JP2021010667A - Game machine - Google Patents

Abstract

To provide a game machine capable of enhancing interest in a game.SOLUTION: A game machine includes performance execution means capable of executing a performance for displaying an image. The performance execution means can execute a specific performance for displaying a specific image, and a predetermined performance for displaying a predetermined image. When a set value is a disadvantageous set value, the specific image can be displayed at a rate different from a rate when the set value is an advantageous set value, and the predetermined performance can be executed at a timing different from a timing at which the specific performance is executed. It is possible to make the number of images displayed together with the specific image when the specific performance is executed different from the number of images displayed together with the predetermined image when the predetermined performance is executed, and it is possible to make the number of kinds of sounds output when the specific performance is executed different from the number of kinds of sounds output when the predetermined performance is executed.SELECTED DRAWING: Figure 10-15

Description

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

A gaming machine has been proposed that suggests the setting values before and after the change by changing the setting values of multiple stages based on the operation and displaying one of a plurality of types of character images according to the setting values before and after the change. (See, for example, Patent Document 1).

In addition, after executing the variable display of the decorative pattern on the normal background, it is possible to execute the normal reach effect or the super reach effect on the super reach background, and after notifying that the normal reach effect or the super reach effect does not make the jackpot game state. , A gaming machine that displays an eye-catching image and switches from a super reach background to a normal background has been proposed (see, for example, Patent Document 2).

Japanese Unexamined Patent Publication No. 2010-200902 JP-A-2016-202318

However, there is room for improvement in the suggestion regarding the setting value executed in the game machine that switches the background.

The present invention has been made in view of the above circumstances, and an object of the present invention is to provide a game machine capable of improving the game entertainment.

In order to achieve the above object, the gaming machine according to the present invention is
It is possible to control an advantageous state (for example, a jackpot gaming state) that is advantageous to the player, and a disadvantage setting value (for example, a set value 1) that is controlled to the advantageous state with the first probability is higher than the first probability. A game that can be set to any of a plurality of set values (for example, set values 1 to 6) including an advantageous set value (for example, set value 6) controlled to the advantageous state with a second probability. It is a machine (for example, pachinko game machine 1)
Equipped with an effect executing means (for example, an effect control CPU 120) capable of executing an effect of displaying an image.
The effect executing means is
It is possible to execute a specific effect (for example, a setting suggestion effect) for displaying a specific image (for example, a setting suggestion image) and a predetermined effect (for example, a character effect) for displaying a predetermined image (for example, a character image) (. For example, FIGS. 10-6, 10-8, 10-14, 10-15, etc.),
When the disadvantage setting value is set, the specific image can be displayed at a different ratio than when the advantage setting value is set (for example, FIG. 10-12).
The predetermined effect can be executed at a timing different from the timing at which the specific effect is executed (for example, FIGS. 10-6 and 10-15).
It is possible to make the number of images displayed together with the specific image when the specific effect is executed different from the number of images displayed together with the predetermined image when the predetermined effect is executed. (For example, FIGS. 10-15),
It is possible to make the number of sound types output when the specific effect is being executed different from the number of sound types output when the predetermined effect is being executed (for example, FIG. 10). -15 etc.),
It is characterized by that.
According to such a configuration, the player can pay attention to a specific image and improve the game entertainment.

It is a front view of the pachinko gaming machine in this embodiment. It is a rear perspective 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 explanatory drawing which shows the display result determination table. 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 front view of the pachinko gaming machine which concerns on the feature part 031AK. It is a figure which shows the configuration example of the screen display which concerns on the feature part 031AK. It is a figure which shows the list of the character image which concerns on a feature part 031AK. It is a figure which shows the list of the setting suggestion image which concerns on the feature part 031AK. It is a figure which shows the list of the fluctuation pattern which concerns on the feature part 031AK. It is a figure which shows the timing chart of the effect which concerns on the feature part 031AK. It is a figure which shows the priority of the image display which concerns on a feature part 031AK. It is a flowchart which shows an example of the variable display start setting process which concerns on a feature part 031AK. It is a figure which shows the structural example of the heart mark production determination table which concerns on the feature part 031AK. It is a figure which shows the structural example of the movable member production decision table which concerns on a feature part 031AK. It is a figure which shows the structural example of the operation suggestion effect determination table which concerns on feature part 031AK. (A) is a diagram showing a configuration example of a setting suggestion effect determination table related to the feature unit 031AK. (B) is a figure which shows the structural example of the setting suggestion image determination table which concerns on feature part 031AK. (A) is a figure which shows the structural example of the background switching effect determination table which concerns on feature part 031AK. (B) is a diagram showing a configuration example of a character image determination table according to the feature unit 031AK. It is a flowchart which shows an example of the effect processing during variable display which concerns on a feature part 031AK. It is a figure which shows the production operation example which concerns on the feature part 031AK. It is a figure which shows the production operation example which concerns on the feature part 031AK.

(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.

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

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

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

For example, on the screen of the image display device 5, a decorative symbol (a symbol indicating a number or the like) as a plurality of types of decorative identification information different from the special symbol is synchronized with the first special figure game or the second special figure game. Is variable display. Here, in synchronization with the first special figure game or the second special figure game, the decorative symbols are variably displayed (for example, up and down) in the decorative symbol display areas 5L, 5C, and 5R of "left", "middle", and "right". Direction scroll display and update display). The special figure game and the variable display of the decorative pattern that are executed in synchronization are also collectively referred to as simply variable display.

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

The number of variable displays on hold is also called the number of stored items on hold. The number of reserved 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. The total of the first reserved storage number and the second reserved storage number is also referred to as the total reserved storage number.

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. The first hold indicator 25A displays the first hold storage number according to the number of LEDs lit. The second hold indicator 25B displays the second hold storage number according to the number of LEDs lit.

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

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

Below the winning ball device 6A and the variable winning ball device 6B, a special variable winning ball device 7 having a large winning opening is provided. The special variable winning ball device 7 includes a large winning opening door that is opened and closed by a solenoid 82 (see FIG. 3), 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 large winning opening door (for special electric accessory) is in the off state, the large winning opening door closes the large winning opening and the game ball is large. You will not be able to enter (pass) the winning opening. On the other hand, in the special variable winning ball device 7, when the solenoid 82 for the large winning opening door is on, the large winning opening door opens the large winning opening, and the game ball can easily enter the large winning opening. Become.

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

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

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 for changing the flow direction and speed of the game ball and a large number of obstacle nails. At the bottom of the game area, there is an out opening for taking in a game ball that has not entered any of the winning openings.

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

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

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

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

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

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. 3).

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.

FIG. 2 is a rear perspective view of the pachinko gaming machine 1. On the back surface of the pachinko gaming machine 1, a main board 11 housed in a board case 201 is mounted. The main board 11 is provided with a setting key 51 and a setting changeover switch 52. The setting key 51 functions as a lock switch for switching to a setting change state or a setting confirmation state. The setting changeover switch 52 functions as a setting switch for changing set values such as a jackpot winning probability and a ball output rate in a setting change state. The setting key 51 and the setting changeover switch 52 may be attached to the outside of the main board 11 such as a predetermined position of the power supply board 17.

A display monitor 29 is arranged in the center of the back surface of the main board 11, and a display changeover switch 30 is arranged on the side of the display monitor 29. The display monitor 29 may be configured by using, for example, a 7-segment LED display device. The display monitor 29 and the display changeover switch 30 are arranged in front of the main board 11 when the back side of the game board 2 is visually recognized with the game machine frame 3 open.

The display monitor 29 can display winning information such as a continuous ratio, a combination ratio, and a base. The ream ratio is the ratio of the number of prize balls by winning the first prize opening and the second prize opening (attacker) to the total number of prize balls. Of the total number of prize balls, the number of prize balls by winning the second starting winning opening (Denchu) and the number of winning balls by winning the first and second major winning openings (attackers) occupy. It is a ratio. The base is the ratio of the total number of prize balls to the number of game balls launched. The display monitor 29 can display the set value in the pachinko gaming machine 1 when the setting is changed or the setting is confirmed. The display monitor 29 may be capable of displaying a setting value or the like to be changed or confirmed when the setting is changed or the setting is confirmed.

The setting key 51 and the setting changeover switch 52 cannot be operated from the front side of the pachinko gaming machine 1 when the gaming machine frame 3 is closed. A glass door frame 3a having a glass window is rotatably provided in the game machine frame 3, and the game area can be opened and closed by the glass door frame 3a. When the glass door frame 3a is closed, the game area can be seen through the glass window.

In the pachinko gaming machine 1, a security cover 500A is attached to the right end portion of the outer frame 1a formed in a vertically long square frame shape. When the gaming machine frame 3 is closed, the security cover 500A covers the right side portion of the board case 201 including the setting key 51 and the setting changeover switch 52 from the back surface side. The security cover 500A is a substantially L-shaped member including a short piece 500Aa and a long piece 500Ab, and may be made of a transparent synthetic resin.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

A jackpot type is set for "big hit". For example, multiple types of opening modes (number of rounds and maximum opening period) of the big winning opening and game states after the big hit game state (normal state, time saving state, probability change state, etc.) are prepared, and the big hit type is set according to these. Has been done. As the jackpot type, a jackpot type in which many prize balls can be obtained, a jackpot type in which few prize balls are obtained, or a jackpot type in which 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 referred to as a number cut (time cut time reduction, number cut probability change, etc.).

The normal state is a gaming state other than a special state such as an advantageous state such as a big hit gaming state, a time saving state, and 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, but in addition to or in place of the display, audio output from the speakers 8L and 8R, and a game effect lamp 9 It may be turned on or off, the operation of the movable body 32, or an effect using an arbitrary effect device including a part or all of them.

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 which 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", the fixed decorative symbol (for example, "for example," "is a predetermined small hit combination as the display result of the variable display of the decorative symbol on the screen of the image display device 5. 1 3 5 ”etc.) 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 the big hit game state in the same mode as the 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 referred to as) 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 advance notice effect includes a notice effect for notifying the jackpot reliability in the variable display during execution and a lookahead advance notice effect for notifying the jackpot reliability in the variable display (variable display in which execution is suspended) before execution. As the look-ahead notice effect, an effect of changing the display mode of the variable display compatible display (hold display or active display) to a mode different from the usual mode may be executed.

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

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

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

(Board configuration)
The pachinko gaming machine 1 is equipped with, for example, a main board 11, an effect control board 12, a voice control board 13, a lamp control board 14, a relay board 15, and the like as shown in FIG. In addition, various boards such as a payout control board, an information terminal board, and a launch control board are arranged on the back surface of the pachinko gaming machine 1. Furthermore, the power supply board 17 is also mounted. Various control boards are configured so that not only electronic circuit boards such as printed wiring boards on which a conductor pattern is formed and electric components can be mounted, but also electric components are mounted on the electronic circuit boards to realize specific electrical functions. It is a concept including the electronic circuit mounting board.

In the pachinko gaming machine 1, electric power from an AC power source such as AC100V in an external power source such as a commercial power source can be supplied by a power supply board 17 to electric components including various control boards such as a main board 11 and an effect control board 12. The power supply board 17 includes, for example, a rectifier circuit for converting AC (AC) to direct current (DC), a power supply circuit for converting a predetermined direct current voltage to a specific direct current voltage (for example, direct current 12V, direct current 5V, etc.), and the like. I have.

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

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

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

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

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

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

The reset signal, power cutoff signal, and clear signal from the power supply board 17 are taken into the switch circuit 110 and transmitted to the game control microcomputer 100. The reset signal is an operation stop signal for putting a control circuit of the game control microcomputer 100 or the like into an operation stop state, and can be output by using any of a power supply monitoring circuit, a watchdog timer built-in IC, and a system reset IC. All you need is. The power off signal is turned off when the predetermined power supply voltage used in the pachinko gaming machine 1 exceeds a predetermined value, and is turned on when the period during which the predetermined power supply voltage is below the predetermined value continues for the power interruption reference time or longer. Become. The clear signal is turned on in response to, for example, a pressing operation on the clear switch provided on the power supply board 17.

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

A display monitor 29, a display changeover switch 30, a setting key 51, a setting changeover switch 52, and a door opening sensor 90 are connected to the main board 11. The door opening sensor 90 detects the opening of the gaming machine frame 3 including the glass door frame 3a.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

(Main operation of main board 11)
First, the main operations on the main board 11 will be described. When the power supply to the pachinko game machine 1 is started, the game control microcomputer 100 is started, and the game control main process is executed by the CPU 103. FIG. 4 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. 4, 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 recovery condition is satisfied (step S3). The recovery condition can be satisfied when the clear signal is off, there is backup data, and the backup RAM is normal. When the power supply of the pachinko gaming machine 1 is started, for example, if the clear switch provided on the power supply board 17 is pressed, a clear signal in the ON state is input to the game control microcomputer 100. When such a clear signal in the ON state is input, it may be determined in step S3 that the recovery condition is not satisfied. The backup data may be stored in RAM 102, which is a backup RAM for game control. In step S3, the presence or absence of backup data, the presence or absence of data errors, and the like may be confirmed or inspected to determine whether or not the recovery conditions can be satisfied.

If the recovery condition is satisfied (step S3; Yes), the recovery process (step S4) is executed, and then the setting confirmation process (step S5) is executed. By the recovery process in step S4, the work area is set based on the stored contents of the RAM 102. By setting the work area using the backup data stored in the RAM 102, the game state is restored when the power supply is stopped. For example, when the special symbol is changing, the state before the stop is special. It suffices if the fluctuation of the symbol can be resumed.

If the recovery condition is not satisfied (step S3; No), the setting change process (step S7) is executed after the initialization process (step S6) is executed. The initialization process in step S6 includes a clear process for clearing the flags, counters, and buffers stored in the RAM 102, and the initial value is set in the work area by executing the clear process.

In the setting confirmation process of step S5, it is determined whether or not the predetermined setting confirmation condition is satisfied. The setting confirmation condition is satisfied, for example, when the detection signal from the door opening sensor 90 is on and the setting key 51 is turned on when the power supply is started. The setting confirmation process in step S5 is executed when the recovery conditions including the fact that the clear signal is in the off state are satisfied in step S3. Therefore, since the setting confirmation condition can be satisfied only when the clear signal is in the off state, the fact that the clear signal is in the off state can also be included in the setting confirmation condition.

When the setting confirmation condition is satisfied in the setting confirmation process in step S5, the setting confirmation state in which the setting value set in the pachinko gaming machine 1 can be confirmed is set, and the setting is set from the main board 11 to the effect control board 12. A confirmation start command is sent. In the setting confirmation state, it is possible to confirm the setting value set in the pachinko gaming machine 1 by the display of the display monitor 29. When the setting confirmation state is terminated, the setting confirmation end command is transmitted from the main board 11 to the effect control board 12.

When the pachinko gaming machine 1 is in the setting confirmation state, it may be in the gaming stop state in which the progress of the game in the pachinko gaming machine 1 is stopped. When the game is stopped, the launch of the game ball by the operation of the hitting ball operation handle, the detection of the game ball by various switches, etc. are stopped, and the first special symbol display device 4A, the second special symbol display device 4B, and the normal symbol are stopped. The display 20 may be controlled so that the lost symbol or the like is stopped and displayed, or the display corresponding to the game stopped state different from the lost symbol is displayed. When the setting confirmation state ends, the game stop state that accompanies this may also end.

In the setting change process of step S7, it is determined whether or not the predetermined setting change condition is satisfied. The setting change condition is satisfied, for example, when the detection signal from the door opening sensor 90 is on and the setting key 51 is turned on when the power supply is started. The setting change condition may include that the clear signal is in the ON state.

When the setting change condition is satisfied in the setting change process in step S7, the setting value set in the pachinko gaming machine 1 is changed, and the setting is set from the main board 11 to the effect control board 12. A change start command is sent. In the setting change state, the set value is displayed on the display monitor 29, and each time the operation of the setting changeover switch 52 is detected, the numerical value displayed on the display monitor 29 is sequentially updated and displayed. After that, based on the fact that the setting key 51 is turned off by an operation by a staff member of the game hall or the like, the setting value displayed on the display monitor 29 is stored (updated and stored) in the backup area of the RAM 102, and the display monitor 29 is stored. Turns off. When the setting change state is terminated, the setting change end command is transmitted from the main board 11 to the effect control board 12.

When the pachinko game machine 1 is in the setting change state, the pachinko game machine 1 may be in the game stop state as in the case of the setting confirmation state. When the setting change state ends, the game stop state that accompanies this may also end.

When the effect control board 12 side receives the setting confirmation start command or the setting change start command, the control may be performed to notify that the setting is being confirmed or the setting is being changed. For example, a predetermined image may be displayed on the image display device 5, a predetermined sound may be output from the speakers 8L and 8R, or a light emitting member such as a game effect lamp 9 may be made to emit light in a predetermined manner.

The clear signal is turned on by, for example, pressing the clear switch provided on the power supply board 17. Therefore, when the detection signal from the door opening sensor 90 is on and the setting key 51 is on when the power supply is started, if the clear switch is on, the step is performed together with the initialization process in step S6. The setting change process of S7 is executed and the setting change state can be controlled. If the clear switch is off, the setting confirmation process of step S5 is executed together with the recovery process of step S4 and the setting confirmation state can be controlled. If the detection signal from the door open sensor 90 is off or the setting key 51 is off when the power supply is started, the initialization process of step S6 is executed if the clear switch is on. On the other hand, it is not controlled to the setting change state, and if the clear switch is off, the recovery process of step S4 is executed but not controlled to the setting confirmation state.

