JP2022006558A - Game machine - Google Patents

Abstract

To provide a game machine capable of increasing a player's sense of expectation and increasing a player's sense of exaltation.SOLUTION: Suggestive performance execution means can execute a performance for further decreasing visibility to a second low-visibility state lower than a first low-visibility state after temporarily decreasing visibility of performance identification information differing from specific performance identification information to the first low-visibility state by display of effective display as a suggestive performance, informing performance execution means can execute a performance for preventing performance identification information differing from specific performance identification information from being recognized visually as an informing performance, and suggestive performance execution means can execute a suggestive performance even if specific performance identification information is not stopped temporarily, and can continue to display effective display during a predetermined period after predetermined timing when the specific performance identification information is not stopped temporarily.SELECTED DRAWING: Figure 11-35

Description

The present invention relates to a gaming machine capable of variably displaying a plurality of types of effect identification information including specific effect identification information, deriving and displaying a display result, and controlling the player in an advantageous state.

In the conventional gaming machine, it is possible to execute variable display of the decorative symbol (effect identification information), and during the variable display of the decorative symbol, the temporary stop of the pseudo-continuous symbol (specific effect identification information) is re-variable display. There are some that can execute a pseudo-continuous effect (specific effect) including (see, for example, Patent Document 1).

Japanese Unexamined Patent Publication No. 2016-131876

However, in Patent Document 1, since no effect is executed when the pseudo-ream symbol is temporarily stopped, not only is it not possible to raise the player's expectation that the pseudo-ream symbol is temporarily stopped, but also the pseudo-ream is not possible. There is a problem that the player's uplifting feeling cannot be enhanced when the symbol is temporarily stopped.

The present invention has been made by paying attention to such a problem, and an object of the present invention is to provide a gaming machine capable of increasing the expectation of a player and enhancing the uplifting feeling of a player. ..

The gaming machine of means 1 is
A plurality of types of effect identification information (for example, decorative symbols) including specific effect identification information (for example, pseudo-continuous symbols) are variably displayed to derive and display the display result, which is an advantageous state for the player (for example, a jackpot game). A gaming machine that can be controlled to a state) (for example, a pachinko gaming machine 1).
As a variable display, a specific effect (for example, a pseudo-ream) in which the specific effect identification information is temporarily stopped and then restarted at a predetermined timing from the start of the variable display of the effect identification information to the derivation display of the display result. Specific effect execution means (for example, a portion where the effect control CPU 120 executes the effect processing during variable display shown in FIG. 10) that can execute the effect).
The suggestion effect execution means (for example, the effect control CPU 120) that can execute the suggestion effect (for example, the temporary stop suggestion effect) suggesting that the specific effect identification information is temporarily stopped executes the variable display effect process shown in FIG. The part to do) and
The notification effect execution means (for example, the effect control CPU 120) that can execute the notification effect (for example, the temporary stop notification effect) for notifying that the specific effect identification information has been temporarily stopped executes the variable display effect process shown in FIG. The part to do) and
Equipped with
As the suggestion effect, the suggestion effect execution means temporarily reduces the visibility of the effect identification information different from the specific effect identification information to the first low visibility state by displaying the effect display, and then the first low visibility. It is possible to execute an effect of lowering the visibility to the second low visibility state, which is lower than the state (for example, as shown in FIGS. 11-33 and 11-34, in the image display device 5, the concentration line is set to the density D1. After reducing the visibility of the left and right decorative symbols by displaying them, the visibility of the left and right decorative symbols is further reduced by displaying the concentrated lines at the density D2).
As the notification effect, the notification effect execution means can execute an effect of making the effect identification information different from the specific effect identification information invisible (for example, as shown in FIGS. 11-34 and 11-35). , The part that makes the left and right decorative patterns invisible by displaying the effect image for temporary stop notification in the entire display area of the image display device 5),
The suggestion effect execution means can execute the suggestion effect even when the specific effect identification information is not temporarily stopped, and if the specific effect identification information is not temporarily stopped, the effect display is displayed for a predetermined period after the predetermined timing has passed. Continuous display is possible (for example, as shown in FIGS. 11-44, when the pseudo-ream symbol is not temporarily stopped by executing the temporary stop suggestion effect, after the pseudo-ream symbol is hidden in the image display device 5. The part where the concentrated line is continuously displayed),
When the specific effect identification information (or the special identification information) is not temporarily stopped, the suggestion effect execution means is predetermined to temporarily stop the specific effect identification information (or the special identification information) when the specific effect identification information (or the special identification information) is temporarily stopped. The effect display is moved toward a position (for example, a portion where a concentrated line is moved and displayed toward the center of the image display device 5 as shown in FIG. 11-48 as a modification 193SG-1).
Moreover,
It has a display area in which an image can be displayed, and the display area is smaller than the game-related information related to the progress of the game (for example, the first special figure reserved storage number, the second special figure reserved storage number, and the decorative symbol). A display means (for example, an image display device 5) capable of displaying a display image (for example, a first interface image 006SG005I or a second interface image 006SG005J) of a design), and
A storage means (for example, CGROM205) that can store image data including at least a specific image (for example, a decorative pattern or a background image) displayed in the display area and a display image of the game-related information.
A plurality of display layers on which an image based on the image data can be arranged (for example, a layer 1 image drawing area, a layer 2 image drawing area, a layer 3 image drawing area, a displacement image creation area, and a display image creation area shown in FIGS. 13-5). An image processing means (for example, a display control unit 123 and an SDRAM 210) capable of generating an image to be displayed in the display area by superimposing and synthesizing each image arranged on the plurality of display layers.
An effect executing means capable of executing an effect of displaying the specific image in the display area (for example, a portion where the effect control CPU 120 executes the variable display effect process shown in FIGS. 13-17).
Equipped with
The storage means sets the display position of at least a part of the specific image in the display area from the first position (for example, in the case of the feature unit 006SG, the central portion of the display area of the image display device 5) to the first position. Can store display position displacement information for displacement to a different second position (for example, in the case of the feature unit 006SG, an upper position or a lower position of the display area of the image display device 5) (for example, displacement in the CGROM 205). The part where the image data is stored),
The image processing means can generate a displacement specific image in which the specific image arranged on the specific display layer based on the image data is displaced based on the display position displacement information (for example, shown in FIGS. 13-23). As described above, the decorative pattern drawn in the layer 2 image drawing area and the background image drawn in the layer 3 image drawing area are superimposed to create a displacement target image, and the displacement target image is applied to the displacement target image. As a result, the images of the left region 006SG005L and the right region 006SG005R are moved upward and the images of the middle region 006SG005C are moved downward as the display images displayed on the image display device 5 during the development suggestion effect. The part that creates the image),
The effect executing means can execute a specific effect (for example, a development suggestion effect in the feature unit 006SG) for displaying the displacement specific image generated by the image processing means in the display area during variable display.
The display image of the game-related information is arranged in a special display layer in which the arranged image is preferentially displayed in the display area over the specific display layer (for example, as shown in FIGS. 13-26, the first interface. The image 006SG005I and the second interface image 006SG005J are portions drawn in the layer 1 image drawing area having the highest image display priority),
It is characterized by that.
According to this feature, it is possible to increase the player's expectation for the temporary stop by the suggestion effect, and it is possible to increase the uplifting feeling for the temporary stop by executing the notification effect, and also to temporarily stop. If not, the effect display is continuously displayed even after the predetermined timing of the temporary stop, so that the player can easily recognize that the temporary stop has not been performed, and the player is disappointed that the temporary stop has not been performed. Since the feeling can be softened, it is possible to improve the game entertainment. Further, since a displacement specific image in which at least a part of the specific image displayed in the predetermined effect is displaced can be generated from the image data of the specific image and the display position displacement information and displayed in the specific effect, these displacements can be displayed. The specific effect can be executed with a smaller amount of data as compared with the case where the image data of the specific image is stored exclusively. Further, it is possible to prevent the display image of the game-related information from being displaced due to the displacement of the specific image at the time of executing the specific effect, and the visibility of the display image of the game-related information is deteriorated.

The gaming machine of means 2 is
A gaming machine (for example, a pachinko game) that can be controlled to an advantageous state (for example, a big hit game state) that is advantageous to the player by variably displaying a plurality of types of effect identification information (for example, a decorative pattern) to derive and display the display result. Machine 1)
As a variable display, special identification information (for example, a pseudo-continuous symbol) different from the effect identification information is temporarily stopped at a predetermined timing from the start of the variable display of the effect identification information to the derivation display of the display result. A specific effect executing means (for example, a portion where the effect control CPU 120 executes the effect process during variable display shown in FIG. 10) capable of executing a specific effect (for example, a pseudo-continuous effect) that restarts the variable display later.
The suggestion effect execution means (for example, the effect control CPU 120) that can execute the suggestion effect (for example, the temporary stop suggestion effect) suggesting that the special identification information is temporarily stopped executes the variable display effect process shown in FIG. Part) and
The notification effect execution means (for example, the effect control CPU 120) that can execute the notification effect (for example, the temporary stop notification effect) for notifying that the special identification information has been temporarily stopped executes the variable display effect process shown in FIG. Part) and
Equipped with
As the suggestion effect, the suggestion effect executing means once reduces the visibility of the effect identification information to the first low visibility state by displaying the effect display, and then the visibility is further improved as compared with the first low visibility state. It is possible to execute an effect of lowering to a low second low visibility state (for example, as shown in FIGS. 11-33 and 11-34, by displaying the concentrated lines at the density D1 in the image display device 5, the left and right are displayed. A part that further reduces the visibility of the left and right decorative patterns by displaying the concentrated lines at the density D2 after reducing the visibility of the decorative patterns).
The notification effect execution means can execute an effect of making the effect identification information invisible as the notification effect (for example, as shown in FIGS. 11-34 and 11-35, an effect image for temporary stop notification. Is displayed in the entire display area of the image display device 5 to make the left and right decorative patterns invisible),
The suggestion effect executing means can execute the suggestion effect even when the special identification information does not temporarily stop, and if the special identification information does not temporarily stop, the effect display continues for a predetermined period after the predetermined timing has passed. It can be displayed (for example, as shown in FIGS. 11-44, when the temporary stop suggestion effect is executed and the pseudo-continuous symbol does not temporarily stop, even after the pseudo-continuous symbol is hidden in the image display device 5. The part where the concentrated line is continuously displayed),
Moreover,
It has a display area in which an image can be displayed, and the display area is smaller than the game-related information related to the progress of the game (for example, the first special figure reserved storage number, the second special figure reserved storage number, and the decorative symbol). A display means (for example, an image display device 5) capable of displaying a display image (for example, a first interface image 006SG005I or a second interface image 006SG005J) of a design), and
A storage means (for example, CGROM205) that can store image data including at least a specific image (for example, a decorative pattern or a background image) displayed in the display area and a display image of the game-related information.
A plurality of display layers on which an image based on the image data can be arranged (for example, a layer 1 image drawing area, a layer 2 image drawing area, a layer 3 image drawing area, a displacement image creation area, and a display image creation area shown in FIGS. 13-5). An image processing means (for example, a display control unit 123 and an SDRAM 210) capable of generating an image to be displayed in the display area by superimposing and synthesizing each image arranged on the plurality of display layers.
An effect executing means capable of executing an effect of displaying the specific image in the display area (for example, a portion where the effect control CPU 120 executes the variable display effect process shown in FIGS. 13-17).
Equipped with
The storage means sets the display position of at least a part of the specific image in the display area from the first position (for example, in the case of the feature unit 006SG, the central portion of the display area of the image display device 5) to the first position. Can store display position displacement information for displacement to a different second position (for example, in the case of the feature unit 006SG, an upper position or a lower position of the display area of the image display device 5) (for example, displacement in the CGROM 205). The part where the image data is stored),
The image processing means can generate a displacement specific image in which the specific image arranged on the specific display layer based on the image data is displaced based on the display position displacement information (for example, shown in FIGS. 13-23). As described above, the decorative pattern drawn in the layer 2 image drawing area and the background image drawn in the layer 3 image drawing area are superimposed to create a displacement target image, and the displacement target image is applied to the displacement target image. As a result, the images of the left region 006SG005L and the right region 006SG005R are moved upward and the images of the middle region 006SG005C are moved downward as the display images displayed on the image display device 5 during the development suggestion effect. The part that creates the image),
The effect executing means can execute a specific effect (for example, a development suggestion effect in the feature unit 006SG) for displaying the displacement specific image generated by the image processing means in the display area during variable display.
The display image of the game-related information is arranged in a special display layer in which the arranged image is preferentially displayed in the display area over the specific display layer (for example, as shown in FIGS. 13-26, the first interface. The image 006SG005I and the second interface image 006SG005J are portions drawn in the layer 1 image drawing area having the highest image display priority),
It is characterized by that.
According to this feature, it is possible to increase the player's expectation for the temporary stop by the suggestion effect, and it is possible to increase the uplifting feeling for the temporary stop by executing the notification effect, and also to temporarily stop. If not, the effect display is continuously displayed even after the predetermined timing of the temporary stop, which makes it easier for the player to recognize that the temporary stop has not been performed, and the player is disappointed that the temporary stop has not been performed. Since the feeling can be softened, it is possible to improve the game entertainment. Further, since a displacement specific image in which at least a part of the specific image displayed in the predetermined effect is displaced can be generated from the image data of the specific image and the display position displacement information and displayed in the specific effect, these displacements can be displayed. The specific effect can be executed with a smaller amount of data as compared with the case where the image data of the specific image is stored exclusively. Further, it is possible to prevent the display image of the game-related information from being displaced due to the displacement of the specific image at the time of executing the specific effect, and the visibility of the display image of the game-related information is deteriorated.

