JP2020157121A - Game machine - Google Patents

Abstract

To provide a game machine capable of improving amusement of games.SOLUTION: Presentation control means 120 can perform an operation presentation for displaying in presentation display means 5 an operation promotion display to a player and performing a presentation display on the basis of detecting the operation of the player; and an operation suggestion presentation for displaying in the presentation display means 5 an operation suggestion display for suggesting that the operation presentation is to be performed. The operation suggestion presentation includes: a success pattern in which a plurality of operation suggestion displays is moved and displayed and then, via an overlapping display, the operation promotion display is performed; and a failure pattern in which the plurality of operation suggestion displays is moved and displayed and then, via the overlapping display, a failure-emphasizing display is performed. The operation promotion display in the success pattern is displayed in a prescribed area in the presentation display means and the failure-emphasizing display in the failure pattern is displayed in an area different from the prescribed area in the presentation display means.SELECTED DRAWING: Figure 33

Description

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

Some conventional game machines can perform an effect (motion effect) that suggests that a jackpot game is executed based on the detection of the operation of the effect button (movement of the player) by the player. In such a game machine, the player displays a suggestion image (motion suggestion display) suggesting that the effect suggesting that the jackpot game is executed is displayed on the effect display device (effect display means). When displaying an image (motion promotion display) that prompts the operation of the effect button (success pattern), and a suggestion image (motion suggestion display) that suggests that the effect suggesting that the jackpot game is executed is executed. ) Is displayed, and then the image (motion promotion display) prompting the player to operate the effect button is not displayed (failure pattern) (see, for example, Patent Document 1).

Japanese Unexamined Patent Publication No. 2015-226625

However, in Patent Document 1, there is a problem that the game entertainment cannot be improved when the motion promotion display is not displayed after the motion suggestion display is displayed.

The present invention has been made by paying attention to such a problem, and an object of the present invention is to provide a game machine capable of improving the game entertainment.

In order to solve the above-mentioned problems, the gaming machine according to the means A of the present application is
It is a game machine that can be controlled to an advantageous state that is advantageous to the player.
Production display means and
A detection means that can detect the movement of the player,
Production control means that controls the execution of production related to the game,
With
The effect control means
An operation effect in which an action promotion display for a player is displayed on the effect display means and an effect display is performed based on the detection of the player's operation, and an operation suggestion in a mode in which it is possible to recognize that the operation effect is executed later. It is possible to execute an action suggestion effect for displaying the display on the effect display means.
As the motion suggestion effect, it is possible to execute a plurality of types of motion suggestion effects having different production modes.
The motion suggestion effect includes a success pattern in which the motion suggestion display is displayed and then the motion promotion display is performed, and a failure pattern in which the motion suggestion display is displayed and then the failure highlighting is performed without performing the motion promotion display. ,
The length of the period corresponding to the failure highlighting differs depending on the type of the motion suggestion effect.
It is characterized in that there are a plurality of modes of the motion promotion display, and the degree of expectation controlled to the advantageous state differs depending on the mode of the motion promotion display.
Further, the gaming machine according to the means 1 of the present application is
A gaming machine capable of playing (for example, pachinko gaming machine 1)
The effect display means (for example, effect display device 5) and
A detection means that can detect the movement of the player (for example, a push button 31B or a stick controller 31A), and
An effect control means (for example, a portion where the CPU 103 executes a special symbol process process) for controlling the execution of the effect related to the game, and
With
The effect control means displays an action promotion display for the player (for example, an image 230 of the push button 31B as an operation promotion image) on the effect display means, and performs an effect display based on detecting the player's motion. The operation effect (for example, the effect after the first operation) and the operation suggestion display (for example, the image 210 of the push button 31B as the operation suggestion image) suggesting that the operation effect is executed are displayed on the effect display means. It is possible to execute an operation suggestion effect (for example, a portion displaying an image 210 of two push buttons 31B as an operation suggestion image in the display area of the effect display device 5).
The motion suggestion effect moves a success pattern (for example, pattern 1 in the third reach effect) in which the motion suggestion display is moved and displayed, and then the motion promotion display is performed, and the plurality of motion suggestion displays are moved. Including a failure pattern (for example, pattern 4 in the third reach effect) in which failure highlighting is performed through superimposed display after display.
The operation promotion display in the success pattern is displayed in a predetermined area in the effect display means (for example, a portion where the image 230 of the push button 31B as the operation promotion image is displayed in the center of the display area of the effect display device 5. ),
The failure highlighting in the failure pattern is displayed in an area different from the predetermined area in the effect display means (for example, the image 210 of the two push buttons 31B as the operation suggestion image displays the effect display device 5). The part displayed at the left and right edges of the area)
It is characterized by that.
According to this feature, the game entertainment can be improved by emphasizing the disappointment by displaying the failure highlighting in an area different from the area where the motion promotion display is displayed.

The gaming machine of the means 2 of the present application is the gaming machine according to the means 1.
The effect control means
After displaying the specific motion suggestion display, the motion promotion display corresponding to the specific motion suggestion display is displayed and the motion effect is executed (for example, the image 210 of the two push buttons 31B as the operation suggestion image is produced. After displaying in the center of the display area of the display device 5, the image 230 of the push button 31B as the operation promotion image is displayed in the center of the display area to execute the first operation effect).
While the specific motion suggestion display is displayed, the motion effect that does not correspond to the specific motion suggestion display can be executed (for example, as shown in FIG. 37 as a modification 2, the effect display device 5 The part that executes the button operation effect at the right end of the display area)
It is characterized by that.
According to this feature, the interest of the game can be improved.

The gaming machine of means 3 of the present invention is the gaming machine according to means 1 or means 2.
In the failure pattern, after moving a plurality of the action suggestion displays so as to gather in the specific display area of the effect display means, the plurality of action suggestion displays are moved to a display area outside the specific display area ( For example, as shown in FIGS. 32 and 33, when the third reach effect is executed in the pattern 4, the images 210 of the two push buttons 31B as operation suggestion images are displayed at the left and right ends of the display area of the effect display device 5. A part that is moved from the part toward the center and then separated toward the left and right ends of the display area)
It is characterized by that.
According to this feature, since a plurality of motion suggestion displays are moved to a display area outside the specific display area, it is possible to emphasize that it is a failure pattern, which further arouses the motivation to display the motion promotion display. it can.

The gaming machine of the means 4 of the present application is the gaming machine according to the means 1 or the means 2.
In the failure pattern, after moving a plurality of the action suggestion displays so as to gather in the specific display area of the effect display means, all the action suggestion displays are deleted in the specific display area (for example, the first When the 3 reach effect is executed in the pattern 4, the image 210 of the two push buttons 31B as the operation suggestion image is moved from the left and right ends of the display area of the effect display device 5 toward the center, and then the display is performed. The part where the image 210 of the two push buttons 31B as the operation suggestion image is erased in the center of the area)
It is characterized by that.
According to this feature, by erasing all the motion suggestion displays, it is possible to give the player unexpectedness and emphasize that it is a failure pattern, so that the motivation to display the motion promotion display is further aroused. it can.

The gaming machine of the means 5 of the present application is the gaming machine according to any one of the means 1 to the means 4.
In the motion suggestion effect, the motion suggestion display means can move and display the plurality of motion suggestion displays, and then display the plurality of motion suggestion displays in the specific display area (for example, the third reach effect is pattern 1). Alternatively, when the pattern 4 is executed, the images 210 of the two push buttons 31B as operation suggestion images are moved from the left and right ends of the display area of the effect display device 5 toward the center, and then the center of the display area. The part where the image 210 of the two push buttons 31B as the operation suggestion image is duplicated),
The period for moving and displaying the plurality of motion suggestion displays is longer than the period for displaying the plurality of motion suggestion displays within the specific display area (for example, as shown in FIGS. 26 (A) and 27 (A)). The period L for moving the images 210 of the two push buttons 31B as the operation suggestion images from the left and right ends of the display area of the effect display device 5 toward the center is the two pushes as the operation suggestion images in the center of the display area. The part of the button 31B that is longer than the period L1 for displaying the image 210 in duplicate)
It is characterized by that.
According to this feature, since the period of the movement display of the motion suggestion display can be secured, the attention to the motion suggestion display can be increased, and the game entertainment can be improved.

The gaming machine of the means 6 of the present application is the gaming machine according to any one of the means 1 to the means 5.
A gaming machine that can be controlled to an advantageous state (for example, a jackpot game state) that is advantageous to the player.
The effect control means is the first aspect (for example, the image 230 of the white push button 31B as the operation promotion image in the modified example 7) or the second aspect in which the ratio of being controlled to the advantageous state is higher than that of the first aspect. (For example, the image 230 of the red push button 31B as the operation promotion image in the modification 7) can display the operation promotion display.
The effect control means
When the operation promotion display of the first aspect is displayed, the operation suggestion display corresponding to the first aspect can be displayed (for example, as shown in the modification 7, a white push as an operation promotion image). When the image 230 of the button 31B is displayed, the part where the image 210 of the white push button 31B as an operation suggestion image can be displayed),
When the operation promotion display of the second aspect is displayed, the operation suggestion display corresponding to the second aspect can be displayed (for example, as shown in the modification 7, a red push as an operation promotion image). When the image 230 of the button 31B is displayed, the part where the image 210 of the red push button 31B as the operation suggestion image can be displayed),
In the success pattern, when the operation promotion display of the second aspect is displayed, the operation suggestion display corresponding to the first aspect can be displayed (for example, as shown in the modification 7, the first When the 3 reach effect is executed in any of patterns 1 to 3, the operation promotion image 230 is white as the operation suggestion image even when the red push button 31B image 230 is displayed as the operation promotion image. The part that displays the image 210 of the push button 31B)
It is characterized by that.
According to this feature, it is possible to give the player unexpectedness and improve the interest of the motion promotion display.

The gaming machine of the means 7 of the present application is the gaming machine according to any one of the means 1 to the means 6.
In the failure pattern, the period during which the failure highlighting is performed is longer than the period during which the plurality of operation suggestion displays are displayed in the specific display area of the effect display means (for example, FIG. 27A). As shown in the above, the images 210 of the two push buttons 31B as the operation suggestion images are displayed more than the period L1 in which the images 210 of the two push buttons 31B as the operation suggestion images are overlapped in the center of the display area of the effect display device 5. The period L2 for stop display at the left and right ends of the display area of the effect display device 5 as failure highlighting is longer)
It is characterized by that.
According to this feature, the motivation to display the motion promotion display can be further aroused by emphasizing the disappointment by the failure highlighting.

The gaming machine of the means 8 of the present application is the gaming machine according to any one of the means 1 to the means 7.
In the failure pattern, the size of the display area in which the failure highlighting is displayed on the effect display means is larger than the size of the display area in which the operation promotion display is displayed on the effect display means (for example, FIG. 32). As shown in (D), when the image 210 of the two push buttons 31B as the operation suggestion image is displayed in the center of the display area of the effect display device 5, the images of the two push buttons 31B are duplicated. Therefore, the display area when the images 210 of the two push buttons 31B as the operation suggestion images are displayed in the display area of the effect display device 5 is one image of the push buttons 31B, and is shown in FIG. 33. As shown in (H), when the images 210 of the two push buttons 31B as operation suggestion images are displayed in the display area of the effect display device 5, the image of one push button 31B is displayed. Since the image of the other push button 31B is displayed at the right end of the area and the image of the other push button 31B is displayed at the left end of the display area, the images of the two push buttons 31B as the failure highlighting are displayed in the display area of the effect display device 5. The display area when displayed is the part corresponding to two images of these push buttons 31B)
It is characterized by that.
According to this feature, since the display area of the failure highlighting is larger than the display area of the motion promotion display, it is possible to emphasize that the motion promotion display is not displayed, so that the motivation to display the motion promotion display is further increased. It can be even more aroused.

The gaming machine of the means 9 of the present application is the gaming machine according to any one of the means 1 to the means 8.
The effect control means can execute a plurality of the operation effects having different types of effect displays (for example, as an effect after the first operation, an effect in which a ally character wins an enemy character and a ally character loses to an enemy character. The part that can be performed and the effect that the ally character draws with the enemy character),
During the execution of the motion suggestion effect, a plurality of effect type suggestion displays suggesting the type of effect display of the motion effect can be displayed on the effect display means (for example, as shown in FIG. 28, a ally character is an enemy. The part that can display the message image 220 of "Victory!" That suggests winning the character and the message image 220 of "Draw!" That suggests that the ally character draws with the enemy character)
It is characterized by that.
According to this feature, the effect type suggestion display is displayed together with the motion suggestion display before the motion promotion display is displayed, and the type of the effect display of the motion effect is suggested in advance. It is possible to draw attention to the player to see what kind of effect display will be displayed, and it is possible to improve the interest of the game.

The gaming machine of the means 10 of the present application is the gaming machine according to any one of the means 1 to the means 9.
A control means (for example, a portion where the CPU 103 executes a special symbol process process) that can be controlled to an advantageous state (for example, a big hit game state) that is advantageous to the player is provided.
The effect control means is a predetermined period before the operation promotion display is displayed (for example, a period from the start of the second reach effect to the display of the image 230 of the push button 31B as the operation promotion image). ), The operation suggestion effect can be executed (for example, a portion in which the image 210 of the push button 31B as the operation suggestion image is displayed before the image 230 of the push button 31B as the operation promotion image).
As the operation promotion display, the operation promotion display of the first aspect (for example, the image 230 of the push button 31B as the operation promotion image having a “small” size) and the advantageous state are controlled more than the first aspect. The operation promotion display of the second aspect having a high ratio (for example, the image 230 of the push button 31B as the operation promotion image having a “large” size) can be displayed.
There are a plurality of modes of the operation suggestion display (for example, the image 210 of the white push button 31B as the operation suggestion image, the image 210 of the blue push button 31B, and the image 210 of the red push button 31B).
During the execution of the motion suggestion effect, the mode of the motion suggestion display can be changed to a different mode (for example, as shown in FIG. 30, the color of the image 210 of the push button 31B as the operation suggestion image is changed from white to blue. → Red and changeable part),
The ratio of the operation promotion display displayed in the second aspect differs depending on the mode of the operation suggestion display (for example, the operation is most when the image 210 of the red push button 31B is displayed as the operation suggestion image). The ratio of displaying the image 230 of the "large" push button 31B as the promotion image is high, and the case where the image 210 of the white push button 31B is displayed as the operation suggestion image is the most "large" push button as the operation promotion image. The rate at which image 230 of 31B is displayed is low)
It is characterized by that.
According to this feature, the player can pay attention to the change in the display mode of the suggestion display, so that the game interest can be improved.

The gaming machine of the means 11 of the present application is the gaming machine according to any one of the means 1 to the means 10.
The effect control means
After displaying a specific motion suggestion display (for example, an image 210 of two push buttons 31B as an operation suggestion image), a motion promotion display corresponding to the specific motion suggestion display is displayed and the motion effect is executed. (For example, after displaying the image 210 of the two push buttons 31B as the operation suggestion image in the center of the display area of the effect display device 5, the image 230 of the push button 31B as the operation promotion image is displayed in the center of the display area. And the part that executes the production after the first operation),
While the specific motion suggestion display is displayed, a second motion effect different from the first motion suggestion suggested by the specific motion suggestion display (for example, the button operation effect shown in the modification 2) is executed. It is possible and
The second operation effect is executed under a predetermined restriction (for example, as shown in FIG. 37 (E), the button operation effect is displayed so as not to overlap with the image 210 of the push button 31B as the operation suggestion image. The part to be displayed at the right end of the display area of 5)
It is characterized by that.
According to this feature, it is possible to prevent the production from becoming difficult to understand.

In addition, the present invention may have only the invention-specific matters described in the claims of the present invention, and has a configuration other than the invention-specific matters together with the invention-specific matters described in the claims of the present invention. It may be a thing.

It is a front view which looked at the pachinko machine from the front. It is a block diagram which shows the circuit structure example of a pachinko game machine. (A) and (B) are diagrams illustrating production control commands. It is explanatory drawing which shows each random number. It is a figure which illustrates the fluctuation pattern. It is explanatory drawing which shows the display result determination table. (A) is a diagram showing a configuration example of a jackpot type determination table, and (B) is a diagram showing the contents of each type jackpot. It is a block diagram which shows the structural example of the data holding area for game control. It is a flowchart which shows an example of timer interrupt processing for game control. It is a flowchart which shows an example of a special symbol process process. It is a flowchart which shows an example of the effect control main processing. It is a flowchart which shows an example of an effect control process process. It is a flowchart which shows an example of the effect symbol variation start processing. (A) to (C) are diagrams showing the determination ratio of the reach effect, and (D) is a diagram showing the contents of each reach effect. It is a figure which shows the determination ratio of the production route in the 1st reach production. (A) is a diagram showing the determination ratio of the display mode of the push button image as the operation promoting image in the second reach effect, and (B) is the figure of the push button image as the operation inducing image in the second reach effect. It is a figure which shows the display mode change number of times. (A) and (B) are diagrams showing a display pattern of a push button image as an operation suggestion image in the third reach effect, and (C) is a diagram of a push button image as an operation suggestion image of each display pattern. It is a figure which shows the display content. It is a flowchart which shows an example of the process during the production symbol change. It is a flowchart which shows an example of the process during the production symbol change. It is a flowchart which shows an example of the effect execution processing after the 1st operation. It is a flowchart which shows an example of the process during the production symbol change. It is a flowchart which shows an example of the effect execution processing after the 2nd operation. It is a flowchart which shows an example of the process during the production symbol change. It is a flowchart which shows an example of the process during the production symbol change. It is a flowchart which shows an example of the effect execution processing after the 3rd operation. It is a timing chart for each display pattern in the 3rd reach production. It is a timing chart for each display pattern in the 3rd reach production. It is a figure which shows the display mode in the effect display device at the time of executing the 1st reach effect. It is a figure which shows the display mode in the effect display device at the time of executing the 1st reach effect. It is a figure which shows the display mode in the effect display device when the 2nd reach effect is executed. It is a figure which shows the display mode in the effect display device when the 2nd reach effect is executed. It is a figure which shows the display mode in the effect display apparatus when the 3rd reach effect is executed by a pattern 1 or a putter 4. It is a figure which shows the display mode in the effect display apparatus when the 3rd reach effect is executed by a pattern 1 or a putter 4. It is a figure which shows the display mode in the effect display apparatus when the 3rd reach effect is executed by the pattern 2 or the putter 5. It is a figure which shows the display mode in the effect display apparatus when the 3rd reach effect is executed in pattern 3 or pattern 6. It is a figure which shows the display mode in the effect display apparatus when the 2nd reach effect is executed in the modification 1. It is a figure which shows the display mode in the effect display device at the time of executing the odor look-ahead notice effect in the modification 2. It is a figure which shows the display mode in the effect display apparatus when the 2nd reach effect is executed in the modification 3.

A mode for carrying out the gaming machine according to the present invention will be described below based on examples.

First, the overall configuration of the pachinko gaming machine 1 which is an example of the gaming machine will be described. FIG. 1 is a front view of the pachinko gaming machine 1 as viewed from the front. FIG. 2 is a block diagram showing a circuit configuration example of the pachinko gaming machine 1. In the following description, the front side of FIG. 1 will be described as the front (front, front) side of the pachinko gaming machine 1, and the back side will be described as the rear (rear) side. The front surface of the pachinko gaming machine 1 in this embodiment is a facing surface facing the pachinko gaming machine 1 when the pachinko gaming machine 1 is viewed from the player side. In the description of each step of the flowchart in this embodiment, for example, the part described as "step S1" may be abbreviated as "S1".

FIG. 1 is a front view of the pachinko gaming machine 1 in this embodiment, and shows an arrangement layout of main members. The pachinko game machine 1 (hereinafter, may be abbreviated as a game machine) is roughly divided into a game board 2 (gauge board) constituting the game board surface and a game machine frame 3 (underframe) for supporting and fixing the game board 2. ) And. The game board 2 is formed with a substantially circular game area surrounded by guide rails. A game ball as a game medium is launched from a predetermined ball launching device into this game area and is driven into the game area.

A first special symbol display 4A and a second special symbol display 4B are provided at a predetermined position of the game board 2 (in the example shown in FIG. 1, on the right side of the game area). The first special symbol display 4A and the second special symbol display 4B are each composed of, for example, 7 segments or dot matrix LEDs (light emitting diodes), and are identified in a special symbol game which is an example of a variable display game. A special symbol (also referred to as a "special figure"), which is a plurality of types of possible identification information (special identification information), is displayed in a variable manner (also referred to as a variable display or a variable display). For example, the first special symbol display 4A and the second special symbol display 4B each variablely display a plurality of types of special symbols composed of numbers indicating "0" to "9" and symbols indicating "-". To do. The special symbols displayed on the first special symbol display 4A and the second special symbol display 4B are limited to those composed of numbers indicating "0" to "9" and symbols indicating "-". However, for example, a plurality of types of lighting patterns having different combinations of those to be turned on and those to be turned off in the 7-segment LED may be preset as a plurality of types of special symbols.

A symbol number corresponding to each of the plurality of types of special symbols is assigned. As an example, each of the numbers indicating "0" to "9" is assigned a symbol number of "0" to "9", and the symbol indicating "-" is assigned a symbol number of "10". Just do it. In the following, the special symbol that is variablely displayed on the first special symbol display 4A is also referred to as the "first special symbol", and the special symbol that is variablely displayed on the second special symbol display 4B is also referred to as the "second special symbol". .. In this embodiment, a form in which a special symbol is used as a plurality of types of identification information such as characters and symbols that can be identified is illustrated, but the present invention is not limited to this, and for example, a special symbol is used. The symbol may be difficult to identify or unidentifiable without a certain rule by combining a plurality of dot displays.

Both the first special symbol display 4A and the second special symbol display 4B are formed in a square shape, for example. The type of the first special figure and the type of the second special figure may be the same (for example, both numbers indicating "0" to "9" and symbols indicating "-"), and the types may be the same. It may be different. Further, the first special symbol display 4A and the second special symbol display 4B may be configured to variablely display numbers (or two-digit symbols) indicating, for example, "00" to "99", respectively. ..

An effect display device 5 is provided near the center of the game area on the game board 2. The effect display device 5 is composed of, for example, an LCD (liquid crystal display) or the like, and forms a display area for displaying various effect images. In the display area of the effect display device 5, the variation display of the first special symbol by the first special symbol display 4A and the variation display of the second special symbol by the second special symbol display 4B in the special symbol game are supported. In the effect symbol display area, which is a plurality of variable display units such as three, the effect symbols, which are a plurality of types of identification information (decorative identification information) capable of identifying each, are variablely displayed. The variable display of this effect symbol is also included in the variable display game.

As an example, in the display area of the effect display device 5, "left", "middle", and "right" effect symbol display areas 5L, 5C, and 5R are arranged. Then, in the special symbol game, one of the fluctuation of the first special symbol in the first special symbol display 4A and the fluctuation of the second special symbol in the second special symbol display 4B is started. Fluctuations (for example, scroll display in the vertical direction) of the effect symbols (also referred to as decorative symbols) are started in the effect symbol display areas 5L, 5C, and 5R of "left", "middle", and "right". After that, when the confirmed special symbol is stopped and displayed as the variable display result in the special symbol game, in each of the "left", "middle", and "right" effect symbol display areas 5L, 5C, and 5R of the effect display device 5. , The final stop symbol (final stop symbol), which is the variable display result of the effect symbol, is stopped and displayed.

As described above, in the display area of the effect display device 5, the special figure game using the first special figure in the first special symbol display 4A or the special figure using the second special figure in the second special symbol display 4B is used. In synchronization with the figure game, a plurality of types of effect symbols that can be identified by each are displayed in a variable manner, and a definite effect symbol that is a variable display result is derived and displayed (or simply referred to as “deriving”). In addition, for example, to derive and display various display symbols such as a special symbol and an effect symbol means to display the identification information such as the effect symbol as a stop display (also referred to as a complete stop display or a final stop display) and end the variable display. .. On the other hand, during the variable display from the start of the variable display of the effect symbol to the derivation display of the final effect symbol that is the variable display result, the variable speed of the effect symbol becomes "0", and the effect is produced. The design may be stagnant and displayed, and may be in a display state that causes slight shaking or expansion / contraction, for example. Such a display state is also called a temporary stop display, and although the display result in the variable display is not definitively displayed, the player can recognize that the change of the effect symbol due to the scroll display or the update display is not progressing. It becomes. The temporary stop display may include displaying the effect symbol completely stopped for a time shorter than a predetermined time (for example, 1 second) without causing slight shaking or expansion / contraction.

There are eight types of symbols (alphanumeric characters "1" to "8" or Chinese characters) that are variablely displayed in the "left", "middle", and "right" effect symbol display areas 5L, 5C, and 5R. It may be a number, an English character, eight character images related to a predetermined motif, a combination of numbers, characters or symbols and a character image, and the character image may be, for example, a person or an animal, an object other than these, or an object other than these. , Characters and other symbols, or decorative images showing any other figure). Each of the production symbols is given a corresponding symbol number. For example, a symbol number of "1" to "8" is assigned to each of the alphanumeric characters indicating "1" to "8". The production symbols are not limited to eight types, and may be any number of types as long as an appropriate number of combinations such as "big hit" combinations and "missing" combinations can be configured (for example, seven types). 9 types, etc.).

After the variable display of the effect symbol is started, until the final effect symbol that is the variable display result is derived and displayed, each effect symbol display area 5L, 5C, 5R of "left", "middle", and "right" In, for example, a scroll display is performed in which the symbol numbers flow from the upper to the lower in order from the smaller one to the larger one, and when the effect symbol having the maximum symbol number (for example, "8") is displayed, the process continues. The effect symbol having the smallest symbol number (for example, "1") is displayed. Alternatively, in at least one of the effect symbol display areas 5L, 5C, and 5R (for example, the "left" effect symbol display area 5L, etc.), scroll display is performed from the one with the larger symbol number to the one with the smaller symbol number, and the symbol is displayed. When the effect symbol having the smallest number is displayed, the effect symbol having the largest symbol number may be displayed subsequently.

A first reserved storage display area 5D and a second reserved storage display area 5U are set at two locations on the left and right below the display area of the effect display device 5. In the first hold storage display area 5D and the second hold storage display area 5U, the hold storage display for identifiablely displaying the hold storage number (special figure hold storage number) of the variable display corresponding to the special figure game is performed.

Here, the holding of the variable display corresponding to the special figure game is such that the game ball passes through the first starting winning opening formed by the ordinary winning ball device 6A and the second starting winning opening formed by the ordinary variable winning ball device 6B. It occurs based on the starting prize by (entering). That is, the start condition (also referred to as "execution condition") for executing the variable display game such as the special figure game or the variable display of the effect symbol is satisfied, but the variable display game based on the previously established start condition is being executed. When the start condition that allows the start of the variable display game is not satisfied due to the fact that the pachinko game machine 1 is controlled to the jackpot game state, the variable display corresponding to the established start condition is suspended. Will be done. In this embodiment, the hold memory display generated based on the start winning due to the game ball passing (entering) through the first starting winning opening is displayed as a round white display, and the game ball passes through the second starting winning opening (entering). The hold memory display generated based on the start winning by entering) is similarly made into a round white display.

In the following description, the first hold storage display area 5D and the second hold storage display area 5U may be referred to as hold display areas, and the number of hold storages is the first hold storage display area 5D and the second hold storage display. It can be recognized by the number of hold storage displays displayed in the area 5U. Further, the display in which the hold storage displays are collected may be referred to as a hold display.

Whether the hold display in the first hold storage display area 5D and the second hold storage display area 5U is generated based on the start prize caused by the game ball passing (entering) the first start prize opening, or the second The display mode (for example, display color and shape) may be different depending on whether the game ball is generated based on the start winning by passing (entering) the starting winning opening. In this embodiment, "execution" and "execution" are synonymous.

