JP2020185076A - Game machine - Google Patents

Abstract

To provide a game machine capable of suitably suggesting a setting.SOLUTION: Since a history of a setting suggestive card displayed during an ED first period is displayed during an ED second period, a player is allowed to recognize a setting suggestive card cited as an option while looking back the setting suggestive card displayed during the ED first period. Further, while a message "A card will start to be displayed!" is displayed together with a character each time when the setting suggestive card is switched during the ED first period, an animation image in which the setting suggestive card under display fades out is displayed when switching from the ED first period to the ED second period.SELECTED DRAWING: Figure 9-12

Description

The present invention relates to a gaming machine that plays a game.

Conventionally, there is known a gaming machine capable of setting one of a plurality of types of setting values having different advantages for the player (see, for example, Patent Document 1). This gaming machine is configured to suggest settings related to the advantage for the player in the game in the special state.

JP-A-2017-209395

Although it is possible to improve the interest of the game by suggesting the setting in the game in the special state like the above-mentioned game machine, there is still room for improvement in suggesting the setting.

The present invention has been conceived in view of such circumstances, and an object of the present invention is to provide a gaming machine capable of suitably suggesting settings to a player.

(1) A gaming machine that plays a game (for example, a pachinko gaming machine 1).
A setting means (for example, a process of setting a setting value by the CPU 103) capable of setting one of a plurality of types of setting values having different advantages for the player, and
It is provided with setting suggestion means (for example, ED first period effect processing and ED second period effect process by the effect control CPU 120) for suggesting settings related to the setting means.
During the period in which the setting suggestion is performed by the setting suggestion means (for example, the ending period), the first period (for example, the ED first period) in which the specific display (for example, the card showing the setting suggestion icon) regarding the setting suggestion is displayed is displayed. A period) and a second period (for example, the ED second period) after the first period and displaying the history of the specific display displayed in the first period are included.
In the first period, after one specific display is displayed, the specific display may be switched to another specific display (for example, the effect in the ED first period shown in FIGS. 9-10 and 9-11). ),
Display modes when switching from one specific display to another specific display in the first period (for example, the display modes shown in FIGS. 9-10 (b), (e), 9-11 (h), (k)). ) Is different from the display mode when switching from the first period to the second period (for example, the display mode when switching from the ED first period to the ED second period shown in FIG. 9-12).

It is a front view of the pachinko gaming machine which concerns on this embodiment. It is a block diagram which shows various control boards and the like mounted on the pachinko gaming machine which concerns on this embodiment. It is a flowchart which shows an example of the game control main processing. It is a flowchart which shows an example of the game control timer interrupt processing. 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 explanatory drawing which shows the display result determination table corresponding to each setting value. It is explanatory drawing which shows an example of the content of the effect control command used in the feature part 147F. It is a figure which shows the variation pattern table used for determining a variation pattern in a tabular form. It is a flowchart which shows the effect control main processing in a feature part 147F. It is a flowchart which shows the sub-side game stop processing. It is a figure explaining the type of an image displayed as a specific effect image in a specific effect in a tabular form. It is a display screen view of the image display apparatus which shows the effect example of the 1st specific effect and the 2nd specific effect when a setting suggestion image is displayed as an effect result of a specific effect. It is a display screen view of the image display device which shows the effect example of the 1st specific effect and the 2nd specific effect when the expectation degree notice image is displayed as the effect result of a specific effect. It is a timing chart which shows the relationship between the fluctuation time of a variable display and the production pattern of a specific effect. It is a flowchart which shows the specific effect setting process. It is a figure which shows the setting suggestion effect cherry display selection table, and setting suggestion effect watermelon selection table. It is a figure which shows the expectation degree notice effect execution presence / absence determination table. It is a figure which shows the expectation degree notice effect character determination table, the bell display effect selection table, and the specific effect type selection table. It is a display screen figure of the image display apparatus which shows the display example of the specific effect history screen which displays the history of setting suggestion effect and setting suggestion special effect. It is a display screen view of the image display device which shows the effect example of the setting suggestion effect using a specific display, and the effect example of the notice effect using a specific display. It is a figure which shows the display priority of the main image displayed by an image display device. It is a flowchart which shows an example of the setting suggestion number update process. It is a flowchart which shows an example of an ending effect processing. It is a flowchart which shows an example of ED 1st period effect processing. It is a flowchart which shows an example of ED 2nd period effect processing. It is a figure for demonstrating the setting suggestion determination table. It is a figure which shows an example of the final setting suggestion. It is a figure which shows an example of the final setting suggestion. It is a timing chart in the ending period. It is a figure which shows an example of the effect mode in a big hit game state. It is a figure which shows an example of the effect mode in the 1st period of ED. It is a figure which shows an example of the effect mode in the 1st period of ED. It is a figure which shows an example of the effect mode at the time of switching from ED 1st period to ED 2nd period. It is a figure which shows an example of the effect mode in the 2nd period of ED. It is a figure which shows an example of the effect mode in the 2nd period of ED. It is a figure which shows the outline of the effect of presenting a setting suggestion card in the first period of ED. It is a figure which shows the detailed effect of the setting suggestion card presentation in the 1st period of ED. It is a figure which shows the detailed effect of the setting suggestion card presentation in the 1st period of ED. It is a figure which shows the detailed effect of the setting suggestion card presentation in the 1st period of ED. It is a figure which shows the detailed effect of the setting suggestion card presentation in the 1st period of ED. It is a figure which shows the detailed effect of the setting suggestion card presentation in the 1st period of ED. It is a figure which shows the detailed effect of the setting suggestion card presentation in the 1st period of ED. It is a figure which shows the detailed effect of the setting suggestion card presentation in the 1st period of ED. It is a figure which shows the detailed effect of switching from ED 1st period to ED 2nd period. It is a figure which shows the detailed effect of switching from ED 1st period to ED 2nd period. It is a figure which shows the detailed effect of switching from ED 1st period to ED 2nd period. It is a figure which shows the modification of the production mode in the 1st period of ED. It is a figure which shows the modification of the production mode in the 1st period of ED. It is a figure which shows the modification of the production mode in the 2nd period of ED.

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

[Configuration of pachinko machine 1]
FIG. 1 is a front view of the pachinko gaming machine 1 according to the present embodiment. The pachinko gaming machine (gaming machine) 1 is roughly divided 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. The first special symbol display 4A and the second special symbol display 4B to be performed are provided. Each of these consists of 7-segment LEDs and the like. The special symbol is represented by a number indicating "0" to "9" or a lighting pattern such as "-". The special symbol may include a pattern in which all 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. 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 and displayed (also referred to as derivation or derivation display) as a display result. 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 4A is also referred to as a "first special symbol", and the special symbol variably displayed on the second special symbol display 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 is composed of, for example, an LCD (liquid crystal display), an organic EL (Electro Luminescence), or the like, and displays various effects 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, a decorative symbol (a symbol indicating a number or the like) as a plurality of types of decorative identification information different from the special symbol is synchronized with the first special figure game or the second special figure game. Is variable display. Here, in synchronization with the first special figure game or the second special figure game, the decorative symbols are variably displayed (for example, up and down) in the decorative symbol display areas 5L, 5C, and 5R of "left", "middle", and "right". Direction scroll display and update display). The special figure game and the variable display of the decorative pattern that are executed in synchronization are also collectively referred to as simply variable display.

On the screen of the image display device 5, a display area for displaying a hold display corresponding to the variable display in which execution is suspended or an active display corresponding to the variable display being executed may be provided. Hold display and active display are also 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.

Further, at a predetermined position of the game board 2, a first hold indicator 25A and a second hold indicator 25B configured to include a plurality of LEDs are provided, and the first hold indicator 25A has the number of LEDs lit. The first hold storage number is displayed, and the second hold display 25B displays the second hold storage number according to the number of LED lights.

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 and the game ball is detected by the first starting opening switch 22A, a predetermined number (for example, three) of prize balls are paid out and the first special figure game is started. obtain.

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 includes, for example, an electric tulip-shaped accessory having a pair of movable wing pieces, and the movable wing pieces are in a vertical position when the solenoid 81 is in the off state, so that the tip of the movable wing pieces is in a vertical position. Is close to the winning ball device 6A and is in a closed state in which the game ball does not enter the second starting winning opening (also referred to as the second starting winning opening is closed). On the other hand, 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 and the game ball is detected by the second starting opening switch 22B, a predetermined number (for example, three) of prize balls are paid out and the second special figure game is started. obtain. 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 one provided with 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. When a game ball enters any of the general winning openings 10 and the game balls are detected by the general winning opening switch 10A, a predetermined number (for example, 10) of the 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 big winning opening and the game ball is detected by the count switch 23, a predetermined number (for example, 14) of game balls are paid out as a prize ball. 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 starting opening) is also referred to as a starting winning.

A normal symbol display 20 is provided at a predetermined position of the game board 2 (in the example shown in FIG. 1, the left side of the game area). As an example, the ordinary symbol display 20 is composed of 7-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 right side of the image display device 5, a passing gate 41 through which a game ball can pass is provided. The game is executed based on the fact that the game ball passes through the passing gate 41 and the game ball is detected by the gate switch 41A.

A normal symbol display 25C is provided above the normal symbol display 20. The normal figure hold display 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 that changes the flow direction and speed of the game ball and a large number of obstacle nails. At the bottom of the game area, an out opening (not shown) is provided to take in a game ball that has not entered any of the winning openings.

Speakers 8L and 8R for reproducing and outputting sound effects and the like are provided at the upper left and right positions of the game machine frame 3.

As shown in FIG. 2, a game effect lamp 9 for a game effect is provided around the game area of the game machine frame 3. The game effect lamp 9 is configured to include a lighting means such as an LED, and by lighting or blinking while emitting light, an effective effect is realized in order to improve the interest of the game.

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, the game balls paid out as prize balls and the game balls rented by the predetermined ball lending machine are held (stored) so as to be able to be supplied to the hitting ball launching device. ) A hit 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. The stick controller 31A is provided with a trigger button (not shown) that can be pressed and operated 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.

A board-side lamp 16 is provided above the image display device 5 of the game board 2. The board-side lamp 16 is configured to include a lighting means such as an LED, and by lighting or blinking while emitting light, an effective effect is realized in order to improve the interest of the game.

An effect lamp 18 is provided above the board side lamp 16 of the game board 2. The effect effect lamp 18 is configured to include a lighting means such as an LED, and by lighting or blinking while emitting light, an effective effect is realized in order to improve the interest of the game.

[Outline of game progress]
The game ball is launched toward the game area by the rotation operation of the pachinko game machine 1 by the player on the ball striking operation handle 30. 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 normal map 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 a normal symbol other than a normal symbol (a common symbol lost symbol) is stopped and displayed as a confirmed normal symbol, the display result of the normal symbol becomes "normal symbol lost". 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 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 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, if a specific special symbol (big hit symbol, for example, "7", the actual symbol differs depending on the jackpot type described later) is stopped and displayed as a confirmed special symbol, it becomes "big hit" and the jackpot symbol. If a predetermined special symbol (small hit symbol, for example, "2") different from the above is stopped and displayed, it becomes "small hit". In addition, 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 player can carry the game ball to the special variable winning ball device 7 by hitting right, and when the game ball enters the big winning opening, the prize ball can be obtained. Right-handed hitting is to operate the hitting ball operation handle 30 so as to carry the game ball to the right of the game area. If you hit right in the jackpot game state, you can carry the game ball to the special variable winning ball device 7, and you can also carry the game ball to the general winning opening 10 located near the special variable winning ball device 7. .. That is, in the big hit game state, the player can make the game ball enter the big winning opening by hitting right, but even if he / she cannot enter the big winning opening, he / she can win the general winning ball. It can enter the mouth 10.

In the jackpot game state, the jackpot game is performed for a predetermined number of rounds (for example, 10 rounds), and in the unit round (for example, 1 round), the special variable winning ball device 7 extends for a predetermined period (for example, 29 seconds). It becomes an open state. When the special variable winning ball device 7 is in the open state, if the player wins a specified number (for example, 10) of game balls in the big winning opening, the big hit game of the unit round ends, and the next game is performed via the interval. The jackpot game of the unit round of is performed. When such a unit round jackpot game is performed over a predetermined number of rounds (for example, 10 rounds), the jackpot game state ends. A predetermined number (for example, 14) of game balls are paid out as prize balls each time a game ball is won in the large prize opening. Therefore, the jackpot game state is an advantageous state for the player. The larger the number of rounds in the jackpot game state and the longer the opening upper limit period, the more advantageous it is for the player.

Normally, in a unit round jackpot game, it is difficult to win a prize in the jackpot with a number of game balls exceeding a specified number (for example, 10), but depending on the operation mode of the ball hitting operation handle (operation knob) 30 by the player, It is possible to win a prize in the large winning opening with a number of game balls exceeding a specified number (for example, 10). For example, as an operation mode, the launch timing of the game ball is adjusted by adjusting the operation timing of the ball striking operation handle (operation knob) 30 by the player, and the position in the game area where the game ball is launched is determined. By adjusting the ball striking operation handle (operation knob) 30 by the degree of twist, the player can carry the game ball to the big winning opening. Such a prize in a large prize opening exceeding a specified number (for example, 10) is also referred to as an over prize. By causing over-winning, the player can get more balls.

A jackpot type is set for "big hit". For example, multiple types of opening modes (number of rounds and opening upper limit period) of the big winning opening and game states after the big hit game state (normal state, time saving state, probability change state, etc., which will be described later) are prepared, and the big hit is made according to these. The type is set. 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 compared to the normal state, and the probability of becoming a "normal map hit" in the normal map game is improved from the normal state. As a result, control (high opening control, high base control) that facilitates the entry of the game ball into the second starting winning opening is also executed. The time saving state is a state in which the variation efficiency of the special symbol (particularly the second special symbol) is improved, which is advantageous for the player.

In the probability variation state (probability 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 probabilistic 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 called a number cut (time cut time reduction, number cut probability change, etc.).

The normal state is a gaming state other than an advantageous state such as a big hit gaming state that is advantageous for the player, a time saving state, and a probability change state, 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 also called the low accuracy high base state, the probability variation state is called the high accuracy high base state, and the normal state is also called the low accuracy low base state. The high-accuracy state and 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.

In the above-mentioned game, the game ball can be won in the general winning opening 10 depending on the operation mode of the ball striking operation handle (operation knob) 30 by the player. For example, as an operation mode, the launch timing of the game ball is adjusted by adjusting the operation timing of the ball striking operation handle (operation knob) 30 by the player, and the position in the game area where the game ball is launched is determined. By adjusting the ball striking operation handle (operation knob) 30 by the degree of twist, the player can carry the game ball to the general winning opening 10. When the game balls win the general winning opening 10, a predetermined number (for example, 10) of game balls are paid out.

[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. The effect is performed by displaying various effect images on the image display device 5, and in addition to or instead of the display, audio output from the speakers 8L and 8R and / or the game effect lamp 9 It may be performed by lighting / extinguishing such as, or by operating the movable body 32.

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 displayed (derived) as a stop.

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 all stopped and displayed, 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") may be aligned and displayed 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", the fixed decorative symbol (for example, "for example," "is a predetermined small hit combination as the display result of the variable display of the decorative symbol on the screen of the image display device 5. 1 ”,“ 3 ”,“ 5 ”, etc.) are derived (the display result of the variable display of the decorative pattern is“ small hit ”). As an example, the decorative symbols constituting the chance eyes are stopped and displayed on the predetermined effective lines in the decorative symbol display areas 5L, 5C, and 5R of "left", "middle", and "right". In addition, when the display result of the special figure game 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 that announces the jackpot reliability in the variable display during execution, and a look-ahead advance notice effect that announces 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 in the same mode as the small hit game state, for example, the big hit type in which the subsequent game state is a highly accurate 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]
FIG. 2 is a configuration diagram showing various control boards and the like mounted on the pachinko gaming machine 1 according to the present embodiment. The pachinko gaming machine 1 is equipped with, for example, a main board 11, an effect control board 12, a voice control board 13, lamp control boards 14, 17, 19, and a relay board 15 as shown in FIG. In addition, various boards such as a payout control board, an information terminal board, a launch control board, and a power supply board are arranged on the back surface of the pachinko gaming machine 1.

The main board 11 is a control board on the main side, and the progress of the above-mentioned game in the pachinko 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, a solenoid circuit 111, and the like.

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

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, various data stored in the ROM 101 (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 4A, second special symbol display 4B, ordinary symbol display 20, first hold). It is configured to include an output port for transmitting (a signal for controlling (driving) the display 25A, the second hold display 25B, the normal figure hold display 25C, etc., and a solenoid drive signal).

The switch circuit 110 is a detection signal from various switches for game ball detection (gate switch 41A, start port switch (first start port switch 22A and second start port switch 22B), general winning port switch 10A, count switch 23). (A detection signal indicating that the game ball has passed or entered and the switch is turned on, etc.) 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 has a lock switch 51 for switching the set value of the pachinko gaming machine 1 to a changeable set value change state, and a set value such as a jackpot winning probability (ball output rate) described later in the set value change state. The setting changeover switch 52 for changing the above and the opening sensor 53 for detecting the opening of the gaming machine frame 3 are connected. The set value change state is also a state in which a clerk of the game hall or the like can confirm the set value set in the pachinko gaming machine 1 (set value confirmation state).

The lock switch 51 and the setting changeover switch 52 are housed in the board case together with the main board 11. Since the board case having the lock switch 51 and the setting changeover switch 52 is provided on the back surface of the pachinko gaming machine 1, it is extremely difficult to operate the lock switch 51 and the setting changeover switch 52 when the game machine frame 3 is closed. Therefore, the operation can be performed by opening the gaming machine frame 3 using a predetermined door key. Since the lock switch 51 requires the operation of the setting key owned by the clerk of the amusement park or the like, only the clerk who possesses the setting key can operate the lock switch 51.

When the pachinko game machine 1 is started while the lock switch 51 is operated and the game machine frame 3 is opened and the release sensor 53 is turned on, the set value change process for changing the set value is executed. To move to the set value change state. In the set value change state, the set value is sequentially switched based on the operation of the setting changeover switch 52. In this way, a clerk at the amusement park or the like can change the set value.

The main board 11 (microcomputer 100 for game control) issues an effect control command (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 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 and end of the variable display, the opening status of the large winning opening, the occurrence of the 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 (including 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 of). At this time, various data (data such as various tables) stored in the ROM 121 are used, and the RAM 122 is used as the main memory.

The effect control CPU 120 displays the execution of the effect based on the detection signal from the controller sensor unit 35A or the push sensor 35B (a signal output when an operation by the player is detected and an appropriate signal indicating the operation content). It may also instruct the control unit 123.

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

The display control unit 123 supplies the image display device 5 with a video signal corresponding to the effect to be executed based on the effect execution instruction from the effect control CPU 120, so that the effect image is displayed on the image display device 5. Further, the display control unit 123 supplies a sound designation signal (a signal for designating the output voice) to the voice control board 13 in order to output the sound synchronized with the display of the effect image, or the game effect lamp 9 and the board side. In order to turn on and blink / extinguish various lamps such as the lamp 16 and the effect effect lamp 18, a lamp signal (a signal for designating the on / off mode of the lamp) is supplied to the lamp control board 14. Further, the display control unit 123 supplies a signal for operating the movable body 32 to the movable body 32 or a drive circuit for driving the movable body 32.

The 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 lights or blinks the game effect lamp 9 in a mode specified by the lamp signal. / Turns off. The lamp control board 17 is equipped with various circuits for driving the panel-side lamp 16, drives the panel-side lamp 16 based on the lamp signal, and lights or blinks the panel-side lamp 16 in a manner specified by the lamp signal. / Turns off. The lamp control board 19 is equipped with various circuits for driving the effect lamp 18, drives the effect lamp 18 based on the lamp signal, and lights or blinks the effect lamp 18 in a manner specified by the lamp signal. / Turns off. In this way, the display control unit 123 controls the audio output, lighting and blinking / 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 updatablely counts numerical data indicating various random number values (random numbers for effect) used to execute various effects. 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.

Subboards other than the main board 11, such as the effect control board 12, the sound control board 13, and the lamp control boards 14, 17, and 19, 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.

(Game control main processing)
FIG. 3 is a flowchart showing an example of the game control main process. 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.

In the game control main process shown in FIG. 3, the CPU 103 first sets interrupt prohibition (S1). Subsequently, the CPU 103 makes necessary initial settings (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, the CPU 103 determines whether or not the output signal from the clear switch is on (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 (Y in S3), the CPU 103 executes the initialization process (S8). In the initialization process, the CPU 103 performs a RAM clear process for clearing the flags, counters, and buffers stored in the RAM 102, and sets initial values in the work area.

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

When the output signal from the clear switch is not on (N in S3), the CPU 103 determines whether or not the backup data is stored in the RAM 102 (backup RAM) (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 process of turning on a backup flag indicating that data is backed up to the RAM 102, a data protection process 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 (including various flags, various timer states, etc.) for advancing the game, as well as the state of the backup flag and the error detection code. In S4, it is determined whether or not the backup flag is on. When the backup flag is off and the backup data is not stored in the RAM 102 (N in S4), the CPU 103 executes the initialization process (S8).

When the backup data is stored in the RAM 102 (Y in S4), the CPU 103 checks the data of the backed up data (used by using an error detection code) and determines whether or not the data is normal (S5). .. In 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. When it is determined that these match, it is determined that the data in the RAM 102 is normal.

When it is determined that the data in the RAM 102 is not normal (S5; N), the CPU 103 cannot return the internal state to the state when the power supply is stopped, so the CPU 103 executes the initialization process (S8).

When it is determined that the data in the RAM 102 is normal (S5; Y), the CPU 103 performs a recovery process for returning the internal state of the main board 11 to the state when the power supply is stopped (S6). 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 at the time when the power supply is stopped is restored, 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 (S7). In accordance with this, the CPU 103 specifies an effect control command that specifies the game state before the power failure that is backed up, and a display result of the special figure game that is being executed when the special figure game is being executed. The effect control command to be performed may be transmitted. 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 may display an appropriate screen based on the effect control command described above.

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 (S10). Then, the CPU 103 sets the CTC register built in the game control microcomputer 100 so that the timer interrupt is periodically applied at predetermined time (for example, 2 ms) (S11), and permits the interrupt. (S12). After that, the CPU 103 enters the loop process. After that, an interrupt request signal is sent from the CTC to the CPU 103 every predetermined time (for example, 2 ms), and the CPU 103 can periodically execute the timer interrupt process.

(Game control timer interrupt processing)
FIG. 4 is a flowchart showing an example of the game control timer interrupt process. When the CPU 103 that has executed the game control main process described above 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 FIG.

First, the CPU 103 executes a predetermined switch process to perform various types such as a gate switch 41A, a first start port switch 22A, a second start port switch 22B, a general winning port switch 10A, and a count switch 23 via a switch circuit 110. It is determined whether or not the detection signal is received from the switch (S21). Subsequently, the CPU 103 performs an abnormality diagnosis of the pachinko gaming machine 1 by executing a predetermined main-side error process, and can generate a warning if necessary according to the diagnosis result (S22). After that, the CPU 103 executes a predetermined information output process, for example, to supply jackpot information (information indicating the number of jackpot occurrences) and start information supplied to a hall management computer installed outside the pachinko gaming machine 1. Data such as (information indicating the number of start winning prizes) and probability fluctuation information (information indicating the number of times the probability change state has been reached) are output (S23).

Following the information output process, the CPU 103 executes 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 (S24). After that, the CPU 103 executes a special symbol process process (S25). By executing the special symbol process process for each timer interrupt by the CPU 103, it is possible to manage the execution and hold of the special symbol game, control the big hit game state and the small hit game state, control the game state, and the like.

The CPU 103 executes the normal symbol process process following the special symbol process process (S26). By executing the normal symbol process process 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 41A (based on the passing of the game ball through the passing gate 41). , 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 executing the normal symbol process process, 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, or the like may be performed. After that, the CPU 103 executes the command control process (S27). The CPU 103 may send and set an effect control command in each of the above processes. In the command control process of 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.

(Special symbol process processing)
FIG. 5 is a flowchart showing an example of special symbol process processing. In this special symbol process process, the CPU 103 first executes a start winning determination process (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 judgment result such as the generation of the start winning prize, the number of hold storages, and the look-ahead judgment 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 transmitted from the main board 11 to the effect control board 12 by, for example, executing the command control process of 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 S110 to S120 according to the value of the special figure process flag provided in the RAM 102. In each process (S110 to S120) of the special symbol process process, a transmission setting for transmitting an effect control command corresponding to each process to the effect control board 12 is performed.

The special symbol normal processing of S110 is executed when the value of the special symbol process flag is “0” (initial value). In this special symbol normal processing, it is determined whether or not to start the first special figure game or the second special figure game based on the presence or absence of the pending information. In addition, in the special symbol normal processing, whether or not the display result of the special symbol or decorative symbol is set as "big hit" or "small hit" based on the random value for determining the display result, and the big hit type when it is set as "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. It should be noted that 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 of S111 is executed when the value of the special figure process flag is “1”. In this variation pattern setting process, a process of determining the variation pattern to one of a plurality of types using a random value for determining the variation pattern based on a preliminary determination result of whether or not the display result is a "big hit", etc. It is included. 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 variable display mode of the decorative symbol (presence or absence of reach, etc.), and the variable display of the decorative symbol. It specifies the content of the effect (type of reach effect, etc.), and is also called a variable display pattern.

The special symbol variation process of S112 is executed when the value of the special symbol process flag is “2”. In this special symbol change process, the process of making settings for changing the special symbol on the first special symbol display 4A and the second special symbol display 4B, and the elapsed time since the special symbol starts to change. It includes processing to measure. 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 processing of S113 is executed when the value of the special symbol process flag is “3”. In this special symbol stop process, the fluctuation of the special symbol is stopped by the first special symbol display 4A and the second special symbol display 4B, and the confirmed special symbol that is the display result of the special symbol is stopped and displayed (derived). Includes processing to make settings for. Then, when the display result is "big hit", the value of the special figure process flag is updated to "4". On the other hand, when the big hit flag is off and the display result is "small hit", the value of the special figure process flag is updated to "8". If the display result is "small hit" or "miss", the value of the special figure process flag is updated to "0". When the display result is "small hit" or "loss", 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 opening preprocessing of 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 during opening of the jackpot in 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 switch from the open state to the closed state. Then, when the large winning opening is returned to the closed state, the value of the special figure process flag is updated to "6" after executing a process of stopping the supply of the solenoid drive signal to the solenoid 82 for the large winning opening door. Ends processing while the jackpot is open.

The post-processing after opening the jackpot in 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 updated to "5", while when the number of round executions reaches the upper limit, the special figure process flag is set. The value is updated to "7". When the value of the special figure process flag is updated, the post-processing after opening the jackpot ends.

The jackpot end processing of 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 updated to "0", and the jackpot end processing ends.

The small hit release preprocessing of S118 is executed when the value of the special figure process flag is “8”. This pre-opening process for small hits includes a process for setting the large winning opening to be open 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 of 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 of 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 gaming state ends, the gaming state in the pachinko gaming machine 1 before the small hit gaming 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 production control board 12]
Next, the main operation of the effect control board 12 will be described.

(Main processing of production control)
FIG. 6 is a flowchart showing an example of the effect control main process. 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 to clear the RAM 122, set various initial values, and CTC mounted on the effect control board 12. The register of (counter / timer circuit) is set (S71). Further, the effect control CPU 120 executes the initial operation control process (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, the effect control CPU 120 determines whether or not the timer interrupt flag is turned on (S73). The timer interrupt flag is set to the ON state every time a predetermined time (for example, 2 milliseconds) elapses, based on, for example, the CTC register setting. At this time, if the timer interrupt flag is off (N in S73), the effect control CPU 120 repeatedly executes the process of S73 and stands by.

Further, on the side of the effect control board 12, an interrupt for receiving an effect control command from the main board 11 is generated in addition to the timer interrupt that occurs every time a predetermined time elapses. This interrupt is, for example, an interrupt generated when the effect control INT signal from the main board 11 is turned on. When an interrupt occurs due to the effect control INT signal being turned on, the effect control CPU 120 automatically sets interrupt prohibition, but when a CPU that is not automatically interrupt prohibited is used. 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 the interrupt caused by the effect control INT signal being turned on. In this command reception interrupt process, 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 among the input ports included in the I / O 125. 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 permission, and then ends the command reception interrupt process.

When the timer interrupt flag is on in S73 (Y in S73), the effect control CPU 120 clears the timer interrupt flag to turn it off (S74), and executes a command analysis process (S75). ). In the command analysis process, for example, after reading various effect control commands transmitted from the game control microcomputer 100 of the main board 11 and stored in the effect control command reception buffer, the read effect control commands are used. Corresponding settings and controls are performed. For example, the read effect control command may be stored in a predetermined area of the RAM 122 or stored in the RAM 122 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 processing or the like. Turn on the provided receive flag. Further, when the effect control command specifies the game state, the effect control CPU 120 may instruct the display control unit 123 to display the background according to the game state.

The effect control CPU 120 executes the effect control process process after executing the command analysis process in S75 (S76). In the effect control process process, for example, the effect image display operation in the display area of the image display device 5, the sound output operation from the speakers 8L and 8R, the lighting / blinking / extinguishing operation in the decorative light emitter such as the game effect lamp 9, and the movable body. Control is performed to operate various effect devices such as the drive operation of 32. In addition, the control content of the effect operation using various effect devices is determined, determined, set, and the like according to the effect control command transmitted from the main board 11.

The effect control CPU 120 executes the effect random number update process following the effect control process process in S76, and updates at least a part of the effect random numbers used on the effect control board 12 side by software (S77). After that, the effect control CPU 120 returns to the process of S73. Other processes may be executed before returning to the process of S73.

(Production control process processing)
FIG. 7 is a flowchart showing an example of the effect control process process.

The effect control process process is the process executed in S76 of FIG. In the effect control process process shown in FIG. 7, the effect control CPU 120 first executes the lookahead advance notice setting process (S161). In the pre-reading notice setting process, for example, a determination, determination, setting, and the like for executing the pre-reading 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 S161, the effect control CPU 120 selects and executes any of the following processes S170 to S177 according to the value of the effect process flag provided in the RAM 122, for example.

The variable display start waiting process in 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. When it is determined that the variable display of the decorative symbol on the image display device 5 is started, the value of the effect process flag is updated to "1", and the variable display start waiting process is terminated.

The variable display start setting process of 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 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 may instruct the display control unit 123 to display an effect image based on the effect control pattern set in S171 on the display screen of the image display device 5. , Driving the movable body 32, outputting voice and sound effect from the speakers 8L and 8R by outputting the command (sound effect signal) to the voice control board 13, and outputting the command (illumination signal) to the lamp control board 14. Various effect controls are executed during the variable display of the decorative symbol, such as turning on / off / blinking the game effect lamp 9 and the like. After performing such effect control, for example, an end code indicating the end of variable display of the decorative symbol is read from the effect control pattern, or a command is received from the main board 11 to specify that the fixed decorative symbol is to be stopped and displayed. In response to what has been done, the final decorative symbol, which is the display result of the decorative symbol, is stopped and displayed. When the fixed decorative symbol is stopped and displayed, the value of the effect process flag is updated to "3", and the effect process during variable display ends.

The special figure hit waiting process in 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 of 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 sets, for example, an effect control pattern corresponding to the effect content in the small hit game state, and executes various effect controls in the small hit game state 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. Update to a certain "5" and end the small hit medium production process.

The small hit end effect process of 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 corresponding to the end of the small hit game state, and various effect controls at the end of the small hit game state based on the setting contents. To execute. After that, the value of the effect process flag is updated to the initial value "0", and the small hit end effect process is terminated.

The jackpot effect process of 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, the effect control CPU 120 sets the value of the effect control process flag to the ending effect process, for example, in response to receiving a command from the main board 11 to specify that the big hit game state is terminated. The corresponding value is updated to "7", and the jackpot production process is terminated.

The ending effect processing of 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 corresponding to the end of the jackpot game state, and controls various effects of the ending effect at the end of the jackpot game state based on the setting contents. Run. After that, the value of the effect process flag is updated to the initial value "0", and the ending effect process ends.

[Modification 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 a prize. It may be an enclosed gaming machine.

Only one type of symbol (for example, a symbol indicating "-") is displayed during the variable display of the special symbol, and the variable display may be performed by 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).

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 If the combination of stop symbols becomes a specific combination of symbols when the symbols are stopped in response to the operation of the stop button by, a slot machine capable of executing a game in which a predetermined number of medals are paid out to the player (for example, a big bonus) The present invention can also be applied to a slot machine equipped with one or more of regular bonus, RT, AT, ART, 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 a communication line or the like by providing a communication processing unit. It doesn't matter.

The game can be executed not only by attaching a detachable recording medium, but also by temporarily storing the program and data downloaded via a communication line or the like in an 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. Furthermore, the game can be executed by exchanging data with another computer device or the like via a network.

In addition, in this specification, one of the expressions for comparison of various ratios such as the execution ratio of the production (expressions such as "high", "low", and "differentiate") is "0%". It may be included. For example, one may have a percentage of "0%" and the other may have a percentage of "100%" or less than "100%".

<Characteristic part 147F>
[Outline of control of feature unit 147F]
Next, the feature unit 147F of the present embodiment will be described. The feature unit 147F represents a characteristic configuration, control, processing, or the like applicable to the pachinko gaming machine 1 described in the above-mentioned basic description, and the specific contents thereof will be described below.

Regarding the feature unit 147F, a technique for the pachinko gaming machine 1 in which setting values having different advantages for the player, such as the winning probability of a big hit, can be set by the setting means will be described as follows. The game control microcomputer 100 also has a function as a setting means capable of setting any one of a plurality of setting values having different advantages for the player as the setting value of the jackpot winning probability.