Further, the embodiment for carrying out the invention described later includes the invention relating to the following gaming machine (A). Conventionally, in a gaming machine, an image displayed on an image display device (display means) is broken at a specific timing such as during a reach effect during variable display as shown in Japanese Patent Application Laid-Open No. 2019-141396. There are some that can perform the effect of scattering (specific effect).

However, in the gaming machine described in Patent Document 1, since the effect is simply that the image is broken and scattered, the effect is improved by executing the effect in a state where another image is displayed on the image display device. However, in this case, it is necessary to create dedicated image data for each image displayed on the image display device in order to execute the effect, and the amount of data to be stored in the storage means is excessive. There is a risk that it will grow in size.

The present invention has been made by paying attention to such a problem, and an object of the present invention is to provide a gaming machine capable of suppressing the amount of data stored in a storage means in order to execute a specific effect.

The gaming machine described in means (A) is
A gaming machine capable of executing variable display (for example, a pachinko gaming machine 1 or a slot machine).
It has a display area in which an image can be displayed, and the display area is smaller than the game-related information related to the progress of the game (for example, the first special figure reserved storage number, the second special figure reserved storage number, and the decorative symbol). A display means (for example, an image display device 5) capable of displaying a display image (for example, a first interface image 006SG005I or a second interface image 006SG005J) of a design), and
A storage means (for example, CGROM205) that can store image data including at least a specific image (for example, a decorative pattern or a background image) displayed in the display area and a display image of the game-related information.
A plurality of display layers on which an image based on the image data can be arranged (for example, a layer 1 image drawing area, a layer 2 image drawing area, a layer 3 image drawing area, a displacement image creation area, and a display image creation area shown in FIGS. 13-5). An image processing means (for example, a display control unit 123 and an SDRAM 210) capable of generating an image to be displayed in the display area by superimposing and synthesizing each image arranged on the plurality of display layers.
An effect executing means capable of executing an effect of displaying the specific image in the display area (for example, a portion where the effect control CPU 120 executes the variable display effect process shown in FIGS. 13-17).
Equipped with
The storage means sets the display position of at least a part of the specific image in the display area from the first position (for example, in the case of the feature unit 006SG, the central portion of the display area of the image display device 5) to the first position. Can store display position displacement information for displacement to a different second position (for example, in the case of the feature unit 006SG, an upper position or a lower position of the display area of the image display device 5) (for example, displacement in the CGROM 205). The part where the image data is stored),
The image processing means can generate a displacement specific image in which the specific image arranged on the specific display layer based on the image data is displaced based on the display position displacement information (for example, shown in FIGS. 13-23). As described above, the decorative pattern drawn in the layer 2 image drawing area and the background image drawn in the layer 3 image drawing area are superimposed to create a displacement target image, and the displacement target image is applied to the displacement target image. As a result, the images of the left region 006SG005L and the right region 006SG005R are moved upward and the images of the middle region 006SG005C are moved downward as the display images displayed on the image display device 5 during the development suggestion effect. The part that creates the image),
The effect executing means can execute a specific effect (for example, a development suggestion effect in the feature unit 006SG) for displaying the displacement specific image generated by the image processing means in the display area during variable display.
The display image of the game-related information is arranged in a special display layer in which the arranged image is preferentially displayed in the display area over the specific display layer (for example, as shown in FIGS. 13-26, the first interface. The image 006SG005I and the second interface image 006SG005J are portions drawn in the layer 1 image drawing area having the highest image display priority).
It is characterized by that.
According to this feature, a displacement specific image in which at least a part of the specific image displayed in the predetermined effect is displaced can be generated from the image data of the specific image and the display position displacement information and displayed in the specific effect. Therefore, the specific effect can be executed with a smaller amount of data as compared with the case where the image data of these displacement specific images is stored exclusively. Further, it is possible to prevent the display image of the game-related information from being displaced due to the displacement of the specific image at the time of executing the specific effect, and the visibility of the display image of the game-related information is deteriorated.

The present invention may have only the invention-specific matters described in the claims of the present invention, and has a configuration other than the invention-specific matters together with the invention-specific matters described in the claims of the present invention. It may be a thing.

