JP2020188841A - Game machine - Google Patents

Abstract

To provide a game machine that can enhance performance effect.SOLUTION: A point image can be updated up to 7 points, and the point image can be updated in a first mode and a second mode in which the performance mode changes by 7 points more than the first mode. When the point image is updated in the second mode, a notification performance can be executed. While the notification performance is executed, change of the point image is restricted. After a predetermined period has elapsed after the point image is updated in the first mode, execution of the notification performance is restricted.SELECTED DRAWING: Figure 9-3

Description

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

Some conventional gaming machines display a meter and determine the display mode of the meter by lottery according to the type of reach effect to be executed (see, for example, Patent Document 1).

JP-A-2017-189709

In the gaming machine described in Patent Document 1, the display mode of the meter is changed to a specific mode, and the first effect of displaying the meter and the effect different from the first effect of displaying the meter are displayed. There is a problem that the effect of the second effect cannot be enhanced when the second effect can be executed.

An object of the present invention is to provide a game machine capable of enhancing the effect of production.

(1) A gaming machine that plays a game (for example, a pachinko gaming machine 1).
The specific effect (for example, the point image 032F010 shown in FIG. 9-1) and the specific effect (for example, the aspect in which the point image shown in FIG. 9-3 is displayed at 7 points) can be changed step by step. The first aspect (for example, the mode in which the display of the point image is updated in the predetermined period A shown in FIG. 9-3) and the effect mode are different from the first aspect (display of the point image shown in FIG. 9-3). A specific effect executing means (for example, effect control) that can be executed in the second aspect (for example, an aspect in which the display of the point image is updated in the predetermined period B shown in FIG. 9-3) having a high rate of change to the specific aspect. CPU120) and
When the specific effect of the second aspect is executed, the notification effect executing means (for example, the notification effect shown in FIG. 9-3) can be executed to the effect that the specific effect of the second aspect is executed. For example, a CPU 120) for effect control is provided.
When the specific effect changing to the specific aspect is executed, the specific effect executing means executes the specific effect of the first aspect in a specific period (for example, the initial period shown in FIG. 9-3), and then the first. Two types of specific effects are executed (for example, the point image is updated in the predetermined period B shown in FIG. 9-3).
The change in the effect mode is restricted during the execution of the notification effect (for example, the change in the point image is restricted during the execution of the notification effect), and a predetermined period after the execution of the specific effect of the first aspect (for example, FIG. 9). After the elapse of -3 (B), the period during which the suggestion effect and the notification effect are executed), the execution of the notification effect is restricted (for example, as shown in FIG. 9-3 (B), the first time. After the execution of the roulette effect After the period during which the suggestion effect and the notification effect are executed has elapsed, the execution of the notification effect is restricted).

With such a configuration, after the notification effect is executed, the execution of the notification effect again is restricted, so that the execution time of the specific effect after the notification effect can be secured. Therefore, it is possible to enhance the effect of the first effect and the second effect.

(2) In the control for changing the effect mode so that the degree of change is large, the speed of changing the effect mode of the specific effect is faster in the specific effect of the second aspect than in the specific effect of the first aspect. It is a control (for example, as shown in FIG. 9-3, the predetermined period B during the special effect has a faster increase / update speed of the display of the point image than the predetermined period A. See also FIG. 9-5).

According to such a configuration, since the effect of increasing the speed at which the effect mode of the specific effect is changed stepwise is executed in the second aspect, the player feels a sense of speed regarding the change of the effect mode of the specific effect. Since it can be made to play, it is possible to improve the interest of the game.

(3) The specific effect executing means is a predetermined mode (for example, FIG. 9-3) in a stage before the specific effect mode becomes the specific mode by changing the effect mode of the specific effect in the first aspect. As shown in FIG. 9), when the point image reaches 5 points), the effect mode of the specific effect is changed in a mode different from the first mode up to the predetermined mode (for example, FIG. 9). As shown in -3 (A), the execution period of the roulette effect is longer in the period after the point image reaches 5 points than in the period before the point image reaches 5 points. Since it becomes shorter, the interval of the roulette effect becomes shorter in the period after the point image shows 5 points).

According to such a configuration, even when the production mode of the specific effect is changed stepwise in the first aspect, the interest of the game can be improved.

(4) Further provided with an operation detecting means (for example, a push sensor 35B) for detecting an operation (operation to the push button 31B) by the player.
When the specific effect executing means controls to change the effect mode of the specific effect in the second aspect, the specific effect mode is changed based on the detection of the movement by the player by the motion detection means. (For example, as shown in FIG. 9-3 (B), during a predetermined period B after the end of the notification effect, the promotion effect is executed together with the roulette effect, and the promotion effect is pushed during the operation valid period of the promotion effect. When the operation to the button 31B is detected, the point image is increased and updated when the round effect is executed).

According to such a configuration, the operation is performed in the case where the production mode of the specific effect is gradually changed in the second mode in which the mode of the specific effect changes to the specific mode is higher than that of the first mode. Since the mode of the specific effect is changed stepwise based on the detection of the movement by the player by the detection means, the player is given the impression that even if the movement is performed by the player, it is not wasted. Since it can be embraced, it is possible to improve the interest of the game.

(5) In the first aspect and the second aspect, the aspect of the specific effect is later than that of the initial aspect (for example, the aspect in which the point image displays 0 points) and the aspect of the specific effect. Is a predetermined mode (for example, a mode in which the point image displays 5 points in the normal effect, a mode in which the point image displays 6 points in the special effect) before becoming the specific mode. In the period until the aspect of the above becomes the specific aspect, the control for increasing the degree of change is restricted (for example, as shown in FIG. 9-3, in the normal effect and the special effect, the final period is rounded. It is difficult to perform the production).

According to such a configuration, since the degree variation effect is restricted in the period from the time when the mode of the specific effect is the predetermined mode to the time when the mode becomes the specific mode, the mode of the specific effect becomes the specific mode. Expectations can be improved.
(6) Control is performed so that the degree of change in the effect mode of the specific effect is smaller in the predetermined period after the start of the specific effect (for example, the initial period shown in FIG. 9-3) than after the elapse of the predetermined period. (
For example, as shown in FIG. 9-3, it is difficult to execute the round effect during the initial period of the special effect).

According to such a configuration, the degree of change in the effect mode of the specific effect is controlled to be smaller in the predetermined period after the start of the specific effect than after the elapse of the predetermined period. Is able to attract the player's attention to whether or not the notification effect is executed rather than the change in the effect mode of the specific effect, so that the interest of the game can be improved.
(7) Further provided with a suggestion effect means capable of executing the suggestion effect (for example, the suggestion effect shown in FIG. 9-3) suggesting that the notification effect is executed.
The rate at which the effect mode of the specific effect changes is higher in the case where the suggestion effect is not executed than in the case where the suggestion effect is executed (for example, the second roulette in FIG. 9-3 (A)). As shown in the section when the effect is executed, if the suggestion effect is not executed, the round effect is likely to be executed).

According to such a configuration, the notification effect is executed because the rate of change in the effect mode of the specific effect is higher when the suggestion effect is not executed than when the suggestion effect is executed. When the suggestion effect suggesting is not executed, it is possible to reduce the feeling of sadness that the suggestion effect was not executed to the player, and it is possible to prevent the interest of the game from being reduced.

It is a front view of the pachinko gaming machine in this embodiment. It is a block diagram which shows various control boards and the like mounted on the pachinko game machine. It is a flowchart which shows an example of the game control main processing. It is a flowchart which shows an example of timer interrupt processing for game control. It is a flowchart which shows an example of a special symbol process process. It is a flowchart which shows an example of the effect control main processing. It is a flowchart which shows an example of an effect control process process. It is a flowchart which shows an example of the variable display start setting process. It is a flowchart which shows an example of the effect determination processing during variable display. It is explanatory drawing which shows the content of the effect type during variable display. (A) is a diagram showing the effect (reach notice) type determination table A, and (B) is a diagram showing the effect (setting suggestion) type determination table B. (A) to (C) are diagrams showing the flow of the effect during variable display. (A) is a diagram showing an effect mode of reach notice (low) based on pattern PT-8, and (B) is a diagram showing an effect mode of reach notice (high) based on pattern PT-9. (A) is a flowchart showing an example of the effect determination process during variable display as a modification 1, and (B) is a diagram showing a determination ratio of reach notice and setting suggestion when the effect type determination table C is used. It is a figure which shows the flow of a normal production. It is a figure which shows the flow of a special production. It is a timing chart of a normal production and a special production. It is a figure which shows the relationship between the final grant point, the effect type, the effect period, and the number of executions of a roulette effect. It is a figure which shows the transition of the point addition between a normal production and a special production. It is a part of the flowchart of the variable display start setting process. This is an example of a table for determining the final grant point. This is an example of a table for determining the production type. This is an example of a table for determining a special effect pattern when 7 points are given. This is an example of a table for determining a special effect pattern when 6 points are given. This is an example of a table for determining a normal effect pattern when 7 points are given. This is an example of a table for determining a normal effect pattern when 6 points are given. It is a flow chart of a part of the effect processing during variable display. It is a timing chart of a normal effect and a special effect of a modified example.

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

(Configuration of pachinko gaming machine 1 etc.)
FIG. 1 is a front view of the pachinko gaming machine 1, showing an arrangement layout of main members. The pachinko gaming machine (gaming machine) 1 is roughly 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.

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 at a predetermined position of the game board 2 (in the example shown in FIG. 1, the right side of the game area). The first special symbol display device 4A and the second special symbol display device 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 (the same applies to other symbols described later). Variations include update display of a plurality of symbols, scroll display of a plurality of symbols, deformation of one or more symbols, enlargement / reduction of one or more symbols, and the like. When the special symbol or the ordinary symbol described later is changed, a plurality of types of special symbols or ordinary symbols are updated and displayed. In the variation of the decorative symbols described later, a plurality of types of decorative symbols are scrolled or updated, and one or more decorative symbols are deformed or enlarged / reduced. The variation also includes a mode in which a certain symbol is blinked and displayed. At the end of the variable display, a predetermined special symbol is stopped (also referred to as derivation or derivation display) as a display result (the same applies to the variable display of other symbols described later). In addition, the variable display may be expressed as a variable display or a variable display.

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

An image display device 5 is provided near the center of the game area on the game board 2. The image display device 5 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, in synchronization with the first special figure game and the second special figure game,
Variable display of decorative symbols (such as symbols indicating numbers) as a plurality of types of decorative identification information different from special symbols is performed. Here, in synchronization with the first special figure game or the second special figure game, the decorative symbols are variably displayed (for example, up and down) in the decorative symbol display areas 5L, 5C, and 5R of "left", "middle", and "right". Direction scroll display and update display). It should be noted that the special figure game and the variable display of the decorative pattern that are executed in synchronization are collectively referred to as simply variable display.

On the screen of the image display device 5, 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 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, a predetermined number (for example, three) of prize balls may be paid out and the first special figure game may be started.

The variable winning ball device 6B (ordinary electric accessory) forms a second starting winning opening that is changed between a closed state and an open state by a solenoid 81 (see FIG. 2). The variable winning ball device 6B 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, a predetermined number (for example, three) of prize balls can be paid out and the second special figure game can be started. The variable winning ball device 6B may be any as long as it changes between the closed state and the open state, and is not limited to the one provided with the electric tulip type accessory.

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

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

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

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

The entry of a game ball into each winning opening including the general winning opening 10 is also referred to as "winning". In particular, winning a prize at the starting opening (first starting winning opening, second starting winning opening 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 left side of the image display device 5, a passing gate 41 through which a game ball can pass is provided. Based on the fact that the game ball has passed through the passing gate 41, the normal drawing game is executed.

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

In addition to the above configuration, the surface of the game board 2 is provided with a windmill for changing the flow direction and speed of the game ball and a large number of obstacle nails. At the bottom of the game area, there is an out opening for taking in a game ball that has not entered any of the winning openings.

Speakers 8L and 8R for reproducing and outputting sound effects and the like are provided at the upper left and right positions of the game machine frame 3, and game effect lamps 9 for game effects are further provided around the game area. ing. The game effect lamp 9 is configured to include an LED.

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

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

At a predetermined position of the game machine frame 3 below the game area, 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 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.

(Outline of the progress of the game)
The game ball is launched toward the game area by the rotation operation of the pachinko game machine 1 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 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 the normal symbol (a symbol that is out of the normal symbol) is stopped and displayed as a confirmed normal symbol, the display result of the normal symbol is "out of the normal symbol". When it becomes "per normal drawing", the opening control is performed so that the variable winning ball device 6B is opened for a predetermined period (the second starting winning opening is opened).

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

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

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

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

A jackpot type is set for "big hit". For example, multiple types of opening modes (number of rounds and upper limit period of opening) 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 is opened. As with the big hit type, the small hit type may be provided for the "small hit".

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

In the time saving state, control (time saving control) is executed in which the average special figure fluctuation time (period in which the special figure is changed) is shortened as compared with the normal state. In the time saving state, the average fluctuation time of the normal map (the period during which the normal map is changed) is shortened from the normal state, and the probability of becoming a "normal map hit" in the normal map game is improved from the normal state. Controls (high opening control, high base control) that make it easier for the game ball to enter the second starting winning opening are 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 probability change state continue until any one of the end conditions such as the execution of the special figure game a predetermined number of times and the start of the next big hit game state are satisfied first. A game whose end condition is that the special figure game has been executed a predetermined number of times is also called a number cut (time cut time reduction, number cut probability change, etc.).

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

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

(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 the point or the like / extinguishing, the operation of the movable body 32, or the like.

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 aligned and displayed as a stop, and the probability change state is entered after the end of the jackpot game state. In the case of an uncontrolled "non-probability variable jackpot (normal jackpot)", an even number of decorative symbols (for example, "6") 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", a fixed decorative symbol (for example, "for example,""is a predetermined small hit combination as a display result of variable display of the decorative symbol on the screen of the image display device 5. 1 3 5 ”etc.) Is derived (the display result of the variable display of the decorative pattern is a“ small hit ”). As an example, "left", "middle", "right" decorative pattern display areas 5L, 5C,
The decorative symbols constituting the chance eyes are stopped and displayed on the predetermined effective line in 5R. In addition, when the display result of the special figure game becomes "big hit" of some big hit types (big hit type of big hit game state in the same mode as small hit game state) and when it becomes "small hit". , A common fixed decorative pattern may be derived and displayed.

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

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

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

Even during the big hit game state, the big hit middle effect that notifies the big hit game state is executed. As the big hit middle effect, an effect of notifying the number of rounds and a promotion effect indicating that the value of the big hit gaming state is improved may be executed. Further, even during the small hit game state, the small hit medium effect for notifying the small hit game state is executed. It should be noted that the big hit game during the small hit game state and in some big hit types (the big hit type in the big hit game state 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)
The pachinko gaming machine 1 is equipped with, for example, a main board 11, an effect control board 12, a voice control board 13, a lamp control board 14, a relay board 15, and the like as shown in FIG. 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, and a solenoid circuit 111.
And so on.

The game control microcomputer 100 mounted on the main board 11 is, for example, a one-chip microcomputer, 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 device 4A, second special symbol display device 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 (a game ball passes or is passed) from various switches for detecting a game ball (gate switch 21, start port switch (first start port switch 22A and second start port switch 22B), count switch 23). (Detection signal indicating that the switch has been turned on by entering) is taken in and transmitted to the game control microcomputer 100. By transmitting the detection signal, the passage or approach of the game ball is detected.

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

The main board 11 (microcomputer 100 for game control) issues an effect control command (a command for designating (notifying) the progress of the game) according to the progress of the game as a part of controlling the progress of the game. Supply to 12. The effect control command output from the main board 11 is 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 winning, the number of stored memories, the game status), the command for specifying the occurrence of an error, and the like are included.

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

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

The effect control CPU 120 is a process for executing the effect together with the display control unit 123 by executing the program stored in the ROM 121 (a process for realizing the above-mentioned function of the effect control board 12, and the effect to be executed). (Including the decision etc.). At this time, 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 a VDP (Video Display Processor), a CGROM (Character Generator ROM), a 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. The display control unit 123 further supplies a sound designation signal (a signal for designating the output sound) to the sound control board 13 in order to output sound synchronized with the display of the effect image and turn on / off the game effect lamp 9. Or, a lamp signal (a signal for designating a lamp on / off mode) is supplied to the lamp control board 14. Further, the display control unit 123 supplies a signal for operating the movable body 32 to the movable body 32 or a drive circuit for driving the movable body 32.

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

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

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

The random number circuit 124 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.

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

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

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

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

Next, it is determined whether or not the output signal from the clear switch is ON (step S3). The clear switch is mounted on the power supply board, for example. When the power is turned on with the clear switch turned on, an output signal (clear signal) is input to the game control microcomputer 100 via the input port. When the output signal from the clear switch is on (step S3; Yes), the initialization process (step S8) is executed. In the initialization process, 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 effect control command instructing initialization to the effect control board 12 (step S9). When the effect control CPU 120 receives the effect control command, for example, the image display device 5 displays a screen for notifying that the control of the game machine has been initialized.

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

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

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

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

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

After the restoration process or the initialization process is completed and the effect control command is transmitted to the effect control board 12, the CPU 103 executes the random number circuit setting process for initializing the random number circuit 104 (step S10). Then, the CTC register built in the game control microcomputer 100 is set so that the timer is interrupted periodically every predetermined time (for example, 2 ms) (step S11), and interrupts are permitted (step S12). ). After that, the loop processing is started. After that, 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.

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

Following the information output process, a game random number update process for updating at least a part of the game random numbers used on the main board 11 side by software is executed (step S24). After that, the CPU 103 executes the special symbol process process (step S25). 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 (for details, see See below).

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

After 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, and the like may be performed. After that, the CPU 103 executes the command control process (step S27). The CPU 103 may send and set an effect control command in each of the above processes. In the command control process of step S27, a process of transmitting the effect control command set for transmission to a control board on the sub side such as the effect control board 12 is performed. After executing the command control process, the interrupt is permitted and then the game control timer interrupt process is terminated.

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

In the start winning determination process, a process of detecting the occurrence of a start winning, storing the hold information in a predetermined area of the RAM 102, and updating the hold storage number is executed. When the start winning is generated, the display result (including the jackpot type) and the random value for determining the fluctuation pattern are extracted and stored as hold information. Further, a process of pre-reading and determining a display result or a fluctuation pattern may be executed based on the extracted random number value. After the hold information and the number of hold storages are stored, the transmission setting for transmitting the effect control command for specifying the determination result such as the generation of the start winning prize, the number of hold storages, and the look-ahead determination is made on the effect control board 12. .. The effect control command at the time of starting winning, which is set to be transmitted in this way, is executed from the main board 11 to the effect control board 12 by executing the command control process in step S27 shown in FIG. 4, for example, 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 in steps S110 to S120 according to the value of the special figure process flag provided in the RAM 102. In each process (steps S110 to S120) of the special symbol process process, a transmission setting for transmitting an effect control command corresponding to each process to the effect control board 12 is performed.

The special symbol normal processing in step 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 reserved 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 an outlier 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 in step S111 is executed when the value of the special figure process flag is “1”. In this fluctuation pattern setting process, one of a plurality of types of fluctuation patterns is used by using a random value for determining the fluctuation pattern based on a preliminary determination result of whether or not the display result is a "big hit" or a "small hit". The process of deciding on 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. The content of the effect (type of reach effect, etc.) is specified, and it is also called a variable display pattern.

The special symbol variation process in step S112 is executed when the value of the special symbol process flag is “2”. In this special symbol change process, the process of making settings for changing the special symbol in the first special symbol display device 4A and the second special symbol display device 4B, and the elapsed time from the start of the change of the special symbol It includes processing to measure. In addition, it is also determined whether or not the measured elapsed time has reached the special figure fluctuation time corresponding to the fluctuation pattern. Then, when the elapsed time from the start of the change of the special symbol reaches the special symbol fluctuation time, the value of the special symbol process flag is updated to "3", and the special symbol variation process ends.

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

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

The process of opening the jackpot in step S115 is executed when the value of the special figure process flag is “5”. In this big hit opening process, the big winning opening is measured based on the process of measuring the elapsed time since the big winning opening is opened, the measured elapsed time, the number of game balls detected by the count switch 23, and the like. It includes a process of determining whether or not it is time to return the 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 step S116 is executed when the value of the special figure process flag is “6”. In this post-opening process of the jackpot, there is 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-launch processing is completed.

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

The small hit release preprocessing in step S118 is executed when the value of the special figure process flag is “8”. This small hit pre-opening process includes a process of setting the large winning opening to be 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 in step S119 is executed when the value of the special figure process flag is “9”. In this small hit opening process, it is the timing to measure the elapsed time from the opening state of the big winning opening and to return the big winning opening from the open state to the closed state based on the measured elapsed time. It includes processing to determine whether or not it is. When the big winning opening is returned to the closed state and the end timing of the small hit game state is reached, the value of the special figure process flag is updated to "10", and the processing during the small hit opening process ends.

The small hit end process in step S120 is executed when the value of the special figure process flag is “10”. The small hit end process includes a process of waiting until a waiting time corresponding to a period in which the effect operation for notifying the end of the small hit game state is executed has elapsed. Here, when the small hit 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 the effect control board 12)
Next, the main operation of the effect control board 12 will be described. When the effect control board 12 receives the power supply voltage from the power supply board or the like, the effect control CPU 120 is activated to execute the effect control main process as shown in the flowchart of FIG. When the effect control main process shown in FIG. 6 is started, the effect control CPU 120 first executes a predetermined initialization process (step S71) to clear the RAM 122, set various initial values, and press the effect control board 12. Set the registers of the mounted CTC (counter / timer circuit). In addition, the initial operation control process is executed (step S72). In the initial operation control process, control for performing the initial operation of the movable body 32, such as control for driving the movable body 32 to return to the initial position and control for confirming a predetermined operation, is executed.

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

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

If the timer interrupt flag is on in step S73 (step S73; Yes), the timer interrupt flag is cleared and turned off (step S74), and the command analysis process is executed (step S75). In the command analysis process, for example, after reading various effect control commands transmitted from the game control microcomputer 100 of the main board 11 and stored in the effect control command 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 reception flag. Further, when the effect control command specifies the game state, the display control unit 123 may be instructed to display the background according to the game state.