First, the set value will be described. In the pachinko gaming machine 1 described in this example, the winning probability of a big hit changes according to the set value by a setting change operation using an operation means such as a predetermined switch by a person on the game hall side (a game hall clerk, etc.). It is configured.

For example, in the game control microcomputer 100, a setting change process is executed so that the jackpot winning probability set in the pachinko gaming machine 1 can be changed according to the setting change operation. As a result, in the special symbol normal process of the special symbol process process, the setting change process that enables the jackpot winning probability to be changed is executed by using the display result determination table according to the set value. The set value is composed of, for example, 6 stages (plural stages) of 1 to 6, and the winning probability of a big hit increases in the order of set value 1 <set value 2 <set value 3 <set value 4 <set value 5 <set value 6. That is, when the set value 1 is set as the set value, the advantage is the lowest for the player, and the advantage is in the order of set value 2 <set value 3 <set value 4 <set value 5 <set value 6. It becomes higher gradually. The set value may be provided in a plurality of stages, and is not limited to the six stages. Since the ball ejection rate (the number of balls ejected per unit time (the number of prize balls)) changes according to the possibility of changing the winning probability of the jackpot in this way, changing the set value changes the ball ejection rate. It can be said that it does.

For example, in the pachinko gaming machine 1 of the present embodiment, the jackpot winning probability changes according to the selection of the set value by the setting change operation when the power is turned on. Of the six levels of setting values, for example, the setting value 6 may be called a high setting having a high jackpot winning probability, and the setting value 1 may be called a low setting having a low jackpot winning probability.

Further, the selection probability of the jackpot type may be changed by setting the setting values 1 to 6 as well as the winning probability of the jackpot. The selection probability of the variation pattern type may be changed by setting the set value 1 to the set value 6 as well as the winning probability of the big hit. The selection probability of the fluctuation pattern may be changed by setting the set value 1 to the set value 6 as well as the winning probability of the big hit.

Regarding the feature unit 147F, in the pachinko gaming machine 1 in which any of a plurality of set values can be set, the control of a specific effect that mainly gives suggestions (related to the setting of the set values) corresponding to the setting suggestions, etc. Explain various technologies related to. In the pachinko gaming machine 1 in which any of a plurality of set values can be set, an effect corresponding to the set value suggestion suggesting which set value the set value is (hereinafter, set value suggestion effect). (Called), it is possible to execute an effect related to the setting change suggestion (hereinafter, referred to as a setting change suggestion effect) that suggests that the setting value has been changed (the setting change process was executed at startup). In the following description, the setting value suggestion and the setting change suggestion may be collectively referred to as a setting suggestion, and the setting value suggestion effect and the setting change suggestion effect may be collectively referred to as a setting suggestion effect.

Further, in the feature unit 147F, a setting in which the jackpot type is selected and determined as either "non-probability variation" or "probability variation" will be described as an example. The "non-probability" jackpot is hereinafter referred to as the normal jackpot. The "probability change" jackpot is hereinafter referred to as the probability variation jackpot.

In the case of a normal big hit, after the end of the big hit game state, the time is shortened (high base state) until the variable display of a predetermined number of times (for example, 100 times) is executed in the low probability state (non-probability change state). .. Such a gaming state is called a low accuracy high base state. The time saving state is a game control state in which the length of the variable display variation time is made shorter on average than the non-time saving state.

The base is the ratio of the number of game balls paid out as prize balls to the number of shot balls. The high base state is a state in which the base is higher than the low base state, which is the normal state, and it is easy to win the special variable winning ball device 7 by supporting the winning with the variable winning ball device 6B, that is, the electric tulip. It is realized by executing the "electric tulip support control". Since the special variable winning ball device 7 is a variable winning means that is opened based on the variable display result of the normal symbol display 20, it is also called a normal variable winning means. In the high base state (time saving state), the frequency with which the game ball can enter the second start winning opening of the special variable winning ball device 7 which is a normal variable winning means is the normal gaming state (low probability state, low base state). It is also called a high-frequency state (high-frequency open control state) that can be controlled to a high-frequency state that is higher than the state (non-time-saving state). After the end of such a time saving state, it is controlled to a low base state (a control state in which it becomes difficult for the game ball to enter the second starting winning opening of the special variable winning ball device 7) in a low probability state (non-probability changing state). To. Such a gaming state is called a low probability low base state. The initial state at the time of turning on the power of the pachinko gaming machine 1 is basically a low probability and low base state.

In the case of a probability variation jackpot, after the end of the jackpot gaming state, a high probability state (probability variation state) and a time saving state (high base state) are obtained until a predetermined number of times (for example, 100 times) of variable display is executed. Such a gaming state is called a high accuracy and high base state. After the end of such a high accuracy high base state, it is controlled to a low accuracy low base state. In the case of a small hit, the game state does not change before and after the end of the small hit game state.

The jackpot type may be selected and determined from a combination of a plurality of types different from the combination of the plurality of types.

[Configuration of display result judgment table by set value]
FIG. 8-1 is an explanatory diagram showing a display result determination table corresponding to each set value. The display result determination table is a collection of data stored in the ROM 101, and is a table in which a jackpot determination value to be compared with the random number value MR1 for determining the display result is set. In each display result judgment table, there are cases where the first special symbol (first special symbol) is subject to variable display and cases where the second special symbol (second special symbol) is subject to variable display. For each of the above, a judgment value for determining a big hit is set.

As shown in FIG. 8-1 (A), when the display result determination table corresponding to the set value 1 is used and the first special symbol is the target of the variable display, the set value is "2". , "3", "4", "5", "6" are set to win the jackpot with a lower probability (1/300) than in the case of "6". Further, when the second special symbol is the target of the variable display, the same judgment value as when the first special symbol is the target of the variable display is set as the jackpot judgment value. Even when the 2 special symbols are targeted for variable display, the jackpot is set to win with the same probability (1/300) as when the first special symbol is targeted for variable display.

Further, as shown in FIG. 8-1 (B), when the display result determination table corresponding to the set value 2 is used and the variable special figure designation buffer is the first, the set value is "1". It is set to win a big hit with a higher probability (1/280) than in a certain case. Further, when the second special symbol is the target of the variable display, the same judgment value as when the first special symbol is the target of the variable display is set as the jackpot judgment value. Even when the two special symbols are targeted for variable display, the jackpot is set to win with the same probability (1/280) as when the first special symbol is targeted for variable display.

Further, as shown in FIG. 8-1 (C), when the display result determination table corresponding to the set value 3 is used and the variable special figure designation buffer is the first, the set value is "1". It is set to win a big hit with a higher probability (1/265) than when it is "2". Further, when the second special symbol is the target of the variable display, the same judgment value as when the first special symbol is the target of the variable display is set as the jackpot judgment value. Even when the two special symbols are targeted for variable display, the jackpot is set to win with the same probability (1/265) as when the first special symbol is targeted for variable display.

Further, as shown in FIG. 8-1 (D), when the display result determination table corresponding to the set value 4 is used and the variable special figure designation buffer is the first, the set value is "1". It is set to win a big hit with a higher probability (1/250) than when it is "2" or "3". Further, when the second special symbol is the target of the variable display, the same judgment value as when the first special symbol is the target of the variable display is set as the jackpot judgment value. Even when the two special symbols are targeted for variable display, the jackpot is set to win with the same probability (1/250) as when the first special symbol is targeted for variable display.

Further, as shown in FIG. 8-1 (E), when the display result determination table corresponding to the set value 5 is used and the variable special figure designation buffer is the first, the set value is "1". It is set to win a big hit with a higher probability (1/235) than in the case of "2", "3", and "4". Further, when the second special symbol is the target of the variable display, the same judgment value as when the first special symbol is the target of the variable display is set as the jackpot judgment value. Even when the two special symbols are targeted for variable display, the jackpot is set to win with the same probability (1/235) as when the first special symbol is targeted for variable display.

Further, as shown in FIG. 8-1 (F), when the display result determination table corresponding to the set value 5 is used and the variable special figure designation buffer is the first, the set value is "1". It is set to win a big hit with a higher probability (1/220) than in the case of "2", "3", "4", and "5". Further, when the second special symbol is the target of the variable display, the same judgment value as when the first special symbol is the target of the variable display is set as the jackpot judgment value. Even when the two special symbols are targeted for variable display, the jackpot is set to win with the same probability (1/220) as when the first special symbol is targeted for variable display.

That is, the CPU 103 refers to the display result determination table corresponding to the set value set at that time, and the value of the random number value MR1 for determining the display result is shown in FIGS. 8-1 (A) to 8-1 (F). If any of the jackpot determination values is matched, it is determined that the special symbol is a jackpot. That is, the winning of the big hit is determined with the probability according to the set value. The "probability" shown in FIGS. 8-1 (A) to 8-1 (F) indicates the probability (ratio) of a big hit. Further, deciding whether or not to make a big hit means deciding whether or not to control the big hit game state, but the stop symbol in the first special symbol display 4A or the second special symbol display 4B is determined. It also means deciding whether or not to make a big hit design.

Further, the jackpot determination may be performed using different display result determination tables depending on whether the first special symbol is a variable display or the second special symbol is a variable display, which is a common display. It may be performed using the result judgment table.

As the setting values that can be set in the pachinko gaming machine 1, a total of 6 setting values of setting values 1 to 6 are provided, but the present invention is not limited to this, and the pachinko gaming machine 1 is not limited to this. The set value that can be set may be 2, 3, 4, 5, or 7 or more.

[Command configuration of feature section 147F]
FIG. 8-2 is an explanatory diagram showing an example of the contents of the effect control command used in the feature unit 147F. The effect control command has, for example, a 2-byte structure, the first byte represents MODE (command classification), and the second byte represents EXT (command type). The first bit (bit 7) of the MODE data is always set to "1", and the first bit of the EXT data is set to "0". The command form shown in FIG. 8-2 is an example, and other command forms may be used. Further, in this example, the control command is composed of two control signals, but the number of control signals constituting the control command may be one or a plurality of three or more.

In the example shown in FIG. 8-2, the command 8001H is the first variation start command for designating the variation start in the special figure game using the first special figure in the first special symbol display 4A. The command 8002H is a second variation start command for designating the variation start in the special figure game using the second special figure on the second special symbol display 4B. The command 81XXH is a decoration that is variablely displayed in each of the "left", "middle", and "right" decorative symbol display areas 5L, 5C, and 5R in the image display device 5 in response to the variable display of the special symbol in the special symbol game. This is a fluctuation pattern specification command that specifies a fluctuation pattern (fluctuation time) such as a symbol. Here, XXH indicates that it is an unspecified hexadecimal number, and may be a value arbitrarily set according to the content of instruction by the effect control command. In the variation pattern specification command, different EXT data is set according to the variation pattern to be specified. The variation pattern specification command in this embodiment can also specify a variable display result. For example, as shown in FIG. 8-12 described later, the fluctuation pattern specification command is such as "non-reach out of reach", "normal reach out of reach", "super reach out of order", "normal reach jackpot", and "super reach jackpot". A variable pattern and a variable display result can be specified. Since the variable display result can be specified by the variable display result notification command described later, a variable display result can not be specified as the variable pattern specification command.

The command 8CXXXH is a variation display result notification command, and is an effect control command for designating a variation display result such as a special symbol or a decorative symbol. In the variable display result notification command, when the variable display result is a "miss", a "big hit", or a "small hit" (predetermined result), or when the variable display result is a "big hit". Different EXT data are set according to the determination result (the jackpot type determination result) of which of the plurality of types the jackpot type is to be used.

The command 8F00H is a symbol confirmation command for designating the change stop (confirmation) of the decorative symbol in the decorative symbol display areas 5L, 5C, and 5R of the "left", "middle", and "right" in the image display device 5. The command 95XXH is a game state designation command for designating the current gaming state of the pachinko gaming machine 1. In the game state designation command, different EXT data is set according to the current game state in the pachinko gaming machine 1. As a specific example, the command 9500H is the first game state specification command corresponding to the game state (low base state, normal state) in which the time reduction control is not performed, and the command 9501H is the game state (high base state) in which the time reduction control is performed. , Time saving state) is used as the second game state specification command.

The command 96XXH is an error (abnormal) designation command that specifies the occurrence of an error (abnormality) and the type of the error (abnormality) that has occurred in the pachinko gaming machine 1. In the error (abnormality) designation command, for example, by setting the EXT data corresponding to each error (abnormality), it is specified which error (abnormality) has been determined on the effect control board 12 side. The occurrence of the specified error (abnormality) can be notified by the error notification process described later.

The command A0XXH is a hit start designation command (also referred to as a "fanfare command") for designating the display of an effect image indicating the start of the big hit game state or the small hit game state. The command A1XXH is a notification command during the opening of the big winning opening that notifies that the big winning opening is in the open state in the big hit gaming state or the small hit gaming state. The command A2XXH is a notification command after opening the big winning opening that notifies that the big winning opening has changed from the open state to the closed state in the big hit gaming state or the small hit gaming state. The command A3XXH is a hit end designation command for designating the display of the effect image at the end of the big hit game state or the small hit game state.

In the hit start designation command and the hit end designation command, different EXT data may be set according to the pre-determination result and the jackpot type determination result, for example, by setting the same EXT data as the variation display result notification command. .. Alternatively, in the hit start designation command or the hit end designation command, the correspondence between the pre-determined result and the jackpot type determination result and the set EXT data may be different from the correspondence in the variable display result notification command. .. In the notification command while the big winning opening is open and the notification command after opening the big winning opening, different EXT data is set according to the number of round executions (for example, "1" to "15") in the big hit game state or the small hit game state. Will be done.

The command B100H is based on the fact that the game ball that has passed (entered) the first start winning opening formed by the winning ball device 6A is detected by the first starting opening switch 22A and the starting winning (first starting winning) is generated. This is a first start opening winning designation command for notifying that the first start condition for executing the special figure game using the first special figure on the first special symbol display 4A has been satisfied.

The command B200H is based on the fact that the game ball that has passed (entered) the second start winning opening formed by the variable winning ball device 6B is detected by the second starting opening switch 22B and the starting winning (second starting winning) is generated. , The second start opening winning designation command for notifying that the second start condition for executing the special figure game using the second special figure on the second special symbol display 4B has been satisfied.

The command B300H is a general winning opening winning designation command for notifying that a winning has occurred in the general winning opening 10 based on the entry of the game ball into the predetermined area. Specifically, the command B300H notifies that the general winning opening 10 has been won based on the fact that the game ball that has passed (entered) the general winning opening 10 is detected by the general winning opening switch 10A. It is a winning opening winning designation command. The “predetermined area” is an area in which a game ball is detected by the general winning opening 10 or the general winning opening switch 10A.

The command B400H is a command for designating a prize in the prize opening, which notifies that a prize has been generated in the prize opening based on the fact that the game ball has entered the specific area. Specifically, the command B400H specifies a large prize opening to notify that a prize has occurred in the large winning opening based on the detection of the game ball that has passed (entered) the large winning opening by the count switch 23. It is a command. The "specific area" is an area in which a game ball is detected by a large winning opening or a count switch 23.

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

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

The command D0XXH is a setting value designation command for designating the newly set setting value from the main board 11 to the effect control board 12 (effect control CPU 120). The command E101H is a hot start notification command for notifying that the pachinko gaming machine 1 has started without clearing the contents of the RAM 102 (recovery of power failure, also referred to as hot start). The command E102H is a cold start notification command for notifying that the pachinko gaming machine 1 has cleared the contents of the RAM 102 and started (cold start). The command E103H is a setting value change start notification command for notifying that the operation for changing the set value has been started in the pachinko gaming machine 1 (the pachinko gaming machine 1 has been started in the set value changed state). The command E104H is a set value change end notification command for notifying that the set value change operation has been completed in the pachinko gaming machine 1. The command E105H is a set value confirmation start notification command for notifying that the pachinko gaming machine 1 has started the setting value confirmation operation (the pachinko gaming machine 1 has been started in the set value confirmation state). The command E106H is a set value change end notification command for notifying that the confirmation operation of the set value of the pachinko gaming machine 1 has been completed.

The command F1XXH and the command F2XXH. These commands are effect control commands that indicate the contents of the winning determination results such as the jackpot type determination and the variation pattern type determination at the time of starting winning to the first starting winning opening or the second starting winning opening. Of these, the command F1XXH is a symbol designation command that indicates whether or not a jackpot will be achieved and a determination result of the type of jackpot among the winning determination results. Further, the command F2XXH is a variation type command indicating a determination result (determination result of the variation pattern type) of which determination value the value of the random number for determination of the variation pattern type falls within the range of the determination value at the time of winning.

The command F1XXH is a symbol designation command indicating whether or not a jackpot will be achieved and the determination result of the type of jackpot among the winning determination results. Further, the command F2XXH is a variation type command indicating a determination result (determination result of the variation pattern type) of which determination value the value of the random number for determination of the variation pattern type falls within the range of the determination value at the time of winning.

[Processing based on the fluctuation pattern specification command]
The effect control CPU 120 operates the image display device 5 based on the reception of the variation pattern designation command to display the variation of the displayed decorative pattern. Further, the image display device 5 may be provided with a constantly small symbol in a reduced form of the decorative symbol in response to the variable display of the special symbol. In such a case, the effect control CPU 120 operates the image display device 5 based on the reception of the variation pattern designation command to display the variation of the displayed decorative symbol and the constantly small symbol.

[Fluctuation pattern table configuration]
Next, the variation pattern table used for selecting and determining the variation pattern of the special symbol and the effect symbol in the game control microcomputer 560 will be described with reference to FIG. 8-3. FIG. 8-3 is a diagram showing a variation pattern table used for determining the variation pattern in a tabular format.

When selecting and determining a variation pattern, one variation pattern type is selected and determined from a plurality of types of variation pattern types by lottery using a random value for determining the variation pattern type, and then included in the selected variation pattern type. One variation pattern is selected and determined from a plurality of types of variation patterns. The variable pattern selected and determined by the two-stage lottery in this way is used for the variable display of the special symbol and the probabilistic decorative symbol.

In FIG. 8-3, the normal state (when 3 or less are held) is out of the normal state (when 3 or less are held), the fluctuation shortening state (when 4 is held) is out of the judgment table, and (C) is out of the time saving state. The time determination table, (D) shows the normal jackpot determination table, and (E) shows the probability variation jackpot determination table. Each determination table of FIGS. 8-3 (A) to (E) is stored in the ROM 101, is selected according to the gaming state, and is used for determining (determining) the variation pattern type and the variation pattern.

The determination table shown in FIG. 8-3 is a variation pattern type determination table showing the relationship between the random number value for determining the variation pattern type (1 to 251 described as the variation type random number range in the figure) and the variation pattern type. Includes a variation pattern determination table showing the relationship between the random number value for determining the variation pattern (1 to 220 described as the variation pattern random number range in the figure) and the variation pattern belonging to each type for each variation pattern type.

In the "variation pattern type" or "variation pattern" column in each table of FIG. 8-3, "normal" or "normal variation" indicates a normal variation pattern that does not reach.

Further, the "normal reach" in each table of FIG. 8-3 shows a fluctuation pattern of the normal reach that does not perform a particularly flashy effect when the reach state is reached. "Super reach" indicates a variation pattern in which a reach effect is performed to display a special effect image when the reach state is reached.

Further, "super reach" is a fluctuation pattern in which the ratio of selection when a big hit is obtained is higher than that of "normal reach", and the reliability of the big hit is high. Further, the "super reach" is a fluctuation pattern in which the fluctuation time is longer than that of the "normal reach" (for example, the normal reach is 10 seconds and the super reach is 120 seconds to 150 seconds). In addition, four types of fluctuation patterns are set for the super reach, and the degree of expectation of a big hit (a big hit) is such that the first super reach <the second super reach <the third super reach <the fourth super reach. (Possibility) is high.

The "expectation degree" is a concept including the expectation degree for a big hit and the expectation degree for a probability change. Specifically, the degree of expectation (also referred to as reliability) for a big hit is the degree of expectation (the ratio of a big hit) that becomes a big hit when each reach fluctuation pattern is selected. Further, the degree of expectation for the probability change means the degree of expectation (ratio of probability change) to shift to the probability change state.

The variation pattern shown in the deviation time determination table is a variation pattern in which the final display result of the variation display is the display result of "off". Of the out-of-order determination tables, the out-of-normal state determination table is used to determine the fluctuation pattern when the number of reserved storage information in any of the first reserved storage and the second reserved storage is 3 or less. .. Of the out-of-order determination tables, the out-of-variation shortened state out-of-variation determination table is used to determine the variation pattern when the number of reserved storage information in any of the first reserved storage and the second reserved storage is four. Used. Of the out-of-time determination tables, the out-of-time state out-of-time determination table is used to determine the fluctuation pattern in the out-of-time state.

In the pachinko gaming machine 1, when the number of reserved storage information reaches the upper limit (4) for the first reserved storage or the second reserved storage, it is necessary to prevent unnecessary start winning and to quickly digest the reserved storage information. For the purpose of, the variable display is controlled to the variable shortened state in which the variable display is executed in a short variable time shorter than the variable time in the normal state. Such control is called fluctuation shortening control. In such a fluctuation shortening state, a fluctuation pattern is selected and determined using the fluctuation shortening state deviation determination table shown in FIG. 8-3 (B).

Further, the fluctuation pattern shown in the normal jackpot determination table is a fluctuation pattern in which the final display result of the fluctuation display is the display result of "normal jackpot". The fluctuation pattern shown in the probability variation jackpot determination table is a fluctuation pattern in which the final display result of the variation display is the display result of "probability variation jackpot".

Based on this information, for example, the fluctuation pattern of "fourth super reach (150 seconds)" shown in the "fluctuation pattern" column of FIG. 8-3 (A) is "variation time that results in an outlier display result. Is the fourth superreach variation pattern executed in 150 seconds.

In the table of FIG. 8-3, the columns described as "variation type random number range" and "variation pattern type" are the fluctuation pattern type determination table section showing the relationship between the "variation type random number range" and the "variation pattern type". It is a column showing the function as. For example, taking FIG. 8-3 (A) as an example, all the values of random 2 (1-251) are set for each of a plurality of fluctuation pattern types such as "normal", "normal reach", and "super reach". Is divided into multiple numerical ranges and assigned. For example, taking FIG. 8-3 (A) as an example, the value of the random number of the variation type extracted at a predetermined timing is one of the judgment values assigned to 140 to 229 among the random numbers of 1 to 251. If it matches, it is determined that the fluctuation pattern type is "normal reach".

Further, in the table of FIG. 8-3, the columns described as "variation pattern random number range" and "variation pattern" are used as a variation pattern determination table unit showing the relationship between the "variation pattern random number range" and the "variation pattern". It is a column showing the function of. The fluctuation patterns shown corresponding to each type of the fluctuation pattern type determination table are the fluctuation patterns belonging to each type. For example, taking FIG. 8-3 (A) as an example, the fluctuation patterns belonging to the type of "super reach" are "first super reach", "second super reach", "third super reach", and It is the "fourth super reach".

All the values of the variation pattern random numbers (1-220) are assigned to each of the plurality of variation patterns corresponding to each variation pattern type by dividing them into a plurality of numerical values. For example, taking FIG. 8-3 (A) as an example, when it is decided to use the fluctuation pattern type of "super reach", the fluctuation pattern random numbers extracted at a predetermined timing are random numbers of 1 to 220. Of these, if it matches any of the determination values assigned to 1 to 70, it is determined that the fluctuation pattern is the "first super reach (120 seconds)".

When the variation display result for the first special symbol or the second special symbol is out of alignment, the determination table is selected as follows in order to determine the variation pattern. When the variation display result is out of alignment in the non-time saving state, the out-of-time determination table in FIG. 8-3 (A) is selected. When the variation display result is out of alignment in the variation shortening state, the deviation time determination table in FIG. 8-3 (B) is selected. When the variation display result is out of order in the time saving state, the time saving state out of time determination table shown in FIG. 8-3 (C) is selected.

When the variation display result for the first special symbol or the second special symbol is a big hit regardless of whether the time is shortened or not, the determination table is selected as follows in order to determine the variation pattern. When the variation display result is a normal jackpot, the normal jackpot determination table shown in FIG. 8-3 (D) is selected. When the variable display result is a probabilistic jackpot regardless of whether or not the time is shortened, the probabilistic jackpot determination table shown in FIG. 8-3 (E) is selected.

In the variation shortened state deviation determination table of FIG. 8-3 (B) and the time reduction state deviation determination table of FIG. 8-3 (C), as compared with the normal state deviation determination table of FIG. 8-3 (A), The fluctuation time of normal fluctuation is set short. Then, in the fluctuation shortening state deviation time determination table of FIG. 8-3 (B) and the time reduction state deviation time determination table of FIG. 8-3 (C), as compared with the normal state deviation time determination table of FIG. 8-3 (A). Therefore, the ratio of normal fluctuations (non-reach out-of-reach fluctuations (variations that result in out-of-reach display results without reaching)), which have a shorter fluctuation time than reach fluctuations (including normal reach fluctuations and super reach fluctuations), is high and is usually determined. The data is set so that the rate of reach fluctuations, which have a longer fluctuation time than fluctuations, is determined to be low.

As a result, the rate of selecting the fluctuation pattern with the shorter fluctuation time is higher in the fluctuation shortened state and the time shortened state than in the non-time shortened state (normal state). In the case of time, the fluctuation display is performed with an average shorter fluctuation time than in the non-time reduction state. By selecting the determination table in this way, the fluctuation shortening state and the time saving state can be realized. Further, by setting the normal fluctuation so that the fluctuation time is shorter in the fluctuation shortening state and the time reduction state than in the non-time reduction state, it is possible to shorten the pending digestion in the fluctuation shortening state and the time reduction state.

In the judgment tables of FIGS. 8-3 (A), 8-3 (B), and 8-3 (C), which are selected when the data is out of alignment, the selection ratio of the reach type is set to normal reach> super reach. The data is set so that it is selected in a high-low relationship. On the other hand, in the judgment tables of FIGS. 8-3 (D) and 8-3 (E), which are selected when a big hit occurs, the selection ratio of the reach type is selected in a high-low relationship such that normal reach <super reach. The data is set to be. As a result, when a big hit occurs, the ratio of the reach effect of the super reach (the ratio of the reach effect of the super reach when the reach is selected) is higher than that of the case of the loss, so that the reach of the super reach is increased. By producing the effect, the player's expectation can be increased.

Further, the determination table of FIG. 8-3 (E) selected when the probability variation jackpot is obtained among the jackpots is compared with the determination table of FIG. 8-3 (D) selected when the jackpot is a normal jackpot. Therefore, the data is set so that the ratio of the type of super reach effect selected to the normal reach is high. As a result, when it becomes a probabilistic jackpot, the ratio of the reach effect of the super reach (the proportion occupied by the reach effect of the super reach when the reach is selected) is higher than that of the normal jackpot. By performing the reach production of the reach, it is possible to raise the expectation of the player for the probable change jackpot.

As shown in FIG. 8-3, the selection ratio of the fluctuation pattern is common to the set values 1 to 6. As a result, the selection ratio of the variable display time in the variable display that is not controlled by the jackpot game state is common regardless of the set value. Therefore, in addition to the specific effect corresponding to the setting suggestion, the setting value can be set according to the selection ratio of the fluctuation time. It can be prevented from being recognizable to the player.

[Production control main processing]
Next, the effect control main process executed in the feature unit 147F will be described. FIG. 8-4 is a flowchart showing the effect control main process in the feature unit 147F. In FIG. 8-4, the effect control CPU 120 first executes a predetermined initialization process (207SGS401), clears the RAM 122, sets various initial values, and has a CTC (counter / counter /) mounted on the effect control board 12. Set the register of the timer circuit).

Further, the effect control CPU 120 sets a command reception waiting timer according to the command reception waiting period of the command transmitted from the main board 11 (207SGS403). Then, the effect control CPU 120 decrements the value of the command reception waiting timer by -1 (207SGS404), and determines whether or not the command reception waiting timer has timed out (207SGS405). When the command reception waiting timer is timered out (207SGS405; N), the effect control CPU 120 repeatedly executes the processes of 207SGS404 and 207SGS405, and waits until the command reception waiting timer is timered out.

Then, when the command reception waiting timer goes out (Y in 207SGS405), the effect control CPU 120 determines whether or not the hot start notification command is received (207SGS406). The effect control CPU 120 receives the hot start notification command (Y in 207SGS406), that is, when the pachinko gaming machine 1 recovers from a power failure, the player information stored in the RAM 122 (player information described later). In the input process, after receiving the input of the player information, the information including the number of fluctuations, the number of big hits, the number of super reach, etc. stored in the RAM 122) is cleared (207SGS407), and the process proceeds to 207SGS427.

When the hot start notification command is not received (N in 207SGS406), the effect control CPU 120 determines whether or not the cold notification command is received (207SGS408). When the effect control CPU 120 receives the cold notification command (Y in 207SGS408), the effect control CPU 120 stores the player information and the effect information (stored in the RAM 122 from the previous start of the pachinko gaming machine 1) stored in the RAM 122. Information including the number of fluctuations, the number of big hits, the number of super reach, etc.) was cleared (207SGS409), the information stored in the RAM 102 was cleared, and the player information and the production information stored in the RAM 122 were cleared. The RAM clear notification process for notifying that the information has been cleared (executing the RAM clear notification) is executed (207SGS410). In the RAM clear notification process, the pachinko gaming machine 1 is started after displaying an image on the image display device 5, emitting light from the game effect lamp 9, sound output from the speakers 8L and 8R, etc. for a predetermined period (for example, 10 seconds). It suffices if it is possible to notify the clerk of the game hall or the like that the player information and the production information stored in the RAM 122 have been cleared. Then, the effect control CPU 120 proceeds to 207SGS427 after executing the RAM clear notification process.

Further, when the effect control CPU 120 does not receive the cold start notification command (N in 207SGS408), the effect control CPU 120 determines whether or not the set value change start notification command or the set value confirmation start notification command is received. Judgment (207SGS411). When the effect control CPU 120 receives the set value change start notification command or the set value confirmation start notification command (Y in 207SGS411), that is, when the pachinko gaming machine 1 is started in the set value change state or the set value confirmation state. Executes the setting value related notification processing for executing the notification that the setting value is being changed (notification during setting value change) and the notification that the setting value is being confirmed (notification during setting value confirmation). (207SGS412). In the set value-related notification process, a notification image indicating that the setting variable value is being changed and a notification image indicating that the setting value is being confirmed are displayed.

After executing the set value-related notification process in the 207SGS412, the effect control CPU 120 executes the sub-side game stop process (40FS001). In the sub-side game stop processing, when the effect control command is transmitted from the main board 11 to the effect control board 12 during the setting change state or the setting confirmation state, the effect control CPU 120 stops the game. The process is executed. Details of the sub-side game stop processing will be described with reference to FIG. 8-5.

The effect control CPU 120 determines whether or not a set value change end notification command or a set value confirmation end notification command is received after executing the sub-side game stop process in 40FS001 (207SGS416). If the effect control CPU 120 does not receive the set value change end notification command or the set value confirmation end notification command (N in 207SGS416), the process proceeds to 207SGS412, and the set value change end notification command and the set value confirmation end notification command are received. In some cases (Y at 207SGS416), the process proceeds to 207SGS427.

When the setting value change start notification command and the setting value confirmation start notification command are not received in the 207SGS411 (N in the 207SGS411), the effect control CPU 120 determines whether or not the error designation command is received (207SGS425). When the effect control CPU 120 receives the error designation command (Y in 207SGS425), it executes the error notification process (207SGS426) for performing the error notification indicated by the error designation command, and does not receive the error designation command. (N at 207SGS425) proceeds to 207SGS403.

When the process proceeds to 207SGS427, the effect control CPU 120 identifies which of the hot start notification command, the cold start notification command, the set value change end notification command, and the set value confirmation end notification command has been received, and the image display device 5 displays the image. The display of the initial symbol corresponding to the received command is started. For example, when the received command is a hot start notification command, a setting value confirmation end notification command, or a cold start notification command, that is, when a new setting value is not set in the pachinko gaming machine 1, the image display device 5 The display of the decorative symbol is started from the left with the combination of "1", "2", and "3" as the initial symbol. Further, when the received command is a setting value change end notification command, that is, when there is a possibility that a new setting value has been set in the pachinko gaming machine 1, the image display device 5 is displayed as an initial symbol from the left. The display of the decorative pattern is started with the combination of "4", "5", and "6".

If there is a possibility that a new setting value has been set for the pachinko gaming machine 1, and if a setting value that is advantageous to the player (for example, "6") is set, a setting that is disadvantageous to the player. The decorative symbol may be displayed as a combination of "4", "5", and "6" as the initial symbol at a higher rate than when the value (for example, "1") is set. By doing so, it can be suggested that the pachinko gaming machine 1 is set with a set value that is advantageous for the player, and the gaming interest can be improved.

Further, when there is a possibility that a new setting value is set for the pachinko gaming machine 1, a setting value advantageous to the player (for example, "6") is set, and a setting disadvantageous to the player. The initial symbol displayed on the image display device 5 may be different from the case where the value (for example, "1") is set. Further, depending on whether a setting value advantageous to the player (for example, "6") is set or a setting value unfavorable to the player (for example, "1") is set, the speakers 8L and 8R The volume of the output sound, the amount of light of the game effect lamp 9, and the like may be different.

