JP2021062114A - Game machine - Google Patents

Abstract

To provide a game machine capable of enhancing interest in a performance using a special image.SOLUTION: A shutter image is displayed when shifting from a normal ready-to-win state to an SP ready-to-win state. The shutter image is an image including a character A image 083F001 and a character B image 083F002, and can execute a first suggestion performance for moving the character A image 083F001 and a second suggestion performance for moving the character B image 083F002. A degree of expectation for a jackpot game state is higher in the second suggestion performance than in the first suggestion performance.SELECTED DRAWING: Figure 8-2

Description

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

Conventionally, there has been one that displays a shutter image as a special image when returning to the normal screen after the development of SP reach (see, for example, Patent Document 1).

Japanese Unexamined Patent Publication No. 2019-115497

However, in a game machine such as Patent Document 1, the role of the special image is only a display indicating the transition of the effect state, and the interest of the effect using the special image cannot be improved.

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

(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.
An effect state transition means (for example, an effect control CPU 120) capable of shifting the effect state from the first effect state (for example, the normal reach state) to the second effect state (for example, the SP reach state).
By displaying a special image (for example, a shutter image) when the effect state shifts from the first effect state to the second effect state, a suggestion effect suggesting the transition to the second effect state (for example, a shutter). A suggestion effect execution means (for example, an effect control CPU 120) capable of executing the effect) is provided.
The special image is an image that makes it difficult to see the effect being performed in the first effect state, and is different from the first special image (for example, character A image 083F001) and the first special image. It is an image including a special image (for example, character B image 083F002).
The suggestion effect executing means includes a first suggestion effect that changes the first special image as the suggestion effect (for example, a first suggestion effect that operates the character A image 083F001) and a second suggestion effect that changes the second special image. At least one of the suggestion effect (for example, the second suggestion effect for operating the character B image 083F002) can be executed.
The degree of expectation controlled in the advantageous state differs between the first suggestion effect and the second suggestion effect (for example, as shown in FIGS. 8-6 (C) and 8-6 (D), from the first suggestion effect. However, the second suggestion effect is more expected to be controlled by the jackpot game state).

According to such a configuration, by executing the first suggestion effect and the second suggestion effect, it is possible to improve the interest of the effect using the special image.

(2) In the game machine of (1) above
At least one of the first suggestion effect and the second suggestion effect is an effect that acts on another effect image (for example, active display) (for example, FIGS. 8-2 (H), 8). As shown in -3 (H), the display mode of the active display changes depending on the first suggestion effect and the second suggestion effect).

According to such a configuration, the interest of the game can be improved by the first suggestion effect and the second suggestion effect.

(3) In the game machine of (1) or (2) above
The suggestion effect execution means
After displaying the special image, the first pattern (for example, FIG. 8-) in which the special image maintains the first mode (for example, the mode in which it does not operate), releases the difficult-to-see state, and shifts to the second effect state. As shown in 1, the first pattern in which the shutter is released and shifts to SP reach while maintaining the mode in which the shutter image does not operate) and
After displaying the special image, the special image is changed from the first aspect to the second aspect (for example, an operating aspect), and then the difficult-to-see state is released and the second effect state is entered. The suggestion effect is produced by either a pattern (for example, as shown in FIG. 8-2, a second pattern in which the shutter image is released and shifts to SP reach after changing from a non-operating mode to a working mode). It is feasible.

According to such a configuration, it is possible to improve the interest of the production using the special image by executing the first pattern and the second pattern. In addition, it is possible to execute an effect that gives a stronger impression to the second pattern.

(4) In the game machine of (3) above
When the special image changes from the first aspect to the second aspect, it is displayed so as to cover the special image with a special effect image (for example, a light emitting image that causes the screen to emit light), thereby making it difficult to see. For example, as shown in FIG. 8-2 (E), special image display means (for example, making it difficult to see the movement when changing from a non-operating mode to an operating mode by covering the shutter image with a light emitting image) (for example, A CPU 120) for effect control is further provided.

According to such a configuration, it is possible to prevent a feeling of strangeness from occurring when the special image changes from the first aspect to the second aspect.

(5) In any of the game machines (1) to (4) above,
While the first suggestion effect or the second suggestion effect is being executed, the difficult-to-see state is released (for example, FIGS. 8-2 (E) to (I), FIGS. 8-3 (E) to (E). As shown in I), the shutter image is released while the first suggestion effect or the second suggestion effect is being executed, and the difficult-to-see state is released).

With such a configuration, it is possible to pay attention to the effect when the difficult-to-see state is released, and the interest of the game is improved.

(6) In any of the game machines (1) to (5) above,
A plurality of types of the second effect state are provided (for example, SP reach state in the first evening background, SP reach state in the second evening background).
The case where the first suggestion effect is executed and the case where the second suggestion effect is executed differ in which of the second effect states the state shifts to after the visually difficult state is released (for example, the first suggestion effect). When the 1 suggestion effect is executed, the SP reach state is set in the first evening background, and when the second suggestion effect is executed, the SP reach state is set in the second evening background).

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

In any of the game machines (1) to (6) above,
An effect execution means capable of performing a first effect (for example, a main effect of wearing armor) and a second effect (for example, a sub effect of changing the color of a box) that is more difficult for the player to recognize than the first effect. (For example, CPU 120 for effect control) is further provided.
The effect executing means is
The first effect has a first stage (for example, a main effect B with a sword) and a second stage (for example, a sword and a shield) with a higher expectation that the first stage is controlled to the advantageous state more than the first stage. It is possible to change to a plurality of types of stages (for example, main productions A to D) including at least the main production C).
The second effect is at least a first stage (for example, a green sub-effect B) and a second stage (for example, a red sub-effect C) with a higher expectation that the second stage is controlled to the advantageous state more than the first stage. It is possible to change to multiple types of stages including (for example, sub-effects A to D).
When the first effect is in the second stage, the rate at which the second effect changes to the second stage is higher than when the first effect is in the first stage (for example, as shown in FIG. 9-6, the leading role is performed. The rate at which the sub-effect changes to the sub-effect C is higher when the output is the main effect C than when the output is the main effect B).

According to such a configuration, the second production can be changed according to the change of the first production, and the production considering the stage of the first production and the stage of the second production is executed. The decrease can be suppressed.

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 gaming 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 content of a shutter effect. It is a figure for demonstrating the content of a shutter effect. It is a figure for demonstrating the content of a shutter effect. It is a figure for demonstrating the content of a shutter effect. It is explanatory drawing which shows the final aspect determination table. It is explanatory drawing which shows the shutter effect determination table and the shutter effect content determination table. It is a flowchart which shows the shutter effect processing. It is a figure for demonstrating the content of a main production and a sub production. It is a timing chart showing a button effect. It is a display screen figure which shows the production example. It is a display screen figure which shows the production example. It is explanatory drawing which shows the button effect determination table and the final mode determination table. It is explanatory drawing which shows the pattern content determination table for button effect 10 times. It is a flowchart which shows the button effect processing.

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

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

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 (ElectroLuminescence), or the like, and displays various effects images. The image display device 5 may be composed of a projector and a screen. Various effects images are displayed on the image display device 5.

For example, on the screen of the image display device 5, a decorative symbol (a symbol indicating a number or the like) as a plurality of types of decorative identification information different from the special symbol is synchronized with the first special figure game or the second special figure game. Is 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 decorative symbols 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.

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

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

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

When a game ball enters the large prize opening, a predetermined number (for example, 14) of game balls are paid out as 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. Ordinary symbols are represented by numbers indicating "0" to "9" and lighting patterns such as "-". The normal symbol may include a pattern in which all the LEDs are turned off. Such a variable display of a normal pattern is also called a normal 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).

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

In the big hit game state, the player can obtain the prize ball by letting the game ball enter the big prize opening. Therefore, the jackpot gaming state is an advantageous state for the player. The larger the number of rounds in the jackpot game state and the longer the open 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 according to these. The type is set. As the jackpot type, a jackpot type in which a large number of prize balls can be obtained or a jackpot type in which a small number of prize balls or almost no prize balls can be obtained may be provided.

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

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

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

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

The time saving state and the probability change state continue until any one of the end conditions such as the execution of the special figure game a predetermined number of times and the start of the next big hit game state are satisfied first. A game whose end condition is that the special figure game has been executed a predetermined number of times is also referred to as a number-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, or a probability change state, which is advantageous for the player, and the display result in the normal drawing game is "normal drawing hit". The pachinko game machine 1 such as the probability and the probability that the display result in the special figure game becomes a "big hit" returns to a predetermined state after the power is turned on (for example, when a system reset is performed). It is in the same controlled state as (when the process is not executed).

The state in which the probability change control is executed is also called a high probability state, and the state in which the probability change control is not executed is also called a low probability state. The state in which the time saving control is executed is also called a high base state, and the state in which the time saving control is not executed is also called a low base state. By combining these, the time saving state is also called the low accuracy high base state, the probability variation state is called the high accuracy high base state, and the normal state is also called the low accuracy low base state. The high-accuracy state and 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 the point or the like / extinguishing, the operation of the movable body 32, or the like.

As an effect executed according to the progress of the game, in the decorative symbol display areas 5L, 5C, and 5R of the "left", "middle", and "right" provided in the image display device 5, the first special figure game or the first 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 pattern may be derived and displayed.

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

The effect that the pachinko gaming machine 1 can execute includes displaying the above-mentioned variable display compatible display (hold display or active display). Further, as another effect, for example, a notice effect for notifying the reliability of the jackpot is executed during the variable display of the decorative symbol. The 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)
For example, the pachinko gaming machine 1 is equipped with 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 gaming state, a small hit gaming state, a gaming 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 (ReadOnlyMemory) 101, a RAM (RandomAccessMemory) 102, a CPU (CentralProcessingUnit) 103, a random number circuit 104, and the like. It includes an I / O (Input / Output port) 105.

The CPU 103 performs a process of controlling the progress of the game (a process of realizing the function of the main board 11) by executing the program stored in the ROM 101. At this time, various data stored in the ROM 101 (data such as a fluctuation pattern described later, an effect control command described later, and various tables referred to when making various decisions described later) are used, and the RAM 102 is used as the main memory. .. The RAM 102 is a backup RAM in which the stored contents are stored for a predetermined period even if a part or all of the RAM 102 is stopped from supplying power to the pachinko gaming machine 1. 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 VDP (VideoDisplayProcessor), CGROM (CharacterGeneratorROM), VRAM (VideoRAM), and the like, and executes the effect based on the effect execution instruction from the effect control CPU 120.

The display control unit 123 supplies the image display device 5 with a video signal corresponding to the effect to be executed based on the effect execution instruction from the effect control CPU 120, 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, jackpot information (information indicating the number of times jackpots have occurred) and start information (starting) supplied to a hall management computer installed outside the pachinko gaming machine 1. Data such as information indicating the number of times of winning and the probability fluctuation information (information indicating the number of times of the probability change state) are output (step S23).

Following the information output process, a game random number update process for updating at least a part of the game random numbers used on the main board 11 side by software is executed (step S24). After that, the CPU 103 executes the special symbol process process (step S25). By executing the special symbol process process for each timer interrupt by the CPU 103, it is possible to manage the execution and hold of the special symbol game, control the big hit game state and the small hit game state, control the game state, and the like (for details, 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 the start winning prize determination process (step S101).

