JP2021003167A - Game machine - Google Patents

Abstract

To provide a game machine capable of improving game interest of a performance using specific display.SOLUTION: In a game machine (for example a Pachinko game machine 1) capable of controlling to an advantageous state (for example, a jackpot game state) advantageous to a player, when displaying active display 043F001 in green, a capture performance for taking over and displaying the active display 043F001 in green is executed over a plurality of times of variable display. During execution of the capture performance, a suggestive performance is executed, for suggesting that the active display 043F001 displayed in green is taken over to the next variable display and displayed, by grasping a human type active display 043F001 by a giant image 043F003.SELECTED DRAWING: Figure 8-2

Description

The present invention relates to a gaming machine that can be controlled to an advantageous state that is advantageous to the player.

Conventionally, as a look-ahead notice effect for notifying the expectation of a big hit in the variable display before execution, the display area of the active display as a specific display corresponding to the current variable display has been gradually increased (for example). , Patent Document 1).

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However, there is room for improvement in improving the game entertainment in the production with the specific display as in Patent Document 1.

The present invention has been conceived in view of such circumstances, and an object of the present invention is to provide a gaming machine capable of improving the gaming interest of a production using a specific display.

(1) A gaming machine (for example, pachinko gaming machine 1) that can be controlled to an advantageous state (for example, a jackpot gaming state) that is advantageous to the player.
Specific display means (for example, production control CPU 120) capable of displaying a specific display corresponding to the variable display (for example, active display 043F001), and
An effect execution means (for example, an effect control CPU 120) capable of executing an effect related to a specific display is provided.
The specific display means is specified by one of a normal mode (for example, white) and a plurality of special modes (for example, blue, green, red, rainbow color) different from the normal mode (for example, blue, green, red, rainbow color). For example, the active display 043F001) can be displayed.
The effect executing means is
The display mode of the specific display can be changed stepwise according to the ratio controlled to the advantageous state (for example, the active display 043F001 is changed from green to red according to the ratio controlled to the jackpot gaming state. Gradual change),
When displaying the specific display of the special mode, it is possible to execute a special effect of taking over and displaying the specific display of the special mode over a plurality of variable displays (for example, the active display 043F001 is displayed in green. (It is possible to execute a capture effect that takes over and displays the green active display 043F001 over multiple variable displays).
During the execution of the special effect, it is possible to execute a suggestion effect that suggests that the specific display displayed in the special mode is succeeded to the next variable display (for example, as shown in FIG. 8-2). During the execution of the capture effect, the giant image 043F003 executes a suggestion effect that suggests that the active display 043F001 displayed in green is taken over and displayed by the next variable display by grasping the humanoid active display 043F001). ..

According to such a configuration, it is possible to preferably incite the display of the specific display to be succeeded to the next variable display, and it is possible to improve the game interest of the production using the specific display.

(2) In the game machine of (1) above
The effect executing means can execute the suggestion effect in each of the plurality of variable displays during the execution of the special effect (for example, as shown in FIG. 8-1, the plurality of variable displays during the execution of the capture effect). Suggestive effects can be performed in each of the above).

According to such a configuration, it is possible to preferably incite the display of the specific display to be succeeded to the next variable display, and it is possible to improve the game interest of the production using the specific display.

(3) In the game machine of (1) or (2) above
During the execution of the special effect, the effect executing means ends the suggestion effect at a common timing between the variable display at which the special effect ends and the variable display other than the variable display at which the special effect ends. For example, as shown in FIG. 8-1, during the execution of the capture effect, the variable display of the target at which the capture effect ends and the variable display other than the variable display of the target at which the capture effect ends suggest at a common timing. End the production).

According to such a configuration, since the timing at which the special effect ends is not specified by the timing at which the suggestion effect ends, the effect of the effect can be enhanced.

(4) In any of the game machines (1) to (3) above,
Hold storage means (for example, RAM 102, RAM 122) for storing information related to variable display as hold information, and
A hold display means (for example, an effect control CPU 120) for displaying a hold display (for example, a humanoid hold display 043F002) corresponding to the hold information is further provided.

According to such a configuration, it is possible to improve the game entertainment of the production using the specific display.

(5) In the game machine of (4) above
The effect executing means can execute the special effect when the hold information controlled to the advantageous state is not stored in the hold storage means (for example, as shown in 043FS007 of FIG. 8-7). , In the case of non-reach out-of-reach fluctuations up to the target's hold memory, capture effect can be executed).

According to such a configuration, it is possible to prevent the special effect from being interrupted by being controlled in an advantageous state during the execution of the special effect, and it is possible to preferably execute the special effect.

(6) In the game machine of (4) or (5) above
The hold display means
The hold display can be displayed in a normal mode (eg, white) and in a plurality of special modes (eg, blue, green, red, iridescent).
During the execution of the special effect, it is restricted to display the hold display in a display mode different from the normal mode (for example, when the capture effect flag is set as shown in 043FS002 in FIG. 8-7). , 043FS003 and subsequent processes are not executed, so that the hold display 043F002 is not displayed in a mode different from the normal mode).

According to such a configuration, attention can be drawn to the display mode of the specific display during the execution of the special effect, and the game entertainment can be improved.

(7) In any of the game machines (1) to (6) above,
The effect executing means limits the execution of the special effect when the specific display is displayed in the special mode (for example, rainbow color) in which the ratio of being controlled to the advantageous state is the highest among the plurality of types of special modes. (For example, as shown in FIG. 8-5, the active display 043F001 does not turn rainbow-colored during the capture effect period).

According to such a configuration, since the special effect is executed only when there is room for the specific display to change, the player's expectation for the specific display can be suitably increased.

(8) In any of the game machines (1) to (7) above,
The effect executing means can change the specific display being displayed from the normal mode to the special mode at a specific timing prior to the start timing of the special effect regardless of whether or not the special effect is executed. (For example, as shown in FIG. 8-1, the active being displayed is displayed at the timing of the hold shift, which is the hold 3 before the start timing of the capture effect, regardless of whether or not the capture effect is executed. Display 043F001 is changed from white to green).

According to such a configuration, attention can be focused on a specific timing, and the game entertainment can be improved.

(9) In any of the game machines (1) to (8) above,
The effect executing means can execute the special effect when the specific display is displayed in a special mode of a specific stage or higher among a plurality of types of special modes, while the effect is specified in a special mode less than the specific stage. The special effect is not executed when the display is displayed (for example, the green active display 043F001 executes the capture effect, while the blue active display 043F001 does not execute the capture effect).

According to such a configuration, since the special effect is executed when the specific display is displayed in the special mode of the specific stage or higher, it is possible to improve the game entertainment of the effect using the specific display.

(10) In any of the game machines (1) to (9) above,
The ratio controlled to the advantageous state differs depending on the number of times the specific display of the special mode is taken over by the special effect (for example, as shown in the modified example, the active display 043F001 displayed in green or the like by the capture effect). Depending on the number of times to take over, the rate of control to the jackpot game state differs).

According to such a configuration, it is possible to pay attention to the number of times the specific display is taken over, and it is possible to improve the game entertainment of the production using the specific display.