It is a front view of the pachinko gaming machine in this embodiment. It is a rear perspective view of the pachinko gaming machine in this embodiment. It is a block diagram which shows various control boards mounted on a pachinko gaming machine. It is a flowchart which shows an example of a game control main process. It is a flowchart which shows an example of the timer interrupt processing for game control. It is a flowchart which shows an example of a special symbol process process. It is explanatory drawing which shows the display result determination table. It is a figure which shows the numerical range of a big hit in the variable display of 1st special figure in a normal state or a time saving state, and the numerical range of a time saving loss. It is a flowchart which shows an example of an effect control main process. It is a flowchart which shows an example of an effect control process process. It is a block diagram which shows various control boards mounted on a pachinko gaming machine. It is a figure which shows the operation of the 2nd movable body. It is explanatory drawing of the image data which constitutes the display in an image display apparatus. It is explanatory drawing of the image data which constitutes the display in an image display apparatus. (A) and (B) are diagrams illustrating the effect control command. It is explanatory drawing which shows each random number. (A) is an explanatory diagram showing the display result determination table 1, and (B) is an explanatory diagram showing the display result determination table 2. (A) is a diagram showing a configuration example of a jackpot type determination table, and (B) is a diagram showing the contents of various jackpots. It is a figure which illustrates the fluctuation pattern. It is explanatory drawing which shows the relationship between a variable display result and a variation pattern. (A) is a block diagram showing a configuration example of an effect control data holding area, and (B) is a diagram showing a configuration example of a start winning command buffer. It is a flowchart which shows an example of the start winning a prize determination process. (A) is a flowchart showing an example of a winning random number value determination process, and (B) is a diagram showing the contents of a variable category command. It is a flowchart which shows an example of the special symbol normal processing. It is a flowchart which shows an example of the variation pattern setting process. It is a flowchart which shows an example of the special symbol stop processing. It is a flowchart which shows an example of the jackpot end processing. It is a flowchart which shows an example of a command analysis process. This is a part of the flowchart showing an example of the effect control process process. It is a flowchart which shows an example of the look-ahead notice setting process. (A) is a diagram showing an example of a display pattern determination ratio for a jackpot reserved storage, and (B) is a diagram showing an example of a display pattern determination ratio for an out-of-order reserved storage. It is a flowchart which shows an example of the variable display start setting process. This is a variable display timing chart for executing a pseudo-continuous effect. This is a variable display timing chart for executing a pseudo-continuous effect. This is a variable display timing chart for executing a pseudo-continuous effect. This is a variable display timing chart for executing a pseudo-continuous effect. This is a variable display timing chart for executing a pseudo-continuous effect. It is explanatory drawing of each production period and production contents in a pseudo-continuous production. (A) is a flowchart showing an example of the advance notice effect determination process (for executing the pseudo-continuous effect), and (B) is a diagram showing the presence / absence of execution of the advance notice effect and the determination ratio of the advance notice effect to be executed. (A) is a flowchart showing an example of the advance notice effect determination process (for non-execution of pseudo-continuous effect), and (B) is a diagram showing the presence / absence of execution of the advance notice effect and the determination ratio of the advance notice effect to be executed. (A) is a figure which shows the special temporary stop notification effect execution decision ratio, and (B) is a figure which shows the temporary stop notification effect period determination ratio. It is a figure which shows the output mode of the sound output from a speaker. It is a figure which shows the display mode of each image in the temporary stop suggestion effect period when the pseudo-continuous symbol is non-stop. It is a figure which shows the display mode of each image in the temporary stop suggestion effect period when the pseudo-continuous symbol temporarily stops. It is a figure which shows the display mode of the image display apparatus in the variable display which executes a pseudo continuous effect. It is a figure which shows the display mode of the image display apparatus in the variable display which executes a pseudo continuous effect. It is a figure which shows the display mode of the image display apparatus in the variable display which executes a pseudo continuous effect. It is a figure which shows the display mode of the image display apparatus in the variable display which executes a pseudo continuous effect. It is a figure which shows the display mode of the image display apparatus in the variable display which executes a pseudo continuous effect. It is a figure which shows the display mode of the image display apparatus in the variable display which executes a pseudo continuous effect. It is a figure which shows the display mode of the image display apparatus in the variable display which executes a pseudo continuous effect. It is a figure which shows the display mode of the image display apparatus in the variable display which executes a pseudo continuous effect. It is a figure which shows the display mode of the image display apparatus in the variable display which executes a pseudo continuous effect. It is a figure which shows the display mode of the image display apparatus in the variable display which executes a pseudo continuous effect. It is explanatory drawing of the change in the visibility of the left and right decorative symbols in the temporary stop suggestion effect period and the temporary stop notification effect period. It is a figure which shows the display mode of the image display apparatus in the variable display which executes a pseudo continuous effect. It is a figure which shows the display mode of the image display apparatus in the variable display which executes a pseudo continuous effect. It is a figure which shows the display mode of the image display apparatus in the variable display which executes the pseudo-continuous effect in the modification. It is explanatory drawing of the image data which constitutes the display in an image display apparatus. It is explanatory drawing of the image data which constitutes the display in an image display apparatus. It is explanatory drawing of the image data which constitutes the display in an image display apparatus. It is a figure which shows the display mode of the image display apparatus in the variable display which executes a pseudo continuous effect. It is explanatory drawing of the image data which constitutes the display in the image display apparatus in the modification. It is a figure which shows the display mode of the image display apparatus in the variable display which executes the pseudo-continuous effect in the modification. It is a figure which shows the display mode of the image display apparatus in the variable display which executes the pseudo-continuous effect in the modification. It is a figure which shows the display mode of the image display apparatus in the variable display which executes the pseudo-continuous effect in the modification. It is a figure which shows the display mode of the image display apparatus in the variable display which executes the pseudo-continuous effect in the modification. It is explanatory drawing which shows the transparency of a concentrated line and an effect image in a modification. It is a figure which shows the display mode of the image display apparatus in the variable display which executes the pseudo-continuous effect in the modification. It is a block diagram which shows the circuit composition example in an effect control board. It is explanatory drawing which shows the structure of a layer. It is explanatory drawing of the generation of the displacement image when the displacement image is applied to the displacement target image. It is explanatory drawing which shows the application example of the displacement image to the displacement target image. It is explanatory drawing which shows the contents of VRAM. (A) and (B) are diagrams illustrating the effect control command. It is explanatory drawing which shows each random number. It is explanatory drawing which shows the display result determination table 1. (A) is a diagram showing a configuration example of a jackpot type determination table, and (B) is a diagram showing the contents of various jackpots. It is a figure which illustrates the fluctuation pattern. It is explanatory drawing which shows the relationship between a variable display result and a variation pattern. It is a flowchart which shows an example of the special symbol normal processing. It is a flowchart which shows an example of the variation pattern setting process. It is a flowchart which shows an example of the special symbol stop processing. It is a flowchart which shows an example of the jackpot end processing. This is a part of the flowchart showing an example of the effect control process process. It is a flowchart which shows an example of the effect processing during variable display. It is a flowchart which shows an example of a display image processing process. It is explanatory drawing which shows the generated image and the area which can be displayed by an image display apparatus. (A) is a diagram showing a display mode of a decorative symbol in a normal state, and (B) is a diagram showing a display mode of a decorative symbol in a time-saving state. It is a figure which shows the production mode of the development suggestion production. It is a figure which shows the production mode of the development suggestion production. It is explanatory drawing of the image generated in the development suggestion production. It is a figure which shows the production mode of the reach suggestion effect in the modification. It is a figure which shows the production mode of the reach suggestion effect in the modification. It is explanatory drawing of the image generated in the reach suggestion effect in the modification. It is a figure which shows the production mode of the revival effect in the modification. It is a figure which shows the production mode of the revival effect in the modification. It is explanatory drawing of the image generated in the resurrection effect in the modification. It is a figure which shows the determination ratio of the display color of the crack effect image in the revival effect in the modification. It is a figure which shows the effect mode of the look-ahead notice effect in the modification. It is explanatory drawing of the image generated in the look-ahead notice effect in a modification. It is a figure which shows the determination ratio of the display color of the cutting effect image in the look-ahead notice effect in the modification. It is a figure which shows the change pattern of the display color of the cutting effect image in the look-ahead notice effect in the modification. It is a figure which shows the production mode of the promotion effect in the modification. It is explanatory drawing of the image generated in the promotion effect in the modification. It is explanatory drawing which shows the image generated in the modification, and the area which can be displayed by an image display apparatus. It is a figure which shows the production mode of the promotion effect in the modification. It is a figure which shows the production mode of the promotion effect in the modification. It is a figure which shows the effect mode of the temporary stop suggestion effect in the modification. It is a figure which shows the effect mode of the temporary stop suggestion effect in the modification. It is a figure which shows the effect mode of the temporary stop notification effect in the modification. It is explanatory drawing of the image generated in the temporary stop suggestion effect and the temporary stop notification in the modification. It is explanatory drawing of the display of the stereoscopic image in the modification. It is a figure which shows the production mode of the notice effect during variable display and the development suggestion effect in a modification. It is explanatory drawing when this invention is applied to the slot machine in the modification.

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

(Configuration of pachinko gaming machine 1, etc.)
FIG. 1 is a front view of the pachinko gaming machine 1 and shows 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 hitting ball launching device into the game area.

The "variable display" of the special symbol is, for example, to display a plurality of types of special symbols in a variable manner (the same applies to other symbols described later). Variations 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. In the variation of the special symbol or the ordinary symbol described later, a plurality of types of special symbols or ordinary symbols are updated and displayed. In the variation of the decorative symbol described later, a plurality of types of decorative symbols are scrolled or updated, and one or more decorative symbols are deformed or enlarged / reduced. It should be noted that the fluctuation includes a mode in which a certain symbol is blinking and displayed. At the end of the variable display, a predetermined special symbol is stopped and displayed (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 variable display or variable.

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 only 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 device), an organic EL (Electro Luminescence), or the like, and displays various effects images. The image display device 5 may be composed of a projector and a screen. Various effect 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 "left", "middle", and "right" decorative symbol display areas 5L, 5C, and 5R. 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 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 hold storages. 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. The total of the first reserved storage number and the second reserved storage number is also referred to as the total reserved storage number.

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

A winning ball device 6A is provided below the image display device 5, and a variable winning ball device 6B is provided on the right side of the winning ball device 6A.

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

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

A predetermined ball receiving member always keeps a constant open state at a predetermined position of the game board 2 (in the example shown in FIG. 1, three places on the lower left of the game area and one place on the upper side of the variable winning ball device 6B). A general winning opening 10 is provided. 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.

A special variable winning ball device 7 having a large winning opening is provided between the winning ball device 6A and the variable winning ball device 6B. The special variable winning ball device 7 is provided with a large winning opening door that is opened and closed by a solenoid 82 (see FIG. 3), and the large winning opening as a specific area that changes between an open state and a closed state by the large winning opening door. Form.

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

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

The entry of a game ball into each winning opening including the general winning opening 10 is also referred to as "winning". In particular, winning a prize at the starting opening (first starting winning opening, second starting winning opening) 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 lower left of the game area). As an example, the ordinary symbol display 20 is composed of 7-segment LEDs and the like, and performs variable display of ordinary symbols as a plurality of types of ordinary identification information different from special symbols. Ordinary symbols are represented by numbers indicating "0" to "9" or 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 right 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.

Below the normal symbol display 20, a normal symbol hold display 25C is provided. 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 that changes the flow direction and speed of the game ball and a large number of obstacle nails. At the bottom of the game area, there is an out opening for taking in a game ball that has not entered any of the winning openings.

Speakers 8L and 8R for reproducing and outputting sound effects and the like are provided at the upper left and right positions of the gaming machine frame 3. A main lamp 9a is provided above the image display device 5 in the gaming machine frame 3, and frame lamps 9b are provided on the left and right sides of the main lamp 9a so as to surround the gaming area. Further, an attacker lamp 9c is provided in the vicinity of the special variable winning ball device 7 on the game board 2.

At a predetermined position of the game board 2 (upper position of the image display device 5 in FIG. 1), a movable body 32 that operates according to the effect is provided. Further, the movable body 32 is provided with a movable body lamp 9d. The movable body lamp 9d, the main lamp 9a, the frame lamp 9b, and the attacker lamp 9c described above may be collectively referred to as a game effect lamp 9. The main lamp 9a, the frame lamp 9b, the attacker lamp 9c, and the movable body lamp 9d are configured to include an LED.

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

At a predetermined position of the gaming machine frame 3 below the gaming area, a gaming ball paid out as a prize ball or a gaming ball rented by a predetermined ball lending machine is held (stored) so as to be able to be supplied to a hitting ball launching device. ) A hit ball supply plate (upper plate) is provided. In addition to the upper plate, the gaming machine frame 3 may be provided with a payout unit (ball hitting plate) on which prize balls are paid out when the upper plate is full.

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

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

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

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

A display monitor 29 is arranged in the center of the back surface of the main board 11, and a display changeover switch 31 is arranged on the side of the display monitor 29. The display monitor 29 may be configured by using, for example, a 7-segment LED display device. The display monitor 29 and the display changeover switch 31 are arranged in front of the main board 11 when the back side of the game board 2 is visually recognized with the gaming machine frame 3 open.

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

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

In the pachinko gaming machine 1, a security cover 50A is attached to the right end portion of the outer frame 1a formed in the shape of a vertically long square frame. When the gaming machine frame 3 is closed, the security cover 50A covers the right side portion of the board case 201 including the setting key 51 and the setting changeover switch 52 from the back surface side. The security cover 50A is a substantially L-shaped member including a short piece 50Aa and a long piece 50Ab, and may be made of a transparent synthetic resin.

(Outline of the progress of the game)
The game ball is launched toward the game area by the rotation operation of the pachinko game machine 1 by the player to the ball striking operation handle 30. When the game ball passes through the passing gate 41, the normal symbol game by the normal symbol display 20 is started. In addition, when the game ball passes through the passing gate 41 during the period during the execution of the previous normal map game (when the game ball passes through the passing gate 41 but the normal map game based on the passage cannot be executed immediately). , The normal map 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 symbol that is out of the normal symbol) is stopped and displayed as a confirmed normal symbol, the display result of the normal symbol is "out of the normal symbol". When it becomes "per-normal", 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 jackpot game state described later (a start winning is generated, but is based on the starting winning). If the special figure game cannot be executed immediately), the execution of the special figure game based on the approach is suspended up to a predetermined upper limit number (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 "big hit" and the jackpot symbol. If a special symbol different from the above (missing symbol, for example, "-") is stopped and displayed, it is "missing". The "missing" in the pachinko gaming machine 1 includes a "missing time reduction" that is controlled from the next variable display to a high base state (time saving state) without going through the jackpot game.

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.

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

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

A big hit 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.) are prepared, and the big hit type is set according to these. Has been done. As the jackpot type, a jackpot type in which a large number of prize balls can be obtained, a jackpot type in which a small number of prize balls can be obtained, or a jackpot type in which almost no prize balls can be obtained may be provided.

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 from 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. Control (high opening control, high base control) that makes it easier for the game ball to enter the second start winning opening is also executed. The time saving state is a state in which the variation efficiency of the special symbol (particularly the second special symbol) is improved, which is advantageous for the player.