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

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

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

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

The variable display start waiting process in step S170 is a process executed when the value of the effect process flag is “0” (initial value). This variable display start waiting process is a process of determining whether or not to start the variable display of the decorative symbol on the image display device 5 based on whether or not a command for designating the start of the variable display is received from the main board 11. Etc. are included. When it is determined to start the variable display of the decorative symbol on the image display device 5, 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 in step S171 is a process executed when the value of the effect process flag is “1”. In this variable display start setting process, the display result of the variable display of the decorative symbol (fixed decorative symbol), the mode of the variable display of the decorative symbol, the reach effect, and various types are based on the display result and the variation pattern specified by the effect control command. It is determined whether or not various effects such as a notice effect are executed, their modes, and the execution start timing. Then, an effect control pattern (a collection of control data for instructing the display control unit 123 to execute the effect) that reflects the determination result and the like is set. After that, based on the set effect control pattern, the display control unit 123 is instructed to start executing the variable display of the decorative symbol, the value of the effect process flag is updated to "2", and the variable display start setting process is completed. The display control unit 123 starts the variable display of the decorative symbol on the image display device 5 in response to the instruction to start the execution of the variable display of the decorative symbol.

The variable display effect process in step S172 is a process executed when the value of the effect process flag is “2”. In this variable display effect processing, the effect control CPU 120 instructs the display control unit 123 to display the effect image based on the effect control pattern set in step 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 commanding the lamp control board 14 (illumination signal). Various effect controls are executed during the variable display of the decorative pattern, such as turning on / off / blinking the game effect lamp 9 and the decorative LED according to the output. 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 that 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 step S173 is a process executed when the value of the effect process flag is “3”. In this special figure hit waiting process, the effect control CPU 120 determines whether or not an effect control command that specifies to start the big hit game state or the small hit game state has been received from the main board 11. Then, when the effect control command for specifying the start of the big hit game state or the small hit game state is received, if the command specifies the start of the big hit game state, the value of the effect process flag is set to "6". Update to. On the other hand, if the command specifies the start of the small hit game state, the value of the effect process flag is updated to "4", which is a value corresponding to the small hit medium effect process. In addition, when the reception waiting time of the command elapses without receiving the command specifying to start the big hit game state or the small hit game state, it is determined that the display result in the special figure game is "missing". Then, the value of the effect process flag is updated to the initial value "0". When the value of the effect process flag is updated, the waiting process for hitting the special figure ends.

The small hit medium effect process in step S174 is a process executed when the value of the effect control process flag is “4”. In this small hit medium effect process, the effect control CPU 120 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 in step S175 is a process executed when the value of the effect control process flag is “5”. In this small hit end effect process, the effect control CPU 120 sets an effect control pattern or the like corresponding to, for example, 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 in step S176 is a process executed when the value of the effect process flag is “6”. In this big hit middle effect processing, the effect control CPU 120 sets, for example, an effect control pattern or the like 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 process, for example, the value of the effect control process flag is set to the value corresponding to the ending effect process in response to receiving a command from the main board 11 to specify the end of the big hit game state. Update to 7 ”and end the production process during the big hit.

The ending effect process of step S177 is a process executed when the value of the effect process flag is “7”. In this ending effect processing, the effect control CPU 120 sets, for example, an effect control pattern or the like corresponding to the end of the jackpot game state, and 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.

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

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

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 When the symbol is stopped in response to the operation of the stop button by, if the combination of stop symbols becomes a specific combination of symbols, a slot machine capable of executing a game in which a predetermined number of medals are paid out to the player (for example, a big bonus) 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 the communication line or the like by providing the communication processing unit. It doesn't matter.

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

In addition, in this specification, 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 proportion of "0%" and the other may have a proportion of "100%" or less than "100%".

(Explanation of Feature 103SG of the Embodiment)
Next, the feature unit 103SG of the present embodiment will be described. The feature unit 103SG includes a predetermined effect executing means capable of executing a predetermined effect by any one of a plurality of types of effect modes, and suggests that the effect mode of the predetermined effect is controlled to an advantageous state. When the predetermined effect executing means can execute both the predetermined effect of the special aspect and the predetermined effect of the specific aspect, the predetermined effect of the special aspect includes the specific aspect of the aspect and the specific aspect of suggesting the setting. It is characterized in that it can be executed with priority over the predetermined effect of.

Further, the pachinko gaming machine 1 of the feature unit 103SG of the present embodiment responds to the set value by a setting change operation using a predetermined switch or other operating means by a person on the game hall side (a game hall clerk, etc.). The winning probability of the jackpot changes. 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. In the present embodiment, all the tables including the display result determination table are stored in the ROM 121. The set value consists of 6 stages (multiple stages) of 1 to 6, for example, and the winning probability of the jackpot is set value 1 <set value 2 <set value 3 <set value 4 <set value 5 <set value 6 in that order. It gets higher. 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 gradually increased in the order of the set value 2 to the set value 6. The set value may be provided in a plurality of stages, and is not limited to the six stages. In this way, 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, so 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, setting value 4, setting value 5, and setting value 6 are called high settings with a high probability of winning a jackpot. For example, setting value 1, setting value 2, and setting value 3 are jackpot hits. It is sometimes called a low setting with a low 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.

In the pachinko gaming machine 1 having a configuration in which the winning probability of the jackpot changes according to the set value by such a setting change operation, it is possible to execute a predetermined effect of a specific mode that suggests the setting.

FIG. 8-1 is a flowchart showing the variable display start setting process (S171) in the effect control process process shown in FIG. 7. In the variable display start setting process, the effect control CPU 120 first determines whether or not the first variable start command reception flag is set (103SGS271). When the first variable start command reception flag is set (103SGS271; Y), it corresponds to the buffer numbers "1-0" to "1-4" of the first special figure hold storage in the start winning command buffer 103SG194A. The various command data and various flags that are attached and stored are shifted upward by one buffer number (103SGS272). The contents of the buffer number "1-0" are deleted because they cannot be shifted because there is no shift destination.

Specifically, the shift is made so that various command data and various flags stored in association with the buffer number "1-1" of the first special figure hold storage are stored in association with the buffer number "1-0". Then, the various command data and various flags stored in association with the buffer number "1-2" of the first special figure hold storage are shifted so as to be stored in association with the buffer number "1-1". 1 Special figure The first special figure is shifted so that various command data and various flags stored in association with the buffer number "1-3" of the hold storage are stored in association with the buffer number "1-2". The various command data and various flags stored in association with the buffer number "1-4" of the hold storage are shifted so as to be stored in association with the buffer number "1-3".

If the first fluctuation start command reception flag is not set in 103SGS271 (103SGS271; N), it is determined whether or not the second fluctuation start command reception flag is set (103SGS273). If the second variation start command reception flag is not set (103SGS273; N), the variable display start setting process is terminated, and if the second variation start command reception flag is set (103SGS273; Y), the start is started. Various command data and various flags stored in association with the buffer numbers "2-0" to "2-4" of the second special figure hold storage in the receiving command buffer (not shown) at the time of winning are stored in one buffer number. It shifts upward by the minute (103SGS274). The contents of the buffer number "2-0" are deleted because they cannot be shifted because there is no shift destination.

Specifically, the shift is made so that various command data and various flags stored in association with the buffer number "2-1" of the second special figure hold storage are stored in association with the buffer number "2-0". Then, the various command data and various flags stored in association with the buffer number "2-2" of the second special figure hold storage are shifted so as to be stored in association with the buffer number "2-1". 2 Special figure The second special figure is shifted so that various command data and various flags stored in association with the buffer number "2-3" of the hold storage are stored in association with the buffer number "2-2". The various command data and various flags stored in association with the buffer number "2-4" of the hold storage are shifted so as to be stored in association with the buffer number "2-3".

After executing 103SGS272 or 103SGS274, the effect control CPU 120
The variation pattern specification command is read from the variation pattern specification command storage area (103SGS275).

Next, the display result (stop symbol) of the decorative symbol is determined according to the data stored in the display result designation command storage area (that is, the received display result designation command) (103SGS276). In this case, the effect control CPU 120 determines the stop symbol of the decorative symbol according to the display result specified by the display result specification command, and stores the data indicating the determined stop symbol of the decorative symbol in the decorative symbol display result storage area. To do.

In the feature unit 103SG, when the received variable display result designation command is the second variable display result designation command corresponding to the non-probability change jackpot A, the effect control CPU 120 has, for example, an even number of three symbols as stop symbols. Determine the combination of decorative symbols (big hit symbols) that are aligned with the symbols. Further, when the received variable display result specification command is the third variable display result specification command corresponding to the probability variation jackpot B, a plurality of combinations of odd numbers other than "7" (for example, "111") are used as stop symbols. It is determined from a combination of decorative patterns such as "333", "555", and "999"). In addition, when the received variable display result specification command is the 4th variable display result specification command corresponding to the probability variation jackpot C, a combination of decorative symbols (big hit symbols) in which 3 symbols are aligned with "7" is used as the stop symbol. decide. Further, when the received variable display result specification command is the fifth variable display result specification command corresponding to the probabilistic big hit C, the stop symbols are "334" and "778", which are the same chances as the small hit. Decide from the inside. In addition, when the received variable display result specification command is the fifth variable display result specification command corresponding to a small hit, the stop symbol is "334" or "778", which is the same chance as the probability variation big hit C. Decide from the inside. Further, when the received variable display result specification command is the first variable display result specification command corresponding to the deviation, it is a decorative symbol in which the three symbols are not uniform as the stop symbol, and a combination other than the above-mentioned chance eyes. (Out of design) is decided.

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

Next, the effect control CPU 120 executes the variable display effect determination process shown in FIG. 8-2 to determine whether or not to execute the variable display effect in the variable display (103SGS277).

(Variable display)
As the effect during the variable display, the effect suggests the advantageous state suggestion result that suggests that the game is controlled to the big hit game state, and the setting suggestion result that suggests the setting value that the CPU 103 performs in the set value change process. It is a production (predetermined production) that can be any of the above. In the feature unit 103SG, the effect control CPU 120 can execute a reach notice (notice effect) suggesting that the variable display mode may become a reach and become a big hit as an effect in which the effect result is an advantageous state suggestion result. is there. Further, as an effect in which the effect result is a setting suggestion result, it is possible to execute a setting suggestion that suggests which of the set values 1 to 6 the set value is. Further, the effect control CPU 120 executes a variable display effect when the effect result can be both an advantageous state suggestion result and a setting suggestion result, that is, both reach notice and setting suggestion can be executed. When it is possible, the reach notice in which the effect result is the advantageous state suggestion result can be executed in preference to the setting suggestion in which the effect result is the setting suggestion result.

As shown in FIG. 8-3, the variable display effect has a plurality of types of effect patterns (effect modes) of patterns PT-1 to PT-9, and the effect control CPU 120 is a variable display effect. When the execution is decided, which of the patterns PT-1 to PT-9 is used to execute the variable display effect, that is, which of the patterns PT-1 to PT-9 is used. It is decided by lottery whether to execute the effect during variable display based on.

As shown in FIGS. 8-5 (A) to 8-5, the variable display effect starts at the timing when a predetermined period elapses after the variable display of the symbol is started (the timing before the variable display mode reaches the reach). Then, a plurality of (for example, eight) images Z1 showing the paraglider on which the passenger rides fade in from the left side of the display area of the image display device 5 and move toward the right side of the display area. By fading out to the right side of the display area, the variable display effect ends. Further, an image Z2 showing that a predetermined number of gliders are destroyed and dropped while the plurality of images Z1 are moving toward the right side may be displayed, and a set value is set depending on the number of the dropped paragliders. Or reach is suggested.

Specifically, in the case of pattern PT-1, one body is destroyed and falls, in the case of pattern PT-2, two bodies are destroyed and fall, and in the case of pattern PT-3, three bodies are destroyed and fall. In the case of pattern PT-4, 4 bodies are destroyed and fall, in the case of pattern PT-5, 5 bodies are destroyed and fall, and in the case of pattern PT-6, 6 bodies are destroyed and fall. In the case of pattern PT-7, 7 bodies are destroyed and fall, and in the case of pattern PT-8 and pattern PT-9, 8 bodies are destroyed and fall.

Further, as shown in FIGS. 8-5 (B) and 8-6 (A), in the patterns PT-1 to PT-8, the timing at which the paraglider is destroyed is the same, and each pattern PT-1 to 1 to 8 is destroyed. The number of paragliders corresponding to PT-8 is destroyed all at once (or a predetermined number may be used). On the other hand, as shown in FIG. 8-6 (B), the pattern PT-9 is a pattern in which a total of eight paragliders fall like the pattern PT-8, but the mode in which the paragliders are destroyed is the pattern PT-. It is different from 8. Specifically, seven paragliders are destroyed at the same timing as pattern PT-7, but the remaining one is destroyed at the second timing after the first timing when the other seven are destroyed. ..

Which of the patterns PT-1 to PT-9 is used to execute the effect period of such a variable display effect, that is, the reach notice or the effect result in which the effect result is an advantageous state suggestion result is the setting suggestion result. Regardless of which of the setting suggestions, the effect of the common mode (for example, the effect of the aspect in which the image Z1 fades in from the left side of the display area of the image display device 5 and moves toward the right side of the display area). Is executed, and a non-common mode of effect (for example, a number of images Z2 corresponding to the effect pattern is an image display device) that can specify whether the effect result is an advantageous state suggestion result or a setting suggestion result. It is composed of a non-common effect period in which the effect of moving downward in the display area of 5) is executed.

In the background where the images Z1 and Z2 are displayed as the effect during the variable display, the decorative symbols are variably displayed in the decorative symbol display areas 5L, 5C, and 5R, but the decorative symbols are displayed in a smaller size than usual. The small symbol may be variably displayed at a predetermined place. Further, during the execution period of the variable display effect, another notice effect or the like different from the variable display effect may be executed.

Further, as shown in FIG. 8-3, among the patterns PT-1 to PT-9, the set value is 1 for the patterns PT-1 to PT-7 in which the number of paragliders destroyed is 1 to 7. Regarding the patterns PT-8 and PT-9, which are set as a specific pattern (specific mode) corresponding to the setting suggestion suggesting which of the 6 to 6 is set, and the number of paragliders destroyed is eight. It is said to be a special pattern (special mode) corresponding to the reach notice suggesting the possibility of reaching. That is, the effect during variable display has the same effect mode in the common effect period, but the suggestion target differs depending on the difference in the effect mode (number of paragliders destroyed) in the non-common effect period, and 1 to 7 paragliders. If it is destroyed, it will be a setting suggestion, and if 8 bodies are destroyed, it will be a reach notice.

Specifically, the patterns PT-1 and PT-3 suggest that the set values may be odd (for example, 1, 3, 5), and the patterns PT-2 and PT-4 have even set values. (For example, 2, 4, 6), the pattern PT-5 suggests that the set value may be equal to or higher than the intermediate setting (for example, 3 or 5), and the pattern PT-5. 6 suggests that the set value may be greater than or equal to the even-numbered intermediate setting (eg, 4 or 6), and pattern PT-7 suggests that the set value may be the highest setting (eg, 6). ..

The patterns PT-1 to PT-4 are determined at a high rate when the set value is any of 1 to 4 (low setting), so that any of the set values 5 and 6 (high setting) can be obtained. It is regarded as the first specific pattern {setting suggestion (low), first specific mode} with low expectation that it is, and for patterns PT-5 to PT-6, the set value is any of 5 and 6. In some cases, it is determined at a high rate, so that it is a second specific pattern {setting suggestion (high), second specific mode} with a high degree of expectation that the set values are 5 and 6.

In the feature unit 103SG, the set values 1 to 4 are set as low and the set values 5 and 6 are set as high. However, the set values 1 to 3 may be set as low and the set values 4 to 6 may be set as high. Then, the execution ratio of the effect pattern may be set by setting the setting values 1 and 2 to the low setting, the setting values 3 and 4 to the intermediate setting, and the setting values 5 and 6 to the high setting.

On the other hand, the pattern PT-8 suggests that the variable display of the symbol may be more than reach (for example, normal reach or super reach), and the pattern PT-9 suggests that the variable display of the symbol may be super reach. Suggest.

Regarding the pattern PT-8, the variable display mode of the symbol is determined at a high rate when the normal reach is achieved, so that the expectation of becoming a super reach is low. The first special pattern {reach notice (low), first Regarding the pattern PT-9, the second special pattern {reach, which is highly expected to be super reach, is determined at a high rate when the variable display mode of the symbol is super reach. Notice (high), second special mode}.

As described above, the effect control CPU 120 has a special mode (for example, patterns PT-8 and PT-9) that suggests that the jackpot game state is controlled, and a specific mode (for example, pattern PT-) that suggests the setting. It is possible to execute a variable display effect based on any one of a plurality of types of effect modes including 1 to PT-7), and a reach notice based on pattern PT-8 or pattern PT-9 (predetermined effect of a special mode). When any of the setting suggestion (predetermined effect of a specific aspect) based on any of the patterns PT-1 to PT-7 can be executed, the reach notice can be executed in preference to the setting suggestion.

In the present embodiment, the pattern PT-8 and the pattern PT-9 are determined when the fluctuation pattern is normal reach or super reach regardless of whether or not the variable display result is a big hit. Since the fluctuation pattern is determined at a higher rate when the variable display result is out of alignment than when it is a big hit, the pattern PT-8 becomes a super reach, that is, the jackpot expectation is a pattern. While the pattern is lower than PT-9, the pattern PT-9 is determined because the super reach fluctuation pattern is determined at a higher rate when the variable display result is a big hit than when it is out of order. , Super reach, that is, a pattern with a higher expectation of jackpot than pattern PT-8.

Further, in the present embodiment, in the variable display effect, a mode suggesting the possibility of a big hit or which set value is set depending on the number of paragliders destroyed has been illustrated, but the present invention illustrates this. It is not limited, and the appearance of a predetermined number (for example, 8) or more paragliders without destroying the paragliders may suggest a big hit or a high setting. Furthermore, if it is possible to suggest the possibility of a big hit and which setting value is set, the effect mode can be changed in various ways, for example, the number of characters appearing, the type of character appearing, and the like. It may be something that can suggest a big hit or a set value.

In addition, in the setting suggestion (high) based on any of patterns PT-5 to PT-7 and the reach notice (high) based on pattern PT-9, the last paraglider among the number corresponding to each pattern is destroyed. By outputting a specific sound or emitting a game effect lamp 9 or the like when the player falls, it may be possible to notify that the pattern has a high expectation of a big hit or a high setting.

As shown in FIG. 8-2, in the effect determination process during variable display, the effect control CPU 120 first identifies the variable display result and the variation pattern (103SGS291). The variable display result is a variable display result specification command for specifying the variable display result (off, non-probability change big hit A, probability change big hit B, probability change big hit C, small hit) transmitted from the main board 11 at the start of variable display. Variable display result specification command for storing the variable display result specification command stored in the storage area. Further, as described above, the fluctuation pattern can be specified by the fluctuation pattern designation command stored in the fluctuation pattern designation command storage area.

Then, the random numbers for determining the reach notice type are extracted, and the effect (reach notice) type determination table A shown in FIG. 8-4 (A) is used to determine whether or not the reach notice is executed in the variable display effect. A lottery is conducted to determine the type of reach notice in the case of (103SGS292).

In the effect (reach notice) type determination table A shown in FIG. 8-4 (A), when the fluctuation pattern is super reach, 20 judgment values are assigned to non-execution, and 20 is assigned to pattern PT-8. Three determination values are assigned, and 60 determination values are assigned to the pattern PT-9. That is, when the fluctuation pattern is super reach, the PT-9 is won at a higher rate than when the fluctuation pattern is other than super reach.

When the fluctuation pattern is normal reach, 20 judgment values are assigned to non-execution, 60 judgment values are assigned to pattern PT-8, and 20 judgment values are assigned to pattern PT-9. There is. That is, when the fluctuation pattern is normal reach, the PT-8 is won at a higher rate than when the fluctuation pattern is other than normal reach.

Further, when the fluctuation pattern is a non-reach or small hit fluctuation pattern, 100 determination values are assigned to non-execution, and no determination value is assigned to the patterns PT-8 and PT-9. That is, if the fluctuation pattern is a non-reach or small hit fluctuation pattern, the reach notice is not won.

By setting the judgment value in this way, when the fluctuation pattern is normal reach, it is easier to win the pattern PT-8 at a higher rate than when the fluctuation pattern is other than the normal reach fluctuation pattern, and when the fluctuation pattern is super reach, Pattern PT-9 is easier to win at a higher rate than in cases other than the super reach fluctuation pattern.

Therefore, when an effect based on pattern PT-8 appears, it is more likely to be a normal reach variation pattern than a super reach variation pattern, and when an effect based on pattern PT-9 appears, it is super than a normal reach variation pattern. It is likely to be a reach variation pattern. In other words, pattern PT-8 is determined to be a reach fluctuation pattern, but there is a high possibility that it will be a normal reach, so it is considered as a reach notice (low) with a low jackpot expectation, and pattern PT-9 is a super reach fluctuation pattern. Since there is a high possibility that it will be, it is considered to be a reach notice (high) pattern with high expectation for big hits.

Returning to FIG. 8-2, the effect control CPU 120 determines whether or not the pattern PT-9 {reach notice (high)} has been won as a result of whether or not the reach notice is executed and the type of lottery is performed in 103SGS292. (103SGS293). When it is determined that the pattern PT-9 has been won, the execution of the reach notice based on the pattern PT-9 is determined in preference to the setting suggestion based on any of the patterns PT-1 to PT-7 (103SGS294). Proceed to 103SGS304.

If it is determined in 103SGS292 that the pattern PT-9 has not been won, that is, if the reach notice is not executed or the pattern PT-8 is won, the reach notice is not executed or the pattern PT-8 {reach notice (low). } Is won, the set value stored in the RAM 102 is read out, and the current set value set in the pachinko gaming machine 1 is specified (103SGS295). Next, the random numbers for determining the setting suggestion type are extracted, and the effect (setting suggestion) type determination table B corresponding to the set value specified in 103SGS295 is used to determine whether or not the setting suggestion is executed in the variable display effect. A lottery is performed to determine the type of setting suggestion to be executed (103SGS296).