It is a front view of the pachinko gaming machine in this embodiment. It is a block diagram which shows various control boards and the like mounted on the pachinko game machine. It is a flowchart which shows an example of the game control main processing. It is a flowchart which shows an example of timer interrupt processing for game control. It is a flowchart which shows an example of a special symbol process process. It is a flowchart which shows an example of the effect control main processing. It is a flowchart which shows an example of an effect control process process. It is a timing chart which shows the pattern of the capture effect. It is a display screen figure which shows the production example. It is explanatory drawing which shows the final aspect determination table. It is explanatory drawing which shows the capture production decision table. It is explanatory drawing which shows the capture effect pattern determination table. It is explanatory drawing which shows the hold change pattern determination table. It is a flowchart which shows the look-ahead notice effect decision processing. It is a flowchart which shows the look-ahead notice effect execution processing.

(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 (ElectroLuminescence), 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 also collectively referred to as simply variable display.

On the screen of the image display device 5, a display area for displaying a hold display corresponding to the variable display in which execution is suspended or an active display corresponding to the variable display being executed may be provided. Hold display and active display are 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 off, 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 as long as it changes between the closed state and the open state, and is not limited to the one provided with the electric tulip type accessory.

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

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

As an example, in the special variable winning ball device 7, when the solenoid 82 for the big winning door (for special electric accessory) is off, the big winning door closes the big winning door and the game ball is large. You will not be able to enter (pass) the winning opening. On the other hand, in the special variable winning ball device 7, when the solenoid 82 for the big winning door is on, the big winning door opens the big winning door, and the game ball can easily enter the big winning door. 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 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 opening upper limit period) of the big winning opening and game states after the big hit game state (normal state, time saving state, probability change state, etc., which will be described later) are prepared, and the big hit is made accordingly. The type is set.
As the jackpot type, a jackpot type in which a large number of prize balls can be obtained or a jackpot type in which a small number of prize balls or almost no prize balls can be obtained may be provided.

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

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

In the time saving state, control (time saving control) is executed in which the average special figure fluctuation time (period in which the special figure is changed) is shorter than in 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 fluctuation efficiency of the special symbol (particularly the second special symbol) is improved, which is advantageous for the player.

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

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

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

The state in which the probability change control is executed is also called a high probability state, and the state in which the probability change control is not executed is also called a low probability state. The state in which the time saving control is executed is also called a high base state, and the state in which the time saving control is not executed is also called a low base state. By combining these, 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 instead of the display, audio output from the speakers 8L and 8R and / or the game effect lamp 9 It may be performed by the point or the like, turning off the light, or the operation of the movable body 32.

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

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

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

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

In the case of a "probability change jackpot" that is controlled to a probability change state after the end of the jackpot game state, an odd number of decorative symbols (for example, "7") are 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 having the same mode as the small hit game state, for example, the big hit type in which the subsequent game state is a high accuracy state). By executing a common effect depending on the state, the player may not know whether the player is currently in the small hit game state or the big hit game state. In such a case, by executing a common effect after the end of the small hit game state and after the end of the big hit game state, it is not possible to distinguish between the high accuracy state and the low accuracy state. You may.

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

(Board configuration)
The pachinko gaming machine 1 is equipped with, for example, a main board 11, an effect control board 12, a voice control board 13, a lamp control board 14, a relay board 15, and the like as shown in FIG. 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 is a ROM (ReadOnlyMemory) 101 and a RAM (Random Accce).
It includes an ssMemory) 102, a CPU (CentralProcessingUnit) 103, a random number circuit 104, and an I / O (Input / Output port) 105.

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 VDP (VideoDisplayProcessor), CGROM (CharacterGeneratorROM), VRAM (VideoRAM), 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), CP
The U103 performs a restoration process (step S6) for returning the internal state of the main board 11 to the state when the power supply is stopped. In the recovery process, the CPU 103 sets the work area based on the stored contents (contents of the backed up data) of the RAM 102. As a result, the game state is restored 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 such a game control main process receives the interrupt request signal from the CTC and receives the interrupt request, it executes the game control timer interrupt process shown in the flowchart of FIG. When the game control timer interrupt process shown in FIG. 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 indicating the number of times of winning (information indicating the number of times of winning, etc.) and 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 a 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 the normal symbol process process is executed, as a part of the game control timer interrupt process, a process when a power failure occurs, a process for paying out a prize ball, and the like may be performed. After that, 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 the start winning prize 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 to "big hit" or "small hit" based on the random value for determining the display result, and the big hit type when the display result is set to "big hit". Is determined (predetermined) before the display result is derived and displayed. Further, in the special symbol normal processing, a fixed special symbol (either a big hit symbol, a small hit symbol, or a lost symbol) to be stopped and displayed in the special symbol game is set according to the determined display result. After that, the value of the special symbol process flag is updated to "1", and the special symbol normal processing ends. It should be noted that the special figure game using the second special figure may be executed with priority over the special figure game using the first special figure (also referred to as special figure 2 priority digestion). Further, the winning order of the game balls to the first starting winning opening and the second starting winning opening may be 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 variable display mode of the decorative symbol (presence or absence of reach, etc.), and the variable display of the decorative symbol. The content of the effect (type of reach effect, etc.) is specified, and it is also called a variable display pattern.

The special symbol variation process in step S112 is executed when the value of the special symbol process flag is “2”. In this special symbol change 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 change of the special symbol reaches the special symbol fluctuation time, the value of the special symbol process flag is updated to "3", and the special symbol variation process ends.

The special symbol stop process in step S113 is executed when the value of the special symbol process flag is “3”. In this special symbol stop process, the first special symbol display device 4A and the second special symbol display device 4B stop the fluctuation of the special symbol, and stop display (derive) the confirmed special symbol that is the display result of the special symbol. Contains the process of making settings for. Then, when the display result is "big hit", the value of the special figure process flag is updated to "4". On the other hand, when the big hit flag is off and the display result is "small hit", the value of the special figure process flag is updated to "8". If the display result is "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 upper limit period for opening the big winning opening and the upper limit number of executions for the round 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 process during opening of the big hit, the process of measuring the elapsed time since the large winning opening is opened, the measured elapsed time, the number of game balls detected by the count switch 23, and the like are used as the basis for the large winning opening. It includes a process of determining whether or not it is time to return the device from the open state to the closed state. Then, when the large winning opening is returned to the closed state, the value of the special figure process flag is updated to "6" after executing a process of stopping the supply of the solenoid drive signal to the solenoid 82 for the large winning opening door. End the processing while the jackpot is open.

The post-processing after opening the jackpot in step S116 is executed when the value of the special figure process flag is “6”. In this post-opening process of the jackpot, a process of determining whether or not the number of executions of the round that opens the jackpot has reached the set upper limit execution number, and a jackpot game state when the upper limit execution number is reached. It includes processing to make settings to terminate. Then, when the number of round executions has not reached the upper limit, the value of the special figure process flag is 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 open in the small hit game state based on the display result being "small hit". At this time, the value of the special figure process flag is updated to "9", and the small hit release preprocessing ends.

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

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

(Main operation of the effect control board 12)
Next, the main operation of the effect control board 12 will be described. When the effect control board 12 receives the power supply voltage from the power 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). Further, the initial operation control process is executed (step S72). In the initial operation control process, control for performing the initial operation of the movable body 32, such as control for driving the movable body 32 to return to the initial position and control for confirming a predetermined operation, is executed.

