 shown in FIG. 8C, when the variable display result is “miss”, the determination rate of the decorative pattern corresponding to the number 1 becomes the highest, and the numbers 2 and 3 and 4 As the number becomes 5, the number becomes 5, and the number becomes 6, the determination rate of the decorative pattern becomes lower, and the determination rate of the decorative pattern corresponding to the number 7 becomes lowest. When the variable display result is “big hit”, the determination rate of the decorative pattern corresponding to the number 1 is the lowest, and the number 2 is the number 3, the number 3 is the number 4, the number 5 is the number 6, the number 6 is. Accordingly, the decorative pattern determination rate becomes higher, and the decorative pattern determination rate corresponding to the numeral 7 becomes the highest. Therefore, when the decorative design corresponding to the number 7 is stopped and displayed as a reach design, the variable display result is "big hit" and the percentage of being controlled to the big hit gaming state is the highest, and the numbers 6 and 5 With the number of 4, the number of 3 and the number of 2, the variable display result becomes a "big hit" when it is stopped and displayed as a reach symbol, and the ratio of being controlled to the big hit gaming state becomes low, and becomes 1 number. When the corresponding decorative design is stopped and displayed as a reach design, the variable display result is "big hit", and the ratio of being controlled to the big hit game state is the lowest.

FIG. 8-4 shows a setting example regarding the setting suggestion effect execution determination table of the characteristic unit 66AK. In the characteristic part 66AK, a table 66AKT02 shown in FIG. 8-4 is prepared in advance as a setting suggestion effect determination table. In step 66AKS025 of the stop symbol determination process, the presence or absence of the setting suggestive effect is determined by referring to the determination table 66AKT02. In the determination table 66AKT02, the number of determination values assigned to the presence/absence of the setting suggestion effect differs depending on whether the variable display result is “miss” or “big hit”. For example, when the variable display result is "miss", 80 judgment values are assigned to "no effect" where the setting suggestion effect is not executed, and 20 judgment values are assigned to "with effect" where the setting suggestion effect is executed. Has been assigned. When the variable display result is "big hit", 40 judgment values are assigned to "no effect" where the setting suggestion effect is not executed, and 60 judgment values are assigned to "with effect" where the setting suggestion effect is executed. It is assigned.

By the setting in the table 66AKT02 shown in FIG. 8-4, when the variable display result is “miss”, the determination rate of “no effect” that does not execute the setting suggestion effect is “presentation” that executes the setting suggestion effect. Higher than the decision rate of. When the variable display result is “big hit”, the determination rate of “with effect” that executes the setting suggestion effect is higher than the determination rate of “without effect” that does not execute the setting suggestion effect. Further, the setting suggestion effect is executed when the reach symbol is a decorative symbol corresponding to the number 7. The rate at which the decorative design corresponding to the number 7 is stopped and displayed as a reach design is low when the variable display result is “miss”, and is high when the variable display result is “big hit”. As a result, when the setting suggestion effect is executed, the variable display result is “big hit” and the ratio of being controlled to the big hit game state is higher than when the setting suggestion effect is not executed.

FIG. 8-5(A) shows a configuration example of the setting suggestion pattern. In this embodiment, four patterns RE-0 to RE3 are provided as a plurality of setting suggestion patterns. These setting suggesting patterns have different suggesting contents depending on whether or not to change the pattern display color and the display color when changing. The design display color is a display color of a decorative design that is stopped and displayed as a reach design, and can be changed to suggestive display colors including copper color, silver color, and gold color in addition to red which is a normal display color. The pattern RE-0 does not change the symbol display color, and suggests that the degree of expectation, which is an advantageous setting value for the player, is low. Pattern RE-1 changes the pattern display color to copper color, and suggests that the set value is 2 or more. The pattern RE-2 changes the symbol display color to silver, and suggests that the degree of expectation, which is a setting value advantageous to the player, is high. The pattern RE-3 changes the pattern display color to gold, and suggests that the value 6 is the highest set value. In this way, in the setting suggestion effect using the reach pattern, it is possible to make a suggestion regarding the set value in the pachinko gaming machine 1 according to whether or not the symbol display color has changed and the changed pattern display color.

FIG. 8-5(B) shows a setting example relating to the setting suggestion pattern determination table of the characteristic part 66AK. In the characteristic part 66AK, a decision table 66AKT03 shown in FIG. 8-5(B) is prepared in advance as a setting suggestion pattern decision table. In step 66AKS027 of the stop symbol determination process, the setting suggestion pattern is determined by referring to the determination table 66AKT03 and the like. In the determination table 66AKT03, there is a portion in which the number of determination values assigned to the determination result of the setting suggestion pattern differs depending on the setting value set in the pachinko gaming machine 1. For example, when the setting value is 1, 95 determination values are assigned to the pattern RE-0, 5 determination values are assigned to the pattern RE-2, and determination results are assigned to the pattern RE-1 and the pattern RE-3. No value is assigned (0). When the set value is 2, 65 determination values are assigned to the pattern RE-0, 30 determination values are assigned to the pattern RE-1, and 5 determination values are assigned to the pattern RE-2. , Pattern RE-3 has no determination value assigned (0). When the set value is 3, 65 determination values are assigned to the pattern RE-0, 30 determination values are assigned to the pattern RE-1, and 5 determination values are assigned to the pattern RE-2. However, the pattern RE-3 has no determination value assigned (0). When the set value is 4, 40 determination values are assigned to the pattern RE-0, 30 determination values are assigned to the pattern RE-1, and 30 determination values are assigned to the pattern RE-2. However, the pattern RE-3 has no determination value assigned (0). When the set value is 5, 40 determination values are assigned to the pattern RE-0, 30 determination values are assigned to the pattern RE-1, and 30 determination values are assigned to the pattern RE-2. However, the pattern RE-3 has no determination value assigned (0). When the set value is 6, 35 determination values are assigned to the pattern RE-0, 30 determination values are assigned to the pattern RE-1, and 30 determination values are assigned to the pattern RE-2. Therefore, five determination values are assigned to the pattern RE-3.

In the characteristic part 66AK, when the setting suggestion effect using the reach symbol is executed, the reach symbol becomes a decorative symbol corresponding to the number 7, so that the jackpot gaming state is highly controlled. Then, when the setting suggestion effect is executed in the pattern RE-0, the degree of expectation, which is a setting value advantageous to the player, is low, and when the setting suggestion effect is executed in the pattern RE-1, the set value is 2 or more. It is confirmed that there is. In addition, when the setting suggestion effect is executed with the pattern RE-2, the expectation degree which is a setting value advantageous to the player is high, and when the setting suggestion effect is executed with the pattern RE-3, it is the highest setting value. Determined to be 6. In this way, in the reach pattern when the variable display mode of the decorative pattern is the reach mode, the symbol display mode for making a suggestion regarding the control of the jackpot gaming state such as the decorative pattern corresponding to the number other than 7, and 7 It includes a design display mode that makes a suggestion regarding the control of a big hit game state such as a decorative design corresponding to a number and makes a suggestion about a set value set in the pachinko gaming machine 1. If the reach design is a decorative design corresponding to the number 7, after the suggestion regarding the control of the jackpot gaming state is made by displaying the reach design in the normal display color, the design display color is changed, The suggestion regarding the control of the jackpot gaming state will be continued and the suggestion regarding the set value will be provided.

In the characteristic part 66AK, it is possible to execute so that the effect mode of the setting suggestion effect is different according to the set value set in the pachinko gaming machine 1. For example, when the set value set in the pachinko gaming machine 1 is 1, since the setting suggestive pattern is not determined as the pattern RE-1 in step 66AKS028 of the stop symbol determination process, the symbol display color is copper. It will never change. In this way, depending on whether or not the setting value set in the pachinko gaming machine 1 is other than 1, as the symbol display mode when the reach symbol is the decorative symbol corresponding to the number 7, the symbol display color Is changed to copper color or not. When the set value set in the pachinko gaming machine 1 is other than 6, the setting indication effect is not determined to the pattern RE-3 in step 66AKS028 of the stop symbol determination process, so the symbol display color is changed to gold. Never. In this way, depending on whether or not the set value set in the pachinko gaming machine is 6, as the symbol display mode in the case where the reach symbol is a decorative symbol corresponding to the number 7, the symbol display color is gold. Whether or not it is changed to.

In the stop symbol determination process, when it is determined in step 66AKS024 that the reach symbol is a decorative symbol corresponding to the number 7, the set value may be specified in step 66AKS027, and then the process may proceed to step 66AKS025. In step 66AKS025, the presence or absence of the setting suggestion effect may be determined not only by the variable display result but also by a different ratio according to the set value set in the pachinko gaming machine 1. In this case, the setting suggestion effect may be determined to be executed at a high rate if the setting value is advantageous to the player. When the reach symbol is determined to be the decorative symbol corresponding to the number 7, the variable display result may be "big hit" and it may be determined that the jackpot gaming state is controlled. Even when the reach pattern is not the decorative pattern corresponding to the number 7, the setting suggestion effect may be executable at a predetermined ratio. In this case, if the reach symbol is a decorative symbol corresponding to the number 7, it may be determined that the setting suggestion effect is executed at a high rate. In this way, when the variable display mode of the decorative pattern is the reach mode, the setting suggestion effect may be executable with different ratios according to the plurality of types of reach modes.

The setting suggestion effect was stopped and displayed as a reach pattern instead of changing the pattern display color which is the display color of the decorative pattern stopped and displayed as the reach pattern, or in addition to changing the pattern display color. An arbitrary aspect in the reach aspect such as the shape and pattern of the decorative pattern may be changed. Alternatively, a background image, an outer frame image, or any other effect image is displayed, sound is output from the speakers 8L and 8R, a decorative light-emitting body such as the game effect lamp 9 or a decorative LED is turned on, and the effect movable member is operated. It is also possible to change the production mode by an arbitrary production device such as a combination of some or all of them.

The plurality of setting suggestion patterns may include a pattern that can be determined only when the jackpot gaming state is controlled and a pattern that can be determined even when the jackpot gaming state is not controlled. For example, the pattern RE-0 and the pattern RE-1 can be determined at a predetermined ratio even when the variable display result is “miss”, whereas the pattern RE-2 and the pattern RE-3 are variably displayed. The determination may be made at a predetermined rate only when the result is “big hit”, and may not be possible when the variable display result is “miss”. In this case, the pattern RE-2 is determined by a common ratio regardless of the set value set in the pachinko gaming machine 1, while the pattern RE-3 is set in the pachinko gaming machine 1. Depending on the set value that is present, it may be determined at different rates.

FIG. 8-6 is a flowchart showing an example of a process executed in step 66AKS012 of the variable display start setting process as the notice effect determination process. In the notice effect determination process, the presence/absence of an effect depending on whether or not to execute the notice effect, and the effect type to be executed are determined (step 66AKS041). For the notice production, the presence/absence and the production type are determined by referring to the notice production type determination table stored in advance in the ROM 121 based on the numerical data indicating the random number value for determining the notice production type. You can do it like this. Numerical data indicating the random number value for determining the notice effect type may be updated by using one or both of the random counter and the random number circuit 124 provided in the RAM 122. In step 66AKS041, it is determined to be "no notice" for not executing the notice effect, or "step up", "character", or "title" for executing the notice effect.

Among the notice effects that can be executed by the pachinko gaming machine 1, for example, a step up notice corresponding to the "step up" effect type, a character notice corresponding to the "character" effect type, and a "title" effect type It suffices if the corresponding title notice is included. In the step-up notice, the effect mode in the notice effect such as the display of the effect image on the image display device 5 is changed stepwise from one step to a plurality of steps. The effect mode to be changed in the step-up notice is not limited to the display of the effect image on the image display device 5, but the sound output by the speakers 8L and 8R, the lighting of the light emitting member such as the game effect lamp 9 and the decorative LED, and the effect movable. The operation of the members or a combination of some or all of them may be included. In the step-up notice, after the effect according to the first effect mode is executed, it may end without changing the effect mode. In this embodiment, when executing the step-up notice, during the variable display of the decorative design, in the display area of the effect image surrounded by the display frame which is the outer frame in the rectangular shape of the predetermined display color, By the effect display in which the display content (display mode) of the effect image showing the character is switchably displayed in a predetermined order, the effect is changed up to a plurality of steps and the effect is stepped up. The effect image displayed when executing the step-up notice includes an outer frame partial image showing a display frame and a frame partial image used for switching display in step change. The in-frame partial image may be a still image statically displayed at each stage of the step change, or a moving image animatedly displayed at each stage of the step change.

In the character notice, an effect image showing a predetermined character is displayed on the image display device 5. The character notice is controlled to be in the jackpot game state according to the character type, size, color, pattern, action, dialogue, or a presentation mode including a combination of some or all of these (big hit expectation) Are executed differently. In the title notice, a title with a predetermined character image is displayed on the image display device 5. The title notice is controlled to a jackpot gaming state in accordance with the content, size, color, pattern, display timing, display period, display update speed of the title, or a presentation mode including a combination of some or all of these. It is executed so that the ratio (big hit expectation) is different.

Based on the determination result of step 66AKS041, it is determined whether or not it is determined that "no notice" is executed without executing the notice effect (step 66AKS042). When it is determined to be “without notice” (step 66AKS042; Yes), the notice effect determination process is ended. If it is not "without notice" (step 66AKS042; No), it is determined whether or not "step up" corresponding to the step up notice is determined (step 66AKS043). When the "character" or "title" other than "step up" is determined (step 66AKS043; No), the effect pattern according to the "character" or "title" is determined (step 66AKS044). A plurality of advance notice patterns of the character advance notice and the title advance notice are created by referring to the advance notice effect pattern determination table stored in advance in the ROM 121 based on the numerical data indicating the random number value for determining the advance notice effect pattern. Any one of the effect patterns may be determined. The numerical data indicating the random number value for determining the announcement effect pattern may be updated using one or both of the random counter and the random number circuit 124 provided in the RAM 122.

When the effect type of the notice effect is determined to be "step up" (step 66AKS043; Yes), the step number pattern is determined (step 66AKS045). The step number pattern is an effect pattern corresponding to the number of steps as the number of steps for changing the effect mode in the step-up notice. The step number pattern can be selected from among a plurality of step number patterns by referring to a step number pattern determination table stored in advance in the ROM 121 based on numerical data indicating a random number value for step number pattern determination. It should be decided whether or not. Numerical data indicating the random number value for determining the step number pattern may be updated by using one or both of the random counter and the random number circuit 124 provided in the RAM 122. In this embodiment, five patterns SU-1 to SU-5 are provided as a plurality of step number patterns, and the number of steps is any one of 1 to 5 depending on each pattern.

Based on the determination result of step 66AKS045, it is determined whether the pattern SU-5 is determined (step 66AKS046). When the step number pattern other than the pattern SU-5 is determined (step 66AKS046; No), the notice effect determination process is ended. When the pattern SU-5 is determined (step 66AKS046; Yes), the set value set in the pachinko gaming machine 1 is specified (step 66AKS047). When the power of the pachinko gaming machine 1 is turned on, the effect control CPU 120 may receive the setting value notification command transmitted from the main board 11 side and store the notified setting value in a predetermined area of the RAM 122. As a result, in step 66AKS047, the set value stored in the RAM 122 may be specified.

Following step 66AKS047, the outer frame display pattern is determined (step 66AKS048), and the notice effect determination process is ended. The outer frame display pattern corresponds to whether or not to change the display color of the outer frame partial image when the number of steps for changing the presentation mode reaches 5 in the step-up notice, and the outer frame display color when changing. It is the produced production pattern. The outer frame display pattern is displayed in a plurality of outer frame display patterns by referring to an outer frame display pattern determination table stored in advance in the ROM 121 based on numerical data indicating a random value for determining the outer frame display pattern. Any one of the patterns may be determined. Numerical data indicating the random number value for determining the outer frame display pattern may be updated by using one or both of the random counter provided in the RAM 122 and the random number circuit 124.

FIG. 8-7 shows a setting example regarding the notice effect type determination table of the characteristic part 66AK. In the characteristic part 66AK, a determination table 66AKT04 shown in FIG. 8-7 is prepared in advance as a notice effect type determination table. In step 66AKS041 of the notice production determination process, the presence or absence of notice production and the production type of the notice production are determined by referring to the determination table 66AKT04. In the determination table 66AKT04, the variable display content is assigned to the effect type or the like depending on whether the variable display content is “non-reach (miss)”, “normal (miss)”, “super (miss)”, or “big hit”. The number of judgment values is different.

The variable display content can be specified based on the variation pattern indicated by the variation pattern designation command transmitted from the main board 11 and the variable display result indicated by the variable display result notification command. When the variable display content is “non-reach (miss)”, the variable display mode of the decorative design does not become the reach mode, and the fixed decorative pattern of the non-reach combination is stopped and displayed, and the display result of the variable display Is the "miss". When the variable display content is "normal (miss)", after the reach mode of the normal reach is executed after the variable display mode of the decorative pattern becomes the reach mode, the fixed decorative pattern of the reach-miss combination is stopped and displayed. As a result, the display result of the variable display becomes “miss”. If the variable display content is "super (miss)", after the reach display of the super reach is executed after the variable display mode of the decorative pattern becomes the reach mode, the fixed decorative pattern of the reach lose combination is displayed as a stop. As a result, the display result of the variable display becomes “miss”. When the variable display content is "big hit", after the reach display of normal reach or super reach is executed after the variable display mode of the decorative pattern becomes the reach mode, the fixed decorative pattern of the big hit combination is stopped and displayed. Then, the display result of the variable display becomes "big hit".

In the determination table 66AKT04, for example, when the variable display content is “non-reach (miss)”, the determination value is not assigned to the effect type of “character” or “title” (0). On the other hand, when the variable display content is "normal (miss)", 10 determination values are assigned to the effect type of "character", and when the variable display content is "super (miss)" Fifty determination values are assigned to both the "character" and "title" effect types, and when the variable display content is "big hit", 70 determination values and "title" are applied to the "character" effect type. 100 determination values are assigned to the effect type of, and the determination values are assigned. If the variable display content is "non-reach (miss)", 30 judgment values are assigned to the "step-up" notice type, and if the variable display content is other than "non-reach (miss)" 120 determination values are assigned. In the "title" effect type, when the variable display content is "non-reach (miss)" or "normal (miss)", the determination value is not assigned (0), and the variable display content is "super (miss)". )” is assigned 50 determination values, and if the variable display content is “big hit”, 100 determination values are assigned. Thereby, the big hit expectation degree corresponding to the ratio controlled to the big hit game state is different depending on whether the effect type is “step-up” or “title”. More specifically, even if the variable display content is other than "big hit", more judgment values are assigned to the "step-up" effect type than the "title" effect type. Even in cases other than "big hit", it is easy to be decided at a relatively high rate. On the other hand, as for the effect type of "title", if the variable display content is other than "big hit", only 50 determination values are assigned in the case of "super (loss)", and "step" Since a smaller determination value is assigned as compared to the effect type of "up", when the variable display result is other than "big hit", it is determined at a relatively low rate. Therefore, when the title notice is executed, the jackpot expectation is higher than when the step-up notice is executed. According to the same comparison regarding the presence/absence of notice production and the number of judgment values assigned to the effect type, when the title notice is executed, the jackpot expectation is higher than when the character notice is executed. .. When the character advance notice is executed, the jackpot expectation is higher than when the step-up advance notice is executed. When the step-up notice is executed, the jackpot expectation is higher than when the notice effect is not executed.

FIG. 8-8(A) shows a configuration example of the step number pattern. The plurality of step number patterns differ from each other in the number of steps for changing the presentation mode in the step-up notice. More specifically, the pattern SU-1 has one step, the pattern SU-2 has two steps, the pattern SU-3 has three steps, the pattern SU-4 has four steps, and the pattern SU-4 has four steps. SU-5 has 5 steps. In the step-up notice, the first effect is the effect of the first step, and the number of steps is increased by one step from the effect of the second step to the effect of the fifth step each time the effect mode is changed thereafter. proceed.

FIG. 8-8(B) shows a setting example regarding the step number pattern determination table of the characteristic unit 66AK. In the characteristic part 66AK, a determination table 66AKT05 shown in FIG. 8-8B is prepared in advance as a step number pattern determination table. In step 66AKS045 of the notice production determination process, the step number pattern is determined by referring to the determination table 66AKT05 and the like. In the determination table 66AKT05, depending on whether the variable display content is “non-reach (miss)”, “normal (miss)”, “super (miss)”, or “big hit”, the step number pattern is determined. The number of assigned judgment values is different. By comparing the number of determination values assigned to each step number pattern for each variable display content, in the step-up notice, the jackpot expectation increases as the number of steps increases from 1 to 3. The pattern SU-4 and the pattern SU-5 are not assigned a determination value (0) when the variable display content is other than "big hit". Therefore, in the step-up notice, when the number of steps reaches 4 or 5, it is determined that the jackpot gaming state is controlled. In this way, in the step-up notice, as the number of steps in which the effect mode is changed stepwise increases, the ratio of being controlled to the big hit game state becomes higher.

FIG. 8-9(A) shows a configuration example of the outer frame display pattern. In this embodiment, four patterns SC-0 to SC-3 are provided as a plurality of outer frame display patterns. These outer frame display patterns have different suggestive contents depending on the outer frame display color when the step number is the fifth step when the number of steps reaches five. The outer frame display color is the display color of the outer frame part image displayed in the step-up notice, and can be changed to the suggestive display color including copper color, silver color, and gold color in addition to white which is the normal display color. .. The pattern SC-0 does not change the outer frame display color and suggests that the degree of expectation, which is a setting value advantageous for the player, is low. The pattern SC-1 changes the outer frame display color to copper color, and suggests that the set value is 2 or more. The pattern SC-2 changes the outer frame display color to silver, and suggests that the expectation level, which is a setting value advantageous for the player, is high. The pattern SC-3 changes the outer frame display color to gold, suggesting that the maximum setting value is 6. In this way, in the fifth step in the step-up notice, it is possible to make a suggestion regarding the set value in the pachinko gaming machine 1 depending on whether or not the outer frame display color has changed and the outer frame display color after the change. ..