In the effect (setting suggestion) type determination table B shown in FIG. 8-4 (B), when the set value is 1, 30 judgment values are assigned to non-execution, and 25 judgment values are assigned to the pattern PT-1. Judgment values are assigned, pattern PT-2 is assigned 10 judgment values, pattern PT-3 is assigned 25 judgment values, pattern PT-4 is assigned 5 judgment values, and patterns. Four determination values are assigned to the PT-5, one determination value is assigned to the pattern PT-6, and one determination value is not assigned to the pattern PT-7. When the set value is 2, 30 judgment values are assigned to non-execution, 10 judgment values are assigned to the pattern PT-1, and 25 judgment values are assigned to the pattern PT-2. Five judgment values are assigned to the pattern PT-3, 25 judgment values are assigned to the pattern PT-4, one judgment value is assigned to the pattern PT-5, and four judgment values are assigned to the pattern PT-6. A determination value is assigned, and one determination value is not assigned to the pattern PT-7. When the set value is 3, 30 judgment values are assigned to non-execution, 20 judgment values are assigned to pattern PT-1, and 5 judgment values are assigned to pattern PT-2. 20 judgment values are assigned to the pattern PT-3, 5 judgment values are assigned to the pattern PT-4, 15 judgment values are assigned to the pattern PT-5, and 5 judgment values are assigned to the pattern PT-6. A determination value is assigned, and one determination value is not assigned to the pattern PT-7. When the set value is 4, 30 judgment values are assigned to non-execution, 5 judgment values are assigned to pattern PT-1, and 20 judgment values are assigned to pattern PT-2. Pattern PT-3 is assigned 5 judgment values, pattern PT-4 is assigned 20 judgment values, pattern PT-5 is assigned 5 judgment values, and pattern PT-6 is assigned 15 judgment values. A determination value is assigned, and one determination value is not assigned to the pattern PT-7. When the set value is 5, 30 judgment values are assigned to non-execution, 5 judgment values are assigned to the pattern PT-1, and 10 judgment values are assigned to the pattern PT-2. Pattern PT-3 is assigned 5 judgment values, pattern PT-4 is assigned 10 judgment values, pattern PT-5 is assigned 25 judgment values, and pattern PT-6 is assigned 15 judgment values. A determination value is assigned, and one determination value is not assigned to the pattern PT-7. When the set value is 6, 30 judgment values are assigned to non-execution, 10 judgment values are assigned to pattern PT-1, and 5 judgment values are assigned to pattern PT-2. Pattern PT-3 is assigned 10 judgment values, pattern PT-4 is assigned 5 judgment values, pattern PT-5 is assigned 10 judgment values, and pattern PT-6 is assigned 25 judgment values. Judgment values are assigned, and five judgment values are assigned to the pattern PT-7.

By setting the judgment value in this way, when the set value is an odd number 1 or 3, the patterns PT-1 and PT-3 are won at a higher rate than when the set value is other than 1 or 3. When the set value is 2 or 4, it is easy to win, and the patterns PT-2 and PT-4 are easily won at a higher rate than when the set value is other than 2 or 4, and the set value is 5. Is easier to win the pattern PT-5 at a higher rate than when the set value is other than 5, and when the set value is 6, the pattern PT-6 is won at a higher rate than when the set value is other than 6. It's easier to do. Further, since the pattern PT-7 may be won only when the set value is 6, it is confirmed that the set value is 6 when a setting suggestion based on the pattern PT-7 appears.

Therefore, if an effect based on patterns PT-1 to PT-4 in which the number of paragliders destroyed is 4 or less is likely to appear, it is highly possible that the set value is one of 1 to 4, and the paraglider is destroyed. If the effect based on the patterns PT-5 to PT-7 with 5 or more bodies is likely to appear, it is highly possible that the set value is any of 5 and 6. That is, patterns PT-1 to PT-4 are considered to be setting suggestions (low) that are unlikely to have a high setting (set value 5 or 6), and patterns PT-5 to PT-7 are set to high (set value 5 or 6). It is said that the setting suggestion (high) is likely to be 6).

In the present embodiment, the reach advance notice type determination random number and the setting suggestion type determination random number are random numbers in the range of 1 to 100, and any value in the range of 1 to 100 is extracted. That is, the number of judgment values of each determination random number is set to 100 in the range of 1 to 100, but the present invention is not limited to this, and the range of each determination random number and the like should be appropriately determined. Just do it. Further, each determination random number counter for generating each of these determination random numbers is set in the RAM 122, and each determination random number counter is updated for each timer interrupt in the random number update process.

Returning to FIG. 8-2, the effect control CPU 120 performed a lottery for the presence / absence of execution of the setting suggestion and the type in 103SGS296, and as a result, any one of the patterns PT-5 to PT-7 {setting suggestion (high)} It is determined whether or not the player has won (103SGS297). If it is determined that any of the patterns PT-5 to PT-7 has been won, and if the non-execution of the reach notice is won in 103SGS293, one of the winning patterns PT-5 to PT-7 is selected. When the execution of the setting suggestion (high) based on the setting is uniquely determined and the pattern PT-8 {reach notice (low)} is won in 103SGS293, any one of the winning patterns PT-5 to PT-7 is won. The execution of the setting suggestion (high) based on the above is determined in preference to the reach notice (low) based on the pattern PT-8 (103SGS298), and the process proceeds to 103SGS304.

In 103SGS297, if any of the patterns PT-5 to PT-7 {setting suggestion (high)} was not won, that is, if the setting suggestion was not executed or any of the patterns PT-1 to PT-4 was won. , 103SGS297 determines whether or not pattern PT-8 {reach notice (low)} is won in 103SGS293 based on non-execution of setting suggestion or winning of any of patterns PT-1 to PT-4. (103SGS300).

If it is determined that the pattern PT-8 {reach notice (low)} has been won in the 103SGS300, and if the non-execution of the setting suggestion is won in the 103SGS297, the reach notice (low) based on the pattern PT-8 is executed. Is uniquely determined, and if any of the patterns PT-1 to PT-4 {setting suggestion (low)} is won in 103SGS297, the reach notice (low) based on the winning pattern PT-8 is Execution is determined in preference to the setting suggestion (low) based on patterns PT-1 to PT-4 (103SGS301), and the process proceeds to 103SGS304.

If it is determined in the 103SGS300 that the pattern PT-8 {reach notice (low)} has not been won, it is determined whether or not any of the patterns PT-1 to PT-4 {setting suggestion (low)} has been won. If the determination (103SGS302) is made and any one of the patterns PT-1 to PT-4 is won, the execution of the setting suggestion (low) based on the patterns PT-1 to PT-4 is determined, and the process proceeds to 103SGS304. Further, when none of the patterns PT-1 to PT-4 is won, that is, when the non-execution of both the reach notice and the setting suggestion is won, the variable display is being performed without deciding the execution of the effect. The production determination process ends.

In 103SGS304, the effect type (any of patterns PT-1 to PT-9) determined in any of 103SGS294, 103SGS298, 103SGS301, and 103SGS303 is stored in a predetermined area of RAM 122 (103SGS304), and the effect during variable display is executed. The variable display effect execution decision flag indicating that has been determined is set (103SGS305), and the variable display effect determination process ends.

Returning to FIG. 8-1, after the variable display effect determination process of 103SGS277, the effect control CPU 120 in 103SGS278 determines whether or not the variable display effect execution decision flag is set, that is, the variable display effect determination of 103SGS277. It is determined whether or not the execution of the variable display effect of any of the patterns PT-1 to PT-9 is determined in the process.

If the variable display effect execution decision flag is set, the process proceeds to 103SGS279, and the period until the variable display effect start is set in the variable display effect start waiting timer (103SGS279), and the variable display effect execution is executed. Clear the decision flag (103SGS280) and proceed to 103SGS281. On the other hand, if the effect execution decision flag during variable display is not set, the process proceeds to 103SGS281 without going through 103SGS279 and 103SGS280.

As for the period until the start of the variable display effect, in this feature unit 103SG, the timing at which the paraglider appears is set as the start timing of the variable display effect, and the process table of the variable display effect executed from the start of the variable display effect. Since the variable display effect is started based on the above, an example is shown in which the period until the start timing of the variable display effect is set in the variable display effect start waiting timer. The present invention is not limited to this, and for example, an effect (not shown) showing a precursor is performed before the timing at which the variable display effect is started, and the timing at which the precursor is started is the variable display effect. When the start timing is set, a period shorter than the period until the variable display effect is started may be set in the variable display effect start wait timer.

In the 103SGS281, the effect control CPU 120 selects an effect control pattern (process table) according to the variation pattern designation command. Then, the process timer in the process data 1 of the selected process table is started (103SGS282).

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

Next, the effect control CPU 120 displays the effect device (image display as an effect component) according to the contents of the process data 1 (display control execution data 1, lamp control execution data 1, sound control execution data 1, operation unit control execution data 1). The device 5, various lamps as production parts, speakers 8L, 8R as production parts, and operation units (push button 31B, stick controller 31A, etc.) are controlled (103SGS283). For example, the image display device 5 outputs a command to the display control unit 123 in order to display an image according to the fluctuation pattern. Further, in order to control the lighting / extinguishing of various lamps, a control signal (lamp control execution data) is output to the lamp control board 14. Further, in order to output the voice from the speakers 8L and 8R, the control signal (sound number data) is output to the voice control board 13.

In the present embodiment, the effect control CPU 120 controls the variation pattern designation command so that the decorative pattern is variably displayed according to the variation pattern corresponding to one-to-one, but the effect control CPU 120 controls the variation pattern. The fluctuation pattern to be used may be selected from a plurality of types of fluctuation patterns corresponding to the specified command.

Then, a value corresponding to the variable display time specified by the variable pattern designation command is set in the variable display time timer (103SGS284). Further, a predetermined time is set in the variable display control timer (103SGS285). The predetermined time is, for example, 30 ms. Each time the predetermined time elapses, the effect control CPU 120 writes the image data indicating the display state of the left, middle, and right decorative symbols to the VRAM, and the display control unit 123 writes the image data to the VRAM. A signal corresponding to the image data is output to the image display device 5, and the image display device 5 displays an image according to the signal, whereby variable display (variation) of the decorative pattern is realized. Next, the value of the effect control process flag is set to a value corresponding to the effect processing (S172) during variable display (103SGS286).

As described above, in the present embodiment, when the effect control CPU 120 executes the variable display of the symbol based on the reach variation pattern, the predetermined variable display mode is determined after the variable display is started and before the variable display mode becomes the reach mode. At the effect timing, either reach notice or setting suggestion can be executed as the variable display effect, and when deciding whether or not to execute the variable display effect, the effect result becomes the advantageous state suggestion result. (Effect of a special aspect) can be executed with priority over the setting suggestion (the effect of a specific aspect) in which the effect result is the setting suggestion result.

Specifically, as shown in the effect determination process during variable display in FIG. 8-2, the effect control CPU 120 determines whether or not the reach notice is executed and the type of lottery, and whether or not the setting suggestion is executed and the type of lottery. Give priority to.

That is, in the reach notice lottery, when the fluctuation pattern is super reach, the effect control CPU 120 determines the execution of the reach notice (high) based on the pattern PT-9 at a rate of 60% (103SGS294). The notice (high) will be executed at a higher rate (priority) than the setting suggestion. On the other hand, when the fluctuation pattern is normal reach, the execution of the reach notice (high) based on the pattern PT-9 is determined only at a rate of 20%, but the reach notice (low) based on the pattern PT-8 is determined at a rate of 60%. Even if the lottery for setting suggestion is executed in 103SGS296 based on the winning of the reach notice (low), the setting suggestion based on the pattern PT-5 to PT-7 is executed in 103SGS297 (high). ) Is not won, 103SGS301 will decide to execute the reach notice (low) based on the pattern PT-8, so the reach notice will be executed at a higher rate (priority) than the setting suggestion. Become.

Further, the reach notice includes a reach notice (low) and a reach notice (high) suggesting that the rate of being controlled by a big hit is higher than the reach notice (low), and the effect control CPU 120 uses the pattern PT. When both the reach notice (high) based on −9 and the setting suggestion based on any of patterns PT-1 to PT-7 are feasible, the reach notice (high) based on pattern PT-9 is set to pattern PT-. It is executed with priority over the setting suggestion based on any of 1 to PT-7 (103SGS294). On the other hand, when both the reach notice (low) based on the pattern PT-8 and the setting suggestion based on any of the patterns PT-1 to PT-7 are feasible, the pattern PT-5 to PT-7 is selected. It is possible to execute the setting suggestion (high) based on the setting suggestion (high) in preference to the reach notice (low) based on the pattern PT-8 (103SGS298). By doing so, it is possible to prevent the reach notice from being excessively prioritized and the execution of the setting suggestion to be restricted, so that the interest of the effect during the variable display is lowered.

Further, the setting suggestion includes a setting suggestion (low) and a setting suggestion (high) suggesting that the setting is more likely to be higher than the setting suggestion (low), and the effect control CPU 120 uses the pattern PT. When both the setting suggestion (high) based on any of -5 to PT-7 and the reach notice based on any of patterns PT-8 to PT-9 are feasible, the pattern PT-5 to PT-7 is used. The setting suggestion (high) based on is executed in preference to the reach notice (low) based on the pattern PT-8 (103SGS298). On the other hand, when both the setting suggestion (low) based on any of patterns PT-1 to PT-4 and the reach notice based on any of patterns PT-8 to PT-9 are feasible, the pattern PT-8 is set. Based on reach notice (low) can be executed in preference to setting suggestion (low) based on any of patterns PT-1 to PT-4 (103SGS301). Therefore, it is possible to prevent the setting suggestion from being excessively prioritized and the execution of the reach notice being restricted, so that the interest of the effect during the variable display is lowered.

In this way, the effect control CPU 120 executes the reach notice with priority over the setting suggestion. For details, the reach notice (high) is executed with priority over the setting suggestion (high), the setting suggestion (high) is executed with priority over the reach notice (low), and the reach notice (low) is set and suggested (low). Priority is given to execution over low). That is, the priority of execution of each effect pattern is set to have a relationship of "reach notice (high)> setting suggestion (high)> reach notice (low)> setting suggestion (low)".

In the feature unit 103SG, the execution ratio of the reach notice may be set to be higher than the execution ratio of the setting suggestion. That is, the variable display effect is an effect executed during the variable display period of the symbol, and the reach notice suggests that the variable display result may be a big hit, whereas the setting suggestion is at least. It suggests which setting value is not changed during the business period. Further, it is not preferable for the game hall that the setting suggestion frequently occurs and the player can easily guess which of the set values is. Therefore, in the case of executing the variable display during effect when the super reach fluctuation pattern and the set value are set high, it is preferable for the player to suggest any of them, but the set value is also suggested at another timing. On the other hand, since the jackpot suggestion can be made only during the variable display, it is preferable for the player that the reach notice appears at a higher rate than the setting suggestion.

In addition, since the variable display effect is an effect that is executed only during the variable display period of the super reach fluctuation pattern or the symbol based on the normal reach fluctuation pattern, which has a higher expectation of big hit than the non-reach fluctuation pattern, the variable display mode is the reach. In this case, the player's expectation for the big hit is higher than in the case of not reaching. Therefore, especially in the case of a jackpot reach fluctuation pattern, if the setting suggestion is executed with priority over the reach notice, the player's expectation for the jackpot will decrease and the production will be inappropriate. By giving priority to the setting suggestion to be executed, it is possible to prevent the production from becoming inappropriate.

Further, in the present embodiment, as a tendency of the effect during variable display, if the reach notice is executed with priority over the setting suggestion, for example, it is a non-reach or normal reach fluctuation pattern and is high. In some situations, such as when the setting is made, the execution ratio may be set so that the setting suggestion is executed in preference to the reach notice.

Further, in the present embodiment, the lottery for the reach notice and the lottery for the setting suggestion are executed separately, and the lottery for the reach notice is executed prior to the lottery for the setting suggestion (priority). Although illustrated, the present invention is not limited to this, and if the execution rate of the reach notice is higher than the execution rate of the setting suggestion, the lottery of the setting suggestion may be performed before the lottery of the reach notice. , The order is arbitrary. Further, if the number of judgment values in the effect type determination tables A and B is set so that the execution ratio of the reach notice is higher than the execution ratio of the setting suggestion, it is shown in FIGS. 8-4 (A) and 8-4 (B). It is not limited to what is described.

In the present embodiment, as an effect type (effect pattern) of the effect during variable display, a mode in which a setting suggestion suggesting a set value set in the pachinko gaming machine 1 can be executed has been illustrated. Is not limited to this, and as a setting suggestion, it may be suggested whether or not the set value set in the pachinko gaming machine 1 has changed since the pachinko gaming machine 1 was started last time.

Next, the main configuration and effects of the feature unit 103SG will be described. Conventionally, in a gaming machine that can be controlled to an advantageous state that is advantageous to the player, the probability that the variable display result becomes a big hit by changing the set value, for example, as described in Japanese Patent Application Laid-Open No. 2010-200902. There were some that could change (probability of being controlled to an advantageous state). In the gaming machine described in the above patent gazette, it is possible to execute a setting suggestion effect that suggests a set value depending on the type of animal displayed. When either of the setting suggestion effects can be executed, no consideration is given to which effect is prioritized, and the setting suggestion effect to be set as the set value when controlled in an advantageous state is executed. Therefore, there was a problem that the production became inappropriate. Therefore, a game machine of the feature unit 103SG that can prevent the production from becoming inappropriate is shown below.

(1) One of a plurality of set values (for example, set values 1 to 6) that can be controlled to an advantageous state (for example, a jackpot gaming state) that is advantageous to the player and has different advantages for the player. A gaming machine that can be set to a value (for example, pachinko gaming machine 1).
A predetermined effect executing means capable of executing a predetermined effect by any one of a plurality of types of effect modes (for example, the effect control CPU 120 has one of the patterns PT-1 to PT-7 as the effect during variable display. It has a setting suggestion based on it, or a part that can execute reach notice based on patterns PT-8 and PT-9).
The effect mode of the predetermined effect is a special mode (for example, a reach notice based on the special pattern PT-8 or pattern PT-9) that suggests that the predetermined effect is controlled, and a suggestion regarding the setting. Includes specific aspects (eg, setting suggestions based on any of the specific patterns PT-1 to PT-7).
When both the predetermined effect of the special aspect and the predetermined effect of the specific aspect can be executed by the predetermined effect executing means (for example, the timing at which a predetermined period has elapsed from the start of the variable display of the symbol (variable display mode). (Timing before reaching)), the predetermined effect of the special aspect can be executed in preference to the predetermined effect of the specific aspect (for example, the effect control CPU 120 may be used in FIG. 8- of the first embodiment). In the variable display effect determination process shown in 2, when the pattern PT-9 is won in the reach advance notice lottery, the execution of the reach advance notice (high) based on the pattern PT-9 is determined in 103SGS294 with priority over the setting suggestion. Even if the lottery of the setting suggestion is executed in the part or 103SGS296, if the setting suggestion (high) based on the pattern PT-5 to PT-7 is not won, the reach notice (low) based on the pattern PT-8 in 103SGS301 is not won. ) Is determined with priority over the setting suggestion (low) based on any of the patterns PT-1 to PT-4. / The effect control CPU 120 determines the reach notice (high)> the setting suggestion (high). > Reach notice (low)> Setting suggestion (low) The part that determines the execution of the effect based on any of patterns PT1 to PT-9 at a ratio (see Fig. 8-7 of variant 1)). It is characterized by. According to such a configuration, when the control is performed in an advantageous state, it is possible to prevent the predetermined effect of a specific mode from being executed and the effect from becoming inappropriate. Specifically, even when the variable display that makes the variable display result a big hit is executed, the setting suggestion that can be suggested at the timing other than the variable display is executed with priority over the reach notice. , It becomes impossible to raise the player's expectation for the big hit, and it is possible to prevent the production from becoming inappropriate.

(2) The special aspect is a first special aspect (for example, reach notice (low)) and a second special aspect (for example, which suggests that the ratio of being controlled to the advantageous state is higher than that of the first special aspect. , Reach notice (high))
The predetermined effect executing means is
When both the predetermined effect of the second special aspect and the predetermined effect of the specific aspect can be executed, the predetermined effect of the second special aspect is executed with priority over the predetermined effect of the specific aspect (for example). When the effect control CPU 120 wins the pattern PT-9 in the reach advance notice lottery in the variable display effect determination process shown in FIG. 8-2 of the first embodiment, the reach advance notice based on the pattern PT-9 in the 103SGS294 ( High) execution is determined in preference to setting suggestions based on any of patterns PT-1 to pattern PT-7),
When both the predetermined effect of the first special aspect and the predetermined effect of the specific aspect can be executed, the predetermined effect of the specific aspect can be executed with priority over the predetermined effect of the first special aspect. (For example, when the effect control CPU 120 wins any of the patterns PT-5 to PT-7 in the setting suggestion lottery in the variable display effect determination process shown in FIG. 8-2 of the first embodiment, the 103SGS298. It is characterized in that the execution of the setting suggestion (high) based on any of the patterns PT-5 to PT-7 is determined in preference to the reach notice (low) based on the pattern PT-8). According to such a configuration, it is possible to prevent the enjoyment of the predetermined effect from being lowered by excessively restricting the execution of the predetermined effect of the specific mode.

(3) The specific mode is a first specific mode (for example, setting suggestion (low)) and a second specific mode (for example, setting) that suggests setting a setting value having a higher advantage than the first specific mode. Including suggestion (high))
The predetermined effect executing means is
When both the predetermined effect of the second specific aspect and the predetermined effect of the special aspect can be executed, the predetermined effect of the second specific aspect is executed with priority over the predetermined effect of the special aspect (for example). When any one of the patterns PT-5 to PT-7 is won in the setting suggestion lottery in the variable display effect determination process shown in FIG. 8-2 of the first embodiment, the effect control CPU 120 wins the pattern PT in the 103SGS298. The part in which the execution of the setting suggestion (high) based on any of -5 to PT-7 is determined with priority over the reach notice (low) based on the pattern PT-8), the predetermined effect of the first specific aspect and the above. When any of the predetermined effects of the special aspect can be executed, the predetermined effects of the special aspect can be executed with priority over the predetermined effects of the first specific aspect (for example, the effect control CPU 120 implements the predetermined effects). In the variable display effect determination process shown in FIG. 8-2 of Example 1, when the pattern PT-8 is won in the reach notice lottery, the 103SGS301 patterns the execution of the reach notice (low) based on the pattern PT-8. It is characterized in that it is determined with priority over the setting suggestion (low) based on any of PT-1 to pattern PT-4). According to such a configuration, it is possible to prevent the enjoyment of the predetermined effect from being lowered by excessively restricting the execution of the predetermined effect of the special aspect.