In the probabilistic state (probability fluctuation state), in addition to the time saving control, the probability change 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 in which the fluctuation efficiency of the special symbol is improved and the “big hit” is likely to occur, which is a more advantageous state for the player.

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

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

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

The gaming state may change based on the fact that the gaming 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 probable change state after the big hit game state.
(Progress of production, etc.)

In the pachinko gaming machine 1, various effects (effects of notifying the progress of the game and enlivening the game) are executed according to the progress of the game. The production will be described below. The effect is performed by displaying various effect images on the image display device 5, but in addition to or in place of the display, audio output from the speakers 8L and 8R, and a game effect lamp 9 It may be turned on or off, the operation of the movable body 32, or an effect using an arbitrary effect device including a part or all of them.

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

In addition, the reach effect is executed in response to the above-mentioned reach mode during the variable display of the decorative pattern. In the pachinko gaming machine 1, the ratio of the display result (display result of the special figure game or variable display of the decorative symbol) to be "big hit" (also called big hit reliability or big hit expectation) is determined according to the production mode. Multiple different types of reach effects are performed. Reach effects include, 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 definite decorative symbol that is a predetermined jackpot combination is derived as a display result of the 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 all 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 "probability change jackpot" which is controlled to the probability change state after the end of the jackpot game state, an odd number of decorative symbols (for example, "7" etc.) are all stopped and displayed, and the probability change state is changed 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 stopped and displayed. In this case, the odd-numbered decorative symbol is also referred to as a probabilistic symbol, and the even-numbered decorative symbol is also referred to as a non-probable variable symbol (normal symbol). After the non-probability pattern 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 "off", the variable display mode of the decorative symbol is not the reach mode, and the display result of the variable display of the decorative symbol is a definite decorative symbol of a non-reach combination ("" (Also referred to as "non-reach off") may be stopped and displayed (the display result of the variable display of the decorative pattern may be "non-reach off"). In addition, when the display result is "off", 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 that is not a big hit combination ("reach loss"). 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 "out of reach").

The effect that the pachinko gaming machine 1 can execute includes displaying the above-mentioned variable display compatible display (hold display or active display). Further, as another effect, for example, a notice effect for notifying the reliability of the jackpot is executed during the variable display of the decorative symbol. The notice effect includes a notice effect that announces the jackpot reliability in the variable display during execution, and a pre-reading advance notice effect that announces the jackpot reliability in the variable display (variable display in which execution is suspended) before execution. As the pre-reading notice effect, an effect of changing the display mode of the variable display compatible display (holding 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, 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, and a launch control board are arranged on the back surface of the pachinko gaming machine 1. Further, a power supply board 17 is also mounted. Various control boards are configured so that not only electronic circuit boards such as printed wiring boards on which conductor patterns are formed and electric components can be mounted, but also electrical components are mounted on the electronic circuit boards to realize specific electrical functions. It is a concept including the electronic circuit mounting board.

A power switch 91 is connected to the power supply board 17, and by operating (turning on) the power supply switch 91, power from an AC power source such as AC100V in an external power source such as a commercial power source can be transferred to the power supply board 17. Can be supplied to electrical components including various control boards such as the main board 11 and the effect control board 12. The power supply board 17 includes, for example, a rectifying circuit for converting alternating current (AC) to direct current (DC), a power supply circuit for converting a predetermined direct current voltage to a specific direct current voltage (for example, direct current 12V, direct current 5V, etc.), and the like. I have.

The main board 11 is a control board on the main side, and is a progress of the above-mentioned game in the pachinko gaming 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 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 (Read Only Memory) 101, a RAM (Random Access Memory) 102, and a CPU (Central Processing Unit) 103. , A random number circuit 104 and an I / O (Input / Output port) 105.

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

The random number circuit 104 counts updatable numerical data indicating various random numbers (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 has, for example, an input port into which various signals (detection signals described later) are input, various signals (first special symbol display device 4A, second special symbol display device 4B, ordinary symbol display 20, first hold). It includes an output port for transmitting (a signal for controlling (driving) the display 25A, the second hold display 25B, the normal figure hold display 25C, etc., and a solenoid drive signal).

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

A reset signal, a power cutoff signal, and a clear signal from the power supply board 17 are taken into the switch circuit 110 and transmitted to the game control microcomputer 100. The reset signal is an operation stop signal for putting a control circuit such as a game control microcomputer 100 into an operation stop state, and can be output by using any of a power supply monitoring circuit, a watchdog timer built-in IC, and a system reset IC. All you need is. The power cutoff signal turns off when the predetermined power supply voltage used in the pachinko gaming machine 1 exceeds a predetermined value, and turns on when the period during which the predetermined power supply voltage falls below the predetermined value continues until the power failure reference time or longer. Become. The clear signal is turned on in response to, for example, a pressing operation on the clear switch 92 provided on the power supply board 17.

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

A display monitor 29, a display changeover switch 31, a setting key 51, a setting changeover switch 52, and a door opening sensor 90 are connected to the main board 11. The door opening sensor 90 detects the opening of the gaming machine frame 3 including the glass door frame 3a.

The main board 11 (microcomputer 100 for game control) issues an effect control command (command for designating (notifying) the progress of the game, etc.) 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, display results of the special figure game (including the jackpot type)), and fluctuation patterns used when executing the 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 the winning, the number of reserved memories, the game status), the command for specifying the occurrence of an error, and the like are included.

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

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

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

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

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

The display control unit 123 supplies the image display device 5 with a video signal corresponding to the effect to be executed based on the effect execution instruction from the effect control CPU 120, so that the effect image is displayed on the image display device 5. The display control unit 123 further supplies a sound designation signal (a signal for designating the sound to be output) to the voice 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 the lighting / extinguishing mode of the lamp) 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 voice 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. 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 counts updatable numerical data indicating various random number values (random numbers for effect) used for executing 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. Consists of including 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 operation of the main board 11 will be described. When the power supply to the pachinko gaming machine 1 is started, the gaming control microcomputer 100 is activated, and the gaming control main process is executed by the CPU 103. FIG. 4 is a flowchart showing a game control main process executed by the CPU 103 on the main board 11.

In the game control main process shown in FIG. 4, the CPU 103 first sets interrupt prohibition (step S1). Subsequently, necessary initial settings are made (step S2). The initial setting includes a stack pointer setting, a register setting of a built-in device (CTC (counter / timer circuit), a parallel input / output port, etc.), a setting for making the RAM 102 accessible, and the like.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

After executing the setting confirmation process or the setting change process, the CPU 103 executes a random number circuit setting process for initializing the random number circuit 104 (step S8). Then, the CTC register built in the game control microcomputer 100 is set so that the timer is interrupted periodically every predetermined time (for example, 2 ms) (step S9), and interrupts are permitted (step S10). ). After that, the loop processing is started. After that, an interrupt request signal is sent from the CTC to the CPU 103 every predetermined time (for example, 2 ms), and the CPU 103 can periodically execute the timer interrupt process.

When the CPU 103 that has executed the game control main process receives the interrupt request signal from the CTC and receives the interrupt request, it executes the game control timer interrupt process shown in the flowchart of FIG. When the game control timer interrupt process shown in FIG. 5 is started, the CPU 103 first executes a predetermined switch process to enter 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 error processing on the main side, an abnormality diagnosis of the pachinko gaming machine 1 is performed, and a warning can be generated if necessary according to the diagnosis result (step S22). After that, by executing a predetermined information output process, for example, the jackpot information (information indicating the number of times the jackpot has occurred) and the start information (starting) supplied to the hall management computer installed outside the pachinko gaming machine 1. Data such as information such as the number of times of winning and the probability fluctuation information (information indicating the number of times of the probability change state) are output (step S23).

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

Following the special symbol process process, the normal symbol process process 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 passage of the game ball through the passing gate 41). It enables opening control of the variable winning ball device 6B based on "per-figure". The execution of the normal figure game is performed by driving the normal symbol display 20, and the normal figure hold display 25C is turned on to display the number of normal figure hold.

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

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

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

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

The special symbol normal processing in step S110 is executed when the value of the special symbol process flag is “0” (initial value). In this special symbol normal processing, it is determined whether or not to start the first special figure game or the second special figure game based on the presence or absence of the reserved information. In addition, in the special symbol normal processing, based on the random number value for determining the display result, whether or not the display result of the special symbol or the decorative symbol is set as "big hit" and the big hit type when it is set as "big hit" are displayed as the display result. Is determined (predetermined) before it is derived and displayed. Further, in the special symbol normal processing, a definite special symbol (either a jackpot symbol or a missed symbol) to be stopped and displayed in the special symbol game is set according to the determined display result. After that, the value of the special symbol process flag is updated to "1", and the special symbol normal processing ends. It should be noted that the special figure game using the second special figure may be executed with priority over the special figure game using the first special figure (also referred to as special figure 2 priority digestion). Further, the winning order of the game balls to the first starting winning opening and the second starting winning opening may be stored, 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 decisions based on the random number value, various tables stored in the ROM 101 (a table in which the decision value to be compared with the random number value is assigned to the decision 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 variation pattern setting process, a process of determining the variation pattern to one of a plurality of types using a random value for determining the variation pattern based on a preliminary determination result of whether or not the display result is a "big hit", etc. It 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 figure game (special figure fluctuation time) (which is also the execution time of the variable display of the decorative symbol), the variable display mode of the decorative symbol (presence or absence of reach, etc.), and the variable display of the decorative symbol. 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 variation processing, the processing for setting the special symbol to be varied in the first special symbol display device 4A and the second special symbol display device 4B, and the elapsed time from the start of the variation of the special symbol are performed. It includes processing to measure. In addition, it is also determined whether or not the measured elapsed time has reached the special figure fluctuation time corresponding to the fluctuation pattern. Then, when the elapsed time from the start of the change of the special symbol reaches the special symbol fluctuation time, the value of the special symbol process flag is updated to "3", and the special symbol variation process ends.

The special symbol stop process in step S113 is executed when the value of the special symbol process flag is “3”. In this special symbol stop process, the first special symbol display device 4A and the second special symbol display device 4B stop the fluctuation of the special symbol, and stop display (derive) the confirmed special symbol that is the display result of the special symbol. Contains the process of making settings for. Then, when the display result is "big hit", the value of the special figure process flag is updated to "4". When the display result is "off", 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 times cut is established. When the value of the special symbol process flag is updated, the special symbol stop processing ends.

The jackpot opening preprocessing in step S114 is executed when the value of the special figure process flag is “4”. This big hit pre-opening process includes a process of setting to open the big winning opening by starting the execution of the round in the big hit game state based on the display result being "big hit". It has been. When the large winning opening is opened, a process of supplying a solenoid drive signal to the solenoid 82 for the large winning opening door is executed. At this time, for example, the open upper limit period for opening the big winning opening and the upper limit execution number of rounds are set according to which type of big hit. 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 big hit post-opening process, there is a process of determining whether or not the number of rounds to be executed with the big winning opening open has reached the set maximum number of executions, and a big hit game state when the maximum number of executions has been reached. It includes the process of making 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 jackpot release post-processing ends.