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

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

The special symbol normal processing in step S110 is executed when the value of the special symbol process flag is “0” (initial value). In this special symbol normal processing, it is determined whether or not to start the first special figure game or the second special figure game based on the presence or absence of the pending information. In addition, in the special symbol normal processing, whether or not the display result of the special symbol or decorative symbol is set to "big hit" or "small hit" based on the random value for determining the display result, and the big hit type when the display result is set to "big hit". Is determined (predetermined) before the display result is derived and displayed. Further, in the special symbol normal processing, a 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 "miss", the game state is also updated when the time saving state or the probability change state is controlled and the end of the number of cuts is established. When the value of the special symbol process flag is updated, the special symbol stop processing ends.

The jackpot release preprocessing in step S114 is executed when the value of the special figure process flag is “4”. This big hit pre-opening process includes a process of setting to 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 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 pre-reading notice setting process, for example, a determination, determination, and setting for executing the pre-reading 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. Or, driving the movable body 32, outputting voice or sound effect from the speakers 8L and 8R by outputting a command (sound effect signal) to the voice control board 13, and issuing a command (illumination signal) to the lamp control board 14. 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. Execute. After that, the value of the effect process flag is updated to the initial value "0", and the ending effect process ends.

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

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

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

In the above basic explanation, the pachinko gaming machine 1 is shown as the gaming 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 units 083F to 0084F)
Next, the feature portions 083F to 084F of the present embodiment will be described. The feature units 083F to 084F are characterized in the production using a special image. The special image is an image that covers the screen of the image display device 5 to make the image displayed behind the image difficult to see. In this embodiment, a shutter image formed from two doors is used as a special image. The shutter image appears from the left and right on the screen of the image display device 5, and is closed at the center of the screen.

Further, the special image is displayed when the effect state shifts from the first effect state to the second effect state. This suggests that the effect state shifts from the first effect state to the second effect state. In this way, the effect suggesting the transition to the second effect state by displaying a special image when the effect state shifts from the first effect state to the second effect state is referred to as a suggestion effect. The suggestive effect is also called a shutter effect because it is an effect performed using a shutter image. The special image makes it difficult to see the effect being performed in the first effect state.

Here, when the effect state shifts from the first effect state to the second effect state, the state shifts from the state in which some first effect is executed to the state in which another second effect is executed. It is to be. For example, in the present embodiment, when the first effect state is a state in which normal reach is being executed, the second effect state is set to SP reach (super reach). The first effect state may be the first pseudo-ream, and the second effect state may be the second pseudo-ream. Further, the first effect state may be the state before the reach, and the second effect state may be the state after the reach. Further, the first effect state may be a state in which the eye-catching effect is being executed, and the second effect state may be a state in which the eye-catching effect is executed and then transferred to another stage. Here, the eye-catching effect is an effect that catches or steals the player's eyes by displaying the eye-catching image for a short period of time (for example, 1 second) when the off-display result is displayed. Further, the shutter image may be used as an eye-catching effect, and the stage before the transition may be set as the first effect state, and the stage after the transition may be set as the second effect state. By changing the stage, the background image, the hold display, and the like may be made to correspond to each stage.

Further, the shutter image includes a first special image and a second special image as predetermined images. Specifically, when the shutter image is displayed, the first special image and the second special image as the first aspect that do not operate with respect to the shutter image are added and displayed. In addition, the first special image and the second special image may change from the first mode in which they do not operate to the second mode in which they operate. The effect of changing the first special image is referred to as a first suggestion effect, and the effect of changing the second special image is referred to as a second suggestion effect. For example, the first special image is an image formed from the character A, and the second special image is an image formed from the character B. When the suggestion effect is executed, when neither the first special image nor the second special image operates, when only the first special image operates, when only the second special image operates, the first special image and the first special image and the first 2 Any of the special images may work. Although the first special image and the second special image are described as characters, they may be other images, for example, one may be an image of an animal, the other may be an image of a fish, and one may be an image of a plant. The other may use any image, such as a car image.

Further, regarding the execution of the suggestion effect, the degree of expectation controlled by the jackpot gaming state may be different between when the first suggestion effect is executed and when the second suggestion effect is executed. By doing so, it is possible to improve the interest of the production using the special image by executing the first suggestion effect and the second suggestion effect.

Further, after displaying the special image, the pattern in which the difficult-to-see state is released and the state shifts from the first effect state to the second effect state is set as the first pattern while maintaining the mode in which the character image does not operate, and the special image is displayed. A pattern in which the difficult-to-see state is released and the state shifts from the first effect state to the second effect state after the first suggestion effect as a special effect for changing the image of the character A from the non-operating mode to the operating mode is executed. May be used as the second pattern. In such a case, the expectation degree controlled by the jackpot gaming state may be different between the first pattern and the second pattern. By doing so, it is possible to improve the interest of the production using the special image by executing the first pattern and the second pattern. In addition, it is possible to execute an effect that gives a stronger impression to the second pattern.

Next, the effect screens executed in the feature units 083F to 0084F will be described. FIG. 8-1 is a diagram for explaining the content of the shutter effect. A series of shutter effects are executed in the order of FIGS. 8-1 (A) to (F). At the start of the variable display (variable display), as shown in FIG. 8-1 (A), the state of the variable display currently being executed is indicated by three downward arrows. Further, on the lower left side of the screen, an active display in a round shape on the pedestal is displayed as a mode corresponding to the current variable display. In addition, on the right side of the active display, a round hold display corresponding to the hold storage that has not been executed yet is displayed.

Then, after reaching the reach with the “5” symbol, as shown in FIG. 8-1 (B), the effect of closing the left shutter image 083F003 and the right shutter image 083F004 is executed. The state in which the morning background shown in FIG. 8-1 (A) is displayed when the reach symbol is stopped and the normal reach state is displayed is the first effect state. Further, in the left shutter image 083F003, a humanoid character A image 083F001 is displayed. Further, in the right shutter image 083F004, a humanoid character B image 083F002 is displayed. After that, as shown in FIG. 8-1 (C), the decorative symbol forming the reach moves to the upper left corner of the screen. In addition, each of the reach symbols may be displayed one by one in the upper left and right on the screen.

As shown in FIG. 8-1 (E), the shutter is released from the state in which the shutter is closed in FIG. 8-1 (C). While the shutter is open, a display indicating the SP reach state in the daytime background is displayed behind the shutter image as a second effect state different from the first effect state shown in FIG. 8-1 (A). Then, as shown in FIG. 8-1 (F), the shutter is completely released, and the effect state shifts to the SP reach as the second effect state. A plurality of types of SP reach are prepared. For example, an effect corresponding to SP reach A is executed in the daytime background. It should be noted that the shutter may not be opened, but may be erased on the spot from the closed state to shift to the second effect state.

Next, another shutter effect pattern will be described. FIG. 8-2 is a diagram for explaining the content of the shutter effect. 8-2 (A) to 8-2 (C) have the same contents as those of FIGS. 8-1 (A) to 8-1 (C), and thus the description thereof will be omitted. After FIG. 8-2 (C), as shown in FIG. 8-2 (D), an effect of covering the shutter image with a light emitting image that causes the screen to emit light is executed. After that, as shown in FIG. 8-2 (E), the first suggestion effect of changing from the mode in which the character A image 083F001 does not operate to the mode in which the character A image 083F001 operates is executed while the light emitting image is displayed. The luminescent image makes it difficult to see the change when the first suggestion effect is executed. At the time of executing the first suggestion effect, the character A image 083F001 is displayed in a larger size and in a colored manner as compared with the case where the character A image 083F001 does not operate, so that it is easy to understand that the character A image is operating.

After that, as shown in FIG. 8-2 (F), the character A image 083F001 moves to the central region of the screen, and the effect of waving both hands is executed. At this time, the shutter opens, and the SP reach in the first evening background as the second effect state, which is different from the normal reach state in the morning background as the first effect state shown in FIG. 8-2 (A), behind the shutter image. A display indicating the status is displayed. After that, as shown in FIG. 8-2 (G), the effect that the character A image 083F001 emits a beam toward the active display as another effect image is executed. As a result of this effect, as shown in FIG. 8-2 (H), the display mode of the active display changes from normal white to blue. After that, as shown in FIG. 8-2 (I), the shutter is completely released, and the effect state shifts to the SP reach state as the second effect state. In the SP reach production, the production corresponding to the SP reach A is executed in the background of the first evening. It should be noted that the shutter may not be opened, but may be erased on the spot from the closed state to shift to the second effect state.

Next, another shutter effect pattern will be described. FIG. 8-3 is a diagram for explaining the content of the shutter effect. Since the contents of FIGS. 8-3 (A) to (D) are the same as those of FIGS. 8-2 (A) to (D), the description thereof will be omitted. After FIG. 8-3 (D), as shown in FIG. 8-3 (E), the second suggestion that the character B image 083F002 changes from a non-operating mode to a working mode while the light emitting image is being displayed. The production is executed. The luminescent image makes it difficult to see the change when the second suggestion effect is executed. When the second suggestion effect is executed, the character B image 083F002 is displayed in a larger size and in a colored manner as compared with the case where the character B image 083F002 does not operate, so that it is easy to understand that the character B image is operating.

After that, as shown in FIG. 8-3 (F), the character B image 083F002 moves to the central region of the screen, and the effect of waving both hands is executed. At this time, the shutter opens, and the SP reach in the second evening background as the second effect state, which is different from the normal reach state in the morning background as the first effect state shown in FIG. 8-3 (A), behind the shutter image. A display indicating the status is displayed. After that, as shown in FIG. 8-3 (G), the effect that the character B image 083F002 emits a beam toward the active display as another effect image is executed. As a result of this effect, as shown in FIG. 8-3 (H), the display mode of the active display changes from normal white to green. After that, as shown in FIG. 8-3 (I), the shutter is completely released, and the effect state shifts to the SP reach state as the second effect state. In the SP reach production, the production corresponding to the SP reach A is executed in the background of the second evening. It should be noted that the shutter may not be opened, but may be erased on the spot from the closed state to shift to the second effect state.

Next, another shutter effect pattern will be described. FIG. 8-4 is a diagram for explaining the content of the shutter effect. Since the contents of FIGS. 8-4 (A) to (D) are the same as those of FIGS. 8-2 (A) to (D), the description thereof will be omitted. After FIG. 8-4 (D), as shown in FIG. 8-4 (E), the character A image 083F001 and the character B image 083F002 do not operate while the light emitting image is displayed, and then the character B image 083F002 operates. The changing third suggestion effect is executed. With the luminescent image, it is possible to make the change when the third suggestion effect is executed difficult to see. When the third suggestion effect is executed, it can be seen that the character A image 083F001 and the character B image 083F002 are operating because they are displayed in a larger size and in a colored manner as compared with the case where the character B image 083F002 does not operate. It's getting easier.

After that, as shown in FIG. 8-4 (F), the character A image 083F001 and the character B image 083F002 move to the central region of the screen, and the effect of waving both hands is executed. At this time, the shutter is opened, and the SP reach state in the night background as the second effect state, which is different from the normal reach state in the morning background as the first effect state shown in FIG. 8-4 (A), is displayed behind the shutter image. The display is displayed. After that, as shown in FIG. 8-4 (G), the effect that the character A image 083F001 and the character B image 083F002 emit a beam toward the active display as another effect image is executed. As a result of this effect, as shown in FIG. 8-4 (H), the display mode of the active display changes from normal white to red. After that, as shown in FIG. 8-4 (I), the shutter is completely released, and the effect state shifts to the SP reach state as the second effect state. In the SP reach production, the production corresponding to the SP reach A is executed in the night background. It should be noted that the shutter may not be opened, but may be erased on the spot from the closed state to shift to the second effect state.

