JP2020174832A - Game machine - Google Patents

Abstract

To provide a game machine that suppresses the occurrence of a sense of incongruity when displaying suggestion displays corresponding to a plurality of kinds of predetermined states on a one-to-one basis.SOLUTION: The game machine includes suggestion display means that displays a suggestion display corresponding to a predetermined state when the predetermined state is reached. The predetermined state includes at least a first predetermined state, a second predetermined state, and a third predetermined state. The suggestion display means can display a first suggestion display corresponding to the first predetermined state, a second suggestion display corresponding to the second predetermined state, and a third suggestion display corresponding to the third predetermined state. There is a higher expectation that the game machine may be controlled to come into an advantageous state when the third suggestion display is displayed than when the second suggestion display is displayed. The third suggestion display is displayed at a position overlapping the second suggestion display. When the first suggestion display and the second suggestion display are displayed, the third suggestion display can be displayed after the display of the second suggestion display is finished.SELECTED DRAWING: Figure 8-10

Description

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

A gaming machine has been proposed that can be controlled to an advantageous state that is advantageous to the player and that displays a suggestion display corresponding to the predetermined state when the predetermined state is reached (see, for example, Patent Document 1).

JP-A-2017-70743

By the way, the gaming machine may be controlled in a plurality of types in a predetermined state. When the suggestion display corresponding to each of a plurality of types of predetermined states is displayed, the suggestion display may be duplicated. If the suggestion display is duplicated, the player may feel uncomfortable. Patent Document 1 does not disclose any technical significance in view of such circumstances.

The present invention has been made in view of the above circumstances, and an object of the present invention is to provide a gaming machine capable of suppressing the occurrence of discomfort when displaying suggestion displays corresponding to a plurality of types of predetermined states. And.

(1) In order to achieve the above object, the gaming machine according to the present invention is a gaming machine that can be controlled to an advantageous state that is advantageous to the player (for example, the pachinko gaming machine 1 is, as described above, for the player. A suggestion display means for displaying a suggestion display corresponding to the predetermined state (for example, when the pachinko gaming machine 1 is in the predetermined effect mode) The image display device 5 that displays a telop corresponding to the effect mode is provided), and the predetermined state includes at least a first predetermined state, a second predetermined state, and a third predetermined state (for example, The predetermined effect mode includes at least "latent mode", "look-ahead mode bamboo", and "look-ahead mode pine"), and the suggestion display means includes a first suggestion display corresponding to the first predetermined state and the first suggestion display. 2 The second suggestion display corresponding to the predetermined state and the third suggestion display corresponding to the third predetermined state can be displayed (for example, the image display device 5 has a “latent mode”.
It is possible to display a latent telop image corresponding to, a bamboo telop image corresponding to "look-ahead mode bamboo", and a pine telop image corresponding to "look-ahead mode pine"), and the second suggestion display is displayed. When the third suggestion display is displayed, the expectation that the third suggestion display is displayed is higher than when the third suggestion display is displayed (for example, in the pachinko game machine 1, the pine telop image is displayed more than when the bamboo telop image is displayed. The jackpot reliability is higher when it is displayed), the third suggestion display is
It is displayed at a position overlapping the second suggestion display (for example, the pine telop image is displayed at the same display position as the bamboo telop image), and the first suggestion display and the second suggestion display are displayed. At that time, the third suggestion display can be displayed after the display of the second suggestion display is finished (for example, in the pachinko game machine 1, when the latent telop image and the bamboo telop image are displayed, the bamboo telop image is displayed. The pine telop image can be displayed after the display of is finished).

According to such a configuration, it is possible to suppress the occurrence of a sense of discomfort when displaying the suggestion display corresponding to each of a plurality of types of predetermined states.

(2) In the gaming machine of (1) above, the predetermined state includes a fourth predetermined state (for example,
The predetermined effect mode includes "look-ahead mode plum"), and the suggestion display means can display a fourth suggestion display corresponding to the fourth predetermined state (for example, the image display device 5 has a "look-ahead mode". The plum telop image corresponding to "Ume" can be displayed), and the expectation that the second suggestion display is displayed is more controlled to the advantageous state than when the fourth suggestion display is displayed. High (for example, in the pachinko game machine 1, the jackpot reliability is higher when the bamboo telop image is displayed than when the plum telop image is displayed), and the fourth suggestion display is the first suggestion. It is displayed at a position overlapping the display (for example, the plum telop image is displayed at a position overlapping the latent telop image), and the second suggestion display is parallel to the first suggestion display rather than the fourth suggestion display. (For example, in the pachinko game machine 1, the bamboo telop image is displayed at a higher rate during the period when the latent telop image is displayed than the plum telop image). ..

According to such a configuration, it is possible to suppress the occurrence of a sense of discomfort when displaying the suggestion display corresponding to each of a plurality of types of predetermined states.

(3) In the gaming machine of the above (2), when the suggestion display means displays the fourth suggestion display in parallel with the first suggestion display, the fourth suggestion display is displayed more than the first suggestion display. It is easier to see and the content of the first suggestion display is recognizable (for example, when the image display device 5 displays the plum telop image at a position overlapping the latent telop image, the image display device 5 is more visible than the latent telop image. The plum telop image is displayed on the front side, and the characters of the latent telop image are displayed so as to be recognizable).

According to such a configuration, the content of the first suggestion display can be recognized while giving priority to the visibility of the fourth suggestion display.

(4) In any of the gaming machines (1) to (3), whether or not the first predetermined state is a gaming state in which the probability of being controlled to the advantageous state is higher than that of the normal gaming state. It is a difficult or unspecified state (for example, in the "latent mode", it is difficult or impossible to specify whether or not the display result is a high probability state in which the probability of becoming a "big hit" is higher than the low probability state. Is),
You may do so.

According to such a configuration, the first suggestion display and the second suggestion display or the third suggestion display are displayed in parallel, so that the probability of being controlled to the advantageous state is higher than that of the normal gaming state. It is possible to raise the expectation that it will be.

(5) In any of the game machines (1) to (4) above, the specific effect execution means for executing the specific effect (for example, the pachinko gaming machine 1 is a CPU for effect control that executes the notice A to the notice F).
The specific effect executing means can execute the first specific effect when the first suggestion display is displayed (for example, the effect control CPU 120 displays a latent telop image). The notice effect of the notice E can be executed at that time), and the second specific effect can be executed when the second suggestion display is displayed (for example, the effect control CPU 120 displays a bamboo telop image). When the second suggestion display is displayed in parallel with the first suggestion display, both the first specific effect and the second specific effect are displayed. It is possible to execute different types of specific effects (for example, the effect control CPU 120).
If the bamboo telop image is displayed in a period that overlaps with the period in which the latent telop image is displayed, it is possible to execute the notice effect of the notice F, which is different from both the notice E and the notice B). Good.

According to such a configuration, it is possible to improve the interest when the second suggestion display is displayed in parallel with the first suggestion display.

It is a front view of the pachinko gaming machine in this embodiment. It is a block diagram which shows various control boards and the like mounted on the pachinko game machine. It is a flowchart which shows an example of the game control main processing. 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 look-ahead notice setting process. It is explanatory drawing which shows the structural example of the look-ahead notice determination table. It is a flowchart which shows an example of the variable display start setting process. It is explanatory drawing for demonstrating an example of a latent mode. It is a flowchart which shows an example of a special symbol / look-ahead mode setting process. It is explanatory drawing which shows the structural example of the look-ahead mode notice pattern determination table. It is explanatory drawing which shows the structural example of the advance notice decision table. It is a figure which shows the production operation example. It is a figure which shows an example of the timing when a telop image is hidden. It is a figure which shows the production operation example. It is a figure which shows the production operation example. It is a figure which shows the production operation example.

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

(Configuration of pachinko gaming machine 1 etc.)
FIG. 1 is a front view of the pachinko gaming machine 1, showing an arrangement layout of main members. The pachinko gaming machine (gaming machine) 1 is roughly classified into a gaming board (gauge board) 2 constituting the game board surface and a game machine frame (underframe) 3 for supporting and fixing the game board 2. A game area is formed on the game board 2, and a game ball as a game medium is launched from a predetermined ball launching device and is driven into the game area.

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

The "variable display" of the special symbol is, for example, to display a plurality of types of special symbols in a variable manner (the same applies to other symbols described later). Variations include update display of a plurality of symbols, scroll display of a plurality of symbols, deformation of one or more symbols, enlargement / reduction of one or more symbols, and the like. When the special symbol or the ordinary symbol described later is changed, a plurality of types of special symbols or ordinary symbols are updated and displayed. In the variation of the decorative symbols described later, a plurality of types of decorative symbols are scrolled or updated, and one or more decorative symbols are deformed or enlarged / reduced. The variation also includes a mode in which a certain symbol is blinked and displayed. At the end of the variable display, a predetermined special symbol is stopped (also referred to as derivation or derivation display) as a display result (the same applies to the variable display of other symbols described later). In addition, the variable display may be expressed as a variable display or a variable display.

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

An image display device 5 is provided near the center of the game area on the game board 2. The image display device 5 includes, for example, an LCD (liquid crystal display) or an organic EL (Electro Lumines).
It is composed of sense) and displays various production images. The image display device 5 may be composed of a projector and a screen. Various effects images are displayed on the image display device 5.

For example, on the screen of the image display device 5, in synchronization with the first special figure game and the second special figure game,
Variable display of decorative symbols (such as symbols indicating numbers) as a plurality of types of decorative identification information different from special symbols is performed. Here, in synchronization with the first special figure game or the second special figure game, "
The decorative symbols are variably displayed (for example, scroll display in the vertical direction or update display) in the decorative symbol display areas 5L, 5C, and 5R of "left", "middle", and "right". It should be noted that the special figure game and the variable display of the decorative pattern that are executed in synchronization are collectively referred to as simply variable display.

On the screen of the image display device 5, there is a hold display corresponding to the variable display whose execution is held, and a hold display.
A display area for displaying the active display corresponding to the variable display during execution may be provided. Hold display and active display are collectively referred to as variable display compatible display corresponding to variable display.

The number of variable displays on hold is also called the number of stored items on hold. The number of reserved storage corresponding to the first special figure game is also referred to as the first reserved storage number, and the number of reserved storage corresponding to the second special figure game is also referred to as the second reserved storage number. Further, the total of the first reserved storage number and the second reserved storage number is also referred to as a total reserved storage number.

In addition, a first hold indicator 25 configured to include a plurality of LEDs at a predetermined position on the game board 2
A and a second hold indicator 25B are provided, the first hold indicator 25A displays the first hold storage number according to the number of LEDs lit, and the second hold indicator 25B displays the first hold indicator 25B according to the number of LEDs lit. The second reserved storage number is displayed.

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

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

The variable winning ball device 6B (ordinary electric accessory) forms a second starting winning opening that is changed between a closed state and an open state by a solenoid 81 (see FIG. 2). The variable winning ball device 6B is, for example,
It is equipped with an electric tulip-shaped accessory having a pair of movable wing pieces, and when the solenoid 81 is in the off state, the movable wing pieces are in the vertical position, so that the tip of the movable wing pieces is close to the winning ball device 6A. The game ball is closed so that it does not enter the second starting winning opening (also referred to as the second starting winning opening is closed). On the other hand, the variable-sweep wing device 6B is in an open state in which the game ball can enter the second start winning opening because the movable wing piece is in the tilted position when the solenoid 81 is in the on state (second start). It is also said that the winning opening is open.) When a game ball enters the second start winning opening, a predetermined number (for example, three) of prize balls can be paid out and the second special figure game can be started. The variable winning ball device 6B may be any device that changes between a closed state and an open state, and is not limited to the device including an electric tulip-type accessory.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Above the normal symbol display 20, a normal symbol hold display 25C is provided. The normal figure hold indicator 25C is configured to include, for example, four LEDs, and displays the number of normal figure hold storages, which is the number of normal figure games whose execution is held, by the number of LEDs lit.

In addition to the above configuration, the surface of the game board 2 is provided with a windmill for changing the flow direction and speed of the game ball and a large number of obstacle nails. At the bottom of the game area, there is an out opening 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 located at the upper left and right positions of the game machine frame 3.
Is provided, and a game effect lamp 9 for a game effect is provided in the peripheral portion of the game area. The game effect lamp 9 is configured to include an LED.

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

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

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

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

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

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

(Outline of the progress of the game)
The game ball is launched toward the game area by the rotation operation of the pachinko game machine 1 with respect to the ball striking operation handle 30 by the player. When the game ball passes through the passing gate 41, the normal symbol game by the normal symbol display 20 is started. In addition, when the game ball passes through the passing gate 41 during the period during which the previous normal drawing game is being executed (when the game ball has passed through the passing gate 41 but the normal drawing game based on the passage cannot be executed immediately). , The game based on the passage is suspended up to a predetermined upper limit (for example, 4).

In this normal symbol game, if a specific normal symbol (design per normal symbol) is stopped and displayed, the display result of the normal symbol becomes "per normal symbol". On the other hand, if the normal symbol other than the normal symbol (the normal symbol lost symbol) is stopped and displayed as the confirmed normal symbol, the display result of the normal symbol is "normal symbol lost".
Will be. When it becomes "per normal drawing", the opening control is performed so that the variable winning ball device 6B is opened for a predetermined period (the second starting winning opening is opened).

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

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

In addition, when the game ball enters (wins) the start winning opening during the period during which the special figure game is being executed or during the period controlled by the big hit game state or the small hit game state described later (the start prize has occurred). If the special figure game based on the start winning cannot be executed immediately), the execution of the special figure game based on the approach is suspended up to a predetermined upper limit (for example, 4).

In the special symbol game, a specific special symbol (big hit symbol, for example, "7") is used as a confirmed special symbol.
, The actual design differs depending on the jackpot type described later. ) Is stopped and displayed, it becomes a "big hit", and when a predetermined special symbol (small hit symbol, for example, "2") different from the big hit symbol is stopped and displayed, it becomes a "small hit". Further, if a special symbol (missing symbol, for example, "-") different from the big hit symbol or the small hit symbol is stopped and displayed, it becomes "missing".