Next, the effect control CPU 120 sets “4” in the pre-reading restriction counter in order to restrict the execution of the pre-reading advance notice effect in the first four fluctuations (207SGS428). After that, the effect control CPU 120 shifts to the loop process for monitoring the timer interrupt flag (207SGS429). When the timer interrupt occurs, the effect control CPU 120 sets the timer interrupt flag in the timer interrupt process. If the timer interrupt flag is set (on), the effect control CPU 120 clears the flag (207SGS430) and executes the following processing.

First, the effect control CPU 120 executes a start notification process for notifying that the pachinko gaming machine 1 has started (207SGS431). In the activation notification process, the effect control CPU 120 determines, for example, whether or not the interruption is the first interruption from the activation of the pachinko gaming machine 1. When the first interruption from the start of the pachinko gaming machine 1, the effect control CPU 120 receives any of a hot start notification command, a cold start notification command, a set value change end notification command, and a set value confirmation end notification command. This is specified, the start notification process table corresponding to the received command is selected, and the start notification process timer corresponding to the received command is started. Then, after starting the start notification process timer, the start notification process is executed in the next and subsequent interrupts to start the pachinko game machine 1 based on the value of the start notification process timer and the start notification process table. All you have to do is execute the notification.

In the feature unit 207SG in the present embodiment, the command received at the time of starting the pachinko gaming machine 1 is one of a hot start notification command, a cold start notification command, a set value change end notification command, and a set value confirmation end notification command. The mode of the activation notification of the pachinko game machine 1 is different depending on the presence. For example, when the hot start notification command or the setting value confirmation end notification command is received when starting the pachinko game machine 1, that is, when a new setting value is not set in the pachinko game machine 1, the game is played. The effect lamp 9 emits light for 60 seconds and the speakers 8L and 8R output the output sound A for 30 seconds. The light emission start timing of these game effect lamps 9 for 60 seconds and the output start timing of the output sound A for 30 seconds from the speakers 8L and 8R are the same, but the light emission start timing of these game effect lamps 9 for 60 seconds and The output start timing of the output sound A for 30 seconds from the speakers 8L and 8R may be different.

Further, when the effect control CPU 120 receives the cold start notification command when starting the pachinko game machine 1, that is, a new setting value is not set in the pachinko game machine 1, and the data in the RAM 102 is recorded. If is cleared, the game effect lamp 9 emits light for 60 seconds and the speakers 8L and 8R output the output sound B for 30 seconds. The light emission start timing of these game effect lamps 9 for 60 seconds and the output start timing of the output sound B for 30 seconds from the speakers 8L and 8R are the same, but the light emission start timing of these game effect lamps 9 for 60 seconds and The output start timing of the output sound B for 30 seconds from the speakers 8L and 8R may be different.

The specific control in the present invention means that when the pachinko game machine 1 is started in a hot start or setting confirmation state, the effect control CPU 120 emits light from the game effect lamp 9 for 60 seconds and outputs from the speakers 8L and 8R for 30 seconds. When the output of the sound A is executed and the pachinko game machine 1 is started by the cold start, the effect control CPU 120 emits light of the game effect lamp 9 for 60 seconds and the output sound B from the speakers 8L and 8R for 30 seconds. Includes both performing output.

Further, when the effect control CPU 120 receives the set value change end notification command or the set value change end notification command when starting the pachinko game machine 1, the game effect lamp 9 emits light for 40 seconds and the speaker. The output sound C is output from 8L and 8R for 20 seconds, and the message image for 40 seconds (for example, the message image indicating that the change of the set value is completed) is displayed on the image display device 5. The light emission start timing of these game effect lamps 9 for 40 seconds, the output start timing of the output sound C for 20 seconds from the speakers 8L and 8R, and the display start timing of the message image on the image display device 5 are the same. The light emission start timing of the game effect lamp 9 for 40 seconds, the output start timing of the output sound C for 20 seconds from the speakers 8L and 8R, and the display start timing of the message image on the image display device 5 may be different.

In particular, when the setting value change end notification command is received when the pachinko gaming machine 1 is started, the hot start notification command or the cold start notification command is received when the pachinko gaming machine 1 is started. However, since the message image is displayed on the image display device 5, it is easy to recognize that the set value of the pachinko gaming machine 1 has been changed.

In addition, although the embodiment in which the activation notification when the pachinko gaming machine 1 is activated is executed by using the game effect lamp 9, the speakers 8L, 8R, and the image display device 5, the present invention is limited to this. Instead, the pachinko game machine 1 is provided with an external output terminal capable of outputting a signal to a management device such as a game hall management computer or a counter for each machine, and the external output is provided as a start notification when the pachinko game machine 1 is started. A signal that can identify that the pachinko gaming machine 1 has been activated may be output from the terminal to the management device.

Further, even if the pachinko gaming machine 1 is started in any of the hot start, cold start, setting change state, and setting confirmation state, some devices that execute the start notification are common (the game effect lamp 9 is used in all of them). However, the present invention is not limited to this, and the pachinko gaming machine 1 is hot-started, cold-started, set-changed, and has an example of the form of emitting light and outputting sound from the speakers 8L and 8R. The device that executes the start notification differs depending on which of the setting confirmation states is started (for example, when the pachinko game machine 1 is started by cold start, a message image is displayed on the image display device 5 and the pachinko machine is started. When the gaming machine 1 is started in the changed setting state, a signal may be output to the management device from the external output terminal described above).

Further, the notification mode in each device that executes the activation notification may be different depending on whether the pachinko gaming machine 1 is activated in the hot start, cold start, setting change state, or setting confirmation state. Specifically, when the pachinko game machine 1 is started by a cold start, all the game effect lamps 9 provided in the pachinko game machine 1 are made to emit light, while the pachinko game machine 1 is started in the setting change state. In this case, only a part of the game effect lamps 9 provided in the pachinko gaming machine 1 may be made to emit light.

Further, when the pachinko gaming machine 1 is started in the setting changed state, the gaming machine frame is in the open state, so that sound is output from only one of the speakers 8L and 8R (3 for the pachinko gaming machine 1). If more than one speaker is provided, sound is output from only some of the speakers), and if the pachinko gaming machine 1 is started with a cold start, the gaming machine frame must be closed. Therefore, sound output from all the speakers 8L and 8R may be performed. Further, when the pachinko gaming machine 1 is started in the setting changed state, the image display device 5 displays a message image indicating that the setting is being changed, such as "setting is being changed", while the pachinko gaming machine 1 is cold. When started at the start, the image display device 5 may display a message image indicating that the RAM 102 or the RAM 122 has been cleared, such as "RAM has been cleared".

Further, when a plurality of external output terminals are provided in the pachinko gaming machine 1, the terminals for outputting signals to the management device may be different according to each notification. For example, when the pachinko game machine 1 is started in the setting change state, the period until the setting value change is completed (until the setting value change end notification command or the setting value specification command is received) as a notification during the setting value change. A signal is output to the management device from the terminal corresponding to the setting change over a period of time), and after the change of the set value is completed, a signal is output to the management device from the terminal corresponding to the error or RAM clear as a RAM clear notification. When the pachinko gaming machine 1 is started by a cold start, it is only necessary to output a signal to the management device from the terminal corresponding to the error or the RAM clear as the RAM clear notification.

When the external output terminal is used in common for each notification, the timing of outputting the signal to the management device may be different according to each notification.

As described above, the activation notification process exemplifies a mode in which the activation notification mode of the pachinko gaming machine 1 differs depending on the received command, but the present invention is not limited to this, and these pachinko gaming machines 1 are not limited thereto. The activation notification of is executed in the notification mode of 1 regardless of the received command. Further, the start notification of the pachinko game machine 1 exemplifies a mode in which the start notification is executed regardless of which of the hot start notification command, the cold start notification command, the set value confirmation end notification command, and the set value change end notification command is received. The present invention is not limited to this, and among these hot start notification command, cold start notification command, set value confirmation end notification command, and set value change end notification command, even if it is received, the pachinko game machine 1 A command that does not execute the start notification may be provided.

In addition, as an initialization effect, activation notifications of different modes are executed according to the command received when the pachinko gaming machine 1 is started, or different combinations are used according to the command received when the pachinko gaming machine 1 is started. The decorative symbols may be displayed on the image display device 5, and the mode of activation notification and the combination of the decorative symbols as these initialization effects are all different depending on the command received when the pachinko gaming machine 1 is activated. It may be, or only a part may be the same.

In addition, an example of a mode in which the start notification is executed regardless of whether the pachinko gaming machine 1 is started by a hot start, a cold start, a setting change state, or a setting confirmation state. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and when the pachinko gaming machine 1 is started by a hot start or is started in a setting confirmation state, these start notifications may not be executed.

Next, the effect control CPU 120 executes a power failure detection process (207SGS432). In the power supply cutoff detection process, the effect control CPU 120 first determines whether or not there is an input of a power supply cutoff signal indicating that the power supply voltage from the power supply board (not shown) has dropped to a predetermined value or less. If there is no power off signal input, the process ends, and if there is a power off signal input, backup data including set value information and player information stored in the RAM 122 is specified and specified. The backup data is stored in the backup data storage area provided in the RAM 122. Then, after creating check data to be used when recovering the backup data and storing it in the backup data storage area, the process shifts to a loop process in which no process is executed until the pachinko gaming machine 1 is disconnected.

Next, the effect control CPU 120 analyzes the received effect control command and performs a process of setting a flag corresponding to the received effect control command (command analysis process: 207SGS433). In this command analysis process, the effect control CPU 120 confirms the content of the command transmitted from the main board 11 stored in the reception command buffer. The effect control command transmitted from the game control microcomputer 100 is received by the interrupt process based on the effect control INT signal, and is stored in the buffer area formed in the RAM 122. In the command analysis process, which command (see FIG. 8-2) is the effect control command stored in the buffer area is analyzed.

Next, the effect control CPU 120 performs the effect control process process (207SGS434). In the effect control process process, the process corresponding to the current control state (effect control process flag) is selected from the processes corresponding to the control state, and the display control of the image display device 5 is executed.

Next, a random number update process for production (207SGS435) that updates the count value of the counter for generating a random number for production such as a random number for determining a jackpot symbol, a player information input process (207SGS436) that accepts input of player information, The player information output process (207SGS437) that outputs the player information and the effect information aggregation process (207SGS438) that aggregates the effect information are executed. After that, it shifts to 207SGS429.

In the player information input process, the effect control CPU 120 uses a password (a password generated by an external server in which the player's game information is stored in advance) by operating the player's stick controller 31A or push button 31B. The player can access the server by using a communication terminal such as a smartphone and receive the generated password), and stores the player information specified from the password in the RAM 122. Further, the effect control CPU 120 updates and stores the number of fluctuations, the number of big hits, the number of super reach, etc. as the player information stored every time the variation display, the jackpot game, and the super reach are executed.

In the player information output processing, the effect control CPU 120 generates a two-dimensional code based on the player information stored in the RAM 122 by operating the player's stick controller 31A and the push button 31B, and the two-dimensional code. Is displayed on the image display device 5. Then, after the display of the two-dimensional code is completed, the player information stored in the RAM 122 is cleared. In addition, the player reads the two-dimensional code displayed on the image display device 5 on a mobile terminal such as a smartphone, and transmits the player information aggregated in this game to an external server, thereby performing the pachinko game machine. The cumulative player information in 1 can be stored in the server.

In the effect information aggregation process, the effect control CPU 120 updates and stores the number of fluctuations, the number of jackpots, the number of super reach, etc. stored in the RAM 122 as the effect information each time the variation display, the jackpot game, and the super reach are executed. To do.

[Sub-side game stop processing]
FIG. 8-5 is a flowchart showing the sub-side game stop processing. The sub-side game stop process is executed at 40FS001. The effect control CPU 120 stores the effect control command transmitted from the main board 11 to the effect control board 12 by the CPU 103 in the effect control command reception buffer provided in the RAM 122. Then, the effect control CPU 120 analyzes the command stored in the effect control command reception buffer.

In the sub-side game stop process, the effect control CPU 120 checks the effect control command reception buffer and determines whether or not the first variation start command has been received (40FS010). When it is determined that the effect control CPU 120 has not received the first fluctuation start command (N at 40FS010), the process shifts to the processing of 40FS011. When it is determined that the first fluctuation start command has been received (Y at 40FS010), the effect control CPU 120 discards the received command (40FS021). The effect control CPU 120 displays the variation of the fourth symbol corresponding to the first special symbol by operating the image display device 5 by discarding the first variation start command during the setting change state or the setting confirmation state. It is possible not to execute the control to be performed. After that, the process ends.

The effect control CPU 120 checks the effect control command reception buffer and determines whether or not the second variation start command has been received (40FS011). When it is determined that the effect control CPU 120 has not received the second fluctuation start command (N in 40FS011), the process shifts to the processing of 40FS012. When it is determined that the second fluctuation start command has been received (Y in 40FS011), the effect control CPU 120 discards the received command (40FS021). The effect control CPU 120 displays the variation of the fourth symbol corresponding to the second special symbol by operating the image display device 5 by discarding the second variation start command during the setting change state or the setting confirmation state. It is possible not to execute the control to be performed. After that, the process ends.

The effect control CPU 120 checks the effect control command reception buffer and determines whether or not the variation pattern designation command has been received (40FS012). When it is determined that the effect control CPU 120 has not received the variation pattern designation command (N in 40FS012), the process shifts to the processing of 40FS013. When it is determined that the effect control CPU 120 has received the variation pattern designation command (Y in 40FS012), the received command is discarded (40FS021). The effect control CPU 120 controls to display the variation of the decorative symbol or constantly display the variation of the small symbol by operating the image display device 5 by discarding the variation pattern designation command during the setting change state or the setting confirmation state. Can be prevented from executing. After that, the process ends.

The effect control CPU 120 checks the effect control command reception buffer, and determines whether or not the designated command during the opening of the winning opening is received (40FS013). When it is determined that the effect control CPU 120 has not received the designated command during the opening of the large winning opening (N in 40FS013), the process shifts to the process of 40FS014. When it is determined that the effect control CPU 120 has received the designated command while the large winning opening is open (Y in 40FS013), the received command is discarded (40FS021). The effect control CPU 120 updates the display of the number of rounds in the jackpot game state by operating the image display device 5 by discarding the command for opening the big winning opening while the setting is being changed or the setting is being confirmed. You can prevent it from running. After that, the process ends.

The effect control CPU 120 checks the effect control command reception buffer and determines whether or not the first start winning opening designation command has been received (40FS014). When it is determined that the effect control CPU 120 has not received the first start winning opening designation command (N in 40FS014), the process shifts to the process of 40FS015. When it is determined that the first start winning opening designation command has been received (Y in 40FS014), the effect control CPU 120 discards the received command (40FS021). The effect control CPU 120 does not display the hold display of the first hold information by operating the image display device 5 by discarding the first start winning opening designation command during the setting change state or the setting confirmation state. can do. After that, the process ends.

The effect control CPU 120 checks the effect control command reception buffer, and determines whether or not the second start winning opening designation command has been received (40FS015). When it is determined that the effect control CPU 120 has not received the second start winning opening designation command (N at 40FS015), the process shifts to the process of 40FS016. When it is determined that the second start winning opening designation command has been received (Y in 40FS015), the effect control CPU 120 discards the received command (40FS021). The effect control CPU 120 does not display the hold display of the second hold information by operating the image display device 5 by discarding the second start winning opening designation command during the setting change state or the setting confirmation state. can do. After that, the process ends.

The effect control CPU 120 confirms the effect control command reception buffer and determines whether or not the symbol designation command has been received (40FS016). When it is determined that the effect control CPU 120 has not received the symbol designation command (N at 40FS016), the effect control CPU 120 shifts to the process of 40FS016. When it is determined that the effect control CPU 120 has received the symbol designation command (Y at 40FS016), the effect control CPU 120 discards the received command (40FS021). By discarding the symbol designation command during the setting change state or the setting confirmation state, the effect control CPU 120 can prevent the flash effect at the time of winning by controlling the lamp to emit light. Further, the effect control CPU 120 can prevent the winning hold change effect by operating the image display device 5 by discarding the symbol designation command during the setting change state or the setting confirmation state. .. After that, the process ends.

The effect control CPU 120 confirms the effect control command reception buffer and determines whether or not the variation type designation command has been received (40FS017). When it is determined that the effect control CPU 120 has not received the variation type designation command (N in 40FS017), the process shifts to the processing of 40FS018. When it is determined that the effect type designation command has been received (Y at 40FS017), the effect control CPU 120 discards the received command (40FS021). The effect control CPU 120 can prevent the flash effect at the time of winning by controlling the lamp to emit light by discarding the variation type designation command during the setting change state or the setting confirmation state. Further, the effect control CPU 120 may not execute the winning hold change effect by operating the image display device 5 by discarding the variation type designation command during the setting change state or the setting confirmation state. it can. After that, the process ends.

The effect control CPU 120 checks the effect control command reception buffer and determines whether or not the test command has been received (40FS018). Here, the test command is a command directly transmitted to the effect control board 12 from a device that sends a command for confirming the state of the screen or the state of the accessory provided in the game machine at the time of shipment from the factory. .. When transmitting a test command, various test commands are transmitted in a state where a transmission device dedicated to transmitting the test command is connected to the effect control board 12.

When it is determined that the effect control CPU 120 has not received the test command (N at 40FS018), the process shifts to the processing of 40FS019. When it is determined that the effect control CPU 120 has received the test command (Y in 40FS018), the effect control CPU 120 executes the control according to the test command even in the setting change state or the setting confirmation state (40FS020). For example, the effect control CPU 120 is determined by operating the image display device 5 based on receiving a test command for checking the liquid crystal of the image display device 5 during the setting change state or the setting confirmation state. Display the check screen. In this way, the process based on the reception of the test command is executed even in the setting change state or the setting confirmation state. After that, the process ends.

The effect control CPU 120 checks the effect control command reception buffer, and determines whether or not it has received a command other than the setting change end notification command or the setting confirmation end notification command (40FS019). These commands are, for example, the commands shown in FIG. 8-2. If it is determined that these commands have not been received, the process ends. When it is determined that these commands have been received, the effect control CPU 120 discards the received commands (40FS021). The effect control CPU 120 can prevent a predetermined effect means such as the image display device 5 from executing the effect by discarding these commands during the setting change state or the setting confirmation state. After that, the process ends.

[Effects obtained by sub-side game stop processing]
As shown in FIG. 8-5, the effect control CPU 120 discards the variation pattern specification command even if it receives the variation pattern specification command when it is controlled to the setting change state. Do not perform receive-based control. By doing so, it is possible to prevent a predetermined effect means such as the image display device 5 from malfunctioning even if an irregular command is received during the setting change state.

As shown in FIG. 8-5, the effect control CPU 120 discards the variation pattern specification command even if it receives the variation pattern specification command when it is controlled in the setting confirmation state. Do not perform receive-based control. By doing so, it is possible to prevent a predetermined effect means such as the image display device 5 from malfunctioning even if an irregular command is received during the setting confirmation state.

As shown in FIG. 8-5, even if the effect control CPU 120 receives the first fluctuation start command and the second fluctuation start command while being controlled to the setting change state, the first fluctuation start command and the second fluctuation start command are received. Since the fluctuation start command is discarded, the control based on the reception of the first fluctuation start command and the second fluctuation start command is not executed. By doing so, it is possible to prevent a predetermined effect means such as the image display device 5 from malfunctioning even if an irregular command is received during the setting change state.

As shown in FIG. 8-5, even if the effect control CPU 120 receives the first fluctuation start command and the second fluctuation start command while being controlled in the setting confirmation state, the first fluctuation start command and the second fluctuation start command are received. Since the fluctuation start command is discarded, the control based on the reception of the first fluctuation start command and the second fluctuation start command is not executed. By doing so, it is possible to prevent a predetermined effect means such as the image display device 5 from malfunctioning even if an irregular command is received during the setting confirmation state.

As shown in FIG. 8-5, when the effect control CPU 120 is controlled to the setting change state, even if it receives the special winning opening opening designation command, it discards the large winning opening opening designated command. The control based on the reception of the designated command is not executed while the winning opening is open. By doing so, it is possible to prevent a predetermined effect means such as the image display device 5 from malfunctioning even if an irregular command is received during the setting change state.

As shown in FIG. 8-5, when the effect control CPU 120 is controlled to the setting confirmation state, even if it receives the special winning opening opening designation command, it discards the large winning opening opening designated command. The control based on the reception of the designated command is not executed while the winning opening is open. By doing so, it is possible to prevent a predetermined effect means such as the image display device 5 from malfunctioning even if an irregular command is received during the setting confirmation state.

As shown in FIG. 8-5, even if the effect control CPU 120 receives the first start winning opening designation command and the second starting winning opening designation command while being controlled to the setting change state, the first start winning entry is won. Since the mouth designation command and the second start winning opening designation command are discarded, the control based on the reception of the first start winning opening designation command and the second start winning opening designation command is not executed. By doing so, it is possible to prevent a predetermined effect means such as the image display device 5 from malfunctioning even if an irregular command is received during the setting change state.

As shown in FIG. 8-5, even if the effect control CPU 120 receives the first start winning opening designation command and the second starting winning opening designation command while being controlled in the setting confirmation state, the first start winning entry is won. Since the mouth designation command and the second start winning opening designation command are discarded, the control based on the reception of the first start winning opening designation command and the second start winning opening designation command is not executed. By doing so, it is possible to prevent a predetermined effect means such as the image display device 5 from malfunctioning even if an irregular command is received during the setting confirmation state.

As shown in FIG. 8-5, the effect control CPU 120 is based on the reception of the symbol designation command and the variation type command in order to discard the symbol designation command and the variation type command when the setting is changed. Do not perform control. By doing so, even if an irregular command is received during the setting change state, it is possible to prevent a predetermined effect means such as a winning lamp or the image display device 5 from malfunctioning.

As shown in FIG. 8-5, the effect control CPU 120 is based on the reception of the symbol designation command and the variation type command in order to discard the symbol designation command and the variation type command when controlled in the setting confirmation state. Do not perform control. By doing so, even if an irregular command is received during the setting confirmation state, it is possible to prevent the predetermined effect means such as the winning lamp and the image display device 5 from malfunctioning.

As shown in FIG. 8-4, the effect control CPU 120 analyzes the command from the CPU 103, but then discards the received command such as 40FS021. By doing so, it is possible to prevent a predetermined effect means such as the image display device 5 from malfunctioning even if an irregular command is received in the setting change state or the setting confirmation state. In addition, since the received command is discarded and no information remains, even if the setting change state or the setting confirmation state ends, no erroneous command remains and no malfunction is executed.

As shown in Fig. 8-4, based on the reception of the setting value change start notification command, the setting to display the image notifying that the setting is in the setting change state is set, and the setting value confirmation start notification command is received. Based on, set to display an image notifying that the setting is in the confirmation state. In this way, it can be shown that the control is controlled to the setting change state or the setting confirmation state, and even if an irregular command is received in the setting change state or the setting confirmation state, the image display device 5 or the like It is possible to prevent the predetermined production means of the above from malfunctioning.

As shown in 40FS020 of FIG. 8-5, the control according to the test command is executed even when the setting is controlled to the setting change state or the setting confirmation state. In this way, even when the setting is changed or the setting is confirmed, the operation of a predetermined effect means such as the image display device 5 based on the test command can be executed.

[Example of specific production]
Next, with respect to the feature unit 147F, there are a setting suggestion effect as a suggestion specific effect of a suggestion mode corresponding to the setting suggestion, which is an effect of suggesting the setting of the set value, and a notice specific effect of the effect mode in which a predetermined notice is given. An example of an effect capable of executing a specific effect including an expectation degree advance notice effect of a notice mode suggesting control of a big hit game state will be described.

FIG. 8-6 is a diagram for explaining the types of images displayed as specific effect images in a specific effect in a tabular format. In FIG. 8-6, a plurality of types of specific effect images and which specific effect type each specific effect image is, a setting suggestion effect or an expectation degree advance notice effect, is shown.

As shown in FIG. 8-6, the specific effect image can display "bell", "watermelon", "cherry", "opportunity", and "extreme heat". “Watermelon” and “cherry” are setting suggestion images used for the setting suggestion effect performed in the suggestion effect mode. The "bell" is a setting suggestion special image used for the setting suggestion special effect, which is a special effect executed in a special effect mode similar to the setting suggestion effect, although it is different from the setting suggestion effect. The setting suggestion special image has some aspects in common with the setting suggestion image, such as the display mode with a star mark displayed in the upper right part is common to the setting suggestion image, and is common in actual slot machines. Since it is an image that is used for the purpose, it is an image that is conceptually similar to the setting suggestion image. "Opportunity" and "super heat" are used as the expectation notice image of the expectation notice production.

The specific effect image consisting of "bell", "watermelon", "cherry", "opportunity", and "extreme heat" is produced as an effect result in the specific effect as shown in FIGS. 8-7 and 8-8 described later. When displayed, the following expectations are suggested.

When any of "bell", "watermelon", and "cherry" is displayed as an effect result, the degree of expectation for a high setting in the setting suggestion has a relationship of "bell" <"watermelon" <"cherry". However, since the "bell" is used for an effect different from the setting suggestion effect as described above, it does not directly suggest the setting. That is, the setting suggestion special effect that displays "bell" as the effect result is an effect that is visually and conceptually similar to the setting suggestion effect, but when neither the setting suggestion effect nor the expectation notice effect is executed. This is because it is a production in which whether or not to execute is decided by lottery.

In addition, the degree of expectation for a big hit in the expectation degree notice when either "opportunity" or "extreme heat" is displayed as a production result has a relationship of "opportunity" <"extreme heat".

In addition, some display modes are common between the setting suggestion image used for the setting suggestion effect such as "watermelon" and "cherry" and the setting suggestion special image used for the setting suggestion special effect such as "bell". An example is shown. As an example in which some display modes are common, the shapes of the images may be different but the colors may be the same, and the shapes of the images are different but the display brightness is the same (for example, shining). Although the size of the image may be different, the shape of the image may be the same, and the image is a combination image in which a plurality of images are combined, and the number of displayed images is different, but the display is performed. Some of the images shown may be common.

Further, as the setting suggestion special image used for the setting suggestion special effect, an example in which only one type of image called "bell" is used is shown, but the setting suggestion special image used for the setting suggestion special effect is not limited to this. , Multiple types may be provided.

In addition, an example is shown in which the display of "bell" is a setting suggestion special image used for the setting suggestion special effect. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and the display of "bell" may be used as a setting suggestion image used for the setting suggestion effect in the relationship of "bell" <"watermelon" <"cherry".

FIG. 8-7 is a display screen view of the image display device 5 showing an effect example of the first specific effect and the second specific effect when the setting suggestion image is displayed as the effect result of the specific effect. In the figure, the down arrow indicates that the variable display is in progress. As the specific effect, one of the first specific effect and the second specific effect, which have different production modes, can be selected and executed by lottery.

The first specific effect is a specific effect in which the mini slot effect is executed during the variable display of the decorative symbol, as shown in FIGS. 8-7 (1A) to (1D). The mini-slot effect is a small size that variably displays the patterns of "bell", "watermelon", "cherry", "opportunity", and "super heat", which are the specific effect images shown in Fig. 8-6, in a single reel format. A predetermined mini-slot image 147F002 in a slot machine mode is displayed, and the mini-slot image 147F002 scrolls and displays specific effect images of "bell", "watermelon", "cherry", "opportunity", and "super heat". After executing the variable display of the time, as the effect result, one of the specific effect images is derived and displayed as a stop symbol.

The second specific effect is a specific effect in which the box opening effect is executed during the variable display of the decorative pattern, as shown in FIGS. 8-7 (2A) to (2C). The box opening contains one of the specific production images of "bell", "watermelon", "cherry", "opportunity", and "super heat" shown in FIG. 8-6. This is an effect of displaying the suggested box-shaped box image 147F003, opening the lid of the box image 147F003, and displaying one of the specific effect images as an effect result.

The first specific effect will be specifically described with reference to FIGS. 8-7 (1A) to (1D). When the first specific effect is executed, first, as shown in FIG. 8-7 (1A), the decorative symbols are variable in the decorative symbol display areas 5L, 5C, and 5R of "left", "middle", and "right". When it is displayed, the character image 147F001 for the specific effect is displayed, and the balloon image 147F005 with the characters "Attention!" Is displayed, thereby indicating that the specific effect is executed. To be started.

Then, as shown in FIG. 8-7 (1B), as the introduction effect, the character image 147F001 and the balloon image 147F005 are erased, the mini slot image 147F002 is displayed at the lower center of the screen, and the variable display of the specific effect image is executed. Is started. After that, as shown in FIG. 8-7 (1C), the mini-slot effect is continued, and the character image 147F001 is displayed again to perform a predetermined operation, thereby inciting the variable display by the mini-slot effect. Is executed. Then, after the variable display on the mini-slot image 147F002 is executed and the predetermined mini-slot effect effect period elapses, as shown in FIG. 8-7 (1D), the "bell" which is the specific effect image 147F006. , "Watermelon", "Cherry", "Opportunity", and "Intense heat" are stopped and displayed, and the effect result is confirmed and displayed, so that the effect result notification is executed.

FIG. 8-7 (1D) shows an example in which the setting suggestion image “cherry” is confirmed and displayed as the effect result. In this way, when the setting suggestion image is confirmed and displayed as the effect result, the specific effect has a meaning as the setting suggestion effect.

Next, the second specific effect will be specifically described with reference to FIGS. 8-7 (2A) to (2C). When the second specific effect is executed, first, as shown in FIG. 8-7 (2A), the same introduction effect as the first specific effect shown in FIG. 8-7 (1A) is executed.

Then, as shown in FIG. 8-7 (2B), the character image 147F001 and the balloon image 147F005 are erased as an introduction effect, and the display of the box image 147F003 is started at the lower center of the screen. After that, in the second specific effect, the fanning effect as shown in FIG. 8-7 (1C) in the first specific effect is not executed, and when the effect period of the introduction effect of the predetermined box opening effect elapses, FIG. As in -7 (2C), the lid is opened in the box image 147F003, and one of the specific production image 147F004 "bell", "watermelon", "cherry", "opportunity", and "super heat" The effect result notification is executed by displaying the effect popping out and appearing upward and confirming the effect result.

FIG. 8-7 (2C) shows an example in which the setting suggestion image “cherry” is confirmed and displayed as the effect result. In this way, when the setting suggestion image is confirmed and displayed as the effect result, the second specific effect has a meaning as the setting suggestion effect.

FIG. 8-8 is a display screen view of the image display device 5 showing an example of the first specific effect and the second specific effect when the expected degree notice image is displayed as the effect result of the specific effect.

8-8 (1A) to (1D) will be specifically described with reference to the first specific effect when the expected degree notice image is displayed as the effect result of the specific effect. As shown in FIGS. 8-8 (1A) to (1C), the introduction effect of the mini-slot effect and the mini-slot effect are similar to the first specific effect when the setting suggestion image is displayed as the effect result of the specific effect. A fanning effect is performed.

Then, in the first specific effect when the expectation notice image is displayed as the effect result of the specific effect, as shown in FIG. 8-7 (1D), the expectation degree such as "super heat" which is the specific effect image 147F006. When the preview image is confirmed and displayed as the effect result, the effect result notification is executed. In this way, when the expected degree notice image is confirmed and displayed as the effect result, the first specific effect has a meaning as the expected degree notice effect.

Next, the second specific effect when the expected degree notice image is displayed as the effect result of the specific effect will be specifically described with reference to FIGS. 8-8 (2A) to (2C). As shown in FIGS. 8-8 (2A) and 8-8 (2B), the introduction effect of the box opening effect is executed in the same manner as the second specific effect when the setting suggestion image is displayed as the effect result of the specific effect.

Then, in the second specific effect when the expected degree notice image is displayed as the effect result of the specific effect, when the effect period of the predetermined box opening effect elapses, the box is shown as shown in FIG. 8-7 (2C). The lid is opened in the image 147F003, and the expected degree notice image such as "super heat" which is the specific effect image 147F006 is confirmed and displayed as the effect result, so that the effect result notification is executed. In this way, when the expected degree notice image is confirmed and displayed as the effect result, the second specific effect has a meaning as the expected degree notice effect.

As shown in FIGS. 8-7 (1A) and (2A) and 8-8 (1A) and (2A), when the expectation notice effect is executed and when the setting suggestion effect is executed. Since some of the production modes of the expectation notice production and the setting suggestion production are common to each other, such as the initial production mode of the introduction production unit being common, a common production mode can be obtained by a specific production. When the effect of is executed, the player cannot determine which of the expected mode of the expectation notice effect and the suggestion mode of the setting suggestion effect until the effect result is shown, so which effect is used. It is possible to draw the player's attention to the game, and the fun of the production can be improved. It should be noted that most of the production modes of the expectation notice effect and the setting suggestion effect may be common to each other. That is, at least a part of the effect mode of the expectation notice effect and the effect mode of the setting suggestion effect may be common to each other.

As a specific effect, as shown in FIGS. 8-7 and 8-8, an example is shown in which the left, middle, and right decorative symbols are all displayed in a variable manner. However, the specific effect is not limited to this, and may be executed during variable display in a state where a part of the left, middle, and right decorative symbols is stopped or temporarily stopped.

Further, as the introduction effect unit of the specific effect, for example, the period from the start of displaying the character image 147F001 and the balloon image 147F005 to the start of displaying the mini slot image 147F002 as shown in FIGS. 8-7 (1A) and (1B). , And, an example is shown which is a period from the display start of the character image 147F001 and the balloon image 147F005 such as (2A) and (2B) to the display start of the box image 147F003. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and the introduction effect unit of the specific effect includes the period before the display of the mini-slot image 147F002 as shown in FIG. 8-7 (1A) and the period as shown in FIG. 8-7 (2A). It may be set as a period before the display of the box image 147F003.

