JP2021049364A - Game machine - Google Patents

Abstract

To provide a game machine capable of enhancing a performance effect.SOLUTION: A Pachinko game machine comprises: performance display means capable of executing a performance display; and common performance execution means for executing a common performance which can be executed either when controlled to be in an advantageous state or when not controlled to be in the advantageous state. The Pachinko game machine, after the common performance is executed, can suggest either it is controlled to be in the advantageous state or not controlled to be in the advantageous state. The Pachinko game machine, after the common performance is executed, when suggesting that it is controlled to be in the advantageous state, executes a specific performance corresponding to being controlled to be in the advantageous state, after executing a predetermined performance for making the performance display dark by the performance display means.SELECTED DRAWING: Figure 20-3

Description

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

A game machine that displays a title that notifies the type of reach effect at the start of the reach effect has been proposed (see, for example, Patent Document 1).

Japanese Unexamined Patent Publication No. 2016-101428

In a game machine as described in Patent Document 1, it is desired to enhance the effect.

Therefore, the problem to be solved by the present invention is to provide a game machine capable of enhancing the effect of production.

(A) In a gaming machine capable of executing variable display of specific identification information and deriving a specific display result as a result of variable display of the specific identification information so that the specific display result can be controlled to an advantageous state for the player.
Game control means and
Production control means and
With display means,
The game control means
When the game medium enters the starting area, it is determined whether or not the advantageous state is controlled, and the result is determined.
The variable display of the specific identification information is executed, and
Based on the result of the determination, the first fluctuation pattern which is the fluctuation pattern controlled to the advantageous state, the second fluctuation pattern which is the fluctuation pattern controlled to the advantageous state, and the fluctuation pattern which is not controlled to the advantageous state. The third fluctuation pattern is, the fourth fluctuation pattern is a fluctuation pattern not controlled by the advantageous state, the fifth fluctuation pattern is a fluctuation pattern controlled by the advantageous state, and the fluctuation pattern is not controlled by the advantageous state. A certain sixth fluctuation pattern and one of a plurality of fluctuation patterns including the fluctuation pattern are determined, and the fluctuation pattern is determined.
When the first fluctuation pattern is determined, the first command is transmitted to the effect control means, and the first command is transmitted.
When the second fluctuation pattern is determined, a second command is transmitted to the effect control means, and the second command is transmitted.
When the third fluctuation pattern is determined, a third command is transmitted to the effect control means, and the third command is transmitted.
When the fourth variation pattern is determined, a fourth command is transmitted to the effect control means, and the fourth command is transmitted.
When the fifth variation pattern is determined, the fifth command is transmitted to the effect control means, and the fifth command is transmitted.
When the sixth variation pattern is determined, the sixth command is transmitted to the effect control means, and the sixth command is transmitted.
The effect control means
The variable display of the decorative identification information corresponding to the variable display of the specific identification information can be executed by using the display means.
It is possible to execute a special reach, a specific reach having a higher expectation of being controlled in the advantageous state than the special reach, and a predetermined reach having a higher expectation of being controlled in the advantageous state than the specific reach.
When the first command is received, it is possible to notify that the predetermined reach is controlled to the advantageous state.
When the second command is received, it is possible to notify that the specific reach is controlled to the advantageous state.
When the third command is received, it is possible to notify that the predetermined reach is not controlled to the advantageous state.
When the fourth command is received, it is possible to notify that the specific reach is not controlled to the advantageous state.
When the fifth command is received, it is possible to notify that the special reach is controlled to the advantageous state.
When the sixth command is received, it is possible to notify that the special reach is not controlled to the advantageous state.
When the first command or the third command is received, a common effect can be executed in a predetermined period from displaying the decoration identification information in the reach mode to performing title notification corresponding to the predetermined reach. Yes,
When the second command or the fourth command is received, the common effect is executed in a predetermined period from displaying the decoration identification information in the reach mode to performing title notification corresponding to the specific reach. It is possible and
When the fifth command or the sixth command is received, the special reach can be executed without executing the common effect after displaying the decoration identification information in the reach mode.
When the first command is received, after the predetermined period ends, the title notification corresponding to the predetermined reach can be executed in either the normal mode or the change mode having a higher expectation than the normal mode. It is possible to change the degree of expectation by changing the effect mode of the predetermined reach at a plurality of timings after the title notification is completed.
When the second command is received, after the predetermined period ends, the title notification corresponding to the specific reach can be executed in either the normal mode or the change mode having a higher expectation than the normal mode. It is possible to change the degree of expectation by changing the effect mode of the specific reach at a plurality of timings after the title notification is completed.
When the third command is received, after the predetermined period ends, the title notification corresponding to the predetermined reach can be executed in either the normal mode or the change mode having a higher expectation than the normal mode. It is possible to change the degree of expectation by changing the effect mode of the predetermined reach at a plurality of timings after the title notification is completed.
When the fourth command is received, after the predetermined period ends, the title notification corresponding to the specific reach can be executed in either the normal mode or the change mode having a higher expectation than the normal mode. It is possible to change the degree of expectation by changing the effect mode of the specific reach at a plurality of timings after the title notification is completed.
The display means
During the execution of the predetermined reach or the specific reach, the mode in which the specific character operates is displayed.
At the timing of the predetermined reach or the final stage of the specific reach, an operation promotion display prompting the player to move in order to notify whether or not the control is performed in the advantageous state is displayed, and the specific character is stopped or substantially stopped. A game machine that displays the mode to be used.
Further, (1) the gaming machine according to one aspect of the present invention is
A gaming machine (for example, a pachinko gaming machine 1 or the like) that can be controlled to an advantageous state (for example, a big hit gaming state or the like) that is advantageous to the player.
A light emitting means (for example, a game effect lamp 9 or the like) that emits light, and
A common effect that can be executed in both the case where the control is controlled to the advantageous state and the case where the state is not controlled (for example, the normal reach effect to the super reach effect shown in FIGS. (For example, the effect control CPU 120, etc.), and the common effect execution means (for example, the effect control CPU 120, etc.)
After the common effect is executed, it can be suggested that either the advantageous state is controlled or the advantageous state is not controlled (for example, (for example, shown in FIG. 20-3 (J-1)). As shown in FIG. 20-4 (I-2), the jackpot combination of "444" is displayed in the decorative symbol display areas 5L, 5C and 5R, or as shown in FIG. 20-4 (I-2), the decorative symbol display areas 5L, 5C and 5R are ". 434 ”is displayed, etc.)
When it is suggested that the common effect is controlled to the advantageous state after the common effect is executed, a predetermined effect for reducing the emission brightness by the light emitting means (for example, as shown in FIG. 20-3 (G-1)). After executing the effect of turning off the game effect lamp 9 for a moment, a specific effect corresponding to being controlled to the advantageous state (for example, as shown in FIG. 20-3 (H-1)), the movable accessory 48SH400 Moves to the "predetermined position", and the game effect lamp 9 emits light in the rainbow, etc.).

According to the above configuration, the effect of production can be enhanced.

(2) In the game machine of (1) above
After the common effect is executed, when it is suggested that the advantageous state is not controlled, the predetermined effect is not executed (for example, when the jackpot gaming state is not controlled, the image shown in FIG. 20-2 (E)). Is displayed, the image display device 5 may not be darkened for a moment as shown in FIGS. 20-3 (F-1) and 20-3 (G-1)).

According to the above configuration, the effect of production can be enhanced.

(3) In the game machine of (1) or (2) above
Further equipped with a light emitting means (for example, a game effect lamp 9 or the like) that emits light,
Before executing the predetermined effect, the light emitting means is made to emit light with high brightness (for example, as shown in FIG. 20-3 (F-1), the game effect lamp 9 is while the pre-settlement effect is being executed. It may emit white light in a light emitting state having a higher brightness than the light emitting state of.

According to the above configuration, the effect of production can be enhanced.

(4) In any of the game machines (1) to (3) above,
Further equipped with a movable body (for example, a movable accessory 48SH400, etc.) that performs an operation,
The movable body can operate when the predetermined effect is being executed (for example, as shown in FIG. 20-3 (G-1), when the image display device 5 is momentarily darkened, the movable body becomes a movable combination. The object 48SH400 may be moved from the “retracted position” to the “predetermined position”, etc.).

According to the above configuration, the effect of production can be enhanced.

(5) In any of the game machines (1) to (4) above,
A detection means for detecting the movement of the player (for example, a controller sensor unit 35A for detecting the operation of the stick controller 31A) and
A promotion effect for promoting the movement of the player (for example, as shown in FIG. 20-2 (E), the controller image 48SHC1 is displayed in a large size in the center of the image display device 5, and "close!" Further equipped with a facilitating means (for example, a production control CPU 120 or the like) capable of executing decorative characters such as "close!"
The common effect executing means is such that the dynamic effect that has been executed is stopped or substantially stopped before it is suggested that the common effect execution means is controlled to the advantageous state or is not controlled to the advantageous state. It is possible to execute a common effect (for example, from the normal reach effect shown in FIGS. 20-2 (A) to (E) to the pre-final effect in the super reach effect).
In the promotion means, the common effect is executed in such a manner that the dynamic effect being executed is stopped or substantially stopped by the common effect executing means (for example, as shown in FIG. 20-2 (E)). In addition, even when the main character 48SHM1 and the enemy character 48SHE1 and the background image are displayed in a stopped state, the promotion notification can be executed without stopping or substantially stopping (for example, an image display device). The controller image 48SHC1 displayed in 5 is displayed so as to swing between the back position indicated by the solid line and the front position indicated by the alternate long and short dash line, and the characters "close! Close!" Are blinking, etc.). You may do so.

According to the above configuration, the movement of the player can be effectively promoted.

(6) In any of the game machines (1) to (5) above,
A detection means for detecting an operation on the operation means (for example, a controller sensor unit 35A for detecting the operation of the stick controller 31A) and
An operation effect executing means (for example, as shown in FIG. 20-5, which is advanced by the operation of the stick controller 31A) capable of advancing the effect based on the operation on the operation means. CPU 120 for production control, etc.) and
When the operation effect is executed, a special display means (for example, an image display device 5) capable of displaying a special display imitating the operation means (for example, the controller image 48SHC1 shown in FIG. 20-5 (A)) can be displayed. Etc.) and further prepared,
The special display means
It is possible to end the display of the special display based on the operation performed on the operating means while the special display is being displayed (for example, by operating the stick controller 31A, the controller image 48SHC1 Is erased, etc.)
The display of the special display is terminated by different termination modes depending on whether the control is performed in the advantageous state or not (for example, in the case of being controlled in the jackpot gaming state, FIG. 20-5 (Fig. 20-5). As shown in B-1), when the controller image 48SHC1 and the background image are displayed in rainbow and then the controller image 48SHC1 is erased and the jackpot game state is not controlled, as shown in FIG. 20-5 (B-2). After the crushing controller image 48SHC2 in which the controller image 48SHC1 is crushed is displayed, the crushing controller image 48SHC2 is deleted, etc.).

According to the above configuration, the effect of production can be enhanced.

It is a front view of the pachinko gaming machine in this embodiment. It is a block diagram which shows various control boards and the like mounted on the pachinko game machine. It is a flowchart which shows an example of the game control main processing. It is a flowchart which shows an example of timer interrupt processing for game control. It is a flowchart which shows an example of a special symbol process process. It is a flowchart which shows an example of the effect control main processing. It is a flowchart which shows an example of an effect control process process. It is a figure for demonstrating the fluctuation pattern and the type of reach. It is a figure which shows the production operation example. It is a figure which shows the production operation example. It is a figure which shows the production operation example. It is a figure which shows the production operation example. It is a figure which shows the production operation example. It is a figure which shows the production operation example. It is a flowchart which shows an example of the advance notice production decision processing. It is a figure which shows the decision ratio in the advance notice production decision processing. It is a figure which shows the production operation example of the modification. It is a figure which shows the production operation example of the modification. It is a figure which shows the production operation example of the modification. A pachinko gaming machine including the feature portion 48SH is shown, (A) is a front view of the gaming machine in which the movable accessory is in the “evacuation position”, and (B) is a gaming machine in which the movable accessory is in the “predetermined position”. It is a front view. It is a figure which shows the display mode of the image display device, and the change of the light emitting state of a game effect lamp with the progress of a reach effect. It is a figure which shows the display mode of the image display device and the change of the light emitting state of a game effect lamp following FIG. 20-2 when controlled to a jackpot game state. It is a figure which shows the display mode of the image display device and the change of the light emitting state of a game effect lamp following FIG. 20-2 when it is not controlled to a big hit game state. It is a figure which shows the modification of the display mode of the image display device and the change of the light emitting state of a game effect lamp following FIG. 20-2.

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

(Configuration of pachinko 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 classified into a gaming board (gauge board) 2 constituting a game board surface and a game machine frame (underframe) 3 for supporting and fixing the game board 2. A game area is formed on the game board 2, and a game ball as a game medium is launched from a predetermined ball launching device and is driven into the game area.

At a predetermined position of the game board 2 (in the example shown in FIG. 1, the right side of the game area), a variable display (also referred to as a special figure game) of a special symbol (also referred to as a special figure) as a plurality of types of special identification information is displayed. The first special symbol display device 4A and the second special symbol display device 4B to be performed are provided. Each of these consists of 7-segment LEDs and the like. The special symbol is represented by a number indicating "0" to "9" or a lighting pattern such as "-". The special symbol may include a pattern in which all the LEDs are turned off.

The "variable display" of the special symbol is, for example, to display a plurality of types of special symbols in a variable manner (the same applies to other symbols described later). Fluctuations include update display of a plurality of symbols, scroll display of a plurality of symbols, deformation of one or more symbols, enlargement / reduction of one or more symbols, and the like. When the special symbol or the ordinary symbol described later is changed, a plurality of types of special symbols or ordinary symbols are updated and displayed. In the variation of the decorative symbols described later, a plurality of types of decorative symbols are scrolled or updated, and one or more decorative symbols are deformed or enlarged / reduced. The variation also includes a mode in which a certain symbol is blinked and displayed. At the end of the variable display, a predetermined special symbol is stopped (also referred to as derivation or derivation display) as a display result (the same applies to the variable display of other symbols described later). 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 variablely displayed. Here, in synchronization with the first special figure game or the second special figure game, the decorative symbols are variably displayed (for example, up and down) in the decorative symbol display areas 5L, 5C, and 5R of "left", "middle", and "right". Direction scroll display and update display). It should be noted that the special figure game and the variable display of the decorative pattern that are executed in synchronization are also collectively referred to as simply variable display.

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

The number of variable displays on hold is also called the number of stored items on hold. The number of reserved storage corresponding to the first special figure game is also referred to as the first reserved storage number, and the number of reserved storage corresponding to the second special figure game is also referred to as the second reserved storage number. Further, the total of the first reserved storage number and the second reserved storage number is also referred to as a total reserved storage number.

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

Below the image display device 5, a winning ball device 6A and a variable winning ball device 6B are provided.

The winning ball device 6A forms a first starting winning opening that is always kept in a constant open state in which a game ball can enter by a predetermined ball receiving member, for example. When a game ball enters the first start winning opening, a predetermined number (for example, three) of prize balls may be paid out and the first special figure game may be started.