In the example shown in FIG. 1, in addition to the hold storage display area, the first hold for identifiable display of the number of special symbol hold storages on the upper and lower parts of the first special symbol display 4A and the second special symbol display 4B. A display 25A and a second hold display 25B are provided. The first hold indicator 25A displays the number of hold storages of the first special figure in a identifiable manner. The second hold indicator 25B displays the number of second special figure hold storage identifiable. The first special figure reservation memory number is the number of memories in which execution of the special figure game using the first special figure is suspended. The second special figure reservation number is the number of memories in which the execution of the special figure game using the second special figure is suspended. The number of reserved memories of the variable display obtained by adding the number of reserved memories of the first special figure and the number of reserved memories of the second special figure is also referred to as the total number of reserved memories. The term "special figure reserved memory" usually refers to a concept that includes all of the first special figure reserved memory, the second special figure reserved memory, and the total reserved memory, but in particular, some of these (for example, the number of reserved memory). It may also refer to the concept of including the number of reserved memories of the first special figure and the number of reserved memories of the second special figure, but excluding the total number of reserved memories).

Further, in the present embodiment, the variable display of the effect symbol is executed in synchronization with the variable display of the special symbol. In the case of performing the effect using the effect display device 5 in this way, for example, the effect symbol In recent years, the production modes have been diversified, such as the production in which the production content including the variable display disappears from the screen for a moment, and the production in which a movable object shields all or part of the screen. ing. Therefore, even when looking at the display area on the effect display device 5, it may be difficult to recognize whether or not the variable display is currently being performed. Therefore, for the purpose of solving the difficulty of recognizing whether or not the state is currently in the variable display, the effect display device 5 displays the fourth symbol next to the effect symbol, the special symbol, and the normal symbol. 4 A symbol display area may be provided. These 4th symbols are displayed in a variable manner for the 1st special symbol in synchronization with the variable display of the 1st special symbol, and are displayed in a variable manner for the 2nd special symbol in synchronization with the variable display of the 2nd special symbol. The variable display of the fourth symbol of the above may be performed. It should be noted that the fourth symbol is always displayed in a variable manner with a constant operation, and is not erased from the screen or shielded by a shield, so that it can always be visually recognized.

Below the effect display device 5, a normal winning ball device 6A and a normal variable winning ball device 6B are provided. The ordinary winning ball device 6A forms a first starting winning opening as a starting region (first starting region) that is always kept in a constant open state by, for example, a predetermined ball receiving member. The ordinary variable winning ball device 6B is an electric motor having a pair of movable wing pieces that are changed into a normal open state in a vertical position and an expanded open state in a tilting position by a solenoid 81 for an ordinary electric accessory shown in FIG. It is provided with a tulip-shaped accessory (ordinary electric accessory) and forms a second starting winning opening as a starting area (second starting area).

As an example, in the ordinary variable winning ball device 6B, the game ball passes (enters) the second starting winning opening because the movable wing piece is in the vertical position when the solenoid 81 for the ordinary electric accessory is in the off state. It becomes a difficult normal open state. On the other hand, in the normal variable winning ball device 6B, the game ball passes through the second starting winning opening by the tilt control in which the movable wing piece is in the tilting position when the solenoid 81 for the normal electric accessory is on. It will be in an expanded open state that is easy to enter. Although the normally variable winning ball device 6B allows the game ball to enter the second starting winning opening even when it is in the normally open state, there is a possibility that the game ball will enter more than when it is in the expanded open state. It may be configured to be low. Alternatively, the normally variable winning ball device 6B may be configured so that the game ball does not enter the second starting winning opening, for example, by closing the second starting winning opening in the normally open state. In this way, the second start winning opening as the second start area has an expanded open state in which the game ball easily passes (enters) and a normally open state in which the game ball is difficult to pass (enter) or cannot pass (enter). Changes to.

The game ball that has passed (entered) the first starting winning opening formed in the ordinary winning ball device 6A is detected by, for example, the first starting opening switch 22A shown in FIG. The game ball that has passed (entered) the second starting winning opening formed in the normally variable winning ball device 6B is detected by, for example, the second starting opening switch 22B shown in FIG. Based on the detection of the game balls by the first start port switch 22A, a predetermined number (for example, 3) of game balls are paid out as prize balls, and the first special figure reserved memory number is a predetermined upper limit value (for example, "" If it is less than 4 "), the first starting condition is satisfied. Based on the detection of the game balls by the second start port switch 22B, a predetermined number (for example, 3) of game balls are paid out as prize balls, and the second special figure reserved memory number is a predetermined upper limit value (for example, "" If it is less than 4 "), the second starting condition is satisfied. The number of prize balls to be paid out based on the detection of the game ball by the first start port switch 22A and the number of prize balls to be paid out based on the detection of the game ball by the second start port switch 22B. May be the same number or different numbers from each other.

A special variable winning ball device 7 is provided at a position below the normal winning ball device 6A and the normal variable winning ball device 6B. The special variable winning ball device 7 includes a large winning opening door that is opened and closed by a solenoid 82 for the large winning opening door shown in FIG. 2, and a specific area that changes between an open state and a closed state depending on the large winning opening door. Form a big prize opening as.

As an example, in the special variable winning ball device 7, when the solenoid 82 for the large winning opening door is in the off state, the large winning opening door is in the closed state and the game ball passes through (entering) the large winning opening. I can't do it. On the other hand, in the special variable winning ball device 7, when the solenoid 82 for the big winning door is on, the big winning door opens the big winning door and the game ball passes through (entering) the big winning door. ) Make it easier. In this way, the big winning opening as a specific area changes into an open state where the game ball easily passes (enters) and is advantageous for the player, and a closed state where the game ball cannot pass (enter) and is disadvantageous for the player. To do. In addition, instead of the closed state in which the game ball cannot pass (enter) the large winning opening, or in addition to the closed state, a partially open state in which the game ball does not easily pass (enter) the large winning opening may be provided.

The game ball that has passed (entered) the grand prize opening is detected by, for example, the count switch 23 shown in FIG. Based on the detection of the game balls by the count switch 23, a predetermined number (for example, 15) of game balls are paid out as prize balls. In this way, when the game ball passes (enters) the large winning opening opened in the special variable winning ball device 7, the game ball passes through another winning opening such as the first starting winning opening or the second starting winning opening. More prize balls will be paid out than when passing (entering). Therefore, if the large winning opening is opened in the special variable winning ball device 7, the game ball can enter the large winning opening, which is an advantageous first state for the player. On the other hand, if the large winning opening is closed in the special variable winning ball device 7, it becomes impossible or difficult for the player to pass (enter) the game ball through the large winning opening to obtain the winning ball. It becomes a disadvantageous second state.

A normal symbol display 20 is provided at a predetermined position of the game board 2 (in the example shown in FIG. 1, the left side of the game area). As an example, the ordinary symbol display 20 is composed of 7 segments, dot matrix LEDs, and the like like the first special symbol display 4A and the second special symbol display 4B, and has a plurality of types of identification information different from the special symbol. The normal pattern (also called "normal figure" or "normal figure") is variably displayed (variable display). Such a variable display of a normal pattern is called a normal figure game (also referred to as a "normal figure game").

A normal symbol display 25C is provided above the normal symbol display 20. The normal figure hold indicator 25C is configured to include, for example, four LEDs, and displays the normal figure hold storage number as the number of effective passing balls that have passed through the passing gate 41.

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 ball and a large number of obstacle nails. Further, as a winning opening different from the first starting winning opening, the second starting winning opening and the large winning opening, for example, a single or a plurality of general winning openings that are always kept in a constant open state by a predetermined ball receiving member are provided. May be done. In this case, a predetermined number (for example, 10) of game balls may be paid out as prize balls based on the detection of the game balls that have entered any of the general prize openings by the predetermined general prize ball switch. At the bottom of the game area, there is an out port for taking in a game ball that has not entered any of the winning openings.

Speakers 8L and 8R for reproducing and outputting sound effects and the like are provided at the upper left and right positions of the game machine frame 3, and game effect LEDs 9 are provided around the game area. Decorative LEDs may be arranged around each structure (for example, a normal winning ball device 6A, a normal variable winning ball device 6B, a special variable winning ball device 7, etc.) in the gaming area of the pachinko gaming machine 1. At the lower right position of the game machine frame 3, a ball striking operation handle (operation knob) operated by a player or the like to launch a game ball as a game medium toward a game area is provided. For example, the hitting ball operation handle adjusts the elastic force of the game ball according to the operation amount (rotation amount) by the player or the like. The ball striking operation handle may be provided with a single-shot launch switch or a touch ring (touch sensor) for stopping the drive of the launch motor included in the ball striking device.

At a predetermined position of the game machine frame 3 below the game area, the game balls paid out as prize balls and the game balls paid out by renting are held (stored) so as to be able to be supplied to the hitting ball launching device. A plate (ball hitting plate) is provided. At the lower part of the gaming machine frame 3, a lower plate is provided to hold (store) surplus balls and the like overflowing from the upper plate so that they can be discharged to the outside of the pachinko gaming machine 1.

The member forming the lower plate is provided with a stick controller 31A that can be gripped and tilted by the player, for example, at a predetermined position on the front side of the upper surface of the lower plate body (for example, the central portion of the lower plate). There is. The stick controller 31A includes an operation stick held by the player, and a trigger button is provided at a predetermined position of the operation stick (for example, a position where the index finger of the operator hangs when the player holds the operation stick). There is. The trigger button can be operated by pushing and pulling with a predetermined operating finger (for example, index finger) while the player holds the operating rod of the stick controller 31A with an operating hand (for example, left hand). It suffices if it is configured as follows. A trigger sensor that detects a predetermined instruction operation such as a push-pull operation on the trigger button may be built in the operation rod.

A controller sensor unit 35A for detecting a tilting operation with respect to the operation stick may be provided inside the main body of the lower plate at the lower part of the stick controller 31A. For example, the controller sensor unit 35A has two transmissive photosensors (parallel sensors) arranged parallel to the board surface of the game board 2 on the left side of the center position of the operation rod when viewed from the side of the player facing the pachinko game machine 1. Four transmissive types that combine (pair) and two transmissive photosensors (vertical sensor pair) arranged perpendicular to the board surface of the game board 2 on the right side of the center position of the operation rod when viewed from the player's side. It may be configured to include a photo sensor.

The member forming the upper plate includes, for example, a push button 31B capable of a player performing a predetermined instruction operation by a pressing operation or the like at a predetermined position on the front side (for example, above the stick controller 31A) on the upper surface of the upper plate body. It is provided. The push button 31B may be configured so that the pressing operation from the player can be detected mechanically, electrically, or electromagnetically. A push sensor 35B for detecting a player's pressing operation on the push button 31B may be provided inside the main body of the upper plate at the position where the push button 31B is arranged.

The pachinko gaming machine 1 is equipped with various control boards such as a main board 11, an effect control board 12, a voice control board 13, and an LED control board 14, as shown in FIG. 2, for example. Further, the pachinko gaming machine 1 is also equipped with a relay board 15 for relaying various control signals transmitted between the main board 11 and the effect control board 12. In addition, various boards such as a payout control board, an information terminal board, a launch control board, and an interface board are arranged on the back surface of the game board 2 and the like in the pachinko game machine 1.

The main board 11 is a control board on the main side, and is equipped with various circuits for controlling the progress of the game in the pachinko gaming machine 1. The main board 11 is mainly addressed to a sub-side control board including a function for setting a random number used in a special drawing game, a function for inputting a signal from a switch or the like arranged at a predetermined position, and an effect control board 12. , It has a function to output and transmit a control command as an example of command information as a control signal, and a function to output various information to the hall management computer. Further, the main board 11 controls lighting / extinguishing of each LED (for example, segment LED) constituting the first special symbol display 4A and the second special symbol display 4B to control the lighting / extinguishing of the first special symbol and the second special symbol. The variable display of a predetermined display symbol, such as controlling the variable display of the normal symbol 20 and controlling the variable display of the normal symbol by the normal symbol display 20 by controlling the lighting / extinguishing / coloring of the normal symbol display 20. It also has a control function.

On the main board 11, for example, a game control microcomputer 100, a switch circuit 110 that takes in detection signals from various switches for game ball detection and transmits them to the game control microcomputer 100, and a game control microcomputer 100. A solenoid circuit 111 or the like that transmits a solenoid drive signal to the solenoids 81 and 82 is mounted.

The effect control board 12 is a control board on the sub side independent of the main board 11, receives a control signal transmitted from the main board 11 via the relay board 15, and receives the effect display device 5, the speakers 8L, and 8R. In addition, various circuits for controlling the effect operation by the effect electric parts such as the game effect LED 9 are mounted. That is, the effect control board 12 is used for effect such as display operation in the effect display device 5, all or part of the sound output operation from the speakers 8L and 8R, and all or part of the lighting / extinguishing operation in the game effect LED9 and the like. It has a function of determining the control content for causing the electric components of the above to execute a predetermined effect operation.

The audio control board 13 is a control board for audio output control provided separately from the effect control board 12, and outputs audio from the speakers 8L and 8R based on commands and control data from the effect control board 12. It is equipped with a processing circuit that executes audio signal processing for this purpose. The LED control board 14 is a control board for LED output control provided separately from the effect control board 12, and is driven to turn on / off in the game effect LED 9 or the like based on commands and control data from the effect control board 12. It is equipped with an LED driver circuit that performs the above.

As shown in FIG. 2, the main board 11 is connected to a wiring for transmitting detection signals from the gate switch 21, the first start port switch 22A, the second start port switch 22B, and the count switch 23. The gate switch 21, the first start port switch 22A, the second start port switch 22B, and the count switch 23 have an arbitrary configuration capable of detecting a game ball as a game medium, such as a sensor. Anything that has it will do. Further, on the main board 11, the first special symbol display 4A, the second special symbol display 4B, the normal symbol display 20, the first hold display 25A, the second hold display 25B, and the general figure hold display 25C Wiring for transmitting a command signal for performing display control such as is connected.

The control signal transmitted from the main board 11 to the effect control board 12 is relayed by the relay board 15. The control command transmitted from the main board 11 to the effect control board 12 via the relay board 15 is, for example, an effect control command transmitted and received as an electric signal.

FIG. 3A is an explanatory diagram showing an example of the contents of the effect control command used in this embodiment. The effect control command has, for example, a 2-byte configuration, the first byte represents MODE (command classification), and the second byte represents EXT (command type). The first bit (bit 7) of the MODE data is always set to "1", and the first bit of the EXT data is set to "0". The command form shown in FIG. 3A is an example, and other command forms may be used. Further, in this example, the control command is composed of two control signals, but the number of control signals constituting the control command may be one or a plurality of three or more.

In the example shown in FIG. 3A, the command 8001H is a first variation start command for designating the variation start in the special figure game using the first special figure in the first special symbol display 4A. The command 8002H is a second fluctuation start command for designating the fluctuation start in the special symbol game using the second special symbol on the second special symbol display 4B. The command 81XXH is an effect that is variablely displayed in each of the "left", "middle", and "right" effect symbol display areas 5L, 5C, and 5R in the effect display device 5 in response to the variable display of the special symbol in the special symbol game. This is a fluctuation pattern specification command that specifies a fluctuation pattern (fluctuation time) such as a symbol. Here, XXH indicates that it is an unspecified hexadecimal number, and may be a value arbitrarily set according to the content of instruction by the effect control command. In the variation pattern specification command, different EXT data is set according to the variation pattern to be specified.

The command 8CXXXH is a variable display result designation command, and is an effect control command for designating a variable display result such as a special symbol or an effect symbol. In the variable display result specification command, for example, as shown in FIG. 3 (B), the determination result (predetermined result) of whether the variable display result is "missing" or "big hit" and the variable display result are "big hit". ”, Different EXT data are set according to the decision result (big hit type determination result) of which of the plurality of types the jackpot type is to be used.

In the variation display result designation command, for example, as shown in FIG. 3 (B), the command 8C00H is the first variation display result designation command indicating the predetermined result that the variation display result is “missing”. The command 8C01H is a second variable display result designation command for notifying the pre-determined result that the variable display result is "big hit" and the big hit type is "probability variable big hit A" and the big hit type determination result. The command 8C02H is a third variable display result designation command for notifying the pre-determined result that the variable display result is "big hit" and the big hit type is "probability variable big hit B" and the big hit type determination result. The command 8C03H is a fourth variable display result designation command for notifying the pre-determined result that the variable display result is "big hit" and the big hit type is "non-probable variable big hit" and the big hit type determination result.

The command 8F00H is a symbol confirmation command for designating the change stop (confirmation) of the effect symbol in the effect symbol display areas 5L, 5C, and 5R of the “left”, “middle”, and “right” in the effect display device 5. The command 95XXH is a game state designation command for designating the current gaming state of the pachinko gaming machine 1. In the game state designation command, different EXT data are set according to, for example, the current game state in the pachinko gaming machine 1. As a specific example, the command 9500H is used as the first game state specification command corresponding to the game state (low probability low base state, normal state) in which neither the time saving control nor the probability variation control is performed, and the command 9501H is executed by the time saving control. On the other hand, it is a second game state specification command corresponding to a game state (low probability high base state, time saving state) in which probability change control is not performed. Further, the command 9502H is set as the third game state specification command corresponding to the gaming state (high probability low base state, time saving no probability change state) in which the time saving control is performed while the probability change control is performed, and the command 9503H is set as the time saving control and probability change. This is the fourth game state specification command corresponding to the game state (high accuracy high base state, time reduction probability change state) in which control is performed together.

The command A0XXH is a jackpot start designation command (also referred to as a "fanfare command") that specifies the display of an effect image indicating the start of the jackpot gaming state. The command A1XXH is a notification command during the opening of the big winning opening that notifies that the big winning opening is in the open state in the big hit game state. The command A2XXH is a notification command after opening the big winning opening that notifies that it is a period during which the big winning opening has changed from the open state to the closed state in the big hit game state. The command A3XXXH is a jackpot end designation command that specifies the display of the effect image at the end of the jackpot game state.

In the jackpot start designation command and the jackpot end designation command, different EXT data may be set according to the pre-determination result and the jackpot type determination result, for example, by setting the same EXT data as the variable display result specification command. .. Alternatively, in the jackpot start designation command or the jackpot end designation command, the correspondence relationship between the pre-determined result and the jackpot type determination result and the set EXT data may be different from the correspondence relationship in the variable display result specification command. .. In the notification command during opening of the big winning opening and the notification command after opening of the big winning opening, different EXT data correspond to the number of round executions (for example, "1" to "16") in the normal open big hit state and the short-term open big hit state, for example. Is set.

The command B100H is based on the fact that the game ball that has passed (entered) the first starting winning opening formed by the normal winning ball device 6A is detected by the first starting opening switch 22A and the starting winning (first starting winning) is generated. , Is a first start opening winning designation command for notifying that the first start condition for executing the special figure game using the first special figure in the first special symbol display 4A has been satisfied. The command B200H indicates that a game ball that has passed (entered) the second start winning opening formed by the normally variable winning ball device 6B is detected by the second starting opening switch 22B and a starting winning (second starting winning) is generated. Based on this, it is a second start opening winning designation command for notifying that the second start condition for executing the special figure game using the second special figure on the second special symbol display 4B is satisfied.

Command B5XXH is an effect control command for notifying the remaining number of time reductions (variation number), and by setting EXT data according to the remaining number of time reductions (variation number), the remaining number of time reductions (variation number) is set. (Number of fluctuations) is notified.

The command C1XXH is a first hold storage number notification command for notifying the first special figure hold storage number in order to display the special figure hold storage number identifiable in the first hold storage display area 5D or the like. The command C2XXH is a second hold storage number notification command for notifying the second special figure hold storage number in order to display the special figure hold storage number identifiable in the second hold storage display area 5U or the like. The first hold memory number notification command is, for example, when the first start opening prize designation command is transmitted based on the fact that the game ball passes (enters) the first start winning opening and the first starting condition is satisfied. , Is transmitted from the main board 11 to the effect control board 12. The second hold memory number notification command is, for example, when the second start opening prize designation command is transmitted based on the fact that the game ball passes (enters) the second start winning opening and the second starting condition is satisfied. , Is transmitted from the main board 11 to the effect control board 12. Further, the first hold storage number notification command and the second hold storage number notification command are used in the special figure game when either the first start condition or the second start condition is satisfied (when the hold storage number decreases). It may be transmitted in response to the start of execution.

Instead of the first hold storage number notification command and the second hold storage number notification command, the total hold storage number notification command for notifying the total hold storage number may be transmitted. That is, a total hold storage number notification command may be used to notify an increase (or decrease) of the total hold storage number.

The command C4XXH and the command C6XXH are effect control commands (commands for designating a winning determination result) indicating the contents of the winning determination result. Of these, the command C4XXH is a symbol designation command that indicates whether or not the variable display result is a "big hit" and the judgment result of the big hit type (probability change, non-probability change, or sudden change) as the judgment result at the time of winning. Further, the command C6XXH is a variation category indicating a determination result of whether the random value MR3 for determining the variation pattern is the variation pattern of "non-reach", "super reach", or "other" as the determination result at the time of winning. It is a command.

The game control microcomputer 100 mounted on the main board 11 is, for example, a one-chip microcomputer, and is a ROM 101 (Read Only Memory 101) that stores a game control program, fixed data, and the like, and a game control work. The RAM 102 (Random Access Memory 102) that provides the area, the CPU 103 (Central Processing Unit 103) that executes the game control program to perform the control operation, and the numerical data indicating the random value are updated independently of the CPU 103. It is configured to include a random number circuit 104 to be performed and an I / O 105 (Input / Outputport 105).

As an example, in the game control microcomputer 100, a process for controlling the progress of the game in the pachinko game machine 1 is executed by executing the program read from the ROM 101 by the CPU 103. At this time, a fixed data read operation in which the CPU 103 reads fixed data from the ROM 101, a variable data writing operation in which the CPU 103 writes various variable data to the RAM 102 and temporarily stores them, and various variable data temporarily stored in the RAM 102 by the CPU 103. The variable data read operation, the CPU 103 receives input of various signals from the outside of the game control microcomputer 100 via the I / O 105, and the CPU 103 goes to the outside of the game control microcomputer 100 via the I / O 105. A transmission operation that outputs various signals is also performed.

FIG. 4 is an explanatory diagram illustrating a random number value counted on the side of the main board 11. As shown in FIG. 4, in the present embodiment, on the side of the main board 11, the random number value MR1 for determining the special figure display result, the random number value MR2 for determining the jackpot type, the random number value MR3 for determining the fluctuation pattern, and the general drawing. Numerical data indicating each of the random number values MR4 for determining the display result is controlled so as to be countable. In addition, random values other than these may be used in order to enhance the game effect. Random numbers used to control the progress of such games are also called game random numbers.

The random number circuit 104 may count numerical data indicating a part or all of these random number values MR1 to MR4. The CPU 103 uses a random counter different from the random number circuit 104, such as a random counter provided in the game control counter setting unit 154 shown in FIG. 8, and updates various numerical data by software to update the random number values MR1 to MR1. Numerical data indicating a part of MR4 may be counted.

The random number value MR1 for determining the special figure display result is a random number value used for determining whether or not to control the variable display result such as a special symbol in the special figure game as a “big hit” to the big hit game state, for example. It takes a value in the range of "1" to "65536". The random value MR2 for determining the jackpot type is used to determine the jackpot type to be one of "probability variation jackpot A", "probability variation jackpot B", and "non-probability variation" when the fluctuation display result is "big hit". It is a random value, and takes a value in the range of "1" to "100", for example.

The random value MR3 for determining the fluctuation pattern is a random value used to determine the fluctuation pattern in the fluctuation display of the special symbol or the effect symbol to any of a plurality of types prepared in advance, and is, for example, "1" to "1" to "". It takes a value in the range of 997.

The random number value MR4 for determining the normal figure display result is used to determine whether the variable display result in the normal figure game by the normal symbol display 20 is "per normal figure" or "out of normal figure". It is a random number value to be obtained, and takes a value in the range of "3" to "13", for example.

FIG. 5 shows the fluctuation pattern in this embodiment. In this embodiment, among the cases where the variable display result is "off", the variable display corresponds to the case where the variable display mode of the effect symbol is "non-reach" and the case where the variable display mode is "reach". A plurality of fluctuation patterns are prepared in advance in response to a case where the result is a "big hit". The variation pattern corresponding to the case where the variation display result is "off" and the variation display mode of the effect symbol is "non-reach" is called a non-reach variation pattern (also referred to as "non-reach out-of-reach variation pattern"). The variation pattern corresponding to the case where the variation display result is "out of reach" and the variation display mode of the effect symbol is "reach" is called a reach variation pattern (also referred to as "out of reach variation pattern"). Further, the non-reach fluctuation pattern and the reach fluctuation pattern are included in the missed fluctuation pattern corresponding to the case where the fluctuation display result is “off”. The fluctuation pattern corresponding to the case where the fluctuation display result is "big hit" is called a jackpot fluctuation pattern.

The jackpot fluctuation pattern and the reach fluctuation pattern include a normal reach fluctuation pattern in which a normal reach reach effect is executed and a super reach fluctuation pattern in which a super reach reach effect such as super reach α and super reach β is executed. In this embodiment, only one type of normal reach variation pattern is provided, but the present invention is not limited to this, and like the super reach, a plurality of normal reach α, normal reach β, ... The normal reach fluctuation pattern of is also provided. Further, as for the super reach fluctuation pattern, three or more super reach fluctuation patterns such as super reach γ may be provided in addition to the super reach α and the super reach β.

As shown in FIG. 5, the special figure fluctuation time of the normal reach fluctuation pattern in which the reach effect of the normal reach is executed in this embodiment is set shorter than that of the super reach fluctuation patterns, super reach α and super reach β. .. In addition, regarding the special figure fluctuation time of the super reach fluctuation pattern in which the super reach effect such as super reach α and super reach β is executed in this embodiment, the fluctuation pattern in which the super reach effect of super reach β is executed is the one. However, the special figure fluctuation time is set longer than the fluctuation pattern in which the super reach effect of Super Reach α is executed.

In this embodiment, as described above, the fluctuation display result is set to be "big hit" in the order of super reach β, super reach α, and normal reach. Therefore, the normal reach fluctuation pattern and super In the reach fluctuation pattern, the longer the fluctuation time, the higher the expectation of a big hit.

In this embodiment, as will be described later, these fluctuation patterns are determined first, such as a non-reach type, a normal reach type, a super reach type, and the like. Therefore, instead of determining the variation pattern to be executed from the variation pattern belonging to the determined type, the determination is made using only the random value MR3 for determining the variation pattern without determining these types. However, the present invention is not limited to this. For example, in addition to the random value MR3 for determining the fluctuation pattern, a random value for determining the variation pattern type is provided to determine these variation pattern types. The type of the variation pattern may be determined first from the random number value, and then the variation pattern to be executed may be determined from the variation patterns belonging to the variation pattern belonging to the determined type.

The ROM 101 included in the game control microcomputer 100 shown in FIG. 2 stores various selection data, table data, and the like used for controlling the progress of the game, in addition to the game control program. .. For example, the ROM 101 stores data that constitutes a plurality of determination tables, setting tables, etc. prepared in advance for the CPU 103 to perform various determinations, determinations, and settings. Further, the ROM 101 stores table data constituting a plurality of command tables used for the CPU 103 to transmit control signals to be various control commands from the main board 11, and a plurality of types of fluctuation patterns as shown in FIG. Table data and the like that make up the variation pattern table are stored.

FIG. 6 shows a configuration example of the display result determination table stored in the ROM 101. In the present embodiment, the display result determination table common to the first special figure and the second special figure is used as the display result determination table, but the present invention is not limited to this, and the first special figure is not limited to this. And the second special figure may use individual display result determination tables.

The display result determination table is determined to be a variable display result in the special figure game using the first special figure by the first special symbol display 4A and the special figure game using the second special figure by the second special symbol display 4B. Before the special symbol is derived and displayed, it is referred to to determine whether or not to control the variable display result as a "big hit" to the big hit game state based on the random number value MR1 for determining the special symbol display result. It's a table.

In the display result determination table of this embodiment, the special figure display result is shown according to whether the gaming state in the pachinko gaming machine 1 is a normal state, a time saving state (low probability state), or a probability change state (high probability state). A numerical value (judgment value) to be compared with the random value MR1 for determination is assigned to the special figure display result of "big hit" or "missing".