After executing the setting confirmation process or the setting change process, the CPU 103 executes the random number circuit setting process for initializing the random number circuit 104 (step S8). 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 S9), and interrupts are permitted (step S10). ). After that, the loop processing is started. After that, an interrupt request signal is sent from the CTC to the CPU 103 every predetermined time (for example, 2 ms), and the CPU 103 can periodically execute the timer interrupt process.

When the CPU 103 that has executed 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. 5 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 probability change state, etc.) are output (step S23).

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

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

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

FIG. 6 is a flowchart showing an example of the process executed in step S25 shown in FIG. 5 as the special symbol process process. In this special symbol process process, the CPU 103 first executes a start winning determination process (step S101).

In the start winning determination process, a process of detecting the occurrence of a start winning, storing the hold information in a predetermined area of the RAM 102, and updating the hold storage number is executed. When the start winning is generated, the display result (including the jackpot type) and the random value for determining the fluctuation pattern are extracted and stored as hold information. Further, a process of pre-reading and determining a display result or a fluctuation pattern may be executed based on the extracted random number value. After the hold information and the number of hold storages are stored, the transmission setting for transmitting the effect control command for specifying the judgment result such as the occurrence of the start winning prize, the number of hold storages, and the lookahead judgment is set on the effect control board 12. Be told. The effect control command at the time of starting winning, which is set to be transmitted in this way, is executed from the main board 11 to the effect control board 12 by executing the command control process in step S27 shown in FIG. 5, for example, after the special symbol process process is completed. Is transmitted to.

After executing the start winning determination process in step 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 it 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 mode of the variable display of the decorative symbol (presence or absence of reach, etc.), and the variable display of the decorative symbol. The content of the effect (type of reach effect, etc.) is specified, and it is also called a variable display pattern.

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

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

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

The process of opening the jackpot in step S115 is executed when the value of the special figure process flag is “5”. In this 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. Ends processing while the jackpot is open.

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

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

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

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

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

The pachinko gaming machine 1 has a configuration in which the winning probability of a big hit and the ball output rate change according to a set value. For example, in the special symbol normal processing of the special symbol process processing, the jackpot winning probability and the ball output rate are changed by using the display result determination table (winning probability) according to the set value. For example, the set value consists of 6 stages from 1 to 6, with 6 having the highest probability of winning a big hit, and the smaller the value in the order of 6, 5, 4, 3, 2, 1 the lower the probability of winning a big hit. In this example, when 6 is set as the set value, the advantage is highest for the player, and the smaller the value in the order of 6, 5, 4, 3, 2, 1 is, the lower the advantage is. .. If the jackpot winning probability changes according to the set value, the ball output rate may also change according to the set value. While the jackpot winning probability is constant regardless of the set value, the number of rounds in the jackpot gaming state may change according to the set value. The pachinko gaming machine 1 may be configured so that any one of a plurality of set values having different advantages for the player can be set. The set value set in the pachinko gaming machine 1 is notified by transmitting a set value designation command from the side of the main board 11 to the side of the effect control board 12.

FIG. 7 shows a configuration example of the display result determination table. FIG. 7A shows a configuration example of the display result determination table for the first special figure used when the variable special figure is the first special figure, and FIG. 7B shows the second special figure of the variable special figure. A configuration example of the display result determination table for the second special figure used in the case of the figure is shown. The display result determination table is a collection of data stored in the ROM 101. In the display result determination table, the hit determination value to be compared with the random number value MR1 is assigned to the special figure display result which is the variable display result of the special symbol according to the set value. The random number value MR1 is a random number value for determining the display result, and the value is randomly updated in the range of 0 to 65535. As the display result determination table, a display result determination table common to the first special figure and the second special figure may be used.

In the display result judgment table, when the game state is in the probability change state (high probability state), more judgment values are displayed in the special figure of "big hit" than in the normal state or the time saving state (low probability state). Assigned to the result. As a result, when the pachinko gaming machine 1 is in a high-probability state such as a probabilistic state in which the probabilistic change control is performed, there is a probability that the pachinko gaming machine 1 is determined to be controlled to the jackpot game state as compared with the low-probability state such as the normal state or the time-saving state. It gets higher.

In the display result determination table for the first special figure, it is determined that the probability of being determined to control the special figure display result as a "small hit" to the small hit game state is the same regardless of the game state or the set value. A value has been assigned. In the display result determination table for the second special figure, the probability that the special figure display result is determined to be controlled to the small hit game state as a "small hit" is the probability of being determined to be controlled to the small hit game state regardless of the game state or the set value. Judgment values are assigned so that they have the same value different from the judgment table. It should be noted that the probability of being determined to control the small hit game state with the special figure display result as "small hit" may be different depending on the set value. Regardless of the variable special figure, the probability that the special figure display result is determined to be controlled to the small hit gaming state as "small hit" may be the same probability.

In the display result judgment table for the first special figure and the display result judgment table for the second special figure, when the game state is the normal state or the time saving state, the range from 1020 to 1237 of the hit judgment values is irrespective of the set value. It is set in the common numerical range of the jackpot judgment value for judging the jackpot. When the set value is 1, 1020 to 1237 are assigned to "big hit", and while only the common numerical range of the big hit judgment value for judging the big hit is set, the set value 2 to the set value 6 In this case, the numerical range corresponding to each set value is set to the non-common numerical range of the jackpot determination value so as to be continuous from the common numerical range of the jackpot determination value.

In the display result judgment table for the first special figure and the display result judgment table for the second special figure, when the game state is the probability change state, the range from 1020 to 1346 of the hit judgment values is a big hit regardless of the set value. It is set in the common numerical range of the jackpot judgment value for judgment. When the set value is 1, 1020 to 1346 are assigned to the "big hit", so that only the common numerical range of the big hit judgment value for judging the big hit is set, while the set value 2 to the set value In the case of 6, the numerical range corresponding to each set value is set to the non-common numerical range of the jackpot determination value so as to be continuous from the common numerical range of the jackpot determination value.

In the display result determination table for the first special figure, when the game state is the normal state or the time saving state, the range from 32767 to 33094 of the hit judgment values is small for judging the small hit regardless of the set value. It is set in the common numerical range of the hit judgment value. The small hit determination value is set to a numerical range different from the common numerical range and the non-common numerical range of the big hit determination value regardless of the set value of 1 to 6. As a result, it is prevented that the numerical range of the small hit determination value overlaps with the range of the large hit determination value that changes according to each set value.

In the display result determination table for the first special figure, when the gaming state is in the probabilistic state, the range from 32767 to 33094 of the hit determination values is the set value as in the case where the gaming state is the normal state or the time saving state. Regardless of, it is set in the common numerical range of the small hit judgment value for judging the small hit. The small hit determination value is set to a numerical range different from the common numerical range and the non-common numerical range of the big hit determination value regardless of the set value of 1 to 6. As a result, it is prevented that the numerical range of the small hit determination value overlaps with the range of the large hit determination value that changes according to each set value.

In the display result determination table for the second special figure, when the game state is the normal state or the time saving state, the range from 32767 to 33421 of the hit judgment values is small for judging the small hit regardless of the set value. It is set in the common numerical range of the hit judgment value. The small hit determination value is set to a numerical range different from the common numerical range and the non-common numerical range of the big hit determination value regardless of the set value of 1 to 6. As a result, it is prevented that the numerical range of the small hit determination value overlaps with the range of the large hit determination value that changes according to each set value.

In the display result determination table for the second special figure, when the gaming state is the probabilistic state, the range from 32767 to 33421 of the hit determination values is the set value as in the case where the gaming state is the normal state or the time saving state. Regardless of, it is set in the common numerical range of the small hit judgment value for judging the small hit. The small hit determination value is set to a numerical range different from the common numerical range and the non-common numerical range of the big hit determination value regardless of the set value of 1 to 6. As a result, it is prevented that the numerical range of the small hit determination value overlaps with the range of the large hit determination value that changes according to each set value.

The set value that can be set in the pachinko gaming machine 1 may be 5 or less or 7 or more. The smaller the set value set in the pachinko gaming machine 1, the more advantageous it may be for the player. The playability may be changed according to the set value set in the pachinko gaming machine 1. For example, when the set value set in the pachinko gaming machine 1 is 1, the jackpot probability in the normal state is 1/320, and the probability variation state is 65%, which is the game property (so-called probability variation loop type). When the set value set in the pachinko gaming machine 1 is 2, the jackpot probability in the normal state is 1/200, and the gaming ball is provided inside the special variable winning ball device 7 during the jackpot game. While controlling the game state after the end of the big hit game to a probabilistic state based on passing through the switch, the game property (so-called V) in which the ratio of the game ball passing through the predetermined switch during the big hit game is different according to the fluctuation special figure. Probability variation type), and when the set value set in the pachinko gaming machine 1 is 3, the jackpot probability is 1/320 and the small hit probability is 1/50, and the game is played during high base (during time reduction control). It may be a game property (so-called 1 type 2 type mixed type) in which the ball is controlled to a big hit gaming state based on passing through a predetermined switch provided inside the special variable winning ball device 7. When the set value set in the pachinko gaming machine 1 is any of 1 to 3, the game playability is the same, but the jackpot probability and the small hit are higher than when these set values are any of 1 to 3. A setting may be provided in which the number of prize balls that can be obtained during the jackpot game is small while the probability is high (for example, when the set value set in the pachinko gaming machine 1 is any of 4 to 6). When the playability is changed according to the set value, a common switch may be used for different purposes. Specifically, when the set value is 1 to 3, the predetermined switch provided in the special variable winning ball device 7 is used as the effect switch (to execute the predetermined effect each time the game ball passes through the predetermined area. When the set value is 4 to 6, the predetermined switch is used as a game switch (for controlling the game state to the probability change state or the jackpot game state based on the game ball passing through the predetermined switch). It may be used as a switch).

The jackpot type may be determined at a different ratio depending on the set value based on the allocation of the determination value in the jackpot type determination table. Alternatively, the jackpot type may be determined at a common ratio regardless of the set value. The variation pattern may be determined at a different ratio depending on the set value based on the allocation of the determination values in the variation pattern determination table. Alternatively, the fluctuation pattern may be determined at a common ratio regardless of the set value. Since the execution rate of normal reach or super reach differs depending on the set value, the set value may be suggested by the frequency of execution of normal reach or super reach. Alternatively, the execution ratios of normal reach and super reach may be the same regardless of the set value. In addition, it may be possible to execute an arbitrary setting suggestion effect at different ratios according to the set value.

(Main operation of the effect control board 12)
Next, the main operation of the effect control board 12 will be described. When the effect control board 12 receives the power supply voltage from the power supply board or the like, the effect control CPU 120 is activated to execute the effect control main process as shown in the flowchart of FIG. When the effect control main process shown in FIG. 8 is started, the effect control CPU 120 first executes a predetermined initialization process (step S71) to clear the RAM 122, set various initial values, and press the effect control board 12. Set the registers of the mounted CTC (counter / timer circuit). In addition, the initial operation control process is executed (step S72). In the initial operation control process, control for performing the initial operation of the movable body 32, such as control for driving the movable body 32 to return to the initial position and control for confirming a predetermined operation, is executed.

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

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

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

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

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

FIG. 9 is a flowchart showing an example of the process executed in step S76 of FIG. 8 as the effect control process process. In the effect control process process shown in FIG. 9, the effect control CPU 120 first executes the lookahead advance notice setting process (step S161). In the lookahead advance notice setting process, for example, a determination, determination, and setting for executing the lookahead 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 receiving an effect control command that specifies to start the big hit game state or the small hit game state, 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 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 process flag is “5”. In this small hit end effect process, the effect control CPU 120 sets, for example, an effect control pattern or the like corresponding to the end of the small hit game state, and 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 contents in the big hit game state, and executes various effect controls in the big hit game state based on the set contents. Further, in the jackpot effect processing, for example, the value of the effect process flag is set to a value corresponding to the ending effect process "7" in response to receiving a command from the main board 11 to specify that the jackpot game state is terminated. Update to ", and end the production process during the big hit.

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

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

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

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

In the above basic explanation, the pachinko game machine 1 is shown as a game machine, but a medal is inserted and a predetermined number of bets is set, and a plurality of types of symbols are rotated according to the operation of the operation lever by the player, and the player If the combination of stop symbols becomes a specific combination of symbols when the symbols are stopped in response to the operation of the stop button by, a slot machine capable of executing a game in which a predetermined number of medals are paid out to the player (for example, a big bonus) The present invention can also be applied to a slot machine equipped with one or more of regular bonus, RT, AT, ART, and CZ (hereinafter, bonus, etc.).

The program and data for realizing the present invention are not limited to the form of being distributed and provided by the detachable recording medium to the computer device included in the pachinko gaming machine 1, and the computer device and the like in advance. It may take the form of being distributed by installing it in the storage device of the. Further, the program and data for realizing the present invention are distributed by downloading from another device on the network connected via 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 percentage of "0%" and the other may have a percentage of "100%" or less than "100%".

(Explanation of feature 031AK)
Hereinafter, the feature unit 031AK will be described.

FIG. 10-1 shows a front view of the pachinko gaming machine 1 with respect to the feature unit 031AK. As shown in FIG. 10-1, a movable member 031AK1 indicating the message "FEVER" is provided above the image display device 5.

In the feature unit 031AK, the movable member 031AK1 is driven by a stepping motor (not shown) according to the control by the effect control CPU 120, so that the screen of the image display device 5 is displayed from the first position not superimposed on the screen of the image display device 5. It is configured so that a movable member effect of moving to a second position superimposed on the image can be executed. The movable member 031AK1 is arranged at the first position during a period other than the period during which the movable member effect is executed. When the movable member effect is executed and the movable member 031AK1 moves to the second position, control is performed to return the movable member 031AK1 to the first position according to the end of the movable member effect. FIG. 10-1 shows a state in which the movable member 031AK1 is arranged at the first position.

FIG. 10-2 shows a configuration example of a screen display in the image display device 5 with respect to the feature unit 031AK.

As shown in FIG. 10-2, a first hold display area 031AK2, a second hold display area 031AK3, and an active display area 031AK4 are provided on the screen of the image display device 5. In the 1st hold display area 031AK2, the hold display corresponding to the variable display (1st special figure game) of the 1st special figure whose execution is held (not yet executed) is displayed according to the 1st hold storage number. Is displayed. In the second hold display area 031AK3, the hold display corresponding to the variable display (second special figure game) of the second special figure whose execution is held is displayed according to the second hold storage number. The hold display in the first hold display area 031AK2 is also referred to as a "first hold display", and the hold display in the second hold display area 031AK3 is also referred to as a "second hold display". In the active display area 031AK4, during the execution of the variable display, the active display corresponding to the variable display during the execution is displayed.

The first hold display area 031AK2 is configured so that the first hold display is displayed right-justified. In the first hold display area 031AK2, four display parts are provided corresponding to the upper limit of the first hold storage number "4", and the hold numbers "1", "2", and "3" are provided in order from the right end. , "4". In the present embodiment, the first hold display area 031AK2 is configured to display the first hold display part image 031AK5 showing each display part in the first hold display area 031AK2.

Based on the fact that the game ball enters (wins) the first start winning opening, the number of first reserved memories corresponding to the first special figure game increases. At this time, if there is no other first hold display in the first hold display area 031AK2, the increased first hold storage is stored in the rightmost display portion corresponding to the hold number "1" in the first hold display area 031AK2. A new first hold display is displayed as the hold display corresponding to the number. If there is another 1st hold display in the 1st hold display area 031AK2, the display is hidden to the left of the display part where the other 1st hold display is displayed in the 1st hold display area 031AK2. A new first hold display is displayed as a hold display corresponding to the increased first hold storage number at the part (display part corresponding to any of the hold numbers "2" to "4"). When there is one or more first hold displays in the first hold display area 031AK2 and a new first special figure game is started, the hold number "1" is supported in the first hold display area 031AK2. The first hold display is erased (digested) at the rightmost display site. At this time, if there is a first hold display in the display part corresponding to the other hold numbers "2" to "4", those first hold displays are moved to the right side in the direction of the erased display part ( Shift). In this way, the first hold display area 031AK2 is configured to be able to display the first hold display corresponding to the first special figure game whose execution is still held without being started, according to the number of first hold storages. ing.

The second hold display area 031AK3 is configured to display the second hold display left-justified. In the second hold display area 031AK3, four display parts are provided corresponding to the upper limit value "4" of the second hold storage number, and the hold numbers "1", "2", and "3" are provided in order from the left end. , "4". In the present embodiment, the second hold display area 031AK3 is configured to display the second hold display part image 031AK6 showing each display part in the second hold display area 031AK3.

Based on the fact that the game ball enters (wins) the second start winning opening, the number of second reserved memories corresponding to the second special figure game increases. At this time, if there is no other second hold display in the second hold display area 031AK3, the increased second hold storage is stored in the leftmost display portion corresponding to the hold number "1" in the second hold display area 031AK3. A new second hold display is displayed as the hold display corresponding to the number. If there is another second hold display in the second hold display area 031AK3, the display is hidden to the right of the display part where the other second hold display is displayed in the second hold display area 031AK3. A new second hold display is displayed as a hold display corresponding to the increased second hold storage number at the part (display part corresponding to any of the hold numbers "2" to "4"). When there is one or more second hold displays in the second hold display area 031AK3 and a new second special figure game is started, the hold number "1" is supported in the second hold display area 031AK3. The second hold display is erased at the leftmost display part. At this time, if there is a second hold display in the display part corresponding to the other hold numbers "2" to "4", those second hold displays are moved to the left side in the direction of the erased display part. .. In this way, the second hold display area 031AK3 is configured to be able to display the second hold display corresponding to the second special figure game whose execution is still held without being started according to the second hold storage number. ing.