Next, a table for determining the final mode of active display will be described. FIG. 8-5 is a diagram showing a final mode determination table. FIG. 8-5 (A) is a big hit final mode determination table used when the fluctuation pattern is a big hit. Further, FIG. 8-5 (B) is an out-of-order final mode determination table used when the fluctuation pattern is out of SP reach. These tables are stored in ROM 101.

As shown in FIG. 8-5 (A), at the time of a big hit, the final mode is likely to be determined in the order of no change (white) <blue <green <red <gold. Further, as shown in FIG. 8-5 (B), when the SP reach is lost, the final mode is likely to be determined in the order of no change (white)> blue> green> red> gold. Due to such a relationship, it can be said that the jackpot expectation is high in the order of no change (white) <blue <green <red <gold.

Next, a shutter effect determination table for executing the shutter effect and a shutter effect content determination table for determining the content of the shutter effect will be described. FIG. 8-6 is an explanatory diagram showing a shutter effect determination table and a shutter effect content determination table. FIG. 8-6 (A) is a big hit shutter effect determination table used when the fluctuation pattern is a big hit. Further, FIG. 8-6 (B) is a shutter effect determination table at the time of SP reach loss, which is used when the fluctuation pattern is SP reach loss. Further, FIG. 8-6 (C) is a big hit shutter effect content determination table used when the fluctuation pattern is a big hit. Further, FIG. 8-6 (D) is a shutter effect content determination table at the time of SP reach loss, which is used when the fluctuation pattern is SP reach loss. These tables are stored in ROM 101.

As shown in FIG. 8-6 (A), at the time of a big hit, it is easy to determine that no shutter effect is executed <shutter effect is executed. Further, as shown in FIG. 8-6 (B), when the SP reach is deviated, it is easy to determine that the shutter effect is not executed> the shutter effect is executed. Due to such a relationship, it can be said that the expectation of a big hit is high when the shutter effect is executed.

Next, as shown in FIG. 8-6 (C), in the jackpot shutter effect content determination table, the determination ratio of the shutter effect content differs depending on the type of the final mode. When the final aspect is white, the content of the shutter effect is determined to be a pattern in which only the shutter closing / opening operation is executed. When the final aspect is blue, it is determined that the content of the shutter effect is the first suggestion effect <the second suggestion effect. When the final aspect is green, it is determined that the content of the shutter effect is the first suggestion effect <the second suggestion effect. When the final aspect is red, it is determined that the content of the shutter effect is 1st suggestion effect <2nd suggestion effect <3rd suggestion effect. When the final aspect is gold, it is determined that the content of the shutter effect is 1st suggestion effect <2nd suggestion effect <3rd suggestion effect.

Next, as shown in FIG. 8-6 (D), in the shutter effect content determination table when the SP reach is off, the determination ratio of the shutter effect content differs depending on the type of the final mode. When the final aspect is white, the content of the shutter effect is determined to be a pattern in which only the shutter closing / opening operation is executed. When the final aspect is blue, it is determined that the content of the shutter effect is 1st suggestion effect> 2nd suggestion effect. When the final aspect is green, it is determined that the content of the shutter effect is 1st suggestion effect> 2nd suggestion effect. When the final aspect is red, it is determined that the content of the shutter effect is 1st suggestion effect> 2nd suggestion effect> 3rd suggestion effect. When the final aspect is gold, it is determined that the content of the shutter effect is 1st suggestion effect> 2nd suggestion effect> 3rd suggestion effect.

Here, the first suggestion effect is an effect in which the character A operates, the second suggestion effect is an effect in which the character B operates, and the third suggestion effect is an effect in which the character A and the character B operate. .. These suggestive effects are executed when the final aspect is blue or higher. Then, when the final aspect is white, only the closing / opening of the shutter is executed as the shutter effect. That is, in the case of white with a low jackpot expectation, only the shutter operation is executed, so it can be said that the jackpot expectation is lower than when the first suggestion effect or the like is executed. Therefore, after executing the first suggestion effect that changes from the non-operating mode to the operating mode than the first pattern in which the shutter is opened and shifts to the SP reach while maintaining the non-operating mode of the character A image 083F001, the shutter is released. It can be said that the second pattern in which the image is released and shifts to SP reach is more expected to be controlled in the jackpot game state.

Further, due to the relationship shown in FIGS. 8-6 (C) and 8-6, it is highly expected that the jackpot game state will be controlled in the order of the first suggestion effect <second suggestion effect <third suggestion effect. In this way, the content of the suggestion effect can be focused on. Further, by executing the first suggestion effect and the second suggestion effect, it is possible to improve the interest of the effect using the shutter image.

Here, the production state will be described. In the normal state, the effect of the morning background is executed. In the case of only shutter operation, the background changes from the morning background to the daytime background after the shutter is released. Further, when the first suggestion effect is executed, the background changes from the morning background to the first evening background after the shutter is released. Further, when the second suggestion effect is executed, the background changes from the morning background to the second evening background after the shutter is released. In the first evening background and the second evening background, the screen of the second evening background is darker. Further, when the third suggestion effect is executed, the background changes from the morning background to the night background after the shutter is released. In this way, the background after the shutter is released differs depending on the content of the suggestion effect. In this embodiment, the darker the background, the higher the expectation of a big hit.

Next, the process of setting the shutter effect will be described. FIG. 8-7 is a flowchart showing the shutter effect processing. The shutter effect processing is included in the processing executed in the variable display start setting processing (S171 in FIG. 7). The effect control CPU 120 first determines, based on the fluctuation pattern, whether or not the fluctuation pattern of the fluctuation executed this time is the fluctuation pattern of the super reach (083F001). If the fluctuation pattern of the fluctuation executed this time is not the fluctuation pattern of the super reach (083F001: N), the process ends. When the fluctuation pattern of the fluctuation executed this time is the fluctuation pattern of super reach (083F001: Y), it is determined whether or not the fluctuation pattern of the fluctuation executed this time is the fluctuation pattern of the jackpot (083FS002).

When the fluctuation pattern of the fluctuation executed this time is the fluctuation pattern of the jackpot (083FS002: Y), the final mode of the active display is determined by the jackpot final mode determination table shown in FIG. 8-5 (A) (083F003). ). Next, whether or not the shutter effect is executed is determined by the large hit shutter effect content determination table shown in FIG. 8-6 (A) (083FS004). Next, the effect control CPU 120 determines whether or not it is determined that the shutter effect is executed (083F005). If it is not determined that the shutter effect is to be executed (083FS005: N), the process ends. If it is determined that the shutter effect is to be executed (083FS005: Y), the content of the shutter effect according to the final mode is determined by the large hit shutter effect content determination table shown in FIG. 8-6 (C). (083FS006). Next, it is set to execute the shutter effect of the determined content (083FS007), and the process is terminated.

In 083FS002, when the fluctuation pattern of the fluctuation executed this time is not the fluctuation pattern of the jackpot (083FS002: N), the final mode of the active display is determined by the SP reach loss final mode determination table of FIG. 8-5 (B). Determine (083F008). Next, the presence or absence of execution of the shutter effect is determined by the shutter effect content determination table when the SP reach is lost in FIG. 8-6 (B) (083FS009). Next, the effect control CPU 120 determines whether or not it is determined that the shutter effect is executed (083F010). If it is not determined that the shutter effect is to be executed (083FS010: N), the process ends. If it is determined that the shutter effect is to be executed (083FS010: Y), the content of the shutter effect according to the final mode is determined by the SP reach shutter effect content determination table shown in FIG. 8-6 (D). (083FS011). Next, it is set to execute the shutter effect of the determined content (083FS007), and the process is terminated.

If the fluctuation pattern is a big hit, a big hit ending with a normal reach may be provided, and in such a case, the shutter effect may not be executed. Further, in the case of a fluctuation pattern of a jackpot or a missed symbol that ends in normal reach, the jackpot symbol or the missed symbol may be stopped after the shutter is released. Further, the shutter effect is not executed only by a highly expected one such as SP reach, but may be executed by a fluctuation pattern or the like that does not reach.

[Main configurations and effects obtained by the feature units 083F to 084F]
[1] As shown in FIG. 8-1, the shutter image is an image including the character A image 083F001 and the character B image 083F002. Further, as shown in FIG. 8-2, the first suggestion effect for operating the character A image 083F001 and the second suggestion effect for operating the character B image 083F002 are executed. Then, as shown in FIGS. 8-6 (C) and 8-6 (D), the expectation that the second suggestion effect is controlled to the jackpot gaming state is higher than that of the first suggestion effect. By doing so, it is possible to improve the interest of the production using the special image by executing the first suggestion effect and the second suggestion effect.

[2] As shown in FIG. 8-1, the first pattern in which the shutter is released and shifts to SP reach while maintaining the mode in which the character A image 083F001 does not operate, and as shown in FIG. 8-2, it does not operate. A second pattern is provided in which the shutter image is released and the SP reach is performed after the first suggestion effect that changes from the mode to the operating mode is executed. Then, as shown in FIGS. 8-5, 8-6 (C), and (D), the second pattern is more expected to be controlled to the jackpot game state than the first pattern. By doing so, it is possible to improve the interest of the production using the shutter image by executing the first pattern and the second pattern. In addition, it is possible to execute an effect that gives a stronger impression to the second pattern.

[3] As shown in FIGS. 8-2 (H) and 8-3 (H), the first suggestion effect and the second suggestion effect act on the active display as another effect image. The display mode of the active display changes. In this way, the interest of the game can be improved by the first suggestion effect and the second suggestion effect.

[4] As shown in FIG. 8-2 (E), by covering the shutter image with a light emitting image that causes the screen to emit light, the movement when changing from a non-operating mode to an operating mode is made difficult to see. In this way, it is possible to prevent a feeling of strangeness from occurring when the shutter image changes from the first aspect to the second aspect.

[5] As shown in FIGS. 8-2 (E) to (I) and 8-3 (E) to (I), the shutter image is displayed while the first suggestion effect or the second suggestion effect is being executed. It opens and the difficult-to-see state is released. By doing so, it is possible to pay attention to the effect when the difficult-to-see state is released, and the interest of the game is improved.

[6] When the first suggestion effect is executed, the SP reach state is set in the first evening background, and when the second suggestion effect is executed, the SP reach state is set in the second evening background. In this way, since the subsequent second effect state differs depending on the type of suggestion effect, it is possible to pay attention to which suggestion effect is executed, and the interest of the game is improved.

[Other Modifications of Feature Parts 083F to 084F]
[1] In the above-described embodiment, a shutter image formed from the left shutter image 083F003 and the right shutter image 083F004 has been described as special images. The special image may be any image as long as it makes the first effect state difficult to see. For example, it may be an image that blacks out the screen or an image that whites out. Further, it may be a movable object that physically moves instead of an image. If it is a movable object, it may be a sub liquid crystal or the like so that the character or the like is displayed on the sub liquid crystal.

[2] In the above-described embodiment, the timing at which the shutter image as a special image is closed is the timing after reaching. However, the special image may be closed at other times. For example, the timing immediately after the start of fluctuation, the timing of temporary stop of the pseudo-continuous symbol, the timing after the display result of the loss is displayed, the timing after the jackpot display result is displayed and before the transition to the jackpot game state, etc. You may. Then, at each of these timings, the effect state may shift from the first effect state to the second effect state before the special image is displayed and after the special image is displayed.