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

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

If the timer interrupt flag is on in step S73 (step S73; Yes), the timer interrupt flag is cleared and turned off (step S74), and the command analysis process is executed (step S75). In the command analysis process, for example, after reading various effect control commands transmitted from the game control microcomputer 100 of the main board 11 and stored in the effect control command reception buffer, the read effect control commands are used. Corresponding settings and controls are performed. For example, the read effect control command may be stored in a predetermined area of the RAM 122 or stored in the RAM 122 so that which effect control command is received and the content specified by the effect control command can be confirmed by the effect control process process or the like. Turn on the provided reception flag. Further, when the effect control command specifies the game state, the display control unit 123 may be instructed to display the background according to the game state.

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

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

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

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

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

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

The variable display effect process in step S172 is a process executed when the value of the effect process flag is “2”. In this variable display effect processing, the effect control CPU 120 instructs the display control unit 123 to display the effect image based on the effect control pattern set in step S171 on the display screen of the image display device 5. , Driving the movable body 32, outputting voice and sound effect from the speakers 8L and 8R by outputting the command (sound effect signal) to the voice control board 13, and commanding the lamp control board 14 (illumination signal). Various effect controls are executed during the variable display of the decorative pattern, such as turning on / off / blinking the game effect lamp 9 and the decorative LED according to the output. After performing such effect control, for example, an end code indicating the end of variable display of the decorative symbol is read from the effect control pattern, or a command is received from the main board 11 to specify that the fixed decorative symbol is to be stopped and displayed. In response to what has been done, the final decorative symbol that is the display result of the decorative symbol is stopped and displayed. When the fixed decorative symbol is stopped and displayed, the value of the effect process flag is updated to "3", and the effect process during variable display ends.

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

The small hit medium effect process in step S174 is a process executed when the value of the effect control process flag is “4”. In this small hit medium effect process, the effect control CPU 120 sets, for example, an effect control pattern 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, for example, an effect control pattern corresponding to the end of the small hit game state, and various effect controls at the end of the small hit game state based on the setting contents. To execute. After that, the value of the effect process flag is updated to the initial value "0", and the small hit end effect process is terminated.

The jackpot effect process 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 jackpot middle effect processing, for example, the value of the effect control process flag is set to a value corresponding to the ending effect process in response to receiving a command from the main board 11 to specify that the jackpot game state is terminated. 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 a prize. It may be an enclosed gaming machine.

Only one type of symbol (for example, a symbol indicating "-") is displayed during the variable display of the special symbol, and the variable display may be performed by repeating the display and extinguishing of the symbol. Further, even if the symbol is displayed during the variable display, the symbol may not be displayed when the variable display is stopped (the symbol indicating "-" may not be displayed as the display result).

In the above basic explanation, the pachinko game machine 1 is shown as a game machine, but a medal is inserted and a predetermined number of bets is set, and a plurality of types of symbols are rotated according to the operation of the operation lever by the player, and the player When a symbol is stopped in response to the operation of the stop button by, if the combination of stop symbols becomes a specific combination of symbols, a slot machine capable of executing a game in which a predetermined number of medals are paid out to the player (for example, a big bonus) 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 game can be executed not only by attaching a detachable recording medium, but also by temporarily storing the programs 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 043F)
Next, the feature unit 043F of the present embodiment will be described. In the feature unit 043F, an effect using the active display as a specific display is executed. The active display is displayed in different modes according to the ratio controlled by the jackpot gaming state, which is an advantageous state advantageous for the player (depending on the degree of expectation controlled by the jackpot gaming state). The active display is displayed in any of white as a normal mode and blue, green, red, and rainbow colors as a special mode different from white. The ratio controlled to the jackpot game state (also referred to as jackpot expectation) increases in the order of white <blue <green <red <rainbow color. The rainbow color with the highest expectation of a big hit is a display in which it is confirmed that the big hit will be a big hit, and the color of the displayed image is displayed in seven colors.

Further, in the feature unit 043F of the present embodiment, the effect control CPU 120 can display the active display by changing it stepwise according to the ratio of being controlled to the jackpot game state. For example, it is possible to change the active display, which was displayed in green, to red, which has a high expectation of a big hit. Further, in the feature unit 043F of the present embodiment, the effect control CPU 120 is displayed in green or the like over a plurality of variable displays when the active display is displayed in green or the like in the display area. A capture effect that takes over and displays the active display is executed. In the capture effect, for example, by executing the effect of the character image grasping the active display displayed in green or the like at the shift timing of the hold display multiple times, the character image is displayed in green or the like over several variable displays. An effect is executed that makes the active display appear to be taken over and displayed. The details of the capture effect will be described below.

FIG. 8-1 is a timing chart showing a pattern of capture effect. Whether or not the capture effect is executed is determined when the target start prize is generated. The target is the pending information to be read ahead. When the start winning of the target occurs, four pending memories are accumulated, and it is decided that the capture effect is executed, the active display is displayed in white, which is a normal mode. After that, the hold display of the target shifts (moves) to the left position in the hold display area, and when the hold display changes from four to three, the display mode of the active display changes from white to green. Normally, the active display shows the jackpot expectation of the variable display currently being executed, while the green active display when the capture effect is executed shows the jackpot expectation of the variable display currently being executed. It is not a thing, but a change based on the pending information of the target.

After that, the hold display of the target shifts (moves) further to the left, and a series of capture effects are performed during the period from a little before the hold display changes from 3 to 2 to multiple variable displays. Will be executed. Further, during the execution of the capture effect, a suggestion effect suggesting that the active display displayed in green is succeeded to the next variable display and displayed in green is executed. The suggestion effect is executed for a period before and after the hold display of the target shifts. For example, the suggestion effect is executed for a period before and after the timing when the hold display changes from three to two. The suggestion effect suggests that the green active display will be taken over by the next variable display.

After that, the hold display of the target is further shifted (moved) to the left by one, and the same suggestion effect as the previous time is executed in the period before and after the timing when the hold display changes from two to one. The suggestion effect suggests that the green active display will be taken over by the next variable display. After that, the hold display of the target is further shifted (moved) to the left by one, and the same suggestion effect as the previous time is executed in the period before and after the timing when the hold display changes from 1 to 0. When the hold is 0, the variable display corresponding to the hold storage of the target is started. This variable display of the target is also referred to as the variation. The same suggestion effect as before is executed in the period before and after the timing when the variable display of the target is started. Then, when the suggestion effect in the variable display of the target ends, the capture effect also ends. After that, at the timing when the reach symbol is tempted in the variable display of the target (the timing when the left decorative symbol and the right decorative symbol stop at the same number), the display mode of the active display changes from green to red, and the expectation for a big hit is high. It changes to a stage.

As shown in FIG. 8-1, during the execution of the capture effect, a series of capture effects that take over and display the green active display are executed over a plurality of variable displays. Further, during the execution of the capture effect, a suggestion effect suggesting that the active display displayed in green is succeeded to the next variable display is executed. Further, the suggestion effect is executed in each of the plurality of variable displays during the execution of the capture effect. In this way, it is possible to preferably encourage the active display to be handed over to the next variable display and display it, and it is possible to improve the game interest of the production using the active display.

