JP2021000402A - Game machine - Google Patents

Abstract

To enhance interest when a mode of operation promotion display is changed.SOLUTION: Operation promotion display means can display an operation promotion display by a first specific mode and an operation promotion display by a second specific mode having a higher ratio of reporting an advantageous content than the first specific mode, suggestive performance execution means can execute a specific suggestive performance for suggesting display of an operation promotion display by the second specific mode and a special suggestive performance differing from the specific suggestive performance as suggestive performances in relation to display of a special display, and can execute suggestive performances at some timing from among plural pieces of timing, and a ratio of reporting an advantageous content differs depending on execution timing of the suggestive performances.SELECTED DRAWING: Figure 8-22

Description

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

As a game machine, a game ball, which is a game medium, is launched into a game area by a launching device, and when the game ball wins a prize area such as a prize opening provided in the game area, a predetermined number of prize balls are paid out to the player. There is something that can be done. Further, a variable display device capable of variable display (also referred to as “variation”) of the identification information is provided, and when the display result of the variable display of the identification information becomes the specific display result in the variable display device, the gaming state (game). The state of the machine. Therefore, specifically, the state in which the game machine is controlled) is changed to give a predetermined game value to the player (so-called pachinko machine).

Further, after setting a predetermined number of bets for one game on a predetermined game medium, the player operates the start lever to start variable display of the identification information by the variable display device, and the player changes each. By operating the stop button provided corresponding to the display device, the variable display of the identification information is stopped within the range of the maximum delay time predetermined from the operation timing, and the variable display of all the variable display devices is displayed. When a prize is generated according to the display result derived when the game is stopped, a predetermined game medium is paid out according to the prize, and a specific prize is generated, the player sets the game state to the predetermined game value. There is something that is configured to give to (so-called slot machine).

The game value means that the state of the variable winning ball device provided in the game area of the game machine becomes advantageous for the player who is likely to win a prize, or becomes advantageous for the player. It is to generate rights and to be in a state where the conditions for paying out prize balls are easily satisfied.

In the pachinko gaming machine, as a display result of the variable display of the special symbol (identification information) started in the variable display device based on the winning of the game ball in the starting winning opening, a predetermined specific display mode is derived and displayed. If it is done, a "big hit" will occur. The derived display is to finally stop and display the symbol (final stop symbol). When a big hit occurs, for example, the big winning opening opens a predetermined number of times to shift to a big hit game state in which a hit ball is easy to win. Then, in each opening period, when a predetermined number (for example, 10) is won in the large winning opening, the large winning opening is closed. The number of times the large winning opening is opened is fixed to a predetermined number of times (for example, 15 rounds). An opening time (for example, 29 seconds) is determined for each opening, and even if the number of winnings does not reach a predetermined number, the large winning opening is closed when the opening time elapses. Hereinafter, the opening period of each large winning opening may be referred to as a round. In addition, a game in a round may be called a round game.

Further, in the variable display device, symbols other than the symbol that becomes the final stop symbol (for example, the middle symbol among the left, middle, and right symbols) are stopped and shaken in a state of being consistent with a specific display result for a predetermined time. A big hit can occur before the final result is displayed due to movement, enlargement / reduction or deformation, multiple symbols fluctuating synchronously with the same symbol, or the positions of the displayed symbols being swapped. The effect performed in the state where the sex is continued (hereinafter, these states are referred to as the reach state) is referred to as the reach effect. In addition, the reach state and its state are referred to as a reach mode. Further, the variable display including the reach effect is called the reach variable display. Then, when the display result of the symbol that is variablely displayed on the variable display device is not a specific display result, it becomes "off" and the variable display state ends. The player plays the game while enjoying how to generate a big hit.

In such a game machine, it is possible to display a motion promotion display that encourages the player's action, and there is a configuration in which the mode of the motion promotion display can be changed. For example, in Patent Document 1, an image imitating a push button is displayed in advance before the reach is established, an action effect is performed on the image, and an operation effect can be executed during the reach according to a mode changed by the action effect. Is described.

JP-A-2018-108138 (FIGS. 43 and 44)

However, in Patent Document 1, the interest is insufficient when the mode of the operation promotion display changes.

Therefore, an object of the present invention is to provide a game machine capable of improving the interest when the mode of the operation promotion display changes.

(Means 1) The game machine according to the present invention is a game machine capable of performing variable display, and is an action promotion display means (for example, a button display) capable of displaying an action promotion display (for example, a button display) for prompting a player's action. , The effect display control CPU120) and, after the player's operation is detected, there are times when an advantageous content which is advantageous content for the player is notified and a case where a content different from the advantageous content is notified. (For example, a button advance notice effect) can be executed (for example, an effect display control CPU 120) and a special display means (for example, telop display 039IW01) that can display a special display different from the operation promotion display (for example, telop display 039IW01). , Step 039 IWS205, S509 in the effect control CPU 120) and suggestion effect suggesting that the display mode changes (for example, active change suggestion effect, title change suggestion effect, button change suggestion effect) can be executed. The suggestion effect execution means (for example, the portion that executes step 039IWS511 in the effect control CPU 120) is provided, and the operation promotion display means includes an operation promotion display according to the first specific mode (for example, a small size button display 039IW06). It is possible to display an operation promotion display (for example, a large-sized button display 039IW08) according to the second specific mode, which has a higher rate of being notified of advantageous contents than the first specific mode, and the suggestion effect executing means has a special display. A specific suggestion effect (for example, a button change suggestion effect shown in FIG. 8-20 (I)) suggesting that the motion promotion display according to the second specific aspect is displayed in relation to the display, and the specific suggestion. Special suggestion effects different from the effects (for example, balls 039IW03,04,07 as shown in FIGS. 8-18 (D), 8-19 (F), and 8-20 (I) fly away. (Aspect) and, can be executed as a suggestion effect, the suggestion effect can be executed at any of a plurality of timings, and the rate at which the advantageous content is notified differs depending on the execution timing of the suggestion effect (for example). As shown in FIG. 8-4, which of the active change suggestion effect, the title change suggestion effect, and the button change suggestion effect is executed during the display of the telop display (in other words, the change suggestion effect). The degree of expectation (reliability) for the jackpot differs depending on the execution timing), and the proportion of the jackpot symbol derived and displayed as the variable display result is different). According to such a configuration, the player can pay attention to the execution timing of the suggestion effect after the special display is displayed, and the interest can be improved.

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 the variable display start setting process. It is a flowchart which shows the change suggestion effect setting process. It is explanatory drawing which shows the specific example of the telop display determination table. It is explanatory drawing which shows the specific example of the change suggestion effect decision table. It is a flowchart which shows the active change setting process. It is explanatory drawing which shows the specific example of the active change decision table and the active change suggestion effect decision table. It is a flowchart which shows the button notice setting process. It is explanatory drawing which shows the specific example of the effect mode of a button advance notice effect determination table and each button advance notice effect. It is explanatory drawing explaining the advance notice production. It is explanatory drawing explaining the determination ratio of the advance notice production. It is explanatory drawing explaining the determination ratio of the advance notice production. It is explanatory drawing explaining the determination rate of whether or not the present box is executed. It is explanatory drawing explaining the setting suggestion effect (heat character effect, eye-catching effect). It is explanatory drawing explaining the determination rate of whether or not the heat character effect is executed. It is explanatory drawing explaining the determination ratio of whether or not the eye-catching effect is executed. It is explanatory drawing explaining various timings. It is a flowchart which shows the effect processing during variable display. It is explanatory drawing for demonstrating the concrete example of the production mode of a telop display and a change suggestion effect. It is explanatory drawing for demonstrating the concrete example of the production mode of a telop display and a change suggestion effect. It is explanatory drawing for demonstrating the concrete example of the production mode of a telop display and a change suggestion effect. It is explanatory drawing which shows the specific example of the effect mode when the button display is displayed without the change suggestion effect when the telop display is not displayed. It is a timing chart for explaining the execution timing of the telop display and the change suggestion effect. It is a timing chart for demonstrating the execution timing of the telop display and the change suggestion effect in the modification 1. It is explanatory drawing which shows the specific example of the telop display determination table in the modification 2.

(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). Fluctuations 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, a decorative symbol (a symbol indicating a number or the like) as a plurality of types of decorative identification information different from the special symbol is synchronized with the first special figure game or the second special figure game. Is variable display. Here, in synchronization with the first special figure game or the second special figure game, the decorative symbols are variably displayed (for example, up and down) in the decorative symbol display areas 5L, 5C, and 5R of "left", "middle", and "right". Direction scroll display and update display). 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 storages corresponding to the first special figure game is also referred to as the first reserved storage number, and the number of reserved storages 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 may be paid out and the second special figure game may be started. The variable winning ball device 6B may be any device that changes between a closed state and an open state, and is not limited to the one provided with an electric tulip-type accessory.

At predetermined positions of the game board 2 (in the example shown in FIG. 1, four locations on the lower left and right sides of the game area), general winning openings 10 are provided, which are always kept in a constant open state by a predetermined ball receiving member. 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.

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

In addition to the above configuration, the surface of the game board 2 is provided with a windmill that changes the flow direction and speed of the game ball and a large number of obstacle nails. At the bottom of the game area, 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).

In the pachinko gaming machine 1, a stick controller 31A and a push button 31B are provided 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 the normal symbol other than the normal symbol (the normal symbol lost symbol) is stopped and displayed as the confirmed normal symbol, the display result of the normal symbol becomes "normal symbol lost". When it becomes "per normal drawing", the opening control is performed so that the variable winning ball device 6B is opened for a predetermined period (the second starting winning opening is opened).

When the game ball enters the first starting winning opening formed in the winning ball device 6A, the first special symbol game by the first special symbol display 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". Further, if a special symbol (missing symbol, for example, "-") different from the big hit symbol or the small hit symbol is stopped and displayed, it becomes "missing".

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

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

In the big hit game state, the player can obtain the prize ball by letting the game ball enter the big prize opening. Therefore, the jackpot gaming state is an advantageous state for the player. The larger the number of rounds in the jackpot game state and the longer the 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 many prize balls can be obtained or a jackpot type in which few 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 referred to as a number cut (time cut time reduction, number cut probability change, etc.).

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

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

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

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

(Progress of production, etc.)
In the pachinko gaming machine 1, various effects (effects of notifying the progress of the game and enlivening the game) are executed according to the progress of the game. The production will be described below. The effect is performed by displaying various effect images on the image display device 5, and in addition to or in place of the display, audio output from the speakers 8L and 8R and / or 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 is in the reach mode, the promotion effect that finally becomes the "probability jackpot" 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, the decorative symbols constituting the chance eyes are stopped and displayed on the predetermined effective lines in the decorative symbol display areas 5L, 5C, and 5R of "left", "middle", and "right". In addition, when the display result of the special figure game becomes "big hit" of some big hit types (big hit type of big hit game state in the same mode as small hit game state) and when it becomes "small hit". , A common fixed decorative pattern may be derived and displayed.

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

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

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

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

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

(Board configuration)
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, a solenoid circuit 111, and the like.

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

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

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

The I / O 105 includes, for example, an input port into which various signals (detection signals described later) are input, various signals (first special symbol display device 4A, second special symbol display device 4B, ordinary symbol display 20, first hold). It includes 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). It takes in a detection signal indicating that the switch has been turned on by entering and transmits it 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 at predetermined time (for example, 2 ms) intervals, 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, the jackpot information (information indicating the number of times the jackpot has occurred) and the start information (starting) supplied to the hall management computer installed outside the pachinko gaming machine 1. Data such as information such as the number of times of winning and the probability fluctuation information (information indicating the number of times of the probability change state) are output (step S23).

Following the information output process, a game random number update process for updating at least a part of the game random numbers used on the main board 11 side by software is executed (step S24). After that, the CPU 103 executes the special symbol process process (step S25). 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 passing of the game ball through the passing gate 41). It enables opening control of the variable winning ball device 6B based on "per-figure". The execution of the normal figure game is performed by driving the normal symbol display 20, and the number of normal figure reservations is displayed by turning on the normal figure hold display 25C.

After 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 designating the determination result such as the occurrence of the start winning prize, the number of hold storages, and the look-ahead determination is made on the effect control board 12. .. The effect control command at the time of starting winning, which is set to be transmitted in this way, is executed from the main board 11 to the effect control board 12 by, for example, executing the command control process in step S27 shown in FIG. 4 after the special symbol process process is completed. Is transmitted to.

After executing the start winning determination process in S101, the CPU 103 selects and executes any of the processes of steps S110 to S120 according to the value of the special figure process flag provided in the RAM 102. 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 pending information. In addition, in the special symbol normal processing, whether or not the display result of the special symbol or decorative symbol is set as "big hit" or "small hit" based on the random value for determining the display result, and the big hit type when it is set as "big hit". Is determined (predetermined) before the display result is derived and displayed. Further, in the special symbol normal processing, a fixed special symbol (either a big hit symbol, a small hit symbol, or a lost symbol) to be stopped and displayed in the special symbol game is set according to the determined display result. After that, the value of the special symbol process flag is updated to "1", and the special symbol normal processing ends. In addition, the special figure game using the second special figure may be executed with priority over the special figure game using the first special figure (also referred to as special figure 2 priority digestion). Further, the winning order of the game balls to the first starting winning opening and the second starting winning opening may be memorized, 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 mode of the variable display of the decorative symbol (presence or absence of reach, etc.), and the variable display of the decorative symbol. The content of the effect (type of reach effect, etc.) is specified, and it is also called a variable display pattern.

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

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

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

The process of opening the jackpot in step S115 is executed when the value of the special figure process flag is “5”. In this big hit opening process, the big winning opening is measured based on the process of measuring the elapsed time since the big winning opening is opened, the measured elapsed time, the number of game balls detected by the count switch 23, and the like. It includes a process of determining whether or not it is time to return the device from the open state to the closed state. Then, when the large winning opening is returned to the closed state, the value of the special figure process flag is updated to "6" after executing a process of stopping the supply of the solenoid drive signal to the solenoid 82 for the large winning opening door. 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, 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 processing of step S117 is executed when the value of the special figure process flag is “7”. In this jackpot end process, there is a process of waiting until the waiting time corresponding to the period in which the ending effect as an effect action for notifying the end of the jackpot game state is executed, and a probability change corresponding to the end of the jackpot game state. It includes processing to make various settings to start control and time reduction control. When such a setting is made, the value of the special figure process flag is 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 in the open state in the small hit game state based on the display result being "small hit". At this time, the value of the special figure process flag is updated to "9", and the small hit release preprocessing ends.

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

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

After that, it is determined whether or not the timer interrupt flag is turned on (step S73). The timer interrupt flag is set 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 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 process or the like. Turn on the provided receive 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 the process of step S73. Other processes may be executed before returning to the process of step S73.