The jackpot end process 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 corresponding to the period in which the ending effect as an effect effect for notifying the end of the jackpot game state is executed, and a probable 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 process ends.

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

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

As shown in FIG. 7A, when the variable special figure is the first special figure, when the set value is 1 and the gaming state is the normal state or the time saving state, the range is 0 to 65535. Of the hit judgment values that can be taken and compared with the random value MR1 for determining the special figure display result, 1020 to 1237 are assigned to "big hits", and 65317 to 65535 are "with time reduction". It is assigned to "out of place", and other numerical ranges are assigned to "out of place". Further, when the set value is 1 and the gaming state is the probable change state, 1020 to 1346 of the above-mentioned hit determination values are assigned to "big hit", and the other numerical range is "missing". Assigned. It should be noted that the case where the variable special map has the set value of 2 to 6 in the first special map and the gaming state is the normal state or the time saving state is as shown in FIG. 7 (A).

As shown in FIG. 7B, when the variable special figure is the second special figure, when the set value is 1 and the gaming state is the normal state or the time saving state, the range is 0 to 65535. It is a numerical value that can take a value, and among the hit judgment values compared with the random value MR1 for judging the special figure display result, 1020 to 1237 are assigned to "big hit", and 65317 to 65425 are "with time reduction". It is assigned to "out of place", and other numerical ranges are assigned to "out of place". Further, when the set value is 1 and the gaming state is the probable change state, 1020 to 1346 of the above-mentioned hit determination values are assigned to "big hit", and the other numerical range is "missing". Assigned. It should be noted that the case where the variable special figure has the set value of 2 to 6 in the second special figure and the gaming state is the normal state or the time saving state is as shown in FIG. 7 (B).

Here, focusing on the numerical range of the hit judgment value assigned to "big hit" and "missing time saving" in each display result judgment table, as shown in FIG. 8, when the gaming state is the normal state or the time saving state. In the display result determination table for the first special figure in the above, the range from 1020 to 1237 of the hit determination values is set to the common numerical range of the jackpot determination values for determining the jackpot regardless of the set value.

When the set value is 1, only the common numerical range of the big hit judgment value for judging the big hit is set (1020 to 1237 are assigned to the "big hit"), while the set value 2 In the case of the set value 6, the numerical range corresponding to each set value is set as the non-common numerical range of the jackpot determination value so as to be continuous from the common numerical range of the jackpot determination value. The non-common numerical range of the jackpot determination value is a range of 1238 to 1253 for the setting value 2, a range of 1238 to 1272 for the setting value 3, a range of 1238 to 1292 for the setting value 4, and a range of 1238 to 1317 for the setting value 5. , The set value 6 is set in the range of 1238 to 1346, respectively.

That is, in the display result determination table for the first special figure when the gaming state is the normal state or the time saving state, when the set value is 1, the hit determination values that can take values in the range of 0 to 65535 are common. When only the numerical values in the numerical range (1020 to 1237) are assigned to "big hit", when the set value is 2 or more, the non-common numerical range is added to the common numerical range among the big hit judgment values. The numbers in the range are assigned to "big hits". Further, the non-common numerical range increases with reference to 1238 as the value of the set value increases.

Therefore, the jackpot probability increases as the non-common numerical range continuous with the common numerical range increases as the set value increases, with 1020 as the reference value for the jackpot determination value (big hit reference value). go.

Further, in the display result determination table for the first special figure when the gaming state is the normal state or the time reduction state, the range from 65317 to 65535 of the hit determination values determines the time reduction loss regardless of the set value. It is set in the common numerical range of the loss judgment value with time reduction. Focusing on the case where the set value is 6, when the set value is 6, 1020 to 1346 of the hit judgment values are set in the numerical range of the big hit judgment value as described above, and the time is shortened. The loss judgment value is in the range of 65317 to 65535, with 65317 as the reference value for loss with time reduction (reference value for loss with time reduction) in a numerical range different from the range of jackpot judgment value (1020 to 1346) set in the previous term. Since it is set, it is prevented that the numerical range of the loss determination value with time reduction overlaps with the range of the jackpot determination value that changes according to each set value.

Further, in the display result determination table for the first special figure when the gaming state is the probability change state, the range from 1020 to 1346 of the hit determination values is the jackpot determination value for determining the jackpot regardless of the set value. It is set in the common numerical range.

When the set value is 1, only the common numerical range of the big hit judgment value for judging the big hit is set (1020 to 1346 are assigned to "big hit"), while the set value 2 to the setting. In the case of the value 6, the numerical range corresponding to each set value is set to the non-common numerical range of the jackpot determination value so as to be continuous from the common numerical range of the jackpot determination value. The non-common numerical range of the jackpot determination value is a range of 1347 to 1383 for the setting value 2, a range of 1347 to 1429 for the setting value 3, a range of 1347 to 1487 for the setting value 4, and a range of 1347 to 1556 for the setting value 5. , The setting value 6 is set in the range of 1347 to 1674, respectively.

That is, in the display result determination table for the first special figure when the gaming state is the probabilistic state, when the set value is 1, the common numerical value range among the hit determination values that can take values in the range of 0 to 65535 ( When only the numerical value in 1020 to 1346) is assigned to "big hit", when the set value is 2 or more, it is within the range of the common numerical range plus the non-common numerical range among the big hit judgment values. Numerical values are assigned to "big hits". Further, the non-common numerical range increases with reference to 1347 as the value of the set value increases.

Therefore, the jackpot probability increases as the non-common numerical range continuous with the common numerical range increases as the set value increases, with 1020 as the reference value for the jackpot determination value (big hit reference value). go.

In the display result judgment table for the second special figure when the game state is the normal state or the time saving state, the range from 1020 to 1237 of the hit judgment values is the big hit judgment value for judging the big hit regardless of the set value. It is set in the common numerical range of.

When the set value is 1, only the common numerical range of the big hit judgment value for judging the big hit is set (1020 to 1237 are assigned to the "big hit"), while the set value 2 In the case of the set value 6, the numerical range corresponding to each set value is set as the non-common numerical range of the jackpot determination value so as to be continuous from the common numerical range of the jackpot determination value. The non-common numerical range of the jackpot determination value is a range of 1238 to 1253 for the setting value 2, a range of 1238 to 1272 for the setting value 3, a range of 1238 to 1292 for the setting value 4, and a range of 1238 to 1317 for the setting value 5. , The set value 6 is set in the range of 1238 to 1346, respectively.

That is, in the pachinko gaming machine 1, in the display result determination table for the second special figure when the gaming state is the normal state or the time saving state, the value can be taken in the range of 0 to 65535 when the set value is 1. Of the hit judgment values, only the values within the common numerical range (1020 to 1237) are assigned to "big hit", while when the set value is 2 or more, the common numerical range of the big hit judgment values is set. Numerical values within the range including the non-common numerical range are assigned to "big hits". Further, the non-common numerical range increases with reference to 1238 as the value of the set value increases.

Therefore, the jackpot probability increases as the non-common numerical range continuous with the common numerical range increases as the set value increases, with 1020 as the reference value for the jackpot determination value (big hit reference value). go.

Further, in the display result determination table for the second special figure when the gaming state is the normal state or the time reduction state, the range from 65317 to 65425 of the hit determination values determines the time reduction loss regardless of the set value. It is set in the common numerical range of the loss judgment value with time reduction. Focusing on the case where the set value is 6, when the set value is 6, 1020 to 1346 of the hit judgment values are set in the numerical range of the big hit judgment value as described above, and the time is shortened. The loss determination value is in the range of 65317 to 65425, with 65317 as the reference value for loss with time reduction (reference value for loss with time reduction) in a numerical range different from the range of the jackpot determination value of the set value 6 (1020 to 1346). Since it is set, it is prevented that the numerical range of the loss determination value with time reduction overlaps with the range of the jackpot determination value that changes according to each set value.

In the display result judgment table for the second special figure when the game state is the probability change state, the range from 1020 to 1346 of the hit judgment values is a common numerical value of the big hit judgment value for judging the big hit regardless of the set value. It is set to the range. The features of the other display result determination table for the second special figure are the same as those of the display result determination table for the first special figure.

As described above, in the pachinko gaming machine 1, when the variable special symbol is the first special symbol, 65317 to 65317 to the case where the gaming state is the normal state and the time saving state, regardless of the set value. When the range of 65535 is set to the common numerical range of the time saving and the time saving, and the variable special figure is the second special symbol, the set value is set in the case where the gaming state is the normal state and the case where the playing state is the time saving state. Regardless, the range of 65317 to 65425 is set to the common numerical range that is out of time. In other words, in the case where the game state is the normal state and the time saving state, the ratio of the variable display result to be out of time is the same ratio in all the set values, so that the setting value is gambling. Can be prevented from becoming excessively high. Further, regarding the time-reduced deviation to which a common judgment value number is assigned to each set value, since it is set in a continuous numerical range from 65317, which is the time-reduced deviation reference value, in any setting value, it is variablely displayed. It is possible to reduce the processing load of the CPU 103 regarding the determination that the result is out of time.

In the pachinko gaming machine 1, the set values that can be set are 6 from 1 to 6, but the setting values that can be set in the pachinko gaming machine 1 may be 5 or less or 7 or more. .. Further, the smaller the set value set in the pachinko gaming machine 1, the more advantageous the player may be.

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

(Main operation of the effect control board 12)
Next, the main operation of the effect control board 12 will be described. In the effect control board 12, when the power supply voltage is supplied from the power supply board or the like, the effect control CPU 120 is activated to execute the effect control main process as shown in the flowchart of FIG. When the effect control main process shown in FIG. 9 is started, the effect control CPU 120 first executes a predetermined initialization process (step S71), clears the RAM 122, sets various initial values, and sets 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, for example, based on the register setting of the CTC. At this time, if the timer interrupt flag is off (step S73; No), the process of step S73 is repeatedly executed and waits.

Further, on the side of the effect control board 12, an interrupt for receiving an 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 the interrupt disabled, but if a CPU that is not automatically interrupt disabled is used, the interrupt is interrupted. It is desirable to issue a prohibition order (DI command). 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 made. For example, the read effect control command may be stored in a predetermined area of the RAM 122 or stored in the RAM 122 so that which effect control command is received and the content specified by the effect control command can be confirmed by the effect control process processing or the like. Turn on the provided receive flag. Further, when the effect control command specifies the game state, the display control unit 123 may be instructed to display the background according to the game state.

After executing the command analysis process in step S75, the effect control process process is executed (step S76). In the effect control process processing, for example, an effect image display operation in the display area of the image display device 5, an audio output operation from the speakers 8L and 8R, a lighting operation in a decorative light emitting body such as a game effect lamp 9 and a decorative LED, and a movable body 32. Controls are performed to operate various production devices such as the driving operation of the LED. 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. 10 is a flowchart showing an example of the process executed in step S76 of FIG. 9 as the effect control process process. In the effect control process process shown in FIG. 10, the effect control CPU 120 first executes the pre-reading notice setting process (step S161). In the pre-reading notice setting process, for example, a determination, determination, setting, and the like 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 S175 according to the value of the effect process flag provided in, for example, the RAM 122.