[3] In the above-described embodiment, a character image is displayed as the first special image and the second special image included in the special image. The character image was displayed separately in the left shutter image 083F003 and the right shutter image 083F004. However, one character image included in the special image may be displayed across the left shutter image 083F003 and the right shutter image 083F004. That is, one character image may be formed when the shutter is closed.

[4] In the above-described embodiment, the case where the first special image and the second special image change from the non-operating mode as the first mode to the operating mode as the second mode has been described. That is, the case where the still image is changed to the moving image has been described. However, the change in the mode of the first special image and the second special image may be a change in other modes. For example, a monochrome image may change to a color image, a flat image may change to a three-dimensional image, or an animation image may change to a live-action image. It may be, or it may be any combination. As described above, the change from the first aspect to the second aspect may be a change of any aspect.

[5] In the above-described embodiment, the normal reach state as the first effect state and the SP reach state as the second effect state have been described as the effect states before and after the shutter image as the special image is displayed. Then, the first pattern in which the shutter is released and the mode shifts to the SP reach while maintaining the mode in which the character A image 083F001 does not operate, and the first suggestion effect to the third suggestion effect in which the mode does not operate and the mode changes to the operation are The second pattern in which the shutter image is released after the execution and the transition to the SP reach is described. Here, there was one type of change in the effect state in the first pattern, and there were three types of changes in the effect state in the second pattern with different backgrounds. Such changes in the production state may be other than those with different backgrounds, even if the contents of the SP reach are different, or if the pseudo-ren is re-variated without developing into the SP reach. Good. That is, any effect state may be used as long as a plurality of types of effect states are provided as the effect state after the change in the second pattern. Further, a plurality of types of effect states after the first pattern may be provided.

[6] In the above-described embodiment, an example in which the mode of the active display is changed by acting on the active display as another effect image by the first suggestion effect to the third suggestion effect has been described. The other production image may be another image. For example, other effect images may be a hold display, a decorative pattern, a dialogue image, a timer image, a display showing the reliability of reach, a meter image, or the like. When it affects the hold display, the color of the hold display changes, when it affects the decorative pattern, the color of the decorative pattern, numbers and effects may be added, and when it affects the timer image, the timer image It may increase or stop the number of seconds, and may increase the reach reliability indicated by the number of stars if it affects the display indicating the reliability of the reach, and it may be a meter. If it affects the image, it may increase the value of the meter. Further, the other effect images that act on the suggestion effect may be different depending on the type of the suggestion effect, or the execution ratio of which of the other effect images may act on may be different depending on the type of the suggestion effect.

[7] In the above-described embodiment, when the first suggestion effect to the third suggestion effect are executed, the movement when the shutter image is covered with the light emitting image to change from the non-operating mode to the working mode is visually recognized. Explained that it will be in a difficult state. The light emitting image as such a special effect image may use a light guide plate instead of an image displayed on the screen. Here, the light guide plate is a plate member provided on the front surface of the image display device 5 and having translucency capable of transmitting light. In the production using the light guide plate, when the light is incident from the end face of the light guide plate, the light incident inside the light guide plate is reflected and the light is reflected from the reflection portion of the light guide plate on the front of the game machine to the front of the game machine. The effect of emitting light is executed. Further, a plurality of types of light emitting images as special images and light emitting modes of the light guide plate may be provided. Then, the light emitting mode may be different depending on the degree of expectation of a big hit.

[8] In the above-described embodiment, the shutter image is opened behind the suggestion effect executed when the first suggestion effect to the third suggestion effect are executed, so that the image corresponding to the second effect state is displayed. I explained how it was done. However, the shutter image may remain closed while the suggestion effect by the character image is being executed. Then, the shutter image may be released after the suggestion effect by the character is completed.

[9] In the above-described embodiment, the case where the color as the final mode is determined by the table of FIG. 8-5 and the active display is changed has been described. However, the color may be changed at the stage of holding display. Further, the display mode of the active display may be changed at a timing other than the timing during the execution of the suggestion effect. For example, the display mode of the active display may be changed depending on the timing before the reach, the timing at the time of the reach tempai, and the timing during the SP reach. Further, the change timing may be different depending on whether or not the jackpot game state is controlled. Further, the change timing may be different depending on which suggestion effect is executed.

[10] In the above-described embodiment, the types of effects executed by the first suggestion effect and the second suggestion effect may be different. For example, there are different types of effects to be executed by the character image A as the first special image when the first suggestion effect is executed and the character image B as the second special image when the second suggestion effect is executed. It may be different. Specifically, the character A image that executes the first suggestion effect executes an effect that changes the active display, and the character image B that executes the second suggestion effect is a pseudo-ream indicating that the pseudo-ream is executed. You may try to carry out the effect of carrying the design. In this way, different effects may be executed between the first suggestion effect and the second suggestion effect. Further, a plurality of types of the first special image and the second special image are provided, and the types of effects to be executed may be different depending on the degree of expectation of a big hit.

[11] In the above-described embodiment, in the third suggestion effect in which both the character image A as the first special image and the character image B as the second special image operate, the type of effect executed by each character. May be different. For example, the character image A may change the active display, and the character image B may execute an effect of stopping the odd-numbered symbol or the even-numbered symbol as a chance eye. Here, the chance eye is a production that shows the degree of expectation of a big hit by combining numbers and colors of decorative patterns. Further, a group notice may be executed in which a plurality of any character images are displayed and displayed as a group from the back to the front side or from the right to the left on the screen. It is shown that the big hit expectation is high by executing the group notice. Further, the execution timings of the effect of the first special image and the effect of the second special image may be the same timing, or may be different timings. Further, when the timings are different, the timings may be the timings at which the effects overlap, or the timings may be the timings at which the effects do not overlap.

[12] In the above-described embodiment, a plurality of types of the shutter image itself as a special image may be provided. For example, there are white, red, and gold types of shutter images, and the color of the displayed shutter image may be different depending on the degree of expectation of a big hit. Further, the type of the displayed character may be different depending on the type of the shutter image. Further, the rate at which the character operates may differ depending on the type of shutter image. Further, the type of effect when the character operates may differ depending on the type of shutter image. Further, the ratio of the mode in which the color of the active display changes may differ depending on the type of shutter image. Further, a Gase pattern in which the active display does not change may be provided so that the rate at which the active display changes differs depending on the type of shutter image.

[13] In the above-described embodiment, another notice may be executed by the effect of operating the character image. For example, a timer image indicating that some kind of notice is executed by the operation of the character image is displayed, or a present box in which some notice is displayed from the box by the operation of the character image is displayed. Good. Further, the degree of expectation of a big hit may be announced depending on the type of operation of the character image itself.

[14] In the above-described embodiment, when the suggestion effect is executed, another character other than the displayed character may appear, and the effect may be executed by the other character that appears. Further, the effect may be executed by a new character displayed by the effect of combining the character image A and the character image B.

[15] In the above-described embodiment, the following effects may be executed as the effects when the shutter is being opened from being closed. For example, in addition to opening the closed shutter, a pattern that is erased on the spot, a pattern that the shutter gradually becomes transparent, a pattern that the closed shutter cracks and the shutter breaks, an effect that acts on the closed shutter A pattern in which the shutter is destroyed by (for example, hitting a rock) may be executed. Further, the degree of expectation controlled in an advantageous state may be different due to such a difference in the pattern.

[16] Although the pachinko gaming machine 1 has been illustrated as an example of the gaming machine, the above-described embodiment is not limited to this, and a medal is inserted to set a predetermined number of bets, and the operating lever by the player When multiple types of symbols are rotated according to the operation and the symbols are stopped according to the operation of the stop button by the player, when the combination of the stop symbols becomes a specific combination of symbols, a predetermined number of medals are given to the player. It may be applied to the slot machine to be paid out. For example, when applied to such a slot machine, the above-mentioned shutter effect may be executed as an effect when the stage shifts or when the effect develops into a continuous effect over a plurality of games.

(Explanation of feature units 007F to 0010F)
Next, the feature units 007F to 010F of the present embodiment will be described. The feature units 007F to 010F are characterized in that the effect control CPU 120 executes a main effect as the first effect and a sub-effect as a second effect that is more difficult for the player to recognize than the first effect. Here, the main production as the first production is a production on the side that is the main body of the production and the player's gaze is directed. Further, the sub-effect as the second effect is an effect on the side where the player's gaze is difficult to face because the sub-effect is performed together with the main effect but is difficult for the player to recognize. In other words, it can be said that the main production is a production in which the mode of the production is more conspicuous than the sub production, and the sub production is a production in which the mode of the production is more modest than the main production.

In the present embodiment, the main effect and the sub effect are executed on the screen of the image display device 5 as the display area. The effect control CPU 120 executes the main effect and the sub effect at overlapping timings on the screen of the image display device 5. In the main effect, the mode of the effect is more conspicuous than the sub-effect using most of the display area of the screen of the image display device 5. Further, in the sub-effect, the mode of the effect is executed more conservatively than the main effect in the corner of the screen, which is a narrower area than the main effect. Further, these main effects and sub-effects are effects that change into a plurality of stages, and as the stages go up, the degree of expectation that the jackpot game state is controlled as an advantageous state that is advantageous to the player increases.

Regarding the relationship between the main effect as the first effect and the sub-effect as the second effect, which is more difficult for the player to recognize than the first effect, the size of the image displayed in the main effect is larger than that in the sub-effect. That is, the position of the area where the main effect is displayed is more conspicuous to the player (the position in the center of the screen) than the sub effect, and the priority of the image displayed in the main effect is higher than the sub effect. It is high, the effect sound when the main effect is executed is louder than the effect sound when the sub effect is executed, and the amount of light on the screen when the main effect is executed is the screen when the sub effect is executed. It may be any combination of two or more, such as being larger than the amount of light of. Here, the high priority of the image means that when the image displayed on the image display device 5 is composed of a plurality of layers, the layer of the main effect image is in front of the layer of the sub effect image. It is easy for the player to recognize it.

The contents of the main production and the sub production will be explained concretely. FIG. 9-1 is a diagram for explaining the contents of the main production and the sub production. As shown in FIG. 9-1, the main effect is set to a plurality of stages of the main effect A to the main effect D. Further, as the sub-effect, a plurality of stages of the sub-effects A to D are set. The main effect A is an effect in which a humanoid character image without any armor is displayed. The main effect B is an effect in which an image in which the character holds a sword is displayed. The main effect C is an effect in which an image in which the character has a sword and a shield is displayed. The main effect D is an effect in which the character has a sword and a shield, and an image of wearing a crown is displayed. In this way, in the main production, the production of wearing a lot of armor is executed step by step.

Further, the sub-effect A is an effect in which the mode of the box image is displayed in blue. The sub-effect B is an effect in which the mode of the box image is changed from blue to green and displayed. The sub-effect C is an effect in which the mode of the box image is changed from green to red and displayed. The sub-effect D is an effect in which the mode of the box image is changed from red to gold and displayed. The main effect and the sub effect are usually executed from the main effect A and the sub effect A. However, there is also a pattern in which the sub-effect is started from the stage of the sub-effect B or higher. In addition, the main production may be started from the stage of the main production B or higher. In addition, the main production and the sub production are such that the production changes at least one stage or more. That is, the main effect A changes to at least the main effect B, and the sub effect A changes to at least the sub effect B. This makes it possible to eliminate the player's disappointment.

In this way, the main production is a production in which the expectation of a big hit increases as the character wears a lot of armor, and the sub production is a production in which the expectation of a big hit increases as the color of the box image changes. It is a production. In addition, the main production ends at the timing when the reach is reached, but the sub production is continuously executed until the timing after the reach. Then, the box image displayed as a sub-effect is released at the timing after the reach. From the box image, some kind of advance notice effect corresponding to the color of the box image is executed. In addition, the sub-directing is provided with a pattern in which the stage changes after reach.