Further, as shown in FIG. 8-1, the active being displayed is displayed at the timing of the hold shift from hold 4 to hold 3 before the start timing of the capture effect regardless of whether or not the capture effect is executed. The effect of changing the display from white to green is executed. As a result, attention can be focused on whether or not the active display changes at the timing after the start winning prize is generated, and the game interest is improved.

In addition, the variable display of the target at which the capture effect ends and the variable display at which the capture effect executed before the variable display of the target does not end end the suggestion effect at a common timing. Further, the variable display of the target at which the capture effect ends and the variable display at which the capture effect executed before the variable display of the target does not end start the suggestion effect at a common timing. That is, the suggestion effect is executed as a common effect between the variable display of the target at which the capture effect ends and the variable display at which the capture effect that is executed before the variable display of the target does not end. In this way, the timing at which the capture effect ends is not specified by the timing at which the suggestion effect ends, so that the effect can be enhanced.

The start timing and end timing of the suggestion effect may be different between the variable display of the target at which the capture effect ends and the variable display at which the capture effect executed before the variable display of the target does not end. Further, the execution period of the suggestion effect may be different for each suggestion effect. In addition, the timing and period of the suggestion effect may be different depending on the ratio controlled by the jackpot game state.

Next, an example of the effect when the capture effect is executed will be described. FIG. 8-2 is a display screen view showing an example of the effect when the capture effect is executed. The capture effect is executed on the screen of the image display device 5. FIG. 8-2 (A) is a diagram showing a state when the variable display is being executed. The variable display currently being performed is indicated by three downward arrows on the screen. Further, a humanoid active display 043F001 corresponding to the current variable display is displayed on the lower center side of the screen. Further, on the right side of the humanoid active display 043F001, three humanoid hold displays 043F002 are displayed, which are smaller than the active display 043F001. Further, in the upper right corner of the screen, a number "3" indicating the current number of pending numbers is displayed, and on the right side thereof, three numerical symbols that fluctuate according to the variable display are displayed as small symbols.

Next, FIG. 8-2 (B) shows when the start winning of the target occurs. When a start prize, which is the target of the look-ahead notice effect, occurs, the humanoid hold display 043F002 increases at the rightmost position of the hold display area, and the hold display 043F002 changes from three to four. In addition, the number indicating the current number of holds on the upper right of the screen is "4". Next, from the state of FIG. 8-2 (B), after the left, middle, and right decorative symbols are removed and stopped at the combination of display results, one hold display 043F002 as shown in FIG. 8-2 (C) is displayed. A hold shift is performed that moves to the left by each. Further, at the time of the hold shift, the hold display 043F002 on the leftmost side of the hold display area moves to the active display area that was erased when the off display result was derived. The hold display 043F002 moved to the active display area is enlarged and displayed as the active display 043F001, and the display mode changes from white to green indicated by diagonal lines. Further, with the hold shift, the display indicating the current number of holds on the upper right of the screen changes from "4" to "3".

Next, when the variable display executed in FIG. 8-2 (C) is stopped, and the left, middle, and right decorative symbols are temporarily stopped by the combination of the off-display result of "7, 1, 3" ( As shown in the shaking display in the figure, when the design is slightly vibrating), as shown in FIG. 8-2 (D), a suggestion effect that the giant image 043F003, which is a giant character, appears from the right side of the screen. Is started. The giant image 043F003 is an image indicating that a suggestion effect suggesting that the active display 043F001 is to be displayed by taking over to the next variable display is started. When the symbol is temporarily stopped, the display result has not yet been determined. Therefore, the small symbol on the upper right of the screen is indicated by a downward arrow indicating that the variable display is in progress. After that, as shown in FIG. 8-2 (E), during the execution of the suggestion effect, the effect that the giant image 043F003 reaches for the humanoid active display 043F001 is executed.

Next, as shown in FIG. 8-2 (F), the effect that the giant image 043F003 captures the humanoid active display 043F001 is executed. As the giant image 043F003 holds the humanoid active display 043F001, the word "capture" is displayed on the left side of the active display 043F001. Further, as shown in FIG. 8-2 (F), when the effect of capturing the humanoid active display 043F001 by the giant image 043F003 is executed, it is displayed at the lower part of the active display 043F001 and the hold display 043F002 on the screen. The common pedestal is erased. As a result, the visibility of the captured effect is improved. In addition, the left, middle, and right decorative symbols are fixed and stopped at the out-of-order display result combination of "7,1,3", and the small symbol on the upper right of the screen is also out of display result combination of "7,1,3". Stop at.

After that, as shown in FIG. 8-2 (G), the effect of releasing the humanoid active display 043F001 captured by the giant image 043F003 is executed. By performing the hold shift during the execution of this effect, the variable display of the decorative symbol is executed, the number of hold on the upper right of the screen is reduced from "3" to "2", and the variable display of the small symbol is displayed. Will be executed. The humanoid active display 043F001 released from the giant image 043F003 is displayed so as to fall downward.

Next, the giant image 043F003 displayed as the suggestion effect disappears to the right side of the screen, and the suggestion effect ends. When the suggestion effect is completed, the result is as shown in FIG. 8-2 (H). At the end of the suggestion effect, the pedestal part reappears at the timing when the humanoid active display 043F001 that has fallen downward from the state shown in FIG. 8-2 (G) lands, and the active display 043F001 and the hold display 043F002 are common pedestal parts. It is displayed above. At this time, the display mode of the active display 043F001 remains green. In this way, a series of suggestive effects in which the giant image 043F003 captures and releases the humanoid active display 043F001 shows that the green mode active display 043F001 is displayed in succession to the next variable display. Then, the same suggestion effect as that shown in FIGS. 8-2 (D) to (H) is repeatedly executed for the remaining number of pending times. That is, the suggestion effect is executed three times including the timing when the hold display of the target is shifted to the active display area.

After that, at the start of the variable display of the target, the suggestion effect is executed, and the display mode of the active display 043F001 is displayed in the same green color as the display mode when a series of capture effects are executed. Then, when the suggestion effect is completed (when the capture effect is completed), the variable display of the target is in progress as shown in FIG. 8-2 (I). If no new start prize is generated during the variable display of the target, the number of holds on the upper right of the screen becomes "0" as shown in FIG. 8-2 (I). After that, as shown in FIG. 8-2 (J), when the decorative symbol of "7" stops at the left and right, the display mode of the active display 043F001 changes from green to red (indicated by a black circle in the drawing). The change effect that changes with is executed, and it is shown that the variable display of the target being executed this time has a high rate of being controlled to the jackpot gaming state (high jackpot expectation). In addition, the small symbol on the upper right of the screen is displayed in a variable display state.

The change timing of the display mode of the active display 043F001 may be a timing other than the timing after the active display 043F001 starts the fluctuation. For example, a timing may be provided during which the display mode of the active display 043F001 changes during the period when the giant image 043F003 does not capture the humanoid active display 043F001.

Next, the table used for various effects executed as the look-ahead notice effect will be described. FIG. 8-3 is an explanatory diagram showing a final mode determination table for determining the final display mode of the target pending information. Of these tables, FIG. 8-3 (A) is a big hit final mode determination table used when the fluctuation pattern becomes a big hit, and FIG. 8-3 (B) shows that the fluctuation pattern is out of SP reach (SP reach). It is the final mode determination table at the time of SP reach loss, which is used when the super reach is off), and FIG. 8-3 (C) is the final mode determination table at the time of the normal reach loss, which is used when the fluctuation pattern is out of the normal reach. .. These tables are stored in ROM 121. When the fluctuation pattern is out of reach, these tables are not used because the colors of the hold display and the active display remain white, which is the normal mode, and do not change. In addition, the percentages shown in the table are the percentages of the allocated random numbers.