The variable winning ball device 6B (ordinary electric accessory) forms a second starting winning opening that is changed between a closed state and an open state by a solenoid 81 (see FIG. 2). The variable winning ball device 6B includes, for example, an electric tulip-shaped accessory having a pair of movable wing pieces, and the movable wing pieces are in a vertical position when the solenoid 81 is in the off state, so that the tip of the movable wing pieces is in a vertical position. Is close to the winning ball device 6A and is in a closed state in which the game ball does not enter the second starting winning opening (also referred to as the second starting winning opening is closed). On the other hand, the variable-sweep wing device 6B is in an open state in which the game ball can enter the second start winning opening because the movable wing piece is in the tilted position when the solenoid 81 is on (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.

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

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

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

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

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

A normal symbol display 20 is provided at a predetermined position of the game board 2 (in the example shown in FIG. 1, the left side of the game area). As an example, the ordinary symbol display 20 is composed of a 7-segment LED or the like, and performs variable display of the ordinary symbol as a plurality of types of ordinary identification information different from the special symbol. The ordinary symbol is represented by a number indicating "0" to "9" or a lighting pattern 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 figure game.

A passing gate 41 through which a game ball can pass is provided on the left side of the image display device 5. Based on the fact that the game ball has passed through the passing gate 41, the normal drawing game is executed.

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

In addition to the above configuration, the surface of the game board 2 is provided with a windmill 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.

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

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

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

A stick controller 31A that can be gripped and tilted by the player is attached to a predetermined position of the game machine frame 3 below the game area. The stick controller 31A is provided with a trigger button that can be pressed and operated by the player. The operation on the stick controller 31A is detected by the controller sensor unit 35A (see FIG. 2).

A push button 31B is provided at a predetermined position of the gaming machine frame 3 below the gaming area so that the player can perform a predetermined instruction operation by a pressing operation or the like. The operation on the push button 31B is detected by the push sensor 35B (see FIG. 2).

The pachinko gaming machine 1 is provided with a stick controller 31A and a push button 31B as detection means for detecting the movement (operation, etc.) of the player, but detection means other than these may be provided.

(Outline of the progress of the game)
The game ball is launched toward the game area by the rotation operation of the ball striking operation handle 30 included in the pachinko game machine 1 by the player. 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 includes 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 opening 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 opening upper limit period) of the big winning opening and game states after the big hit game state (normal state, time saving state, probability change state, etc., which will be described later) are prepared, and the big hit is made accordingly. The type is set. As the jackpot type, a jackpot type in which many prize balls can be obtained or a jackpot type in which few or almost no prize balls can be obtained may be provided.

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

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

In the time saving state, control (time saving control) is executed in which the average special figure fluctuation time (period in which the special figure is changed) is shortened as compared with the normal state. In the time saving state, the average fluctuation time of the normal map (the period during which the normal map is changed) is shortened from the normal state, and the probability of becoming a "normal map hit" in the normal map game is improved from the normal state. Controls (high opening control, high base control) that make it easier for the game ball to enter the second starting winning opening are also executed. The time saving state is a state in which the variation efficiency of the special symbol (particularly the second special symbol) is improved, which is advantageous for the player.

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

The time saving state and the probability change state continue until any one of the end conditions such as the execution of the special figure game a predetermined number of times and the start of the next big hit game state are satisfied first. A game whose end condition is that the special figure game has been executed a predetermined number of times is also referred to as a number-cutting (time-cutting time reduction, number-cutting 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 (for example, when a system reset is performed). It is in the same controlled state as (when the process is not executed).

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

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

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

(Progress of production, etc.)
In the pachinko gaming machine 1, various effects (effects of notifying the progress of the game and enlivening the game) are executed according to the progress of the game. The production will be described below. The effect is performed by displaying various effect images on the image display device 5, and in addition to or in place of the display, audio output from the speakers 8L and 8R and / or the game effect lamp 9 It may be performed by turning on / off the points, etc., and operating the movable body 32.

As an effect executed according to the progress of the game, in the decorative symbol display areas 5L, 5C, and 5R of the "left", "middle", and "right" provided in the image display device 5, the first special figure game or the first 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 displayed. ) 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 symbol. In the pachinko gaming machine 1, the ratio of the display result (display result of the special figure game or variable display of the decorative symbol) to be "big hit" (also called big hit reliability or big hit expectation) is determined according to the production mode. Multiple different types of reach effects are performed. Reach production includes, for example, normal reach and super reach, which has a higher hit reliability than normal reach.

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

In the case of a "probability change jackpot" that is controlled to a probability change state after the end of the jackpot game state, an odd number of decorative symbols (for example, "7") are aligned and displayed as a stop, and the probability change state is entered after the end of the jackpot game state. In the case of an uncontrolled "non-probability variable jackpot (normal jackpot)", an even number of decorative symbols (for example, "6") may be aligned and displayed as a stop. In this case, the odd decorative symbol is also referred to as a probabilistic symbol, and the even decorative symbol is also referred to as a non-probabilistic symbol (normal symbol). After the non-probability change symbol becomes the reach mode, the promotion effect that finally becomes the "probability change jackpot" may be executed.

When the display result of the special figure game is "small hit", a fixed decorative symbol (for example, "for example," "is a predetermined small hit combination as a display result of variable display of the decorative symbol on the screen of the image display device 5. 1 3 5 ”etc.) Is derived (the display result of the variable display of the decorative pattern is a“ small hit ”). As an example, the decorative symbols constituting the chance eyes are stopped and displayed on the predetermined effective lines in the decorative symbol display areas 5L, 5C, and 5R of "left", "middle", and "right". In addition, when the display result of the special figure game becomes "big hit" of some big hit types (big hit type of 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 symbol 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 notice effect includes a notice effect for notifying the jackpot reliability in the variable display during execution and a look-ahead notice effect for notifying the jackpot reliability in the variable display (variable display in which execution is suspended) before execution. As the look-ahead notice effect, an effect of changing the display mode of the variable display compatible display (hold display or active display) to a mode different from the usual mode may be executed.

Further, in the image display device 5, one variable display is simulated as a plurality of variable displays by temporarily stopping the decorative symbol during the variable display of the decorative symbol and then restarting the variable display. The pseudo-continuous production may be executed.

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

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

(Board configuration)
The pachinko gaming machine 1 is equipped with, for example, a main board 11, an effect control board 12, a voice control board 13, a lamp control board 14, a relay board 15, and the like as shown in FIG. In addition, various boards such as a payout control board, an information terminal board, a launch control board, and a power supply board are arranged on the back surface of the pachinko gaming machine 1.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

The main board 11 (microcomputer 100 for game control) issues an effect control command (command for designating (notifying) the progress of the game) according to the progress of the game as a part of controlling the progress of the game. Supply to 12. The effect control command output from the main board 11 is relayed by the relay board 15 and supplied to the effect control board 12. The effect control command includes, for example, various determination results on the main board 11 (for example, a display result of a special figure game (including a jackpot type)) and a variation pattern used when executing a special figure game (details will be described later). )), The game status (for example, the start and end of the variable display, the opening status of the large winning opening, the occurrence of 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 (including various notifications such as driving of the movable body 32, error notification, and notification of power failure recovery).

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

The effect control CPU 120 is a process for executing the effect together with the display control unit 123 by executing the program stored in the ROM 121 (a process for realizing the above-mentioned function of the effect control board 12, and the effect to be executed). (Including the decision, 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 CG ROM (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, thereby causing the image display device 5 to display the effect image. 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 lighting / extinguishing mode) is supplied to the lamp control board 14. Further, the display control unit 123 supplies a signal for operating the movable body 32 to the movable body 32 or a drive circuit for driving the movable body 32.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Next, it is determined whether or not the output signal from the clear switch is ON (step S3). The clear switch is mounted on the power supply board, for example. When the power is turned on with the clear switch turned on, an output signal (clear signal) is input to the game control microcomputer 100 via the input port. When the output signal from the clear switch is on (step S3; Yes), the initialization process (step S8) is executed. In the initialization process, the CPU 103 performs a RAM clear process for clearing the flags, counters, and buffers stored in the RAM 102, and sets initial values in the work area.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

After executing the start winning determination process in S101, the CPU 103 selects and executes any of the processes of steps S110 to S120 according to the value of the special figure process flag provided in the RAM 102. In each process (steps S110 to S120) of the special symbol process process, a transmission setting for transmitting an effect control command corresponding to each process to the effect control board 12 is performed.

The special symbol normal processing in step S110 is executed when the value of the special symbol process flag is “0” (initial value). In this special symbol normal processing, it is determined whether or not to start the first special figure game or the second special figure game based on the presence or absence of the pending information. In addition, in the special symbol normal processing, whether or not the display result of the special symbol or decorative symbol is set to "big hit" or "small hit" based on the random value for determining the display result, and the big hit type when the display result is set to "big hit". Is determined (predetermined) before the display result is derived and displayed. Further, in the special symbol normal processing, a confirmed 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. 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 set 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. It specifies the content of the effect (type of reach effect, etc.), and is also called a variable display pattern.

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

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

The jackpot 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 start the execution of the round in the big hit game state and open the big winning opening based on the display result being "big hit". It has been. When the large winning opening is opened, a process of supplying a solenoid drive signal to the solenoid 82 for the large winning opening door is executed. At this time, for example, the upper limit period for opening the big winning opening and the upper limit number of executions for the round are set according to which type of jackpot is used. When these settings are completed, the value of the special figure process flag is updated to "5", and the jackpot release preprocessing ends.

The process of opening the jackpot in step S115 is executed when the value of the special figure process flag is “5”. In this big hit opening process, the big winning opening is based on the process of measuring the elapsed time since the big winning opening is opened, the measured elapsed time, the number of game balls detected by the count switch 23, and the like. It includes a process of determining whether or not it is time to return the device from the open state to the closed state. Then, when the large winning opening is returned to the closed state, the value of the special figure process flag is updated to "6" after executing a process of stopping the supply of the solenoid drive signal to the solenoid 82 for the large winning opening door. End the processing while the jackpot is open.

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

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

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

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

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

(Main operation of the effect control board 12)
Next, the main operation of the effect control board 12 will be described. When the effect control board 12 receives the power supply voltage from the power source board or the like, the effect control CPU 120 is activated to execute the effect control main process as shown in the flowchart of FIG. When the effect control main process shown in FIG. 6 is started, the effect control CPU 120 first executes a predetermined initialization process (step S71) to clear the RAM 122, set various initial values, and press the effect control board 12. Set the registers of the mounted CTC (counter / timer circuit). Further, the initial operation control process is executed (step S72). In the initial operation control process, control for performing the initial operation of the movable body 32, such as control for driving the movable body 32 to return to the initial position and control for confirming a predetermined operation, is executed.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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 or the like for designating the start of the variable display is received from the main board 11. Etc. are included. When it is determined that the variable display of the decorative symbol on the image display device 5 is to be started, the value of the effect process flag is updated to "1", and the variable display start waiting process is terminated.

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

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

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

The small hit medium effect process in step S174 is a process executed when the value of the effect control process flag is “4”. In this small hit medium effect process, the effect control CPU 120 sets, for example, an effect control pattern or the like corresponding to the effect content in the small hit game state, and executes various effect controls in the small hit game state based on the set content. .. Further, in the small hit middle effect processing, for example, in response to receiving a command from the main board 11 to specify that the small hit game state is terminated, the value of the effect process flag is set to a value corresponding to the small hit end effect. Update to a certain "5" and end the small hit medium production process.

The small hit end effect process in step S175 is a process executed when the value of the effect control process flag is “5”. In this small hit end effect process, the effect control CPU 120 sets an effect control pattern or the like corresponding to, for example, the end of the small hit game state, and various effect controls at the end of the small hit game state based on the setting contents. To execute. After that, the value of the effect process flag is updated to the initial value "0", and the small hit end effect process is terminated.

The jackpot effect process in step S176 is a process executed when the value of the effect process flag is “6”. In this big hit middle effect processing, the effect control CPU 120 sets, for example, an effect control pattern or the like corresponding to the effect content in the big hit game state, and executes various effect controls in the big hit game state based on the set content. Further, in the big hit middle effect processing, for example, the value of the effect control process flag is set to the value corresponding to the ending effect process in response to receiving a command from the main board 11 to specify the end of the big hit game state. Update to 7 ”and end the production process during the big hit.

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

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

The pachinko gaming machine 1 of the above basic explanation is a payout type gaming machine that pays out a predetermined number of game media as a prize based on the occurrence of a prize, but the game medium is enclosed and a score is given based on the occurrence of a 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 When a symbol is stopped in response to the operation of the stop button by, if the combination of stop symbols becomes a specific combination of symbols, a slot machine capable of executing a game in which a predetermined number of medals are paid out to the player (for example, a big bonus) The present invention can also be applied to a slot machine equipped with one or more of regular bonus, RT, AT, ART, and CZ (hereinafter, bonus, etc.).

The program and data for realizing the present invention are not limited to the form of being distributed and provided by the detachable recording medium to the computer device included in the pachinko gaming machine 1, and the computer device and the like in advance. It may take the form of being distributed by installing it in the storage device of the. Further, the program and data for realizing the present invention are distributed by downloading from another device on the network connected via the communication line or the like by providing the communication processing unit. It doesn't matter.

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

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

(Explanation of feature 31AK)
Next, the feature portion 31AK of the present embodiment will be described. FIG. 8 is a diagram for explaining a variation pattern and a type of reach in the pachinko gaming machine 1 of the present embodiment. As shown in FIG. 8A, in the present embodiment, the non-reach loss variation patterns PA1-1 and PA1-2 in which the variable display mode of the decorative symbol is not the reach mode and the display result is “loss”. , The variable display mode of the decorative pattern is the reach mode and the display result is "loss". The variation pattern of reach loss is PA2-1 to PA2-6, PA3-1 to PA3-4, etc., and the display result is "big hit". PB2-1 to PB2-6, PB3-1 to PB3-4, and the like are prepared.

Further, as shown in FIG. 8B, in the present embodiment, reach effects such as normal reach and super reach A to E are executed. In this embodiment, the reach effect is also referred to as a suggestion effect that suggests that the jackpot state is controlled. The reliability (big hit reliability) when each reach is executed is represented by the number of black stars in FIG. 8 (B). Normal reach <Super reach E <Super reach D <Super reach C <Super reach B <The order is higher in the order of Super Reach A. In addition, a reach that is determined to be a big hit may be provided.

In this embodiment, the super reach is performed via the normal reach. In addition, during the reach production of Super Reach, a development production that develops (promotes) to a more reliable reach may be executed. The fluctuation patterns PA3-1 to PA3-4 and the like shown in FIG. 8A and the fluctuation patterns PB3-1 to PB3-4 and the like are fluctuation patterns corresponding to the execution of the development effect. In addition, although FIG. 8A shows a fluctuation pattern in which the reliability develops to a super reach one step higher, a fluctuation pattern in which the reliability develops by two or more steps is also provided. Further, a variation pattern in which the development effect is executed a plurality of times may be provided.