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

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

In the big hit game state, the player can obtain the prize ball by letting the game ball enter the big prize opening. Therefore, the jackpot gaming state is an advantageous state for the player. The larger the number of rounds in the jackpot game state and the longer the open upper limit period, the more advantageous it is for the player.

A jackpot type is set for "big hit". For example, how to open the big prize opening (
Multiple types of game states (normal state, time saving state, probability change state, etc., which will be described later) after the big hit game state are prepared, and the big hit type is set according to these.
As the jackpot type, a jackpot type in which a large number of prize balls can be obtained or a jackpot type in which a small number of prize balls or almost no prize balls can be obtained may be provided.

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

After the jackpot game state is completed, it may be controlled to a time saving state or a probability change state according to the jackpot type.

In the time saving state, control (time saving control) is executed in which the average special figure fluctuation time (period in which the special figure is changed) is shortened as compared with the normal state. In the time-saving state, the average fluctuation time of the normal map (the period during which the normal map is changed) is shortened from the normal state, and the probability of becoming a "normal map hit" in the normal map game is improved from the normal state. Control that makes it easier for the game ball to enter the second start winning opening (
High open control, high base control) are also executed. The time saving state is a special symbol (especially the second special symbol)
This is a state in which the fluctuation efficiency of the above is improved, which is advantageous for the player.

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

The time saving state and the probability change state continue until any one of the end conditions such as the execution of the special figure game a predetermined number of times and the start of the next big hit game state are satisfied first. A game whose end condition is that the special figure game has been executed a predetermined number of times is also referred to as a number cut (time cut time reduction, number cut probability change, etc.).

The normal state is a gaming state other than a special state such as an advantageous state such as a big hit gaming state, a time saving state, or a probability change state, which is advantageous for the player, and the display result in the normal drawing game is "normal drawing hit". The pachinko game machine 1 such as the probability and the probability that the display result in the special figure game becomes a "big hit" returns to a predetermined state after the power is turned on, such as the initial setting state of the pachinko game machine 1 (for example, when a system reset is performed). It is in the same controlled state as (when the process is not executed).

The state in which the probability change control is executed is also called a high probability state, and the state in which the probability change control is not executed is also called a low probability state. The state in which the time saving control is executed is also called a high base state, and the state in which the time saving control is not executed is also called a low base state. By combining these, the time saving state is a low accuracy high base state,
The probability variation state is also called the high probability high base state, and the normal state is also called the low probability low base state. The high accuracy state and the low base state are also called the high accuracy low base state.

After the small hit game state ends, the game state is not changed, and the game state is continuously controlled to the game state before the display result of the special figure game becomes "small hit" (however, "small hit" occurs. If the special figure game at the time is the special figure game of the predetermined number of times in the number of times cut, the game state is naturally changed). It should be noted that there may be no "small hit" as the display result of the special figure game.

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

(Progress of production, etc.)
In the pachinko gaming machine 1, various effects (effects of notifying the progress of the game and enlivening the game) are executed according to the progress of the game. The production will be described below. In addition, it should be noted
The effect is performed by displaying various effect images on the image display device 5, and in addition to or in place of the display, audio output from the speakers 8L and 8R and / or a point of the game effect lamp 9. Equal / extinguishing, operation of the movable body 32, etc. may be performed.

As an effect executed according to the progress of the game, in the decorative symbol display areas 5L, 5C, and 5R of the "left", "middle", and "right" provided in the image display device 5, the first special figure game or the first 2 In response to the start of the special figure game, the variable display of the decorative pattern is started. At the timing when the display result (also referred to as the finalized special symbol) is stopped and displayed in the first special symbol game or the second special symbol game, the final decorative symbol (combination of three decorative symbols) that is the display result of the variable display of the decorative symbol )
Is also stopped and displayed (derived).

In the period from the start to the end of the variable display of the decorative symbol, the variable display mode of the decorative symbol may be a predetermined reach mode (reach is established). Here, the reach mode is a variable display of a decorative symbol that has not yet been stopped and displayed when the decorative symbol that has been stopped and displayed on the screen of the image display device 5 constitutes a part of the jackpot combination described later. It is a mode in which is continuing.

In addition, the reach effect is executed in response to the above-mentioned reach mode during the variable display of the decorative pattern. In the pachinko gaming machine 1, the ratio of the display result (display result of the special figure game or variable display of the decorative symbol) to be "big hit" (also called big hit reliability or big hit expectation) is determined according to the production mode. Multiple different types of reach effects are performed. Reach production includes, for example, normal reach and super reach, which has a higher hit reliability than normal reach.

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

In the case of a "probability change jackpot" that is controlled to a probability change state after the end of the jackpot game state, an odd number of decorative symbols (for example, "7") are aligned and displayed as a stop, and the probability change state is entered after the end of the jackpot game state. In the case of an uncontrolled "non-probability variable jackpot (normal jackpot)", an even number of decorative symbols (
For example, "6" etc.) may be displayed together as a stop. In this case, the odd-numbered decorative symbol is also referred to as a probabilistic symbol, and the even-numbered decorative symbol is also referred to as a non-probable variable symbol (normal symbol). After the non-probability pattern becomes the reach mode, the promotion effect that finally becomes the "probability big hit" may be executed.

When the display result of the special figure game is "small hit", a fixed decorative symbol (for example, "for example,""is a predetermined small hit combination as a display result of variable display of the decorative symbol on the screen of the image display device 5. 1 3 5 ”etc.) Is derived (the display result of the variable display of the decorative pattern is a“ small hit ”). As an example, "left", "middle", "right" decorative pattern display areas 5L, 5C,
The decorative symbols constituting the chance eyes are stopped and displayed on the predetermined effective line in 5R. In addition, when the display result of the special figure game becomes "big hit" of some big hit types (big hit type of big hit game state in the same mode as small hit game state) and when it becomes "small hit". , A common fixed decorative pattern may be derived and displayed.

When the display result of the special figure game is "missing", the variable display mode of the decorative symbol is not the reach mode, and the variable display result of the decorative symbol is a fixed decorative symbol of a non-reach combination ("" (Also referred to as "non-reach loss") may be stopped and displayed (the display result of the variable display of the decorative pattern may be "non-reach loss"). In addition, when the display result is "missing", after the variable display mode of the decorative symbol becomes the reach mode, the display result of the variable display of the decorative symbol is a predetermined reach combination ("reach loss") that is not a jackpot combination. The fixed decorative symbol (also called) may be stopped and displayed (the display result of the variable display of the decorative symbol may be "reach loss").

The effect that the pachinko gaming machine 1 can execute includes displaying the above-mentioned variable display compatible display (hold display or active display). Further, as another effect, for example, a notice effect for notifying the reliability of the jackpot is executed during the variable display of the decorative symbol. The notice effect includes a notice effect for notifying the jackpot reliability in the variable display during execution and a look-ahead notice effect for notifying the jackpot reliability in the variable display (variable display in which execution is suspended) before execution. As the look-ahead notice effect, an effect of changing the display mode of the variable display compatible display (hold display or active display) to a mode different from the usual mode may be executed.

Further, in the image display device 5, the decorative symbol is temporarily stopped during the variable display of the decorative symbol, and then the variable display is restarted to make one variable display look like a plurality of variable displays in a pseudo manner. The pseudo-continuous production may be executed.

Even during the big hit game state, the big hit middle effect that notifies the big hit game state is executed. As the big hit middle effect, an effect of notifying the number of rounds and a promotion effect indicating that the value of the big hit gaming state is improved may be executed. Further, even during the small hit game state, the small hit medium effect for notifying the small hit game state is executed. It should be noted that the big hit game during the small hit game state and in some big hit types (the big hit type in the big hit game state having the same mode as the small hit game state, for example, the big hit type in which the subsequent game state is a high accuracy state). By executing a common effect depending on the state, the player may not know whether the player is currently in the small hit game state or the big hit game state. In such a case, by executing a common effect after the end of the small hit game state and after the end of the big hit game state, it is not possible to distinguish between the high accuracy state and the low accuracy state. You may.

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

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

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

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

The CPU 103 performs a process of controlling the progress of the game (a process of realizing the function of the main board 11) by executing the program stored in the ROM 101. At this time, ROM10
Various data stored in 1 (data such as a fluctuation pattern described later, an effect control command described later, and various tables referred to when making various decisions described later) are used, and the RAM 102 is used as the main memory. The RAM 102 is a backup RAM in which the stored contents are stored for a predetermined period even if the power supply to the pachinko gaming machine 1 is stopped in part or in whole. Note that all or part of the program stored in the ROM 101 may be expanded into the RAM 102 and executed on the RAM 102.

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

The I / O 105 includes, for example, an input port into which various signals (detection signals described later) are input, various signals (first special symbol display device 4A, second special symbol display device 4B, ordinary symbol display 20, first hold). Controls (drives) the display 25A, the second hold display 25B, the normal figure hold display 25C, etc.
It is configured to include an output port for transmitting a signal to be used, a solenoid drive signal).

The switch circuit 110 is a detection signal (a game ball passes or is passed) from various switches for detecting a game ball (gate switch 21, start port switch (first start port switch 22A and second start port switch 22B), count switch 23). (Detection signal indicating that the switch has been turned on by entering) is taken in and transmitted to the game control microcomputer 100. By transmitting the detection signal, the passage or approach of the game ball is detected.

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

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

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

The effect control board 12 is equipped with an effect control CPU 120, a ROM 121, a RAM 122, a display control unit 123, a random number circuit 124, and an I / O 125.

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

The effect control CPU 120 includes a controller sensor unit 35A or a push sensor 35.
The display control unit 123 may be instructed to execute the effect based on the detection signal from B (a signal output when an operation by the player is detected and appropriately indicating the operation content).

The display control unit 123 is a VDP (Video Display Processor),
CGROM (Character Generator ROM), VRAM (Video)
o RAM) and the like are provided, and the effect is executed based on the effect execution instruction from the effect control CPU 120.

The display control unit 123 supplies the effect image to the image display device 5 based on the effect execution instruction from the effect control CPU 120 by supplying a video signal corresponding to the effect to be executed to the image display device 5.
To display. The display control unit 123 further supplies a sound designation signal (a signal for designating the output sound) to the sound control board 13 in order to output sound synchronized with the display of the effect image and turn on / off the game effect lamp 9. Or a lamp signal (a signal that specifies how to turn on / off the lamp)
Is supplied to the lamp control board 14. Further, the display control unit 123 supplies a signal for operating the movable body 32 to the movable body 32 or a drive circuit for driving the movable body 32.

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

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

The effect control CPU 120 executes audio output, lamp lighting / extinguishing control (sound designation signal, lamp signal supply, etc.), and movable body 32 control (signal supply for operating the movable body 32, etc.). You may do so.

The random number circuit 124 has various random number values (random numbers for effect) used to execute various effects.
Numerical data indicating is counted up to date. The effect random number may be one that is updated (updated by software) when the effect control CPU 120 executes a predetermined computer program.

The I / O 125 mounted on the effect control board 12 is for transmitting various signals (video signal, sound designation signal, lamp signal) and an input port for taking in the effect control command transmitted from, for example, the main board 11. It is configured to include the output port of.

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

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

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

In the game control main process shown in FIG. 3, the CPU 103 first sets interrupt prohibition (step S1). Subsequently, necessary initial settings are made (step S2). The initial settings include stack pointer settings, register settings for built-in devices (CTC (counter / timer circuit), parallel input / output ports, etc.), settings for making the RAM 102 accessible, and the like.

Next, it is determined whether or not the output signal from the clear switch is ON (step S3).
). The clear switch is mounted on the power supply board, for example. When the power is turned on with the clear switch turned on, an output signal (clear signal) is input to the game control microcomputer 100 via the input port. When the output signal from the clear switch is on (
Step S3; Yes), the initialization process (step S8) is executed. In the initialization process, C
The PU 103 is an RA that clears the flags, counters, and buffers stored in the RAM 102.
Perform M clear processing and set the initial value in the work area.

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

If the output signal from the clear switch is not on (step S3; No), the RAM
It is determined whether or not the backup data is stored in 102 (backup RAM) (step S4). When the power supply to the pachinko gaming machine 1 is stopped due to an unexpected power failure or the like (power interruption), the CPU 103 executes the power supply stop processing immediately before the pachinko gaming machine 1 becomes inoperable due to the stop of the power supply. In this power supply stop processing, a processing of turning on a backup flag indicating that data is backed up to the RAM 102, a data protection processing of the RAM 102, and the like are executed. The data protection process includes addition of an error detection code (checksum, parity bit, etc.) and a process of backing up various data. The data to be backed up includes various data for advancing the game (including various flags, various timer states, etc.)
In addition, the state of the backup flag and the error detection code are also included. In step S4, it is determined whether or not the backup flag is on. RAM1 with backup flag off
If the backup data is not stored in 02 (step S4; No), the initialization process (step S8) is executed.

When the backup data is stored in the RAM 102 (step S4; Yes),
The CPU 103 checks the backed up data (used by using an error detection code) and determines whether or not the data is normal (step S5). In step S5, for example, it is determined by the parity bit or the checksum whether or not the data in the RAM 102 matches the data when the power supply is stopped. If it is determined that these match, RAM10
It is determined that the data of 2 is normal.

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

When it is determined that the data in the RAM 102 is normal (step S5; Yes), CP
The U103 performs a restoration process (step S6) for returning the internal state of the main board 11 to the state when the power supply is stopped. In the recovery process, the CPU 103 sets the work area based on the stored contents (contents of the backed up data) of the RAM 102. As a result, the game state is restored when the power supply is stopped, and if the special symbol is changing, the change of the special symbol is restarted from the state before the restoration by executing the game control timer interrupt process described later. Will be.

Then, the CPU 103 transmits an effect control command instructing recovery from the power failure to the effect control board 12 (step S7). In accordance with this, an effect control command that specifies the game state before the power failure that is backed up, and an effect control that specifies the display result of the special figure game that is being executed when the special figure game is being executed. You may want to send a command. For these commands, the same commands that are set to be transmitted in the special symbol process processing described later can be used. When the effect control CPU 120 receives the effect control command that specifies the time of recovery from the power failure, the image display device 5, for example, notifies that the image display device 5 has recovered from the power failure or is recovering from the power failure. Display the screen to do so. The effect control CPU 120
An appropriate screen display may be performed based on the effect control command.