As shown in FIG. 8-3 (A), at the time of a big hit, the final mode is easily determined in the order of rainbow color <white (no change) <blue <green <red. Here, the final aspect indicates a color when the target hold display becomes the active display and is finally erased. Further, as shown in FIG. 8-3 (B), when the SP reach is lost, the final mode is easily determined in the order of white (no change) <red <green <blue. Further, as shown in FIG. 8-3 (C), when the normal reach is lost, the final mode is easily determined in the order of white (no change) <blue.

From the relationship of the determination ratios shown in FIGS. 8-3 (A) to (C), the ratio of being controlled to the jackpot game state is higher in the order of white (no change) <blue <green <red. Moreover, since the rainbow color is a color that is determined only at the time of a big hit, the big hit is confirmed by displaying the rainbow color. That is, it can be said that the display mode has the highest ratio of the rainbow color being controlled to the jackpot gaming state. Further, in the case of non-reach loss or normal reach loss, the display mode is not determined to be green or red. In other words, if the hold display or active display is displayed in a green or red display mode, it can be expected to be a super reach or a big hit. At the time of a big hit, the fluctuation pattern of the normal reach may be used, but the final mode determination table may be divided into the normal reach at the time of a big hit and the super reach.

Next, the table related to the capture effect will be described. FIG. 8-4 is a capture effect determination table for determining whether or not the capture effect is executed. FIG. 8-4 (A) is a jackpot capture effect determination table used when the fluctuation pattern is a jackpot, and FIG. 8-4 (B) is an SP used when the fluctuation pattern is out of SP reach. It is a capture effect determination table at the time of loss of reach, and FIG. 8-4 (C) is the most capture effect determination table at the time of loss of normal reach used when the fluctuation pattern is out of normal reach. These tables are stored in ROM 121. As shown in these tables, the capture effect is performed at different rates depending on the final aspect.

As shown in FIG. 8-4 (A), at the time of a big hit, whether or not the capture effect is executed is determined at the following ratios according to the final mode as follows. When the final aspect is blue, it is determined at a rate of 100% without performing the capture effect. When the final aspect is green, it is determined at a rate of 40% without the capture effect execution, and at a rate of 60% with the capture effect execution. When the final aspect is red, it is determined at a rate of 30% without the capture effect execution, and at a rate of 70% with the capture effect execution. When the final aspect is rainbow-colored, it is determined at a rate of 20% without the capture effect execution, and at a rate of 80% with the capture effect execution.

As shown in FIG. 8-4 (B), when the SP reach is lost, whether or not the capture effect is executed is determined at the following ratios according to the final mode as follows. When the final aspect is blue, it is determined at a rate of 100% without performing the capture effect. When the final aspect is green, it is determined at a rate of 60% without the capture effect execution, and at a rate of 40% with the capture effect execution. When the final aspect is red, it is determined at a rate of 60% without the capture effect execution, and at a rate of 40% with the capture effect execution. Further, as shown in FIG. 8-4 (C), when the normal reach is lost, the final mode is only blue, and it is determined at a rate of 100% without executing the capture effect.

As shown in FIGS. 8-4 (A) to 8-4 (C), the capture effect is not executed when the final aspect is blue. Further, at the time of a big hit, the higher the final mode in which the ratio of being controlled to the big hit game state is, the higher the ratio of being determined to have the capture effect execution is high, and when the SP reach is lost, the ratio of being controlled to the big hit game state is high. However, the percentage of decisions made without performing capture effects is high. In other words, it can be said that the execution of the capture effect has a high rate of being controlled by the jackpot game state.

Next, a table for determining the execution pattern of the capture effect will be described. FIG. 8-5 is a diagram showing a capture effect pattern determination table. FIG. 8-5 (A) shows a jackpot capture effect pattern determination table used in the case of a jackpot, and FIG. 8-5 (B) shows a missed capture effect pattern determination table used in the case of a miss. It is a figure which shows. These tables are stored in ROM 121.

Common to FIGS. 8-5 (A) and 8-5 (B), the suggestion effect is not executed at the timing when the first shift of the hold display of the target is made (the timing when the number of holds is 3), and the target is held. The timing of the second display shift (timing of the number of holds 2), the timing of the third shift of the target hold display (timing of the number of holds 1), and the timing of the target being displayed as the active display (number of holds 0). It is executed at the timing before and after the timing). In addition, the active display that changes from white to green or red at the timing of the first shift of the hold display of the target (timing when the number of holds is 3) starts to change at least the target and ends the suggestion effect. Is displayed in the same display mode. That is, the display mode before the start of the capture effect is inherited and displayed in the same display mode over a plurality of variable displays during the capture effect.

Next, each effect pattern will be described in detail. As shown in FIG. 8-5 (A), the capture effect pattern PT1-1 is a pattern determined when the final mode is green, and the active display is displayed in green from the first shift to the reach tempai. It is a pattern. When the final aspect is green, the capture effect pattern PT1-1 is determined at a rate of 100%.

The capture effect pattern PT1-2 to PT1-4 is a pattern determined when the final aspect is red. The capture effect pattern PT1-2 is a pattern in which the active display is displayed in green from the first shift to before the reach, and changes to red during the reach tempai. The capture effect pattern PT1-3 is a pattern in which the active display is displayed in green from the first shift to the timing when the target is displayed as the active display, and changes to red before reaching. The capture effect pattern PT1-4 is a pattern in which the active display is displayed in red from the first shift to the reach tempai. When the final aspect is red, it is easy to determine the capture effect pattern in the order of PT1-2 <PT1-3 <PT1-4.

The capture effect patterns PT1-5 to PT1-6 are patterns determined when the final aspect is iridescent. In the capture effect pattern PT1-5, the active display is displayed in green from the first shift to the timing when the target is displayed as the active display, changes to red at the timing before reach, and further changes to rainbow color at the time of reach tempai. It is a pattern. The capture effect pattern PT1-6 is a pattern in which the active display is displayed in red from the first shift to the timing before the reach, and changes to a rainbow color during the reach tempai. When the final aspect is rainbow-colored, the capture effect pattern is easily determined in the order of PT1-5 <PT1-6.

Next, as shown in FIG. 8-5 (B), when the final aspect is green in the case of an outlier, the capture effect pattern PT2-1 is determined. The capture effect pattern PT2-1 is the same pattern as the capture effect pattern PT1-1, and is a pattern determined at a rate of 100% when the final aspect is green. When the final aspect is red, it is determined to be one of the capture effect patterns PT2-2 to PT2-4. The capture effect pattern PT2-2 to PT2-4 is the same pattern as the above-mentioned PT1-2 to PT1-4, and the capture effect pattern can be easily determined in the order of PT2-4 <PT2-3 <PT2-2. There is.