(4) An operation prompting notification means capable of executing an action prompting notification for prompting the player to execute an operation (for example, an operation in which the effect control CPU 120 prompts the player to operate the push button 31B during the operation valid period of the push button 31B. The part where the promotion effect can be executed.)
An operation detecting means (for example, a push sensor 35B) capable of detecting a specific operation (for example, an operation for operating the push button 31B) by the player regardless of whether or not the operation promotion notification by the operation prompting means is executed. With and
The predetermined effect executing means can execute a predetermined effect based on the detection of the specific operation by the motion detecting means (for example, the effect control CPU 120 presses the push button 31B during the operation valid period of the push button 31B. When a specific operation to be operated is detected by the push sensor 35B, the image Z1 is displayed in response to the operation of the push button 31B regardless of whether or not the operation promotion image prompting the player to operate the push button 31B is displayed. It is characterized by being able to perform an effect of changing to image Z2 (destroying a paraglider and dropping it). Modification example). According to such a configuration, a player who knows a specific motion can execute a predetermined effect at a desired timing by performing the specific motion, so that the game entertainment can be improved.

(5) The predetermined effect is a common effect period (for example, reach notice or setting suggestion) in which a common effect is executed regardless of whether the predetermined effect of the special aspect or the predetermined effect of the specific aspect is executed. Regardless of which of the above, the common effect period in which the image Z1 fades in from the left side of the display area of the image display device 5 and moves toward the right side of the display area is executed) and the special effect. A non-common production period in which it is possible to specify whether the predetermined effect of the aspect or the predetermined effect of the specific aspect (for example, which of the reach notice and the setting suggestion can be specified, that is, the number according to the effect pattern The image Z2 is composed of a non-common effect period in which an effect in which the image Z2 moves downward in the display area of the image display device 5 is executed (see FIG. 8-5). According to such a configuration, by having a common effect period, it is possible to effectively increase the player's expectation as to which of the predetermined effect of the special aspect and the predetermined effect of the specific aspect is executed. , You can improve the game entertainment.

(6) The predetermined effect executing means can execute a predetermined effect of a special mode which is a suggestion of being controlled to the advantageous state and a suggestion of setting (for example, both a reach notice and a setting suggestion are executed). A specific image that suggests both a jackpot and a maximum setting (setting value 6) when possible (for example, an image in which a paraglider in which a character appears moves while displaying image Z1 of the paraglider). It is characterized by the part that displays.). According to such a configuration, it is possible to effectively increase the expectation of the player that the predetermined effect of the special mode or the special mode different from the specific mode is executed, so that the game entertainment can be improved.

In the above-described embodiment, the case where both the reach notice (predetermined effect of the special aspect) and the setting suggestion (predetermined effect of the specific aspect) can be executed means, for example, the display result of one variable display. Various timings may be used as long as the timing can be suggested and the set value set in the pachinko gaming machine 1 can be suggested. For more information,
If the reach notice suggests the display result of the variable display, the reach notice can be executed at any timing during the execution period of the variable display, and the display result of the variable display corresponding to the hold memory. The reach notice can be executed at an arbitrary timing in the period over a plurality of variable displays until the variable display corresponding to the hold storage is executed and in the execution period of the variable display. Further, since the setting suggestion is not changed during the business period, the setting suggestion can be executed at any timing during one business period.

Further, when both the reach notice (predetermined effect of the special mode) and the setting suggestion (predetermined effect of the specific mode) can be executed, the reach notice can be executed with priority over the setting suggestion. Priority is given to the lottery of the setting suggestion, and the reach notice based on the patterns PT-8 and PT-9 is executed before the setting suggestion based on any of the patterns PT-1 to PT-7. Includes determining, and performing reach notices based on patterns PT-8 and PT-9 at a higher rate than setting suggestions based on any of patterns PT-1 to PT-7. Note that executing the reach notice at a higher rate than the setting suggestion includes a case where the reach notice is executed at a rate of 100% and the setting suggestion is not executed, that is, the reach notice is executed at a rate of 100%.

Further, in the above-described embodiment, the possibility of a jackpot or a set value is suggested by the number of destroyed paragliders, that is, the variable display is executed when both the reach notice and the setting suggestion are feasible. As the effect, a form in which the effect result is either an advantageous state suggestion result or a setting suggestion result is illustrated, but the present invention is not limited to this, and is executed when both the reach notice and the setting suggestion are feasible. As the effect during variable display to be performed, both the advantageous state suggestion result and the setting suggestion result may be included as the effect result.

That is, in the above-described embodiment, the variable display effect has a common effect period for the reach notice and the setting suggestion, but the effect mode is different between the reach notice and the setting suggestion (the common effect period). It may be a separate production (specifically, the reach notice is a suggestion using a character, the setting suggestion is a suggestion by a paraglider, etc.). Then, even when the reach notice and the setting suggestion having different production modes are executed together in the same period (same timing), the reach notice may be executed with priority over the setting suggestion.

(Modification example 1)
Next, a modification 1 of the first embodiment of the feature unit 103SG will be described with reference to FIG. 8-7. 8-7 is a flowchart showing the effect determination process during variable display as the first modification, and FIG. 8-7 is a diagram showing the execution ratio of the reach notice and the setting suggestion.

In the above-described embodiment, the reach notice is executed with priority over the setting suggestion by prioritizing the execution of the reach notice and the type lottery over the execution of the setting suggestion and the type lottery. Although the embodiment is illustrated, the present invention is not limited to this, and a lottery for reach notice and setting suggestion may be performed using one effect type determination table C (not shown).

Specifically, as shown in FIG. 8-7 (A), in the effect determination process during variable display, the effect control CPU 120 first identifies the variable display result and the variation pattern (103SGS311). Next, the random numbers for determining the effect type are extracted, and the effect (reach notice / setting suggestion) type determination table C (not shown) is used to determine whether or not the variable display effect (reach notice / setting suggestion) is executed. A lottery is performed to determine the type of reach notice or setting suggestion when the execution is performed (103SGS312).

Although not particularly shown in the effect (reach notice / setting suggestion) type determination table C (not shown), the determination ratio of the effect patterns PT-1 to PT-9 is set according to the type of the variation pattern and the number of set values. ing. That is, the determination ratios of the effect patterns PT-1 to PT-9 differ depending on the type of the fluctuation pattern and the set values 1 to 6, but the execution ratios of the reach notice and the setting suggestion shown in FIG. 8-7 (B). As shown in the trend chart, as a whole, the reach notice is determined (priority) at a higher rate than the setting suggestion, that is, the decision rate is set to be higher in the order of reach notice, setting suggestion, and non-execution. (For example, reach notice is determined by 50%, setting suggestion is determined by 40%, and non-execution is determined by 10%).

Further, for example, when the fluctuation pattern is super reach, the reach notice (high) is higher than the reach notice (low) (for example, the reach notice (high) is 40% and the reach notice (low) is 10%). It is preferable to determine with. When the set values are high setting values 5 and 6, the ratio of setting suggestion (high) is higher than that of setting suggestion (low) (for example, setting suggestion (high) is 35% and setting suggestion (low) is 5). %) Is preferable. That is, the effect control CPU 120 is produced based on any of the patterns PT1 to PT-9 at a ratio of reach notice (high)> setting suggestion (high)> reach notice (low)> setting suggestion (low). You just have to decide what to do.

Further, in the above-described embodiment and modification 1, the embodiment in which the execution rate of the reach notice and the setting suggestion is determined based on the fluctuation pattern and the set value is illustrated, but the present invention is not limited thereto. , The execution ratio of the reach notice and the setting suggestion may be different depending on the fluctuation pattern, the set value, and the variable display result. Specifically, regardless of whether the fluctuation pattern is a super reach or a normal reach fluctuation pattern, when a big hit occurs, the reach notice should be executed at a higher rate than when it is missed, prioritizing the setting suggestion. Is preferable.

Further, in the above-described embodiment and the first modification, when both the advantageous state suggestion result and the setting suggestion result can be executed as the effect result, either the reach notice or the setting suggestion is performed as the variable display effect. Although the feasible form has been illustrated, the present invention is not limited to this, and when both the advantageous state suggestion result and the setting suggestion result are feasible as the effect result, the effect result of the variable display effect is displayed. , It may be possible to execute a specific effect that is a specific result that is both an advantageous state suggestion result and a setting suggestion result.

As a specific effect, for example, when a specific image suggesting both a jackpot and a maximum setting (setting value 6) (for example, as shown in FIG. 8-5, a paraglider image Z1 is displayed, a character is displayed. Display an image in which the paraglider in which appears is moving, etc.), or display an image in which the display mode of the paraglider (for example, color, size, movement speed, trajectory, etc.) is different from the normal mode. It may be displayed, the background color may be different, or an effect image may be displayed. Alternatively, a special sound effect may be output according to the image display of the paraglider, or the illuminant may be made to emit light in a special light emitting mode.

Further, in the above-described embodiment and the first modification, when either the advantageous state suggestion result or the setting suggestion result is obtained as the effect result, that is, either the reach notice or the setting suggestion is executed as the variable display effect. Although the possible forms have been illustrated, the present invention is not limited to this, and while it is possible to execute either the reach notice or the setting suggestion in the variable display effect, the reach notice and the setting suggestion are provided. It may be possible to execute each independently at an effect timing different from the effect during variable display.

Specifically, for example, a reach notice (for example, a character notice in which a character appears) different from the reach notice shown in FIG. 8-5 can be executed at a different production timing from the variable display effect. On the other hand, the setting suggestion in a mode different from the setting suggestion shown in FIG. 8-5 (for example, the ending image of the big hit) is given at a timing different from the effect during variable display (for example, after the end of the big hit). It may be feasible.

(Explanation of Feature 032F and 033F of the Embodiment)
Next, the feature portions 032F and 033F of the present embodiment will be described. In the feature unit 032F, the change of the effect mode is restricted during the execution of the notification effect, and the specific effect of the second aspect changes the effect mode more than the specific effect of the first aspect in a predetermined period after the execution of the notification effect. It has the feature of controlling so that the degree of change becomes large.

Further, the feature unit 033F has a feature that the change of the effect mode is restricted during the execution of the notification effect, and the execution of the notification effect is restricted after a predetermined period has elapsed after the execution of the specific effect of the first aspect. ..

In the present embodiment, the effect control CPU 120 can execute the normal effect and the special effect. The normal production and the special production are productions that can be performed during a specific super reach (hereinafter, also referred to as "SP reach"). The normal effect and the special effect are effects that suggest (notify) whether or not the jackpot game state is controlled after the SP reach. There is a higher expectation that the special effect will be controlled to the jackpot game state than when the normal effect is executed.

In the normal and special effects, after executing the mission notification effect that notifies the mission of earning points, the roulette effect that gives points when the roulette effect result becomes ○ is executed a specified number of times, and when the roulette effect is completed. If the points notified by the mission (7 points in the present embodiment) are accumulated, the jackpot display result is obtained, and if the points are not accumulated, the display result is lost.

FIG. 9-1 is a diagram for explaining a normal effect. In the drawings of this embodiment, the "point" may be indicated as "pt". As shown in FIG. 9-1 (A), in the normal effect, the mission notification effect is first executed. The mission notification effect is an effect of notifying the player of a mission (task). In the present embodiment, when the mission is achieved, the game is controlled to a big hit game state. The mission notification effect in the example of FIG. 9-1 (A) is an effect of displaying a character image of "7-point accumulation". That is, when 7 points are accumulated, it is controlled to the big hit game state. As will be described later, there are cases where the points finally given are 7 points, 6 points, and 5 points. In any case, the same mission notification effect is produced. Is executed.

In the present embodiment, 1 point is given when one round effect is executed. In this way, in the mission production for accumulating points, points can be accumulated based on the execution of the Maru production. In the present embodiment, when 7 points are given as the cumulative points in the normal production, the game is always controlled to the big hit game state. In addition, when 7 points are given as cumulative points in the special effect, the game is always controlled to the jackpot game state. When the mission is not achieved in the normal production, that is, when 7 points are not given as the cumulative points in the normal production (for example, when only 5 points are given and when only 6 points are given. ), There are cases where it is controlled to the jackpot gaming state and cases where it is not controlled to the jackpot gaming state. Also, when the mission is not achieved in the special production, that is, when 7 points are not given as the cumulative points in the special production (for example, when only 5 points are given and when only 6 points are given. ), There are cases where it is controlled to the jackpot gaming state and cases where it is not controlled to the jackpot gaming state.

Since the normal effect and the special effect are effects that can be executed during the specific SP reach, the decorative symbol in the reach state is displayed in a predetermined area during the normal effect and the special effect. In the present embodiment, the decorative pattern in the reach state is displayed in the upper right area.

Next, as shown in FIG. 9-1 (B), the roulette effect is executed. The roulette effect is an effect of displaying the roulette image 032F001. The roulette effect is an image for increasing the tension as to which of the round effect and the cross effect, which is executed after the execution of the roulette effect, is executed. The roulette image 032F001 is an image (moving image) in which the round image and the cross image move at high speed in a predetermined direction (vertical direction) within the frame. In the drawings of the present embodiment, the round image is an image of "○", and the cross image is an image of "x". In FIG. 9-1 (B), a “down arrow” is displayed as the roulette image 032F001. In the following description, the Maru production and the X production are collectively referred to as the "Marubatsu production".

In addition, the point image 032F010 is displayed during the normal effect including the roulette effect and the special effect. The point image 032F010 is displayed in the form of a fraction. The denominator is "7", which is the "point to be accumulated" notified in the mission production. In addition, the numerator refers to the number of points currently granted (the number of accumulated points). The point image 032F010 is displayed in a predetermined area (in the example of FIG. 9-1, the upper left area). The initial point image 032F010 is an image of "0 points / 7 points". Then, the point image 032F010 is increased and updated by 1 point each time the round effect is executed and 1 point is given. For example, when "2 points / 7 points" is displayed as the point image 032F010, it is updated to "3 points / 7 points" by increasing and updating by 1 point. In addition, in FIG. 9-1 and FIG. 9-2, the point image 032F010 is shown as "* point / 7 point" for convenience, but in reality, the point image 032F010 is "0 point / 7 point" to " Any image of "7 points / 7 points" is displayed.

When the execution time of the roulette effect reaches a predetermined time (for example, 2 seconds), the roulette image is stopped and the round effect or the cross effect is executed. FIG. 9-1 (C) is a diagram showing a round effect. As shown in FIG. 9-1 (C), the round effect is an effect of displaying the round image 032F002, the point-giving image 032F003, and the point image 032F010. The round image 032F002 is an image showing that points have been given. The round image 032F002 is an image in which "○" is displayed in the frame. The point-giving image 032F003 is an image that notifies that points have been given as a result of the execution of the round effect. The point-giving image 032F003 is an image of the characters "Point GET!". As described above, the round image 032F002 and the point-giving image 032F003 are images for notifying that points have been given.

FIG. 9-1 (D) is a diagram showing a cross effect. As shown in FIG. 9-1 (D), the cross effect is an effect of displaying the cross image 032F004 and the point image 032F010. The cross image 032F004 is an image showing that points were not given. The cross image 032F004 is an image in which "x" is displayed in the frame.

In this way, the fluctuation in the roulette effect stops at a predetermined time, and the ○ image is displayed as the effect result in the round effect, and the × image is displayed as the effect result in the × effect.

If the number of roulette effects has not reached the specified number, the process returns to FIG. 9-1 (B), and the roulette effect is executed again. Then, the production of FIG. 9-1 (B), the production of FIG. 9-1 (C), and the production of FIG. 9-1 (D) are repeatedly executed until the number of executions of the roulette effect reaches the specified number. Roulette. The specified number is determined, for example, by lottery before performing the normal effect (see FIGS. 9-4 and 9-7).

FIG. 9-1 (E) shows 7 points because the number of executions of the roulette effect has reached the specified number and the round effect has been executed after the last roulette effect (the roulette effect whose number of executions has reached the specified number). It is an image which shows that it was given. In FIG. 9-1 (E), "7 points / 7 points" is displayed as the point image 032F010.

After that, as shown in FIG. 9-1 (F), the result effect is executed. The result effect is an effect for notifying whether or not 7 points have been given as a result of the normal effect. In the example of FIG. 9-1 (E), the character image "7 points GET! Congratulations!" Is displayed as the character image indicating that 7 points have been given. As a result, it is possible to notify the player that 7 points have been awarded, and it is possible to improve the interest of the game.

When the result effect is executed for a predetermined time, the display result effect is executed as shown in FIG. 9-1 (G). The display result effect is an effect of notifying whether or not a display result controlled to the jackpot game state has been derived. That is, the display result effect is also an effect of notifying whether or not the jackpot game state is controlled. In the example of FIG. 9-1 (G), seven images of decorative patterns are arranged and a character image of "big hit!" Is displayed.

FIG. 9-2 is a diagram for explaining the special effect. As shown in FIG. 9-2 (A), in the special effect, the mission notification effect is first executed. This mission notification effect is the same as the mission notification effect of the normal effect. Therefore, the player cannot specify whether the normal effect or the special effect is executed from the mission notification effect.

Next, as shown in FIG. 9-2 (B), the roulette effect is executed. This roulette effect is also the same as the normal effect. Therefore, from the roulette effect, the player cannot specify whether the normal effect or the special effect is executed. Further, as in the normal effect, the point image 032F010 is displayed during the roulette effect. When the execution time of the roulette effect reaches a predetermined time, the round effect shown in FIG. 9-2 (C) or the cross effect shown in FIG. 9-2 (D) is executed. The Maru production during the special production is the same as the Maru production during the normal production. In addition, the cross production during the special production is the same production as the cross production during the normal production. Therefore, the player cannot specify whether the normal effect or the special effect is executed from the round effect and the cross effect.

When the round effect or the cross effect is completed, the roulette effect is executed again as shown in FIG. 9-2 (D). This roulette effect is the same as the roulette effect shown in FIG. 9-2 (B). Next, when the execution time of the roulette effect reaches a predetermined time, the suggestion effect shown in FIG. 9-2 (E) is executed.

Here, the suggestion effect is an effect that suggests that the effect in which the suggestion effect is executed (the effect currently being performed) is the effect of the notification effect described later. In the example of FIG. 9-2 (E), the suggestion effect is an effect of displaying the suggestion image 032F005. The suggestion image 032F005 in the example of FIG. 9-2 (E) is an image in which a smile is displayed in the frame. The special effect is an effect that is advantageous to the player, and the suggestion effect is also an effect that suggests that the effect that is currently being executed is an effect that is advantageous to the player. Therefore, the suggestive effect is an advantageous effect for the player.

When the execution time of the suggestion effect reaches a predetermined suggestion time, the notification effect is executed as shown in FIG. 9-2 (F). The notification effect is an effect that notifies that the rate at which the round effect is executed is higher than that of the normal effect. That is, the notification effect is also an effect of notifying that the rate of giving points is higher than that of the normal effect. Further, the notification effect is also an effect of notifying that the update of the point image 032F010 is executed in the second aspect described later. The notification effect is an effect of displaying the notification image 032F006. The notification image 032F006 of FIG. 9-2 (F) is a character image of "rush!". The character image "rush!" Is a character image indicating that the rate at which the round effect is executed is rushed (controlled) during a period (predetermined period B) in which the rate of execution of the round effect is higher than that of the normal effect. During the execution of the notification effect, the increase update of the point image 032F010 is restricted. Here, the "limitation" includes (i) the concept of prohibiting the increase update of the point image 032F010 and (ii) the concept of setting the execution rate of the increase update of the point image 032F010 to a small value. (Ii) Setting the execution rate of the increase update of the point image 032F010 to a small value means that, for example, the increase update is executed with a probability of 0.1% during the notification effect. In the present embodiment, "restriction" is the concept of (i) prohibiting the increase update of the point image 032F010.

When the execution time of the notification effect reaches a predetermined notification time, both the roulette effect and the promotion effect are executed as shown in FIG. 9-2 (G). Here, the promotion effect is an effect that promotes the movement by the player. In the present embodiment, the operation by the player is an operation of operating the operation unit (in the present embodiment, the push button 31B). The operation of the push button 31B by the player is detected by the push sensor 35B as the motion detecting means.

The promotion effect is an effect that promotes the movement by the player by displaying the promotion image 032F007 (see FIG. 9-2 (G)). The "movement by the player" may be another movement. The other movement may be, for example, a movement in which the player moves a part of the body (for example, a movement in which the player raises his right hand). The promotion image 029F006 includes a button image corresponding to the push button 31B and a character image of "press!". As shown in FIG. 9-2 (G), the promotion image 032F007 is displayed in the upper right area of the display area, and the roulette image 032F001 does not overlap with the promotion image 032F007 (FIG. 9-2 (G)). In the example of, it is displayed in the central area).

Further, when the player's operation on the push button 31B is detected during the execution of the promotion effect, the round effect shown in FIG. 9-2 (H) or the cross effect shown in FIG. 9-2 (I) is executed. Will be done. The round effect shown in FIG. 9-2 (H) is the same as the round effect shown in FIG. 9-2 (C), and the cross effect shown in FIG. 9-2 (I) is shown in FIG. 9-2 (D). It is the same as the cross effect shown. Further, when the round effect shown in FIG. 9-2 (H) is executed, the point image 032F010 is updated by increasing by 1 point.

If the number of roulette effects has not reached the specified number, the process returns to FIG. 9-2 (G), and the roulette effect and the promotion effect are executed again. Then, the production of FIG. 9-2 (G), the production of FIG. 9-2 (H), and the production of FIG. 9-2 (I) are repeatedly executed until the number of executions of the roulette effect reaches the specified number. .. In the present embodiment, the number of times of the roulette effect is counted as one when the roulette effect is executed independently as shown in FIG. 9-2 (D), as shown in FIG. 9-2 (G). Even when the roulette effect and the promotion effect are executed, it is counted as one time.

FIG. 9-2 (J) shows 7 points because the number of executions of the roulette effect reached the specified number and the round effect was executed after the last roulette effect (the roulette effect when the number of executions reached the specified number). It is an image which shows that it was given. In FIG. 9-2 (J), "7 points / 7 points" is displayed as the point image 032F010.

After that, as shown in FIG. 9-2 (K), the result effect is executed. The result production is the same production as in FIG. 9-1 (F). When the result effect is executed for a predetermined time, the display result effect is executed as shown in FIG. 9-2 (L). The display result effect is the same as that shown in FIG. 9-1 (G).