FIG. 7 is a flowchart showing an example of the process executed in step S76 of FIG. 6 as the effect control process process. In the effect control process process shown in FIG. 7, the effect control CPU 120 first executes the 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 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 that the variable display of the decorative symbol on the image display device 5 is started, the value of the effect process flag is updated to "1", and the variable display start waiting process is terminated.

The variable display start setting process 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, which is the display result of the decorative symbol, is stopped and displayed. When the fixed decorative symbol is stopped and displayed, the value of the effect process flag is updated to "3", and the effect process during variable display ends.

The special figure hit waiting process in 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 or the like 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. Execute. 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 the game machine, but a medal is inserted and a predetermined number of bets is set, and a plurality of types of symbols are rotated according to the operation of the operation lever by the player, and the player If the combination of stop symbols becomes a specific combination of symbols when the symbols are stopped in response to the operation of the stop button by, a slot machine capable of executing a game in which a predetermined number of medals are paid out to the player (for example, a big bonus) The present invention can also be applied to a slot machine equipped with one or more of regular bonus, RT, AT, ART, and CZ (hereinafter, bonus, etc.).

The program and data for realizing the present invention are not limited to the form of being distributed and provided by the detachable recording medium to the computer device included in the pachinko gaming machine 1, and the computer device and the like in advance. It may take the form of being distributed by installing it in the storage device of the. Further, the program and data for realizing the present invention are distributed by downloading from another device on the network connected via 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 section 039IW)
Next, the feature unit 039IW will be described. The feature unit 039IW is configured to be able to be set to any one of a plurality of set values having different advantages for the player (in this example, the jackpot probability is different), and the pachinko gaming machine 1 is provided. It is possible to check the current setting value or change the setting value by executing the setting confirmation process or the setting change process when the power is turned on. In this example, the pachinko game machine 1 is configured so that the setting can be changed in 6 stages of the set value "1" to "6", and when the set value is set to "6", the degree of expectation for the jackpot is the highest ( The reliability) is high, and when the set value is set to "1", the expectation (reliability) for the jackpot is the lowest. Not only when the setting can be changed in 6 steps, for example, the setting may be changed in 2 to 5 steps, or the setting may be changed in 7 or more steps.

Further, in this feature unit 039IW, for example, fluctuation patterns # 10 and # 11 are used as fluctuation patterns that are non-reach out, and fluctuation patterns # 12 are used as fluctuation patterns that are out of normal reach, and fluctuations that are out of super reach. Fluctuation patterns # 13 and # 14 are used as patterns, fluctuation patterns # 16 are used as fluctuation patterns that result in normal reach jackpots, and fluctuation patterns # 17 and # 18 are used as fluctuation patterns that result in super reach jackpots.

(Variable display start setting process)
FIG. 8-1 is a flowchart showing a variable display start setting process (step S171) in the effect control process process shown in FIG. 7. In the variable display start setting process, the effect control CPU 120 first reads the variable pattern command from the variable pattern command storage area (step 039IWS101). Next, the effect control CPU 120 receives the variation pattern command (effect control command for designating the variation pattern) read in step 039IWS101, and the data stored in the display result specification command storage area (that is, the received display result specification command (that is, the received display result specification command). The display result (stop symbol) of the decorative symbol is determined according to whether or not it is a big hit, whether or not it is a small hit, and the effect control command that specifies the big hit type) (step 039IWS102). That is, by executing the process of step 039IWS102 by the effect control CPU 120, the display result of the variable display of the identification information (stop of the decorative symbol) according to the variable display pattern (variable pattern) determined by the variable display pattern determining means. A display result determining means for determining a symbol) is realized. The effect control CPU 120 stores data indicating the determined stop symbol of the decorative symbol in the decorative symbol display result storage area. In step 039IWS102, the effect control CPU 120 may determine whether or not it is a big hit based on the received variation pattern command, and determine the stop symbol of the decorative symbol based only on the variation pattern command. ..

In step 039IWS102, for example, when the received display result designation command indicates a probability variation jackpot, the effect control CPU 120 has a decorative symbol in which the three symbols are the same probability variation symbol (for example, an odd number symbol) as the stop symbol. Determine the combination. Further, for example, when the received display result designation command normally indicates a big hit, the effect control CPU 120 is a combination of decorative symbols in which the three symbols are the same as the stop symbol (for example, even-numbered symbols). To determine. Further, for example, when the received display result designation command indicates a small hit, the small hit symbol (for example, a combination of the symbols of "135") is determined as the stop symbol. If the received display result specification command indicates an error, a combination of decorative symbols other than the above is determined. However, if a reach effect is involved, the combination of decorative symbols with the two left and right symbols aligned is determined.

For example, the effect control CPU 120 extracts a random number for determining a stop symbol, and uses a stop symbol determination table in which data indicating a combination of decorative symbols and a numerical value are associated with each other to generate a stop symbol of the decorative symbol. decide. That is, the stop symbol is determined by selecting the data indicating the combination of the decorative symbols corresponding to the numerical value corresponding to the extracted random number.

Next, the effect control CPU 120 executes a change suggestion effect setting process for setting a change suggestion effect that suggests that the display mode of the effect display changes (step 039 IWS103).

Next, the effect control CPU 120 executes an active change setting process for setting whether or not there is a change in the display mode of the active display (step 039IWS104).

Next, the effect control CPU 120 executes a button advance notice effect setting process for setting the presence / absence and type of the button advance notice effect (step 039IWS105).

Next, the effect control CPU 120 selects a process table according to the fluctuation pattern (step 039IWS106). Then, the effect control CPU 120 starts the process timer in the process data 1 of the selected process table (step 039IWS107).

The process table is a table in which process data to be referred to when the effect control CPU 120 executes control of the effect device is set. That is, the effect control CPU 120 controls the effect device (effect component) such as the image display device 5 according to the process data set in the process table. The process table is composed of a collection of a plurality of combinations of process timer setting values, display control execution data, lamp control execution data, and sound number data. The display control execution data includes data and the like indicating each variation mode constituting the variation mode during the variable display time (variation time) of the variable display of the decorative symbol. Specifically, data related to the change of the display screen of the image display device 5 is described. Further, in the process timer set value, the fluctuation time in the mode of fluctuation is set. The effect control CPU 120 refers to the process table and controls the display control to display the decorative symbol in the variation mode set in the display control execution data only for the time set in the process timer set value. Further, the process table is stored in the ROM 121 of the effect control board 12. In addition, the process table is prepared according to each fluctuation pattern.

In the process table used when executing the effect control for the fluctuation pattern accompanied by the reach effect, the left symbol is stopped and displayed when a predetermined time elapses from the start of the fluctuation, and the right symbol is stopped when the predetermined time elapses. Process data indicating that it is to be displayed is set.

Further, the effect control CPU 120 serves as an effect device (image display device 5 as an effect component, as an effect component) according to the contents of the process data 1 (display control execution data 1, lamp control execution data 1, sound number data 1). Control of various lamps and speakers (8L, 8R) as production parts) is executed (step 039IWS108).

In this feature unit 039IW, the effect control CPU 120 controls the variation pattern command so that the decorative pattern is variably displayed according to the variation pattern corresponding to one-to-one, while the effect control CPU 120 controls the variation pattern command. The fluctuation pattern to be used may be selected from a plurality of types of fluctuation patterns corresponding to.

Next, the effect control CPU 120 sets a value corresponding to the fluctuation time specified by the fluctuation pattern command in the fluctuation time timer (step 039IWS109). Then, the effect control CPU 120 updates the value of the effect process flag to “2” (step 039IWS110), and ends the variable display start setting process.

(Change suggestion effect setting process)
FIG. 8-2 is a flowchart showing the change suggestion effect setting process (step 039IWS103). In the change suggestion effect setting process, the effect control CPU 120 first confirms whether or not the variation pattern specified by the variation pattern command specifies super reach (step 039IWS201). Unless it is the case of starting the variation display including the super reach (N in step 039IWS201), the change suggestion effect setting process is terminated as it is.

When starting the variable display including the super reach (Y in step 039IWS201), the effect control CPU 120 determines whether or not to display the telop display on the image display device 5 and the display timing of the telop display. Using the telop display determination table, a lottery process based on a random number is performed to determine whether or not to display the telop display on the image display device 5 and the display timing of the telop display (step 039IWS202).

FIG. 8-3 is an explanatory diagram showing a specific example of the telop display determination table. As shown in FIG. 8-3, in the telop display determination table, determination values are assigned to each of the no telop display, the telop display A, and the telop display B. In this example, when the telop display A is selected, the display of the telop display is started from the start of the change of the decorative symbol. Further, when the telop display B is selected, the display content of the telop displayed on the image display device 5 is the same, but the display of the telop display is displayed due to the development timing to the super reach during the variable display of the decorative pattern. It will be started.

As shown in FIG. 8-3, in this example, even when the same telop display is displayed, the telop display is displayed from the super reach development timing rather than the case where the telop display is started from the start of fluctuation. When the display is started, the judgment value is assigned so that the expectation (reliability) for the jackpot is higher, and the ratio of the jackpot symbol being derived and displayed as the variable display result is higher.

Next, the effect control CPU 120 confirms whether or not it has been decided to display the telop display (step 039IWS203). If it is decided to display the telop display, the effect control CPU 120 confirms whether or not the display timing of the telop display is determined at the start of the fluctuation (step 039IWS204). If the display timing of the telop display is determined at the start of the fluctuation (that is, if the telop display A is determined), the effect control CPU 120 controls the image display device 5 to start displaying the telop display. (Step 039 IWS205). For example, the image display device 5 starts displaying a telop display including a character display such as "ball high probability!".

Next, the effect control CPU 120 determines the change suggestion effect for determining the change suggestion effect pattern according to the variation pattern (depending on whether the variation pattern is out of super reach or the variation pattern of the super reach jackpot). Select a table (step 039 IWS206). Then, the effect control CPU 120 performs a lottery process based on a random number using the selected change suggestion effect determination table, and determines the change suggestion effect pattern (step 039IWS207).

FIG. 8-4 is an explanatory diagram showing a specific example of the change suggestion effect determination table. As shown in FIG. 8-4, determination values are assigned to the change suggestion effect pattern 00 to the change suggestion effect pattern 11 in the change suggestion effect determination table. As shown in FIG. 8-4, in this example, the change suggestion effect executed during the display of the telop display includes an active change suggestion effect, a title change suggestion effect, and a button change suggestion effect.

The “active change suggestion effect” is a change suggestion effect that suggests whether or not the display mode of the active display displayed on the image display device 5 changes. In this example, when the active change suggestion effect is executed during the display of the telop display, the display mode of the active display always changes after the execution of the active change suggestion effect (in this example, the normal display color (in this example, the normal display color (in this example)). (White) changes to a red display color).

The “title change suggestion effect” is a change suggestion effect that suggests whether or not the display mode of the title display of the super reach displayed on the image display device 5 changes. In this example, when the title change suggestion effect is executed during the display of the telop display, the display mode of the title display of the super reach always changes after the execution of the title change suggestion effect (in this example, "super". Change from "Reach A" to "Super Reach B").

The "button change suggestion effect" is a change suggestion effect that suggests whether or not the display mode of the button display (operation promotion display that promotes the operation of the player) displayed on the image display device 5 changes. In this example, when the button change suggestion effect is executed during the display of the telop display, the display mode of the button display always changes after the button change suggestion effect is executed.

Further, in this example, as shown in FIG. 8-4, there are two types of button change suggestion effects: button change suggestion effect (large button change) and button change suggestion effect (red large button change). When the button change suggestion effect (large button change) is executed, the small size button display (white) changes to the large size button display (white) after the button change suggestion effect is executed. When the button change suggestion effect (red large button change) is executed, the small size button display (white) changes to the red large size button display after the button change suggestion effect is executed. Then, the operation valid period of the push button 31B is started at the timing when the button display changes to a large size white or red, and if the push button 31B is operated by the player within the operation valid period, whether or not it becomes a big hit. A button notice effect for displaying a notice display (for example, a character display such as "chance" or "super hot") is executed. If the push button 31B is not operated within the operation valid period, the notice display may be displayed at the timing when the operation valid period ends.

As shown in FIG. 8-4, the change suggestion effect pattern 00 is a pattern in which none of the active change suggestion effect, the title change suggestion effect, and the button change suggestion effect is executed. Therefore, in this example, when the change suggestion effect pattern 00 is determined, it is decided not to execute the change suggestion effect during the display of the telop display.

Further, the change suggestion effect patterns 01 to 04 are patterns that execute any one of the active change suggestion effect, the title change suggestion effect, and the button change suggestion effect while the telop display is displayed. Further, the change suggestion effect pattern 05-09 is a pattern that executes any two of the active change suggestion effect, the title change suggestion effect, and the button change suggestion effect while the telop display is displayed. Further, the change suggestion effect patterns 10 and 11 are patterns that execute all three change suggestion effects of the active change suggestion effect, the title change suggestion effect, and the button change suggestion effect while the telop display is displayed.

As shown in FIG. 8-4, in this example, which of the active change suggestion effect, the title change suggestion effect, and the button change suggestion effect is executed (in other words,) during the display of the telop display. , The degree of expectation (reliability) for the jackpot differs depending on the execution timing of the change suggestion effect), and the ratio of the jackpot symbol derived and displayed as the variation display result differs.

Further, as shown in FIG. 8-4, in this example, one of the active change suggestion effect, the title change suggestion effect, and the button change suggestion effect is executed while the telop display is displayed. The expectation (reliability) for the jackpot is higher when the two change suggestion effects are executed than in the case, and the expectation (reliability) for the jackpot is higher when all three change suggestion effects are executed. Degree) is high, and the ratio of jackpot symbols being derived and displayed as a variable display result is high.

Further, in this example, as shown in FIG. 8-4, even when the same button change suggestion effect is executed, when the button change suggestion effect (red large button change) is executed, the button change is performed. The degree of expectation (reliability) for the big hit is higher than the case where the suggestion effect (large button change) is executed, and the ratio of the big hit symbol being derived and displayed as the variable display result is high.

In this example, as shown in FIG. 8-4, a case is shown in which the change suggestion effect to be executed during the telop display is collectively determined by determining the change suggestion effect pattern. It is not limited to the processing mode. For example, it is configured to determine whether or not to execute the active change suggestion effect, the title change suggestion effect, and the button change suggestion effect by separate lottery processes, and individually determine the change suggestion effect to be executed during the telop display. You may.

Further, in this example, a case is shown in which the telop display can be displayed in the variable display including the super reach by executing the process of step 039IWS201, but the present invention is not limited to such a mode. .. For example, the telop display may be configured to be able to be displayed even if the variable display is only normal reach or the variable display is non-reach.

(Active change setting process)
FIG. 8-5 is a flowchart showing an active change setting process (step 039IWS104). In the active change setting process, it is confirmed whether or not the effect control CPU 120 has already decided to execute the active change suggestion effect during the telop display (step 039 IWS301). Whether or not it is decided to execute the active change suggestion effect during the telop display is determined by, for example, in the change suggestion effect setting process (step 039IWS103) of the change suggestion effect patterns 01, 05 to 07, 10, 11. It can be determined by confirming whether or not one of them has been determined. If it has already been decided to execute the active change suggestion effect during the telop display, the active change setting process is terminated as it is.