[Example of relationship between variable display fluctuation time and production pattern of specific production]
Next, the relationship between the variable time of the variable display and the effect pattern of the specific effect will be described. FIG. 8-9 is a timing chart showing the relationship between the variable time of the variable display and the effect pattern of the specific effect. FIG. 8-9 (A) shows the relationship between the fluctuation time in the variable display of the normal fluctuation state (variation in the state other than the fluctuation shortening state and the time reduction state) and the specific effect. FIG. 8-9 (B) shows the relationship between the fluctuation time in the variable display of the fluctuation shortening state and the specific effect.

In FIGS. 8-9 (A) and 8-9 (B), as described below, the specific effect includes at least an effect introduction unit and an effect result notification unit, and is produced according to the length of the variable display period. It is mainly shown that the length of the period from the introduction part to the effect result notification part is different.

As shown in (a) and (b) of FIG. 8-9 (A), even if the same off-display result is obtained, the variable display in the fluctuation shortened state has a shorter fluctuation time than the variable display in the normal fluctuation state. Is executed by.

When it is decided to execute the specific effect during the variable display in the normal variable state, the first specific effect (mini slot effect) or the second specific effect (box opening) is shown in FIG. 8-9 (A). (Direction) is feasible. Specifically, when it is decided to execute the specific effect during the variable display of the normal variable state, it is selected and determined at a predetermined ratio whether to execute the first specific effect or the second specific effect. .. When it is decided to execute the specific effect during the variable display of the variation shortened state, only the second specific effect (box opening effect) can be executed as shown in FIG. 8-9 (B).

As described in FIGS. 8-6 and 8-7, the first specific effect shown in FIG. 8-9 (A) (b) includes an introduction effect unit that executes the introduction effect and a fanning effect that executes the fanning. It is an effect including a unit and an effect result notification unit that executes the effect result notification. As described in FIGS. 8-6 and 8-7, the second specific effect shown in (c) of FIG. 8-9 (A) and (b) of FIG. 8-9 (B) has a fanning effect unit. It is an effect that is not provided and includes an introduction effect unit that executes an introduction effect and an effect result notification unit that executes an effect result notification.

As shown in FIGS. 8-9 (A) and 8-9 (B), in the specific effect, the length of the period from the introduction effect unit to the effect result notification unit differs depending on the length of the variable display fluctuation time. That is, as shown in FIG. 8-9, with respect to the specific effect capable of making a suggestion regarding the setting of the set value, as shown in FIG. The length of the period from the effect introduction unit to the effect result notification unit differs depending on the length of the variable display period, such as the length of the period from the effect introduction unit to the effect result notification unit.

For example, the first specific effect of (b) that can be executed in the variable display of the normal variable state of FIG. 8-9 (A) is shown in (b) that can be executed in the variable display of the variable shortened state of FIG. 8-9. Compared to the second specific effect, the period from the introduction effect section to the effect result notification section is longer. In the variable display of the normal fluctuation state of FIG. 8-9 (A), either the first specific effect or the second specific effect can be selected and executed, but the variation shortened state of FIG. 8-9 (B) is executed. In the variable display of, only the second specific effect can be executed. As a result, in the specific effect, the length of the period from the introduction effect unit to the effect result notification unit differs depending on the length of the variable display fluctuation time.

Further, although not shown, in the variable display of the normal variable state, the specific effect is the second expected degree notice effect after the first specific effect of setting suggestion effect is executed during one variable display. It may be possible to perform a specific effect of. Therefore, the execution period of the specific effect is an execution period that can be executed twice within the fluctuation time of the variable display of the normal variable state.

It should be noted that the specific effect may be controlled so that it can be executed not only twice but also three or more times during one variable display. Further, the specific effect may be controlled so that it can be executed only once during one variable display.

It should be noted that the specific effect may be executed at the execution timing selected from any of a plurality of execution timings provided during one variable display, and may be executed at a higher execution timing depending on the execution timing. The effect control may be performed so that the expectation set in the setting is different, or the expectation controlled in the big hit game state is different.

Further, in the variable display of the variation shortening state, the first specific effect that can be executed within the variation time by shortening the execution time as compared with (a) of FIG. 8-9 (A) may also be executable. In that case, which of the first specific effect and the second specific effect may be executed may be selected and determined at a predetermined ratio.

Further, in the variable display of the normal variable state, the second specific effect cannot be executed, and only the first specific effect may be executed.

[Example of effect control processing that enables a specific effect to be executed]
Next, a specific effect setting process will be described as a process for enabling the effect control CPU 120 to execute the specific effect. FIG. 8-10 is a flowchart showing a specific effect setting process. The specific effect setting process can be executed as a process (subroutine) that constitutes a part of the variable display start setting process (S171 in FIG. 7).

(Example of data table used in specific effect setting process)
First, before explaining the processing contents of the specific effect setting process, various data tables used in the specific effect setting process will be described. Various data tables described below are stored in the ROM 121.

<Setting suggestion effect display selection table>
FIG. 8-11 is a diagram showing a setting suggestion effect cherry display selection table and a setting suggestion effect watermelon selection table. FIG. 8-11 (A) shows a setting suggestion effect cherry display selection table for selecting whether or not to display "cherry" as an effect result of the setting suggestion effect. FIG. 8-11 (B) shows a setting suggestion effect watermelon display selection table for selecting whether or not to display "watermelon" as an effect result of the setting suggestion effect.

In FIG. 8-11 (A), the relationship between the set values 1 to 6 and the presence / absence of the cherry display is shown. In FIG. 8-11 (A), the selection ratio is shown in% for each of the case with the cherry display and the case without the cherry display. The selection between with and without cherry display is executed by a lottery using a random number for determining the setting suggestion effect cherry display selection.

In the setting suggestion effect cherry display selection table of FIG. 8-11 (A), the selection ratio with cherry display due to the magnitude relationship of setting value 1 <setting value 2 <setting value 3 <setting value 4 <setting value 5 <setting value 6 The data is set so that is high. As a result, in the case of the set value 6, it is possible to select with or without cherry display at a rate of 9 times that in the case of the set value 1.

In FIG. 8-11 (B), the relationship between the set values 1 to 6 and the presence / absence of the watermelon display is shown. In FIG. 8-11 (A), the selection ratio is shown in% for each of the case with the watermelon display and the case without the watermelon display. The selection between the presence of the watermelon display and the absence of the watermelon display is executed by a lottery using a random number for determining the setting suggestion effect watermelon display selection.

In the setting suggestion effect watermelon display selection table of FIG. 8-11 (B), the selection ratio with watermelon display due to the magnitude relationship of setting value 1 <setting value 2 <setting value 3 <setting value 4 <setting value 5 <setting value 6 The data is set so that is high. As a result, in the case of the set value 6, it is possible to select with or without the watermelon display at a rate of 3.5 times that in the case of the set value 1.

Further, comparing FIG. 8-11 (A) and FIG. 8-11 (B), on the low setting value side such as the setting value 1 to the setting value 3, the watermelon display is selected rather than the cherry display. On the high setting value side such as the setting value 4 to the setting value 6, the ratio of being selected is set higher in the case with the cherry display than in the case with the watermelon display. Thereby, in the setting suggestion effect, when watermelon or cherry is displayed as the effect result, it can be suggested that the ratio of the high setting is higher than that of the low setting. Further, in the setting suggestion effect, it can be suggested that the setting is higher when the cherry is displayed as the effect result than when the watermelon is displayed as the effect result.

<Expectation notice production execution presence / absence decision table>
FIG. 8-12 is a diagram showing a table for determining whether or not to execute the expectation notice effect. The expectation degree notice effect execution presence / absence determination table is a table for deciding whether or not to execute the expectation degree notice effect.

The specific effect can be executed twice during one variable display, and as the specific effect, the expected degree notice effect can be executed after the setting suggestion effect is executed, and the specific effect can be executed during one variable display. Can be executed only once, and there are cases where only the expectation notice effect can be executed.

FIG. 8-12 (A) shows a case where it is decided to execute the setting suggestion effect, and shows the execution rate of the expectation notice effect when the display result is “off”. It is execution presence / absence determination table 1. In the table 1 for determining whether or not the expectation degree advance notice effect is executed, determination values for determining whether or not the expectation degree advance notice effect is executed are assigned to each of the deviation patterns. The selection of whether or not the expectation degree notice effect is executed in the table 1 is executed by a lottery using a random number for selecting whether or not the expectation degree notice effect is executed. The following decisions are made using the execution / non-execution determination table 1 of the expectation level notice effect.

The effect control CPU 120 decides not to execute the expectation notice effect at a rate of 100% when the variation pattern is "non-reach out of reach" (a variation pattern that results in an out-of-reach display result without reaching the reach state). To do. Further, when the fluctuation pattern is "out of normal reach" (a fluctuation pattern that results in a deviation display result after the normal reach state is reached), it is determined not to execute the expectation notice effect at a rate of 100%. In addition, when the fluctuation pattern is "out of super reach" (a fluctuation pattern that results in a deviation display after the super reach state is reached), it is decided not to execute the expectation notice effect at a rate of 60%. Decide to do it at a rate of%.

FIG. 8-12 (B) shows a case where it is decided to execute the setting suggestion effect, and shows the execution ratio of the expectation notice effect when the display result is “big hit”. It is an execution presence / absence determination table 2. In the table 2 for determining whether or not the expectation degree advance notice effect is executed, determination values for determining whether or not the expectation degree advance notice effect is executed are assigned to each of the jackpot fluctuation patterns. The selection of whether or not the expectation degree notice effect is executed in the table 2 is executed by a lottery using a random number for selecting whether or not the expectation degree notice effect is executed. The following decisions are made using the execution / non-execution determination table 2 of the expectation level notice effect.

The effect control CPU 120 determines that the expectation level advance notice effect is not executed at a rate of 100% when the variation pattern is a "normal reach jackpot" (when the variation pattern is a jackpot display result after the normal reach state is reached. In addition, when the fluctuation pattern is "super reach jackpot" (a fluctuation pattern that results in a jackpot display after the super reach state is reached), it is decided not to execute the expectation notice effect at a rate of 20%, and 80 It is decided to carry out at a rate of%.

As shown in FIGS. 8-12 (A) and 8-12 (B), whether or not the expectation level advance notice effect is executed when the setting suggestion effect is executed is determined based on the fluctuation pattern (variation time). If it is decided to execute the setting suggestion effect, if the fluctuation pattern is non-reach out of reach, normal reach out of reach, or normal reach jackpot, the expectation notice effect will not be executed at a rate of 100%. If it is decided and the fluctuation pattern (fluctuation time) is out of the super reach, it is decided to execute the expectation notice effect at a rate of 40%, and if it is a super reach jackpot, the expectation notice effect is performed. It is decided to carry out at a rate of 80%. In this way, in one variable display, it is possible to execute two specific effects according to the fluctuation pattern, and when executing two specific effects, a setting suggestion effect and an expectation notice effect It may be possible to execute in order.

FIG. 8-12 (C) shows the execution rate of the expectation notice effect when it is decided not to execute the setting suggestion effect and the display result is "off". It is an execution presence / absence determination table 3. In the table 3 for determining whether or not the expectation degree advance notice effect is executed, determination values for determining whether or not the expectation degree advance notice effect is executed are assigned to each of the deviation patterns. The selection of whether or not the expectation degree advance notice effect is executed in the table 3 is executed by a lottery using a random number for selecting whether or not the expectation degree advance notice effect is executed. The following decisions are made using the execution / non-execution determination table 3 of the expectation level notice effect.

When the fluctuation pattern is "non-reach out of reach", the effect control CPU 120 determines that the expectation notice effect is not executed at a rate of 100%. Further, when the fluctuation pattern is "out of normal reach", it is decided not to execute the expectation notice effect at a rate of 80%, and it is decided to execute it at a rate of 20%. Further, when the fluctuation pattern is "out of super reach", it is decided not to execute the expectation notice effect at a rate of 40%, and it is decided to execute it at a rate of 60%.

FIG. 8-12 (D) shows a case where it is decided to execute the setting suggestion effect, and shows the execution ratio of the expectation notice effect when the display result is “big hit”. It is an execution presence / absence determination table 4. In the table 4 for determining whether or not the expectation degree advance notice effect is executed, determination values for determining whether or not the expectation degree advance notice effect is executed are assigned to each of the jackpot fluctuation patterns. The selection of whether or not the expectation degree advance notice effect is executed in the table 4 is executed by a lottery using a random number for selecting whether or not the expectation degree advance notice effect is executed. The following decisions are made using the execution / non-execution determination table 4 of the expectation level notice effect.

When the fluctuation pattern is "normal reach jackpot", the effect control CPU 120 decides not to execute the expectation notice effect at a rate of 30%, and decides to execute it at a rate of 70%. In addition, when the fluctuation pattern is "super reach jackpot" (a fluctuation pattern that results in a jackpot display after the super reach state is reached), it is decided not to execute the expectation notice effect at a rate of 30%, and 70 Decide to do it at a rate of%.

As described above, the specific effect is executed twice during one variable display, and the expectation notice effect can be executed after the setting suggestion effect is executed, and the specific effect is executed during one variable display. Is executed only once, and there are cases where only the setting suggestion effect can be executed and the case where only the expectation notice effect can be executed. When it is decided that the setting suggestion effect is executed for the variable display, it is possible to determine that the expectation notice effect is executed only when the super reach effect is executed.

Further, only when the variable display is executed in the fluctuation pattern of the super reach, which is a fluctuation pattern having a relatively long fluctuation time, the specific effect can be executed twice during one variable display. If only the expectation notice effect can be executed during one variable display, the expectation notice is executed in the relationship of "non-reach <normal reach <super reach" as shown in (C) and (D). The ratio is set. Further, by comparing (A) and (B) and comparing (C) and (D), when the jackpot display result is obtained, the expectation degree advance notice effect is executed more than when the off display result is obtained. The ratio is high. As a result, when the expected degree notice effect is executed, the expected degree of the jackpot display result can be increased as compared with the case where it is not executed.

<Data table for other productions>
FIG. 8-13 is a diagram showing an expectation degree advance notice effect character determination table, a bell display effect selection table, and a specific effect type selection table. The expectation degree notice effect execution presence / absence determination table is a table for deciding whether or not to execute the expectation degree notice effect.

FIG. 8-13 (A) shows the expectation level notice for selecting the characters (opportunity, intense heat) displayed as the production result in the expectation level notice effect when it is decided to execute the expectation level notice effect. This is a production character selection table. Expectation level notice In the character selection table, for the characters "opportunity" and "super heat", the selection ratio when the variable display is off and the display result is off, and the selection ratio when the variable display result is the jackpot display result. It is shown. The selection of the expectation notice effect character in the expectation notice effect character determination table is executed by a lottery using a random number for selecting the expectation notice effect character.

In FIG. 8-13 (A), when the off-display result is obtained, the selection ratio of "opportunity" is set higher than that of "extreme heat". On the other hand, when the jackpot display result is obtained, the selection ratio of "super heat" is set higher than that of "opportunity". As a result, when the word "opportunity" is displayed as the effect of the expectation notice effect, the expectation that the jackpot display result is increased, but the character "super heat" is displayed as the effect of the wait time notice effect. In that case, the degree of expectation that the jackpot display result can be obtained can be further increased.

In FIG. 8-13 (B), when it is decided not to execute either the setting suggestion effect or the expectation notice effect, it is selected whether or not to display the "bell" as the setting suggestion special effect as the effect result. It is a bell display result production selection table for doing. The selection of whether or not to execute the "bell" effect result display in the bell display effect selection table is executed by a lottery using a random number for selecting the bell display result effect.

In the bell display result effect selection table, it is shown that the ratio of selecting with execution is 50% and the ratio of selecting with execution is 50%. As a result, when it is decided not to execute either the setting suggestion effect or the expectation notice effect, the setting suggestion special effect that displays the "bell" as the effect result may or may not be executed. Will be.

Regarding the bell display effect selection table, one of the setting suggestion effect and the expectation notice effect may have a higher selection ratio than the other.

FIG. 8-13 (C) shows the first specific effect (mini slot effect) when it is decided to execute the specific effect by any of the setting suggestion effect, the expectation level notice effect, and the setting suggestion special effect. This is a specific effect type selection table for selecting which type of effect mode (effect pattern) is to be executed, the second specific effect (box opening effect). Such selection between the first specific effect and the second specific effect is executed by a lottery using a random number for determining the specific effect type selection.

In the specific effect type selection table, the relationship between the selection ratio of the first specific effect and the selection ratio of the second specific effect is shown for each of the variable display in the normal variable state and the variable display in the shortened variable state. ing. For the variable display in the normal variable state, the relationship of the selection ratio of "first specific effect> second specific effect" is set. For the variable display in the shortened fluctuation state, the relationship of the selection ratio of "first specific effect <second specific effect" is set. For the variable display in the shortened fluctuation state, the selection ratio of the first specific effect is set to 0%. This is because, as shown in FIG. 8-9, the first specific effect in this embodiment is set to an effect time longer than the variation time of the shortened variation state. When the first specific effect is set to an effect time shorter than the fluctuation time of the shortened fluctuation state, the selection ratio of the first specific effect is set to 0% or less for the variable display in the shortened fluctuation state. It may be set to a high ratio.

(Explanation of the flowchart that executes the specific display)
Next, with reference to FIG. 8-10, the contents of the specific display effect setting process for setting the effect for executing the specific display using the data table of FIGS. 8-11 to 8-13 described above will be described.

The specific display effect setting process of FIG. 8-10 is included in the process of setting various effects in the variable display start setting process (S171 of FIG. 7). In the specific display effect setting process, the effect control CPU 120 first determines whether or not the variable display executed this time is executed in the high base state (147FS001). Whether or not it is in the high base state is determined based on the game state data in which the current game state specified by the game state designation command in FIG. 8-2 is stored in the RAM 122 as game state data.

When the effect control CPU 120 is in the high base state (Y at 147FS001), the process ends. As a result, if it is determined that the base state is high, the specific effect is not executed, so that the following effects can be obtained. First, it is possible to prevent the specific effect from being executed with high frequency, and it is possible to prevent the player from estimating the setting of the set value in a short period of time. Further, in the high base state, since the variable display is executed frequently when accompanied by the time saving state, it is possible to prevent the execution of the specific effect from becoming excessively high. In addition, since it is possible to optimize the execution frequency of the specific effect, it is possible to prevent the specific effect from becoming complicated. On the other hand, when the effect control CPU 120 is not in the high base state (N in 147FS001), the random number for the setting suggestion effect cherry display selection determination is extracted, and the setting suggestion effect cherry display selection table of FIG. 8-11 (A) is displayed. It is used to select and determine whether or not to display the cherry display result, and the determined result is stored in the RAM 122 (147FS002).

Next, the effect control CPU 120 determines whether or not it is determined by 147FS002 that the cherry display result is displayed (147FS003). When the effect control CPU 120 is determined to have the cherry display result displayed (determined not to be displayed) (Y in 147FS003), the process proceeds to 147FS005. On the other hand, when it is not determined that the cherry display result is displayed (N in 147FS003), the effect control CPU 120 extracts a random number for determining the setting suggestion effect watermelon display selection, and sets in FIG. 8-11 (B). Suggestion effect The presence or absence of display of the watermelon display result is selected and determined using the watermelon display selection table, the determination result is stored in the RAM 122 (147FS004), and the process proceeds to 147FS005.

Next, the effect control CPU 120 acquires information on the fluctuation pattern of the variable display this time and information on the display result of the variable display this time (147FS005). Specifically, in 147FS005, the effect control CPU 120 uses the current variation pattern information and the current variable display display result information based on the current variation pattern command stored in the effect control command reception buffer of the RAM 122. To get.

Next, the effect control CPU 120 determines whether or not the expectation level notice is executed by using any of the execution / non-execution determination tables 1 to 4 of the expectation level advance notice effect shown in FIG. It is stored in the RAM 122 (147FS006).

Next, the effect control CPU 120 confirms whether or not the effect control CPU 120 has decided to execute the expectation notice effect (147FS007). When the effect control CPU 120 is determined not to execute the expectation notice effect (N in 147FS007), the process proceeds to 147FS009, which will be described later. On the other hand, when the effect control CPU 120 is determined to execute the expectation notice effect (Y in 147FS007), the effect control CPU 120 extracts a random number for selecting whether or not to execute the effect, and uses the data related to the setting suggestion effect that can be stored by 147FS002 or 147FS004. Based on this, it is confirmed whether or not the setting suggestion effect is executed, and based on the information of the display result of the current variable display acquired by 147FS005, from the execution / non-execution determination tables 1 to 4 of the expectation level notice effect. Select the corresponding table. Then, using the selected table, based on the information of the current fluctuation pattern acquired by 147FS005, the information of the display result of the current variable display, and the extracted value of the random number for selecting whether or not to execute the expectation notice effect. Whether or not to execute the expectation notice is determined, and the determination result is stored in the RAM 122.

Next, the effect control CPU 120 extracts the expected degree advance notice effect character selection random number, confirms the display result based on the display result information acquired by the 147FS005, and extracts the expected degree advance notice effect character selection random number. Based on the data related to the setting suggestion effect that can be stored by 147FS002 or 147FS004, the characters (opportunity, intense heat) displayed as the effect result in the expectation notice effect are selected and determined, and the determined result is stored in the RAM 122. Then proceed to 147FS009.

Next, in 147FS009, the effect control CPU 120 decides not to execute any of the setting suggestion effect for displaying the cherry display result, the setting suggestion effect for displaying the watermelon display result, and the expectation degree notice effect in 147FS002 to 147FS006. It is determined whether or not the watermelon is used (147FS009).

When it is decided to execute any of these effects (N in 147FS009), the effect control CPU 120 proceeds to 147FS012, which will be described later. On the other hand, when it is determined that none of these effects is executed (Y in 147FS009), the effect control CPU 120 extracts a random number for selecting the bell display effect and shows FIG. 8-13 (B). Using the bell display effect selection table shown in (1), it is determined whether or not to execute the bell display as a setting suggestion special effect based on the extracted value of the random number for selecting the bell display effect, and the determination result is stored in the RAM 122 ( 147FS010), proceed to 147FS011.

In 147FS011, the effect control CPU 120 executes all of the setting suggestion effect for displaying the cherry display result, the setting suggestion effect for displaying the watermelon display result, the expectation degree notice effect, and the bell display result suggestion effect in 147FS002 to 147FS010. It is determined whether or not a decision is not made (147FS011).

When it is determined not to execute any of these effects (Y in 147FS011), the effect control CPU 120 determines that "no specific effect is executed" (147FS014), and ends the process. As a result, the specific effect is not executed. On the other hand, when the effect control CPU 120 is determined to execute one of these effects (N in 147FS011), the effect control CPU 120 extracts a random number for determining a specific effect type selection and receives an output control command. Based on the current fluctuation pattern command stored in the buffer, check the type of fluctuation pattern and confirm whether it is a variable display in the normal fluctuation state or a variable display in the fluctuation shortened state. Then, the normal fluctuation state and the fluctuation shortening state are distinguished, and the first specific effect (mini slot effect) and the second specific effect (box opening effect) are based on the extraction value of the random number for determining the specific effect type selection. A specific effect of which effect type (effect pattern) is to be executed is selected and determined, and the determination result is stored in the RAM 122 (147FS012).

Which of the first specific effect (mini slot effect) and the second specific effect (box opening effect) is used to execute the specific effect is determined by 147FS002,147FS004,147FS008,147FS010. Since the selection is determined after the effect result display is determined, the effect display results such as the cherry display result and the watermelon display result can be displayed in common regardless of the effect pattern of the specific effect. That is, it is possible to display a common effect display result for the first specific effect and the second specific effect regardless of the effect pattern of the specific effect.

Then, the effect control CPU 120 sets the effect control data for executing the specific effect based on the effect content of the specific effect determined by 147F002 to 147F012 (147FS013), and ends the process.

When the effect control data for executing the specific effect is set by 147FS013, the specific effect is executed in the set effect pattern by the variable display effect process (S172) of FIG. 7 based on the data.

In the specific effect setting process of FIG. 8-13, when the effect result to be displayed in the specific effect is determined, the effect result is determined in the following order. "Lottery on whether or not the cherry display result with the highest expectation that the set value in 147FS002 is set to be high → The watermelon display result with the expectation that the set value in 147FS004 is high is lower than the cherry display result. Lottery for whether or not to execute → Lottery for whether or not to execute the expectation notice at 147FS006 → Lottery for the type of expectation notice character when executing the expectation notice at 147FS008 → Whether or not to display the bell at 147FS010 That lottery ". Then, if the display result of the specific effect is not determined in any of the plurality of lottery, it is determined not to execute the specific effect.

As described above, in the specific effect setting process of FIG. 8-13, a common effect display result can be displayed for the first specific effect and the second specific effect regardless of the effect pattern of the specific effect. It is possible to surely execute a specific effect that gives suggestions regarding the setting of the set value, and it is possible to excite the interest in the game.

Further, in the specific effect setting process of FIG. 8-13, as the specific effect, a lottery for executing the setting suggestion effect is performed, and then a lottery for executing the expectation notice effect is performed, so that the setting suggestion effect is prioritized. It is possible to control the effect, and to improve the player's attention to the specific effect. As a specific effect, a lottery for executing the setting suggestion effect may be performed after the lottery for executing the expectation notice effect is performed.

Further, regarding the specific effect capable of suggesting the setting of the set value, as shown in FIG. 8-9, from the effect introduction unit to the effect result notification unit of the specific effect, the normal fluctuation state fluctuation time and the fluctuation shortened state fluctuation time are used. The length of the period from the effect introduction unit to the effect result notification unit differs depending on the length of the variable display period, such as the length of the period from the effect introduction unit to the effect result notification unit. Regardless of this, in the production result notification unit, common production results (common) such as the cherry in FIG. 8-11 (A), the watermelon in FIG. 8-11 (B), the opportunity in FIG. 8-13, and the display of intense heat. (Contents of) can be notified. As a result, in the specific effect in which the period from the effect introduction unit to the effect result notification unit is long, the period from the effect introduction unit to the effect result notification unit is shorter than that in the specific effect in which the period from the effect introduction unit to the effect result notification unit is short. It is possible to raise the degree of attention of the player about the production of. Therefore, it is possible to raise the player's attention to the production during the period from the production introduction section of the specific effect to the effect result notification unit, which gives suggestions regarding the setting of the set value, and to enhance the interest in the game.

In addition, as shown in FIG. 8-6, for a specific effect that can give a suggestion regarding the setting of the set value, the suggestion regarding the setting of the set value is displayed by displaying the effect result of the cherry with a star or the watermelon with a star. The setting suggestion effect of the effect mode to be performed and the setting suggestion special effect of the effect mode in which the effect mode of the setting suggestion effect such as star marking and a part are common are included, and FIGS. As shown in the above, lottery for executing the setting suggestion effect is performed at different ratios according to the setting value setting, and the setting value suggestion effect and expectation of "cherry" and "watermelon" in the specific effect setting process of FIG. 8-10. When it is decided not to execute any of the notice effects, the "bell" is used in the processing of 147FS009 in FIG. 8-10 regardless of the setting values 1 to 6 as shown in FIG. 8-13 (B). A lottery for executing the set value suggestion special effect is performed at a common ratio regardless of the setting value so that the presence or absence of the set value suggestion special effect is determined. As a result, the player can be made to pay attention to which of the setting suggestion effect suggestion effect mode and the setting suggestion special effect special effect mode in which the specific effect is executed. , You can enjoy the fun in the game.

It should be noted that 147FS002,147FS004,147FS008,147FS010 specifies which of the first specific effect (mini slot effect) and the second specific effect (box opening effect) is used to execute the specific effect. You may make a selection decision before deciding the effect result display of the effect.

[History display of setting suggestion effect]
Next, a history display for displaying the history of execution of the setting suggestion effect and the setting suggestion special effect on the image display device 5 will be described. FIG. 8-14 is a display screen view of the image display device 5 showing a display example of a specific effect history screen for displaying the history of the setting suggestion effect and the setting suggestion special effect.

Next, a history display for displaying the history of execution of the setting suggestion effect and the setting suggestion special effect on the image display device 5 will be described. FIG. 8-14 is a display screen view of the image display device 5 showing a display example of a specific effect history screen for displaying the history of the setting suggestion effect and the setting suggestion special effect.

In the effect control CPU 120, the setting suggestion effect and the effect result of the setting suggestion effect are common to the setting suggestion effect among the above-mentioned specific effects for one day after the power of the pachinko gaming machine 1 is turned on. Each time the setting suggestion special effect is executed, the cumulative number of times the cherry display result is displayed, the cumulative number of times the watermelon display result is displayed, and the cumulative number of times the bell display result is displayed in the specific effect. And are counted, and the process of storing the counted data in the RAM 122 is executed.

Then, the effect control CPU 120 displays a predetermined menu screen for enabling the image display device 5 to display the history of execution of the setting suggestion effect and the setting suggestion special effect while the variable display is not executed. Then, while the menu screen is displayed, the player's selection operation for displaying the history of execution of the setting suggestion effect and the setting suggestion special effect (operation of predetermined operation means such as stick controller 31A and push button 31B). When is detected, the image display device 5 executes the effect control for displaying the specific effect history screen as shown in FIGS. 8-14.

When displaying the specific effect history screen as shown in FIG. 8-14, the effect control CPU 120 displays the cumulative display result of the cherries counted until the player's motion is detected as described above. The count data of the number of times, the count data of the cumulative number of times the display result of the watermelon is displayed, and the count data of the cumulative number of times the display result of the bell is displayed are read from the RAM 122. Then, in the image display device 5, the effect control CPU 120, together with the title image of "Today's setting suggestion history", for example, as shown in FIG. 8-14, has 20 cherries, 50 watermelons, and 30 bells. The effect control for displaying the specific effect history image 147F007 showing the execution history information of the specific effect such as the display of times is executed. When the specific effect history image 147F007 is displayed, the character image 147F001 is displayed in a display mode that guides that the history information of the specific effect is displayed, so that the player pays attention to the specific effect history image 147F007. Can be done.

The menu screen to be displayed when the specific effect history screen can be displayed may be automatically displayed when the period during which the game is not executed exceeds a predetermined period, and the game is executed. When a specific operation of the player (operation of a specific operation means such as the push button 31B) is detected in a state where the non-executed period is equal to or longer than a predetermined period, it is displayed according to the detection. May be good.

Further, the specific effect history screen may be directly displayed without going through the menu screen. For example, it may be automatically displayed at a predetermined timing after the end of the jackpot gaming state or the end of the jackpot gaming state. By doing so, it is possible to provide a specific effect history screen as one privilege for the player who has generated the jackpot game state.

In addition, the specific effect history screen is automatically displayed at the end of a special game state such as a probability change state, a time saving state, or a high base state, which is executed after the end of the jackpot game state, or at a specific timing after the end. You may do so. By doing so, it is possible to provide a specific effect history screen as one privilege for the player who has generated the special gaming state.

[Example of setting suggestion effect and example of advance notice effect using a specific display image]
Next, an example of the setting suggestion effect and an example of the advance notice effect using the image of the specific display will be described as a modification of the specific effect including the above-mentioned setting suggestion effect and the expectation degree advance notice effect. The setting suggestion effect and the advance notice effect described below may be executed as one type of effect included in the above-mentioned specific effect, or may be executed as a type of effect different from the above-mentioned specific effect. The effect shown below is executed by the effect control CPU 120.

FIG. 8-15 is a display screen view of the image display device 5 showing an example of the effect of the setting suggestion effect using the specific display and an example of the effect of the advance notice effect using the specific display. In FIGS. 8-15 (A) to 8-15, a setting suggestion effect using a specific display is executed at the start of the 136th variable display from the end of the previous jackpot game state, and the end of the previous jackpot game state. An example of an effect in which a notice effect using a specific display is executed at the start of the 137th variable display from time is shown.

As shown in FIGS. 8-15 (A) to 8-15, in the central portion of the display area of the image display device 5, corresponding to the variable display of specific identification information such as the first special symbol or the second special symbol. , Left, middle, right decorative symbol display area 5L, 5C, 5R variable display of decorative symbol is executed. FIG. 8-15 (A) shows a display image of the image display device 5 when the 135th variable display is completed from the end of the previous jackpot game state. FIG. 8-15 (B) shows a display image of the image display device 5 when the 136th variable display is being executed since the end of the previous jackpot game state. FIG. 8-15 (C) shows a display image of the image display device 5 when the 136th variable display is completed from the end of the previous jackpot game state. FIG. 8-15 (D) shows a display image of the image display device 5 when the 137th variable display is being executed since the end of the previous jackpot game state.

The resident character 106F008 as a character image is displayed in the lower right portion of the display area of the image display device 5 in a manner in which the variable display is stopped and the variable display is resident. The resident character 106F008 may or may not be residently displayed in a predetermined gaming state such as a big hit gaming state. Further, the resident character 106F008 may be switched and displayed on another character image in a mode selected from a plurality of types of characters according to a predetermined condition such as a change in the effect control mode. The resident character 106F008 may or may not be displayed. The resident character 106F008 can display the operation, and the operation may be changed according to the expected degree of occurrence of a big hit. The image color of the resident character 106F008 can be changed, and the image color may be changed according to the expected degree of occurrence of a big hit.

In the hold display area located at the lower part in the display area of the image display device 5, the hold image 106F001, which is a circular hold icon display, is displayed as the hold display corresponding to the hold storage information. In the central part of the lower part of the display area of the image display device 5, which is an area adjacent to the hold display area, a hold image 106F001 is set as a variable display corresponding to the variable display of the special symbol and the decorative symbol currently being executed. An active display area is provided in which an active display for displaying the active image 106F002, which is a similar circular icon display, is performed.

The hold image 106F001 is a hold display corresponding to the hold storage information of the variable display that has not been executed yet, and the active image 106F002 is an active display corresponding to the currently executed variable display.