If the normal effect and the special effect end before the cumulative points reach 7 points and are not controlled to the jackpot game state, the display result effect is not controlled to the jackpot game state, although not shown in particular. Is executed. The effect of notifying that the jackpot game state is not controlled is, for example, an effect of displaying the characters "sorry".

The timing charts of the normal effect and the special effect will be described with reference to FIG. 9-3. FIG. 9-3 (A) is a diagram showing the normal effect of FIG. 9-1 by a timing chart method, and FIG. 9-3 (B) shows the special effect of FIG. 9-2 by a timing chart method. It is a figure.

In FIGS. 9-3 (A) and 9-3 (B), "(a) roulette effect" indicates whether or not the roulette effect is executed, and the rising part indicates that the roulette effect is executed. The part that shows and stands down indicates that the roulette effect is not executed and the Marubatsu effect is executed. In addition, the numerical value shown in the rising part indicates the number of times the roulette effect is executed.

Further, it is shown that 7 points were given to the normal effect in the example of FIG. 9-3 (A) by executing the round effect after the completion of the 28th roulette effect. Therefore, the specified number of normal effects in the example of FIG. 9-3 (A) is "28". On the other hand, it is also shown that the special effect in the example of FIG. 9-3 (B) was given 7 points by executing the Maru effect after the completion of the 19th roulette effect. Therefore, the specified number of special effects in the example of FIG. 9-3 (B) is "19".

The “(b) effect image” indicates a main image displayed on the image display device 5. In the example of FIG. 9-3, as the effect image, a round image displayed by the round effect and a cross image displayed by the cross effect are shown. In addition, in FIG. 9-3 (A), the effect images (cross images) in which the number of executions of the roulette effect is 15, 17, 19, 21, 23, 25, 27 are due to the area of the drawing of FIG. 9-3. It is described above and below.

“(C) Point image” shows the point image 032F010 of FIGS. 9-1 and 9-2. The point image of FIG. 9-3 is shown only when the displayed points are increased and updated. Further, the point image of FIG. 9-3 shows only the numerator without showing the denominator among the point images displayed in the fractional mode.

For example, in the normal effect shown in FIG. 9-3 (A), in the fifth roulette effect, two points are shown as a point image by executing the round effect. At the end of the 4th roulette effect, 1 point is displayed as a point image, but due to the round effect after the 5th roulette effect, it is increased and updated from "1 point" to "2 points". Show that. Further, in FIG. 9-3, the point image is actually displayed on the image display device 5 even in the portion where the point image is not displayed. For example, the point image is not described in the part of the cross effect after the end of the sixth roulette effect in FIG. 9-3 (A), but in reality, in the image display device 5, "2 points / 7 points". Point image 032F010 of is displayed.

First, a normal effect will be described with reference to FIG. 9-3 (A). After the execution of the first roulette effect, the cross effect is executed. After that, after the execution of the second roulette effect, the round effect is executed. Here, as shown in FIG. 9-3 (B) described later, during the special effect, a suggestion effect that is advantageous to the player can be executed at the second or third time of the roulette effect.

On the other hand, in the normal production, such a suggestion effect is not executed. If the suggestive effect is not executed during the normal effect, the player recognizes that the currently executed effect is a normal effect and not a special effect. Therefore, the player may be discouraged and reduce the interest of the game. Therefore, in the present embodiment, for example, after the execution of the second or third roulette effect, instead of executing the suggestion effect, the round effect can be executed at a higher rate than the special effect. In this way, the control that can execute the Maru effect at a high rate is executed as a relief. Therefore, it is possible to alleviate the player's disappointment that the suggestive effect was not executed (the disappointment that the currently executed effect is not a special effect), and as a result, it is possible to reduce the decline in the interest of the game.

In the example of FIG. 9-3 (A), the 5th roulette effect, the 8th roulette effect, the 11th roulette effect, the 14th roulette effect, the 20th roulette effect, and the 28th roulette effect, respectively. It is shown that the roulette effect is executed (1 point is given) after the end of.

Further, as shown in FIG. 9-3 (A), the execution period of the 15th and subsequent roulette effects is shorter than the execution period of the 1st to 14th roulette effects. Is executed. In the example of FIG. 9-3 (A), it is described that the execution period of the roulette effect after the 15th time is "the roulette effect period is shortened", and the width of the rising portion of the roulette effect is shortened. There is. That is, the execution period of the roulette effect after the 15th time is shorter than the execution period of the first to 14th roulette effect. Therefore, in the execution period of the roulette effect after the 15th time, the point image is updated in a mode different from the execution period of the first to 14th roulette effect.

Further, as shown in FIG. 9-3 (A), the execution period of the 21st and subsequent roulette effects is further shorter than the execution period of the 15th to 20th roulette effects. The production is executed. In the example of FIG. 9-3 (A), it is described that the execution period of the roulette effect after the 21st time is "the roulette effect period is further shortened", and the width of the rising portion of the roulette effect is further shortened. It has become. That is, in the execution period of the 21st and subsequent roulette effects, the interval of the Marubatsu production is further shorter than the execution period of the 1st to 20th roulette effects. Therefore, in the execution period of the 21st and subsequent roulette effects, the point image is updated in a manner different from the execution period of the 1st to 20th roulette effects. In this way, the point images are increased and updated in different manners in the execution period of the first to 14th roulette effects, the execution period of the 15th to 20th roulette effects, and the execution period of the 21st and subsequent roulette effects. In the present embodiment, the number of steps in the mode in which the point image is increased and updated is "3", but the number of steps may be "2" or "4 or more".

Next, the "late stage period" will be described. In the present embodiment, in the normal effect and the special effect, the value obtained by dividing the number of times the roulette effect is executed by 2 is defined as "N times". The value divided by 2 may be rounded up to the nearest whole number or rounded down. In the present embodiment, the value divided by 2 is rounded up to the nearest whole number. The period from the predetermined timing after the start timing of the Nth roulette effect to the end timing of the Marubatsu effect at the end of the roulette effect immediately before the last roulette effect of the normal effect and the specific effect is called the "final period". The final stage period may be any period as long as it is the final stage of the entire period of the normal production and the special production. For example, the "final stage period" may be a period from a predetermined timing after the start timing of the Nth roulette effect to the end timing of the Marubatsu effect at the end of the final roulette effect of the normal effect and the specific effect.

Since the number of executions of the roulette effect in the normal effect of FIG. 9-3 (A) is 28, N = 14. Then, in FIG. 9-3 (A), the 27th (= 28-1) roulette from the predetermined timing after the start timing of the 14th roulette effect (the start timing of the 16th roulette effect in the present embodiment). The final stage period is until the end timing of the roulette effect (the roulette effect in FIG. 9-3 (A)) at the end of the effect.

Explaining the final period of the special effect shown in FIG. 9-3 (B), which will be described later, the number of executions of the roulette effect in the special effect shown in FIG. 9-3 (B) is 19, so N = 10. Become. Then, in FIG. 9-3 (B), the 18th (= 19-1) roulette from the predetermined timing after the start timing of the 10th roulette effect (the start timing of the 12th roulette effect in the present embodiment). The final stage period is until the end timing of the roulette effect (the roulette effect in FIG. 9-3 (B)) at the end of the effect.

Further, during the final stage period of the normal production shown in FIG. 9-3 (A), a period other than the final stage period (that is, the Marubatsu effect at the end of the 14th roulette effect from the time when the first roulette effect is executed) is performed. It is set so that the execution rate (the rate at which points are given) of the roulette effect is lower than the period until the end.

In the example of FIG. 9-3 (A), after the 28th roulette effect is executed, the round effect is executed and 1 point is given, so that 7 points are given as the cumulative points during the normal effect. It is shown to be (see FIG. 9-1 (E)). Further, in the following, in the normal effect, the period from the start of the normal effect to the time when the given points reach 4 points is referred to as "predetermined period A".

Next, the special effect will be described with reference to FIG. 9-3 (B). After the execution of the first roulette effect, the cross effect is executed. After that, after the execution of the second roulette effect, the suggestive effect described in FIG. 9-2 (E) is executed. After the suggestion effect is completed, the notification effect described with reference to FIG. 9-2 (F) is executed.

Further, in the following, the period from the start of the roulette effect (third roulette effect) executed after the notification effect is completed to the time when the given points reach 4 points is referred to as "predetermined period B". ". The predetermined period B is set so that the rate at which the round effect is executed is higher than that of the predetermined period A. In FIG. 9-3 (B), the round effect is executed after all the roulette effects in the predetermined period B are executed.

Further, the mode in which the display mode of the point image 032F010 is changed stepwise in the predetermined period A is called "first mode", and the mode in which the display mode of the point image 032F010 is stepwise changed in the predetermined period B is referred to as "first mode". It is called "second aspect". That is, when the display mode of the point image 032F010 is changed stepwise in the second aspect, the display mode of the point image 032F010 is changed as compared with the case where the display mode of the point image 032F010 is changed stepwise in the first aspect. The degree fluctuation control for increasing the degree of is executed. This degree fluctuation control is executed in a predetermined period B. Further, in the present embodiment, the degree variation control is a control in which the speed of change in the display mode of the point image 032F010 is faster in the second aspect than in the first aspect.

Further, the period from the start of the special effect to the end of the notification effect is referred to as an "initial period". In addition, the "initial period" is from the timing when the first roulette effect of the special effect (the first roulette effect) is executed to the end timing of the Marubatsu effect at the end of the roulette effect before the Nth roulette effect. It may be the period of. FIG. 9-3 (B)
Since the number of roulette productions in the special production of is 19 times, N = 10. Then, in FIG. 9-3 (A), from the start timing of the first roulette effect to the end timing of the Marubatsu effect at the end of the roulette effect (for example, the third roulette effect) before the tenth roulette effect. The period of is the initial period. The initial period is also a period in which the display mode of the point image is the initial mode (0 points in the present embodiment). In the special effect, in this initial period, the rate at which the round effect is executed is set to be lower than that in the period other than the initial period. In the example of FIG. 9-3, the initial period is the period from the start timing of the first roulette effect to the end timing of the Marubatsu effect at the end of the second roulette effect. Further, in the initial period of the special effect, the display mode of the point image 032F010 is changed stepwise in the first mode (the mode in the normal effect). The initial period may be another period as long as it is the initial period of the special production.

Further, as described in FIG. 9-2 (G), in the roulette effect after the notification effect is executed, the promotion effect is also executed. Then, when an operation on the push button 31B is detected during the execution of the promotion effect, the round effect or the cross effect is executed.

In the example of FIG. 9-3 (B), in addition, the round effect is executed (1 point is given) after the 9th roulette effect, the 11th roulette effect, and the 19th roulette effect are completed. It is shown.

Further, as shown in FIG. 9-3 (A), the period from the time when the 13th roulette effect is executed to the time when the last roulette effect (19th roulette effect) is executed is the "final period". Then, during the final stage period, the execution ratio of the round effect is higher than the period other than the final stage period (that is, the period from the time when the first roulette effect is executed to the time when the 12th roulette effect is completed). (The rate at which points are awarded) is set to be low.

Further, after the execution of the process of changing the display mode of the point image in the first aspect and the predetermined period elapses, the execution of the notification effect is restricted. In the present embodiment, the predetermined period is, for example, a period during which the notification effect is executed. That is, after the notification effect is executed during the one special effect, the execution of the notification effect is restricted during the one special effect. Here, the "restriction" includes (i) the concept of prohibiting the execution of the notification effect and (ii) the concept of setting the execution ratio of the notification effect to a small value. (Ii) Setting the execution rate of the notification effect to a small value means that, for example, during one special effect, the notification effect is executed with a probability of 0.1% after the notification effect is executed. In the present embodiment, the "restriction" is the concept of (i) prohibiting the execution of the notification effect.

Further, in the special effect, the period from the start of the normal effect to the time when the granted points reach "4" in the normal effect (that is, the predetermined period A) and the time when the special effect is started. It is the same as the period until the granted points reach "4" (that is, the initial period + the predetermined period B).

As a modification, the period from the start of the normal effect to the time when the granted points reach "4" in the normal effect (that is, the predetermined period A) is from the time when the special effect is started. It may be shorter than the period until the granted points reach "4" in the special effect (that is, the initial period + the predetermined period B). Further, as a modification, the period from the start of the normal effect to the time when the granted points reach "4" in the normal effect (that is, the predetermined period A) is from the time when the special effect is started. It may be longer than the period until the granted points reach "4" in the special effect (that is, the initial period + the predetermined period B).

Further, the execution period (specific period) of the normal effect shown in FIG. 9-3 (A) and the execution period (specific period) of the special effect shown in FIG. 9-3 (B) are the same, and both are 60 seconds. It is said that. In this way, the execution period of the normal effect and the execution period of the special effect shown in FIG. 9-3 (B) are the same. The reason why it is preferable that the execution period of the normal effect and the execution period of the special effect are the same will be described below.

For example, "when executing another effect in the effect period of 90 seconds and executing the normal effect (60 seconds) after the end of the other effect" and "execution of the other effect in the effect period of 90 seconds". The pachinko gaming machine 1 may adopt a configuration in which there is a "when a special effect (60 seconds) is executed after the end of the other effect". In the case of adopting such a configuration, when the execution period of the normal effect and the execution period of the special effect are different (for example, when the execution period of the special effect is extremely longer than the execution period of the normal effect), For example, processing such as shortening the execution period of another effect executed before the special effect is required, which causes an increase in the control load. Further, as in the present embodiment, in the case where the normal effect and the special effect are executed during a specific SP reach, if the execution period differs between the normal effect and the special effect, the normal effect is performed. Two SP reach, that is, the same SP reach as the execution period and the same SP reach as the execution period of the special effect, are required, which causes an increase in the control load and the like. In this way, by making the execution period of the normal effect and the execution period of the special effect the same, it is possible to reduce the increase in the control load.

In addition, the promotion effect (roulette effect + promotion effect) is executed after the predetermined timing of the special effect. In the present embodiment, it is assumed that the period from the start of one promotion effect to the start of the next promotion effect is constant. When the promotion effect of 1 is started, the player may operate the push button 31B or may not operate the push button 31B. Further, even when the player operates the push button 31B, the push button 31B is operated immediately after the promotion effect is executed, and the push button 31B is operated after a lapse of time after the promotion effect is executed. There are cases.

For example, when the period from the start of the promotion effect of 1 to the start of the next promotion effect is set to 3 seconds (a certain period), from the time when the promotion effect of 1 is started, The operation valid period for the promotion effect of 1 is set to the time when 2 seconds elapse. When the push button 31B is operated during the operation valid period, the Marubatsu effect is started at the timing of the operation. After that, the Marubatsu effect is continued until the start timing of the next promotion effect is reached (that is, until the timing when 3 seconds elapse from the start of the promotion effect 1).

On the other hand, if the push button 31B is not operated within 2 seconds (during the operation valid period) from the start of the promotion effect of 1, the operation valid period is terminated and the 2 seconds have elapsed. Marubatsu production starts at the timing. After that, the Marubatsu effect is continued until the start timing of the next promotion effect is reached (that is, until the timing when 3 seconds elapse from the start of the promotion effect 1). That is, in this case, the Marubatsu effect for 1 second is executed.

As described above, in the present embodiment, it is assumed that the period from the start of one promotion effect to the start of the next promotion effect is constant. Therefore, when one promotion effect is started, it can be guaranteed that the period until the next promotion effect is started is set as a "fixed period". Therefore, as a result, the period of the special effect in which the promotion effect is executed can be fixed, and the execution period of the normal effect and the execution period of the special effect can be made the same.

Further, as shown in FIG. 9-3, the display mode of the point image changes stepwise in both the normal effect and the special effect. In the present embodiment, as shown in FIG. 9-3, the display mode of the point image is changed stepwise in the order of 1 point → 2 points → 3 points ... 7 points.

FIG. 9-4 is a diagram showing the relationship between the points finally given (the above-mentioned cumulative points), the production period, and the number of executions of the roulette effect (specified number) in the normal effect and the special effect. .. This relationship will be described with reference to FIG. 9-4. The points to be given are determined by lottery as described later at a predetermined timing before the normal effect or the special effect is executed.

For example, when it is determined that the points finally given are 5 points, the execution period of the normal effect and the special effect (specific period shown in FIG. 9-3) is 50 seconds. Further, the number of times the roulette effect of the normal effect is executed (specified number) is 22 times, and the number of times the roulette effect of the special effect is executed (specified number) is 15 times. If the execution of the normal effect is decided and the grant of 5 points is decided, the normal effect ends when 5 points are granted. When 5 points are given and the normal effect is completed, the game may be controlled to the big hit game state or may not be controlled to the big hit game state. If the execution of the special effect is decided and the grant of 5 points is decided, the special effect ends when 5 points are granted. When 5 points are given and the special effect is completed, it may be controlled to the big hit game state or not to be controlled to the big hit game state.

Further, when it is determined that the points finally given are 6 points, the execution period of the normal effect and the special effect (specific period shown in FIG. 9-3) is 55 seconds. Further, the number of times the roulette effect of the normal effect is executed (specified number) is 25 times, and the number of times the roulette effect of the special effect is executed (specified number) is 17 times. If the execution of the normal effect is decided and the grant of 6 points is decided, the normal effect ends when 6 points are granted. When 6 points are given and the normal effect is completed, the game may be controlled to the big hit game state or may not be controlled to the big hit game state. If the execution of the special effect is decided and the grant of 6 points is decided, the special effect ends when 6 points are granted. When 6 points are given and the special effect is completed, it may be controlled to the big hit game state or not to be controlled to the big hit game state.

Further, when it is determined that the points finally given are 7 points, the execution period of the normal effect and the special effect (specific period shown in FIG. 9-3) is 60 seconds. Further, the number of times the roulette effect of the normal effect is executed (specified number) is 28 times, and the number of times the roulette effect of the special effect is executed (specified number) is 19 times. If the execution of the normal effect is decided and the grant of 7 points is decided, the normal effect ends when 7 points are granted. When 7 points are given and the normal effect is completed, the game is always controlled to the jackpot game state. If the execution of the special effect is decided and the grant of 7 points is decided, the special effect ends when 7 points are granted. When 7 points are given and the special effect is completed, it is always controlled to the big hit game state.

FIG. 9-5 is a graph showing the relationship between the effect execution time and the points to be given in the normal effect and the specific effect. In other words, FIG. 9-5 is a diagram showing the transition of point awarding according to the passage of the effect execution time in the normal effect and the specific effect.

In FIGS. 9-5 (A) and 9-5 (B), the horizontal axis indicates the elapsed time from the start of the normal effect and the specific effect, and the vertical axis indicates the assigned points. In FIGS. 9-5 (A) and 9-5 (B), the broken line shows the transition of the points given in the normal effect, and the solid line shows the transition of the points given in the special effect.

Further, in FIGS. 9-5 (A) and 9-5 (B), the gradient of the graph indicates the speed (average speed) of the given points. The speed is calculated, for example, by dividing the "given points" by the "elapsed time from the start of the normal effect and the specific effect". This speed can be said to be the increasing update speed of the point image 032F010. In the present embodiment, the more points given, the higher the expectation of being controlled in the jackpot game state (see FIG. 9-7). Therefore, the vertical axis showing the points given is also shown as the degree of expectation.

In the present embodiment, as shown in FIG. 9-9 described later, there are a plurality of types of special effect effect patterns (10 types in the present embodiment) for which 7 points are determined to be given. Further, as shown in FIG. 9-10 described later, there are a plurality of types (10 types in the present embodiment) of the special effect effect patterns for which 6 points are determined to be given. Further, as shown in FIG. 9-11 described later, there are a plurality of types (10 types in the present embodiment) of the normal effect effect patterns for which 7 points are determined to be given. Further, as shown in FIG. 9-12 described later, there are a plurality of types (10 types in the present embodiment) of the special effect effect patterns for which 6 points are determined to be given. Further, in the present embodiment, although not particularly shown, there are a plurality of types of normal effect effect patterns when 5 points are decided to be given, and there are also special effect effect patterns when 5 points are decided to be given. There are multiple types.

FIG. 9-5 (A) is a diagram showing the transition of the average point awarding in all the patterns of the normal effect and the transition of the average point awarding in all the patterns of the special effect. Further, in FIG. 9-5 (B), the transition of point awarding in one of a plurality of types of effect patterns of the normal effect for which 7 points were determined, and the awarding of 7 points were determined. It is a figure which shows the transition of the point addition in one effect pattern of a plurality of types of effect patterns of a special effect.

First, FIG. 9-5 (A) will be described. At the points on the vertical axis of FIG. 9-5 (A), representative points A point (Apt), B point (Bpt), and C point (Cpt) are shown. C points indicate points to be finally awarded. Further, C point> B point> A point. Further, T1, T2, T3, T4, and T5, which are typical timings in the timing on the horizontal axis of FIG. 9-5 (A), are shown.

In FIG. 9-5 (A), in the normal effect, points are given from the timing T1. After that, at timing T3, A points are awarded. After that, at timing T4, B points are given, and at timing T5, C points are finally given. In the normal production, points are given at a substantially constant speed V1 from the time when points are given (from timing T1) to the time when B points are given (until timing T4 is reached). To. The period from the start of point awarding to the time when B points are awarded (until the timing T4 is reached) is from the time when the first roulette effect shown in FIG. 9-3 (A) is started. , Corresponds to the period until the start of the 15th roulette production.

After that, in the normal effect, points are given from the timing T4 at a speed V2 slower than the speed V1, and finally C points are given at the timing T5. The period from timing T4 to timing T5 corresponds to the period from the start of the 15th roulette effect to the start of the 28th roulette effect in FIG. 9-3 (A).

On the other hand, in FIG. 9-5 (A), in the special effect, points are given from timing T2 (timing later than timing T1). Timing T1 to Timing T
The period up to 2 corresponds to the initial period shown in FIG. 9-3 (B). The timing T2 corresponds to the start timing of the third roulette effect shown in FIG. 9-3 (B). In the special effect, points are given at the speed V3 from the timing T2. Here, the velocity V3 is a value faster than the velocity V1 and the velocity V2. Further, the process of giving points at the speed V3 corresponds to the process of giving points in the predetermined period B of FIG. 9-3.

Next, from timing T3 to timing T4, a process of giving points at a speed V1 is executed. The period from timing T3 to timing T4 in the special effect corresponds to the period from the start of the 7th roulette effect to the start of the 13th roulette effect in FIG. 9-3.