In the present embodiment, the active display area image 031AK7 showing the display area of the active display is displayed in the active display area 031AK4. In the active display area 031AK4, in correspondence with the start of the first special figure game, the display of the active display corresponding to the first hold display deleted in the first hold display area 031AK2 is started. Further, in the active display area 031AK4, in correspondence with the start of the second special figure game, the display of the active display corresponding to the second hold display deleted in the second hold display area 031AK3 is started.

A small symbol display area 031AK8 is provided in the lower right corner of the screen of the image display device 5. In the small symbol display area 031AK8, the small symbols (reduced symbols) correspond to the variable display of the decorative symbols executed in the "left", "middle", and "right" decorative symbol display areas 5L, 5C, and 5R. ) Is variable display. That is, in response to the start of variable display of decorative symbols in the decorative symbol display areas 5L, 5C, and 5R of "left", "middle", and "right", the small symbol is displayed in the small symbol display area 031AK8. Variable display is started. Variable display of decorative symbols has ended in each of the decorative symbol display areas 5L, 5C, and 5R of "left", "middle", and "right", and the final stop symbol (fixed decorative symbol) has been derived and displayed (stop display). Accordingly, the variable display of the small symbol ends in the small symbol display area 031AK8, and the same small symbol as the final stop symbol is derived and displayed.

Above the small symbol display area 031AK8, a first reserved storage number image 031AK9 indicating the first reserved storage number and a second reserved storage number image 031AK10 indicating the second reserved storage number are displayed. The display mode of the first reserved storage number image 031AK9 is updated according to the change of the first reserved storage number, and the display mode of the second reserved storage number image 031AK10 is updated according to the change of the second reserved storage number. ..

The above-mentioned hold display, active display, first hold display part image 031AK5, second hold display part image 031AK6, active display part image 031AK7, small symbol, first hold storage number image 031AK9, second hold storage number image 031AK10, etc. The including effect image is displayed superimposed on the background image. In the present embodiment, either a normal background image or a special background image can be displayed as the background image, and the background image is switched from the normal background image to the special background image during the variable display. It is configured so that the production can be executed. FIG. 10-2 shows a state in which the normal background image 031AK11 is displayed as the background image. When the background switching effect is executed during the variable display and the special background image is displayed as the background image, the background image is switched from the special background image to the normal background image according to the end of the variable display.

In the present embodiment, as the effect of displaying an image on the screen of the image display device 5, a character effect, a setting suggestion effect, a heart mark effect, an operation suggestion effect, a super reach effect, and a normal reach effect are provided. It is configured to be executable.

The character effect as a predetermined effect is an effect of displaying a character image as a predetermined image on the screen of the image display device 5. In the present embodiment, four types of images, the first character image to the fourth character image shown in FIG. 10-3, are set as the character images, and the character production is controlled to the jackpot gaming state as an advantageous state. It is configured so that any one of these plurality of types of character images can be displayed at a different ratio depending on the expected degree (big hit expected degree).

The setting suggestion effect as a specific effect is an effect of displaying a setting suggestion image as a specific image on the screen of the image display device 5. In the present embodiment, four types of images, the first setting suggestion image to the fourth setting suggestion image shown in FIG. 10-4, are set as the setting suggestion images, and the set values set in the setting suggestion effect are set. It is configured so that any one of these a plurality of types of setting suggestion images can be displayed at different ratios according to the above.

The feature unit 031AK is configured to be able to display a special display suggesting either a setting suggestion image type or a character image type. That is, when the special display is displayed when the setting suggestion image is displayed, the type of the setting suggestion image is suggested by the special display. On the other hand, when the special display is displayed when the character image is displayed, the special display suggests the type of the character image.

The feature unit 031AK is configured so that when displaying one of the setting suggestion image and the character image, the special display is displayed, and when displaying the other of the setting suggestion image and the character image, the special display is not displayed. Has been done. Specifically, in the present embodiment, the special display is displayed when the setting suggestion image is displayed, while the special display is not displayed when the character image is displayed. According to such a configuration, the player can recognize whether the setting suggestion image or the character image is displayed based on whether or not the special display is displayed, and the setting suggestion image or the setting suggestion image or the character image can be recognized. The character image can be suitably attracted attention, and the player can easily grasp the type of the setting suggestion image and the type of the character image based on the special display. Therefore, according to such a configuration, it is possible to make the player pay attention to the setting suggestion image, facilitate the player to grasp the type of the setting suggestion image and the character image, and improve the game interest.

In the present embodiment, as a special display, a numbering image indicating a number, a suggestion small symbol which is a combination of a predetermined small symbol, and an effect image indicating an effect can be displayed.

Specifically, in the present embodiment, as shown in FIG. 10-4, a numbering image indicating any one of the numbers "No. 001" to "No. 004" can be displayed as a special display. .. Further, as a special display, any of the suggested small symbols of "135", "357", "579", and "159" can be displayed. In addition, as a special display, a blue shooting star image, which is an effect image showing the effect of a blue shooting star falling, a green shooting star image, which is an effect image showing an effect of a green shooting star falling, and an effect showing an effect of a red shooting star falling. It is configured to be able to display either a red shooting star image which is an image or a golden shooting star image which is an effect image showing the effect of a golden shooting star falling.

As shown in FIG. 10-4, the numbering image, the suggestion small symbol, and the effect image are associated with any of the first setting suggestion image to the fourth setting suggestion image in advance. When any of the first setting suggestion image to the fourth setting suggestion image is displayed as the setting suggestion image in the setting suggestion effect, it is associated with the setting suggestion image as a special display suggesting the type of the setting suggestion image. The numbering image, the suggested small pattern, and the effect image are displayed. For example, when the first setting suggestion image is displayed as the setting suggestion image in the setting suggestion effect, it is associated with the first setting suggestion image as a special display suggesting that the type of the setting suggestion image is the first setting suggestion image. The numbering image indicating the number "No. 001", the suggestion small symbol "135", and the blue shooting star image are displayed.

Although the details will be described later, in the present embodiment, the setting suggestion effect is executed during the period when the variable display is executed, and the setting suggestion image is displayed. Correspondingly, in the present embodiment, when the suggestion small symbol as a special display is displayed together with the setting suggestion image, the suggestion small symbol is temporarily stopped in a mode different from the derivation display. Has been done.

Further, although details will be described later, when the third setting suggestion image or the fourth setting suggestion image as the second specific image is displayed in the setting suggestion effect, the first setting suggestion image as the first specific image or Compared to the case where the second setting suggestion image is displayed, the set value is set to any of 4 to 6 as the second set value which is more advantageous for the player than 1 to 3 as the first set value. High expectations (set at a high rate).

In the feature unit 031AK, when the special display is displayed when the setting suggestion image is displayed, the setting suggestion image is the first specific image (first setting suggestion image, second setting suggestion image) and the second identification. The special display can be displayed in a manner suggesting which of the image (third setting suggestion image and fourth setting suggestion image). Specifically, in the present embodiment, when a first specific image (first setting suggestion image, second setting suggestion image) is displayed as a setting suggestion image and a numbering image as a special display is displayed, the numbering is applied. The number indicated by the image is displayed in black letters. On the other hand, when the numbering image as a special display is displayed when the second specific image (third setting suggestion image, fourth setting suggestion image) is displayed as the setting suggestion image, the number indicated by the numbering image is a gold character. Display with. According to such a configuration, the player can pay attention to the mode of the special display and improve the game entertainment, and the player recognizes the type of the setting suggestion image based on the mode of the special display. be able to. Therefore, according to such a configuration, it is easy for the player to grasp the type of the setting suggestion image, and it is possible to improve the game interest.

The heart mark effect as a special effect is an effect that suggests the possibility of being controlled to a jackpot game state as an advantageous state. In the present embodiment, as a heart mark effect, an effect of displaying a heart mark image as a special image is executed on the screen of the image display device 5.

The operation suggestion effect is an effect that suggests the possibility that the movable member effect is executed and the movable member 031AK1 moves from the first position to the second position. In the present embodiment, as the operation suggestion effect, an operation suggestion image showing the movement direction (direction from the first position to the second position) of the movable member 031AK1 in the movable member effect is displayed on the screen of the image display device 5. The production is executed.

Super reach production is the reach production of super reach. In the present embodiment, as a super reach effect, an effect of displaying a super reach image indicating the message "super reach!" Is executed on the screen of the image display device 5.

The normal reach production is a normal reach production. In the present embodiment, as a normal reach effect, an effect of displaying a normal reach image indicating the message "normal reach" is executed on the screen of the image display device 5.

The execution timing of each effect will be described below.

In the present embodiment, the decorative symbol is temporarily stopped during the variable display, and then the variable display is restarted (the re-variable display is executed). The setting suggestion effect is a pseudo-continuous variation. It is executed during the period when the continuous fluctuation occurs. Specifically, in the present embodiment, it is possible to temporarily stop the variable display in a temporary stop mode different from that when the display result of the variable display is derived and displayed in the pseudo-continuous fluctuation, and the setting suggestion. The effect is executed at the timing when the variable display is temporarily stopped in the pseudo continuous fluctuation.

More specifically, in the present embodiment, in the variation pattern setting process executed in step S111 of the special symbol process process, any one of the plurality of variation patterns shown in FIGS. 10-5 can be determined as the usage pattern. It is configured, and the plurality of fluctuation patterns include a fluctuation pattern in which pseudo-continuous fluctuation is executed once to three times. That is, the variation patterns PA1-4, PA2-2, PB2-2, PA3-2, and PB3-2 shown in FIG. 10-5 are variation patterns in which one pseudo-continuous variation is executed (“pseudo-continuous variation (1)”. (Times) ”), and the fluctuation patterns PA2-3, PB2-3, PA3-3, and PB3-3 are fluctuation patterns (“pseudo-continuous fluctuations (2 times)”) in which two pseudo-continuous fluctuations are executed. There are fluctuation patterns PB2-4 and PB3-4, which are fluctuation patterns (“pseudo-continuous fluctuation (3 times)”) in which pseudo-continuous fluctuation is executed three times. The setting suggestion effect is the variation patterns PA1-4, PA2-2, PA2-3, PB2-2-PB2-4, PA3-2, PA3-3, PB3-2-PB3-4 in which the pseudo-continuous variation is executed. It is executed when any of them is determined as the usage pattern, and is executed at the timing when the variable display is temporarily stopped (the first temporary stop is performed) in the first pseudo-continuous fluctuation.

The plurality of fluctuation patterns shown in FIGS. 10-5 differ in the special figure fluctuation time and the variable display mode of the decorative symbol. The special figure fluctuation time is the time required from the start of the variable display of the special symbol to the derivation display of the confirmed special symbol in the special figure game (first special figure game, second special figure game).

Specifically, the plurality of fluctuation patterns shown in FIG. 10-5 include fluctuation patterns PB2-1 to PB2-4 and PB3-1 to PB3-4 (“reach: super”) in which a super reach effect is executed, and normal reach. Fluctuation patterns PA2-1 to PA2-3, PA3-1 to PA3-3 (“reach: normal”) in which the effect is executed, and variation patterns PA1-1 to PA1-4, PB1-1 to 1 in which the reach effect is not executed. Includes PB1-3 (“non-reach”). In the variation pattern setting process of step S111, when the variable display result is "big hit", it is determined to be one of the variation patterns PA1-1 to PA1-4 and PB1-1 to PB1-3 in which the reach effect is not executed. Fluctuation patterns PA2-1 to PA2-3 and PA3-1 to PA3-3 in which the normal reach effect is executed are determined at a rate higher than the ratio, and the variation patterns PA2-1 to 1 in which the normal reach effect is executed are executed. Fluctuation patterns PB2-1 to PB2-4 and PB3-1 to PB3-4 in which the super reach effect is executed at a rate higher than the rate determined by any of PA2-3 and PA3-1 to PA3-3. It is decided to be one of them. On the other hand, in the fluctuation pattern setting process in step S111, when the variable display result is "missing", it is determined to be one of the fluctuation patterns PA1-1 to PA1-4 and PB1-1 to PB1-3 in which the reach effect is not executed. Fluctuation pattern PA2-1 to PA2-3 or PA3-1 to PA3-3 in which the normal reach effect is executed is determined at a rate lower than that of the normal reach effect, and the normal reach effect is executed. Fluctuation patterns PB2-1 to PB2-4 and PB3-1 to PB3 in which the super reach effect is executed at a rate lower than the rate determined by any of 1 to PA2-3 and PA3-1 to PA3-3. It is determined to be one of -4. With such a configuration, when the super reach effect is executed in the variable display, the jackpot expectation is higher than when the normal reach effect is executed in the variable display (controlled to the jackpot game state at a high rate), and in the variable display. When the normal reach effect is executed, the jackpot expectation is higher than when the reach effect is not executed in the variable display.

The character effect is executed in the background switching effect. That is, the character effect is executed during the period during which the background switching effect is executed.

In the background switching effect, a display start effect and a display end effect are executed together with the character effect. The display start effect is an effect that notifies that the character effect is started and the display of the character image is started, and is executed before the character effect is performed. In the present embodiment, as the display start effect, an effect in which the character image displayed by the character effect appears from the upper end of the screen of the image display device 5 and descends to the lower end of the screen is executed. The display end effect is an effect that notifies that the character effect ends and the display of the character image ends, and is executed after the character effect is performed. In the present embodiment, as the display end effect, the character image displayed by the character effect is lowered and hidden at the lower end of the screen of the image display device 5. In the present embodiment, in the background switching effect, the background image is switched from the normal background image 031AK11 to the special background image at the timing when the display end effect is started.

In the present embodiment, when the character image is displayed in the character effect, the display start effect and the display end effect are executed, while when the setting suggestion image is displayed in the setting suggestion effect, the setting suggestion is performed. Neither the effect of notifying that the display of the image is started nor the effect of notifying the end of the display of the setting suggestion image is executed. That is, the effect mode when displaying the setting suggestion image is configured to be different from the effect mode when displaying the character image. According to such a configuration, the player can recognize which of the setting suggestion image and the character image is displayed based on the effect mode when the image is displayed, and the setting suggestion image and the character image can be recognized. Character images can be suitably attracted attention. Therefore, according to such a configuration, it is possible to make the player pay attention to the setting suggestion image and the character image and improve the game interest.

FIG. 10-6 shows a timing chart of the effect of the feature unit 031AK. Specifically, FIG. 10-6 shows a case where the background switching effect, the setting suggestion effect, the operation suggestion effect, the movable member effect, and the heart mark effect are executed when the variable display of the variation pattern PB3-3 is executed. The timing chart in.

As shown in FIG. 10-6, the background switching effect is started at the timing when the variable display is started. When the background switching effect is started, the display start effect is started. When the display start effect ends, the character effect starts. The character effect ends after being executed for a preset first effect time. In the present embodiment, the first effect time is set to 3 seconds. When the character effect is finished, the display end effect is started. The background image is switched from the normal background image 031AK11 to the special background image at the timing when the display end effect is started. When the display end effect ends, the background switching effect ends.

After the background switching effect is completed, the setting suggestion effect is executed. The setting suggestion effect is executed over a preset second effect time, and ends at the timing when the variable display is temporarily stopped in the first pseudo-continuous variation. In the present embodiment, the second production time is set to 5 seconds.

As described above, in the present embodiment, the character effect is executed at a timing different from the timing at which the setting suggestion effect is executed.

After the variable display is temporarily stopped in the first pseudo-continuous fluctuation, the variable display is restarted (the first re-variable display is started). After the variable display is restarted in the first pseudo-continuous fluctuation, the variable display is temporarily stopped in the second pseudo-continuous fluctuation (the second temporary stop is performed). After the variable display is temporarily stopped in the second pseudo-continuous fluctuation, the variable display is restarted (the second re-variable display is started). After the variable display is restarted in the second pseudo-continuous variation, the reach is established (the variable display mode is the reach mode). After the reach is established, the super reach effect is executed.

The operation suggestion effect starts at the timing when the variable display is started, and ends at the timing when the reach is established. The movable member effect starts when the reach is established, and ends when the super reach effect ends.

The heart mark effect starts at the timing when the variable display is started, and ends at the timing when the display result of the variable display is derived and displayed.

As described above, in the present embodiment, the character effect is executed and the character image is displayed during the second effect time (5 seconds in the present embodiment) in which the setting suggestion effect is executed and the setting suggestion image is displayed. The time is set longer than the displayed first effect time (3 seconds in the present embodiment). That is, the time when the setting suggestion image is displayed is different from the time when the character image is displayed. According to such a configuration, the player can recognize which of the setting suggestion image and the character image is displayed based on the time when the image is displayed, and the setting suggestion image and the character image can be displayed. It can be suitably attracted attention. Therefore, according to such a configuration, it is possible to make the player pay attention to the setting suggestion image and improve the game interest.

In the period in which the variable display is executed, the closer the timing is closer to the timing at which the variable display result is derived and displayed, the higher the player's attention to the effect suggesting the jackpot expectation, and the effect suggesting the jackpot expectation. Is more likely to be recognized by the player. Therefore, as shown in FIG. 10-6, in the period in which the variable display is executed, the closer the timing is closer to the timing at which the variable display result is derived and displayed, the easier it is for the player to recognize the jackpot expectation ( It is easier to suggest the jackpot expectation).

When the variable display result is derived and displayed and the variable display ends, the player's attention to the effect suggesting the jackpot expectation decreases, and the possibility that the player recognizes the effect suggesting the jackpot expectation decreases. .. Therefore, when the variable display result is derived and displayed, as shown in FIG. 10-6, it becomes difficult for the player to recognize the jackpot expectation (it becomes difficult to suggest the jackpot expectation).