After the restoration process or the initialization process is completed and the effect control command is transmitted to the effect control board 12, the CPU 103 executes the random number circuit setting process for initializing the random number circuit 104 (.
Step S10). Then, the CTC register built in the game control microcomputer 100 is set so that the timer is interrupted periodically every predetermined time (for example, 2 ms) (step S11), and interrupts are permitted (step S12). ). After that, the loop processing is started. After that, the interrupt request signal is sent from the CTC to the CPU 10 every predetermined time (for example, 2 ms).
It is sent to No. 3, and the CPU 103 can periodically execute the timer interrupt process.

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, the CPU 103 executes the game control timer interrupt process shown in the flowchart of FIG. When the game control timer interrupt processing shown in FIG. 4 is started, the CPU 10
First, by executing a predetermined switch process, the detection signals from various switches such as the gate switch 21, the first start port switch 22A, the second start port switch 22B, and the count switch 23 are transmitted via the switch circuit 110. Determining the presence or absence of reception (step S2
1). Subsequently, by executing a predetermined main-side error process, an abnormality diagnosis of the pachinko gaming machine 1 is performed, and a warning can be generated if necessary according to the diagnosis result (step S22).
). After that, by executing a predetermined information output process, for example, the jackpot information (information indicating the number of times the jackpot has occurred) and the start information (starting) supplied to the hall management computer installed outside the pachinko gaming machine 1. Data such as information such as the number of times of winning and the probability fluctuation information (information indicating the number of times of the probability change state) are output (step S23).

Following the information output process, a game random number update process for updating at least a part of the game random numbers used on the main board 11 side by software is executed (step S24). After that, the CPU 103 executes the special symbol process process (step S25). CPU1
By executing the special symbol process process for each timer interrupt, 03 manages the execution and hold of the special symbol game, controls the big hit game state and the small hit game state, controls the game state, and the like (for details, See below).

Following the special symbol process processing, the normal symbol process processing is executed (step S26).
). By executing the normal symbol process processing for each timer interrupt, the CPU 103 manages the execution and hold of the normal figure game based on the detection signal from the gate switch 21 (based on the passing of the game ball through the passing gate 41). It enables opening control of the variable winning ball device 6B based on "per-figure". The execution of the normal figure game is performed by driving the normal symbol display 20, and the number of normal figure reservations is displayed by turning on the normal figure hold display 25C.

After the normal symbol process process is executed, as a part of the game control timer interrupt process, a process when a power failure occurs, a process for paying out a prize ball, and the like may be performed. After that, C
The PU 103 executes the command control process (step S27). The CPU 103 may send and set an effect control command in each of the above processes. In the command control process of step S27, a process of transmitting the effect control command set for transmission to a control board on the sub side such as the effect control board 12 is performed. After executing the command control process, the interrupt is permitted and then the game control timer interrupt process is terminated.

FIG. 5 is a flowchart showing an example of the process executed in step S25 shown in FIG. 4 as the special symbol process process. In this special symbol process processing, CPU103
First, the start winning determination process is executed (step S101).

In the start winning determination process, a process of detecting the occurrence of a start winning, storing the hold information in a predetermined area of the RAM 102, and updating the hold storage number is executed. When the start winning is generated, the display result (including the jackpot type) and the random value for determining the fluctuation pattern are extracted and stored as hold information. Further, a process of pre-reading and determining a display result or a fluctuation pattern may be executed based on the extracted random number value. After the hold information and the number of hold storages are stored, the transmission setting for transmitting the effect control command for specifying the determination result such as the generation of the start winning prize, the number of hold storages, and the look-ahead determination is made on the effect control board 12. .. The effect control command at the time of starting winning, which is set to be transmitted in this way, is executed from the main board 11 to the effect control board 12 by, for example, executing the command control process in step S27 shown in FIG. 4 after the special symbol process process is completed. Is transmitted to.

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

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

When making various determinations based on the random number value, various tables stored in the ROM 101 (a table in which the determination value to be compared with the random number value is assigned to the determination result) are referred to. The same applies to other decisions on the main board 11 and various decisions on the effect control board 12. In the effect control board 12, various tables are stored in the ROM 121.

The variation pattern setting process in step S111 is executed when the value of the special figure process flag is “1”. In this fluctuation pattern setting process, the display result is "big hit" or "small hit".
It includes a process of determining the fluctuation pattern to one of a plurality of types by using a random value for determining the fluctuation pattern based on the result of pre-determining whether or not to do so. In the variation pattern setting process, when the variation pattern is determined, the value of the special figure process flag is updated to "2", and the variation pattern setting process ends.

The fluctuation pattern includes the execution time of the special symbol game (special symbol fluctuation time) (which is also the execution time of the variable display of the decorative symbol), the mode of the variable display of the decorative symbol (presence or absence of reach, etc.), and the variable display of the decorative symbol. The content of the effect (type of reach effect, etc.) is specified, and it is also called a variable display pattern.

The special symbol variation process in step S112 is executed when the value of the special symbol process flag is “2”. In this special symbol change processing, the first special symbol display device 4A and the second special symbol display device 4B are set to change the special symbol, and the elapsed time from the start of the change of the special symbol. It includes processing to measure. 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. Then, when the elapsed time from the start of the special symbol variation reaches the special symbol variation time, the value of the special symbol process flag is updated to "3", and the special symbol variation process ends.

The special symbol stop process in step S113 is executed when the value of the special symbol process flag is “3”. In this special symbol stop process, the first special symbol display device 4A and the second special symbol display device 4B stop the fluctuation of the special symbol, and stop display (derive) the confirmed special symbol that is the display result of the special symbol. Contains the process of making settings for. And the display result is "big hit"
If, the value of the special figure process flag is updated to "4". On the other hand, when the big hit flag is off and the display result is "small hit", the value of the special figure process flag is "8".
If the display result is "missing", the value of the special figure process flag is updated to "0". When the display result is "small hit" or "miss", the game state is also updated when the time saving state or the probability change state is controlled and the end of the number of cuts is established. When the value of the special symbol process flag is updated, the special symbol stop processing ends.

The jackpot release preprocessing in step S114 is executed when the value of the special figure process flag is “4”. This big hit pre-opening process includes a process of setting to open the big winning opening by starting the execution of the round in the big hit game state based on the display result being "big hit". It has been. When the large winning opening is opened, a process of supplying a solenoid drive signal to the solenoid 82 for the large winning opening door is executed. At this time, for example, the open upper limit period for keeping the big winning opening in the open state and the upper limit execution number of rounds are set according to which type of jackpot is used. When these settings are completed, the value of the special figure process flag is updated to "5", and the jackpot release preprocessing ends.

The process of opening the jackpot in step S115 is executed when the value of the special figure process flag is “5”. In this big hit opening process, the big winning opening is measured based on 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. It includes a process of determining whether or not it is time to return the device 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. End the processing while the jackpot is open.

The post-processing after opening the jackpot in step S116 is executed when the value of the special figure process flag is “6”. In this post-opening process of the jackpot, a process of determining whether or not the number of executions of the round that opens the jackpot has reached the set upper limit execution number, and a jackpot game state when the upper limit execution number is reached. It includes processing to make settings to terminate. Then, when the number of round executions has not reached the upper limit, the value of the special figure process flag is "5".
On the other hand, when the number of round executions reaches the upper limit, the value of the special figure process flag is updated to "7". When the value of the special figure process flag is updated, the post-launch processing is completed.

The jackpot end processing of step S117 is executed when the value of the special figure process flag is “7”. In this jackpot end process, there is a process of waiting until the waiting time corresponding to the period in which the ending effect as an effect action for notifying the end of the jackpot game state is executed, and a probability change corresponding to the end of the jackpot game state. It includes processing to make various settings to start control and time reduction control. When such a setting is made, the value of the special figure process flag is "
It is updated to 0 ”and the jackpot end process ends.

The small hit release preprocessing in step S118 is executed when the value of the special figure process flag is “8”. This small hit pre-opening process includes a process of setting the large winning opening to be in the open state in the small hit game state based on the display result being "small hit". At this time, the value of the special figure process flag is updated to "9", and the small hit release preprocessing ends.

The small hit opening process in step S119 is executed when the value of the special figure process flag is “9”. In this small hit opening process, it is the timing to measure the elapsed time from the opening state of the big winning opening and to return the big winning opening from the open state to the closed state based on the measured elapsed time. It includes processing to determine whether or not it is. When the big winning opening is returned to the closed state and the end timing of the small hit game state is reached, the value of the special figure process flag is updated to "10", and the processing during the small hit opening process ends.

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

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

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

Further, on the effect control board 12, an interrupt for receiving the effect control command from the main board 11 is generated in addition to the timer interrupt that is generated every time a predetermined time elapses. This interrupt is, for example, an interrupt generated when the effect control INT signal from the main board 11 is turned on. When an interrupt occurs due to the effect control INT signal being turned on,
The effect control CPU 120 is automatically set to disable interrupts, but when a CPU that is not automatically disabled is used, it is desirable to issue an interrupt prohibition instruction (DI instruction). The effect control CPU 120 executes, for example, a predetermined command reception interrupt process in response to an interrupt caused by the effect control INT signal being turned on. In this command reception interrupt process, among the input ports included in the I / O 125, the effect control command is taken in from a predetermined input port that receives the control signal transmitted from the main board 11 via the relay board 15. The effect control command captured at this time is stored in, for example, the effect control command reception buffer provided in the RAM 122. After that, the effect control CPU 120 sets the interrupt enable, and then ends the command reception interrupt process.

If the timer interrupt flag is turned on in step S73 (step S73; Ye
s), the timer interrupt flag is cleared to turn it off (step S74), and the command analysis process is executed (step S75). In the command analysis process, for example, the main board 1
After reading various effect control commands transmitted from the game control microcomputer 100 of 1 and stored in the effect control command reception buffer, settings and controls corresponding to the read effect control commands are performed. It is said. For example, the read effect control command may be stored in a predetermined area of the RAM 122, or the RAM 1 may be stored so that which effect control command is received and the content specified by the effect control command can be confirmed by the effect control process process or the like.
The reception flag provided in 22 is turned on. Further, when the effect control command specifies the game state, the display control unit 123 may be instructed to display the background according to the game state.

After executing the command analysis process in step S75, the effect control process process is executed (step S76). In the effect control process processing, for example, an effect image display operation in the display area of the image display device 5, an audio output operation from the speakers 8L and 8R, a lighting operation in a decorative light emitting body such as a game effect lamp 9 and a decorative LED, and a movable body 32. Controls are performed to operate various production devices such as the driving operation of the LED. Further, regarding the control content of the effect operation using various effect devices, determination, determination, setting, etc. are performed according to the effect control command or the like transmitted from the main board 11.

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

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

After executing the process of step S161, the effect control CPU 120 is, for example, the RAM 12
Depending on the value of the effect process flag provided in 2, the following steps S170 to S1
One of the 77 processes is selected and executed.

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

The variable display start setting process in step S171 is a process executed when the value of the effect process flag is “1”. In this variable display start setting process, the display result of the variable display of the decorative symbol (fixed decorative symbol), the mode of the variable display of the decorative symbol, the reach effect, and various types are based on the display result and the variation pattern specified by the effect control command. It is determined whether or not various effects such as a notice effect are executed, their modes, and the execution start timing. Then, an effect control pattern (a collection of control data for instructing the display control unit 123 to execute the effect) that reflects the determination result and the like is set. After that, based on the set effect control pattern, the display control unit 123 is instructed to start executing the variable display of the decorative symbol, the value of the effect process flag is updated to "2", and the variable display start setting process is completed. The display control unit 123 starts the variable display of the decorative symbol on the image display device 5 in response to the instruction to start the execution of the variable display of the decorative symbol.

The variable display effect process in step S172 is a process executed when the value of the effect process flag is “2”. In this variable display effect processing, the effect control CPU 120
By instructing the display control unit 123, the effect image based on the effect control pattern set in step S171 can be displayed on the display screen of the image display device 5, the movable body 32 can be driven, and the voice control board 13 can be driven. Speakers 8L, 8 by the output of the command (sound effect signal) to
During variable display of decorative symbols, such as outputting voice or sound effect from R, and turning on / off / blinking the game effect lamp 9 or decorative LED by outputting a command (illumination signal) to the lamp control board 14. Execute various production controls. After performing such production control
For example, in response to the fact that the end code indicating the end of the variable display of the decorative symbol is read from the effect control pattern, or the command for specifying the stop display of the fixed decorative symbol is received from the main board 11, etc. The final decorative pattern that is the display result of the decorative symbol is stopped and displayed. When the final decoration symbol is stopped and displayed, the value of the effect process flag is updated to "3".
During variable display, the effect processing ends.

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

The small hit medium effect process in step S174 is a process executed when the value of the effect control process flag is “4”. In this small hit medium effect process, the effect control CPU 120
For example, an effect control pattern or the like corresponding to the effect content in the small hit game state is set, and various effect controls in the small hit game state are executed based on the set content. Further, in the small hit middle effect processing, for example, in response to receiving a command from the main board 11 to specify that the small hit game state is terminated, the value of the effect process flag is set to a value corresponding to the small hit end effect. is there"
Update to 5 ”and end the small hit medium production process.

The small hit end effect process in step S175 is a process executed when the value of the effect control process flag is “5”. In this small hit end effect process, the effect control CPU 120
Sets, for example, an effect control pattern or the like corresponding to the end of the small hit game state, and executes various effect controls at the end of the small hit game state based on the set contents. After that, the value of the effect process flag is updated to the initial value "0", and the small hit end effect process is terminated.

The jackpot effect process in step S176 is a process executed when the value of the effect process flag is “6”. In this big hit middle effect processing, the effect control CPU 120 sets, for example, an effect control pattern corresponding to the effect content in the big hit game state, and executes various effect controls in the big hit game state based on the set content. Further, in the big hit middle effect processing, for example, the value of the effect control process flag is set to the value corresponding to the ending effect process in response to receiving a command from the main board 11 to specify the end of the big hit game state. Update to 7 ”and end the production process during the big hit.