The variable display start waiting process in step S170 is a process executed when the value of the effect process flag is “0” (initial value). This variable display start waiting process is a process of determining whether or not to start variable display of the decorative symbol on the image display device 5 based on whether or not a command for designating the start of variable display is received from the main board 11. And so on. 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, the mode thereof, 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 the execution of 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 terminated. The display control unit 123 causes the image display device 5 to start the variable display of the decorative symbol in response to the instruction to start the execution of the variable display of the decorative symbol.

The variable display effect process in step S172 is a process executed when the value of the effect process flag is “2”. In this variable display effect processing, the effect control CPU 120 instructs the display control unit 123 to display the effect image based on the effect control pattern set in step S171 on the display screen of the image display device 5. , Driving the movable body 32, outputting voice and sound effects from the speakers 8L and 8R by outputting commands (sound effect signals) to the voice control board 13, and commands (illuminated signals) 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 by 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 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 specifying to start the big hit game state has been received from the main board 11. Then, when the effect control command for specifying to start the jackpot game state is received, the value of the effect process flag is updated to "4". In addition, when the reception waiting time of the command elapses without receiving the command specifying to start the big hit game state, it is determined that the display result in the special figure game is "missing", and the effect process flag. The value of 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 jackpot effect process in step S174 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 corresponding to the effect content in the big hit game state, and executes various effect controls in the big hit game state based on the set content. Further, in the big hit middle effect process, for example, the value of the effect 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 ", and end the production process during the big hit.

The ending effect process of step S175 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 corresponding to the end of the big hit game state, and various effect controls of the ending effect at the end of the big hit 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 is terminated.

(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 spirit of the present invention.

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

The program and data for realizing the present invention are not limited to the form of being distributed and provided by a 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 other devices on the network connected via a communication line or the like by providing a communication processing unit. It doesn't matter.

The execution mode of the game is not limited to the one executed by attaching a detachable recording medium, but can be executed by temporarily storing the program and data downloaded via the communication line or the like in the internal memory or the like. It may be executed directly by using the hardware resources of other devices on the network connected via a communication line or the like. Furthermore, 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 percentage of "0%" and the other a percentage of "100%" or less than "100%".

(Explanation of Feature Unit 193SG in Embodiment of the Present Invention)
Next, the feature section 193SG (hereinafter, abbreviated as the present feature section 193SG) in the embodiment of the present invention will be described.

The gaming machine of Form 1 is
A plurality of types of effect identification information (for example, decorative symbols) including specific effect identification information (for example, pseudo-continuous symbols) are variably displayed to derive and display the display result, which is an advantageous state for the player (for example, a jackpot game). A gaming machine that can be controlled to a state) (for example, a pachinko gaming machine 1).
As a variable display, a specific effect (for example, a pseudo-ream) in which the specific effect identification information is temporarily stopped and then restarted at a predetermined timing from the start of the variable display of the effect identification information to the derivation display of the display result. Specific effect execution means (for example, a portion where the effect control CPU 120 executes the effect processing during variable display shown in FIG. 10) that can execute the effect).
The suggestion effect execution means (for example, the effect control CPU 120) that can execute the suggestion effect (for example, the temporary stop suggestion effect) suggesting that the specific effect identification information is temporarily stopped executes the variable display effect process shown in FIG. The part to do) and
The notification effect execution means (for example, the effect control CPU 120) that can execute the notification effect (for example, the temporary stop notification effect) for notifying that the specific effect identification information has been temporarily stopped executes the variable display effect process shown in FIG. The part to do) and
Equipped with
As the suggestion effect, the suggestion effect execution means temporarily reduces the visibility of the effect identification information different from the specific effect identification information to the first low visibility state by displaying the effect display, and then the first low visibility. It is possible to execute an effect of lowering the visibility to the second low visibility state, which is lower than the state (for example, as shown in FIGS. 11-33 and 11-34, in the image display device 5, the concentration line is set to the density D1. After reducing the visibility of the left and right decorative symbols by displaying them, the visibility of the left and right decorative symbols is further reduced by displaying the concentrated lines at the density D2).
As the notification effect, the notification effect execution means can execute an effect of making the effect identification information different from the specific effect identification information invisible (for example, as shown in FIGS. 11-34 and 11-35). , The part that makes the left and right decorative patterns invisible by displaying the effect image for temporary stop notification in the entire display area of the image display device 5),
The suggestion effect execution means can execute the suggestion effect even when the specific effect identification information is not temporarily stopped, and if the specific effect identification information is not temporarily stopped, the effect display is displayed for a predetermined period after the predetermined timing has passed. Continuous display is possible (for example, as shown in FIGS. 11-44, when the pseudo-continuous symbol is not temporarily stopped by executing the temporary stop suggestion effect, after the pseudo-continuous symbol is hidden in the image display device 5. The part where the concentrated line is continuously displayed),
It is characterized by that.
According to this feature, it is possible to increase the player's expectation for the temporary stop by the suggestion effect, and it is possible to increase the uplifting feeling for the temporary stop by executing the notification effect, and also to temporarily stop. If not, the effect display is continuously displayed even after the predetermined timing of the temporary stop, so that the player can easily recognize that the temporary stop has not been performed, and the player is disappointed that the temporary stop has not been performed. Since the feeling can be softened, it is possible to improve the game entertainment.

The gaming machine of Form 2 is
A gaming machine (for example, a pachinko game) that can be controlled to an advantageous state (for example, a big hit game state) that is advantageous to the player by variably displaying a plurality of types of effect identification information (for example, a decorative pattern) to derive and display the display result. Machine 1)
As a variable display, special identification information (for example, a pseudo-continuous symbol) different from the effect identification information is temporarily stopped at a predetermined timing from the start of the variable display of the effect identification information to the derivation display of the display result. A specific effect executing means (for example, a portion where the effect control CPU 120 executes the effect process during variable display shown in FIG. 10) capable of executing a specific effect (for example, a pseudo-continuous effect) that restarts the variable display later.
The suggestion effect execution means (for example, the effect control CPU 120) that can execute the suggestion effect (for example, the temporary stop suggestion effect) suggesting that the special identification information is temporarily stopped executes the variable display effect process shown in FIG. Part) and
The notification effect execution means (for example, the effect control CPU 120) that can execute the notification effect (for example, the temporary stop notification effect) for notifying that the special identification information has been temporarily stopped executes the variable display effect process shown in FIG. Part) and
Equipped with
As the suggestion effect, the suggestion effect executing means once reduces the visibility of the effect identification information to the first low visibility state by displaying the effect display, and then the visibility is further improved as compared with the first low visibility state. It is possible to execute an effect of lowering to a low second low visibility state (for example, as shown in FIGS. 11-33 and 11-34, by displaying the concentrated lines at the density D1 in the image display device 5, the left and right are displayed. A part that further reduces the visibility of the left and right decorative patterns by displaying the concentrated lines at the density D2 after reducing the visibility of the decorative patterns).
The notification effect execution means can execute an effect of making the effect identification information invisible as the notification effect (for example, as shown in FIGS. 11-34 and 11-35, an effect image for temporary stop notification. Is displayed in the entire display area of the image display device 5 to make the left and right decorative patterns invisible),
The suggestion effect executing means can execute the suggestion effect even when the special identification information does not temporarily stop, and if the special identification information does not temporarily stop, the effect display continues for a predetermined period after the predetermined timing has passed. It can be displayed (for example, as shown in FIGS. 11-44, when the pseudo-ream symbol is not temporarily stopped by executing the temporary stop suggestion effect, even after the pseudo-ream symbol is hidden in the image display device 5. The part where the concentrated line is continuously displayed),
It is characterized by that.
According to this feature, it is possible to increase the player's expectation for the temporary stop by the suggestion effect, and it is possible to increase the uplifting feeling for the temporary stop by executing the notification effect, and also to temporarily stop. If not, the effect display is continuously displayed even after the predetermined timing of the temporary stop, so that the player can easily recognize that the temporary stop has not been performed, and the player is disappointed that the temporary stop has not been performed. Since the feeling can be softened, it is possible to improve the game entertainment.

The gaming machine of Form 3 is
When the specific effect identification information (or the special identification information) is not temporarily stopped, the suggestion effect execution means is predetermined to temporarily stop the specific effect identification information (or the special identification information) when the specific effect identification information (or the special identification information) is temporarily stopped. The effect display is moved toward a position (for example, a portion where a concentrated line is moved and displayed toward the center of the image display device 5 as shown in FIG. 11-48 as a modification 193SG-1).
The gaming machine according to Form 1 or Form 2, characterized in that.
According to this feature, since the predetermined position can be specified by the effect display, it becomes easier for the player to recognize that the specific effect identification information (or special identification information) has not been temporarily stopped.

The gaming machine of Form 4 is
The effect display has higher transparency after the predetermined timing than before the predetermined timing (for example, as shown in FIGS. 11-33, when the pseudo-continuous symbol does not temporarily stop, the display image data is displayed. Since the concentrated line is displayed at the density D2 before the switching timing and the concentrated line is displayed at the density D1 after the switching timing of the display image data, it is displayed more than before the switching timing of the displayed image data. The part where the left and right decorative patterns are more visible after the image data switching timing),
The gaming machine according to any one of Form 1 to Form 3, characterized in that.
According to this feature, the transparency of the effect display is increased after a predetermined timing at which the specific effect identification information (or special identification information) is temporarily stopped, so that the specific effect identification information (or special identification information) is not temporarily stopped. By making the player aware of this and increasing the attention to the background image that is easy to see through the effect display, the game for the fact that the specific effect identification information (or special identification information) did not temporarily stop. It can relieve a person's disappointment.

The gaming machine of Form 5 is
The suggestion effect executing means puts the effect display at a predetermined position where the specific effect identification information (or the special identification information) is temporarily stopped when the specific effect identification information (or the special identification information) is temporarily stopped. When any effect identification information (or effect identification information) different from the specific effect identification information is erased before the stop display is displayed (for example, as shown in FIGS. 11-44, the pseudo-continuous symbol does not temporarily stop). In the "medium" decorative symbol display area 5C, the concentrated line is hidden before the decorative symbols of numbers other than "1", which is a combination of big hits, or "1", which is a combination of outliers, stop. Part),
The gaming machine according to any one of Form 1 to Form 4, characterized in that.
According to this feature, it is possible to prevent the stop of the effect identification information from being mistaken for a temporary stop.

The gaming machine of Form 6 is
When the notification effect is executed, the temporarily stopped specific effect identification information (or the special identification information) is deformed (for example, as shown in FIGS. 11-35 (G) to 11-35 (H)). In addition, the part where the pseudo-ream pattern has a crack and explodes),
When the specific effect identification information (or the special identification information) is temporarily stopped, the effect position (for example, the first effect position) overlaps with at least a part of the specific effect identification information (or the special identification information). A movable body (for example, a second movable body 193SG033) is provided.
The gaming machine according to any one of Form 1 to Form 5, characterized in that.
According to this feature, it is possible to further impress the player that the temporary stop is caused by the movement of the movable body and the deformation of the specific effect identification information (or the special identification information).