If it is not determined to execute the active change suggestion effect during the telop display, the effect control CPU 120 confirms whether or not the telop display is already displayed (step 039 IWS302). If the telop display is already being displayed (if the telop display is started from the start of the fluctuation), the active change setting process is terminated as it is.

If the telop display is not being displayed, the effect control CPU 120 selects an active change determination table for determining whether or not the display mode of the active display is changed according to the fluctuation pattern (step 039 IWS303). Then, the effect control CPU 120 performs a lottery process based on random numbers using the selected active change determination table, and starts displaying the telop display even when the telop display is not displayed or the telop display is displayed. Whether or not there is a change in the display mode of the previous active display is determined (step 039 IWS304).

FIG. 8-6 (A) is an explanatory diagram showing a specific example of the active change determination table. As shown in FIG. 8-6 (A), in the active change determination table, there are judgment values for no change in the active display (no change in white) and one in change (change from white to red). Allocated. In this example, as shown in FIG. 8-6 (A), it is determined with a probability of 1% that there is a change in the display mode of the active display when non-reach is lost, and 10% when normal reach is lost. It is determined that there is a change in the display mode of the active display with a probability of, and it is determined that there is a change in the display mode of the active display with a probability of 20% if the super reach is lost, and 40% if it is a normal reach jackpot. It is determined with a probability that there is a change in the display mode of the active display, and in the case of a super reach jackpot, there is a 50% probability that there is a change in the display mode of the active display.

Next, the effect control CPU 120 confirms whether or not it is determined that there is a change in the display mode of the active display (step 039 IWS305). When the determination is made without changing the display mode of the active display, the effect control CPU 120 performs a lottery process based on random numbers using the active change suggestion effect determination table for determining the presence / absence of the active change suggestion effect. The presence or absence of the active change suggestion effect is determined (step 039IWS306).

FIG. 8-6 (B) is an explanatory diagram showing a specific example of the active change suggestion effect determination table. As shown in FIG. 8-6 (B), determination values are assigned to the active change suggestion effect determination table for no active change suggestion effect and with active change suggestion effect. In this example, when the active change suggestion effect is executed when it is determined without changing the display mode of the active display, the display mode of the active display does not change after the execution of the active change suggestion effect, so-called failure. The active change suggestion effect of the pattern will be executed.

In this example, when the active change suggestion effect is executed and the display mode of the active display changes, the active display may be configured to change from the normal display color to the red display color. Good. For example, the active display may be configured to change to another display color such as blue or green, or may be configured to change to blue and then to red. In this case, the degree of expectation (reliability) for the jackpot may be different depending on which display color the active display changes to or how many stages the active display changes. Further, for example, the shape of the active display may be changed to a rhombus or a star, and various modes can be considered.

On the other hand, when it is determined that there is a change in the display mode of the active display (Y in step 039IWS305), the process proceeds to step 039IWS307 as it is without executing the process of step 039IWS306. However, in this example, the display of the active display is displayed. It is configured so that the active change suggestion effect is always executed when it is determined that there is a change in the mode. That is, in this case, the display mode of the active display changes after the execution of the active change suggestion effect, and the so-called success pattern active change suggestion effect is executed.

Then, the effect control CPU 120 stores the determination result of the presence / absence of the change in the display mode of the active display and the determination result of the presence / absence of the active change suggestion effect in the storage area provided in the RAM 122 (step 039IWS307).

(Button notice effect setting process)
FIG. 8-7 is a flowchart showing the button notice setting process (step 039IWS105). In the button advance notice setting process, it is confirmed whether or not the effect control CPU 120 has already decided to execute the button change suggestion effect during the telop display (step 039IWS401). Whether or not it is decided to execute the button change suggestion effect during the telop display is determined by, for example, any of the change suggestion effect patterns 03, 04, 06 to 11 in the change suggestion effect setting process (step 039IWS103). It can be determined by confirming whether or not is determined. If it has already been decided to execute the button change suggestion effect during the telop display, the button change setting process is terminated as it is.

If it is not determined to execute the button change suggestion effect during the telop display, the effect control CPU 120 confirms whether or not the telop display is already displayed (step 039IWS402). If the telop display is already being displayed (if the telop display is started from the start of the fluctuation), the button change setting process is terminated as it is.

If the telop display is not being displayed, the effect control CPU 120 selects a button advance notice effect determination table for determining the presence / absence and type of the button advance notice effect according to the fluctuation pattern (step 039 IWS403). Then, the effect control CPU 120 performs a lottery process based on random numbers using the selected button advance notice effect determination table, and displays the telop display even when the telop display is not displayed or the telop display is displayed. The presence / absence and type of the button notice effect before the start is determined (step 039IWS404).

FIG. 8-8 (A) is an explanatory diagram showing a specific example of the button notice effect determination table. As shown in FIG. 8-8 (A), there is no button notice effect, button notice effect A, button notice effect B, button notice effect C, button notice effect D, and button notice effect E on the button notice effect determination table. Judgment values are assigned to each.

FIG. 8-8 (B) is an explanatory diagram for explaining an effect mode of each button notice effect. As shown in FIG. 8-8 (B), in the "button notice effect A", a small-sized button display is displayed, and then a button change suggestion effect is executed, but the small-sized button display remains unchanged. It is a button notice effect executed by. Further, the "button notice effect B" is a button notice effect in which a large-sized button display (white) is displayed from the beginning. Further, the "button notice effect C" is a button notice effect in which a large-sized button display (red) is displayed from the beginning. Further, the "button notice effect D" is a button notice effect executed in such a manner that a small size button display is displayed, and then a button change suggestion effect is executed to change to a large size button display (white). .. Further, the "button notice effect E" is a button notice effect executed in such a manner that a small size button display is displayed, and then a button change suggestion effect is executed to change to a large size button display (red). .. Regardless of which button advance notice effect is executed, if the push button 31B is operated by the player within the operation valid period, a notice display suggesting whether or not a big hit will occur (for example, "chance"). , "Gekiatsu" and other characters are displayed. If the push button 31B is not operated within the operation valid period, the notice display may be displayed at the timing when the operation valid period ends.

As shown in FIG. 8-8 (A), in this example, a large-sized button display (white) is displayed and the button notice is displayed more than when the small-sized button display is displayed and the button notice effect is executed. The expectation (reliability) for the big hit is higher when the effect is executed, and the expectation (reliability) for the big hit is higher when the large button display (red) is displayed and the button notice effect is executed. Degree) is high, and the ratio of jackpot symbols being derived and displayed as a variable display result is high.

Further, in this example, when FIG. 8-4 and FIG. 8-8 (A) are compared, the button change suggestion effect is executed when the telop is not displayed, and the button display changes to a large white or red button display. The button change suggestion effect is executed during the telop display, and the button changes to a large white or red button display rather than when the button notice effect is executed (when the button notice effects D and E are executed). When the advance notice effect is executed, the degree of expectation (reliability) for the big hit is relatively high, and the ratio of the big hit symbol being derived and displayed as the variable display result is high.

In this example, as shown in FIGS. 8-4 and 8-8, when the button change suggestion effect is executed, the size and display color of the button display change. It is not limited to such an aspect. For example, the button display may be changed in a mode in which the type of operating means is different, such as the button display imitating the push button 31B being changed to the button display imitating the stick controller 31A by executing the button change suggestion effect. Further, for example, the button change suggestion effect may be executed to change the state in which the button display is not displayed to the state in which the button display is displayed. As such, various modes can be considered as the change mode in the button change suggestion effect.

Then, the effect control CPU 120 stores the presence / absence and type determination result of the button notice effect in the storage area provided in the RAM 122 (step 039IWS405).

In this example, the telop display is displayed by executing the change suggestion effect setting process (step 039IWS103), the active change setting process (step 039IWS104), and the button notice effect setting process (step 039IWS105) described above. When it is not inside, two types of change suggestion effects, active change suggestion effect and button change suggestion effect, can be executed, while when the telop display is displayed, active change suggestion effect and title change suggestion effect can be executed. , And three types of change suggestion effects, which are button change suggestion effects, are configured to be feasible. Therefore, in this example, when the telop display is being displayed, the execution frequency of the change suggestion effect is relatively higher than when the telop display is not being displayed.

Further, in this example, the active change suggestion effect and the button change suggestion effect of the failure pattern are executed when the telop display is not displayed, whereas the success pattern is always displayed when the telop display is displayed. It is configured to execute an active change suggestion effect, a title change suggestion effect, and a button change suggestion effect. Therefore, in this example, when the telop display is being displayed, the rate at which the change suggestion effect of the success pattern is executed is higher than when the telop display is not being displayed.

Further, in the feature unit 039IW, various advance notice effects can be executed during the variable display of the decorative pattern. Specifically, the effect control CPU 120 determines the presence / absence and type of the advance notice effect in the variable display start setting process (step S171), selects the process table according to the determined advance notice effect, and performs the variable display during effect process (step S171). By executing step S172), various notice effects are executed during the variable display of the decorative design.

FIG. 8-9 is an explanatory diagram for explaining the advance notice effect. The pachinko gaming machine 1 according to the feature unit 039IW can execute a plurality of types of advance notice effects as shown in FIG. 8-9. In this embodiment, each of the plurality of types of advance notice effects can be specified by the advance notice effect patterns.

The notice effect of the notice effect pattern "YEP-A1" shown in FIG. 8-9 is a cut-in notice effect (display of a weak cut-in image). That is, the pachinko gaming machine 1 related to the feature unit 039IW displays a weak cut-in image as a notice effect of the notice effect pattern "YEP-A1". When the advance notice effect pattern "YEP-A1" and the advance notice effect pattern "YEP-A2" described later are not distinguished (or collectively), they are referred to as the advance notice effect pattern "YEP-A".

The notice effect of the notice effect pattern "YEP-A2" shown in FIG. 8-9 is a cut-in notice effect (display of a strong cut-in image). That is, the pachinko gaming machine 1 related to the feature unit 039IW displays a strong cut-in image as a notice effect of the notice effect pattern "YEP-A2".

The notice effect of the notice effect pattern "YEP-B" shown in FIG. 8-9 is a group notice effect (display of a group image). That is, the pachinko gaming machine 1 related to the feature unit 039IW displays a group image as a notice effect of the notice effect pattern "YEP-B".

The notice effect of the notice effect pattern "YEP-C1" shown in FIG. 8-9 is a button notice effect (display of button image → press → weak cut-in image). That is, the pachinko gaming machine 1 related to the feature unit 039IW displays a button image and a weak cut-in image as a notice effect of the notice effect pattern “YEP-C1”. The weak cut-in image displayed in the button notice effect may be different from the weak cut-in image displayed in the cut-in notice effect. When the advance notice effect pattern "YEP-C1" and the advance notice effect pattern "YEP-C2" described later are not distinguished (or collectively), they are referred to as the advance notice effect pattern "YEPC".

The notice effect of the notice effect pattern "YEP-C2" shown in FIG. 8-9 is a button notice effect (display of button image → press → strong cut-in image). That is, the pachinko gaming machine 1 related to the feature unit 039IW displays a button image and a strong cut-in image as a notice effect of the notice effect pattern “YEP-C2”. The strong cut-in image displayed in the button notice effect may be different from the strong cut-in image displayed in the cut-in notice effect.

The notice effect of the notice effect pattern "YEP-D" shown in FIG. 8-9 is a character advance notice effect (operation of the character). That is, the pachinko gaming machine 1 related to the feature unit 039IW operates the movable body 32 as a notice effect of the notice effect pattern “YEP-D”.

The notice effect of the notice effect pattern "YEP-E" shown in FIG. 8-9 is a pseudo continuous advance notice effect. The pachinko gaming machine 1 related to the feature unit 039IW executes, for example, a pseudo-continuous advance notice effect as the advance notice effect of the advance notice effect pattern “YEP-E”. In the pseudo-continuous notice effect, for example, after the temporarily stopped symbol is stopped (temporarily stopped) as the middle symbol (the symbol corresponding to the symbol display area 5C), the middle symbol is revariably displayed again.

In the following description, it is assumed that the pachinko gaming machine 1 related to the feature unit 039IW can execute the advance notice effects of the notice effect patterns "YEP-A" to "YEPE" shown in FIGS. 8-9 as the advance notice effects. To do.

8-10 and 8-11 are explanatory views for explaining the determination ratio of the advance notice effect and the like. FIG. 8-10 (A) is an example of a determination ratio of whether or not to execute the cut-in notice effect (display of a weak cut-in image or display of a strong cut-in image). According to the example shown in FIG. 8-10 (A), when the normal reach is out of order (when the fluctuation pattern is # 12), the execution presence is determined at a rate of 10%, and when the super reach is out of order (variation pattern). In the case of either # 13 or # 14, the execution presence is determined at a rate of 20%, and in the case of a normal reach jackpot (when the fluctuation pattern is # 16), the execution existence is determined at a rate of 30%. , In the case of a super reach jackpot (in the case of either fluctuation pattern # 17 or # 18), the execution presence is determined at a rate of 30%. If the reach is not reached (if the fluctuation pattern is either # 10 or # 11), the presence or absence of execution is determined at a rate of 0% (determined not to be executed). The ratio of determining whether or not to execute the cut-in notice effect is common to the set values 1 to 6 (it does not depend on the set value). The same applies to the determination ratio of whether or not to execute other notice effects.

When the pachinko gaming machine 1 related to the feature unit 039IW decides to execute the cut-in notice effect, the pachinko game machine 1 determines the notice effect pattern (“YEP-A1”, “YEP-A2”) related to the cut-in notice effect. FIG. 8-10 (B) is an example of the determination ratio of the notice effect pattern (“YEP-A1”, “YEP-A2”) of the cut-in notice effect when it is decided to execute the cut-in notice effect. According to the example shown in FIG. 8-10 (B), in the case of normal reach loss, the advance notice effect pattern "YEP-A1" is determined at a rate of 100%, and the advance notice effect pattern "YEP-A2" is 0%. Determined by the ratio of. When the super reach is lost, the notice effect pattern "YEP-A1" is determined at a rate of 80%, and the notice effect pattern "YEP-A2" is determined at a rate of 20%. In the case of a normal reach jackpot, the notice effect pattern "YEP-A1" is determined at a rate of 50%, and the notice effect pattern "YEP-A2" is determined at a rate of 50%. In the case of a super reach jackpot, the notice effect pattern "YEP-A1" is determined at a rate of 20%, and the notice effect pattern "YEP-A2" is determined at a rate of 80%. The determination ratio of the notice effect pattern of the cut-in notice effect is common to the set values 1 to 6 (it does not depend on the set value). The same applies to the determination ratio of the advance notice effect pattern of other advance notice effects.