The ending effect process of step S177 is a process executed when the value of the effect process flag is “7”. In this ending effect processing, the effect control CPU 120
Sets, for example, an effect control pattern or the like corresponding to the end of the jackpot game state, and executes various effect controls of the ending effect at the end of the jackpot game state based on the set contents. After that, the value of the effect process flag is updated to the initial value "0", and the ending effect process ends.

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

The pachinko gaming machine 1 of the above basic explanation is a payout type gaming machine that pays out a predetermined number of game media as a prize based on the occurrence of a prize, but the game medium is enclosed and a score is given based on the occurrence of the prize. It may be an enclosed gaming machine.

What is displayed during the variable display of a special symbol is one type of symbol (for example, a symbol indicating "-").
However, the variable display may be performed by repeating the display and extinguishing of the symbol. Further, even if the symbol is displayed during the variable display, the symbol may not be displayed when the variable display is stopped (the symbol indicating "-" may not be displayed as the display result).
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In the above basic explanation, the pachinko game machine 1 is shown as a game machine, but a medal is inserted and a predetermined number of bets is set, and a plurality of types of symbols are rotated according to the operation of the operation lever by the player, and the player When a symbol is stopped in response to the operation of the stop button by, if the combination of stop symbols becomes a specific combination of symbols, a slot machine capable of executing a game in which a predetermined number of medals are paid out to the player (for example, a big bonus) , Regular Bonus, RT, AT, A
The present invention can also be applied to a slot machine equipped with one or more of RT and CZ (hereinafter, bonus, etc.).

The program and data for realizing the present invention are not limited to the form of being distributed and provided by the detachable recording medium to the computer device included in the pachinko gaming machine 1, and the computer device and the like in advance. It may take the form of being distributed by installing it in the storage device of the. Further, the program and data for realizing the present invention are distributed by downloading from another device on the network connected via the communication line or the like by providing the communication processing unit. It doesn't matter.

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

In addition, in this specification, the expression ("high", "high", "high" of the comparison of various ratios such as the execution ratio of the production.
Expressions such as "low" and "differentiate") may include that one is in the proportion of "0%". For example, one may have a proportion of "0%" and the other may have a proportion of "100%" or less than "100%".

(Explanation of feature 5SH)
Next, the configuration and control of the feature portion 5SH of the pachinko gaming machine 1 will be described.

The gaming machine according to the feature unit 5SH is a gaming machine that can be controlled to an advantageous state that is advantageous to the player. For example, as described above, the pachinko gaming machine 1 can control a jackpot gaming state that is advantageous to the player.

The gaming machine according to the feature unit 5SH includes a suggestion display means for displaying a suggestion display corresponding to the predetermined state when the predetermined state is reached. For example, the pachinko gaming machine 1 includes an image display device 5 that displays a telop corresponding to the effect mode when the predetermined effect mode is set.

The predetermined state related to the feature unit 5SH includes at least a first predetermined state, a second predetermined state, and a third predetermined state. For example, the predetermined effect mode includes at least "latent mode", "look-ahead mode bamboo", and "look-ahead mode pine".

The suggestion display means according to the feature unit 5SH includes a first suggestion display corresponding to the first predetermined state, a second suggestion display corresponding to the second predetermined state, and a third suggestion display corresponding to the third predetermined state. It can be displayed. For example, the image display device 5 has a latent telop image corresponding to the “latent mode” and a “latent telop image”.
It is possible to display a bamboo telop image corresponding to "look-ahead mode bamboo" and a pine telop image corresponding to "look-ahead mode pine".

The gaming machine according to the feature unit 5SH is expected to be controlled in an advantageous state when the third suggestion display is displayed than when the second suggestion display is displayed. For example, the pachinko gaming machine 1
The jackpot reliability is higher when the pine telop image is displayed than when the bamboo telop image is displayed.

The third suggestion display according to the feature portion 5SH is displayed at a position overlapping with the second suggestion display. For example, the pine telop image is displayed at the same display position as the bamboo telop image.

When the first suggestion display and the second suggestion display are displayed, the gaming machine related to the feature unit 5SH is displayed.
The third suggestion display can be displayed after the display of the second suggestion display is finished. For example, the pachinko gaming machine 1 can display a pine telop image after finishing the display of the bamboo telop image when the latent telop image and the bamboo telop image are displayed.

The predetermined state related to the feature portion 5SH includes the fourth predetermined state. For example, a predetermined production mode is
Includes "look-ahead mode plum".

The suggestion display means according to the feature unit 5SH can display the fourth suggestion display corresponding to the fourth predetermined state. For example, the image display device 5 can display a plum telop image corresponding to the "look-ahead mode plum".

The gaming machine according to the feature unit 5SH is expected to be controlled in an advantageous state when the second suggestion display is displayed than when the fourth suggestion display is displayed. For example, the pachinko gaming machine 1
The jackpot reliability is higher when the bamboo telop image is displayed than when the plum telop image is displayed.

The fourth suggestion display according to the feature portion 5SH is displayed at a position overlapping with the first suggestion display. For example, the plum telop image is displayed at a position overlapping the latent telop image.

In the gaming machine related to the feature unit 5SH, the ratio of the second suggestion display being displayed in parallel with the first suggestion display is higher than that of the fourth suggestion display. For example, in the pachinko gaming machine 1, the bamboo telop image is displayed at a higher rate during the period when the latent telop image is displayed than the plum telop image.

When the fourth suggestion display is displayed in parallel with the first suggestion display, the fourth suggestion display is easier to see and the first suggestion display is easier to see than the first suggestion display. Display the contents of. For example, when the image display device 5 displays the plum telop image at a position overlapping the latent telop image, the plum telop image is displayed on the front side of the latent telop image and the characters of the latent telop image are recognizable. ..

The first predetermined state according to the feature unit 5SH is a state in which it is difficult or impossible to specify whether or not the gaming state has a higher probability of being controlled to the advantageous state than the normal gaming state. For example, the "latent mode" is a state in which it is difficult or impossible to specify whether or not the display result is a high probability state in which the probability of becoming a "big hit" is higher than that in the low probability state.

The gaming machine according to the feature unit 5SH includes a specific effect executing means for executing a specific effect. For example, the pachinko gaming machine 1 includes an effect control CPU 120 that executes the notice A to the notice F.

The specific effect executing means according to the feature unit 5SH can execute the first specific effect when the first suggestion display is displayed. For example, the effect control CPU 120 can execute the advance notice effect of the advance notice E when the latent telop image is displayed.

The specific effect executing means according to the feature unit 5SH can execute the second specific effect when the second suggestion display is displayed. For example, the effect control CPU 120 can execute the advance notice effect of the notice B when the bamboo telop image is displayed.

When the second suggestion display is displayed in parallel with the first suggestion display, the specific effect execution means related to the feature unit 5SH can execute a specific effect different from both the first specific effect and the second specific effect. Is. For example, when the bamboo telop image is displayed in a period overlapping with the period in which the latent telop image is displayed, the effect control CPU 120 can execute the advance notice effect of the notice F, which is different from both the notice E and the notice B. ..

(Pre-reading notice production)
In this embodiment, as the look-ahead notice effect, for example, "special symbol" or "hold display",
It is possible to execute any of a plurality of types of advance notice effects such as "look-ahead mode".

The pre-reading notice effect of the "special symbol" is to change a part or all of the confirmed decorative symbol that is stopped and displayed in the variable display of the decorative symbol to a special decorative symbol different from the normal decorative symbol, or a chance. By using a predetermined combination as the pattern,
Notice the possibility of becoming a "big hit" in the variable display that is the target of the notice. As an example, a decorative symbol that is stopped and displayed in the variable display that is executed before the variable display that is the target of advance notice, and a star-shaped symbol that has a predetermined display color that is not used in the variable display of the decorative symbol in normal times. It suffices to be able to notify that the display result is more likely to be a "big hit" than usual. The pre-reading notice effect of "special symbol" is also called "special symbol notice".

The pre-reading notice effect of the "hold display" is, for example, in the hold display area of the image display device 5, a display mode different from the normal display mode in which a display portion for displaying the number of satisfied variable display execution conditions can be specified. By changing to, the possibility of becoming a "big hit" in the variable display to be notified is announced. As an example, by setting the display color to a specific color different from the predetermined color in the normal time at a predetermined display part in the hold display area, it is notified that the display result is more likely to be a "big hit" than usual. I hope I can. In addition, there is a higher possibility that the display result will be a "big hit" by setting the display pattern in the display part to a specific pattern different from the normal time and displaying a character different from the normal time in the display part. It may be possible to notify that. The pre-reading notice effect of "hold display" is also referred to as "hold display notice".

The look-ahead advance notice effect of the "look-ahead mode" is a variable display that is a notice target and a variable display that is executed before that by shifting the effect state in the game machine to a look-ahead mode that is different from the effect mode in the normal time. By changing the background image on the screen of the image display device 5 to a background image having a specific display mode different from the background image at the normal time, the display result of the variable display to be notified can be a "big hit". It suffices to be able to notify that the sex is higher than usual. The look-ahead notice effect of the "look-ahead mode" is also called "look-ahead mode notice".

In this embodiment, regardless of the game state, processing such as pre-reading determination is executed every time a start winning prize is generated, and an effect control command is always transmitted. Then, the effect control CPU 120
Executes a look-ahead advance notice effect that announces in advance whether or not a big hit will occur or whether or not a reach will occur before the variable display of the advance notice target is executed based on the received effect control command.

(Read-ahead notice setting process)
FIG. 8-1 is a flowchart showing an example of the look-ahead notice setting process executed in step S161 of the effect control process process shown in FIG. 7.

In the look-ahead advance notice setting process, the effect control CPU 120 checks the latest effect control command at the time of starting winning, which is stored in the effect control command reception buffer (step 4SHS1), and whether or not there is any of the receive commands. (Step 4SHS2)
..

When there is no new receive command in step 4SHS2 (step 4SHS2; No)
, The effect control CPU 120 ends the look-ahead notice setting process.

On the other hand, when there is a new receive command in step 4SHS2 (step 4SHS2;
Yes), the effect control CPU 120 determines whether or not any of the look-ahead advance notice effects has already been executed (step 4SHS3). In the process of step 4SHS3, it may be determined whether or not any of the look-ahead notice effects such as the special symbol notice, the hold display notice, and the look-ahead mode notice has already been executed. Alternatively, it may be determined whether or not some look-ahead notice effects such as special symbol notice or look-ahead mode notice have already been executed, while the hold display notice is not judged and can be executed in parallel during overlapping periods. Good.

When the look-ahead notice effect has not yet been executed in step 4SH3 (step 4SH)
S3; No), the effect control CPU 120 determines whether or not there is a read-ahead notice limit (step 4SHS4). For example, if a failure or inconsistency occurs among the effect control commands at the time of starting winning that have already been received, the execution of the look-ahead advance notice effect is restricted until the variable display corresponding to the effect control command is started. Will be done. Further, even when the game state is the big hit game state, the execution of the look-ahead notice effect may be restricted.

When there is no pre-reading notice limit (step 4SHS4; No), the effect control CPU 120 checks the order and contents of the received commands (step 4SHS5), and has all the effect control commands at the time of starting winning are normally received in order? It is determined whether or not (step 4SHS6).
As the command of the start prize winner, the effect control command for designating the determination result such as the occurrence of the start prize, the number of reserved memories, the look-ahead determination, etc. is collectively transmitted from the main board 11 within one timer interrupt. If one of these effect control commands is not stored, the effect control CPU 120 fails to receive the effect control command due to noise, garbled data, or the like, and cannot correctly receive the effect control command. Can be judged. In addition, CP for production control
Even if all the effect control commands are stored, the U120 can determine that the effect control command could not be correctly received due to noise, garbled data, or the like if the order is different.

When it is determined that all the effect control commands at the time of starting prize have been normally received in order (step 4SHS6; Yes), the effect control CPU 120 has the effect control at the time of starting winning stored in the effect control command receiving buffer. Read all commands (step 4SHS7
), It is determined whether or not the pre-reading notice effect can be executed from the determination result such as the pre-reading determination for the start winning up to the previous one (step 4SHS8). For example, if all of the stored effect control commands at the time of starting winning show a non-reach variation pattern, it is determined that the look-ahead advance notice effect can be executed. On the other hand, when the effect control command at the time of starting winning, which indicates a variation pattern other than the non-reach variation pattern, is stored, it is determined that the look-ahead advance notice effect cannot be executed. Further, when the special symbol is stopped and displayed, if only one set of the effect control command at the time of starting winning is saved, it may be determined that the look-ahead advance notice effect cannot be executed.

When the pre-reading notice effect can be executed in step 4SHS8 (step 4SHS8;
Yes), the effect control CPU 120 determines the presence / absence and type of the pre-reading advance notice effect (step 4SHS9). The effect control CPU 120 uses, for example, the look-ahead notice determination table shown in FIG. 8-2 to determine whether or not to execute the look-ahead notice effect and the type of effect when executing the look-ahead notice effect.

(Pre-reading notice decision table)
In the look-ahead notice determination table shown in FIG. 8-2, the judgment value corresponding to "no notice" in which the look-ahead notice effect is not executed according to the judgment result such as the look-ahead judgment specified by the effect control command, and the look-ahead notice effect Judgment value corresponding to the effect type when executing is set. FIG. 8-2 shows the determination ratio, not the determination value itself.

When the effect control CPU 120 extracts a random number value for determining the look-ahead advance notice effect in the process of step 4SHS9, and the extracted random number value matches any of the determination values corresponding to the effect type when the look-ahead advance notice effect is executed. In addition, it is decided to execute the look-ahead notice production.

In the look-ahead notice effect determination table shown in FIG. 8-2, when the judgment result such as the look-ahead judgment is "super reach loss" or "big hit", the look-ahead notice is compared with the case where the judgment result is "loss other than super reach". The percentage of people who decide to perform the production increases. With such a setting, when the look-ahead notice effect is executed, there is a high possibility that the reach effect of the super reach will be executed in the variable display to be notified and the display result will be a "big hit".