As shown in FIG. 10-6, in the present embodiment, the timing at which the variable display result is derived and displayed, the timing at which the super reach effect is executed, the timing at which the movable member effect is executed, the timing at which the reach is established, and the like, etc. The setting suggestion effect is executed at the timing (second timing) when the pseudo-continuous fluctuation, which is more difficult to recognize the jackpot expectation than the timing during execution of the variable display (first timing), is executed, and the setting suggestion is performed. The image is displayed. According to such a configuration, the possibility that the setting suggestion image is displayed at the timing when the player's attention to the effect suggesting the jackpot expectation is high reduces the possibility that the game interest is lowered, and the jackpot expectation is achieved. It is possible to reduce the possibility that the player who pays attention to whether or not the degree is suggested may overlook the setting suggestion image. That is, according to such a configuration, the player can pay attention to the setting suggestion image and improve the game interest.

In the present embodiment, as shown in FIG. 10-7, for each effect image, the priority of image display is predetermined from the 1st place having the highest priority to the 6th place having the lowest priority. When a plurality of effect images are superimposed on each other on the screen of the display device 5, the effect image having a higher priority is displayed with higher priority. That is, when at least a part of one effect image is superimposed on another effect image having a lower priority than the one effect image, it is superimposed on the other effect image among the one effect images. While the part that is displayed is displayed, the part that overlaps with the one effect image among the other effect images is not displayed.

For example, as shown in FIG. 10-7, the priority of the heart mark image (5th place in the present embodiment) is the priority of the setting suggestion image (2nd place in the present embodiment) or the character image. It is lower than the priority (4th place in this embodiment). Therefore, when the heart mark image is displayed when either the setting suggestion image or the character image is displayed, the setting suggestion image or the character image is displayed with priority over the heart mark image. To. That is, when at least a part of the setting suggestion image or the character image is superimposed on the heart mark image, the portion of the setting suggestion image or the character image that is superimposed on the heart mark image is displayed, while the heart mark image is displayed. Of these, the part that overlaps with the setting suggestion image or the character image is not displayed. According to such a configuration, it is possible to prevent the display of the setting suggestion image and the character image from being hindered by the display of the heart mark image, and it is possible to suppress the deterioration of the game interest.

The hold display, the first hold display part image 031AK5, the second hold display part image 031AK6, the decorative pattern, the super reach image, and the normal reach image all have lower priority than the setting suggestion image and the character image, and the setting suggestion image. And character images are displayed with priority over these images.

The priority of the active display, the active display site image 031AK7, and the operation suggestion image (third place in the present embodiment) is lower than the priority of the setting suggestion image (second place in the present embodiment), while the character. It is higher than the priority of images (4th in this embodiment). Therefore, the setting suggestion image is displayed with priority over the active display, the active display part image 031AK7, and the operation suggestion image, while the active display, the active display part image 031AK7, and the operation suggestion image are displayed with priority over the character image. It is displayed with priority.

The first reserved storage number image 031AK9, the second reserved storage number image 031AK10, the small symbol, the numbering image, and the effect image have the highest priority and are displayed with priority over the setting suggestion image and the character image. The normal background image 031AK11 and the special background image have the lowest priority, and the other effect images are displayed with priority over the normal background image 031AK11 and the special background image.

FIG. 10-8 is a flowchart showing an example of the process executed in step S171 of the effect control process process as the variable display start setting process for the feature unit 031AK.

When the variable display start setting process is started, the effect control CPU 120 first determines whether or not to execute the heart mark effect (step 031AKS101). Specifically, in step 031AKS101, the effect control CPU 120 performs a random number lottery using the heart mark effect determination table shown in FIG. 10-9, depending on whether or not the variable display result is a "big hit". , Decide whether to perform the heart mark effect.

In the present embodiment, the step of the special symbol process processing is to determine whether or not the display result of the variable display of the special symbol or the decorative symbol is a "big hit" and the variable display result such as the jackpot type when the "big hit" is set. A variable display result notification command, which is an effect control command determined in the special symbol normal process executed in S110 and indicating the determined variable display result, is transmitted (transmitted) from the main board 11 to the effect control board 12. It is configured. In step 031AKS101, the effect control CPU 120 identifies whether or not the variable display result is a "big hit" based on the variable display result notification command received from the main board 11, and whether or not to execute the heart mark effect. To determine.

As shown in FIG. 10-9, in the present embodiment, when the variable display result is a “big hit” (“big hit”), the heart mark effect is produced at a higher rate than the ratio determined not to execute the heart mark effect. Is determined to execute. On the other hand, when the variable display result is not "big hit" ("other than big hit"), it is determined not to execute the heart mark effect at a rate higher than the rate determined to execute the heart mark effect. With such a configuration, when the heart mark effect is executed, the expectation of a big hit is higher than when the heart mark effect is not executed. According to such a configuration, it is possible to make the player pay attention to whether or not the heart mark effect is executed, and to improve the game interest.

After returning to FIG. 10-8 and executing the process of step 031AKS101, the effect control CPU 120 determines whether or not to execute the movable member effect (step 031AKS102). Specifically, in step 031AKS102, the effect control CPU 120 performs a random number lottery using the movable member effect determination table shown in FIG. 10-10 to execute a super reach effect in the variable display or a normal reach effect. Whether or not to execute the movable member effect is determined depending on whether or not the reach effect is executed.

In the present embodiment, the variation pattern designation command, which is an effect control command indicating the variation pattern determined in step S111 of the special symbol process process, is transmitted from the main board 11 to the effect control board 12. .. In step 031AKS102, in the effect control CPU 120, the variation pattern indicated by the variation pattern designation command received from the main board 11 is a variation pattern in which the super reach effect is executed (variation patterns PB2-1 to PB2-4, PB3-1 to 1). PB3-4), a variation pattern in which the normal reach effect is executed (variation pattern PA2-1 to PA2-3, PA3-1 to PA3-3), and a variation pattern in which the reach effect is not executed (variation pattern PA1-1 to PA1). -4, PB1-1 to PB1-3), whether the super reach effect is executed in the variable display, the normal reach effect is executed, or the reach effect is not executed. Is specified, and it is decided whether or not to execute the movable member effect.

As shown in FIG. 10-10, in the present embodiment, when the super reach effect is executed in the variable display (“super reach effect”), the ratio is higher than the ratio determined not to execute the movable member effect. It is decided to execute the movable member effect. On the other hand, when the normal reach effect is executed in the variable display (“normal reach effect”), it is determined that the movable member effect is executed at the same ratio as the ratio determined not to execute the movable member effect. Further, when the reach effect is not executed in the variable display (“no reach effect”), it is determined not to execute the movable member effect at a rate higher than the rate determined to execute the movable member effect. With such a configuration, when the movable member effect is executed, the expectation that the super reach effect is executed is higher than when the movable member effect is not executed (the super reach effect is executed at a high rate). According to such a configuration, it is possible to make the player pay attention to whether or not the movable member effect is executed, and to improve the game interest.

Returning to FIG. 10-8, after executing the process of step 031AKS102, the effect control CPU 120 determines whether or not to execute the operation suggestion effect (step 031AKS103). Specifically, in step 031AKS103, whether or not the effect control CPU 120 is determined to execute the movable member effect in step 031AKS102 by performing a random number lottery using the operation suggestion effect determination table shown in FIG. 10-11. Correspondingly, it is decided whether or not to execute the operation suggestion effect.

As shown in FIG. 10-11, in the present embodiment, when it is determined to execute the movable member effect, it is determined that the operation suggestion effect is executed at a higher rate than the ratio determined not to execute the operation suggestion effect. To. On the other hand, when it is decided not to execute the movable member effect, it is determined not to execute the operation suggestion effect at a rate higher than the ratio determined to execute the operation suggestion effect. With such a configuration, when the operation suggestion effect is executed, the expectation that the movable member effect is executed is higher than when the operation suggestion effect is not executed (the movable member effect is executed at a high rate). According to such a configuration, it is possible to make the player pay attention to whether or not the operation suggestion effect is executed, and to improve the game interest.

In the present embodiment, as shown in FIG. 10-11, the operation suggestion effect is executed in both the case where it is decided to execute the movable member effect and the case where it is decided not to execute the movable member effect. Then it is configured to be decidable. According to such a configuration, it is possible to make the player pay attention to whether or not the movable member effect is executed when the operation suggestion effect is executed, and to improve the game interest.

After returning to FIG. 10-8 and executing the process of step 031AKS103, the effect control CPU 120 determines whether or not to execute the setting suggestion effect (step 031AKS104). Specifically, in step 031AKS104, whether or not the effect control CPU 120 performs a pseudo-continuous variation in the variable display by performing a random number lottery using the setting suggestion effect determination table shown in FIG. 10-12 (a). It is determined whether or not to execute the setting suggestion effect according to the above.

More specifically, in step 031AKS104, in the effect control CPU 120, the variation pattern indicated by the variation pattern designation command received from the main board 11 is a variation pattern (variation patterns PA1-4, PA2-2) in which pseudo-continuous variation is executed. , PA2-3, PB2-2-PB2-4, PA3-2, PA3-3, PB3-2-PB3-4), and the pseudo-continuous variation is performed in the variable display. Identify whether or not it will be done, and decide whether or not to execute the setting suggestion effect.

In the present embodiment, as shown in FIG. 10-12 (a), the pseudo-continuous variation is executed in the variable display corresponding to the setting suggestion effect being executed during the period in which the pseudo-continuous variation is performed. In this case, it is possible to determine when the setting suggestion effect is executed, but it is not determined when the setting suggestion effect is executed when the pseudo-continuous variation is not executed in the variable display.

After returning to FIG. 10-8 and executing the process of step 031AKS104, the effect control CPU 120 determines whether or not it is determined in step 031AKS104 to execute the setting suggestion effect (step 031AKS105).

When it is determined that the setting suggestion effect is to be executed (step 031AKS105; Yes), the effect control CPU 120 selects any of the first setting suggestion image to the fourth setting suggestion image as the setting suggestion image in the setting suggestion effect. Determine whether to display (step 031AKS106). Specifically, in step 031AKS106, the effect control CPU 120 first performs a random number lottery using the setting suggestion image determination table shown in FIG. 10-12 (b) according to the set value. It is determined which of the setting suggestion image to the fourth setting suggestion image is to be displayed.

More specifically, in step 031AKS106, the effect control CPU 120 specifies the set value set based on the set value designation command received from the main board 11, and the first setting suggestion image to the fourth setting suggestion image. Which of these is displayed is determined.

As shown in FIG. 10-12 (b), in the present embodiment, when the set value is set to 1 as the disadvantageous set value and the set value is set to 6 as the advantageous set value. It is configured so that the setting suggestion image can be displayed at a ratio different from that of. For example, when the set value is set to 1, it is determined that the first setting suggestion image is displayed at a rate of 70%, while when the set value is set to 6, the first setting is set at a rate of 20%. Determined to display a suggestive image. Further, when the set value is set to 1, it is determined that the second setting suggestion image is displayed at a rate of 30%, while when the set value is set to 6, the second setting is set at a rate of 60%. Determined to display a suggestive image. In the present embodiment, as shown in FIG. 7, when the set value is set to 1, the set value is set to 6 while the jackpot game state is controlled with one probability (first probability). If it is, the jackpot game state is controlled with another probability (second probability) lower than the one probability.

Returning to FIG. 10-12 (b), in the present embodiment, it is possible to determine that the first setting suggestion image or the second setting suggestion image is displayed regardless of which of 1 to 6 the set value is set. It is configured. On the other hand, when the set value is set to any of 4 to 6, it can be determined to display the third setting suggestion image, while the set value is set to any of 1 to 3. In this case, it is configured so that it is not determined to display the third setting suggestion image. Further, when the set value is set to 6, it can be determined to display the fourth setting suggestion image, while when the set value is set to any of 1 to 5, the fourth setting suggestion image is displayed. It is configured so that it is not determined to be displayed. With such a configuration, when the third setting suggestion image or the fourth setting suggestion image is displayed in the setting suggestion effect, the set value is higher than when the first setting suggestion image or the second setting suggestion image is displayed. , 1 to 3 is set to any of 4 to 6 which is advantageous for the player, and the degree of expectation is high.

As shown in FIG. 10-12 (b), in the present embodiment, when the set value is set to an odd number (1, 3, 5), the ratio is higher than the ratio determined to display the second setting suggestion image. It is determined that the first setting suggestion image is displayed at a high rate. On the other hand, when the set value is set to an even number (2, 4, 6), it is determined that the second setting suggestion image is displayed at a higher ratio than the ratio determined to display the first setting suggestion image. With such a configuration, when the first setting suggestion image is displayed in the setting suggestion effect, the expectation that the set value is set to an odd number is higher than when the second setting suggestion image is displayed, and the setting suggestion effect is produced. When the second setting suggestion image is displayed in, the expectation that the set value is set to an even number is higher than when the first setting suggestion image is displayed.

As described above, in the present embodiment, in the setting suggestion effect, any one of a plurality of types of setting suggestion images can be displayed at a different ratio depending on the set setting value. According to such a configuration, it is possible to make the player pay attention to which kind of setting suggestion image is displayed in the setting suggestion effect, and to improve the game interest.

Returning to FIG. 10-8, after executing the process of step 031AKS106, or when it is determined in step 031AKS105 that the setting suggestion effect is not executed (step 031AKS105; No), the effect control CPU 120 determines the background switching effect. Is determined whether or not to execute (step 031AKS107). Specifically, in step 031AKS107, the effect control CPU 120 receives a variable display result notification command from the main board 11 by performing a random number lottery using the background switching effect determination table shown in FIG. 10-13 (a). Whether or not to execute the background switching effect is determined according to whether or not the variable display result shown is a "big hit".

As shown in FIG. 10-13 (a), in the present embodiment, when the variable display result is a "big hit", the background switching effect is executed at a higher rate than the ratio determined not to execute the background switching effect. Then it is decided. On the other hand, if the variable display result is not a "big hit", it is determined not to execute the background switching effect at a rate higher than the rate determined to execute the background switching effect. With such a configuration, when the background switching effect is executed, the expectation of a big hit is higher than when the background switching effect is not executed. According to such a configuration, it is possible to make the player pay attention to whether or not the background switching effect is executed, and to improve the game interest.

Returning to FIG. 10-8, after executing the process of step 031AKS107, the effect control CPU 120 determines whether or not it is determined in step 031AKS107 to execute the background switching effect (step 031AKS108).

When it is determined that the background switching effect is to be executed (step 031AKS108; Yes), the effect control CPU 120 determines the first character image to the fourth character image as the character image in the character effect executed in the background switching effect. Which of these is to be displayed is determined (step 031AKS108). Specifically, in step 031AKS108, the effect control CPU 120 is indicated by the variable display result notification command received from the main board 11 by performing a random number lottery using the character image determination table shown in FIG. 10-13 (b). Which of the first character image to the fourth character image is to be displayed is determined according to whether or not the variable display result is a "big hit".

As shown in FIG. 10-13 (b), in the present embodiment, when the variable display result is a "big hit", the second character image is displayed at a rate higher than the rate determined to display the first character image. The fourth character is determined to be displayed, is determined to display the third character image at a higher rate than determined to display the second character image, and is determined to display the third character image at a higher rate than determined to be displayed. Determined to display an image. On the other hand, if the variable display result is not a "big hit", it is determined that the second character image is displayed at a rate lower than the rate determined to display the first character image, and the rate determined to display the second character image. It is determined to display the third character image at a lower rate than, and it is determined to display the fourth character image at a rate lower than the rate determined to display the third character image. With such a configuration, when the fourth character image is displayed in the character effect, the jackpot expectation is higher than when the third character image is displayed, and when the third character image is displayed, the second character image is displayed. The jackpot expectation is higher than when is displayed, and when the second character image is displayed, the jackpot expectation is higher than when the first character image is displayed.

As described above, in the present embodiment, in the character production, any one of a plurality of types of character images can be displayed at a different ratio depending on the degree of expectation of a big hit. According to such a configuration, it is possible to make the player pay attention to which kind of character image is displayed in the character production, and to improve the game interest.

Returning to FIG. 10-8, after executing the process of step 031AKS109, or when it is determined in step 031AKS108 that the background switching effect is not executed (step 031AKS108; No), the effect control CPU 120 is the main board 11 The final stop symbol to be derived and displayed in the variable display of the decorative symbol is determined based on the variable display result indicated by the variable display result notification command received from the main board 11 and the variable pattern indicated by the variable pattern designation command received from the main board 11. (Step 031AKS110).

After executing the process of step 031AKS110, the effect control CPU 120 determines the effect control pattern to be one of a plurality of types of effect control patterns prepared in advance (step 031AKS111). Specifically, in step 031AKS111, the effect control CPU 120 is among a plurality of effect control patterns (special figure variation effect control patterns) prepared according to the variation pattern indicated by the variation pattern designation command received from the main board 11. Select one and set it as the usage pattern. Further, in step 031AKS111, the effect control CPU 120 selects one of a plurality of prepared effect control patterns (heart mark effect control patterns) according to the determination result in step 031AKS101, and sets them as use patterns. Further, in step 031AKS111, the effect control CPU 120 selects one of a plurality of prepared effect control patterns (movable member effect control patterns) according to the determination result in step 031AKS102, and sets them as use patterns. Further, in step 031AKS111, the effect control CPU 120 selects one of a plurality of prepared effect control patterns (operation suggestion effect control patterns) according to the determination result in step 031AKS103, and sets them as use patterns. Further, in step 031AKS111, the effect control CPU 120 selects one of a plurality of prepared effect control patterns (setting suggestion effect control patterns) according to the determination results in step 031AKS104 and step 031AKS106, and sets them as use patterns. To do. Further, in step 031AKS111, the effect control CPU 120 selects one of a plurality of prepared effect control patterns (background switching effect control patterns) according to the determination results in step 031AKS107 and step 031AKS109, and sets them as usage patterns. To do.