In the display result determination table, the table data indicating the determination value to be compared with the random number value MR1 for determining the special figure display result is used as the determination result of whether or not to control the special figure display result as a "big hit" to the big hit game state. It is the judgment data to be assigned. In the display result judgment table of this embodiment, when the game state is the probability change state (high probability state), more judgment values are "big hit" than when the game state is the normal state or the time saving state (low probability state). It is assigned to the special figure display result. As a result, in the probability change state (high probability state) in which the probability change control is performed in the pachinko gaming machine 1, the special figure display result is set as a "big hit" and controlled to the big hit game state in the normal state or the time saving state (low probability state). Then, the probability of being determined to control the special figure display result as a "big hit" to the big hit gaming state is higher than the probability of being determined (about 1/300 in this embodiment) (about 1/30 in this embodiment). ). That is, in the display result determination table, there is a probability that when the gaming state of the pachinko gaming machine 1 is in the probability changing state (high probability state), it is determined to control the jackpot gaming state as compared with the normal state or the time saving state. The determination data is assigned to the determination result of whether or not to control the jackpot gaming state so as to be higher.

FIG. 7 shows a configuration example of the jackpot type determination table stored in the ROM 101. In the jackpot type determination table of this embodiment, when it is determined that the special figure display result is "big hit" and the jackpot game state is controlled, the jackpot type is selected from any of a plurality of types based on the random number value MR2 for determining the jackpot type. It is a table referenced to determine. In the jackpot type determination table, whether the special symbol whose variation is displayed (variable) in the special symbol game is the first special symbol (special symbol game by the first special symbol display 4A) or the second special symbol (second special symbol). Depending on whether the game is a special figure game using the symbol display 4B), the numerical values (judgment values) to be compared with the random value MR2 for determining the jackpot type are "non-probability variation", "probability variation jackpot A", and "probability variation jackpot B". It is assigned to multiple types of jackpots such as ".

Here, the jackpot type in this embodiment will be described with reference to FIG. 7B. In this embodiment, high accuracy control and time saving control are executed as the jackpot type after the end of the jackpot gaming state. Probability change jackpot A and probability variation jackpot B that shift to the probability high base state, and non-probability change jackpot that shifts to the low probability variation base state by executing only the time saving control after the end of the jackpot game state are set.

In the big hit game state by "probability change big hit A" and the big hit game state by "non-probability change big hit", as described above, 16 rounds (so-called) of changing the special variable winning ball device 7 to the first state advantageous to the player are performed. 16 rounds), a normally open jackpot that is repeatedly executed. On the other hand, in the big hit game state by the "probability change big hit B", as described above, the round for changing the special variable winning ball device 7 to the first state advantageous to the player is repeatedly executed five times (so-called five rounds). It is a short-term open jackpot. Therefore, the "probability change jackpot A" may be referred to as a 16-round (16R) probability variation jackpot, and the "probability variation jackpot B" may be referred to as a 5-round (5R) probability variation jackpot.

The high-accuracy control and the time-saving control executed after the end of the jackpot gaming state of the probability variation jackpot A and the probability variation jackpot B are continuously executed until the jackpot occurs again after the end of the jackpot gaming state. Therefore, when the jackpot that occurs again is the probability variation jackpot A or the probability variation jackpot B, the high accuracy control and the time saving control are executed again after the end of the jackpot gaming state, so that the jackpot gaming state does not go through the normal state. It becomes a so-called consecutive villa state that occurs continuously.

On the other hand, the time saving control executed after the end of the big hit game state by the "non-probability change big hit" is that the special figure game is executed a predetermined number of times (100 times in this embodiment), or the special figure game of the predetermined number of times. It ends when it becomes a big hit game state before it is executed.

In the setting example of the jackpot type determination table shown in FIG. 7 (A), "probability variation jackpot A" and "probability variation jackpot B" are set according to whether the fluctuation special figure is the first special figure or the second special figure. The allocation of judgment values for the jackpot type is different. That is, when the variable special figure is the first special figure, the judgment value in a predetermined range (value in the range of "81" to "100") is assigned to the big hit type of "probability variable big hit B" with a small number of rounds. On the other hand, when the variable special figure is the second special figure, the determination value is not assigned to the big hit type of "probability variation big hit B". With such a setting, the jackpot type is determined to be one of a plurality of types based on the fact that the first start condition for starting the special figure game using the first special figure by the first special symbol display 4A is satisfied. When the jackpot type is determined to be one of a plurality of types based on the fact that the second start condition for starting the special figure game using the second special figure by the second special symbol display 4B is satisfied. Therefore, the ratio of determining the jackpot type to "probability variation jackpot B" with a small number of rounds can be made different. In particular, in the special figure game using the second special figure, it is not determined that the jackpot type is set to "probability variation jackpot B" and controlled to the short-term open jackpot state with a small number of rounds. In a game state in which a game ball easily enters the second start winning opening formed by the normally variable winning ball device 6B, the game interest is reduced by avoiding the frequent occurrence of a short-term open jackpot state in which a small number of winning balls are obtained. Can be prevented.

In the setting example of the jackpot type determination table shown in FIG. 7A, the allocation of the determination value for the jackpot type of "non-probability variation" is whether the fluctuation special figure is the first special figure or the second special figure. Since it is the same regardless of the fact, the probability of becoming a non-probability jackpot and the probability of becoming a probabilistic jackpot are the same regardless of whether the fluctuation special figure is the first special figure or the second special figure. ing.

Therefore, as described above, the assignment of the judgment value to the "probability change jackpot B" differs depending on whether the fluctuation special figure is the first special figure or the second special figure, and the "probability change jackpot A" is used. The allocation of the judgment value to "" also differs depending on whether the variable special figure is the first special figure or the second special figure, and for "probability variable jackpot A" with many rounds, the variable special figure is the second special figure. It is set so that the case of is easier to determine than the case of the first special figure.

Even when the variable special figure is the second special figure, a judgment value in a predetermined range different from the case where the variable special figure is the first special figure is assigned to the big hit type of "probability variable big hit B". You may. For example, when the variable special figure is the second special figure, a smaller determination value than when the variable special figure is the first special figure may be assigned to the big hit type of "probability variation big hit B". Alternatively, the jackpot type may be determined by referring to the common table data regardless of whether the variable special figure is the first special figure or the second special figure.

Further, the ROM 101 also stores a variation pattern determination table for determining the variation pattern based on the random number value MR3 for determining the variation pattern, and the variation pattern is selected from the plurality of types described above according to the predetermined determination result. Determine to one of the fluctuation patterns of.

Specifically, as the fluctuation pattern judgment table, the fluctuation pattern judgment table for big hits used when it is decided in advance that the special figure display result is "big hit" and the special figure display result are "missing". A variation pattern determination table for deviation to be used when it is determined in advance is prepared in advance.

In the jackpot fluctuation pattern determination table, the fluctuation patterns of the normal reach jackpot (PB1-1), the fluctuation pattern of the super reach α jackpot (PB1-2), and the fluctuation pattern of the super reach β jackpot (PB1-3) are used. On the other hand, a predetermined random number value within the range that the random number value MR3 for determining the fluctuation pattern can take is assigned as the determination value. In this embodiment, when the type of jackpot is "probability variation jackpot A" or "probability variation jackpot B", the super reach β is easily determined, and the jackpot type is "non-probability variation jackpot". In the case of, the super reach α is assigned so as to be easily determined, so that when the fluctuation pattern of the super reach β is executed, it does not become “probability change jackpot A” or “probability variation jackpot B”. It is possible to raise the expectations of the player.

Further, the deviation pattern determination table is used when the number of reserved storages is 1 or less, and the deviation pattern determination table A is used when the total number of reserved storages is 2 to 4. The variation pattern determination table B for deviation, the variation pattern determination table C for deviation used when the total number of reserved memories is 5 to 8, and the game state is a high base state in which time reduction control is implemented. The deviation pattern determination table D used for the above is prepared in advance.

In the deviation pattern determination table A, the non-reach deviation variation pattern without shortening (PA1-1), the normal reach deviation variation pattern (PA2-1), the super reach α deviation variation pattern (PA2-2), and the super A predetermined random number value within the range that the random number value MR3 for determining the variation pattern can take is assigned as a determination value to the variation pattern (PA2-3) out of reach β. Further, in the deviation pattern determination table B, the shortened non-reach deviation variation pattern (PA1-2) corresponding to the total number of reserved storages of 2 to 4, the normal reach deviation variation pattern (PA2-1), and the super A predetermined random number value within the range that the random number value MR3 for determining the variation pattern can be assigned to the variation pattern (PA2-2) out of reach α and the variation pattern (PA2-3) out of reach β is assigned as the determination value. Has been done. Further, in the deviation pattern determination table C, the shortened non-reach deviation variation pattern (PA1-3) corresponding to the total number of reserved storages of 5 to 8, the normal reach deviation variation pattern (PA2-1), and the super A predetermined random number value within the range that the random number value MR3 for determining the variation pattern can be assigned to the variation pattern (PA2-2) out of reach α and the variation pattern (PA2-3) out of reach β is assigned as the determination value. Has been done. Further, in the deviation pattern determination table D, the shortened non-reach deviation variation pattern (PA1-4), the normal reach deviation variation pattern (PA2-1), and the super reach α deviation variation pattern corresponding to the time reduction control are performed. (PA2-2), a predetermined random number value within the range that the random number value MR3 for determining the fluctuation pattern can take is assigned as the determination value to the fluctuation pattern (PA2-3) out of super reach β.

As shown in FIG. 5, the variation pattern (PA1-2) without shortening has a shorter variation time than the variation pattern (PA1-1) without shortening, and further, the variation pattern (PA1) The fluctuation time of the non-reach out-of-reach fluctuation pattern (PA1-3) is shorter than that of -2). Therefore, when the number of reserved memories increases, the non-reach out-of-reach fluctuation pattern with a short fluctuation time is determined, so that the reserved memories are easily digested, and the number of reserved memories reaches the upper limit of 4. By winning a start prize while the player is in the game, it becomes difficult for a useless start prize to be stored, and when the number of stored memories decreases, the fluctuation time is long and the non-reach is out of reach. By determining the pattern (PA1-1), the time for the variable display becomes long, so that it is possible to prevent the game from being less interesting due to the variable display not being executed.

The RAM 102 included in the game control microcomputer 100 shown in FIG. 2 may be a backup RAM in which a part or all of the RAM 102 is backed up by a backup power source created on a predetermined power supply board. That is, even if the power supply to the pachinko gaming machine 1 is stopped, a part or all of the contents of the RAM 102 are stored for a predetermined period (until the capacitor as the backup power supply is discharged and the backup power supply cannot be supplied with power). To. In particular, at least the game state, that is, the data corresponding to the control state of the game control means (such as the special figure process flag) and the data indicating the number of unpaid prize balls may be stored in the backup RAM. The data according to the control state of the game control means is data necessary for recovering the control state before the occurrence of the power failure or the like based on the data when the data is restored after the power failure or the like occurs. Further, the data corresponding to the control state and the data indicating the number of unpaid prize balls are defined as the data indicating the progress state of the game.

In such a RAM 102, a game control data holding area 150 as shown in FIG. 8 is provided as an area for holding various data used for controlling the progress of the game in the pachinko gaming machine 1. There is. The game control data holding area 150 shown in FIG. 8 includes a first special figure holding storage unit 151A, a second special figure holding storage unit 151B, a normal drawing holding storage unit 151C, a game control flag setting unit 152, and a game. It includes a control timer setting unit 153, a game control counter setting unit 154, and a game control buffer setting unit 155.

The first special figure reservation storage unit 151A has not been started yet, although the game ball has passed (entered) through the first start winning opening formed by the normal winning ball device 6A and the starting winning (first starting winning) has occurred. The reserved data of the special figure game (the special figure game using the first special figure in the first special symbol display 4A) is stored. As an example, the first special figure reservation storage unit 151A associates the winning order (the order of detecting the game ball) with the holding number with the first starting winning opening, and sets the first starting condition in the passage (entry) of the game ball. Hold data such as a random number value MR1 for determining a special figure display result, a random number value MR2 for determining a jackpot type, and a random number value MR3 for determining a fluctuation pattern extracted from a random number circuit 104 or the like by the CPU 103 based on the establishment. As a result, the data is stored until the number of stored data reaches a predetermined upper limit value (for example, "4"). The hold data stored in the first special figure hold storage unit 151A in this way indicates that the execution of the special figure game using the first special figure is suspended, and the variation display result (special figure display) in this special figure game. Based on the result), it becomes pending information that makes it possible to judge whether or not it will be a big hit.

The second special figure reservation storage unit 151B is still started although the game ball passes (enters) the second start winning opening formed by the normally variable winning ball device 6B and the starting winning (second starting winning) is generated. Stores the reserved data of a special figure game (a special figure game using the second special figure on the second special symbol display 4B). As an example, the second special figure reservation storage unit 151B associates the winning order (the order of detecting the game ball) with the holding number with the second starting winning opening, and sets the second starting condition in the passage (entry) of the game ball. Hold data such as a random number value MR1 for determining a special figure display result, a random number value MR2 for determining a jackpot type, and a random number value MR3 for determining a fluctuation pattern extracted from a random number circuit 104 or the like by the CPU 103 based on the establishment. As a result, the number is stored until it reaches a predetermined upper limit value (for example, "4"). The hold data stored in the second special figure hold storage unit 151B in this way indicates that the execution of the special figure game using the second special figure is suspended, and the variation display result (special figure display) in this special figure game. Based on the result), it becomes pending information that makes it possible to judge whether or not it will be a big hit.

It should be noted that the hold information (first hold information) based on the establishment of the first start condition due to the game ball passing (entering) through the first start winning opening and the game ball passing (entering) through the second start winning opening. The hold information (second hold information) based on the establishment of the second start winning prize may be stored in association with the hold number in the common hold storage unit. In this case, the start port data indicating which of the first start winning opening and the second starting winning opening the game ball has passed (entered) may be included in the hold information and stored in association with the hold number. ..

The normal figure hold storage unit 151C stores the hold information of the normal figure game that has not yet been started by the normal symbol display 20 even though the game ball that has passed through the passing gate 41 is detected by the gate switch 21. For example, the normal map holding storage unit 151C associates the game ball with the hold number in the order of passing through the passing gate 41, and determines the normal figure display result extracted from the random number circuit 104 or the like by the CPU 103 based on the passing of the game ball. Numerical data indicating the random number value MR4 for use is set as pending data, and is stored until the number reaches a predetermined upper limit value (for example, “4”).

The game control flag setting unit 152 is provided with a plurality of types of flags that can update the state according to the progress of the game in the pachinko gaming machine 1. For example, the game control flag setting unit 152 stores data indicating a flag value and data indicating an on state or an off state for each of a plurality of types of flags.

The game control timer setting unit 153 is provided with various timers used to control the progress of the game in the pachinko gaming machine 1. For example, the game control timer setting unit 153 stores data indicating timer values for each of a plurality of types of timers.

The game control counter setting unit 154 is provided with a plurality of types of counters for counting the count values used for controlling the progress of the game in the pachinko gaming machine 1. For example, the game control counter setting unit 154 stores data indicating count values for each of a plurality of types of counters. Here, the game control counter setting unit 154 may be provided with a random counter for the CPU 103 to count a part or all of the game random numbers so that they can be updated by software.

In the random counter of the game control counter setting unit 154, a random number value not generated by the random number circuit 104, for example, numerical data indicating the random number values MR2 to MR4 is stored as a random count value, and according to the execution of the software by the CPU 103, Numerical data indicating each random number value is updated periodically or irregularly. The software executed by the CPU 103 to update the random count value may be for updating the random count value separately from the operation of updating the numerical data in the random number circuit 104, or may be extracted from the random count circuit 104. It may be for updating the random count value by performing a predetermined process such as scramble processing or arithmetic processing on all or a part of the numerical data.

The game control buffer setting unit 155 is provided with various buffers for temporarily storing data used for controlling the progress of the game in the pachinko gaming machine 1. For example, the game control buffer setting unit 155 stores data indicating buffer values in each of a plurality of types of buffers.

The I / O 105 included in the game control microcomputer 100 shown in FIG. 2 has an input port for capturing various signals transmitted to the game control microcomputer 100 and various signals to the outside of the game control microcomputer 100. It is configured to include an output port for transmission.

As shown in FIG. 2, the effect control board 12 provides an effect control CPU 120 that performs a control operation according to a program, a ROM 121 that stores an effect control program, fixed data, and the like, and a work area of the effect control CPU 120. RAM 122, a display control unit 123 that executes processing for determining the control content of the display operation in the effect display device 5, and a random number that updates numerical data indicating a random number value independently of the effect control CPU 120. The circuit 124 and the I / O 125 are mounted.

As an example, in the effect control board 12, the effect control CPU 120 executes the effect control program read from the ROM 121, thereby executing the process for controlling the effect operation by the effect electric components. At this time, the effect control CPU 120 reads the fixed data from the ROM 121, the effect control CPU 120 writes various variation data to the RAM 122, and the effect control CPU 120 temporarily stores the variation data in the RAM 122. A variable data read operation for reading various temporarily stored variable data, a reception operation in which the effect control CPU 120 receives input of various signals from the outside of the effect control board 12 via the I / O 125, and an effect control CPU 120 is I / A transmission operation for outputting various signals to the outside of the effect control board 12 via the O125 is also performed.

The effect control CPU 120, ROM 121, and RAM 122 may be included in the one-chip effect control microcomputer mounted on the effect control board 12.

The effect control board 12 has wiring for transmitting a video signal to the effect display device 5 and wiring for transmitting an effect sound signal as an information signal indicating sound number data to the sound control board 13. Wiring for transmitting an illumination signal as an information signal indicating LED data is connected to the LED control board 14.

On the side of the effect control board 12, as in the main board 11, for example, a random number value (also referred to as an effect random number) for determining the type of various effects such as a notice effect is set.

The ROM 121 mounted on the effect control board 12 shown in FIG. 2 stores various data tables and the like used for controlling the effect operation in addition to the program for effect control. For example, the ROM 121 stores table data that constitutes a plurality of determination tables prepared for the effect control CPU 120 to perform various determinations, determinations, and settings, pattern data that constitutes various effect control patterns, and the like. There is.

As an example, in the ROM 121, the effect control CPU 120 is used to control the effect operation by various effect devices (for example, the effect display device 5, the speakers 8L, 8R, the game effect LED 9, the decorative LED, the effect model, etc.). An effect control pattern table that stores a plurality of types of effect control patterns to be performed is stored. The effect control pattern is composed of data indicating the control contents and the like corresponding to various effect operations executed according to the progress of the game in the pachinko gaming machine 1. For example, the effect control pattern table may store an effect control pattern when the special figure fluctuates, a notice effect control pattern, various effect control patterns, and the like.

The effect control pattern at the time of special symbol fluctuation corresponds to a plurality of types of fluctuation patterns, and is in the period from the start of fluctuation of the special symbol in the special symbol game to the derivation display of the definite special symbol which is the special symbol display result. , It is composed of data showing the control contents of various production operations such as the variation display operation of the effect symbol, the reach effect, the effect display operation in the re-lottery effect, or various effect display operations without the variation display of the effect symbol. Has been done. The notice effect control pattern is composed of, for example, data indicating the control content of the effect operation that is the advance notice effect executed in response to the advance notice patterns in which a plurality of patterns are prepared in advance. The various effect control patterns are composed of data indicating the control contents and the like corresponding to various effect operations executed according to the progress of the game in the pachinko gaming machine 1.

The special figure variation time effect control pattern may include, for example, a plurality of types of reach effect control patterns in which the effect mode in each reach effect is different for each variation pattern for executing the reach effect.

The RAM 122 mounted on the effect control board 12 shown in FIG. 2 is provided with an effect control data holding area (not shown) as an area for holding various data used for controlling the effect operation. The effect control data holding area includes an effect control flag setting unit, an effect control timer setting unit, an effect control counter setting unit, and an effect control buffer setting unit.

In the effect control flag setting unit, there are a plurality of types that can update the state according to the effect operation state such as the display state of the effect image on the screen of the effect display device 5 and the effect control command transmitted from the main board 11. A flag is provided. For example, the effect control flag setting unit stores data indicating a flag value and data indicating an on state or an off state for each of a plurality of types of flags.

The effect control timer setting unit is provided with a plurality of types of timers used for controlling the progress of various effect operations such as the display operation of the effect image on the screen of the effect display device 5. For example, the effect control timer setting unit stores data indicating timer values for each of a plurality of types of timers.

The effect control counter setting unit is provided with a plurality of types of counters used to control the progress of various effect operations. For example, the effect control counter setting unit stores data indicating the count values of the plurality of types of counters.

The effect control buffer setting unit is provided with various buffers for temporarily storing data used for controlling the progress of various effect operations. For example, the effect control buffer setting unit stores data indicating buffer values in each of a plurality of types of buffers.

In this embodiment, a start winning command receive command buffer for displaying the hold storage in the first hold storage display area 5D and the second hold storage display area 5U is set in a predetermined area of the effect control buffer setting unit. .. In the start winning command receive command buffer, a storage area (area corresponding to buffer numbers "1" to "4") corresponding to the maximum value (for example, "4") of the total number of reserved storages in the first special figure reserved storage is provided. It is provided, and data indicating the presence or absence of a start winning prize (specifically, "0" indicating no start winning prize and "1" indicating having a starting winning prize) are stored in each storage area. The data in the command buffer received at the time of starting winning will be described later in accordance with the reception of the first starting opening winning designation command, the second starting opening winning designation command, the first fluctuation start command, and the second fluctuation start command. The hold display is updated in the hold display update process (S72, see FIG. 12) in the effect control process process, and the first hold storage display area 5D and the second hold are held based on the data of the received command buffer at the time of starting winning after the update. The hold storage display in the storage display area 5U is updated.

Specifically, when the first start opening prize designation command is received based on the start winning to the first start winning opening, the hold storage display in the first hold storage display area 5D is displayed in a round white color. While the display is newly added, when the first fluctuation start command is received based on the fact that the fluctuation of the first special figure is newly started, the most of the reserved storage displays in the first reserved storage display area 5D. Hold display so that the round white display of the upper (first start winning memory) is erased and the other round white display shifts (moves) in a predetermined direction (for example, left direction). To update. Similarly, when the second start opening prize designation command is received based on the start winning to the second start winning opening, a round white display is displayed on the hold storage display in the second hold storage display area 5U. On the other hand, when the second fluctuation start command is received based on the fact that the fluctuation of the second special figure is newly started, the highest rank among the reserved storage displays in the second reserved storage display area 5U ( The hold display is updated so that the round white display of the earliest start-winning hold memory is erased and the other round white displays shift (move) in a given direction (eg, left). To do.

Next, the progress of the game in the pachinko gaming machine 1 will be schematically described. In the pachinko game machine 1, the normal symbol display 20 executes a variable display of the normal symbol, such that a game ball that has passed through the passage gate 41 provided in the game area is detected by the gate switch 21 shown in FIG. The normal symbol display 20 is based on the fact that the normal symbol start condition for starting the variable display of the normal symbol is satisfied, for example, the previous normal symbol game is completed after the normal symbol start condition is satisfied. The game of pachinko is started.

In this normal symbol game, when a predetermined time, which is the normal symbol fluctuation time, elapses after starting the fluctuation of the normal symbol, the confirmed normal symbol, which is the fluctuation display result of the normal symbol, is stopped and displayed (derived display). At this time, if a specific ordinary symbol (symbol per ordinary symbol) such as a number indicating "7" is stopped and displayed as the confirmed ordinary symbol, the variable display result of the ordinary symbol becomes "per ordinary symbol". On the other hand, if a normal symbol other than the normal symbol, such as a number or symbol other than the number indicating "7", is stopped and displayed as a confirmed normal symbol, the variation display result of the normal symbol is "out of normal symbol". Become. In response to the fact that the variation display result of the normal symbol is "per normal figure", the expansion / opening control (tilt control) is performed in which the movable wing piece of the electric tulip constituting the normal variable winning ball device 6B is in the tilt position. However, normal opening control is performed to return to the vertical position after a predetermined time elapses.

After the first starting condition is satisfied, for example, after the game ball that has passed (entered) the first starting winning opening formed in the normal winning ball device 6A is detected by the first starting opening switch 22A shown in FIG. Based on the fact that the first start condition is satisfied due to the end of the previous special figure game or the jackpot game state, the special figure game by the first special symbol display 4A is started. Further, the second starting condition is satisfied because the game ball that has passed (entered) the second starting winning opening formed in the normally variable winning ball device 6B is detected by the second starting opening switch 22B shown in FIG. Later, based on the fact that the second start condition is satisfied, for example, due to the end of the previous special figure game or the jackpot game state, the special figure game by the second special symbol display 4B is started.

In the special symbol game by the first special symbol display 4A and the second special symbol display 4B, when the fluctuation display time as the special symbol fluctuation time elapses after the fluctuation display of the special symbol is started, the fluctuation display of the special symbol is performed. The final confirmed special symbol (special symbol display result) that is the result is derived and displayed. At this time, if a specific special symbol (big hit symbol) is stopped and displayed as a confirmed special symbol, it becomes a "big hit" as a specific display result, and if a special symbol different from the jackpot symbol is stopped and displayed as a confirmed special symbol, " It becomes "off". It should be noted that a predetermined special symbol (small hit symbol) different from the big hit symbol may be stopped and displayed, and when the predetermined special symbol (small hit symbol) as a result of these predetermined display results is stopped and displayed. , It suffices to control the small hit game state as a special game state different from the big hit game state.

After the variable display result in the special figure game becomes a "big hit", the game is controlled to a big hit game state as a specific game state in which a round (also referred to as a "round game") advantageous to the player is executed a predetermined number of times.

In the pachinko gaming machine 1 of the present embodiment, as an example, a special symbol indicating the numbers "3", "5", and "7" is used as a jackpot symbol, and a special symbol indicating the symbol "-" is used as an off symbol. In addition, each symbol such as a big hit symbol or a missed symbol in the special symbol game by the first special symbol display 4A may be a special symbol different from each symbol in the special symbol game by the second special symbol display 4B. However, the special symbol common to both special symbol games may be a jackpot symbol or a missed symbol.

After the big hit symbol is stopped and displayed as a confirmed special symbol in the special figure game and becomes a "big hit" as a specific display result, in the big hit game state, the big winning door of the special variable winning ball device 7 is set to the predetermined upper limit time. The large winning opening is opened during the period until (for example, 29 seconds or 0.1 seconds) elapses or the period until a predetermined number (for example, 9) of winning balls are generated. As a result, a round is executed in which the special variable winning ball device 7 is set to the first state (open state) which is advantageous for the player.

The large winning opening door that opens the large winning opening during the execution of the round catches the game ball falling on the surface of the game board 2, and then closes the large winning opening, so that the special variable winning ball device 7 is changed to a second state (closed state) which is disadvantageous to the player, and one round is completed. The round, which is the opening cycle of the big winning opening, can be repeatedly executed until the number of executions reaches a predetermined upper limit (for example, "16"). Even before the number of rounds to be executed reaches the upper limit, the rounds may be executed when a predetermined condition is satisfied (for example, the game ball has not won a prize in the large winning opening). ..

Of the rounds in the jackpot game state, the round in which the upper limit time for setting the special variable winning ball device 7 to the first state (open state) advantageous to the player is relatively long (for example, 29 seconds) is normally open. Also called a round. On the other hand, a round in which the upper limit time for setting the special variable winning ball device 7 in the first state (open state) is relatively short (for example, 0.1 second) is also referred to as a short-term open round.

Of the special symbols indicating the numbers "3", "5", and "7" that are the jackpot symbols, the special symbol indicating the number "7" is the jackpot symbol corresponding to the probabilistic jackpot A described later, and the "5" The special symbol indicating the number is a jackpot symbol corresponding to the probability variation jackpot B described later. In the jackpot game state (normally open jackpot state), which is controlled after the jackpot symbol of "3" or "7" is derived as the finalized special symbol in the special symbol game, the jackpot door of the special variable winning ball device 7 is opened. , Special variable winning by opening the large winning opening in the period until the predetermined upper limit time (for example, 29 seconds) elapses or the period until the predetermined number (for example, 9) of winning balls is generated. The first round (for example, 16 times) of changing the ball device 7 to the first state (open state) which is advantageous for the player is repeatedly executed. The normally open jackpot state is also referred to as the first specific game state.