In addition, when the judgment result such as the look-ahead judgment is "big hit", the ratio of the decision to execute the look-ahead notice effect is higher than the case where the judgment result is "super reach loss" or "loss other than super reach". It gets higher. In particular, the ratio at which the effect type of the look-ahead notice effect is determined to be "hold display + look-ahead mode" is sufficiently high when the judgment result such as the look-ahead judgment is "big hit". As a result, when the look-ahead mode notice is executed, the display result of the variable display that is the target of the notice becomes a "big hit" at a higher rate than when it is not executed. When the judgment result of the look-ahead judgment or the like is "loss other than super reach", the effect type of the look-ahead notice effect is not determined to be "hold display + look-ahead mode". Therefore, when the look-ahead mode notice is executed, it is determined that the reach effect of the super reach is executed in the variable display that is the notice target, or that the display result of the variable display that is the notice target is a "big hit". ..

After executing the process of step 4SH9, the effect control CPU 120 determines the step 4SH.
Based on the determination by the process of S9, it is determined whether or not there is "no notice" in which the look-ahead notice effect is not executed (step 4SHS10).

If it is not "no notice" (step 4SHS10; No), the effect control CPU 120
Determines whether or not to execute the hold display notice (step 4SHS11).

When it is determined in step 4SHS11 that the hold display notice is executed (step 4SHS)
11; Yes), the effect control CPU 120 determines the hold display notice pattern corresponding to the effect mode of the hold display notice to one of a plurality of prepared patterns (step 4SHS).
12). As an example, the effect control CPU 120 selects and sets a hold display notice pattern determination table prepared in advance as a table to be used for determining the hold display notice pattern. In the hold display notice pattern determination table, it is compared with the random value for determining the hold display notice pattern according to the judgment result such as the look-ahead judgment specified based on the occurrence of the start prize corresponding to the variable display to be noticed. Numerical values may be assigned to a plurality of hold display notice patterns. After that, the effect control CPU 120 extracts a random number value for determining the hold display notice pattern, and determines the hold display notice pattern by referring to the hold display notice pattern determination table based on the extracted random number value. Good.

After executing the process of step 4SHS12, the effect control CPU 120 determines whether or not to execute the look-ahead mode advance notice (step 4SHS13).

When it is determined in step 4SHS11 that the hold display notice is not executed (step 4SH)
When it is determined in S11; No) or in step 4SHS13 that the look-ahead mode advance notice is executed (step 4SHS13; Yes), the effect control CPU 120 sets the total number of executions of the look-ahead advance notice effect (step 4SHS14). For example, in response to the variable display of the second special figure being executed with priority over the variable display of the first special figure, the effect type of the look-ahead notice effect is ".
When the "special symbol" is determined, if the variable display to be notified is the variable display of the second special figure, the number of executions of the variable display obtained by subtracting 1 from the reserved storage number of the second special figure is set as the pre-reading notice effect. It may be set as the total number of executions. On the other hand, if the variable display to be notified is the variable display of the first special figure, the variable display obtained by subtracting 1 from the reserved storage number of the first special figure and the reserved storage number of the second special figure. The number of times of execution of is set as the total number of times of execution of the look-ahead notice effect. Further, when the effect type of the look-ahead notice effect is determined to be "hold display + look-ahead mode", it may be set as the total number of executions of the look-ahead notice effect without subtracting 1 from the number of hold memories.

After executing the process of step 4SHS14, the effect control CPU 120 sets “0” as the count initial value of the look-ahead advance notice counter (step 4SHS15).

Step 4 After executing the process of SHS15, the effect control CPU 120 stores, for example, predetermined information as pre-reading advance notice execution setting information in a predetermined area of the RAM 122 and stores it (
Step 4 SHS16). The look-ahead notice execution setting information is configured to include information indicating whether the look-ahead notice effect type is "special symbol" or "look-ahead mode", information indicating the total number of times the look-ahead notice effect is executed, and the like. Just do it. Further, the look-ahead advance notice execution setting information may include information indicating a determination result such as a look-ahead determination designated when the variable display to be notified is stored on hold. Further, the pre-reading advance notice execution setting information may include information indicating whether the variable display to be notified is the variable display of the first special figure or the variable display of the second special figure.

When the pre-reading notice effect has already been executed in step 4SHS3 (step 4SHS3)
Yes), if there is a pre-reading notice limit in step 4SHS4 (step 4SHS4;
Yes), it was determined that the command was not received normally because the effect control command at the time of starting prize received in step 4SHS6 was not in order, a part was missing, or the contents were inconsistent and inconsistent. If (step 4SHS6; No), if the look-ahead notice effect cannot be executed in step 4SHS8 (step 4SHS8; No), step 4SHS10
In the case of "no notice" (step 4SHS10; Yes), step 4SHS13
When it is determined that the look-ahead mode advance notice is not executed (step 4SHS13; No), or after the processing of step 4SHS16 is executed, the effect control CPU 120 displays one hold display in the hold display area of the image display device 5. Perform update control to increase (step 4S)
HS17), the look-ahead notice setting process is terminated.

(Variable display start setting process)
FIG. 8-3 is a flowchart showing an example of the variable display start setting process executed in step S171 of the effect control process process shown in FIG. 7.

In the variable display start setting process, the effect control CPU 120 reads out the effect control command for designating the display result and the effect control command for specifying the variation pattern from the effect control command reception buffer (step 4SHS21).

After executing the process of step 4SHS21, the effect control CPU 120 determines the stop symbol of the decorative symbol according to the read effect control command (step 4SHS22).

After executing the process of step 4SHS22, the effect control CPU 120 stores the determined stop symbol in the RAM 122 (step 4SHS23).

Step 4 After executing the process of SHS23, the effect control CPU 120 makes settings for executing the “latent mode” (step 4SHS24). In this embodiment, the effect control CPU 120 can execute a common effect in the variable display of the decorative symbol depending on whether it is controlled in a high probability state or not. "Performing a common production" means
It is realized by the so-called "latent mode" or the like.

(Hidden mode)
Hereinafter, the "latent mode" will be described. In the "latent mode", for example, it is executed after the execution of the big hit game state based on the probabilistic big hit or the normal big hit, or after the end of the big hit game state based on the sudden change big hit or the end of the small hit game state. In the variable display of the decorative pattern, a common effect different from the "normal mode" of the effect mode in the normal state is performed so that it is difficult or impossible to specify whether the current state is the non-probable state or the probable state. Try to do it. With a common production, the player expects that the present is in a probable state, etc.
The interest of the game is improved. In the first variable display after the end of the jackpot game state or the like, the development effect for notifying the mode transition may be executed, and then the mode may be shifted to the “hidden mode”.

In the "latent mode", a telop image or a background image indicating that the current effect mode is the "latent mode" is displayed on the image display device 5. For example, in the "latent mode", a latent telop image with the characters "latent" and a background image having a mode different from the background image displayed in the "normal mode" are displayed.

As shown in FIG. 8-4, the "latent mode" is executed after the start of the "latent mode" until the number of variable displays reaches a predetermined number of times. Specifically, it continues until the number of executions of the variable display counted immediately after the end of the big hit game state reaches a predetermined number of times. As shown in FIG. 8-4, for example, a plurality of types of predetermined times may be prepared. In this case, in the "latent mode" in the non-probability state, the period may be easily shortened, and in the "latent mode" in the probabilistic state, the period may be easily lengthened. Further, in this example, it is more likely that the "latent mode" is in the probabilistic state when the predetermined number of times is 25 times than when the predetermined number of times is 20 times. Further, when it is executed 30 times, it is determined that the "latent mode" is in the probabilistic state. In other words, in the "latent mode" in the non-probability state,
The variable display of 30 times is not executed.

Whether or not the "latent mode" is executed, the length of the period, and the like are determined by the effect control CPU 120. For example, in the ending effect processing or the like, the effect control CPU 120 is controlled to a probabilistic state based on the probabilistic jackpot or a non-probability state based on the normal jackpot based on the jackpot type or the like. It is sufficient to determine whether or not to shift to the "latent mode" and to determine the period of the "latent mode" by referring to a predetermined table according to the determination result. At this time, when the probabilistic state is controlled, the period of the "latent mode" tends to be long, and when the probabilistic state is not controlled, the period of the "latent mode" tends to be short. The referenced table may be set so that the period of "latent mode" is selected. Then, for example, the effect control CPU 120 is set to a predetermined counter.
A predetermined number of times is set as the initial count value, the count value of the predetermined counter is decremented each time the variable display is performed, and the process table for executing the "latent mode" is stepped until the count value becomes "0". It may be selected as the table used in 4SHS24.

If the period of "latent mode" is long, the player is expected to have a long period of "latent mode" by increasing the possibility of being in a probabilistic state or confirming that it is in a probable state. Become.

The CPU 103 may determine whether or not the "latent mode" is executed, the length of the period, and the like. In this case, for example, these are determined at the time of the jackpot end processing. Also, for example, "
If a fluctuation pattern for the "latent mode" is prepared and the command of the fluctuation pattern for the "latent mode" is transmitted to notify that the current state is the "latent mode" to the effect control CPU 120 side. Good. The effect control CPU 120 may execute the "latent mode" based on this notification.

Further, in the "latent mode", the period of the "latent mode" may be notified. The effect control CPU 120 may select and execute a process table for notifying this period in the first variable display after the big hit game state. When the CPU 103 decides whether or not to execute the "latent mode" and the length of the period, the length of the period is notified to the effect control CPU 120 in advance by an effect control command or the like for the effect control. The CPU 120 may perform notification based on this notification.

Further, it may be notified at a predetermined timing that the period of the "latent mode" is extended. For example, as shown in FIG. 8-4, the period of the "latent mode" is initially notified as 20 times, and then, as described above, the period of 5 variable displays is set according to the predetermined number of times. You can extend it. The extension notification may be given at the last variable display of the "latent mode" period before the extension, or at an appropriate timing. For example, the effect control CPU 120
When the predetermined counter is decremented by a predetermined number of times, the process table for executing the extension notification may be selected to execute the extension notification. Whether or not to execute the extension notification may be determined by using the table and the random value for each execution of the variable display. Further, the period of the "latent mode" may be determined first, and a part of the period may be treated as an extension period, or the extension may be determined at an appropriate timing during the "latent mode" period. Good.

Returning to the description of FIG. 8-3, after executing the process of step 4SHS24, the effect control CPU
The 120 deletes the effect control command at the time of starting winning, which is stored in the first storage area of the effect control command reception buffer, and shifts the contents of the effect control command reception buffer (step 4SHS25).

After executing the process of step 4SHS25, the effect control CPU 120 executes a special symbol / look-ahead mode setting process for setting the mode when executing the special symbol advance notice or the look-ahead mode advance notice (step 4SHS26).

(Special symbol / look-ahead mode setting process)
FIG. 8-5 is a flowchart showing an example of the special symbol / look-ahead mode setting process executed in step 4SHS26 of the variable display start setting process shown in FIG. 8-3.

In the special symbol / look-ahead mode setting process, the effect control CPU 120 is the RAM 122.
It is determined whether or not the pre-reading advance notice execution setting information is stored in the processing area of (step 4SHS).
41).

Step 4 When the look-ahead notice execution setting information is not stored in SHS41 (Step 4SH)
S41; No), the effect control CPU 120 ends the special symbol / look-ahead mode setting process.

On the other hand, when the look-ahead notice execution setting information is stored in step 4SHS41 (step 4SHS41; Yes), the effect control CPU 120 adds 1 to the value of the look-ahead notice counter (step 4SHS42). In the look-ahead notice counter, “0”, which is the initial count value, is set in the predetermined step 4SHS15 in the look-ahead notice setting process shown in FIG. 8-1. After that, each time the process of step 4SHS42 is executed, the value of the look-ahead notice counter is added one by one.

Step 4 After executing the process of SHS42, the effect control CPU 120 determines, for example, whether or not the special symbol advance notice is executed according to the effect type of the look-ahead advance notice effect specified from the look-ahead advance notice execution setting information. (Step 4SHS43).

When it is determined in step 4SHS43 that the special symbol notice is executed (step 4SH)
S43; Yes), the effect control CPU 120 displays a part or all of the display result of the decorative symbol that is stopped and displayed in the current variable display in which the start condition is satisfied, or a special symbol different from the decorative symbol in the normal state, or To the decorative design of the combination predetermined as the chance eye design,
Replace (step 4SHS44). As a result, in the variable display in which the special symbol notice is executed, a part or all of the decorative symbols that are stopped and displayed can be made into a special decorative symbol or a combination of decorative symbols predetermined as a chance eye symbol. ..

After executing the process of step 4SHS44, the effect control CPU 120 determines whether or not the value of the look-ahead notice counter has reached the total number of executions of the look-ahead notice effect (step 4SHS).
45). The total number of executions of the look-ahead notice effect is preset in the process of step 4SHS14 in the look-ahead notice setting process shown in FIG. 8-1.

If the total number of executions of the look-ahead notice effect has not been reached in step 4SHS45 (step 4SHS45; No), the effect control CPU 120 ends the special symbol / look-ahead mode setting process.

On the other hand, when the total number of executions of the pre-reading advance notice effect has been reached in step 4SHS45 (step 4SHS45; Yes), the effect control CPU 120 erases the memory of the pre-reading advance notice execution setting information in the predetermined area of the RAM 122 (step 4SHS46). , Ends the special symbol / look-ahead mode setting process.

Step 4 When it is determined in SHS43 that the special symbol notice is not executed (step 4S)
HS43; No), the effect control CPU 120 determines whether or not the value of the look-ahead notice counter is “1” (step 4SHS47).

When the value of the look-ahead notice counter is "1" in step 4SHS47 (step 4S)
HS47; Yes), the effect control CPU 120 determines the look-ahead mode advance notice pattern (step 4SHS48).