The gaming machine of Form 7 is
The movable body is
The area that overlaps the first operation (for example, the movement from the retracted position shown in FIG. 11-2 to the first effect position) and the specific effect identification information (or the special identification information) is smaller than that of the first operation. It is possible to perform the second operation (for example, the movement from the retracted position shown in FIG. 11-2 to the second effect position).
In the notification effect, the first operation is performed (for example, as shown in FIG. 11-35 (F), the portion where the second movable body 193SG033 moves from the retracted position to the first effect position during the temporary stop notification effect. ),
The gaming machine according to Form 6, characterized in that.
According to this feature, it is possible to impress the player that the temporary stop has been made while preventing the movable body from making it difficult to visually recognize the specific effect identification information (or special identification information).

The gaming machine of Form 8 is
The movable body has a light emitting unit capable of emitting light (for example, a second movable body LED193SG034).
In the first operation, the light emitting unit emits light in a mode corresponding to the effect display (for example, as shown in the modified example 193SG-2, the second movable body LED 193SG034 is temporarily stopped during the temporary stop notification effect. The part that emits light with the color of the concentrated line displayed in the suggestion effect),
The gaming machine according to Form 7, characterized in that.
According to this feature, since the light emitting unit emits light in a manner corresponding to the effect display, the effect of effect can be improved.

The gaming machine of Form 9 is
The first operation of the movable body ends before the specific effect identification information (or the special identification information) is erased (for example, FIGS. 11-35 (F) and 11-35 (G)). As shown in the above, the portion where the second movable body 193SG033 is moved from the first effect position to the retracted position before the pseudo-continuous symbol is hidden in the image display device 5).
The gaming machine according to the seventh or eighth embodiment.
According to this feature, the player can easily recognize that the specific effect identification information (or special identification information) is erased.

The gaming machine of Form 10 is
When the notification effect is executed, the temporarily stopped specific effect identification information (or the special identification information) is deformed (for example, as shown in FIGS. 11-35 (G) to 11-35 (H)). In addition, the part where the pseudo-ream pattern has a crack and explodes),
After the specific effect identification information is temporarily stopped, the specific effect corresponding display (for example, display of "x2", "x3", "x4", etc.) suggesting that the N + 1th variable display is executed is displayed. Displayable specific effect-compatible display means (for example, a portion where the effect control CPU 120 executes the variable display effect process shown in FIG. 10) and
A movable body (for example, a second movable body 193SG033) that can operate at an effect position (for example, a first effect position) that overlaps with at least a part of the specific effect corresponding display displayed by the specific effect corresponding display means.
To prepare
The gaming machine according to any one of Form 1 to Form 9, characterized in that.
According to this feature, the movement of the movable body can increase the attention to the display corresponding to the specific effect, and the effect of the effect can be improved.

The gaming machine of Form 11 is
The movable body has a light emitting unit capable of emitting light (for example, a second movable body LED193SG034).
The light emitting unit emits light in an manner corresponding to the specific effect corresponding display (for example, when displaying "x2" as the first variable display start number notification effect, it is blue, and when displaying "x3". Is green, and when "x4" is displayed, it is red (the part that makes the second movable body LED193SG034 emit light), respectively.
The gaming machine according to the form 10, wherein the gaming machine is characterized by the above.
According to this feature, since the light emitting unit emits light in a mode corresponding to the display corresponding to another variable display, it is possible to attract attention to the display corresponding to the specific effect, and the effect of the effect can be improved.

The gaming machine of form 12 is
When the specific effect identification information (or the special identification information) does not temporarily stop after the suggestion effect is executed, the special effect (for example, a portion displaying the temporary stop suggestion image in the central portion of the image display device 5). (For example, a portion where the effect control CPU 120 executes the effect processing during variable display shown in FIG. 10) and a special effect execution means capable of executing the above.
Equipped with
When the suggestion effect is executed, the effect display of the suggestion effect is displayed in preference to the variable display of the effect identification information during the suggestion effect (for example, instead of the normal decorative symbol, a pseudo-continuous symbol is displayed. A portion of the image display device 5 that is moved and displayed from above to below),
As the special effect, the special effect executing means has a first effect period (for example, FIG. 11-) until the specific effect identification information (or the special identification information) moves to a predetermined position and temporarily stops. As shown in 33, the predetermined position due to the fact that the specific effect identification information (or the special identification information) did not temporarily stop at the predetermined timing (the period before the display image data switching timing in the temporary stop suggestion effect). It is possible to execute an effect related to the transition between the second effect period (for example, as shown in FIGS. 11-33, the period after the display image data switching timing in the temporary stop suggestion effect) and the second effect period for moving to the position past. As shown in FIGS. 11-33, 11-35, and 11-44, a portion displaying a concentrated line while displaying a temporary stop suggestion image in the central portion of the image display device 5).
The gaming machine according to any one of the first to eleventh forms, characterized in that.
According to this feature, the display control in the suggestion effect becomes easy, and the transition to the second effect period becomes unnatural when the specific effect identification information (or the special identification information) is not temporarily stopped by the special effect. It is possible to prevent it from being lost.

The gaming machine of Form 13 is
As the special effect, the special effect executing means receives the specific effect identification information (or the special identification information) temporarily stopped at the predetermined position at a position different from the predetermined position and the second effect. It is possible to execute an effect of overlapping and displaying the specific effect identification information (or the special identification information) in a semi-transparent state at a position corresponding to a period (for example, a temporary stop suggestion image in the central portion of the image display device 5). The part that displays),
The gaming machine according to Form 12, characterized in that.
According to this feature, the transition to the second production period can be made more natural.

The gaming machine of form 14 is
The image display means can combine and display displays drawn on a plurality of drawing layers (for example, as shown in FIGS. 11-3 and 11-4, image data 1, image data 2, and an image. Data 3 and data drawn as image data 4 can be combined and displayed on the image display device 5).
The drawing layer on which the specific effect identification information (or the special identification information) and the effect display of the special effect are drawn is different from the drawing layer on which the effect display of the suggestion effect is drawn (for example, FIG. 11-3). As shown in the above, a temporary stop suggestion image is drawn as the image data 1, a decorative pattern or a pseudo-continuous pattern is drawn as the image data 2, and a concentrated line is drawn as the image data 4).
The gaming machine according to Form 12 or Form 13, characterized in that.
According to this feature, since the specific effect identification information (or special identification information) and the effect display of the special effect can be drawn separately from the effect display of the suggestion effect, the suggestion effect and the specific effect identification information (or special identification information) can be drawn. ) And the degree of freedom of special production can be increased.

The gaming machine of form 15 is
When the notification effect is executed, it is possible to execute an effect of transforming the temporarily stopped specific effect identification information (or the special identification information) and then moving and erasing the effect (for example, FIG. 11-35 (G). )-As shown in FIGS. 11-35 (H), 11-36 (I), and 11-36 (J), the pseudo-ream pattern has a crack and explodes, and then is moved and displayed toward the player. (Hidden part),
After the specific effect identification information (or the special identification information) is deleted, the specific effect corresponding display (for example, "x2", "x3", "x3" suggesting that the N + 1th variable display is executed is executed. It is further provided with a specific effect-compatible display means (for example, a portion where the effect control CPU 120 executes the effect processing during variable display shown in FIG. 10) capable of displaying (display such as × 4).
The specific effect-compatible display means can move and erase the specific effect-compatible display (for example, as shown in FIGS. 11-37, display of "x2", "x3", "x4", etc. The part that is hidden after being moved and displayed toward the player side),
The effect identification information in the N + 1th variable display becomes visible between the time when the specific effect identification information (or the special identification information) is deleted and the time when the specific effect corresponding display is deleted (for example, FIG. As shown in 11-37 (O), when "x2", "x3", "x4", etc. are displayed on the image display device 5, the left and right decorative patterns are visible to the player. part),
The gaming machine according to any one of Form 1 to Form 14, characterized in that.
According to this feature, the effect of the notification effect and the display corresponding to the specific effect can be enhanced, and the effect identification information becomes visible before the display corresponding to the specific effect is erased, so that the variable display is restarted. Can be easily recognized by the player.

The gaming machine of form 16 is
The notice effect execution means (for example, the effect control CPU 120) that can execute the advance notice effect for notifying the fact that the advantageous state is likely to occur by using the effect identification information (for example, the effect control CPU 120 executes the variable display effect process shown in FIG. 10). Part)
The advance notice effect execution means limits the execution of the advance notice effect when the specific effect corresponding display is erased (for example, as shown in the modified example 193SG-3, the first variable display start number notification effect is ". When the display of "x2", "x3", and "x4" is moved and displayed (enlarged display) toward the player side, the part that restricts the execution of the advance notice effect),
The gaming machine according to the form 15, wherein the gaming machine is characterized by the above.
According to this feature, it is possible to prevent it from becoming difficult to easily recognize that the variable display is restarted by executing the advance notice effect.

The gaming machine of form 17 is
Both the movement of the specific effect identification information (or the special identification information) and the movement of the specific effect corresponding display are movements toward the player who is playing (for example, the pseudo-continuous symbol explodes and the game is played. The part that is moved and displayed toward the player side, and the part where the display such as "x2", "x3", "x4" is moved and displayed toward the player side),
The gaming machine according to Form 15 or Form 16, characterized in that.
According to this feature, the impression given to the player can be enhanced, and the effect of the effect can be improved.

The gaming machine of form 18 is
The special effect (for example, the blast shown in the modified example 193SG-4) that makes it difficult to visually recognize the specific effect identification information (or the special identification information) temporarily stopped by displaying a special image after the notification effect is executed. It is provided with a special effect executing means (for example, a part where the effect control CPU 120 executes the effect processing during variable display shown in FIG. 10) capable of executing the visibility-inhibiting image such as an image).
The specific effect executing means makes it possible to visually recognize the display corresponding to the resumption of the variable display after the specific effect identification information (or the special identification information) is made difficult to see by the special effect (for example, variant example 193SG). As shown in -4, the part where the revariable display is executed after the visibility-impaired image is hidden),
The gaming machine according to any one of Form 1 to Form 17, characterized in that.
According to this feature, before the display including the effect identification information corresponding to the resumption of the variable display is started, the special effect that makes the specific effect identification information (or special identification information) difficult to see is executed. It can be easily understood that the variable display is restarted.

The gaming machine of Form 19 is
An image display means (for example, an image display device 5) capable of displaying the variable display of the effect identification information and the effect display of each effect, and
A plate material provided on the player side of the image display means and having transparency so that the player can visually recognize the display of the image display means, and the special image can be displayed by emitting light from the outer peripheral side surface. A light guide plate (for example, the light guide plate shown in the modified example 193SG-4) and
Equipped with
In the special effect, the special effect executing means makes it difficult to visually recognize the specific effect identification information (or the special identification information) displayed on the image display means by displaying the special image on the light guide plate. (For example, as shown in the modified example 193SG-4, when the pseudo-ream symbol temporarily stops, the player displays the pseudo-ream symbol displayed on the image display device 5 by displaying the visibility impaired image on the light guide plate. Parts that are difficult to see),
The gaming machine according to Form 18, characterized in that.
According to this feature, since the special image is displayed on the light guide plate, the impression of the player can be enhanced, so that the effect of the special effect can be enhanced.