Of the special symbols indicating the numbers "3", "5", and "7" that are the jackpot symbols, the special symbol indicating the number "3" is a jackpot symbol corresponding to the non-probability variable jackpot, which will be described later, and is specially variable. The large winning opening door of the winning ball device 7 opens the large winning opening during the period until a predetermined upper limit time (for example, 29 seconds) elapses, or until a predetermined number (for example, 9) of winning balls are generated. By setting the open state, the round for changing the special variable winning ball device 7 to the first state (open state) which is advantageous for the player is repeatedly executed the first time (for example, 16 times) as in the probability change jackpot A. ..

As a definite special symbol in the special symbol game, it is controlled after the special symbol indicating the number "5" is derived from the special symbols indicating the numbers "3", "5", and "7" which are the jackpot symbols. In the jackpot game state (short-term open jackpot state), the upper limit time for changing the special variable winning ball device 7 to the first state advantageous to the player in each round (the period during which the jackpot is opened by the jackpot door). The upper limit) is the same as the predetermined period in the normal open jackpot state, but the round that changes the special variable winning ball device 7 to the first state (open state) that is advantageous to the player is the first number of times in the normal open jackpot state (upper limit). For example, it is repeatedly executed a second time (for example, 5 times) less than 16 times). The short-term open jackpot state is also referred to as the second specific game state. In these short-term open jackpot states, the number of rounds is set to 5 which is the second number, but the number of rounds is the same as the first number (for example, 16 times) in the normal open jackpot state. On the other hand, the upper limit time for changing the special variable winning ball device 7 to the first state which is advantageous for the player in each round after a predetermined number (for example, 6) (the upper limit of the period for which the big winning opening is opened by the large winning opening door). ) May be set to a second period (for example, 0.1 seconds) shorter than the first period in the normally open jackpot state, so that the actual number of rounds may be made smaller than in the normally open jackpot state.

In such a short-term open jackpot state, the number of rounds is smaller than that in the normal open jackpot state, so that the jackpot state in which the expected value of the balls (prize balls) that can be obtained is smaller than that in the normal open jackpot state is sufficient. In these short-term open jackpot states, by setting the opening period of the big winning opening to the second period (0.1 seconds, etc.) for all rounds, it is practically impossible to obtain a ball (prize ball). It may be a big hit game state. That is, in the big hit game state as the short-term open round specific game state, the period for changing the big prize opening to the first state in which the game ball easily passes (enters) in each round is from the first period in the normal open round specific game state. The number of rounds executed is at least one of the short second period and the number of second rounds, which is less than the number of first rounds in the normal open round specific game state. It suffices if there are fewer balls (prize balls) that can be obtained than in the jackpot state.

In the "left", "middle", and "right" effect symbol display areas 5L, 5C, and 5R provided in the effect display device 5, the special symbol game using the first special symbol in the first special symbol display 4A , Of the special figure game using the second special figure in the second special symbol display 4B, the variable display of the effect symbol is started corresponding to the start of any special symbol game. Then, the period from the start of the variable display of the effect symbol to the end of the variable display due to the stop display of the final effect symbol in the "left", "middle", and "right" effect symbol display areas 5L, 5C, and 5R. Then, the variable display state of the effect symbol may become a predetermined reach state.

Here, the reach state is an effect symbol that has not yet been stopped and displayed when the effect symbol that has been stopped and displayed in the display area of the effect display device 5 constitutes a part of the jackpot combination (“reach variable symbol”). (Also referred to as) is a display state in which the fluctuation is continuous, or a display state in which all or part of the effect symbols are changed in synchronization while forming all or part of the jackpot combination. Specifically, some of the "left", "middle", and "right" effect symbol display areas 5L, 5C, and 5R (for example, the "left" and "right" effect symbol display areas 5L, 5R, etc.) are preliminarily used. When the effect symbol (for example, the effect symbol indicating alphanumeric characters of "7") that constitutes the specified jackpot combination is stopped and displayed, the remaining effect symbol display area (for example, "medium" effect) that has not yet been stopped is displayed. In the symbol display area 5C, etc.), the effect symbol is fluctuating, or the effect symbol is a big hit in all or part of the effect symbol display areas 5L, 5C, 5R of "left", "middle", and "right". It is a display state that fluctuates synchronously while forming all or part of the combination.

In addition, in response to the reach state, the fluctuation speed of the effect symbol is reduced, or a character image (effect image imitating a person or the like) different from the effect symbol is displayed in the display area of the effect display device 5. By changing the display mode of the background image, reproducing and displaying a moving image different from the effect symbol, or changing the variation mode of the effect symbol, a different effect operation than before the reach state is executed. May be done. Such an effect operation such as a character image display, a change in the display mode of the background image, a reproduction display of the moving image, and a change in the variation mode of the effect symbol is called a reach effect display (or simply a reach effect). In the reach effect, not only the display operation on the effect display device 5, but also the sound output operation by the speakers 8L and 8R, the lighting operation (blinking operation) on the light emitting body such as the game effect LED9, and the like before the reach state is reached. It may be included that the operation mode is different from the operation mode of the above.

As the effect operation in the reach effect, a plurality of types of effect patterns (also referred to as "reach patterns") having different operation modes (reach modes) may be prepared in advance. And, in each reach mode, the possibility of becoming a "big hit" (also referred to as "reliability" or "big hit reliability") is different. That is, the possibility that the variable display result will be a "big hit" can be different depending on which of the plurality of types of reach effects is executed.

As an example, in this embodiment, as shown in FIG. 5, reach modes such as normal reach, super reach α, and super reach β are preset. Then, when the reach mode of super reach such as super reach α and super reach β appears, there is a possibility that the variable display result will be a “big hit” as compared with the case where the reach mode of normal reach appears (big hit expectation). Will be higher. Further, in this embodiment, in the reach mode of super reach such as super reach α and super reach β, when the super reach β appears, the variable display result is “big hit” than when the super reach α appears. Expectations for big hits are high (expectations for big hits: Super Reach β> Super Reach α> Normal Reach).

In this embodiment, as will be described later, in the reach, the fluctuation time is set to be super reach β> super reach α> normal reach (see FIG. 5), and the longer the fluctuation time, the larger the hit. Expectations are getting higher.

During the variable display of the effect symbol, unlike the reach effect, the variable display state of the effect symbol may be in the reach state, and the variable display result may be a "big hit". Depending on the variation display mode of the effect symbol, a variation display effect such as "slip" or "pseudo-ream" for notifying the player may be executed. It suffices to decide whether or not to execute the variation display effect of the “slip” and the “pseudo-ream” in response to the determination of the variation pattern on the main board 11 side. It should be noted that it may be determined whether or not the variation display effect of "slip" is executed on the effect control board 12 side regardless of the variation pattern determined on the side of the main board 11.

During the variable display of the effect symbol, unlike the variable display effect such as reach effect, for example, displaying a predetermined effect image, displaying an image as a message, audio output, LED lighting, etc. Due to the effect operation different from the variation display operation, the variation display state of the effect symbol may be in the reach state, the reach effect by super reach may be executed, and the variation display result is "big hit". A notice effect may be executed to notify the player in advance of the possibility of such a situation. The effect operation that becomes the advance notice effect is the variable display state of the effect symbol after the variable display of the effect symbol is started in all of the effect symbol display areas 5L, 5C, and 5R of "left", "middle", and "right". Is executed (started) before the effect symbol reaches the reach state (before the effect symbol is temporarily stopped and displayed in the effect symbol display areas 5L and 5R of "left" and "right"). Further, the advance notice effect for notifying that the variation display result may be a "big hit" may include one that is executed after the variation display state of the effect symbol becomes the reach state.

The notice effect may include a hold display advance notice effect. The hold display notice effect is based on changes in the display mode such as the hold display of the special figure game before the start of the change display that is the target of the notice, such as the possibility that the change display result will be a "big hit". It is a suggested notice production. In particular, a continuous advance notice effect (continuously) is a continuous advance notice of the possibility that the variable display result will be a "big hit" over the variable display of the effect symbol that is executed multiple times in response to multiple special figure games. Also called (directing). In addition, while the special figure game is being executed once, the effect symbol is temporarily stopped and displayed, and then the effect display for changing the effect symbol again (pseudo-continuous variation, re-variation) is performed a predetermined number of times to simulate. In a game machine that executes a "pseudo-ream" variable display effect that makes it appear as if multiple variable displays are being executed, the variable display result is a "big hit" over the pseudo multiple variable displays. The continuous advance notice effect (continuous effect) also includes the advance notice effect that continuously announces the possibility.

When the special symbol that is the outlier symbol is stopped and displayed (derived) as the confirmed special symbol in the special symbol game, the variable display state of the effect symbol does not become the reach state after the variable display of the effect symbol is started. In some cases, a fixed effect symbol that is a predetermined non-reach combination may be stopped and displayed. Such a variable display mode of the effect symbol is referred to as a “non-reach” (also referred to as “normally off”) variable display mode when the variable display result is “off”.

When the special symbol that is the out-of-order symbol is stopped and displayed (derived) as the finalized special symbol in the special symbol game, the variable display state of the effect symbol becomes the reach state after the variable display of the effect symbol is started. Correspondingly, after the reach effect is executed or the reach effect is not executed, the final effect symbol which is a predetermined reach-out combination may be stopped and displayed. Such a variation display result of the effect symbol is referred to as a variation display mode of "reach" (also referred to as "reach loss") when the variation display result is "out of reach".

When the jackpot symbol indicating the number "3" is stopped and displayed as the confirmed special symbol in the special symbol game, it corresponds to the fact that the variable display state of the effect symbol is in the reach state. Then, after the predetermined reach effect is executed, the definite effect symbol which is the predetermined normal jackpot combination (also referred to as “non-probability variation jackpot combination”) among the plurality of types of jackpot combinations is stopped and displayed. In addition, the non-probability change jackpot combination may be stopped and displayed as a final effect symbol without executing the reach effect.

The finalized effect symbols that are usually the jackpot combination (non-probability variable jackpot combination) are variablely displayed in the effect symbol display areas 5L, 5C, and 5R of the effect display device 5, for example, "left", "middle", and "right". Among the effect symbols whose symbol numbers are "1" to "8", any one of the effect symbols whose symbol numbers are even numbers "2", "4", "6", and "8" is "left", "" It suffices that the production symbols display areas 5L, 5C, and 5R of "middle" and "right" are aligned on a predetermined effective line and stopped and displayed. The effect symbols whose symbol numbers constituting the normal jackpot combination are even numbers "2", "4", "6", and "8" are referred to as ordinary symbols (also referred to as "non-probability variation symbols").

In response to the confirmed special symbol in the special symbol game becoming a normal jackpot symbol, the finalized effect symbol of the normal jackpot combination (non-probability variable jackpot combination) is stopped and displayed after the predetermined reach effect is executed. The variable display mode is referred to as a variable display mode (also referred to as "big hit type") of "non-probability variation" (also referred to as "normal big hit") when the variable display result is "big hit". It should be noted that the normal jackpot combination (non-probability variation jackpot combination) may be stopped and displayed as the finalized effect symbol without executing the reach effect. Based on the fact that the variable display result is "big hit" in the big hit type of "non-probability change", it is controlled to the normally open big hit state, and after the end, time reduction control (time reduction control) is performed. By performing the time reduction control, the fluctuation display time (special figure fluctuation time) of the special symbol in the special figure game is shortened as compared with the normal state. In the time saving control, as will be described later, the so-called electric chew support is implemented in which the winning frequency of the normal symbol is increased and the winning frequency of the normal variable winning ball device 6B is increased. Here, the normal state is a normal game state different from a specific game state such as a big hit game state, and is an initial setting state of the pachinko gaming machine 1 (for example, after the power is turned on, such as when a system reset is performed). The same control as the state in which the initialization process is executed) is performed. In the time saving control, one of the conditions that the special figure game is executed a predetermined number of times (for example, 100 times) after the end of the big hit game state and that the variable display result becomes "big hit" is satisfied first. Sometimes you just have to quit.

As a confirmed special symbol in the special symbol game, when the probabilistic jackpot symbol such as the special symbol indicating the number "7" is stopped and displayed among the special symbols that are the jackpot symbols, the variable display state of the effect symbol is the reach state. In response to this, after the same reach effect as when the variable display mode of the effect symbol is "normal" is executed, the final effect symbol becomes a predetermined probability variation jackpot combination among a plurality of types of jackpot combinations. May be displayed as stopped. It should be noted that the probabilistic jackpot combination may be stopped and displayed as a finalized effect symbol without executing the reach effect. The definite effect symbol that is a probabilistic jackpot combination is, for example, the symbol number that is variablely displayed in the effect symbol display areas 5L, 5C, and 5R of "left", "middle", and "right" in the effect display device 5 is "1". ~ Of the "8" effect symbols, the effect symbol whose symbol number is "7" is a predetermined valid line in each of the "left", "middle", and "right" effect symbol display areas 5L, 5C, and 5R. It suffices as long as it is aligned on the top and stopped and displayed. The effect symbol whose symbol number constituting the probability variation jackpot combination is "7" is called a probability variation symbol. When the probabilistic jackpot symbol is stopped and displayed as the confirmed special symbol in the special symbol game, the confirmed effect symbol, which is usually a jackpot combination, may be stopped and displayed as a variable display result of the effect symbol.

As a confirmed special symbol in the special symbol game, when the probabilistic jackpot symbol such as the special symbol indicating the number "5" is stopped and displayed among the special symbols that are the short-term open round jackpot symbols, the variable display state of the effect symbol is displayed. In response to the reach state, after the same reach effect as in the case where the variation display mode of the effect symbol is "normal" is executed, a predetermined probability variation jackpot combination is obtained among a plurality of types of jackpot combinations. The finalized effect symbol may be stopped and displayed. It should be noted that the probabilistic jackpot combination may be stopped and displayed as a finalized effect symbol without executing the reach effect. As for the finalized effect symbol that is the probability variation jackpot combination, for example, the symbol number that is variablely displayed in each of the “left”, “middle”, and “right” effect symbol display areas 5L, 5C, and 5R in the effect display device 5 is “1”. ~ Of the production symbols of "8", any one of the production symbols whose symbol numbers are odd numbers "1", "3", and "5" other than "7" is "left", "middle", and "right". In each of the effect symbol display areas 5L, 5C, and 5R, the stop display may be aligned on a predetermined effective line. The effect symbols whose symbol numbers constituting the probabilistic jackpot combination are "1", "3", and "5" are referred to as probabilistic symbols as in the above-mentioned "7" effect symbol. In addition, when the probabilistic jackpot symbol is stopped and displayed as the confirmed special symbol in the special symbol game, the confirmed effect symbol which is usually a jackpot combination may be stopped and displayed as the variable display result of the effect symbol. Good.

Regardless of whether the finalized production symbol is a normal jackpot combination or a probabilistic jackpot combination, the variable display mode in which the probabilistic jackpot symbol is stopped and displayed as the finalized special symbol in the special symbol game has a variable display result of "big hit". It is also referred to as a "probability variation" variation display mode (also referred to as "big hit type") in the case. In this embodiment, among the jackpot types of "probability variation", the normal open jackpot state is controlled based on the fact that the variable display result of "7" is "big hit" as the confirmed special symbol, and the end thereof. Later, probability fluctuation control (probability variation control) is performed together with time reduction control. On the other hand, among the jackpot types of "probability change", based on the fact that the variable display result of "5" is "big hit" as a definite special symbol, it is controlled to the short-term open jackpot state, and after that, the time reduction control At the same time, probability fluctuation control (probability variation control) is performed.

By performing these probability variation controls, the probability that the variable display result (special figure display result) becomes a "big hit" in each special figure game is improved so as to be higher than in the normal state. The probability variation control may be terminated when the condition that the variation display result becomes "big hit" after the end of the big hit game state and the control is performed again in the big hit game state is satisfied. As with the time reduction control, the probability variation control is terminated when a predetermined number of special figure games (for example, 100 times, which is the same as the time reduction number, or 90 times, which is different from the time reduction number) are executed after the end of the jackpot game state. You may. In addition, even if the probability change control is terminated when the "probability change fall" decision to end the probability change control is made in the probability change fall lottery that is executed every time the special figure game is started after the jackpot game state ends. Good.

When the time reduction control is performed, the normal symbol display 20 controls the fluctuation time of the normal symbol (normal symbol fluctuation time) in the normal symbol game to be shorter than that in the normal state, and the fluctuation of the normal symbol in each normal symbol game. Control to improve the probability that the display result will be "per normal figure" compared to the normal state, tilt control of the movable wing piece in the normal variable winning ball device 6B based on the fact that the variable display result is "per normal figure" The second is to make it easier for the game ball to pass (enter) the second start winning opening, such as control to make the tilt control time to be longer than in the normal state and control to increase the number of tilts than in the normal state. Control (electric chew support control) that is advantageous to the player is performed by increasing the possibility that the starting condition is satisfied. In this way, the control that makes it easier for the game ball to enter the second start winning opening due to the time saving control, which is advantageous for the player, is also called a high opening control. As the high open control, any one of these controls may be performed, or a plurality of controls may be combined and performed.

By performing the high opening control, the frequency of the second start winning opening being in the expanded open state is increased as compared with the case where the high opening control is not performed. As a result, the second start condition for executing the special figure game using the second special figure on the second special symbol display 4B becomes easy to be satisfied, and the special figure game can be executed frequently. The time until the variable display result becomes a "big hit" is shortened. The period during which the high opening control can be executed is also referred to as the high opening control period, and this period may be the same as the period during which the time reduction control is performed.

The gaming state in which both the time saving control and the high opening control are performed is also called a time saving state or a high base state. Further, the gaming state in which the probability change control is performed is also referred to as a probability change state or a high probability state. A gaming state in which time saving control and high opening control are performed together with probability variation control is also called a high probability high base state. In this embodiment, the game state to be controlled is not set, but the probability change state in which only the probability change control is performed and the time saving control and the high opening control are not performed is also referred to as a high probability low base state. In addition, only the gaming state in which the time reduction control and the high opening control are performed together with the probability change control is sometimes referred to as a "probability change state", and in order to distinguish it from the high probability low base state, it may be referred to as a time reduction probability change state. On the other hand, a probabilistic state (high-probability low-base state) in which only probabilistic control is performed and time-saving control or high-opening control is not performed may be a probable-change state without time-saving in order to distinguish it from a high-probability high-base state. The time saving state in which the time saving control or the high opening control is performed without the probability change control is also called the low probability high base state. The normal state in which the probability change control, the time reduction control, and the high opening control are not performed is also referred to as a low probability low base state. When at least one of the time saving control and the probability variation control is performed in a game state other than the normal state, the probability that the special figure game can be executed frequently and that the variation display result in each special figure game becomes a "big hit". Is increased, which is advantageous for the player. A gaming state that is advantageous for a player different from the jackpot gaming state is also called a special gaming state.

The re-lottery effect may be executed during the variable display of the effect symbol in which the final effect symbol is a non-probability change jackpot combination or a probability change jackpot combination. In the re-lottery effect, after temporarily stopping and displaying the effect symbols that are usually a big hit combination in the effect symbol display areas 5L, 5C, and 5R of the "left", "middle", and "right" in the effect display device 5, for example, "left". , "Middle", and "Right", in each of the effect symbol display areas 5L, 5C, and 5R, the same effect symbol is changed again in the same state, and the effect symbol (probability variation symbol) that becomes a probability variation jackpot combination and the normal jackpot One of the effect symbols (normal symbols) to be combined is displayed as a stop display (final stop display) as a final effect symbol. Here, when the re-lottery effect is executed when the jackpot type is "non-probability change", as the re-lottery effect, the final effect symbol that becomes a normal jackpot combination after the effect symbol displayed temporarily stopped is re-variated. It suffices to perform a re-lottery defeat effect that derives and displays. On the other hand, when the re-lottery effect is executed when the jackpot type is "probability change", as the re-lottery effect, a definite effect that becomes a probabilistic jackpot combination after re-variating the effect symbol displayed temporarily stopped. The re-lottery winning effect of stopping and displaying the symbol may be executed, or the re-lottery losing effect may be executed.

After the definite effect symbol that is a normal jackpot combination (non-probability variation jackpot combination) is derived and displayed, one of the rounds ends at the start of the jackpot game state, during the execution of the round in the jackpot game state, and in the jackpot game state. Probability change of whether to control to the probability change state in the period from the start of the next round to the start of the next variable display game in the jackpot game state from the end of the last round to the start of the next variation display game. A jackpot promotion effect that serves as a notification effect may be executed. It should be noted that the same notification effect as the jackpot promotion effect may be executed during the first variable display game after the end of the jackpot game state. In the big hit game state, the big hit middle promotion effect that is executed after the final round is finished is sometimes called "ending promotion effect" in particular.

The jackpot medium promotion production includes a jackpot medium promotion success production that notifies that there is a promotion in which the game state is in a probable change state even though the final production symbol is a normal jackpot combination, and that there is no promotion that is in a probable change state. There is a promotion failure production during the big hit to notify. For example, in the jackpot promotion effect, the effect symbol is variablely displayed in the display area of the effect display device 5, and either the normal symbol or the probability variation symbol is stopped and displayed as the effect display result, or the effect symbol is variablely displayed. It is sufficient to notify the player so that the player can recognize the presence or absence of promotion in a probable change state by displaying a different effect image.

Next, the operation (action) of the pachinko gaming machine 1 in this embodiment will be described. When the power supply from the predetermined power supply board is started on the main board 11, the game control microcomputer 100 is started, and the CPU 103 executes a predetermined process which is the game control main process. When the game control main process is started, the CPU 103 sets the interrupt disabled and then performs the necessary initial settings. In this initial setting, for example, RAM 102 is cleared. In addition, the register of the CTC (counter / timer circuit) built in the game control microcomputer 100 is set. As a result, after that, an interrupt request signal is sent from the CTC to the CPU 103 every predetermined time (for example, 2 milliseconds), and the CPU 103 can periodically execute the timer interrupt process. When the initial setting is completed, interrupts are permitted and then loop processing is started. In the game control main process, a process for returning the internal state of the pachinko game machine 1 to the state at the time of the previous power supply stop may be executed, and then the loop process may be started.

When the CPU 103 that has executed the game control main process receives the interrupt request signal from the CTC and receives 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. 9 is started, the CPU 103 first executes a predetermined switch process to perform the gate switch 21, the first start port switch 22A, and the second start port via the switch circuit 110. The state of the detection signal input from various switches such as the switch 22B and the count switch 23 is determined (S11). Subsequently, by executing a predetermined main-side error process, an abnormality diagnosis of the pachinko gaming machine 1 is performed, and a warning can be generated if necessary according to the diagnosis result (S12). After that, by executing a predetermined information output process, for example, data such as jackpot information, start information, and probability fluctuation information supplied to the hall management computer arranged outside the pachinko gaming machine 1 is output (S13). ).

Following the information output process, a game random number update process for updating at least a part of the game random numbers such as the random number values MR1 to MR4 used on the main board 11 side by software is executed (S14). After that, the CPU 103 executes a special symbol process process (S15). In the special symbol process processing, the value of the special symbol process flag provided in the game control flag setting unit 152 is updated according to the progress of the game in the pachinko gaming machine 1, and the first special symbol display 4A and the second special symbol are updated. Various processes are selected and executed in order to control the display operation on the display 4B and set the opening / closing operation of the large winning opening in the special variable winning ball device 7 according to a predetermined procedure.

Following the special symbol process processing, the normal symbol process processing is executed (S16). The CPU 103 controls the display operation (for example, turning on and off of the segment LED) on the normal symbol display 20 by executing the normal symbol process processing, and is movable in the variable display of the normal symbol and the normal variable winning ball device 6B. It enables the tilting motion setting of the wing piece.

After executing the normal symbol process process, the CPU 103 transmits a control command from the main board 11 to a control board on the sub side such as the effect control board 12 by executing the command control process (S17). As an example of these, in the command control process, among the output ports included in the I / O 105, among the output ports included in the I / O 105, corresponding to the settings in the command transmission table specified by the value of the transmission command buffer provided in the game control buffer setting unit 155. After setting the control data in the output port for transmitting the effect control command to the effect control board 12, the predetermined control data is set in the output port of the effect control INT signal and the effect control INT signal is turned on for a predetermined time. It is possible to transmit the effect control command based on the setting in the command transmission table by turning it off after the state. After executing the command control process, the interrupt enable state is set, and then the game control timer interrupt process is terminated.

FIG. 10 is a flowchart showing an example of the process executed in S15 shown in FIG. 9 as the special symbol process process. In this special symbol process process, the CPU 103 first executes a start winning process (S21). After executing the start winning process, the CPU 103 selects and executes any of the processes S22 to S29 according to the value of the special figure process flag provided in the game control flag setting unit 152.

In the start winning process of S21, it is determined whether or not there is a first start winning or a second starting winning by the first starting port switch 22A or the second starting port switch 22B, and if there is a winning, the special figure display result. The random value MR1 for judgment, the random value MR2 for big hit type judgment, and the random value MR3 for judgment of fluctuation pattern are extracted, and in the case of the first start winning, an empty entry in the first special figure reservation storage unit 151A. In the case of the second start winning prize, it is stored in the highest level of the empty entry in the second special figure reservation storage unit 151B.

The special symbol normal processing of S22 is executed when the value of the special symbol process flag is “0”. In this special symbol normal processing, the first special symbol display 4A and the second special symbol are based on the presence or absence of the reserved data stored in the first special symbol reservation storage unit 151A and the second special symbol reservation storage unit 151B. It is determined whether or not to start the special figure game by the display 4B. Further, in the special symbol normal processing, the variation display result determines whether or not the variation display result of the special symbol or the effect symbol is a "big hit" based on the numerical data indicating the random value MR1 for determining the special symbol display result. Derived Determined (predetermined) before being displayed. Further, in the special symbol normal processing, the fixed special symbol (big hit symbol or the big hit symbol) in the special symbol game by the first special symbol display 4A or the second special symbol display 4B corresponds to the variation display result of the special symbol in the special symbol game. Any of the outliers) is set. In the special symbol normal processing, the value of the special symbol process flag is updated to "1" when the variable display result of the special symbol or the effect symbol is determined in advance.

The fluctuation pattern setting process of S23 is executed when the value of the special figure process flag is “1”. In this fluctuation pattern setting process, any of a plurality of types of fluctuation patterns are performed using numerical data indicating a random number value MR3 for determining the fluctuation pattern, based on a preliminary determination result of whether or not the fluctuation display result is a "big hit". It includes processing to determine the number. When the variation pattern setting process is executed and the variation display of the special symbol is started, the value of the special symbol process flag is updated to "2".

By the special symbol normal processing of S22 and the variation pattern setting process of S23, the variation pattern including the variation display time of the finalized special symbol, the special symbol, and the effect symbol, which is the variation display result of the special symbol, is determined. That is, the special symbol normal processing and the variation pattern setting processing use the random value MR1 for determining the special symbol display result, the random value MR2 for determining the jackpot type, and the random value MR3 for determining the variation pattern, and use the special symbol and the effect symbol. It includes a process of determining a variable display mode of.

The special symbol variation process of S24 is executed when the value of the special symbol process flag is “2”. In this special symbol change process, the process of making settings for changing the special symbol on the first special symbol display 4A and the second special symbol display 4B, and the elapsed time since the special symbol starts to change. It includes processing to measure. For example, each time the special symbol variation processing of S24 is executed, the special symbol variation timer value, which is a stored value in the special symbol variation timer provided in the game control timer setting unit 153, is subtracted or added by 1, and the first Regardless of whether it is a special figure game using the first special figure on the special symbol display 4A or a special figure game using the second special figure on the second special symbol display 4B, it is elapsed by a common timer. Time is measured. In addition, it is also determined whether or not the measured elapsed time has reached the special figure fluctuation time corresponding to the fluctuation pattern. As described above, the special symbol variation processing of S24 includes the variation of the special symbol in the special symbol game using the first special symbol in the first special symbol display 4A, and the second special symbol in the second special symbol display 4B. It suffices if the processing is such that the fluctuation of the special symbol in the special symbol game using the above is controlled by a common processing routine. Then, when the elapsed time from the start of the fluctuation of the special symbol reaches the special symbol fluctuation time, the value of the special symbol process flag is updated to "3".