(Read-ahead mode notice pattern determination table)
Step 4 In SHS48, the effect control CPU 120 determines, for example, FIG. 8-6 (A) according to the determination result such as the look-ahead determination specified when the variable display to be notified is reserved and stored.
The look-ahead mode notice pattern is determined by the determination ratio shown in). As shown in FIG. 8-6 (A), the look-ahead mode notice pattern changes from "look-ahead mode plum", "look-ahead mode bamboo", "look-ahead mode pine", and "look-ahead mode bamboo" to "look-ahead mode pine". Things are provided, and the jackpot reliability is high in this order. That is, the jackpot reliability differs depending on the look-ahead mode notice pattern. By doing so, the player pays attention to the look-ahead mode notice pattern, and the effect of the effect is improved.

In the look-ahead mode notice, a telop image indicating which look-ahead mode notice pattern is used is displayed on the image display device 5. In "look-ahead mode plum", the letters "ume" and "ume"
A plum telop image with a picture reminiscent of "plum" is displayed. In "look-ahead mode bamboo",
A bamboo telop image with the letters "bamboo" and a picture reminiscent of "bamboo" is displayed. In the "look-ahead mode pine", a pine telop image with the characters "pine" and a picture reminiscent of "pine" is displayed. If the look-ahead mode changes, the look-ahead mode may change after the suggestion effect is executed. For those that change the look-ahead mode, there may be a plurality of timings at which the look-ahead mode changes. Then, the jackpot reliability may be different depending on the timing at which the look-ahead mode changes. Further, since the execution period of the look-ahead mode advance notice differs depending on the number of hold storages, the timing at which the look-ahead mode changes may differ depending on the number of hold storages. For example, when the number of reserved memories is large, a plurality of change timings may be provided and the change timing may be determined as one of them. Then, when the number of reserved memories is small, the number of changing timings may be one, or may be smaller than when the number of reserved memories is large.

As described above, in this embodiment, there are a "normal mode" and a "latent mode" as the effect mode. The effect control CPU 120 may determine the look-ahead mode advance notice pattern in the "latent mode" at a rate different from that in the "normal mode". In the "latent mode", the look-ahead mode notice pattern and the order of the jackpot reliability may be different from those in the "normal mode".

In this embodiment, in the "normal mode", the effect control CPU 120 is shown in FIG.
The look-ahead mode notice pattern is determined at the determination ratio shown in 6 (A). On the other hand, in the "latent mode", the effect control CPU 120 determines the look-ahead mode advance notice pattern at the determination ratio shown in FIG. 8-6 (B).

As shown in FIG. 8-6 (B), the determination ratio of "look-ahead mode bamboo", "look-ahead mode pine", and "look-ahead mode bamboo → pine" is that of "look-ahead mode plum" in the case of "latent mode". It is higher than the decision rate. That is, "look-ahead mode bamboo", "look-ahead mode pine", and "look-ahead mode bamboo->pine" are more likely to be executed in "latent mode" than "look-ahead mode plum". By doing so, in the "hidden mode", it is possible to raise the expectation that the look-ahead mode notice pattern with higher jackpot reliability will be executed.

Returning to FIG. 8-5, after executing the process of step 4SHS48, the effect control CPU 120
Sets the effect state in the game machine to start the look-ahead mode notice by the look-ahead mode notice pattern determined in step 4SHS48 (step 4SHS49).
For example, the effect control CPU 120 makes it possible to specify the current look-ahead mode by setting a flag corresponding to the look-ahead mode advance notice pattern, and selects a process table corresponding to the set flag, the fluctuation pattern, and the like. Therefore, the variable display or effect of the decorative pattern may be executed according to the look-ahead mode and the variation pattern or the like.

Step 4 When the value of the look-ahead notice counter is not "1" in SHS47 (step 4)
After executing the process of SHS47; No) or step 4SHS49, the effect control CPU
The 120 determines whether or not the value of the look-ahead notice counter has reached the total number of executions of the look-ahead notice effect (step 4SHS50).

If the total number of executions of the look-ahead notice effect has not been reached in step 4SHS50 (step 4SHS50; No), the effect control CPU 120 ends the special symbol / look-ahead mode setting process.

On the other hand, when the total number of executions of the look-ahead notice effect has been reached in step 4SHS50 (step 4SHS50; Yes), the effect control CPU 120 makes a setting for ending the look-ahead mode notice (step 4SHS51).

Step 4 After executing the process of SHS51, the effect control CPU 120 is the RAM 122.
The memory of the pre-reading notice setting information in the processing area of is erased (step 4SHS52), and the special symbol / pre-reading mode setting process is terminated.

Returning to FIG. 8-3, after executing the process of step 4SHS26, the effect control CPU 120
Determines the presence / absence and type of the advance notice effect (step 4SHS27).

(Notice decision table)
Step 4 In SHS27, the effect control CPU 120 determines, for example, whether or not it is in the “latent mode” period, the display result, the presence / absence of the look-ahead mode notice, and the look-ahead mode notice pattern in the case of execution. The presence / absence and type of the advance notice effect are determined by the determination ratios shown in 8-7 (A) and (B). As shown in FIGS. 8-7 (A) and 8-7 (B), the notice effects are the "pre-read mode A" and the "pre-read mode bamboo" that can be executed when the pre-read mode notice of the "look-ahead mode plum" is executed. "Notice B" that can be executed when the look-ahead mode notice is executed, "Notice C" that can be executed when the look-ahead mode notice of "look-ahead mode pine" is executed, and whether or not the look-ahead mode notice is executed. Executed when the pre-reading mode notice of "pre-reading mode bamboo" is executed during the period of "notice D" that can be executed regardless, "notice E" that can be executed during the "latent mode", and "pre-reading mode bamboo". A possible "notice F" is provided. The notice production is shown in Fig. 8-7 (
As shown in A) and (B), the jackpot reliability increases in the order of "notice D", "notice E", "notice A", "notice B", "notice F", and "notice C". There is. That is, the jackpot reliability differs depending on the type of advance notice effect. By doing so, the player pays attention to the type of the advance notice effect, and the effect of the effect is improved.

As described above, in this embodiment, there are a "normal mode" and a "latent mode" as the effect mode. The effect control CPU 120 may determine the presence / absence and type of the advance notice effect in the "latent mode" at a rate different from that in the "normal mode". In the "hidden mode", the type of advance notice effect and the order of the jackpot reliability may be different from those in the "normal mode".

In this embodiment, in the "normal mode", the effect control CPU 120 is shown in FIG.
At the determination ratio shown in 7 (A), the presence / absence and type of the advance notice effect are determined. On the other hand, "latent mode"
In the case of, the effect control CPU 120 determines the presence / absence and type of the advance notice effect at the determination ratio shown in FIG. 8-7 (B).

As shown in FIG. 8-7 (B), when the display result is "missing", the "notice F" that can be executed when the look-ahead mode notice of the "look-ahead mode bamboo" is executed during the "latent mode" period. The determination ratio of "" is the same as the determination ratio of "notice B" that can be executed when the look-ahead mode notice of "look-ahead mode bamboo" is executed and "notice E" that can be executed during the period of "hidden mode". It is a percentage. On the other hand, when the display result is "big hit", the determination rate of "notice F" is "notice B".
It is higher than the decision rate of "Notice E". "Notice F" rather than "Notice B" or "Notice E"
"Is more reliable in jackpot. By doing so, when the look-ahead mode notice of the "look-ahead mode bamboo" is executed during the period of the "latent mode", it is possible to increase the expectation that the "notice F" is executed. As a result, during the period of the "latent mode", it is possible to raise the expectation that the look-ahead mode notice of the "look-ahead mode bamboo" will be executed.

Returning to FIG. 8-3, after executing the process of step 4SHS27, the effect control CPU 120
Selects a process table according to various effects and fluctuation patterns (step 4SHS).
28).

The process table is a table in which process data to be referred to when the effect control CPU 120 executes control of the effect device is set. That is, the effect control CPU 120 controls the effect device such as the image display device 5 according to the process data set in the process table. The process table is composed of data in which a plurality of combinations of process timer setting values and effect control execution data are collected. The display control execution data includes data and the like indicating each variation mode constituting the variation mode during the variable display time of the variable display of the decorative symbol.
Specifically, the day related to the change of the display screen of the image display device 5 is described. Further, in the process timer set value, the fluctuation time in the mode of fluctuation is set. Production control C
The PU 120 refers to the process table and controls the display control to display the decorative symbol in the variation mode set in the execution data for the time set in the process timer set value. For example, in the process table used when executing the effect control for the variation pattern accompanied by the reach effect, the left symbol is stopped and displayed when a predetermined time has elapsed from the start of the variation.
Further, process data indicating that the right symbol is stopped and displayed after a predetermined time has elapsed may be set.

The process table is stored in ROM 121. In addition, the process table is prepared according to each variation pattern and production type. In addition, a process table for executing the effect related to the notification of the big hit and the effect during the big hit game is also prepared. It should be noted that the image data related to the variation of the decorative pattern may not be set in the process table. In this case, the variation of the decorative symbol itself may be directly controlled by the effect control CPU 120 without using the process table according to the determined stop symbol, the pseudo-ream, or the temporary stop symbol in the sliding effect. ..

Step 4 After executing the process of SHS28, the effect control CPU 120 starts the process timer of the process data of the selected process table (step 4SHS2).
9).

After executing the process of step 4SHS29, the effect control CPU 120 executes the control of the effect device according to the contents of the process data (step 4SHS30). For example, the effect control CPU 120 outputs a command to the display control unit 123 in order to display an image according to the fluctuation pattern on the image display device 5. Further, a control signal is output to the lamp control board 14 in order to control the lighting / extinguishing of the game effect lamp 9. In addition, speaker 8L
, A control signal is output to the voice control board 13 in order to output the voice from the 8R.

Step 4 After executing the process of SHS30, the effect control CPU 120 sets a value corresponding to the fluctuation time specified by the fluctuation pattern command in the fluctuation time timer (step 4).
SHS31).

After executing the process of step 4SHS31, the effect control CPU 120 sets the value of the effect process flag to the value "2" corresponding to the effect processing during variable display (step 4SHS32).
Variable display start Ends the setting process.

(Example of production operation of latent mode and look-ahead mode notice and display timing of telop image)
FIG. 8-8 is a diagram showing an effect mode of the “latent mode” and an example of the effect operation of the look-ahead mode notice of the “look-ahead mode plum”, the “look-ahead mode bamboo”, and the “look-ahead mode pine”.

When the effect mode of the "latent mode" is executed, a telop image or a background image indicating that the current effect mode is the "latent mode" is displayed. In the example shown in FIG. 8-8 (A), as the background display in the image display device 5, a latent background image 4SHH having a mode different from the background image displayed in the effect mode of the "normal mode" is displayed. There is. In addition, FIG. 8-8 (A)
), The latent telop image 4SHT11 extending from the upper end of the image display device 5 toward the left end and the latent telop image 4SHT12 extending from the lower end of the image display device 5 toward the right end are displayed. There is. The latent telop image 4SHT11 and the latent telop image SHT12 are provided with the characters "latent" indicating that the current production mode is the "latent mode". The characters "latent" may be displayed so as to flow along the extending direction of the latent telop image 4SHT11 and the latent telop image 4SHT12.

When the look-ahead mode notice of "look-ahead mode plum" is executed, a telop image indicating that the look-ahead mode notice of "look-ahead mode plum" is being executed is displayed. In the example shown in FIG. 8-8 (B), the plum telop image 4SHT21 extending to the left and right at the upper part of the image display device 5 and
A plum telop image 4SHT22 extending to the left and right is displayed at the lower part of the image display device 5. The plum telop image 4SHT21 and the plum telop image 4SHT22 are accompanied by the characters "ume" indicating that the look-ahead mode notice of the "look-ahead mode plum" is being executed, and a picture reminiscent of "ume". The characters "ume" and the picture reminiscent of "ume" may be displayed so as to flow along the extending direction of the plum telop image 4SHT21 and the plum telop image 4SHT22.

When the look-ahead mode notice of "look-ahead mode bamboo" is executed, a telop image indicating that the look-ahead mode notice of "look-ahead mode bamboo" is being executed is displayed. In the example shown in FIG. 8-8 (C), the bamboo telop image 4SHT extending from the upper end portion to the right end portion of the image display device 5
31 and a bamboo telop image 4SHT3 extending from the lower end of the image display device 5 toward the left end.
2 and are displayed. The bamboo telop image 4SHT31 and the bamboo telop image 4SHT32 are provided with the characters "bamboo" indicating that the look-ahead mode notice of the "look-ahead mode bamboo" is being executed and a picture reminiscent of "bamboo". The characters "bamboo" and the picture reminiscent of "bamboo" may be displayed so as to flow along the extending direction of the bamboo telop image 4SHT31 and the bamboo telop image 4SHT32.

When the look-ahead mode notice of the "look-ahead mode pine" is executed, a telop image indicating that the look-ahead mode notice of the "look-ahead mode pine" is being executed is displayed. In the example shown in FIG. 8-8 (D), the pine telop image 4SHT extending from the upper end portion of the image display device 5 toward the right end portion.
41 and the pine telop image 4SHT4 extending from the lower end of the image display device 5 toward the left end.
2 and are displayed. Pine telop image 4 The display position of SHT41 is bamboo telop image 4.
It is the same display position as SHT31. The display position of the pine telop image 4SHT42 is the same display position as that of the bamboo telop image 4SHT32. The pine telop image 4SHT41 and the pine telop image 4SHT42 are provided with the characters "pine" indicating that the look-ahead mode notice of "look-ahead mode pine" is being executed and a picture reminiscent of "pine". The characters "pine" and the picture reminiscent of "pine" may be displayed so as to flow along the extending direction of the pine telop image 4SHT41 and the pine telop image 4SHT42.

When the telop image of the look-ahead mode notice is displayed, when the reach effect of the super reach with higher jackpot reliability than the normal reach is executed, or when the reach effect of the super reach is executed, the look-ahead mode notice is displayed. When displaying a telop image
Alternatively, when the telop image of the look-ahead mode notice is displayed when the reach effect of the super reach is executed, the telop image is displayed on the front side of the effect image of the reach effect of the super reach. In the example shown in FIG. 8-8 (C), the bamboo telop image 4SHT31 is on the front side of the effect image 4SHE, which suggests the jackpot reliability of the reach effect of the super reach.
Bamboo telop image 4SHT32 is displayed. Further, in the example shown in FIG. 8-8 (D), the pine telop image 4SHT41 and the pine telop image 4SHT42 are displayed on the front side of the effect image 4SHE, which suggests the jackpot reliability of the reach effect of the super reach.