Next, from timing T4 to timing T5, a process of giving points at a speed V2 is executed. The period from timing T4 to timing T5 in the special effect corresponds to the period from the start of the 14th roulette effect in FIG. 9-3 to the end of the round effect corresponding to the 19th roulette effect.

In the example of FIG. 9-5, the number of points given at timing T3 in the special effect and the number of points given at timing T3 in the normal effect are the same points (4 points in FIG. 9-3). Explained as. However, the number of points given at the timing T3 in the special effect may be different from the number of points given at the timing T3 in the normal effect. For example, the number of points given at the timing T3 in the special effect may be larger than the number of points given at the timing T3 in the normal effect. Further, the number of points given at the timing T3 in the special effect may be smaller than the number of points given at the timing T3 in the normal effect.

Further, in the example of FIG. 9-5, the speed at which points are given from timing T3 to timing T4 is the same for the normal effect and the special effect (in FIG. 9-3, the speed is the same for the normal effect and the special effect). It was described as (V1). However, as a modification, the speed at which points are given from timing T3 to timing T4 may be different between the normal effect and the special effect. For example, the speed at which points are given from timing T3 to timing T4 may be faster in the normal effect than in the special effect. Further, the speed at which points are given from timing T3 to timing T4 may be slower in the normal effect than in the special effect.

Further, in the example of FIG. 9-5, the speed at which points are given from the timing T4 to the timing T5 is the same for the normal effect and the special effect (in FIG. 9-3, the speed is the same for the normal effect and the special effect). It was explained as (V2). However, as a modification, the speed at which points are given from timing T4 to timing T5 may be different between the normal effect and the special effect. For example, the speed at which points are given from timing T4 to timing T5 may be faster in the normal effect than in the special effect. Further, the speed at which points are given from the timing T4 to the timing T5 may be slower in the normal effect than in the special effect.

Further, in the example of FIG. 9-5, the period during which the control for giving points at the speed V2 is executed is the same in the normal effect and the special effect (in FIG. 9-3, the normal effect and the special effect are used. It is a period from timing T4 to timing T5). However, as a modification, the period during which the control in which points are given at the speed V2 is executed may be different between the normal effect and the special effect. For example, the period during which the control in which points are given at the speed V2 is executed may be longer in the normal effect than in the special effect. Further, the period during which the control in which points are given at the speed V2 is executed may be shorter in the normal effect than in the special effect.

FIG. 9-5 (B) shows the transition of point awarding in one of a plurality of types (10 types) and one of a plurality of types (10 types) when it is decided to award 7 points. It is a figure which shows the transition of the point giving in the special production of. As shown in FIG. 9-5 (B), since points are given one by one in the normal effect and the special effect, the display mode of the point symbol is displayed stepwise.

In the example of FIG. 9-5 (B), in the normal effect, points are given from the timing Ta. After that, 4 points are awarded at the timing Tc. After that, 6 points are given at the timing Td, and 7 points are finally given at the timing Te. In the example of FIG. 9-5 (B), in the normal production, the speed is generally constant from the time when the points are given to the time when 6 points are given (until the timing Td is reached). (In the example of FIG. 9-5 (A), points are awarded at speed V1).

After that, in the normal effect, points are given from the timing Td at a speed V2 slower than the speed V1, and finally 7 points are given at the timing Te.

On the other hand, in FIG. 9-5 (B), in the special effect, points are given from timing Tb (timing later than timing Ta). In the special effect, points are given at a speed V3 from the timing Tb.

Next, from timing Tc to timing Td, a process of giving points at a speed V1 is executed. Next, from timing Td to timing Te, a process of giving points at a speed V2 is executed.

Next, a flowchart showing a part of the variable display start setting process (S171) in the feature units 032F and 033F will be described with reference to FIGS. 9-6. The process of FIG. 9-6 may be executed before the execution of the process related to the flowchart described in FIG. 8-1, or may be executed after the execution of the process related to the flowchart described in FIG. 8-1. However, it may be executed during the execution of the process related to the flowchart described with reference to FIG. 8-1.

First, the effect control CPU 120 acquires the information of the current variation pattern specification command stored in the effect control command reception buffer of the RAM 122, and determines whether or not the current variation pattern has a specific SP reach. Judgment is made based on the fluctuation pattern specification command of (032FS001). When the effect control CPU 120 determines that the current fluctuation pattern is not a specific SP reach (032FS001; N), the effect control CPU 120 ends the process of FIG. 9-6. On the other hand, when the effect control CPU 120 determines that the current fluctuation pattern is a specific SP reach (032FS001; Y), the effect control CPU 120 extracts a random number for determining the final grant point, and determines the extracted final grant point. The number of points to be finally given is determined by the random number and the table for determining the final points to be given. FIG. 9-7 is an example of a table for determining the final grant point.

In the example of FIG. 9-7, when it is a big hit, it is determined at a rate of 5% that the number of points finally given is 5 points, and the number of points finally given is 6 points. Is determined at a rate of 10%, and a random number for determining the final award point is assigned so that the number of points finally awarded is determined at a rate of 85%.

Further, in the example of FIG. 9-7, when it is out of order, it is determined at a rate of 70% that the final number of points to be given is 5 points, and the final number of points to be given is 6 points. A random number for determining the final grant point is assigned so that the existence is determined at a rate of 30%.

In the example of FIG. 9-7, the more points that are finally given, the higher the expectation that the jackpot game state will be controlled is set. Further, when the points finally given are 7 points, it is set so that it is confirmed that the control is controlled to the jackpot game state.

The explanation is returned to FIG. 9-6. When the processing of 032F002 is completed, the effect control CPU 120 extracts an effect type determination random number, and determines the effect type by the extracted effect type determination random number and the effect type determination table. The types of production are normal production and special production. FIG. 9-8 is an example of the effect type determination table.

The effect type determination table of FIG. 9-8 is defined according to the number of points finally given determined by 032FS002.

FIG. 9-8 (A) is a production type determination table used when the number of points finally given determined by 032FS002 is 5. In the example of FIG. 9-8 (A), the effect type is determined so that the normal effect is determined at a rate of 90% and the special effect is determined at a rate of 10%. Random numbers are assigned.

FIG. 9-8 (B) is a production type determination table used when the number of points finally given determined by 032FS002 is 6. In the example of FIG. 9-8 (B), the effect type is determined so that the normal effect is determined at a rate of 85% and the special effect is determined at a rate of 15%. Random numbers are assigned.

FIG. 9-8 (C) is a production type determination table used when the number of points finally given determined by 032FS002 is 7. In the example of FIG. 9-8 (A), the effect type is determined so that the normal effect is determined at a rate of 20% and the special effect is determined at a rate of 80%. Random numbers are assigned.

As shown in FIGS. 9-8 (A) to 9-8 (C), the more points that are finally given, the easier it is to select a special effect. Further, when the points finally given are 7 points, the special effect is set to be easier to select than the normal effect. In other words, the special effect is set so that the rate at which 7 points are finally given is higher than that of the normal effect.

The explanation is returned to FIG. 9-6. When the process of 032F003 is completed, the effect control CPU 120 determines whether or not the special effect is determined in the process of 032F003 (032FS004). When the effect control CPU 120 determines that the special effect has been determined (032FS004; Y), the effect control CPU 120 extracts a special effect pattern determination random value and uses the extracted special effect pattern determination random value. The pattern of the special effect is determined by the table for determining the special effect pattern (032FS005).

9-9 and 9-10 are diagrams showing an example of a special effect pattern determination table. FIG. 9-9 is an example of a special effect pattern determination table when the number of points finally given is 7 points. FIG. 9-10 is an example of a special effect pattern determination table when the points finally given are 6 points. Actually, there is a table for determining a special effect pattern when the number of points finally given is 5 points, but the illustration is omitted.

First, FIG. 9-9 will be described. As shown in FIG. 9-9, there are 10 special effect patterns when the points finally given are 7 points, and the effect patterns of the 10 patterns are the effect patterns 1 to 10, respectively. .. In the special effect when the points finally given are 7 points, the number of executions (specified number) of the roulette effect is set to 19 as shown in FIG. 9-4. Further, the numerical values 1 to 19 shown in the horizontal direction of FIG. 9-9 indicate the number of times the roulette effect is executed. Further, ◯ indicates that the round effect is executed at the end of the roulette effect, and × indicates that the cross effect is executed at the end of the roulette effect. As described with reference to FIG. 9-7, the case where the final points to be given is 7 points is the case where the big hit is decided.

For example, in the effect pattern 1 of FIG. 9-9, the cross effect is executed at the end of the first roulette effect, the suggestion effect and the notification effect are executed at the end of the second roulette effect, and the end of the third roulette effect. Occasionally, a round effect is executed, a round effect is executed at the end of the fourth roulette effect, a round effect is executed at the end of the fifth roulette effect, a round effect is executed at the end of the sixth roulette effect, and 7 A cross effect is executed at the end of the 8th roulette effect, a cross effect is executed at the end of the 8th roulette effect, a round effect is executed at the end of the 9th roulette effect, and a cross effect is executed at the end of the 10th roulette effect. The production is executed, the round production is executed at the end of the 11th roulette production, the cross production is executed at the end of each of the 12th to 18th roulette productions, and the round production is executed at the end of the 19th roulette production. It is a production pattern. The effect pattern shown in FIG. 9-3 (B) is the effect pattern 1. The effect patterns 2 to 10 are as shown in FIGS. 9-9.

Further, in the example of FIG. 9-9, the ratio in which the effect pattern 1 is determined is 20%, the ratio in which the effect pattern 2 is determined is 19%, and the ratio in which the effect pattern 3 is determined is 18%. Yes, the rate at which the effect pattern 4 is determined is 17%, the rate at which the effect pattern 5 is determined is 8%, the rate at which the effect pattern 6 is determined is 6%, and the effect pattern 7 is determined. The ratio of the effect pattern 8 is 5%, the ratio of the effect pattern 8 is determined is 4%, the ratio of the effect pattern 9 is determined is 2%, and the ratio of the effect pattern 10 is determined is 1%. A random value for determining a special effect pattern is assigned to.

Further, in each of the effect patterns 1 to 10 of the special effect, the round effect is executed in the final roulette effect (19th roulette effect). Further, in the effect patterns 5 to 8, the round effect is executed at the end of the 16th roulette effect in the final stage period. The total value of the determination ratios of each of the effect patterns 5 to 8 is 23%.

On the other hand, in each of the effect patterns other than the effect patterns 5 to 8 (effect pattern 1 to effect pattern 4, effect pattern 9, and effect pattern 10), a round effect is generated at the end of the 16th roulette effect in the final stage period. Not executed. The total value of the determination ratios of the effect patterns 1 to the effect pattern 4, the effect pattern 9, and the effect pattern 10 is 77%.

That is, in the special effect, the ratio of the round effect being executed in the final stage period is 23%, and the ratio of the cross effect being executed in the final stage period (the ratio of not executing the round effect) is 77%. Therefore, as shown by the * 1 mark in FIG. 9-9, the rate at which the round effect is executed during the final period of the special effect is lower than the rate at which the cross effect is executed during the final period of the special effect (Fig. 9-). See also the description in 3 (B) that "○ is difficult to appear in the final stage").

Further, in each of the effect patterns 1 to 8, the round effect is not executed at the end of the first roulette effect and the end of the second roulette effect (the cross effect is executed). In other words, in each of the effect patterns 1 to 8, the round effect is not executed in the initial period. The total value of the determination ratios of the effect patterns 1 to the effect pattern 8 is 97%.

On the other hand, in the effect pattern 9 and the effect pattern 10, a round effect is executed at the end of the first roulette effect. In other words, in each of the effect pattern 9 and the effect pattern 10, a round effect is executed in the initial period. The total value of the determination ratios of the effect pattern 9 and the effect pattern 10 is 3%.

That is, in the special effect, the rate at which the round effect is executed in the initial period is 3%, and the rate at which the round effect is not executed in the initial period is 97%. On the other hand, in the special effect, the rate at which the round effect is executed is 100% in a period other than the initial period (for example, when the 11th roulette effect is executed).

Therefore, as shown by the * 2 mark in Fig. 9-9, the ratio (= 3%) of the round effect being executed in the initial period of the special effect is the period other than the initial period of the special effect (the period after the initial period). It is lower than the rate at which the round effect is executed (= 100%) (see also the description in FIG. 9-3 (B) that "○" is difficult to appear in the initial period).

Next, FIG. 9-10 will be described. As shown in FIG. 9-10, there are 10 special effect patterns when the points finally given are 6 points, and the effect patterns of the 10 patterns are the effect patterns 11 to 20, respectively. .. In the special effect when the points finally given are 6 points, the number of executions (specified number) of the roulette effect is set to 17 as shown in FIG. 9-4.

Further, the main difference between the effect patterns 1 to the effect pattern 10 and the effect patterns 11 to 20 is that the execution timing of the fifth round effect is different. Since the 5th Maru production is one before the 6th Maru production, the 5th Maru production is a production that attracts the attention of the player.

In FIG. 9-10, for example, in the effect pattern 11, the fifth round effect is executed at the end of the 16th roulette effect, and in the effect pattern 12, the fifth round effect is executed at the end of the 15th roulette effect. In the effect pattern 13, the fifth round effect is executed at the end of the 14th roulette effect, in the effect pattern 14, the fifth round effect is executed at the end of the 13th roulette effect, and in the effect pattern 15. The 5th round effect is executed at the end of the 12th roulette effect, in the effect pattern 16, the 5th round effect is executed at the end of the 11th roulette effect, and in the effect pattern 17, the 5th round effect is executed. Is executed at the end of the 10th roulette effect, in the effect pattern 18, the 5th round effect is executed at the end of the 9th roulette effect, and in the effect pattern 19, the 5th round effect is the 8th roulette effect. Is executed at the end of, and in the effect pattern 20, the fifth round effect is executed at the end of the seventh roulette effect.

Further, in the example of FIG. 9-10, in the case of a big hit, the ratio of determining the effect pattern 11 is 20%, the ratio of determining the effect pattern 12 is 19%, and the effect pattern 13 is determined. The ratio is 18%, the ratio in which the effect pattern 14 is determined is 17%, the ratio in which the effect pattern 15 is determined is 8%, and the ratio in which the effect pattern 16 is determined is 6%. The ratio at which the production pattern 17 is determined is 5%, and the production pattern 18 is determined.
The special production pattern determination random value is assigned so that the ratio of determining the effect pattern 19 is 4%, the ratio of determining the effect pattern 19 is 2%, and the ratio of determining the effect pattern 20 is 1%. It has been.

Further, in the example of FIG. 9-10, when the effect pattern 11 is out of alignment, the effect pattern 11 is determined at 1%, the effect pattern 12 is determined at 2%, and the effect pattern 13 is determined. The ratio is 4%, the ratio in which the effect pattern 14 is determined is 5%, the ratio in which the effect pattern 15 is determined is 6%, and the ratio in which the effect pattern 16 is determined is 8%. The ratio in which the effect pattern 17 is determined is 17%, the ratio in which the effect pattern 18 is determined is 18%, the ratio in which the effect pattern 19 is determined is 19%, and the ratio in which the effect pattern 20 is determined is 19%. Is assigned a random value for determining a special effect pattern so that is 20%.

In FIG. 9-10, it is set that the later the timing at which the fifth round effect is executed during the special effect, the higher the expectation of being controlled in the jackpot game state. Therefore, the tension of whether or not the game is controlled by the jackpot game state can be continued until the end of the special production.

Further, in FIG. 9-10, as shown by the * 1 mark, when the big hit is decided, the ratio of the round effect being executed in the final period of the special effect is the cross effect in the final period of the special effect. It is set to be lower than the rate at which it is executed. As a modification, in FIG. 9-10, when the deviation is determined, the ratio of the round effect being executed in the final period of the special effect is the ratio of the cross effect being executed in the final period of the special effect. It is set to be lower than.

Further, in FIG. 9-10, as shown by the * 2 mark, when the jackpot is determined, the ratio of the round effect being executed in the initial period of the special effect is the period other than the initial period of the special effect ( It is set to be lower than the rate at which the round effect is executed in the period after the initial period). As a modification, in FIG. 9-10, when the deviation is determined, the ratio of the round effect being executed in the initial period of the special effect is a period other than the initial period of the special effect (after the initial period). It may be set to be lower than the ratio at which the round effect is executed in the period).

The explanation is returned to FIG. 9-6. In 032FS004, when the effect control CPU 120 determines that the special effect has not been determined (that is, the normal effect has been determined) (032FS004; N), the effect control CPU 120 extracts a random value for determining the normal effect pattern. Then, the pattern of the normal effect is determined by the extracted random value for determining the normal effect pattern and the table for determining the normal effect pattern (032FS006).

9-11 and 9-12 are diagrams showing an example of a normal effect pattern determination table. FIG. 9-11 is an example of a normal effect pattern determination table when the points finally given are 7 points. FIG. 9-12 is an example of a normal effect pattern determination table when the points finally given are 6 points. Actually, there is a normal effect pattern determination table when the final number of points to be given is 5, but the illustration is omitted.

First, FIG. 9-11 will be described. As shown in FIG. 9-11, there are 10 normal effect patterns when the number of points finally given is 7, and the effect patterns of the 10 patterns are the effect patterns 21 to 30, respectively. .. In the normal effect when the points finally given are 7 points, the number of executions (specified number) of the roulette effect is set to 28 times as shown in FIG. 9-4.

For example, in the effect pattern 1 of FIG. 9-11, a cross effect is executed at the end of the first roulette effect, a round effect is executed at the end of the second roulette effect, and a cross effect is executed at the end of the third roulette effect. Is executed, the X effect is executed at the end of the 4th roulette effect, the Maru effect is executed at the end of the 5th roulette effect, the X effect is executed at the end of the 6th roulette effect, and the 7th roulette effect is executed. The X effect is executed at the end of the production, the X effect is executed at the end of the 8th roulette effect, the X effect is executed at the end of the 9th roulette effect, and the X effect is executed at the end of the 10th roulette effect. At the end of the 11th roulette effect, the Maru effect is executed, at the end of the 12th roulette effect, the X effect is executed, at the end of the 13th roulette effect, the X effect is executed, and at the end of the 13th roulette effect, the X effect is executed. At the end, the round effect is executed, at the end of each of the 15th to 19th roulette effects, the cross effect is executed, at the end of the 20th roulette effect, the round effect is executed, and at the end of each of the 15th to 19th roulette effects. The cross effect is executed at the end, the round effect is executed at the end of the 20th roulette effect, the cross effect is executed at the end of each of the 21st to 27th roulette effects, and the round effect is executed at the end of the 28th roulette effect. Is an effect pattern to be executed. The effect pattern shown in FIG. 9-3 (A) is an effect pattern 21. The effect patterns 22 to 30 are as shown in FIGS. 9-11.

Further, in the example of FIG. 9-11, the ratio of determining the effect pattern 21 is 20%, the ratio of determining the effect pattern 22 is 19%, and the ratio of determining the effect pattern 23 is 18%. Yes, the rate at which the effect pattern 24 is determined is 17%, the rate at which the effect pattern 25 is determined is 8%, the rate at which the effect pattern 26 is determined is 6%, and the effect pattern 27 is determined. The ratio is 5%, the ratio of the effect pattern 28 is determined is 4%, the ratio of the effect pattern 29 is determined is 2%, and the ratio of the effect pattern 30 is determined is 1%. Is assigned a random value for determining a normal effect pattern.

Further, in each of the effect patterns 21 to 30 of the normal effect, the effect patterns in which the round effect is executed three times in the final stage period are the effect pattern 25 and the effect pattern 30. The total value of the determination ratios of the effect pattern 25 and the effect pattern 30 is 9%.

On the other hand, in each of the effect patterns other than the effect pattern 25 and the effect pattern 30 (effect patterns 21 to 24, and effect patterns 26 to 29), a round effect is executed only once in the final stage period. The total value of the determination ratios of the effect patterns 21 to the effect pattern 24 and the effect patterns 26 to 29 is 91%.

That is, in the normal production, the ratio of performing a large number (three times) of round effects in the final stage period is 9%, and the ratio of executing only one round effect in the final stage period is 91%. Therefore, as shown by the * 1 mark in FIG. 9-11, the rate at which the round effect is executed during the final period of the normal effect is lower than the rate at which the cross effect is executed during the final period of the normal effect (Fig. 9-). See also the description in 3 (B) that "○ is difficult to appear in the final stage").

In addition, in each of the effect patterns 21 to 25, in the initial period (the period from the start of the first roulette effect to the end of the Marubatsu effect at the end of the third roulette effect), the Maru effect is performed. Will be executed. The total value of the determination ratios of the effect patterns 21 to 25 is 82%.

On the other hand, in each of the effect patterns 26 to 30, the round effect is not executed in the initial period. The total value of the determination ratios of each of the effect patterns 26 to 30 is 18%.

That is, in the normal production, when the number of times of the roulette effect is the second or third time, the ratio of the round effect being executed (in the initial period) is 82%, and the number of times of the roulette effect is the second or third time. Occasionally, the rate at which the round effect is not executed (the rate at which the cross effect is executed in the initial period) is 18%. Therefore, as shown by the * 2 mark in FIG. 9-11, the rate at which the round effect is executed during the initial period of the normal effect (= 82%) is the rate at which the round effect is not executed during the initial period of the normal effect (= 18). %) Is higher (see also the description in FIG. 9-3 (A) that "○" is likely to appear when the suggestion effect is not executed).

Next, FIG. 9-12 will be described. As shown in FIG. 9-12, there are 10 normal effect patterns when the points finally given are 6 points, and the effect patterns of the 10 patterns are the effect patterns 31 to 40, respectively. .. In the normal effect when the points finally given are 6 points, the number of executions (specified number) of the roulette effect is set to 25 as shown in FIG. 9-4.

Further, the main difference between the effect patterns 21 to the effect pattern 30 and the effect patterns 31 to 40 is that the execution timing of the fifth round effect is different. Since the 5th Maru production is one before the 6th Maru production, the 5th Maru production is a production that attracts the attention of the player.