FIG. 8-9(B) shows a setting example relating to the outer frame display pattern determination table of the characteristic portion 66AK. In the characteristic part 66AK, a determination table 66AKT06 shown in FIG. 8-9B is prepared in advance as the outer frame display pattern determination table. In step 66AKS048 of the notice production determination process, the outer frame display pattern is determined by referring to the determination table 66AKT06 or the like. In the determination table 66AKT06, there is a portion in which the number of determination values assigned to the determination result of the outer frame display pattern differs depending on the setting value set in the pachinko gaming machine 1. For example, when the set value is 1, 95 judgment values are assigned to the pattern SC-0, 5 judgment values are assigned to the pattern SC-2, and judgments are made to the pattern SC-1 and the pattern SC-3. No value is assigned (0). When the set value is 2, 65 determination values are assigned to the pattern SC-0, 30 determination values are assigned to the pattern SC-1, and 5 determination values are assigned to the pattern SC-2. , Pattern SC-3 has no determination value assigned (0). When the set value is 3, 65 determination values are assigned to the pattern SC-0, 30 determination values are assigned to the pattern SC-1, and 5 determination values are assigned to the pattern SC-2. Therefore, the pattern SC-3 has no determination value assigned (0). When the set value is 4, 40 determination values are assigned to the pattern SC-0, 30 determination values are assigned to the pattern SC-1, and 30 determination values are assigned to the pattern SC-2. Therefore, the pattern SC-3 has no determination value assigned (0). When the set value is 5, 40 determination values are assigned to the pattern SC-0, 30 determination values are assigned to the pattern SC-1, and 30 determination values are assigned to the pattern SC-2. Therefore, the pattern SC-3 has no determination value assigned (0). When the set value is 6, 35 determination values are assigned to the pattern SC-0, 30 determination values are assigned to the pattern SC-1, and 30 determination values are assigned to the pattern SC-2. Therefore, five judgment values are assigned to the pattern SC-3.

In the characteristic part 66AK, when the display color of the outer frame partial image in the step-up notice is changed, the effect mode is changed to the fifth step in which the number of steps in the step-up notice is 5, so control to the jackpot gaming state It is confirmed that it will be done. Then, when the outer frame display color does not change due to the pattern SC-0, the degree of expectation, which is an advantageous setting value for the player, is low, and when the outer frame display color is changed to the copper color due to the pattern SC-1, the setting value is set. Is determined to be 2 or more. Further, when the outer frame display color is changed to silver by the pattern SC-2, there is a high expectation that it is a setting value advantageous to the player, and when the outer frame display color is changed to gold by the pattern SC-3. It is confirmed that it is 6 which is the highest set value. In this way, in a plurality of steps in the case of changing the performance mode step by step in the step-up notice, a notification step for notifying that the jackpot gaming state is controlled, such as the fourth step when the number of steps is 4, A suggestion stage for suggesting a set value set in the pachinko gaming machine 1, such as a fifth step when the number of steps is 5, is included. Then, since the production mode of the fourth step is changed to the production mode of the fifth step, after the production mode is changed to the notification stage, the production mode is changed to the suggestion stage.

In the characteristic part 66AK, it is possible to execute the production mode of the fifth step in the step-up notice differently according to the set value set in the pachinko gaming machine 1. For example, when the set value set in the pachinko gaming machine 1 is 1, since the outer frame display pattern is not determined to be the pattern SC-1 in step 66AKS048 of the notice effect determination process, the outer frame display color is copper. It is never changed to color. In this way, depending on whether the set value set in the pachinko gaming machine 1 is other than 1 or not, whether or not the outer frame display color is changed to copper color as the effect mode of the fifth step. different. If the set value set in the pachinko gaming machine 1 is other than 6, the outer frame display pattern is not determined to be the pattern SC-3 in step 66AKS048 of the notice effect determination process, so the outer frame display color is gold. It will never change. As described above, depending on whether or not the set value set in the pachinko gaming machine 1 is 6, whether or not the outer frame display color is changed to gold is different as the effect mode of the fifth step.

In the notice production determination process, if it is determined in step 66AKS043 that "step-up notice", the set value may be specified in step 66AKS047, and then the process may proceed to step 66AKS045. In step 66AKS045, the number-of-steps pattern may be determined not only by the variable display content but also by a different ratio according to the set value set in the pachinko gaming machine 1. In this case, if the set value is advantageous to the player, the step number pattern may be determined so that the number of steps increases at a high rate. Even when the pattern SU-4 or the pattern SU-5 is determined, the variable display result may be "missed" at a predetermined ratio, and the jackpot gaming state may not be controlled. Even when the number of steps pattern other than the pattern SU-5 is determined, the outer frame display pattern may be determined at a predetermined ratio. In this case, if the step number pattern is the pattern SU-5, the outer frame display pattern may be determined to be a pattern other than the pattern SC-0 at a high rate. In this way, when the notice production that is a step-up notice is executed, even if it is possible to change the production mode that suggests the set value by a different ratio according to the number of steps as the number of steps for changing the production mode Good.

The presentation mode in which the setting value is suggested in the fifth step of the step-up notice is, instead of changing the outer frame display color, which is the display color of the outer frame partial image, or changing the outer frame display color. In addition, the shape and pattern of the outer frame partial image, the shape and pattern and color of the inner frame partial image, and the output of sound by the speakers 8L and 8R, lighting of the light emitting members such as the game effect lamp 9 and the decorative LED, and for production It is also possible to change an arbitrary presentation mode in the step-up notice, such as an operation of the movable member or a combination of some or all of them.

The plurality of outer frame display patterns may include a pattern that can be determined only when the jackpot gaming state is controlled, and a pattern that can be determined even when the jackpot gaming state is not controlled. For example, the pattern SC-0 and the pattern SC-1 can be determined at a predetermined ratio even when the variable display result is “miss”, whereas the pattern SC-2 and the pattern SC-3 are variably displayed. The determination may be made at a predetermined rate only when the result is “big hit”, and may not be possible when the variable display result is “miss”. In this case, the pattern SC-2 is determined by a common ratio regardless of the set value set in the pachinko gaming machine 1, whereas the pattern SC-3 is set in the pachinko gaming machine 1. It may be determined at a different ratio depending on the set value that is present.

FIG. 8-10 is a flowchart showing an example of the process executed in step S172 of the effect control process process as the variable display effect process for the characteristic unit 66AK. In the variable display effect production process, for example, based on the timer value of the effect control process timer, it is determined whether or not the special figure variation time, which is the variable display time corresponding to the variation pattern, has elapsed (step 66AKS061). At this time, when the timer value of the effect control process timer is updated (for example, 1 is subtracted) and the end code is read from the effect control pattern corresponding to the updated effect control process timer value, the variable display time is changed. It may be determined that the time has passed. When it is determined that the variable display time has not elapsed (step 66AKS061; No), control for executing various effects is performed as the variable display progresses. The effect control CPU 120 creates various commands based on the control data read from the effect control pattern determined in step 66AKS013 of the variable display start setting process. This command is transmitted to the display control unit 123, the voice control board 13, the lamp control board 14, and the like. Thereby, a predetermined effect image is displayed on the screen of the image display device 5, a predetermined sound effect is output from the speakers 8L and 8R, and the game effect lamp 9 and the decorative LED are turned on/off or blinked. It suffices that various effects can be performed by a predetermined effect device by operating the movable member for effect, or by combining some or all of these.

In the variable display effect production process shown in FIG. 8-10, it is determined whether or not it is the notice presentation period (step 66AKS062). The advance notice production period may be predetermined in the production control pattern (preceding production control pattern or the like) determined in step 66AKS013 of the variable display start setting process, for example. When it is determined that it is the advance notice effect period (step 66AKS062; Yes), control for executing the advance notice effect is performed (step 66AKS063). By the control of step 66AKS063, when the step-up notice is executed, the notice effect in which the effect mode is changed stepwise can be executed as a suggestion regarding the control of the big hit game state. Further, when the number of steps of the step-up notice is 5, it is possible to make a suggestion regarding the set value of the pachinko gaming machine 1 by changing the outer frame display color to the changeable form of the fifth step. ..

If it is not the notice production period (step 66AKS062; No), after performing the control of step 66AKS063, it is determined whether it is the reach production period (step 66AKS064). The reach production period may be predetermined in the production control pattern (such as the special figure variation production control pattern) determined in step 66AKS013 of the variable display start setting process, for example. When it is determined that the reach effect period is reached (step 66AKS064; Yes), control for executing the reach effect is performed (step 66AKS065). By the control of step 66AKS065, for example, by executing the reach effect of normal reach or super reach, it is possible to make a suggestion regarding the control of the jackpot gaming state. In addition, when the decorative design which is the reach design is stopped and displayed, as a suggestion regarding the control of the big hit game state, it is possible to change the proportion controlled to the big hit game state according to the reach design. At this time, if the reach symbol is a decorative symbol corresponding to the number 7, the reach effect after the change of the symbol display color is executed to continuously give the suggestion regarding the control of the jackpot gaming state, and pachinko. A new suggestion regarding the set value of the gaming machine 1 can be made.

If it is not the reach production period (step 66AKS064; No), after performing the control of step 66AKS065, it is determined whether it is the change production period (step 66AKS066). The change effect period may be set in advance as an execution period of the effect for changing the symbol display color when the setting suggestion effect using the reach symbol is executed. When it is determined that it is the change effect period (step 66AKS066; Yes), control for executing the change effect is performed (step 66AKS067).

If it is not the change effect period (step 66AKS066; No), after performing the control of step 66AKS067, for example, based on the setting in the effect control pattern determined corresponding to the variation pattern, the decorative pattern is changed. After performing the control for executing the effect during the variable display including the display operation (step 66AKS068), the effect effect during the variable display is ended.

When it is determined in step 66AKS061 that the variable display time has elapsed (step 66AKS061; Yes), it is determined whether or not the symbol fixing command transmitted from the main board 11 has been received (step 66AKS069). At this time, if the symbol confirmation command has not been received (step 66AKS069; No), the variable display effect production process is terminated and stands by. After the variable display time has elapsed, if the predetermined time has elapsed without receiving the symbol confirmation command, the predetermined error processing is executed in response to the failure to receive the symbol confirmation command normally. You may do it. When the design confirmation command is received (step 66AKS069; Yes), for example, a predetermined display control command is transmitted to the VDP or the like of the display control unit 123, and the display result is displayed in the variable display of the decorative design. The control for deriving and displaying the final stop design (fixed decorative design) is performed (step 66AKS070). Then, a predetermined fixed time is set as the big hit start designation command reception waiting time (step 66AKS071). Further, after updating the value of the effect process flag to "3" which is a value corresponding to the special figure waiting process (step 66AKS072), the variable display effect process is ended.

FIG. 8-11 shows the execution period and the execution timing of various effects during the variable display of the decorative pattern with respect to the characteristic portion 66AK. Among these, FIG. 8-11(A) has shown the execution period and the execution timing about the variable display related production|generation including the aspect of the variable display of a decorative design. FIG. 8-11(B1) shows the symbol display color when the setting suggestion effect using the reach symbol is not executed. FIG. 8-11 (B2) shows the symbol display color when the setting suggestion effect using the reach symbol is executed. FIG. 8-11(C) shows the execution period and the execution timing of the notice effect which is the notice of step-up. FIG. 8-11(D) shows the execution period, the effect time, and the effect contents corresponding to the execution step regarding the notice effect that is the step-up notice.

When the setting suggestion effect using the reach design is not executed, after the variable display of the decorative design is started at the timing T0, the variable display mode of the decorative design is reached at the timing T1 in the reach mode, and the timing is reached. The design display color is maintained in the normal display color until the variable display of the decorative design is completed at timing T3 via the reach development that shifts from the normal reach reach production to the super reach reach production at T2. In this case, when the reach is established at the timing T1, the decorative design stopped and displayed as the reach design is controlled to the big hit game state depending on which of the numbers 1 to 7 is the decorative design. The ratio of being different is different. In this way, by setting the decorative pattern stopped and displayed as the reach pattern to the decorative pattern corresponding to any of the numbers 1 to 7, it is possible to make a suggestion regarding the control of the jackpot gaming state.

When the setting suggestion effect using the reach pattern is executed, for example, after the reach development from the reach effect of the normal reach to the reach effect of the super reach at the timing T2, the change effect is executed and the symbol display color is the normal display color. The display color can be changed from to. However, in the case of the setting suggestion pattern RE-0, the pattern display color does not change even when the change effect is executed. When the change effect is executed and the design display color can be changed, the decorative design that is stopped and displayed as the reach design is the decorative design corresponding to the number 7 so that the jackpot gaming state is controlled. Is suggested to be high. Further, when a change effect is executed, a set value that is advantageous to the player is set according to whether or not the design display color of the reach design is changed and the suggestion display color when the design is changed. The ratio is different. In this way, when the decorative design corresponding to the number 7 is stopped and displayed as the reach design, as an effect that can be executed in a period after the specific timing, such as a period after the timing T2 in which the reach effect of the super reach can be executed, By making it possible to change the symbol display color of the reach pattern by the change effect, it is possible to continue making suggestions regarding the control of the big hit game state and to give suggestions regarding the set values of the pachinko gaming machine 1.

Since the reach symbol is stopped and displayed when the reach is established at the timing T1, in the specific period after the timing T1, it is possible to make a suggestion regarding the control of the jackpot gaming state by the decorative symbol stopped and displayed as the reach symbol. .. When the reach symbol is a decorative symbol corresponding to the number 7, when the reach symbol is a decorative symbol corresponding to a number other than 7 as a suggestion regarding the control of the jackpot gaming state until the timing T2 in the specific period. It suggests that the jackpot gaming state is controlled at a high rate. After that, after the timing T2 in the specific period, when the change effect is executed, whether or not the design display color of the reach design is changed, and depending on the suggestion display color when it is changed, the pachinko gaming machine 1 Suggestions are made regarding the setting value of. Further, even when the change effect is executed, the decorative design corresponding to the number 7 is continuously stopped and displayed as the reach design, so that it is possible to continue the suggestion regarding the control of the jackpot gaming state. In this way, when the reach effect of the normal reach or the super reach is executed, the reach effect of the normal reach can be executed during the specific period from the timing T1 when the reach is established to the timing T2 when the reach is developed, and the reach pattern is obtained. It is possible to make a suggestion that the jackpot gaming state is controlled at a different rate depending on the decorative pattern that is stopped and displayed. After that, until the timing T3 when the variable display ends after the timing T2, if the reach symbol is a decorative symbol corresponding to a number other than 7, the suggestion that the jackpot game state is controlled at a rate according to the reach symbol is continued. If the reach design is a decorative design corresponding to the number 7, the suggestion that the jackpot gaming state is controlled at a rate according to the reach design is continued, and pachinko depending on the design display color of the reach design. Suggestions regarding the set values of the gaming machine 1 are made. In addition, from the timing T1 at which the reach is established to the timing T3 at which the variable display ends, the reach effect can be executed in a specific period, and from this specific period, from the timing T1 to the timing T2, the jackpot is hit at a ratio according to the reach symbol. The suggestion to be controlled to the gaming state is made, and from timing T2 to timing T3, when the suggestion to be controlled to the gaming state is continuously given at a rate according to the reach symbol, and when the jackpot is given at a rate according to the reach symbol. There may be provided a case where a suggestion regarding the set value of the pachinko gaming machine 1 is made in accordance with the symbol display color of the reach symbol while continuously giving a suggestion that the game state is controlled.

In the case where the notice effect that is the step-up notice is executed, the execution of the step-up notice is started after the variable display of the decorative pattern is started at the timing T0, and the period D11 is the first step, and the period D12. The second step is performed, the period D13 is performed as the third step, the period D14 is performed as the fourth step, and the period D15 is performed as the fifth step. In this case, the display of the in-frame partial image changes stepwise from the first step to the fifth step as a step-up notice. However, when the number of steps reaches the number of steps corresponding to the determination result of the step number pattern, the execution of the step-up notice ends without changing the presentation mode to be the next step.

The first step to the third step in the periods D11 to D13 are all performed before the effect time is 1 second and the variable display mode of the decorative pattern is reached at the timing T1 in the reach mode, and the jackpot is hit. It is a big hit announcement that gives suggestions regarding control of the gaming state. When the step number pattern is the pattern SU-1, the first step in the period D11 is started, and when the first step in the period D11 ends after 1 second of the presentation time has elapsed, the step-up notice is executed. Also ends. When the step number pattern is the pattern SU-2, when the first step in the period D11 is finished as in the case of the pattern SU-1, then the display of the partial image within the frame is changed and the period D12 is changed. When the second step in step D12 is started and the production time of 1 second elapses and the second step in period D12 ends, execution of the step-up notice also ends. When the pattern of the number of steps is the pattern SU-3, as in the case of the pattern SU-2, when the second step in the period D12 is completed, the display of the partial image within the frame is changed, and the period D13 is changed. When the third step in the period D13 ends after 1 second of the presentation time has elapsed, the execution of the step-up notice also ends.

The fourth step in the period D14 is executed after the effect time is 5 seconds, which is longer than 1 second, and the reach of the variable display of the decorative pattern is reached in the reach mode at the timing T1 to control the jackpot gaming state. It is a big hit confirmation that definitely informs that it is done. When the number-of-steps pattern is the pattern SU-4, as in the case of the pattern SU-3, after the completion of the third step in the period D13, the reach is established at the timing T1, and then the in-frame partial image By changing the display or the like, the fourth step in the period D14 is started, and when the fourth step in the period D14 ends after 5 seconds of the presentation time, the execution of the step-up notice ends.

The fifth step in the period D15 is 10 seconds, which is longer than 1 second or 5 seconds, and is executed after the reach development in which the reach effect of the normal reach is changed to the reach effect of the super reach at the timing T2. It becomes a big hit confirmation that definitely informs that the big hit game state is controlled, and in addition, it becomes a set value suggestion that makes a suggestion regarding the set value of the pachinko gaming machine 1. When the number-of-steps pattern is the pattern SU-5, as in the case of the pattern SU-4, after reaching the fourth step in the period D14, the reach development is performed at the timing T2, and then the frame partial image The display and the like are changed, and the fifth step in the period D15 is started. At this time, depending on whether the outer frame display pattern is the pattern SC-0 to the pattern SC-3, whether or not to change the outer frame display color as the display mode of the outer frame partial image, Different display colors. When 10 seconds of the presentation time elapses after the fifth step in the period D15 starts and the fifth step in the period D15 ends in this way, the execution of the step-up notice also ends.

Since the production mode can be changed to the third step before the reach is established at the timing T1 in the step-up notice, in the period up to the timing T1 in the specific period after the timing T0 at which the step-up notice can be executed. , Depending on whether the execution of the step-up notice ends or continues until the next step, it is possible to make a suggestion regarding the control of the jackpot gaming state. Then, when the number of steps in the step-up notice is four or more, in the period D14 included from the timing T1 to the timing T2 in the specific period, as a suggestion regarding the control of the jackpot gaming state, the jackpot confirmation is informed. It is possible to change to the presentation mode of the step. Further, when the number of steps of the step-up notice is 5, in the period D15 included after the timing T2 in the specific period, the outer frame corresponding to the outer frame display pattern is provided as a suggestion regarding the set value of the pachinko gaming machine 1. The display mode can be changed to the display mode of the fifth step.

When the step number pattern corresponds to any of the patterns SU-1 to SU-4 and the number of steps is less than 5, the step up is performed before the production mode of the fifth step is changed in the period D15. Execution of the notice ends. Therefore, when the step-up notice is executed, a case in which the number of steps is less than 5 and the suggestion regarding the control of the jackpot gaming state is given until timing T2 in the specific period is included is included. ing. On the other hand, when the number-of-steps pattern corresponds to the pattern SU-5 and the number of steps is 5, the setting value of the pachinko gaming machine 1 is changed by changing to the effect mode of the fifth step in the period D15. Make suggestions. Therefore, when the step-up notice is executed, after the control related to the control of the jackpot gaming state is performed until the timing T2 in the specific period in correspondence with the step number 5, the effect that can be executed after the timing T2 As a case, it includes the case where the suggestion regarding the control of the jackpot gaming state is continuously performed and the suggestion regarding the set value of the pachinko gaming machine 1 is performed.

When the notice production of the step-up notice is executed, the production mode is changed from the first step to the third step in the specific period from the timing T0 when the variable display is started to the timing T1 when the reach is established. It is possible to make a suggestion that the jackpot gaming state is controlled at a rate according to the number of steps in which the effect mode is changed. After that, until the timing T2 when the reach is developed after the timing T1, if the production mode of the fourth step is changed, it is possible to give a confirmation that the jackpot gaming state is controlled. Further, until the timing T3 at which the variable display ends after the timing T2, if it is changed to the production mode of the fifth step, it is confirmed that the jackpot gaming state will be controlled, and the outer frame of the outer frame partial image is displayed. It is possible to make a suggestion regarding the set value of the pachinko gaming machine 1 according to the display color. In addition, from the timing T0 when the variable display starts to the timing T3 when the variable display ends, a specific period during which the notice effect as the step-up notice can be executed is set, and during the specific period, from the timing T0 to the timing T2, the effect A suggestion that the jackpot gaming state is controlled at a rate according to the number of steps in which the mode has been changed, and until the timing T3 after the timing T2, when the suggestion ends without changing to the production mode of the fifth step, There may be provided a case of changing to the production mode of the fifth step and continuing to make a suggestion regarding control of the jackpot gaming state, and also making a suggestion of a set value of the pachinko gaming machine 1 according to the production form of the fifth step. ..

In the step-up notice, the effect time is 1 second in each step from the first step to the third step, the effect time is 5 seconds in the fourth step, and the effect time is 10 seconds in the fifth step. In a plurality of stages in which the production mode is changed stepwise in the step-up notice, as in the fourth step, a notification stage for notifying that the jackpot gaming state is controlled, and as in the fifth step, the pachinko gaming machine 1 And a suggestion step for making suggestions regarding the set value of. Since the presentation time of the fifth step is set to be longer than the presentation time of the fourth step, the suggestion stage has a longer execution period than the notification stage. In general, when an effect (advantageous effect) for informing an advantage is executed, the player shoots an image or a moving image of the effect with a mobile terminal owned by the player, and then the SNS (Social There is a tendency to post on member registration websites such as Networking Service) and Internet video supply sites. However, if the execution period of such an advantageous effect is short, there arises a problem that an appropriate shooting time cannot be secured. On the other hand, with respect to the effects that are often performed even when the effects are unfavorable (adverse effects), the motivation for shooting is not motivated. Therefore, if the execution period of the unfavorable effects is long, the player is rather offended There is a problem. Therefore, in the characteristic part 66AK, the execution period for the advantageous effect is lengthened to secure the shooting time, and the disadvantageous effect is shortened in the execution period to reduce the discomfort. In the step-up notice of the characteristic part 66AK, the effect time of the fourth step which is a big hit confirmation is longer than the effect time of the first step to the third step which is a big hit announcement. Further, the effect time of the fifth step, which is a set value suggestion when the big hit is determined, is longer than the effect time of the fourth step. As a result, it is possible to prevent the player from overlooking when changing to the presentation mode of the fifth step that makes a suggestion regarding the set value of the pachinko gaming machine 1, and it is possible to secure the shooting time. In addition, since the shooting time can be secured, the shot images and moving images can be disclosed by the player on the Internet, and the interest of the public in the pachinko gaming machine 1 can be increased. In addition, in many cases, the pachinko gaming machine 1 of which gaming machine was taken and released, so that from the gaming side, the player advertised the gaming field. become. In this way, by ensuring the shooting time when the suggestion regarding the set value of the pachinko gaming machine 1 is made, not only the player but also the game hall side will be synergistically brought about.