In this embodiment, except for the normal reach having the lowest reliability, the title of the reach is notified at a predetermined timing after the reach is established. As shown in FIG. 8B, the notification mode of the title differs depending on the type of reach. Specifically, Super Reach E, which has the lowest reliability among Super Reach, is notified of the title of the reach only by display, and other Super Reach is notified of the title by display and voice. In this way, the title notification is executed by more production devices in the reach with high reliability than in the reach with low reliability. As a result, the player's expectation can be effectively fueled, and the effect of the effect is improved. The mode of notification of the title may be arbitrarily changed depending on the reliability or regardless of the reliability. Further, even in the same reach effect, the notification mode may be different depending on the actual display result and the like. In addition, the font (Gothic, Mincho, etc.) and typeface (Semi-cursive, regular script, etc.) of the title characters may be different depending on the type of reach.

The notification of the title of the reach (title notification) is not limited to the one indicating the title itself such as the name of the reach, and may indicate the name of the character appearing in the reach production, the production content of the reach production, and the like.

(Example of production operation of feature section 31AK)
Subsequently, an example of the effect operation in the present embodiment will be described. The following effect operation is executed by the effect control CPU 120 executing the effect control process process based on the effect control command transmitted from the main board 11. 9 and 10 are diagrams showing an example of a super reach effect operation according to the present embodiment. FIG. 9A shows that the variable display of the decorative symbols is executed in the decorative symbol display areas 5L, 5C, and 5R of the “left”, “middle”, and “right” of the image display device 5. .. After that, for example, as shown in FIG. 9B, the decorative symbols showing the numbers 7 on the “left” and “right” stop, and the reach mode is established. After that, the production branches according to the type of reach.

(Super Reach A)
In the case of Super Reach A, as shown in FIG. 9C, the character 31AK001, which is a ally character, is displayed on the image display device 5, and the reach effect is started. Here, for example, an animation using the character 31AK001 is displayed. When a predetermined period of time has passed since the start of the super reach effect, such as the end of the introduction part of the super reach effect (also referred to as the super reach effect), the entire screen of the image display device 5 is as shown in FIG. The title 31AK002 of Super Reach A (here, the character "SP Reach A") is displayed, and the sound corresponding to the title name of Reach (here, "Super Reach A") is output from the speaker 8. , The title of Super Reach A is notified. After that, the title 31AK002 of Super Reach A is erased, and as shown in FIG. 9 (E), the character 31AK003, which is an enemy character, is displayed, the dialogue 31AK004 of the character 31AK001 is displayed, or the character 31AK001 and the character 31AK003 confront each other. The subsequent part of the reach effect of Super Reach A is executed. The production in which the characters confront each other is also called a battle production, and in the battle production, if the ally character wins, it becomes a big hit, and if the ally character loses, it becomes a loss.

When displaying the dialogue on the image display device 5 during the super reach effect, the sound corresponding to the dialogue may be output from the speaker 8. Further, the dialogue is not limited to being displayed in a balloon as shown in FIG. 9E, and may be displayed in subtitles at the lower part of the image display device 5.

(Super Reach B)
In the case of super reach B, as shown in FIG. 9C, the character 31AK001 is displayed on the image display device 5 and the reach effect is started. Here, for example, an animation using the character 31AK001 is displayed. When a predetermined period has passed since the start of the super reach effect, such as the end of the introduction part of the super reach effect, the title 31AK005 of the super reach B (here) is displayed on the entire screen of the image display device 5 as shown in FIG. 9 (F). Then, the characters "SP reach B") are displayed, and the sound corresponding to the title name of the reach (here, "super reach B") is output from the speaker 8, so that the title of super reach B is notified. To. After that, the title 31AK005 of Super Reach B is erased, and as shown in FIG. 9 (G), the character 31AK006, which is an enemy character, is displayed, the dialogue 31AK004 of the character 31AK001 is displayed, and the character 31AK001 and the character 31AK006 confront each other. The subsequent part of the reach effect of Super Reach B is executed.

As described above, in the super reach A and the super reach B, the title of the reach is notified when a predetermined period has elapsed from the start of the super reach effect. By doing so, the title can be notified after the introduction portion of the super reach effect is shown to the player, so that the effect of the title notification can be enhanced.

In addition, the titles of Super Reach A (Fig. 9 (C) → (D) → (E) ...) and Super Reach B (Fig. 9 (C) → (F) → (G) ...) In the introduction part until the notification, the super reach effect is executed in a common effect mode (FIG. 9 (C)). By doing so, it is possible to draw the player's attention to which super reach will be achieved after the super reach production is started and which title will be notified. Super Reach A and Super Reach B are not limited to completely sharing the production mode until the title is notified, and it is possible to determine which Super Reach will be achieved by paying close attention to the production. The parts may be made to have a common production mode. For example, in the introduction part of Super Reach A and Super Reach B, a super reach effect (for example, an effect of displaying an enemy character or suggesting an enemy character) is executed in a manner related to the title notified thereafter. It may be. By doing so, the effect of the effect is improved, and the player pays attention to the effect. In this way, the title notification may be executed after making it possible to identify which super reach will be achieved.

(Super Reach D)
In the case of Super Reach D, as shown in FIG. 9H, the title 31AK007 of Super Reach D (here, the character “SP Reach D”) is displayed in a part of the center of the image display device 5. At the same time, the title of Super Reach D is notified by outputting the sound corresponding to the title name of Reach (here, "defeat the enemy") from the speaker 8. In this way, in Super Reach D, the title is notified at the start of the Super Reach effect. Further, under the title 31AK007, an expectation degree suggestion display 31AK008 that suggests the expectation degree of the reach is displayed. The degree of expectation is represented by the number of black stars, as shown in FIG. 9 (H). Here, the degree of expectation is the degree of expectation that is a big hit, but it does not have to completely match the degree of jackpot reliability of reach.

It should be noted that the voice notification of Super Reach D does not notify the title name as it is, but notifies the content of the reach. As described above, in this embodiment, the notification mode of the title notification by voice is different depending on the type of reach. As a result, the notification mode of the title notification becomes various and the interest is improved.

After the title is notified in Super Reach D, the character 31AK001 is displayed on the image display device 5 as shown in FIG. 9 (I). At this time, the title 31AK007 and the expectation degree suggestion display 31AK008 continue to be reduced and displayed in the upper right portion of the image display device 5. By doing so, the player can grasp the degree of expectation of reach even during the reach production. Although FIG. 9 (I) shows the same effect contents as those in FIG. 9 (C) (Super Reach A, Super Reach B), a super reach effect dedicated to Super Reach D may be executed.

After that, as shown in FIG. 9 (J), the character 31AK009, which is an enemy character, is displayed, the dialogue 31AK004 of the character 31AK001 is displayed, and the reach effect of the super reach D in which the character 31AK001 and the character 31AK009 confront each other is executed. To.

(Super Reach E)
In the case of Super Reach E, as shown in FIG. 10A, the title 31AK010 of Super Reach E (here, the characters “SP Reach E”) is displayed in a part of the upper left of the image display device 5. As a result, the title of Super Reach E is notified. In Super Reach E, the title is not notified by voice. In addition to the display of the title 31AK010, the character 31AK001 and the character 31AK011 which is an enemy character are displayed, the dialogue 31AK004 of the character 31AK001 is displayed, and the reach effect of the super reach E in which the character 31AK001 and the character 31AK011 confront each other is displayed. Will be executed. In this way, in Super Reach E, the title is notified along with the progress of the reach production. In Super Reach E, the title 31AK010 continues to be displayed during the reach production.

In the reach production of Super Reach E, which has low jackpot reliability, it is possible to prevent the player from giving an excessive sense of expectation by notifying the title without stopping the progress of the reach production. On the other hand, in the reach production of Super Reach A, Super Reach B, and Super Reach D, the progress of the reach production is stopped and the title is notified (FIGS. 9 (D), (F), (FIGS. 9), (F), and (2). H)). By doing so, the title notification according to the super reach effect can be executed, and the effect of the effect is improved. In addition, even in the super reach production such as super reach A, super reach B, and super reach D, the title notification may be performed without stopping the progress of the reach. Further, contrary to this embodiment, in the reach production of the super reach having high jackpot reliability, the title notification may be performed without stopping the progress of the reach production. In the reach production of super reach with low jackpot reliability, the progress of the reach production may be stopped to notify the title.

(Title notification timing)
As described above, in this embodiment, in Super Reach A and Super Reach B, the title is notified after a predetermined period has elapsed from the start of Super Reach production, and in Super Reach D and Super Reach E, Super Reach production is performed. The title is notified at the start. By doing so, the title notification according to the reach effect can be executed, and the effect of the effect is improved. In this embodiment, in Super Reach A and Super Reach B having high jackpot reliability, the title is notified after a predetermined period has passed after the start of the super reach production, and Super Reach D and Super Reach having low jackpot reliability are notified. In E, the title was notified at the start of the super reach production, but in the case of reach with high jackpot reliability, the title is notified at the start of super reach production, and in the case of reach with low jackpot reliability, super The title may be notified after a predetermined period has elapsed after the reach effect.

(Title display area)
Further, in this embodiment, in Super Reach A and Super Reach B, the title is notified on the entire screen (first area) of the image display device 5, and in Super Reach D and Super Reach E, the image display device 5 is notified. The title is notified in a part of the screen (second area) of. By doing so, the title notification according to the reach effect can be executed, and the effect of the effect is improved. In particular, in the case of a reach with high jackpot reliability, the title notification is executed in a wider display area than in the case of a reach with low reliability, so that effective title notification becomes possible. The title notification on the entire screen of the image display device 5 may be one in which the title is displayed in a size that fits in the entire screen, or the title is displayed there with the entire background as the background for title notification. It may be something (title notification using the entire screen) or the like. Further, the display areas for performing title notification may be different between Super Reach A and Super Reach B, and the display areas for performing title notification may be different between Super Reach D and Super Reach E.

The method of changing the display area for performing the title notification according to the reach effect is not limited to the example of this embodiment, and the display area for performing the title notification may be arbitrarily changed according to the reach effect. For example, in the case of reach with high jackpot reliability, title notification may be executed in a narrower display area than in the case of reach with low reliability. Further, when the display area for performing the title notification is different according to the reach effect, the display area may be different or the display place may be different as in this embodiment.

(Expectation suggestion display)
In this embodiment, in the title notification in Super Reach A and Super Reach B having high jackpot reliability, the expectation suggestion display is not displayed, and Super Reach D having a lower jackpot reliability than Super Reach A and Super Reach B is displayed. In the title notification in, the expectation degree suggestion display was displayed. By doing so, it is possible to prevent the production from becoming dull. Further, in the title notification in Super Reach E, which has a lower jackpot reliability than Super Reach D, the expectation degree suggestion display is not displayed. By doing so, it is possible to prevent the player from losing the sense of expectation by displaying the expectation suggestion display indicating that the reliability is low in the reach with low reliability. In addition, the expectation degree suggestion display may be displayed in at least a part of Super Reach A, Super Reach B, and Super Reach E.

As shown in FIG. 9H and the like, the expectation degree suggestion display is not limited to the one indicated by the number of black stars, and the expectation degree may be suggested by a meter or a gauge, and corresponds to the expectation degree. You may want to display the numerical value. Further, as shown in FIG. 9H or the like, when the number of black stars is used, half of the black stars may be displayed so that the number of steps of the degree of expectation may be increased.

(Title display end timing)
Further, in this embodiment, in Super Reach A and Super Reach B, after the title is displayed, the title is deleted and the super reach effect is executed. As a result, in Super Reach A and Super Reach B, attention can be paid to the reach effect. Further, in Super Reach D and Super Reach E, after the title is displayed, the title continues to be displayed until the determined effect described later is executed. As a result, in Super Reach D and Super Reach E, the type of reach can be grasped even during the super reach production. Further, by doing the above, the title notification according to the reach effect can be executed and the effect of the effect is improved. The title display end timing may be arbitrarily changed in order to improve the effect of the effect.

Although the production operation of the reach effect of the super reach C is omitted here, for example, the title notification and the expectation degree suggestion display according to the jackpot reliability may be executed.

(Decisive production)
After each reach effect is executed, when the timing for deriving the display result (the final stage of the variable display) is reached, a determined effect for notifying whether or not the display result becomes a "big hit" is executed. The deciding effect includes a deciding effect indicating that the display result is "big hit" and a deciding effect indicating that the display result is "missing". In this embodiment, as shown in FIG. 10B, a determination effect in which the image 31AK012 is displayed on the image display device 5 is executed. After that, if the display result is "big hit", the image 31AK013 showing that the ally character has won is displayed as shown in FIG. 10 (C), and the big hit combination is displayed as shown in FIG. 10 (D). A definite decorative pattern is derived. If the display result is "missing", an image showing that the ally character has been defeated is displayed, and a definite decorative pattern that is a reach loss combination is derived.

In this embodiment, even if the title is continuously notified even during the reach production, the notification of the title is terminated before the determined production is executed. As a result, it is possible to draw attention to the determined production, and it is possible to execute a sharp title notification.

In the effect operation examples shown in FIGS. 9 and 10, during the reach effect of the super reach, the decorative pattern is reduced in the lower right portion of the image display device 5 to execute the variable display. The method of displaying the decorative pattern of is arbitrary. For example, the decorative pattern may not be displayed during the reach effect, or the display mode (size, position, shade, number, etc.) may be different depending on the type of reach effect.

When the image display device 5 displays the hold display, the active display, the character that is residently displayed during the variable display, and the display related to mobile interlocking, it is appropriately hidden during the reach effect of the super reach in order to pay attention to the reach effect. May be. At that time, these displays may be left displayed during a low-reliability reach effect such as Super Reach E. By doing so, it is possible to prevent the player from being overly expected by the low-reliability reach production, and it is possible to draw attention to the reach production in the high-reliability reach production.

(Development production)
Subsequently, an example of the effect operation when the development effect is executed will be described. As shown in FIG. 11 (A), when the development effect is executed while the reach effect of Super Reach D is being executed (the title notification of Super Reach D is being executed), FIG. 11 (B) shows. As shown, the reach effect is interrupted and the screen is torn. After that, when developing into Super Reach A, as shown in FIG. 11C, the title of Super Reach A is notified, and the reach effect of Super Reach A is executed. When developing into Super Reach B, as shown in FIG. 11D, the title of Super Reach B is notified, and the reach effect of Super Reach is executed. In this way, when the development effect is executed, the title notification of the reach of the development source is switched to the title notification of the reach of the development destination, so that it becomes easy to understand which reach has been developed. As shown in FIG. 11, when the reach of the development destination is the reach of performing the title notification by display and voice, the title notification by display and voice is executed again.

The development effect is not limited to the example shown in FIG. 11 (B), and may be an effect in which the screen is gradually cracked and cracked, or a sandstorm (display as if it has failed) is displayed. You may do so. By making such an effect, it is possible to perform an unexpected effect. In addition, there may be a development effect of Gase, such as a production in which the screen gradually cracks but the reach does not develop.

(Expectation suggestion production)
In the production operation example shown in FIG. 9 (H), the expectation degree suggestion display 31AK008 was designed to display the black star indicating the expectation degree from the beginning, but five white stars are displayed first and gradually. It is also possible to execute the expectation suggestion effect that suggests the expectation by becoming a black star.