FIG. 8-10 (C) is an example of a determination ratio of whether or not to execute the group notice effect (display of the group image). Since there is only one type of advance notice effect pattern related to the group advance notice effect (notice effect pattern "YEP-B"), the pachinko gaming machine 1 related to the feature unit 039IW will be used for the group advance notice effect when it is decided to execute the group advance notice effect. The notice effect pattern "YEP-B" is determined as the notice effect pattern.

FIG. 8-10 (D) shows the determination ratio of whether or not to execute the button notice effect (display of button image → press → display of weak cut-in image, or display of button image → press → display of strong cut-in image). This is an example. FIG. 8-10 (E) is an example of the determination ratio of the advance notice effect patterns (“YEP-C1” and “YEP-C2”) related to the button advance notice effect when it is decided to execute the button advance notice effect.

FIG. 8-11 (A) is an example of the determination ratio of whether or not to execute the bonus notice effect (movement of the bonus). Since there is only one type of advance notice effect pattern related to the character advance notice effect (notice effect pattern "YEP-D"), the pachinko gaming machine 1 related to the feature unit 039IW determines that the character advance notice effect is to be executed. The advance notice effect pattern "YEP-D" is determined as the advance notice effect pattern related to the advance notice effect.

FIG. 8-11 (B) is an example of the determination ratio of whether or not the pseudo-continuous notice effect is executed. Since there is only one type of notice effect pattern related to the pseudo-ream advance notice effect (notice effect pattern "YEP-E"), the pachinko gaming machine 1 related to the feature unit 039IW determines that the pseudo-ream advance notice effect is to be executed. The advance notice effect pattern "YEP-E" is determined as the advance notice effect pattern related to the advance notice effect.

In addition, the present feature unit 039IW also executes a present box effect. The present box effect is an effect of displaying an open present box image (that is, opening a present box) after displaying an unopened present box image. In this embodiment, when the present box is opened (when the opened present box image is displayed), one of the advance notice effects shown in FIG. 8-10 (E) is executed. There are multiple types of present box effect patterns depending on the type of advance notice effect that is executed when the present box is opened (that is, which advance notice effect is executed can be specified by the present box effect pattern. Is).

FIG. 8-12 is an explanatory diagram illustrating the determination ratio of whether or not the present box effect is executed. FIG. 8-12 (A) shows a present box effect (present box effect pattern “PBP-A”) targeting (targeting) the execution of the cut-in notice effect when the cut-in notice effect (YEP-A) is executed. This is an example of the determination rate of whether or not to execute. According to FIG. 8-12 (A), the present box effect (PBP-A) is determined to be executed at a rate of 15% in the case of a loss, and the present box effect (PBP-A) is determined in the case of a big hit. ) Is executed at a rate of 90%. If the cut-in notice effect (YEP-A) is not executed, the presence or absence of the present box effect (PBP-A) is determined at a rate of 0% (when the cut-in notice effect (YEP-A) is not executed). Does not perform present box production (PBP-A)).

According to the example shown in FIG. 8-12 (A), the present box effect (PBP-A) corresponding to the cut-in notice effect (YEP-A) is executed before the cut-in notice effect (YEP-A) is executed. It is more likely to be a big hit when the present box effect (PBP-A) corresponding to the cut-in notice effect (YEP-A) is not executed before the cut-in notice effect (YEP-A) is executed. That is, for example, according to the example shown in FIG. 8-12 (A), in the case of an outlier, the cut-in notice effect (PBP-A) is not accompanied by the execution of the present box effect (PBP-A). While YEP-A) is executed, in the case of a big hit, the cut-in notice effect (YEP-A) is executed with the execution of the present box effect (PBP-A) in most cases (90%). Therefore, when the cut-in notice effect (YEP-A) is executed with the execution of the present box effect (PBP-A), the cut-in is performed without executing the present box effect (PBP-A). It is more likely to be a big hit than when the notice effect (YEP-A) is executed.

FIG. 8-12 (B) shows the determination of whether or not the present box effect (present box effect pattern “PBP-B”) for executing the group advance notice effect (YEP-B) is executed when the group advance notice effect (YEP-B) is executed. This is an example of the ratio. According to FIG. 8-12 (B), the present box effect (PBP-B) is determined to be executed at a rate of 25% in the case of a loss, and the present box effect (PBP-B) is determined in the case of a big hit. ) Is executed at a rate of 90%. If the group notice effect (YEP-B) is not executed, the presence or absence of the present box effect (PBP-B) is determined at a rate of 0% (if the group notice effect (YEP-B) is not executed). Present box production (PBP-B) is not executed).

According to the example shown in FIG. 8-12 (B), as in the relationship between the cut-in notice effect (YEP-A) and the present box effect (PBP-A), before the group advance notice effect (YEP-B) is executed. When the present box effect (PBP-B) corresponding to the group notice effect (YEP-B) is executed, it corresponds to the group notice effect (YEP-B) before the group notice effect (YEP-B) is executed. It is more likely to be a big hit than when the present box effect (PBP-B) is not executed.

FIG. 8-12 (C) shows the determination of whether or not to execute the present box effect (present box effect pattern “PBP-C”) for executing the button advance effect when the button advance effect (YEP-C) is executed. This is an example of the ratio. According to FIG. 8-12 (C), the present box effect (PBP-C) is determined to be executed at a rate of 10% in the case of a loss, and the present box effect (PBP-C) is determined in the case of a big hit. ) Is executed at a rate of 60%. If the button notice effect (YEP-C) is not executed, the presence or absence of the present box effect (PBP-C) is determined at a rate of 0% (if the button notice effect (YEP-C) is not executed). Present box production (PBP-C) is not executed).

According to the example shown in FIG. 8-12 (C), before the button advance notice effect (YEP-C) is executed, as in the relationship between the cut-in notice effect (YEP-A) and the present box effect (PBP-A). When the present box effect (PBP-C) corresponding to the button advance effect (YEP-C) is executed, the button advance effect (YEP-C) is set before the button advance effect (YEP-C) is executed. It is more likely to be a big hit than when the corresponding present box effect (PBP-C) is not executed.

FIG. 8-12 (D) shows whether or not the present box effect (present box effect pattern “PBP-D”) for executing the character advance notice effect is executed when the character advance notice effect (YEP-D) is executed. This is an example of the determination ratio of. According to FIG. 8-12 (D), the present box effect (PBP-D) is determined to be executed at a rate of 5% in the case of a loss, and the present box effect (PBP-D) is determined in the case of a big hit. ) Is executed at a rate of 80%. If the character advance notice effect (YEP-D) is not executed, the presence or absence of the present box effect (PBP-D) is determined at a rate of 0% (when the character advance notice effect (YEP-D) is not executed). Does not perform present box production (PBP-D)).

According to the example shown in FIG. 8-12 (D), the execution of the character advance notice effect (YEP-D) is similar to the relationship between the cut-in advance notice effect (YEP-A) and the present box effect (PBP-A). When the present box effect (PBP-D) corresponding to the character advance notice effect (YEP-D) is executed before, the character advance notice effect (YEP) is performed before the character advance notice effect (YEP-D) is executed. It is more likely to be a big hit than when the present box effect (PBP-D) corresponding to −D) is not executed.

FIG. 8-12 (E) shows whether or not the present box effect (present box effect pattern “PBP-E”) for executing the pseudo-continuous notice effect is executed when the pseudo-continuous notice effect (YEP-E) is executed. This is an example of the determination ratio of. According to FIG. 8-12 (E), the present box effect (PBP-E) is determined to be executed at a rate of 25% in the case of a loss, and the present box effect (PBP-E) is determined in the case of a big hit. ) Is executed at a rate of 60%. If the pseudo-continuous notice effect (YEP-E) is not executed, the presence or absence of the present box effect (PBP-E) is determined at a rate of 0% (when the pseudo-continuous notice effect (YEP-E) is not executed). Does not perform present box production (PBP-E)).

According to the example shown in FIG. 8-12 (E), the pseudo continuous advance notice effect (YEP-E) is executed as in the relationship between the cut-in notice effect (YEP-A) and the present box effect (PBP-A). When the present box effect (PBP-E) corresponding to the pseudo-continuous notice effect (YEP-E) is executed before, the pseudo-continuous notice effect (YEP) is executed before the pseudo-continuous notice effect (YEP-E) is executed. It is more likely to be a big hit than when the present box effect (PBP-E) corresponding to −E) is not executed.

FIG. 8-13 is an explanatory diagram for explaining the setting suggestion effect. The pachinko gaming machine 1 according to the feature unit 039IW can execute a plurality of types of setting suggestion effects.

The setting suggestion effect of the setting suggestion effect pattern "SEP-ATU" shown in FIG. 8-13 is, for example, a heat character effect for displaying the heat character image 039IWSEP-ATU. As will be described with reference to FIG. 8-14, the thermal character effect suggests a set value when it is out of order, but does not suggest a set value when it is a big hit.

The setting suggestion effect of the setting suggestion effect pattern "SEP-EYE1" shown in FIG. 8-13 is, for example, a normal eye catch effect for displaying the eye catch image 039IWSEP-EYE1 which is a normal mode. In the eye-catching image 039IWSEP-EYE1, the character's yukata is plain. As will be described with reference to FIG. 8-15, the normal eye-catching effect is executed when the super reach is out of order (when either the fluctuation pattern # 13 or # 14 is achieved), and the special eye-catching effect (described later) is increased. Not, but suggests a setting.

The setting suggestion effect of the setting suggestion effect pattern "SEP-EYE2" shown in FIG. 8-13 is, for example, a special eye catch effect for displaying the eye catch image 039IWSEP-EYE2 which is a special aspect. In the eye-catching image 039IWSEP-EYE2, the character's yukata has a goldfish pattern. As will be described with reference to FIGS. 8-15, the special eye-catching effect is executed when the super reach is lost (when any of the fluctuation patterns # 13 and # 14 is obtained), and the set value is suggested. When SEP-EYE1 (normal eye-catching effect) and SEP-EYE2 (special eye-catching effect) are not distinguished (or collectively), they are referred to as SEP-EYE (eye-catching effect).

The eye-catching image (eye-catching image 039IWSEP-EYE1, eye-catching image 039IWSEP-EYE2) is an image displayed when the normal background (non-reach background) is switched from the effect background during reach.

FIG. 8-14 is an explanatory diagram illustrating a determination ratio of whether or not to execute the thermal character effect (setting suggestion effect pattern “SEP-ATU”). FIG. 8-14 (A) is an example of the determination ratio of whether or not to execute the thermal character effect when the set value is 1 to 5. According to the example shown in FIG. 8-14 (A), when the normal reach is out of order (when the fluctuation pattern is # 12), the execution presence is determined at a rate of 1%, and when the super reach A is out of order (variation). In the case of pattern # 13), the presence of execution is determined at a rate of 2%, and in the case of out of Super Reach B (in the case of fluctuation pattern # 14), the presence of execution is determined at a rate of 2%, and normal reach is determined. In the case of a big hit (when it becomes a fluctuation pattern # 16), the execution presence is determined at a rate of 40%, and in the case of a super reach A big hit (when it becomes a fluctuation pattern # 17), the execution existence is 60%. It is decided by the ratio, and when it becomes a super reach B big hit (when it becomes the fluctuation pattern # 18), the execution presence is decided at the ratio of 70%. If the reach is not reached (if the fluctuation pattern is either # 10 or # 11), the presence or absence of execution is determined at a rate of 0% (determined not to be executed).

FIG. 8-14 (B) is an example of a determination ratio of whether or not to execute the thermal character effect (setting suggestion effect pattern “SEP-ATU”) when the set value is 6. According to the example shown in FIG. 8-14 (B), when the normal reach is out of order (when the fluctuation pattern is # 12), the execution presence is determined at a rate of 5%, and when the super reach A is out of order (variation). In the case of pattern # 13), the execution presence is determined at a rate of 10%, and in the case of a deviation from Super Reach B (in the case of fluctuation pattern # 14), the execution presence is determined at a rate of 10%, and the normal reach is determined. In the case of a big hit (when it becomes a fluctuation pattern # 16), the execution presence is determined at a rate of 40%, and in the case of a super reach A big hit (when it becomes a fluctuation pattern # 17), the execution existence is 60%. It is decided by the ratio, and when it becomes a super reach B big hit (when it becomes the fluctuation pattern # 18), the execution presence is decided at the ratio of 70%. If the reach is not reached (if the fluctuation pattern is either # 10 or # 11), the presence or absence of execution is determined at a rate of 0% (determined not to be executed).

According to FIGS. 8-14 (A) and 8-14 (B), the hot character effect is an effect with a relatively high expectation of a big hit (an effect in which the decision rate of execution is relatively small in the case of a loss). is there. More specifically, the jackpot expectation of the thermal character effect when the set value is 1 to 5 is higher than the jackpot expectation of the thermal character effect when the set value is 6 (the thermal character in the case of a loss). The determination rate of whether or not the effect is executed is lower when the set value is 1 to 5 than when the set value is 6).

The determination rate of whether or not the thermal character effect is executed in the case of a loss is lower when the set value is 1 to 5 than when the set value is 6 (that is, when the set value is 6). (Because the setting value is higher than when the setting value is 1 to 5), the heat character effect is executed, and the frequency of loss is 1 to 1 when the setting value is 6. It is higher than when it is 5 (specifically, when focusing on the same type of reach, when the set value is 6, it is 5 times higher than when the set value is 1 to 5). Therefore, the player can infer whether the set value is 1 to 5 or the set value is 6, depending on the frequency with which the heat character effect is executed and the character is out of order. For example, a player has a hot character effect and has developed into a super reach, but the frequency of the result is usually (usually the set value is one of 1 to 5). If you feel that there are more than (S), it is possible to infer that the set value is 6.

On the other hand, in the case of a big hit, the determination rate of whether or not the hot character effect is executed is the same between when the set value is 1 to 5 and when the set value is 6, so that the heat character effect is executed and The frequency of big hits does not change when the set value is 1 to 5 or when the set value is 6. Therefore, the player cannot infer whether the set value is 1 to 5 or the set value is 6 depending on the frequency with which the hot character effect is executed and the jackpot is hit.

That is, as described above, the thermal character effect suggests a set value when it is out of order, but does not suggest a set value when it is a big hit.

FIG. 8-15 is an explanatory diagram for explaining the determination ratio of whether or not the eye-catching effect (normal eye-catching effect, special eye-catching effect) is executed. FIG. 8-15 (A) is an example of the determination ratio of whether or not the eye-catching effect is executed. The determination ratio of whether or not to execute the eye-catching effect is common to the set values 1 to 6 (it does not depend on the set value). According to the example shown in FIG. 8-15 (A), when the super reach A is out of order (when the fluctuation pattern # 13 is reached), the execution presence is determined at a rate of 100%, and the super reach B is out of order. (In the case of fluctuation pattern # 14), the execution presence is also determined at a rate of 100%. In cases other than the above (when any of the fluctuation patterns # 10 to # 12 and # 16 to # 18 is obtained), the presence or absence of execution is determined at a rate of 0% (determined not to be executed). That is, as described above, the eye-catching effect (normal eye-catching effect, special eye-catching effect) is executed when the super reach is out of alignment (when any of the fluctuation patterns # 13 and # 14 is achieved).