The presentation time of the fifth step in the step-up notice may be different according to a plurality of setting suggestion patterns. For example, the effect time is 3 seconds in the pattern RE-0, the effect time is 7 seconds in the pattern RE-1, the effect time is 12 seconds in the pattern RE-2, and the effect time is 15 in the pattern RE-3. The effect time corresponding to each pattern may be set to be seconds. In this way, the execution period of the effect may be changed according to the effect mode when making a suggestion regarding the set value of the pachinko gaming machine 1. The execution period may be longer in the case of a production mode in which the advantage for the player is higher than in the case of a production mode in which the advantage for the player is low. As a result, it is possible to prevent the player from overlooking when changing to an effect mode that suggests that the setting value is advantageous, and it is possible to secure a shooting time.

In the setting suggestion effect using the reach pattern, it is possible to make a suggestion regarding the set value of the pachinko gaming machine 1 by making it possible to change the design display color which is the display color of the reach pattern. In the fifth step of the step-up notice, the outer frame display color, which is the display color of the outer frame partial image, can be changed to make a suggestion regarding the set value of the pachinko gaming machine 1. Thus, in the setting suggestion effect using the reach pattern and the fifth step of the step-up notice, at least a part of the target image whose display color can be changed, such as the pattern display color and the outer frame display color, With different effect modes, it is possible to make a suggestion regarding the set value of the pachinko gaming machine 1. On the other hand, both the pattern display color and the outer frame display color can be changed to suggestive display colors including copper color, silver color, and gold color, and the pachinko gaming machine 1 can be set according to a production mode in which at least a part is common It is only necessary to be able to make a suggestion regarding the value. The pattern display color and the outer frame display color may be changeable to different suggestion display colors. Alternatively, in the setting suggestion effect using the reach symbol, the symbol display color can be changed, while in the fifth step of the step-up notice, it is possible to change the effect mode other than the display color. In the setting suggestion effect using the reach symbol, the effect modes other than the symbol display color can be changed, while in the fifth step of the step-up notice, the outer frame display color can be changed. In the setting suggestion effect using the reach pattern, effect modes other than the symbol display color can be changed, and in the fifth step of the step-up notice, effect modes other than the display color can be changed. In these cases, the setting suggesting effect using the reach pattern and the fifth step of the step-up notice may all be able to give the suggestion regarding the setting of the pachinko gaming machine 1 in different effect modes.

The setting suggestion effect using the reach pattern may be executed at a timing different from the fifth step of the step-up notice. For example, after executing the setting suggestion effect using the reach pattern, the effect mode may be changed to the fifth step of the step-up notice. Alternatively, the setting suggestion effect using the reach pattern may be executed after changing to the effect mode corresponding to the fifth step of the step-up notice. In this way, after the specific timing in the specific period, the suggestion regarding the set value of the pachinko gaming machine 1 may be made at a plurality of timings. In this case, the execution mode of the suggested effect at another timing may be changed according to the execution mode of the suggested effect at the one timing. As an example, depending on whether or not the setting suggestion effect using the reach pattern is executed, the ratio of whether or not to change the effect mode up to the fifth step in the step-up notice may be changed. When the suggested effect at the timing 1 is executed, the suggested effect at another timing may be restricted from being executed. For example, when the setting suggestion effect using the reach pattern is executed, the determination value in the determination table and the like may be set as the step number pattern of the step-up notice so that the pattern SU-5 is not determined. .. With such a setting, the step-up notice can change the effect mode up to the fifth step at a predetermined ratio in the range where the setting suggestion effect using the reach symbol is not executed, while the setting suggestion using the reach symbol is suggested. In the range where the effect is executed, a limit is set as a limit that the effect mode is not changed until the fifth step. Further, the step-up notice can change the production mode up to the fifth step at a high rate in the range where the setting suggestion effect using the reach symbol is not executed, while the setting suggestion effect using the reach symbol is executed. Within the range, a limit may be set as a limit of changing the effect mode to the fifth step at a low rate. Alternatively, the relationship between the range and the limit may be exchanged. That is, the step-up notice can change the production mode up to the fifth step at a predetermined ratio in the range where the setting suggestion effect using the reach symbol is executed, while the setting suggestion effect using the reach symbol is executed. A limit may be set as a limit of not changing the effect mode until the fifth step in a range where the step is not performed. Further, the step-up notice can change the production mode up to the fifth step at a high rate in the range where the setting suggestion effect using the reach pattern is executed, while the setting suggestion effect using the reach pattern is executed. In a range where it is not performed, a limit may be set as a limit of changing the effect mode to the fifth step at a low rate.

Also for the setting suggestive effect using the reach pattern, the same limitation as in the case of the step-up notice may be provided. For example, the setting suggestion effect using the reach pattern can be executed at a predetermined ratio within a range in which the step-up notice does not change the effect form until the fifth step, while the step-up notice changes the effect form until the fifth step. A limit may be set as a limit that is not executed in the range to be performed. Further, the setting suggestion effect using the reach pattern can be executed at a high rate in a range in which the step-up notice does not change the effect mode until the fifth step, while the step-up notice changes the effect mode up to the fifth step. In the range to be made, a limit may be set as a limit that it can be executed at a low rate. Alternatively, the relationship between the range and the limit may be exchanged. That is, the setting suggestion effect using the reach pattern can be executed at a predetermined ratio within the range in which the step-up notice changes the effect mode up to the fifth step, while the step-up notice changes the effect mode up to the fifth step. A limit may be set as a limit that is not executed in a range that does not allow it. Further, the setting suggestion effect using the reach pattern can be executed at a high rate in the range in which the step-up notice changes the effect mode up to the fifth step, while the step-up notice changes the effect mode up to the fifth step. In a range that does not allow it, a limit may be set as a limit that it can be executed at a low rate.

In addition to the setting suggestion effect using the reach pattern and the fifth step in the step-up notice, multiple suggestion effects are executed at a plurality of timings for any suggestive effect that can suggest the set value of the pachinko gaming machine 1. If possible, the execution mode of the suggestive effect at another timing may be changed according to the execution mode of the suggestive effect at one timing. In addition, regarding an arbitrary suggestive effect that can suggest the set value of the pachinko gaming machine 1, when a plurality of suggestive effects can be executed at a plurality of timings, in accordance with the suggestive effect at one timing, at another timing. A limit may be set in the suggestive presentation.

8-12 shows an example of executing the setting suggestion effect using the reach pattern. FIG. 8-12(A) shows an effect execution example 66AK101 when the reach of the variable display of the decorative design is the reach mode. At this time, the reach is established by the stop display of the decorative pattern corresponding to the number 7 in the "left" and "right" decorative pattern display areas 5L and 5R, and the reach effect of the normal reach is executed. FIG. 8-12(B) shows a performance execution example 66AK102 in the case where the reach performance of the normal reach becomes the reach development that shifts to the reach performance of the super reach. At this time, the decorative pattern is reduced and displayed on the display screen of the image display device 5, and the effect image in the reach effect of the super reach is displayed. FIG. 8-12(C) shows the performance execution example 66AK103 when the modification performance is executed. At this time, the effect display corresponding to the change effect is displayed so as to be superimposed on the reach symbol that is stopped and displayed, and the effect image for notifying a message such as "change pattern display color!!" is displayed. Suggestion to change the pattern display color is made.

FIG. 8-12 (D1) shows the performance execution example 66AK111 in which the pattern display color does not change, corresponding to the case where the setting suggestion pattern is the pattern RE-0. FIG. 8-12 (D2) shows the performance execution example 66AK112 in which the design display color is changed to the copper color corresponding to the case where the setting suggestion pattern is the pattern RE-1. FIG. 8-12 (D3) shows an effect execution example 66AK113 in which the symbol display color is changed to silver corresponding to the case where the setting suggestion pattern is the pattern RE-2. FIG. 8-12 (D4) shows the performance execution example 66AK114 in which the pattern display color is changed to gold corresponding to the case where the setting suggestion pattern is the pattern RE-3. When the setting suggestion pattern is the pattern RE-0, the display color of the reach pattern does not change as in the performance execution example 66AK111, and the red that is the normal display color remains unchanged. As a result, a failure effect (gase effect) in which the symbol display color is not changed is executed, and it is suggested that the degree of expectation, which is an advantageous setting value for the player, is low. When the setting suggestion pattern is the pattern RE-1, the display color of the reach pattern is changed to the copper color as in the production execution example 66AK112, which suggests that the set value is 2 or more. When the setting suggestion pattern is the pattern RE-2, the display color of the reach pattern is changed to silver as in the production execution example 66AK113, so that it is highly expected that the setting value is advantageous to the player. Suggest. When the setting suggestion pattern is the pattern RE-3, the display color of the reach pattern is changed to gold as in the production execution example 66AK114, and the confirmation of 6 which is the highest set value is suggested.

FIG. 8-13 shows an example of executing a notice effect that gives a notice of step-up. FIG. 8-13(A) shows the performance execution example 66AK201 in the first step of the step-up notice. FIG. 8-13(B) shows the performance execution example 66AK202 in the second step of the step-up notice. FIG. 8-13(C) shows the performance execution example 66AK203 in the third step of the step-up notice. FIG. 8-13(D) shows the performance execution example 66AK204 in the fourth step of the step-up notice. FIGS. 8-13(E1) to (E4) show effect execution examples 66AK211-66AK214 in the fifth step of the step-up notice. In the production execution examples 66AK201 to 66AK204, the production mode is changed stepwise by sequentially switching the characters displayed by the partial image within the frame in correspondence with the first step to the fourth step. In the performance execution examples 66AK211 to 66AK214, the performance mode is changed by switching the characters displayed by the partial image within the frame to all the characters displayed from the first step to the fourth step, corresponding to the fifth step. Change.

Further, in the performance execution examples 66AK211 to 66AK214, the display color of the outer frame partial image can be changed corresponding to the outer frame display pattern. In the production execution example 66AK211 shown in FIG. 8-13 (E1), the outer frame display pattern does not change in correspondence with the pattern SC-0, and the outer frame display color remains red, which is the normal display color. As a result, a failure effect (gase effect) in which the symbol display color is not changed is executed, and it is suggested that the degree of expectation, which is an advantageous setting value for the player, is low. In the production execution example 66AK212 shown in FIG. 8-13 (E2), the outer frame display pattern corresponds to the pattern SC-1, and the outer frame display color is changed to copper, so that the set value is 2 or more. Suggest confirmation of the matter. In the production execution example 66AK213 shown in FIG. 8-13 (E3), the outer frame display pattern is changed to silver in correspondence with the outer frame display pattern to the pattern SC-2, so that the set value is advantageous for the player. It suggests that some expectations are high. In the production execution example 66AK214 shown in FIG. 8-13 (E4), the outer frame display pattern is changed to gold in correspondence with the outer frame display pattern to the pattern SC-3, and the maximum set value of 6 is obtained. Suggest confirmation.

In general, it is difficult to further increase the player's expectation after the notification for controlling the big hit game state is given. On the other hand, the characteristic unit 66AK, after making a suggestion regarding the control of the big hit game state, after the specific timing of the specific period, the setting suggestive effect using the reach pattern and the effect mode of the fifth step in the step-up notice By providing a case where a suggestion is made regarding the set value in the pachinko gaming machine 1, the set value set in the pachinko gaming machine 1 is set even after the notification that the jackpot gaming state is controlled. As you can expect, you can diversify the production and improve the fun of the game.

The present invention is not limited to the above embodiment, and various modifications and applications are possible. For example, the pachinko gaming machine 1 does not have to have all the technical features shown in the above-mentioned embodiment, and is shown in the above-mentioned embodiment so that at least one problem in the conventional technique can be solved. It may have a part of the configuration.

As a specific example, the setting suggestion effect using the reach pattern may be executed, but the suggestion regarding the set value in the effect mode of the fifth step in the step-up notice may not be executed. Alternatively, the setting suggestion effect using the reach pattern may not be executed, but the suggestion regarding the set value by the effect mode of the fifth step in the step-up notice may be executable.

The chance up effect may be executable together with the step-up notice effect, the character notice effect, the title notice effect, or in place of part or all of them. The chance-up effect is an effect in which a character appears on the image display device 5 during the reach effect and suggests a jackpot expectation degree depending on the contents of the character's dialogue. In addition, the production mode of the chance-up production may be any production mode capable of suggesting the jackpot expectation degree to the player, and may not be the one in which the jackpot expectation degree is suggested depending on the dialogue contents of the character.

The effect control CPU 120 determines whether or not the variable display result is a big hit in the variable display start setting process. When the variable display result is a big hit, whether the variable display result is a big hit and whether or not the chance-up effect is executed and the effect pattern when the opportunity-up effect is executed based on the set value set in the pachinko gaming machine 1. And decide. If the variable display result is a loss, whether the variable display result is a loss and whether or not the chance-up effect is executed, and an effect pattern when the opportunity-up effect is executed, based on the set value set in the pachinko gaming machine 1. And decide.

FIG. 8-14 shows a setting example of effect patterns that can be determined when the chance-up effect is executed. In this setting example, four patterns CU-1 to CU-4 are prepared in advance as a plurality of effect patterns that can be determined when executing the chance-up effect. The pattern CU-1 is an effect pattern indicating that the big hit expectation is low (big hit expectation: low), and the pattern CU-2 has a higher big hit expectation than the pattern CU-1 (big hit expectation: high). It is a production pattern indicating that. Patterns CU-3 and CU-4 are effect patterns for notifying that the variable display result is a big hit. Both the pattern CU-3 and the pattern CU-4 are effect patterns for notifying that the variable display result is a big hit, but different effect modes.

FIG. 8-15(A) shows a setting example of a ratio for determining whether or not to execute a chance-up effect and an effect pattern when the effect-up effect is executed when the variable display result is a big hit. In this determination example, when the set value set in the pachinko gaming machine 1 is 1, non-execution of the chance up effect is determined at a rate of 39%, and the chance up effect is performed at a rate of 10% in the pattern CU-. 1), 40% of the chance-up effects are executed in the pattern CU-2, and 10% of the chance-up effects are executed in the pattern CU-3. It is determined that the chance up effect is executed in the pattern CU-4 at a rate of 1%. When the set value set in the pachinko gaming machine 1 is 2, the non-execution of the chance up effect is determined at a rate of 38%, and the chance up effect is performed at the rate of 10% in the pattern CU-1. 40% of the time, it is decided to execute the chance up effect with the pattern CU-2, and 10% of the time is decided to execute the chance up effect with the pattern CU-3. Determines to execute the chance-up effect in pattern CU-4. When the set value set in the pachinko gaming machine 1 is 3, it is determined that the chance up effect is not executed at a rate of 37%, and the chance up effect is executed at the rate of 10% in the pattern CU-1. 40% of the time, it is decided to execute the chance-up effect in the pattern CU-2, 10% of the time is decided to execute the chance-up effect in the pattern CU-3, and the ratio of 3% is decided. Determines to execute the chance-up effect in pattern CU-4. When the set value set for the pachinko gaming machine 1 is 4, it is determined that 36% of the time does not execute the chance up effect, and 10% of the chance increase effect is executed in the pattern CU-1. 40% of the time, it is decided to execute the chance-up effect in the pattern CU-2, 10% of the time is decided to execute the opportunity-up effect in the pattern CU-3, and the ratio of 4% is decided. Determines to execute the chance-up effect in pattern CU-4. When the set value set in the pachinko gaming machine 1 is 5, the non-execution of the chance up effect is determined at a rate of 35%, and the chance up effect is performed at the rate of 10% in the pattern CU-1. 40% of the time, it is decided to execute the chance-up effect in the pattern CU-2, and 10% of the time is decided to execute the opportunity-up effect in the pattern CU-3. Determines to execute the chance-up effect in pattern CU-4. When the set value set in the pachinko gaming machine 1 is 6, the non-execution of the chance up effect is determined at a rate of 34%, and the chance up effect is performed at the rate of 10% in the pattern CU-1. 40% of the chance-up effect is decided to be executed in the pattern CU-2, 10% of the chance-up effect is decided to be executed in the pattern CU-3, and the percentage of 6% is decided. Determines to execute the chance-up effect in pattern CU-4.

FIG. 8-15(B) shows a setting example of a ratio for determining whether or not the chance-up effect is executed and the effect pattern when the variable-up effect is executed when the variable display result indicates a loss. In this example of determination, regardless of the set value set in the pachinko gaming machine 1, non-execution of the chance up effect is determined at a rate of 50%, and the chance up effect is performed at a rate of 40% in the pattern CU-1. It is determined that the chance up effect is executed in the pattern CU-2 at a rate of 10%, and it is determined that the chance up effect is executed in the pattern CU-3 at a rate of 0%. It is determined that the chance-up effect is executed in the pattern CU-4 at the rate of.

By setting the determination ratio as described above, when the chance up effect is executed, when the chance up effect is executed in the pattern CU-1, the ratio of being controlled to the big hit game state is low (the big hit expectation degree is low. In addition, when the chance-up effect is executed in the pattern CU-2, the ratio of being controlled to the big hit game state is high (the big hit expectation is high). When the chance-up effect is executed in the pattern CU-3 or the pattern CU-4, the big hit game state is always controlled. The rate at which the chance up effect is executed in the pattern CU-3 is common (uniformly 10%) regardless of the set value, whereas the rate at which the chance up effect is executed in the pattern CU-4 is the set value. Is set to become higher as becomes larger. Therefore, the sum of the rate of executing the chance-up effect in the pattern CU-3 and the rate of executing in the pattern CU-4 differs depending on the set value set in the pachinko gaming machine 1, and particularly the chance-up. It is in the form of suggesting the set value by the ratio of the effect executed in the pattern CU-4.

Like the pattern CU-3 and the pattern CU-4, when the set value is 1 as shown in FIG. 8-15(A), the determination rate of the chance-up effect that informs that the jackpot gaming state is controlled is set. 11%, 12% when the setting value is 2, 13% when the setting value is 3, 14% when the setting value is 4, 15% when the setting value is 5 and 6% when the setting value is 6. Is 16%, which is different depending on the set value set in the pachinko gaming machine 1. Therefore, the rate of execution in the effect pattern for notifying that the chance up effect is controlled in the big hit gaming state is the lowest when the set value set in the pachinko gaming machine 1 is 1, and the pachinko gaming machine is set. It is set so as to increase as the set value set to 1 increases.

In step 66AKS013 of the variable display start setting process, one of a plurality of prepared effect control patterns (chance up effect control pattern) is selected and set as a use pattern in response to the case where the execution of the opportunity increase effect is decided. May be. Alternatively, by setting the timer value of the chance up effect process timer, the chance up effect may be executed according to the process table for each effect pattern. When the process table for chance up effect is set, the value of the chance up effect process timer is updated every time the variable display effect process is executed, and the effect device (image display device 5 or image display device 5 or the like is displayed according to the updated timer value. The chance up effect may be executed by controlling the speakers 8L and 8R, the effect effect lamp 9 and the like.

When performing the chance-up effect, the effect control CPU 120 determines whether or not it is the pattern CU-3 or the pattern CU-4 that is the effect pattern of the big hit notification. When it is determined that the effect pattern of the big hit notification, based on the set value set in the pachinko gaming machine 1, whether or not to execute the set value suggesting effect, and the effect pattern when it is executed are determined. ..

FIG. 8-16 shows a setting example of an effect pattern that can be determined when the set value suggestion effect is executed. In this setting example, five effect patterns SS-1 to SS-5 are prepared in advance as a plurality of effect patterns that can be determined when the set value suggestion effect is executed. The pattern SS-1 suggests the possibility that the setting value is an odd number (for example, 1, 3, 5), and the pattern SS-2 indicates the possibility that the setting value is an even number (for example, 2, 4, 6). The pattern SS-3 suggests that the set value may be equal to or higher than the intermediate setting toward the odd number (for example, 3 or 5), and the pattern SS-4 indicates that the set value may be equal to or higher than the intermediate setting toward the even number (for example, 3 or 5). 4 or 6), and the pattern SS-5 suggests that the set value may be the highest setting (eg, 6).

The pattern SS-1 and the pattern SS-2 are determined at a high rate when the setting value is any one of 1 to 4 (low setting), and thus the setting value is either 5 or 6 (high setting). It is considered that the degree of expectation of existence is low, and the pattern SS-3 and the pattern SS-4 are set values 5 and 6 by being determined at a high rate when the set value is either 5 or 6. It is said that there is a high degree of expectation. Here, the setting values 1 to 4 will be described as low settings, and the setting values 5 and 6 will be described as high settings. However, the setting values 1 to 3 may be low settings, and the setting values 4 to 6 may be high settings, or the setting value 1 may be set. 2 may be set low, setting values 3 and 4 may be set intermediately, and setting values 5 and 6 may be set high to set the execution ratio of the effect pattern.