For example, as shown in FIG. 12A, when notifying the title of Super Reach D, the expectation suggestion display 31AK021 of five white stars is displayed first. Then, as shown in FIG. 12B, a black star 31AK022 larger than the star of the expectation suggestion display 31AK021 is displayed, and as shown in FIG. 12C, the black star 31AK022 moves and the expectation suggestion display 31AK0221. The production is performed so that it fits in one of the white stars. At this time, a voice "pin" indicating that the number of black stars indicating the degree of expectation has increased is output from the speaker 8. As shown in FIGS. 12 (D) and 12 (E), the same effect is repeated a number of times corresponding to the expected degree of reach. At this time, the sound (volume, scale, sound quality, etc.) output from the speaker 8 may be changed stepwise each time it is repeated (for each number of stars). When the number of black stars corresponding to the expectation is settled in the expectation suggestion display 31AK021, the black stars are highlighted as shown in FIG. 12 (F). By doing so, it becomes easy to understand that the expectation suggestion effect has been completed.

In the examples shown in FIGS. 12A to 12F, black stars are displayed one by one and the expectation degree indicated by the expectation degree suggestion display is increased by one step, but two or more black stars are displayed. It may be displayed and the degree of expectation may be raised by two or more steps. Also, a half black star may be displayed to raise the degree of expectation by half a step. In this case, different sounds may be output or the same sound may be output depending on the number of displayed stars (the number of steps of the rising expectation). For example, the same sound may be output when a half black star is displayed and when one black star is displayed. The same sound may be output when two and a half black stars are displayed and when three and a half black stars are displayed. In addition, audio may not be output in some cases. By doing so, the expectation suggestion effect becomes various and the effect is improved. In addition, regardless of the number of steps of expectation that increases at one time, the same image of the black star is displayed, it fits in the white star of the expectation suggestion display, and the number of black stars increases according to the number of steps of expectation that increases. You may try to perform such an effect.

(Direction mode)
There may be a plurality of effect modes in the effect device such as the image display device 5, the speaker 8, and the game effect lamp 9. In the different effect modes, even if the same command (for example, a command for designating a variation pattern) is transmitted from the main board 11, the effect based on the command is executed in a different effect mode. In each effect mode, the background, characters, motifs, sounds output from the speaker 8 and the like displayed on the image display device 5 may be different. The effect mode may be automatically changed according to the number of variable displays and the game state, or may be changed by the operation of the player.

12 (G) to 12 (L) are examples of the effect operation of the title notification and the expectation suggestion effect when the normal mode and the special mode are provided as the effect modes. In the normal mode, the title notification and the expectation degree suggestion effect are executed as shown in FIGS. 12A to 12F. In the special mode, the reach effect based on the fluctuation pattern of the super reach D is the reach effect of the super reach D2, which is different from the reach effect of the super reach D. Therefore, when the fluctuation pattern of the super reach D is specified, the title 31AK023 of the super reach D2 is displayed as shown in FIG. 12 (G). At this time, the sound corresponding to the title name of the reach is output from the speaker 8, but the sound different from the normal mode (for example, the sound having a different voice color) is output. Further, the expectation degree suggestion display 31AK024 in Super Reach D2 is not a star shape but a rhombus shape.

After that, as shown in FIG. 12 (H), a black rhombus 31AK025 larger than the star of the expectation suggestion display 31AK024 is displayed, and as shown in FIG. 12 (I), the black rhombus 31AK025 moves and the expectation suggestion display 31AK024. The production is performed so that it fits in one of the white rhombuses. At this time, the speaker 8 outputs a voice "pon" indicating that the black rhombus indicating the degree of expectation has increased. As shown in FIGS. 12 (J) and 12 (K), the same effect is repeated a number of times corresponding to the expected degree of reach. When the number of black rhombuses corresponding to the expectation is settled in the expectation degree suggestion display 31AK024, the black rhombuses are highlighted as shown in FIG. 12 (L). In this way, depending on the effect mode (state when the reach effect is executed) determined according to the player's selection, the game state, etc., the effect of the effect is diversified by changing the notification mode of the title. improves.

FIG. 12 shows an example of the effect operation when the fluctuation pattern of the super reach D is specified, but other reach effects (title notification, expectation suggestion effect) depending on the effect mode (state when the reach effect is executed). ) May be different. Depending on the effect mode (state when the reach effect is executed), whether or not to notify the reach title and the execution rate of the title notification may be different. For example, when a predetermined effect mode is selected, the reach title may not be notified. By doing so, it is possible to execute an effect according to the player's preference, and the effect of the effect is improved.

In this embodiment, the expectation degree is suggested by the number of black stars in the expectation degree suggestion display, and the expectation degree suggestion effect that gradually increases the number of black stars is executed. It is also possible to execute an expectation suggestion effect that gradually reduces the number of indications suggesting. Such an expectation degree suggestion effect may be executed in addition to the expectation degree suggestion effect of this embodiment, or may be executed instead.

(Other examples of development production)
In the case of executing the expectation suggestion effect for gradually increasing the display indicating the expectation of the expectation suggestion display, the development effect may be executed after increasing the display indicating the expectation. In this case, when the display showing the degree of expectation is increased after the development effect, the display to be increased may be displayed at once instead of stepwise. For example, as shown in FIG. 13 (A), after the title of Super Reach D is notified and the effect of gradually increasing the number of black stars is completed, a button is displayed on the image display device 5 as shown in FIG. 13 (B). The development effect in which the image 31AK031 is displayed is executed. Here, when the operation to the push button 31B is detected, as shown in FIG. 13C, the title 31AK032 of the super reach C (here, the character "SP reach C") is displayed, so that the super reach C is displayed. The title of reach C is notified. In this way, when the development effect is executed, the title notification of the reach of the development source is switched to the title notification of the reach of the development destination, so that it becomes easy to understand which reach has been developed. Further, under the title 31AK032, the expectation degree suggestion display 31AK033 in which the number of black stars is three is highlighted. Even if the number of black stars increases by two or more, they are displayed at once. After the movable body 32 operates, the development effect in which the title and the expectation degree suggestion display change may be executed.

(Notice production)
In this embodiment, as a notice effect, a title notice for notifying the jackpot reliability is executed according to a title notification mode (for example, the display color of the title). For example, as shown in FIG. 14 (A), the title 31AK036 of the super reach A is displayed in black, and the sound corresponding to the title name of the reach is output from the speaker 8 to notify the title of the super reach A. After that, as shown in FIG. 14B, the title notice that the display color of the title 31AK030 changes to red is executed. In this way, when the title notice is not executed, the title is displayed in black, and when the title notice is executed, the title is displayed in a color other than black. In the title notice shown in FIG. 14, the display mode (display color) of the title may change after the reach title is notified by voice. By doing so, it is possible to enhance the effect of the advance notice effect. The timing at which the title is displayed in a color other than black is not limited to this, and the title may be displayed in a color other than black from the start of display.

Further, when the title notice in which the display mode (display color) of the title changes is executed, the sound may be output according to the display mode after the change in the title display mode. By doing so, it is possible to enhance the effect of the advance notice effect. Further, the title notification by voice may be executed after the display mode (display color) of the title is changed. In this case, the sound may be output according to the display mode (display color) of the title after the change.

(Execution timing of title notification)
It is preferable that the notification of the title during reach is executed at a timing other than the execution timing of the effect (specific effect) that is controlled to the jackpot advantageous state and the expectation level is improved, such as the advance notice effect and the development effect. By doing so, once the title is notified, an effect of improving the degree of expectation can be executed, so that the player's sense of expectation can be maintained.

FIG. 15 is a flowchart showing an example of the advance notice effect determination process for determining whether or not the advance notice effect is executed and the effect mode. The advance notice effect determination process is executed by the effect control CPU 120 in the variable display start setting process of step S171 of FIG. 7. In the advance notice effect determination process, the effect control CPU 120 first determines whether or not the variation pattern specified from the command transmitted from the main board 11 is the variation pattern of the super reach (step 31AKS001).

In the case of the fluctuation pattern of the super reach (step 31AKS001; Yes), the display color of the title of the superreach (whether or not the title notice is executed) is determined (step 31AKS002).

In step 31AKS002, the display color of the title of the super reach is determined, for example, at the determination ratio shown in FIG. 16A, depending on whether the display result is “big hit” or “missing”. As shown in FIG. 16A, the display color of the title of Super Reach changes from "black", "red", "black" to "red", and from "black" to "fruit pattern". Things that change from "red" to "fruit pattern" are provided, and the jackpot reliability is high in this order (ascending order). That is, the jackpot reliability differs depending on the timing of the change in the display color of the title. By doing so, the player pays attention to the change timing of the display color of the title, and the effect of the effect is improved.

In the "fruit pattern", the characters of the title may be displayed in bold and the characters themselves may be the "fruit pattern", or the background portion of the display area of the title may be the "fruit pattern". .. There may be a pattern displayed as a "fruit pattern" from the beginning. For those whose display color changes, as shown in FIG. 14, the display color may change after the title notification is executed. For those whose display color changes, there may be a plurality of timings at which the display color changes. Then, the jackpot reliability may be different depending on the timing at which the display color changes. Further, since the title display period differs depending on the type of super reach, the timing at which the display color changes may differ depending on the type of super reach. In the case of super reach (for example, super reach D or super reach E) in which the title display period is long, a plurality of change timings may be provided and the change timing may be determined as one of them. Then, in the case of a super reach with a short title display period (for example, super reach A or super reach B), the number of changing timings may be one or less than the number of super reach with a long title display period.

When there are a normal mode and a special mode as the effect mode, the display color of the title is determined at the determination ratio shown in FIG. 16 (A) in the normal mode, and the normal mode as shown in FIG. 16 (B) is used in the special mode. Determine the title display color at different rates. In the special mode, the display color pattern and the order of reliability may be different from those in the normal mode. In this way, by making the execution mode (display color and change timing of the display color) of the title notice different depending on the effect mode, the effect is diversified and the effect is improved.

In this embodiment, as a notice effect, a line notice for notifying the jackpot reliability is executed depending on the display mode of the character's lines (for example, the display color of the lines) in the reach effect of the super reach.

After determining the display color of the title of the super reach, the display color of the character's dialogue (whether or not the dialogue notice is executed) in the reach production of the super reach is determined (step 31AKS003).

In step 31AKS003, the display color of the dialogue in the reach effect is determined, for example, at the determination ratio shown in FIG. 16C, depending on whether the display result is “big hit” or “missing”. As shown in FIG. 16C, the display colors of the lines in the reach production are provided to change from "white", "red", and "white" to "red", and in this order (ascending order). The jackpot reliability is high. That is, the jackpot reliability differs depending on the change timing of the display color of the dialogue. By doing so, the player pays attention to the change timing of the display color of the dialogue, and the effect of the effect is improved. If the display color changes, the display color may change after the dialogue is displayed. For those whose display color changes, there may be a plurality of timings at which the display color changes. Then, the jackpot reliability may be different depending on the timing at which the display color changes.

In addition, the jackpot reliability may be different depending on the combination of the title notice and the dialogue notice. For example, when the title notice and the dialogue notice include the same effect mode (display color), the jackpot reliability may be increased when the same effect mode is used. Further, the jackpot reliability may be different depending on the combination of the change timing of the production mode between the title notice and the dialogue notice. For example, when the change timings are the same, the jackpot reliability may be higher than when the change timings are different, or the jackpot reliability may be different depending on which change comes first. By doing so, it is possible to pay attention to the timing of each change between the title notice and the dialogue notice.

When there are a normal mode and a special mode as the effect mode, the display color of the dialogue may be determined in the special mode at a ratio different from that in the normal mode. In the special mode, the display color pattern and the order of reliability may be different from those in the normal mode.

In addition, instead of the dialogue notice, a notice effect for notifying the jackpot reliability may be executed by changing the effect mode of the reach effect. In that case, in the advance notice effect, a plurality of change timings of the effect mode may be provided so that the jackpot reliability differs according to the change timing.

After determining the display color of the dialogue in the reach effect, or when it is determined that the pattern is not the fluctuation pattern of the super reach (step AK31S001; No), whether or not to execute the other advance notice effect and the effect mode are determined (step AK31S004). After that, the determination results in 31AKS002 to 31AKS004 are saved in a predetermined area of the RAM 122 (step AK31S005), and the advance notice effect determination process is completed.

In this embodiment, the title notice and the dialogue notice can be executed in the case of super reach, but the title notice is given in the case of a specific super reach (for example, other than the unreliable super reach). And at least one of the dialogue notices may be executable. Further, the title notice and the dialogue notice have been described as being determined by the determination ratio shown in FIG. 16, but the determination ratio is arbitrary, and for example, the determination ratio may be different depending on the type of super reach. By doing so, it is possible to execute the advance notice effect according to the type of reach, and the effect of the effect is improved.

In this embodiment, the number of executable production modes (the number of display colors that can be displayed) differs between the title notice and the dialogue notice. By doing so, the production becomes diverse and the production effect is enhanced. In the title notice and the dialogue notice, the number of feasible production modes may be arbitrarily changed, and the number and types of feasible production modes may be the same. By doing so, it is possible to execute a unified notice effect, and it becomes easier for the player to grasp the jackpot reliability.

(Action production)
When the effect mode of the title notice and the dialogue notice changes, an effect indicating that the effect mode changes may be executed. For example, the action effect image may be displayed on the image display device 5, and the action effect that the image acts on at least one of the title and the dialogue may be executed. Then, after the action effect is executed, the effect mode (display color) of the title or dialogue may be changed. The effect mode (action effect image, etc.) of the action effect may be the same regardless of whether it acts on the title or the dialogue. In addition, there may be a case where the effect mode of the title and the dialogue does not change even though the action effect is executed. When executing the action effect, the presence / absence of execution of the action effect, the execution timing, and the effect mode may be determined based on the determination results related to the title notice and the dialogue notice. Such a determination may be performed in the process of step AK31S004. For example, the rate at which at least one of the title notice and the dialogue notice changes (the rate at which the effect mode changes due to the action effect) may be different depending on the effect mode of the action effect, or the title notice and the title notice may be different. The ratio of the dialogue notice and which production mode changes (the ratio of acting on which) may be different, or the ratio of changing to what color (how many stages) may be different. .. By executing such an action effect, the player will eventually pay attention to whether the action effect image is displayed, the title or the dialogue, and the effect effect will be improved. When there are a plurality of effect modes, the presence / absence of execution of the action effect and the effect mode may be determined at different rates depending on the effect mode. By doing so, it is possible to execute the action effect according to the effect mode, and the effect effect is improved.

As another example of such an action effect, at least one effect mode (display color) of any one of the title and the dialogue is obtained according to the effect content of the reach effect (for example, the effect content in the character movement and the battle effect). May change. By doing so, the player pays attention to the production content of the reach production.

The present invention is not limited to the pachinko gaming machine 1 described in the feature section 31AK, and various modifications and applications are possible without departing from the gist of the present invention. For example, all of the feature portions described in the above embodiment are not essential configurations and can be omitted as appropriate.