When the pachinko gaming machine 1 related to the feature unit 039IW decides to execute the eye-catching effect, it determines the setting suggestion effect pattern (“SEP-EYE1”, “SEPEYE2”) related to the eye-catching effect. FIG. 8-15 (B) shows the determination ratio of the setting suggestion effect pattern (“SEP-EYE1”, “SEP-EYE2”) when it is determined to execute the eye-catching effect when the set value is 1-3. This is an example. According to the example shown in FIG. 8-15 (B), when the super reach A is out of alignment, the normal eye-catching effect (setting suggestion effect pattern "SEP-EYE1") is determined at a ratio of 90%, and the special eye is determined. The catch effect (setting suggestion effect pattern "SEP-EYE2") is determined at a rate of 10%, and if Super Reach B is out of the range, the normal eye catch effect (setting suggestion effect pattern "SEP-EYE1") is 95%. The special eye-catching effect (setting suggestion effect pattern "SEPEYE2") is determined at a rate of 5%.

FIG. 8-15 (C) shows the determination ratios of the setting suggestion effect patterns (“SEP-EYE1” and “SEP-EYE2”) when it is determined to execute the eye-catching effect when the set values are 4 to 6. This is an example. According to the example shown in FIG. 8-15 (C), when Super Reach A is out of alignment, a normal eye-catching effect (setting suggestion effect pattern "SEP-EYE1") is determined at a rate of 60%, and a special eye is determined. The catch effect (setting suggestion effect pattern "SEP-EYE2") is determined at a rate of 40%, and if Super Reach B is out of the range, the normal eye catch effect (setting suggestion effect pattern "SEP-EYE1") is 60%. The special eye-catching effect (setting suggestion effect pattern "SEP-EYE2") is determined at a rate of 40%.

The determination ratio of the special eye-catching effect (setting suggestion effect pattern "SEP-EYE2") when Super Reach A is out of order is when the set value is 4 to 6 and when the set value is 1 to 3. Because it is higher than, Super Reach A is out of order, and the frequency with which the special eye-catching effect is executed is higher when the set value is 4 to 6 than when the set value is 1 to 3 ( Specifically, when the set value is 4 to 6, it is four times higher than when the set value is 1 to 3). Therefore, the player can infer whether the set value is 1 to 3 or 4 to 6 depending on the frequency with which the super reach A is out of alignment and the special eye-catching effect is executed. .. For example, if the player is out of Super Reach A and the special eye-catching effect is executed more frequently than usual (usually, the set value is one of 1 to 3). If you feel it, you can infer that the set value is 4-6.

The determination ratio of the special eye-catching effect (setting suggestion effect pattern "SEP-EYE2") when Super Reach B is out of order is when the set value is 4 to 6 and when the set value is 1 to 3. Because it is higher than, the frequency at which Super Reach B is out of order and the special eye-catching effect is executed is higher when the set value is 4 to 6 than when the set value is 1 to 3 ( Specifically, when the set value is 4 to 6, it is 8 times higher than when the set value is 1 to 3). Therefore, the player can infer whether the set value is 1 to 3 or 4 to 6 depending on the frequency with which the super reach B is out of alignment and the special eye-catching effect is executed. .. For example, if the player is out of Super Reach B and the special eye-catching effect is executed more frequently than usual (usually, the set value is one of 1 to 3). If you feel it, you can infer that the set value is 4-6.

The difference in the frequency with which the special eye-catching effect is executed depending on whether the set value is 1 to 3 or 4 to 6 is out of Super Reach A, and the special eye-catching effect is executed. The player is out of Super Reach A because it is out of Super Reach B and the case where the special eye-catching effect is executed is larger than the case (the former is 4 times difference, the latter is 8 times difference). It is easier to be confident in estimating the set value by yourself if it is out of Super Reach B and the frequency at which the special eye-catching effect is executed rather than the frequency at which the special eye-catching effect is executed. It has become. As an example, consider a case in which there are a total of two fluctuations that have evolved into Super Reach A and have become out of order, and both of them were special eye-catching effects. In this case, when the set value is 1-3. 1% (10% x 10%. The denominator is the number of fluctuations that evolved into Super Reach A and eventually became out of order), while it evolved into Super Reach B and eventually became out of sync. Considering the case where there were a total of two fluctuations and both were special eye-catching effects, the case was 0.25% (5% x 5%. The denominator was super reach) when the set value was 1-3. Since it occurs only at the rate of the number of fluctuations that evolved into A and eventually became out of order (that is, there were a total of two fluctuations that evolved into Super Reach A and eventually became out of order), and both were special eyes. Compared to the case where it was a catch effect, the set value is 1 to 3 in the case where there were a total of 2 fluctuations that developed into Super Reach B and eventually became out of order, and both were special eye catch effects. (Because it is easy to deny that it is), the set value is estimated (because it is easy to deny that), in the case where there were a total of 2 fluctuations that developed into Super Reach B and eventually became out of order, and both were special eye-catching effects ( It is easier to be confident in the set value (estimated to be 4 to 6 instead of 1 to 3).

If the special eye-catching effect is not executed when the super-reach is out, the normal eye-catching effect is executed (see FIGS. 8-15 (B) and (C)). , Is synonymous with non-execution of special eye-catching production at the out of super reach. Therefore, although not as much as the suggestion by the special eye-catching effect, the set value is also suggested by the normal eye-catching effect. As an example, considering a case in which there are a total of two fluctuations that have evolved into Super Reach A and are eventually out of order, and both of them are normal eye-catching effects, the set value is 1 to 3 in this case. It occurs at a rate of 81% (90% x 90%. The denominator is the number of fluctuations that evolved into Super Reach A and eventually became out of order), and 36% (60%) when the set value is 4 to 6. × 60%. Since the denominator is generated at the ratio of the number of fluctuations that developed into Super Reach A and eventually became out of order), even if the set value is estimated, it seems to be a relatively uncertain estimation. On the other hand, considering the case where there were a total of two fluctuations that developed into Super Reach A and eventually became out of order, and both were special eye-catching effects, this case is when the set value is 1-3. It occurs at a rate of 1% (10% x 10%. The denominator is the number of fluctuations that evolved into Super Reach A and eventually became out of order), and 24% (40% x 40%) when the set value is 4 to 6. 40%. Since the denominator is generated at the ratio of the number of fluctuations that developed into Super Reach A and eventually became out of order), even if it is estimated that the set value is 4 to 6 instead of 1 to 3, it is divided. Seems to be a valid estimate. In other words, there were a total of two fluctuations that developed into Super Reach A and eventually became out of order, and compared to the case where both were normal eye-catching productions, it developed into Super Reach A and eventually became out of order. It is easier to estimate the set value in the case where there are a total of two fluctuations and both times are special eye-catching effects.

FIG. 8-16 is an explanatory diagram illustrating various timings. Specifically, FIG. 8-16 is an explanatory diagram for explaining the execution timing and the like of various effects in the variable display that becomes super reach.

In FIG. 8-16, T0 is the start timing during the variable display. T1 is the timing at which the present box image (the unopened present box image) is displayed when the present box effect is executed. In T1, when a plurality of present box effects corresponding to each of the plurality of notice effects are executed, a plurality of present box images are displayed. For example, a present box effect (PBP-A) targeting the execution of the cut-in notice effect (YEP-A) and a present box effect (PBP) targeting the execution of the group notice effect (YEP-B). -B) When executing, two present box images are displayed. T2 is the timing to reach.

T3 is the opening timing of one present box image when the present box effect (PBP-A) for executing the cut-in notice effect (YEP-A) is executed. In other words, T3 is the timing to change one of the unopened present box images into an open present box image.

T4 is the timing to start the execution of the cut-in notice effect (YEP-A). T5 is the timing to end the execution of the cut-in notice effect (YEP-A). That is, T4 to T5 are execution periods of the cut-in notice effect (YEP-A).

T6 is the opening timing of one present box image when the present box effect (PBP-B) for executing the group notice effect (YEP-B) is executed. In other words, T6 is the timing to change one of the unopened present box images into an open present box image.

T7 is the timing to start the execution of the group notice effect (YEP-B). T8 is the timing to end the execution of the group notice effect (YEP-B). That is, T7 to T8 are execution periods of the group notice effect (YEP-B).

T9 is the opening timing of one present box image when the present box effect (PBP-E) for executing the pseudo-continuous notice effect (YEP-E) is executed. In other words, T9 is the timing to change one of the unopened present box images into an open present box image.

T10 is the timing at which the execution of the pseudo-continuous notice effect (YEP-E) is started. T13 is a timing at which the execution of the pseudo-continuous notice effect (YEP-E) is finished. That is, T10 to T13 are execution periods of the pseudo-continuous notice effect (YEP-E).

T11 is the timing to start the execution of the thermal character effect (SEP-ATU). T12 is the timing to end the execution of the thermal character effect (SEP-ATU). That is, T11 to T12 are execution periods of the thermal character effect (SEP-ATU). T14 is the timing to develop into super reach.

T15 is the opening timing of one present box image when the present box effect (PBP-C) for executing the button notice effect (YEP-C) is executed. In other words, T15 is the timing to change one of the unopened present box images into an open present box image.

T16 is the timing to start the execution of the button notice effect (YEP-C). T17 is the timing to end the execution of the button notice effect (YEP-C). That is, T17 to T18 are execution periods of the button notice effect (YEP-C).

T18 is the opening timing of one present box image when the present box effect (PBP-D) for executing the character advance notice effect (YEP-D) is executed. In other words, T18 is the timing to change one of the unopened present box images into an open present box image.

T19 is the timing to start the execution of the character advance notice effect (YEP-D). T20 is the timing at which the execution of the character advance notice effect (YEP-D) is finished. That is, T19 to T20 are execution periods of the character advance notice effect (YEP-D).

Ta21 to Ta22 are the out-of-print symbol stop display periods in the case of out-of-order. Ta22 to Ta23 are execution periods of the eye-catching effect. Tb21 to Tb23 are jackpot symbol stop display periods in the case of a jackpot.

In this example, for example, when the cut-in notice effect (YEP-A) is executed, the present box effect (PBP-A) targeting the execution of the cut-in notice effect (PBP-A) is executed. In the case of performing the advance notice effect, an example of executing the present box effect for the execution of the advance notice effect has been described, but when executing the advance notice effect, another effect may be executed for the execution of the advance notice effect. For example, in the case of executing the notice effect, the timer effect may be executed in place of or in addition to the present box effect for the execution of the notice effect.

For example, display a timer image with the remaining time displayed, gradually reduce the remaining time, display a timer image with zero remaining time, then display the item image (or without displaying the item image). Any notice effect may be executed. The degree of expectation of a big hit may differ depending on whether the present box image is displayed or the timer image is displayed.

In addition, the present box image and the timer image may be displayed at the same time. For example, when two present box images are displayed when the cut-in notice effect (YEP-A) and the group notice effect (YEP) are executed (the present box image corresponding to the cut-in notice effect and the group notice). When the present box image corresponding to the effect is displayed) or when two timer images are displayed (the timer image corresponding to the cut-in notice effect and the timer image corresponding to the group notice effect are displayed). In addition to the case), when one present box image and one timer image are displayed (when the present box image corresponding to the cut-in notice effect and the timer image corresponding to the group notice effect are displayed, or There may be a timer image corresponding to the cut-in notice effect and a present box image corresponding to the group notice effect). In the case of executing a plurality of advance notice effects, the degree of expectation of a big hit may be different depending on whether the present box image and the timer image are displayed at the same time or not at the same time.

The timer of the timer image may be a digital type timer (a timer that displays the remaining time by a numerical value) or a needle type timer (a timer that displays the remaining time by the position of the hands or the like). .. Further, it does not have to be a timer as long as it indicates the remaining time (for example, it may be an hourglass or the like). Depending on which type (digital timer, hand-type timer, hourglass, etc.) is displayed, the degree of expectation of a big hit may be different.

When displaying a plurality of timer images, they may be displayed side by side, or the number of timer images may be displayed without arranging them. The number of present box images may be displayed without arranging them.

(Variable display production processing)
FIG. 8-17 is a flowchart showing the variable display during effect processing (step S172) in the effect control process process. In the effect processing during variable display, the effect control CPU 120 first subtracts 1 from the process timer value (step 039IWS501) and 1 subtracts the variable time timer value (step 039IWS502). When the process timer times out (step 039IWS503), the process data is switched. That is, the next set process timer setting value in the process table is set in the process timer (step 039IWS504). Further, the control state for the effect device is changed based on the display control execution data, the lamp control execution data, and the sound number data set next (step 039IWS505).

Next, the effect control CPU 120 confirms whether or not it has been decided to display the telop display (step 039IWS506). If it is decided to display the telop display, the effect control CPU 120 confirms whether or not the display timing of the telop display is determined to be the super reach development timing (step 039IWS507). If the display timing of the telop display is determined to be the super reach development timing (that is, if the telop display B is determined), the effect control CPU 120 confirms whether or not the super reach development timing has been reached. (Step 039 IWS508). Whether or not the super reach development timing has been reached can be determined, for example, by checking the value of the fluctuation time timer set in step 039IWS109 of the variable display start setting process. When the super reach development timing is reached, the effect control CPU 120 controls the image display device 5 to start displaying the telop display (step 039IWS509). For example, the image display device 5 starts displaying a telop display including a character display such as "ball high probability!".

Next, the effect control CPU 120 confirms whether or not it is the execution timing of any of the change suggestion effects (step 039IWS510). If it is the execution timing of any of the change suggestion effects, the effect control CPU 120 controls the image display device 5 to execute the change suggestion effect that is the execution timing (step 039 IWS511).

In step 039IWS511, for example, when it is the execution timing of the active change suggestion effect, the image display device 5 executes the active change suggestion effect in such a manner that the ball flies toward the active display. Then, in the case of the active change suggestion effect of the success pattern, the active display changes from the normal display color (white) to the red display color after the execution of the active change suggestion effect, and in the case of the active change suggestion effect of the failure pattern, After executing the active change suggestion effect, the active display does not change with the normal display color (white). In this example, when the telop display is being displayed, the active change suggestion effect of the success pattern is always executed.

Further, for example, when it is the execution timing of the title change suggestion effect, the image display device 5 executes the title change suggestion effect in such a manner that the ball flies toward the title display of the super reach. .. Then, in the case of the title change suggestion production of the success pattern, the title display of the super reach changes from "Super Reach A" to "Super Reach B" after the execution of the title change suggestion production, and the title change suggestion production of the failure pattern is performed. For example, the title display of Super Reach remains "Super Reach A" and does not change after the title change suggestion effect is executed. In this example, when the telop display is being displayed, the title change suggestion effect of the success pattern is always executed.