FIG. 8-17 shows a setting example of a ratio for determining whether or not the setting value suggesting effect is executed and the effect pattern when the effect is executed. In this setting example, when the set value set in the pachinko gaming machine 1 is 1, the non-execution of the set value suggestion effect is determined at a rate of 90%, and the set value suggestion effect is performed at a rate of 7.15%. Is performed in the pattern SS-1, the setting value suggestion effect is determined to be executed in the pattern SS-2 at a rate of 2.35%, and the setting value suggestion effect is performed in the rate of 0.36%. It is decided to execute at SS-3, the setting value suggestive effect is executed at the pattern SS-4 at a rate of 0.14%, and the setting value suggestive effect is made at the pattern SS-5 at a rate of 0%. Decide to run. When the set value set in the pachinko gaming machine 1 is 2, the non-execution of the set value suggestive effect is determined at a rate of 85%, and the set value suggestive effect is performed at a rate of 3.21% in the pattern SS-1. The setting value suggestion effect is determined to be executed in the pattern SS-2 at a rate of 10.73%, and the setting value suggestion effect is performed in the pattern SS-3 at a rate of 0.21%. It is determined that the setting value suggestion effect is executed in the pattern SS-4 at a rate of 0.85%, and the setting value suggestion effect is performed in the pattern SS-5 at a rate of 0%. To do. When the set value set for the pachinko gaming machine 1 is 3, the non-execution of the set value suggestive effect is determined at a rate of 80%, and the set value suggestive effect is performed at a rate of 11.45% for the pattern SS-1. It is determined that the setting value suggestion effect is executed in the pattern SS-2 at a rate of 2.85%, and the setting value suggestion effect is executed in the pattern SS-3 at a rate of 4.28%. The setting value suggesting effect is determined to be executed in the pattern SS-4 at a rate of 1.42%, and the setting value suggesting effect is determined to be executed in the pattern SS-5 at a rate of 0%. To do. When the set value set in the pachinko gaming machine 1 is 4, the non-execution of the set value suggestive effect is determined at a rate of 75%, and the set value suggestive effect is performed at a rate of 3.57% in the pattern SS-1. The setting value suggestion effect is determined to be executed in the pattern SS-2 at a rate of 14.30%, and the setting value suggestion effect is performed in the pattern SS3 at a rate of 1.78%. The setting value suggestion effect is determined to be executed in the pattern SS-4 at a rate of 5.35%, and the setting value suggestion effect is determined to be executed in the pattern SS-5 at a rate of 0%. When the set value set in the pachinko gaming machine 1 is 5, the non-execution of the set value suggestion effect is determined at a rate of 70%, and the set value suggestion effect is performed at a rate of 4.28% in the pattern SS-1. The setting value suggestion effect is determined to be executed in the pattern SS-2 at a rate of 8.57%, and the setting value suggestion effect is performed in the pattern SS-3 at a rate of 10.73%. The setting value suggesting effect is determined to be executed in the pattern SS-4 at a rate of 6.42%, and the setting value suggesting effect is determined to be executed in the pattern SS-5 at a rate of 0%. To do. When the set value set in the pachinko gaming machine 1 is 6, the non-execution of the set value suggesting effect is determined at a rate of 65%, and the set value suggesting effect is performed at a rate of 10.00% in the pattern SS-1. It is determined that the setting value suggestion effect is executed in the pattern SS-2 at a rate of 5.00%, and the setting value suggestion effect is executed in the pattern SS-3 at a rate of 5.00%. To perform the set value suggestion effect at the rate of 12.50% in the pattern SS-4, and to execute the set value suggestion effect at the rate of 2.5% in the pattern SS-5. To decide.

By setting the determination ratio as described above, it is suggested that the setting value is any one of 1 to 4 by executing the setting value suggesting effect in the pattern SS-1 or the pattern SS-2, and the setting value suggesting effect. Is executed in the pattern SS-3 or the pattern SS-4, which suggests that the set value is 5 or 6. Further, the larger the set value set in the pachinko gaming machine 1, the higher the rate at which execution of the set value suggesting effect is determined.

FIG. 8-18 shows the effect execution period in the variable display of super reach when the chance up effect and the set value suggestion effect are executed. The chance up effect and the set value suggestion effect are effects that can be executed during the execution period of the reach effect during the variable display of the super reach. The set value suggestion effect can be executed after the chance up effect when it is executed in the pattern CU-3 or the pattern CU-4 that notifies that the chance up effect is controlled to the big hit game state. The set value suggesting effect is an effect that suggests the setting value set in the pachinko gaming machine 1 by displaying an effect image showing any or all of the plurality of characters on the image display device 5. is there. In addition, the effect mode of the set value suggesting effect may be any effect mode capable of suggesting the set value set in the pachinko gaming machine 1, and may not be an effect mode using a plurality of characters.

In step 66AKS013 of the variable display start setting process, one of a plurality of prepared effect control patterns (set value suggestive effect control pattern) is selected and used as a use pattern in response to the case where execution of the set value suggestive effect is determined. May be set. Alternatively, by setting the timer value of the set value suggestion effect process timer, it may be possible to execute the set value suggestion effect according to the process table for each effect pattern. When the process table of the set value suggestion effect is set, the value of the set value suggestion effect process timer is updated every time the variable display effect process is executed, and the effect device (image display device) is set according to the updated timer value. 5 and the speakers 8L and 8R, the effect lamp 9 and the like) may be controlled to execute the set value suggestion effect.

When a predetermined period has passed since the reach effect of the super reach was started, the character is displayed in the lower part of the image display device 5 as a chance-up effect, and the character information such as different dialogue depending on the effect pattern is displayed as the character dialogue. To be done. In particular, when the chance up effect is executed by the pattern CU-3 or the pattern CU-4, the variable display result is a big hit due to the lines displayed on the image display device 5, and after the variable display is finished, the big hit game state is entered. It is notified that control will be performed.

When the chance up production is executed in the pattern CU-3 or the pattern CU-4 during the reach production of the super reach, a plurality of set value suggesting productions are performed as a set value suggestion production after a further specific period has elapsed since the chance up production was completed. Images of any or all of the characters are displayed. For example, when the set value suggestion effect is executed in the pattern SS-1 to the pattern SS-4, images of different characters are displayed on the image display device 5. In the case where the set value suggestion effect is executed in the pattern SS-5 (when the set value suggestion effect is executed in the effect mode for notifying that the set value set in the pachinko gaming machine 1 is 6) On the image display device 5, all the characters that can be displayed on the image display device 5 when the set value suggesting effect is executed in the pattern SS-1 to the pattern SS-4 are displayed. As a result, the player is made to pay attention to which image of the character is displayed on the image display device 5 as the set value suggestive effect, and the player is also made to pay attention to the number of images of the character displayed on the image display device 5. It is possible to improve the enjoyment of the game. The rate of executing the chance-up effect in the effect pattern for notifying that the jackpot gaming state is controlled differs depending on the set value set in the pachinko gaming machine 1.

The chance-up production is performed by making it possible to suggest the set value set in the pachinko gaming machine 1 to the player by the ratio of executing in the production pattern informing that the jackpot gaming state is controlled. You can improve the enjoyment of the game by letting the player pay attention to the up production. The set value suggestion effect can be executed after the chance up effect is executed in the pattern CU-3 or the pattern CU-4 which is an effect pattern for notifying that the jackpot gaming state is controlled during the reach effect of the super reach. Yes, the execution ratio of the set value suggestive effect is set to be higher as the set value set in the pachinko gaming machine 1 is higher, so that the set value suggestive effect is executed after the chance up effect. You can improve the enjoyment of the game by focusing on the player.

The specific suggestion effect may be a chance-up effect that is executed in the pattern CU-3 or the pattern CU-4, or "when the specific display result (variable display result is a big hit) is in an advantageous state (big hit game). State), in a gaming machine (pachinko gaming machine) controlled to be in a state), the production mode informing that the state is controlled to the advantageous state before the specific display result is displayed (derived display) It doesn't matter. The rate of executing the chance-up effect in the effect pattern informing that the big hit game state is controlled may be lower as the set value set in the pachinko gaming machine 1 is higher. The special suggestive effect may be a pattern CU-3 and a pattern CU-4 of the chance up effect, and the predetermined effect may be a set value suggestive effect having a different effect mode from the chance up effect, but the special suggestive effect and the predetermined effect are the same. The effect may be an effect, or the special suggestion effect and the predetermined effect may be executed as a series of effects. As the predetermined effect different from the special suggestion effect and the effect mode, for example, an effect not necessarily informing that the jackpot gaming state is controlled, such as a reach effect of super reach, may be applied. Of the chance up effect and the set value suggesting effect, only the chance up effect can be executed, so that the setting value set in the pachinko gaming machine 1 can be suggested only by the chance up effect.

The chance up effect is provided as an effect pattern for notifying that two effect patterns, a pattern CU-3 and a pattern CU-4, are controlled to a big hit game state, and the chance up effect is the pattern CU-3. The ratio of execution is 10%, which is common regardless of the set value set in the pachinko gaming machine 1, while the ratio of chance-up production executed in the pattern CU-4 is set in the pachinko gaming machine 1. It is different according to the set value. Since the set value set in the pachinko gaming machine 1 is suggested by the rate at which the chance up effect is executed in the pattern CU-4, the chance up effect is the pattern CU-3 and the pattern CU-. It is possible to make the player pay attention to which of 4 is used to improve the interest of the suggested production.

As the effect pattern of the chance-up effect, three or more effect patterns for informing that the jackpot gaming state is controlled may be provided. Of the effect patterns that notify that the jackpot gaming state is controlled, only the execution ratio of some effect patterns may be changed according to the set value set in the pachinko gaming machine 1, or all the effect patterns. The pattern execution ratio may be changed according to the set value set in the pachinko gaming machine 1. After performing the chance up effect with one effect pattern (for example, pattern CU-3) that notifies that the jackpot gaming state is controlled, the other effect that notifies that the chance up effect is controlled to the jackpot gaming state is further performed. It may be executable in a pattern (for example, pattern CU-4). In this case, the content to be notified to the player may differ depending on the number of times the chance-up effect is executed. For example, when the chance up effect is executed only once in the pattern CU-3 during the variable display of 1, only the fact that it is controlled to the big hit game state is notified, and the chance up effect is the pattern CU- during the variable display of 1. 3 and the pattern CU-4 are executed twice, in addition to the notification that the jackpot gaming state is controlled, the set value set in the pachinko gaming machine 1 is within a predetermined range (for example, 4 to 6 range). Whether or not the set value set in the pachinko gaming machine 1 is any of 4 to 6 by executing the chance-up effect in the variable display of 1 with the pattern CU-3 and the pattern CU-4. The player can be paid attention to. Also, depending on the number of times the chance up effect is executed in the effect pattern for notifying that the big hit game state is controlled during the variable display of 1, the set value set in the pachinko gaming machine 1 is any of 4 to 6. It is possible to make the player pay attention to whether or not it is possible to improve the enjoyment of the game. The special suggestive effect may be the chance-up effect that is executed first, and the special effect may be the chance-up effect that is executed later. When the chance up effect is executed in the pattern CU-3 and the pattern CU-4 during the variable display of 1, the execution periods of both chance up effects do not have to overlap, and the execution periods of both chance up effects are At least one copy may overlap. When the special suggestion effect and the special effect are executed within a specific period, the execution period of the special suggestion effect does not overlap with the execution period of the special effect, and the execution period of the special suggestion effect and the execution period of the special effect are At least part of them are duplicates. When the chance-up effect is executed with the pattern CU-3 and the pattern CU-4, both chance-up effects may be executed over a plurality of variable displays. When the special suggestive effect and the special effect are executed within a specific period, both chance-up effects are executed during one variable display, and both chance-up effects are executed over a plurality of variable displays. It includes both of the things. When both chance up effects are executed during the variable display of 1, the set value set in the pachinko gaming machine 1 is suggested by the number of times of the opportunity up effect executed during the variable display of 1, When both chance-up effects are executed during the variable display, the set value set in the pachinko gaming machine 1 may be suggested by the number of executions of the chance-up effects executed during the plurality of variable displays. .. The pattern CU-3 is informed that the jackpot gaming state is controlled, and the set value set in the pachinko gaming machine 1 is within a predetermined range (for example, one of 1, 2, and 6). The pattern set CU-4 is set in the range different from that of the pattern CU-3, and the set value set in the pachinko gaming machine 1 is set in the pachinko gaming machine 1. It may be a production pattern for notifying that (for example, the range is 4 to 6). In this example, the pattern CU-3 notifies that the set value is 1, 2, or 6, and the pattern CU-4 notifies that the set value is any of 4 to 6 to set. It is determined that the value is 6. In this way, the chance-up effect is executed by the pattern CU-3 and the pattern CU-4 during the variable display of 1, so that the set value set in the pachinko gaming machine 1 can be more accurately suggested. May be. When the chance up effect is executed twice in the pattern CU-3 or the pattern CU-4 during the variable display of 1, whether or not the effect periods of both chance up effects overlap and whether the chance up effects are The set value set in the pachinko gaming machine 1 may be suggested according to the overlapping length of the effect periods.

Instead of the pattern CU-3 or the pattern CU-4, the chance-up effect can be executed multiple times in the pattern CU-2 which is an effect pattern with a high expectation for a big hit, and these chance-up effects are executed in the pattern CU-2. The suggested content may be different depending on the number of times of execution. Specifically, during the period from the start of the variable display to the reach, the period from the reach to the start of the reach effect of the super reach, and from the start of the reach effect of the super reach to the variable display. It is possible to execute the chance up effect once for each period until the end (it is possible to execute the chance up effect three times during one variable display), and if the chance up effect is executed only once, expect a big hit. It suggests that the chance is high, and when the chance up effect is executed twice, it is controlled to the big hit game state, and when the chance up effect is executed three times, it is set in the pachinko gaming machine 1. It may be set so as to notify that the set value present is within a predetermined range (for example, a range of 4 to 6). By doing so, it is possible to make the player pay attention to the number of times the chance-up production is executed in the pattern CU-2, so that it is possible to improve the interest of the game.

In the case of changing the suggestion contents depending on the number of times of execution of the pattern CU-2, for example, a variable display result is specified at the start of the variable display, and if the variable display result is a margin or a small hit, a chance increase effect is produced. The pattern CU-2 is executed only once. On the other hand, when the variable display result is a big hit, the set value set in the pachinko gaming machine 1 is further specified. When the set value is any of 1 to 5, the execution in the chance-up effect pattern CU-2 is determined to be once or twice, and when the set value is 6, the chance-up effect pattern CU-2. The execution at -2 may be determined to be one to three times. In the case of changing the suggestion contents according to the number of times of execution of the pattern CU-2, first, the number of times of execution in the pattern CU-2 of the chance-up effect is determined by a lottery, and is set in the variable display result or the pachinko gaming machine 1. The number of times of execution may be determined again according to the set value that is set.

The ratio of executing the chance-up effect in the effect pattern informing that the jackpot gaming state is controlled is, for example, the ratio of executing the opportunity-up effect in pattern CU-3 and the ratio of executing the opportunity-up effect in pattern CU-4. Is set to the pachinko gaming machine 1 while the sum of the ratio of executing the chance-up effect in the pattern CU-3 and the ratio of executing the opportunity-up effect in the pattern CU-4 is set. Depending on the set value, the chance-up effect may be executed in the pattern CU-3 and the chance-up effect may be executed in the pattern CU-4. In this case, the set value set in the pachinko gaming machine 1 is set to the player according to the execution ratio of the pattern CU-3 and the pattern CU-4, which are the effect patterns for notifying that the jackpot gaming state is controlled. It is possible to improve the interest of the opportunity up production by suggesting. A set value change suggesting effect indicating that the set value set in the pachinko gaming machine 1 has been changed may be executable. In particular, when the set value change suggestion production is executed on the next day when the low set value is suggested by the chance up production or the like in the pachinko gaming machine 1, a high set value is set in the pachinko gaming machine 1 for the player. Since it can be expected that the player's game is promoted. The effect period of the set value suggestion effect may be set longer than the effect period of the chance up effect. By doing this, as a proof that the player has played a game on the pachinko gaming machine 1 for which a high set value has been set, the period during which the player shoots an image of the set value suggestive effect with a mobile terminal such as a smartphone is set. Can be secured. Further, in the case where the player secures the period in which the image of the set value suggesting effect is captured by setting the effect period of the set value suggesting effect longer than the effect period of the chance increasing effect, the chance is further increased. After the effect is executed in the pattern CU-3 or the pattern CU-4, by making it possible to execute the effect that suggests that the setting value suggesting effect is executed, the player who recognizes the effect suggests the setting value. The mobile terminal may be ready before the start of the performance. The pattern CU-3 or the pattern CU-4 may be determined as the effect pattern of the chance-up effect only when the jackpot type most advantageous to the player is determined in the variation special map.

The special suggestion effect may be an effect in which decorative patterns are variably displayed in a combination of big hits (so-called full-rotation reach effect). When it is possible to execute a pseudo continuous effect in which the temporary stop and the re-variable display of the decorative pattern are executed, the temporary stop and the re-variable display of the decorative pattern up to the maximum number of times may be used as the special suggestion effect as the pseudo continuous effect. For variable displays that have not been executed yet, if the pending display notice effect that gives a notice of the variable display result in the display mode of the pending storage display can be executed, the display of the pending storage display in gold or rainbow is a special suggestion effect. May be In addition, special suggestion of light emission in a mode of notifying the big hit of the game effect lamp 9, sound output of notifying the big hit from the speakers 8L and 8R, operation of a specific movable body, or a combination of some or all of these. It may be a production. When it is possible to perform all-rotation reach, pseudo continuous production, pending storage display production, light emission of the game effect lamp 9, sound output from the speakers 8 and 8R, operation of the movable body, etc. Different suggestion values may be suggested by combining suggestive effects and changing the effect mode of the special suggestive effect to be executed later. For example, after it is notified that the temporary stop and revariable display of the decorative pattern are executed up to the upper limit number of times (for example, 4 times) as the pseudo continuous effect and the jackpot gaming state is controlled, the full rotation reach effect is executed. If the variable display direction of the decorative design is from the upper side to the lower side as this full-rotation reach effect, it is informed that the set value is any of 1 to 3, and the variable display of the decorative pattern is indicated as this full-rotation reach effect. If the direction is from the left side to the right side, it is notified that the setting value is any of 4 to 6, and the variable display direction of the decorative pattern is the image display device as seen from the player as the full rotation reach effect. It may be notified that the set value is 6 from the back side of 5 toward the front side. Alternatively, when it is notified that the gaming effect lamp 9 emits iridescent light to control the jackpot gaming state at the start of the variable display, if the melody A is output from the speakers 8L and 8R, the set value is 1 to 1. If the melody B is output from the speakers 8L and 8R, it is notified that the setting value is any of 4 to 6, and the melody C is output from the speakers 8L and 8R. For example, it may be notified that the set value is 6. Alternatively, after being notified that the variable display result corresponding to the retained storage display is a big hit by displaying the retained storage display in rainbow color (controlling the jackpot gaming state after the variable display is finished), this big hit The movable body A operates by the end of the variable display to notify that the set value is any of 1 to 3, and the movable body B operates before the end of the variable display of the big hit. That the set value is any of 4 to 6 and that the set value is 6 by moving both the movable body A and the movable body B until the variable display which is the big hit ends. May be notified.

When it is possible to suggest the set value set in the pachinko gaming machine 1 in both the chance up production and the set value suggestion production, the set value suggested in the chance up production and the set value suggested in the set value suggestion production are individually performed. It is conceivable that, depending on the effect mode of the chance up effect and the set value suggestion effect, these suggestion contents do not match. Therefore, for example, when the execution of the pattern CU-3 or the pattern CU-4 is not decided, and when the set value is not suggested in the chance up production, even if the set value is suggested only by the set value suggestion production. Of course, only when the non-execution of the set value suggestion effect is decided, the execution of the pattern CU-3 or the pattern CU-4 may be decided to suggest the set value in the chance up effect. Whether a store clerk at the amusement hall suggests a set value as a chance-up production by using the production adjustment function or the like provided in the pachinko gaming machine 1, and whether the execution/non-execution ratio of the set value suggestive production can be changed. Good.

In addition to the chance-up effect, it may be possible to suggest the jackpot expectation degree by an arbitrary effect such as a pseudo-rear effect or a look-ahead advance notice effect, and to make an indication regarding the set value of the pachinko gaming machine 1. While the variable display is being executed, the feature portion 66AK may be applied to any production as long as the production can give a suggestion regarding the setting value of the pachinko gaming machine 1 after making a suggestion regarding the control of the jackpot gaming state. it can. For example, when performing an arbitrary effect, after giving a suggestion about the control of the big hit game state, when continuously giving a suggestion about the control of the big hit game state, and continuously giving a suggestion about the control of the big hit game state It may be any as long as it includes the case of making a suggestion regarding the set value of the pachinko gaming machine 1. Alternatively, when performing an arbitrary effect, after making a suggestion regarding the control of the jackpot gaming state, when the suggestion ends and making a suggestion regarding the control of the jackpot gaming state, the pachinko gaming machine 1 is set. It may include a case where a value is suggested.

The suggestion regarding the set value of the pachinko gaming machine 1 is not limited to suggesting the set value in the pachinko gaming machine 1, and may suggest, for example, whether or not the set value in the pachinko gaming machine 1 has been changed. .. For example, the plurality of setting suggestion patterns may include patterns having different determination ratios depending on whether or not the setting values in the pachinko gaming machine 1 have been changed. Alternatively, the outer frame display pattern may include a pattern having a different determination rate depending on whether or not the set value in the pachinko gaming machine 1 has been changed. When the set value in the pachinko gaming machine 1 is changed, a suggestion is made by the production mode of the pattern that is determined at a high rate, so that the player can recognize that the set value has been changed. It is possible to diversify and improve the enjoyment of the game.

Part or all of the specific period, or part or all after the specific timing in the specific period may be included in the period after the end of the variable display. For example, during execution of the variable display, the suggestion regarding the control of the jackpot gaming state may be performed, while the suggestion regarding the set value of the pachinko gaming machine 1 may not be performed. After that, when the display result of the variable display is "big hit", a big hit start effect (fanfare effect) and a big hit mid effect (such as effects corresponding to the first round and the second round) are executed, and the pachinko game machine is executed. You may make it suggest about the set value of 1. There may be a case where a suggestion regarding the set value of the pachinko gaming machine 1 is made without making a suggestion regarding the control of the jackpot gaming state.

In place of some or all of the suggestions for controlling the jackpot gaming state, or together with some or all of the suggestions for controlling the jackpot gaming state, make suggestions regarding control of a state that is advantageous to the player and that is different from the jackpot gaming state. It may be one. For example, a suggestion may be made regarding the probability variation state that is controlled after the jackpot gaming state has ended. In addition, as an advantageous state, a state in which an arbitrary game value advantageous to the player is given may be suggested according to whether or not it is controlled.

Various restrictions may be applied within an arbitrary range or limit as long as they do not deviate from the object of the present invention, the problem to be solved, and other gist. The limit range may be any condition that makes the presence, the percentage, and other quantities of execution of processing, control, and actions different, and the limit of the limit is the presence, proportion, and other quantities of processing, control, and action execution. The content may be different (for example, when stopping, reducing, or reducing).