The special symbol stop processing of S25 is executed when the value of the special symbol process flag is “3”. In this special symbol stop processing, the fluctuation of the special symbol is stopped by the first special symbol display 4A and the second special symbol display 4B, and the confirmed special symbol that is the result of the fluctuation display of the special symbol is stopped and displayed (derivated). It includes a process to set the settings. Then, it is determined whether or not the jackpot flag provided in the game control flag setting unit 152 is on, and if the jackpot flag is on, the value of the special figure process flag is updated to "4". Will be done. On the other hand, when the jackpot flag is off, the value of the special figure process flag is updated to "0".

The jackpot opening pre-processing of S26 is executed when the value of the special figure process flag is “4”. In this big hit pre-opening process, based on the fact that the variable display result is "big hit", etc., the process of starting the execution of the round in the big hit game state and setting to open the big winning opening is performed. include. At this time, for example, the upper limit of the period for opening the big winning opening is set according to whether the big hit type is "non-probable big hit", "probable change big hit A", or "probable change big hit B". You may. As an example, regardless of the jackpot type, the upper limit of the period for keeping the jackpot open is set to "29 seconds", and the number of times the jackpot is opened, which is the maximum number of rounds to be executed, is set to "non-probability variable jackpot". In the case of "probability variation jackpot A", it may be set to "16 times" so that the normal open jackpot state is set. On the other hand, when the jackpot type is "probability variation jackpot B", the short-term open jackpot state is set by setting the number of opening of the jackpot, which is the upper limit of the number of rounds to be executed, to "5". I just need to be told. At this time, the value of the special figure process flag is updated to "5".

The process of opening the jackpot in S27 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 since the big winning opening is opened, the measured elapsed time, the number of game balls detected by the count switch 23, and the like are used as the basis for the big winning opening. It includes a process of determining whether or not it is time to return the switch from the open state to the closed state. Then, when the large winning opening is returned to the closed state, the value of the special figure process flag is updated to "6" after executing a process of stopping the supply of the solenoid drive signal to the solenoid 82 for the large winning opening door. ..

The post-processing after opening the jackpot in S28 is executed when the value of the special figure process flag is “6”. In this post-opening of the big hit, the process of determining whether or not the number of executions of the round in which the big winning opening is opened has reached the maximum number of opening of the big winning opening, and the maximum number of opening of the big winning opening have been reached. In some cases, it includes processing to make settings for sending the jackpot end specification command. Then, when the number of round executions has not reached the maximum number of large winning opening openings, the value of the special figure process flag is updated to "5", while when the maximum number of large winning opening openings is reached, the special figure The value of the process flag is updated to "7".

The jackpot end processing of S29 is executed when the value of the special figure process flag is “7”. In this jackpot end processing, a waiting time corresponding to a period in which the ending effect as an effect operation for notifying the end of the jackpot game state is executed by the effect device such as the effect display device 5, the speakers 8L, 8R, and the game effect LED9. It includes a process of waiting until the elapse of, and a process of performing various settings (a set of a probability change flag and a time reduction flag) for starting probability change control and time reduction control in response to the end of the jackpot game state. When such a setting is made, the value of the special figure process flag is updated to "0".

In the jackpot end process, the jackpot type buffer value stored in the game control buffer setting unit 155 is read out, and the jackpot type is any of "non-probability change jackpot", "probability variation jackpot A", and "probability variation jackpot B". Identify what was there. Then, when it is determined that the specified jackpot type is not "non-probability variation jackpot", a setting (set of probability variation flag) for starting probability variation control is performed.

In addition, when the specified jackpot type is "non-probability variable jackpot", the setting for starting the time reduction control (the set of the time reduction flag and the upper limit value of the special figure game that can be executed during the time reduction control in advance The predetermined count initial value (“100” in this embodiment) is set in the time reduction counter).

Next, the operation of the effect control board 12 will be described. FIG. 11 is a flowchart showing an effect control main process executed by the effect control CPU 120 mounted on the effect control board 12. When the power is turned on, the effect control CPU 120 starts executing the main process. In the main process, first, an initialization process is performed for clearing the RAM area, setting various initial values, and initializing the timer for determining the activation interval (for example, 2 ms) of the effect control (S51). After that, the effect control CPU 120 shifts to the loop process for monitoring the timer interrupt flag (S52). When the timer interrupt occurs, the effect control CPU 120 sets the timer interrupt flag in the timer interrupt process. If the timer interrupt flag is set (on) in the main process, the effect control CPU 120 clears the flag (S53) and executes the following process.

The effect control CPU 120 first analyzes the received effect control command, and performs a process of setting a flag corresponding to the received effect control command (command analysis process: S54). In this command analysis process, the effect control CPU 120 confirms the content of the command transmitted from the main board 11 stored in the reception command buffer. The effect control command transmitted from the game control microcomputer 100 is received by the interrupt process based on the effect control INT signal, and is stored in the buffer area formed in the RAM 122. In the command analysis process, which command (see FIG. 3) is the effect control command stored in the buffer area is analyzed.

Next, the effect control CPU 120 performs the effect control process process (S55). In the effect control process process, the process corresponding to the current control state (effect control process flag) is selected from the processes corresponding to the control state, and the display control of the effect display device 5 is executed.

Next, an effect random number update process for updating the count value of the counter for generating an effect random number such as a jackpot symbol determination random number is executed (S56), and then the process proceeds to S52.

FIG. 12 is a flowchart showing the effect control process process (S55) in the effect control main process. In the effect control process process, the effect control CPU 120 first displays the hold storage display in the first hold storage display area 5D and the second hold storage display area 5U of the effect display device 5 according to the storage contents of the effect control buffer setting unit. The hold display update process for updating to the display is executed (S72).

After that, the effect control CPU 120 performs any of the processes S73 to S79 according to the value of the effect control process flag. In each process, the following processes are executed.

Variation pattern designation command reception waiting process (S73): It is confirmed whether or not a variation pattern designation command has been received from the game control microcomputer 100. Specifically, it is confirmed whether or not the fluctuation pattern specification command is received in the command analysis process. If the variation pattern specification command is received, the value of the effect control process flag is changed to a value corresponding to the effect symbol variation start process (S74).

Effect symbol variation start process (S74): Control is performed so that the effect symbol variation is started. Then, the value of the effect control process flag is updated to a value corresponding to the effect symbol changing process (S75).

Processing during effect symbol change (S75): Controls the switching timing of each change state (fluctuation speed) constituting the change pattern, and monitors the end of the change time. Then, when the fluctuation time ends, the value of the effect control process flag is updated to a value corresponding to the effect symbol variation stop process (S76).

Effect symbol fluctuation stop processing (S76): Control to stop the variation of the effect symbol and derive and display the display result (stop symbol) based on the reception of the effect control command (symbol confirmation command) instructing to stop all symbols. Do. Then, the value of the effect control process flag is updated to a value corresponding to the jackpot display process (S77) or the variation pattern designation command reception wait process (S73).

Big hit display process (S77): After the end of the fluctuation time, the effect display device 5 is controlled to display a screen for notifying the occurrence of the big hit. Then, the value of the effect control process flag is updated to a value corresponding to the jackpot in-game process (S78).

Process during big hit game (S78): Control during big hit game. For example, when a designated command during the opening of the large winning opening or a designated command after opening the large winning opening is received, the display control of the number of rounds in the effect display device 5 is performed. Then, the value of the effect control process flag is updated to a value corresponding to the jackpot end effect process (S79).

Big hit end effect processing (S79): In the effect display device 5, display control is performed to notify the player that the big hit game state has ended. Then, the value of the effect control process flag is updated to a value corresponding to the variation pattern designation command reception waiting process (S73).

FIG. 13 is a flowchart showing the effect symbol variation start process (S74) in the effect control process process shown in FIG. In the effect symbol variation start process, the effect control CPU 120 first determines whether or not the first variation start command reception flag is set in S271 (S271). When the first variable start command reception flag is set (S271; Y), it is stored in association with the buffer numbers "1" to "4" of the first special figure hold storage in the start winning command receive command buffer. The various command data and various flags that exist are shifted upward by one buffer number (S272). The content of the buffer number "1" is deleted because it cannot be shifted because there is no shift destination.

If the first fluctuation start command reception flag is not set in S271 (S271; N), it is determined whether or not the second fluctuation start command reception flag is set (S273). If the second variation start command reception flag is not set (S273; N), the effect symbol variation start process is terminated, and if the second variation start command reception flag is set (S273; Y), the start is started. The various command data and various flags stored in association with the buffer numbers "1" to "4" of the second special figure hold storage in the command buffer received at the time of winning are shifted upward by one buffer number (S274). ). The content of the buffer number "1" is deleted because it cannot be shifted because there is no shift destination.

After executing S272 or S274, the effect control CPU 120 reads the variation pattern designation command from the variation pattern designation command storage area (S275).

Next, the display result (stop symbol) of the effect symbol is determined according to the data stored in the display result designation command storage area (that is, the received display result designation command) (S276). In this case, the effect control CPU 120 determines the stop symbol of the effect symbol according to the display result specified by the display result specification command, and stores the data indicating the stop symbol of the determined effect symbol in the effect symbol display result storage area. To do.

In this embodiment, when the received variation display result specification command is the second variation display result specification command corresponding to the probability variation jackpot A, the effect control CPU 120 has, for example, three symbols "7" as stop symbols. Determine the combination of the production symbols (big hit symbol) aligned with. Further, when the received variation display result specification command is the third variation display result specification command corresponding to the probability variation jackpot B, a plurality of combinations of odd-numbered symbols other than "7" (for example, "111") are used as stop symbols. It is determined from the combination of production symbols such as "333", "555", and "999"). Further, when the received variation display result specification command is the fourth variation display result specification command corresponding to the non-probability variation jackpot, the effect control CPU 120 may, for example, have an even number of three symbols as stop symbols. Determine the combination (big hit symbol). Further, when the received variation display result designation command is the first variation display result specification command corresponding to the loss, the combination of the effect symbols (the missed symbols) in which the three symbols are not uniform is determined as the stop symbol.

In determining these stop symbols, the effect control CPU 120 uses, for example, a stop symbol determination table in which random numbers for determining stop symbols are extracted and data indicating a combination of effect symbols and numerical values are associated with each other. Then, the stop symbol of the effect symbol may be determined. That is, the stop symbol may be determined by selecting data indicating a combination of effect symbols corresponding to the numerical values corresponding to the extracted random numbers.

Then, the effect control CPU 120 determines whether or not the gaming state is in the high base state (high accuracy high base state or low accuracy high base state) (S277). When the gaming state is in the high base state (S277; Y), it is further determined whether or not the fluctuation pattern of the fluctuation display is the fluctuation pattern of the super reach (S278). When the fluctuation pattern of the fluctuation display is a fluctuation pattern of super reach (S278; Y), a random number for determining the reach effect is extracted from the random number circuit 124 or the like, and the extracted random number for determining the reach effect and a reach effect (not shown) are extracted. The reach effect is determined from the first reach effect to the third reach effect based on the determination table and the variation display result in the variation display (S279).

As shown in FIG. 14D, in the first reach effect, a battle effect in which a ally character and an enemy character fight on the effect display device 5 is executed, and the player during the operation acceptance period of the push button 31B during the battle effect. Is a reach effect in which the ally character wins or loses or draws based on the operation of the push button 31B or the elapse of the operation acceptance period. In addition, when the ally character wins in the battle production, the variable display result becomes the probability variation jackpot, so that the game state is controlled to the probability variation state (high accuracy and high base state) after the jackpot game ends, and the battle production is performed. When the ally character is defeated in, the variable display result becomes a non-probability variable jackpot, so that the game state is controlled to the high base state (low probability high base state) after the jackpot game ends. Furthermore, when the ally character draws with the enemy character in the battle production, the high base state (high accuracy high base state or low accuracy high base state) continues due to the fluctuation display result being out of order (super reach out of order). Notify.

Further, in the second reach effect, the effect display device 5 displays the image 210 of the push button 31B as an operation suggestion image described later, and changes the display mode of the image of the push button 31B based on the passage of time. , The player operates the push button 31B during the operation acceptance period of the push button 31B, or notifies that the variation display result is a probability variation jackpot based on the lapse of the operation acceptance period, or the variation display. It is a reach effect that notifies that the result is out of order.

Further, the third reach effect is a reach effect in which the image 210 of the push button 31B as an operation suggestion image described later in the effect display device 5 is stopped or appeared in the display area of the effect display device 5. If the image of the push button 31B is not stopped or displayed in the center of the display area of the effect display device 5, it is notified that the variable display result is out of order, and the image of the push button 31B is displayed on the effect display device. When the stop display is displayed in the center of the display area of 5, or when the appearance is displayed, the player operates the push button 31B during the operation acceptance period of the push button 31B, or the operation acceptance period has elapsed. Notifies that the variable display result is a probabilistic jackpot based on.

The image 210 of the push button 31B displayed as an operation suggestion image in the display area of the effect display device 5 in the first reach effect to the third reach effect of the present embodiment is a translucent image. The image 210 of the push button 31B displayed as an operation suggestion image in the display area of the effect display device 5 in the first reach effect to the third reach effect is not limited to the above, and the operation is promoted in the display area of the effect display device 5. If the display mode can be distinguished from the image 230 of the push button 31B to be displayed as an image, for example, an image having a size and color different from that of the image 230 of the push button 31B as an operation promotion image, a part of the image of the push button 31B, etc. It may be.

In S279, when the fluctuation display result is a probability variation jackpot, the effect control CPU 120 determines the execution of the first reach effect in the winning pattern at a rate of 33.3% as shown in FIG. 14 (A). , 33.3% determine the execution of the second reach effect in the success pattern, and 33.4% determine the execution of the third reach effect in the success pattern. That is, when the variable display result is a probability variation jackpot, the execution of the first reach effect in the victory pattern, the execution of the second reach effect in the success pattern, and the execution of the third reach effect in the success pattern are almost the same ratio. To decide with.

Further, when the fluctuation display result is a non-probability change jackpot, the effect control CPU 120 determines the execution of the first reach effect in the defeat pattern at a rate of 100% as shown in FIG. 14 (B), and the second The execution of the reach production and the third reach production is not decided.

Further, when the variation display result is out of alignment, the effect control CPU 120 determines the execution of the first reach effect in the draw pattern at a rate of 33.3% as shown in FIG. 14 (C), and 33 A rate of 3% determines the execution of the second reach effect in the failure pattern, and a rate of 33.4% determines the execution of the third reach effect in the failure pattern. That is, when the variable display result is out of alignment, the execution of the first reach effect in the draw pattern, the execution of the second reach effect in the failure pattern, and the execution of the third reach effect in the failure pattern are performed at almost the same ratio. decide.

In this embodiment, the execution of the first reach effect, the execution of the second reach effect, and the execution of the third reach effect are performed at substantially the same ratio depending on whether the variable display result is a probability variation jackpot or not. Although the form to be determined is illustrated, the present invention is not limited to this, and in the execution of the first reach effect, the execution of the second reach effect, and the execution of the third reach effect, the variable display result is a probable change jackpot. It may be determined at different ratios depending on whether it is or not. By doing so, it is possible to create a reach effect that is easy to be executed when the variable display result is a probability variation jackpot, so that the player can pay attention to which reach effect is executed. You can improve your interest.

Further, in the present embodiment, the reach effect whose execution is determined when the variable display result is a non-probability change jackpot is only the first reach effect of the defeat pattern, but the present invention is not limited to this. Even when the variable display result is a non-probability change jackpot, the execution of the second reach effect or the third reach effect may be decided. Further, in the present embodiment, a mode in which the first reach effect to the third reach effect can be executed only when the gaming state is in the high base state is illustrated, but the present invention is not limited to this. The first reach effect to the third reach effect may be performed even in a low base state.

Next, the effect control CPU 120 determines whether or not the execution of the first reach effect is determined in S279 (S280). If the execution of the second reach effect or the third reach effect is decided in S279 (S280; N), the process proceeds to S283, and if the execution of the first reach effect is decided in S279 (S280; Y), the process proceeds to S283. , The random number for determining the effect route for the first reach effect is extracted from the random number circuit 124 and the like, and the extracted random number for determining the effect route, the table for determining the effect route (not shown), and the variation display result in the variation display are used. The production route in the first reach production is determined as a chance route or a pinch route. In addition, the chance route is a production route that suggests that the production result will be a victory (probability change jackpot) or a draw (missing) when the ally character attacks the enemy character in the battle production, and the pinch route is , This is a production route that suggests that the production result will be defeat (non-probability change jackpot) or draw (missing) when the enemy character attacks the ally character in the battle production.

Specifically, as shown in FIG. 15, when the variable display result is a probabilistic jackpot, that is, when the execution of the first reach effect in the winning pattern is decided, the effect route is chanced at a rate of 100%. Decide on the route. Further, when the variable display result is a non-probability change jackpot, that is, when the execution of the first reach effect in the defeat pattern is decided, the effect route is determined as the chance route at a rate of 100%. In addition, if the variable display result is out of order, that is, if the execution of the first reach effect in the draw pattern is decided, the effect route is determined as the chance route at a rate of 50%, and the effect route is determined at a rate of 50%. Determine the production route as a pinch route.

Then, the effect control CPU 120 selects a process table according to the effect route as the process table for executing the first reach effect, and proceeds to S290 (S282). The production route determination ratio shown in FIG. 15 is an example, and the production route may be determined at a ratio different from that of the present embodiment.

On the other hand, in S283, the effect control CPU 120 determines whether or not the execution of the second reach effect is determined in S279. When the execution of the third reach effect is decided in S279 (S283; N), the process proceeds to S287, and when the execution of the second reach effect is decided in S279 (S283; Y), the operation promotion image is transmitted from the random number circuit 124 or the like. A random number for determining the display mode is extracted, and the player is asked based on the extracted random number for determining the operation-promoted image display mode, the table for determining the display mode of the operation-promoted image (not shown), and the variable display result in the variable display. The final display mode of the image 230 of the push button 31B as the operation promotion image for prompting the operation of the push button 31B (the size of the image 230 of the push button 31B finally displayed as the operation promotion image) is determined (S284).

Specifically, as shown in FIG. 16A, when the variable display result is a big hit (probability variable big hit), the final display mode (size) of the image of the push button 31B is set to "large" at a rate of 80%. , And 20% of the time, it is decided to be "small". If the variable display result is out of alignment, the final display mode (size) of the image of the push button 31B is determined to be "large" at a rate of 20% and "large" at a rate of 80%. The determination ratio of the display mode of the operation promotion image in this embodiment is an example, and the display mode of the operation promotion image may be determined at a determination ratio different from that of this embodiment.

Next, the effect control CPU 120 extracts a random number for determining the number of display mode changes from the random number circuit 124 and the like, and determines the extracted random number for determining the number of display mode changes, a table for determining the number of display mode changes (not shown), and S284. Based on the final display mode of the image 230 of the push button 31B as the operation promotion image, the number of changes in the display mode of the image 210 of the push button 31B which is the operation suggestion image during the second reach effect is changed from 1 to 3 times. It is determined to be either (S285). The operation suggestion image in this embodiment is an image suggesting that the image 230 of the push button 31B as the operation promotion image is displayed, that is, the operation of the push button 31B is accepted.

In the second reach effect when the number of changes in the display mode of the image 210 of the push button 31B, which is the operation suggestion image, is determined to be one, the image 210 of the white push button 31B displayed as the operation suggestion image is displayed. The operation promotion image (image 230 of the push button 31B having a size of "large" or "small") is changed. Further, in the second reach effect when the number of changes in the display mode of the image 210 of the push button 31B which is the operation suggestion image is determined to be two, the image 210 of the white push button 31B displayed as the operation suggestion image is displayed. After changing to the image 210 of the blue push button 31B, it is changed to the operation promotion image (image 230 of the push button 31B having a size of "large" or "small"). Further, in the second reach effect when the number of changes in the display mode of the image 210 of the push button 31B which is the operation suggestion image is determined to be three, the image 210 of the white push button 31B displayed as the operation suggestion image is displayed. After changing to the image 210 of the blue push button 31B, it is further changed to the image 210 of the red push button 31B to promote the operation (image 230 of the push button 31B having a size of "large" or "small"). Change to.

Specifically, as shown in FIG. 16B, when the final display mode of the image 230 of the push button 31B as the operation promotion image is “large”, the image 210 of the push button 31B as the operation suggestion image. The number of changes in the display mode is determined to be once at a rate of 10%, twice at a rate of 20%, and three times at a rate of 70%. When the final display mode of the image 230 of the push button 31B as the operation promotion image is "small", the number of changes in the display mode of the image 210 of the push button 31B as the operation suggestion image is set to 1 at a rate of 70%. It is decided twice at a rate of 20% and three times at a rate of 10%. The number of changes in the display mode of the image 210 of the push button 31B as the operation suggestion image in this embodiment is an example, and the display mode of the image 210 of the push button 31B as the operation suggestion image is different from that in this embodiment. The number of changes in may be determined.

Further, in the present embodiment, when the number of changes in the display mode of the image 210 of the push button 31B is determined to be 3 as the operation suggestion image, the image 230 of the push button 31B as the operation promotion image is set to "large". Both the case where the image is displayed as "small" and the case where the image 210 is displayed as "small" are provided. However, when the number of changes in the display mode of the image 210 of the push button 31B is determined to be three as the operation suggestion image, The image 230 of the push button 31B as the operation promotion image may always be displayed as "large". Further, in this embodiment, when the number of changes in the display mode of the image 210 of the push button 31B is determined to be one as the operation suggestion image, the image 230 of the push button 31B as the operation promotion image becomes “large”. Both the case where the image is displayed as "small" and the case where the image 210 is displayed as "small" are provided. However, when the number of changes in the display mode of the image 210 of the push button 31B is determined to be one as the operation suggestion image, The image 230 of the push button 31B as the operation promotion image may always be displayed in "small".

Then, the effect control CPU 120 uses the final display mode of the image 230 of the push button 31B as the operation promotion image and the image 210 of the push button 31B as the operation suggestion image as a process table for executing the second reach effect. The process table is selected according to the number of changes in the display mode and the process proceeds to S290.

That is, in the second reach effect in this embodiment, the color of the image 210 of the push button 31B displayed as the operation suggestion image changes in the order of white → blue → red, and the size (large or large) is different as the operation promotion image. The image 230 of the push button 31B (small) is displayed. Further, in the second reach effect in the present embodiment, when a large push button 31B image (“large” push button 31B image 230 as the operation promotion image) is displayed as the operation promotion image, it is small as the operation promotion image. The variable display result becomes a big hit (probability variable big hit) at a higher rate than when the image of the push button 31B (the image 230 of the "small" push button 31B as the operation promotion image) is displayed, and is displayed as an operation suggestion image. The ratio of displaying the image 230 of the “large” push button 31B as the operation promotion image differs depending on the color of the image 210 of the push button 31B.

Specifically, when the image 210 of the red push button 31B is displayed as the operation suggestion image, the image 230 of the “large” push button 31B is displayed as the operation promotion image most often, and as the operation suggestion image. When the image 210 of the white push button 31B is displayed, the ratio of displaying the image 230 of the “large” push button 31B as the operation promotion image is low. Therefore, in the second reach effect, it is possible to draw the player's attention to the color change (number of changes in display mode) of the image 210 of the push button 31B as the operation suggestion image.

Further, as shown in FIG. 16B, in this embodiment, when the number of times the display mode change of the operation suggestion image is determined to be three (that is, the image 210 of the red push button 31B is displayed as the operation suggestion image). Even when the image 230 of the "small" push button 31B is displayed as the operation promotion image, even if the image 210 of the red push button 31B is displayed as the operation suggestion image. It is possible to draw the player's attention to which of the image 230 of the "small" push button 31B and the image 230 of the "large" push button 31B is displayed as the work promotion image.

In S287, the effect control CPU 120 determines the display pattern of the image 210 of the push button 31B as the operation suggestion image in the third reach effect to be one of patterns 1 to 6.

As shown in FIGS. 17C and 26A, in the pattern 1, the image 210 of the two push buttons 31B as the operation suggestion image is displayed from the left and right sides of the display area of the effect display device 5 to the center of the display area. The images of these two push buttons 31B are moved toward the period L (see FIG. 26 (A), for example, 1.5 seconds), and the images of these two push buttons 31B are displayed in the center of the display area of the effect display device 5 in the period L1 (FIG. See 26 (A), for example, 0.7 seconds) to overlap (superimpose) and stop, and at the stopped position (center of the display area of the effect display device 5), two push buttons 31B as operation suggestion images. This is a pattern for displaying the image 230 of the push button 31B as an operation promotion image instead of the image 210 of.

As shown in FIG. 26A, in this embodiment, the images 210 of the two push buttons 31B as operation suggestion images are moved from the left and right sides of the display area of the effect display device 5 toward the center of the display area. The period L for causing the images of the two push buttons 31B to be stopped overlapping in the center of the display area of the effect display device 5 is a period longer than the period L1 (L> L1).

Further, as shown in FIGS. 17C and 26B, in the pattern 2, the image 210 of the push button 31B as the operation suggestion image is displayed from the upper side of the display area of the effect display device 5 to the center of the display area. The image of the push button 31B is stopped at the center of the display area of the effect display device 5, and the push button 31B as an operation suggestion image is stopped at the stopped position (center of the display area of the effect display device 5). This is a pattern for displaying the image 230 of the push button 31B as an operation promotion image instead of the image 210 of.

Further, as shown in FIGS. 17 (C) and 26 (C), in the pattern 3, the image 210 of the push button 31B as the operation suggestion image is gradually displayed (appearance display) in the center of the display area of the effect display device 5. ), And based on the completion of the gradual display of the image 210 of the push button 31B as the operation suggestion image, the operation is promoted in place of the image 210 of the push button 31B as the operation suggestion image in the center of the display area. This is a pattern for displaying the image 230 of the push button 31B as an image. That is, the patterns 1 to 3 are patterns for notifying that the variation display result is a big hit (probability variable big hit).

In patterns 1 to 3, after the image 230 of the push button 31B as the operation promotion image is displayed in the center of the display area of the effect display device 5, the player can perform the operation acceptance period of the push button 31B. It is notified that the variable display result is a big hit based on the operation of the push button 31B or the elapse of the operation acceptance period.

Further, as shown in FIGS. 17C and 27A, in the pattern 4, the image 210 of the two push buttons 31B as the operation suggestion image is displayed in the display area from the left and right sides of the display area of the effect display device 5. The images of these two push buttons 31B are moved toward the center of the display device 5 at a constant velocity over the period L, and the images of these two push buttons 31B are displayed in the center of the display area of the effect display device 5 in a period L1 shorter than the period L (FIG. 27 (A)). Reference: After overlapping and stopping over L> L1), they are separated (moved toward the left and right ends of the display area of the effect display device 5, for example, the moving period is 0.5 seconds), and these two push buttons are used. This is a pattern in which the image of 31B is stopped and displayed at the left and right ends of the display area of the effect display device 5 as failure highlighting for a period L2 (L2> L1, for example, L2 is 1.0 second) longer than the period L1. ..

In the pattern 4, the images 210 of the two push buttons 31B as operation suggestion images are moved from the left and right sides of the display area of the effect display device 5 toward the center of the display area at a constant speed over the period L. However, the period for moving the images 210 of the two push buttons 31B as the operation suggestion images toward the center of the display area of the effect display device 5 may be different. In this way, when the period for moving the images 210 of the two push buttons 31B as the operation suggestion images toward the center of the display area of the effect display device 5 is different, the image of the push buttons 31B as one of the operation suggestion images is used. The period for moving the 210 toward the center of the display area of the effect display device 5 may be shorter than the period L1 for displaying the images of the two push buttons 31B in the center of the display area of the effect display device 5.

In this embodiment, the "period corresponding to the failure highlighting" in the present invention is displayed at the left and right ends of the display area of the effect display device 5 by displaying the images 210 of the two push buttons 31B as operation suggestion images. Although it is set to L2, if the "period corresponding to the failure highlighting" includes the period for displaying the image 210 of the two push buttons 31B as the operation suggestion image at the left and right ends of the display area of the effect display device 5. , May include other indications.

Further, in the present embodiment, the "period corresponding to the superimposed display" in the present invention is set as the period L1 in which the images 210 of the two push buttons 31B as the operation suggestion images are overlapped and displayed in the center of the display area of the effect display device 5. However, if the "period corresponding to the superimposed display" includes a period in which the image 210 of the two push buttons 31B as the operation suggestion image is overlapped in the center of the display area of the effect display device 5, another display is displayed. It may be a period including.