According to such a display mode, even if the variable display mode of the decorative symbol becomes the reach mode, it is possible to preferably notify that the look-ahead mode notice has not ended.

The telop image may be hidden depending on other effects. FIG. 8-9 is a diagram showing an example of the timing at which the telop image is hidden.

As described above, the mode effect of the "latent mode" is executed after the start of the "latent mode" until the number of variable displays reaches a predetermined number of times. In principle, the latent telop image is continuously displayed in one or a plurality of variable displays from the start to the end of the mode effect of the "latent mode". As an exception, when the super reach reach effect is executed during the execution of the "latent mode" mode effect, the latent telop image starts the super reach reach effect as shown in FIG. 8-9 (A). It will be hidden during the period from the end to the end.

According to such a display mode, it is possible to preferentially notify that the jackpot reliability of the variable display during execution is high rather than the possibility of being in a probable change state.

As described above, the look-ahead mode notice is executed in the variable display that is the target of the notice and the variable display that is executed before that. The telop image displayed in the look-ahead mode notice is, in principle, continuously executed in one or more variable displays from the start to the end of the look-ahead mode notice.

As an exception, as shown in FIG. 8-9 (B), the plum telop image is not displayed at the timing when the super reach reach effect is started when the super reach reach effect is executed in the variable display to be notified. It becomes a display.

According to such a display mode, for example, the look-ahead mode notice having the lowest jackpot reliability is executed even though the reach effect of the super reach having a high jackpot reliability is executed in the variable display of the notice target. If a plum telop image indicating that the image is displayed, it may not be possible to appropriately recognize the jackpot reliability in the variable display of the notice target, and such a problem may occur. Can be prevented.

On the other hand, in the bamboo telop image, as shown in FIG. 8-9 (C), when the reach effect of super reach is executed in the variable display to be notified, even during the period when the reach effect of super reach is executed. It will not be hidden, and will be hidden when the variable display of the notice target ends.

Similarly, as shown in FIG. 8-9 (D), the pine telop image shows the super reach reach effect during the period when the super reach reach effect is executed when the super reach reach effect is executed in the variable display to be notified. Will not be hidden, and will be hidden when the variable display of the notice target ends.

According to such a display mode, when the reach effect of the super reach having a high jackpot reliability is executed in the variable display of the notice target, the bamboo indicating that the look-ahead mode notice having a high jackpot reliability is executed. By displaying the telop image, it is possible to more effectively notify that the jackpot reliability in the variable display of the notice target is high.

FIG. 8-10 is a diagram showing an example of the effect of the look-ahead mode notice of “look-ahead mode bamboo → pine”.

When the look-ahead mode notice of "look-ahead mode bamboo → pine" is executed, first, a telop image indicating that the look-ahead mode notice of "look-ahead mode bamboo" is being executed is displayed. Figure 8-1
In the example shown in 0 (A), the bamboo telop image 4SHT31 and the bamboo telop image 4SHT32 in the same mode as when the look-ahead mode notice of the "look-ahead mode bamboo" is executed are displayed.

Then, at the timing when the look-ahead mode changes, a suggestion effect suggesting that the look-ahead mode changes is executed. In the examples shown in FIGS. 8-10 (B) and 8-10 (C), the character image 4SHG1 suggesting that the look-ahead mode changes and the title image 4SH of the suggestion effect
G2 is displayed.

When the suggestion effect is executed, the telop image indicating that the look-ahead mode of "look-ahead mode bamboo" is being executed is hidden. And from "look-ahead mode bamboo" to "look-ahead mode pine"
The telop image indicating that the look-ahead mode notice of "look-ahead mode pine" is being executed is displayed at the same display position as the telop image indicating that the look-ahead mode of "look-ahead mode bamboo" is being executed. To. In the example shown in FIG. 8-10 (D), the pine telop image 4SHT41 and the bamboo telop image 4SHT42 in the same mode as when the look-ahead mode advance notice of the "look-ahead mode pine" is executed are displayed.

8-11 and 8-12 are diagrams showing an example of an effect operation when the look-ahead mode advance notice is executed while the effect mode of the "latent mode" is executed.

If the look-ahead mode notice is executed while the effect mode of the "latent mode" is being executed, a telop image indicating that the current effect mode is the "hidden mode" and which look-ahead mode notice pattern is used. Is displayed with a telop image indicating.

For example, if the look-ahead mode notice of "look-ahead mode plum" is executed while the effect mode of "hidden mode" is being executed, the current effect mode is set to "" as shown in FIG. 8-11 (A).
Latent telop image 4SHT11 and latent telop image 4SH indicating that it is in "latent mode"
T12, plum telop image 4SHT21, and plum telop image 4SHT22 indicating that the look-ahead mode notice of "look-ahead mode plum" is being executed are displayed. FIG. 8-11 (A)
In the example shown in, the latent telop image 4SHT11 and the plum telop image 4SHT21 are in a positional relationship of overlapping each other, and the plum telop image 4 is on the front side of the latent telop image 4SHT11.
SHT21 is displayed. In addition, latent telop image 4SHT21 and plum telop image 4
The SHT22 is in a positional relationship of overlapping with each other, and the plum telop image 4SHT22 is displayed on the front side of the latent telop image 4SHT12.

According to such a display mode, it is possible to preferentially notify that the display result is a "big hit" in the variable display in which the execution is suspended, rather than the possibility of the probable change state.

Further, in the example shown in FIG. 8-11 (A), some of the characters of "latent" displayed on the latent telop image 4SHT11 are hidden by the plum telop image 4SHT21 and are difficult to see or cannot be seen. However, the word "hidden" can be visually recognized by the remaining part not hidden in the plum telop image 4SHT21. Similarly, latent telop image 4SHT12
Some of the characters "hidden" displayed in are plum telop images 4SHT2
Although it is hidden in 2 and difficult to see or cannot be seen, the word "hidden" can be seen by the remaining part not hidden in the plum telop image 4SHT22.

According to such a display mode, the plum telop image 4SHT21 and the plum telop image 4SHT
While giving priority to the visibility of 22, the latent telop image 4SHT11 and the latent telop image 4S
The content of the notification by the HT 12 can be preferably recognized.

Further, as described above, the characters "latent" may be displayed so as to flow along the extending direction of the latent telop image 4SHT11 and the latent telop image 4SHT12.

According to such an aspect, the plum telop image 4SHT21 and the plum telop image 4SHT22
Even if the word "hidden" is difficult to see or cannot be seen due to the remaining part that is not hidden in the plum telop image 4SHT21, the characters that flow and are displayed in the part that is not hidden in the plum telop image 4SHT22 are read afterwards. Therefore, the content of the notification by the latent telop image 4SHT12 can be recognized.

Next, for example, when the look-ahead mode notice of the "look-ahead mode bamboo" is executed while the effect mode of the "latent mode" is being executed, the current effect mode is as shown in FIG. 8-11 (B). The latent telop image 4SHT11 and the latent telop image 4SHT12 indicating that is in the "latent mode", and the bamboo telop image 4SHT31 and the bamboo telop image 4SHT32 indicating that the look-ahead mode notice of the "look-ahead mode bamboo" is being executed. Is displayed. Figure 8-11
In the example shown in (B), none of the telop images are in a positional relationship of overlapping each other.

Further, for example, when the look-ahead mode notice of the "look-ahead mode pine" is executed while the effect mode of the "latent mode" is being executed, the current effect mode is changed as shown in FIG. 8-11 (C). The latent telop image 4SHT11 and the latent telop image 4SHT12 indicating that the "latent mode" is set, and the pine telop image 4SHT41 and the pine telop image 4SHT42 indicating that the look-ahead mode notice of the "look-ahead mode pine" is being executed are displayed. Will be done. Figure 8-11
In the example shown in (C), none of the telop images are in a positional relationship of overlapping each other.

Further, for example, when the look-ahead mode notice of "look-ahead mode bamboo → pine" is executed while the effect mode of "latent mode" is being executed, first, as shown in FIG. 8-12 (A), the present The latent telop image 4SHT11 and the latent telop image 4SHT12 indicating that the effect mode of the above is the "latent mode", and the bamboo telop image 4SHT31 and the bamboo telop image 4SHT32 indicating that the look-ahead mode notice of the "look-ahead mode bamboo" is executed. , Is displayed.
Then, when the suggestion effect is executed as shown in FIGS. 8-12 (B) and 8-12 (C), the bamboo telop image 4SHT31 and the bamboo telop image indicating that the look-ahead mode notice of the "look-ahead mode bamboo" is executed. 4SHT32 is hidden. Then, the "look-ahead mode bamboo" is changed to the "look-ahead mode pine", and as shown in FIG. 8-12 (D), the "look-ahead mode pine" is displayed at the same display position as the bamboo telop image 4SHT31 and the bamboo telop image 4SHT32. Pine telop image 4SHT41, pine telop image 4SHT42, indicating that the look-ahead mode notice is being executed,
Is displayed. In the example shown in FIG. 8-12, all of the bamboo telop image 4SHT31, the bamboo telop image 4SHT32, the pine telop image 4SHT41, and the pine telop image 4SHT42 are
The latent telop image 4SHT11 and the latent telop image 4SHT12 do not overlap each other.

In this way, "look-ahead mode bamboo" when the production mode of "hidden mode" is executed.
, When the look-ahead mode notice of "look-ahead mode pine" and "look-ahead mode bamboo → pine" is executed,
None of the telop images have an overlapping positional relationship with each other, and no discomfort can occur.

On the other hand, as described above, when the look-ahead mode notice of the "look-ahead mode plum" is executed while the effect mode of the "latent mode" is being executed, the plurality of "hidden" displayed in the latent telop image 4SHT11 Some of the characters are hidden behind the plum telop image 4SHT21 and become difficult to see or cannot be seen, and some of the characters of the plurality of "hidden" displayed on the latent telop image 4SHT12 are the plum telop image. Since it is hidden behind the 4SHT22 and becomes difficult to see or cannot be seen, there is a possibility that a sense of discomfort may occur.

Here, as described above, the determination ratios of "look-ahead mode bamboo", "look-ahead mode pine", and "look-ahead mode bamboo → pine" are in the case of "latent mode" as shown in FIG. 8-6 (B). , It is higher than the decision rate of "look-ahead mode plum". That is, "look-ahead mode bamboo", "look-ahead mode pine", and "look-ahead mode bamboo->pine" are more likely to be executed in "latent mode" than "look-ahead mode plum".

According to such a configuration, when the production mode of the "hidden mode" is executed, a feeling of strangeness may occur as compared with the "look-ahead mode plum" which displays the telop image in a mode which may cause a feeling of strangeness. Since the ratio of "look-ahead mode bamboo", "look-ahead mode pine", and "look-ahead mode bamboo → pine" that display the telop image in a non-existent manner is high, when the production mode of "latent mode" is executed. , It is possible to suppress a sense of discomfort caused by the execution of the look-ahead mode notice. This is especially noticeable when the "latent mode" is seen many times during the game.

Also, when the look-ahead mode notice of "look-ahead mode bamboo → pine" is executed while the production mode of "hidden mode" is being executed, when the "look-ahead mode bamboo" changes to "look-ahead mode pine", bamboo After hiding the telop image 4SH31 and the bamboo telop image 4SH32, the pine telop image 4 is placed at the same display position as the bamboo telop image 4SH31 and the bamboo telop image 4SH32.
Since SH41 and pine telop image 4SH42 are displayed, it is possible to suppress a sense of discomfort caused by changes in other telop images when the production mode of "latent mode" is being executed, and the look-ahead mode notice changes. It is possible to inform in an easy-to-understand manner that the jackpot reliability has increased.

(Modification example 1)
In the above-described embodiment, as the "game machine" according to the present invention, a pachinko gaming machine 1 capable of controlling a jackpot gaming state advantageous to the player has been described as an example. Instead of such a configuration, the "game machine" according to the present invention may be controlled to an advantageous state advantageous to the player.
For example, when a medal is inserted, a predetermined number of bets is set, a plurality of types of symbols are rotated according to the operation of the operation lever by the player, and the symbols are stopped according to the operation of the stop button by the player. When the combination of stop symbols becomes a combination of specific symbols, the slot machine may be capable of executing a game in which a predetermined number of medals are paid out to the player. According to such a configuration, it is possible to suppress the occurrence of a sense of discomfort when displaying the suggestion display corresponding to each of a plurality of types of predetermined states in the slot machine.

(Modification 2)
In the above-described embodiment, the image display device 5 has been described as an example of the "suggestion display means" according to the present invention. In place of or in addition to such a configuration, the "suggestion display means" according to the present invention is such that when a predetermined state is reached, the suggestion display is displayed corresponding to the predetermined state. Often, for example, a sub-display provided as a display means different from the image display device 5, an LED display using an LED (Light Emitting Diode) as a display element, or a versa writer that rotates light with a fan to display characters and figures. And so on. According to such a configuration, even in the display by the display means different from the image display device 5, the suggestion display corresponding to each of a plurality of types of predetermined states is displayed.
It is possible to suppress the occurrence of discomfort.

(Modification 3)
In the above embodiment, a telop image has been described as an example of the "suggestion display" according to the present invention. In place of or in addition to such a configuration, the "suggestion display" according to the present invention may be displayed in accordance with the predetermined state when the predetermined state is reached, for example. , "Display prompting operation for push button 31B" displayed corresponding to the state in which the operation for push button 31B is enabled, and "Special figure game until the time saving state ends" displayed corresponding to the time saving state. "Display suggesting the number of times", "Display suggesting the direction in which the game ball should be fired", etc. displayed corresponding to the state that is advantageous to the player by firing the game ball toward a specific game area, etc. It may be. According to such a configuration, even in a predetermined state in which the telop image is not displayed, it is possible to suppress the occurrence of a sense of discomfort when displaying the suggestion display corresponding to each of the plurality of types of predetermined states.