(Explanation on Problem Solving Means and Effects of Characteristic Section 66AK)
A gaming machine such as a pachinko gaming machine 1 that can be controlled to an advantageous state such as a jackpot gaming state that is advantageous to the player, and has a plurality of setting values with different advantages to the player, for example, 1 to 6 It is possible to set any one of the set values, for example, setting means such as the CPU 103 of the game control microcomputer 100 that executes the set value changing process in step S6A, and the suggestive effect can be executed for a specific period, for example, The image display device 5 and the effect execution means such as the effect control CPU 120 are provided, and the effect execution means, as shown in, for example, FIG. After making a suggestion about the control of the advantageous state, as an effect that can be executed after the specific timing, for example, when the reach pattern becomes a decorative pattern corresponding to a number other than 7, the suggestion about the control of the advantageous state is continued. Between the first suggestive effect to be performed and the second suggestive effect to continuously give suggestions regarding control of the advantageous state, for example, when the reach symbol is a decorative pattern corresponding to the number 7, and suggesting regarding setting of the setting means. Of these, either suggestive effect can be executed. With such a configuration, it is possible to improve the enjoyment of the game by making it possible to execute either the first suggestive effect or the second suggestive effect after the specific timing.

Alternatively, a plurality of setting values, such as a pachinko gaming machine 1 that can be controlled to an advantageous state such as a jackpot gaming state, which is advantageous to the player and have different degrees of advantage to the player, for example, 1 6 or the like, it is possible to set any setting value, for example, a setting means such as the CPU 103 of the game control microcomputer 100 that executes the setting value change processing in step S6A, and the suggestive effect can be executed over a specific period. For example, as shown in FIG. 8-13, the effect execution means is provided with an image display device 5 and effect execution means such as effect control CPU 120, and the effect execution means makes a suggestion regarding control of the advantageous state until a specific timing in a specific period. After that, for example, when the number of steps of the step-up notice is less than 5, the first suggestion effect for ending the suggestion and, for example, when the number of steps of the step-up notice is 5 can be executed after the specific timing. As the effect, it is possible to execute any of the suggestive effects of the second suggestive effect in which the suggestion regarding the control of the advantageous state is continuously performed and the suggestion regarding the setting of the setting unit is performed. According to such a configuration, it is possible to improve the enjoyment of the game by making it possible to execute either the first suggestive effect that suggests until a specific timing and ends and the second suggestive effect that suggests after the specific timing. You can

The specific period may be included in at least the variable display execution period in which the reach effect can be executed, such as the period after the timing T2. In such a configuration, it is possible to increase the degree of attention to the effect and improve the enjoyment of the game.

The reach mode of the variable display includes a plurality of types of reach modes having different ratios controlled in an advantageous state, such as a reach pattern by a decorative pattern corresponding to the numbers 1 to 7, and the production execution means has a reach variable display. After becoming the mode, the reach mode may be changeable to a specific mode, for example, the pattern display color is copper color, silver color, gold color, or the like. In such a configuration, it is possible to increase the degree of attention to the effect and improve the enjoyment of the game.

The effect execution means may be capable of executing an effect in a different mode according to the setting of the setting means, such as an effect according to the patterns RE-0 to RE-3 that are the setting suggestion patterns, after the specific timing. .. In such a configuration, it is possible to increase the degree of attention to the effect and improve the enjoyment of the game.

The production execution means changes the production mode step by step from one stage to a plurality of stages, such as step-up notice production, and as the number of stages in which the production mode is changed increases, the ratio controlled to the advantageous state increases. The suggestive effect may be executable. In such a configuration, it is possible to increase the degree of attention to the effect and improve the enjoyment of the game.

The plurality of stages include, for example, an advantageous state notification stage for notifying that an advantageous state is controlled, such as the fourth step of step-up notice production, and a suggestion for setting the setting means, for example, the fifth step of step-up notice production. It includes a setting suggestion stage to be performed, the effect executing means, after changing the effect mode to the advantageous state informing step, after a specific timing, it is possible to change the effect mode to the setting suggestion step. As shown in 8-11, the setting suggesting stage may have a longer execution period than the advantageous state notifying stage. In such a configuration, it is possible to increase the degree of attention to the effect and improve the enjoyment of the game.

(Explanation related to the association of feature parts)
The configuration regarding the characteristic portion 66AK may be appropriately combined with a part or all of the configuration regarding the other characteristic portion.

(Explanation regarding the characteristic part 115IW)
Next, the characteristic part 115IW will be described. In the present example, the display screen of the image display device 5 is provided with a total reserved storage display unit 115IW05 that displays the total reserved storage number, which is the total of the first reserved memory number and the second reserved memory number, in a specifiable manner. It is assumed that Further, in this example, it is assumed that the display screen of the image display device 5 is provided with an active display area 115IW04 capable of displaying an active display corresponding to the variable display being executed. In addition, in the present example, when a start winning prize to the first starting winning opening and a starting winning prize to the second starting winning opening occur, the winning order thereof is stored (see a reserved specific area described later), It is assumed that the variable display of the first special symbol and the variable display of the second special symbol are executed in the order of winning the first starting winning opening and the second starting winning opening.

(Structure of pachinko gaming machine 1, etc.)
FIG. 9-1 is a front view of the pachinko gaming machine 1 in the characteristic unit 115IW. In the characteristic part 115IW, in addition to the main members shown in FIG. 1, a left decoration lamp 115IW01 is provided on the left side of the image display device 5, and a right decoration lamp 115IW02 is provided on the right side of the image display device 5. .. In this example, the left decorative lamp 115IW01 and the right decorative lamp 115IW02 are composed of a light guide plate and an LED that is a light source for irradiating the light guide plate, and the LED is engraved on the light guide plate by irradiating the light guide plate. It is configured so that the picture of the character can be seen up.

The winning ball device 6A as the first starting winning opening is provided with a starting opening lamp 115IW03. The starting port lamp 115IW03 is composed of, for example, a color LED, and can be turned on in white or red.

(Substrate configuration)
FIG. 9-2 is a configuration diagram showing various control boards mounted on the pachinko gaming machine 1 in the characteristic unit 115IW. In this example, in addition to the game effect lamp 9, the lamp control board 14 is equipped with various circuits for driving the left decorative lamp 115IW01, the right decorative lamp 115IW02, and the starting opening lamp 115IW03, and the game is played based on the lamp signal. The effect lamp 9, the left decorative lamp 115IW01, the right decorative lamp 115IW02, and the starting opening lamp 115IW03 are driven, and the gaming effect lamp 9, the left decorative lamp 115IW01, the right decorative lamp 115IW02, and the starting opening lamp are driven in a manner specified by the lamp signal. 115IW03 is turned on/off. Note that the other substrate configurations are the same as those shown in FIG.

(Start winning determination process)
FIG. 9-3 is a flowchart showing the start winning determination process (step S101) in the special symbol process process shown in FIG. In the start winning determination process, the CPU 103 first confirms whether or not the first start opening switch 22A is in the on state (step 115IWS1201). If the first starting opening switch 22A is not in the ON state, the process proceeds to step 115IWS1221. If the first starting opening switch 22A is in the ON state, the CPU 103 determines whether or not the first reserved storage number has reached the upper limit value (specifically, the first reserved storage for counting the first reserved storage number). It is confirmed whether or not the value of the number counter is 4 (step 115IWS1202). If the first number of reserved storages has reached the upper limit value, the process proceeds to step 115IWS1221.

If the first number of reserved storages has not reached the upper limit value, the CPU 103 increments the value of the first number of reserved storages counter by 1 (step 115IWS1203), and at the same time, the value of the total number of reserved storages counter for counting the total number of reserved storages. Is incremented by 1 (step 115IWS1204). Further, the CPU 103 sets an area corresponding to the value of the total reserved memory number counter in the reserved storage specific information storage area (reserved specific area) for storing the winning order to the first start winning opening and the second starting winning opening. , Data indicating "first" is set (step 115IWS1205).

In this example, when the first starting opening switch 22A is in the ON state (that is, when the game ball enters the first starting winning opening), the data indicating "first" is set and the second starting is performed. When the mouth switch 22B is turned on (that is, when the game ball enters the second start winning opening), the data indicating "second" is set. For example, the CPU 103 sets 01 (H) as data indicating "first" when the first starting opening switch 22A is turned on in the reserved storage specific information storage area (reserved specific area), When the 2 starting port switch 22B is turned on, 02 (H) is set as data indicating "second". In this case, if there is no corresponding pending storage, 00(H) is set in the pending storage specifying information storage area (holding specific area). The reserved specific area is formed in the RAM 102.

Next, the CPU 103 extracts the values from the random number circuit 104 and the counter for generating the software random number, and stores them in the storage area of the first reserved storage buffer (step 115IWS1206). In the processing of step 115IWS1206, a random number R (big hit determination random number) that is a hardware random number, a big hit type determination random number (random 1) that is a software random number, a variation pattern type determination random number (random 2), and a variation pattern. A judgment random number (random 3) is extracted and stored in the storage area. It should be noted that the random number for fluctuation pattern determination (random 3) is not extracted and stored in advance in the saving area in the starting mouth switch passage processing (at the time of starting winning) so that it is extracted at the start of fluctuation of the first special symbol. May be. For example, in the variation pattern setting process (step S111), the game control microcomputer 100 may directly extract the value from the variation pattern determination random number counter for generating the variation pattern determination random number (random 3). Good.

A storage area corresponding to the upper limit value (4 in this example) of the first reserved storage number is secured in the first reserved storage buffer. In addition, a storage area corresponding to the upper limit value (4 in this example) of the second reserved storage number is secured in the second reserved storage buffer. In this example, in the first pending storage buffer and the second pending storage buffer, random R (random number for jackpot determination) that is a hardware random number, random number for jackpot type determination (random 1) that is a software random number, and variation pattern type The determination random number (random 2) and the variation pattern determination random number (random 3) are stored. The first reserved storage buffer and the second reserved storage buffer are formed in the RAM 102.

Next, the CPU 103 executes a winning effect production process for previously determining the variation display result and the variation pattern type when the variation based on the detected starting winning is subsequently executed (step 115IWS1207). Then, the CPU 103 controls to send the symbol designating command to the effect control CPU 120 based on the determination result of the winning effect process (step 115IWS1208), and also controls the variable category command to the effect control CPU 120 (step 115IWS1208). Step 115 IWS1209). In addition, the CPU 103 controls to transmit the first start winning award designation command to the effect control CPU 120 (step 115IWS1210), sets the value of the total pending storage number counter in the EXT data, and produces the total pending storage number designating command. Control to transmit to the control CPU 120 is performed (step 115IWS1211).

The symbol designating command and the variation category command are effect commands for designating the determination result of the winning determination (prefetch determination). Of these, the symbol designating command is an effect control command that shows the result of determination of whether or not to be a big hit, whether or not to be a small hit, and the type of big hit among the determination results at the time of winning. In addition, the variation category command is an effect that indicates the determination result (variation pattern type (variation category) determination result) of the determination value range of the variation pattern type determination random number in the winning determination result. It is a control command.

Next, the CPU 103 confirms whether or not the second starting opening switch 22B is in the ON state (step 115IWS1221). If the second starting opening switch 22B is not in the on state, the processing is ended as it is. If the second starting opening switch 22B is in the ON state, the CPU 103 determines whether or not the second reserved storage number has reached the upper limit value (specifically, the second reserved storage for counting the second reserved storage number). It is confirmed whether or not the value of the number counter is 4 (step 115IWS1222). If the second number of reserved storages has reached the upper limit value, the processing is ended as it is.

If the second reserved storage number has not reached the upper limit value, the CPU 103 increments the value of the second reserved storage number counter by 1 (step 115IWS1223), and at the same time, the value of the total reserved storage number counter for counting the total reserved storage number. Is incremented by 1 (step 115IWS1224). Further, the CPU 103 sets the data indicating “second” in the area corresponding to the value of the total pending storage number counter in the pending storage specific information storage area (pending specific area) (step 115IWS1225).

Next, the CPU 103 extracts the values from the random number circuit 104 and the counter for generating the software random number, and stores them in the storage area of the second reserved storage buffer (step 115IWS1226). In the processing of step 115IWS1226, a random number R (big hit determination random number) that is a hardware random number, a big hit type determination random number (random 1) that is a software random number, a variation pattern type determination random number (random 2), and a variation pattern. A judgment random number (random 3) is extracted and stored in the storage area. It should be noted that the random number for fluctuation pattern determination (random 3) is not extracted and stored in the storage area in advance in the starting port switch passage processing (at the time of winning a prize), but is extracted at the time when the fluctuation of the second special symbol is started. May be. For example, in the variation pattern setting process (step S111), the game control microcomputer 100 may directly extract the value from the variation pattern determination random number counter for generating the variation pattern determination random number (random 3). Good.

Next, the CPU 103 executes a winning effect process (step S115IWS1227). Then, the CPU 103 controls to send the symbol designating command to the effect control CPU 120 based on the determination result of the winning effect process (step 115IWS1228), and also controls the variable category command to the effect control CPU 120 (step 115IWS1228). Step 115IWS1229). In addition, the CPU 103 controls to send the second start winning award designation command to the effect control CPU 120 (step 115IWS1230), sets the value of the total pending storage number counter in the EXT data, and produces the total pending storage number designating command. Control to transmit to the control CPU 120 is performed (step 115IWS1231).

In this example, after a new start prize is generated, when the variation display corresponding to the start prize is started, the game control microcomputer 100 (specifically), the variation pattern command (variation of the decorative design) Sending control command to specify the pattern) and display result specification command (production control command to specify whether to make a big hit, whether to make a small hit, or big hit type), and to specify the total pending storage number subtraction A command (production control command for designating subtraction of the total reserved storage number by 1) is transmitted.

(Command analysis processing)
9-4 and 9-5 are flowcharts showing a specific example of the command analysis process (step S75). The effect control command received from the main board 11 is stored in the received command buffer, but in the command analysis processing, the effect control CPU 120 confirms the content of the command stored in the command reception buffer.

In the command analysis process, the effect control CPU 120 first confirms whether or not a received command is stored in the command reception buffer (step 115IWS601). Whether it is stored or not is determined by comparing the value of the command reception number counter with the read pointer. The case where both match is the case where the received command is not stored. When the received command is stored in the command reception buffer, the effect control CPU 120 reads the received command from the command reception buffer (step 115IWS602). After reading, the value of the read pointer is incremented by +2 (step 115IWS603). The reason why +2 is performed is that two bytes (one command) are read.

If the received production control command is a variation pattern command (production control command that specifies a variation pattern of a decorative pattern) (step 115IWS604), the production control CPU 120 changes the received variation pattern command in the RAM 122. The data is stored in the pattern command storage area (step 115IWS605). Then, the variation pattern command reception flag is set (step 115IWS606).

If the received effect control command is a display result specification command (effect control command for specifying whether to make a big hit, whether to make a small hit, or a big hit type) (step 115IWS607), the effect control CPU 120 determines that The received display result designation command is stored in the display result designation command storage area formed in the RAM 122 (step 115IWS608).

If the received production control command is a symbol confirmation designation command (a production control command that designates that the stop symbol of the decorative pattern is confirmed and displayed) (step 115IWS609), the production control CPU 120 sets the confirmation command reception flag ( Step 115 IWS 610).

If the received production control command is a big hit start designation command (production control command for designating the start of a big hit game) (step 115IWS611), the production control CPU 120 sets a big hit start designation command reception flag (step 115IWS612).

If the received production control command is a big hit end designation command (a production control command that specifies the end of a big hit game) (step 115IWS613), the production control CPU 120 sets a big hit end designation command reception flag (step 115IWS614).

If the received production control command is any of the symbol designating commands (step 115IWS615), the CPU 120 for production control makes the received design designating command the empty first in the start winning command storage area formed in the RAM 122. In the storage area (step 115IWS616).

In the start winning award command storage area, areas (storage areas 1 to 8) corresponding to the maximum value (8 in this example) of the total pending storage number are secured. In this example, a storage area is provided in each of the storage areas 1 to 8 of the start prize winning command storage area so that a symbol designating command, a variation category command, a start winning designating command, and a total reserved storage number designating command can be stored in association with each other. Has been secured.

If the received production control command is any variation category command (step 115IWS617), the production control CPU 120 stores the received variation category command in each storage area 1 of the start winning command storage area formed in the RAM 122. It stores in the storage area where the latest symbol designating command is stored out of (8) to (step 115 IWS618).

If the received effect control command is the first start winning award designating command (step 115IWS619), the effect control CPU 120 stores the received first starting award specifying command in each of the starting prize winning command storage areas formed in the RAM 122. The storage area 1-8 is stored in the storage area in which the latest symbol designating command and variation category command are stored (step 115IWS620). In addition, the effect control CPU 120 increments the hold display by 1 in the normal display mode (white in this example) on the summed hold storage display unit 115IW05, and updates the summed hold storage count display on the summed hold storage display unit 115IW05 ( Step 115 IWS621).

If the received effect control command is the second start winning award designation command (step 115IWS622), the effect control CPU 120 sends the received second starting award designation command to each of the start winning award command storage areas formed in the RAM 122. The storage area 1-8 is stored in the storage area in which the latest symbol designating command and variation category command are stored (step 115IWS623). In addition, the effect control CPU 120 increments the hold display by 1 in the normal display mode (white in this example) on the summed hold storage display unit 115IW05, and updates the summed hold storage count display on the summed hold storage display unit 115IW05 ( Step 115 IWS 624).

It should be noted that the total pending storage display unit 115IW05 may be configured to be able to specify whether it is a pending display based on the first pending storage or a pending display based on the second pending storage. For example, in step 115IWS621, the white hold display is incremented by 1 so as to be able to specify that the hold display based on the first hold storage is increased by 1, and in step 115IWS624, the blue hold display is incremented by 1. Thus, it is possible to display that the hold display based on the second hold storage is incremented by 1.

If the received effect control command is the total reserved memory number designating command (step 115IWS625), the effect control CPU 120 sends the received total reserved memory number designating command to each of the start prize winning command storage areas formed in the RAM 122. Of the storage areas 1 to 8, the latest symbol designating command, the variation category command, and the start winning award designating command are stored in the storage area (step 115IWS626). Moreover, the CPU 120 for effect control stores the total number of reserved storages designated by the total number of reserved storages designation command in the total number of reserved storages storage area formed in the RAM 122 (step 115IWS627).

If the received effect control command is the command for subtracting the total number of reserved storages (step 115IWS628), the CPU 120 for effect control erases the first pending display in the total pending storage display unit 115IW05 and sets the remaining pending display to 1 It shifts one by one and updates the display of the total number of pending storages in the total pending storage display unit 115IW05 (step 115IWS629). Moreover, the CPU 120 for effect control subtracts 1 from the value of the total reserved storage number stored in the total reserved storage number storage area formed in the RAM 122 (step 115IWS630).

If the received effect control command is any other command, the effect control CPU 120 stores the received effect control command or sets a flag according to the received effect control command (step 115IWS631). Then, the process proceeds to step 115IWS601.

(Read-ahead notice setting process)
9-6 and 9-7 are flowcharts showing a specific example of the prefetching notice setting process (step S161). In the pre-reading notice setting process, the effect control CPU 120 first confirms whether or not a command for start-up winning is newly received (step 115IWS301). Whether or not a new command for starting winning is received is, for example, a new symbol designating command, variable category command, starting winning designating command (first starting winning designating command, first (2 start winning award designation command) and whether the total reserved storage number designation command is stored or not can be determined. If no new command for starting winning is received, the process proceeds to step 115IWS317.

If the command for the start winning is newly received (Y in step 115IWS301), the effect control CPU 120 confirms whether or not the total pending storage number is 2 or more (step 115IWS302). Whether or not the total number of pending storages is 2 or more can be determined by, for example, checking the total number of pending storages stored in the total number of pending storages storage area. If the total number of pending storages is not 2 or more, the process proceeds to step 115IWS317.

In this example, as will be described later, when the prefetching notice effect is executed, the display mode of the hold display or the active display changes in the preceding variable display or the noticeable change display. However, if the total number of held memories at the time of winning the start prize is at least two, the display mode of the held display is changed by the variable display that is one before the variable display of the notice target. I can't. Therefore, in this example, the process of step 115IWS302 is executed, so that the process proceeds to the process of step 115IWS303 and subsequent steps on condition that the total number of pending storages is 2 or more, and the prefetch notice effect (first prefetch notice effect) is performed. , Second look-ahead notice effect). Therefore, in this example, the pre-reading notice effect may be executed when the variable display is being executed at the time of winning the start prize.

It should be noted that the present invention is not limited to the mode shown in this example, and for example, the prefetching notice effect may be configured to be executable even if the total number of pending storages at the time of winning the start prize is less than two.

If the total pending storage number is 2 or more (Y in step 115IWS302), the effect control CPU 120 reads out the latest variable category command stored in the start prize winning command storage area, and determines whether or not there is the first look-ahead notice effect. As the table for determining the type, the first pre-reading notice effect determination table corresponding to the read variation category command is selected (step 115IWS303).

In this example, based on the determination result of the winning determination (pre-reading determination), it is possible to execute the pre-reading notice effect that is executed before the variable display that is the determination target of the winning determination is started. In this example, two types of effects, that is, a first look-ahead notice effect and a second look-ahead notice effect are configured to be executable as the look-ahead notice effect.

Next, the effect control CPU 120 performs a lottery process based on a random number using the selected first look-ahead notice effect determination table, and determines the presence and type of the first look-ahead notice effect (step 115IWS304).

FIG. 9-8 is an explanatory diagram showing a specific example of the first prefetching notice effect determination table. Of these, FIG. 9-8(1) shows a specific example of the first look-ahead notice production determination table selected when the determination result of the variation category indicated by the variation category command is non-reach. Further, FIG. 9-8(2) shows a specific example of the first pre-reading notice production determination table selected when the determination result of the variation category indicated by the variation category command is out of the normal reach. Further, FIG. 9-8(3) shows a specific example of the first prefetch notice production determination table selected when the determination result of the variation category indicated by the variation category command is out of super reach. Further, FIG. 9-8(4) shows a specific example of the first pre-reading notice production determination table selected when the determination result of the variation category indicated by the variation category command is the normal reach jackpot. Further, FIG. 9-8(5) shows a specific example of the first look-ahead notice production determination table selected when the determination result of the variation category indicated by the variation category command is the super-reach jackpot.

As shown in FIG. 9-8, in the first look-ahead notice effect determination table, determination values are assigned to the first look-ahead notice effect A, the first look-ahead notice effect A, and the first look-ahead notice effect B, respectively. ing. In this example, the timings at which the display mode of the hold display or the active display changes between the first look-ahead notice effect A and the first look-ahead notice effect B are different. In the present example, when the first prefetching notice effect A is executed, when the variation display that is one before the variation display of the notice target is started, one of the ones displayed in the combined pending storage display unit 115IW05 is displayed. The display mode of the eye hold display (holding display of the notice target) changes to a special mode (red in this example). Further, in the present example, when the first prefetching notice effect B is executed, the display mode of the active display displayed in the active display area 115IW04 is a special mode (this mode) when the variable display of the notice target is started. In the example, it changes to red).