The main production and the sub production may be started at different timings. Further, the main effect may be executed until after the reach, or the stage may be changed after the reach. In addition, an effect related to the main effect and the sub effect may be executed. For example, the character image displayed in the main effect may be displayed even after the reach, and the armor equipped by the character may appear from the box image displayed as the sub effect. Then, the type of armor that appears may differ depending on the mode of the box image. Further, when the main effect has not changed to the main effect D that covers the crown, the image of the crown corresponding to the main effect D may appear from the box image.

In addition, a predetermined effect may be executed separately from the main effect and the sub effect. The predetermined production is not a production indicating that the jackpot game state is controlled, but a lively production that encourages the execution of the main production and the sub production after that. These main effects, sub-effects, and predetermined effects are executed triggered by the actions of the player. Specifically, when the player operates the push button 31B at a predetermined button pressing timing, the movement of the player is detected by the push sensor 35B, and the main effect and the sub are based on the detection of the movement of the player. Either the production or the predetermined production is executed. When the main effect or the sub effect is executed, the effect in which the stage of the main effect or the stage of the sub effect changes is executed. In this way, the movement of the player can be promoted, and the deterioration of the interest can be suppressed.

Further, when the stage of the main effect or the stage of the sub effect does not change by pressing the button, the predetermined effect is executed. By doing so, since some kind of effect is executed at the change timing, it is possible to suppress the deterioration of the interest. The period during which the player's movement (operation to the push button 31B) can be detected by the push sensor 35B is set in advance, and if the player's movement is not detected within the valid period, the valid period ends. Later, one of the main production, the sub production, and the predetermined production is executed.

An effect produced by operating the push button 31B, which executes an effect such as a main effect, a sub effect, or a predetermined effect, is referred to as a button effect. In this button effect, a plurality of types of button effect patterns in which the number of operations of the push button 31B is different are set. For example, a pattern in which the button effect is performed 10 times and a pattern in which the button effect is performed 15 times are provided.

FIG. 9-2 is a timing chart showing the button effect. FIG. 9-2 (A) is a diagram showing a button effect 10-time pattern in which the button pressing timing is set to 10 times, and FIG. 9-2 (B) is a diagram showing a button pressing timing set to 15 times. It is a figure which shows the button effect 15 times pattern which is performed. FIG. 9-2 shows various effects executed from the start of the fluctuation to the stop of the fluctuation. The star mark in FIG. 9-2 indicates the button pressing timing. Although the button pressing timing is indicated by one point, in reality, a predetermined period from the button pressing timing is set as the valid period in which the button operation is effective.

As shown in FIG. 9-2 (A), in the button effect 10-time pattern, it is shown on the screen of the image display device 5 that the button effect is started after the fluctuation starts. The main effect and the sub effect are executed from the start timing of the button effect. In the main effect, the main effect A is executed, and in the sub effect, the sub effect A is executed. After that, when the player operates the push button 31B at the first button pressing timing, the stage of the sub-effect changes from the sub-effect A to the sub-effect B. The main production remains the main production A. When the player operates the push button 31B at the timing of pressing the button for the second time, the stage of the sub-effect changes from the sub-effect B to the sub-effect C. The main production remains the main production A.

When the player operates the push button 31B at the third and fourth button pressing timings, a screen indicating that the button effect is continued as a predetermined effect is displayed. When the player operates the push button 31B at the fifth button pressing timing, the stage of the main effect changes from the main effect A to the main effect B. The sub-directing remains the main production C. When the player operates the push button 31B at the sixth pressing timing, the predetermined effect is executed. Next, when the player operates the push button 31B at the seventh pressing timing, the stage of the main effect changes from the main effect B to the main effect C. The sub-directing remains the main production C.

When the player operates the push button 31B at the eighth pressing timing, the predetermined effect is executed. When the player operates the push button 31B at the timing of pressing the button for the ninth time, the stage of the sub-effect changes from the sub-effect C to the sub-effect D. The main production remains the main production C. Next, when the player operates the push button 31B at the tenth button pressing timing, the reach is established. At this point, the main effect ends with the main effect C, but the sub-effect is executed even after the sub-effect D reaches, and ends in the middle of the reach. Then, the fluctuation is stopped.

Further, the period from the pressing timing immediately before the pressing timing before the reach start to the reach start is set to a predetermined effect prohibition period that restricts the execution of the predetermined effect. This reduces the interest of the player who expects that the main effect and the sub effect will be executed by the next button operation when the predetermined effect is executed by the last button operation before the reach start. This is because there is a possibility that it will end up. In this way, it is possible to suppress a decrease in interest due to the execution of the predetermined effect during the predetermined effect prohibition period. It should be noted that the final button operation may not cause reach, and in such a case, the predetermined effect prohibition period may be set so that the predetermined effect is not executed by the final button operation. Further, the predetermined production prohibition period may be set over a period of a plurality of buttons. Further, the predetermined effect prohibition period may be set in the first half or the middle stage of the effect, or a plurality of predetermined effect prohibition periods may be set in one button effect pattern.

Next, the button effect 15 times pattern will be described. As shown in FIG. 9-2 (B), in the button effect 15-time pattern, it is shown on the screen of the image display device 5 that the button effect is started after the fluctuation starts. The main effect and the sub effect are executed from the start timing of the button effect. In the main effect, the main effect A is executed, and in the sub effect, the sub effect A is executed. After that, when the player operates the push button 31B at the first button pressing timing, the stage of the main effect changes from the main effect A to the main effect B. The sub-directing remains the main production A. When the player operates the push button 31B at the timing of pressing the buttons for the second to fourth times, a screen indicating that the button effect is continued as a predetermined effect is displayed.

When the player operates the push button 31B at the fifth pressing timing, the stage of the main effect changes from the main effect B to the main effect C. The sub-directing remains the main production A. When the player operates the push button 31B at the sixth to eighth button pressing timings, a screen indicating that the button effect is continued as a predetermined effect is displayed. When the player operates the push button 31B at the ninth pressing timing, the stage of the main effect changes from the main effect C to the main effect D. The sub-directing remains the main production A. When the player operates the push button 31B at the 10th to 13th button pressing timings, a screen indicating that the button effect is continued as a predetermined effect is displayed.

When the player operates the push button 31B at the 14th button pressing timing, the stage of the sub-effect changes from the sub-effect A to the sub-effect D. The main production remains the main production D. Next, when the player operates the push button 31B at the 15th button pressing timing, the reach is established. At this point, the main effect ends with the main effect D, but the sub-effect is executed even after the sub-effect D reaches, and ends in the middle of the reach. Then, the fluctuation is stopped. As shown in the button effect 15 times pattern, the sub-effect may change from the sub-effect A to the sub-effect D by skipping the steps of the sub-effect B and the sub-effect C. It should be noted that a pattern may be provided in which the main production skips the middle stage and changes to the stage where the big hit expectation is high.

Further, in the button effect 15-time pattern, the period from the press timing immediately before the press timing before the reach start to the reach start is set as the predetermined effect prohibition period that restricts the execution of the predetermined effect. The length of the predetermined effect prohibition period may be different between the button effect 10 times pattern and the button effect 15 times pattern.

Next, the button effect executed on the screen of the image display device 5 will be described. FIG. 9-3 is a display screen view showing an effect example of the button effect 10-time pattern. The effects are executed in the order of FIGS. 9-3 (A) to (J). FIG. 9-3 shows a part of the effect of the pattern of the button effect 10 times shown in FIG. 9-2. FIG. 9-3 (A) is a diagram showing a screen of the image display device 5 at the start of fluctuation. At the start of fluctuation, three decorative symbols start to display fluctuation, and the state is indicated by three downward arrows. In reality, the numbers are scrolling from top to bottom. Also, at the bottom left of the screen, the active display corresponding to the current fluctuation display is displayed on the pedestal, and to the right of it, two hold displays corresponding to the hold storage that has not started fluctuation are displayed. ..

When the button effect is started from the state of FIG. 9-3 (A), the characters "button rush" are displayed in the center of the screen as shown in FIG. 9-3 (B), and the button operation is accompanied multiple times. It is shown that the button effect is performed. Also, in the upper left corner of the screen, the current state of fluctuation of the decorative pattern is displayed small by a downward arrow. In addition, only the active display is displayed at the lower left of the screen, and the hold display is deleted. The hold display may be displayed, or the active display may be deleted.

Next, the effect of the timing of the first button operation as shown in FIG. 9-3 (C) is executed. As shown in FIG. 9-3 (C), a humanoid character image is displayed in the display area in the center of the screen. The main effect is executed using the display area where the character image is displayed. This main production is the main production A in which the character does not have any armor. In addition, a button promotion image composed of the characters "PUSH" is displayed so as to overlap the character image. By displaying the button promotion image, the player can be prompted to operate the push button 31B.

In addition, a box image in the shape of a box is displayed in an area on the right side of the screen, which is a narrower area than the area where the main effect is displayed. A sub-effect is executed using this box image. This sub-effect is a sub-effect A in which the color of the box image is blue. In addition, after the reach, a notice effect is executed in which an image corresponding to the color of the box image appears from the box image. A meter image is displayed at the bottom of the character image. This meter image is an image that visually represents the number of times the button can be pressed, and the value of the meter decreases as the button pressing timing elapses.

When the player presses the push button 31B from the state of FIG. 9-3 (C), the sub-effect shown in FIG. 9-3 (D) is executed as the first effect of the button operation. In this sub-effect, the sub-effect B in which the color of the box image changes from blue to green is executed. Further, when the sub-effect B is executed, the effect sound indicating that the sub-effect is executed is output from the speakers 8L and 8R. The production sound of the sub-effect is output at a volume lower than that of the production sound of the main production, which will be described later.

Next, when the player presses the push button 31B at the timing of pressing the next button, a sub-effect is executed as the second effect of the button operation shown in FIG. 9-3 (E). In this sub-effect, the sub-effect C in which the color of the box image changes from green to red is executed. Further, when the sub-effect C is executed, the effect sound having a volume lower than that of the main effect indicating that the sub-effect is executed is output from the speakers 8L and 8R. Next, when the player presses the push button 31B, the predetermined effect shown in FIG. 9-3 (F) is executed as the third effect of the button operation. In the predetermined effect, the characters "continue" are displayed in the center of the screen, indicating that the button effect continues thereafter.

Next, as shown in FIG. 9-3 (G), when the player presses the push button 31B at the subsequent pressing timing, the main effect is executed as the fifth effect of the button operation. In this main effect, the main effect B in which the character image is an image with a sword is executed. Further, when the main effect B is executed, an effect sound indicating that the main effect is executed is output from the speakers 8L and 8R. The production sound of the main production is output at a louder volume than the production sound of the sub production. In addition, the value of the meter has decreased to near the center.

After that, as shown in FIG. 9-3 (H), when the player presses the push button 31B at the button pressing timing, the main effect is executed as the seventh effect of the button operation. In this main effect, the main effect C in which the character image is an image having a shield is executed. Further, when the main effect C is executed, the speaker 8L, 8R outputs an effect sound having a volume louder than that of the sub effect indicating that the main effect is executed. Moreover, the value of the meter decreases to the position on the right side of the center.