The hold image 106F001 and the active image 106F002 can be subjected to effect control that changes to a color according to the expectation of the jackpot (for example, the expectation of the jackpot differs depending on the relationship of blue <green <red).

For example, as shown in FIGS. 8-15 (A) to 8-15, the hold image 106F001, which is the hold display corresponding to the first hold information, is displayed in order from the side closest to the active display area in the center to the left. In the mode, the information is displayed according to the order in which the reserved storage information is generated. The newly generated reserved storage information appears at the leftmost position in the arrangement of the reserved images 106F001 when the reserved image 106F001 corresponding to the previously generated reserved storage information at the time of the occurrence is displayed. Is displayed.

Each reserved image 106F001 is displayed in a display mode mounted on the reserved pedestal image 106F003 in the pedestal mode. The active image 106F002 is displayed in a display mode mounted on the active pedestal image 106F004 in a pedestal mode. The hold pedestal image 106F003 is the first first to display a maximum of four (first hold storage number upper limit values) hold images 106F001 corresponding to the first hold storage information (hold storage information of the first special figure). Four are displayed side by side in the horizontal direction before the reserved storage information is generated. Then, the reserved image 106F001 is displayed in a display mode in which the reserved image 106F001 is sequentially placed on the reserved pedestal image 106F003 each time the first reserved storage information is generated.

A maximum of four reserved images (upper limit value of the second reserved storage number) corresponding to the second reserved storage information are not shown, but on the right side of the active pedestal image 106F004, the reserved images corresponding to the first reserved storage information With the same display pattern, it is displayed in a display mode placed on the holding pedestal image. The hold images corresponding to the second hold storage information are displayed on the hold pedestal image in the order in which the hold storage information is generated, in a display mode in which the hold images are arranged in order from the side closest to the active display area at the left end to the right.

When the variable display of the decorative symbol in the left, middle, and right decorative symbol display areas 5L, 5C, and 5R is executed, the earliest stored reserved storage information among the current reserved storage information is the variable display. The hold image 106F001, which was displayed in the first position adjacent to the active display area as the first displayed hold display, is deleted from the hold display area, and the first hold is deleted. The image 106F001 is moved (shifted) to the position of the active display area, and an effect operation of being displayed as the active image 106F002 is executed in a manner as if it were placed on the active pedestal image 106F004. Then, when the variable display is executed, the hold image 106F001 corresponding to the hold storage information other than the hold storage information stored first is moved and displayed (shifted) one by one in the direction approaching the active display area. The action is performed.

In the lower part of the image display device 5, in a display area different from the decorative symbol display areas 5L, 5C, and 5R, the small symbol 106F011, which may be called a constantly changing small symbol, is variably displayed. In the small symbol 106F011, the same symbols as the left, middle, and right decorative symbols are variably displayed as the left, middle, and right small symbols in a size smaller than the decorative symbol, and stopped. Basically, the small symbol is variably displayed in synchronization with the decorative symbol, and the effect control CPU 120 executes a control to stop and display the same display result as the decorative symbol display result. Corresponding to the variable display period, the decorative symbol is in the shaking stop state before the end of the variable display period, and is stopped and displayed based on the reception of the symbol confirmation command. The small symbol 106F011 is controlled so that the variable display can always be executed regardless of what kind of effect is executed. Therefore, when the variable display of the special symbol is executed, the variable display of the small symbol 106F011 can always be executed even when the decorative symbol is not displayed. For example, in the small symbol 106F011, even when the decorative symbol is stopped at the reach symbol and the reach effect is being executed, the variable display is continuously executed without the reach effect being executed, and the symbol confirmation command is received by the effect control CPU 120. Based on the above, a display in which all symbols are stopped and displayed at the same time is executed. By displaying the small symbol 106F011 in this way, it is possible to ensure the visibility of the symbol to be variably displayed regardless of the effect state.

In the lower part of the image display device 5, in a display area different from the hold display area, as a hold display corresponding to the hold storage information, the first hold storage number and the first hold storage number and the first hold image are set apart from the hold image 106F001 which is a circular hold icon display. 2 The hold number image 106F012, which is a hold number display that numerically displays each of the hold storage numbers, is displayed. Regarding the hold number image 106F012, the effect control CPU 120 acquires each of the first hold storage number and the second hold storage number by the same acquisition method as in the case of displaying the hold image 106F001 which is the hold icon display, and holds the hold number. The image 106F012 executes a control for numerically displaying each of the first reserved storage number and the second reserved storage number. In the hold number image 106F012, for example, the numerical value on the left side is the first hold storage number, and the numerical value on the right side is the second hold storage number. The hold number image 106F012 is controlled by the effect control CPU 120 so that the hold storage number can be constantly displayed regardless of what effect is executed. Therefore, even when the hold image 106F001 is not displayed, the display of the hold number image 106F012 can always be executed. By displaying the hold number image 106F012 in this way, the visibility of the hold storage number can be ensured regardless of the effect state.

In the image display device 5, when the power is turned on or in a part of the left, middle, and right decorative symbol display areas 5L, 5C, and 5R (specifically, the end of the left decorative symbol display area 5L), or the previous jackpot. The specific display 106F005, which is an image showing a fluctuation counter that numerically displays the number of variable displays (variable displays) executed from the end of the game state to the present, is displayed. The specific display 106F005 is composed of a counter unit 106F006 composed of an image for numerically displaying the variable display count, and a counter base 106F007 composed of a U-shaped image provided along the left and right ends and the lower end of the counter unit 106F006. Will be done.

As shown in FIGS. 8-15 (A) and 8-15 (B) and 8-15 (C) and 8-15 (D), the specific display 106F005 produces both the stopped state of the variable display and the executed state of the variable display. Executed in the state. As described above, the specific display 106F005 can be executed in a common display mode during the variable display and the non-variable display (stopped). Since a common specific display can be executed during the variable display and the non-variable display, the player's attention to the specific display 106F005 can be increased by making the specific display 106F005 resident.

In the specific display 106F005, the numerical value of the variable display number displayed by the counter unit 106F006 is updated and displayed every time the variable display of the special symbol (decorative symbol) is executed. In this way, as the specific display, a numerical value corresponding to the variable display such as the variable display count is displayed, and the numerical value is updated and displayed in connection with the execution of the variable display, thereby relating to the specific display 106F005. It is possible to increase the player's attention to the number of times the variable display is executed.

In the specific display 106F005, the display mode of the counter base 106F007 can be changed. For example, the counter base 106F007 is basically displayed in white as a normal color as shown in FIGS. 8-15 (A) and 8-15 (B), but when the setting suggestion effect is executed, FIG. 8-15 (B) When the effect control of displaying light emission in purple (shown by shading in the figure) is executed, which is a special mode as shown in the above, and when the notice effect of the big hit is executed, the specific mode is as shown in FIG. The effect control (shown by shading in the figure) that emits light in red is executed.

As described above, the specific display 106F005 is basically an image that displays the variable number of times of display, but when the advance notice effect is executed, it can be displayed in a specific mode such as emitting red light, and the setting suggestion effect is executed. When it is used, it can be displayed in a special mode such as emitting purple light. As a result, the player can be made to pay attention to the display mode of the specific display 106F005.

When the setting suggestion effect and the advance notice effect can be executed in the specific display such as the specific display 106F005, a part of the specific display (for example, a counter) as shown in FIGS. 8-15 (B) and 8-15 (D). An example of displaying the base 106F007) in a specific display mode (for example, purple or red) has been shown, but the present invention is not limited to this, and by setting all of the specific display as the specific display mode, the setting suggestion effect and the advance notice effect can be obtained in the specific display. May be made executable.

[Example of priority of image display on image display device 5]
Next, the priority of image display will be described with respect to the main images displayed by the image display device 5. FIG. 8-16 is a diagram showing the display priority of the main images displayed on the image display device 5. In FIG. 8-16, in the pachinko gaming machine 1 shown in FIG. 1, in order to perform a predetermined effect, for example, as a movable body capable of controlling the effect of moving to the front of the image display device 5 at a predetermined timing. An example in which the movable accessory is provided will be described as an example. The movable accessory is driven and controlled by the effect control CPU 120.

As shown in FIG. 8-16, the image display device 5 is provided with a plurality of image display layers (display layers) such as display layers A, B, C, D, E, and F, and a plurality of images are provided. By being displayed on any of the image display layers of, the screen is displayed using the image. As the image display layer, display layers A, B, C, D, E, and F are provided in order from the front between the frontmost and the backmost on the display screen of the image display area of the image display device 5. When a number of image display layers are provided in this way, the priority of image display is set in the relationship of display layers "A> B> C> D> E> F". That is, as for the image display layer, the higher the front side display layer, the higher the priority of image display. For example, when the display positions of the image of the display layer A and the image of the display layer F overlap, the image of the front display layer A having a high priority is preferentially displayed and displayed as the image of the overlapped display position. The image of layer F is hidden by the image of display layer A and is not visually displayed. Further, regarding the relationship between the decorative symbol and the specific display 106F005 (variation counter) in the display layer, the specific display 106F005 (variation counter) is visible even when the decorative symbol is enlarged or scrolled horizontally. It has become.

Since the small symbol display (small symbol 106F011) and the hold numerical value display (hold number image 106F012) are images that need to be always displayed, they are displayed on the display layer A which is the frontmost display layer. The accessory effect display is an image display that displays an effect image around the position of the moved movable accessory when the movable accessory moves to the front of the image display device 5 at a predetermined timing as described above. , Displayed on display layer B. Each of the hold icon display (hold image 106F001) and the active display (active image 106F002) is displayed on the display layer C. The specific display 106F005 (variation counter) shown in FIGS. 8-15 is displayed on the display layer D. The decorative symbol display in the left, middle, and right decorative symbol display areas 5L, 5C, and 5R is displayed on the display layer E. The background image of the entire display screen (which is also the background image of the decorative symbol in the decorative symbol display areas 5L, 5C, and 5R on the left, middle, and right) is displayed on the display layer F. By superimposing the images of the display layers A to F in this way, the image display device 5 executes the screen display as shown in FIG. 8-15, for example.

The specific display 106F005 (variation counter) has a lower display priority than the active display and a higher display priority than the decorative symbol display, so it does not interfere with the active display and is not disturbed by the decorative symbol display. , Specific display can be executed with appropriate priority.

Since the specific display 106F005 (variation counter) has a higher display priority than the decorative symbol in the decorative symbol display area 5L, 5C, 5R of the decorative symbol, it is more valuable for the player such as the advance notice effect and the setting suggestion effect. It is possible to prevent the display of the effect that can identify the information from being disturbed. In addition, since the priority of the accessory effect display is higher than that of other displays, it is possible to further improve the interest of the effect by using the movable accessory. In addition, since the priority of the hold display and the active display is higher than that of the specific display 106F005 (variation counter), the interest of the effect using the hold display or the active display (for example, the effect of changing the display mode) is further improved. be able to. Further, since the small symbol display (small symbol 106F011) and the hold numerical value display (hold number image 106F012), which are images that need to be always displayed, are displayed on the frontmost display layer, the display layer A. These images are not affected by other image displays including the specific display 106F005, and the visibility of images that need to be constantly displayed like these images can be ensured.

In a pachinko machine that does not use the small symbol 106F011 that is always displayed, even if the display layer of the decorative symbol display is displayed on the front side display layer that has a higher priority than the specific display 106F005 (variation counter) display layer. Good. As a result, the visibility of the variable display can be ensured. Further, in a pachinko gaming machine that does not use the small symbol 106F011 that is always displayed, the display layer of the decorative symbol display is displayed as a specific display 106F005 (variation counter) only at the derivation display timing (symbol confirmation timing) of the variable display display result. You may control the display on the front display layer, which has a higher priority than the layer. As a result, the visibility of the display result of the variable display can be ensured. Further, in a pachinko gaming machine that does not use the small symbol 106F011 that is always displayed, the specific display 106F005 (variation counter) display layer is displayed as a decorative symbol display only at the derivation display timing (symbol confirmation timing) of the variable display display result. You may control the display on the display layer on the rear surface side, which has a higher priority than the layer. As a result, the visibility of the display result of the variable display can be ensured.

[Example of setting suggestion effect when executing multiple types of setting suggestion effect]
In the feature unit 147F, an example of setting suggestion effect for executing one type of setting suggestion effect has been described above. However, as the setting suggestion effect, for example, a plurality of types of setting suggestion effects having different production modes may be executed. An example of an effect that enables a plurality of types of setting suggestion effects to be executed will be described below.

The outline of the effect example that enables the execution of a plurality of types of setting suggestion effects is as follows. When executing a plurality of types of setting suggestion effects, the execution ratios of the setting effects for each set value should be different from each other in the plurality of types of setting suggestion effects. In that case, the reliability or accuracy of the setting suggestion by the setting suggestion effect may differ depending on the type of the setting suggestion effect. Further, when executing a plurality of types of setting suggestion effects within one variable display variation, it is preferable to execute them so that the execution timings do not overlap between the setting suggestion effects.

Next, as a specific example of an effect that enables a plurality of types of setting suggestion effects to be executed, an example in which the effect control CPU 120 can execute an effect that enables execution of two types of setting suggestion effects will be described. An example in which two types of setting suggestion effects can be executed is, for example, an example in which the setting suggestion effect of the feature unit 147F described above is set as the first setting suggestion effect and the second setting suggestion effect as shown below is executed. .. The relationship between the first setting suggestion effect and the second setting suggestion effect may be the opposite of the relationship described above.

In addition to the first setting suggestion effect as described above, the effect control CPU 120 uses the second setting suggestion effect as a second setting suggestion effect in a specific area where the first setting suggestion effect is not executed, for example, at the upper part of the screen of the image display device 5. A second setting suggestion effect is executed in which the variable number display indicating the cumulative value of the variable display number of the special symbol (decorative symbol) is changed from the normal mode (white mode) to the purple mode.

In this way, when two types of setting suggestion effects such as the first setting suggestion effect and the second setting suggestion effect are executed, the execution ratio of the first setting suggestion effect is, for example, 3% (setting value 1) to 8. The execution rate of the second setting suggestion effect is in the range of 10% (set value 1) to 20% (set value 6), while the range is% (set value 6). In that case, assuming that both effects are executed the same number of times, the second setting suggestion effect is easier to guess the set value than the first setting suggestion effect. Specifically, the execution ratio calculated based on the number of executions of the first setting suggestion effect is compared with the predetermined effect execution ratio (3% to 8%) corresponding to each set value (1 to 6). Therefore, the set value corresponding to the effect execution ratio closest to the former is estimated as the set value of the pachinko gaming machine 1. Further, the execution ratio calculated based on the number of executions of the second setting suggestion effect is compared with the predetermined effect execution ratio (10% to 20%) corresponding to each set value (1 to 6), and the former is selected. The set value corresponding to the closest effect execution ratio is estimated as the set value of the pachinko gaming machine 1. When such an estimation is made, the set value estimated based on the number of executions of the second setting suggestion effect is larger than the set value estimated based on the number of executions of the first setting suggestion effect. It is highly possible that it is the set value of the gaming machine 1 (the reliability of the setting suggestion is high, or the accuracy of the setting suggestion is high). As the setting suggestion effect having high reliability of the setting suggestion or high accuracy of the setting suggestion, for example, in the first setting suggestion effect and the second setting suggestion effect, the execution ratio is remarkable depending on the set value. Corresponds to those different from each other, or those having different ease of guessing when the player guesses a specific set value (for example, setting 6).

Further, when the execution lottery is performed for each variation display for the first setting suggestion effect and the execution lottery is performed for each 25 variation display for the second setting suggestion effect, the first The execution frequency of the setting suggestion effect is higher than the execution frequency of the second setting suggestion effect. Therefore, in such a case, the first setting suggestion effect is executed more times within the same fluctuation display number of times (within the same time) than the second setting suggestion effect. It is useful for guessing the set value. As described above, by providing a plurality of types of setting suggestion effects in which the ratio of the set values suggested by the effects to the set values of the game machine is different, the interest of the setting suggestion effects can be improved.

[Main effects obtained by the feature section 147F]
First, with respect to the feature unit 147F, the problems caused by executing the setting suggestion effect and the basic technical effects obtained by the technical idea of the feature unit 147F will be outlined.

In the pachinko gaming machine 1 that executes a variable display that changes the special symbol and the decorative symbol, a lottery is performed regarding whether or not to execute a specific effect including a setting suggestion effect for each change, and the specific effect is displayed according to the set value. Setting suggestion effects with different execution ratios are executed. A player who plays a game with such a pachinko gaming machine counts the number of times the variable display is executed in order to guess the setting of the set value, and executes a specific effect during the number of times the variable display is executed. The player himself calculates the ratio of the number of times, and determines which of the design values of the specific effect execution ratio for each set value (execution ratio of the specific effect of each set value) approximates the calculated execution ratio. Therefore, it is possible to infer which set value is set. For this reason, in a pachinko gaming machine in which the selection ratio of the variable display in the variable display shortened state changes depending on the number of reserved memories, when the setting suggestion effect cannot be executed due to the fluctuation pattern, the design value for the execution ratio of the setting suggestion effect There is a possibility that the player will not pay attention to the setting suggestion effect as a guessing factor of the set value. Therefore, for the setting suggestion effect included in the specific effect, if the effect pattern of the specific effect to be executed in the shortest time in the normal fluctuation state is prepared in advance and the effect pattern with a longer fanning effect period is prepared, the setting suggestion effect can be obtained. It is possible to diversify the production while making sure that it can be executed.

Below, the technical effects obtained by the various configurations of the feature unit 147F described above are individually listed.

(1) As shown in FIG. 8-10 and the like, for a specific effect capable of suggesting the setting of a set value, every time the variable display is executed, the 147FS002,147FS004,147FS006,147FS008,147FS010,147FS012 is displayed. As shown, a lottery for execution and a lottery for an effect pattern are performed, and a specific effect can be executed according to the result of such a lottery. When the ratio of variable display executed in a specific period shorter than a predetermined period differs depending on the number of stored storage information as in the shortened variable state, the specific effect type selection table shown in FIG. 8-13 (C). Just as the selection ratio of the specific effect type in is different between the normal variable display and the shortened variable display, the effect pattern of the specific effect is executed according to the specific period as well as the selection ratio differs according to the execution period of the variable display. Common production results (common contents) such as the cherry display in FIG. 8-11 (A) and the watermelon display in FIG. 8-11 (B), including possible production patterns, regardless of the production pattern of the specific production. It can be notified as a production result of a specific effect. As a result, it becomes possible to surely execute a specific effect that suggests the setting of the set value, and it is possible to excite the interest in the game. Therefore, it is possible to preferably suggest the setting to the player.

(2) Regarding the specific effect that can give suggestions regarding the setting of the set value, as shown in FIG. 8-9, the effect introduction unit to the effect result notification unit of the specific effect have the normal fluctuation state fluctuation time and the fluctuation shortened state fluctuation time. The length of the period from the effect introduction unit to the effect result notification unit differs depending on the length of the variable display period, such as the length of the period until, and the period from the effect introduction unit to the effect result notification unit. Regardless of the length, the effect notification unit can display common effect results such as the cherry in FIG. 8-11 (A), the watermelon in FIG. 8-11 (B), the opportunity in FIG. 8-13, and the display of intense heat. It can be notified. As a result, in the specific effect in which the period from the effect introduction unit to the effect result notification unit is long, the period from the effect introduction unit to the effect result notification unit is shorter than that in the specific effect in which the period from the effect introduction unit to the effect result notification unit is short. It is possible to raise the degree of attention of the player about the production of. Therefore, it is possible to raise the player's attention to the production during the period from the production introduction section of the specific effect to the effect result notification unit, which gives suggestions regarding the setting of the set value, and to enhance the interest in the game. Therefore, it is possible to preferably suggest the setting to the player.

(3) As shown in Fig. 8-9, the effect period differs depending on the length of the variable display period for the specific effect that can give suggestions regarding the setting of the set value, and the expectation notice effect and the setting suggestion effect. 8-7 (1A), (2A), 8-8 (1A), (2A), when the expectation notice effect is executed and when the setting suggestion effect is executed. At least a part of the effect mode of the expectation notice effect and the effect mode of the setting suggestion effect are common to each other, so that the first effect mode of the introduction effect unit is common. As a result, the player can be made to pay attention to which of the production mode of the prediction mode of the expectation notice production and the suggestion mode of the setting suggestion production, which are partially common to the production mode, to be executed. You can enjoy the excitement in. Therefore, it is possible to preferably suggest the setting to the player.

(4) As shown in Fig. 8-6, for a specific effect that can give suggestions regarding the setting of the set value, the indication regarding the setting of the set value is displayed as the effect result of the cherry with a star or the watermelon with a star. 8-11 (A), (B), which includes a setting suggestion effect of the effect mode performed by the above, and a setting suggestion special effect of the effect mode in which the effect mode of the setting suggestion effect such as star marking and a part are common. ), The lottery for executing the setting suggestion effect is performed at a different ratio depending on the setting of the set value, and in the specific effect setting process of FIG. 8-10, the set value suggestion effect of "cherry" and "watermelon" and When it is decided that none of the expected degree advance notice effects is executed, the "bell" is used in the processing of 147FS009 in FIG. 8-10 regardless of the settings of the set values 1 to 6 as shown in FIG. 8-13 (B). The lottery for the execution of the setting suggestion special effect is performed at a common ratio regardless of the setting value so that the presence or absence of the setting value suggestion special effect is determined. As a result, the player can be made to pay attention to which of the setting suggestion effect suggestion effect mode and the setting suggestion special effect special effect mode in which the specific effect is executed. , You can enjoy the fun in the game. Therefore, it is possible to preferably suggest the setting to the player.

(5) As shown in FIG. 8-3, the selection ratio of the variable display time in the variable display that is not controlled by the jackpot game state is common to the set values 1 to 6, regardless of the set value. Since it is common, it is possible to prevent the player from recognizing the setting of the set value by the selection ratio of the variable display time other than the specific effect corresponding to the setting suggestion. Therefore, it is possible to preferably suggest the setting to the player.

(6) As shown in FIGS. 8-7 (1A), (2A), 8-8 (1A), and (2A), when the expectation notice effect is executed and when the setting suggestion effect is executed. Since at least a part of the production mode of the expectation notice production and the production mode of the setting suggestion production are common to each other, such as the first production mode of the introduction production unit is common to each other, the production of the common production mode is common. When is executed, the player cannot determine whether the expected degree notice effect or the setting suggestion effect is performed until the effect result is shown. Therefore, the specific effect is the effect mode and setting suggestion of the expectation amount advance notice effect. It is possible to draw the player's attention to which of the production modes of the production is executed, and it is possible to improve the fun of the production. Therefore, it is possible to preferably suggest the setting to the player.

(7) After a lottery for executing the setting suggestion effect is performed as in S147FS002 and S147FS004 in FIG. 8-10, a lottery for executing the expectation notice effect is performed as in S147FS007 in FIG. 8-10. Therefore, it is possible to control the effect by giving priority to the setting suggestion effect, and it is possible to improve the player's attention to the specific effect. Therefore, it is possible to preferably suggest the setting to the player.

(8) If it is determined in 147FS001 of FIG. 8-10 that the high base state is set, the specific effect is not executed, so that the following effects can be obtained. First, it is possible to prevent the specific effect from being executed with high frequency, and it is possible to prevent the player from estimating the setting of the set value in a short period of time. Further, in the high base state, since the variable display is executed frequently when accompanied by the time saving state, it is possible to prevent the execution of the specific effect from becoming excessively high. In addition, since it is possible to optimize the execution frequency of the specific effect, it is possible to prevent the specific effect from becoming complicated. Therefore, it is possible to preferably suggest the setting to the player.

(9) When the fluctuation time is longer than a predetermined time as in the case of the super reach out of FIG. 8-12 (A), the setting suggestion effect and the expectation advance notice effect are performed twice in one variable display. Since the specific effect can be executed, a plurality of information that the player is interested in can be obtained in one variable display, and the player's attention to the specific effect can be improved. Therefore, it is possible to preferably suggest the setting to the player.

(10) As shown in FIG. 8-14, since the history in which the setting suggestion effect is executed can be displayed by the specific effect history image 147F007, the suggestion corresponding to the setting suggestion is made so that the player can estimate the set value. Information on the history of the setting suggestion effect of the mode can be easily grasped. Therefore, it is possible to preferably suggest the setting to the player.

[Modification example of feature section 147F]
(1) The advantageous states that are advantageous to the player may include other advantageous states such as a high probability state (probability variation state), a time saving state, and a high base state, in addition to the jackpot gaming state described above. .. Further, the advantageous state that is advantageous for the player may include a state in which small hits such as a so-called small hit rush state can occur frequently and a ball can be obtained by the small hits.

(2) As the setting value in the above-described embodiment, an example in which there are six types of setting stages of setting value 1 to setting value 6 is shown as an example. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and there are setting stages of setting values less than the six types of setting values 1 to 6, such as three types of setting stages of setting value 1 to setting value 3. May be good.

(3) In FIG. 8-6, as a specific effect image, as an image used for the expectation level advance notice effect, an image constituting only characters is shown. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and the image used for the expectation degree advance notice effect may be any image as long as it is an image capable of predicting the expectation degree which is advantageous for the player, for example, FIG. It may be a pattern-like image in which characters such as "opportunity" and "extreme heat" are described in the image of the fruit that is conceptually related to the watermelon image shown in -6.

(4) In FIGS. 8-7 and 8-8, the mini-slot effect is executed as the first specific effect, and the box-opening effect is executed as the second specific effect in a shorter time than the mini-slot effect. An example is shown in which the first specific effect and the second specific effect are different production modes. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and the first specific effect and the second specific effect may be executed as the effect of the same effect mode. For example, as the first specific effect, a mini-slot effect that is variablely displayed for a long time may be executed, and as the second specific effect, a mini-slot effect that is variablely displayed for an extremely short time may be executed. In addition, as the first specific effect, the box opening effect is executed in which the box is not opened for a long time and the fanning effect is executed, and as the second specific effect, the box opening effect in which the box is opened in an extremely short time is executed. It may be.

(5) In FIGS. 8-7 and 8-8, whenever the introduction effect of the first specific effect and the second specific effect is executed, the first specific effect or the second specific effect is executed subsequently. An example is shown. However, not limited to this, even when the introduction effect of the first specific effect and the second specific effect is executed, the case where the first specific effect or the second specific effect to be followed is not executed is a predetermined ratio. It may be set to.

(6) In FIGS. 8-7 and 8-8, an example of executing a common effect as an introduction effect of the first specific effect and the second specific effect is shown. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and different effects may be executed as the introduction effects of the first specific effect and the second specific effect. Further, as the introduction effect of the first specific effect and the second specific effect, a plurality of types of common effects are provided, and the ratio of the first specific effect to be executed after that according to the type of the introduction effect and the second specific effect. May be different from the rate at which is executed.

(7) As shown in FIG. 8-13 (C), as the specific effect, an example is shown in which an effect to be executed is selected from two types of effects, a first specific effect and a second specific effect. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and there are three or more types of specific effects, and three or more types of specific effects are provided, and the types of specific effects that can be executed depend on the effect display mode that is selected and executed. It may be different.

(8) As shown in FIG. 8-11, as a setting suggestion effect, an example of displaying an image such as a pattern of cherry and watermelon was shown. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and as a setting suggestion effect, an image showing a score such as 10 points or 100 points may be displayed instead of an image such as a symbol. In that case, for example, 10 points may be displayed instead of the watermelon and 100 points may be displayed instead of the cherry, and images having different points selected according to the set value may be displayed. ..

<Feature part 036F>
[Outline of control of feature unit 036F]
Next, the feature unit 036F of the present embodiment will be described. The feature unit 036F represents the characteristic configuration, control, processing, etc. applicable to the pachinko gaming machine 1 described in the above-mentioned basic explanation and the feature unit 147F, and the specific contents thereof are described below. explain.

As for the feature unit 036F, similarly to the feature unit 147F, a technique for the pachinko gaming machine 1 in which setting values having different advantages for the player, such as a jackpot winning probability, can be set by a setting means will be described. As described in the feature unit 147F, the game control microcomputer 100 is set so that the jackpot winning probability in the pachinko gaming machine 1 can be changed from the set values 1 to the set value 6 in response to the setting change operation. Execute the change process. As explained with reference to FIG. 8-1, the winning probability of the jackpot increases in the order of set value 1 <set value 2 <set value 3 <set value 4 <set value 5 <set value 6, and the set value 1 is set. When is set, the advantage is the lowest for the player, and the advantage is gradually increased in the order of setting value 2 <setting value 3 <setting value 4 <setting value 5 <setting value 6.

In recent game machines, in order to suppress the ball output rate of the entire game as much as possible, by making the ending period after the end of the big hit game state as long as possible, the period when the player is not playing the game is extended. Some are configured. In such an ending period, in order not to make the player bored, for example, explanation of the rules of the game after the big hit game state, explanation of the effect executed in the pachinko gaming machine, and the game after the big hit game state. The production used in the game and the selection of BGM are performed.

In the pachinko gaming machine 1 according to the feature unit 036F, in order to prevent the extension during the ending period as described above, the setting suggestion regarding the setting of the set value is made in the ending period. "Setting suggestion" means to suggest to the player that the set value has been changed (suggestion to change the setting in the feature unit 147F), and to suggest which set value the set value being set is ( (Suggestion of set value in feature unit 147F) is included.

[Setting suggestion count update process]
With reference to FIG. 9-1, updating the number of times the setting suggestion is performed will be described. FIG. 9-1 is a flowchart showing an example of the setting suggestion number update process. The setting suggestion number update process is a process included in the jackpot middle effect process (S176) of FIG. 7 executed by the effect control CPU 120.

As shown in FIG. 9-1, the effect control CPU 120 determines whether or not a prize has been generated in the general winning opening 10 (036FS001). Specifically, whether or not the effect control CPU 120 has received the general winning opening winning designation command (command B300H) for notifying that the general winning opening 10 has been won from the CPU 103 of the game control microcomputer 100. Is determined. The effect control CPU 120 shifts to 036FS003 when a prize is generated in the general winning opening 10 (Y at 036F001).

On the other hand, the effect control CPU 120 determines whether or not an over-winning has occurred (036FS002) when the general winning opening 10 has not been won (N at 036FS001). Specifically, whether or not the effect control CPU 120 has received the large prize opening winning designation command (command B400H) for notifying that the winning of the large winning opening has occurred from the CPU 103 of the game control microcomputer 100. To judge. Then, when the effect control CPU 120 receives the large winning opening winning designation command, the value of the winning number counter is updated by 1 and whether or not the value of the winning number counter exceeds the specified number (for example, 10). Is determined, and if it exceeds, it is determined that an over-winning has occurred. When an over-winning occurs (Y at 036FS002), the effect control CPU 120 shifts to 036FS003. On the other hand, the effect control CPU 120 shifts to 036FS009 when no over-winning has occurred (N at 036FS002).

When a prize or an over prize occurs in the general winning opening 10, the effect control CPU 120 determines whether or not the current setting suggestion number of times is a predetermined upper limit number (for example, 4 times) (036FS003). When the current setting suggestion count is not a predetermined upper limit (N in 036FS003), the effect control CPU 120 adds 1 to the value of the setting suggestion counter for specifying the setting suggestion count, thereby suggesting the setting. The number of times is added once (036FS004). After that, the effect control CPU 120 controls the display of the set suggestion number (036FS008) and changes the image showing the set suggestion number. For example, as shown in FIGS. 9-9 (b) and 9-9 (c) described later, the number of setting suggestion count icons displayed in the area 036FS052 is increased by one. In this way, when the general winning opening 10 is won or over-winned, the number of suggested times of setting is added and updated one by one.

On the other hand, when the current setting suggestion number of times is a predetermined upper limit number (Y in 036FS003), the effect control CPU 120 rewrites one set suggestion number to a higher rank (036FS005). Specifically, the effect control CPU 120 rewrites the rank information for one time to the information indicating the higher rank among the rank information for designating the rank corresponding to each of the setting suggestion times stored in the RAM 122.

Here, in the present embodiment, the display of the image display device 5 is controlled so that a card (referred to as a setting suggestion card) showing the setting suggestion icon described later is presented as many times as the number of setting suggestions. Then, setting suggestion is performed by the combination of such presented setting suggestion cards. In 036FS005, setting suggestion with higher reliability (accuracy, accuracy) is performed by placing one of the setting suggestion times (that is, the right to present one setting suggestion card) at a higher rank. Will be.

Next, the effect control CPU 120 determines whether or not two or more of the set suggestion times are of the higher rank (036FS006). When the effect control CPU 120 controls the display of the set suggestion count (N in 036FS006) when two or more of the set suggestion counts are not in the higher rank (036FS008), the effect control CPU 120 changes the image showing the set suggestion count. For example, as shown in FIG. 9-9 (d) described later, the color of the setting suggestion number icon displayed in the area 036FS052 is changed by one.

On the other hand, when the effect control CPU 120 ranks higher than two of the setting suggestion times (Y in 036FS006), the setting suggestion determination table referred to when the setting suggestion is performed has a reliability (accuracy, accuracy). It is rewritten to a table having a higher rank (the table of (b) shown in FIG. 9-5 described later) (036FS007). In this way, when the number of setting suggestions exceeds the upper limit, the upper limit does not change, but the reliability (accuracy, accuracy) of the setting suggestion increases. After that, the effect control CPU 120 controls the display of the set suggestion number (036FS008) and changes the image showing the set suggestion number. For example, as shown in FIG. 9-9 (e) described later, the color of the setting suggestion number icon displayed in the area 036FS052 is changed by one.