In addition, a separate effect control pattern is set as a special figure fluctuation effect control pattern, a heart mark effect control pattern, a movable member effect control pattern, an operation suggestion effect control pattern, a setting suggestion effect control pattern, and a background switching effect control pattern. It is not limited to, and one effect control pattern corresponding to the combination of execution settings of each effect may be set.

After executing the process of step 031AKS111, the effect control CPU 120 sets the initial value of the effect control process timer provided in the predetermined area of the RAM 122 according to, for example, the variation pattern indicated by the variation pattern designation command (step 031AKS112). ).

After executing the process of step 031AKS112, the effect control CPU 120 makes settings for starting variable display of decorative symbols, small symbols, and the like on the screen of the image display device 5 (step 031AKS113). Specifically, in step 031AKS113, the effect control CPU 120 issues a display control command designated by the display control data included in the effect control pattern (effect control pattern when the special figure fluctuates) determined in step 031AKS111. The decorative symbols can be changed in the "left", "middle", and "right" decorative symbol display areas 5L, 5C, and 5R provided on the screen of the image display device 5 by transmitting the data to the VDP. At the same time as starting the display, the variable display of the small symbol is started in the small symbol display area 031AK8.

After executing the process of step 031AKS113, the effect control CPU 120 makes settings for updating the hold display, the active display, and the like in response to the start of the variable display (step 031AKS114). Specifically, when the first special figure game is executed (started) in step 031AKS114, the effect control CPU 120 displays the display portion (display at the right end) corresponding to the hold number "1" in the first hold display area 031AK2. The first hold display in the part) is erased, and the first hold display in the display part corresponding to the hold numbers "2" to "4" is moved to the right one by one. On the other hand, when the second special figure game is executed in step 031AKS114, the effect control CPU 120 is the second display portion (leftmost display portion) corresponding to the hold number "1" in the second hold display area 031AK3. The hold display is erased, and the second hold display in the display portion corresponding to the hold numbers "2" to "4" is moved to the left one by one. As a result, the hold display is shifted. The stored contents of the hold information may be shifted in accordance with the shift of the hold display. In step 031AKS114, the effect control CPU 120 displays the active display corresponding to the hold display erased in the hold display area (first hold display area 031AK2, second hold display area 031AK3) in the active display area 031AK4. If the variable display is immediately started based on the occurrence of the first start prize or the second start prize when the number of reserved memories is "0", the hold display is not updated and the active display area is displayed. Settings for updating the active display in 031AK4 may be made.

After executing the process of step 031AKS114, the effect control CPU 120 updates the value of the effect process flag to "2", which is a value corresponding to the effect process during variable display (step 031AKS115), and ends the variable display start setting process. To do.

FIG. 10-14 is a flowchart showing an example of the process executed in step S172 of the effect control process process as the effect process during variable display with respect to the feature unit 031AK.

When the effect processing during the variable display is started, the effect control CPU 120 first determines whether or not the special figure variation time, which is the variable display time corresponding to the variation pattern, has elapsed based on, for example, the timer value of the effect control process timer. Is determined (step 031AKS201). Specifically, in step 031AKS201, the effect control CPU 120 updates the timer value of the effect control process timer by, for example, subtracting 1, and the effect control pattern determined in step 031AKS111 (effect control pattern when the special figure fluctuates). ) To determine whether or not the end code has been read corresponding to the updated timer value, thereby determining whether or not the variable display time has elapsed.

When it is determined that the variable display time has not elapsed (step 031AKS201; No), the effect control CPU 120 is a heart mark effect period in which the heart mark effect is executed based on the timer value of the effect control process timer. Whether or not it is determined (step 031AKS202). The heart mark effect period may be predetermined, for example, in the effect control pattern (heart mark effect control pattern) determined in step 031AKS111. When it is determined that the heart mark effect period is reached (step 031AKS202; Yes), the effect control CPU 120 controls to execute the heart mark effect (step 031AKS203).

After executing the process of step 031AKS203, or when it is determined in step 031AKS202 that it is not the heart mark effect period (step 031AKS202; No), the effect control CPU 120 is movable based on the timer value of the effect control process timer or the like. It is determined whether or not it is the movable member effect period in which the member effect is executed (step 031AKS204). The movable member effect period may be predetermined, for example, in the effect control pattern (movable member effect control pattern) determined in step 031AKS111. When it is determined that it is the movable member effect period (step 031AKS204; Yes), the effect control CPU 120 controls to execute the movable member effect (step 031AKS205).

After executing the process of step 031AKS205, or when it is determined in step 031AKS204 that it is not the movable member effect period (step 031AKS204; No), the effect control CPU 120 operates based on the timer value of the effect control process timer or the like. It is determined whether or not it is the operation suggestion effect period in which the suggestion effect is executed (step 031AKS206). The operation suggestion effect period may be predetermined, for example, in the effect control pattern (operation suggestion effect control pattern) determined in step 031AKS111. When it is determined that the operation suggestion effect period is reached (step 031AKS206; Yes), the effect control CPU 120 controls to execute the operation suggestion effect (step 031AKS207).

After executing the process of step 031AKS207, or when it is determined in step 031AKS206 that it is not the operation suggestion effect period (step 031AKS206; No), the effect control CPU 120 is set based on the timer value of the effect control process timer and the like. It is determined whether or not it is the setting suggestion effect period in which the suggestion effect is executed (step 031AKS208). The setting suggestion effect period may be predetermined, for example, in the effect control pattern (setting suggestion effect control pattern) determined in step 031AKS111. When it is determined that the setting suggestion effect period is reached (step 031AKS208; Yes), the effect control CPU 120 controls to execute the setting suggestion effect (step 031AKS209).

After executing the process of step 031AKS209, or when it is determined in step 031AKS208 that it is not the setting suggestion effect period (step 031AKS208; No), the effect control CPU 120 displays the display based on the timer value of the effect control process timer. It is determined whether or not it is the display start effect period in which the start effect is executed (step 031AKS210). The display start effect period may be predetermined, for example, in the effect control pattern (background switching effect control pattern) determined in step 031AKS111. When it is determined that the display start effect period is reached (step 031AKS210; Yes), the effect control CPU 120 controls to execute the display start effect (step 031AKS211).

After executing the process of step 031AKS211 or when it is determined in step 031AKS210 that it is not the display start effect period (step 031AKS210; No), the effect control CPU 120 has a character based on the timer value of the effect control process timer and the like. It is determined whether or not it is the character production period in which the production is executed (step 031AKS212). The character effect period may be predetermined, for example, in the effect control pattern (background switching effect control pattern) determined in step 031AKS111. When it is determined that it is the character effect period (step 031AKS212; Yes), the effect control CPU 120 controls to execute the character effect (step 031AKS213).

After executing the process of step 031AKS213, or when it is determined in step 031AKS212 that it is not the character effect period (step 031AKS212; No), the effect control CPU 120 ends the display based on the timer value of the effect control process timer. It is determined whether or not it is the display end effect period in which the effect is executed (step 031AKS214). The display end effect period may be predetermined, for example, in the effect control pattern (background switching effect control pattern) determined in step 031AKS111. When it is determined that the display end effect period is reached (step 031AKS214; Yes), the effect control CPU 120 controls to execute the display end effect (step 031AKS215).

After executing the process of step 031AKS215, or when it is determined in step 031AKS214 that it is not the display end effect period (step 031AKS214; No), the effect control CPU 120 reaches based on the timer value of the effect control process timer. It is determined whether or not it is the reach effect period in which the effect (super reach effect, normal reach effect) is executed (step 031AKS216). The reach effect period may be predetermined, for example, in the effect control pattern (effect control pattern when the special figure fluctuates) determined in step 031AKS111. When it is determined that the reach effect period is reached (step 031AKS216; Yes), the effect control CPU 120 controls to execute the reach effect (step 031AKS217).

After executing the process of step 031AKS217, or when it is determined in step 031AKS216 that it is not the reach effect period (step 031AKS216; No), the effect control CPU 120 uses the effect control pattern (special figure variation) determined in step 031AKS111. Based on the settings in the time effect control pattern), other control is performed to execute the effect during the variable display including the variable display operation of the decorative symbol (step 031AKS218), and the variable display effect process is terminated.

When it is determined in step 031AKS201 that the variable display time has elapsed (step 031AKS201; Yes), the effect control CPU 120 determines whether or not a symbol determination command has been received from the main board 11 (step 031AKS219). The symbol confirmation command is an effect control command for designating the change stop (confirmation) of the decorative symbol in the decorative symbol display areas 5L, 5C, and 5R of the "left", "middle", and "right" in the image display device 5.

When it is determined that the symbol confirmation command has not been received (step 031AKS219; No), the effect control CPU 120 ends the effect processing during variable display. On the other hand, when it is determined that the symbol confirmation command has been received (step 031AKS219; Yes), the effect control CPU 120 transmits a predetermined display control command to the VDP of the display control unit 123 to "left". In each of the "middle" and "right" decorative symbol display areas 5L, 5C, and 5R, the final stop symbol determined in step 031AKS110 is derived and displayed, and in the small symbol display area 031AK8, it is the same as the final stop symbol. Control is performed to derive and display a small symbol (step 031AKS220).

After executing the process of step 031AKS220, the effect control CPU 120 sets a predetermined time as a waiting time for receiving the hit start designation command (step 031AKS221). The hit start designation command is an effect control command that specifies the display of an effect image indicating the start of a big hit game state or a small hit game state, and is also called a "fanfare command".

After executing the process of step 031AKS221, the effect control CPU 120 executes the end process (step 031AKS222). In the end process of step 031AKS222, when the background switching effect is executed and the special background image is displayed on the screen of the image display device 5 as the background image, the background image is changed from the special background image to the normal background image. Control to switch to.

After executing the process of step 031AKS222, the effect control CPU 120 updates the value of the effect process flag to "3", which is a value corresponding to the special figure hit wait process (step 031AKS223), and performs the variable display effect process. finish.

Hereinafter, an example of the effect operation according to the feature unit 031AK will be described with reference to FIGS. 10-15 and 10-16.

Specifically, the following is an example of an effect operation in the case where the background switching effect, the setting suggestion effect, the operation suggestion effect, the movable member effect, and the heart mark effect are executed when the variable display of the variation pattern PB3-3 is executed. Will be described. More specifically, hereinafter, in the character effect executed in the background switching effect, the first character image is displayed as the character image, and in the setting suggestion effect, the first setting suggestion image is displayed as the setting suggestion image. It will be described using an example.

In FIG. 10-15 (a), the lost symbols (“363”) are derived and displayed in the decorative symbol display areas 5L, 5C, and 5R of the “left”, “middle”, and “right” of the image display device 5. Corresponding to this, it shows a state in which the same lost symbol is derived and displayed in the small symbol display area 031AK8.

In the state shown in FIG. 10-15 (a), four first hold displays are displayed in the first hold display area 031AK2, while the second special figure hold display is displayed in the second hold display area 031AK3. Not. Correspondingly, the first reserved storage number image 031AK9 of the display mode indicating that the first reserved storage number is "4" and the second display mode indicating that the second reserved storage number is "0". 2 Hold storage number image 031AK10 and is displayed. The active display is displayed in the active display area 031AK4. In the state shown in FIG. 10-15 (a), the normal background image 031AK11 is displayed as the background image, and the movable member 031AK1 is arranged at the first position (position not superimposed on the screen of the image display device 5). ..

In the state shown in FIG. 10-15 (a), a total of 10 images (decorative pattern, hold display, first hold display part image 031AK5, second hold display part image 031AK6, active display, active display part image 031AK7, small The symbol, the first reserved storage number image 031AK9, the second reserved storage number image 031AK10, and the normal background image 031AK11) are displayed.

In FIG. 10-15 (b), variable display is started in the decorative symbol display areas 5L, 5C, and 5R of the "left", "middle", and "right" of the image display device 5, and correspondingly small It shows a state in which variable display of a small symbol is started in the symbol display area 031AK8.

In the state shown in FIG. 10-15 (a), in the first hold display area 031AK2, the first hold display in the display portion corresponding to the hold number "1" is deleted in response to the start of the variable display. At the same time, the first hold display in the display portion corresponding to the hold numbers "2" to "4" is moved to the right one by one. Correspondingly, the display mode of the first hold storage number image 031AK9 has been updated to the display mode indicating that the first hold storage number is “3”. In the active display area 031AK4, the active display corresponding to the hold display deleted in the first hold display area 031AK2 is displayed.

In the state shown in FIG. 10-15 (b), the heart mark effect is started in response to the start of the variable display, and the display of the heart mark image 031AK12 is started. Further, in the state shown in FIG. 10-15 (b), the display start effect is started and the background switching effect is started in response to the start of the variable display, and the character effect in the background switching effect is used as a character image. The displayed first character image 031AK13 appears from the upper end of the screen of the image display device 5 and descends to the lower end of the screen. Further, in the state shown in FIG. 10-15 (b), the operation suggestion effect is started, and the operation suggestion image 031AK14 showing the movement direction (direction from the first position to the second position) of the movable member 031AK1 in the movable member effect. The display has started. As shown in FIG. 10-15 (b), in the operation suggestion effect, the operation suggestion image 031AK14 is on the screen of the image display device 5 at a position adjacent to the movable member 031AK1 arranged at the first position. Displayed at the top.

In the state shown in FIG. 10-15 (b), a total of 13 images (decorative pattern, hold display, first hold display part image 031AK5, second hold display part image 031AK6, active display, active display part image 031AK7, small The symbol, the first reserved storage number image 031AK9, the second reserved storage number image 031AK10, the normal background image 031AK11, the heart mark image 031AK12, the first character image 031AK13, and the operation suggestion image 031AK14) are displayed.

FIG. 10-15 (c) shows a state in which the character effect is executed in the background switching effect and the first character image 031AK13 as the character image is displayed.

As shown in FIG. 10-15 (c), in the character production, the first character image 031AK13 as a character image has a size that covers the entire screen of the image display device 5 (the same size as the screen size of the image display device 5). ) Is displayed.

In the state shown in FIG. 10-15 (c), a total of 7 images are displayed. Specifically, in the state shown in FIG. 10-15 (c), together with the first character image 031AK13 as a character image, six images (active display, active display part image) having a higher priority of image display than the character image. 031AK7, a small symbol, a first reserved storage number image 031AK9, a second reserved storage number image 031AK10, an operation suggestion image 031AK14) are displayed.

As shown in FIG. 10-15 (c), all the effect images other than the first character image 031AK13 as the character image are displayed in a display size smaller than the display size of the first character image 031AK13.

In the state shown in FIG. 10-15 (c), there are three types from the speakers 8L and 8R: BGM voice indicating BGM (Back Ground Music), dialogue voice indicating character dialogue, and effect voice indicating sound effect. The sound of is output.

In FIG. 10-15 (d), the display end effect is started in the background switching effect, the first character image 031AK13 displayed as the character image in the character effect in the background switching effect is lowered, and the screen of the image display device 5 is displayed. It shows the state where it is starting to hide at the lower end of. In the state shown in FIG. 10-15 (d), the background image is switched from the normal background image 031AK11 to the special background image 031AK15 in response to the start of the display end effect. In the state shown in FIG. 10-15 (d), a total of eight images (active display, active display part image 031AK7, small symbol, first reserved storage number image 031AK9, second reserved storage number image 031AK10, first character image 031AK13, operation suggestion image 031AK14, special background image 031AK15) are displayed.

FIG. 10-15 (e) shows a state in which the display end effect is completed and the background switching effect is completed. In the state shown in FIG. 10-15 (e), a total of 12 images (decorative pattern, hold display, first hold display part image 031AK5, second hold display part image 031AK6, active display, active display part image 031AK7, small The design, the first reserved storage number image 031AK9, the second reserved storage number image 031AK10, the heart mark image 031AK12, the operation suggestion image 031AK14, and the special background image 031AK15) are displayed.

FIG. 10-15 (f) shows a state in which the setting suggestion effect is started and the display of the first setting suggestion image 031AK16 as the setting suggestion image is started.

In the state shown in FIG. 10-15 (f), as a special display suggesting that the type of the setting suggestion image is the first setting suggestion image 031AK16 (first specific image), the number "No. The numbering image 031AK17 showing "001" and the blue shooting star image 031AK18 are displayed, and the suggested small symbol "135" is temporarily stopped in the small symbol display area 031AK8.

As shown in FIG. 10-15 (f), in the setting suggestion effect, the first setting suggestion image 031AK16 as the setting suggestion image is displayed in a size that covers the entire screen of the image display device 5. As described above, in the character effect, the first character image 031AK13 as a character image is also displayed in a size that covers the entire screen of the image display device 5 (FIG. 10-15 (c)). That is, in the present embodiment, when the setting suggestion image is displayed, the setting suggestion image is displayed with the same display size as the display size of the character image when the character image is displayed. As described above, the feature unit 031AK is configured to be able to display the setting suggestion image in a display size equivalent to the display size of the character image when the character image is displayed when the setting suggestion image is displayed. According to such a configuration, when an image is displayed with the same display size, the player can be made to pay attention to which of the setting suggestion image and the character image is displayed, and the game interest can be improved. it can.