Next, as shown in FIG. 9-3 (I), when the player presses the push button 31B at the button pressing timing, the sub-effect is executed as the ninth effect of the button operation. In this sub-effect, the sub-effect D in which the color of the box image changes from red to gold is executed. Further, when the sub-effect D is executed, the effect sound having a volume lower than that of the main effect indicating that the sub-effect is executed is output from the speakers 8L and 8R. Moreover, the value of the meter has decreased to the position where it almost disappears.

After that, when the player presses the push button 31B at the timing of pressing the button for the 10th time, the reach as shown in FIG. 9-3 (J) is started as the effect of the 10th button operation. At the time of reach, the reach effect of tempai with the same number pattern is executed in the center of the screen. As a result, the character image showing the main effect is erased, but the box image showing the sub effect remains displayed. During the subsequent reach, a notice effect is executed in which an image corresponding to the color of the box image appears from the box image.

As a warning effect that an image corresponding to the color of the box image appears from the box image, for example, when the color of the box image has changed to green, the character "chance" with low expectation is displayed and the box is displayed. When the color of the image changes to red, the characters of "heat" whose expectation is higher than the characters of "chance" are displayed, and when the color of the box image changes to gold, the expectation is high. The effect of displaying the characters of "extreme heat" higher than the characters of "heat" may be executed. Further, the advance notice effect using the box image may be determined by a predetermined lottery corresponding to the color of the box image. Further, the advance notice effect may be such that an image such as a character appears instead of the effect of displaying characters. In such a case, the proportion of characters appearing may differ depending on the mode of the box image.

As shown in FIG. 9-3 (H), the main effect is executed in the central region of the screen together with the loud effect sound, and the sub-effect is executed in the rightmost area of the screen together with the small effect sound. In this way, the main effect is performed in a manner that stands out to the player, and the sub-effect is performed in a modest manner than the main effect. By doing so, it is possible to raise the degree of recognition of the main production, and thus it is possible to suppress a decrease in the interest in the main production.

Further, as shown in FIG. 9-3, the main effect and the sub-effect are executed on the screen of the image display device 5 which is a predetermined display area. In this way, the main effect and the sub-effect can be suitably executed in the display area where the player has a high degree of recognition.

Next, another pattern of the button effect executed on the screen of the image display device 5 will be described. FIG. 9-4 is a display screen view showing an effect example of the button effect 15 times pattern. The effects are executed in the order of FIGS. 9-4 (A) to (J). FIG. 9-4 shows a part of the effect of the pattern of the button effect 15 times shown in FIG. 9-2. After the start of the fluctuation, as shown in FIG. 9-4 (A), the characters "button rush" are displayed when the button effect is started. After that, the effect of the timing of the first button operation as shown in FIG. 9-4 (B) is executed. Button operation effect At the first timing, a button promotion image composed of the characters "PUSH" is displayed so as to overlap the character image.

When the player presses the push button 31B from the state shown in FIG. 9-4 (B), the main effect shown in FIG. 9-4 (C) is executed as the first effect of the button operation. In this main effect, the main effect B in which the character image is an image with a sword is executed. Further, when the main effect B is executed, an effect sound indicating that the main effect is executed is output from the speakers 8L and 8R. The production sound of the main production is output at a louder volume than the production sound of the sub production.

After that, when the player presses the push button 31B, the main effect shown in FIG. 9-4 (D) is executed as the fifth effect of the button operation. In this main effect, the main effect C in which the character image is an image having a shield is executed. Further, when the main effect C is executed, the effect sound having a volume higher than that of the sub effect indicating that the main effect is executed is output from the speakers 8L and 8R. In addition, the value of the meter has decreased to near the center.

After that, when the player presses the push button 31B, the main effect shown in FIG. 9-4 (E) is executed as the ninth effect of the button operation. In this main effect, the main effect D, in which the character image is covered with a crown, is executed. Further, when the main effect D is executed, the effect sound having a volume higher than that of the sub effect indicating that the main effect is executed is output from the speakers 8L and 8R. Moreover, the value of the meter has decreased to the position where it almost disappears.

After that, at the tenth button pressing timing, as shown in FIG. 9-4 (F), a button promotion image composed of the characters "PUSH" is displayed so as to overlap the character image. At this time, the value of the meter is a value indicating 0. In this state, when the player presses the push button 31B, a predetermined effect as shown in FIG. 9-4 (G) is executed as the effect of the tenth button operation. In this predetermined effect, an effect is executed in which "+5 times" is displayed in the center of the screen and the button effect appears to be increased the remaining 5 times. By this predetermined effect, it is shown that the meter image is extended to the right side and the period of the button effect for the remaining 5 times is increased.

After that, as the 13th effect of the button operation, the player presses the push button 31B to execute the predetermined effect shown in FIG. 9-4 (H). In this predetermined effect, the characters "continue" are displayed in the center of the screen, indicating that the button effect continues thereafter. In FIGS. 9-4 (G) and 9-4 (H), a plurality of types of modes are provided for the predetermined effect. Each mode is a mode indicating that the button effect is continued. In this way, when the main production and the sub production are not changed, a lively production is executed as a predetermined production. By doing so, since some kind of effect is executed at the button press timing, which is the change timing of the effect, it is possible to suppress the deterioration of the interest.

The effect sound is also output when the predetermined effect is executed. As the production sound output in the predetermined production, a production sound having a volume lower than that of the main production or the sub production is output. However, the effect sound of the predetermined effect may be louder than the effect sound of the sub effect, or may be louder than the effect sound of the main effect. Further, the production sound of the main production and the sub production may be increased as the stage of the production goes up. Further, the volume of the production sound of the main production does not increase, but the volume of the production sound of the sub production may increase according to the stage of the production. Further, the volume of the production sound of the sub-effect does not increase, but the volume of the production sound of the main production may increase according to the stage of the production. Further, the volume of the main effect, the sub effect, and the effect sound of the predetermined effect may be different depending on the execution timing. For example, the volume may be low in the first half of the button effect and high in the second half.

Next, as shown in FIG. 9-4 (I), when the player presses the push button 31B, a sub-effect is executed as the 14th effect of the button operation. In this sub-effect, the sub-effect D in which the color of the box image changes from blue to gold is executed. In this sub-effect pattern, the sub-effect is executed by skipping the intermediate steps from the sub-effect A to the sub-effect D. After that, when the player presses the push button 31B at the timing of pressing the button for the 15th time, the reach as shown in FIG. 9-4 (J) is started as the effect of the 15th button operation. At the time of reach, the reach effect of tempai with the same number pattern is executed in the center of the screen. As a result, the character image showing the main effect is erased, but the box image showing the sub effect remains displayed. During the subsequent reach, a notice effect is executed in which an image corresponding to the color of the box image appears from the box image.

Next, a table for determining the content of the button effect will be described. FIG. 9-5 is an explanatory diagram showing a button effect determination table and a final mode determination table. FIG. 9-5 (A) is a jackpot button effect determination table for determining the presence or absence of a button effect at the time of a jackpot. FIG. 9-5 (B) is a button effect determination table at the time of disconnection for determining the presence / absence of the button effect at the time of disconnection. These tables are stored in ROM 121.

As shown in FIG. 9-5 (A), at the time of a big hit, it is determined at a rate of 40% without executing the button effect, and at a rate of 60% with the execution of the button effect. Further, as shown in FIG. 9-5 (B), at the time of disconnection, it is determined at a rate of 60% without executing the button effect, and at a rate of 40% with the execution of the button effect. From the tables shown in FIGS. 9-5 (A) and 9-5 (B), it is easier to determine that the button effect is executed at the time of a big hit than at the time of a hit. The ratio of the table is a percentage display of the allocated random value.

Further, FIG. 9-5 (C) is a final mode determination table for determining what kind of effect the main effect and the sub effect will be in the end. FIG. 9-5 (C) is a big hit final mode determination table for determining the final mode of the main effect and the sub effect at the time of big hit. FIG. 9-5 (D) is a final mode determination table at the time of disconnection for determining the final mode of the main effect and the sub-effect at the time of disconnection.

As shown in FIG. 9-5 (C), at the time of a big hit, the pattern in which the final mode of the main effect is the main effect B and the final mode of the sub effect is the sub effect B is determined at a ratio of 10%, and the final aspect of the main effect is determined. A pattern in which the mode is the main effect C and the final mode of the sub-effect is the sub-effect B is determined at a rate of 15%, and the pattern in which the final mode of the main effect is the main effect C and the final mode of the sub-effect is the sub-effect C is determined. The pattern in which the final aspect of the main effect is the main effect C and the final aspect of the sub-effect is the sub-effect D is determined at a rate of 20%, and the final aspect of the main effect is the main effect D and the sub-effect. A pattern in which the final aspect of the effect is the sub-effect D is determined at a rate of 30%.

Further, as shown in FIG. 9-5 (D), at the time of deviation, the pattern in which the final mode of the main effect is the main effect B and the final mode of the sub effect is the sub effect B is determined at a ratio of 30%, and the main effect is determined. The pattern in which the final aspect of the main effect is the main effect C and the final aspect of the sub-effect is the sub-effect B is determined at a ratio of 25%, the final aspect of the main effect is the main effect C, and the final aspect of the sub-effect is the sub-effect C. The pattern is determined at a rate of 20%, the final aspect of the main effect is the main effect C, the final aspect of the sub-effect is the sub-effect D, and the pattern is determined at a rate of 15%, and the final aspect of the main effect is the main effect D. , The pattern in which the final mode of the sub-effect is the sub-effect D is determined at a rate of 10%.

From the table shown in FIG. 9-5, it can be seen that the main effect and the sub-effect have a higher number of stages at the time of big hit than at the time of off. In addition, a pattern that is determined only at the time of a big hit may be provided. For example, a pattern of the main effect E or a sub-effect E may be provided as a pattern that is determined only at the time of a big hit.

Next, a pattern of a detailed production example of the button production will be described. The button effect is provided with a button effect 10 times pattern and a button effect 15 times pattern. Here, the button effect 10 times pattern will be described as an example. FIG. 9-6 is a pattern content determination table for button effect 10 times for determining the effect content when the button effect 10 times pattern is used. This table is stored in the ROM 121 together with the pattern content determination table for the button effect 15 times. In FIG. 9-6, only a part of the button effect patterns is disclosed. “…” In FIG. 9-6 indicates omission of description. As the button content determination table, a table in which the execution rate and the type of execution may differ depending on whether the button is hit or missed may be used.

FIG. 9-6 describes the final aspect of each button effect pattern, and the content of the effect executed at the first to tenth button pressing timings. The description of the ratio is omitted. The final aspect is determined based on the final aspect determination table shown in FIG. 9-5. The button effect pattern PT1-1 is a pattern in which the final mode is the main effect B and the sub effect B. In PT1-1, a predetermined effect is executed at the first to third button pressing timings. Then, at the fourth button pressing timing, the main effect that changes from the main effect A to the main effect B is executed. Next, the predetermined effect is executed at the 5th to 8th button pressing timings. Next, at the ninth button pressing timing, a sub-effect that changes from the sub-effect A to the sub-effect B is executed. Next, the reach symbol is tempered at the 10th button press timing, and the reach is started.

The button effect pattern PT2-1 is a pattern in which the final mode is the main effect C and the sub effect B. In PT2-1, a predetermined effect is executed at the timing of the first button press. Next, the main effect that changes from the main effect A to the main effect B is executed at the second button pressing timing. Next, the predetermined effect is executed at the timing of pressing the button for the third to fifth times. Then, at the sixth button pressing timing, the main effect that changes from the main effect B to the main effect C is executed. Next, the predetermined effect is executed at the 7th to 8th button pressing timings. Next, at the ninth button pressing timing, a sub-effect that changes from the sub-effect A to the sub-effect B is executed. Next, the reach symbol is tempered at the 10th button press timing, and the reach is started.