In addition, in this example, when the first pre-reading notice effect (first pre-reading notice effect A, first pre-reading notice effect B) is executed, the white light emission of the start opening lamp 115IW03 starts at the timing when the start winning occurs. After that, the emission color of the starting opening lamp 115IW03 changes to red at the timing when the hold display or active display of the notice target changes to a special mode.

In this example, the first look-ahead notice effect refers to a part of the effect that causes the starting opening lamp 115IW03 to emit white or red in a narrow sense, and in a broad sense refers to an effect that causes the starting opening lamp 115IW03 to emit white or red. This is a concept that includes both a part and a part that changes the display mode of the pending display or active display of the notice target.

Further, in this example, the presence or absence of the first look-ahead notice effect and the change timing of the notice display pending display or active display are collectively determined in one lottery process. Not limited to this, it may be configured to be individually determined by different lottery processing.

As shown in FIG. 9-8(1), in the present example, in the case where the changeable display of the notice target is out of reach, both the first look-ahead notice effect A and the first look-ahead notice effect B are displayed. The first look-ahead notice effect can be executed at least when there is no determination value allocation and the variable display of the notice subject is normal reach or super reach. Not limited to such an aspect, the first pre-reading notice effect may be configured to be executable at a low rate even when the variable display of the notice target is out of reach.

Further, as shown in FIG. 9-8, in the present example, when the first prefetching notice effect is executed, compared to the case where the first prefetching notice effect is not executed, a big display is given in the variable display of the notice object. It is configured to have a higher expectation (reliability). Further, as shown in FIG. 9-8, in this example, when the first look-ahead notice effect is executed, compared to the case where the first look-ahead notice effect is not executed, the degree of expectation (reliability It is configured to be higher.

Further, as shown in FIG. 9-8, in the present example, when the first pre-reading notice production B is executed, compared with the case where the first pre-reading notice production A is executed, the variable display of the notice target is displayed. It is configured so that the expectation (reliability) of a big hit is high. Further, as shown in FIG. 9-8, in the present example, when the first look-ahead notice effect B is executed, it is expected to be super-reach as compared with the case where the first look-ahead notice effect A is executed. It is configured to have a high degree of reliability (reliability). Therefore, in this example, when the display mode changes to the special mode at the stage of the active display, compared to the case where the display mode changes to the special mode at the stage of the hold display, the degree of expectation of a big hit or super reach ( (Reliability) is high. That is, it is configured such that the expectation (reliability) of a big hit or super reach is higher when the display mode changes at a later timing.

In this example, when the display mode of the first pending display is changed when the variable display that is one before the variable display of the notice target is started, and when the variable display of the notice target is started, the active mode is active. Although the case where there are two change timings, that is, the case of changing the display mode of the display, is shown, the invention is not limited to such a mode. For example, the display mode of the reservation display of the notice target may be changed at the time of winning the start prize, or the display mode of the hold display may be changed in the variable display two or three before the change display of the notice target. .. Further, for example, the display mode of the hold display or the active display may be changed during the variable display (for example, during the high speed change or when the reach is established) instead of when the variable display is started.

Further, in this example, the case where the first prefetching notice effect is of two types, that is, the first prefetching notice effect A and the first prefetching notice effect B is shown, but the present invention is not limited to such a mode. For example, as described above, the change timing of the display mode of the hold display is subdivided into one before, two before, and three before the variable display of the notice target, and three or more types of the first look-ahead notice are given. The effect may be configured to be executable.

Next, the effect control CPU 120 confirms whether or not it has been decided to execute the first prefetching notice effect (step 115IWS305). If it is determined not to execute the first look-ahead notice effect, the process proceeds to step 115IW317. When it is determined to execute the first look-ahead notice effect, the effect control CPU 120 associates the determined type of the first look-ahead notice effect with the pending storage of the notice target and is formed in the RAM. It is stored in the one-read-ahead notice effect storage area (step 115IWS306). Moreover, the CPU 120 for effect control starts the control for causing the starting opening lamp 115IW03 to emit white light, and starts the first look-ahead notice effect (step 115IWS307).

Next, the effect control CPU 120 confirms whether or not the second prefetching notice effect execution flag indicating that the second prefetching notice effect is being executed is set (step 115IWS308). If the second prefetching notice effect execution flag is set (that is, if the second prefetching notice effect is being executed), the process proceeds to step 115IW317. If the second pre-reading notice effect in-execution flag is not set, the effect control CPU 120 confirms whether or not the remaining time of the variable display being executed is a predetermined time (for example, 2 seconds) or more (step 115IWS309). ). If the remaining time of the variable display being executed is less than the predetermined time, the process proceeds to step 115IW317.

If the remaining time of the fluctuation display during execution is equal to or longer than the predetermined time (Y in step 115IWS309), the effect control CPU 120 reads the latest fluctuation category command stored in the start winning command storage area, and the second pre-reading. As the table for determining the presence/absence and type of the notice effect, the second prefetch notice effect determination table corresponding to the read variable category command is selected (step 115IWS310). Next, the effect control CPU 120 performs a lottery process based on a random number using the selected second prefetching notice effect determination table, and determines the presence and type of the second prefetching notice effect (step 115IWS311).

FIG. 9-9 is an explanatory diagram showing a specific example of the second prefetching notice effect determination table. Of these, FIG. 9-9(1) shows a specific example of the second pre-reading notice effect determination table selected when the determination result of the variation category indicated by the variation category command is out of the normal reach. Further, FIG. 9-9(2) shows a specific example of the second prefetch notice production determination table selected when the determination result of the variation category indicated by the variation category command is out of super reach. Further, FIG. 9-9(3) shows a specific example of the second pre-reading notice production determination table selected when the determination result of the variation category indicated by the variation category command is the normal reach jackpot. Further, FIG. 9-9(4) shows a specific example of the second pre-reading notice production determination table which is selected when the determination result of the variation category indicated by the variation category command is the super reach jackpot.

As shown in FIG. 9-9, in the second look-ahead notice effect determination table, for the second look-ahead notice effect A, the second look-ahead notice effect A, the second look-ahead notice effect B, and the second look-ahead notice effect C. , And the judgment value is assigned to each. In this example, the second pre-reading notice effect A is an effect in which the character effect is executed for a predetermined time (two seconds in this example) from the occurrence of the start winning, and after the predetermined time has elapsed, the left decoration lamp 115IW01 starts to emit light. is there. In addition, the second pre-reading notice effect B executes the character effect for a predetermined time (2 seconds in this example) from the occurrence of the start winning, and after the predetermined time has elapsed, the left decoration lamp 115IW01 and the right decoration lamp 115IW02 start emitting light. It is a production to do. In addition, the second pre-reading notice effect C executes the character effect for a predetermined time (2 seconds in this example) from the occurrence of the start winning, and after the predetermined time has elapsed, the left decoration lamp 115IW01 starts to emit light, and thereafter, This is an effect (so-called promotion type second look-ahead notice effect) in which, in addition to the left decorative lamp 115IW01, the right decorative lamp 115IW02 also starts emitting light when the variable display immediately preceding the variable display of the notice target is started.

In this example, when the promotion type second look-ahead notice effect is executed, in addition to the left decorative lamp 115IW01, the right decorative lamp 115IW02 also starts to emit light in the variable display immediately before the variable display of the notice target. However, it is not limited to such an embodiment. For example, in the variable display two or three before the variable display of the notice target, the right decorative lamp 115IW02 may start to emit light in addition to the left decorative lamp 115IW01. Is possible.

As shown in FIG. 9-9, in the present example, when the second prefetching notice effect is executed, compared to the case where the second prefetching notice effect is not executed, a big hit is expected in the variable display of the notice target. It is configured to have a high degree of reliability (reliability). In addition, as shown in FIG. 9-9, in the present example, when the second prefetching notice effect is executed, the degree of expectation (reliability) to be the super reach is higher than when the second prefetching notice effect is not executed. It is configured to be higher.

In addition, as shown in FIGS. 9-8 and 9-9, in the present example, the second look-ahead notice effect is compared to the first look-ahead notice effect, and the expectation level (reliability) of a big hit in the variable display of the notice object is increased. The judgment value is assigned such that the degree) becomes higher. Therefore, it can be said that the second pre-reading notice production is a production having a higher expectation (reliability) of a big hit than the first pre-reading notice production.

Further, as shown in FIG. 9-8, in the present example, when the first pre-reading notice effect B is executed, the degree of expectation that the jackpot is larger than when the first pre-reading notice effect A is executed (reliability Therefore, the expectation (expectation) of a big hit is higher when the display mode changes at the active display stage than when the display mode changes at the hold display stage. There is. Therefore, comparing FIG. 9-8 and FIG. 9-9, the case where the second pre-reading notice effect is executed in addition to the first pre-reading notice effect is executed more than the case where only the first pre-reading notice effect is executed. Also, the rate of change in the display mode at the stage of active display is high.

Further, as shown in FIG. 9-9, in the present example, when the second pre-reading notice production B is executed, compared to when the second pre-reading notice production A is executed, the variable display of the notice target is displayed. It is configured so that the expectation (reliability) of being a jackpot is high. Further, as shown in FIG. 9-9, in this example, the determination value is assigned such that the second prefetching notice effect C may be executed only when the super reach jackpot is hit, and the second prefetching notice is given. If the effect C is executed, it will be decided that a big hit. Therefore, in this example, when the second prefetching notice effect C is executed, the expectation degree (reliability) that is the biggest hit is high. Further, as shown in FIG. 9-9, in the present example, when the second prefetching notice effect B is executed, it is expected to be super reach as compared with the case where the second prefetching notice effect A is executed. It is configured to have a high degree of reliability (reliability).

In addition, in this example, the determination process of step 115IWS308 is executed, so that the execution of the second prefetching notice effect is not redundantly determined if the second prefetching notice effect is already being executed. However, it is not limited to such an embodiment. For example, a plurality of second look-ahead notice effects may be configured to be executable in parallel. Further, in this case, there is a possibility that the character effects may be repeatedly executed between the second prefetching notice effects that are executed in parallel. For example, if the display colors are different between the character effects that are repeatedly executed. It may be configured such that which of the second pre-reading notice effects is executed by distinguishing it.

In addition, in this example, as described above, when the second prefetching notice effect is executed, the left decoration lamp 115IW01 and the right decoration 115IW01 and the right decoration are passed after a predetermined time (two seconds in this example) has elapsed after the start winning. Light emission of the lamp 115IW02 is started. Therefore, by executing the determination process of step 115IWS309, the second pre-reading notice effect can be executed on condition that the remaining time of the variable display being executed at the time of starting winning is a predetermined time or more. Note that the present invention is not limited to such an aspect, and the execution of the second prefetching notice effect may be determined even when the remaining time of the variable display being executed at the time of the start winning is less than the predetermined time. In this case, for example, the character effect may be executed across the variable display after the start winning, and the left decorative lamp 115IW01 and the right decorative lamp 115IW02 may start emitting light during the next variable display.

Next, the effect control CPU 120 confirms whether or not it has been decided to execute the second prefetching notice effect (step 115IWS312). If it is determined not to execute the second prefetching notice effect, the process proceeds to step 115IW317. When it is determined to execute the second look-ahead notice effect, the effect control CPU 120 associates the determined type of the second look-ahead notice effect with the pending storage of the notice target and is formed in the RAM. 2 The prefetching notice effect storage area is stored (step 115IWS313).

Next, the effect control CPU 120 controls the image display device 5 to start the character effect corresponding to the determined type of the second prefetching notice effect (step 115IWS314). In this case, when the execution of the second look-ahead notice effect A or the second look-ahead notice effect C is determined, the image display device 5 displays an image of a character similar to the character appearing on the left decoration lamp 115IW01 during light emission. Start character production. When it is determined to execute the second prefetching notice effect B, the image display device 5 displays images of a character that appears on the left decoration lamp 115IW01 and a character that appears on the right decoration lamp 115IW02 when emitting light, respectively. Start the character effect to be displayed.

Next, the effect control CPU 120 sets the second prefetching notice effect executing flag (step 115IWS315). Moreover, the CPU 120 for effect control uses a light emission time measuring timer for measuring the time until the light emission of the left decoration lamp 115IW01 and the right decoration lamp 115IW02 is started, and a value corresponding to a predetermined time (2 seconds in this example). Is set (step 115IWS316).

In step 115IWS317, the effect control CPU 120 confirms whether or not the value of the light emission time measurement timer is 0 (step 115IWS317). If the value of the light emission time measurement timer is not 0, the effect control CPU 120 subtracts 1 from the value of the light emission time measurement timer (step 115IWS318), and whether or not the value of the light emission time measurement timer after the subtraction is 0. Is confirmed (step 115IWS319).

If the value of the light emission time measurement timer after subtraction is 0 (Y in step 115IWS319), the effect control CPU 120 performs control to end the character effect on the image display device 5 (step 115IWS320). In addition, the effect control CPU 120 starts control for causing the decoration lamps 115IW01, 02 corresponding to the determined type of the second prefetching announcement effect to emit light (step 115IWS321). In this case, when the execution of the second pre-reading notice effect A or the second pre-reading notice effect C is decided, the left decorative lamp 115IW01 starts to emit light. When it is determined to execute the second look-ahead notice effect B, the left decoration lamp 115IW01 and the right decoration lamp 115IW02 start emitting light.

Next, the effect control CPU 120 controls the image display device 5 to start displaying an effect image according to the determined type of the second prefetching notice effect (step 115IWS322). In this case, when it is decided to execute the second prefetching notice effect A or the second prefetching notice effect C, the display of the effect image is started at the left end portion of the display screen of the image display device 5. When it is determined to execute the second prefetching notice effect B, the display of the effect image is started at the left end and the right end of the display screen of the image display device 5. Therefore, in this example, the effect image displayed at the left end portion of the display screen of the image display device 5 is an effect indicating the position where the left decoration lamp 115IW01 is emitting light, and the effect image of the display screen of the image display device 5 is displayed. The effect image displayed at the right end is an effect showing the position where the right decoration lamp 115IW02 is emitting light.

(Variable display start setting process)
9-10 and 9-11 are flowcharts showing the variable display start setting process (step S171) in the effect control process process shown in FIG. 7. In the variable display start setting process, the effect control CPU 120 first reads a variation pattern command from the variation pattern command storage area (step 115IWS8001). Next, the effect control CPU 120 displays the decorative pattern in accordance with the variation pattern command read in step 115IWS8001 and the data stored in the display result designation command storage area (that is, the received display result designation command) (stop). (Symbol) is determined (step 115IWS8002). That is, the effect control CPU 120 executes the processing of step 115IWS8002, whereby the display result of the variable display of the identification information (stop of the decorative pattern) is determined according to the variable display pattern (variation pattern) determined by the variable display pattern determination means. A display result determining means for determining (pattern) is realized. If the pseudo pattern is specified by the variation pattern command, the effect control CPU 120 determines in step 115IWS8002 that a chance eye symbol (such as "223" or "445") as a temporary stop symbol in the pseudo sequence. , A combination of a jackpot pattern that does not reach and a pattern in which one symbol is offset) are also determined.

It should be noted that the effect control CPU 120 stores data indicating the determined stop design of the decorative design in the decorative design display result storage area. In step 115IWS8002, the effect control CPU 120 may determine whether or not it is a big hit based on the received variation pattern command, and may determine the stop symbol of the decorative symbol based only on the variation pattern command. ..

In step 115IWS8002, if the received display result designation command designates the probability variation big hit, the effect control CPU 120 determines a combination of decorative symbols in which the three symbols are the same odd number as the stop symbol. Moreover, if the received display result designation command designates a normal big hit (non-probable variation big hit), the effect control CPU 120 determines a combination of decorative symbols in which three symbols are arranged in the same even number as a stop symbol. Moreover, if the received display result designation command suddenly specifies a sudden variation big hit or a small hit, the effect control CPU 120 determines a combination of decorative symbols such as "135" as a stop symbol. Then, in the case of "disappearance", a combination of decorative patterns other than the above is determined. However, when the reach effect is involved, the combination of the decorative designs in which the left and right two designs are aligned is determined. In addition, the combination of the three symbols derived and displayed on the image display device 5 is the "stop symbol" of the decorative symbol.

The production control CPU 120 extracts, for example, a random number for determining the stop design, and uses the stop design determination table in which the data indicating the combination of the design and the numerical value are associated with each other to determine the stop design of the design. decide. That is, the stop design is determined by selecting the data indicating the combination of the decorative designs corresponding to the numerical values that match the extracted random numbers.

As for the decorative design, a stop design that reminds of a big hit (a combination of designs in which the left, middle and right are all the same) is called a big hit. In addition, a stop design that reminds the user of disengagement is called a disengagement design. In addition, a pattern (in this example, an odd number pattern) that evokes that it becomes a definite variation big hit is called a definite variation pattern, and a pattern (in this example, an even number symbol) that evokes that it is a regular jackpot is a non-definite variation pattern. Say.

Next, the effect control CPU 120 controls the image display device 5 to display the active display in the active display area 115IW04 in the same display mode as the first reserved display displayed in the total pending storage display unit 115IW05. Perform (step 115IWS8003). In this case, when the first hold display of the combined hold storage display unit 115IW05 is displayed in the normal display mode (white in this example), it is active in the normal display mode (white in this example). Show the display. When the first hold display is displayed in the special mode (red in this example), the active display is displayed in the normal display mode special mode (red in this example).

To be more precise, after receiving the variation pattern command and the display result designating command and starting the display of the active display in step 115IWS8003, the summed pending storage display subtraction command 115IW05 is based on the receipt of the summed pending storage number subtraction designating command. The first hold display in is deleted and the remaining hold displays are shift-displayed (see step 115IWS629). Therefore, from the player's point of view, it appears that the first hold display of the combined hold storage display unit 115IW05 is momentarily shifted and displayed in the active display area 115IW04.

Next, the effect control CPU 120 confirms whether or not the current change start is the change timing of the display mode of the hold display or the active display (step 115IWS8004). Whether or not it is the timing of changing the display mode of the hold display or the active display is determined by, for example, when the execution of the first look-ahead notice effect is determined in the read-ahead notice setting process, the total number of held storages at that time is determined. It may be set in a counter and the value of the counter may be decremented by 1 when the fluctuation starts. If the execution of the first prefetching notice effect A is decided, if the value of the counter is 1 (that is, at the time of starting the change display immediately before the change display of the notice target). It may be determined that it is the change timing of the notice display pending display. Further, if it is decided to execute the first prefetching notice effect B, if the value of the counter is 0 (that is, at the time of starting the variable display of the notice target), the active display of the notice target is displayed. It may be determined that it is the change timing.

If it is the change timing of the display mode of the hold display or the active display (Y in step 115IWS8004), the effect control CPU 120 performs control to change the display mode of the notice display of the hold display or the active display to the special mode ( Step 115IWS8005). In this case, if it is decided to execute the first look-ahead notice effect A, the first hold display in the combined hold storage display unit 115IW05 is changed from a normal display mode (white in this example) to a special mode (this example). Then change to red). If it is determined to execute the first prefetching notice effect B, the active display in the active display area 115IW04 is changed from the normal display mode (white in this example) to the special mode (red in this example). .. Moreover, the CPU 120 for effect control performs control to change the emission color of the starting opening lamp 115IW03 from white to red (step 115IWS8006).

Next, the effect control CPU 120 confirms whether or not it is time to execute the character effect (step 115IWS8007). In this example, when the second look-ahead notice effect is executed, the character effect is executed for a predetermined time (2 seconds in this example) from the start winning, but thereafter, one more than the variable display of the notice object. The character effect is repeatedly executed every time the fluctuation starts until the previous fluctuation display. In step 115IWS8007, for example, when the second prefetching notice effect execution flag is set and the variable display up to one before the change display of the notice target is started, the character effect is executed. It is determined that it is timing.

When it is not the execution timing of the character effect (N in step 115IWS8007), the effect control CPU 120 causes the speaker 8L, 8R to change sound at a normal volume (a sound effect corresponding to a change in the display mode of the hold display or the active display). ) Is output (step 115IWS8008). If it is the execution timing of the character effect (Y in step 115IWS8007), the effect control CPU 120 controls the speaker 8L, 8R to output the change sound at a low volume (step 115IWS8009). By performing such control, in the present example, when the character effect is executed, the effect sound corresponding to the character effect is output, but by outputting the change sound at a low volume, It is possible to prevent a situation in which the effect sound and the changing sound corresponding to the character effect are overlapped and bothersome.

It should be noted that the present invention is not limited to the mode shown in the present example, and when the timing for performing the character effect is reached, for example, the changing sound may not be output at all.

When it is not the timing for changing the display mode of the hold display or the active display (N in step 115IWS8004) or when the change sound is output (see steps 115IWS8008, S8009), the effect control CPU 120 causes the character effect. It is confirmed whether or not it is the execution timing (step 115IWS8010). In this case, for example, when the second prefetching notice effect execution flag is set and the variable display up to one before the variable display of the notice target is started, the execution timing of the character effect It is determined that

In this example, when the second look-ahead notice effect is executed, the character effect is repeatedly executed at each change start time until the change display immediately before the change display of the notice target is started, and the change display of the notice target is started. Although the case where the character effect is not executed is shown at times, it is not limited to such an aspect. For example, the character effect may be executed even when the variable display of the notice target is started. Further, for example, when the variable display of the notice target is started, another notice effect may be executed instead of the character effect.

If it is the execution timing of the character effect (Y in step 115IWS8010), the effect control CPU 120 controls the image display device 5 to start the character effect corresponding to the type of the second prefetching notice effect (step 115IWS8011). In this case, when the second prefetching notice effect A is being executed, the image display device 5 starts the character effect for displaying the image of the character similar to the character appearing on the left decoration lamp 115IW01 at the time of light emission. In addition, when the second prefetching notice effect B is being executed, the image display device 5 displays images of a character that appears on the left decoration lamp 115IW01 and a character that appears on the right decoration lamp 115IW02 when emitting light, respectively. Start the character effect to be displayed. Further, when the second prefetching notice effect C is being executed and the variable display two or more before the notice subject is executed, the character that appears on the left decoration lamp 115IW01 in the image display device 5 when light is emitted. A character effect for displaying an image of a character similar to is started. Further, when the second prefetching notice effect C is being executed and the previous variable display of the notice target is executed (that is, the promotion timing), the image display device 5 emits light at the time of light emission. A character effect is started in which images of the character appearing on the left decoration lamp 115IW01 and the same character as the character appearing on the right decoration lamp 115IW02 are displayed.