(Modification example 4)
In the above-described embodiment, a state in which the effect mode of the “latent mode” is executed as the “first predetermined state” according to the present invention has been described as an example. In place of or in addition to such a configuration, the "first predetermined state" according to the present invention suggests that, for example, a look-ahead mode notice as in the above embodiment is executed. The state suggested by the suggestion display, the state suggested by the suggestion display that the pseudo-continuous production is repeatedly executed, the state suggested by the suggestion display until the end of the time saving state, and the like. May be good. According to such a configuration, a sense of incongruity may occur when displaying the suggestion display corresponding to the predetermined state different from the state in which the effect mode of the "latent mode" is executed and the other predetermined states. It can be suppressed.

(Modification 5)
In the above-described embodiment, a state in which the look-ahead mode advance notice is executed is described as an example as the "second predetermined state" to the "fourth predetermined state" according to the present invention. In place of or in addition to such a configuration, the "second predetermined state" to the "fourth predetermined state" according to the present invention are, for example, the jackpot reliability of the variable display being executed by the predetermined display. Even if the advance notice effect is being executed, the operation for the push button 31B is urged by the predetermined display, or the timing at which the specific effect is executed is suggested by the predetermined display, etc. Good. According to such a configuration, it is possible to suppress the occurrence of a sense of incongruity when displaying the suggestion display corresponding to the predetermined state different from the state in which the look-ahead mode advance notice is executed and the other predetermined states. it can.

(Modification 6)
In the above embodiment, an example in which the latent telop image overlaps with the plum telop image but does not overlap with the bamboo telop image or the pine telop image has been described. Instead of or in addition to such a configuration, a bamboo telop image or a pine telop image may be displayed overlapping on the front side of the latent telop image. In that case, the bamboo telop image or pine telop is on the front side of the latent telop image rather than the degree to which the visibility of the contents of the latent telop image is reduced due to the plum telop image being displayed on the front side of the latent telop image. The degree to which the visibility of the content of the latent telop image is reduced due to the display of the image may be lower. Even with such a configuration, when the effect mode of the "latent mode" is executed, when the effect mode of the "latent mode" is executed, the telop image having a high degree of deterioration in the visibility of the latent telop image is produced. "Look-ahead mode bamboo", "look-ahead mode pine", and "look-ahead mode bamboo → pine" are executed to display a telop image that reduces the visibility of the latent telop image less than the displayed "look-ahead mode plum". Since the ratio is high, it is possible to suppress a sense of discomfort caused by the pre-reading mode advance notice being executed when the effect mode of the "latent mode" is being executed.

(Modification 7)
In the above-described embodiment or modification, the latent telop image, the plum telop image, the bamboo telop image, and the pine telop image may change in mode such as stretching or contracting, swelling or shrinking, or shaking. Good. In that case, the latent telop image may overlap with the plum telop image, the bamboo telop image, and the pine telop image due to the change of the latent telop image or the change of other telop images. There may be. In that case, the bamboo telop image or pine telop is on the front side of the latent telop image rather than the degree to which the visibility of the contents of the latent telop image is reduced due to the plum telop image being displayed on the front side of the latent telop image. The degree to which the visibility of the content of the latent telop image is reduced due to the display of the image may be lower. Even with such a configuration, when the effect mode of the "latent mode" is executed, when the effect mode of the "latent mode" is executed, the telop image having a high degree of deterioration in the visibility of the latent telop image is produced. indicate"
"Look-ahead mode bamboo", "look-ahead mode pine", and "look-ahead mode bamboo->pine" that display telop images that reduce the visibility of latent telop images are more likely to be executed than "look-ahead mode plum". Therefore, it is possible to suppress a sense of discomfort caused by the pre-reading mode advance notice being executed when the effect mode of the "hidden mode" is being executed.

(Modification 8)
In the above embodiment, an example in which the pine telop image is displayed at the same display position as the bamboo telop image has been described. In place of or in addition to such a configuration, the pine telop image may be displayed in a display position where most of its display areas overlap, although not in exactly the same display position as the bamboo telop image. .. Alternatively, the pine telop image may be displayed at a display position that is a wider display area including the display area of the bamboo telop image. Even with such a configuration, when the look-ahead mode notice of "look-ahead mode bamboo → pine" is executed while the production mode of "hidden mode" is being executed, the "look-ahead mode bamboo" is changed to "look-ahead mode pine". It is possible to suppress a sense of discomfort caused by the above, and it is possible to inform in an easy-to-understand manner that the pre-reading mode notice has changed and the jackpot reliability has increased.

(Modification 9)
In the above-described embodiment or modification, for example, after executing a jackpot game state based on a probability variation jackpot or a normal jackpot, or after the end of a jackpot gaming state based on a sudden probability variation jackpot or after the end of a small hit game state. The appearance rate of the look-ahead mode notice of the "look-ahead mode plum" when a prize is generated may be lower than the appearance rate of the effect mode of the "hidden mode" in. According to such a configuration, the probability that the look-ahead mode notice of the "look-ahead mode plum" appears when the effect mode of the "latent mode" is executed can be reduced, and the latent telop image and the plum telop image can be displayed. It is possible to prevent a situation in which a sense of incongruity occurs due to the simultaneous display of.

(Modification example 10)
In the above-described embodiment and modification, the advance notice effect of "notice E" that can be executed when the effect mode of "hidden mode" is executed is "notice E" rather than the effect time of "notice E". If the remaining effect time of the effect mode of the "hidden mode" is shorter, the execution of the advance notice effect of the "notice E" may be restricted. To limit the execution of the advance notice effect, for example, the advance notice effect is not executed, the ratio of executing the advance notice effect is reduced, and the advance notice effect is executed but it is difficult or unrecognizable. And so on. According to such a configuration, the "latent mode" continues due to the fact that the "notice E" notice production has not ended even though the "hidden mode" production mode has ended. It is possible to prevent misidentification as if it were.

(Modification 11)
In the above-described embodiment and modification, when the look-ahead mode notice is executed, the notice effect that can be executed corresponding to the look-ahead mode notice pattern of the look-ahead mode notice is
If the remaining effect time of the look-ahead mode advance notice is shorter than the effect time of the advance notice effect, the execution of the advance notice effect may be restricted. For example, regarding the advance notice effect of "notice A" that can be executed when the look-ahead mode advance notice of "look-ahead mode plum" is executed, the look-ahead of "look-ahead mode plum" is more than the effect time of the advance notice effect of "notice A". If the remaining effect time of the mode notice is shorter, the execution of the notice effect of "notice A" may be restricted. To limit the execution of the advance notice effect, for example, the advance notice effect is not executed, the ratio of executing the advance notice effect is reduced, and the advance notice effect is executed but it is difficult or unrecognizable. And so on. According to such a configuration, even though the look-ahead mode notice has ended, the advance notice effect that can be executed corresponding to the look-ahead mode notice pattern of the look-ahead mode notice has not ended. It is possible to prevent misunderstanding as if the look-ahead mode notice is continuing.

(Explanation of means related to feature 5SH)
In relation to the feature unit 5SH, a gaming machine has been proposed which can be controlled to an advantageous state which is advantageous to the player and displays a suggestion display corresponding to the predetermined state when the predetermined state is reached (for example, special feature unit 5SH). See Kai 2017-70743).

By the way, the gaming machine may be controlled in a plurality of types in a predetermined state. When the suggestion display corresponding to each of a plurality of types of predetermined states is displayed, the suggestion display may be duplicated. If the suggestion display is duplicated, the player may feel uncomfortable. Patent Document 1 does not disclose any technical significance in view of such circumstances.

Therefore, in order to suppress the occurrence of discomfort when displaying the suggestion display corresponding to each of a plurality of types of predetermined states, the gaming machine of the means 1 according to the feature unit 5SH can be controlled to an advantageous state advantageous to the player. It is a gaming machine (for example, the pachinko gaming machine 1 can be controlled to a jackpot gaming state that is advantageous to the player as described above), and when a predetermined state is reached, a suggestion display is displayed corresponding to the predetermined state. A suggestion display means for displaying (for example, the pachinko game machine 1 includes an image display device 5 that displays a telop corresponding to the effect mode when the effect mode is set), and the predetermined state is It includes at least a first predetermined state, a second predetermined state, and a third predetermined state (for example, a predetermined effect mode includes at least a "latent mode", a "look-ahead mode bamboo", and a "look-ahead mode pine"). The suggestion display means can display a first suggestion display corresponding to the first predetermined state, a second suggestion display corresponding to the second predetermined state, and a third suggestion display corresponding to the third predetermined state. (For example, the image display device 5 displays a latent telop image corresponding to the "latent mode", a bamboo telop image corresponding to the "look-ahead mode bamboo", and a pine telop image corresponding to the "look-ahead mode pine". (It can be displayed), and the expectation that the third suggestion display is displayed is higher than when the second suggestion display is displayed (for example, the pachinko gaming machine 1 , The jackpot reliability is higher when the pine telop image is displayed than when the bamboo telop image is displayed), and the third suggestion display is displayed at a position overlapping the second suggestion display ( For example, the pine telop image is displayed at the same display position as the bamboo telop image), and when the first suggestion display and the second suggestion display are displayed, after the display of the second suggestion display is finished. The third suggestion display can be displayed (for example, the pachinko game machine 1 can display a pine telop image after finishing the display of the bamboo telop image when the latent telop image and the bamboo telop image are displayed. There is), which is characteristic.

According to such a configuration, it is possible to suppress the occurrence of a sense of discomfort when displaying the suggestion display corresponding to each of a plurality of types of predetermined states.

In the game machine of the means 1 according to the feature unit 5SH, the predetermined state includes the fourth predetermined state (for example, the predetermined effect mode includes the “look-ahead mode plum”), and the above suggestion. The display means can display the fourth suggestion display corresponding to the fourth predetermined state (for example, the image display device 5 can display the plum telop image corresponding to the "look-ahead mode plum"), and the first 4 When the second suggestion display is displayed, the expectation that the second suggestion display is displayed is higher than when the suggestion display is displayed (for example, the pachinko game machine 1 displays a plum telop image). The jackpot reliability is higher when the bamboo telop image is displayed than when the image is displayed), and the fourth suggestion display is displayed at a position overlapping the first suggestion display (for example, the plum telop image is latent). The second suggestion display is displayed at a position overlapping the telop image), and the second suggestion display is more likely to be displayed in duplicate with the first suggestion display than the fourth suggestion display (for example, in the pachinko game machine 1). , The bamboo telop image is more likely to be displayed during the latent telop image display period than the plum telop image).

According to such a configuration, it is possible to suppress the occurrence of a sense of discomfort when displaying the suggestion display corresponding to each of a plurality of types of predetermined states.

When the gaming machine according to the means 3 according to the feature unit 5SH is the gaming machine of the means 2, and the suggestion display means displays the fourth suggestion display overlapping with the first suggestion display, the first suggestion display The fourth suggestion display is easier to see than the fourth suggestion display, and the content of the first suggestion display is recognizable (for example, the image display device 5 displays the plum telop image at a position overlapping the latent telop image). In this case, the plum telop image is displayed on the front side of the latent telop image, and the characters of the latent telop image are displayed so as to be recognizable).

According to such a configuration, the content of the first suggestion display can be recognized while giving priority to the visibility of the fourth suggestion display.

The gaming machine according to the means 4 according to the feature unit 5SH is a game in which the probability that the first predetermined state is controlled to the advantageous state is higher than that in the normal gaming state in any of the gaming machines from the means 1 to the means 3. It is a state in which it is difficult or impossible to specify whether or not it is a state (for example, in the "latent mode", whether or not the display result is a high probability state in which the probability of becoming a "big hit" is higher than in the low probability state. It is a difficult or unspecified state).

According to such a configuration, the first suggestion display and the second suggestion display or the third suggestion display are displayed in an overlapping manner, so that the probability of being controlled to the advantageous state is higher than that of the normal gaming state. It is possible to raise the expectation that it will be.

The gaming machine of the means 5 according to the feature unit 5SH is a specific effect executing means (for example, the pachinko gaming machine 1 is a notice A to a notice F) for executing a specific effect in any of the game machines of the means 1 to the means 4.
The specific effect executing means can execute the first specific effect when the first suggestion display is displayed (for example, the effect control C).
The PU 120 can execute the notice effect of the notice E when the latent telop image is displayed, and can execute the second specific effect when the second suggestion display is displayed (for example, for effect control). The CPU 120 can execute the notice effect of the notice B when the bamboo telop image is displayed), and when the second suggestion display is displayed overlapping with the first suggestion display, the first specific effect It is possible to execute a specific effect different from any of the second specific effects (for example, when the effect control CPU 120 displays the bamboo telop image in a period overlapping with the period in which the latent telop image is displayed). It is possible to execute the notice effect of the notice F, which is different from both the notice E and the notice B).

According to such a configuration, it is possible to improve the interest when the second suggestion display is displayed overlapping with the first suggestion display.

(Explanation related to association of feature parts)
Each configuration according to the feature portion 5SH may be appropriately combined with a part or all of each configuration related to the other feature portions. The feature portions thus combined or the individual feature portions that are not combined may be appropriately combined with a part or all of each configuration related to the other feature portions.

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

Claims (1)

It is a game machine that can be controlled to an advantageous state that is advantageous to the player.
A suggestion display means that displays a suggestion display corresponding to the predetermined state when the predetermined state is reached.
With
The predetermined state includes at least a first predetermined state, a second predetermined state, and a third predetermined state.
The suggestion display means displays a first suggestion display corresponding to the first predetermined state, a second suggestion display corresponding to the second predetermined state, and a third suggestion display corresponding to the third predetermined state. It is possible
The degree of expectation that the advantageous state is controlled is higher when the third suggestion display is displayed than when the second suggestion display is displayed.
The third suggestion display is displayed at a position overlapping the second suggestion display.
When the first suggestion display and the second suggestion display are displayed, the third suggestion display can be displayed after the display of the second suggestion display is finished.
A game machine characterized by that.

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