(Sub liquid crystal)
As a sub-display device different from the image display device 5, a sub-liquid crystal may be provided on the game board 2 or the game machine frame 3. Although expressed as a sub liquid crystal here, the sub display device may be composed of an organic EL or a dot matrix LED. The sub liquid crystal device may be fixed in the vicinity of the image display device 5, for example, or may be movable or retractable. In the sub liquid crystal, various effects such as a notice effect and a hold display are executed. For example, the title notification may be executed on the sub liquid crystal. When the title is continuously displayed even after the title is notified as in the super reach D and the super reach E of the above-described embodiment, the title and the expectation degree suggestion display may be displayed on the sub liquid crystal. In this case, after notifying the title on the image display device 5, the title and the expectation suggestion display may be displayed on the sub liquid crystal. By doing so, the title and the expectation degree suggestion display can be displayed without hindering the super reach effect in the image display device 5, and the title and the expectation degree suggestion display can be easily understood.

In the above embodiment, an example in which the present invention is applied to the notification of the title of the reach effect as the suggestion effect has been described, but the present invention is applied to the title notification (mainly the notification for displaying characters) related to other effects. You may. For example, as a advance notice effect (for example, a look-ahead advance notice effect), when a look-ahead zone effect for shifting to a plurality of zones (stage, effect mode, etc.) in which the background image and the effect mode are different in the image display device 5 is executed, the shifted zone is executed. The present invention may be applied to the title notification of. When presenting a mission ("Reach with 7", "Eliminate enemies with a stick controller", etc.) and perform a mission production that will be in an advantageous state for the player when the mission is completed. The present invention may be applied to the title notification of a mission.

(Modification example 1 of feature portion 31AK)
In the above embodiment, when it is time to derive the display result, a deciding effect for notifying whether or not the display result becomes a "big hit" is executed, and then the display result is shown (). 10 (B) to (D)). Instead of such a determined effect, at a predetermined timing before deriving the display result, an operation effect for prompting the operation of the stick controller 31A or the push button 31B is executed, and when the predetermined operation is detected during the operation valid period. The display result may be displayed by displaying the victory or defeat of the battle effect, temporarily stopping the display result, or the like. By doing so, since the display result is displayed according to the operation of the player, the player's motivation to participate in the game can be increased, and the interest is improved.

17 and 18 are diagrams showing an example of a super reach effect operation in a modified example in which an operation effect is executed and a display result is shown according to the operation. As shown in FIG. 17 (A), after the image display device 5 is in the reach mode, for example, as shown in FIG. 17 (B), the ally character 31AK041 and the enemy character 31AK042 are displayed. Then, as shown in FIGS. 17 (C) to 17 (F) and 18 (G) to (I), a reach effect in which the character 31AK041 and the character 31AK042 confront each other is executed.

Along with the reach effect, as shown in FIG. 17C, a small button image 31AK043 and a regulation line 31AK044 superimposed on the small button image 31AK043 are displayed at the lower right of the image display device 5. As a result, the operation effect using the push button 31B is executed, but it is suggested that the reception of the operation is currently restricted.

In this modification, a plurality of types of operation effect images indicating that the operation effect is executed are prepared. Then, the jackpot reliability differs depending on which operation effect image is displayed and the operation effect is executed. In addition, the image indicating that the operation effect is executed during the reach effect may change to a more reliable mode.

For example, as shown in FIG. 17 (D), the praying character 31AK045 is displayed, and as shown in FIG. 17 (E), the praying character 31AK045 changes to the happy character 31AK046, and the small button image 31AK043 changes to the large button image 31AK047. Changes to.

After that, as shown in FIG. 18 (H), the cannon 31AK048 is displayed, and as shown in FIG. 18 (I), the effect 31AK049 in which a bullet is fired from the cannon 31AK048 is displayed, and the bullet hits the large button image 31AK047. The effect 31AK050 is displayed. Then, the large button image 31AK047 changes to the stick image 31AK051.

As described above, in this modification, when the operation effect image changes, the action effect indicating that the operation effect image changes is executed. In addition, the operation effect image may change without the action effect. In addition, the operation effect image may not change even though the action effect is executed. The rate at which the operation effect image changes may differ depending on the type of action effect.

Then, before the predetermined time from which the display result is derived, the regulation line 31AK044 is erased as shown in FIG. 18 (J), and the stick image 31AK051 is enlarged and displayed in the center as shown in FIG. 18 (K). , A display prompting the operation of pulling the stick controller 31A is displayed. Further, at this time, the operation on the stick controller 31A becomes an effective operation valid period.

Here, when the operation of pulling the stick controller 31A is detected, the image 31AK052 showing that the ally character has won is displayed as shown in FIG. 18 (L). After that, at the timing when the fluctuation time ends, as shown in FIG. 18 (M), a definite decorative symbol to be a jackpot combination is derived. If the operation is not detected within the predetermined operation valid period, the image shown in FIG. 18 (L) is automatically displayed.

In this modification, there are a small button image, a large button image, and a stick image as operation effect images, and when an operation effect using these images is executed in the order of small button image <large button image <stick image. The jackpot reliability of is high. Even if an operation effect image with low reliability is displayed, it may change to a highly reliable operation effect image during the reach effect, so that the effect is improved and the player's expectation is increased. Can be maintained.

Although the reach title notification and the expectation degree suggestion display are omitted in the effect operation examples shown in FIGS. 17 and 18, they are appropriately performed in parallel with the reach effect and operation effect shown in FIGS. 17 and 18. It may be executed. The determination regarding the operation effect and the operation effect image (presence / absence of operation effect, display of operation effect image, presence / absence of action effect, etc.) may be executed in step 31AKS004 of FIG.

(Modification example 2 of feature portion 31AK)
A suggestion display suggesting the degree of expectation of control to an advantageous state such as a jackpot game state may be performed. For example, the shutter effect of performing the first suggestion display and the reach title effect of performing the second suggestion display may be executed. In the shutter effect, an effect of covering the screen with the shutter display is executed after the variable display is started. Further, in the reach title production, an effect of displaying the reach title indicating the development destination of the reach effect is executed after the reach. When displaying either the shutter display or the reach title display, a specific image may be included and displayed. The reach title effect may be the same as the title notice of the above embodiment, or may be another effect determined by another process.

The specific image is an image with high jackpot reliability that is displayed including a plurality of types of elements in the image. The plurality of types of elements include a banana image of element E1, a melon image of element E2, an apple image of element E3, a watermelon image of element E4, and a strawberry image of element E5. A fruit pattern image composed of these elements E1 to E5 is a specific image. In both the shutter display and the reach title display, all of the elements E1 to E5 are displayed so as to be visible. Further, the display sizes of the elements E1 to E5 constituting the specific image are changed and displayed according to the difference in display size between the shutter display and the reach title display. Further, all of the elements E1 to E5 are displayed so as to fit in each of the shutter display and the reach title display.

When the shutter effect is executed after the start of the variable display, when the fruit pattern image is displayed, the jackpot reliability is higher than when the fruit pattern image is not displayed. Further, when the reach title is displayed during the reach effect, when the fruit pattern image is displayed, the jackpot reliability is higher than when the fruit pattern image is not displayed. When the fruit pattern is not displayed, for example, a plain image that does not include each element E1 to E5 is displayed. An image pattern other than the fruit pattern image may be prepared as an image showing the reliability of the jackpot when the shutter effect and the reach title effect are executed. For example, a white image <blue image <red image <fruit pattern image may be prepared in the order of jackpot reliability (for example, a red shutter or a reach title in red letters). Then, any one image pattern may be selected by a predetermined random number lottery depending on whether or not the display result of the variable display is a big hit.

When the shutter display and the reach title are displayed, even when the fruit pattern is displayed, the speaker 8 notifies the speaker 8 to output a common sound (melody), and the game effect lamp 9 emits the light. The common sound and the emission control of the game effect lamp 9 indicate to the player that the fruit pattern is a special image. When performing such shutter display and reach title display, common notification for the fruit pattern is executed. Further, in the reach title display, a specific sound (voice) is further output after the common notification. The output periods of the common sound and the specific sound may partially overlap.

FIG. 19 is a display screen view when the shutter effect and the reach title effect are executed. As shown in FIG. 19A, when the shutter effect is executed, the shutter image 31AK061 is displayed at the start of the variable display on the image display device 5. In the shutter image 31AK061, an image of a fruit pattern including all the elements E1 to E5 is displayed. Further, when the shutter effect is executed, the notification for outputting the common sound (melody) by the speaker 8 is executed, and the notification by the light emission of the game effect lamp 9 is executed. When the closed shutter is opened, as shown in FIG. 19B, the variable display of the decorative symbol is started. The downward arrows indicate the variable display of the left, middle, and right symbols. When the variable display of the left symbol and the right symbol is temporarily stopped, the reach state is reached as shown in FIG. 19 (c).

Then, as shown in FIG. 19D, the super reach effect is started. The variable display is displayed small, for example, in the upper right corner of the screen, and the character is displayed on the left side of the screen. The reach title image 31AK062 is displayed at the lower right of the screen, and the content of the super reach to be executed is shown as the reach title display. In the reach title image 31AK062, an image of a fruit pattern including all the elements E1 to E5 is displayed. Further, in the reach title image 31AK062, the characters "battle reach" indicating that the reach effect accompanied by the battle effect is executed are displayed.

Further, when the reach title effect is executed, the notification for outputting the common sound (melody) by the speaker 8 is executed, and the notification by the light emission of the game effect lamp 9 is executed. Further, after outputting the common sound, an effect of emitting a specific sound (voice) indicating that the character has high jackpot reliability such as "hot" is executed. Here, in the reach title effect, the size of the suggestion display to be displayed is smaller than that in the shutter effect. However, in this way, in the reach title production, by outputting a specific sound, it is possible to make it easier for the player to recognize that the fruit pattern image is displayed. Although the case where the output periods of the common sound and the specific sound are completely separated has been described, the output periods may partially overlap.

After that, the battle reach effect as shown in FIG. 19E is executed. Enemy characters are displayed on the left side of the screen, and ally characters are displayed on the right side of the screen. When a friendly character wins a battle with an enemy character, the characters "Battle win!" Are displayed in the upper left of the screen. It is notified that the big hit has been confirmed by winning the battle. When the battle effect is completed, the screen returns to the variable display screen with the original number pattern. As shown in FIG. 19 (f), all the symbols are stopped and the jackpot symbol of "777" is displayed.

As shown in FIGS. 19A and 19D, both the shutter image 31AK061 and the reach title image 31AK062 include all the elements E1 to E5 constituting the fruit pattern image and are displayed. In this way, the fruit pattern image can be suitably displayed in both the shutter image 31AK061 and the reach title image 31AK062 having different display sizes. As a result, it is possible to accurately convey that the fruit pattern image with high jackpot reliability is displayed.

Further, the display size of the shutter image 31AK061 shown in FIG. 19A is displayed larger than the display size of the reach title image 31AK062 shown in FIG. 19D. Therefore, it is possible to pay attention to the difference between the display size of the shutter image 31AK061 and the display size of the reach title image 31AK062.

Further, the shutter image 31AK061 shown in FIG. 19A and the reach title image 31AK062 shown in FIG. 19D are displayed at different timings. By doing so, it is possible to prevent the fruit pattern image, which is a specific image, from becoming difficult to see due to overlapping execution timings.

The determination regarding the shutter effect (presence / absence of shutter effect and effect mode) may be executed in step 31AKS004 of FIG. In that case, the determination related to the shutter effect may be made based on the determination result of the display color of the title in step 31AKS002 of FIG. For example, when the display color of the title is determined to be a fruit pattern, the shutter effect of the fruit pattern may be easily executed. Further, the determination related to the reach title effect may be executed in step 31AKS004 of FIG. 15 together with the determination related to the shutter effect.

(Additional notes regarding feature 31AK)
(1) In order to achieve the above object, the gaming machine according to the present invention is a gaming machine (for example, pachinko gaming machine 1) that can be controlled to an advantageous state (for example, a jackpot gaming state) that is advantageous to the player, and the above-mentioned advantage. A suggestion effect execution means (for example, effect control CPU 120) capable of executing a suggestion effect (for example, reach effect) suggesting that the state is controlled, and a title notification means (for example, effect) capable of notifying a title corresponding to the suggestion effect. The title notification means can notify the title corresponding to the suggestion effect when a predetermined period has elapsed from the start of the suggestion effect (for example, FIGS. 9D and 9F). ).

According to such a configuration, the effect of production can be enhanced.

(2) In the game machine of the above (1), the suggestion effect executing means can execute a plurality of types of the suggestion effect, and in the plurality of types of the suggestion effect, at least a part of the effect within the predetermined period. May be feasible in a common manner (eg, FIG. 9C).

With such a configuration, it is possible to pay attention to which suggestive effect is executed, and the interest is improved.

(3) In the game machine according to (1) or (2), a specific effect (for example, a development effect or a notice effect) suggesting that the game machine is controlled to the advantageous state at a plurality of execution timings during the execution of the suggestion effect It is feasible, and the execution timing of the specific effect may not be provided during the predetermined period.

According to such a configuration, the player's expectation can be maintained even after the title is notified.

(4) In any of the game machines (1) to (3) above, the suggestion effect execution means has at least the first suggestion effect (for example, the reach effect of super reach A or super reach B) and the first suggestion effect. 2 Suggestion effects (for example, reach effects of Super Reach D and Super Reach E) can be executed, and the title notification means in the second suggestion effect is the second suggestion effect from the start of the second suggestion effect. The title corresponding to may be notified.

According to such a configuration, the notification of the title according to the suggestion effect can be executed, so that the effect of the effect is improved.

(5) In the game machine of the above (4), the ratio of being controlled to the advantageous state is higher when the first suggestion effect is executed than when the second suggestion effect is executed. May be good.

According to such a configuration, the effect of production is improved.

(6) In any of the game machines (1) to (5) above, the suggestion effect execution means is capable of executing the suggestion effect in an effect mode related to the title notified in the predetermined period. You may.

According to such a configuration, the effect of production is improved.

(7) In any of the game machines (1) to (6) above, a detection means (for example, a stick controller 31A or a push button 31B) capable of detecting a player's movement and a specific display corresponding to the detection means (for example, For example, the specific display executing means (for example, the effect control CPU 120) for performing the small button image 31AK043, the large button image 31AK047, and the stick image 31AK051) is further provided, and the specific display executing means is the first specific display as the specific display. (For example, a small button image 31AK043) and a second specific display (for example, a large button image 31AK047, a stick image 31AK051), which is more advantageous to the player than the first specific display, can be displayed and detected by the detection means. During the non-valid period of, after displaying the first specific display, the first specific display is changed to the second specific display (for example, FIGS. 17 (E) and 18 (I)), and detection by the detection means is performed. During the valid period, the operation effect using the second specific display after the change may be executed (for example, FIGS. 18 (J) and 18 (K)).

According to such a configuration, the effect of production is improved.