Further, as shown in FIGS. 17C and 27B, in the pattern 5, the image 210 of the push button 31B as the operation suggestion image is displayed from the upper side of the display area of the effect display device 5 to the center of the display area. After moving the image of the push button 31B downward for a predetermined period in the center of the display area of the effect display device 5, the image of the push button 31B is regarded as a failure highlighting of the effect display device 5. This is a pattern in which the display is stopped and displayed at the lower end of the display area for a period L3 (L3: 1.5 seconds> L2: 1.0 seconds> L1: 0.7 seconds) longer than the period L2.

Further, as shown in FIGS. 17 (C) and 27 (C), in the pattern 6, the image 210 of the push button 31B as the operation suggestion image is hung in the center of the display area of the effect display device 5 for a predetermined period of time. After the gradual display (appearance display), the display is performed over a period L4 (L3: 1.5 seconds> L2: 1.0 seconds> L1: 0.7 seconds> L4: 0.3 seconds) shorter than the period L1. This is a pattern in which the image of the push button 31B is regarded as a failure highlighting and disappears (erased) from the center of the display area without gradually completing the display (appearance display). That is, the patterns 4 to 6 are patterns for notifying that the variation display result is out of order. That is, in this embodiment, when the display patterns of the images of the push button 31B in the third reach effect are patterns 4 to 6, the period for highlighting the failure is different for each.

In S287, as shown in FIG. 17A, when the variation display result is a probability variation jackpot, the display pattern of the image of the push button 31B in the third reach effect is determined to be pattern 1 at a rate of 10%. Then, pattern 2 is determined at a rate of 20%, and pattern 3 is determined at a rate of 70%. On the other hand, as shown in FIG. 17B, when the variable display result is out of alignment, the display pattern of the image of the push button 31B in the third reach effect is determined to be pattern 1 at a rate of 70%, and 20 Pattern 5 is determined at a rate of%, and pattern 6 is determined at a rate of 10%.

As described above, in the present embodiment, in the third reach effect, the images 210 of the two push buttons 31B as the operation suggestion images are moved from the left and right sides of the display area of the effect display device 5 toward the center of the display area. Suddenly, when the effect of stopping the images 210 of these two push buttons 31B in duplicate in the center of the display area of the effect display device 5 is executed (pattern 1 or pattern 4), the ratio at which the variable display result becomes the big hit. The effect (pattern 3 or pattern 6) in which the image 210 of the push button 31B as the operation suggestion image is gradually displayed (appearance display) in the center of the display area of the effect display device 5 is the most variable display result. The ratio of becomes high. That is, in the present embodiment, a mode in which the jackpot expectation is different depending on the display pattern of the image 210 of the push button 31B as the operation suggestion image in the third reach effect is illustrated, but the present invention is limited to this. However, the jackpot expectation of each display pattern of the image 210 of the push button 31B as the operation suggestion image in the third reach effect may be the same in all or in part. In addition, the order of the ratio of the variable display results to the big hits in each of these display patterns may be different from that of the present embodiment.

In this embodiment, the period L4 is illustrated as a period shorter than the period L1, but the present invention is not limited to this, and the period L4 is a period L1 if the period is shorter than the period L2. It may be a longer period.

Then, after the execution of S287, the effect control CPU 120 selects the process table corresponding to the image display pattern of the push button 31B as the process table for executing the third reach effect, and proceeds to S289 (S288).

When the gaming state is in the low base state (normal state) (S277; N) or when the fluctuation pattern of the fluctuation display is a normal reach or non-reach fluctuation pattern (S278; N), the fluctuation pattern designation command is used. Select the process table according to the above and proceed to S290 (S289).

Then, in S290, the effect control CPU 120 starts the process timer in the process data 1 of the process table selected in any of S282, S288, and S289 (S290).

In the process table, display control execution data for controlling the display of the effect display device 5, LED control execution data for controlling the lighting of each LED, and sound output from the speakers 8L and 8R are controlled. The sound control execution data, the operation unit control execution data for controlling the operation of the push button 31B, the stick controller 31A, etc. are arranged in chronological order in association with each process data n (1 to N). There is.

Next, the effect control CPU 120 determines the effect device (effect display as an effect component) according to the contents of the process data 1 (display control execution data 1, LED control execution data 1, sound control execution data 1, operation unit control execution data 1). Control of the device 5, various LEDs as production parts, speakers 8L and 8R as production parts, and operation units (push button 31B, stick controller 31A, etc.) is executed (S291). For example, the effect display device 5 outputs a command to the display control unit 123 in order to display an image according to the fluctuation pattern. Further, in order to control lighting / extinguishing of various LEDs, a control signal (LED control execution data) is output to the LED control board 14. Further, in order to output the voice from the speakers 8L and 8R, a control signal (sound number data) is output to the voice control board 13.

Then, a value corresponding to the fluctuation time specified by the fluctuation pattern designation command is set in the fluctuation time timer (S292). Further, a predetermined time is set in the fluctuation control timer (S293). The predetermined time is, for example, 30 ms. Every time the predetermined time elapses, the effect control CPU 120 writes the image data indicating the display state of the left, middle, and right effect symbols to the VRAM, and the display control unit 123 writes the image data to the VRAM. The effect symbol changes are realized by outputting the signal corresponding to the image data to the effect display device 5 and displaying the image according to the signal by the effect display device 5. Next, the value of the effect control process flag is set to a value corresponding to the effect symbol changing process (S75) (S294).

18, FIG. 19, FIG. 21, FIG. 23, and FIG. 24 are flowcharts showing the effect symbol changing process (S75) in the effect control process process. In the effect symbol variation processing, the effect control CPU 120 sets the respective values of the process timer, the variation time timer, and the variation control timer to -1 (S301, S302, S303).

Then, the effect control CPU 120 confirms whether or not the process timer has timered out (S306). If the process timer is out, the process data is switched (S307). That is, the process timer is started again by setting the next set process timer setting value in the process table in the process timer (S308). Further, the control state for the effect device (effect component) is changed based on the display control execution data, the LED control execution data, the sound control execution data, the operation unit control data, etc., which are set next (S309a). On the other hand, when the process timer is not timer-out, the effect device (for effect) follows the contents of the process data corresponding to the process timer (display control execution data, LED control execution data, sound control execution data, operation unit control data, etc.). The control of the component) is executed (S309b).

Then, the effect control CPU 120 determines whether or not the reach effect of any of the first reach effect, the second reach effect, and the third reach effect is being executed (S310, S311, S312).

When it is not during the execution period of any of the reach effects (S310; N, S311; N, S312; N), it is confirmed whether or not the fluctuation control timer is timer-out (S313). When the fluctuation control timer is out of the timer (S313; Y), the effect control CPU 120 is displayed on the next display screen of the effect symbol on the left, middle, and right (30 ms after the previous display switching time of the effect symbol). Image data of the screen to be output) is created and written in a predetermined area of VRAM (S314). In this way, the effect display device 5 realizes fluctuation control of the effect symbol. The display control unit 123 outputs a signal based on data obtained by superimposing image data of a predetermined area such as a set background image and image data based on display control execution data set in the process table to the effect display device 5. Output. In this way, the effect display device 5 displays the background image, the character image, and the effect symbol in the variation of the effect symbol. Further, a predetermined value is reset in the fluctuation control timer (S315).

Further, when the fluctuation control timer is not timered out (S313; N), after the execution of S315, the effect control CPU 120 confirms whether or not the fluctuation time timer is timered out (S316). If the fluctuation time timer is out of the timer, the value of the effect control process flag is updated to a value corresponding to the effect symbol fluctuation stop process (S76) (S318). Even if the fluctuation time timer is not timer-out, if the confirmation command reception flag indicating that the symbol confirmation designation command has been received is set (S317; Y), the value of the effect control process flag is set to the effect symbol fluctuation stop processing ( The value is updated according to S76) (S318). Even if the fluctuation time timer is not timered out, the control shifts to stop the fluctuation when the symbol confirmation specification command is received. Therefore, for example, a fluctuation pattern specification command indicating a long fluctuation time due to noise between boards is used. Even if it is received, the fluctuation of the effect symbol can be terminated when the regular fluctuation time elapses (at the end of the fluctuation of the special symbol).

In the process table used for controlling the fluctuation of the effect symbol, the process data during the variation display of the effect symbol is set. That is, the sum of the process timer setting values of the process data 1 to n in the process table corresponds to the fluctuation time of the effect symbol. Therefore, when the process timer of the last process data n in the process of S306 times out, there is no process data (display control execution data, LED control execution data, etc.) to be switched, and the effect control of the effect symbol based on the process table ends. To do.

On the other hand, when the first reach effect is being executed (S310; Y), it is determined whether or not the post-operation effect executing flag indicating that the post-operation effect described later is being executed is set ( S321). If the post-operation effect executing flag is set (S321; Y), the process proceeds to S333, and if the post-operation effect executing flag is not set (S321; N), the push button 31B is in the operation acceptance period. It is determined whether or not there is (S322). If the push button 31B is in the operation acceptance period (S322; Y), the process proceeds to S330, and if the push button 31B is not in the operation acceptance period (S322; N), the images of the two push buttons 31B as operation suggestion images are displayed. The 210 is moved and displayed from the left and right end sides of the display area of the effect display device 5 toward the center of the display area (S323).

Then, the effect control CPU 120 determines whether or not the effect route of the first reach effect is a chance route (S324). When the production route of the first reach effect is a chance route (S324; Y), the message images 220 of "victory" and "draw" suggesting the effect result of the first reach effect are displayed on each push button 31B. As a result suggestion image corresponding to the image of (S325), the effect display device 5 is moved and displayed from the left and right end sides of the display area toward the center of the display area (S325). Further, when the production route of the first reach effect is a pinch route (S324; N), the message images 220 of "defeat!" And "draw!" Suggesting the effect result of the first reach effect are displayed. As a result suggestion image corresponding to the image of each push button 31B, the effect display device 5 is moved and displayed from the left and right end sides of the display area toward the center of the display area (S326).

After the execution of S325 or S326, the effect control CPU 120 determines whether or not it is the operation acceptance start timing of the push button 31B (S327). When it is not the operation reception start timing of the push button 31B (S327; N), the processes of S313 to S318 are executed, and when the operation reception start timing of the push button 31B is not (S327; Y), the display of the effect display device 5 is displayed. In addition to starting the display of the image 230 of the push button 31B as the operation promotion image in the center of the area (S328), the result suggestion image (the message image 220 of "win!" And "draw!" And "defeat!" And the display of the message image 220) of "draw!" Is finished (S329), and the process proceeds to S330.

In S330, the effect control CPU 120 determines whether or not the push button 31B has been operated. When the push button 31B is operated (S330; Y), the first post-operation effect for notifying the battle effect result in the first reach effect is being executed based on the operation of the push button 31B. After the operation, the post-operation effect executing flag is set and the process proceeds to S333 (S332). If the push button 31B is operated (S330; N), it is the end timing of the operation acceptance period of the push button 31B. (S331). When it is the end timing of the operation acceptance period of the push button 31B (S331; Y), the post-operation effect execution flag is set and the process proceeds to S333 (S332). If it is not the end timing of the operation acceptance period of the push button 31B (S331; Y), the processes of S313 to S318 are executed to end the process during the effect symbol change.

Then, in S333, the effect control CPU 120 executes the first post-operation effect execution process for executing the first post-operation effect, executes the processes S313 to S318, and ends the effect symbol changing process.

FIG. 20 is a flowchart showing the effect execution process (S333) after the first operation in the effect symbol changing process. In the post-operation effect execution process, the effect control CPU 120 first determines whether or not the first post-operation effect process timer, which will be described later, is in operation (S401). When the effect timer after the first operation is not operating (S401; N), it is further determined whether or not the variation display result is a probability variation jackpot (probability variation jackpot A or probability variation jackpot B) (S402). When the variation display result is a probabilistic jackpot (S402; Y), the first post-operation effect process table for the probabilistic jackpot is selected and the process proceeds to S407 (S403). Further, when the variation display result is not a probability variation jackpot (S402; N), it is determined whether or not the variation display result is a non-probability variation jackpot (S404). When the variation display result is a non-probability variation jackpot (S404; Y), the first post-operation effect process table for the non-probability variation jackpot is selected and the process proceeds to S407 (S405), and the variation display result is out of order (S404). In (N), the first post-operation effect process table for disengagement is selected and the process proceeds to S407 (S406).

Then, in S407, the effect control CPU 120 starts the process timer in the process data 1 of the first post-operation effect process table selected in any of S403, S405, and S406.

In the effect process table after the first operation, display control execution data for controlling the display of the effect display device 5, LED control execution data for controlling the lighting of each LED, and sounds output from the speakers 8L and 8R are displayed. Sound control execution data for controlling, push button 31B, operation unit control execution data for controlling the operation of the stick controller 31A, etc. are associated with each process data n (1 to N) in chronological order. It is arranged in order.

After that, the effect control CPU 120 determines the effect device (effect display as an effect component) according to the contents of the process data 1 (display control execution data 1, LED control execution data 1, sound control execution data 1, operation unit control execution data 1). The device 5, various LEDs as effect parts, speakers 8L, 8R as effect parts, and operation units (push button 31B, stick controller 31A, etc.) are controlled to end the effect execution process after the first operation. (S408). For example, the effect display device 5 outputs a command to the display control unit 123 in order to display an image corresponding to the first reach effect. Further, in order to control lighting / extinguishing of various LEDs, a control signal (LED control execution data) is output to the LED control board 14. Further, in order to output the voice from the speakers 8L and 8R, a control signal (sound number data) is output to the voice control board 13.

On the other hand, when the post-operation effect process timer is operating in S401 (S401; Y), the effect control CPU 120 decrements the value of the post-operation effect process timer by -1 (S409) and performs the first operation. It is determined whether or not the post-effect process timer has timed out (S410). When the post-operation effect process timer is out of the timer (S410; Y), it is further determined whether or not the timer is out of the last post-operation effect process timer (S411).

If it is not the last post-operation effect process timer (S411; N) that the timer is out, the post-first operation effect process data is switched (S412). That is, the first post-operation effect process timer is started again by setting the next set process timer setting value in the first post-operation effect process table to the first post-operation effect process timer (S413). In addition, the control state for the effect device (effect component) is changed based on the display control execution data, LED control execution data, sound control execution data, operation unit control data, etc. that are set next, and after the first operation. The effect execution process ends (S414).

If it is the last post-operation effect effect process timer (S411; Y) that the timer is out in S411, the post-operation effect execution flag is cleared and the first post-operation effect execution process is terminated (S411; Y). S415).

If the post-operation effect process timer is not timer-out in S410, the contents of the process data corresponding to the first post-operation effect process timer (display control execution data, LED control execution data, sound control execution data, The effect device (effect component) is controlled according to the operation unit control data, etc.), and the effect execution process after the first operation is completed (S416).

When returning to the effect symbol changing process and determining that the second reach effect is being executed (S311; Y), the effect control CPU 120 determines whether or not the post-operation effect execution flag is set. (S421). If the post-operation effect executing flag is set (S421; Y), the process proceeds to S434, and if the post-operation effect executing flag is not set (S421; N), the operation acceptance period of the push button 31B is further increased. It is determined whether or not it is inside (S422). When the operation acceptance period of the push button 31B is in progress (S422; Y), the process proceeds to S431, and when the operation acceptance period of the push button 31B is not in progress (S422; N), the first stage push button 31B as an operation suggestion image is performed. It is determined whether or not it is the display start timing of the image (image 210 of the white push button 31B) (S423).

When it is the display start timing of the image 210 of the first-stage push button 31B as the operation suggestion image (S423; Y), the first-stage push button 31B as the operation suggestion image is displayed in the display area of the effect display device 5. The display of the image 210 of the above is started (S424). Then, the processes of S313 to S318 are executed to end the process during the change of the effect symbol.

If it is not the display start timing of the image 210 of the first-stage push button 31B as the operation suggestion image (S423; N), the second-stage push button 31B as the operation suggestion image is displayed in the display area of the effect display device 5. It is determined whether or not it is the display start timing of the image (image 210 of the blue push button 31B) (S425). When it is the display start timing of the image 210 of the second-stage push button 31B as the operation suggestion image (S425; Y), the second-stage push button 31B as the operation suggestion image is displayed in the display area of the effect display device 5. The display of the image 210 of the above is started (S426). Then, the processes of S313 to S318 are executed to end the process during the change of the effect symbol.

If it is not the display start timing of the image 210 of the second-stage push button 31B as the operation suggestion image (S425; N), the third-stage push button 31B as the operation suggestion image is displayed in the display area of the effect display device 5. It is determined whether or not it is the display start timing of the image (image 210 of the red push button 31B) (S427). When it is the display start timing of the image 210 of the third-stage push button 31B as the operation suggestion image (S427; Y), the third-stage push button 31B as the operation suggestion image is displayed in the display area of the effect display device 5. The display of the image 210 of the above is started (S428). Then, the processes of S313 to S318 are executed to end the process during the change of the effect symbol.

Further, when it is not the display start timing of the image 210 of the third stage push button 31B as the operation suggestion image (S427; N), the effect control CPU 120 determines whether or not it is the operation reception start timing of the push button 31B. Judgment (S429). When it is not the operation reception start timing of the push button 31B (S429; N), the processing of S313 to S318 is executed to end the processing during the effect symbol change, and the operation reception start timing of the push button 31B is reached (S429; Y). ) Substitutes the image 210 of the push button 31B as the operation suggestion image, and displays the image 230 of the push button 31B as the operation promotion image in the display mode (large or small) determined in S284 of the effect symbol variation start processing. Start at and proceed to S431.

In S431, the effect control CPU 120 determines whether or not the push button 31B has been operated. When the push button 31B is operated (S431; Y), the process proceeds to S433, and when the push button 31B is not operated (S431; N), it is determined whether or not it is the end timing of the operation acceptance period of the push button 31B. Judgment (S432). When it is not the end timing of the operation acceptance period of the push button 31B (S432; N), the processing of S313 to S318 is executed to end the processing during the effect symbol change, and the end timing of the operation acceptance period of the push button 31B is reached. (S432; Y) proceeds to S433. In S433, the effect control CPU 120 sets the post-operation effect execution flag and proceeds to S434.

Next, in S434, the effect control CPU 120 executes the effect item processing after the second operation to execute the processes S313 to S318, and ends the effect symbol changing process.

FIG. 22 is a flowchart showing a second post-operation effect execution process (S434) in the effect symbol changing process. In the post-operation effect execution process, the effect control CPU 120 first determines whether or not the second post-operation effect process timer, which will be described later, is in operation (S441). When the effect timer after the second operation is not operating (S441; N), it is further determined whether or not the variation display result is a probability variation jackpot (probability variation jackpot A or probability variation jackpot B) (S442). When the variation display result is the probability variation jackpot (S442; Y), the second post-operation post-operation effect process table for the probability variation jackpot is selected and the process proceeds to S445 (S443). If the variation display result is out of alignment (S442; N), the second operation post-operation effect process table for out of alignment is selected and the process proceeds to S445 (S444).

Then, in S445, the effect control CPU 120 starts the process timer in the process data 1 of the second post-operation effect process table selected in S443 or S444.

In the post-second operation effect process table, display control execution data for controlling the display of the effect display device 5, LED control execution data for controlling the lighting of each LED, and sounds output from the speakers 8L and 8R are displayed. Sound control execution data for controlling, push button 31B, operation unit control execution data for controlling the operation of the stick controller 31A, etc. are associated with each process data n (1 to N) in chronological order. It is arranged in order.

After that, the effect control CPU 120 determines the effect device (effect display as an effect component) according to the contents of the process data 1 (display control execution data 1, LED control execution data 1, sound control execution data 1, operation unit control execution data 1). The device 5, various LEDs as effect parts, speakers 8L, 8R as effect parts, and operation units (push button 31B, stick controller 31A, etc.) are controlled to end the effect execution process after the second operation. (S446). For example, the effect display device 5 outputs a command to the display control unit 123 in order to display an image corresponding to the second reach effect. Further, in order to control lighting / extinguishing of various LEDs, a control signal (LED control execution data) is output to the LED control board 14. Further, in order to output the voice from the speakers 8L and 8R, a control signal (sound number data) is output to the voice control board 13.

On the other hand, when the second operation post-operation effect process timer is operating in S441 (S441; Y), the effect control CPU 120 decrements the value of the second post-operation effect process timer by -1 (S447), and the second operation. It is determined whether or not the post-effect process timer has timed out (S448). When the post-second operation effect process timer is timered out (S448; Y), it is further determined whether or not the timer is out of the last post-second operation effect process timer (S449).

If it is not the last post-second operation effect process timer (S449; N) that the timer is out, the second post-operation effect process data is switched (S450). That is, the second post-operation effect process timer is started again by setting the next set process timer setting value in the second post-operation effect process table to the second post-operation effect process timer (S451). Further, the control state for the effect device (effect component) is changed based on the display control execution data, the LED control execution data, the sound control execution data, the operation unit control data, etc., which are set next, and after the second operation. The effect execution process is terminated (S452).

If it is the last post-operation effect effect process timer (S449; Y) that the timer is out in S449, the post-operation effect execution flag is cleared and the second post-operation effect execution process is terminated (S449; Y). S454).

When the second operation post-operation effect process timer is not timer-out in S448 (S448; N), the contents of the process data corresponding to the second post-operation effect process timer (display control execution data, LED control execution data, The effect device (effect component) is controlled according to the sound control execution data, the operation unit control data, etc.), and the effect execution process after the second operation is completed (S453).

When returning to the effect symbol changing process and determining that the third reach effect is being executed (S312; Y), the effect control CPU 120 determines whether or not the post-operation effect execution period flag is set. Judgment (S461). If the post-operation effect execution period flag is set (S461; Y), the process proceeds to S480, and if the post-operation effect execution period flag is not set (S461; N), the push button 31B operation acceptance period It is determined whether or not it is inside (S462). If the operation acceptance period of the push button 31B is in progress (S462; Y), the process proceeds to S476, and if the operation acceptance period of the push button 31B is not in progress (S462; N), whether or not the failure highlighting period is in progress. Is determined (S463).

If it is during the failure highlighting period (S463; Y), the process proceeds to S482, and if it is not during the failure highlighting period (S463; N), the image 210 of the push button 31B as an operation suggestion image in the third reach effect. It is determined whether or not the display pattern of is pattern 1 or pattern 4 (S464). In the case of pattern 1 or pattern 4 (S464; Y), during the period of moving the image 210 of the two push buttons 31B as the operation suggestion image toward the center of the display area of the effect display device 5 (two push buttons). It is determined whether or not the image is (during the moving display period of 31B) (S465).

When the images 210 of the two push buttons 31B are being moved (S465; Y), the images 210 of the two push buttons 31B as operation suggestion images are displayed on the left and right end sides in the display area of the effect display device 5. The image is moved toward the center from the above, and the process proceeds to S473 (S466). If the images 210 of the two push buttons 31B are not in the moving period (S465; N), the images 210 of the two push buttons 31B as operation suggestion images are stopped at the center of the display area of the effect display device 5. The images of these two push buttons 31B are displayed in an overlapping state (overlapping display) (S467). Then, the process proceeds to S473.

Further, in S464, when the display pattern of the image 210 of the push button 31B as the operation suggestion image in the third reach effect is not the pattern 1 and the pattern 4 (S464; N), the push button as the operation suggestion image in the third reach effect. It is determined whether or not the display pattern of the image 210 of 31B is pattern 2 or pattern 5 (S468). When the display pattern of the image 210 of the push button 31B is pattern 2 or pattern 5 (S468; Y), the image 210 of the push button 31B as the operation suggestion image is further directed toward the center of the display area of the effect display device 5. It is determined whether or not the image is being moved (during the moving display period of the image of the push button 31B) (S469).

When the image 210 of the push button 31B as the operation suggestion image is being moved (S469; Y), the image 210 of the push button 31B as the operation suggestion image is displayed from the upper end side in the display area of the effect display device 5. The movement is displayed toward the center, and the process proceeds to S473 (S470). When the image 210 of the push button 31B is not in the moving period (S469; N), the image 210 of the push button 31B as the operation suggestion image is stopped and displayed at the center of the display area of the effect display device 5 (S471). ), Proceed to S473.

In S468, when the display pattern of the image 210 of the push button 31B as the operation suggestion image is pattern 3 or pattern 6 (S468; N), the image 210 of the push button 31B as the operation suggestion image is displayed on the effect display device 5. It is gradually displayed (appearance display) in the center of the display area of (S472), and the process proceeds to S473.

Next, in S473, the effect control CPU 120 determines whether or not the display pattern of the image 210 of the push button 31B as the operation suggestion image in the third reach effect is any of patterns 1 to 3, that is, the variable display result. Determine if it is a probabilistic jackpot. When the display pattern of the image 210 of the push button 31B as the operation suggestion image in the third reach effect is any of patterns 4 to 6 (S473; N), the process proceeds to S481 as the operation suggestion image in the third reach effect. When the display pattern of the image 210 of the push button 31B is any of patterns 1 to 3 (S473; N), it is determined whether or not it is the operation acceptance start timing of the push button 31B (S474). When it is not the operation reception start timing of the push button 31B (S474; N), the processing of S313 to S318 is executed to end the processing during the effect symbol change, and the operation reception start timing of the push button 31B is reached (S474; Y). ) Starts the display of the image 230 of the push button 31B as the operation promotion image in the center of the display area of the effect display device 5, and proceeds to S476.

In S476, the effect control CPU 120 determines whether or not the push button 31B has been operated. When the push button 31B is operated (S476; Y), the process proceeds to S478, and when the push button 31B is not operated (S476; N), it is further determined whether or not it is the operation acceptance end timing of the push button 31B. (S477). If it is the operation acceptance end timing of the push button 31B (S477; Y), the process proceeds to S478, and if it is not the operation acceptance end timing of the push button 31B, the processes of S313 to S318 are executed to end the processing during the effect symbol change. ..

Then, in S478, the effect control CPU 120 sets the post-operation effect execution flag and executes the third post-operation effect execution process (S480). Then, the processes of S313 to S318 are executed to end the process during the change of the effect symbol.

FIG. 25 is a flowchart showing a third post-operation effect execution process (S480) in the effect symbol changing process. In the post-operation effect execution process, the effect control CPU 120 first determines whether or not the third post-operation effect process timer, which will be described later, is in operation (S501). When the third post-operation effect process timer is not operating (S501; N), the third post-operation effect process table corresponding to the display pattern of the image 210 of the push button 31B as the operation suggestion image is selected (S502). The process timer in the process data 1 of the selected post-operation effect process table is started (S503).

In the effect process table after the third operation, display control execution data for controlling the display of the effect display device 5, LED control execution data for controlling the lighting of each LED, and sounds output from the speakers 8L and 8R are displayed. Sound control execution data for controlling, push button 31B, operation unit control execution data for controlling the operation of the stick controller 31A, etc. are associated with each process data n (1 to N) in chronological order. It is arranged in order.

After that, the effect control CPU 120 determines the effect device (effect display as an effect component) according to the contents of the process data 1 (display control execution data 1, LED control execution data 1, sound control execution data 1, operation unit control execution data 1). The device 5, various LEDs as effect parts, speakers 8L, 8R as effect parts, and operation units (push button 31B, stick controller 31A, etc.) are controlled to end the effect execution process after the third operation. (S504). For example, the effect display device 5 outputs a command to the display control unit 123 in order to display an image corresponding to the third reach effect. Further, in order to control lighting / extinguishing of various LEDs, a control signal (LED control execution data) is output to the LED control board 14. Further, in order to output the voice from the speakers 8L and 8R, a control signal (sound number data) is output to the voice control board 13.

On the other hand, when the second operation post-operation effect process timer is operating in S501 (S501; Y), the effect control CPU 120 sets the value of the second post-operation effect process timer to -1 (S505). Then, it is determined whether or not the effect process timer after the third operation has timed out (S506). When the post-operation effect process timer is out of the timer (S506; Y), it is further determined whether or not the timer is out of the last post-operation effect process timer (S507).