The button effect patterns PT3-1 to PT3-3 are patterns in which the final mode is the main effect C and the sub effect C. In PT3-1, a predetermined effect is executed at the timing of the first button press. Next, the main effect that changes from the main effect A to the main effect B is executed at the second button pressing timing. Next, the predetermined effect is executed at the timing of pressing the button for the third time. Then, at the fourth button pressing timing, the main effect that changes from the main effect B to the main effect C is executed. Next, the predetermined effect is executed at the fifth button pressing timing. Then, at the sixth button pressing timing, the sub-effect that changes from the sub-effect A to the sub-effect B is executed. Next, the predetermined effect is executed at the 7th to 8th button pressing timings. Then, at the ninth button pressing timing, the sub-effect that changes from the sub-effect B to the sub-effect C is executed. Next, the reach symbol is tempered at the 10th button press timing, and the reach is started.

In PT3-2, a predetermined effect is executed at the timing of pressing the button for the first time. Next, the main effect that changes from the main effect A to the main effect B is executed at the second button pressing timing. Next, the predetermined effect is executed at the timing of pressing the button for the third time. Then, at the fourth button pressing timing, the main effect that changes from the main effect B to the main effect C is executed. Next, the predetermined effect is executed at the fifth button pressing timing. Then, at the sixth button pressing timing, the sub-effect that changes from the sub-effect A to the sub-effect B is executed. Next, the predetermined effect is executed at the 7th to 8th button pressing timings. Next, at the ninth button pressing timing, a sub-effect that starts from the sub-effect B at the start of the button effect changes to the sub-effect C is executed. Next, the reach symbol is tempered at the 10th button press timing, and the reach is started.

In PT3-3, a predetermined effect is executed at the timing of pressing the button for the first time. Next, the main effect that changes from the main effect A to the main effect B is executed at the second button pressing timing. Next, the predetermined effect is executed at the timing of pressing the button for the third to fifth times. Then, at the sixth button pressing timing, the main effect that changes from the main effect B to the main effect C is executed. Next, the predetermined effect is executed at the 7th to 8th button pressing timings. Then, at the ninth button pressing timing, the sub-effect that changes from the sub-effect B to the sub-effect C is executed. Next, the reach symbol is tempered at the 10th button press timing, and the reach is started.

The button effect patterns PT4-1 to PT4-2 are patterns in which the final mode is the main effect C and the sub effect D. In PT4-1, a predetermined effect is executed at the timing of pressing the button for the first time. Next, the main effect that changes from the main effect A to the main effect B is executed at the second button pressing timing. Next, the predetermined effect is executed at the timing of pressing the button for the third time. Then, at the fourth button pressing timing, the sub-effect that changes from the sub-effect A to the sub-effect B is executed. Next, the predetermined effect is executed at the 5th to 6th button pressing timings. Then, at the seventh button pressing timing, the main effect that changes from the main effect B to the main effect C is executed. Next, the predetermined effect is executed at the eighth button pressing timing. Then, at the ninth button pressing timing, the sub-effect that changes from the sub-effect B to the sub-effect C is executed. Next, the reach symbol is tempered at the 10th button press timing, and the reach is started. Here, in PT4-1, the final mode of the sub-effect is the sub-effect D, but at the start of the reach, only the sub-effect C has changed. In PT4-1, a sub-effect in which the sub-effect C changes to the sub-effect D after the reach is executed.

The button effect pattern PT4-2 is a button effect 10-time pattern shown in FIGS. 9-2 and 9-3. In PT4-2, the sub-effect that changes from the sub-effect A to the sub-effect B is executed at the timing of the first button press. Then, at the second button pressing timing, the sub-effect that changes from the sub-effect B to the sub-effect C is executed. Next, the predetermined effect is executed at the timing of pressing the button for the third to fourth times. Then, at the fifth button pressing timing, the main effect that changes from the main effect A to the main effect B is executed. Next, the predetermined effect is executed at the sixth button pressing timing. Then, at the seventh button pressing timing, the main effect that changes from the main effect B to the main effect C is executed. Next, the predetermined effect is executed at the eighth button pressing timing. Then, at the ninth button pressing timing, the sub-effect that changes from the sub-effect C to the sub-effect D is executed. Next, the reach symbol is tempered at the 10th button press timing, and the reach is started.

The button effect pattern PT5-1 is a pattern in which the final mode is the main effect D and the sub effect D. In PT5-1, the main effect that changes from the main effect A to the main effect B is executed at the timing of the first button press. Next, the predetermined effect is executed at the timing of pressing the button for the second time. Then, at the third button pressing timing, the sub-effect that changes from the sub-effect A to the sub-effect B is executed. Next, the predetermined effect is executed at the timing of pressing the button for the fourth time. Then, at the fifth button pressing timing, the main effect that changes from the main effect B to the main effect C is executed. Next, the predetermined effect is executed at the sixth button pressing timing. Then, at the seventh button pressing timing, the main effect that changes from the main effect C to the main effect D is executed. Next, the predetermined effect is executed at the eighth button pressing timing. Then, at the ninth button pressing timing, the sub-effect that changes from the sub-effect B to the sub-effect C is executed. Next, the reach symbol is tempered at the 10th button press timing, and the reach is started. Here, in PT5-1, the final mode of the sub-effect is the sub-effect D, but at the start of the reach, only the sub-effect C has changed. In PT5-1, a sub-effect in which the sub-effect C changes to the sub-effect D after the reach is executed.

Taking PT3-1 and other patterns shown in FIG. 9-6 as an example, the sub-effect changes to the sub-effect C when the main effect is the main effect C than when the main effect is the main effect B. Random values of each button effect pattern are assigned so that the ratio is high. That is, the rate at which the sub-effect changes to a mode with a higher expectation is higher than the timing when the main effect changes to a mode with a higher expectation than the timing when the main effect changes to a mode with a lower expectation. It's getting higher. Therefore, even though the main production has changed to a stage with a high degree of expectation, the situation where the sub-production changes only to a stage with a low degree of expectation is reduced. Further, by changing the sub-effect before the main effect is changed, it is possible to prevent the expectation for the sub-effect from being lost. Therefore, in this way, the sub-effect can be changed according to the change in the main effect, and the effect that considers the stage of the main effect and the stage of the sub-effect is executed, so that the deterioration of the interest is suppressed. be able to.

Taking PT3-2 shown in FIG. 9-6 and other patterns as an example, PT3-2 is a pattern in which the sub-effect is not started from the sub-effect A but is started from the sub-effect B. Then, in the relationship between PT3-2 and other patterns, when the main effect is started, when it is started in the sub-effect A, it changes to the sub-effect C rather than when it is started in the sub-effect B. Random values of each button effect pattern are assigned so that the ratio is high. In other words, when the main production is started, it is better to start with the sub-production at the stage with low expectation than to start with the sub-production at the stage with high expectation. It is easy to change. By doing so, it is possible to increase the number of stages of the sub-production that changes during the execution of the main production, and the production that considers the stage of the main production and the stage of the sub-production is executed, so that the deterioration of the interest is suppressed. can do.

Taking PT3-3 shown in FIG. 9-6 and other patterns as an example, when the main effect is the main effect C and the sub effect is the sub effect A, the sub effect A is moved to the sub effect B. The random value of each button effect pattern is set so that the ratio of changing the sub-effect A to the sub-effect C without changing it to the sub-effect B is higher than the ratio of changing the sub-effect A to the sub-effect C. It has been allocated. In other words, when the main production is changing to a stage with a high degree of expectation and the sub-effect is a stage with a low degree of expectation, it is a stage in between rather than changing the mode of the sub-production step by step. The rate of changing by skipping is higher. By doing so, it is possible to prevent the number of changes in the sub-directing from increasing even though the number of stages of the main production is high, and the stage of the main production and the stage of the sub-directing Since the production is performed in consideration of the above, it is possible to suppress the deterioration of the interest.

Taking PT4-1 and other patterns shown in FIG. 9-6 as an example, when the main effect is the main effect C, the ratio of changing the sub-effect to the sub-effect D is more than the ratio after the main effect is completed. The random value of each button effect pattern is assigned so that the ratio of changing the sub-effect to the sub-effect D is higher at the timing after the start of the reach. In other words, the rate at which the sub-effect changes to the highest-expected sub-effect D at the timing after the start of reach is higher than the rate at which the sub-effect changes to the highest-expected sub-effect D at the timing until the start of reach. There is. In this way, even if the main effect ends the change due to the start of reach, the expectation that the sub-effect will change to the highly-expected sub-effect D in which the sub-effect is controlled to the jackpot advantageous state can be maintained. Since the production is performed in consideration of the stage of the main production and the stage of the sub-production, it is possible to suppress the deterioration of the interest.

Further, in the 10-time button effect pattern shown in FIG. 9-6, each of the main effects is more likely to be changed after the 5 times of pressing timing has elapsed than before the 5 times of button pressing timing has elapsed. The random value of the button effect pattern is assigned. In this way, the player's expectation can be maintained even in the latter half of the production after the lapse of a predetermined period for the main production that is performed in a manner that stands out to the player.

Next, the button effect processing for setting the button effect will be described. FIG. 9-7 is a flowchart showing the button effect processing. The button effect processing is included in the processing executed in the variable display start setting processing (S171 in FIG. 7). The effect control CPU 120 first determines whether or not the variable display fluctuation pattern executed this time is the fluctuation pattern of Super Reach A (007FS001). The fluctuation pattern of Super Reach A is a fluctuation pattern in which the execution time for executing the effect of the button effect 10 times pattern is set. Whether or not it is a fluctuation pattern of super reach may be determined from the value of the fluctuation pattern specification command sent from the main side to the sub side.

When the effect control CPU 120 determines in 007FS001 that it is the fluctuation pattern of the super reach A (007FS001; Y), it determines whether or not the button effect is executed by the button effect determination table shown in FIG. 9-5. (007FS002). Next, the effect control CPU 120 determines in 007FS003 whether or not it is determined that the button effect is executed. When it is determined that the button effect is not executed (007FS003; N), the effect control CPU 120 ends the process.

When the effect control CPU 120 determines in 007FS003 that the button effect is executed (007FS003; Y), the final mode of the main effect and the sub-effect is determined by the final mode determination table shown in FIG. 9-5 (. 007FS004). Next, the effect control CPU 120 determines the button effect pattern according to the final mode from the button effect 10-time pattern content determination table shown in FIG. 9-6 (007FS005). Next, the effect control CPU 120 is set to execute the button effect having the determined content (007FS006), and the process ends.

When the effect control CPU 120 determines in 007FS001 that the fluctuation pattern of the super reach A is not (007FS001; N), it is determined whether or not the fluctuation pattern of the variable display executed this time is the fluctuation pattern of the super reach B. Judgment (007FS007). When the effect control CPU 120 determines in 007FS007 that it is not the fluctuation pattern of Super Reach B (007FS007; N), the process ends.

When the effect control CPU 120 determines in 007FS007 that the fluctuation pattern of the super reach B is (007FS007; Y), it determines whether or not the button effect is executed by the button effect determination table shown in FIG. 9-5. (007FS008). Next, the effect control CPU 120 determines in 007FS009 whether or not it is determined that the button effect is executed. When it is determined that the button effect is not executed (007FS009; N), the effect control CPU 120 ends the process.