In the state shown in FIG. 10-15 (f), a total of 6 images are displayed. Specifically, in the state shown in FIG. 10-15 (f), together with the first setting suggestion image 031AK16 as the setting suggestion image, five images (small symbol, first) having a higher priority of image display than the setting suggestion image. 1 hold storage number image 031AK9, second hold storage number image 031AK10, numbering image 031AK17, blue shooting star image 031AK18) are displayed. As described above, in the state where the character effect shown in FIG. 10-15 (c) is executed, six images are displayed together with the first character image 031AK13 as the character image. That is, in the present embodiment, the number of images displayed together with the setting suggestion image when the setting suggestion effect is executed is larger than the number of images displayed together with the character image when the character effect is executed. Few. As described above, in the feature unit 031AK, the number of images displayed together with the setting suggestion image when the setting suggestion effect is executed is set as the number of images displayed together with the character image when the character effect is executed. It is configured so that it can be made different. According to such a configuration, the player can recognize which of the setting suggestion image and the character image is displayed based on the number of images displayed together, and the setting suggestion image and the character image can be recognized. Can attract attention favorably. That is, according to such a configuration, the player can pay attention to the setting suggestion image and improve the game interest.

As shown in FIG. 10-15 (f), all the effect images other than the first setting suggestion image 031AK16 as the setting suggestion image are displayed in a display size smaller than the display size of the first setting suggestion image 031AK16. ing. As described above, in the state where the character effect shown in FIG. 10-15 (c) is executed, all the effect images other than the first character image 031AK13 as the character image have the display size of the first character image 031AK13. It is displayed in a smaller display size. That is, in the present embodiment, when displaying either the setting suggestion image or the character image, if an effect image different from either the setting suggestion image or the character image is displayed, the effect image is displayed as the setting suggestion. It is configured so that it can be displayed in a display size smaller than the display size of the image or the character image. According to such a configuration, it is possible for the player to determine which of the setting suggestion image, the character image, and the other effect image is displayed based on the display size of the image. It is possible to preferably attract attention to setting suggestion images and character images. That is, according to such a configuration, when the effect image different from both the setting suggestion image and the character image is displayed, the player is made to pay attention to the setting suggestion image and the character image, and the game entertainment is improved. be able to.

In the state shown in FIG. 10-15 (f), two types of voices, a BGM voice and a dialogue voice, are output from the speakers 8L and 8R. As described above, in the state where the character effect shown in FIG. 10-15 (c) is being executed, three types of voices (BGM voice, dialogue voice, and effect voice) are output. That is, in the present embodiment, the number of sound types output when the setting suggestion effect is executed is smaller than the number of sound types output when the character effect is executed. In this way, in the feature unit 031AK, the number of sound types output when the setting suggestion effect is executed is different from the number of sound types output when the character effect is executed. Is configured to be possible. With such a configuration, the player can recognize whether the setting suggestion image or the character image is displayed based on the number of sound types output when the image is displayed. It is possible to attract attention to the setting suggestion image and the character image. That is, according to such a configuration, the player can pay attention to the setting suggestion image and improve the game interest.

After the effect operation shown in FIG. 10-15 (f) is executed, the effect operation shown in FIG. 10-16 (a) is executed.

In FIG. 10-16 (a), the first pseudo-continuous fluctuation is started, and the lost symbols are lost in the decorative symbol display areas 5L, 5C, and 5R of the “left”, “middle”, and “right” of the image display device 5. ("455") indicates a state in which the temporary stop is performed (a state in which the first temporary stop is performed). In the state shown in FIG. 10-16 (a), the variable display of the small symbol is executed in the small symbol display area 031AK8.

In FIG. 10-16 (b), in the first pseudo-continuous fluctuation, the variable display is restarted in the decorative symbol display areas 5L, 5C, and 5R of the image display device 5 "left", "middle", and "right". It shows the state (the state where the first revariable display is started).

In FIG. 10-16 (c), the second pseudo-continuous fluctuation is started, and the lost symbols are lost in the decorative symbol display areas 5L, 5C, and 5R of the “left”, “middle”, and “right” of the image display device 5. ("788") indicates a state in which the temporary stop is performed (a state in which the second temporary stop is performed). In the state shown in FIG. 10-16 (c), the variable display of the small symbol is executed in the small symbol display area 031AK8.

In FIG. 10-16 (d), in the second pseudo-continuous fluctuation, the variable display is restarted in the decorative symbol display areas 5L, 5C, and 5R of the "left", "middle", and "right" of the image display device 5. It shows the state (the state where the second revariable display is started).

In the state shown in FIGS. 10-16 (a) to 10-16 (d), a total of 12 images (decorative pattern, hold display, first hold display part image 031AK5, second hold display part image 031AK6, active display). , Active display site image 031AK7, small symbol, first reserved storage number image 031AK9, second reserved storage number image 031AK10, heart mark image 031AK12, operation suggestion image 031AK14, special background image 031AK15) are displayed.

FIG. 10-16 (e) shows a mode of variable display of decorative symbols executed in the “left”, “middle”, and “right” decorative symbol display areas 5L, 5C, and 5R of the image display device 5. It is a reach mode, indicating a state in which reach is established.

In the state shown in FIG. 10-16 (e), the operation suggestion effect ends, the operation suggestion image 031AK14 is erased (the display ends), and the movable member effect starts according to the establishment of the reach. , The movable member 031AK1 has moved from the first position to the second position (the position superimposed on the screen of the image display device 5).

In the state shown in FIG. 10-16 (e), a total of 11 images (decorative pattern, hold display, first hold display part image 031AK5, second hold display part image 031AK6, active display, active display part image 031AK7, small The symbol, the first reserved storage number image 031AK9, the second reserved storage number image 031AK10, the heart mark image 031AK12, and the special background image 031AK15) are displayed.

FIG. 10-16 (f) shows a state in which the super reach effect is started and the super reach image 031AK19 showing the message "super reach!" Is displayed. In the state shown in FIG. 10-16 (f), a total of 12 images (decorative pattern, hold display, first hold display part image 031AK5, second hold display part image 031AK6, active display, active display part image 031AK7, small The symbol, the first reserved storage number image 031AK9, the second reserved storage number image 031AK10, the heart mark image 031AK12, the special background image 031AK15, and the super reach image 031AK19) are displayed.

In FIG. 10-16 (g), the jackpot symbols (“777”) are derived and displayed in the decorative symbol display areas 5L, 5C, and 5R of the “left”, “middle”, and “right” of the image display device 5. Correspondingly, the same jackpot symbol is derived and displayed in the small symbol display area 031AK8.

In the state shown in FIG. 10-16 (g), the heart mark effect is finished and the heart mark image 031AK12 is erased in response to the end of the variable display. Further, in the state shown in FIG. 10-16 (g), the background image is switched from the special background image 031AK15 to the normal background image 031AK11 in response to the end of the variable display.

In the state shown in FIG. 10-16 (g), the super reach effect is completed, and the super reach image 031AK19 is erased. Further, in the state shown in FIG. 10-16 (g), the movable member effect has been completed, and the movable member 031AK1 has returned to the first position.

In the state shown in FIG. 10-16 (g), a total of 10 images (decorative pattern, hold display, first hold display part image 031AK5, second hold display part image 031AK6, active display, active display part image 031AK7, small The symbol, the first reserved storage number image 031AK9, the second reserved storage number image 031AK10, and the normal background image 031AK11) are displayed.

As shown in FIGS. 10-15 and 10-16, in the present embodiment, when either the setting suggestion image or the character image is displayed (FIG. 10-15 (c), FIG. 10-15). When neither the setting suggestion image nor the character image is displayed in (f)) (FIGS. 10-15 (a), 10-15 (e), 10-16 (a) to 10-16 of FIG. It is configured to be able to display a smaller number of images than (g)). According to such a configuration, the player can determine which of the setting suggestion image, the character image, and the other effect image is displayed based on the number of displayed images. It is possible to preferably attract attention to the setting suggestion image and the character image. That is, according to such a configuration, it is possible to make the player pay attention to the setting suggestion image and the character image and improve the game interest.

As described above, in the feature unit 031AK according to the present embodiment, the number of images displayed together with the setting suggestion image (specific image) when the setting suggestion effect (specific effect) is executed is set to the character effect (character effect). It is possible to make it different from the number of images displayed together with the character image (predetermined image) when the predetermined effect) is executed, and the number of sound types output when the setting suggestion effect is executed. Is configured to be different from the number of sound types that are output when the character effect is being performed. According to such a configuration, it is possible to make the player pay attention to the setting suggestion image and improve the game interest.

Further, the feature unit 031AK can display a smaller number of images when either the setting suggestion image or the character image is displayed than when neither the setting suggestion image nor the character image is displayed. It is configured to be. According to such a configuration, it is possible to make the player pay attention to the setting suggestion image and the character image and improve the game interest.

Further, the feature unit 031AK is configured so that the time when the setting suggestion image is displayed can be made different from the time when the character image is displayed. According to such a configuration, it is possible to make the player pay attention to the setting suggestion image and improve the game interest.

Further, the feature unit 031AK is configured so that the effect mode when displaying the setting suggestion image can be made different from the effect mode when displaying the character image. According to such a configuration, it is possible to make the player pay attention to the setting suggestion image and the character image and improve the game interest.

Further, in the feature unit 031AK, there are a plurality of types of setting suggestion images and a plurality of types of character images, and it is possible to display a special display suggesting either the type of setting suggestion image or the type of character image. When the special display is displayed when one of the setting suggestion image and the character image is displayed, the special display is not displayed when the other of the setting suggestion image and the character image is displayed. According to such a configuration, it is possible to make the player pay attention to the setting suggestion image, facilitate the player to grasp the type of the setting suggestion image and the character image, and improve the game interest.

Further, in the feature unit 031AK, when the special display is displayed when the setting suggestion image is displayed, the setting suggestion image is the first specific image (for example, the first setting suggestion image, the second setting suggestion image, etc.). The degree of expectation set to the second set value (for example, set values 4 to 6) which is more advantageous for the player than the first set value (for example, set values 1 to 3) is set in the first specific image. The special display can be displayed in a manner suggesting which of the second specific image (for example, the third setting suggestion image, the fourth setting suggestion image, etc.), which is relatively higher. According to such a configuration, it is easy for the player to grasp the type of the setting suggestion image, and it is possible to improve the game interest.

Further, in the feature unit 031AK, when the setting suggestion image is displayed, the character image can be displayed with a display size equivalent to the display size of the character image when the character image is displayed, and the setting suggestion image and the character can be displayed. When displaying any of the images, if an effect image different from both the setting suggestion image and the character image is displayed, the effect image is displayed in a size smaller than the display size of the setting suggestion image or the character image. It is configured so that it can be displayed at. According to such a configuration, when the player is made to pay attention to which of the setting suggestion image and the character image is displayed, and when the effect image different from both the setting suggestion image and the character image is displayed. In addition, it is possible to make the player pay attention to the setting suggestion image and the character image, and improve the game interest.

In addition, the feature unit 031AK can execute a heart mark effect (special effect) that suggests the possibility of being controlled to a jackpot game state (advantageous state), and displays a heart mark image (special image) in the heart mark effect. It is possible, and when the heart mark image is displayed when either the setting suggestion image or the character image is displayed, the setting suggestion image or the character image has priority over the heart mark image. It is configured to be displayable. According to such a configuration, it is possible to prevent the display of the setting suggestion image and the character image from being hindered by the display of the heart mark image, and it is possible to suppress the deterioration of the game interest.

Further, the feature unit 031AK is configured to be able to display any one of a plurality of types of character images at a different ratio depending on the degree of expectation controlled by the jackpot game state in the character production. According to such a configuration, it is possible to make the player pay attention to which kind of character image is displayed in the character production, and to improve the game interest.

Further, the feature unit 031AK is configured to be able to display any one of a plurality of types of setting suggestion images at a different ratio depending on the set setting value in the setting suggestion effect. According to such a configuration, it is possible to make the player pay attention to which kind of setting suggestion image is displayed in the setting suggestion effect, and to improve the game interest.

Further, in the feature unit 031AK, the variable display can be executed, and the first timing during the execution of the variable display (for example, the timing when the variable display result is derived and displayed, the timing when the super reach effect is executed, and the movable member effect are set. The second timing (for example, pseudo-continuous fluctuation is executed) in which it is more difficult to recognize the expectation degree controlled by the jackpot game state than the execution timing, the timing during execution of the variable display such as the timing when the reach is established, etc.) It is configured so that the setting suggestion image can be displayed at the timing when the setting is performed. According to such a configuration, it is possible to make the player pay attention to the setting suggestion image and improve the game interest.

The present invention is not limited to the above embodiment, and various modifications and applications are possible. For example, the pachinko gaming machine 1 does not have to have all the technical features shown in the above embodiment, and is shown in the above embodiment so as to solve at least one problem in the prior art. It may have a part of the configuration.

In the above embodiment, it has been described that four types of images are set as setting suggestion images, but this is only an example, and three or less types of images may be set as setting suggestion images. Five or more types of images may be set.

In the above embodiment, it has been described that four types of images are set as character images, but this is only an example, and three or less types of images may be set as character images, or five types. The above image may be set.

In the above embodiment, the setting suggestion effect has been described as being executed during the period in which the pseudo-continuous variation is performed. However, this is only an example, and the setting suggestion effect can be executed at any timing. For example, the setting suggestion effect may be configured to be executed at the timing when the small hit game state is controlled or the ending effect for notifying the end of the big hit game state is executed. The timing when the small hit game state is controlled and the timing when the ending effect is executed are both the timings after the variable display result is derived and displayed and the variable display is completed, and the variable display result is derived and displayed. It is more difficult to recognize the jackpot expectation than the first timing during execution of variable display such as the timing to be performed, the timing to execute the super reach effect, the timing to execute the movable member effect, and the timing to establish the reach. Corresponds to the second timing. Therefore, according to such a configuration, the setting suggestion image is displayed at the second timing in which it is more difficult to recognize the expectation degree controlled by the jackpot gaming state than the first timing during the execution of the variable display. Therefore, the possibility that the game interest is lowered by displaying the setting suggestion image at the timing when the player's attention to the effect suggesting the jackpot expectation is high is reduced, and the jackpot expectation is suggested. It is possible to reduce the possibility that the player who is paying attention to whether or not the setting is overlooked the setting suggestion image. That is, according to such a configuration, the player can pay attention to the setting suggestion image and improve the game interest.

In the above embodiment, it has been described that the background switching effect is started when the variable display is started, and the character effect is executed in the background switching effect. However, this is only an example, and the character effect can be executed at any timing. For example, the character effect may be configured to be executed during the period when the reach effect (super reach effect, normal reach effect) is executed.

In the above embodiment, it has been described that the character effect is executed at a timing different from the timing at which the setting suggestion effect is executed. However, this is only an example, and the character effect may be configured to be executed at the same timing as the timing at which the setting suggestion effect is executed. For example, at the same timing, either the setting suggestion effect or the character effect may be selectively executed. According to such a configuration, it is possible to make the player pay attention to which of the setting suggestion effect and the character effect is executed at the same timing, and improve the game interest.

In the above embodiment, the number of images displayed together with the setting suggestion image when the setting suggestion effect is executed (5 in the above embodiment) is along with the character image when the character effect is executed. It has been described as being less than the number of displayed images (6 in the above embodiment). However, this is only an example, and the number of images displayed with the setting suggestion image when the setting suggestion effect is being executed (for example, 6) is along with the character image when the character effect is being executed. It may be configured to be larger than the number of displayed images (for example, 5). According to such a configuration, the number of images displayed together with the setting suggestion image when the setting suggestion effect is executed is different from the number of images displayed together with the character image when the character effect is executed. Therefore, it is possible for the player to recognize which of the setting suggestion image and the character image is displayed based on the number of images displayed together, and the setting suggestion image and the character image are preferably attracted attention. be able to. That is, according to such a configuration, the player can pay attention to the setting suggestion image and improve the game interest.

In the above embodiment, the number of images displayed together with the setting suggestion image when the setting suggestion effect is executed is different from the number of images displayed together with the character image when the character effect is executed. explained. However, this is only an example, and the number of images displayed with the setting suggestion image when the setting suggestion effect is executed is the number of images displayed with the character image when the character effect is executed. It may be configured to be the same. According to such a configuration, when the same number of images are displayed, the player can be made to pay attention to which of the setting suggestion image and the character image is displayed, and the game interest can be improved.

In the above embodiment, the number of sound types output when the setting suggestion effect is executed (two types in the above embodiment) is the type of sound output when the character effect is executed. It has been described as being less than the number (three types in the above embodiment). However, this is only an example, and the number of sound types (for example, 3 types) output when the setting suggestion effect is executed is the type of sound output when the character effect is executed. It may be configured to be larger than the number (for example, two types). According to such a configuration, the number of sound types output when the setting suggestion effect is executed is different from the number of sound types output when the character effect is executed. , It is possible to recognize which of the setting suggestion image and the character image is displayed based on the number of sound types output when the image is displayed, which is suitable for the setting suggestion image and the character image. Can attract attention. Therefore, according to such a configuration, it is possible to make the player pay attention to the setting suggestion image and improve the game interest.

In the above embodiment, it has been described that the number of sound types output when the setting suggestion effect is executed is different from the number of sound types output when the character effect is executed. However, this is only an example, and the number of sound types output when the setting suggestion effect is executed and the number of sound types output when the character image is displayed are the same number. It may be configured to be. According to such a configuration, when the same number of sounds are output when the image is displayed, the player is made to pay attention to which of the setting suggestion image and the character image is displayed, and the game is enjoyed. Can be improved.

It should be noted that when either the setting suggestion image or the character image is displayed, a smaller number of sounds may be output than when neither the setting suggestion image nor the character image is displayed. .. According to such a configuration, the player can determine which of the setting suggestion image, the character image, and the other effect image is displayed based on the number of output sounds. It is possible to attract attention to the setting suggestion image and the character image. That is, according to such a configuration, it is possible to make the player pay attention to the setting suggestion image and the character image and improve the game interest.