In FIG. 9-12, for example, in the effect pattern 31, the fifth round effect is executed at the end of the 24th roulette effect, and in the effect pattern 32, the fifth round effect is executed at the end of the 23rd roulette effect. In the effect pattern 33, the fifth round effect is executed at the end of the 22nd roulette effect, in the effect pattern 34, the fifth round effect is executed at the end of the 21st roulette effect, and in the effect pattern 35. The 5th round effect is executed at the end of the 20th roulette effect, in the effect pattern 36, the 5th round effect is executed at the end of the 19th roulette effect, and in the effect pattern 37, the 5th round effect is executed. Is executed at the end of the 18th roulette effect, in the effect pattern 38, the 5th round effect is executed at the end of the 17th roulette effect, and in the effect pattern 39, the 5th round effect is the 16th roulette effect. Is executed at the end of, and in the effect pattern 40, the fifth round effect is executed at the end of the 15th roulette effect.

Further, in the example of FIG. 9-12, in the case of a big hit, the ratio of determining the effect pattern 31 is 20%, the ratio of determining the effect pattern 32 is 19%, and the effect pattern 33 is determined. The ratio is 18%, the ratio in which the effect pattern 34 is determined is 17%, the ratio in which the effect pattern 35 is determined is 8%, and the ratio in which the effect pattern 36 is determined is 6%. The ratio in which the effect pattern 37 is determined is 5%, the ratio in which the effect pattern 38 is determined is 4%, the ratio in which the effect pattern 39 is determined is 2%, and the ratio in which the effect pattern 40 is determined is 2. Is usually assigned a random value for determining an effect pattern so that is 1%.

Further, in the example of FIG. 9-12, when the effect pattern 31 is out of alignment, the effect pattern 31 is determined at 1%, the effect pattern 32 is determined at 2%, and the effect pattern 33 is determined. The ratio is 4%, the ratio in which the effect pattern 34 is determined is 5%, the ratio in which the effect pattern 35 is determined is 6%, and the ratio in which the effect pattern 36 is determined is 8%. The rate at which the effect pattern 37 is determined is 17%, the rate at which the effect pattern 38 is determined is 18%, the rate at which the effect pattern 39 is determined is 19%, and the rate at which the effect pattern 40 is determined. Is usually assigned a random value for determining an effect pattern so that is 20%.

In FIG. 9-12, it is set so that the later the timing at which the fifth round effect is executed during the normal effect, the higher the expectation of being controlled in the jackpot game state. Therefore, the tension of whether or not the game is controlled to the jackpot game state can be continued until the end of the normal production.

Further, in FIG. 9-12, as shown by the * 1 mark, when the jackpot is determined, the ratio of the round effect being executed in the final stage of the normal effect is the cross effect in the final period of the normal effect. It is set to be lower than the rate at which it is executed. As a modification, in FIG. 9-12, the ratio of the round effect being executed in the final stage of the normal effect is set to be lower than the ratio of the cross effect being executed in the final period of the normal effect. May be good.

Further, in FIG. 9-12, as shown by the * 2 mark, when the jackpot is determined, the ratio of the round effect being executed in the initial period of the normal effect is the period other than the initial period of the normal effect ( It is set to be higher than the rate at which the round effect is executed in the period after the initial period). As a modification, in FIG. 9-12, when the deviation is determined, the ratio of the round effect being executed in the initial period of the normal effect is a period other than the initial period of the normal effect (after the initial period). It may be set to be higher than the ratio at which the round effect is executed in the period).

The explanation is returned to FIG. 9-6. When the processing of 032FS005 and the processing of 032FS006 are completed, the effect control CPU 120 executes the effect setting process (032FS007). Specifically, the effect control CPU 120 sets effect control data (a collection of control data for instructing the display control unit 123 to execute the effect) that reflects the determination results of 032FS001 to 032FS006. The normal effect or special effect is executed in the variable display effect process of S172 of FIG. 7 based on the effect control data. As a result, a normal effect or a special effect as shown in FIGS. 9-1 to 9-3 and the like is executed.

Next, the flowchart of the variable display effect processing (S172) in the feature units 032F and 033F will be described with reference to FIGS. 9-13. FIG. 9-13 is a diagram mainly showing an effect control process for executing a normal effect and a special effect.

First, the effect control CPU 120 determines whether or not the current fluctuation pattern has a specific SP reach based on the current fluctuation pattern designation command (032FS101). When the effect control CPU 120 determines that the current fluctuation pattern is not a specific SP reach (032FS101; N), the process of FIG. 9-13 ends. When the effect control CPU 120 determines that the current fluctuation pattern is a specific SP reach (032FS101; Y), the effect control CPU 120 determines whether or not the result effect finished flag is stored in the RAM 122. (032FS102). The result effect finished flag is a flag indicating that the execution of the result effect described with reference to FIGS. 9-1 (F) and 9-2 (K) has been completed.

When the effect control CPU 120 determines that the result effect finished flag is stored in the RAM 122 (032FS102; Y), the effect control CPU 120 ends the process of FIG. 9-13. On the other hand, when the effect control CPU 120 determines that the result effect completed flag is not stored in the RAM 122 (032FS102; N), the effect control CPU 120 has reached the specified number of executions S of the roulette effect. Whether or not it is determined (032FS103). The specified number is a value determined according to the points finally given determined by 032FS002 based on the table for determining the final points given shown in FIG. 9-7 (see FIG. 9-4). Further, the information indicating the number of executions S of the roulette effect is stored in the RAM 122.

When the effect control CPU 120 determines that the number of executions S of the roulette effect has reached the specified number (032FS103; Y), the effect control CPU 120 executes the result effect (032FS109). Next, the effect control CPU 120 stores the result effect finished flag in the RAM 122 (032FS110), and ends the process of FIG. 9-13.

When the effect control CPU 120 determines that the number of executions S of the roulette effect has not reached the specified number (032FS103; N), the effect control CPU 120 determines whether or not it is the end of the round effect or the cross effect. Judgment (032FS104). When the effect control CPU 120 determines that it is not the end of the round effect or the cross effect (032FS104; N), it determines whether or not it is the end of the notification effect (see FIG. 9-2 (F)) (032FS111). ). When the effect control CPU 120 determines that it is not the end of the notification effect (032FS111; N), the effect control CPU 120 ends the process of FIG. 9-13. Further, when the effect control CPU 120 determines that it is the end of the notification effect (032FS111; Y), it stores the notification effect execution completed flag in the RAM 122 (032FS112), and ends the process of FIG. 9-13. The notification effect execution flag is a flag indicating that the notification effect has been executed (notification effect has been completed).

Further, when the effect control CPU 120 determines that it is not the end of the notification effect (032FS111; N), the effect control CPU 120 ends the process of FIG. 9-13. Further, in 032FS105, when the effect control CPU 120 determines that the notification effect execution completed flag is stored in the RAM 122 (032FS105; Y), the roulette effect and the promotion effect are executed (032FS106). The case where it is determined that the notification effect execution completed flag is stored in the RAM 122 is the case where the special effect is executed and the display of the point image 032F010 is changed in the second aspect.

Further, when the effect control CPU 120 determines that the notification effect execution completed flag is not stored in the RAM 122 (032FS105; N), the roulette effect is executed (032FS106). When it is determined that the notification effect execution completed flag is not stored in the RAM 122, the display of the point image 032F010 is changed in the first mode when the normal effect is executed and when the special effect is executed. It is a case to let.

After the processing of 032FS106 is completed and after the processing of 032FS107 is completed, the effect control CPU 120 adds 1 to the number of executions S of the roulette effect. After that, the process of FIG. 9-13 is completed.

Next, the main configurations and effects of the feature units 032F and 033F will be described.

(1-1) A gaming machine that plays a game (for example, a pachinko gaming machine 1).
The specific effect (for example, the point image 032F010 shown in FIG. 9-1) and the specific effect (for example, the aspect in which the point image shown in FIG. 9-3 is displayed at 7 points) can be changed step by step. The first aspect (for example, the mode in which the display of the point image is updated in the predetermined period A shown in FIG. 9-3) and the effect mode are different from the first aspect (display of the point image shown in FIG. 9-3). A specific effect executing means (for example, effect control) that can be executed in the second aspect (for example, an aspect in which the display of the point image is updated in the predetermined period B shown in FIG. 9-3) having a high rate of change to the specific aspect. CPU120) and
When the specific effect of the second aspect is executed, the notification effect executing means (for example, the notification effect shown in FIG. 9-3) can be executed to the effect that the specific effect of the second aspect is executed. For example, a CPU 120) for effect control is provided.
The change in the effect mode is restricted during the execution of the notification effect (for example, the change in the point image is restricted during the execution of the notification effect), and the specific effect of the first aspect is restricted in a predetermined period after the execution of the notification effect. The specific effect of the second aspect is controlled so that the degree of change that changes the effect mode is larger than that of the specific effect (for example, as shown in FIG. 9-3, the predetermined period B during the special effect is predetermined. The increase and update speed of the display of the point image is faster than that of the period A. See also FIG. 9-5).

According to such a configuration, the specific effect in which the effect mode changes stepwise and can be changed to the specific mode is the ratio of the first mode and the rate at which the effect mode changes to the specific mode rather than the first mode. It is feasible with the higher second aspect. Therefore, various effects can be executed. Further, in a predetermined period after the execution of the notification effect, the specific effect of the second aspect is controlled so that the degree of change that changes the effect mode is larger than that of the specific effect of the first aspect. It is possible to provide a period for increasing the degree of change in the above, and as a result, it is possible to enhance the effect of the first effect and the second effect.

Further, since the stepwise change of the effect mode of the specific effect is restricted during the execution of the notification effect, it is possible to attract attention to the notification effect rather than the change of the specific effect. Further, although the change in the effect mode of the specific effect is restricted during the execution of the notification effect, the degree of change in the effect mode of the specific effect is increased, so that the period of the first effect and the period of the second effect are the same. be able to.

In the present embodiment, as shown in FIG. 9-3, in the predetermined period A, the normal effect of gradually changing the display mode of the point image 032F010 in the first aspect and the point image 032F010 are 7 more than in the first aspect. It is possible to execute a special effect of gradually changing the display mode of the point image 032F010 in the second mode in which the rate of change to the point is high. Therefore, various effects can be executed.

Further, if the mode of displaying 7 points as the point image 032F010 is the same in the normal production and the special production, it becomes difficult to improve the interest of the game in the special production, and the significance of the special production is reduced. There is a problem of doing. Therefore, in the present embodiment, in the predetermined period B during the special effect, control is executed in which the degree of stepwise change in the display mode of the point image 032F010 is larger than that in the predetermined period A during the normal effect. Therefore, during the special effect, a period (predetermined period B) for increasing the degree of stepwise change in the display mode of the point image 032F010 can be provided, so that the effect of the normal effect and the special effect can be enhanced.

Further, when the specific effect executing means executes the specific effect that changes to the specific aspect, after executing the specific effect of the first aspect in a specific period (for example, the initial period shown in FIG. 9-3). The specific effect of the second aspect may be executed (for example, the point image is updated in the predetermined period B shown in FIG. 9-3).

According to such a configuration, since the specific effect of the second aspect is executed after the specific effect of the first aspect is executed in the specific period, whether or not the specified effect being executed is executed in the second aspect. It is possible to prevent the player from discriminating between the two in a specific period, and it is possible to give the player a sense of tension.

In the present embodiment, in both the normal effect and the special effect, the display mode of the point image is updated in the first mode in the initial period. Therefore, during the period in which the display mode of the point image is updated in the first aspect, it is possible to prevent the player from determining whether the effect being executed is a normal effect or a special effect. Can make you feel nervous.
As a modification, the specific effect of the second aspect is controlled so that the degree of change that changes the effect mode is smaller than that of the specific effect of the first aspect in a predetermined period after the execution of the notification effect. It may be. In the case of such a configuration, in the period after the end of the predetermined period, the specific effect of the second aspect is controlled so that the degree of change that changes the effect mode is larger than that of the specific effect of the first aspect. It is preferable to do. According to such a configuration, the degree of change is small at first, and then the degree of change is large, so that the player can be surprised.

(1-2) A gaming machine that plays a game (for example, a pachinko gaming machine 1).
The specific effect (for example, the point image 032F010 shown in FIG. 9-1) and the specific effect (for example, the aspect in which the point image shown in FIG. 9-3 is displayed at 7 points) can be changed step by step. The first aspect (for example, the mode in which the display of the point image is updated in the predetermined period A shown in FIG. 9-3) and the effect mode are different from the first aspect (display of the point image shown in FIG. 9-3). A specific effect executing means (for example, effect control) that can be executed in the second aspect (for example, an aspect in which the display of the point image is updated in the predetermined period B shown in FIG. 9-3) having a high rate of change to the specific aspect. CPU120) and
When the specific effect of the second aspect is executed, the notification effect executing means (for example, the notification effect shown in FIG. 9-3) can be executed to the effect that the specific effect of the second aspect is executed. For example, a CPU 120) for effect control is provided.
When the specific effect changing to the specific aspect is executed, the specific effect executing means executes the specific effect of the first aspect in a specific period (for example, the initial period shown in FIG. 9-3), and then the first. Two types of specific effects are executed (for example, the point image is updated in the predetermined period B shown in FIG. 9-3).
The change in the effect mode is restricted during the execution of the notification effect (for example, the change in the point image is restricted during the execution of the notification effect), and a predetermined period after the execution of the specific effect of the first aspect (for example, FIG. 9). After the elapse of -3 (B), the period during which the suggestion effect and the notification effect are executed), the execution of the notification effect is restricted (for example, as shown in FIG. 9-3 (B), the first time. After the execution of the roulette effect After the period during which the suggestion effect and the notification effect are executed has elapsed, the execution of the notification effect is restricted).

The effect achieved by providing such a configuration will be described. If the notification effect is executed again within a predetermined period after the execution of the specific effect of the first aspect, there is a problem that the execution time of the specific effect after the end of the notification effect is shortened. Therefore, by having such a configuration, after the notification effect is executed, the execution of the notification effect again is restricted, so that the execution time of the specific effect after the notification effect can be secured. Therefore, it is possible to enhance the effect of the first effect and the second effect.

In the present embodiment, as shown in FIG. 9-3, the execution of the notification effect is restricted after the notification effect is executed, that is, after the third roulette effect is started. Therefore, it is possible to secure a period in which the point image is increased and updated in the second aspect.

Further, according to such a configuration, since the specific effect of the second aspect is executed after the specific effect of the first aspect is executed in the specific period, the executed specific effect is executed in the second aspect. It is possible to prevent the player from discriminating whether or not it is in a specific period, and it is possible to make the player feel nervous.

In the present embodiment, in both the normal effect and the special effect, the display mode of the point image is updated in the first mode in the initial period. Therefore, during the period in which the display mode of the point image is updated in the first aspect, it is possible to prevent the player from determining whether the effect being executed is a normal effect or a special effect. Can make you feel nervous.
As a modification, the execution of the notification effect may not be restricted after a predetermined period has elapsed after the execution of the specific effect of the first aspect, but the notification effect may be executed again.
According to such a configuration, it is possible to make the player clearly recognize that the specific effect of the second aspect is executed.

(2) In the control for changing the effect mode so that the degree of change is large, the speed of changing the effect mode of the specific effect is faster in the specific effect of the second aspect than in the specific effect of the first aspect. It is a control (for example, as shown in FIG. 9-3, the predetermined period B during the special effect has a faster increase / update speed of the display of the point image than the predetermined period A. See also FIG. 9-5).

According to such a configuration, since the effect of increasing the speed at which the effect mode of the specific effect is changed stepwise is executed in the second aspect, the player feels a sense of speed regarding the change of the effect mode of the specific effect. Since it can be made to play, it is possible to improve the interest of the game.

In the present embodiment, as shown in FIG. 9-3, in the predetermined period B after the end of the notification effect, the increase and update speed of the point image becomes high, so that the point image changes in the predetermined period B. Since it is possible to make the player feel a sense of speed, it is possible to improve the interest of the game.

(3) The specific effect executing means is a predetermined mode (for example, FIG. 9-3) in a stage before the specific effect mode becomes the specific mode by changing the effect mode of the specific effect in the first aspect. As shown in FIG. 9), when the point image reaches 5 points), the effect mode of the specific effect is changed in a mode different from the first mode up to the predetermined mode (for example, FIG. 9). As shown in -3 (A), the execution period of the roulette effect is longer in the period after the point image reaches 5 points than in the period before the point image reaches 5 points. Since it is shortened, the execution period of the roulette effect is shortened in the period after the point image shows 5 points).

According to such a configuration, even when the production mode of the specific effect is changed stepwise in the first aspect, the interest of the game can be improved.

According to the present embodiment, as shown in FIG. 9-3 (A), in the normal production, the execution period of the roulette effect is 5 points in the period after the point image becomes 5 points. Since the execution period of the roulette effect is shorter than the period before the point, the execution period of the Marubatsu effect is shorter in the period after the point image shows 5 points. Therefore, it is possible to make the player feel a sense of speed in the execution of the Marubatsu effect, and thus it is possible to improve the interest of the game.

As a modification, the execution period of the roulette effect is set so that the period after the point image reaches 5 points is longer than the period before the point image reaches 5 points. You may. According to such a configuration, the expectation until the number of points given becomes 7 points can be maintained for a long time.

(4) Further provided with an operation detecting means (for example, a push sensor 35B) for detecting an operation (operation to the push button 31B) by the player.
When the specific effect executing means controls to change the effect mode of the specific effect in the second aspect, the specific effect mode is changed based on the detection of the movement by the player by the motion detection means. (For example, as shown in FIG. 9-3 (B), during a predetermined period B after the end of the notification effect, the promotion effect is executed together with the roulette effect, and the promotion effect is pushed during the operation valid period of the promotion effect. When the operation to the button 31B is detected, the point image is increased and updated when the round effect is executed).

According to such a configuration, the operation is performed in the case where the production mode of the specific effect is gradually changed in the second mode in which the mode of the specific effect changes to the specific mode is higher than that of the first mode. Since the mode of the specific effect is changed stepwise based on the detection of the movement by the player by the detection means, the player is given the impression that even if the movement is performed by the player, it is not wasted. Since it can be embraced, it is possible to improve the interest of the game.

In the present embodiment, for example, as shown in FIG. 9-3 (B), during a predetermined period B after the end of the notification effect in the special effect, the promotion effect is executed together with the roulette effect, and the operation of the promotion effect is performed. When the operation to the push button 31B is detected during the valid period, the point image is increased and updated when the round effect is executed. In the special effect, there is a predetermined period B in which the point image changes to 7 points at a higher rate than in the normal effect, and the round effect is executed at a higher rate in the special effect than in the normal effect. Therefore, the special effect is more advantageous to the player than the normal effect, and when the operation to the push button 31B is detected in the special effect, the point image is increased and updated when the round effect is executed. Therefore, even if the player operates the push button 31B, it is possible to give the player the impression that it is not wasted, and thus the interest of the game can be improved.

(5) In the first aspect and the second aspect, the aspect of the specific effect is later than that of the initial aspect (for example, the aspect in which the point image displays 0 points) and the aspect of the specific effect. Is a predetermined mode (for example, a mode in which the point image displays 5 points in the normal effect, a mode in which the point image displays 6 points in the special effect) before becoming the specific mode. In the period until the aspect of the above becomes the specific aspect, the control for increasing the degree of change is restricted (for example, as shown in FIG. 9-3, in the normal effect and the special effect, the final period is rounded. It is difficult to perform the production).

According to such a configuration, since the degree variation effect is restricted in the period from the time when the mode of the specific effect is the predetermined mode to the time when the mode becomes the specific mode, the mode of the specific effect becomes the specific mode. Expectations can be improved.

In the present embodiment, as shown in FIG. 9-3, since it is difficult to execute the round effect in the final stage period in the normal effect and the special effect, it is possible to improve the expectation that the point image becomes 7 points. it can.

(6) Control is performed so that the degree of change in the effect mode of the specific effect is smaller in the predetermined period after the start of the specific effect (for example, the initial period shown in FIG. 9-3) than after the elapse of the predetermined period. (For example, as shown in FIG. 9-3, it is difficult to execute the round effect in the initial period of the special effect).

According to such a configuration, the degree of change in the effect mode of the specific effect is controlled to be smaller in the predetermined period after the start of the specific effect than after the elapse of the predetermined period. Is able to attract the player's attention to whether or not the notification effect is executed rather than the change in the effect mode of the specific effect, so that the interest of the game can be improved.

In the present embodiment, for example, as shown in FIG. 9-3, since it is difficult to execute the round effect in the initial period of the special effect (see FIGS. 9-9 and 9-10), the point image is Since it is possible to attract the player's attention to whether or not the notification effect is executed, not whether or not it changes, it is possible to improve the interest of the game.

As a modification, it may be controlled so that the degree of change in the effect mode of the specific effect is greater in the predetermined period after the start of the specific effect than after the elapse of the predetermined period. According to such a configuration, it is possible to attract the player's attention to whether or not the production mode of the specific effect changes, and the player's attention to whether or not the notification effect is executed. Since it can be collected, it is possible to improve the interest of the game.

(7) Further provided with a suggestion effect means capable of executing the suggestion effect (for example, the suggestion effect shown in FIG. 9-3) suggesting that the notification effect is executed.
The rate at which the effect mode of the specific effect changes is higher in the case where the suggestion effect is not executed than in the case where the suggestion effect is executed (for example, the second roulette in FIG. 9-3 (A)). As shown in the section when the effect is executed, if the suggestion effect is not executed, the round effect is likely to be executed).

If the suggestion effect suggesting that the notification effect is executed is not executed, and the effect mode of the specific effect does not change, the player feels sad about the suggestion effect not being executed. It will reduce the interest of the game. Therefore, according to such a configuration, the notification effect is executed because the rate of change in the effect mode of the specific effect is higher in the case where the suggestion effect is not executed than in the case where the suggestion effect is executed. When the suggestion effect suggesting that the suggestion effect is not executed, it is possible to reduce the feeling of sadness that the suggestion effect was not executed to the player, and it is possible to prevent the interest of the game from being reduced.

As a modification, the rate at which the effect mode of the specific effect changes may be lower in the case where the suggestion effect is not executed than in the case where the suggestion effect is executed. According to such a configuration, it is possible to form a situation in which the suggestive effect is not executed and the effect mode of the specific effect is difficult to change. Therefore, the effect in the first aspect (normal effect) and the effect in the second aspect (special). The difference from the production) can be made clearer.

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

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Although the embodiments of the present invention have been described above with reference to the drawings, the specific configuration is not limited to these embodiments, and the present invention may be changed or added without departing from the gist of the present invention. include.

For example, in the above-described embodiment, an embodiment in which the effect during variable display can be executed a plurality of times in one variable display is illustrated, but the present invention is not limited to this, and a plurality of reach notices and setting suggestions are provided. It may be executable over a variable display.