As shown in the tables of FIGS. 8-5 (A) and 8-5, there is only a pattern in which the active display is displayed in a green or red display mode in any of the capture effect patterns. That is, when the blue active display, which is less controlled in the jackpot game state, is displayed, the capture effect is not executed. In this way, the capture effect is executed in the green or red active display where the ratio controlled to the jackpot game state is higher than the specific stage, while the capture effect is not executed in the blue active display below the specific stage. ing. In this way, since the capture effect is executed over a plurality of variable displays by the active display in a mode in which the expectation degree controlled by the jackpot game state is high to some extent, the expectation due to the execution of the capture effect is improved. Can be made to.

In addition, during the period when the capture effect is executed, the active display is not displayed in the rainbow color, which has the highest ratio of being controlled to the jackpot game state (displayed only in the case of the jackpot). That is, it can be said that the execution of the capture effect is restricted when the active display is displayed in the rainbow color, which has the highest ratio of being controlled to the jackpot game state among the display modes of the plurality of types of active displays. In this way, since the capture effect is executed only when there is room for the active display to change, the player's expectation for the change in the active display can be suitably increased.

Next, the effect when the display mode of the hold display or the active display changes will be described. In the present embodiment, the hold information regarding the variable display is stored in the RAM 122. Then, the hold display and the active display are displayed corresponding to the stored hold information. Then, based on the hold information (display result and fluctuation pattern information) of the target to be read ahead, the hold change effect that changes the display mode of the hold display or the active display corresponding to the hold of the target is executed. It can be said that the active display is the same hold change effect because it is displayed in an enlarged form of the hold display.

In the hold change effect, the change pattern of the effect is determined by the table for determining the pattern of the hold change. FIG. 8-6 is a diagram showing a pending change pattern determination table. FIG. 8-6 (A) shows a jackpot pending change pattern determination table used in the case of a jackpot, and FIG. 8-6 (B) shows a missed pending change pattern determination table used in the case of a miss. It is a figure which shows. These tables are stored in ROM 121.

As shown in FIG. 8-6, the timing of the hold change is the timing of the first shift of the hold display of the target (timing of the number of holds 3) and the timing of the second shift of the hold display of the target (number of holds 2). (Timing of), the timing of the third shift of the hold display of the target (timing of the number of hold 1), and the timing of the target being displayed as the active display and becoming the reach tempai. The hold change effect may be executed at the timing when the target is displayed as the active display (the timing when the number of holds becomes 0), the timing during reach, and the like.

Further, as shown in FIG. 8-6, the hold change pattern in which the final mode is rainbow-colored is set only in the case of a big hit, but the hold change pattern in which the final modes are blue and red is different from the case of the big hit. Is set to. The pending change patterns whose final modes are blue and red are common to the jackpot and missed hits, but their determination ratios are different. In addition, "..." in the figure indicates omission of description, and further indicates that a plurality of patterns are provided.

As shown in FIG. 8-6 (A), a pattern in which the final aspect is blue will be described as an example of a case where a big hit occurs. When the final aspect is blue, the pattern is blue for the first shift, blue for the second shift, blue for the third shift, blue for the reach tempai, white for the first shift, blue for the second shift, and shift 3. Blue at the first shift, blue at the reach tempai, white at the first shift, white at the second shift, blue at the third shift, blue at the reach tempai, white at the first shift, white at the second shift, The proportion of patterns that are determined in the order of white at the third shift and blue at the reach tempai is high.

On the other hand, as shown in FIG. 8-6 (B), when the final aspect is blue, shift 1
The pattern is blue at the second shift, blue at the second shift, blue at the third shift, blue at the reach tempai, white at the first shift, blue at the second shift, blue at the third shift, blue at the reach tempai, White on the first shift, white on the second shift, blue on the third shift, blue on the reach tempai, white on the first shift, white on the second shift, white on the third shift, blue on the reach tempai The rate of determination in the order of patterns is low. From these relationships, the ratio of being controlled to the jackpot game state is higher when the timing of change is late than when the timing of change is early. In this way, expectations can be held even if they do not change at an early timing, so that a sense of expectation can be maintained. It should be noted that the ratio of being controlled to the jackpot game state is higher when the change timing is later than when the change timing is earlier, even if the final mode is green or red. However, the earlier the change timing is, the higher the ratio of being controlled to the big hit game state may be.

Further, as shown in FIG. 8-6, when paying attention to the pattern whose final aspect is green, the pattern that suddenly changes from white to red rather than the pattern that gradually changes to white, blue, and green The rate of being controlled to the jackpot game state is higher. This also applies to the red pattern. In this way, it is possible to create a production with unexpectedness, and thus it is possible to improve the interest of the game.

Further, paying attention to the pattern in which the final aspect of FIG. 8-6 (A) is rainbow-colored, it is easy to determine the pattern to be rainbow-colored at a later timing than at an earlier timing. In this way, it is possible to expect that the color will change to a rainbow color in which the jackpot is confirmed even at a late timing. In addition, the ratio of determining that the color changes to rainbow color at an early timing may be increased. By doing so, the big hit is confirmed at an early stage, so that the player can be given a sense of security.

Next, the process of determining the capture effect and the pending change effect and the process of executing the effect will be described. FIG. 8-7 is a flowchart showing the look-ahead effect determination process. The look-ahead effect determination process is included in the process executed in the look-ahead advance notice setting process (S161 in FIG. 7).

First, the effect control CPU 120 determines whether or not a command at the time of starting winning is received (043FS001). The commands at the time of winning a start include a command for determining a display result (including a jackpot type) and a fluctuation pattern. When the effect control CPU 120 receives the command at the time of winning the start (043FS001; Y), it shifts to 043FS002. On the other hand, if the effect control CPU 120 does not receive the command at the time of winning the start (043FS001; N), the process ends.

In 043FS002, the effect control CPU 120 determines whether or not the capture effect flag is set. The capture effect flag is a flag set in 043FS011 described later, and is a flag set when it is determined to execute the capture effect. When it is determined that the capture effect flag is set (043FS002: Y), the effect control CPU 120 ends the process. Further, when the effect control CPU 120 determines that the capture effect flag is not set (043FS002: N), the effect control CPU 120 determines whether or not the hold change flag is set (043FS003). The hold change flag is a flag set in 043FS013, which will be described later, and is a flag set when it is determined to execute the hold change effect.

When it is determined that the hold change flag is set (043FS003: Y), the effect control CPU 120 ends the process. Further, when the effect control CPU 120 determines that the hold change flag is not set (043FS003: N), the hold change target is held by the final mode determination table based on the fluctuation pattern shown in FIG. 8-3. The color of the final destination, which is the final aspect of the information, is determined (043FS004). In the treatment of 043FS004, it may be determined to be white, which is a normal mode, as no change. Next, the effect control CPU 120 determines whether or not it is determined that there is a pending change (043FS005).

When it is determined that the effect control CPU 120 is not determined to have a pending change (043FS005: N (when it is determined that the white color remains in the normal mode)), the process ends. When it is determined that the effect control CPU 120 is determined to have a pending change (043FS005: Y (when it is determined to be any of blue, green, red, and rainbow colors)), the process proceeds to 043FS006 processing. To do. In 043FS006, the effect control CPU 120 determines whether or not the current start winning is the fourth start winning on hold. When the effect control CPU 120 determines that the start prize does not correspond to the hold 4 (043FS006: N), the process proceeds to 043FS012.