After 036FS002 or 036FS008, the effect control CPU 120 determines whether or not the jackpot game state has ended (036FS009). Specifically, the effect control CPU 120 determines whether or not a hit end designation command (command A3XXH) for notifying that the jackpot game state has ended has been received from the CPU 103 of the game control microcomputer 100. The effect control CPU 120 returns to 036FS001 when the jackpot game state has not ended (N at 036FS009).

On the other hand, when the jackpot game state ends (Y at 036FS009), the effect control CPU 120 determines whether or not the current setting suggestion number is a predetermined upper limit number (036FS010). When the current setting suggestion number is not a predetermined upper limit number (N in 036FS010), the effect control CPU 120 sets the setting suggestion number to the same number as the upper limit number (036FS011). After that, the effect control CPU 120 controls the display of the set suggestion count (036FS012) to change the image showing the set suggest count. For example, the number of setting suggestion number icons displayed in the area 036F052 is set to the same number as the upper limit number (for example, 4 times).

In this way, when the jackpot game state ends and the current set suggestion count has not reached the predetermined upper limit, the set suggestion count is set to be the same as the upper limit. It will be compensated.

The effect control CPU 120 ends this process when the current setting suggestion number of times is a predetermined upper limit number (Y at 036FS010) or after 036FS012.

[Ending production processing]
The processing performed during the ending period will be described with reference to FIG. 9-2. FIG. 9-2 is a flowchart showing an example of the ending effect processing. The ending effect processing is executed in S177 of FIG. 7 executed by the effect control CPU 120.

As shown in FIG. 9-2, the effect control CPU 120 determines whether or not the ending flag is turned on after the effect process (S176) during the big hit is completed (036FS021). The ending flag is data stored in the RAM 122, and is a flag for specifying whether or not the ending is in progress. In the present embodiment, the ending flag is kept on when the ending is in progress.

As will be described in detail later, in the ending period according to the present embodiment, the ED first period in which the setting suggestion icon related to the setting suggestion is displayed and the period after the ED first period, which is the ED first period. The ED second period in which the history of the setting suggestion icon displayed in is displayed, and the result period in which the result display indicating the result of the game in the jackpot game state (for example, the result in which the number of balls to be output can be specified) are displayed. included.

When the ending flag is not turned on (N in 036FS021) after the jackpot effect processing (S176) is completed, the effect control CPU 120 sets the ED first period (036FS022) among the ending periods, and sets the ED first period. Two periods are set (036FS023), and a result period is set (036FS024). Specifically, the effect control CPU 120 is controlled so that the ED first period, the ED second period, and the result period are first controlled for a predetermined time after the jackpot middle effect process (S176) is completed. , The determined control time of each period is read from the ROM 121.

Next, the effect control CPU 120 turns on the ending flag (036FS025) in order to specify that the ending period is in progress. Further, the effect control CPU 120 turns on the ED first period flag (036FS026) in order to specify that the ED first period is in progress. The ED first period flag is data stored in the RAM 122, and is a flag for specifying whether or not the ED first period is in progress. In the present embodiment, the ED 1st period flag is kept on when the ED 1st period is in progress. After that, the effect control CPU 120 ends this process.

The effect control CPU 120 determines whether or not the ED first period flag is turned on when the ending flag is turned on (Y in 036FS021) after the big hit middle effect process (S176) is completed (036FS027). .. When the ED first period flag is turned on (Y in 36FS027), the effect control CPU 120 executes the ED first period effect process (036FS028). The ED first period effect processing will be described later with reference to FIG. 9-3. The ED first period effect processing is executed over a predetermined ED first period.

After executing the ED first period effect process, the effect control CPU 120 turns off the ED first period flag (36FS029) and turns on the ED second period flag (36FS030). The ED second period flag is data stored in the RAM 122, and is a flag for specifying whether or not the ED second period is in progress. In the present embodiment, the ED second period flag is kept on when the ED second period is in progress. After that, the effect control CPU 120 ends this process.

When the ED first period flag is not turned on (N in 036FS027), the effect control CPU 120 determines whether or not the ED second period flag is turned on (036FS031). When the ED second period flag is turned on (Y in 36FS031), the effect control CPU 120 executes the ED second period effect process (036FS032). The ED second period effect processing will be described later with reference to FIG. 9-4. The ED second period effect processing is executed over a predetermined ED second period.

After executing the ED second period effect process, the effect control CPU 120 turns off the ED second period flag (36FS033) and turns on the result period flag (36FS034). The result period flag is data stored in the RAM 122, and is a flag for specifying whether or not the result period is in progress. In the present embodiment, the result period flag is kept on when the result period is in progress. After that, the effect control CPU 120 ends this process.

When the ED second period flag is not turned on (N in 036FS031), the effect control CPU 120 executes the result period effect process (036FS035). In the result period effect processing, as shown in FIG. 9-14 (m) described later, a process for displaying the result of the game in the jackpot game state (for example, the result in which the number of balls to be output can be specified) is executed. The result period effect processing is executed over a predetermined result period.

After executing the result period effect processing, the effect control CPU 120 turns off the result period flag (36FS036) and turns off the ending period flag (36FS037). After that, the effect control CPU 120 ends this process.

As described above, in the present embodiment, each period during the ending period is controlled over a predetermined time, such as the ED first period, the ED second period, and the result period.

[ED 1st period production processing]
The processing performed during the first ED period will be described with reference to FIG. 9-3. FIG. 9-3 is a flowchart showing an example of the ED first period effect processing. The ED first period effect processing is executed by 036FS028 of FIG. 9-2 executed by the effect control CPU 120.

As shown in FIG. 9-3, the effect control CPU 120 specifies the number of setting suggestions given in the setting suggestion number update process shown in FIG. 9-1 and its rank (036FS051). Specifically, the effect control CPU 120 identifies the set suggestion count by referring to the set suggestion count counter stored in the RAM 122, and identifies the rank by referring to the rank information stored in the RAM 122.

The effect control CPU 120 refers to the setting suggestion determination table (036FS052). Here, in the effect control CPU 120, when the setting suggestion determination table is rewritten to the higher rank table in 036FS007 of the setting suggestion number update process shown in FIG. 9-1, the upper rank setting suggestion determination table (FIG. Refer to the table of 9-5 (b)), and if it has not been rewritten to the table of higher rank, refer to the setting suggestion determination table of lower rank (table of FIG. 9-5 (a)).

The effect control CPU 120 refers to the setting suggestion determination table, and determines the final setting suggestion according to the setting value currently being set for the number of setting suggestions (036FS053). The data for identifying the content of the determined final setting suggestion is stored in the RAM 122. The final setting suggestion is a final setting suggestion represented by selecting at least one or more setting suggestion cards among the setting suggestion cards displayed for the number of setting suggestions during the ending period. .. That is, the effect control CPU 120 determines in 036FS007 the type of setting suggestion card to be displayed for the number of setting suggestion times and the setting suggestion card to be finally selected.

The effect control CPU 120 determines the display order of the setting suggestion cards (036FS054). After that, the effect control CPU 120 controls the display of the setting suggestion icon (setting suggestion card) (036FS055), and displays the setting suggestion icon (setting suggestion card) in order over the first ED period. Then, the effect control CPU 120 ends this process.

[ED second period production processing]
The processing performed during the second period of the ED will be described with reference to FIG. 9-4. FIG. 9-4 is a flowchart showing an example of the ED second period effect processing. The ED second period effect processing is executed by 036FS032 in FIG. 9-2, which is executed by the effect control CPU 120.

As shown in FIG. 9-4, the effect control CPU 120 reads the final setting suggestion determined by 036FS053 in FIG. 9-3 from the RAM 122 (036FS071). After that, the effect control CPU 120 controls the display of the final setting suggestion image corresponding to the final setting suggestion (036FS072), and looks back on the display history of the setting suggestion icon (setting suggestion card) in order over the second ED period. , Finally display the final setting suggestion. Then, the effect control CPU 120 ends this process.

[Content of final setting suggestion]
The final setting suggestion will be specifically described with reference to FIGS. 9-5 to 9-7. FIG. 9-5 is a diagram for explaining a setting suggestion determination table. 9-6 and 9-7 are diagrams showing an example of final setting suggestion.

The setting suggestion determination table shown in FIG. 9-5 is stored in the ROM 121, and is referred to by the effect control CPU 120 in 036FS052 of FIG. 9-3. In the setting suggestion determination table, the content of the final setting suggestion and the decision probability associated with each final setting suggestion are defined in the order of the numbers (1) to (14). In the remarks column, the target of the suggestion by each final setting suggestion is described.

The final setting suggestion of the number (1) is a final setting suggestion that denies the setting 1, and as shown in FIG. 9-6 (1), the setting suggestion card is a white card with a planet setting suggestion icon. Is done. Such a setting suggestion card is called a "white planet card". When the white planet card is displayed as a final setting suggestion, it is denied that the current setting value is 1.

The final setting suggestion of the number (2) is a final setting suggestion that denies the setting 2, and as shown in FIG. 9-6 (2), the setting suggestion card has a planet setting suggestion icon on the red card. Is done. Such a setting suggestion card is called a "red planet card". When the red planet card is displayed as a final setting suggestion, it is denied that the current setting value is 2.

The final setting suggestion of the number (3) is a final setting suggestion suggesting an odd number (1, 3, 5) setting value, and as shown in FIG. 9-6 (3), the setting suggestion card is white. The card shows a month setting suggestion icon, or the red card shows a month setting suggestion icon. A setting suggestion card with a moon setting suggestion icon on such a white card is called a "white moon card", and a setting suggestion card with a moon setting suggestion icon on a red card is called a "red moon card". It is called. When the white moon card or the red moon card is displayed as the final setting suggestion, it is suggested that the current setting value is an odd number (1, 3, 5).

The final setting suggestion of the number (4) is the final setting suggestion in which the setting values of the odd numbers (1, 3, 5) are fixed, and as shown in FIG. 9-6 (4), the setting suggestion card is white. The card shows a sun setting suggestion icon. Such a setting suggestion card is called a "white sun card". When the white sun card is displayed as a final setting suggestion, it is confirmed that the current set value is an odd number (1, 3, 5).

Here, when the white sun card is displayed and the odd number setting is confirmed, it is denied that the current setting value is the setting value 6, which is the maximum setting value. On the other hand, even if the white moon card or the red moon card is displayed and an odd number setting is suggested, it cannot be denied that the current setting value is the setting value 6, which is the maximum setting value. Therefore, it can be said that the white moon card and the red moon card have a higher advantage for the player than the white sun card.

The final setting suggestion of the number (5) is a final setting suggestion suggesting an even number (2, 4, 6) setting value, and as shown in FIG. 9-6 (5), the setting suggestion card is red. The card shows a sun setting suggestion icon. Such a setting suggestion card is called a "red sun card". When the red sun card is displayed as a final setting suggestion, it is suggested that the current set value is an even number (2, 4, 6).

The final setting suggestion of the number (6) is a final setting suggestion in which the even number (2, 4, 6) setting values are fixed, and as shown in FIG. 9-6 (6), such as a red sun card and a white sun card. Four setting suggestion cards are composed only of such a sun card. A combination in which such sun cards are aligned is referred to as "sun alignment". When the sun alignment is displayed as a final setting suggestion, it is confirmed that the current set value is an even number (2, 4, 6).

Here, when the sun alignment is displayed and the even number setting is confirmed, there is a possibility that the current setting value is the setting value 6, which is the highest setting value, rather than the red sun card being displayed and the even number setting is suggested. high. Therefore, it can be said that the sun alignment has a higher advantage for the player than the red sun card.

Furthermore, when the sun alignment is displayed and the even number setting is confirmed, when the red sun card is displayed and the even number setting is suggested, when the white sun card is displayed and the odd number setting is confirmed, or when the odd number setting is confirmed, or the white moon card Or, it is more likely that the current setting value is the setting value 6, which is the highest setting value, than when the red moon card is displayed and an odd number setting is suggested. Therefore, it can be said that the sun alignment and the red sun card have a higher advantage for the player than the white moon card, the red moon card, and the white sun card.

The final setting suggestion of the number (7) is a final setting suggestion suggesting that the current setting value is set 3 or more, and as shown in FIG. 9-7 (7), the setting suggestion card is white. The card shows a star setting suggestion icon. Such a setting suggestion card is called a "white star card". When the white star card is displayed as the final setting suggestion, it is suggested that the current setting value is set 3 or more.

The final setting suggestion of the number (8) is a final setting suggestion suggesting that the current setting value is set 3 or more, and as shown in FIG. 9-7 (8), the setting suggestion card is red. The card shows a star setting suggestion icon. Such a setting suggestion card is called an "Akahoshi card". When the red star card is displayed as the final setting suggestion, it is suggested that the current setting value is set 3 or higher.

Here, when the red star card is displayed, the reliability that the current set value is set to 3 or more is higher than when the white star card is displayed. Therefore, it can be said that the Akahoshi card has a higher advantage for the player because the current setting value is more likely to be higher than that of the White star card.

The final setting suggestion of the number (9) is a final setting suggestion that confirms that the current setting value is set 3 or higher, and as shown in FIG. 9-6 (9), such as a red star card or a white star card. Only star cards make up four setting suggestion cards. A combination in which such star cards are aligned is called "star alignment". When the star alignment is displayed as a final setting suggestion, it is confirmed that the current set value is set 3 or higher.

Here, when the star alignment is displayed and it is confirmed that the current set value is set 3 or higher, the white star card or the red star card is displayed, suggesting that the current set value is set 3 or higher. However, there is a high possibility that the current setting value is the setting 6, which is the highest setting value. Therefore, it can be said that the star alignment has a higher advantage for the player than the white star card and the red star card.

The final setting suggestion of the number (10) is a final setting suggestion suggesting that the current setting value is the setting 5, and as shown in FIG. 9-7 (10), the setting suggestion card is a white card. The setting suggestion icon of the character A is shown in. Such a setting suggestion card is referred to as a "character A card". When the character A card is displayed as the final setting suggestion, it is suggested that the current setting value is the setting 5.

The final setting suggestion of the number (11) is a final setting suggestion suggesting that the current setting value is the setting 5, and as shown in FIG. 9-7 (11), the setting suggestion card is a red card. The setting suggestion icon of the character B is shown in. Such a setting suggestion card is referred to as a "character B card". When the character B card is displayed as the final setting suggestion, it is suggested that the current setting value is the setting 5.

Here, when the character B card is displayed, the reliability that the current set value is set 5 is higher than when the character A card is displayed. Therefore, it can be said that the character B card has a higher advantage for the player because the current set value is more likely to be set higher than that of the character A card.

The final setting suggestion of the number (12) is a final setting suggestion in which the current setting value is determined to be the setting 5, and as shown in FIG. 9-7 (12), the setting suggestion card is decorated (glitter). A setting suggestion icon for character C is shown on the card marked with). Such a setting suggestion card is referred to as a "character C card". When the character C card is displayed as a final setting suggestion, it is confirmed that the current setting value is setting 5.

Here, in the character A card and the character B card, the probability of setting 6 is extremely low at 1%, whereas the probability of setting 1 to setting 5 is higher than 1%, and further, the setting is set. There is a good chance that it will be 4 or less. On the other hand, for the character C card, it is determined that the current set value is the setting 5. Therefore, when the character C card is displayed and it is confirmed that the current set value is the setting 5, the character A card and the character B card are displayed, suggesting that the current set value is the setting 5. It is more likely that the current setting is a high setting. Therefore, it can be said that the character C card has a higher advantage for the player than the character A card and the character B card.

The final setting suggestion of the number (13) is a final setting suggestion suggesting that the current setting value is the setting 6, and as shown in FIG. 9-7 (13), the setting suggestion card is a glitter card. The setting suggestion icon of the rare character D is shown in. Such a setting suggestion card is referred to as a "rare character D card". When the rare character D card is displayed as the final setting suggestion, it is suggested that the current setting value is setting 6.

The final setting suggestion of the number (14) is a final setting suggestion suggesting that the current setting value is the setting 6, and as shown in FIG. 9-7 (14), the setting suggestion card is in addition to glitter. A setting suggestion icon for rare character E is shown on the seven-colored card. Such a setting suggestion card is referred to as a "rare character E card". When the rare character E card is displayed as the final setting suggestion, it is suggested that the current setting value is the setting 6.

Here, when the rare character E card is displayed, the reliability that the current set value is set 6 is higher than when the rare character D card is displayed. Therefore, it can be said that the rare character E card has a higher advantage for the player because the current setting value is more likely to be higher than that of the rare character D card.

Further, when the rare character D card or the rare character E card is displayed and it is suggested that the current set value is the setting 6, the character A card or the character B card is displayed and the current set value is set 5. Or, the current setting value may be the setting value 6, which is the highest setting value, than when the character C card is displayed and the current setting value is confirmed to be the setting value 5. Highly sexual. Therefore, it can be said that the rare character D card and the rare character E card are more advantageous to the player than the character A card, the character B card, and the character C card.

In the setting suggestion determination table shown in FIG. 9-5, the determination probabilities are determined for each set value for each of the final setting suggestions of the numbers (1) to (14), and as a result, as described above. The set value is suggested (or confirmed) by each final setting suggestion.

Further, the upper rank setting suggestion determination table shown in FIG. 9-5 (b) has a higher reliability of the suggestion by each final setting suggestion than the lower rank setting suggestion determination table shown in FIG. 9-5 (a). The decision probability is set so as to be.

For example, in the example shown in FIG. 9-5, the white sun card of the number (4) in which the odd number setting is confirmed, the sun alignment of the number (6) in which the even number setting is confirmed, and the number (8) suggesting that the setting is 3 or more. ), The character B card with the number (11) suggesting that the setting is 5, and the rare character E card with the number (14) suggesting the setting 6, the setting suggestion determination table of the higher rank is , The reliability of the final setting suggestion is higher than that of the lower rank setting suggestion determination table.

The decision probability in the setting decision table shown in FIG. 9-5 is not limited to this example and can be set as appropriate. However, the higher rank setting decision table is better than the lower rank setting decision table. The decision probability may be determined so that the reliability of the final setting suggestion is high. Further, the card color and the mode of the setting suggestion icon in each final setting suggestion shown in FIGS. 9-5 to 9-7 can be appropriately set not only in this example, but can be combined by a plurality of setting suggestion cards. It is preferable that the configuration suggests a high setting or confirms the high setting rather than one setting suggestion card. Further, it is preferable that the setting suggestion card on which the setting suggestion icon of the rare character is displayed suggests a high setting or confirms the high setting, rather than the setting suggestion icon of a normal character that is not a rare character. In other words, a setting suggestion icon that is easy for the player to pay attention to, or a combination of a plurality of setting suggestion icons suggests a higher setting, or a higher setting is confirmed so that the player can easily understand the setting suggestion. it can.

[Ending period]
Next, the ending period will be described with reference to FIGS. 9-8. FIG. 9-8 is a timing chart during the ending period.

As shown in FIG. 9-8, in the big hit game state, the set suggestion number is updated when a prize is generated in the general winning opening 10 or when an over prize is generated. After the jackpot game state ends at the timing t1, the ending state is controlled. As described above, the ending period includes the ED first period, the ED second period, and the result period.

The ending period is controlled so that it is controlled only by a predetermined time. In this example, the ending period is controlled during the ED first period between the timing t1 and the timing chart t2, and between the timing t2 and the timing t3. Is controlled in the second period of ED, and is controlled in the result period between timing t3 and timing t4.

In the first period of the ED, the setting suggestion card is displayed over the number of setting suggestions updated in the jackpot game state. In the second ED period, after the history of the setting suggestion cards displayed in the first ED period is displayed, one or more setting suggestion cards are selected from the setting suggestion cards displayed as the history. Then, the final setting suggestion is made. In the result period, a result display showing the result of the game in the jackpot game state (for example, the result in which the number of balls to be output can be specified) is displayed.

[Direction mode in the jackpot game state]
Next, with reference to FIGS. 9-9, an effect mode in the jackpot game state will be described. FIG. 9-9 is a diagram showing an example of an effect mode in the jackpot game state.

As shown in FIG. 9-9 (a), in the jackpot game state, the image display device 5 displays an area 036F051 indicating information for prompting the player to hit right, and an area indicating the number of suggested setting times. 036F052 and the area 036F053 indicating the number of rounds are displayed in the upper right of the screen, and the area 036F054 indicating the total value of the balls is displayed in the lower left of the screen. In the area 036F052, the number of setting suggestions is represented by the number of setting suggestion times icons (icons in the shape of a ticket in this example), and the maximum number of times is set to four. In addition to the information prompting right-handed strike, an area indicating the number of reserved storages may be displayed.

As shown in FIG. 9-9 (b), when the game ball wins the general winning opening 10, the setting suggestion number is updated by 1 addition as described in 036FS004 and 036FS008 of FIG. 9-1. The suggested count icon is updated by 1 addition.

As shown in FIG. 9-9 (c), in the case of over-winning, as described in 036FS004 and 036FS008 of FIG. 9-1, the setting suggestion number icon is updated by 1 addition. Is updated by 1 addition. In this example, as a result of the addition and update, the number of suggested setting has reached the upper limit of 4 times.

As shown in FIG. 9-9 (d), when the game ball wins the general winning opening 10 in the situation where the set suggested number of times has reached the upper limit, as described in 036FS005 and 036FS008 of FIG. 9-1. , The color of the setting suggestion number icon is changed by one by rewriting one of the setting suggestion counts to the higher rank.

As shown in FIG. 9-9 (e), when the number of suggested settings has reached the upper limit and the over-winning is obtained, the settings are similarly set as described in 036FS005 and 036FS008 of FIG. 9-1. By rewriting one of the suggested times to a higher rank, the color of the set suggested times icon is changed by one. In this example, since the setting suggestion number icon of the upper rank has two or more, the setting suggestion determination table becomes the table of the higher rank with high reliability (accuracy, accuracy) as described in 036FS007 of FIG. 9-1. Can be rewritten.

As shown in FIG. 9-9 (f), when the jackpot game state reaches the final 10 rounds, as shown in FIG. 9-9 (g), the ending period shifts and the ending effect is started.

In this way, by winning the general winning opening 10 or over winning, the set suggested number of times is added and updated. Furthermore, if the general winning opening 10 is won or over-winned while the number of setting suggestions has reached the upper limit, the number of setting suggestions is not added and updated, while the reliability (accuracy) of the setting suggestion determination table is displayed. ， Accuracy) is rewritten to a higher rank table.

Although not shown, when all the rounds in the big hit game state are completed without the set suggestion number reaching the upper limit, the set suggestion number is set to the upper limit as described in 036FS011 and 036FS012 in FIG. 9-1. By performing compensation control to make the number the same as the above, the number of setting suggestion number icons is added and updated to the same number as the upper limit number. However, in such compensation control, the table is not rewritten to the higher rank table, and the number of suggested setting of only the lower rank is set to the same number as the upper limit number.

[Direction mode in the first period of ED]
Next, the effect mode in the first ED period will be described with reference to FIGS. 9-10 and 9-11. 9-10 and 9-11 are diagrams showing an example of the effect mode in the first period of ED.

As shown in FIG. 9-10 (a), in the first ED period, the image display device 5 displays an area 036F051 indicating information for urging the player to hit right, at the lower right of the screen, and indicates the number of suggested settings. Area 036F052 is displayed in the upper right corner of the screen. In addition, as an effect to notify the start of the first period of ED, an object containing a character and something that the player will pay attention to is displayed in the center of the screen, and a message "What is inside?" Is displayed. Is displayed.

After that, as shown in FIG. 9-10 (b), the number of setting suggestion times is updated by 1 subtraction, and the number of setting suggestion times icons is updated by 1 subtraction in the area 036F052, and the message "Ikkuyo!" Is displayed. Will be done. Further, the sound of "Ikkuyo" is output from the speakers 8L and 8R. As a result, it is suggested to the player that the effect of presenting the setting suggestion card is performed using one of the set suggestion times (one setting suggestion number icon).

After that, as shown in FIG. 9-10 (c), an animation image in which the character hits the object with a hammer is displayed. Further, a "bang" sound effect is output from the speakers 8L and 8R.

After that, as shown in FIG. 9-10 (d), one setting suggestion card (white sun card in this example) is displayed. Further, a sound effect of "jaan" is output from the speakers 8L and 8R. It should be noted that this one setting suggestion card is displayed over the presentation period Ta.

After that, as shown in FIG. 9-10 (e), the number of setting suggestion times is updated by 1 subtraction, and the number of setting suggestion times icons is updated by 1 subtraction in the area 036F052, and the message "Ikkuyo!" Is displayed. Will be done. Further, the sound of "Ikkuyo" is output from the speakers 8L and 8R. Such "Ikkuyo" voice is heard at the same time as or after the screen on which the setting suggestion card shown in FIG. 9-10 (d) is displayed is switched to the screen shown in FIG. 9-10 (e). Output starts from the timing. As a result, it is suggested to the player that the effect of presenting the setting suggestion card is performed again using one of the set suggestion times (one setting suggestion number icon).

After that, as shown in FIG. 9-10 (f), an animation image in which the character hits the object with a hammer is displayed. Further, a "bang" sound effect is output from the speakers 8L and 8R.

After that, as shown in FIG. 9-10 (g), one setting suggestion card (white sun card in this example) is displayed. Further, a sound effect of "jaan" is output from the speakers 8L and 8R. It should be noted that this one setting suggestion card is displayed over the presentation period Ta.

After that, as shown in FIG. 9-11 (h), the number of setting suggestion times is updated by 1 subtraction, and the number of setting suggestion number icons is updated by 1 subtraction in the area 036F052, and the message "Ikkuyo!" Is displayed. Will be done. Further, the sound of "Ikkuyo" is output from the speakers 8L and 8R. Such "Ikkuyo" voice is at the same time as or after the screen on which the setting suggestion card shown in FIG. 9-10 (g) is displayed is switched to the screen shown in FIG. 9-11 (h). Output starts from the timing. As a result, it is suggested to the player that the effect of presenting the setting suggestion card is performed again using one of the set suggestion times (one setting suggestion number icon).

After that, as shown in FIG. 9-11 (i), an animation image in which the character hits the object with a hammer is displayed. Further, a "bang" sound effect is output from the speakers 8L and 8R.

After that, as shown in FIG. 9-11 (j), one setting suggestion card (red sun card in this example) is displayed. Further, a sound effect of "jaan" is output from the speakers 8L and 8R. In this example, since the setting suggestion number icon of the upper rank whose color has changed is used, the setting suggestion of the lower rank whose color has not changed as shown in FIGS. 9-10 (d) and 9-10 (g). It is easier to display a setting suggestion card with a higher advantage than when using the number icon. It should be noted that this one setting suggestion card is displayed over the presentation period Ta.

After that, as shown in FIG. 9-11 (k), the number of setting suggestion times is updated by 1 subtraction, and the number of setting suggestion number icons is updated by 1 subtraction in the area 036F052, and the message "Ikkuyo!" Is displayed. Will be done. Further, the sound of "Ikkuyo" is output from the speakers 8L and 8R. Such "Ikkuyo" voice is heard at the same time as or after the screen on which the setting suggestion card shown in FIG. 9-11 (j) is displayed is switched to the screen shown in FIG. 9-11 (k). Output starts from the timing. As a result, it is suggested to the player that the effect of presenting the setting suggestion card is performed again using one of the set suggestion times (one setting suggestion number icon).

After that, as shown in FIG. 9-11 (l), an animation image in which the character hits the object with a hammer is displayed. Further, a "bang" sound effect is output from the speakers 8L and 8R.

After that, as shown in FIG. 9-11 (m), one setting suggestion card (red sun card in this example) is displayed. Further, a sound effect of "jaan" is output from the speakers 8L and 8R. In this example, since the setting suggestion number icon of the upper rank whose color has changed is used, the setting suggestion of the lower rank whose color has not changed as shown in FIGS. 9-10 (d) and 9-10 (g). It is easier to display a setting suggestion card with a higher advantage than when using the number icon. It should be noted that this one setting suggestion card is displayed over the presentation period Ta.

In this way, in the first ED period, the setting suggestion cards are displayed in order by repeatedly executing the same effect over the set suggestion count icon using the set suggestion count icon. Specifically, when the displayed setting suggestion card is switched to the next setting suggestion card, the image display device 5 displays the message "Ikkuyo!" And the speakers 8L and 8R display "Ikkuyo!" The voice of "Kuyo" is output. As a result, it is possible to inform the player in an easy-to-understand manner when the setting suggestion card is displayed.

[Direction mode when switching from the ED 1st period to the ED 2nd period]
Next, with reference to FIGS. 9-12, an effect mode at the time of switching from the ED first period to the ED second period will be described. FIG. 9-12 is a diagram showing an example of an effect mode when switching from the ED first period to the ED second period.

FIG. 9-12 (a) shows the transition of the display on the screen of the image display device 5 as seen by the player. FIG. 9-12 (b) shows the transition of the display on the first layer (player side, front side, front side) of the screen of the image display device 5. FIG. 9-12 (c) shows the transition of the display on the second layer (game machine side, back side, rear side) of the screen of the image display device 5. In FIG. 9-12 (d), the gaming effect lamp 9, the board side lamp 16, and the effect effect lamp 18 (hereinafter, collectively referred to as “lamps”) of the pachinko gaming machine 1 are turned on and blinked / turned off. The transition is represented.

In the first ED period, when the setting suggestion card is presented, the setting suggestion card is displayed together with the background image on the first layer of the screen as shown in FIG. 9-12 (b). On the other hand, as shown in FIG. 9-12 (c), an overall white image is displayed on the second layer of the screen, but the area 036F051 showing information for prompting right-handed is displayed. As shown in FIG. 9-12 (a), when the first layer and the second layer of the screen are combined, the appearance of the player becomes the same as the screen shown in FIG. 9-11 (m). At this time, as shown in FIG. 9-12 (d), the lamp is lit and controlled in a lighting mode (for example, color, brightness, blinking speed, etc.) according to the card. In this example, the lamp lights red to match the red sun card.

When the second period of the ED is entered, the image fades out on the first layer of the screen as shown in FIG. 9-12 (b). On the other hand, as shown in FIG. 9-12 (c), the display of the white image and the area 036F051 is maintained on the second layer of the screen. As shown in FIG. 9-12 (a), when the first layer and the second layer of the screen are combined, the background image and the setting suggestion card become lighter as the player sees, but the display of the area 036F051 is displayed. It doesn't get thinner. At this time, as shown in FIG. 9-12 (d), the lamp is controlled to be lit in a lighting mode corresponding to the fade-out. In this example, the lamp lights up in white as it fades out. Further, the speakers 8L and 8R output a "seen" sound in accordance with the fade-out.

When a further time elapses in the second period of the ED, the image is hidden in the first layer of the screen as shown in FIG. 9-12 (b). On the other hand, as shown in FIG. 9-12 (c), the display of the white image and the area 036F051 is maintained on the second layer of the screen. As shown in FIG. 9-12 (a), when the first layer and the second layer of the screen are combined, only the area 036F051 can be seen as the appearance of the player. At this time, as shown in FIG. 9-12 (d), the lamp is controlled to be lit according to the non-display. In this example, the lamp goes out according to the non-display. No sound is output from the speakers 8L and 8R in accordance with the non-display.

As time elapses in the second period of the ED, as shown in FIG. 9-12 (b), an image different from the previous one fades in on the first layer of the screen. In this example, the "final result !!" message fades in along with the curtain and confetti as an image to display the final setting suggestion. On the other hand, as shown in FIG. 9-12 (c), the display of the white image and the area 036F051 is maintained on the second layer of the screen. As shown in FIG. 9-12 (a), when the first layer and the second layer of the screen are combined, the player sees the curtain and the confetti, and the message "final result !!" is thin. Visible, area 036F051 is visible without thinning. At this time, as shown in FIG. 9-12 (d), the lamp is controlled to be lit in a lighting mode corresponding to the fade-in. In this example, the lamp lights green to match the fade-in in the final result. Further, a part of a certain voice "Saishu ..." is output from the speakers 8L and 8R.

When more time has passed in the second period of the ED, as shown in FIG. 9-12 (b), the message "Final result !!" is displayed darkly on the first layer of the screen together with the curtain and confetti. On the other hand, as shown in FIG. 9-12 (c), the display of the white image and the area 036F051 is maintained on the second layer of the screen. As shown in FIG. 9-12 (a), when the first and second layers of the screen are combined, the player sees the curtain and confetti as well as the message "final result !!" You can see the area 036F051. At this time, as shown in FIG. 9-12 (d), the lamp is lit and controlled in a lighting mode according to the final result. In this example, the lamp lights green according to the final result. Further, the speakers 8L and 8R output the voice "Saishukekka".

Here, "fade-in" and "fade-out" will be specifically described. Fade-in and fade-out are a type of effect in the image display called "transition". "Transition" is a switch that is inserted between the first cut and the second cut when the scene of the video is switched from the first cut (image) to the second cut (image) when editing the video. It is an effect. In addition to fade-in and fade-out, transitions include various techniques in video editing, such as wipes and overlaps.

"Fade-in" is an effect in which an image showing some object (background, character, etc.) gradually appears on the screen. As a specific method, in fade-in, the transparency (transmittance) of an object (image) is changed from the first degree (for example, 100% or 99%) to the second degree (for example, 0) which is lower than the first degree. % Or 1%) over a predetermined period of time. For example, if the predetermined time is 2 seconds, the transparency (transmittance) is gradually reduced from 100% (first degree) to 50% using 1 second between 0 and 1 second. The transparency (transmittance) is gradually reduced from 50% to 0% (second degree) using 1 second between 1 and 2 seconds thereafter. On the other hand, like the method of switching the transparency (transmittance) from 100% (first degree) to 0% (second degree) at once to change the object (image) opaquely, the transparency (transparency) takes a predetermined time. Those that do not gradually change the rate) are not fade-ins. When the opacity (which can be said to be opaque) is changed instead of the transparency (transmittance), the above-mentioned% value is reversed. That is, in the fade-in, the opacity (opacity) of the object (image) is changed from the second degree (for example, 0% or 1%) to the first degree (for example, 100% or 99%) higher than the second degree. ) Will be changed over a predetermined period of time.