Specifically, the CPU 103 holds and stores information about the variable display whose execution is suspended when the start winning prize occurs (for example, a display result (including a jackpot type) or a random number value for determining a fluctuation pattern). The display result and the fluctuation pattern are pre-read and determined based on the extracted random number value, and the determination result is transmitted to the effect control board 12 as an effect control command at the time of starting winning, so that the effect control CPU 120 can perform the effect control CPU 120. When the pre-reading notice effect that announces the jackpot reliability in the variable display before execution (variable display whose execution is suspended) can be executed, the variable display (target fluctuation) based on the hold memory that is the target of the pre-reading notice is displayed. A reach notice or a setting suggestion as a look-ahead notice for a target change may be executed over a plurality of variable displays until the start.

Further, in the above-described embodiment, the effect control CPU 120 displays a plurality of images Z1 indicating the paraglider displayed in the display area of the image display device 5 in the variable display effect in a variable display of the 103SG277 at a predetermined timing. An example of a mode in which a process of executing a process of destroying and changing the number of images Z1 corresponding to the effect patterns PT-1 to PT-9 determined in the medium effect determination process into images Z2 indicating that the images Z1 are dropped has been illustrated. Is not limited to this, and when the operation of the push button 31B (or the stick controller 31A may be used) by the player is detected by the push sensor 35B, the image Z2 is changed at the timing corresponding to the operation. You may let it.

Further, when the effect control CPU 120 changes to the image Z2 at the timing corresponding to the operation by the player as described above in the variable display effect, the player operates the push button 31B during the operation valid period of the push button 31B. As the operation promotion effect for prompting, an operation promotion image (for example, a character image or a button image of "continuous hitting!") May be displayed in the display area of the image display device 5.

Further, the effect control CPU 120 displays an operation promotion image prompting the player to operate the push button 31B when the push sensor 35B detects a specific operation of operating the push button 31B during the operation valid period of the push button 31B. Regardless of whether or not the push button 31B is operated, the effect of changing the image Z1 to the image Z2 (destroying the paraglider and dropping it) can be executed according to the operation of the push button 31B, and the operation of the push button 31B is not detected. In that case, the paraglider may be faded out without being destroyed, that is, the effect during variable display may be terminated without giving a reach notice or setting suggestion.

By doing so, the player who knows the specific motion can execute the effect of changing the image Z1 to the image Z2 at a desired timing by performing the specific motion, so that the game entertainment can be improved. ..

As an operation promoting effect for encouraging the player to operate the push button 31B during the operation valid period of the push button 31B, an operation promoting image for encouraging the player to operate the push button 31B is displayed in the display area of the image display device 5. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and for example, the variable display effect is executed without displaying the operation promotion image in the display area of the image display device 5 in which the variable display effect is executed. Even if the operation promotion effect is executed by emitting light from a light emitting unit built in or around the push button 31B provided at a position different from the display area of the image display device 5 that the player pays attention to. Good. By doing so, only the player who knows the specific movement or the player who notices the light emission can see the reach notice and the setting suggestion, so that the interest of the game is improved.

Further, in the above-described embodiment, as a predetermined effect in which the effect result is an advantageous state suggestion result, a mode in which a reach notice suggesting the possibility of reaching is applied has been exemplified, but the present invention is not limited thereto. The predetermined effect, which is the result of suggesting an advantageous state, is a stop symbol notice that suggests at which symbol the symbol being variably displayed stops, a character notice in which a character appears, and a step in which the notice image changes stepwise. Various warning effects can be applied as long as it is a suggestion effect that suggests the possibility of a big hit, such as a close-up notice or a group notice in which a group of predetermined characters crosses the display area.

Further, in the above-described embodiment, the variable display effect has a common effect period for the reach notice and the setting suggestion, but the effect mode differs between the reach notice and the setting suggestion (corresponding to the common effect period). It may be a separate production (specifically, the reach notice is a suggestion using a character, the setting suggestion is a suggestion by a paraglider, etc.). Then, even when the reach notice and the setting suggestion having different production modes are executed together in the same period (same timing), the reach notice may be executed with priority over the setting suggestion.

For example, the first effect image corresponding to the reach notice and the second effect image corresponding to the setting suggestion unlike the first effect image are displayed together in the display area of the image display device 5 for the same period (same timing). In this case, for example, the visibility of the first effect image is increased by making the display area of the first effect image larger than the display area of the second effect image, or by changing the display mode such as emission color, brightness, and contrast. Is made higher than the visibility of the second effect image, so that the reach notice can be executed with priority over the setting suggestion.

When the effect control CPU 120 can draw an image on a plurality of drawing layers, for example, the first effect image corresponding to the reach notice is drawn on the first drawing layer among the plurality of drawing layers and is set. When drawing the second effect image corresponding to the suggestion in the second drawing layer lower than the first drawing layer, the image display device 5 draws the image drawn in the first drawing layer and the second drawing layer. When the images are combined and displayed in duplicate, the visibility of the first effect image becomes higher than the visibility of the second effect image because the first effect image is duplicated in the second effect image. Therefore, it is possible to execute the reach notice in preference to the setting suggestion. Further, when the second effect image is drawn on the upper first drawing layer and the first effect image is drawn on the lower second drawing layer, the opacity of the second effect image is higher than the opacity of the first effect image. By lowering the transmittance (making the transmittance of the second effect image higher than the transmittance of the first effect image), it is possible to execute the reach notice with priority over the setting suggestion.

Further, by making the sound effects such as the volume and sound quality of the sound effects output from the speakers 8L and 8R different between the reach notice and the setting suggestion, the audibility of the sound effect corresponding to the reach notice corresponds to the setting suggestion. It may be higher than the audibility of, that is, the sound effect corresponding to the reach notice may be easier to hear than the sound effect corresponding to the setting suggestion. As a method of increasing the audibility of the sound effect corresponding to the reach notice, for example, not only the volume of the sound effect is increased, but also the volume of other sounds such as BGM is decreased to enhance the audibility. May be good. It should be noted that the sound effect corresponding to the reach notice is output, but the sound effect corresponding to the setting suggestion is not output.

Further, when the effect control CPU 120 has a plurality of reproduction channels (for example, reproduction channels 0 to 31) and can execute control to output the effect sound from the speakers 8L and 8R using any of the reproduction channels. In, for example, the first effect sound corresponding to the reach notice can be reproduced on the first reproduction channel, and the second effect sound corresponding to the setting suggestion can be reproduced on the second reproduction channel different from the first reproduction channel. At the same time, when the first effect sound and the second effect sound are reproduced from different reproduction channels (first reproduction channel and second reproduction channel) at the same timing, the first effect sound reproduced in the first reproduction channel By making the volume and sound quality different (improving) from the volume and sound quality of the second production sound reproduced on the second playback channel, the audibility of the first production sound is made higher than the audibility of the second production sound. It is also possible to prioritize the reach notice over the setting suggestion.

Further, by making the light emitting mode such as the light emitting color, lighting mode, and brightness of the game effect lamp 9 different between the reach notice and the setting suggestion, the visibility of the light emitting mode corresponding to the reach notice is the visual recognition of the sound effect corresponding to the setting suggestion. It may be higher than the sex, that is, the light emitting mode corresponding to the reach notice may be easier to see than the light emitting mode corresponding to the setting suggestion. It should be noted that the light is turned on in response to the reach notice, but the light is turned off without being turned on in response to the setting suggestion.

In other words, executing the reach notice with priority over the setting suggestion not only increases the execution ratio of the reach notice when the effect result is either the advantageous state suggestion result or the setting suggestion result, but also the effect result is advantageous. In the case of both the state suggestion result and the setting suggestion result
This includes that the effect mode such as the display of the reach notice, the sound, and the light is prioritized over the effect mode of the setting suggestion. Furthermore, executing the reach notice with priority over the setting suggestion means that the execution ratio, display, and sound are such that the effect of the reach notice given to the player is higher than the effect of the setting suggestion given to the player. It also includes performing different production modes such as light, light, and movement of a movable body.

Further, in the above-described embodiment, in the setting suggestion, as a suggestion regarding the setting in the CPU 103, a mode suggesting which of the set values 1 to 6 is set is exemplified, but the present invention is limited to this. However, as a suggestion regarding the setting in the CPU 103, for example, the possibility that the set value has been changed or the possibility that the set value has not been changed (deferred) may be suggested.

In the above-described embodiment, as shown in the special effect of FIG. 9-3 (B), it has been described that the Marubatsu effect and the suggestion effect after the end of the roulette effect are executed before the notification effect. FIG. 9-14 is a diagram showing a modified example of the feature portions 032F and 033F. As shown in FIG. 9-14 (B), the special effect of this modification is to execute the notification effect without executing the Marubatsu effect and the suggestion effect after the end of the roulette effect. That is, in the modified example of FIG. 9-14, the specific effect of the second aspect is executed without executing the specific effect of the first aspect.

According to such a configuration, the execution of the notification effect capable of specifying that the display mode of the specific effect is gradually changed in the second aspect in which the aspect of the specific effect changes to the specific aspect is higher than that in the first aspect. Previously, since the control for stepwisely changing the display mode of the specific effect is not executed in the first mode, the player can be surprised. In the present embodiment, when the special effect is executed, the notification effect is suddenly executed without executing the Marubatsu effect or the suggestion effect, so that the player can be surprised. ..

In the above-described embodiment, as "degree variation control for increasing the degree of change that changes the effect mode", "the specific effect of the second aspect is the display mode of the specific effect rather than the specific effect of the first aspect". "Control to increase the speed of changing" was explained. However, the degree variation control may be another control. In the degree variation control, for example, when the display mode of the specific effect is changed stepwise in the second aspect, the display mode of the specific effect may be changed in a plurality of steps at once. For example, two or more points may be given at the end of one roulette effect. Also, at the end of one roulette effect, when the effect of giving M points at once is executed, it is a big hit than when the effect of giving N (M> N) points at once is executed. The degree of expectation controlled by the gaming state may be increased.

In the above-described embodiment, the specific effect is described as the display of the point image. However, the specific effect may be another effect. For example, the specific effect may be an effect that displays the number of levels of a character or the like. In the case of such a specific effect, "changing the mode of the specific effect step by step" means changing to raise the level. Further, the specific mode refers to a mode in which the number of levels is the highest level (for example, 7 levels).

Further, the specific effect may be an effect of displaying a meter and a gauge on the meter. In the case of such a specific effect, "changing the mode of the specific effect step by step" means increasing the gauge. Further, the specific mode refers to a mode in which the gauge has the highest value (for example, 100). Further, "changing the mode of the specific effect step by step" may mean reducing the gauge. The gauge in this case is, for example, the HP (hit point) of the enemy character. Further, the specific mode refers to a mode in which the gauge has the lowest value (for example, 0).

In addition, the specific effect may be an effect of displaying a ally character. In the case of such a specific effect, "changing the mode of the specific effect step by step" means increasing the number of displayed ally characters. In addition, the specific mode refers to a mode in which the number of displayed ally characters is a predetermined number (for example, 10 people).

Further, in the above-described embodiment, the effect of suggesting (notifying) that points are given is referred to as "maru effect", and the effect of suggesting (notifying) not giving points is defined as a cross effect, and whether points are given. The production that improves the tension such as whether or not is explained as "roulette production". However, these effects may be other effects. For example, the roulette effect may be an effect in which a plurality of decorative patterns fluctuate. Further, for example, the effect of suggesting (notifying) that points are given may be an effect in which a plurality of decorative patterns are aligned. In addition, the effect of suggesting (notifying) that points are not given may be an effect in which a plurality of decorative patterns are not aligned. Further, the decorative design may be a dedicated design used only during the normal production or the special production.

Further, in the above-described embodiment, as shown in FIG. 9-4, it has been described that the production period of the normal production and the production period of the special production are the same. However, the production period of the normal production and the production period of the special production may be substantially the same. For example, when the production period of the normal production is 60 seconds, the production period of the special production may be 61 seconds. In addition, "the production period of the normal production and the production period of the special production are substantially the same" is expressed as "the production period of the normal production and the production period of the special production correspond to each other". May be good. Further, "the production period of the normal production and the production period of the special production are substantially the same" may be expressed as "the production period of the normal production and the production period of the special production are the same period". ..

Further, as a modification, the production period of the normal production and the production period of the special production may be significantly different. For example, in the example of FIG. 9-4, when the final grant point is 7, and the effect period of the normal effect is 60 seconds, the effect period of the special effect may be 30 seconds. When the effect period of the special effect is extremely short as described above, the round effect may be executed at a high rate at the end of all the roulette effects, and points may be given at a high speed. Further, as a further modification, the shorter the production period of the special effect, the higher the expectation of the jackpot game state may be. As a further modification, the longer the special effect is produced, the higher the expectation of the jackpot game state may be. As a further modification, the shorter the production period of the normal production, the higher the expectation of the jackpot game state may be. As a further modification, the longer the production period of the normal production, the higher the expectation of the jackpot game state may be.

In the above-described embodiment, the mode of changing the specific effect has been described as being the same mode regardless of the degree of expectation controlled by the jackpot state. However, the mode of change of the specific effect may be different depending on the degree of expectation controlled by the jackpot state. For example, the plurality of types of changes in the specific effect may include a first change mode and a second change mode. The first change mode is a change mode in which the point image is increased and updated without any effect. The second change mode is the second change mode in which the point image is increased and updated together with a predetermined effect. Further, the second change mode may have a higher degree of expectation of being controlled by the jackpot gaming state than the first change mode. Further, the predetermined effect is, for example, an effect of making the point image shine when the point image is changed. According to such a configuration, the player's attention can be attracted to the change mode of the specific effect.

In the above-described embodiment, it has been described that any of the mode of the notification effect, the mode of the suggestion effect, and the mode of the specific effect are the same regardless of the degree of expectation controlled by the jackpot state. However, at least one of the mode of the notification effect, the mode of the suggestion effect, and the mode of the specific effect may be different depending on the degree of expectation controlled by the jackpot state.

For example, with respect to the notification effect, the notification effect may be executed in any one of a plurality of aspects including the first aspect and the second aspect. Further, for example, the first aspect is an aspect in which a predetermined character is displayed, and the second aspect is an aspect in which the predetermined character is not displayed. In addition, the second aspect may have a higher degree of expectation of being controlled by the jackpot gaming state than the first aspect. According to such a configuration, the player's attention can be attracted to the mode of the notification effect.

For example, with respect to the suggestion effect, the suggestion effect may be executed in any one of a plurality of aspects including the first aspect and the second aspect. Further, for example, the first aspect is an aspect in which a predetermined character is displayed, and the second aspect is an aspect in which the predetermined character is not displayed. In addition, the second aspect may have a higher degree of expectation of being controlled by the jackpot gaming state than the first aspect. According to such a configuration, the player's attention can be drawn to the mode of the suggestion effect.

For example, with respect to the specific effect, the specific effect may be executed in any one of a plurality of aspects including the first aspect and the second aspect. Further, for example, the first aspect is an aspect of displaying a point image or the like in a predetermined color (for example, white), and the second aspect is an aspect of displaying a point image or the like in a specific color (for example, gold). In addition, the second aspect may have a higher degree of expectation of being controlled by the jackpot gaming state than the first aspect. According to such a configuration, the player's attention can be attracted to the mode of the specific effect.

In the above-described embodiment, as shown in FIG. 9-3, it has been described that the suggestive effect is not executed in the normal effect in which the notification effect is not executed. However, in the normal effect, a suggestion effect suggesting that the notification effect is not executed may be executed. According to such a configuration, it is possible to make the player clearly recognize that the notification effect is not executed.

In the above-described embodiment, for example, in the predetermined period B of FIG. 9-3, the rate at which the round effect is executed is the same rate regardless of the degree of expectation controlled by the jackpot state. However, the rate at which the round effect is executed in the predetermined period B (the speed at which the points increase) may be different depending on the degree of expectation controlled by the jackpot state. For example, there are a first ratio and a second ratio that is larger than the first ratio as the ratio at which the round effect is executed in the predetermined period B, and the second ratio is controlled to be a big hit state than the first ratio. Expectations may be high. According to such a configuration, it is possible to attract the attention of the player regarding the ratio at which the round effect is executed in the predetermined period B.

In the above-described embodiment, it has been described that the predetermined period B in which the increase / update speed of the display of the point image is fast is shifted from the start timing of the roulette effect after the notification effect is completed. However, the transition timing of the predetermined period B is not limited to the start timing of the roulette effect after the notification effect is completed, and may be another timing. The transition timing of the predetermined period B may be, for example, the start timing of the roulette effect next to the roulette effect after the notification effect is completed (in FIG. 9-3 (B), the fourth roulette effect). Further, the transition timing of the predetermined period B may be different depending on the degree of expectation controlled by the jackpot state. For example, there may be a first timing and a second timing as the transition timing of the predetermined period B. For example, the second timing is later than the first timing. Further, the second timing is a timing with a higher degree of expectation of being controlled to the jackpot state than the first timing. According to such a configuration, the player's attention can be attracted to the transition timing of the predetermined period B as well.

In the above-described embodiment, as shown in FIG. 9-4, when the points to be finally awarded are determined, the points and the number of executions of the roulette effect are assumed to have a one-to-one relationship. explained. However, the point and the number of times the roulette effect is executed may have a one-to-many relationship. For example, after the points finally given in the process of 032FS002 are determined, the number of executions of the roulette effect may be determined by lottery. Further, as the number of times the roulette effect is executed increases, the degree of expectation of being controlled by the jackpot game state may be higher.

In the above-described embodiment, as shown in FIG. 9-7, the points that can be finally determined as the points to be awarded are 5 points, 6 points, and 7 points. However, the points that can be finally determined as the points to be awarded may include at least one of 1 to 4 points in addition to the 5 points, 6 points, and 7 points.

In the above-described embodiment, as shown by the * 2 mark in FIG. 9-11, the ratio (= 82%) that the round effect is executed in the initial period of the normal effect is that the round effect is executed in the initial period of the normal effect. It was explained as being higher than the ratio of not being performed (= 18%) (see also the description in FIG. 9-3 (A) that "○" is likely to appear when the suggestion effect is not executed). However, as a modification, the rate at which the round effect is executed in the initial period of the normal effect may be lower than the rate at which the round effect is not executed in the initial period of the normal effect. According to such a configuration, in both the special effect and the normal effect, the degree of change in the display mode of the point image is smaller in the predetermined period after the start of the display of the point image than after the elapse of the predetermined period. It can be controlled, and as a result, the player can feel a sense of tension as to whether the special effect or the normal effect is executed.

It is also advantageous for the player between FIGS. 9-1 (E) and 9-1 (F) and at least one of FIGS. 9-2 (J) and 9-2 (K). Advantageous control may be performed. The advantageous control is, for example, an effect of displaying an image of SP reach. When this configuration is adopted, at least one of FIGS. 9-1 (A) to 9-1 (E) and 9-2 (A) to 9-2 (J) is normal. In the reach state, after displaying the screen of FIG. 9-1 (E) or FIG. 9-2 (J), the character "SP reach development!" Is displayed, and then the SP reach state is controlled. May be good. Further, at least one of FIGS. 9-1 (A) to 9-1 (E) and 9-2 (A) to 9-2 (J) is in a non-reach state, and FIG. 9-1 After displaying the screen of (E) or FIG. 9-2 (J), the character "SP reach development!" May be displayed, and then the SP reach state may be controlled. Further, in the normal effect or the special effect, the non-reach state is set until 6 points are given, the reach state is set when 6 points are given, and FIG. 9-1 (E) or FIG. 9-2 (Fig. 9-2) when 7 points are given. After displaying the screen of J), the character "SP reach development!" May be displayed, and then the SP reach state may be controlled.

Further, in the above-described embodiment, a mode in which the jackpot gaming state is applied is illustrated as an example of an advantageous state advantageous for the player, but the present invention is not limited to this, and the prize ball is paid out more than in the normal state. A high base state (time saving state) that makes it easier for the conditions to be met, a high probability gaming state (high probability state) that has a high probability of becoming a big hit game state, a high probability low base state (latent probability change state), and a special reach state (for example). , Super reach, etc.), including the state where the fluctuation pattern is a fluctuation pattern based on the jackpot fluctuation pattern.

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

Further, in the above-described embodiment, a spherical game ball (pachinko ball) has been applied as an example of the game medium, but the present invention is not limited to the spherical game medium, and for example, a non-spherical game such as a medal. It may be a medium.

Further, in the above-described embodiment, the pachinko gaming machine is applied as an example of the gaming machine, but for example, the game can be started by setting a predetermined number of bets for one game using the game value. At the same time, one game is completed by deriving the variable display result to the variable display device capable of variablely displaying a plurality of types of symbols that can be identified by each, and according to the variable display result derived to the variable display device. It can also be applied to slot machines that can generate prizes.

Further, in the slot machine, the advantageous state for the player is a state in which a big bonus or a regular bonus that increases the winning probability of a small winning combination, or a state in which an operation mode advantageous for the player is notified (for example, an AT (assist time) state). In addition, a state in which an operation mode advantageous to the player is notified and the probability of winning the replay combination is increased (for example, an ART (assist replay time) state) and the like are included.

Further, when the predetermined effect of the present invention can be executed on the slot machine, the special role such as a big bonus or a regular bonus is internally won, but the special role is supported in a state where the combination of symbols is not aligned and carried over. Suggestion effects that suggest the possibility that the combination of symbols to be displayed may be derived and displayed, and setting suggestions that suggest the setting values set in the slot machine can be executed over multiple games (variable display multiple times), AT state, etc. It is possible to execute over a plurality of games (multiple variable displays) until the ART state is won and the AT state or the ART state is started.

(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, 103 CPU, 5 image display device, 120 CPU for effect control.

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It is a game machine that plays games
A specific effect in which the effect mode changes stepwise and can be changed to a specific mode can be executed in the first mode and the second mode in which the rate of change of the effect mode to the specific mode is higher than that of the first mode. Specific production execution means and
When the specific effect of the second aspect is executed, the notification effect executing means capable of executing the notification effect to the effect that the specific effect of the second aspect is executed is provided.
When executing the specific effect that changes to the specific aspect, the specific effect executing means executes the specific effect of the first aspect in a specific period, and then executes the specific effect of the second aspect.
A gaming machine in which the change in the effect mode is restricted during the execution of the notification effect, and the execution of the notification effect is restricted after a predetermined period has elapsed after the execution of the specific effect of the first aspect.

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