(8) In any of the game machines (1) to (7) above, as a suggestion display suggesting the degree of expectation of control to the advantageous state, a first suggestion display in which the display size is the first size (FIG. 19). The first size shutter image 31AK061 displayed at the time of the shutter effect shown in (a) and the second suggestion display having the display size of the second size (displayed at the time of the reach title effect shown in FIG. 19D). A display means (for example, an image display device 5 and a CPU 120 for effect control) capable of displaying a reach title image 31AK062 of two sizes) is further provided, and the display means has a plurality of types of elements having different modes (FIG. 19A). , (D), element E1 (banana), element E2 (melon), element E3 (apple), element E4 (watermelon), element E5 (strawberry), etc.) (FIG. 19 (a)). ), (Fruit pattern shown in (d), etc.) can be displayed, and when either the first suggestion display or the second suggestion display is displayed in the pattern including the specific image, a plurality of types of elements are displayed. Elements E1 to E5 are displayed in both the first suggestion display and the second suggestion display (the shutter image 31AK061 and the reach title image 31AK062 shown in FIGS. 19A and 19D). It may be displayed so as to be included).

According to such a configuration, a specific image can be preferably displayed regardless of the display size of the suggestion display. This makes it possible to accurately convey that a specific image has been displayed.

(Explanation of feature 48SH)
Next, the feature 48SH of the present embodiment will be described. FIG. 20 shows the pachinko gaming machine 1 including the feature portion 48SH, and FIG. 20A is a front view of the gaming machine before the operation of the movable accessory. (B) is a front view of the game machine after the movement of the movable accessory. As shown in FIG. 20, the pachinko gaming machine 1 includes a movable accessory 48SH400. The movable accessory 48SH400 includes a left movable member 48SH410, a right movable member 48SH420, an upper movable member 48SH430, and a lower movable member 48SH440. The left movable member 48SH410 is arranged on the left side of the image display device 5 and operates in the left-right direction. The right movable member 48SH420 is arranged on the right side of the image display device 5 and operates in the left-right direction. The upper movable member 48SH430 is arranged above the image display device 5 and operates in the vertical direction. The lower movable member 48SH440 is arranged below the image display device 5 and operates in the left-right direction.

In the pachinko gaming machine 1, the movable accessory 48SH400 has the left movable member 48SH410, the right movable member 48SH420, the upper movable member 48SH430, and the lower movable member 48SH440 on the back side of the game board 2 shown in FIG. 20-1 (A). It is possible to form one decorative body 48SHS by advancing from the retracted "retracted position" to the "predetermined position" in front of the display area of the image display device 5 shown in FIG. 20-1 (B). It has become. The movable accessory 48SH400 does not overlap with the image display device 5 in the state of being retracted to the "evacuation position", and the player can visually recognize the entire image display device 5. Further, the movable accessory 48SH400 covers the entire surface of the image display device 5 in the state of advancing to the "predetermined position".

The movable accessory 48SH400 may cover a part of the image display device 5 so as to be visible to the player when the movable accessory 48SH400 advances to the “predetermined position” without covering the entire surface of the image display device 5. Further, although the image display device 5 is not covered in the "evacuation position", the movable accessory 48SH400 in the "evacuation position" may overlap with a part of the image display device 5.

The left movable member 48SH410, the right movable member 48SH420, the upper movable member 48SH430, and the lower movable member 48SH440 according to the present embodiment move to the above-mentioned "predetermined position" in which the display area of the image display device 5 is covered. Each of them forms one decorative body 48SHS to decorate the pachinko game machine 1 or direct the game of the pachinko game machine 1.

In the pachinko gaming machine 1, reach such as normal reach and super reach is executed during the special figure game. When comparing the normal reach and the super reach, the reliability (big hit reliability) when each reach is executed is higher in the super reach than in the normal reach. The normal reach effect is executed during the normal reach, and the super reach effect is executed during the super reach. In the normal reach effect, a reach mode in which the decorative symbols displayed in the “left” and “right” decorative symbol display areas 5L and 5R are temporarily stopped with the same symbol is displayed. In the reach mode, the decorative symbol displayed in the "middle" decorative symbol display area 5C is in a variable display state. Further, in the super reach effect, an effect in which a predetermined character or the like competes is executed. The super reach production is executed in a form that develops from the normal reach production. After the normal reach production is completed without developing into super reach, or after the super reach production is completed, the decorative symbols are displayed in the decorative symbol display areas 5L, 5C, and 5R of "left", "middle", and "right". The display result of the special figure game is displayed. The super reach effect includes a final effect that finally suggests whether or not the game is controlled by the jackpot game state, and a pre-decision effect that is executed before the final effect.

Further, when the normal reach effect and the pre-settlement effect of the super reach effect are being executed, the movable accessory 48SH400 is placed in the "evacuation position" on the back side of the game board 2 as shown in FIG. 20-1 (A). It is located and difficult for the player to see. Further, in the final production of the super reach effect, when suggesting that the jackpot game state is controlled, the movable accessory 48SH400 advances from the "evacuation position" to the "predetermined position", and the display area of the image display device 5 One ornament 48SHS may be formed in the form of covering the above.

Further, during the normal reach effect and the super reach effect, the game effect lamp 9 may light up or blink. The decorative effect can be enhanced by emitting light (lighting / blinking) when the game effect lamps 9 emit light, which contributes to the improvement of the interest. The light emitting state of the game effect lamp 9 changes as appropriate as the reach effect progresses. As shown in FIG. 20-1, the game effect lamps 9 are arranged so as to surround the entire circumference of the game board 2. Further, the game effect lamp 9 is also provided on the stick controller 31A and the push button 31B. The game effect lamps 9 in the stick controller 31A are arranged in a striped pattern on the front surface of the stick controller 31A, and the game effect lamps 9 in the push button 31B are arranged so as to light the push button 31B as a whole.

Next, an example of the reach effect executed by the image display device 5 will be described. FIG. 20-2 is a diagram showing changes in the display mode of the image display device 5 and the light emitting state of the game effect lamp 9 as the reach effect progresses. In FIGS. 20-2 to 20-4, the lighting / blinking state of the game effect lamp 9 is represented by the lamp lighting state explanation display 48SHL. Here, as a reach production, an example of developing from a normal reach production to a super reach production will be described. The reach effect shown in FIG. 20-2 is a common effect that may be executed regardless of whether the display result of the special figure game is a big hit or a miss. The light emitting state of the game effect lamp is schematically shown in the upper right portion of the image display device 5.

In the special figure game, after the decorative symbol display areas 5L, 5C, and 5R (see FIG. 1) of "left", "middle", and "right" are displayed in a variable manner, the reach is reached and the reach effect is started. As shown in 20-2 (A), the same decorative symbols, here "4", are temporarily stopped and displayed in the decorative symbol display areas 5L and 5R of the "left" and "right". At this time, the variable display continues in the "middle" decorative pattern display area 5C.

In this way, as the reach effect, the normal reach effect is first executed. When the normal reach effect does not develop into the super reach effect, the decorative symbol that has been variablely displayed in the "middle" decorative symbol display area 5C is temporarily stopped and finally displayed as "left", "middle", and "right". The decorative symbols in the decorative symbol display areas 5L, 5C, and 5R are stopped and displayed. While the normal reach effect is being executed, the game effect lamp 9 is blinking, but the degree of blinking is small, and it is blinking with a brightness that is not so flashy. Also, the blinking speed is not fast, for example, it blinks at a normal speed. Further, from the speakers 8L and 8R (see FIG. 1), voices and music for enlivening the normal reach are output.

Subsequently, when the decorative symbol in the "middle" decorative symbol display area 5C is not temporarily stopped and displayed even after a lapse of a predetermined time from the start of the normal reach effect, the super reach effect is developed. In the super reach effect, as shown in FIG. 20-2 (B), the decorative symbols displayed in the “left”, “middle”, and “right” decorative symbol display areas 5L, 5C, and 5R are the decorative symbols displayed on the image display device 5. It is displayed small in the small symbol display area 48SH5X in the upper left. The decorative symbols displayed small in the small symbol display area 48SH5X are temporarily stopped as the characters "4" for "left" and "right", and are displayed in a variable manner for "middle". In this way, the player is notified that the reach state is continuing.

The display position and size of the decorative symbol change, and the main character 48SHM1 and the enemy character 48SHE1 are displayed at the position where the decorative symbol is displayed in the center of the image display device 5, and the pre-settlement effect in super reach starts. Will be done. In addition, when the pre-settlement effect is started, a decorative character of "BOSS BATTLE" is displayed between the main character 48SHM1 and the enemy character 48SHE1 to notify the player that the main character 48SHM1 and the enemy character 48SHE1 will fight. Is entertaining.

While the pre-settlement effect is being executed, the game effect lamp 9 is in a state in which the overall brightness is larger than that in the state shown in FIG. 20-2 (A) and the light is emitted more violently. In this example, the light emitting state of the game effect lamp 9 emits light so that the overall brightness becomes larger during the super reach than during the normal reach. Further, in the pre-settlement production, the speakers 8L and 8R (see FIG. 1) output songs such as voices and music that are different from the voices for enlivening the normal reach, and excite the reach.

When the pre-settlement effect is started, the image display device 5 executes an effect in which the main character 48SHM1 and the enemy character 48SHE1 confront each other. In the pre-settlement effect, for example, the effect of one of the main character 48SHM1 and the enemy character 48SHE1 attacking the other is repeated a plurality of times, for example, two or three times. In this way, when the pre-settlement effect is executed and the final stage of the pre-settlement effect is reached, as shown in FIG. 20-2 (C), the main character 48SHM1 and the enemy character 48SHE1 face each other, and an image of burning flames is displayed in the background. Will be done. Also at this time, the game effect lamp 9 is displayed with the same brightness and light emission state from the start of the super reach effect during the execution of the pre-settlement effect, and the same music and sound are emitted from the speakers 8L and 8R. It is being output.

Then, when the super reach production approaches the final stage and the final stage of the pre-settlement production is reached, as shown in FIG. 20-2 (D), the main character 48SHM1 and the enemy character 48SHE1 face each other and cover the image with burning flames in the background. In this way, the decorative characters "Game !!" are displayed, and the controller image 48SHC1 imitating the stick controller 31A is displayed on the right side thereof. At this time, the main character 48SHM1, the enemy character 48SHE1, and the background image are displayed in a stopped state. By displaying these decorative characters and the controller image 48SHC1, the operation of the stick controller 31A executes a result effect suggesting the display result before the display result of the variable display of the decorative symbol is displayed. I'm informing the player.

Subsequently, as shown in FIG. 20-2 (E), the controller image 48SHC1 is displayed in large size in the center of the image display device 5, and the decorative characters "Close! Close!" Are displayed on both the left and right sides of the controller image 48SHC1. Will be done. At this time, the controller image 48SHC1 displayed on the image display device 5 is displayed so as to swing between the back position indicated by the solid line and the front position indicated by the alternate long and short dash line, and the characters "close! Close!" It is blinking, and the main character 48SHM1, the enemy character 48SHE1, and the background image are displayed in a stopped state. At this time, the voice "pull the lever" is output from the speakers 8L and 8R. This display prompts the player to operate the stick controller 31A.

In addition, during the pre-settlement production, music, voice, etc. are output from the speakers 8L and 8R, but at the final stage of the pre-settlement production, when the voice "pull the lever" is output, these are output. The output of music and audio is stopped. In short, at the final stage of the pre-settlement effect, the effect of urging the operation of the stick controller 31A is continuously executed, and the effect other than the effect of urging the operation of the stick controller 31A is stopped. In the final stage of the pre-settlement effect, the effects other than the effect of prompting the operation of the stick controller 31A need not be completely stopped. For example, the effects other than the effect of prompting the operation of the stick controller 31A are substantially stopped. It is possible that there is a movement that does not interfere with the effect of prompting the operation of the stick controller 31A.

Further, during the pre-settlement effect from the state shown in FIG. 20-2 (B) to the state shown in FIG. 20-2 (E), the game effect lamp 9 continues to light and blink without changing the light emitting state. ing. Further, from the state shown in FIG. 20-2 (B) to the state shown in FIG. 20-2 (E), the small symbol display area 48SH5X in the upper left of the image display device 5 is set to "left" and "right". The character "4" is temporarily stopped, and the "middle" is continuously displayed in a variable manner. In these pre-decision effects, the game effect lamp 9 does not have to be limited to a mode in which the light emitting state does not change. For example, the light emitting state of the game effect lamp changes according to the progress of the effect. May be good.

When the player operates the stick controller 31A based on the effect of prompting the operation of the stick controller 31A, the final effect is executed. It should be noted that the operation effective time in which the operation of the stick controller 31A is valid is set, and even if the operation of the stick controller 31A is not executed when the operation effective time elapses, the settlement effect is executed.

In the finalization effect, when the display result of the special figure game is a big hit, an effect suggesting that the game is controlled to the big hit game state is executed by the procedure shown in FIG. In the procedure shown in FIG. 20-4, an effect suggesting that the jackpot game state is not controlled is executed. First, with reference to FIG. 20-3, a finalization effect that is suggested to be controlled in the jackpot gaming state will be described. After the image shown in FIG. 20-2 (E) is displayed, when the settlement effect is started by operating the stick controller 31A or the like, the controller image 48SHC1 displayed on the image display device 5 is erased as it is. To. Subsequently, as shown in FIG. 20-3 (F-1), the image display device 5 momentarily darkens (blackouts) the screen of the image display device 5, and the image display device 5 displays a black image. An effect is executed in which the image is in a closed state (no image is displayed other than the black image). As a mode for darkening the screen, the entire or most of the screen may be turned off (erased), or a color such as black may be displayed on the screen. Further, when displaying these colors, it is preferable that there is no pattern, and there may be a mode in which there is a slight pattern.

The length of the moment when the screen of the image display device 5 is darkened is not particularly limited, but for example, when the player recognizes that the screen is "darkened", the darkening may be completed. The specific length of the moment is not particularly limited, but may be any time between 100 ms and 500 ms, for example. The momentary time may be shorter or longer than the time included in this range.

When the effect of darkening the image display device 5 for a moment is executed, the game effect lamp 9 is lit / blinked in a light emitting state having a higher brightness than the light emitting state during the pre-settlement effect. At this time, the game effect lamp 9 emits light, for example, in white. The game effect lamp 9 may emit light in a color other than white, and may emit light in a light color other than white, for example. Further, the game effect lamp 9 may emit light in a single color or may emit light in a plurality of colors.

Then, as shown in FIG. 20-1 (A), the movable accessory 48SH400 arranged in the "evacuation position" is directed toward the "predetermined position" as shown in FIG. 20-3 (G-1). Move. While moving the movable accessory 48SH400, the game effect lamp 9 is turned off for a moment. For this reason, the pachinko gaming machine 1 including the front surface of the image display device 5 feels dark as a whole, and the moving movable accessory 48SH400 is obscured by the player. Instead of turning off the game effect lamp 9, the light is emitted at a low brightness, for example, a brightness lower than the brightness of the game effect lamp 9 during the pre-settlement effect or a brightness lower than the brightness of the game effect lamp 9 during normal reach. You may let it.

The length of the moment when the game effect lamp 9 is turned off is shorter than the length of the moment when the image display device 5 goes dark, but it may be the same length as the length of the moment when the image display device 5 goes dark. It may be longer than the length of the moment when the image display device 5 goes dark. In these cases, for example, the timing for setting the game effect lamp 9 to a light emitting state having a higher brightness than the light emitting state while the pre-settlement effect is being executed is after the pre-settlement effect and immediately before the finalization effect is executed. You may do so.