Further, for example, when it is the execution timing of the button change suggestion effect, the image display device 5 executes the button change suggestion effect in such a manner that the ball flies toward the button display. Then, in the case of the button change suggestion effect of the success pattern, after the button change suggestion effect is executed, the small size button display (white) changes to the large size button display of white or red, and the button change suggestion effect of the failure pattern is used. If there is, the small button display (white) remains unchanged after the button change suggestion effect is executed. In this example, when the telop display is being displayed, the button change suggestion effect of the success pattern is always executed.

In addition, when the button change suggestion effect is executed and the small size button display (white) changes to the white or red large size button display, push at the timing when the white or red large size button display changes. The operation validity period of the button 31B is started. After that, in the variable display effect processing, if the push button 31B is operated by the player within the operation valid period, a notice display suggesting whether or not a big hit will occur (for example, "chance" or "super hot"). Button notice effect to display (character display such as) is executed.

Next, the effect control CPU 120 confirms whether or not the telop display is being displayed on the image display device 5 (step 039IWS512). If the telop display is not being displayed, the effect control CPU 120 controls to output a normal suggestion effect sound from the speakers 8L and 8R as a suggestion effect sound to be output in response to the change suggestion effect (step 039IWS513). On the other hand, while the telop display is being displayed, the effect control CPU 120 outputs a special suggestion effect sound different from the normal suggestion effect sound from the speakers 8L and 8R as the suggestion effect sound to be output in response to the change suggestion effect. Control is performed (step 039 IWS514).

By executing the process of steps 039 IWS512-S514, in this example, it is possible to output a common special suggestion effect sound among a plurality of change suggestion effects executed during the display of the telop display. Further, in this case, a special suggestion effect sound different from the normal suggestion effect sound that is output except during the display of the telop display is output.

Next, the effect control CPU 120 confirms whether or not the fluctuation time timer has timed out (step 039IWS515). If the fluctuation time timer has timed out, the effect control CPU 120 updates the value of the effect process flag to "3" (step 039IWS516), and ends the variable display during effect process.

(Example of telop display and change suggestion effect)
Next, the production mode of the telop display and the change suggestion effect will be described. 8-18 to 8-20 are explanatory views for explaining a specific example of the effect mode of the telop display and the change suggestion effect. In addition, in FIGS. 8-18 to 8-20, the display screens change in the order of (A), (B), (C) ....

As shown in FIG. 8-18 (A), the image display device 5 starts the variable display of the left, middle, and right decorative symbols. In this example, as shown in FIG. 8-18 (A), the hold display is displayed on the image display device 5, and the active display 039IWAH is also displayed on the active display area 039IWAHA. Further, in the example shown in FIG. 8-18 (A), it is assumed that the variable display accompanied by the super reach is started, the execution of the telop display B is determined, and the execution of the change suggestion effect pattern 10 is determined. .. Next, as shown in FIG. 8-18 (B), the left decorative symbol is first stopped and displayed, and then the same symbol as the left decorative symbol (in this example, the symbol "7") is stopped and displayed as the right decorative symbol. Then, a reach state occurs.

Next, when the super reach development timing comes, as shown in FIG. 8-18 (C), the title display of the super reach is displayed on the image display device 5, and the variable display of the decorative symbol is displayed at the lower right end of the display screen. It is reduced to and the super reach effect is started. In the example shown in FIG. 8-18 (C), the character display 039IW02 such as "Super Reach A" is displayed as the title display of the super reach. Further, based on the super reach development timing, as shown in FIG. 8-18 (C), the display of the telop display 039IW01 is started above the display screen of the image display device 5 (see step 039IWS509). ). In this example, as shown in FIG. 8-18 (C), the case where the telop display 039IW01 including the character display such as "ball high probability!" Is displayed is shown.

Next, when the execution timing of the active change suggestion effect is reached, as shown in FIG. 8-18 (D), the active change suggestion effect is executed in such a manner that the ball 039IW03 flies toward the active display 03IWAH (step). See 039IWS511). Then, as shown in FIG. 8-19 (E), the active display changes from the normal display color (white) to the red display color after the execution of the active change suggestion effect.

Next, when the execution timing of the title change suggestion effect is reached, the title change suggestion effect is executed in such a manner that the ball 039IW04 flies toward the title display of the super reach, as shown in FIG. 8-19 (F). (See step 039 IWS511). Then, as shown in FIG. 8-19 (G), the title display of the super reach changes from the character display 039IW02 such as "Super Reach A" to the character display 039IW05 such as "Super Reach B" after the title change suggestion effect is executed. To do.

At the display start timing of the button display before the button notice effect, as shown in FIG. 8-19 (H), the display of the button display 039IW06 imitating the push button 31B is started in the image display device 5. In this case, as shown in FIG. 8-19 (H), the display of the button display 039IW06 is started in the semi-transparent display state, and the display of the button display 039IW06 is started in the state where it is initially difficult to see. In this example, when the button display 039IW06 is in the semi-transparent display state, the operation validity period of the push button 31B has not yet started.

Next, the button display 039IW06 displayed on the image display device 5 gradually changes from a state of high transmittance to a state of low transparency, and changes to a state of being easy to see over a predetermined time (for example, 2 seconds). Then, when the button display 039IW06 changes to a state in which it is easy to see, the execution timing of the button change suggestion effect is set, and as shown in FIG. 8-20 (I), the ball 039IW07 flies toward the button display 039IW06. The button change suggestion effect is executed (see step 039IWS511). Then, as shown in FIG. 8-20 (J), the small size button display 039IW06 changes to the large size button display 039IW08 after the button change suggestion effect is executed. Then, when the large-sized button display changes to 039IW08, the operation validity period of the push button 31B is started.

After that, when the push button 31B is operated by the player within the operation valid period, a notice display (for example, a character display such as "chance" or "super hot") suggesting whether or not a big hit is displayed is displayed. Button notice effect is executed.

In the example shown in FIG. 8-20 (J), the case where the small size button display 039IW06 changes to the large size button display 039IW08 (white) is shown. For example, the change suggestion effect pattern 11 is determined. In that case, the small size button display changes from 039IW06 to a red large size button display.

Note that FIGS. 8-20 (I) and 8-20 (J) show a case where the button is displayed before the button advance notice effect to be executed during the telop display, but it is based on the fact that the operation means such as the push button 31B is operated. Therefore, an effect (so-called decision button effect) for confirming whether or not a big hit may be obtained may be configured to be feasible. In this case, even when the decision button effect is executed while the telop display is being displayed, the button display may be configured to be displayable at the timing before the execution of the decision button effect. However, the button display displayed before the execution of the determined button effect is excluded from the target of the button change suggestion effect, and is configured so that the display mode of the button display does not change.

In the examples shown in FIGS. 8-20 (I) and 8-20 (J), a case where the button change suggestion effect is executed while the telop display 039IW01 is displayed to change the button display is shown, but the telop display is not displayed. In some cases, the button display may be displayed without the change suggestion effect. FIG. 8-21 is an explanatory diagram showing a specific example of the effect mode when the button display is displayed without the change suggestion effect when the telop display is not displayed. In FIG. 8-21, the display screens transition in the order of (A) and (B).

When the display start timing of the button display before the button notice effect is reached when the telop display is not being displayed, the button display 039IW06 imitating the push button 31B is displayed in the image display device 5 as shown in FIG. 8-21 (A). The display starts. In this case, as shown in FIG. 8-21 (A), the display of the button display 039IW06 is started in the semi-transparent display state, and the display of the button display 039IW06 is started in the state where it is initially difficult to see. In this example, when the button display 039IW06 is in the semi-transparent display state, the operation validity period of the push button 31B has not yet started.

Next, the button display 039IW06 displayed on the image display device 5 gradually changes from a state of high transmittance to a state of low transparency, and changes to a state of being easy to see over a predetermined time (for example, 2 seconds). Then, when the button display 039IW06 changes to a state in which it is easy to see, the operation valid period of the push button 31B is started with the small size button display 039IW06.

After that, when the push button 31B is operated by the player within the operation valid period, a notice display (for example, a character display such as "chance" or "super hot") suggesting whether or not a big hit is displayed is displayed. Button notice effect is executed.

(Execution timing of telop display and change suggestion effect)
Next, the execution timing of the telop display and the change suggestion effect will be described. FIG. 8-22 is a timing chart for explaining the execution timing of the telop display and the change suggestion effect. As shown in FIG. 8-22, it is assumed that the variable display of the decorative symbol accompanied by super reach is started at the timing T1. In addition, it is assumed that the execution of the telop display is decided at the start of the change of the decorative pattern. In this case, when the execution of the telop display A is decided, the display of the telop display is started from the fluctuation start timing T1 as shown in FIG. 8-22. On the other hand, when the execution of the telop display B is decided, the display of the telop display is started from the super reach development timing T5 as shown in FIG. 8-22.

Further, when the telop display is not displayed, or when the change suggestion effect pattern that does not include the active change suggestion effect is determined even when the telop display is displayed, normal reach is achieved as shown in FIG. 8-22. The active change suggestion effect may be executed before (before the reach is established). In this case, there are cases where the active change suggestion effect of the success pattern is executed and cases where the active change suggestion effect of the failure pattern is executed. When the active change suggestion effect of the success pattern is executed, FIG. As shown in 22, the active display changes from the normal display color (white) to the red display color at the timing T2 after the execution of the active change suggestion effect.

Further, when the telop display is not displayed, or when the change suggestion effect pattern that does not include the button change suggestion effect is determined even when the telop display is displayed, the normal reach is achieved as shown in FIG. 8-22. The button change suggestion effect may be executed before (before the reach is established). In this case, the button change suggestion effect of the success pattern may be executed and the button change suggestion effect of the failure pattern may be executed. When the button change suggestion effect of the success pattern is executed, FIG. As shown in 22, the small-sized button display (white) changes to the white or red large-sized button display at the timing T3 after the button change suggestion effect is executed. Then, it is controlled during the operation valid period of the push button 31B over the period from T3 to T4.

When a change suggestion effect pattern including an active change suggestion effect is determined during the telop display, the active change suggestion effect is executed during the display of the telop display after the development of super reach, as shown in FIG. 8-22. To. In this case, the active change suggestion effect of the success pattern is always executed, and as shown in FIG. 8-22, the active display changes from the normal display color (white) to the red display color at the timing T6 after the execution of the active change suggestion effect. Changes to.

Further, when the change suggestion effect pattern including the title change suggestion effect is determined during the telop display, the title change suggestion effect is executed during the display of the telop display after the development of super reach, as shown in FIG. 8-22. To. In this case, the title change suggestion effect of the success pattern is always executed, and as shown in FIG. 8-22, the title display of the super reach changes from "super reach A" to "super reach" at the timing T7 after the execution of the title change suggestion effect. It changes to "B".

Further, when the change suggestion effect pattern including the button change suggestion effect is determined during the telop display, the button change suggestion effect is executed during the display of the telop display after the development of super reach, as shown in FIG. 8-22. To. In this case, the button change suggestion effect of the success pattern is always executed, and as shown in FIG. 8-22, from the small size button display (white) to the large size of white or red at the timing T8 after the execution of the button change suggestion effect. The button display changes to. Then, it is controlled during the operation valid period of the push button 31B over the period from T8 to T9.

(Modification example 1)
In the feature unit 039IW, the case where the telop display and each change suggestion effect are executed in the so-called fluctuation display of the fluctuation is shown, but the so-called look-ahead determination is performed, and the telop display and each change suggestion effect are displayed over a plurality of fluctuation displays. It may be configured to be executable. Hereinafter, a modification 1 that enables the telop display and each change suggestion effect to be executed over a plurality of variable displays will be described. FIG. 8-23 is a timing chart for explaining the execution timing of the telop display and the change suggestion effect in the first modification.

In the first modification, as shown in FIG. 8-23, a look-ahead determination is performed at the start of the first variation display (timing T11), and the fourth variation display is a variation display with super reach. Is determined. Then, it is assumed that the execution of the telop display is decided based on the pre-reading determination result, and that the display of the telop display is started from the start timing T11 of the first variable display as shown in FIG. 8-23. ..

The look-ahead determination is, for example, at the timing when the start winning prize is generated, the game control microcomputer 100 (specifically, the CPU 103) is a jackpot based on the newly read random number for jackpot determination and the random number for determination of fluctuation pattern. It is determined by pre-reading whether or not the fluctuation pattern is obtained and which fluctuation pattern is used. Further, the game control microcomputer 100 transmits a look-ahead determination result command capable of specifying those look-ahead determination results to the effect control CPU 120. The effect control CPU 120 stores the received pre-reading determination result command in the pre-reading determination result command storage area provided in the RAM 122. Then, when the variation display is started, the effect control CPU 120 reads each look-ahead determination result command stored in the look-ahead determination result command storage area, and the variation display with super reach is executed in the current hold storage. Determine if there is anything to be done.

In the example shown in FIG. 8-23, the case where the display of the telop display is started from the start timing T11 of the first variation display is shown, but the present invention is not limited to such a mode. For example, the display of the telop display may be configured to be startable from the second or third variation display based on the pre-reading determination result, or the telop display may be displayed from the middle of the variation display instead of the start of the variation display. The display may be configured to be startable.

Further, in the example shown in FIGS. 8-23, in the third variation display, the hold change suggestion effect suggesting whether or not the display mode of the hold display changes can be executed. In this case, when the hold change suggestion effect of the success pattern is always executed and the hold change suggestion effect is executed, as shown in FIG. 8-23, the hold display is normally displayed at the timing T13 after the execution of the hold change suggestion effect. The display color changes from white to red.

Further, in the fourth variation display, which is the determination target of the look-ahead determination, as shown in FIG. 8-23, the title change suggestion effect can be executed while the telop display after the development of super reach is displayed. In this case, the title change suggestion effect of the success pattern is always executed, and as shown in FIG. 8-23, the title display of the super reach changes from "super reach A" to "super reach" at the timing T13 after the execution of the title change suggestion effect. It changes to "B".

Further, in the fourth variation display, which is the determination target of the look-ahead determination, as shown in FIG. 8-23, the button change suggestion effect can be executed while the telop display after the development of the super reach is displayed. In this case, the button change suggestion effect of the success pattern is always executed, and as shown in FIG. 8-23, from the small size button display (white) to the large size of white or red at the timing T14 after the button change suggestion effect is executed. The button display changes to. Then, it is controlled during the operation valid period of the push button 31B over the period from T14 to T15.

In addition, not limited to the mode shown in FIG. 8-23, for example, the active change suggestion effect may be configured to be feasible based on the look-ahead determination result.

(Modification 2)
Further, in this feature unit 039IW, there are a fluctuation start time and a super reach development time as the display start timing of the telop display. Although the display content itself of the telop display is the same, a plurality of types with different display contents are shown. The telop display may be configured to be displayable. Hereinafter, a modified example 2 capable of displaying a plurality of types of telop displays having different display contents will be described. FIG. 8-24 is an explanatory diagram showing a specific example of the telop display determination table in the second modification.