In 043FS006, when the effect control CPU 120 determines that the current start winning is the fourth start winning on hold (043FS006: Y), is the fluctuation out of reach all up to the hold memory of the target? It is determined whether or not (043FS007). Whether or not the fluctuation is out of reach may be checked by checking the hold information stored in the RAM 122. If there is a change other than non-reach loss before the hold storage of the target (043FS007: N), the process proceeds to 043FS012. When all the fluctuations up to the hold memory of the target are non-reach out-of-reach fluctuations (043FS007: Y), the capture effect determination table based on the variation pattern shown in FIG. 8-4 determines whether or not the capture effect is executed ( 043FS008).

Next, the effect control CPU 120 determines whether or not it is determined to execute the capture effect (043FS009). If it has not been decided to execute the capture effect (043FS009: N), the process proceeds to 043FS012. When it is determined to execute the capture effect (043FS009: Y), the capture effect pattern is determined by the capture effect pattern determination table shown in FIG. 8-5 (043FS010). Next, the capture effect flag is set (043FS011), and the process ends. Further, the effect control CPU 120 determines the hold change pattern in 043FS012 by the hold change pattern determination table shown in FIG. 8-6. Then, the hold change flag is set (043FS013), and the process ends.

The look-ahead effect determination process determines the effect pattern of the capture effect or the hold change effect. Here, as shown in 043FS007, the effect control CPU 120 determines whether or not to execute the capture effect when all the fluctuations are out of reach up to the hold storage of the target. That is, if the hold memory controlled to the jackpot game state is stored by the hold memory of the target, the capture effect is not executed. By doing so, it is possible to prevent the capture effect from being interrupted by controlling the jackpot game state during the execution of the capture effect, and it is possible to preferably execute the capture effect. Since the capture effect is not executed not only when the hold memory controlled to the jackpot game state but also the hold memory that is out of reach is stored, the capture effect is interrupted by the relatively long reach effect. It will not be done.

Further, as shown in 043FS002, when the capture effect flag is set, the process after 043FS003 is not executed, so that the hold display 043F002 is not displayed in a mode different from the normal mode. That is, during the execution of the capture effect, it is restricted that the hold display is displayed in a display mode different from the normal mode. In this way, attention can be drawn to the display mode of the active display during the execution of the capture effect, and the interest of the game can be improved.

Next, a process for executing the contents determined in FIG. 8-7 will be described. FIG. 8-8 is a flowchart showing the look-ahead effect execution process. The look-ahead effect execution process is included in the process executed in the look-ahead advance notice setting process (S161 in FIG. 7). In the look-ahead effect execution process, the effect control CPU 120 determines whether or not the capture effect flag is set (043FS021). When it is determined that the capture effect flag is set (043FS021: Y), the effect control CPU 120 executes the ear capture effect according to the capture effect pattern determined in the capture effect pattern determination table (043FS022).

Next, the effect control CPU 120 determines whether or not it is the capture effect end timing (043FS023). If it is determined that it is not the capture effect end timing (043FS023: N), the process ends. If it is determined that it is the capture effect end timing (043FS023: Y), the capture effect flag is reset (043FS024), and the process ends.

When the effect control CPU 120 determines in 043FS021 that the capture effect flag is not set (043FS021: Y), the effect control CPU 120 determines whether or not the hold change flag is set (043FS025). If it is determined that the hold change flag is not set (043FS025: N), the process ends. When it is determined that the hold change flag is set (043FS025: Y), the hold change is executed according to the hold change pattern determined in the hold change pattern determination table (043FS026). Next, the effect control CPU 120 determines whether or not the hold change timing is reached (043FS027). If it is determined that it is not the pending change timing (043FS027: N), the process ends. When it is determined that the hold change timing is reached (043FS027: Y), the hold change flag is reset (043FS028), and the process ends.

The content determined in the look-ahead effect determination process is executed in the look-ahead effect execution process. Then, in the look-ahead effect execution process, a process of ending these effects is also executed when the capture effect or the hold change effect ends. It should be noted that the end timing may be confirmed in the variable display effect process of S172 of FIG. 7, and the capture effect and the hold change effect may end.

[Main configurations and effects obtained by the feature unit 043F]
[1] When the active display 043F001 is displayed in green, it is possible to execute a capture effect in which the green active display 043F001 is continuously displayed over a plurality of variable displays. Then, while the green active display 043F001 executes the capture effect, the blue active display 043F001 does not execute the capture effect. In this way, the capture effect is executed when the active display is displayed in green at a specific stage or higher in the ratio controlled to the jackpot game state, so that the game entertainment of the effect using the active display is improved. Can be made to.

[2] As shown in FIG. 8-2, the giant image 043F003 shows that the active display 043F001 displayed in green is displayed by taking over to the next variable display during the execution of the capture effect. The suggestion effect that suggests by grasping is executed. In this way, it is possible to preferably encourage the active display to be handed over to the next variable display and display it, and it is possible to improve the game interest of the production using the active display.

[3] As shown in FIG. 8-1, the suggestion effect can be executed in each of the plurality of variable displays during the execution of the capture effect. In this way, it is possible to preferably encourage the active display to be handed over to the next variable display and display it, and it is possible to improve the game interest of the production using the active display.

[4] As shown in FIG. 8-1, during the execution of the capture effect, the variable display of the target at which the capture effect ends and the variable display other than the variable display of the target at which the capture effect ends are at the same timing. End the suggestion production. In this way, the timing at which the capture effect ends is not specified by the timing at which the suggestion effect ends, so that the effect can be enhanced.

[5] Hold information related to the variable display is stored in the RAM 122, and the hold display is displayed corresponding to the stored hold information. By doing so, since the hold display and the active display are displayed on the screen, it is possible to improve the game entertainment of the production using the active display.

[6] As shown in 043FS007 of FIG. 8-7, the capture effect can be executed in the case of non-reach out-of-reach fluctuations up to the hold storage of the target. By doing so, it is possible to prevent the capture effect from being interrupted by controlling the jackpot game state during the execution of the capture effect, and it is possible to preferably execute the capture effect.

[7] As shown in 043FS002 of FIG. 8-7, when the capture effect flag is set, the process after 043FS003 is not executed, so that the hold display 043F002 is displayed in a mode different from the normal mode. There is no. In this way, it is possible to attract attention to the display mode of the active display during the capture effect, and it is possible to improve the game interest.

[8] As shown in FIG. 8-5, the active display 043F001 does not turn rainbow-colored during the capture effect period. That is, the execution of the capture effect is restricted in the rainbow color, which is the mode in which the rate of being controlled by the jackpot is the highest (the mode in which the expectation of the jackpot is the highest). In this way, since the capture effect is executed only when there is room for the active display to change, the player's expectation for the active display can be suitably increased.

[9] As shown in FIG. 8-1, the active display 043F001 being displayed at the timing of the hold shift, which is the hold 3 before the start timing of the capture effect, regardless of whether or not the capture effect is executed. Is controlled to change from white to green. In this way, attention can be drawn to the specific timing of the hold 3, and the game entertainment can be improved.