After that, as shown in FIG. 20-3 (H-1), the movable accessory 48SH400 moves to the “predetermined position”. The movable accessory 48SH400 moves to the "predetermined position", and the movable accessory SH400 covers the entire image display device 5. The movement of the movable accessory 48SH400 to the "predetermined position" to form the decorative body 48SHS shown in FIG. 20-1 (B) corresponds to the control of the jackpot gaming state. At this time, the game effect lamp 9 emits light to the rainbow with the highest brightness during the reach effect (for example, emits light in the order of red, orange, yellow, green, blue, etc.). The game effect lamp 9 starts emitting light after the movable accessory 48SH400 completely reaches the "predetermined position", but starts emitting light before the movable accessory 48SH400 reaches the "predetermined position". You may.

Further, in the state shown in FIG. 20-3 (H-1), since the movable accessory 48SH400 covers the entire image display device 5, it is difficult to understand, but the movable accessory 48SH400 is in the "predetermined position". When the image is moved, the darkening of the image display device 5 is completed, and the main character 48SHM1 and other background images are displayed on the image display device 5.

While the movable accessory SH400 is arranged at the "predetermined position", the image display device 5 remains darkened, and the movable accessory 48SH400 moves from the "predetermined position" to the "evacuation position". When it is started, the main character 48SHM1 and other background images may be displayed on the image display device 5.

After that, the movable accessory 48SH400 is moved from the "predetermined position" to the "retracted position" in a state where the game effect lamp 9 is emitting light at the highest brightness, and the movable accessory 48SH400 is retracted. As shown in I-1), the main character 48SHM1 in a guts pose is displayed in the center of the image display device 5, and the decorative character "WIN" is displayed on the right side of the main character 48SHM1. When moving the movable accessory 48SH400 from the “predetermined position” to the “evacuation position”, the image display device 5 may be darkened again and the game effect lamp 9 may be turned off. In this case, the movable accessory 48SH400 that moves from the "predetermined position" to the "evacuation position" can be made difficult to see from the player, so that the effect of the effect can be enhanced.

In this way, it is suggested that the main character 48SHM1 wins the enemy character 48SHE1 and is controlled to the jackpot game state. At this time, in the small symbol display area 48SH5X of the image display device 5, the symbols "4" are temporarily stopped and displayed for all of the "left", "middle", and "right". Further, when the movable accessory 48SH400 retracts to the "evacuation position", the game effect lamp 9 emits light at the highest brightness, so that the entire board surface becomes conspicuous, so that the movable accessory 48SH400 moves. It is possible to make the state of being inconspicuous.

Then, as shown in FIG. 20-3 (J-1), the jackpot combination in which the same decorative symbols (here, "4") are aligned in the decorative symbol display areas 5L, 5C, and 5R of the image display device 5 is stopped and displayed. Will be done. In this way, it is possible to suggest to the player that the settlement effect is executed, the game becomes a big hit in the special figure game, and the game shifts to the big hit game state.

Subsequently, with reference to FIG. 20-4, a settlement effect suggesting that the jackpot game state is not controlled will be described. After the image shown in FIG. 20-2 (E) is displayed, when the settlement effect is started by operating the stick controller 31A or the like, the controller image 48SHC1 displayed on the image display device 5 is erased as it is. To. Subsequently, as shown in FIGS. 20-3 (F-1) and 20-3 (G-1), the image display device 5 does not darken, and as shown in FIG. 20-4 (F-2), the image display device 5 does not go dark. In 5, an image in which the enemy character 48SHE1 attacks the main character 48SHM1 is displayed. At this time, the blinking state of the game effect lamp 9 continues to be in a state of blinking more violently than in the normal reach and emitting light so as to increase the overall brightness.

Then, as shown in FIG. 20-4 (G-2), the image display device 5 displays an image in which the main character 48SHM1 is defeated, indicating that the main character 48SHM1 has been defeated by the enemy character 48SHE1. .. At this time, the blinking state of the game effect lamp 9 continues from the state shown in FIG. 20-4 (F-2), and the game effect lamp 9 as shown in FIG. 20-3 (G-1) is displayed. There is no production that turns off the lights for a moment.

After that, as shown in FIG. 20-4 (H-2), the enemy character 48SHE1 is displayed on the image display device, and the decorative character "LOSE" is displayed on the right side of the enemy character 48SHE1. Further, in the small symbol display area 48SH5X, the character "4" is temporarily stopped in "left" and "right", and the character "5" is temporarily stopped in "middle".

At this time, the game effect lamp 9 lights up and blinks in a state where the brightness is lower than the light emitting state during the normal reach effect shown in FIG. 20-2 (A). Further, a dark image is displayed in the background of the image display device 5. Therefore, the main character 48SHM1 is defeated by the enemy character 48SHE1, and the atmosphere is dark as a whole. This state is continuously displayed for a certain period of time, and continues for a longer time than the time when the image is momentarily darkened, for example, as shown in FIG. 20-3 (F-1). In short, the effect of turning off the game effect lamp 9 for a moment as shown in FIG. 20-3 (G-1) is not performed, but FIG. 20 as shown in FIG. 20-4 (H-2). -The effect that the game effect lamp 9 lights up and blinks is performed in a state where the brightness is lower than the light emitting state during the normal reach effect shown in -2 (A).

Then, as shown in FIG. 20-4 (I-2), the loss combination of "434" displayed in the small symbol display area 37SH5X in the image display device 5 is moved to the decorative symbol display areas 5L, 5C, and 5R. To display. In this way, it is possible to suggest to the player that the settlement effect is executed, the game is lost in the special figure game, and the game is not controlled by the jackpot game state. The light emitting state of the game effect lamp 9 at this time is the same as the light emitting state during the normal reach effect shown in FIG. 20-2 (A).

As described above, in the pachinko gaming machine 1 provided with the feature portion 48SH, after the normal reach effect is executed as shown in FIG. 20-2, the pachinko gaming machine 1 is controlled to the jackpot gaming state as shown in FIG. 20-3. Is executed, or as shown in FIG. 20-4, an effect suggesting that the jackpot gaming state is not controlled is executed. Of these, as shown in FIGS. 20-3, when an effect suggesting control to the jackpot gaming state is executed, as shown in FIGS. 20-3 (F-1) and (G-1). The image display device 5 is darkened for a moment, and then, as shown in FIG. 20-3 (H-1), the effect of moving the movable accessory 48SH400 to the "predetermined position" is executed. Therefore, since it is possible to give novelty to the movement of the movable accessory 48SH400 and the subsequent display content of the image display device 5, it is possible to enhance the effect of the effect and contribute to the improvement of the interest.

Further, in the pachinko gaming machine 1 provided with the feature portion 48SH, as shown in FIG. 20-3, when an effect suggesting that the game is controlled to the jackpot gaming state is executed, FIG. 20-3 (G-1). ), When the image display device 5 is darkened for a moment, the game effect lamp 9 is turned off for a moment to lower the emission brightness as compared with the light emission state during the normal reach effect, and then FIG. 20-3 (H-1). ), The effect that the movable accessory 48SH400 is moving to the "predetermined position" is executed. Therefore, since it is possible to give novelty to the movement of the movable accessory 48SH400 and the subsequent display content of the image display device 5, it is possible to enhance the effect of the effect and contribute to the improvement of the interest.

Further, in the pachinko gaming machine 1 provided with the feature portion 48SH, when the image display device 5 is momentarily darkened, as shown in FIG. 20-3 (G-1), before the gaming effect lamp 9 is turned off for a moment. As shown in FIG. 20-3 (F-1), the brightness of the game effect lamp 9 is made higher than the brightness of the light emitting state during the normal reach effect, and the game effect lamp 9 is made to emit white light. For this reason, a state is formed in which the game effect lamp 9 that emits light with high brightness surrounds the darkened image of the image display device 5, and the beauty is enhanced. Therefore, the game effect can be enhanced, which is a hobby. Can contribute to the improvement of.

Further, in the pachinko gaming machine 1 provided with the feature portion 48SH, when the super reach effect is executed after the normal reach effect is executed and the jackpot game state is not controlled, as shown in FIG. 20-4 (H-2). In addition, the game effect lamp 9 lights up and blinks in a state where the brightness is lower than the light emitting state during the normal reach effect shown in FIG. 20-2 (A), as shown in FIG. 20-3 (G-1). In addition, the game effect lamp 9 is not turned off for a moment. Therefore, the momentary extinguishing of the game effect lamp 9 shown in FIG. 20-3 (G-1) is not executed when the jackpot game state is not controlled, but is executed when the game effect lamp 9 is controlled to the jackpot game state. Can be enhanced.

Further, in the pachinko gaming machine 1 provided with the feature portion 48SH, as shown in FIG. 20-3 (G-1), when the effect of moving the movable accessory 48SH400 from the “retracted position” to the “predetermined position” is executed. In addition, when the game effect lamp 9 is turned off for a moment, as shown in FIG. 20-3 (H-1), the movable accessory 48SH400 is moved to the "predetermined position". For this reason, the moving movable accessory 48SH400 can be obscured by the player, so that the effect of the effect can be enhanced and the interest can be improved.

Further, in the pachinko gaming machine 1 provided with the feature portion 48SH, as shown in FIG. 20-2 (E), the main character 48SHM1, the enemy character 48SHE1, and the background are used in the pre-settlement effect from the normal reach effect to the super reach effect. Even when the image is displayed in a stopped state, the controller image 48SHC1 displayed on the image display device 5 is stopped or substantially stopped between the back position shown by the solid line and the front position shown by the alternate long and short dash line. It is displayed as if it swings without any movement, and the characters "Close! Close!" Are blinking. Therefore, the player can easily pay attention to the characters such as the controller image 48SHC1 and "close! Close!", So that the operation of the stick controller 31A can be effectively promoted.

In the above embodiment, as shown in FIG. 20-3 (H-1), when the game effect lamp 9 emits light to the rainbow, the game effect lamp 9 emits light at the highest brightness, but at other timings. May emit light at the highest brightness. For example, as shown in FIG. 20-3 (F-1), when the game effect lamp 9 emits white light, the game effect lamp 9 may emit light at the highest brightness. In this case, the game effect lamp emits white light as shown in FIG. 20-3 (F-1) rather than when emitting light in the rainbow as shown in FIG. 20-3 (H-1). The brightness will be high. As shown in FIG. 20-3 (F-1), when the game effect lamp 9 emits light in white, it emits light at the highest brightness, so that immediately after the game effect lamp 9 emits light at the highest brightness, FIG. 20 As shown in -3 (G-1), since the game effect lamp 9 is turned off, the difference in the effect intensity (difference in the emission brightness of the game effect lamp 9) becomes large. For this reason, the player can be strongly impressed with the production, which can contribute to the improvement of the interest.

Further, in the above embodiment, in the pre-settlement effect, as shown in FIG. 20-2 (E), the controller image 48SHC1 is displayed to prompt the operation of the stick controller 31A. The effect using 31A may be executed at a timing other than the pre-settlement effect. For example, the effect using the stick controller 31A may be executed during the advance notice effect, or the effect using the stick controller 31A may be executed during the big hit effect. At this time, for example, when the execution speed (display speed) of the production differs depending on the type of production, the execution speed of the production is slow in the pre-settlement production, and the execution speed of the production is fast during the advance notice production or the big hit production. When the controller image 48SHC1 is moved and displayed during the production of the above, the movement (display speed) of the controller image 48SHC1 may always be constant. Alternatively, the movement (display speed) of the controller image 48SHC1 may be different depending on the speed of the effect.

(Modification example of feature 48SH)
Hereinafter, a modified example of the pachinko gaming machine 1 provided with the feature portion 48SH will be described. In the pachinko gaming machine 1 provided with the above-mentioned feature unit 48SH, the controller image 48SHC1 is erased as it is when the settlement effect is executed regardless of whether the pachinko game machine 1 is controlled to the jackpot game state or not to the jackpot game state after the super reach effect. Will be done. On the other hand, the controller image 48SHC1 may be erased through another mode, and for example, the controller image 48SHC1 may be erased in the mode shown in FIG. 20-5.

In this aspect, when the jackpot game state is controlled after the settlement effect, the settlement effect is started by operating the stick controller 31A after the image shown in FIG. 20-5 (A) is displayed. , As shown in FIG. 20-5 (B-1), the controller image 48SHC1 is displayed in rainbow (for example, a display in which the display colors are changed in the order of red, orange, yellow, green, blue, etc.). The background image is also displayed in rainbow. By making these rainbow displays, the victory of the main character 48SHM1 is suggested. After that, after the display of FIGS. 20-3 (F-1) to (H-1), the display becomes the display shown in FIGS. 20-5 (B-2) to (B-3). In this way, it is possible to suggest to the player that the settlement effect is executed, the game becomes a big hit in the special figure game, and the game shifts to the big hit game state.

Further, when the jackpot game state is not controlled after the finalization effect, the finalization effect is started when the stick controller 31A is operated after the image shown in FIG. 20-5 (A) is displayed. As shown in −5 (B-2), the crushed controller image 48SHC2 of the image in which the controller image 48SHC1 shown in FIG. 20-5 (A) is crushed is displayed. The display of the crushing controller image 48SHC2 suggests the defeat of the main character 48SHM1 (the victory of the enemy character 48SHE1). Further, the effect displayed on the image display device 5 up to FIG. 20-5 (B-2) is mainly displayed in color, but the effect shown in FIG. 20-5 (B-2) is small. Except for the symbols displayed in the symbol display area 48SH5X, they are displayed in black and white. By displaying the effect shown in FIG. 20-5 (B-2) in black and white, it is possible to enhance the feeling of defeat of the main character 48SHM1 and enhance the effect of the effect.

In this modification, in the image shown in FIG. 20-5 (B-2), the crushed controller image 48SHC2 in which the controller image 48SHC1 is crushed is displayed, but another image is displayed in place of the crushed controller image 48SHC2. You may. For example, an image in which the controller image 48SHC1 is cracked may be displayed, or an image in which the controller image 48SHC1 collapses like sand may be displayed. Further, as the image to be displayed on the image display device 5 shown in FIG. 20-5 (A), a button image imitating the push button 31B may be displayed instead of the controller image 48SHC1. When displaying the push button image in FIG. 20-5 (A), the button image is displayed instead of the controller image 48SHC1 as the image to be displayed on the image display device 5 shown in FIG. 20-5 (B-1). , The button image and its background may be displayed in the rainbow. Further, when displaying the push button image in FIG. 20-5 (A), the push button is used instead of the crushing controller image 48SHC2 as the image to be displayed on the image display device 5 shown in FIG. 20-5 (B-2). An image that is crushed or an image that the push button is cracked may be displayed. As the image to be displayed on the image display device 5 shown in FIG. 20-5 (A), a pattern in which the controller image 48SHC1 is displayed and a pattern in which the button image is displayed may be provided.