In the second modification, as shown in FIG. 8-24, determination values are assigned to the telop display determination table for no telop display, telop display BL, and telop display RD, respectively. In this example, when the telop display BL is selected, the telop display including the character display such as "blue ball high probability!" Is displayed. When the telop display RD is selected, a telop display including a character display such as "red ball high probability!" Is displayed.

As shown in FIG. 8-24, in the modification 2, the expectation (reliability) for the jackpot is higher when the telop display RD is displayed than when the telop display BL is displayed. Judgment values are assigned, and the percentage of jackpot symbols derived and displayed as variable display results is high.

In the example shown in FIG. 8-24, a case where the character display included in the telop display is different as a plurality of types of telop display is shown, but it is not limited to such a mode. For example, the display color of the telop display may be different or the shape of the telop display may be different, and various modes are conceivable.

Further, in the example shown in FIG. 8-24, the case where two types of telop displays are provided is shown, but it may be configured to provide three or more types of telop displays.

(Modification 3)
Further, in this feature unit 039IW, as shown in FIG. 8-16, the cut-in notice effect, the group notice effect, the pseudo-continuous notice effect, the button notice effect, and the character notice effect are the targets of the present box, but the heat Although the case where the character production and the eye-catching production are not the target of the present box is shown, it is not limited to such a mode. For example, the heat character effect and the eye-catching effect may be configured to be the target of the present box.

(Modification example 4)
Further, in this feature unit 039IW, the case where the present box effect using the present box image is configured to be feasible is shown, but the case where only the telop display is displayed during the variable display of the decorative pattern and the case where only the present box image is displayed are displayed. In addition to the case of displaying, both the telop display and the present box image may be displayed. In this case, when both the telop display and the present box image are displayed, the degree of expectation for the jackpot (reliability) is compared with the case where only one of the telop display and the present box image is displayed. ) Is high, and the ratio of the jackpot symbol being derived and displayed as a variable display result may be high.

(Modification 5)
Further, in the feature unit 039IW, when the timer effect using the timer image is configured to be executable, in addition to the case where only the telop display is displayed and the case where only the timer image is displayed during the variable display of the decorative symbol, It may be configured so that both the telop display and the timer image may be displayed. In this case, when both the telop display and the timer image are displayed, the degree of expectation (reliability) for the jackpot is higher than when only one of the telop display and the timer image is displayed. It may be configured so that the ratio of the jackpot symbol being derived and displayed as a variable display result is high.

As described above, the feature unit 039IW discloses the configurations of the gaming machines shown in the following (means 1-1) to (means 1-4).

(Means 1-1) A gaming machine capable of performing variable display and capable of displaying a corresponding display corresponding to the variable display (for example, active display 039IWAH) (for example, a CPU 120 for effect display control). An action promotion display means (for example, a CPU 120 for effect display control) capable of displaying an action promotion display (for example, a button display) for prompting the player's action, and an advantage for the player after the player's action is detected. An operation effect execution means (for example, an effect display control CPU 120) capable of executing an operation effect (for example, a button advance notice effect) that may be notified of an advantageous content that is an advantageous content or a content different from the advantageous content. ), And a special display means capable of displaying a special display (for example, telop display 039IW01) different from the operation promotion display (for example, a part for executing steps 039IWS205 and S509 in the effect control CPU 120), and the display mode is changed. (For example, a portion that executes step 039 IWS511 in the effect control CPU 120) that can execute a suggestion effect (for example, an active change suggestion effect, a title change suggestion effect, a button change suggestion effect). , The rate at which the advantageous content is notified differs depending on the display mode of the corresponding display (for example, when the display color of the active display changes to red as shown in FIGS. 8-4 and 8-6), The expectation (reliability) for the jackpot is higher than the case where the normal display color (white) remains), and the operation promotion display means is the operation promotion display according to the first specific mode (for example, small size button display 039IW06). And an operation promotion display (for example, a large-sized button display 039IW08) according to the second specific mode, in which the ratio of the advantageous content being notified is higher than that of the first specific mode, can be displayed, and the suggestion effect executing means suggests. As the effect, a specific suggestion effect suggesting that the operation promotion display according to the second specific mode is displayed in relation to the display of the special display (for example, the button change suggestion effect shown in FIG. 8-20 (I)). ) Is feasible, and in relation to the display of the special display as the suggestion effect, aspects common to the specific suggestion effect (eg, FIGS. 8-18 (D), 8-19 (F), and A special suggestion effect (for example, FIG. 8-18 (for example, FIG. 8-18) suggesting that the display mode of the corresponding display changes depending on the mode in which the balls 039IW03,04,07 fly as shown in FIG. 8-20 (I)). Active change suggestion effect shown in D) can be executed It is characterized by being. According to such a configuration, when the mode of the motion promotion display is changed by expecting the player to execute either the specific suggestion effect or the special suggestion effect after the special display is displayed. You can improve your interest.

(Means 1-2) A gaming machine capable of playing a game, wherein the button display 039IW06,08 shown in FIGS. 8-20 (I) and 8-20 (J) is displayed. ), The motion promotion display means (for example, the effect display control CPU 120) capable of displaying the motion promotion display (for example, button display) for prompting the player's motion, and the player after the player's motion is detected. An operation effect execution means (for example, for effect display control) capable of executing an operation effect (for example, a button notice effect) that may be notified of an advantageous content which is an advantageous content and a content different from the advantageous content. The display mode changes between the CPU 120) and a special display means capable of displaying a special display (for example, telop display 039IW01) different from the operation promotion display (for example, a portion of the effect control CPU 120 for executing steps 039IWS205 and S509). A suggestion effect execution means (for example, a portion that executes step 039 IWS511 in the effect control CPU 120) capable of executing a suggestion effect (for example, an active change suggestion effect, a title change suggestion effect, a button change suggestion effect), and a first In a second area (for example, active display area 039IWAHA) different from the area 1, a predetermined display means (for example, effect display control CPU 120) capable of displaying a predetermined display (for example, active display 039IWAH) different from the operation promotion display is displayed. ), And the rate at which the advantageous content is notified differs depending on the display mode of the predetermined display (for example, as shown in FIGS. 8-4 and 8-6, the display color of the active display changes to red. In this case, the expectation (reliability) for the jackpot is higher than in the case where the normal display color (white) remains), and the operation promotion display means is the operation promotion display according to the first specific mode (for example, small size). Button display 039IW06) and operation promotion display (for example, large-sized button display 039IW08) according to the second specific mode in which the rate of notification of advantageous contents is higher than that of the first specific mode can be displayed. The execution means acts on the first region as a suggestion effect, and suggests that the motion promotion display according to the second specific mode is displayed (for example, the button change suggestion shown in FIG. 8-20 (I)). The effect) is feasible, and as a suggestion effect, it acts on the second region and suggests that the display mode of the predetermined display changes (for example, the active change suggestion shown in FIG. 8-18 (D)). (Direction) can be executed Yes, there are times when the specific suggestion effect is executed and times when the special suggestion effect is executed in relation to the display of the special display (as shown in FIG. 8-22, during the display of the telop display. The button change suggestion effect that can execute the active change suggestion effect can be executed), and the rate at which the advantageous content is notified depends on which of the specific suggestion effect and the special suggestion effect is executed. Different (for example, as shown in FIG. 8-4, the active change suggestion effect is executed according to the change suggestion effect pattern 01, and the button change suggestion effect is executed according to the change suggestion effect patterns 03 and 04. Expectations (reliability) for big hits are different). According to such a configuration, after the special display is displayed, the player is made to pay attention to whether the specific suggestion effect or the special suggestion effect is executed, and it is interesting when the mode of the motion promotion display changes. Can be improved.

In this example, the case where the predetermined display is the active display 039IWAH is shown, but the present invention is not limited to such a mode. For example, as a predetermined display, a meter display, a cut-in display, or a timer display may be displayed. Then, a special suggestion effect (change suggestion effect) may be executed to increase the level of the meter display, a cut-in display may be displayed, or a timer display time display may be added. ..

Further, for example, as a predetermined display, an expectation star display that displays a plurality of star images according to the expectation for a big hit may be displayed. Then, a special suggestion effect (change suggestion effect) may be executed to increase the number of star images being displayed.

In this example, the title display of the super reach changes from the character display 039IW02 such as "Super Reach A" to the character display 039IW05 such as "Super Reach B" after the title change suggestion effect is executed. The title display of this super reach is also a kind of predetermined display.

(Means 1-3) A gaming machine capable of playing a game, which is capable of displaying an action promotion display (for example, a button display) that encourages the player's action (for example, an effect display control CPU 120). ), And after the movement of the player is detected, there are times when the advantageous content which is advantageous content for the player is notified and when the content different from the advantageous content is notified (for example, button notice effect). (For example, the effect display control CPU 120) and the special display means (for example, the effect control CPU 120) capable of displaying a special display (for example, telop display 039IW01) different from the operation promotion display. A suggestion effect execution means (for example, an active change suggestion effect, a title change suggestion effect, a button change suggestion effect) capable of executing the step 039 IWS205, S509 execution portion and a suggestion effect suggesting that the display mode changes (for example, an active change suggestion effect, a button change suggestion effect). , The portion that executes step 039IWS511 in the effect control CPU 120), and the operation promotion display means includes the operation promotion display according to the first specific mode (for example, the small size button display 039IW06) and the first specific mode. It is possible to display an operation promotion display (for example, a large-sized button display 039IW08) according to a second specific mode in which an advantageous content is frequently notified, and a suggestion effect execution means displays a special display as a suggestion effect. In connection with this, it is possible to execute a specific suggestion effect (for example, the button change suggestion effect shown in FIG. 8-20 (I)) that suggests that the operation promotion display according to the second specific mode is displayed, and is special. The ratio at which the advantageous content is notified when the display is displayed and the operation promotion display according to the second specific mode is displayed, and when the operation promotion display according to the second specific mode is displayed without displaying the special display. (For example, when comparing FIG. 8-4 and FIG. 8-8 (A), the button change suggestion effect is executed when the telop is not displayed, and the button changes to a large white or red button display. The button change suggestion effect is executed during the telop display, and the button display changes to a large white or red button display rather than when the advance notice effect is executed (when the button advance notice effects D and E are executed). The expectation (reliability) for the jackpot is relatively higher when the effect is executed, and the proportion of the jackpot symbol derived and displayed as the variable display result is higher). According to such a configuration, the player can pay attention to the flow of the effect of whether or not the specific suggestion effect is executed when the operation promotion display according to the second specific aspect is displayed, and the mode of the operation promotion display. It is possible to improve the interest when the situation changes.

(Means 1-4) A game machine capable of playing a game, which is an operation promotion display means (for example, an effect display control CPU 120) capable of displaying an operation promotion display (for example, a button display) that encourages the player's operation. ), And after the movement of the player is detected, there are times when the advantageous content which is advantageous content for the player is notified and when the content different from the advantageous content is notified (for example, button notice effect). (For example, the effect display control CPU 120) and the special display means (for example, the effect control CPU 120) capable of displaying a special display (for example, telop display 039IW01) different from the operation promotion display. A suggestion effect execution means (for example, an active change suggestion effect, a title change suggestion effect, a button change suggestion effect) capable of executing the step 039 IWS205, S509 execution portion and a suggestion effect suggesting that the display mode changes (for example, an active change suggestion effect, a button change suggestion effect). , The portion that executes step 039IWS511 in the effect control CPU 120), and the operation promotion display means includes an operation promotion display according to the first specific mode (for example, a small size button display 039IW06), and more than the first specific mode. It is possible to display an operation promotion display (for example, a large-sized button display 039IW08) according to the second specific mode in which the ratio of the advantageous content being notified is high, and the suggestion effect execution means displays a special display as the suggestion effect. In connection with this, a specific suggestion effect (for example, the button change suggestion effect shown in FIG. 8-20 (I)) suggesting that the operation promotion display according to the second specific aspect is displayed, and the specific suggestion effect. Can execute a suggestion effect a plurality of times including different special suggestion effects (for example, the active change suggestion effect shown in FIG. 8-18 (D)), and the advantageous content is notified according to the number of times the suggestion effect is executed. The ratio is different (for example, as shown in FIG. 8-4, one of the active change suggestion effect, the title change suggestion effect, and the button change suggestion effect is executed during the display of the telop display. The expectation (reliability) for the jackpot is higher when the two change suggestion effects are executed than in the case, and the expectation (reliability) for the jackpot is higher when all three change suggestion effects are executed. The degree) is high, and the rate at which the jackpot symbol is derived and displayed as a variable display result is high). According to such a configuration, the player can pay attention to the number of times the suggestion effect is executed after the special display is displayed, and the interest can be improved when the mode of the motion promotion display changes.

In this example, the case where the advantageous content is controlled to the big hit game state is shown, but it is not limited to such a mode. For example, in the case of notifying that the control is controlled to the probability variation state, the time saving state, or the high base state as an advantageous content, the configuration shown in the feature unit 039IW may be applied. Further, for example, when applied to a slot machine, the feature unit 039IW is used to notify that the control is controlled by BB (big bonus), AT (assist time), or ART (assist replay time) as an advantageous content. It may be configured to apply the configuration shown in.

Further, in this example, as the operation promotion display according to the first specific aspect and the operation promotion display according to the second specific aspect, a case where a small size button display 039IW06 and a large size button display 039IW08 are displayed is shown. It is not limited to the aspect. For example, as the operation promotion display according to the first specific aspect or the operation promotion display according to the second specific aspect, a button display imitating the push button 31B or a button display imitating the stick controller 31A may be displayed. Further, for example, when applied to a slot machine, a white push order navigation image or a red push order navigation image is displayed as an operation promotion display according to the first specific mode or an operation promotion display according to the second specific mode. It may be configured, and various aspects are conceivable.

Further, in this example, the case where the special display is a telop display is shown, but it is not limited to such a mode. For example, as a special display, some change suggestion effect may be executed while displaying an item image such as a present box image or a timer image.

Further, in this example, as the suggestion effect, the case where the active change suggestion effect, the title change suggestion effect, and the button change suggestion effect are configured to be executable is shown, but the present invention is not limited to such a mode. For example, when the change suggestion effect is executed, the NEXT display may be displayed on the image display device 5, and then the NEXT change suggestion effect in which the pseudo-ream is executed may be configured to be executable. Further, for example, when the change suggestion effect is executed, the dialogue change suggestion effect in which the content of the dialogue display and the display color of the character displayed on the image display device 5 are changed may be configured to be executable. As such, various modes can be considered as the suggestion effect (change suggestion effect).

Further, in this example, as a suggestion effect, a case where a change suggestion effect in which the ball flies toward the display of the target is executed is shown, but the present invention is not limited to such a mode. For example, a character display such as "arrow" or "balloon" may be displayed as a special display, and a change suggestion effect such that an arrow or a balloon flies toward the target display may be configured to perform a suggestion. Various modes can be considered as the effect (change suggestion effect).