If it is not the last post-operation effect process timer (S507; N) that has timed out, the third post-operation effect process data is switched (S508). That is, the third post-operation effect process timer is started again by setting the next set process timer setting value in the third post-operation effect process table to the third post-operation effect process timer (S509). In addition, the control state for the effect device (effect component) is changed based on the display control execution data, LED control execution data, sound control execution data, operation unit control data, etc. that are set next, and after the third operation. The effect execution process is terminated (S510).

Further, when the timer out in S507 is the last post-operation effect effect process timer (S507; Y), the post-operation effect execution flag is cleared and the third post-operation effect execution process ends ( S512).

If the post-operation effect process timer is not timer-out in S506 (S506; N), the contents of the process data corresponding to the third post-operation effect process timer (display control execution data, LED control execution data, The effect device (effect component) is controlled according to the sound control execution data, the operation unit control data, etc.), and the effect execution process after the third operation is completed (S511).

Returning to the effect symbol changing process, in S481, the effect control CPU 120 determines whether or not the failure highlighting period is in progress. If it is not during the failure highlighting period (S481; N), the processing of S313 to S318 is executed to end the processing during the effect symbol change, and if it is during the failure highlighting period (S481; Y), it is set to S482. move on. In S482, the effect control CPU 120 determines whether or not the display pattern of the image 210 of the push button 31B as the operation suggestion image in the third reach effect is the pattern 4. When the display pattern of the image 210 of the push button 31B as the operation suggestion image in the third reach effect is pattern 4 (S482; Y), the images of the two push buttons 31B are displayed by the effect display device 5 as the failure highlighting. A stop display is displayed at the left and right ends of the area (S483). Then, the processes of S313 to S318 are executed to end the process during the change of the effect symbol.

When the display pattern of the image 210 of the push button 31B as the operation suggestion image in the third reach effect is not pattern 4 (S482; N), the image 210 of the push button 31B as the operation suggestion image in the third reach effect. It is determined whether or not the display pattern is pattern 5 (S484). When the display pattern of the image 210 of the push button 31B as the operation suggestion image in the third reach effect is pattern 5 (S484; Y), the image 210 of the push button 31B is displayed as the failure highlighting in the display area of the effect display device 5. A stop display is displayed at the lower end of (S485). Then, the processes of S313 to S318 are executed to end the process during the change of the effect symbol.

When the display pattern of the image 210 of the push button 31B as the operation suggestion image in the third reach effect is pattern 6 (S484; N), the image 210 of the push button 31B is displayed as the failure highlighting of the effect display device 5. It disappears from the center (display ends) (S486). Then, the processes of S313 to S318 are executed to end the process during the change of the effect symbol.

Next, the display mode of the effect display device 5 when the first reach effect is executed will be described with reference to FIGS. 28 and 29. First, as shown in FIGS. 28 (A) and 28 (B), when the effect symbols stop in the "left" and "right" effect symbol display areas 5L and 5R in a combination of reach, the effect display device 5 is on the side. The character and the enemy character are displayed, and the first reach effect is started. Next, as shown in FIGS. 28 (C) and 28 (D), when the execution of the chance route is determined in the first reach effect, the ally character attacks the enemy character.

Then, as shown in FIG. 28E, images 210 of the two push buttons 31B as operation suggestion images are displayed at the left and right ends of the display area of the effect display device 5. At this time, above the image 210 of the push button 31B displayed at the left end of the display area of the effect display device 5, the image of the push button 31B is used as a result suggestion image corresponding to the effect content of the effect after the first operation. The message image 220 of "Victory!" Corresponding to the above is displayed, and above the image 210 of the push button 31B displayed at the right end of the display area of the effect display device 5, the "win!" Message image 220 corresponding to the image of the push button 31B is displayed. The message image 220 of "Draw!" Is displayed. That is, in the first reach effect of this embodiment, the number of images 210 of the push button 31B displayed as the operation suggestion image and the number of message images 220 displayed as the result suggestion image are the same.

Next, as shown in FIGS. 28 (F) and 29 (G), an image of the two push buttons 31B as these operation suggestion images and a message image 220 as a result suggestion image corresponding to each push button 31B image. Is moved and displayed toward the center of the display area of the effect display device 5, and the images 210 of the two push buttons 31B as operation suggestion images are overlapped and displayed at the center of the display area. When the images 210 of the two push buttons 31B as the operation suggestion images are overlapped and displayed in the center of the display area, the display of each message image 220 is terminated. Further, after the images 210 of the two push buttons 31B as the operation suggestion images are overlapped and displayed in the center of the display area for the period L1, they are displayed as the operation suggestion images in the center of the display area of the effect display device 5. Instead of the image 210 of the two push buttons 31B, the display of the image 230 of the push button 31B as an operation promotion image is started, and the acceptance of the operation of the push button 31B is started.

Then, when the player operates the push button 31B during the operation acceptance period of the push button 31B or when the operation acceptance period of the push button 31B ends, as shown in FIGS. 29 (H) and 29 (I). In addition, as a post-operation effect, the ally character wins over the enemy character and is notified that the variable display result is a probabilistic jackpot, or as a post-operation effect, the ally character and the enemy character are drawn and the variable display result is displayed. It is notified that it is out of order.

In addition, in FIGS. 28 and 29, the case where the first reach effect is executed by the chance route has been described, but when the first reach effect is executed by the pinch route, the first reach effect is started. And the enemy character attacks the ally character. Then, the images 210 of the two push buttons 31B as the operation suggestion images are displayed at the left and right ends of the display area of the effect display device 5. At this time, above the image 210 of the push button 31B displayed at the left end of the display area of the effect display device 5, the message image 220 of "defeat!" As a result suggestion image corresponding to the image of the push button 31B. Is displayed, and above the image 210 of the push button 31B displayed at the right end of the display area of the effect display device 5, a message of "draw!" As a result suggestion image corresponding to the image of the push button 31B. Image 220 is displayed.

After that, a message as a result suggestion image corresponding to the image 210 of the two push buttons 31B as the operation suggestion image and the image 210 of each push button 31B as in the case shown in FIGS. 28 (F) and 29 (G). The image 220 is moved and displayed toward the center of the display area of the effect display device 5. Then, after the images 210 of the two push buttons 31B as the operation suggestion images are overlapped and displayed over the period L1 in the center of the display area, the images 210 of the two push buttons 31B as the operation suggestion images are displayed. Instead, the display of the image 230 of the push button 31B as the operation promotion image is started, and the reception of the operation of the push button 31B by the player is started.

If the player operates the push button 31B during the operation acceptance period of the push button 31B or the operation acceptance period of the push button 31B ends, the enemy character wins the ally character as the effect after the first operation. It is notified that the variable display result is a non-probable variable jackpot, or that the ally character and the enemy character are drawn as a post-first operation effect and the variable display result is out of order.

In this embodiment, the battle effect is executed during the first reach effect, and the variable display result is notified as the result of the battle effect (effect after the first operation) whether it is a probable big hit, a non-probable big hit, or a miss. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and the effect executed during the first reach effect may be an effect other than the battle effect as long as it suggests a plurality of effect results. Good. Further, in this embodiment, as shown in FIG. 29 (G), a mode in which only one image 230 of the push button 31B as an operation promotion image is displayed in the display area of the effect display device 5 is illustrated. The present invention is not limited to this, and a plurality of images 230 of the push button 31B as operation promotion images may be displayed in the display area of the effect display device 5. When a plurality of images 230 of the push button 31B as operation promotion images are displayed in the display area of the effect display device 5 in this way, the result is advantageous to the player based on the operation of the push button 31B by the player. The corresponding effect (in the case of a chance route, the effect in which the ally character wins the enemy character, and in the case of the pinch route, the effect in which the ally character and the enemy character draw) may be executed.

Further, in this embodiment, a mode in which the battle effect can be executed by the chance route and the pinch route is illustrated, but the present invention is not limited to this, and the battle effect is the chance route and the pinch route. It may be executed by only one of them. When the battle effect is executed by only one of the chance route and the pinch route in this way, for example, the image 210 of the three push buttons 31B as the operation suggestion image and the "victory!" As the result suggestion image, After moving and displaying the message images 220 of each of "defeat!" And "draw!" Toward the center of the display area of the effect display device 5, the image of the push button 31B as the operation promotion image is displayed. Then, based on the operation of the push button 31B by the player, as the effect after the first operation, the effect that the ally character wins the enemy character (probability change jackpot notification), the effect that the ally character loses to the enemy character (non-probability change jackpot notification), Any of the effects (disengagement notification) in which the ally character and the enemy character are drawn may be executed.

Next, the display mode of the effect display device 5 when the second reach effect is executed will be described with reference to FIGS. 30 and 31. First, as shown in FIGS. 30 (A) and 30 (B), when the effect symbols stop in the "left" and "right" effect symbol display areas 5L and 5R in a combination of reach, the effect display device 5 is displayed. The image 210 of the push button 31B as an operation suggestion image is displayed in the center of the area, and the second reach effect is started. At the start of the second reach effect, as shown in FIG. 30B, the operation acceptance period of the push button 31B such as "waiting for button operation" is not in progress together with the image 210 of the push button 31B as the operation suggestion image. A message image 220 indicating that is displayed.

Then, as shown in FIGS. 30 (B) to 30 (D), the color of the image 210 of the push button 31B as the operation suggestion image changes in the order of white → blue → red with the passage of time. Next, as shown in FIGS. 31 (E) and 31 (F), in the center of the display area of the effect display device 5, a push button 31B of any color of white, blue, or red as an operation suggestion image is displayed. Instead of the image 210, an image of the push button 31B as an operation promotion image having the same size as the image 210 of the push button 31B as the operation suggestion image (image 230 of the push button 31B having a “small” size) or An image of the push button 31B as an operation promotion image having a size larger than the image 210 of the push button 31B as an operation suggestion image (image 230 of the push button 31B having a “large” size) is displayed, and the push button 31B is displayed. The acceptance of the operation of is started.

Then, when the player operates the push button 31B during the operation acceptance period of the push button 31B or when the operation acceptance period of the push button 31B ends, as shown in FIGS. 31 (G) and 31 (H). In addition, as a post-second operation effect, it is notified that the variable display result is a probability variation jackpot, or that the variable display result is out of order.

Next, the display mode of the effect display device 5 when the third reach effect is executed will be described with reference to FIGS. 32 to 35. First, as shown in FIGS. 32 (A) and 32 (B), when the effect symbols stop in the “left” and “right” effect symbol display areas 5L and 5R in a combination of reach, the third reach effect starts. Will be done.

When the display pattern of the image 210 of the push button 31B as the operation suggestion image in the third reach effect is pattern 1 or pattern 4, the effect display is as shown in FIGS. 32 (B) to 32 (D). The image 210 of the push button 31B as an operation suggestion image is moved and displayed toward the center of the display area from the left end side and the left end side of the display area of the device 5, respectively. As described above, the images 210 of the two push buttons 31B as the operation suggestion images are overlapped and displayed in the center of the display area over the period L1 (see FIGS. 26 (A) and 27 (A)). ..

Next, when the display pattern of the image 210 of the push button 31B as the operation suggestion image in the third reach effect is pattern 1, as shown in FIG. 33 (E), when the period L1 elapses, the effect display device 5 In the center of the display area, the image 230 of the push button 31B as the operation promotion image is displayed instead of the image 210 of the two push buttons 31B as the operation suggestion image, and the acceptance of the operation of the push button 31B is started. Then, when the player operates the push button 31B during the operation acceptance period of the push button 31B or when the operation acceptance period of the push button 31B ends, as shown in FIG. 33 (F), after the third operation. As an effect, it is notified that the variable display result is a probabilistic jackpot.

When the display pattern of the image 210 of the push button 31B as the operation suggestion image in the third reach effect is pattern 4, as shown in FIGS. 33 (G) and 33 (H), when the period L1 elapses, the effect is produced. The images 210 of the two push buttons 31B as operation suggestion images, which are overlapped and displayed in the center of the display area of the display device 5, are moved and displayed toward the right end side and the left end side of the display area, respectively. Then, the images of these two push buttons 31B are stopped and displayed at the right end portion and the left end portion of the display area as failure highlighting, and then erased. That is, when the display pattern of the image 210 of the push button 31B as the operation suggestion image in the third reach effect is the pattern 4, the image 210 of the two push buttons 31B as the failure highlighting is pushed as the operation promotion image. It is displayed in an area different from the image 230 of the button 31B.

As shown in FIG. 32 (D), when the images 210 of the two push buttons 31B as operation suggestion images are displayed in the center of the display area of the effect display device 5, they are displayed in duplicate. The display area when the images 210 of the two push buttons 31B as operation suggestion images are displayed in the display area of the effect display device 5 is one image of the push buttons 31B. On the other hand, as shown in FIG. 33 (H), when the images 210 of the two push buttons 31B as operation suggestion images as failure highlighting are displayed in the display area of the effect display device 5, one push button 31B Is displayed at the right end of the display area, and the image of the other push button 31B is displayed at the left end of the display area. Therefore, the images of the two push buttons 31B as the failure highlighting are displayed on the effect display device. The display area when displayed in the display area 5 is two images of these push buttons 31B. That is, when the third reach effect is executed in the pattern 4, the image of the two push buttons 31B as the failure highlighting is in the effect display device 5 rather than the image 210 of the two push buttons 31B as the operation suggestion image. The display area is large.

Further, when the display pattern of the image 210 of the push button 31B as the operation suggestion image in the third reach effect is pattern 2 or pattern 5, as shown in FIGS. 34 (A) to 34 (D), "left". When the effect symbols are stopped in the effect symbol display areas 5L and 5R of "right" by the combination of reach, the image 210 of the push button 31B as the operation suggestion image is displayed from the upper end side of the display area of the effect display device 5. It is moved toward the center of the area. The image 210 of the push button 31B as the operation suggestion image is stopped and displayed at the center of the display area for the period L2.

Next, when the display pattern of the image 210 of the push button 31B as the operation suggestion image in the third reach effect is pattern 2, as shown in FIG. 34 (E), when the predetermined period elapses, the effect display device 5 In the center of the display area, the image 230 of the push button 31B as the operation promotion image is displayed instead of the image 210 of the push button 31B as the operation suggestion image, and the acceptance of the operation of the push button 31B is started. Then, when the player operates the push button 31B during the operation acceptance period of the push button 31B or when the operation acceptance period of the push button 31B ends, the variable display result is a probable change jackpot as the effect after the third operation. Is notified.

When the display pattern of the image 210 of the push button 31B as the operation suggestion image in the third reach effect is pattern 5, as shown in FIG. 34 (F), when a predetermined period elapses, the display area of the effect display device 5 The image 210 of the push button 31B as the operation suggestion image stopped and displayed in the center of the display area is moved and displayed toward the lower end of the display area. Then, the image 210 of the push button 31B is erased after being stopped and displayed at the lower end of the display area as a failure highlighting.

Further, when the display pattern of the image 210 of the push button 31B as the operation suggestion image in the third reach effect is pattern 3 or pattern 6, as shown in FIGS. 35 (A) to 35 (C), "left". When the effect symbols stop in the effect symbol display areas 5L and 5R of "right" due to the combination of reach, the image 210 of the push button 31B as the operation suggestion image is displayed in the center of the display area of the effect display device 5 as the operation suggestion image 210. The appearance display of the image of the push button 31B is started.

Next, when the display pattern of the image 210 of the push button 31B as the operation suggestion image in the third reach effect is pattern 3, as shown in FIG. 35 (D), as the operation suggestion image based on the lapse of a predetermined period. When the appearance display of the image 210 of the push button 31B is completed, in the center of the display area of the effect display device 5, the push button 31B as the operation promotion image is replaced with the image 210 of the push button 31B as the operation suggestion image. The image 230 is displayed, and the acceptance of the operation of the push button 31B is started. Then, when the player operates the push button 31B during the operation acceptance period of the push button 31B or when the operation acceptance period of the push button 31B ends, the variable display result is a probable change jackpot as the effect after the third operation. Is notified.

When the display pattern of the image 210 of the push button 31B as the operation suggestion image in the third reach effect is the pattern 6, as shown in FIG. 35 (E), it is in the middle of the display area of the effect display device 5. The image 210 of the push button 31B as the operation suggestion image that has appeared and displayed up to is deleted as the failure highlighting.

As described above, in the pachinko gaming machine 1 of the present embodiment, as shown in FIGS. 28 and 29, when the first reach effect is executed, the image 230 of the push button 31B as the operation promotion image is the effect display device. Before being displayed in the center of the display area of 5, as the operation suggestion image and the result suggestion image, the push button 31B images 210 and 220, the "victory!" Message image 220, the push button 31B image and the "pull". By displaying the message image 220 of "minutes!" In the display area of the effect display device 5, the effect results of the effect after the first operation are shown in advance in "Victory" shown in FIG. 29 (H) and in FIG. 29 (I). Since it is suggested that it is one of the "draws" shown, the type of result suggestion image displayed together with the image 210 of the push button 31B displayed as the operation suggestion image ("win!" Or "draw!", Since the player can be drawn to the message image 220) such as "defeat!" (Not shown), the game interest can be improved. In the first reach effect of this embodiment, as shown in FIG. 28 (E), the image 210 of the two push buttons 31B as the operation suggestion image and the two message images 220 as the result suggestion image are displayed. Any effect may be used as long as the effect is displayed in a different area of the display area of the effect display device 5.

Further, in the present embodiment, an embodiment in which the image 210 of the push button 31B as the operation suggestion image and the message image 220 as the result suggestion image are displayed on the effect display device 5 as separate images has been illustrated, but the present invention has been illustrated. The present invention is not limited to this, and the image of the push button 31B as the operation suggestion image and the message image as the result suggestion image may be displayed on the effect display device 5 as an integrated image. Further, in this embodiment, as shown in FIGS. 28 (E) and 28 (F), in the display area of the effect display device 5, the image 210 of the push button 31B as the work suggestion image and the message as the result suggestion image. Although the form in which the image 220 is displayed in close proximity is illustrated, the present invention is not limited to this, and the image 210 of the push button 31B as the suggestive image of these works and the message image 220 as the suggestive result image are , The display may be displayed in a completely different area of the display area of the effect display device 5.

Further, as shown in FIGS. 28 and 29, when the first reach effect is executed, the number of images 210 of the push button 31B displayed on the effect display device 5 as operation suggestion images and the effect display as result suggestion images. The number of message images 220 displayed on the device 5 is the same (in this embodiment, the number of images 210 of the push button 31B displayed on the effect display device 5 as an operation suggestion image and the result suggestion image are displayed on the effect display device 5). Since the number of message images 220 to be displayed is 2), the number of images 210 of the push button 31B displayed on the effect display device 5 as an operation suggestion image and the result suggestion image are displayed on the effect display device 5. Compared with the case where the number of message images 220 is different from the number of message images 220, the image 210 of the push button 31B displayed on the effect display device 5 as the operation suggestion image and the message image 220 displayed on the effect display device 5 as the result suggestion image are displayed. Since it can be easily identified by the player, it is possible to improve the interest of the game.

In particular, in this embodiment, the image 210 of one push button 31B as the operation suggestion image and the message image 220 as the result suggestion image corresponding to the image 210 of the one push button 31B are displayed close to each other, and the operation suggestion image is displayed. Since the image 210 of the other push button 31B and the message image 220 as the result suggestion image corresponding to the image 210 of the other push button 31B are displayed close to each other, they are displayed on the effect display device 5 as the operation suggestion image. The image 210 of the push button 31B to be displayed and the message image 220 displayed on the effect display device 5 as a result suggestion image can be more easily identified by the player.

In this embodiment, the number of operation suggestion images and the number of result suggestion images are the same, but the present invention is not limited to this, and the number of operation suggestion images and the result suggestion are not limited to this. The number of images may be different from each other by 2 or more. For example, the image 210 of the push button 31B as the operation suggestion image may be displayed more than the message image 220 as the result suggestion image, or the message image 220 as the result suggestion image may be displayed on the push button 31B as the operation suggestion image. More than image 210 may be displayed.

Further, as shown in FIG. 29 (G), during the first reach effect, the image 230 of the push button 31B as the operation promotion image is displayed, and at the same time, the display of the message image 220 as the result suggestion image is terminated. It is possible to prevent the effect from becoming difficult to understand due to the overlapping display of the image 230 of the push button 31B as the operation promotion image and the message image 220 as the result suggestion image, and it is possible to improve the interest.

In this embodiment, during the first reach effect, the image 230 of the push button 31B as the operation promotion image is displayed, and at the same time, the display of the message image 220 as the result suggestion image is terminated, that is, as the operation promotion image. By simultaneously displaying the image 230 of the push button 31B and ending the display of the message image 220 as the result suggestion image, it is possible to prevent the first reach effect from being delayed. Is not limited to this, and the display of the message image 220 as the result suggestion image may be erased at a timing prior to displaying the image 230 of the push button 31B as the operation promotion image. That is, in the present invention, "finishing the effect type suggestion display by the time the operation promotion display is displayed" means the timing and result suggestion of displaying the image 230 of the push button 31B as the operation promotion image (operation promotion display). Displaying the image 230 of the push button 31B as an operation promotion image (operation promotion display) is displayed at the same time as the timing for ending the display of the message image 220 as an image (effect type suggestion display) and different timings. It is a concept including both (to end the display of the message image 220 as the result suggestion image) at a timing before the timing of the operation.

In this embodiment, during the first reach effect, a message as a result suggestion image is displayed before the image 230 of the push button 31B as the operation promotion image is displayed instead of the image 210 of the push button 31B as the operation suggestion image. Although the embodiment in which the display of the image 220 is terminated is illustrated, the present invention is not limited to this, and the message image as the result suggestion image after the image 230 of the push button 31B as the operation promotion image is displayed. The display of 220 may be terminated.

Further, in the present embodiment, the first reach effect can be executed as the effect during the variable display of the special symbol, and the image 210 of the plurality of push buttons 31B and the result suggestion image as the operation suggestion image during the first reach effect. After suggesting the effect result of the first post-operation effect by displaying the plurality of message images 220 as, the first post-operation effect is executed. Therefore, the result of the variable display for executing the first reach effect is displayed. It can be suggested and the interest of the first reach production can be improved.

Further, in the second reach effect of the present embodiment, as shown in FIGS. 30 and 31, the image 230 of the push button 31B as the operation promotion image is an image of the push buttons 31B having different sizes (the size is "small"). The image of the push button 31B of "" and the image of the push button 31B of "large" size) can be displayed. Further, in the second reach effect of the present embodiment, the color of the image 210 of the push button 31B as the operation suggestion image can be changed in a plurality of steps, and the size of the push button is "large" as the operation promotion image. The rate at which the image 230 of the 31B is displayed differs depending on the color of the image 210 of the push button 31B as the operation suggestion image. Therefore, the player can be made to pay attention to the color of the image 210 of the push button 31B as the operation suggestion image, and the game entertainment can be improved.

In this embodiment, in the second reach effect, the color of the image 210 of the push button 31B as the operation suggestion image can be changed, and the image 230 of the push button 31B having a “large” size is displayed as the operation promotion image. Although the form in which the ratio is different depending on the color of the image 210 of the push button 31B as the operation suggestion image is illustrated, the present invention is not limited to this, and in the second reach effect, the operation suggestion image is used. The size of the image 210 of the push button 31B can be changed, and the ratio of displaying the image 230 of the push button 31B having a size of "large" as the operation promotion image is the size of the image 210 of the push button 31B as the operation suggestion image. It may be different depending on the situation.

Further, in the present embodiment, a form in which the color of the image 210 of the push button 31B as an operation suggestion image can be changed up to two stages (white → blue and white → blue → red) is illustrated, but the present invention illustrates the form. The color of the image 210 of the push button 31B as the operation suggestion image is not limited to this, and may be only one step or three or more steps. Further, in this embodiment, a mode in which the color of the image 210 of the push button 31B as an operation suggestion image is changed step by step is illustrated, but the present embodiment is not limited to this, and the operation is not limited to this. By providing a case where the color of the image 210 of the push button 31B as a suggestion image is changed two or more times by one change, the player may be surprised and the game interest may be improved.

Further, in the present embodiment, as the display mode of the image 230 of the push button 31B as the operation promotion image, the image 230 of the push button 31B having two sizes "large" and "small" is provided, but the present invention provides. The display mode of the image 230 of the push button 31B as the operation promotion image is not limited to this, and three or more may be provided.

Further, in the second reach effect, the image of the push button 31B as the operation suggestion image is larger in size as the operation promotion image than the image 210 of the white push button 31B and the image 210 of the white push button 31B. The image 210 of the blue or red push button 31B, which has a high ratio of displaying the image 230 of the push button 31B of "large", is provided, and the image 210 of the blue or red push button 31B is displayed as an operation suggestion image. Since the image 230 of the push button 31B having a size of "small" may be displayed as the operation promotion image, the player is asked which color the image 210 of the push button 31B is displayed as the operation suggestion image. It becomes possible to attract attention and improve the entertainment of the game.

In this embodiment, even if the image 210 of the blue or red push button 31B is displayed as the operation suggestion image in the second reach effect, the image 230 of the push button 31B having a size of "small" is displayed as the operation promotion image. Although the form that may be displayed is illustrated, the present invention is not limited to this, and the image 210 of the push button 31B as an operation suggestion image always has a size of "large" as an operation promotion image. Or "small" push button 31B may be provided with a color in which the image 230 is displayed.

Further, as shown in FIG. 27 (A), when the third reach effect is executed in the pattern 4 in which the image 230 of the push button 31B as the operation promotion image is not displayed, the two push buttons 31B as the operation suggestion image are executed. The image 210 of the above is overlapped over the period L1 in the center of the display area of the effect display device 5, and then the images 210 of the two push buttons 31B as these operation suggestion images are displayed at the left and right ends of the display area of the effect display device 5. By stopping and displaying as a failure highlighting for a period L2 longer than the period L1, it is possible to emphasize the disappointment that the image 230 of the push button 31B as the operation promotion image is not displayed. Can be improved.

In this embodiment, when the third reach effect is executed in the pattern 4 in which the image 230 of the push button 31B as the operation promotion image is not displayed, the image 230 of the two push buttons 31B as the operation promotion image is produced. The overlapping display in the center of the display area of the display device 5 makes it easier for the player to visually recognize that the images of these two push buttons 31B are duplicated, but the present invention is not limited to this. When the third reach effect is executed in the pattern 4 in which the image 230 of the push button 31B as the operation promotion image is not displayed, the image 230 of the two push buttons 31B as the operation promotion image is displayed in the display area of the effect display device 5. It may be duplicated in an area other than the center of. In this case, the image 230 of the push button 31B as the operation promotion image may be stopped and displayed at the center of the display area of the effect display device 5 as the failure highlighting.

In this embodiment, when the third reach effect is executed in the pattern 4 in which the image 230 of the push button 31B as the operation promotion image is not displayed, the image 210 of the two push buttons 31B as the operation suggestion image is produced. After overlapping display over the period L1 in the center of the display area of the display device 5, images 210 of the two push buttons 31B as these operation suggestion images are displayed at the left and right ends of the display area of the effect display device 5 from the period L1. Also illustrates a form of stop display as failure highlighting over a long period of time L2 (L2> L1), but the present invention is not limited to this, and the two push buttons 31B as operation suggestion images The period L1 for displaying the image 210 in the center of the display area of the effect display device 5 is a period L2 for displaying the image 210 of the two push buttons 31B as the operation suggestion image at the left and right ends of the display area of the effect display device 5. It may be a period of the above length (L1 ≧ L2).

Further, as shown in FIG. 27A, when the third reach effect is executed in the pattern 1 for displaying the image 230 of the push button 31B as the operation promotion image, the image of the push button 31B as the operation promotion image is executed. When the 230 is displayed in the center of the display area of the effect display device 5 and the third reach effect is executed in the pattern 4 in which the image 230 of the push button 31B as the operation promotion image is not displayed, the operation is suggested as a failure highlighting. When the images 210 of the two push buttons 31B as images are displayed at the left and right ends of the display area of the effect display device 5, that is, when the third reach effect is executed in the pattern 4, the push buttons as operation promotion images Two push buttons as operation suggestion images 210 in an area different from the area where the image 230 of 31B is displayed (center of the display area of the effect display device 5) Push buttons as operation promotion images by displaying images of 31B. Since the disappointment that the image 230 of 31B is not displayed can be emphasized, the game entertainment can be improved.