[Other Modifications of Feature 043F]
[1] In the present embodiment, as shown in FIG. 8-1, the case where the number of times the active display is taken over by the capture effect is the same (for example, 3 times) regardless of the pattern has been described. However, there may be a plurality of types of times in which the active display displayed in green or the like is inherited by the capture effect. Then, the ratio controlled to the jackpot game state may be different depending on the number of times the active display displayed in green or the like is taken over by the capture effect. For example, the ratio of being controlled to the jackpot game state may be higher when the number of times the active display is taken over over a plurality of variable displays is smaller than when the number of times is small. It is possible to pay attention to the number of times the active display is taken over, and it is possible to improve the game interest of the production using the active display.

[2] In the above-described embodiment, a pattern may be provided in which the specific display displayed below the specific stage is changed to the specific stage or higher again and the special effect is executed. Specifically, the blue active display changed from the normal white mode may be changed again to become green, and the capture effect may be executed for the active display changed to green. In this way, even when the active display is displayed in a display mode less than a specific stage, it is possible to have expectations for future production. Further, the ratio controlled to the big hit game state may be different between the capture effect in which the active display changes once and the capture effect in which the active display changes again.

[3] In the above-described embodiment, the specific stage or higher may be indicated by the size of the active display instead of the color of the active display. For example, when the active display is provided in a plurality of stages according to the ratio of being controlled to the jackpot game state, the capture effect is executed when the size is larger than a specific stage, and a specific stage is executed. If the size is less than that, the capture effect may not be executed.

[4] In the above-described embodiment, a plurality of types of suggestive effects may be provided. For example, as a suggestion effect, a plurality of giant images may be provided, and the ratio of being controlled to the jackpot game state may differ depending on the type. Further, the rate of change to a color with a high expectation of a big hit may be different depending on the type of the giant image when the variable display of the target is executed.

[5] In the above-described embodiment, the content of the suggestion effect may be changed for each variable display. For example, when an effect of grasping the active display is executed, the first suggestion effect may be grasped with the left hand, the second suggestion effect may be grasped with the right hand, and the third suggestion effect may be grasped with both hands. Further, the execution period of the suggestion effect may be different for each variable display. Further, the content of the suggestion effect and the execution period may be different depending on the ratio controlled by the jackpot game state.

[6] In the above-described embodiment, a pattern of suggestive effect may be provided. For example, after the giant image is displayed as a suggestion effect, the effect of disappearing from the screen as it is without grasping the active display may be executed. In such a case, the active display may be changed from green to white in the normal mode.

[7] In the above-described embodiment, a case where the lottery for pending changes is not executed when a start winning prize occurs during the capture effect has been described. However, although the lottery for the pending change itself is performed, even if the lottery is won, it may be restricted so that the pending change effect is not executed in the subsequent processing.

[8] In the above-described embodiment, as shown in FIG. 8-1, the start timing of the capture effect is a timing shortly before the hold shift when the hold 2 is set. However, a plurality of types of execution timings of the capture effect may be provided. For example, the capture effect may be started from a timing shortly before the hold shift, which is hold 3 or hold 1. Further, the ratio controlled to the jackpot game state may be different depending on the start timing of the capture effect. Further, the rate at which the active display changes to the stage where the big hit expectation is high may be different depending on the start timing of the capture effect.

[9] In the above-described embodiment, the capture effect may be executed when the reach is lost. For example, a capture effect that inherits the mode displayed on the active display may be executed when the reach is lost. In addition, when the capture effect is executed when the reach is lost, the variable display of the target to be taken over is a variable display pattern with a higher expectation of big hit than the variable display that is out of reach. You may only take over. For example, when the active display ends in green due to the deviation from the normal reach, the capture effect may be started only when the variable display of the target becomes the SP reach or the like with a higher expectation of a big hit than the normal reach. In addition, a variable display that is out of reach may be included in the middle of the capture effect.

[10] In the above-described embodiment, the display mode of the active display may be changed when the target starts and wins a prize. Specifically, the display mode of the active display currently being executed may be changed at the timing when the start winning of the target occurs.

[11] In the above-described embodiment, the execution of the capture effect may be restricted on condition that there is a hold display displayed in a special mode. For example, as the hold display of a special aspect, there are a hold display suggesting the execution of the pseudo-ream, an enlarged hold display indicating that the jackpot expectation is high, and the like. If the capture effect is executed while these special hold displays are displayed, it will interfere with the effect of the hold display displayed in a special mode. Therefore, it is interesting to limit the capture effect. It can prevent the decrease.

[12] In the above-described embodiment, the longer the capture effect is, the higher the ratio of being controlled to the big hit game state may be. On top of that, the variable display that ends the capture effect will end the suggestion effect at a predetermined timing slightly behind the variable display other than the variable display that ends the capture effect (variable display that does not end the capture effect). It may be. In this way, attention can be focused on whether or not the suggestion effect ends at a predetermined timing, and the player's expectation can be suitably increased.

[13] In the above-described embodiment, a plurality of types of suggestive effects may be provided. In that case, the length of the period during which the capture effect continues may be different depending on the effect mode of the suggestion effect, or the degree of expectation that the active display may change may be different. Further, when the suggestion effect is provided with a Gase pattern, the success expectation degree of the suggestion effect may be suggested by the display mode of the suggestion effect.

[14] In the above-described embodiment, a mechanism may be provided in which the variable display of the first special symbol and the variable display of the second special symbol are alternately executed. As such a mechanism, a sorting device for sorting a game ball into a first starting region and a second starting region is known. Then, the above-mentioned capture effect may be executed in the variable display that is executed alternately.

[15] In the above-described embodiment, when the execution timing of the capture effect overlaps with the execution timing of another pre-reading advance notice effect, the following control may be performed. For example, when another look-ahead notice effect is being executed, the capture effect may be restricted from being executed. In this case, the pending information that is the target of each look-ahead notice effect is different.

[16] In the above-described embodiment, when another look-ahead notice effect is executed using the hold display or the display area of the hold display, the capture effect is not executed, but the look-ahead effect that changes the background is changed. When it is executed using another display area such as a notice effect, the capture effect may be executed without limitation. Alternatively, in the case of a look-ahead notice effect that changes the background, the display area of the capture effect may be changed to a display area smaller than usual and executed.

[17] In the above-described embodiment, when another pre-reading advance notice effect has already been executed, the capture effect may be executed after the other pre-reading effect is completed.

[18] In the above-described embodiment, when a lottery for executing a plurality of look-ahead notice effects including a capture effect is won for the same target hold information, the highest expectation of a big hit among the plurality of look-ahead notice effects is high. Only the high look-ahead notice effect may be executed.

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

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

1 Pachinko game machine, 103 CPU, 5 image display device, 120 CPU for effect control.

Claims (1)

It is a game machine that can be controlled to an advantageous state that is advantageous to the player.
Specific display means that can display specific display corresponding to variable display,
Equipped with an effect execution means that can execute an effect related to a specific display,
The specific display means can display the specific display by any of a normal mode and a plurality of types of special modes different from the normal mode.
The effect executing means is
It is possible to change the display mode of the specific display stepwise according to the ratio controlled to the advantageous state.
When the specific display of the special aspect is displayed, it is possible to execute a special effect of taking over and displaying the specific display of the special aspect over a plurality of variable displays.
A gaming machine capable of executing a suggestion effect suggesting that the specific display displayed in the special mode is succeeded to the next variable display during the execution of the special effect.