Further, in this example, a case is shown in which an action effect such as a change suggestion effect is executed on the display displayed in the display screen of the image display device 5, and the display mode of the display on the display screen is changed. However, it is not limited to such an aspect. For example, an action effect acting on an end portion (for example, one end in the left-right direction) of the display screen of the image display device 5 may be executed so that there is a pattern in which the group notice effect is executed. Further, for example, an action effect acting on an end portion (for example, one end in the vertical direction) of the display screen of the image display device 5 may be executed so that there is a pattern in which the effect effect object is operated. As such, in some form, an effect may be performed that acts on any display on the display screen to promote the mode of display.

Further, the feature unit 039IW also discloses the configurations of the gaming machines shown in the following (means 2) to (means 11).

(Means 2) In means 1-1 to means 1-4, with a gaming machine (for example, pachinko gaming machine 1, slot machine, etc.) that can be controlled to an advantageous state (big hit gaming state, bonus game, etc.) that is advantageous to the player. There are a plurality of set values (for example, a set value "1") including an advantageous set value (for example, a set value "1") and an advantageous set value (for example, a set value "6") that is more advantageous to the player than the disadvantage set value. For example, a setting means (for example, a part that executes a setting confirmation process or a setting change process in the game control microcomputer 100) capable of setting any one of the set values "1" to "6"). The effect executing means is provided with an effect executing means (for example, a CPU 120 for effect control) capable of executing the effect, and the effect executing means includes a plurality of types of advance notice effects (for example, the cut-in advance notice effect and the group advance notice effect shown in FIGS. 8-9). Etc.) and a specific effect (for example, present box effect, timer effect) that displays a specific display (for example, a present box image, a timer image, etc.) corresponding to the advance notice effect can be executed, and settings related to the setting means can be executed. Suggestive effects (for example, the special eye-catching effect shown in FIG. 8-13 (A)) can be executed (for example, Ta22 to Ta23 can be executed as shown in FIG. 8-16), and the advance notice effect can be executed. There is a case where the specific display corresponding to the notice effect is displayed before the execution, and a case where the specific display corresponding to the notice effect is not displayed before the execution of the notice effect (for example, the present shown in FIG. 8-12). (Refer to the determination ratio of whether or not to execute the box effect), when displaying the specific display corresponding to the advance notice effect before the execution of the advance notice effect, the display mode of the specific display is changed to a special mode before the execution of the advance notice effect (for example). , Change the unopened present box image to an open present box image), and when the specific display corresponding to the advance notice effect is displayed before the advance notice effect is executed, the advance notice effect is displayed before the advance notice effect is executed. The ratio of being controlled to an advantageous state is higher than when the specific display corresponding to is not displayed (see, for example, the ratio of determining whether or not to execute the present box effect shown in FIG. 8-12), and the setting suggestion effect is executed. Occasionally, a specific display can be displayed in response to the setting suggestion effect (for example, as shown in the modification example 3, the hot character effect and the eye-catching effect are also included in the present box). You may be. According to such a configuration, it is possible to improve the interest of the setting suggestion effect.

(Means 3) In means 1-1 to means 1-4, with a gaming machine (for example, pachinko gaming machine 1, slot machine, etc.) that can be controlled to an advantageous state (big hit gaming state, bonus game, etc.) that is advantageous to the player. There are a plurality of set values (for example, a set value "1") including an advantageous set value (for example, a set value "1") and an advantageous set value (for example, a set value "6") which is more advantageous to the player than the disadvantage set value. For example, a setting means (for example, a part that executes a setting confirmation process or a setting change process in the game control microcomputer 100) capable of setting any one of the set values "1" to "6"). The effect executing means is provided with an effect executing means (for example, a CPU 120 for effect control) capable of executing the effect, and the effect executing means includes a plurality of types of advance notice effects (for example, the cut-in advance notice effect and the group advance notice effect shown in FIGS. 8-9). Etc.) and a specific effect (for example, present box effect, timer effect) that displays a specific display (for example, a present box image, a timer image, etc.) corresponding to the advance notice effect can be executed, and settings related to the setting means can be executed. The suggestive effect (for example, the special eye-catching effect shown in FIG. 8-13 (A)) can be executed when it is not controlled in an advantageous state (for example, it can be executed in Ta22 to Ta23 as shown in FIG. 8-16). There are cases where the specific display corresponding to the notice effect is displayed before the advance notice effect is executed, and cases where the specific display corresponding to the notice effect is not displayed before the advance notice effect is executed (for example, the figure). (Refer to the determination ratio of whether or not to execute the present box effect shown in 8-12), when displaying the specific display corresponding to the advance notice effect before the execution of the advance notice effect, the display mode of the specific display is displayed before the execution of the advance notice effect. It is better to change to a special mode (for example, change an unopened present box image to an opened present box image) and display a specific display corresponding to the advance notice effect before the advance notice effect is executed. The ratio of being controlled to an advantageous state is higher than when the specific display corresponding to the notice effect is not displayed before the execution of (for example, refer to the determination ratio of whether or not the present box effect is executed shown in FIG. 8-12). When the setting suggestion effect is executed, the specific display is not displayed corresponding to the setting suggestion effect (for example, as shown in FIGS. 8-16, the cut-in notice effect, the group notice effect, the pseudo-continuous notice effect, and the button. Notice production and character notice production are subject to the present box, but hot character production and eye-catching production are not subject to the present box. I) may be configured as follows. According to such a configuration, it is possible to suppress a decrease in the interest of the game. That is, if the setting suggestion effect is included as the target of the specific display, the player presumes that the setting suggestion effect does not control the advantageous state, and the player's expectation is reduced, which makes the game more enjoyable. However, in the above-mentioned game machine, since the setting suggestion effect is not included as the target of the specific display, it is possible to suppress the decrease in the interest of the game.

(Means 4) When the special suggestion effect is executed in any one of means 1-1 to means 1-4, means 2 or means 3, the display mode of the corresponding display changes and does not change. Depending on whether or not the special display is displayed, the ratio of whether or not the display mode of the corresponding display changes when the special suggestion effect is executed differs (for example, as shown in FIG. 8-22). In addition, during the display of the telop display, when the active change suggestion effect is executed, the active change suggestion effect of the success pattern is always executed). According to such a configuration, it is possible to pay attention to whether or not the special display is displayed, and it is possible to improve the interest.

(Means 5) In any one of means 1-1 to means 1-4, or means 2 to means 4, a suggestion effect by a first pattern in which the display mode changes (for example, an active change suggestion effect of a success pattern, a title) When the change suggestion effect and the button change suggestion effect are executed, and when the suggestion effect by the second pattern in which the display mode does not change (for example, the active change suggestion effect of the failure pattern and the button change suggestion effect) is executed. , And when the special display is displayed, it is difficult to execute the suggestion effect by the second pattern (for example, as shown in FIG. 8-22, the active change suggestion effect is executed while the telop display is displayed. When this is done, the active change suggestion effect, the title change suggestion effect, and the button change suggestion effect of the success pattern may be executed). According to such a configuration, in a situation where the degree of expectation is increasing due to the display of the special display, it is possible to suppress a decrease in interest in that the suggestion effect by the second pattern is difficult to be executed.

In this example, the active change suggestion effect, the title change suggestion effect, and the button change suggestion effect of the success pattern are always executed while the telop display is displayed, but the mode is not limited to such a mode. .. For example, even while the telop display is being displayed, the active change suggestion effect, the title change suggestion effect, and the button change suggestion effect of the failure pattern may be executed at a very low rate.

(Means 6) In any one of means 1-1 to means 1-4, or means 2 to means 5, the rate at which the advantageous content is notified differs depending on the execution timing of the suggestion effect (for example, FIG. 8). As shown in -4, which of the active change suggestion effect, the title change suggestion effect, and the button change suggestion effect is executed while the telop display is displayed (in other words, the execution of the change suggestion effect). Depending on the timing), the degree of expectation (reliability) for the jackpot is different, and the ratio of the jackpot symbol being derived and displayed as the variable display result is different). According to such a configuration, the player can pay attention to the execution timing of the suggestion effect after the special display is displayed, and the interest can be improved.

Not limited to the mode shown in this example, for example, even when the same button change suggestion effect is executed, the button change suggestion effect can be executed at a plurality of execution timings, and the button change at any execution timing. The degree of expectation (reliability) for the big hit may be different depending on whether the suggestion effect is executed.

(Means 7) In any of means 1-1 to means 1-4, or means 2 to means 6, the rate at which the advantageous content is notified differs depending on the timing at which the special display is displayed (FIG. 8). As shown in -3, even when the same telop display is displayed, when the telop display is started from the super reach development timing rather than when the telop display is started from the start of fluctuation. The determination value is assigned so that the degree of expectation (reliability) for the jackpot is higher, and the proportion of the jackpot symbol derived and displayed as the variable display result is higher). According to such a configuration, the player can be noticed at the timing when the special display is displayed, and the interest can be improved.

In addition, not limited to the mode shown in this example, for example, when the display of the telop display is started from the start of fluctuation, the display of the telop display is started from the super reach development timing, for example, for a big hit. It may be configured so that the degree of expectation (reliability) is high. In addition, the display of the telop display can be started at various timings, such as when the reach is established or during high-speed fluctuations of the decorative symbol, regardless of the start of fluctuation and the timing of taper reach development, and a big hit is made according to each timing. The degree of expectation (reliability) for the above may be different.

(Means 8) In the means 7, a special symbol or decoration is set in step S110 of the game control microcomputer 100 for determining whether or not to control the player in an advantageous state (for example, a jackpot game state) that is advantageous to the player. A part for determining whether or not the display result of the symbol is a "big hit" or a "small hit") and a determination means for determining whether or not the symbol is controlled in an advantageous state (for example, a modification) before the determination means is determined. In Example 1, the portion for executing the look-ahead determination in the game control microcomputer 100), and the special display means can display the special display based on the determination result of the determination means (for example, modification 1). In the above, based on the pre-reading determination result, as shown in FIG. 8-23, the display of the telop display is started from the start timing T11 of the first variation display), and the suggestion effect executing means determines the determination result of the determination means. Based on this, the suggestion effect can be executed (for example, in the first modification, the hold change suggestion effect, the title change suggestion effect, and the button change suggestion effect are performed based on the look-ahead determination result, as shown in FIGS. 8-23. It may be configured to perform). According to such a configuration, the player can be expected to execute the suggestion effect over a plurality of variable displays, and the interest can be improved.

When the means 8 is configured, specifically, a plurality of timings (for example, the first variation display and the second variation display) are based on the determination result (look-ahead determination result) of the determination means. The special display can be displayed in the variable display (variation display subject to advance notice), and the rate at which the advantageous content is notified differs depending on when the display of the special display is started, as in the configuration of means 7. It may be configured as.

Further, in the case of the configuration as in the means 8, a plurality of timings (for example, the first variation display, the second variation display, and the variation display of the advance notice target) are based on the determination result (look-ahead determination result) of the determination means. ), The suggestion effect may be configured to be feasible, and the rate at which the advantageous content is notified may differ depending on the timing at which the suggestion effect is executed, as in the configuration of the means 6.

Further, when the suggestion effect is executably configured based on the determination result (look-ahead determination result) of the determination means as in the means 8, the suggestion effect may be a hold change suggestion effect, a title change suggestion effect, or a button change suggestion effect. Not limited to this, other change suggestion effects may be configured to be feasible. For example, it is suggested that a change suggestion effect suggesting that the chance eye symbol is stopped and displayed as a decorative symbol before the variable display of the notice target is executed, or that the background image of the display screen of the image display device 5 changes. You may perform a change suggestion effect.

(Means 9) In any one of means 1-1 to means 1-4, or means 2 to means 8, the special display means has a special display according to a plurality of types of display modes (for example, the telop shown in FIG. 8-24). The display BL and the telop display RD) can be displayed, and the rate at which the advantageous content is notified differs depending on the display mode of the special display (for example, in the modification 2, as shown in FIG. 8-24, the telop display is displayed. Judgment values are assigned so that the expectation (reliability) for the jackpot is higher when the telop display RD is displayed than when the BL is displayed, and the jackpot symbol is derived and displayed as a variable display result. It may be configured so that the ratio is high). According to such a configuration, the player can pay attention to the display mode of the special display, and the interest can be improved.

(Means 10) In any of means 1-1 to means 1-4, or means 2 to means 9, a special effect (for example, a present) using a special display (for example, a present box image) different from the special display is used. When a special effect executing means (for example, a CPU 120 for effect control) capable of executing a box effect) is provided, both a special display and a special display can be displayed, and both the special display and the special display are displayed. Is more likely to be notified of advantageous content than when at least one of the special display and the special display is not displayed (for example, as shown in the modification 4, the telop display and the present box image. When both are displayed, the degree of expectation (reliability) for the jackpot is higher than when only one of the telop display and the present box image is displayed, and the jackpot symbol is displayed as a variable display result. May be configured so that the ratio of derivation and display is high). According to such a configuration, it is possible to expect the player to display both the special display and the special display, and to improve the interest.

(Means 11) In any one of means 1-1 to means 1-4, or means 2 to means 10, a measurement effect (for example, a timer effect) using a measurement display (for example, a timer image) different from the special display is used. ) Is provided, and both the special display and the measurement display can be displayed, and when both the special display and the measurement display are displayed, the measurement effect execution means (for example, the effect control CPU 120) is provided. Compared to the case where at least one of the special display and the measurement display is not displayed, the rate at which the advantageous content is notified is high (for example, as shown in the modification 5, both the telop display and the timer image are displayed. When this is done, the degree of expectation (reliability) for the jackpot is higher than when only one of the telop display and the timer image is displayed, and the jackpot symbol is derived and displayed as a variable display result. It may be configured so that the ratio is high). According to such a configuration, it is possible to expect the player to display both the special display and the measurement display, and to improve the interest.

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

Claims (1)

It is a game machine capable of variable display,
A movement promotion display means that can display a movement promotion display that encourages the player's movement,
After the movement of the player is detected, there is a case where an advantageous content which is advantageous content for the player is notified and a case where a content different from the advantageous content is notified. ,
A special display means capable of displaying a special display different from the operation promotion display,
A suggestion effect execution means capable of executing a suggestion effect suggesting that the display mode changes is provided.
The motion promotion display means can display the motion promotion display according to the first specific mode and the motion promotion display according to the second specific mode in which an advantageous content is notified at a higher rate than the first specific mode. ,
The suggestion effect execution means
In relation to the display of the special display, the specific suggestion effect suggesting that the operation promotion display according to the second specific aspect is displayed, and the special suggestion effect different from the specific suggestion effect, are described above. It is feasible as a suggestive effect,
The suggestion effect can be executed at any one of a plurality of timings.
A gaming machine characterized in that the ratio of notification of advantageous contents differs depending on the execution timing of the suggestion effect.

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