Further, in the present embodiment, when the third reach effect is executed in the pattern 4, the area where the image 230 of the push button 31B as the operation promotion image is displayed (center of the display area of the effect display device 5) is The embodiment in which the images 210 of the two push buttons 31B as operation suggestion images are displayed in different areas (left and right ends of the display area of the effect display device 5) is illustrated, but the present invention is not limited thereto. When the third reach effect is executed in pattern 4, the images of the two push buttons 31B as operation suggestion images are displayed in the same area as the area where the image 230 of the push button 31B as the operation promotion image is displayed. At least a part of 210 may be displayed.

Further, in this embodiment, as shown in FIGS. 26 and 27, the third reach effect can be executed by any of patterns 1 to 6, and the third reach effect can be performed by the push button 31B as an operation promotion image. When executing in any of patterns 4 to 6 in which the image 230 is not displayed, the period for which the failure highlighting is performed is different for each pattern, so that the length of the failure highlighting period can be varied. It can be held and the game entertainment can be improved.

In the present embodiment, a mode in which the period for highlighting the failure is different in all the patterns 4 to 6 of the third reach effect is illustrated, but the present invention is not limited to this. The period for fail highlighting may be the same for all patterns 4 to 6 of the third reach effect, and the period for fail highlighting for at least one pattern may be another pattern. It may be different from the period for highlighting the failure.

Further, as shown in FIG. 32, when the third reach effect is executed in the pattern 4 in which the image 230 of the push button 31B as the operation promotion image is not displayed, the image 210 of the two push buttons 31B as the operation suggestion image is executed. Is moved and displayed from the left and right ends of the effect display device 5 so as to overlap at the center of the display area, and then the images 210 of the two push buttons 31B as these operation suggestion images are displayed from the center of the display area of the effect display device 5. By dispersing toward the left and right ends of the display area, it is possible to emphasize that the image 230 of the push button 31B as the operation promotion image is not displayed. Therefore, the image 230 of the push button 31B as the operation promotion image is displayed. You can further arouse your motivation.

In this embodiment, when the third reach effect is executed in the pattern 4 in which the image 230 of the push button 31B as the operation promotion image is not displayed, the image 210 of the two push buttons 31B as the operation suggestion image is produced. After moving and displaying from the left and right ends of the display device 5 so as to overlap at the center of the display area, the images 210 of the two push buttons 31B as these operation suggestion images are displayed from the center of the display area of the effect display device 5. Although the form of dispersing toward the left and right ends of the region is illustrated, the present invention is not limited to this, and when the third reach effect is executed in the pattern 4, 2 as an operation suggestion image is used. After moving and displaying the images 210 of the two push buttons 31B so as to overlap from the left and right ends of the effect display device 5 at the center of the display area, the images 210 of the two push buttons 31B as these operation suggestion images are displayed on the effect display device. By erasing in the center of the display area of 5, the player is surprised to emphasize that the image 230 of the push button 31B as the operation promotion image is not displayed, and the image 230 of the push button 31B as the operation promotion image is displayed. You may further arouse the willingness to display.

Further, when the third reach effect is executed in pattern 1 or pattern 4 as shown in FIGS. 26 (A) and 27 (A), the image 210 of the two push buttons 31B as the operation suggestion image is displayed as an effect. The period L for moving and displaying from the left and right ends of the display area of the device 5 toward the center is a period during which the images 210 of the two push buttons 31B as operation suggestion images are overlapped and displayed in the center of the display area of the effect display device 5. Since the period is longer than L1, it is possible to secure a period for moving and displaying the images 210 of the two push buttons 31B as operation suggestion images, so that the image 210 of the two push buttons 31B as operation suggestion images can be secured. It is possible to raise the attention of the player and improve the interest of the game.

In this embodiment, when the third reach effect is executed in pattern 1 or pattern 4, the images 210 of the two push buttons 31B as operation suggestion images are displayed from the left and right ends of the display area of the effect display device 5. The period L for moving and displaying toward the center is longer than the period L1 for displaying the images 210 of the two push buttons 31B as operation suggestion images in the center of the display area of the effect display device 5 (L> L1). However, the present invention is not limited to this, and the period L1 in which the images 210 of the two push buttons 31B as the operation suggestion images are overlapped and displayed in the center of the display area of the effect display device 5 is The period (L1 ≧ L) of the period L or more of moving and displaying the image 210 of the two push buttons 31B as the operation suggestion image from the left and right ends of the display area of the effect display device 5 toward the center. May be good.

Further, in this embodiment, as shown in FIG. 27 (A), when the third reach effect is executed in the pattern 4, the image 210 of the two push buttons 31B as the operation suggestion image is the effect display device 5. The period L2 in which the images 210 of the two push buttons 31B as the operation suggestion images are displayed at the left and right ends of the display area of the effect display device 5 as failure highlighting, rather than the period L1 in which the overlapping display is performed in the center of the display area. Since the length is longer, it is possible to emphasize the disappointment that the image 230 of the push button 31B as the operation promotion image is not displayed, and the player is made to display the image 230 of the push button 31B as the operation promotion image. You can further arouse your motivation.

In this embodiment, when the third reach effect is executed in the pattern 4, the period L1 in which the images 210 of the two push buttons 31B as the operation suggestion images are overlapped in the center of the display area of the effect display device 5. The period L2 in which the images 210 of the two push buttons 31B as the operation suggestion images are displayed at the left and right ends of the display area of the effect display device 5 as failure highlighting is longer (L2> L1). Although illustrated, the present invention is not limited to this, and the period L1 in which the images 210 of the two push buttons 31B as the operation suggestion images are overlapped in the center of the display area of the effect display device 5 fails. The image 210 of the two push buttons 31B as the operation suggestion image as the highlighting may be displayed at the left and right ends of the display area of the effect display device 5 for a period of a length L2 or more (L1 ≧ L2). ..

Although examples of the present invention have been described above with reference to the drawings, the specific configuration is not limited to these examples, and any changes or additions within the scope of the gist of the present invention are included in the present invention. Is done.

For example, in the above embodiment, as the second reach effect, an effect of changing the display mode (color) of the image 210 of the push button 31B as the operation suggestion image based on the passage of the fluctuation time is executed, that is, the effect. The present invention is not limited to this, and the effect of changing the display mode of the image 210 of the push button 31B as the operation suggestion image is a big hit game. As a look-ahead notice effect suggesting that the state is controlled, it may be executed over a plurality of variable displays. That is, in the "predetermined period before the operation promotion display is displayed" in the present invention, the image 230 of the push button 31B as the operation promotion image is displayed after the second reach effect is started in the variation display of 1. In addition to the period until the image 230 of the push button 31B is displayed as the operation promotion image by executing the variable display a plurality of times, the period until the image 230 is displayed is also included. Further, when the effect corresponding to the second reach effect is executed as an effect other than the reach effect such as the variable notice effect, the image 230 of the push button 31B as the operation promotion image is displayed after the effect is started. The period up to this point corresponds to the "predetermined period before the operation promotion display is displayed" in the present invention.

Further, in the above-described embodiment, a mode in which the display mode (color) of the image 210 of the push button 31B as the operation suggestion image can be changed based on the passage of the fluctuation time is illustrated in the second reach effect. As the operation promotion image, in addition to the image 230 of the push button 31B, an image 240 of an operation means (for example, stick controller 31A) that can be operated by a player other than the push button 31B can be displayed. Then, the post-operation effect (second post-operation effect) may be executed based on the player operating the operation means displayed as the operation promotion image. When the image 230 of the push button 31B and the image 240 of the stick controller 31A can be displayed as the operation promotion image in this way, the image 240 of the stick controller 31A is displayed as the operation promotion image according to the variation display result. And the case where it is decided to display the image 230 of the push button 31B at different ratios, and the case where it is decided to display the image 240 of the stick controller 31A as the operation promotion image and the case where the image of the push button 31B is displayed. The number of changes in the display mode of the operation suggestion image may be determined at different rates depending on the case where the operation suggestion image is determined.

Specifically, as shown in FIGS. 36 (A) to 36 (F) as the first modification, when it is decided to execute the look-ahead advance notice effect while a plurality of hold memories are stored, first, the effect is produced. The image 210 of the white push button 31B as an operation suggestion image is displayed in the center of the display area of the display device 5. Then, the display mode of the image of the push button 31B (the color of the image of the push button 31B) as the operation suggestion image may be changed each time the variation display ends or a new variation display is started. Then, as shown in FIGS. 36 (D) to 36 (F), the image 210 of the push button 31B as the operation suggestion image is replaced in the center of the display area of the effect display device 5 during the variable display of the look-ahead target. Images 230 and 240 of the push button 31B or the stick controller 31A as operation promotion images are displayed.

As shown in FIGS. 36 (A) to 36 (F), when the second reach effect in the above embodiment is executed as the look-ahead notice effect, a predetermined position (for example, the lower left) of the display area of the effect display device 5 is used. ) May be displayed to make it easy to understand that the pre-reading notice effect is executed over a plurality of variable displays.

Further, in the above-described embodiment, a mode in which the display mode (color) of the image 210 of the push button 31B as the operation suggestion image can be changed in the second reach effect is illustrated, but the present invention is not limited to this. During the second reach effect, as an effect different from the second reach effect, a suggestion effect suggesting that the jackpot game state is controlled may be executed.

Specifically, as shown in FIGS. 37 (A) to 37 (F) as the second modification, the button operation effect is displayed while the image 210 of the push button 31B as the operation suggestion image during the second reach effect is displayed. Execute. In the button operation effect, as shown in FIG. 37 (E), the button operation effect is provided at the right end of the display area of the effect display device 5 as a position that does not overlap with the image 210 of the push button 31B as the operation suggestion image. The operation promotion image is displayed and the operation of the push button 31B is accepted. Then, as shown in FIG. 37 (F), based on the acceptance of the operation of the push button 31B by the player, the mini-character, the dialogue, or the like is displayed at the right end of the display area of the effect display device 5. It may be suggested that the variable display result becomes a big hit and is controlled to the big hit game state.

As described above, in the present modification 2, while the image 210 of the push button 31B as the operation suggestion image during the second reach effect is being displayed, the button operation effect does not correspond to the image 210 of the push button 31B as the operation suggestion image. By making it feasible, it is possible to improve the entertainment of the game. Further, the button operation effect in the second modification is the display area of the effect display device 5 so as not to overlap the image 210 of the push button 31B as the operation suggestion image displayed in the center of the display area of the effect display device 5. Since it is displayed at the right end of the button, it is possible to prevent the display of the button operation effect from being obstructed by the image of the push button 31B as the operation suggestion image and becoming difficult to understand.

In the second modification, while the image 210 of the push button 31B as the operation suggestion image during the second reach effect is being displayed, the button operation effect does not correspond to the image 210 of the push button 31B as the operation suggestion image. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and during the display of the image 210 of the push button 31B as the operation suggestion image during the second reach effect, other than the button operation effect. It may be possible to carry out the production of.

Further, in the above-described embodiment, a mode in which the display mode (color) of the image 210 of the push button 31B as an operation suggestion image can be changed is illustrated in the second reach effect, but the present invention is not limited to this. As shown in FIGS. 38 (A) to 38 (C) as a modification 3, it is possible to execute an action effect in which a character or the like acts on the image 210 of the push button 31B as an operation suggestion image during the second reach effect. The display mode (color) of the image of the push button 31B as the operation suggestion image may be changed based on the execution of the action effect. Further, when the action effect can be executed in the second reach effect in this way, as shown in FIG. 38 (D), the image 210 of the push button 31B as the operation suggestion image is displayed even if the action effect is executed. By providing a case where the mode does not change, the player may be able to pay attention to whether or not the display mode of the image of the push button 31B as the operation suggestion image changes due to the action effect.

Further, in the above embodiment, as shown in FIG. 28 (E), in the first reach effect, after the images 210 of the two push buttons 31B having the same display mode are overlapped and displayed as the operation suggestion image, the operation promotion image is displayed. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and the image 210 of the two push buttons 31B as the operation suggestion image is displayed in different modes. The image 230 of the push button 31B may be displayed as the operation promotion image, and the image 210 of the two push buttons 31B as the operation suggestion images having different modes may be displayed in a identifiable manner.

Specifically, as a modification 4, the image 210 of the push button 31B as an operation suggestion image that moves from the left end of the display area of the effect display device 5 toward the center of the display area is produced after the first operation. The image 210 of the push button 31B as an operation suggestion image that moves from the right end of the display area of the effect display device 5 toward the center of the display area, which is red suggesting that the result is a victory, is displayed after the first operation. The left half of the image 230 of the push button 31B as the operation promotion image may be displayed in red and the right half may be displayed in blue, which suggests that the effect result will be a draw. By doing so, the player can specify the display mode of the images 210 of the two push buttons 31B as the operation suggestion images from the image 230 of the push button 31B as the operation promotion image, and in the first post-operation effect. Since the effect result can be predicted from the color of the image 230 of the push button 31B as the operation promotion image, the interest of the effect after the first operation can be improved.

In the fourth modification, the display mode of the two push button 31B images 210 as operation suggestion images can be specified by the color of the image 230 of the push button 31B as the operation promotion image. Is not limited to this, and the display mode of the image 230 of the push button 31B as the operation promotion image is such that the display mode of the image 210 of the two push buttons 31B as the operation suggestion image can be specified. Good.

Further, in the modified example 1, the second reach effect in the embodiment is executed over a plurality of variable displays as a look-ahead notice effect, that is, a plurality of display modes of the image 210 of the push button 31B as an operation suggestion image are displayed. An example is illustrated in which the image 230 of the push button 31B is finally displayed as the operation promotion image by changing the variation display of the times, but the present invention is not limited to this, and the modification 5 As a special case of a variation display of a plurality of times under specific conditions (for example, a period corresponding to the variation display of up to 30 times after the end of the jackpot game (for example, a variation period shorter than the non-reach out-of-reach variation pattern (PA1-1)). The game state is based on the fact that the pachinko game machine 1 is controlled to the ST machine (the game state is controlled to the high accuracy and high base state after the big hit game is completed) and the change display of a specific number of times is executed. Is a pachinko machine controlled to a low accuracy low base state or a high accuracy high base state), and the gaming state is controlled from the high accuracy high base state to the low accuracy low base state or the high accuracy high base state. The image 210 of the push button 31B as the operation suggestion image is displayed in the display area of the effect display device 5 over the time variation display), and the display mode of the image 210 of the push button 31B as the operation suggestion image is changed. Finally, the image 230 of the push button 31B as the operation promotion image may be displayed in the display area of the effect display device 5. After the image 230 of the push button 31B as the operation promotion image is displayed in the display area of the effect display device 5, the variable display result becomes a big hit (probability variable big hit) based on the operation of the push button 31B of the player. Alternatively, it is sufficient to notify that the image is out of alignment.

In such a case, in the period corresponding to the fluctuation display up to, for example, 30 times after the end of the jackpot game, a hold memory in which the fluctuation display result becomes a jackpot occurs, or the fluctuation pattern of the super reach fluctuates. The display mode of the image 210 of the push button 31B as the operation suggestion image may be changed based on the occurrence of the hold storage in which the display is performed. By doing so, the player can pay attention to the display mode of the image 230 of the push button 31B displayed as the operation promotion image by changing the display mode of the image 210 of the push button 31B as the operation suggestion image. You can improve the game fun. In addition, in the present modification 5, the mode in which the display mode of the image 210 of the push button 31B as the operation suggestion image is changed based on the occurrence of the hold memory in which the variable display result becomes a big hit is illustrated, but the present invention has been illustrated. The present invention is not limited to this, and the display mode of the image 210 of the push button 31B as the operation suggestion image may be changed even when the hold storage in which the fluctuation display of the super reach deviation or the normal reach deviation is performed occurs. In addition, a plurality of conditions for changing the display mode of the image 210 of the push button 31B as the operation suggestion image are provided, and one of the conditions is satisfied (such as a hold memory in which the above-mentioned variable display result becomes a big hit). ), The display mode of the image 210 of the push button 31B as the operation suggestion image may be changed.

Further, even if there is no hold storage in which the fluctuation display result is a big hit or a hold storage in which the fluctuation display is performed in the fluctuation pattern of the super reach, the operation is performed based on the execution of the fluctuation display a predetermined number of times. The display mode of the image 210 of the push button 31B as a suggestion image may be changed. By doing so, the image 210 of the push button 31B as an operation suggestion image even when the hold memory in which the change display result is a big hit or the hold memory in which the change display is performed in the change pattern of the super reach does not occur. Since the display mode of the push button 31B can be changed, the player can pay attention to the display mode of the image 230 of the push button 31B displayed as the operation promotion image during the variable display of the predetermined number of times. Can be improved.

Further, in the present modification 5, when the hold storage in which the fluctuation display result becomes a big hit occurs during a plurality of fluctuation displays under the specific conditions, the remaining number of fluctuation display times in the fluctuation display in which the fluctuation display result becomes a big hit. After temporarily stopping and re-variating the effect symbol for the number of times corresponding to, the image 230 of the push button 31B as the operation promotion image is displayed in the display area of the effect display device 5, and the push button 31B is pressed by the player. It suffices to notify that the variable display result becomes a big hit based on the operation.

Further, when the second reach effect is executed in the above embodiment and the variable display result is a big hit (probability variable big hit), after displaying the image of the push button 31B as the operation promotion image in the display area of the effect display device 5. , A mode in which the player executes the second post-operation effect based on the operation of the push button 31B to notify that the variable display result is a big hit (probability variable big hit), but the present invention is limited to this. As a modification 6, when the variation display result is a big hit (probability change big hit) by executing the second reach effect, the image of the push button 31B as an operation suggestion image is displayed in the display area of the effect display device 5. Even if there is a case where after displaying 210, the effect after the second operation is executed without displaying the image of the push button 31B as the operation promotion image to notify that the variable display result is a big hit (probability variable big hit). Good. By doing so, it is possible to give the game unexpectedness and improve the interest of the game.

Further, in the above-described embodiment, an embodiment in which only one display mode of the image 230 of the push button 31B as an operation promotion image when executing the third reach effect is provided, but the present invention is limited to this. Instead, as a modification 7, a plurality of display modes of the operation promotion image when the third reach effect is executed may be provided. When a plurality of display modes of the operation promotion image when executing the third reach effect are provided in this way, the operation promotion image of the first display mode (for example, the image of the white push button 31B as the operation promotion image). ) And the operation promotion image of the second display mode (for example, the image of the red push button 31B as the operation promotion image), which has a higher ratio of being controlled to the jackpot gaming state than the operation promotion image of the first display mode. When the operation promotion image is displayed in the first display mode, the operation suggestion image (for example, the image of the white push button 31B as the operation suggestion image) corresponding to the first display mode can be displayed. When the operation promotion image is displayed in the second display mode, the operation suggestion image (for example, the image of the red push button 31B as the operation suggestion image) corresponding to the second display mode can be displayed. The player may be made to pay attention to the display mode of the operation suggestion image. Further, when the third reach effect is executed in any of patterns 1 to 3 for displaying the operation promotion image, the operation promotion image is set to the second display mode (the image of the red push button 31B as the operation promotion image). By displaying the operation suggestion image (the image of the white push button 31B as the operation suggestion image) corresponding to the first display mode even in the case of displaying the image, the player is surprised and the operation promotion image is displayed. You may improve the interest in the display.

Further, in the above-described embodiment, in the variation display of the variation pattern of the super reach, a mode in which any of the motion suggestion effect and the first reach effect to the third reach effect as the motion effect in the present invention is executed has been illustrated. The motion suggestion effect and the motion effect in the present invention may be executed as a variable notice effect before the reach effect during the variable display, or an effect of notifying the number of rounds of the big hit game during the big hit game, or a big hit game. It may be executed as an effect of notifying whether or not the probability change control is executed after the end.

Further, in the above-described embodiment, in the variation display of the variation pattern of the super reach, as the motion suggestion effect and the operation effect in the present invention, only one of the first reach effect to the third reach effect is executed. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and any of these first reach effects to third reach effects can be applied to other effects during the variable display (for example, the above-mentioned notice effect during change). The motion suggestion effect and the motion effect in the present invention may be executed twice or more during the same variable display.

Further, in the above-described embodiment, the push button 31B and the stick controller 31A are exemplified as the detection means in the present invention, but the present invention is not limited to this, and the detection means of the present invention provides the proximity of the player. It may be an infrared sensor that can detect, a motion sensor that can detect the movement of the player, or the like.

Further, in the above-described embodiment, the pachinko gaming machine 1 is illustrated as an example of the gaming machine, but the present invention is not limited to this, and for example, a gaming ball having a predetermined number of balls is inside the gaming machine. The number of rented balls lent out in response to the player's request for renting and the number of prize balls given in response to winning are added, while the number of game balls used in the game is subtracted. The present invention can also be applied to a so-called enclosed gaming machine that is stored in the box. In these enclosed game machines, points and points are given to the player instead of the game ball, and the points and points given are given to the game value.

Further, in the above embodiment, in order to notify the effect control CPU 120 of the variation pattern indicating the variation mode such as the variation time and the type of reach effect, one variation pattern designation command is transmitted when the variation is started. As shown, the variation pattern may be notified to the effect control CPU 120 by two or more commands. Specifically, when notifying by two commands, the CPU 103 uses the first command to, for example, set the fluctuation time and the fluctuation mode before reaching the reach (or before the so-called second stop if the command does not reach). The command to be shown is sent, and the second command shows the fluctuation time and fluctuation mode after reaching the reach (after the so-called second stop if the reach is not reached), such as the type of reach and the presence or absence of the re-lottery effect. A command may be transmitted, or only the fluctuation time is notified by the first command and the second command, and the effect control CPU 120 is used for the specific fluctuation mode executed at each timing. You may make a selection with. When sending two commands, the two commands may be sent within the same timer interrupt, and after a predetermined period of time has elapsed after the first command is sent (for example, the next timer interrupt). In), the second command may be sent. By notifying the fluctuation pattern by two or more commands in this way, it is possible to reduce the amount of data that must be stored as the fluctuation pattern specification command.

Further, in the above-described embodiment, the embodiment in which the game ball is launched from below the game area by the hitting ball launching device is illustrated, but the present invention is not limited to this, and for example, the hitting ball launching device is used as the pachinko gaming machine 1. By providing the game ball at a position above the game area in the above, the game ball may be launched from a position above the game area.

Further, in the above-described embodiment, a mode in which only a jackpot that can acquire a large number of game balls is generated by opening the jackpot in the jackpot game is illustrated, but the present invention is not limited to this. For example, the probability variation jackpot B is suddenly caused by the occurrence of the probability variation jackpot B by significantly shortening the opening time of the jackpot in the round game so that the player does not recognize that the jackpot has been opened. It may be a sudden jackpot that makes it look like it is in a probable state. When these probabilistic jackpots B are used as sudden jackpots, a small hit that opens the jackpot with the same opening pattern as the opening pattern of the jackpot in the jackpot game of the probabilistic jackpot B is provided. It is also possible to generate a state (so-called latent state) in which it is unknown whether the gaming state after the occurrence of the probability variation big hit B or the small hit is the high probability state or the low probability state. Further, when a small hit is provided, the small hit is frequently generated in the high base medium (high accuracy high base state or low accuracy high base state), and the player can continuously obtain a prize ball by these frequent small hits. You may do so. In the pachinko gaming machine in which the player can continuously obtain a prize ball by the small hits that frequently occur in this way, the effects corresponding to the first reach effect to the third reach effect in the above embodiment are executed, and these effects are performed. In, it may be possible to instigate whether the state in which small hits frequently occur continues or ends.

Further, in the above-described embodiment, the embodiment in which the starting winning opening is set to two, the first starting winning opening and the second starting winning opening, is illustrated, but the present invention is not limited to this, and the starting winning opening is not limited thereto. May be only one, or the starting winning opening may be three or more.

Further, in the above-described embodiment, the form in which the special symbol is set to two, the first special symbol and the second special symbol, is illustrated, but the present invention is not limited to this, and only one special symbol is used. Or, the number of special symbols may be 3 or more.

Further, in the above embodiment, the first special symbol display 4A and the second special symbol display 4B each changely display a plurality of types of special symbols including the final stop symbol that is the display result, and then stop and display the final stop symbol. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and the final stop symbol is stopped and displayed after a plurality of types of special symbols are variablely displayed without including the final stop symbol that is the display result. It may be. That is, the final stop symbol that is the display result may be a symbol different from the special symbol used for the variable display.

The advantageous state for the player is a specific game state (big hit, etc.) that is advantageous for the player who can acquire many game media, and a plurality of types of specific game states in which the expected value of the game medium that can be acquired is different ( A high-probability game state (high-probability state) with a high probability of becoming the specific game state, or a high-base state (time saving state) in which the conditions for paying out prize balls are more likely to be satisfied than in a normal game state (such as a big hit with a different number of rounds). ), High probability and low base state (latent probability change state), special reach state (for example, super reach, etc.), and a state in which the fluctuation pattern is a fluctuation pattern based on the jackpot fluctuation pattern.

Further, in the above embodiment, the present invention has been applied to a pachinko gaming machine as an example of a gaming machine, but the game is started by setting a predetermined number of bets for one game using, for example, a gaming value. One game is completed by deriving the variable display result to the effect display device capable of variablely displaying a plurality of types of symbols that can be identified by each, and the variable display result derived to the effect display device is used. The present invention can also be applied to a slot machine in which a prize can be generated accordingly.

For example, in a slot machine, the ART is continued or terminated by executing an effect corresponding to the first reach effect or the third reach effect in one variable display (one game) during the ART. , The player may pay attention to whether or not the addition of the number of games occurs, and whether or not the addition of the number of games is controlled to be likely to occur.

Further, in the slot machine, the ART is continued or terminated, or the ART is continued or terminated by executing an effect corresponding to the second reach effect over a plurality of variable displays (a plurality of games) during the ART. The player may pay attention to whether or not the number of games is added. In addition, when the production corresponding to the second reach production is executed over a plurality of games during ART, for example, every time a specific role such as cherry or watermelon is won, the push button as an operation suggestion image is displayed. The display mode of the image 210 is changed, and in the final game, the image 230 of the push button as the operation promotion image is "small" at different ratios according to the display mode of the push button image 210 as the operation suggestion image. Alternatively, it may be displayed as "Large". The display mode of the push button image 210 as the operation suggestion image may be changed based on the replay or the winning of a part of the bell.

As described above, in the slot machine, the player determines whether the ART continues or ends, or whether the number of games is added by executing the effects corresponding to the first reach effect to the third reach effect. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and the effects corresponding to the first reach effect to the third reach effect in the slot machine are determined by whether the bonus is won or not. After displaying the image 210 of the push button as the operation suggestion image in the display area of the effect display device, the image 230 of the push button as the operation promotion image of the display area is displayed to suggest the winning combination. Based on the operation of the push button by, the notification that the bonus is won or the suggestion of the winning combination may be executed as a post-operation effect.

1 Pachinko game machine 4A 1st special symbol display 4B 2nd special symbol display 5 Effect display device 31A Stick controller 31B Push button 100 Game control microcomputer 103 CPU
120 Production control CPU

Claims (1)

It is a game machine that can be controlled to an advantageous state that is advantageous to the player.
Production display means and
A detection means that can detect the movement of the player,
Production control means that controls the execution of production related to the game,
With
The effect control means
An operation effect in which an action promotion display for a player is displayed on the effect display means and an effect display is performed based on the detection of the player's operation, and an operation suggestion in a mode in which it is possible to recognize that the operation effect is executed later. It is possible to execute an action suggestion effect for displaying the display on the effect display means.
As the motion suggestion effect, it is possible to execute a plurality of types of motion suggestion effects having different production modes.
The motion suggestion effect includes a success pattern in which the motion suggestion display is displayed and then the motion promotion display is performed, and a failure pattern in which the motion suggestion display is displayed and then the failure highlighting is performed without performing the motion promotion display. ,
The length of the period corresponding to the failure highlighting differs depending on the type of the motion suggestion effect.
A gaming machine characterized in that there are a plurality of modes of the motion promotion display, and the degree of expectation controlled to the advantageous state differs depending on the mode of the motion promotion display.

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