"Fade out" is an effect in which an image showing some object (background, character, etc.) gradually disappears from the screen. As a specific method, in the fade-out, the transparency (transmittance) of the object (image) is changed from the second degree (for example, 0% or 1%) to the first degree (for example, 100% or 99) higher than the first degree. %) Is changed over a predetermined period of time. For example, if the predetermined time is 2 seconds, the transparency (transmittance) is gradually increased from 0% (second degree) to 50% using 1 second between 0 and 1 second. The transparency (transmittance) is gradually increased from 50% to 100% (first degree) using 1 second between 1 and 2 seconds thereafter. On the other hand, like the method of switching the transparency (transmittance) from 0% (second degree) to 100% (first degree) at once to change the object (image) transparently, the transparency (transparency) takes a predetermined time. Those that do not gradually change the rate) are not fade-outs. When changing the opacity (opacity) instead of the transparency (transmittance), in the fade-out, the opacity (opacity) of the object (image) is set to the first degree (for example, 100% or 99%). ) To a second degree (for example, 0% or 1%) lower than the first degree, over a predetermined time.

For example, in the present embodiment, as shown in FIG. 9-12, when the transparency (transmittance) of the first layer of the screen is 0%, the transparency (transmittance) of the first layer of the screen is concerned. ) Is gradually increased to 100% to gradually make the image (setting suggestion card together with the background image) in the first period of ED transparent and difficult to see (fade out). As a result, only the white image in the second layer of the screen located behind the first layer of the screen is shown to the player. After that, in a state where the transparency (transmittance) of the first layer of the screen is 100%, the transparency (transmittance) of the first layer of the screen is gradually lowered to 0%. The image (curtain, confetti, and "final result !!" message) in the second period of ED is gradually made opaque to make it easy to see (fade in). As a result, the player is shown the image (curtain, confetti, and the message of "final result !!") in the first layer located in front of the second layer of the screen.

As a transition, there is also a method called "crossfade". Crossfade is, for example, by fading out the first layer of the screen showing some object, while fading in the second layer of the screen showing some object located behind the first layer. As an appearance, it is a method of showing the second layer of the screen after showing the first layer of the screen. On the other hand, in the case of the present embodiment, as described above, by fading out the first layer of the screen and then fading in, the white image always displayed in the second layer of the screen located on the back side. Is shown once during the switching from the image in the first ED period to the image in the second ED period, so that it is different from the method such as crossfade.

In the present embodiment, among the many transition methods, a method of fading out only the image in the same layer, then fading in, and further showing a white image once during the switching is adopted. As a result, the white image can be once shown to the player at the timing of switching from the ED 1st period to the ED 2nd period, thereby giving the player the timing of switching from the ED 1st period to the ED 2nd period. Can be communicated in an easy-to-understand manner.

In this way, when the ED first period is switched to the ED second period, the setting suggestion card fades out in the image display device 5, and the “final result” sound is output from the speakers 8L and 8R. More specifically, the image in the first ED period fades out and then disappears, and then the speaker 8L, 8R is switched to the image in the second ED period and the image fades in at the same time or later. The "final result" sound is output from. As a result, it is possible to inform the player in an easy-to-understand manner when the ED first period is switched to the ED second period.

[Direction mode in the second period of ED]
Next, the effect mode in the second ED period will be described with reference to FIGS. 9-13 and 9-14. 9-13 and 9-14 are diagrams showing an example of the effect mode in the second period of ED.

After switching from the first ED period to the second ED period, as shown in FIG. 9-13 (a), the message "final result !!" is displayed on the image display device 5 together with the animation image of the curtain and the confetti. Is displayed. Further, the sound "final result" is output from the speakers 8L and 8R.

After that, as shown in FIG. 9-13 (b), an animation image in which the curtain opens is displayed. Further, a sound effect of "sasser" is output from the speakers 8L and 8R.

After that, as shown in FIG. 9-13 (c), the history of the setting suggestion card displayed in the ED first period is displayed so as to look back on the ED first period. In this example, first, the setting suggestion card (white sun card) shown in FIG. 9-10 (d) is displayed. Further, a "bang" sound effect is output from the speakers 8L and 8R.

After that, as shown in FIG. 9-13 (d), the setting suggestion card (white sun card) displayed as the history moves and is displayed small. Further, a sound effect of "shuin" is output from the speakers 8L and 8R.

After that, as shown in FIG. 9-13 (e), the setting suggestion card (white sun card) shown in FIG. 9-10 (g) is displayed so as to look back on the first period of ED. Further, a "bang" sound effect is output from the speakers 8L and 8R.

After that, as shown in FIG. 9-13 (f), the setting suggestion card (white sun card) displayed as the history moves and is displayed small. Further, a sound effect of "shuin" is output from the speakers 8L and 8R.

After that, as shown in FIG. 9-13 (g), the setting suggestion card (red sun card) shown in FIG. 9-11 (j) is displayed so as to look back on the first ED period. Further, a "bang" sound effect is output from the speakers 8L and 8R.

After that, as shown in FIG. 9-13 (h), the setting suggestion card (red sun card) displayed as the history moves and is displayed small. Further, a sound effect of "shuin" is output from the speakers 8L and 8R.

After that, as shown in FIG. 9-14 (i), the setting suggestion card (red sun card) shown in FIG. 9-11 (m) is displayed so as to look back on the first ED period. Further, a "bang" sound effect is output from the speakers 8L and 8R.

After that, as shown in FIG. 9-14 (j), the setting suggestion card (red sun card) displayed as the history moves and is displayed small. Further, a sound effect of "shuin" is output from the speakers 8L and 8R.

In this way, when the history of the setting suggestion cards displayed in the ED first period is displayed, one or more setting suggestion cards are subsequently selected from the plurality of setting suggestion cards displayed in the ED first period. The final setting suggestion is made by highlighting the selected and selected one or more setting suggestion cards.

For example, in the example shown in FIG. 9-14 (k1), all four setting suggestion cards are selected from the plurality of setting suggestion cards displayed in the first period of the ED, and the final summary is given together with the image of the sun alignment. The message image "Sun alignment" is displayed as a message. Further, a sound effect of "jaan" is output from the speakers 8L and 8R. As a result, as a final setting suggestion, the sun alignment is emphasized and shown to the player.

At this time, the background image is displayed darkly, so that the setting suggestion card displayed as the history of the first ED period is displayed darkly. However, even when the setting suggestion card displayed as the history is darkened, the animation image of the confetti is maintained, and the player can be shown the effect of the confetti dancing. On the other hand, the display of the area 036F051 showing the information for prompting right-handed hitting is maintained without being darkened. In addition to the information prompting right-handed stroke, the display may be maintained without darkening the area indicating the number of reserved storages.

According to the above-mentioned example, two white sun cards are displayed and two red sun cards are displayed in the first ED period. Therefore, as an option for suggesting the final setting, a white sun card, a red sun card, or a sun alignment is considered as a possibility. As shown in Figure 9-6, the advantage of these options is that the sun alignment is the highest, followed by the red sun card, and the white sun card the lowest. In the example of FIG. 9-14 (k1), the red sun card, which has a higher advantage than the white sun card, can be selected, but by selecting and highlighting the sun alignment with the highest advantage, the game can be played. It is possible to improve the interest and suggest the setting to the player.

As another example, as shown in FIG. 9-14 (k2), one red sun setting suggestion card is selected from the plurality of setting suggestion cards displayed in the first ED period, and the red sun is set. A message image of "red sun" may be displayed as the final summary message along with the image of the sun. Even in this case, the sound effect "jaan" is output from the speakers 8L and 8R. As a result, the red sun is emphasized and shown to the player as a final setting suggestion.

At this time as well, as in FIG. 9-14 (k1), the background image is displayed darkly, so that the setting suggestion card displayed as the history of the first ED period is displayed darkly. However, even when the setting suggestion card displayed as the history is darkened, the animation image of the confetti is maintained, and the player can be shown the effect of the confetti dancing. On the other hand, the display of the area 036F051 showing the information for prompting right-handed hitting is maintained without being darkened.

Here, in the second ED period, the period from the display of the history of the first setting suggestion card to the final setting suggestion (the presentation period of the first setting suggestion card), that is, FIG. 9-13. Let Tb be the period from the effect shown in (c) to the effect shown in FIG. 9-14 (k1) or (k2). Then, as described above, assuming that the period Ta in which the first setting suggestion card is presented in the ED first period, the period Tb is longer than the period Ta, so that the ED first period and the ED second period The production and time in.

Although not shown, it is limited to the period from the display of the history of the first setting suggestion card to the final setting suggestion in the second ED period (the presentation period of the first setting suggestion card). However, in the second period of the ED, the period from the history of the second, third, or fourth setting suggestion card to the final setting suggestion (second, third, or 4). Similarly, regarding the presentation period of the first setting suggestion card), the ED first period is longer than the period in which the second, third, or fourth setting suggestion card is presented in the first ED period. The production and time in the 1st period and the 2nd period of the ED are composed.

In this way, by setting the period for looking back at the setting suggestion card in the second period of the ED longer than that in the first period of the ED, the player can perform the effect until the final setting suggestion is made in the second period of the ED. It is possible to attract the attention of the player and to suggest the setting to the player.

After that, as shown in FIG. 9-14 (l), an animation image in which the curtain closes is displayed. Further, a sound effect of "sasser" is output from the speakers 8L and 8R.

After that, as shown in FIG. 9-14 (m), the result period is entered and the result display is displayed. Specifically, the game in the jackpot game state is accompanied by a message image that suppresses the game in the pachinko game machine 1 and prevents so-called immersiveness, "Be careful of immersiveness. Pachinko is a play that you can enjoy moderately." A result display (in this example, "TOTAL895pt") indicating the result (for example, the result in which the number of balls to be played can be specified) is displayed. Further, a "don" sound effect is output from the speakers 8L and 8R.

In this way, in the ED second period, the history of the setting suggestion card showing the setting suggestion icon displayed in the ED first period is displayed. Then, one or a plurality of setting suggestion cards are selected from the setting suggestion cards displayed as the history, and the selected one or a plurality of setting suggestion cards are highlighted and displayed. As a result, among the setting suggestion cards displayed in the first period of the ED, the finally selected setting suggestion card can be easily conveyed to the player, and the final setting can be made using the selected setting suggestion card. By making a suggestion, a set value can be suggested to the player.

[Direction mode of card presentation in the first period of ED]
Next, with reference to FIGS. 9-15 to 9-22, an effect mode of card presentation in the first ED period will be described. FIG. 9-15 is a diagram showing an outline of the effect of presenting the card in the first period of the ED. 9-16 to 9-22 are diagrams showing a detailed effect of presenting the setting suggestion card in the first period of the ED.

First, with reference to FIGS. 9-15, an outline of the effect of presenting the card when the setting suggestion card is presented according to the examples shown in FIGS. 9-11 (h) to 9-11 will be described.

As shown in FIG. 9-15 (a), the number of setting suggestion times is updated by 1 subtraction, the number of setting suggestion times icons is updated by 1 subtraction in the area 036F052, and the message "Ikkuyo!" Is displayed. ..

After that, as shown in FIG. 9-15 (b), an animated image in which the character hits the object with a hammer is displayed.

After that, as shown in FIG. 9-15 (c), a small card-like object appears from the cracked objects, but since the card itself is displayed in white, its contents cannot be seen.

After that, as shown in FIG. 9-15 (d), the card is displayed in the center of the screen, which is the specified position, but since the card itself is displayed in white, the player cannot confirm the contents. It has become like.

After that, as shown in FIG. 9-15 (e), the setting suggestion icon in the setting suggestion card is emphasized by decorating the setting suggestion card with a ring-shaped effect while the contents of the setting suggestion card look thin. To. Among the specific effects in the present embodiment, an effect in which the setting suggestion card is emphasized by the annular light is also referred to as an optical annular effect.

After that, as shown in FIG. 9-15 (f), the setting suggestion icon on the setting suggestion card is displayed in a state where the effect is not generated.

After that, as shown in FIG. 9-15 (g), the setting suggestion card is decorated with an effect accompanied by an animation in which light flows from the lower left to the upper right. At this time, the setting suggestion card is gradually enlarged and displayed. Among the specific effects in the present embodiment, an effect that emphasizes the setting suggestion card by the light flowing from the lower left to the upper right is also referred to as an oblique light effect.

After that, as shown in FIG. 9-15 (h), the setting suggestion icon on the setting suggestion card is displayed in a state where the effect is not generated again.

Next, with reference to FIGS. 9-16 to 9-22, the effect of presenting the card when the setting suggestion card is presented according to the example shown in FIG. 9-15 will be described in detail.

As shown in FIG. 9-16 (a), the number of setting suggestion times is updated by 1 subtraction, the number of setting suggestion number icons is updated by 1 subtraction in the area 036F052, and the message "Ikkuyo!" Is displayed. .. At this time, the lamps such as the game effect lamp 9, the board side lamp 16, and the effect effect lamp 18 of the pachinko game machine 1 are lit according to the presentation effect of the setting suggestion card (for example, color, brightness, blinking speed, etc.). Lighting is controlled by. In this example, the lamp lights up in yellow according to the presentation effect of the card. Specifically, the player is expected to start the presentation effect by gradually turning on the lamps while alternately reducing or increasing the brightness at different timings.

After that, as shown in FIG. 9-16 (b), an animation image in which the character hits the object with a hammer is displayed. At this time, the lamp lights up in yellow according to the effect of hitting the object. Specifically, the lamp lights up in yellow with a weak brightness just before hitting the object, the lamp lights up with the strongest brightness at the moment of hitting the object, and the lamp lights up again with a weak brightness after hitting the object. Light. In addition, the lamp may blink in accordance with the tapping operation. In this way, the brightness of the lamp changes stepwise according to the movement of the character, which makes the effect of hitting the object stand out.

After that, as shown in FIG. 9-16 (c), an animation image in which the object is cracked is displayed. At this time, the lamp lights up in yellow according to the effect of the appearance of the card. Specifically, the player is expected to see the setting suggestion card by gradually turning on each lamp while alternately reducing or increasing the brightness at different timings.

After that, as shown in FIG. 9-17 (d), a small card-like object appears from the cracked objects, but since the card itself is displayed in white, its contents cannot be seen. At this time, the lamp lights up in white according to the effect of the appearance of the card. Specifically, the player is expected that the setting suggestion card will appear step by step by gradually turning on each lamp while alternately reducing or increasing the brightness at different timings.

After that, as shown in FIG. 9-17 (e), an animation image is displayed in which the white card appearing from the object gradually expands and moves to the center of the screen. At this time, the lamp lights up in white according to the effect of the appearance of the card. Specifically, the player is expected that the setting suggestion card will appear step by step by gradually turning on each lamp while alternately reducing or increasing the brightness at different timings.

After that, as shown in FIG. 9-17 (f), an animation image is displayed in which the white card is further enlarged and moved to the center of the screen. At this time, the lamp lights up in white according to the effect of the appearance of the card. Specifically, the player is expected that the setting suggestion card will appear step by step by gradually turning on each lamp while alternately reducing or increasing the brightness at different timings.

After that, as shown in FIG. 9-18 (g), the white card is placed in the center of the screen at the specified position, and an animation image in which the character collects the object is displayed. At this time, the lamp lights up in white according to the effect of the appearance of the card. Specifically, the player is expected that the setting suggestion card will appear step by step by gradually turning on each lamp while alternately reducing or increasing the brightness at different timings.

After that, as shown in FIG. 9-18 (h), the white card arranged in the center of the screen gradually expands, but the card itself is still displayed in white, so the player confirms the contents. It is not possible to do it. At this time, the lamp lights up in white according to the effect of the appearance of the card. Specifically, the player is expected that the setting suggestion card will appear step by step by gradually turning on each lamp while alternately reducing or increasing the brightness at different timings.

After that, as shown in FIG. 9-18 (i), the color of the card gradually darkens, so that the contents of the setting suggestion card gradually appear. At this time, the lamp lights up in white in accordance with the effect of displaying the contents of the card. Specifically, each lamp starts to light weakly to indicate that the player gradually recognizes the content of the setting suggestion icon shown on the setting suggestion card.

After that, as shown in FIG. 9-19 (j), when the setting suggestion card is located at the center of the screen, which is the specified position, the color becomes darker so that the contents appear further and the light spreads in a ring shape (an effect). The decoration of the setting suggestion card by the optical ring effect) starts. The photocyclic effect is represented by an animated image in which the light spreads around the setting suggestion icon on the setting suggestion card. At this time, the lamp is lit and controlled in a lighting mode (for example, color, brightness, blinking speed, etc.) according to the photocyclic effect. In this example, the lamp flashes red to match a particular effect. Specifically, in accordance with the movement of the photocyclic effect, the light is gradually emitted in the order of the board side lamp 16, the effect effect lamp 18, and the game effect lamp 9 from the inside to the outside, which are the five directions of the image display device. By turning on each lamp so that the brightness becomes stronger, it indicates that the player gradually recognizes the content of the setting suggestion icon.

After that, as shown in FIG. 9-19 (k), the color of the setting suggestion card becomes darker to reveal the contents, and the setting suggestion card gradually expands to decorate the setting suggestion card. An animated image is displayed that gradually expands. At this time, the lamp blinks red in accordance with the light ring effect. Specifically, in accordance with the movement of the photocyclic effect, the light is gradually emitted in the order of the board side lamp 16, the effect effect lamp 18, and the game effect lamp 9 from the inside to the outside, which are the five directions of the image display device. By turning on each lamp so that the brightness becomes stronger, it indicates that the player gradually recognizes the content of the setting suggestion icon.

After that, as shown in FIG. 9-19 (l), the setting suggestion card is gradually expanded, and the optical ring effect that decorates the setting suggestion card is further expanded, thereby emphasizing the setting suggestion icon in the setting suggestion card. .. At this time, the lamp blinks red in accordance with the light ring effect. Specifically, in accordance with the movement of the photocyclic effect, the light is gradually emitted in the order of the board side lamp 16, the effect effect lamp 18, and the game effect lamp 9 from the inside to the outside, which are the five directions of the image display device. By turning on each lamp so that the brightness becomes stronger, it indicates that the player gradually recognizes the content of the setting suggestion icon.

After that, as shown in FIG. 9-20 (m), the setting suggestion card appears completely as the color of the setting suggestion card becomes darker, and the setting suggestion card gradually expands to decorate the setting suggestion card. An animation image is displayed in which the light ring effect that was used is scattered and the particles of light are scattered. Among the specific effects in the present embodiment, an effect that emphasizes the setting suggestion card by scattering light particles is also referred to as a light diffusion effect. At this time, the lamp blinks red according to the specific effect. Specifically, each lamp momentarily lights up at the strongest brightness according to the movement of the light diffusion effect, so that the player can recognize the content of the setting suggestion icon by producing an impact.

In the effects shown in FIGS. 9-19 (k) to 9-19 (l) and 9-20 (m) described above, the photocyclic effect gradually increases as the setting suggestion card expands, and finally An animation is performed that scatters into light particles due to the light diffusion effect.

After that, as shown in FIG. 9-20 (n), the setting suggestion icon on the setting suggestion card is displayed without the effect. At this time, the lamp turns off according to the state where there is no effect.

After that, as shown in FIG. 9-20 (o), the setting suggestion card is gradually expanded, and the setting suggestion card is decorated with an oblique light effect accompanied by an animation in which light flows from the lower left to the upper right. At this time, the lamp is lit and controlled in a lighting mode (for example, color, brightness, blinking speed, etc.) that emphasizes the contents of the card according to the type of the setting suggestion card. In this example, the lamp lights up in red according to the red sun setting suggestion icon shown on the red sun card. Specifically, each lamp is set so that the brightness of the light gradually increases from the left side to the right side in the pachinko gaming machine 1 in accordance with the oblique light effect in which the light flows from the lower left to the upper right. By lighting up, the setting suggestion icon shown on the setting suggestion card is emphasized.

After that, as shown in FIG. 9-21 (p), the setting suggestion card is further enlarged, and an oblique light effect in which light continues to flow from the lower left to the upper right is displayed. At this time, the lamp lights up in red in accordance with the setting suggestion icon on the setting suggestion card. Specifically, each lamp is set so that the brightness of the light gradually increases from the left side to the right side in the pachinko gaming machine 1 in accordance with the oblique light effect in which the light flows from the lower left to the upper right. By lighting up, the setting suggestion icon shown on the setting suggestion card is emphasized.

After that, as shown in FIG. 9-21 (q), the setting suggestion card is further expanded, and an oblique light effect in which light continues to flow from the lower left to the upper right is displayed. At this time, the lamp lights up in red in accordance with the setting suggestion icon on the setting suggestion card. Specifically, each lamp is set so that the brightness of the light gradually increases from the left side to the right side in the pachinko gaming machine 1 in accordance with the oblique light effect in which the light flows from the lower left to the upper right. By lighting up, the setting suggestion icon shown on the setting suggestion card is emphasized.

After that, as shown in FIG. 9-21 (r), the setting suggestion card is further expanded, and an oblique light effect in which light continues to flow from the lower left to the upper right is displayed. At this time, the lamp lights up in red in accordance with the setting suggestion icon on the setting suggestion card. Specifically, each lamp is set so that the brightness of the light gradually increases from the left side to the right side in the pachinko gaming machine 1 in accordance with the oblique light effect in which the light flows from the lower left to the upper right. By lighting up, the setting suggestion icon shown on the setting suggestion card is emphasized.

After that, as shown in FIG. 9-22 (s), the setting suggestion card is further enlarged, and an oblique light effect in which light continues to flow from the lower left to the upper right is displayed. At this time, the lamp lights up in red in accordance with the setting suggestion icon on the setting suggestion card. Specifically, each lamp is set so that the brightness of the light gradually increases from the left side to the right side in the pachinko gaming machine 1 in accordance with the oblique light effect in which the light flows from the lower left to the upper right. By lighting up, the setting suggestion icon shown on the setting suggestion card is emphasized.

After that, as shown in FIG. 9-22 (t), the setting suggestion icon on the setting suggestion card is displayed without the effect. At this time, the lamp lights up in red in accordance with the setting suggestion icon on the setting suggestion card. Specifically, by gradually turning on each lamp while alternately reducing or increasing the brightness at different timings, the setting suggestion icon shown on the setting suggestion card is surely confirmed to the player without any effect. I'm letting you.

Here, the period from the presentation of the setting suggestion card to the occurrence of the specific effect, that is, the period from the effect shown in FIG. 9-16 (a) to the effect shown in FIG. 9-19 (i) is defined as Tc. Let Td be the period from the occurrence of the specific effect to the end of the presentation of the setting suggestion card, that is, the period from the effect shown in FIG. 9-19 (j) to the effect shown in FIG. 9-22 (t). The effect and time in the first ED period are configured so that the period Td is longer than the period Tc. As a result, it is possible to provide a longer period for the player to confirm the setting suggestion card.

After that, as shown in FIG. 9-22 (u), the number of setting suggestion times is updated by 1 subtraction again, and the number of setting suggestion times icons is updated by 1 subtraction in the area 036F052, and the message "Ikkuyo!" Is displayed. Is displayed. As a result, in order to present the next setting suggestion card, the same effect as in FIGS. 9-16 (b) to 9-22 (t) is executed.

[Detailed production mode when switching from the ED 1st period to the ED 2nd period]
Next, with reference to FIGS. 9-23 to 9-25, a detailed effect mode at the time of switching from the ED first period to the ED second period will be described. 9-23 to 9-25 are diagrams showing detailed effects of switching from the first ED period to the second ED period.

After the last setting suggestion card is displayed in the first period of the ED as shown in FIG. 9-23 (a), and before the fade-out of the setting suggestion card starts as shown in FIG. 9-23 (b). , The lamp goes out once. In this way, once the lamp is turned off and the effect is settled, it is possible to emphasize to the player that the ED first period is switched to the ED second period.

After that, as shown in FIG. 9-23 (c), when the ED second period is entered, the background image and the setting suggestion card image displayed on the first layer of the screen in the ED first period gradually become lighter. Prior to fading out, the lamp gradually increases in brightness and begins to turn white.

After that, as shown in FIG. 9-24 (d), the background image and the image of the setting suggestion card gradually fade and begin to fade out. At this time, the lamp gradually increases in brightness in response to the fade-out to intensify the white lighting.

After that, as shown in FIG. 9-24 (e), the background image and the image of the setting suggestion card become thinner and fade out is continued. At this time, the lamp is further brightened according to the fade-out to intensify the white lighting.

After that, as shown in FIG. 9-24 (f), when the fade-out of the image in the first layer of the screen is completed, only the white image displayed in the second layer of the screen is displayed, and the appearance is an area. An overall white background image is displayed with only 036F051 displayed. At this time, the lamp turns off when the fade-out is completed. In this way, as the image in the first ED period fades out step by step, the lamp turns on while gradually increasing the brightness, and then turns off after turning on at the strongest brightness and turns off in the first period of the ED. Since the fade-out of the image in the above is completed, the player can effectively impress the switching from the ED first period to the ED second period. Such switching is performed by simply switching the next setting suggestion card from the previously displayed setting suggestion card screen, as in the switching of the setting suggestion card in the first ED period shown in FIGS. 9-10 and 9-11. It is different from the one that switches to the screen of the presentation effect to be presented.

After that, as shown in FIG. 9-25 (g), the image in the first layer of the screen gradually becomes darker and begins to fade in. The fade-in image is an image relating to the final setting suggestion performed in the second period, and is a message image of "final result !!" together with the curtain and confetti. At this time, the lamp gradually increases in brightness according to the fade-in and intensifies the lighting of green.

After that, as shown in FIG. 9-25 (h), the image regarding the final setting suggestion becomes darker and the fade-in continues. At this time, the lamp becomes brighter in response to the fade-in and the green lighting is strengthened.

After that, as shown in FIG. 9-25 (i), when the fade-in of the image related to the final setting suggestion is completed, the final setting suggestion is performed thereafter. At this time, the lamp lights up in green when the fade-in is completed.

[Main effects obtained by feature part 036F]
The technical effects obtained by the various configurations of the feature unit 036F described above are individually listed below.

(1-1) A gaming machine that plays a game (for example, a pachinko gaming machine 1).
A setting means (for example, a process of setting a setting value by the CPU 103) capable of setting one of a plurality of types of setting values having different advantages for the player, and
It is provided with setting suggestion means (for example, ED first period effect processing and ED second period effect process by the effect control CPU 120) for suggesting settings related to the setting means.
During the period in which the setting suggestion is performed by the setting suggestion means (for example, the ending period), the first period (for example, ED) in which the specific display related to the setting suggestion (for example, the setting suggestion card showing the setting suggestion icon) is displayed. The first period) and the second period (for example, the ED second period) after the first period and displaying the history of the specific display displayed in the first period are included.
In the first period, after one specific display is displayed, the specific display may be switched to another specific display (for example, the effect in the ED first period shown in FIGS. 9-10 and 9-11). ),
Display modes when switching from one specific display to another specific display in the first period (for example, the display modes shown in FIGS. 9-10 (b), (e), 9-11 (h), (k)). ) Is different from the display mode when switching from the first period to the second period (for example, the display mode when switching from the ED first period to the ED second period shown in FIG. 9-12).

Specifically, as shown in FIGS. 9-13 and 9-14, in the ED second period, the history of the setting suggestion card displayed in the ED first period is displayed, so that in the ED first period. While looking back at the displayed setting suggestion card, the player can be made to recognize the setting suggestion card listed as an option. Further, as shown in FIGS. 9-10 (b), (e), 9-11 (h), and (k), each time the setting suggestion card is switched in the first ED period, the character and the character are displayed. The message "Yeah!" Is displayed, but as shown in FIGS. 9-12 and 9-23, the displayed setting suggestion card fades out when switching from the first ED period to the second ED period. Since the animation image is displayed, the player can easily recognize the difference between the two, and the player can be given a suitable setting suggestion.

(1-2) In a period prior to the first period and in an advantageous state advantageous for the player (for example, a jackpot game state), the number of displayable numbers (for example, the number of suggested settings) of the specific display is updated. (For example, the processing of 036FS004 in FIG. 9-1 and the effect shown in FIG. 9-9).
Among the ending periods of the advantageous state, in the first period, the specific display of the displayable number updated in the advantageous state is displayed (for example, the ED first shown in FIGS. 9-10 and 9-11. The effect mode in the period), in the second period, the history of the specific display of the displayable number is displayed in the first period (for example, in the ED second period shown in FIGS. 9-13 and 9-14). Direction).

Specifically, as shown in FIG. 9-9, the set suggestion number is added and updated in the jackpot game state, and the set suggestion number is used to add and update, as shown in FIGS. 9-10 and 9-11. A setting suggestion card is presented in the first period of ED. Further, as shown in FIGS. 9-13 and 9-14, in the second ED period, the history of the setting suggestion card displayed in the first ED period is displayed. As a result, the setting suggestion can be suitably given to the player by utilizing each period such as the jackpot game state, the ED first period, and the ED second period.

(1-3) Based on the entry of a game medium (for example, a game ball) into a predetermined area (for example, an area where the general winning opening switch 10A is provided), a game value of a predetermined size (for example, 10 pieces) Game ball) is given,
In the advantageous state, when the update condition is satisfied based on the entry of the game medium into the predetermined area, the displayable number is updated (for example, the processing of 036FS001,036FS004 in FIG. 9-1).

Specifically, as shown in FIG. 9-9 (b), in the big hit game state, when the game ball wins in the general winning opening 10, the set suggested number of times is added and updated, so that the general winning opening 10 is used. It is possible to urge the player to let the game ball enter, and it is possible to appropriately suggest the setting to the player. Further, in the big hit game state, the game ball is a general winning opening depending on the operation mode of the ball striking operation handle (operation knob) 30 by the player (such as the twist of the operation knob for adjusting the launch timing and launch strength of the game ball). You can win 10 prizes. That is, the number of setting suggestions can be added and updated by the technical intervention of the player, and the setting suggestion is performed using the number of setting suggestions, so that the interest of the game can be improved.

Further, by arranging the general winning opening 10 near the special variable winning ball device 7 as in the present embodiment, the following synergistic effect is also obtained. That is, in the big hit game state, the special variable winning ball device 7 is aimed by hitting right, but at that time, some of the launched game balls win the general winning opening 10. For example, if the general winning opening 10 is not placed near the special variable winning ball device 7, the general winning opening 10 is placed near the special variable winning ball device 7 while 10 winnings are made to the large winning opening. Eight prizes will be awarded to the large prize opening, and two prizes will be awarded to the general prize opening 10. That is, when the general winning opening 10 is arranged near the special variable winning ball device 7, 2.5 winnings are generally given to the general winning opening 10 while 10 winnings are made to the large winning opening. As a result, when the general winning opening 10 is arranged near the special variable winning ball device 7, the unit round in the jackpot game state is compared with the case where the general winning opening 10 is not arranged near the special variable winning ball device 7. The time to reach the specified number (for example, 10) can be extended as much as possible. That is, by arranging the general winning opening 10 near the special variable winning ball device 7, the time in one big hit game state can be extended, and the ball output rate of the entire game can be suppressed as much as possible. Furthermore, since the game ball wins the general winning opening 10 and the number of suggested settings is updated, even if the ending time is made as long as possible, it is possible to prevent the player from getting bored by suggesting the settings. ..

(1-4) A game value of a specific size (for example, 14 games) based on the entry of a game medium (for example, a game ball) into a specific area (for example, an area where the count switch 23 is provided). Sphere) is given,
The specific area can be changed into a state in which the game medium is easy to enter and a state in which it is difficult to enter (for example, the special variable winning ball device 7 opens and closes).
In the advantageous state, when the update condition is satisfied based on the number of times the game medium enters the specific area exceeds the specified number (for example, 10) in the unit round, the displayable number is updated (for example). , 036FS002,036FS004 processing of FIG. 9-1).

Specifically, as shown in FIG. 9-9 (c), in the jackpot game state, by winning an over prize, the number of suggested settings is added and updated, so that the game is played so that the game ball enters the jackpot. It is possible to urge the player and to suggest the setting to the player. Further, in the big hit game state, the player can win an over prize depending on the operation mode of the hitting ball operation handle (operation knob) 30 (such as the degree of twisting of the operation knob for adjusting the firing timing and firing strength of the game ball). .. That is, the number of setting suggestions can be added and updated by the technical intervention of the player, and the setting suggestion is performed using the number of setting suggestions, so that the interest of the game can be improved.

(1-5) In the first period, the displayable number can be updated up to the upper limit (for example, 4).
When the number of times the update condition is satisfied is a specific number of times (for example, 4), the displayable number becomes the upper limit number.
When the number of times the update condition is satisfied exceeds the specific number of times, the upper limit number does not change, but the reliability of the setting suggestion by the setting suggestion means increases (for example, 036FS003,030FS005,030FS007 in FIG. 9-1). Processing).

Specifically, as shown in 036FS007 of FIG. 9-1 and FIG. 9-9 (e), the upper limit was exceeded as a result of the number of suggested suggestions being added and updated by winning the general winning opening 10 or over winning. In this case, the upper limit does not change, but since the setting suggestion determination table is switched to a higher rank, it is possible to urge the player to enter the game ball into the general winning opening 10 or the large winning opening, and also to the player. Setting suggestions can be preferably made.