In the above embodiment, the second effect time (5 seconds in the above embodiment) in which the setting suggestion image is displayed is longer than the first effect time (3 seconds in the above embodiment) in which the character image is displayed. Explained as long. However, this is only an example, and even if the setting suggestion image is displayed for a shorter time (for example, 3 seconds) than the character image is displayed for a shorter time (for example, 5 seconds). Good. According to such a configuration, the time when the setting suggestion image is displayed is different from the time when the character image is displayed, so that the player can use the setting suggestion image and the character image based on the time when the image is displayed. It is possible to recognize which of the above is displayed, and it is possible to preferably attract attention to the setting suggestion image and the character image. Therefore, according to such a configuration, it is possible to make the player pay attention to the setting suggestion image and improve the game interest.

In the above embodiment, the time when the setting suggestion image is displayed is different from the time when the character image is displayed. However, this is only an example, and the time when the setting suggestion image is displayed and the time when the character image is displayed may be configured to be the same time. According to such a configuration, when the images are displayed for the same time, the player can be made to pay attention to which of the setting suggestion image and the character image is displayed, and the game interest can be improved. When either the setting suggestion effect or the character effect is selectively executed at the same timing, the time when the setting suggestion effect is displayed (the time when the setting suggestion effect is executed) and The control load can be reduced by configuring the time when the character image is displayed (the time when the character effect is executed) to be the same time.

In the above embodiment, when the character image is displayed in the character effect, the display start effect and the display end effect are executed, while when the setting suggestion image is displayed in the setting suggestion effect, the setting suggestion is performed. It has been described that neither the effect of notifying that the display of the image is started nor the effect of notifying the end of the display of the setting suggestion image is executed. However, this is only an example, and when the setting suggestion image is displayed in the setting suggestion effect, the effect of notifying that the display of the setting suggestion image is started and the display of the setting suggestion image are finished. While the effect of notifying is executed, when the character image is displayed in the character effect, neither the display start effect nor the display end effect may be executed. According to such a configuration, the effect mode when the setting suggestion image is displayed is different from the effect mode when the character image is displayed. Therefore, the player can use the effect mode when the image is displayed. It is possible to recognize which of the setting suggestion image and the character image is displayed, and the setting suggestion image and the character image can be suitably attracted attention. Therefore, according to such a configuration, it is possible to make the player pay attention to the setting suggestion image and the character image and improve the game interest.

In the above embodiment, the effect mode when the setting suggestion image is displayed is different from the effect mode when the character image is displayed. However, this is only an example, and the effect mode when displaying the setting suggestion image and the effect mode when displaying the character image may be configured to be the same effect mode. For example, when the character image is displayed in the character effect, the display start effect and the display end effect are executed, and when the setting suggestion image is displayed in the setting suggestion effect, the display of the setting suggestion image is started. It may be configured to execute the effect of notifying that the setting is to be performed and the effect of notifying that the display of the setting suggestion image is finished. According to such a configuration, when an image is displayed in the same production mode, the player can be made to pay attention to which of the setting suggestion image and the character image is displayed, and the game interest can be improved. ..

In the above embodiment, the setting suggestion image is divided into two types, a first specific image and a second specific image, according to the high degree of expectation set in the second set value. When the special display is displayed when the setting suggestion image is displayed by classifying, the setting suggestion image is said to suggest which of the first specific image and the second specific image. It has been described as displaying a special display. However, this is only an example, and a plurality of types of setting suggestion images are classified into two or more types according to the high degree of expectation set in the second set value (for example, set values 4 to 6). For example, the degree of expectation set in the second setting value is classified into three types of "high", "medium", and "low"), and a special display is displayed when the setting suggestion image is displayed. In this case, the special display may be displayed in a manner suggesting which category the setting suggestion image belongs to. For example, when displaying a numbering image as a special display when displaying a setting suggestion image, if the setting suggestion image belongs to the "low" category set in the second setting value, The number indicated by the numbering image is displayed in black characters, and if the setting suggestion image belongs to the category of "medium" in the expectation level set in the second set value, the numbering image indicates. If the number is displayed in gold letters and the setting suggestion image belongs to the "high" category set in the second set value, the number indicated by the numbering image is displayed in rainbow letters. It may be displayed. According to such a configuration, it is possible to make the player pay attention to the mode of the special display and improve the game interest, and it is easy for the player to grasp the type of the setting suggestion image, and the game interest is improved. Can be made to.

In the above embodiment, a plurality of set values are classified into two types, a first set value and a second set value, according to the advantage for the player, and a setting suggestion image is displayed. When the special display is displayed, the setting suggestion image is set to the first specific image and the second specific image having a higher expectation that the second setting value is set than the first specific image. It has been described that the special display is displayed in a manner suggesting which of the above. However, this is only an example, and a plurality of set values are classified into two or more types according to the advantage for the player (for example, the advantage for the player is "high", "medium", and "low". When the special display is displayed when the setting suggestion image is displayed, the setting value is set to which category the setting suggestion image belongs to when the setting suggestion image is displayed. The special display may be displayed in a manner suggesting whether the degree of expectation is high. For example, when displaying a numbering image as a special display when displaying a setting suggestion image, when the setting suggestion image is displayed, it is set to a setting value belonging to the "low" category, which is less advantageous to the player. If the degree of expectation is high, the number indicated by the numbering image is displayed in black characters, and when the setting suggestion image is displayed, the setting value that the advantage for the player belongs to the "medium" category. If the degree of expectation set to is high, the number indicated by the numbering image is displayed in golden characters, and when the setting suggestion image is displayed, the setting belongs to the "high" category, which is more advantageous to the player. If the degree of expectation set in the value is high, the number indicated by the numbering image may be displayed in rainbow-colored characters. According to such a configuration, it is possible to make the player pay attention to the mode of the special display and improve the game interest, and it is easy for the player to grasp the type of the setting suggestion image, and the game interest is improved. Can be made to.

In the above embodiment, it has been described that the special display is displayed when the setting suggestion image is displayed, but the special display is not displayed when the character image is displayed. However, this is only an example, and the special display may be displayed when the character image is displayed, while the special display may not be displayed when the setting suggestion image is displayed. In this case, for example, a numbering image, a suggested small symbol, and an effect image as special displays are associated with each of a plurality of types of character images in advance, and one of the plurality of types of character images is displayed in the character effect. At that time, as a special display suggesting the type of the character image, a numbering image, a suggested small symbol, and an effect image associated with the character image may be displayed. According to such a configuration, the player can recognize whether the setting suggestion image or the character image is displayed based on whether or not the special display is displayed, and the setting suggestion image or the setting suggestion image or the character image can be recognized. The character image can be suitably attracted attention, and the player can easily grasp the type of the setting suggestion image and the type of the character image based on the special display. Therefore, according to such a configuration, it is possible to make the player pay attention to the setting suggestion image, facilitate the player to grasp the type of the setting suggestion image and the character image, and improve the game interest.

When the special display is displayed when the character image is displayed, the character image has the first predetermined image (for example, the first character image, the second character image, etc.) and the jackpot expectation degree of the first. The special display may be configured to be displayable in a manner suggesting which of a second predetermined image (for example, a third character image, a fourth character image, etc.) higher than the predetermined image. For example, when displaying a numbering image as a special display when displaying a first predetermined image (first character image, second character image) as a character image, the number indicated by the numbering image is displayed in black characters. On the other hand, when displaying a numbering image as a special display when displaying a second predetermined image (third character image, fourth character image) as a character image, the number indicated by the numbering image is displayed in gold characters. You may do so. According to such a configuration, the player can recognize the type of the character image based on the mode of the special display. Therefore, according to such a configuration, it is easy for the player to grasp the type of the character image, and it is possible to improve the game interest.

It should be noted that a plurality of types of character images are classified into two or more types according to the high degree of jackpot expectation (for example, three types of categories of "high", "medium", and "low" jackpot expectations). When the special display is displayed when the character image is classified and displayed, the special display may be displayed in a manner suggesting which category the character image belongs to. For example, when displaying a numbering image as a special display when displaying a character image, if the character image belongs to the category of "low" jackpot expectation, the number indicated by the numbering image is written in black characters. If the character image is displayed and the jackpot expectation belongs to the category of "medium", the number indicated by the numbering image is displayed in gold characters, and the character image has a jackpot expectation of "high". If it belongs to the category, the number indicated by the numbering image may be displayed in rainbow characters. According to such a configuration, it is possible to make the player pay attention to the mode of the special display and improve the game entertainment, and also facilitate the player to grasp the type of the character image and improve the game interest. be able to.

In the above embodiment, when the special display is displayed when one of the setting suggestion image and the character image is displayed, the special display is not displayed when the other of the setting suggestion image and the character image is displayed. explained. However, this is only an example, and the special display may be displayed at both the time of displaying the setting suggestion image and the time of displaying the character image. According to such a configuration, when the special display is displayed, the player can pay attention to which of the setting suggestion image and the character image is displayed, and the game interest can be improved and the setting suggestion can be made. It is possible to facilitate the player to grasp the type of the image or the character image, and to improve the game interest.

In the above embodiment, the suggested small symbol as a special display is temporarily stopped in a mode different from that when the suggested small symbol is derived and displayed, but this is only an example, and the suggested small symbol is derived and displayed. You may do so. For example, when the setting suggestion effect is executed and the setting suggestion image is displayed during the period when the variable display is not executed, the suggestion small symbol as a special display suggesting the type of the setting suggestion image is displayed in the small symbol display area. It may be derived and displayed by 031AK8.

In addition, the setting suggestion image and the character image may include a special display. For example, the setting suggestion image may include a numbering image as a special display suggesting the type of the setting suggestion image. Alternatively, the character image may include a numbering image as a special display suggesting the type of the character image. According to such a configuration, it is not necessary to separately store the image data indicating the setting suggestion image or the character image and the image data indicating the special display, so that the storage load can be reduced.

In the above embodiment, it has been described that when the setting suggestion image is displayed, the setting suggestion image is displayed at the same display size as the display size of the character image when the character image is displayed. However, this is only an example, and the display size of the setting suggestion image and the display size of the character image may be different within a range in which the player recognizes that these display sizes are the same. That is, when displaying the setting suggestion image, the setting suggestion image may be displayed at a display size substantially the same as the display size of the character image when the character image is displayed. According to such a configuration, the display size of the setting suggestion image and the display size of the character image are equal to each other. Therefore, when the image is displayed at the same display size, the setting suggestion is given to the player. It is possible to improve the game entertainment by paying attention to which of the image and the character image is displayed.

While the vertical display size of the setting suggestion image and the vertical display size of the character image are the same, the horizontal display size of the setting suggestion image and the horizontal display size of the character image are different from each other. You may do so. Alternatively, while the horizontal display size of the setting suggestion image and the horizontal display size of the character image are the same, the vertical display size of the setting suggestion image and the vertical display size of the character image are different from each other. You may do so. According to these configurations, the display size of the setting suggestion image and the display size of the character image are the same as each other. Therefore, when the image is displayed with the same display size, the player is notified of the setting suggestion image. It is possible to improve the game entertainment by paying attention to which of the character image and the character image is displayed.

When the set value is changed, any one of a plurality of types of setting suggestion images may be displayed at a different ratio depending on the set value before and after the change in the setting suggestion effect. In this case, the data indicating the set value before the change may be configured to be stored in a predetermined area of the RAM 122, for example, and the set value before the change may be specified by referring to the data. According to such a configuration, it is possible to make the player pay attention to which kind of setting suggestion image is displayed in the setting suggestion effect, and to improve the game interest.

Any part or all of each of the above configurations can be combined with each other in any way.

Each configuration related to the feature unit 031AK may be appropriately combined with a part or all of each configuration related to the other feature unit. 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.

(Explanation of Means Related to Feature 031AK)
(1) The gaming machine related to the feature unit 031AK is
It is possible to control an advantageous state (for example, a jackpot gaming state) that is advantageous to the player, and a disadvantage setting value (for example, a set value 1) that is controlled to the advantageous state with the first probability is higher than the first probability. A game that can be set to any of a plurality of set values (for example, set values 1 to 6) including an advantageous set value (for example, set value 6) controlled to the advantageous state with a second probability. It is a machine (for example, pachinko game machine 1)
Equipped with an effect executing means (for example, an effect control CPU 120) capable of executing an effect of displaying an image.
The effect executing means is
It is possible to execute a specific effect (for example, a setting suggestion effect) for displaying a specific image (for example, a setting suggestion image) and a predetermined effect (for example, a character effect) for displaying a predetermined image (for example, a character image) (. For example, FIGS. 10-6, 10-8, 10-14, 10-15, etc.),
When the disadvantage setting value is set, the specific image can be displayed at a different ratio than when the advantage setting value is set (for example, FIG. 10-12).
The predetermined effect can be executed at a timing different from the timing at which the specific effect is executed (for example, FIGS. 10-6 and 10-15).
It is possible to make the number of images displayed together with the specific image when the specific effect is executed different from the number of images displayed together with the predetermined image when the predetermined effect is executed. (For example, FIGS. 10-15),
It is possible to make the number of sound types output when the specific effect is being executed different from the number of sound types output when the predetermined effect is being executed (for example, FIG. 10). -15 etc.),
It is characterized by that.
According to such a configuration, the player can pay attention to a specific image and improve the game entertainment.

(2) In the game machine of (1) above related to the feature unit 031AK
When either the specific image or the predetermined image is displayed, a smaller number of images can be displayed than when neither the specific image nor the predetermined image is displayed (for example, FIG. 10-15, Fig. 10-16, etc.),
You may do so.
According to such a configuration, it is possible to make the player pay attention to a specific image or a predetermined image and improve the game interest.

(3) In the game machine of the above (1) or (2) which concerns on the feature part 031AK
It is possible to make the time when the specific image is displayed (for example, the second effect time) different from the time when the predetermined image is displayed (for example, the first effect time) (for example, FIG. 10-6). ,
You may do so.
According to such a configuration, the player can pay attention to a specific image and improve the game entertainment.

(4) In any of the game machines (1) to (3) above, which relates to the feature unit 031AK,
It is possible to make the effect mode when displaying the specific image different from the effect mode when displaying the predetermined image (for example, FIGS. 10-6, 10-15, 10-16, etc.).
You may do so.
According to such a configuration, it is possible to make the player pay attention to a specific image or a predetermined image and improve the game interest.

(5) In any of the game machines (1) to (4) described above according to the feature unit 031AK,
There are a plurality of types of the specific image (for example, FIG. 10-4).
There are a plurality of types of the predetermined images (for example, FIG. 10-3).
It is possible to display a special display (for example, a numbering image, a suggested small symbol, an effect image, etc.) that suggests either the type of the specific image or the type of the predetermined image (for example, FIGS. 10-4 and 10-15). Such),
When the special display is displayed when one of the specific image and the predetermined image is displayed, the special display is not displayed when the other of the specific image and the predetermined image is displayed (for example, FIG. 10). -15 etc.),
You may do so.
According to such a configuration, it is possible to make the player pay attention to the specific image, facilitate the player to grasp the type of the specific image or the predetermined image, and improve the game entertainment.

(6) In the game machine of the above (5) related to the feature unit 031AK
When the special display is displayed when the specific image is displayed, the specific image includes a first specific image (for example, a first setting suggestion image, a second setting suggestion image, etc.) and a first set value (for example, a first setting suggestion image). A second specific image in which the degree of expectation set to a second set value (for example, set values 4 to 6) that is more advantageous to the player than the set values 1 to 3) is higher than that of the first specific image. The special display can be displayed in a mode suggesting which of the image (for example, the third setting suggestion image, the fourth setting suggestion image, etc.) is (for example, FIG. 10-4, FIG. 10-15, etc.). ,
You may do so.
According to such a configuration, it is easy for the player to grasp the type of the specific image, and the game entertainment can be improved.

(7) In the game machine of the above (5) or (6) concerning the feature part 031AK
When the special display is displayed when the predetermined image is displayed, the predetermined image is expected to be controlled in the advantageous state with the first predetermined image (for example, a first character image, a second character image, etc.). The special display can be displayed in a manner suggesting which of the second predetermined image (for example, a third character image, the fourth character image, etc.) higher than the first predetermined image.
You may do so.
According to such a configuration, it is easy for the player to grasp the type of the predetermined image, and the game entertainment can be improved.

(8) In any of the game machines (1) to (7) above related to the feature unit 031AK,
When displaying the specific image, the specific image can be displayed in a display size equivalent to the display size of the predetermined image when the predetermined image is displayed (for example, FIG. 10-15).
When displaying either the specific image or the predetermined image, when displaying an effect image different from any of the specific image and the predetermined image, the effect image is displayed as the specific image or the predetermined image. It can be displayed in a display size smaller than the size (for example, Fig. 10-15).
You may do so.
According to such a configuration, when the player is made to pay attention to which of the specific image and the predetermined image is displayed and the effect image different from the specific image and the predetermined image is displayed, the player is displayed. It is possible to make the player pay attention to a specific image or a predetermined image and improve the game entertainment.

(9) In any of the game machines (1) to (8) described above according to the feature unit 031AK,
It is possible to perform special effects (eg, heart mark effects, etc.) that suggest the possibility of being controlled to the advantageous state (for example, FIGS. 10-6 to 10-9, 10-14 to 10-16, etc.).
In the special effect, a special image (for example, a heart mark image) can be displayed (for example, FIGS. 10-15 and 10-16).
When the special image is displayed when either the specific image or the predetermined image is displayed, the specific image or the predetermined image can be displayed with priority over the special image (). (Fig. 10-7, Fig. 10-15, etc.),
You may do so.
According to such a configuration, it is possible to prevent the display of the specific image or the predetermined image from being hindered by the display of the special image, and to suppress the deterioration of the game interest.