After that, the crushing controller image 48SHC2 is erased, followed by the display shown in FIGS. 20-4 (F-2 (G-2), and then the display shown in FIGS. 20-5 (C-2) to (C-3). In this way, it is possible to suggest to the player that the settlement effect is executed, the special figure game becomes a big hit, and the player does not shift to the big hit game state. In this example, FIG. 20-5 (C). The image shown in FIG. 20-5 (D-2) is displayed after the image shown in FIG. 20-5 (B-2) is displayed without displaying the image shown in -2). The image shown in FIG. 20-5 (C-2) may be displayed because the player can be reminded of the defeat of the main character 48SHM1 by displaying the image shown in FIG. 20-5 (B-2). Even if it is not displayed, it is possible to remind the player that the jackpot game state is not controlled.

In the pachinko gaming machine that executes the modification shown in FIG. 20-5, after operating the stick controller 31A, the controller image 48SHC1 changes, and when it is controlled to the jackpot game state, it is displayed as a rainbow, and when it is not controlled to the jackpot game state, it is displayed. , Change to crushing controller image 48SHC2. Therefore, by operating the stick controller 31A, the controller image 48SHC1 is changed to suggest control to the jackpot game state, so that the player can be given the pleasure of operating the stick controller 31A, and the effect is produced. Can be enhanced.

Regarding the mode of erasing the controller image 48SHC1, each of the above modes may be interchanged. For example, when the big hit game state is controlled after the final effect, it is deleted as it is when the final effect is started, and when it is not controlled to the big hit game state after the final effect, FIG. 20-5 (B-). As shown in 2), the controller image 48SHC1 may be crushed and the crushed controller image 48SHC2 may be displayed and then erased. Alternatively, when the jackpot game state is controlled after the final effect, the controller image 48SHC1 and the background image are displayed in rainbow when the final effect is started, as shown in FIG. 20-5 (B-1). If the jackpot game state is not controlled after the settlement effect, the controller image 48SHC1 may be deleted as it is.

Further, the game effect lamp 9 during normal reach or super reach may emit light in any mode. For example, in the pachinko gaming machine 1 provided with the above-mentioned feature portion 48SH, the brightness of the game effect lamp 9 is higher during the super reach than during the normal reach, but the brightness during the super reach is higher than during the normal reach. The brightness of the game effect lamp 9 may be low, or the brightness of both may be the same.

Further, in the pachinko gaming machine 1 provided with the above-mentioned feature portion 48SH, the final effect is always executed in the super reach effect, but a plurality of types of super reach effects are provided, and the super reach effect and the final effect are executed. May be provided with a super reach effect in which is not executed. Further, a super reach effect having a pattern controlled to the big hit game state through the final effect and a pattern controlled to the big hit game state without going through the final effect may be provided.

Further, in the pachinko gaming machine 1 provided with the above-mentioned feature unit 48SH, the settlement effect is executed by operating the stick controller 31A, but the settlement effect may be executed by another aspect. For example, the settlement effect may be executed by operating the push button 31B instead of the stick controller 31A. In this case, instead of displaying the controller image 48SHC1, a button image imitating the shape of the push button 31B may be displayed on the image display device 5 to prompt the player to operate the push button 31B.

Further, in the pachinko gaming machine 1 provided with the above-mentioned feature portion 48SH, the game effect lamp 9 is mainly provided in the game frame 3, the stick controller 31A, the push button 31B, etc., but is provided in other positions. You may. For example, it may be provided on the back side of the game board 2, or may be provided on the movable accessory 48SH400. Further, although the movable accessory 48SH400 is not provided with a display device, a display device such as a sub liquid crystal display device may be provided. The display device may be provided on the front side of the movable decoration unit, or the movable accessory may be formed of a transparent material and provided on the back side of the movable decoration unit. Further, the movable accessory is composed of four members, a left movable member 48SH410, a right movable member 48SH420, an upper movable member 48SH430, and a lower movable member 48SH440, but may be divided into three or less and five or more. .. Further, one movable accessory may be moved instead of the movable accessory composed of a plurality of members.

Further, in the pachinko gaming machine 1 provided with the above-mentioned feature unit 48SH, an effect that the stick controller 31A can be operated is executed before the finalization effect is executed and the effect that the stick controller 31A can be operated is executed. May be executed. For example, instead of operating the stick controller 31A, an effect that enables the push button 31B to be operated may be executed. In this case, instead of displaying the controller image 48SHC1 on the image display device 5, a button image imitating the push button 31B may be displayed. Further, it may be possible to execute an effect capable of detecting the movement of the player, for example, the movement of holding the hand in front of the game board 2. In this case, a detection sensor that detects the hand held in front of the game board 2 may be provided. Further, instead of displaying the controller image 48SHC1 on the image display device 5, an image of the hand holding the board may be displayed.

Further, in the pachinko gaming machine 1 provided with the above-mentioned feature portion 48SH, in the effect (specific effect) corresponding to being controlled to the jackpot game state, the movable accessory 48SH400 moves to the "predetermined position", and the game effect lamp 9 Is a rainbow-emitting effect, but either one may be used. Moreover, the specific production may be another production. The effect may be such that the stick controller 31A or the push button 31B vibrates, or the specific part, for example, the handle vibrates or emits light. Further, when the pachinko gaming machine 1 is provided with an air outlet, air may be blown out from the air outlet. Alternatively, the character or background image that is displayed only when the jackpot game state is controlled may be displayed, or the music or sound that is output only when the jackpot game state is controlled is the speakers 8L, 8R. It may be an effect output from.

(Additional notes regarding feature 48SH)
(1) The gaming machine according to one aspect of the present invention is a gaming machine (for example, pachinko gaming machine 1 or the like) that can be controlled to an advantageous state (for example, a jackpot gaming state or the like) that is advantageous to the player.
A light emitting means (for example, a game effect lamp 9 or the like) that emits light, and
A common effect that can be executed in both the case of being controlled to the advantageous state and the case of not being controlled to the advantageous state (for example, the normal reach effect to the super reach effect shown in FIGS. 20-2 (A) to 20-2 (E)). (For example, the effect control CPU 120, etc.), and the common effect execution means (for example, the effect control CPU 120, etc.)
After the common effect is executed, it can be suggested that either the advantageous state is controlled or the advantageous state is not controlled (for example, (for example, shown in FIG. 20-3 (J-1)). As shown in FIG. 20-4 (I-2), the jackpot combination of "444" is displayed in the decorative symbol display areas 5L, 5C and 5R, or as shown in FIG. 20-4 (I-2), the decorative symbol display areas 5L, 5C and 5R are ". 434 ”is displayed, etc.)
When it is suggested that the common effect is controlled to the advantageous state after the common effect is executed, a predetermined effect (for example, FIG. 20-3 (for example, FIG. As shown in G-1), after executing the effect of turning off the game effect lamp 9 for a moment or dimming the image display device 5 for a moment), a specific effect corresponding to being controlled to the advantageous state (for example, for example). As shown in FIG. 20-3 (H-1), the movable accessory 48SH400 moves to the “predetermined position”, and the game effect lamp 9 emits light in the rainbow, etc.).

According to the above configuration, the effect of production can be enhanced.

(2) In the game machine of (1) above
After the common effect is executed, when it is suggested that the advantageous state is not controlled, the predetermined effect is not executed (for example, when the jackpot game state is not controlled, the image shown in FIG. 20-2 (E)). Is displayed, the effect of turning off the game effect lamp 9 for a moment, as shown in FIG. 20-3 (G-1), may not be performed).

According to the above configuration, the effect of production can be enhanced.

(3) In the game machine of (1) or (2) above
Before executing the predetermined effect, the light emitting means is made to emit light with high brightness (for example, as shown in FIG. 20-3 (F-1), the game effect lamp 9 is while the pre-settlement effect is being executed. It may emit white light in a light emitting state having a higher brightness than the light emitting state of.

According to the above configuration, the effect of production can be enhanced.

(4) In any of the game machines (1) to (3) above,
Further equipped with a movable body (for example, a movable accessory 48SH400, etc.) that performs an operation,
The movable body can operate when the predetermined effect is being executed (for example, as shown in FIG. 20-3 (G-1), when the game effect lamp 9 is turned off for a moment, or an image is displayed. The movable accessory 48SH400 may be moved from the "retracted position" to the "predetermined position" while the device 5 is darkened for a moment).

According to the above configuration, the effect of production can be enhanced.

(5) In any of the game machines (1) to (4) above,
A detection means for detecting the movement of the player (for example, a controller sensor unit 35A for detecting the operation of the stick controller 31A) and
A promotion effect for promoting the movement of the player (for example, as shown in FIG. 20-2 (E), the controller image 48SHC1 is displayed in a large size in the center of the image display device 5, and "close!" Further equipped with a facilitating means (for example, a production control CPU 120 or the like) capable of executing decorative characters such as "close!"
The common effect executing means is such that the dynamic effect that has been executed is stopped or substantially stopped before it is suggested that the common effect execution means is controlled to the advantageous state or is not controlled to the advantageous state. It is possible to execute a common effect (for example, from the normal reach effect shown in FIGS. 20-2 (A) to (E) to the pre-final effect in the super reach effect).
In the promotion means, the common effect is executed in such a manner that the dynamic effect being executed is stopped or substantially stopped by the common effect executing means (for example, as shown in FIG. 20-2 (E)). In addition, even when the main character 48SHM1 and the enemy character 48SHE1 and the background image are displayed in a stopped state, the promotion notification can be executed without stopping or substantially stopping (for example, an image display device). The controller image 48SHC1 displayed in 5 is displayed so as to swing between the back position indicated by the solid line and the front position indicated by the alternate long and short dash line, and the characters "close! Close!" Are blinking, etc.). You may do so.

According to the above configuration, the movement of the player can be effectively promoted.

(6) In any of the game machines (1) to (5) above,
A detection means for detecting an operation on the operation means (for example, a controller sensor unit 35A for detecting the operation of the stick controller 31A) and
An operation effect executing means (for example, as shown in FIG. 20-5, which is advanced by the operation of the stick controller 31A) capable of advancing the effect based on the operation on the operation means. CPU 120 for production control, etc.) and
When the operation effect is executed, a special display means (for example, an image display device 5) capable of displaying a special display imitating the operation means (for example, the controller image 48SHC1 shown in FIG. 20-5 (A)) can be displayed. Etc.) and further prepared,
The special display means
It is possible to end the display of the special display based on the operation performed on the operating means while the special display is being displayed (for example, by operating the stick controller 31A, the controller image 48SHC1 Is erased, etc.)
The display of the special display is terminated by different termination modes depending on whether the control is performed in the advantageous state or not (for example, in the case of being controlled in the jackpot gaming state, FIG. 20-5 (Fig. 20-5). As shown in B-1), when the controller image 48SHC1 and the background image are displayed in rainbow and then the controller image 48SHC1 is erased and the jackpot game state is not controlled, as shown in FIG. 20-5 (B-2). After the crushing controller image 48SHC2 in which the controller image 48SHC1 is crushed is displayed, the crushing controller image 48SHC2 is deleted, etc.).

According to the above configuration, the effect of production can be enhanced.

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

Claims (1)

In a gaming machine capable of executing variable display of specific identification information and deriving a specific display result as a result of variable display of the specific identification information, it is possible to control an advantageous state advantageous to the player.
Game control means and
Production control means and
With display means,
The game control means
When the game medium enters the starting area, it is determined whether or not the advantageous state is controlled, and the result is determined.
The variable display of the specific identification information is executed, and
Based on the result of the determination, the first fluctuation pattern which is the fluctuation pattern controlled to the advantageous state, the second fluctuation pattern which is the fluctuation pattern controlled to the advantageous state, and the fluctuation pattern which is not controlled to the advantageous state. The third fluctuation pattern is, the fourth fluctuation pattern is a fluctuation pattern not controlled by the advantageous state, the fifth fluctuation pattern is a fluctuation pattern controlled by the advantageous state, and the fluctuation pattern is not controlled by the advantageous state. A certain sixth fluctuation pattern and one of a plurality of fluctuation patterns including the fluctuation pattern are determined, and the fluctuation pattern is determined.
When the first fluctuation pattern is determined, the first command is transmitted to the effect control means, and the first command is transmitted.
When the second fluctuation pattern is determined, a second command is transmitted to the effect control means, and the second command is transmitted.
When the third fluctuation pattern is determined, a third command is transmitted to the effect control means, and the third command is transmitted.
When the fourth variation pattern is determined, a fourth command is transmitted to the effect control means, and the fourth command is transmitted.
When the fifth variation pattern is determined, the fifth command is transmitted to the effect control means, and the fifth command is transmitted.
When the sixth variation pattern is determined, the sixth command is transmitted to the effect control means, and the sixth command is transmitted.
The effect control means
The variable display of the decorative identification information corresponding to the variable display of the specific identification information can be executed by using the display means.
It is possible to execute a special reach, a specific reach having a higher expectation of being controlled in the advantageous state than the special reach, and a predetermined reach having a higher expectation of being controlled in the advantageous state than the specific reach.
When the first command is received, it is possible to notify that the predetermined reach is controlled to the advantageous state.
When the second command is received, it is possible to notify that the specific reach is controlled to the advantageous state.
When the third command is received, it is possible to notify that the predetermined reach is not controlled to the advantageous state.
When the fourth command is received, it is possible to notify that the specific reach is not controlled to the advantageous state.
When the fifth command is received, it is possible to notify that the special reach is controlled to the advantageous state.
When the sixth command is received, it is possible to notify that the special reach is not controlled to the advantageous state.
When the first command or the third command is received, a common effect can be executed in a predetermined period from displaying the decoration identification information in the reach mode to performing title notification corresponding to the predetermined reach. Yes,
When the second command or the fourth command is received, the common effect is executed in a predetermined period from displaying the decoration identification information in the reach mode to performing title notification corresponding to the specific reach. It is possible and
When the fifth command or the sixth command is received, the special reach can be executed without executing the common effect after displaying the decoration identification information in the reach mode.
When the first command is received, after the predetermined period ends, the title notification corresponding to the predetermined reach can be executed in either the normal mode or the change mode having a higher expectation than the normal mode. It is possible to change the degree of expectation by changing the effect mode of the predetermined reach at a plurality of timings after the title notification is completed.
When the second command is received, after the predetermined period ends, the title notification corresponding to the specific reach can be executed in either the normal mode or the change mode having a higher expectation than the normal mode. It is possible to change the degree of expectation by changing the effect mode of the specific reach at a plurality of timings after the title notification is completed.
When the third command is received, after the predetermined period ends, the title notification corresponding to the predetermined reach can be executed in either the normal mode or the change mode having a higher expectation than the normal mode. It is possible to change the degree of expectation by changing the effect mode of the predetermined reach at a plurality of timings after the title notification is completed.
When the fourth command is received, after the predetermined period ends, the title notification corresponding to the specific reach can be executed in either the normal mode or the change mode having a higher expectation than the normal mode. It is possible to change the degree of expectation by changing the effect mode of the specific reach at a plurality of timings after the title notification is completed.
The display means
During the execution of the predetermined reach or the specific reach, the mode in which the specific character operates is displayed.
At the timing of the predetermined reach or the final stage of the specific reach, an operation promotion display prompting the player to move in order to notify whether or not the control is performed in the advantageous state is displayed, and the specific character is stopped or substantially stopped. A game machine that displays the mode to be used.

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