Next, the effect control CPU 120 confirms whether or not it is the promotion timing of the second look-ahead notice effect (step 115IWS8012). For example, if the second look-ahead notice production C is being executed and the previous variable display of the notice target is to be executed, it is determined that the promotion timing of the second look-ahead notice production is reached. If it is the promotion timing of the second look-ahead notice effect, the effect control CPU 120 starts the control for causing the right decoration lamp 115IW02 to emit light (step 115IWS8013). Further, the effect control CPU 120 performs control to start displaying the effect image at the right end portion of the display screen of the image display device 5 (step 115IWS8014).

Next, the effect control CPU 120 confirms whether or not the second prefetching notice effect executing flag is set (step 115IWS8015). If the second pre-reading notice effect execution flag is set (that is, if the second pre-reading notice effect is being executed), the effect control CPU 120 determines whether the fluctuation display to be started this time is a change target display object. It is confirmed whether or not (step 115IWS8016). Whether or not it is a variable display of the notice target is determined by, for example, when the execution of the prefetch notice effect is decided in the prefetch notice setting process, the total pending storage number at that time is set in the counter, and when the variation starts, It can be determined by subtracting the value of the counter one by one and checking whether or not the value of the counter after the subtraction is zero.

If the change display is a notice target (Y in step 115IWS8016), the effect control CPU 120 confirms whether or not the change display to be started this time includes super reach (step 115IWS8017). Whether or not the variation display including the super-reach is included can be determined by, for example, confirming whether or not the variation pattern designated by the variation pattern command read in step 115IWS8001 includes the super-reach.

If it is not a variable display including super reach (N of step 115IWS8017), the CPU 120 for effect control performs control to end the light emission of the left decorative lamp 115IW01 and the right decorative lamp 115IW02 (step 115IWS8018), and gives the second look-ahead notice effect. finish. Further, the effect control CPU 120 performs control to erase the effect image displayed on the image display device 5 (step 115IWS8019). Further, the effect control CPU 120 resets the second prefetching notice effect executing flag (step 115IWS8020).

Next, the effect control CPU 120 selects a process table according to the variation pattern (step 115IWS8021). And CPU120 for production control starts the process timer in process data 1 of the selected process table (step 115IWS8022).

The process table is a table in which process data that the production control CPU 120 refers to when performing control of the production device is set. That is, the effect control CPU 120 controls the effect devices (effect parts) such as the image display device 5 according to the process data set in the process table. The process table is composed of data in which a plurality of combinations of process timer set values, display control execution data, lamp control execution data, and sound number data are collected. In the display control execution data, data and the like indicating the form of each variation forming the variation mode during the variable display time (variation time) of the variable display of the decorative pattern are described. Specifically, the data related to the change of the display screen of the image display device 5 is described. Further, the process timer set value is set with the change time in the form of the change. The effect control CPU 120 refers to the process table, and performs control to display the decorative pattern in a variation mode set in the display control execution data only for the time set in the process timer set value. The process table is stored in the ROM 121. Further, the process table is prepared according to each variation pattern.

In the process table used when performing effect control for a variation pattern involving reach effect, the left symbol is stopped and displayed when a predetermined time has elapsed from the start of variation, and the right symbol is stopped when the predetermined time has elapsed. Process data indicating display is set. It should be noted that instead of setting the symbols to be stopped and displayed in the process table, the images for displaying the symbols are synthesized and generated according to the determined stop symbols, the temporary stop symbols in the pseudo-relation and the sliding effect. May be.

In addition, the effect control CPU 120 operates as an effect device (image display device 5 as effect part, effect part as effect part) according to the contents of the process data 1 (display control execution data 1, lamp control execution data 1, sound number data 1). The control of the game effect lamp 9 and the speakers 8L and 8R as the effect parts is executed (step 115IWS8023). For example, a command is output to the display control unit 123 in order to display an image according to the variation pattern on the image display device 5. Further, a control signal (lamp control execution data) is output to the lamp control board 14 in order to perform lighting/extinguishing control of various lamps. Further, a control signal (sound number data) is output to the sound control board 13 in order to output sound from the speakers 8L and 8R.

In the present example, the effect control CPU 120 performs control so that the decorative pattern is variably displayed by the change pattern corresponding to the change pattern command in a one-to-one manner. However, the effect control CPU 120 responds to the change pattern command. The variation pattern to be used may be selected from a plurality of types of variation patterns to be used.

Next, the effect control CPU 120 sets, in the variation time timer, a value corresponding to the variation time specified by the variation pattern command (step 115IWS8024). Next, the effect control CPU 120, the command at the time of start winning stored in the first storage area (storage area 1) of the command storage area at the time of start winning (designation command, variation category command, start winning designation command and The total reserved storage number designation command) is deleted, and the contents of the start winning award command storage area are shifted (step 115IWS8025).

Then, the effect control CPU 120 sets the value of the effect control process flag to the value corresponding to the variable display effect process (step S172) (step 115IWS8026).

(Direction processing during variable display)
FIG. 9-12 is a flowchart showing a variable display effect process (step S172) in the effect control process process shown in FIG. 7. In the variable display effect processing, the effect control CPU 120 first decrements the value of the process timer by 1 (step 115IWS841), and decrements the value of the variable time timer by 1 (step 115IWS842). When the process timer times out (step 115IWS843), the process data is switched. That is, the process timer set value set next in the process table is set in the process timer (step 115IWS844). Further, the control state for the effect device is changed based on the display control execution data, the lamp control execution data and the sound number data which are set next (step 115IWS845).

Next, the effect control CPU 120 confirms whether or not the second prefetching notice effect executing flag is set (step 115IWS846). If the second pre-reading notice effect execution flag is set (that is, if the second pre-reading notice effect is being executed), the effect control CPU 120 determines whether the fluctuation display to be started this time is a change target display object. It is confirmed whether or not (step 115IWS847). Whether or not it is a variable display of the notice target is determined by, for example, when the execution of the prefetch notice effect is decided in the prefetch notice setting process, the total pending storage number at that time is set in the counter, and when the variation starts, It can be determined by subtracting the value of the counter one by one and checking whether or not the value of the counter after the subtraction is zero.

If the variable display is the notice target (Y in step 115IWS847), since it is the variable display including the super reach, the process of ending the second prefetch notice effect at the start of the change is not executed (see step 115IWS8017 to S8020), This is a case where the second prefetching notice effect is continuously executed even while the notice target is changing. In this case, the effect control CPU 120 confirms whether or not it is the start timing of the super reach (step 115IWS848). Whether or not the start timing of the super reach has been reached can be determined by, for example, checking the value of the variable time timer (see step 115IWS8024) set in the variable display start setting process.

If it is the start timing of super reach (Y in step 115IWS848), the effect control CPU 120 performs control for ending the light emission of the left decoration lamp 115IW01 and the right decoration lamp 115IW02 (step 115IWS849), and the second prefetch notice effect. To finish. Further, the effect control CPU 120 performs control to erase the effect image displayed on the image display device 5 (step 115IWS850). Moreover, the CPU 120 for effect control resets the second prefetching notice effect executing flag (step 115IWS851).

In the characteristic unit 115IW, when the second pre-reading notice effect is executed by executing the processing of steps 115IWS8015 to S8020 of the variable display start setting processing and the processing of steps 115IWS846 to S851 of the effect processing during variable display, , If the super reach is not executed in the change display of the notice target, the second look-ahead notice effect is ended at the start of the change, and if the super reach is executed, the second look-ahead notice effect is ended at the start timing of the super reach. To do.

Next, when the character effect is started in step 115IWS8011 of the variable display start setting process, the effect control CPU 120 confirms whether or not it is the end time of the character effect (step 115IWS852). Whether or not the end time of the character effect is reached is determined based on, for example, the value of the variable time timer (see step 115IWS8024) set in the variable display start setting process, and the time from the start of variable display is predetermined. It can be determined by checking whether or not the time (2 seconds in this example) has been reached. If it is the time to end the character effect, the effect control CPU 120 performs control to end the character effect on the image display device 5 (step 115IWS853).

If the variable time timer has timed out (step 115IWS854), the effect control CPU 120 updates the value of the effect control process flag to a value according to the special figure hit waiting process (step S173) (step 115IWS855).

(Waiting process for special maps)
9-13 is a flowchart showing a special figure per wait process (step S173) in the effect control process process shown in FIG. 7. In the special figure winning waiting process, first, the effect control CPU 120 performs control to erase the active display displayed in the active display area 115IW04 of the image display device 5 (step 115IWS8301). Next, the effect control CPU 120 confirms whether or not the variable display to be ended this time in the case of executing the prefetching announcement effect is the variable display of the notice target (step 115IWS8302). Whether or not it is a changeable display of the notice target is determined by, for example, when the execution of the readahead notice effect is determined in the readahead notice setting process, the total pending storage number at that time is set in the counter, and at the start of the change, It can be determined by subtracting the value of the counter one by one and confirming whether the value of the counter after the subtraction is zero.

When ending the variable display of the notice target (Y in step 115IWS8302), the effect control CPU 120 performs control for ending the emission of the starting opening lamp 115IW03 (step 115IWS8303) and ends the first prefetch notice effect. ..

In this example, when the prefetching notice effect is executed by executing the processes of steps 115IWS8302 and S8303, the notice is uniformly issued regardless of the presence or absence of the second prefetching notice effect and the type of the second prefetching notice effect. When the variable display of the target ends, the first look-ahead notice effect ends.

Next, the effect control CPU 120 checks whether or not the stop symbol display flag indicating that the decorative symbol stop symbol is being displayed is set (step 115IWS8304). If the stop symbol display flag is set, the process proceeds to step 115IWS8308. In this characteristic portion 115IW, when a big hit symbol is displayed as a stop symbol of a decorative symbol, a stop symbol display flag is set in step 115IWS8307. Then, the stop symbol display flag is reset when the big hit performance is executed. Therefore, if the stop symbol display flag is set, it means that the big hit symbol is stopped and displayed, but the big hit medium effect is not yet executed, so the process of displaying the stop symbol of the decorative symbol in step 115IWS8305 is executed. Without performing, the process proceeds to step 115IWS8308.

When the stop symbol display flag is not set, the effect control CPU 120 performs control to stop and display the determined stop symbol (delayed symbol, big hit symbol) (step 115IWS8305).

Next, when the big hit symbol is not displayed in the process of step 115IWS8305 (that is, when the deviant symbol is displayed) (N in step 115IWS8306), the effect control CPU 120 shifts to step 115IWS8314.

When the big hit symbol is stopped and displayed in the process of step 115IWS8305 (Y of step 115IWS8306), the effect control CPU 120 sets the stop symbol display flag (step 115IWS8307), and whether or not the big hit start designation command is received ( For example, it is confirmed whether or not the big hit start designation command reception flag is set (step 115IWS8308). If the big hit start designation command is received, the effect control CPU 120 resets the stop symbol display flag (step 115IWS8309). In this case, the effect control CPU 120 also resets the set jackpot start designation command reception flag.

Next, the effect control CPU 120 selects a process table corresponding to the effect during the big hit (step 115IWS8310). And CPU120 for production control starts a process timer by setting a process timer set value to a process timer (step 115IWS8311), and the content of process data 1 (display control execution data 1, lamp control execution data 1, sound number). According to the data 1), the control of the effect device (the image display device 5 as the effect part, the game effect lamp 9 as the effect part, and the speakers 8L, 8R as the effect parts) is executed (step 115IWS8312).

Then, the effect control CPU 120 updates the value of the effect control process flag to a value corresponding to the effect processing during the big hit (step 115IWS8313), and ends the special figure winning waiting process.

When it is determined not to make a big hit (N in step 115IWS8306), the effect control CPU 120 updates the value of the effect control process flag to a value according to the variable display start waiting process (step 115IWS8314), The special figure hit waiting process ends.

(Direction example)
Next, the presentation modes of the first look-ahead notice effect and the second look-ahead notice effect will be described. 9-14 and 9-15 are explanatory diagrams for explaining specific examples of the effect modes of the first look-ahead notice effect and the second look-ahead notice effect. Of these, FIG. 9-14 is, as an example, a variation display in which the variation display of the notice target is out of the normal reach, and a concrete example of the production mode in the case of executing the first look-ahead notice production A and the second look-ahead notice production A An example is shown. In addition, FIG. 9-15 illustrates, as an example, a variation mode in which the variation display of the notice target is a super-reach jackpot, and a specific presentation mode when the first look-ahead notice effect A and the second look-ahead notice effect B are executed. An example is shown. 9-14 and 9-15, the display screen transitions in the order of (1), (2), (3),....

First, with reference to FIGS. 9-14, regarding a specific example of an effect mode in which the change display of the notice target is a change display out of the normal reach, and the first look-ahead notice effect A and the second look-ahead notice effect A are executed. explain. In this example, as shown in FIG. 9-14(1), the active display area 115IW04 is provided at the lower left corner of the image display device 5, and active display is displayed. Further, it is assumed that a combined pending storage display unit 115IW05 is provided on the right of the active display area 115IW04. In this example, as shown in FIG. 9-14(1), in the state where the two pending displays are displayed on the combined pending storage display unit 115IW05 (there are two pending memories), the left side of the image display device 5 is displayed. It is assumed that the variable display of the decorative pattern on the middle right is being executed.

Next, as shown in FIG. 9-14(1), it is assumed that a new start winning occurs in the winning ball device 6A as the first starting winning opening. In this case, the number of pending displays displayed on the total pending storage display unit 115IW05 is increased from two to three based on the increase of the pending storage by one. Further, in this example, it is assumed that the execution of the first look-ahead notice effect A and the execution of the second look-ahead notice effect A are determined at the time of winning the start prize. Then, as shown in FIG. 9-14(2), the white emission of the starting opening lamp 115IW03 is started to start the execution of the first look-ahead notice effect (see step 115IWS307), and at the same time, the character effect is performed on the image display device 5. Is started (see step 115IWS314). In this example, as shown in FIG. 9-14(2), the character effect of displaying the image of the character similar to the character appearing on the left decoration lamp 115IW01 at the time of light emission is started. Further, in this example, as shown in FIG. 9-14(2), the variable display of the decorative pattern is reduced and displayed at the upper right end portion of the image display device 5 during the execution of the character effect.

Next, when a predetermined time (two seconds in this example) has elapsed, the character effect is ended, and as shown in FIG. 9-14(3), the left decoration lamp 115IW01 starts to emit light (see step 115IWS321). Display of the effect image 115IW06 is started at the left end portion of the display screen of the image display device 5 (see step 115IWS322).

In addition, the character effect of displaying the character image similar to that of FIG. 9-14(2) is executed every time the fluctuation is started up to the fluctuation display one before the fluctuation display of the notice target (see step 115IWS8011). Therefore, in this example, the character effect of displaying the same character image is repeatedly executed until the variable display immediately before the variable display of the notice target. However, in this example, a character effect is displayed in which a similar character image is displayed at the start of each variation, but an image in which the character's pose, action, clothes, etc. are different is displayed for each variation and the character effect is performed. Shall be done.

Next, as shown in FIG. 9-14(3), based on the fact that the timing of changing the display mode of the hold display has come at the start of the change display immediately before the change display of the notice target, as shown in FIG. The first hold display on the display unit 115IW05 changes from a normal display mode (white in this example) to a special mode (red in this example) (see step 115IWS8005). Further, as shown in FIG. 9-14(3), the emission color of the starting port lamp 115IW03 changes from white to red (see step 115IWS8006).

Next, at the start of the variable display of the notice target, as shown in FIG. 9-14(4), the first special mode hold display in the combined hold storage display section 115IW05 is moved and displayed, and in the active display area 115IW04. A special mode (in this example, red) active display is displayed (see step 115IWS8003). Further, since the variable display does not include the super reach, as shown in FIG. 9-14(4), the light emission of the left decoration lamp 115IW01 ends at the start of the change and the second look-ahead notice effect ends (step 115IWS8018). At the same time, the effect image 115IW06 displayed at the left end of the display screen of the image display device 5 is erased (see step 115IWS8019). However, as shown in FIG. 9-14(4), the emission of the starting opening lamp 115IW03 is continued, and the first prefetching notice effect is continued.

Next, as shown in FIG. 9-14(5), in the image display device 5, the left and right decorative designs are stopped and displayed with the same design (design “2” in this example), and the reach state is displayed. As shown in (6), the combination of the left, middle, and right decorative designs is temporarily stopped and displayed with the out-of-reach design (in this example, the combination of the designs of “232”). Note that, also during this period, as shown in (5) and (6) in FIG. 9-14, the starting mouth lamp 115IW03 continues to emit light and the first pre-reading notice effect continues until the variable display of the decorative pattern ends. It

Then, when the change time ends, as shown in FIG. 9-14(7), the decorative symbol on the left middle right is fixedly displayed as the out-of-reach symbol (in this example, the combination of symbols “232”), and The light emission of the start port lamp 115IW03 ends and the first prefetching notice effect ends (see step 115IWS8303). Further, as shown in FIG. 9-14(7), the active display displayed in the active display area 115IW04 is also erased (see step 115IWS8301).

Next, with reference to FIGS. 9-15, a concrete example of an effect mode in which the change display of the notice target is a change display that is a super-reach jackpot and the first look-ahead notice effect A and the second look-ahead notice effect B are executed An example will be described. In this example, as shown in FIG. 9-15(1), the active display area 115IW04 is provided in the lower left corner of the image display device 5, and active display is displayed. Further, it is assumed that a combined pending storage display unit 115IW05 is provided on the right of the active display area 115IW04. In this example, as shown in FIG. 9-15(1), in the state where the two pending displays are displayed on the combined pending storage display unit 115IW05 (the state where there are two pending memories), the left side of the image display device 5 is displayed. It is assumed that the variable display of the decorative pattern on the middle right is being executed.

Next, as shown in FIG. 9-15(1), it is assumed that a new start winning is generated in the winning ball device 6A as the first starting winning opening. In this case, the number of pending displays displayed on the total pending storage display unit 115IW05 is increased from two to three based on the increase of the pending storage by one. Further, in this example, it is assumed that the execution of the first look-ahead notice effect A and the execution of the second look-ahead notice effect B are determined at the time of the start winning. Then, as shown in FIG. 9-15(2), the white emission of the starting opening lamp 115IW03 is started to start the execution of the first look-ahead notice effect (see step 115IWS307), and at the same time, the character effect is performed on the image display device 5. Is started (see step 115IWS314). In this example, as shown in FIG. 9-15(2), a character effect that displays an image of a character that appears on the left decoration lamp 115IW01 and a character similar to the character that appears on the right decoration lamp 115IW02 during light emission, respectively. Be started. Further, in this example, as shown in FIG. 9-15(2), the variable display of the decorative design is reduced and displayed at the upper right end portion of the image display device 5 during the execution of the character effect.

Next, when a predetermined time (two seconds in this example) has elapsed, the character effect is ended, and as shown in FIG. 9-15(3), the left decorative lamp 115IW01 and the right decorative lamp 115IW02 start emitting light (step). 115IWS321), display of the effect image 115IW06 is started at the left end of the display screen of the image display device 5, and display of the effect image 115IW07 is started at the right end of the display screen of the image display device 5 (see step 115IWS322).

In addition, the character effect of displaying the character image similar to that of FIG. 9-15(2) is executed every time the fluctuation starts until the fluctuation display that is one before the fluctuation display of the notice target (see step 115IWS8011). Therefore, in this example, the character effect of displaying the same character image is repeatedly executed until the variable display immediately before the variable display of the notice target. However, in this example, a character effect is displayed in which a similar character image is displayed at the start of each variation, but an image in which the character's pose, action, clothes, etc. are different is displayed for each variation and the character effect is performed. Shall be done.

Next, as shown in FIG. 9-15(3), based on the timing of changing the display mode of the hold display at the start of the change display immediately before the change display of the notice target, as shown in FIG. The first hold display on the display unit 115IW05 changes from a normal display mode (white in this example) to a special mode (red in this example) (see step 115IWS8005). Further, as shown in FIG. 9-15(3), the emission color of the starting port lamp 115IW03 changes from white to red (see step 115IWS8006).

Next, at the start of the variable display of the notice target, as shown in FIG. 9-15(4), the first special display of the reserved display in the combined reserved storage display unit 115IW05 is moved and displayed, and in the active display area 115IW04. A special mode (in this example, red) active display is displayed (see step 115IWS8003). In this example, since the variable display includes the super reach, the left decorative lamp 115IW01 and the right decorative lamp 115IW02 continue to emit light as shown in FIG. Continued. Further, as shown in FIG. 9-15(4), the emission of the starting opening lamp 115IW03 is continued, and the first prefetching notice effect is continued. Furthermore, as shown in FIG. 9-15(4), the display of the effect images 115IW06, 07 is also continued.

Next, as shown in FIG. 9-15(5), in the image display device 5, the left and right decorative designs are stopped and displayed in the same design (design “7” in this example), and the reach state is set. During this period, as shown in FIG. 9-15(5), the left decorative lamp 115IW01 and the right decorative lamp 115IW02 continue to emit light, and the second prefetching notice effect is continued. Further, as shown in FIG. 9-15(5), the light emission of the starting opening lamp 115IW03 is continued, and the first look-ahead notice effect is continued. Furthermore, as shown in FIG. 9-15(5), the display of the effect images 115IW06, 07 is also continued.

Next, at the timing of development to super reach, as shown in FIG. 9-15(6), the image display device 5 starts super reach. In this example, as shown in FIG. 9-15(6), the variable display of the decorative pattern is reduced and displayed at the upper right end of the image display device 5 during the execution of the super reach. When the super reach is developed, as shown in FIG. 9-15(6), the light emission of the left decorative lamp 115IW01 and the right decorative lamp 115IW02 ends at the start of the change, and the second look-ahead notice effect ends (see step 115IWS849). The effect images 115IW06 and 07 displayed at the left and right ends of the display screen of the image display device 5 are erased (see step 115IWS850). However, as shown in FIG. 9-15(6), the emission of the starting opening lamp 115IW03 is continued, and the first pre-reading notice effect is continued.

Then, when the change time ends, as shown in FIG. 9-15(7), the left middle right decorative design is confirmed and displayed as a big hit design (in this example, a combination of the designs of "777") and started. The emission of the mouth lamp 115IW03 ends, and the first prefetching notice effect ends (see step 115IWS8303). Further, as shown in FIG. 9-15(7), the active display displayed in the active display area 115IW04 is also erased (see step 115IWS8301).