When the effect control CPU 120 determines in 007FS009 that the button effect is executed (007FS009; Y), the final mode of the main effect and the sub effect is determined by the final mode determination table shown in FIG. 9-5 (. 007FS010). Next, the effect control CPU 120 determines the button effect pattern according to the final mode from the pattern content determination table for the button effect 15 times (007FS011). Next, the effect control CPU 120 is set to execute the button effect having the determined content (007FS006), and the process ends.

[Main configurations and effects obtained by the feature units 007F to 010F]
[1] Taking PT3-1 and other patterns shown in FIG. 9-6 as an example, when the main effect is the main effect C, the sub effect is the sub effect C than when the main effect is the main effect B. Random values of each button effect pattern are assigned so that the rate of change to is high. That is, the rate at which the sub-effect changes to a mode with a higher expectation is higher than the timing when the main effect changes to a mode with a higher expectation than the timing when the main effect changes to a mode with a lower expectation. It's getting higher. Therefore, even though the main production has changed to the stage with high expectations, the situation where the sub-production changes only to the stage with low expectations is reduced. Further, by changing the sub-effect before the main effect is changed, it is possible to prevent the expectation for the sub-effect from being lost. Therefore, in this way, the sub-effect can be changed according to the change in the main effect, and the effect that considers the stage of the main effect and the stage of the sub-effect is executed, so that the deterioration of the interest is suppressed. be able to.

[2] Taking PT3-2 shown in FIG. 9-6 and other patterns as an example, PT3-2 is a pattern in which the sub-effect is not started from the sub-effect A but is started from the sub-effect B. Then, in the relationship between PT3-2 and other patterns, when the main effect is started, when it is started in the sub-effect A, it changes to the sub-effect C rather than when it is started in the sub-effect B. Random values of each button effect pattern are assigned so that the ratio is high. In other words, when the main production is started, it is better to start with the sub-production at the stage with low expectation than to start with the sub-production at the stage with high expectation. It is easy to change. By doing so, it is possible to increase the number of stages of the sub-production that changes during the execution of the main production, and the production that considers the stage of the main production and the stage of the sub-production is executed, so that the deterioration of the interest is suppressed. can do.

[3] Taking PT3-3 shown in FIG. 9-6 and other patterns as an example, when the main effect is the main effect C and the sub-effect is the sub-effect A, the sub-effect A is subordinated. Each button effect pattern has a higher ratio of changing the sub-effect A to the sub-effect C without changing it to the sub-effect B than the ratio of changing to the sub-effect B and then to the sub-effect C. Random values are assigned. In other words, when the main production is changing to a stage with a high degree of expectation and the sub-effect is a stage with a low degree of expectation, it is a stage in between rather than changing the mode of the sub-production step by step. The rate of changing by skipping is higher. By doing so, it is possible to prevent the number of changes in the sub-directing from increasing even though the number of stages of the main production is high, and the stage of the main production and the stage of the sub-directing Since the production is performed in consideration of the above, it is possible to suppress the deterioration of the interest.

[4] Taking PT4-1 and other patterns shown in FIG. 9-6 as an example, the main effect is completed rather than the ratio of changing the sub-effect to the sub-effect D when the main effect is the main effect C. The random value of each button effect pattern is assigned so that the ratio of changing the sub-effect to the sub-effect D is higher at the timing after the start of the reach. In other words, the rate at which the sub-effect changes to the highest-expected sub-effect D at the timing after the start of reach is higher than the rate at which the sub-effect changes to the highest-expected sub-effect D at the timing until the start of reach. There is. In this way, even if the main effect ends the change due to the start of reach, the expectation that the sub-effect will change to the highly-expected sub-effect D in which the sub-effect is controlled to the jackpot advantageous state can be maintained. Since the production is performed in consideration of the stage of the main production and the stage of the sub-production, it is possible to suppress the deterioration of the interest.

[5] As shown in FIG. 9-2, the main effect changes based on the fact that the button is pressed and the push sensor 35B detects the movement of the player. According to this, the movement of the player can be promoted, and the deterioration of the interest can be suppressed.

[6] As shown in FIG. 9-2, when the main effect and the sub-effect are not changed, a lively effect is executed as a predetermined effect. By doing so, since some kind of effect is executed at the change timing, it is possible to suppress the deterioration of the interest.

[7] As shown in FIG. 9-3, the main effect is executed in the central area of the screen together with the large effect sound, and the sub effect is executed in the rightmost area of the screen together with the small effect sound. By doing so, it is possible to raise the degree of recognition of the main production, and thus it is possible to suppress a decrease in the interest in the main production.

[8] As shown in FIG. 9-2, the execution of the predetermined effect is restricted in the period from the pressing timing immediately before the pressing timing before the reach start to the reach start. In this way, it is possible to suppress a decrease in interest due to the execution of the predetermined effect during the predetermined effect prohibition period as a special period.

[9] In the button effect 10-time pattern shown in FIG. 9-6, the main effect is more likely to be changed after the five-time button press timing has elapsed than before the five-time button press timing has elapsed. Random values for each button effect pattern are assigned. In this way, the player's expectation can be maintained even in the latter half of the production after the lapse of a predetermined period for the main production that is performed in a manner that stands out to the player.

[Other Modifications of Feature Units 007F to 010F]
[1] The pachinko gaming machine 1 may be configured such that the jackpot winning probability (ball output rate) changes according to the set value. For example, in the special symbol normal processing of the special symbol process processing, the jackpot winning probability (ball output rate) may be changed by using the display result determination table (winning probability) according to the set value. The set value is composed of 6 stages of 1 to 6, with 6 having the highest payout rate, and the smaller the value in the order of 6, 5, 4, 3, 2, 1 the lower the payout rate. That is, when 6 is set as the set value, the advantage is highest for the player, and the smaller the value in the order of 5, 4, 3, 2, 1 is, the lower the advantage is. Further, as for the set value, 6 which is the largest value is the most disadvantageous value for the amusement park side, and the smaller the value in the order of 5, 4, 3, 2, 1 is, the more advantageous the value is for the amusement park side. .. If the ball output rate changes according to the set value, for example, the jackpot probability may change depending on the set value, and although the jackpot probability is constant, the number of rounds in the jackpot game state changes depending on the set value. May be good. In this way, the pachinko gaming machine 1 may be configured so that any one of a plurality of setting values having different advantages for the player can be set. The set value set in the pachinko gaming machine 1 may be notified by transmitting a set value designation command from the side of the main board 11 to the side of the effect control board 12.

[2] In a gaming machine provided with a plurality of set values, a setting suggestion effect suggesting a currently set set value may be executed at the timing of pressing the button in the button effect. The setting suggestion effect is not always executed when the button is pressed, but may be executed only when a predetermined lottery is won. Further, the setting suggestion effect may be executed at the same time as the main effect, the sub effect, and the predetermined effect. Further, the setting suggestion effect may be executed instead of the predetermined effect at the timing when the predetermined effect is executed. As the setting suggestion effect, for example, a character image corresponding to the set value may be displayed.

[3] In the above-described embodiment, the case where the main effect is executed in a mode that is more conspicuous than the sub-effect (a mode in which the sub-effect is more difficult for the player to recognize than the main effect) has been described. However, there may be cases where the sub-effect is performed in a more prominent manner than the main effect. For example, among the sub-effects, the sub-effects that are highly expected to change to gold may be executed in a more conspicuous manner than the main effects. Specifically, when the sub-effect that changes to gold is executed, the effect sound larger than the effect sound executed in the main effect may be output.

[4] In the above-described embodiment, the character "continue" is displayed in the predetermined effect. However, the predetermined effect may be executed in another effect mode. For example, the character may cut in as a predetermined effect, or the character may emit dialogue. Further, the effect mode of the predetermined effect may be different depending on the timing of execution. In such a case, the cut-in of the character A may be executed in the first half of the button effect, and the cut-in of the character B may be executed in the latter half of the button effect.

[5] In the above-described embodiment, the one in which the reach is established at the final pressing timing of the button effect has been described. However, the main effect and the sub effect may be executed at the final pressing timing of the button effect.

[6] In the above-described embodiment, the case where the content of the button effect is collectively determined by a table such as the button effect 10-time pattern content determination table as shown in FIG. 9-6 has been described. However, the effect to be executed each time the button is pressed may be determined by lottery. In such a case, the main effect and the sub-effect to be executed may be determined so that the execution ratio is different for each pressing timing.

[7] In the above-described embodiment, the sub-effect may be an active display. The active display changes stepwise according to the degree of expectation controlled by the jackpot game state. For example, the jackpot expectation may be gradually increased in the order of blue <green <red <gold in the active display. In such a case, the mode of the active display may be changed by executing the sub-effect at the button pressing timing. In this way, it is possible to improve the interest of the game in the relationship between the main production and the sub production, which changes step by step. Further, as a sub-effect, the active display may be changed together with the box image. Further, the box image may be changed as the first sub-effect, and the active display may be changed as the second sub-effect. In this way, the sub-effect may be executed at two or more places.

[8] In the above-described embodiment, the display corresponding to the stage of the main effect or the sub-effect may be displayed. Specifically, numbers such as "x2" and "x3" may be displayed according to the stage of the main effect or the sub-effect. Further, the number corresponding to the number of stages may be displayed only for at least one of the main effect and the sub effect. Further, the number corresponding to the number of steps may be displayed even after the reach. Further, the number of characters displayed may increase according to the number of stages instead of numbers.

[9] In the above-described embodiment, as the main effect in a mode that is more conspicuous than the sub-effect, the one in which the area of the screen to be executed is large, the one in which the volume is large, and the like have been described. However, the amount of light may be large as the main effect in a mode that is more conspicuous than the sub-effect. Further, the main effect may be more conspicuous than the sub-effect depending on the combination of the screen area, the volume, and the amount of light.

[10] In the above-described embodiment, the case where the sub-effect is executed even after the reach has been described. However, the main effect may be executed after the reach, or the predetermined effect may be executed.

[11] In the above-described embodiment, a case where any one of the main effect, the sub-effect, and the predetermined effect is executed in one button effect has been described. However, two or more effects may be executed by one button effect.

[12] Although the pachinko gaming machine 1 has been illustrated as an example of the gaming machine, the above-described embodiment is not limited to this, and a medal is inserted to set a predetermined number of bets, and a player operates a lever. When multiple types of symbols are rotated according to the operation and the symbols are stopped according to the operation of the stop button by the player, when the combination of the stop symbols becomes a specific combination of symbols, a predetermined number of medals are given to the player. It may be applied to the slot machine to be paid out. For example, when applied to such a slot machine, a bonus advantageous to the player, AT (a state of notifying the player of the operation procedure of the stop button operation), CZ (advantage of controlling the AT which is the notification state). It suffices to execute the button effect in a series of effects suggesting that it is shifting to (a state with a high degree), ART (a state with AT + RT with a high replay probability), or the like. ..

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

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

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

Claims (1)

It is a game machine that can be controlled to an advantageous state that is advantageous to the player.
An effect state transition means capable of shifting the effect state from the first effect state to the second effect state,
A suggestion effect execution means capable of executing a suggestion effect suggesting a transition to the second effect state by displaying a special image when the effect state shifts from the first effect state to the second effect state. With
The special image is an image that makes it difficult to visually recognize the effect performed in the first effect state, and is an image including a first special image and a second special image different from the first special image. ,
The suggestion effect execution means can execute at least one of a first suggestion effect that changes the first special image and a second suggestion effect that changes the second special image as the suggestion effect.
A gaming machine in which the degree of expectation controlled in the advantageous state differs between the first suggestion effect and the second suggestion effect.

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