(1-6) When the number of times the update condition is satisfied does not reach the specific number of times in the advantageous state, the compensation means for performing compensation control so that the displayable number becomes the upper limit number (for example, FIG. 9-). The processing of 036FS011 of 1) is provided.

Specifically, as shown in 036FS011 of FIG. 9-1, even if the set suggested number of times does not reach the upper limit number in the jackpot game state, the set suggested number of times is compensated to be the upper limit number. Even if there is a possibility that the game ball cannot enter the general winning opening 10 or the large winning opening due to a failure of the hitting ball launching device (ball hitting operation handle 30), the number of suggested setting is compensated so as to be the upper limit. Therefore, it is possible to preferably suggest the setting to the player.

(1-7) In the first period, the specific display starts from the first position, and when it moves from the first position to the second position, a specific effect is added. It is emphasized (for example, the production mode in the first period of ED shown in FIGS. 9-16 to 9-19 and 9-20 (m)).

Specifically, as shown in FIGS. 9-19 (i) to 9-20 (m), the setting suggestion card can be emphasized by a specific effect, so that the setting suggestion is suitably given to the player. be able to.

(1-8) After the specific effect is generated, the specific display is displayed without the effect (for example, the effect mode in the first ED period shown in FIG. 9-20 (n)).

Specifically, as shown in FIG. 9-20 (n), after attracting the player's attention by emphasizing the setting suggestion card with a specific effect, the player confirms the setting suggestion card without the effect. Since it is possible to provide a time for the player to be allowed to perform the setting, it is possible to preferably suggest the setting to the player.

(1-9) After the specific display is displayed without an effect, an oblique light effect in which light flows with respect to the specific display occurs (for example, FIGS. 9-20 (o) to 9-22 (s). ) In the first period of ED).

Specifically, as shown in FIGS. 9-20 (o) to 9-22 (s), after having the player confirm the setting suggestion card in the absence of the effect, the oblique light effect that allows light to flow is used. Since the setting suggestion card can be emphasized, the setting suggestion can be suitably given to the player.

(1-10) After the oblique light effect is generated for the specific display, the specific display is displayed without the effect (for example, the effect mode in the first ED period shown in FIG. 9-22 (t)). ).

Specifically, as shown in FIG. 9-22 (t), after attracting the player's attention by emphasizing the setting suggestion card with an oblique light effect that allows light to flow, the setting suggestion card without the effect. It is possible to provide a time for the player to confirm the setting, and it is possible to appropriately suggest the setting to the player.

(1-11) The specific display expands toward the screen (for example, an effect mode in the first ED period shown in FIGS. 9-20 (o) to 9-22 (s)).

Specifically, as shown in FIGS. 9-20 (o) to 9-22 (s), when a specific effect is occurring, the setting suggestion card expands toward the screen, so that the player Since it can attract attention, it is possible to give a setting suggestion to the player.

(1-12) In the first period, it becomes difficult for the player to recognize the setting suggestion by the specific display until the display of the specific display starts and the display position of the specific display moves to the specified position. As described above, the specific display is hidden by a common white display regardless of the type of the specific display (for example, the production mode in the first ED period shown in FIGS. 9-17 (d) to 9-18 (h)).

Specifically, as shown in FIGS. 9-17 (d) to 9-18 (h), the setting suggestion card itself is used until the display position of the setting suggestion card moves to the center of the screen, which is the specified position. Since it is white, the player cannot confirm the type of setting suggestion card. As a result, the player can be made to predict the type of the setting suggestion card, and the setting suggestion can be suitably given to the player.

(1-13) When the specific effect is generated, the light emitting means blinks (for example, the effect mode in the first ED period shown in FIGS. 9-19 and 9-20 (m)).

Specifically, as shown in FIGS. 9-19 and 9-20 (m), since the lamp blinks in conjunction with the specific effect, the setting suggestion card can be emphasized more effectively, and the player can emphasize it. It is possible to give a setting suggestion to the above.

(1-14) In the first period, the period from the start of the specific display until the specific effect is generated on the specific display after the display position of the specific display reaches the specified position (for example, The period from the occurrence of the specific effect to the end of the specific display (for example, the period Td shown in FIG. 9-22 (t)) is longer than the period Tc) shown in FIG. 9-19 (j). long.

Specifically, the period from the effect shown in FIG. 9-19 (j) to the effect shown in FIG. 9-22 (t), that is, the period from the occurrence of the specific effect to the end of the presentation of the setting suggestion card Td. Is longer than the period from the effect shown in FIG. 9-16 (a) to the effect shown in FIG. 9-19 (i), that is, the period Tc from the presentation of the setting suggestion card to the occurrence of the specific effect. In addition, the production and time in the first period of ED are set. As a result, the period after the specific effect is generated can be displayed longer than the period until the specific effect is generated, so that the player can be made to confirm the setting suggestion card for a longer period. It is possible to give a setting suggestion to the player.

(1-15) The specific effect includes a photocyclic effect in which light spreads in a ring shape around the specific display, and a light diffusion effect in which light particles fly over the entire screen (for example, FIGS. 9-19 and 9). The production mode in the first period of ED shown in -20 (m)).

Specifically, as shown in FIGS. 9-19 and 9-20 (m), the specific effect is such that after the light spreads in a ring shape around the setting suggestion card, the light particles fly over the entire screen. Since it is a display, the setting suggestion card can be effectively emphasized by a specific effect, so that the setting suggestion can be suitably given to the player.

(1-16) When the light diffusion effect is generated, the specific effect is enlarged and displayed (for example, the effect mode in the first ED period shown in FIG. 9-20 (m)).

Specifically, as shown in Fig. 9-20 (m), the setting suggestion card is enlarged and the light diffusion effect animates the entire screen so that light particles fly, so the effect is achieved by the light diffusion effect. The setting suggestion card can be emphasized, and the setting suggestion can be suitably given to the player.

(1-17) When transitioning from the first period to the second period, the image displayed in the first period fades out and a specific background image is displayed, and then the image in the second period fades out. In and
The light emitting means emits light in a light emitting mode according to the fade-out of the image displayed in the first period (for example, ED 1st period to ED 2nd period shown in FIGS. 9-12, 9-23 to 9-25). Production mode in switching to).

Specifically, as shown in FIGS. 9-12 and 9-23 to 9-25, when switching from the first ED period to the second ED period, the image of the setting suggestion card displayed in the first ED period is displayed. Fade out to display a white background image, then the image related to the final setting suggestion in the ED 2nd period fades in, and the lamp responds to the fade-out of the setting suggestion card image displayed in the ED 1st period. Turns on / off. As a result, the lighting of the lamp is linked to the fade-out of the image of the setting suggestion card in the first period of the ED and the fade-in of the image related to the final setting suggestion in the second period of the ED. Since the switching to the second period can be shown to the player, the setting can be suggested to the player.

(1-18) While the image in the first period fades out in the first layer of the screen display and then the image in the second period fades in, the specific background image is always displayed in the second layer of the screen display. (For example, an effect mode in switching from the ED first period to the ED second period shown in FIG. 9-12).

Specifically, as shown in FIG. 9-12, the screen display while the image of the setting suggestion card displayed in the first ED period fades out and the image related to the final setting suggestion in the second ED period fades in. Since a white image is always displayed in the second layer of the above, it is possible to show the player the switching from the first ED period to the second ED period, and thus suggest the setting to the player. be able to.

(1-19) When the image in the first period is displayed, the light emitting mode of the light emitting means becomes a mode linked to the display of the image in the first period.
When the image in the first period is faded out, the light emitting mode of the light emitting means becomes a mode linked to the fade out.
When the fade-out of the background image is completed, the light emitting means is turned off and the light emitting means is turned off.
When the image in the second period is faded in, the light emitting mode of the light emitting means becomes a mode linked to the fade-in (for example, FIGS. 9-12, 9-23 to 9-25 are shown. Production mode in switching from the ED first period to the ED second period).

Specifically, as shown in FIGS. 9-12 and 9-23 to 9-25, the lamp lights up according to the image of the setting suggestion card in the ED first period, and the setting suggestion card in the ED first period. The lamp turns on in white and gradually becomes stronger according to the fade-out of the image of, and when the fade-out ends, the lamp goes out, and when the image related to the final setting suggestion in the first period of ED fades in, it corresponds to this. The lamp lights up in white as it fades in so that it gradually becomes stronger. As a result, the on / off of the lamp is linked to the fade-out of the image of the setting suggestion card in the first ED period and the fade-in of the image related to the final setting suggestion in the second ED period, so that the first period of the ED Since it is possible to show the player the switching from the ED to the second period, it is possible to suggest the setting to the player.

(1-20) When the fade-out of the image in the first period starts, the light emitting means is temporarily turned off.
When the image in the first period is fading out, the light emitting means emits white light with a stepwise brightness.
When the fade-out of the image in the first period is completed, the light emitting means is turned off (for example, from the ED first period to the ED second period shown in FIGS. 9-12, 9-23, 9-24). Production mode in switching).

Specifically, as shown in FIGS. 9-12 and 9-23 to 9-25, the lamp is temporarily turned off when the image of the setting suggestion card in the first ED period starts to fade out, and the first ED When the image of the setting suggestion card in the period is fading out, the lamp lights up in white with a gradual brightness, and then when the fade-out is completed, the lamp goes out. As a result, the lighting and extinguishing of the lamps are linked to the fade-out of the image of the setting suggestion card in the first ED period, so that the switching from the first ED period to the second ED period can be shown to the player. Therefore, it is possible to preferably suggest the setting to the player.

(2-1) A gaming machine that plays a game (for example, a pachinko gaming machine 1).
A setting means (for example, a process of setting a setting value by the CPU 103) capable of setting one of a plurality of types of setting values having different advantages for the player, and
It is provided with setting suggestion means (for example, ED first period effect processing and ED second period effect process by the effect control CPU 120) for suggesting settings related to the setting means.
During the period in which the setting suggestion is performed by the setting suggestion means (for example, the ending period), the first period (for example, ED) in which the specific display related to the setting suggestion (for example, the setting suggestion card showing the setting suggestion icon) is displayed. The first period) and the second period (for example, the ED second period) after the first period and displaying the history of the specific display displayed in the first period are included.
In the first period, after one specific display is displayed, the specific display may be switched to another specific display (for example, the effect in the ED first period shown in FIGS. 9-10 and 9-11). ),
Output modes of sound output when switching from one specific display to another specific display in the first period (for example, FIGS. 9-10 (b), (e), 9-11 (h), (k). ) And the sound output mode (for example, switching from the ED first period to the ED second period shown in FIG. 9-12) when switching from the first period to the second period. The output mode of the sound at the time) is different.

Specifically, as shown in FIGS. 9-10 (b), (e), 9-11 (h), and (k), each time the setting suggestion card is switched in the first ED period, the character's While the voice of "Ikkuyo" is output from the speakers 8L and 8R, as shown in FIG. 9-12, when the ED first period is switched to the ED second period, the voice of the "final result" is heard. Since the output is from the speakers 8L and 8R, it is possible for the player to easily recognize the difference between the two switching, and it is possible to appropriately suggest the setting to the player.

(3-1) A gaming machine that plays a game (for example, a pachinko gaming machine 1).
A setting means (for example, a process of setting a setting value by the CPU 103) capable of setting one of a plurality of types of setting values having different advantages for the player, and
It is provided with setting suggestion means (for example, ED first period effect processing and ED second period effect process by the effect control CPU 120) for suggesting settings related to the setting means.
During the period in which the setting suggestion is performed by the setting suggestion means (for example, the ending period), the first period (for example, ED) in which the specific display related to the setting suggestion (for example, the setting suggestion card showing the setting suggestion icon) is displayed. The first period) and the second period (for example, the ED second period) after the first period and displaying the history of the specific display displayed in the first period are included.
In the first period, after one specific display is displayed, the specific display may be switched to another specific display (for example, the effect in the ED first period shown in FIGS. 9-10 and 9-11). ),
Presentation of setting suggestion icons displayed in the display period of one specific display displayed in the first period (for example, FIGS. 9-10 (d), (g), 9-11 (j), (m)). The display period of the specific display displayed as a history in the second period (for example, the setting suggestion icon of the first card displayed in FIGS. 9-13 and 9-14) rather than the period Ta). The presentation period Tb) is longer.

Specifically, the period from the effect shown in FIG. 9-13 (c) to the effect shown in FIG. 9-14 (k1) or (k2), that is, the period during which one setting suggestion card is presented in the second ED period. The effect and time in the ED first period and the ED second period are configured so that the Tb is longer than the period Ta in which the one setting suggestion card is presented in the ED first period. As a result, the player can get more attention to the effect until the final setting suggestion is performed in the second period of the ED, and the setting suggestion can be suitably given to the player.

(4-1) A gaming machine that plays a game (for example, a pachinko gaming machine 1).
A setting means (for example, a process of setting a setting value by the CPU 103) capable of setting one of a plurality of types of setting values having different advantages for the player, and
It is provided with setting suggestion means (for example, ED first period effect processing and ED second period effect process by the effect control CPU 120) for suggesting settings related to the setting means.
During the period in which the setting suggestion is performed by the setting suggestion means (for example, the ending period), the first period (for example, ED) in which the specific display related to the setting suggestion (for example, the setting suggestion card showing the setting suggestion icon) is displayed. The first period) and the second period (for example, the ED second period) after the first period and displaying the history of the specific display displayed in the first period are included.
The specific display corresponds to a first specific display (for example, a setting suggestion card showing the white sun setting suggestion icon shown in FIG. 9-6) and a higher advantage for the player than the first specific display. The second specific display (for example, the setting suggestion card showing the red sun setting suggestion icon shown in FIG. 9-6, the setting suggestion card showing the rare character E setting suggestion icon shown in FIG. 9-7). Including
When the first specific display and the second specific display are displayed in the first period, it is emphasized that the second specific display is displayed in the second period (for example, FIG. 9). -14, production mode in the second period of ED shown in FIG. 9-28 described later).

Specifically, as shown in FIGS. 9-10, 9-11, and 9-14, the white sun card and the red sun card are displayed in the first period of the ED, and then white in the second period of the ED. When the sun card and the red sun card are displayed, the red sun card is selected and emphasized in the final setting suggestion in the second period of the ED. As a result, it is emphasized that the red sun card was displayed in the second period of the ED when the white sun card and the red sun card having a higher advantage than the white sun card were displayed in the first period of the ED. Therefore, it is possible to preferably suggest the setting to the player.

(4-2) In the second period, the history of the specific display displayed in the first period is displayed (for example, the effect in the ED second period shown in FIGS. 9-14 and 9-28 described later). Aspect).

Specifically, as shown in FIG. 9-14, since the history of the setting suggestion card displayed in the ED 1st period is displayed in the ED 2nd period, the player is made to recognize the setting suggestion card while looking back. Can be done.

(4-3) In the second period, when a message image suggesting that the second specific display is displayed is displayed, display control is performed so that the specific display being displayed becomes dark (4-3). For example, the effect mode in the second ED period shown in FIGS. 9-14 and 9-28 described later).

Specifically, as shown in FIGS. 9-14 (k1) and (k2), when a message image suggesting that the red sun card was displayed in the ED second period is displayed, the ED first period is displayed. The setting suggestion card that was displayed as the history of is displayed dark. As a result, the red sun card selected as the final setting suggestion in the second period of the ED can be emphasized more, and the final setting suggestion can be recognized by the player in an easy-to-understand manner. Therefore, the setting is suitable for the player. Can make suggestions.

(4-4) In the second period, when a message image suggesting that the second specific display is displayed is displayed, display control is performed so that the information about the game being displayed is not darkened (4-4). For example, FIG. 9-14, an effect mode in the second period of ED shown in FIG. 9-28 described later).

Specifically, as shown in FIG. 9-14, even if a message image suggesting that the red sun card was displayed is displayed in the second period of the ED, the information prompting right-handedness regarding the displayed game is Since it does not become dark, it is possible to make the player recognize the information for advancing the game and appropriately suggest the setting to the player.

(4-5) In the second period, when the history of the specific display displayed in the first period is displayed, the animation image generated at the time of displaying the history of the specific display has a dark specific display. It is maintained even in this state (for example, the production mode in the second period of ED shown in FIGS. 9-14 and 9-28 described later).

Specifically, as shown in FIG. 9-14, even if a message image suggesting that the red sun card was displayed is displayed in the second period of the ED, the paper generated when the history of the setting suggestion card is displayed is displayed. Since the animated image of the confetti is maintained in a dark state, it is possible to give the player a sense of realism of the effect and to suggest the setting to the player.

(5-1) A gaming machine that plays a game (for example, a pachinko gaming machine 1).
A setting means (for example, a process of setting a setting value by the CPU 103) capable of setting one of a plurality of types of setting values having different advantages for the player, and
It is provided with setting suggesting means (for example, ED first period effect processing and ED second period effect process by the effect control CPU 120) that suggests a set value set by the setting means.
During the period in which the setting value is suggested by the setting suggestion means (for example, the ending period), the first period in which a specific display regarding the setting value suggestion (for example, the setting suggestion card showing the setting suggestion icon) is displayed. (For example, the first period of the ED) and the second period (for example, the second period of the ED) in which the history of the specific display displayed in the first period is displayed after the first period. Is included,
The specific display indicates a first specific display (for example, a white sun setting suggestion icon shown in FIG. 9-6) that suggests a setting value (for example, an odd number setting value) belonging to a sequence according to the first law. A setting suggestion card) and a second specific display (for example, the red sun setting suggestion icon shown in FIG. 9-6) suggesting a setting value (for example, an even number setting value) belonging to a sequence according to the second law are shown. Including the setting suggestion card)
The setting values belonging to the sequence according to the second law include the highest setting value having the highest advantage (for example, as shown in FIG. 9-5, the setting suggestion icon of the red sun is selected in the case of setting 6). On the other hand, the setting value belonging to the sequence according to the first law does not include the maximum setting value (for example, the setting suggestion icon of the white sun is set as shown in FIG. 9-5). Not selected in case of 6),
When the first specific display and the second specific display are displayed in the first period, it is emphasized that the second specific display is displayed in the second period (for example, FIG. 9). The production mode in the second period of ED shown in -14).

Specifically, as shown in FIGS. 9-10, 9-11, and 9-14, in the first period of the ED, the white sun card suggesting an odd number of settings and the most advantageous maximum setting. When a red sun card suggesting an even number of settings including setting 6, which is a value, is displayed, it is emphasized that the red sun card was displayed in the second period of the ED. It is possible to suggest settings appropriately.

[Modification example of feature unit 036F]
A modified example of the pachinko gaming machine 1 according to the feature unit 036F described above will be described.

(Direction mode of card presentation in the first period of ED)
In the present embodiment, as shown in FIGS. 9-15 to 9-22, when the setting suggestion card is displayed in the first ED period, the card itself is displayed in white, so that the setting suggestion card is displayed. The setting suggestion icon shown was made difficult for the player to recognize. However, the player may have difficulty in recognizing the setting suggestion icon shown on the setting suggestion card by the following effects.

First, a modified example shown in FIGS. 9-26 will be described. FIG. 9-26 is a diagram showing a modified example of the effect mode in the first period of ED. As shown in FIG. 9-26 (a), the number of setting suggestion times is updated by 1 subtraction, the number of setting suggestion number icons is updated by 1 subtraction in the area 036F052, and the message "Ikkuyo!" Is displayed. ..

After that, as shown in FIG. 9-26 (b), an animation image in which the character flies and punches the object is displayed. At this time, an animation image is displayed in which a very small setting suggestion card pops out of the object.

After that, as shown in FIGS. 9-26 (c) and 9-26 (d), an animation image is displayed in which the setting suggestion card popping out from the object moves toward the center of the screen at high speed. Since such an effect is instantaneously performed in a very short time, it is difficult for the player to recognize the setting suggestion icon shown on the setting suggestion card that moves at high speed.

After that, as shown in FIG. 9-26 (e), the setting suggestion card placed in the center of the screen, which is the specified position, is covered with the setting suggestion icon by a specific effect such as fog, so that the player sets the setting. It is difficult to recognize the suggestion icon.

After that, as shown in FIG. 9-26 (f), the setting suggestion card is enlarged and an animation image in which the fog is gradually cleared is displayed. As a result, the player can recognize the setting suggestion icon step by step.

After that, as shown in Fig. 9-26 (g), while the setting suggestion card is further expanded, an animation image that gradually clears the fog is displayed, and a specific effect that causes light particles to scatter is set. Suggestion cards are emphasized.

After that, as shown in FIG. 9-26 (h), the setting suggestion card is further expanded, and the player can recognize the setting suggestion icon when the fog is completely cleared. In addition, the setting suggestion card is emphasized with a specific effect that causes light particles to scatter.

Although not shown, after that, the setting suggestion icon on the setting suggestion card is displayed without the effect.

As described above, the feature portion 036F according to the modified example shown in FIGS. 9-26 is configured as follows.

In the first period, until the display of the specific display starts and the display position of the specific display moves to the specified position, the setting suggestion by the specific display is difficult for the player to recognize. The display position of the specific display moves (for example, the effect mode in the first ED period shown in FIGS. 9-26 (c) and 9-26 (d)).

As a result, it becomes difficult for the player to confirm the type of the setting suggestion card until the display position of the setting suggestion card is moved to the center of the screen, which is the specified position. It is possible to make the setting suggestive to the player.

Next, a modified example shown in FIGS. 9-27 will be described. FIG. 9-27 is a diagram showing a modified example of the effect mode in the first period of ED. As shown in FIG. 9-27 (a), the number of setting suggestion times is updated by 1 subtraction, the number of setting suggestion times icons is updated by 1 subtraction in the area 036F052, and the message "Ikkuyo!" Is displayed. ..

After that, as shown in FIG. 9-27 (b), an animation image in which the character hits the object with a hammer is displayed.

After that, as shown in FIG. 9-27 (c), a white cloud appears from the cracked object, and as shown in FIG. 9-27 (d), the setting suggestion card is hidden by the white cloud. This makes it difficult for the player to recognize the setting suggestion icon shown on the setting suggestion card.

After that, as shown in FIG. 9-27 (e), the cloud gradually becomes smaller and the setting suggestion card appears stepwise.

After that, as shown in FIG. 9-27 (f), the player can recognize the setting suggestion icon when the clouds are completely cleared. In addition, the setting suggestion card is emphasized by the ring-shaped specific effect.

After that, as shown in FIG. 9-27 (g), the setting suggestion icon on the setting suggestion card is displayed without the effect.

As described above, in the modified example shown in FIGS. 9-27, the setting suggestion card is hidden by some image (white cloud image in this example) so that the player cannot easily recognize the setting suggestion icon in the setting suggestion card. , The setting suggestion card can be seen step by step. Thereby, the setting suggestion can be suitably given to the player.

(Direction mode in the second period of ED)
In the present embodiment, the final setting suggestion was made in the second period of the ED in the production mode as shown in FIGS. 9-14. However, the final setting suggestion may be made by the following effects.

FIG. 9-28 is a diagram showing a modified example of the effect mode in the second period of ED. As shown in FIG. 9-28 (a), a setting suggestion card (rare character E card) is displayed so as to look back on the first ED period. Since the rare character E card has a high reliability that the current set value is the setting 6, it is highly possible that the current set value is the setting 6 when this is selected.

After that, as shown in FIG. 9-28 (b), the setting suggestion card (rare character E card) displayed as the history moves and is displayed small. In this example, the white sun card, the red sun card, the character C card, and the rare character E card are displayed as the history of the first ED period.

After that, as shown in FIG. 9-28 (c), the rare character E card having the highest advantage is selected from the plurality of setting suggestion cards displayed in the first period of the ED, and together with the image of the rare character E. The message image "Rare character !!" is displayed. Here, when the background image is displayed dark, the setting suggestion card displayed as the history of the first ED period is displayed dark, but the effect and brightening are performed for the only selected rare character E card. Is emphasized by.

The message image "rare character !!" may be colored in seven colors or expressed in glitter according to the rare character E card. In this way, the player who sees the final summary message can easily recognize that the rare character E-card has been selected, and thus can appropriately suggest the setting to the player.

Further, since the background image is displayed darkly, the setting suggestion card displayed as the history of the first ED period is displayed darkly. However, even when the setting suggestion card displayed as the history is darkened, the animation image of the confetti is maintained, and the player can be shown the effect of the confetti dancing. Furthermore, the display of glitter on the character C card is also maintained. Further, the display of the area 036F051 showing the information for prompting right-handed hitting is maintained without being darkened.

As described above, the feature portion 036F according to the modified example shown in FIGS. 9-28 is configured as follows.

In the second period, when a message image suggesting that the second specific display is displayed is displayed, the second specific display is emphasized among the displayed specific displays (for example, FIG. Production mode in the second period of ED shown in 9-28).

According to this, it is possible to make the player easily recognize that the rare character E card having the highest advantage in the second period of ED is selected, and it is possible to appropriately suggest the setting to the player. ..

In the present embodiment, as shown in FIGS. 9-14 and 9-28, the first setting suggestion card (for example, the white sun card) and the first setting suggestion card having a higher advantage than the first setting suggestion card. When the 2 setting suggestion cards (for example, red sun card, rare character E card) are displayed as the history of the ED 1st period, the 1st setting suggestion card is not displayed brightly, whereas the 2nd setting suggestion card is not displayed brightly. The setting suggestion card of was displayed brightly. However, the effect mode that emphasizes the second setting suggestion card may be other.

For example, the message image corresponding to both the first setting suggestion card and the second setting suggestion card is displayed as the final setting suggestion, but the message image corresponding to the second setting suggestion card is displayed as the first setting suggestion card. The second setting suggestion card may be emphasized by displaying it larger than the message image corresponding to the above, or by displaying it for a long time.

In addition, the frame of the second setting suggestion card selected as the final setting suggestion is thickened, the animation image that the second setting suggestion card jumps on the screen is displayed, and the second setting suggestion card is supported. A second setting suggestion card may be displayed on the frontmost side of the screen together with the message to be displayed.

(Switching of setting suggestion cards in the first period of ED and switching from the first period to the second period)
In the present embodiment, the content of the sound output when the setting suggestion card is switched in the first period of the ED and the content of the sound output when the setting suggestion card is switched from the first period of the ED to the second period of the ED are different. However, it is not limited to this. For example, a sound may be output when the setting suggestion card is switched in the first ED period, whereas a sound may be output when the setting suggestion card is switched from the first ED period to the second ED period. Further, the sound may be output when the setting suggestion card is switched in the first ED period, whereas no sound may be output when the setting suggestion card is switched from the first ED period to the second ED period.

(Update the number of suggested settings)
In the present embodiment, if the number of suggested suggestions has not yet reached the upper limit, the number of suggested suggestions is always added and updated by one when the general winning opening 10 is won or when the prize is over. It was. However, the set suggested number of times may be added and updated one by one on the condition that the number of times of winning the general winning opening 10 reaches a predetermined number of times (for example, three times), or the number of times of over winning may be increased. The set suggested number of times may be added and updated one by one on condition that the predetermined number of times (for example, three times) has been reached.

When a prize is won in the general winning opening 10 or an over prize is won, a special effect may be executed to convey the fact. When such a special effect is executed in the jackpot game state, the player is made to recognize that the general winning opening 10 has been won or over-winned, and the condition for updating the set suggestion count has been satisfied. It is possible to improve the interest of the game.

In the present embodiment, as shown in 036FS011 of FIG. 9-1, when the set suggestion number does not reach the upper limit in the big hit game state, the set suggestion count is supplemented so that the set suggestion count becomes the upper limit. However, it may be configured as follows. That is, the feature portion 036F according to the modified example may be configured as follows.

When the number of times the update condition is satisfied does not reach the specific number of times in the advantageous state, the compensation control is performed so as to perform an effect not related to the specific display as an effect of supplementing the surplus time in the first period. (For example, as shown in the modified example, a process of executing another effect unrelated to the setting suggestion in the surplus time in the first ED period) is provided.

According to this, since the number of setting suggestions has not reached the upper limit, the effect for displaying the setting suggestion card is completed earlier than the specified time in the first ED period, and the first ED period is left over. Even so, by executing an effect that is not related to the setting suggestion, it is possible to prevent the effect in the first ED period from being delayed, and it is possible to preferably give the setting suggestion to the player.

As the effects not related to the setting suggestion, for example, the effects for explaining the rules of the game after the jackpot game state, the introduction of the effects executed by the pachinko game machine 1, and the effects executed by the pachinko game machine 1 are selected. Any effect may be used as long as it is an effect that is not related to the setting suggestion, such as a screen display for performing.

In the present embodiment, as shown in FIG. 9-12, when the first layer of the screen fades out when switching from the first ED period to the second ED period, the second layer of the screen is always white. It was intended to display an image. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and the second layer of the screen may always display a monochromatic image other than white or a gradation image. Even in this way, it is possible to recognize that the player switches from the ED first period to the ED second period depending on the appearance of the screen when the first layer of the screen fades out and then fades in.

(Suggestion of setting)
In the present embodiment, an odd number of setting values is applied as the setting values belonging to the sequence according to the first law. That is, as a sequence according to the first law, an arithmetic progression in which adjacent terms have a common difference (tolerance) is applied, and the first term is 1 and the tolerance is 2. Further, in the present embodiment, even-numbered setting values are applied as setting values belonging to the sequence according to the second law including the highest setting value having the highest advantage. That is, as a sequence according to the second law, an arithmetic progression in which adjacent terms have a common difference (tolerance) is applied, and the first term is 2 and the tolerance is 2. However, other numbers may be used for the first term and tolerance.

For example, the set values belonging to the sequence according to the first law may be 1, 2, 3 with the first term being 1 and the tolerance being 1. Further, the set values belonging to the sequence according to the second law may be 4, 5 and 6 with the first term being 4 and the tolerance being 1.

Further, although the maximum set value is a number such as "6", it may be defined by a symbol such as "H".

The setting suggestion performed by the pachinko gaming machine 1 according to the feature unit 036F was to suggest the setting value by displaying the setting suggestion card showing the setting suggestion icon, but the setting suggestion card is not limited to this. May indicate that the setting has been changed by displaying. For example, when the setting is changed, the character C card as shown in FIG. 9-7 is displayed as a final setting suggestion with a probability of 10%, and the character B as shown in FIG. 9-7 has a probability of 10%. The card may be displayed as a final setting suggestion. Further, when the setting is not changed, the character C card may not be displayed, but the character B card may be displayed as a final setting suggestion with a probability of 5%. By doing so, it is confirmed that the setting has been changed when the character C card is displayed as the final setting suggestion. On the other hand, when the character B card is displayed as the final setting suggestion, it is not confirmed that the setting has been changed, but it is possible that the setting has been changed.

(Application to slot machines)
In the present embodiment, the pachinko gaming machine 1 is applied as the gaming machine, but a variable display unit (reel, symbol can be visually displayed) capable of variablely displaying a plurality of types of identification information (designs) that can be identified by each. A display result (design combination) is derived by stopping the variable display of the variable display unit after the variable display unit is provided with a plurality of windows), and the display result is a combination of the display results of the plurality of variable display units. The above-mentioned basic configuration, feature unit 147F, and feature unit 036F may be applied to a slot machine capable of generating a prize depending on the combination.

For example, instead of the big hit game state in the pachinko game machine 1, the winning probability of a small role such as RB (regular bonus) or BB (big bonus) is higher than the normal state, CB (challenge). A second-class special bonus that all small wins win, such as a bonus), informs the operation mode (push order, operation timing) of the stop switch for stopping the reel in order to generate a winning prize that is advantageous for the player. AT (assist time), ART controlled by AT (assist replay time) at RT where the winning probability of replay is higher than normal state, CZ (chance zone) where the probability of state control by the AT is higher than usual , And advantageous sections including AT and CZ may be applied. Further, in the ending period after the end of these advantageous states, the history of the setting suggestion card displayed in the advantageous state may be displayed to give the final setting suggestion.

(Explanation related to the association of feature parts)
Each configuration relating to the feature portion may be appropriately combined with a part or all of each configuration relating to the other feature portion. 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.

It should be considered that the embodiments disclosed this time are exemplary in all respects and not restrictive. The scope of the present invention is shown by the scope of claims rather than the above description, and is intended to include all modifications within the meaning and scope equivalent to the scope of claims.

1 Pachinko game machine, 2 game board, 3 game machine frame, 4A 1st special symbol display, 4B 2nd special symbol display, 5 image display device, 5C, 5L, 5R decorative symbol display area, 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, 10A general winning opening switch, 11 main board, 12 production control board, 13 voice control board, 14 , 17, 19 lamp control board, 15 relay board, 16 board side lamp, 18 effect lamp, 20 normal symbol display, 22A 1st start port switch, 22B 2nd start port switch, 23 count switch, 25A 1st hold Display, 25B 2nd hold display, 25C normal figure hold display, 30 hit ball operation handle, 31A stick controller, 31B push button, 32 movable body, 35A controller sensor unit, 35B push sensor, 41 pass gate, 41A gate switch , 51 lock switch, 52 setting changeover switch, 53 open sensor, 81,82 solenoid, 100,560 game control microcomputer, 101,121 ROM, 102,122 RAM, 104,124 random number circuit, 110 switch circuit, 111 solenoid Circuit, 123 display control unit.

Claims (1)

It is a game machine that plays games
A setting means that can set one of a plurality of types of setting values having different advantages for the player, and
A setting suggestion means for suggesting a setting regarding the setting means is provided.
During the period in which the setting suggestion is performed by the setting suggestion means, the first period in which the specific display regarding the setting suggestion is displayed and the specific display displayed in the first period after the first period. Includes a second period in which the history of
In the first period, after one specific display is displayed, the specific display may be switched to another specific display.
A gaming machine in which the display mode when switching from one specific display to another specific display in the first period is different from the display mode when switching from the first period to the second period.

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