(Direction execution timing)
Next, the execution timing of the first look-ahead notice effect and the second look-ahead notice effect will be described. 9-16 and 9-17 are time charts for explaining the execution timings of the first look-ahead notice effect and the second look-ahead notice effect. Of these, FIG. 9-16 shows, as an example, execution timings when the advance notice advance notice effect A and the second advance notice advance notice effect A are executed in which the advance notice advance effect A is a change display out of the normal reach. And corresponds to the effect mode shown in FIGS. 9-14. In addition, as an example, FIGS. 9 to 17 show execution timings when the notice display subject to the change display is a super-reach jackpot and the first look-ahead notice effect A and the second look-ahead notice effect B are executed. And corresponds to the effect mode shown in FIG. 9-15.

First, the execution timing when the first pre-reading notice production A and the second pre-reading notice production A are executed when the change display of the notice subject is a variation display that is out of the normal reach will be described with reference to FIGS. As shown in FIG. 9-16, at timing T11, when a new start winning occurs during the variable display of the decorative pattern, the hold display in the normal display mode (white in this example) is displayed on the combined hold storage display unit 115IW05. It is increased by one. Further, in this example, it is assumed that the execution of the first look-ahead notice effect A and the execution of the second look-ahead notice effect A are determined at the time of winning the start prize. Then, as shown in FIG. 9-16, at timing T11, the white light emission of the starting opening lamp 115IW03 is started to start the execution of the first look-ahead notice effect (see step 115IWS307), and the character is displayed on the image display device 5. Execution of the effect is started (see step 115IWS314).

Next, as shown in FIG. 9-16, when a predetermined time (two seconds in this example) has elapsed and timing T12 has been reached, the character effect is terminated and the left decoration lamp 115IW01 starts to emit light (see step 115IWS321). .. In this case, the display of the effect image 115IW06 is also started at the left end portion of the display screen of the image display device 5 (see step 115IWS322).

Next, when the variable display is ended and the next variable display is started at timing T13, the character effect is executed at the start of the change (see step 115IWS8011). Furthermore, when the variable display is ended and the next variable display is started at timing T14, the character effect is executed at the start of the change (see step 115IWS8011). As described above, in this example, the character effect of displaying the same character image is repeatedly executed until the variable display that is one before the variable display of the notice target.

Further, at the timing T14, since it is the start of the variable display one before the variable display of the notice target, as shown in FIG. 9-16, it is based on the change timing of the display mode of the hold display. In addition, the first pending display (preferred pending display) on the combined pending storage display unit 115IW05 changes from a normal display mode (white in this example) to a special mode (red in this example) (step 115IWS8005). reference). Further, at the timing T14, the emission color of the starting port lamp 115IW03 changes from white to red (see step 115IWS8006).

Next, at timing T15, at the start of the variable display of the notice target, as shown in FIG. 9-16, the suspension display of the first special mode in the total suspension storage display unit 115IW05 is moved and displayed, and the active display area 115IW04 is displayed. In, a special mode (in this example, red) active display is displayed (see step 115IWS8003). Further, since the variable display does not include the super reach, at timing T15, as shown in FIG. 9-16, the left decorative lamp 115IW01 finishes emitting light at the start of the variation, and the second look-ahead notice effect ends (step S15). 115 IWS8018). In this case, the effect image 115IW06 displayed on the left end portion of the display screen of the image display device 5 is also deleted (see step 115IWS8019). However, at timing T15, the light emission of the starting opening lamp 115IW03 is continued, and the first pre-reading notice effect is continued.

As shown in FIG. 9-16, in this example, the light emission of the left decoration lamp 115IW01 and the light emission of the starting opening lamp 115IW03 are performed in parallel during the period from the timing T12 to the timing 15, and the first look-ahead notice effect is produced. And the second pre-reading notice production can be executed in parallel.

Then, at the timing T16, when the variation time ends, as shown in FIG. 9-16, the emission of the starting opening lamp 115IW03 ends and the first prefetching notice effect ends (see step 115IWS8303). At timing T16, the active display displayed in the active display area 115IW04 is also erased (see step 115IWS8301).

Next, with reference to FIG. 9-17, a concrete example of an effect mode in which the change display of the notice target is a change display that is a super-reach jackpot and the first look-ahead notice effect A and the second look-ahead notice effect B are executed An example will be described. As shown in FIG. 9-17, at timing T21, when a new start winning occurs during the variable display of the decorative pattern, the hold display of the normal display mode (white in this example) is displayed on the combined hold storage display unit 115IW05. It is increased by one. Further, in this example, it is assumed that the execution of the first look-ahead notice effect A and the execution of the second look-ahead notice effect B are determined at the time of the start winning. Then, as shown in FIG. 9-17, at timing T21, the white light emission of the starting opening lamp 115IW03 is started to start the execution of the first look-ahead notice effect (see step 115IWS307), and the character is displayed on the image display device 5. Execution of the effect is started (see step 115IWS314).

Next, as shown in FIG. 9-17, when a predetermined time (two seconds in this example) has elapsed and timing T22 has been reached, the character effect is terminated and the left decoration lamp 115IW01 and the right decoration lamp 115IW02 start emitting light. (See step 115IWS321). In this case, the effect image 115IW06 is started to be displayed at the left end of the display screen of the image display device 5, and the effect image 115IW07 is started to be displayed at the right end of the display screen of the image display device 5 (see step 115IWS322).

Next, when the variable display is ended and the next variable display is started at timing T23, the character effect is executed at the start of the change (see step 115IWS8011). Furthermore, when the variable display is ended and the next variable display is started at timing T24, the character effect is executed at the start of the change (see step 115IWS8011). As described above, in this example, the character effect of displaying the same character image is repeatedly executed until the variable display that is one before the variable display of the notice target.

Further, at the timing T24, since it is the start time of the variable display that is one before the variable display of the notice target, as shown in FIG. 9-17, it is based on the change timing of the display mode of the hold display. Then, the first hold display in the combined hold storage display unit 115IW05 changes from the normal display mode (white in this example) to the special mode (red in this example) (see step 115IWS8005). Further, at the timing T24, the emission color of the starting port lamp 115IW03 changes from white to red (see step 115IWS8006).

Next, at timing T25, at the start of the variable display of the notice target, as shown in FIG. 9-17, the first special mode hold display in the combined hold storage display unit 115IW05 is moved and displayed, and the active display area 115IW04 is displayed. In, a special mode (in this example, red) active display is displayed (see step 115IWS8003). In this example, since the variable display includes the super reach, at the timing T25, the left decorative lamp 115IW01 and the right decorative lamp 115IW02 continue to emit light, and the second look-ahead notice effect is continued. Further, at timing T25, the light emission from the starting opening lamp 115IW03 is continued, and the first prefetching notice effect is continued. Furthermore, at timing T25, the display of the effect images 115IW06 and 07 is also continued.

Next, as shown in FIG. 9-17, after reaching the normal reach, when the timing to develop to the super reach is reached at timing T26, the image display device 5 starts the super reach. When super reach is developed at the timing T26, as shown in FIG. 9-17, the light emission of the left decoration lamp 115IW01 and the right decoration lamp 115IW02 ends at the start of fluctuation, and the second look-ahead notice production ends (see step 115IWS849). In this case, the effect images 115IW06 and 07 displayed on the left and right ends of the display screen of the image display device 5 are also erased (see step 115IWS850). However, at the timing T26, the emission of the starting opening lamp 115IW03 is continued, and the first pre-reading notice effect is continued.

As shown in FIG. 9-17, in this example, the light emission of the left decoration lamp 115IW01 and the right decoration lamp 115IW02 and the light emission of the starting opening lamp 115IW03 are performed in parallel over a period from timing T22 to timing 26, The first look-ahead notice effect and the second look-ahead notice effect can be executed in parallel.

Then, at timing T27, when the change time ends, as shown in FIG. 9-17, the emission of the starting opening lamp 115IW03 ends and the first prefetching notice effect ends (see step 115IWS8303). At timing T27, the active display displayed in the active display area 115IW04 is also erased (see step 115IWS8301).

As shown in FIGS. 9-14 to 9-17, in the case of normal reach, the execution of the second look-ahead notice effect is ended at the start of the change of the change display of the notice target, whereas in the case of super reach The execution of the second pre-reading notice production is ended at the timing of the super reach development of the variable display of the notice subject. Therefore, in this example, in the variable display of the notice target, if the left decorative lamp 115IW01 and the right decorative lamp 115IW02 continue to emit light at the start of the change and the second prefetch notice effect is continuously executed, the expectation for the super reach is reached. And the expectation for a big hit increases.

As described above, according to the characteristic part 115IW, the variable display is performed based on the fact that the game medium (for example, the game ball) has entered the starting area (for example, the first starting winning opening and the second starting winning opening). It is possible to perform, and it is possible to control to an advantageous state advantageous to the player (for example, a big hit game state). In addition, it is determined whether or not to control to the advantageous state, and before the determination, it is determined whether or not to be controlled to the advantageous state (for example, winning determination (prefetch determination)), and based on the determination result, A pre-reading notice effect (for example, a first pre-reading notice effect, a second pre-reading notice effect) can be executed. In addition, as the pre-reading notice production, a first pre-reading notice production (for example, the first pre-reading notice production) that causes the first light emitting means (for example, the start port lamp 115IW03) to emit light, and the first pre-reading notice production is controlled in an advantageous state. The second pre-reading notice effect (for example, the second pre-reading notice effect) that causes the second light emitting means (for example, the left decoration lamp 115IW01, the right decoration lamp 115IW02) to emit light is highly executable, and the first pre-reading is possible. The notice effect and the second prefetch notice effect can be executed in parallel (see FIGS. 9-16 and 9-17). Further, when the first look-ahead notice effect is executed, the first light emitting means is caused to emit light at the timing when the game medium enters the starting area, and when the second look-ahead notice effect is executed, the game medium enters the starting area. It is possible to cause the second light emitting means to emit light after a lapse of a predetermined period (for example, 2 seconds) from the timing, and to execute a predetermined notification (for example, character effect) during the predetermined period. Therefore, since the light emission of the second light emitting means in the second look-ahead notice production can be made noticeable by the predetermined notification, the light emission of the light-emitting means can be made noticeable in the look-ahead notice production having a high expectation of being controlled to the advantageous state, The interest in the game can be improved.

In this example, as a case of "lighting the first light emitting means from the timing when the game medium enters the starting area", a case of starting the light emission of the starting opening lamp 115IW03 at the same time as the occurrence of a new start winning is shown. However, it is not limited to such an aspect. For example, if a few seconds (for example, 1 second) has elapsed from the occurrence of a new starting prize, the starting mouth lamp 115IW03 starts to emit light. Any mode can be used as long as it can be recognized that the light emission of the starting opening lamp 115IW03 has started upon the occurrence of such a start winning.

Further, in the present example, when the second prefetching notice effect is executed, the execution of the predetermined notification (in this example, the character effect) is started at the same time as the occurrence of a new start winning, and the predetermined period (in this example, 2 Although the case where the predetermined notification is continuously executed for the second second) is shown, the present invention is not limited to such a mode. For example, the predetermined notification may be executed during a part of the predetermined period, such as starting the predetermined notification after a few seconds (for example, 1 second) has elapsed from the occurrence of a new start winning. It is sufficient that the light emission of the second light emitting means (in this example, the left decorative lamp 115IW01 and the right decorative lamp 115IW02) is conspicuous by the predetermined notification.

In addition, according to the characteristic unit 115IW, the second light emitting unit is continuously caused to emit light until execution of the variable display which is the determination target (see FIGS. 9-16 and 9-17). Therefore, the player's expectation can be increased.

In this example, as the light emission mode of the second light emitting means, the left decoration lamp 115IW01 in which a picture of a predetermined character appears and the right decoration lamp 115IW02 in which a picture of a character different from the left decoration lamp 115IW01 emerges to emit light. Although the case is shown, it is not limited to such an aspect. For example, only one lamp may be provided as the second look-ahead notice effect lamp, and the one lamp may emit white light or red light. In this case, for example, in the case where the lamp emits white light, the white light emission of the lamp is ended at the start of the change of the change display of the notice target and the second prefetch notice is issued in the same manner as in FIGS. 9-14 and 9-16. In the case of ending the effect and causing the lamp to emit red light, in the same manner as in FIG. 9-15 and FIG. 9-17, the red emission of the lamp is ended when super reach is developed in the variable display of the notice object, and the second pre-reading is performed. It may be configured to end the notice production.

In the case of the above configuration, for example, as the predetermined notification, when the lamp is caused to emit white light, a character effect of causing a white character image to appear on the image display device 5 is executed, and when the lamp is caused to emit red light. May be configured to execute a character effect in which a red character image appears in the image display device 5.

Further, in this example, a case is shown in which the second look-ahead notice effect is finished at the start of change of the change display of the notice target or at the timing of the development of super reach, but the present invention is not limited to such a mode. For example, in the case of super reach, the second look-ahead notice effect may be terminated based on the lapse of a predetermined number of seconds from the start of the variable display of the notice subject. In this way, at least when the timing of ending the second prefetching notice effect in the variable display of the notice target is late, the degree of expectation for the super reach or the big hit may be high.

Further, in the present example, the first pre-reading notice effect is uniformly applied to the first pre-reading notice effect by stopping the light emission of the first light emitting means (in this example, the starting opening lamp 115IW03) at the end of the variable display of the notice target. However, the present invention is not limited to such an aspect. For example, when the super reach is executed, the first light emitting means (in this example, the starting opening lamp 115IW03) is turned off uniformly at the end of the super reach, and the first prefetching notice effect is ended. May be.

Further, according to the characteristic unit 115IW, it is possible to repeatedly execute the predetermined notification until the variable display that is the determination target is executed (see FIGS. 9-16 and 9-17). Therefore, the player's sense of expectation can be maintained until the execution of the variable display that is the determination target.

Further, according to the characteristic unit 115IW, a holding storage unit (for example, a first holding storage buffer and a second holding storage buffer) capable of storing information regarding variable display as holding storage is provided, and the holding storage unit stores the holding storage. A hold display (for example, a hold display displayed on the combined hold storage display unit 115IW05) can be displayed in correspondence with. Further, in response to the display mode of the hold display being displayed in a mode different from the normal mode (for example, a special mode (for example, red)), the light emitting mode of the first light emitting unit is changed and the notification effect ( For example, a change sound can be output), and the notification effect can be executed in a mode in which the degree of recognition is lower than the predetermined notification (for example, low volume). Therefore, the predetermined notification can be made conspicuous while recognizing the first look-ahead notice effect, and the predetermined notification can be noticed.

In this example, as a “mode in which the degree of recognition is low”, in a predetermined notification (in this example, a character effect), the display area of the image display device 5 is largely used to display a conspicuous character image and a predetermined volume. In contrast to the case where the effect sound is output by, the case where the change sound is output at a low volume when changing the light emission mode of the first light emitting means (in this example, the starting opening lamp 115IW03) is shown. It is not limited to the mode. For example, the changing sound may not be output at all when the light emitting mode of the first light emitting unit is changed, or a small image may be displayed as compared with the predetermined notification. It may be executed in such a form that it is more difficult to recognize than the predetermined notification.

Further, in this example, the case where the special mode is red is shown, but the invention is not limited to such a mode. For example, as a special mode, not only one color but also a plurality of display colors such as blue and red may be configured so that the hold display and the active display can be changed. In addition, for example, the display mode of the hold display or the active display may be changed in multiple stages, such as changing from a normal display mode (white in this example) to blue and then to red. Good.

In addition, according to the present characteristic part 115IW, in the display device (for example, the image display device 5), a special notification (for example, display of the effect images 115IW06, 07) is performed according to a mode indicating the position where the second light emitting means emits light. It is feasible. Therefore, the player can always be aware of the position where the second light emitting means emits light.

In this example, the case where the effect images 115IW06, 07 are continuously displayed during the execution of the second prefetching notice effect is shown, but the present invention is not limited to such a mode. For example, even when the second look-ahead notice effect is being executed, the effect images 115IW06 and 07 may be configured to be invisible at some timing when the notice effect such as the blackout effect is executed.

Further, for example, conversely, the effect images 115IW06,07 may be configured to have a high priority, and the effect images 115IW06,07 may be continuously displayed even when the blackout effect is being executed.

Further, according to the characteristic part 115IW, the first prefetching notice effect is changed in a different manner depending on whether the first prefetching notice effect is executed or the first prefetching notice effect and the second prefetching notice effect are performed. Execution is possible (for example, as shown in FIGS. 9-8 and 9-9, when the second pre-reading notice effect is also executed in addition to the first pre-reading notice effect, only the first pre-reading notice effect is executed. The rate at which the display mode changes at the stage of active display is higher than that at the time of execution). Therefore, it is possible to make the player pay attention to whether or not the second prefetching notice effect is being executed.

In this example, when the second pre-reading notice production is executed in addition to the first pre-reading notice production, the display mode at the stage of active display is more than in the case where only the first pre-reading notice production is executed. The case where the rate of change is high is shown, but it is not limited to such an aspect. For example, conversely, when only the first look-ahead notice effect is executed, the display mode changes at the stage of active display, compared to when the second look-ahead notice effect is also executed in addition to the first look-ahead notice effect. You may comprise so that the ratio to do may become high.

Further, for example, when the hold display and the active display can be changed to a plurality of display colors such as blue and red as a special mode, is it the case where only the first look-ahead notice effect is executed? In addition to this, depending on the case where the second prefetching notice effect is also executed, the hold display and the active display may be changed to different display colors. In this way, the change mode may be different in some form between the case where only the first look-ahead notice effect is executed and the case where the second look-ahead notice effect is also executed in addition to the first look-ahead notice effect. ..

In addition, in this example, the execution of the first read-ahead notice effect is performed by executing the read-ahead notice setting process shown in FIG. 9-6 and FIG. Whether or not to execute can be determined (thus, in this example, there are cases where the first look-ahead notice effect is executed alone and cases where the second look-ahead notice effect is executed together with the first look-ahead notice effect. Although there is a case where the notice production is not executed independently), it is not limited to such a mode. For example, the presence or absence and type of the second look-ahead notice effect can be determined regardless of whether or not the first look-ahead notice effect is executed, and the second look-ahead notice effect may be executed independently. Good.

In addition, in this example, when the first look-ahead notice effect and the second look-ahead notice effect are executed, the display mode of the pending display or active display of the notice target is necessarily changed, but such a mode is also shown. I can't stop. For example, even when the first look-ahead notice effect or the second look-ahead notice effect is executed, the display mode of the hold display or the active display of the notice target does not change (so-called first look-ahead notice effect or second It may be configured such that there is a case where the prefetching notice effect is executed. In this case, for example, in the case of executing the second look-ahead notice effect of Gase, the character effect is not executed even before the change display immediately before the change display of the notice target, and the notice effect of the notice target is set. It may be configured such that the character effect is ended halfway before the variable display, or the left decoration lamp 115IW01 or the right decoration lamp 115IW02 is turned off halfway to end the second look-ahead notice effect on the way. Good. Further, the second pre-reading notice effect of Gase may be finished halfway, or the first pre-reading notice effect of Gase may be continuously executed.

In addition, in the present characteristic part 115IW, the case where it is configured to execute the variable display of the first special symbol and the variable display of the second special symbol in the order of winning the first starting winning opening and the second starting winning opening is shown. However, it is not limited to such an aspect. For example, regardless of the order in which the first start winning opening and the second starting winning opening are won, the variable display of the second special symbol may be executed with priority over the variable display of the first special symbol. .. In this case, for example, when the game state is a low base state, the first hold storage is set as a notice target so that the first lookahead notice effect and the second lookahead notice effect can be executed, or the game state is a high base state. In some cases, the second preserving storage may be configured to be capable of executing the first prefetching notice effect and the second prefetching notice effect as the notice target.

Further, the configuration shown by the characteristic part 115IW can be configured in combination with the configuration shown by the characteristic part 66AK. For example, in the gaming machine configured to be able to execute the advantageous suggestion effect and the setting suggestion effect indicated by the characteristic part 66AK, the first look-ahead notice effect and the second look-ahead notice effect indicated by the characteristic part 115IW are appropriately configured to be executable. It is possible. Further, in this case, for example, when the first look-ahead notice effect and the second look-ahead notice effect are being executed, the prohibition process is performed so as not to execute the advantageous suggestion effect and the setting suggestive effect, or vice versa. When the suggestive effect or the setting suggestive effect is being executed, the prohibition process may be performed so that the first look-ahead notice effect and the second look-ahead notice effect are not executed again.

1 ... pachinko game machine 2 ... game board 3 ... game machine frame 4A, 4B ... special symbol display device 5 ... image display device 6A ... winning ball device 6B ... variable winning ball device 7 ... special variable winning ball device 8L, 8R ... Speaker 9 ... Game effect lamp 10 ... General prize hole 11 ... Main board 12 ... Production control board 13 ... Voice control board 14 ... Lamp control board 15 ... Relay board 20 ... Ordinary pattern display 21 ... Gate switch 22A, 22B ... Start opening Switch 23... Count switch 30... Hitting ball operation handle 31A... Stick controller 31B... Push button 32... Movable body 100... Game control microcomputers 101, 121... ROM
102, 122... RAM
103... CPU
104, 124... Random number circuit 105, 125... I/O
120... CPU for production control
123... Display control unit

Claims (1)

A gaming machine that can perform variable display based on the entry of the game medium into the starting area, and can be controlled in an advantageous state advantageous to the player,
Determining means for determining whether to control to the advantageous state,
Before the determination of the determination means, determination means for determining whether to be controlled to the advantageous state,
Based on the determination result of the determination means, a pre-reading notice production execution means capable of executing the pre-reading notice production,
The pre-reading notice effect execution means,
As the pre-reading notice effect, a first pre-reading notice effect that causes the first light emitting means to emit light, and a second pre-reading notice that causes the second light emitting means to emit light with a higher degree of expectation of being controlled to the advantageous state than the first pre-reading notice effect. Can be performed and
It is possible to execute the first look-ahead notice effect and the second look-ahead notice effect in parallel,
When the first look-ahead notice effect execution means executes the first look-ahead notice effect, the first light-emitting means is caused to emit light from the timing when the game medium enters the starting area,
When the second pre-reading notice production is executed by the pre-reading notice production executing means, the second light-emitting means is caused to emit light after a predetermined period has elapsed from the timing when the game medium enters the starting area, and a predetermined notification is given during the predetermined period. A gaming machine characterized by being capable of executing.

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