(10) In any of the game machines (1) to (9) described above according to the feature unit 031AK,
In the predetermined effect, any one of a plurality of types of the predetermined images can be displayed at different ratios according to the degree of expectation controlled in the advantageous state (for example, FIG. 10-13).
You may do so.
According to such a configuration, it is possible to make the player pay attention to which kind of predetermined image is displayed in the predetermined effect, and to improve the game entertainment.

(11) In any of the game machines (1) to (10) described above according to the feature unit 031AK,
In the specific effect, any one of a plurality of types of the specific image can be displayed at a different ratio depending on the set value (for example, FIG. 10-12).
You may do so.
According to such a configuration, it is possible to make the player pay attention to which kind of specific image is displayed in the specific effect, and to improve the interest of the game.

(12) In any of the game machines (1) to (11) above, which relates to the feature unit 031AK,
Variable display is feasible (eg, FIGS. 10-2, 10-8, 10-15, 10-16, etc.).
Than the first timing during execution of the variable display (for example, the timing when the variable display result is derived and displayed, the timing when the super reach effect is executed, the timing when the movable member effect is executed, the timing when the reach is established, etc.) The specific image can be displayed at a second timing (for example, a timing at which a pseudo-continuous variation is executed) in which it is difficult to recognize the degree of expectation controlled in the advantageous state (for example, FIG. 10-6). ,
You may do so.
According to such a configuration, the player can pay attention to a specific image and improve the game entertainment.

(Explanation of Means Concerning Feature 032AK)
The feature unit 031AK includes the feature unit 032AK shown below.
(1) The gaming machine related to the feature unit 032AK is
It is possible to control an advantageous state (for example, a jackpot gaming state) that is advantageous to the player, and a disadvantage setting value (for example, a set value 1) that is controlled to the advantageous state with the first probability is higher than the first probability. A game that can be set to any of a plurality of set values (for example, set values 1 to 6) including an advantageous set value (for example, set value 6) controlled to the advantageous state with a second probability. It is a machine (for example, pachinko game machine 1)
Equipped with an effect executing means (for example, an effect control CPU 120) capable of executing an effect of displaying an image.
The effect executing means is
It is possible to execute a specific effect (for example, a setting suggestion effect) for displaying a specific image (for example, a setting suggestion image) and a predetermined effect (for example, a character effect) for displaying a predetermined image (for example, a character image) (. For example, FIGS. 10-6, 10-8, 10-14, 10-15, etc.),
When the disadvantage setting value is set, the specific image can be displayed at a different ratio than when the advantage setting value is set (for example, FIG. 10-12).
The predetermined effect can be executed at a timing different from the timing at which the specific effect is executed (for example, FIGS. 10-6 and 10-15).
It is possible to make the time when the specific image is displayed (for example, the second effect time) different from the time when the predetermined image is displayed (for example, the first effect time) (for example, FIG. 10-6). ,
It is characterized by that.
According to such a configuration, the player can pay attention to a specific image and improve the game entertainment.

(2) In the game machine of (1) above concerning the feature unit 032AK
It is possible to make the effect mode when displaying the specific image different from the effect mode when displaying the predetermined image (for example, FIGS. 10-6, 10-15, 10-16, etc.).
You may do so.
According to such a configuration, it is possible to make the player pay attention to a specific image or a predetermined image and improve the game interest.

(3) In the game machine of the above (1) or (2) concerning the feature part 032AK
It is possible to make the number of images displayed together with the specific image when the specific effect is executed different from the number of images displayed together with the predetermined image when the predetermined effect is executed. (For example, FIGS. 10-15),
It is possible to make the number of sound types output when the specific effect is being executed different from the number of sound types output when the predetermined effect is being executed (for example, FIG. 10). -15 etc.),
You may do so.
According to such a configuration, the player can pay attention to a specific image and improve the game entertainment.

(4) In any of the game machines (1) to (3) above, which relates to the feature unit 032AK.
When either the specific image or the predetermined image is displayed, a smaller number of images can be displayed than when neither the specific image nor the predetermined image is displayed (for example, FIG. 10-15, Fig. 10-16, etc.),
You may do so.
According to such a configuration, it is possible to make the player pay attention to a specific image or a predetermined image and improve the game interest.

(5) In any of the game machines (1) to (4) described above according to the feature unit 032AK,
There are a plurality of types of the specific image (for example, FIG. 10-4).
There are a plurality of types of the predetermined images (for example, FIG. 10-3).
It is possible to display a special display (for example, a numbering image, a suggested small symbol, an effect image, etc.) that suggests either the type of the specific image or the type of the predetermined image (for example, FIGS. 10-4 and 10-15). Such),
When the special display is displayed when one of the specific image and the predetermined image is displayed, the special display is not displayed when the other of the specific image and the predetermined image is displayed (for example, FIG. 10). -15 etc.),
You may do so.
According to such a configuration, it is possible to make the player pay attention to the specific image, facilitate the player to grasp the type of the specific image or the predetermined image, and improve the game entertainment.

(6) In the game machine of the above (5) related to the feature unit 032AK
When the special display is displayed when the specific image is displayed, the specific image includes a first specific image (for example, a first setting suggestion image, a second setting suggestion image, etc.) and a first set value (for example, a first setting suggestion image). A second specific image in which the degree of expectation set to a second set value (for example, set values 4 to 6) that is more advantageous to the player than the set values 1 to 3) is higher than that of the first specific image. The special display can be displayed in a mode suggesting which of the image (for example, the third setting suggestion image, the fourth setting suggestion image, etc.) is (for example, FIG. 10-4, FIG. 10-15, etc.). ,
You may do so.
According to such a configuration, it is easy for the player to grasp the type of the specific image, and the game entertainment can be improved.

(7) In the game machine of the above (5) or (6) pertaining to the feature part 032AK
When the special display is displayed when the predetermined image is displayed, the predetermined image is expected to be controlled in the advantageous state with the first predetermined image (for example, a first character image, a second character image, etc.). The special display can be displayed in a manner suggesting which of the second predetermined image (for example, a third character image, the fourth character image, etc.) higher than the first predetermined image.
You may do so.
According to such a configuration, it is easy for the player to grasp the type of the predetermined image, and the game entertainment can be improved.

(8) In any of the game machines (1) to (7) above, which relates to the feature unit 032AK.
When displaying the specific image, the specific image can be displayed in a display size equivalent to the display size of the predetermined image when the predetermined image is displayed (for example, FIG. 10-15).
When displaying either the specific image or the predetermined image, when displaying an effect image different from any of the specific image and the predetermined image, the effect image is displayed as the specific image or the predetermined image. It can be displayed in a display size smaller than the size (for example, Fig. 10-15).
You may do so.
According to such a configuration, when the player is made to pay attention to which of the specific image and the predetermined image is displayed and the effect image different from the specific image and the predetermined image is displayed, the player is displayed. It is possible to make the player pay attention to a specific image or a predetermined image and improve the game entertainment.

(9) In any of the game machines (1) to (8) described above according to the feature unit 032AK,
It is possible to perform special effects (eg, heart mark effects, etc.) that suggest the possibility of being controlled to the advantageous state (for example, FIGS. 10-6 to 10-9, 10-14 to 10-16, etc.).
In the special effect, a special image (for example, a heart mark image) can be displayed (for example, FIGS. 10-15 and 10-16).
When the special image is displayed when either the specific image or the predetermined image is displayed, the specific image or the predetermined image can be displayed with priority over the special image (). (Fig. 10-7, Fig. 10-15, etc.),
You may do so.
According to such a configuration, it is possible to prevent the display of the specific image or the predetermined image from being hindered by the display of the special image, and to suppress the deterioration of the game interest.

(10) In any of the game machines (1) to (9) described above according to the feature unit 032AK,
In the predetermined effect, any one of a plurality of types of the predetermined images can be displayed at different ratios according to the degree of expectation controlled in the advantageous state (for example, FIG. 10-13).
You may do so.
According to such a configuration, it is possible to make the player pay attention to which kind of predetermined image is displayed in the predetermined effect, and to improve the game entertainment.

(11) In any of the game machines (1) to (10) described above according to the feature unit 032AK,
In the specific effect, any one of a plurality of types of the specific image can be displayed at a different ratio depending on the set value (for example, FIG. 10-12).
You may do so.
According to such a configuration, it is possible to make the player pay attention to which kind of specific image is displayed in the specific effect, and to improve the game interest.

(12) In any of the game machines (1) to (11) above, which relates to the feature unit 032AK.
Variable display is feasible (eg, FIGS. 10-2, 10-8, 10-15, 10-16, etc.).
Than the first timing during execution of the variable display (for example, the timing when the variable display result is derived and displayed, the timing when the super reach effect is executed, the timing when the movable member effect is executed, the timing when the reach is established, etc.) The specific image can be displayed at a second timing (for example, a timing at which a pseudo-continuous variation is executed) in which it is difficult to recognize the degree of expectation controlled in the advantageous state (for example, FIG. 10-6). ,
You may do so.
According to such a configuration, the player can pay attention to a specific image and improve the game entertainment.

(Explanation of Means Concerning Feature 033AK)
The feature unit 031AK includes the feature unit 033AK shown below.
(1) The gaming machine related to the feature unit 033AK is
It is possible to control an advantageous state (for example, a jackpot gaming state) that is advantageous to the player, and a disadvantage setting value (for example, a set value 1) that is controlled to the advantageous state with the first probability is higher than the first probability. A game that can be set to any of a plurality of set values (for example, set values 1 to 6) including an advantageous set value (for example, set value 6) controlled to the advantageous state with a second probability. It is a machine (for example, pachinko game machine 1)
Equipped with an effect executing means (for example, an effect control CPU 120) capable of executing an effect of displaying an image.
The effect executing means is
It is possible to execute a specific effect (for example, a setting suggestion effect) for displaying a specific image (for example, a setting suggestion image) and a predetermined effect (for example, a character effect) for displaying a predetermined image (for example, a character image) (. For example, FIGS. 10-6, 10-8, 10-14, 10-15, etc.),
When the disadvantage setting value is set, the specific image can be displayed at a different ratio than when the advantage setting value is set (for example, FIG. 10-12).
The predetermined effect can be executed at a timing different from the timing at which the specific effect is executed (for example, FIGS. 10-6 and 10-15).
There are a plurality of types of the specific image (for example, FIG. 10-4).
There are a plurality of types of the predetermined images (for example, FIG. 10-3).
It is possible to display a special display (for example, a numbering image, a suggested small symbol, an effect image, etc.) that suggests either the type of the specific image or the type of the predetermined image (for example, FIGS. 10-4 and 10-15). Such),
When the special display is displayed when one of the specific image and the predetermined image is displayed, the special display is not displayed when the other of the specific image and the predetermined image is displayed (for example, FIG. 10). -15 etc.),
It is characterized by that.
According to such a configuration, it is possible to make the player pay attention to the specific image, facilitate the player to grasp the type of the specific image or the predetermined image, and improve the game entertainment.

(2) In the game machine of the above (1) related to the feature unit 033AK
When the special display is displayed when the specific image is displayed, the specific image includes a first specific image (for example, a first setting suggestion image, a second setting suggestion image, etc.) and a first set value (for example, a first setting suggestion image). A second specific image in which the degree of expectation set to a second set value (for example, set values 4 to 6) that is more advantageous to the player than the set values 1 to 3) is higher than that of the first specific image. The special display can be displayed in a mode suggesting which of the image (for example, the third setting suggestion image, the fourth setting suggestion image, etc.) is (for example, FIG. 10-4, FIG. 10-15, etc.). ,
You may do so.
According to such a configuration, it is easy for the player to grasp the type of the specific image, and the game entertainment can be improved.

(3) In the game machine of the above (1) or (2) concerning the feature part 033AK
When the special display is displayed when the predetermined image is displayed, the predetermined image is expected to be controlled in the advantageous state with the first predetermined image (for example, a first character image, a second character image, etc.). The special display can be displayed in a manner suggesting which of the second predetermined image (for example, a third character image, the fourth character image, etc.) higher than the first predetermined image.
You may do so.
According to such a configuration, it is easy for the player to grasp the type of the predetermined image, and the game entertainment can be improved.

(4) In any of the game machines (1) to (3) above, which relates to the feature unit 033AK.
It is possible to make the number of images displayed together with the specific image when the specific effect is executed different from the number of images displayed together with the predetermined image when the predetermined effect is executed. (For example, FIGS. 10-15),
It is possible to make the number of sound types output when the specific effect is being executed different from the number of sound types output when the predetermined effect is being executed (for example, FIG. 10). -15 etc.),
You may do so.
According to such a configuration, the player can pay attention to a specific image and improve the game entertainment.

(5) In any of the game machines (1) to (4) above, which relates to the feature unit 033AK,
When either the specific image or the predetermined image is displayed, a smaller number of images can be displayed than when neither the specific image nor the predetermined image is displayed (for example, FIG. 10-15, Fig. 10-16, etc.),
You may do so.
According to such a configuration, it is possible to make the player pay attention to a specific image or a predetermined image and improve the game interest.

(6) In any of the game machines (1) to (5) above according to the feature unit 033AK,
It is possible to make the time when the specific image is displayed (for example, the second effect time) different from the time when the predetermined image is displayed (for example, the first effect time) (for example, FIG. 10-6). ,
You may do so.
According to such a configuration, the player can pay attention to a specific image and improve the game entertainment.

(7) In any of the game machines (1) to (6) above according to the feature unit 033AK,
It is possible to make the effect mode when displaying the specific image different from the effect mode when displaying the predetermined image (for example, FIGS. 10-6, 10-15, 10-16, etc.).
You may do so.
According to such a configuration, it is possible to make the player pay attention to a specific image or a predetermined image and improve the game interest.

(8) In any of the game machines (1) to (7) described above according to the feature unit 033AK,
When displaying the specific image, the specific image can be displayed in a display size equivalent to the display size of the predetermined image when the predetermined image is displayed (for example, FIG. 10-15).
When displaying either the specific image or the predetermined image, when displaying an effect image different from any of the specific image and the predetermined image, the effect image is displayed as the specific image or the predetermined image. It can be displayed in a display size smaller than the size (for example, Fig. 10-15).
You may do so.
According to such a configuration, when the player is made to pay attention to which of the specific image and the predetermined image is displayed and the effect image different from the specific image and the predetermined image is displayed, the player is displayed. It is possible to make the player pay attention to a specific image or a predetermined image and improve the game entertainment.

(9) In any of the game machines (1) to (8) described above according to the feature unit 033AK,
It is possible to perform special effects (eg, heart mark effects, etc.) that suggest the possibility of being controlled to the advantageous state (for example, FIGS. 10-6 to 10-9, 10-14 to 10-16, etc.).
In the special effect, a special image (for example, a heart mark image) can be displayed (for example, FIGS. 10-15 and 10-16).
When the special image is displayed when either the specific image or the predetermined image is displayed, the specific image or the predetermined image can be displayed with priority over the special image (). (Fig. 10-7, Fig. 10-15, etc.),
You may do so.
According to such a configuration, it is possible to prevent the display of the specific image or the predetermined image from being hindered by the display of the special image, and to suppress the deterioration of the game interest.

(10) In any of the game machines (1) to (9) described above according to the feature unit 033AK,
In the predetermined effect, any one of a plurality of types of the predetermined images can be displayed at different ratios according to the degree of expectation controlled in the advantageous state (for example, FIG. 10-13).
You may do so.
According to such a configuration, it is possible to make the player pay attention to which kind of predetermined image is displayed in the predetermined effect, and to improve the game entertainment.

(11) In any of the game machines (1) to (10) described above according to the feature unit 033AK,
In the specific effect, any one of a plurality of types of the specific image can be displayed at a different ratio depending on the set value (for example, FIG. 10-12).
You may do so.
According to such a configuration, it is possible to make the player pay attention to which kind of specific image is displayed in the specific effect, and to improve the game interest.

(12) In any of the game machines (1) to (11) above, which relates to the feature unit 033AK.
Variable display is feasible (eg, FIGS. 10-2, 10-8, 10-15, 10-16, etc.).
Than the first timing during execution of the variable display (for example, the timing when the variable display result is derived and displayed, the timing when the super reach effect is executed, the timing when the movable member effect is executed, the timing when the reach is established, etc.) The specific image can be displayed at a second timing (for example, a timing at which a pseudo-continuous variation is executed) in which it is difficult to recognize the degree of expectation controlled in the advantageous state (for example, FIG. 10-6). ,
You may do so.
According to such a configuration, it is possible to make the player pay attention to a specific image and improve the game entertainment.

1 ... Pachinko game machine 11 ... Main board 12 ... Production control board

Claims (1)

A disadvantage setting value that can be controlled to an advantageous state that is advantageous to the player and is controlled to the advantageous state with a first probability, and an advantageous setting value that is controlled to the advantageous state with a second probability higher than the first probability. A gaming machine that can be set to any of a plurality of setting values including
Equipped with an effect execution means that can execute an effect that displays an image
The effect executing means is
It is possible to execute a specific effect of displaying a specific image and a predetermined effect of displaying a predetermined image.
When the disadvantage setting value is set, the specific image can be displayed at a rate different from that when the advantage setting value is set.
The predetermined effect can be executed at a timing different from the timing at which the specific effect is executed.
It is possible to make the number of images displayed together with the specific image when the specific effect is executed different from the number of images displayed together with the predetermined image when the predetermined effect is executed. ,
It is possible to make the number of sound types output when the specific effect is being executed different from the number of sound types output when the predetermined effect is being executed.
A game machine characterized by that.