The gaming machine of form 20 is
When the specific effect identification information (or the special identification information) does not temporarily stop, the moving speed of the specific effect identification information (or the special identification information) before the predetermined timing is the specific effect after the predetermined timing. The movement speed of the pseudo-continuous symbol before the display image data switching timing is V1, but the display image is different from the movement speed of the effect identification information (or the special identification information) (for example, as shown in FIGS. 11-33). The moving speed of the pseudo-continuous symbol after the data switching timing is V3),
The gaming machine according to any one of Form 1 to Form 19, characterized in that.
According to this feature, it is possible for the player to easily grasp whether the specific effect identification information (or special identification information) is before or after a predetermined timing of temporary stop.

The gaming machine of Form 21 is
When the specific effect identification information (or the special identification information) is temporarily stopped, the moving speed of the specific effect identification information (or the special identification information) to a predetermined position before the predetermined timing is determined. After the predetermined timing, the specific effect identification information (or the special identification information) that has passed the predetermined position is different from the moving speed when returning to the predetermined position (for example, as shown in the modified example 193SG-5). Even if the linked symbol does not temporarily stop at the central portion of the image display device 5, the pseudo linked symbol returns to the central portion of the image display device 5 after once starting to move downward of the image display device 5. A case is provided in which a temporary stop is provided. In this case, the moving speed of the pseudo-continuous symbol before the display image data switching timing and the center of the image display device 5 after once passing through the center of the image display device 5. The part that makes the movement speed of the pseudo-continuous pattern different from the movement speed when returning to the part),
The gaming machine according to any one of Form 1 to Form 20, characterized in that.
According to this feature, it is possible for the player to easily grasp whether the movement is a movement before passing a predetermined position or a movement returning after passing a predetermined position.

The gaming machine of form 22 is
When the specific effect identification information (or the special identification information) that has passed the predetermined position returns to the predetermined position, the suggestion effect executing means restricts the display of the effect display (for example, variant example 193SG). As shown in -5, when the pseudo-continuous symbol once passes through the central portion of the image display device 5 and then returns to the central portion of the image display device 5, the concentrated line is not displayed again).
The gaming machine according to the form 21, wherein the gaming machine is characterized by the above.
According to this feature, it can be further understood that the movement is a return movement after passing by.

The gaming machine of form 23 is
When the specific effect identification information (or the special identification information) is temporarily stopped, the moving speed before the specific effect identification information (or the special identification information) is temporarily stopped is the specific after the temporary stop. The moving speed of the pseudo-linked symbol before the temporary stop timing of the pseudo-linked symbol is V1 as shown in FIGS. 11-34, which is different from the moving speed at which the effect identification information (or the special identification information) moves (for example, as shown in FIGS. 11-34). However, the moving speed of the pseudo-continuous symbol after the temporary stop timing of the pseudo-continuous symbol is V2),
The gaming machine according to any one of Form 1 to Form 19, characterized in that.
According to this feature, it is possible for the player to easily grasp whether the movement is before the temporary stop or after the temporary stop.

The gaming machine of form 24 is
The moving direction before the temporary stop of the specific effect identification information (or the special identification information) is different from the moving direction in which the specific effect identification information (or the special identification information) moves after the temporary stop (for example). , As shown in FIGS. 11-34 and 11-35, the pseudo-continuous symbol before the temporary stop moves from the upper side to the lower side, but the pseudo-continuous symbol after the temporary stop moves toward the player side (front side). The part that moves),
The gaming machine according to the form 23, characterized in that.
According to this feature, it is possible to make it easier to understand that the movement is after a temporary stop, and it is possible to prevent misidentification of the movement.

FIG. 11-1 is a configuration diagram showing a control board and the like in the feature unit 193SG. As shown in FIG. 11-1, the pachinko gaming machine 1 of the feature unit 193SG is provided with a second movable body 193SG033. The second movable body 193SG033 includes a drive motor (not shown), and can be operated by the effect control CPU 120 controlling the drive motor. Further, the second movable body LED 193SG034 for causing the second movable body 193SG033 to emit light is built in the second movable body 193SG033. The second movable body LED 193SG034 is connected to the lamp control board 14.

As shown in FIG. 11-2 (A), the second movable body 193SG033 in the non-operating state is arranged at a lower position (retracted position) of the image display device 5 between the image display device 5 and the game board 2. ing. Since most of the second movable body 193SG033 is concealed by the game board 2 at the retracted position, it is difficult for the player to see the second movable body 193SG033.

The second movable body 193SG033 in the feature unit 193SG is shown in FIG. 11-2 as a jackpot notification during the execution of the temporary stop notification effect and the first variable display start number notification effect, which will be described later, during the variable display, and during the reach effect of the super reach. It operates upward from the retracted position shown in (A).

Of these, when the temporary stop notification effect is executed and when the first variable display start number notification effect is executed, as shown in FIG. 11-2 (B), the second movable body 193SG033 moves from the retracted position to the image display device 5. While moving (operating) to the first effect position, which is the front position, when the jackpot notification in the reach effect of the super reach is executed, the second movable body 193SG003 is as shown in FIG. 11-2 (C). It moves (operates) from the retracted position to the second effect position, which is the front position of the image display device 5 and above the first effect position.

Although not particularly shown, the second movable body 193SG033 that has moved to the first effect position or the second effect position returns to the retracted position from the first effect position or the second effect position according to the elapse of a predetermined period. It has become.

Further, in the feature unit 193SG, the second movable body 193SG moves from the retracted position to the first effect position during the temporary stop notification effect, so that a part thereof overlaps with the pseudo-continuous symbol in the front view. (See FIG. 11-35 (F)). On the other hand, the case where the second movable body 193SG033 moves from the retracted position to the second effect position is limited to the time when the jackpot notification during the super reach effect is executed. That is, the movement of the second movable body 193SG033 from the retracted position to the first effect position is also an operation in which the area overlapping with the pseudo-continuous symbol is larger than the movement from the retracted position to the second effect position.

Next, the display control unit 123 in the feature unit 193SG will be described. The CGROM in the display control unit 123 stores a plurality of types of image data for displaying an image on the image display device 5. The display control unit 123 can display a predetermined image on the image display device 5 based on the image data of 1 stored in the CGROM based on the instruction from the effect control CPU 120, and can display a plurality of types of image data. By arranging and displaying an image on the image display device 5, it is possible to display a predetermined effect screen. When the predetermined image is not displayed on the image display device 5, another image data is arranged on the front side of the image data of the predetermined image with a transmission rate of 0% depending on the situation, so that the image of the predetermined image is displayed. The predetermined image is not displayed on the effect screen by controlling the image based on the data so as not to be displayed on the effect screen and by displaying the image on the image display device 5 that has created the display data in which the image data of the predetermined image is not arranged. It may be controlled as such.

As shown in FIGS. 11-3 (A) to 11-3 (D) and 11-4 (A) to 11-4 (D), for example, when displaying an image on the image display device 5. , An image is displayed on the image display device 5 based on the display data created by arranging a plurality of image data including the image data 1 to 4. Of these, FIG. 11-3 shows image data immediately before the pseudo-continuous symbol temporarily stops as a temporary stop suggestion effect (see FIGS. 11-35) in the feature unit 193SG, and FIG. 11-4 shows the pseudo-continuous symbol temporarily stopped. It is the image data when it does not stop.

As shown in FIG. 11-3 (A), the image data 1 has a pseudo-continuous symbol (this feature) in the central portion (“middle” decorative symbol display area 5C) of the image display device 5 during the execution of the temporary stop suggestion effect. In the part, it is the data drawn to display the temporary stop suggestion image suggesting that the symbol (the symbol displayed as “NEXT”) is stopped (temporarily stopped).

The pseudo-ream symbol in the feature unit 193SG is a special symbol that is displayed on the image display device 5 only during the temporary stop suggestion effect and the temporary stop notification effect, which will be described later, as a part of the decorative symbol. This is a symbol in which a revariable display (pseudo-continuous effect) of a decorative symbol is executed by temporarily stopping the symbol. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and the pseudo-continuous symbol is a symbol displayed on the image display device 5 only during the temporary stop suggestion effect or the temporary stop notification effect, which will be described later, as a symbol different from the decorative symbol. May be.

Further, the feature unit 193SG exemplifies a form in which the pseudo-continuous symbol is used as a part of the decorative symbol and is a special symbol displayed on the image display device 5 only during the temporary stop suggestion effect or the temporary stop notification effect. The invention is not limited to this, and the pseudo-continuous symbol may be a symbol displayed as a part of the variable display even during the period during the temporary stop suggestion effect or the temporary stop notification effect together with the normal decorative symbol.

Further, when the pseudo-continuous symbol is to be a symbol different from the decorative symbol, the normal decorative symbol (the symbol of the numbers "1" to "9" in the feature portion) is temporarily stopped in the central portion of the image display device 5. After that, there may be a case where the pseudo-ream effect is executed by changing the temporarily stopped decorative symbol to a pseudo-ream pattern.

As shown in FIGS. 11-3 (B) and 11-4 (A), in the image data 2, the pseudo-continuous symbol described above is directed from the upper side to the lower side of the image display device 5 during the execution of the temporary stop suggestion effect. The data is drawn to display the movement display of the image, and immediately after the temporary stop suggestion effect is completed without the pseudo-continuous symbol temporarily stopping, the image display device 5 is replaced with the pseudo-continuous symbol from above to below. This is data drawn to display a variable display of a normal decorative pattern (designs "1" to "9" in this feature unit 193SG).

Further, the image data 2 displays the swing display of the decorative symbol in each of the "left" and "right" decorative symbol display areas 5L and 5R when the temporary stop suggestion effect is executed, and the temporary stop suggestion effect is not performed. It is also image data for displaying variable display of decorative symbols in each decorative symbol display area 5L, 5C, 5R of "left", "middle", and "right" at the time of execution.

As shown in FIG. 11-4 (B), the image data 3 is simulated downward from the central portion of the image display device 5 immediately after the temporary stop suggestion effect is completed without the pseudo-continuous symbol temporarily stopping. It is the data drawn to display the moving display of the continuous pattern.

As shown in FIGS. 11-3 (C) and 11-4 (C), the image data 4 is displayed from the outer peripheral edge of the image display device 5 to the central portion (“middle”) of the image display device 5. This is data drawn to display a concentrated line toward the area 5C).

As shown in FIGS. 11-3 and 11-4, display priorities for displaying images on the image display device 5 are set in the image data 1 to 4. Image data 1 is set to the highest display priority. Further, the display priority of the image data 2 is set lower than that of the image data 1, and the display priority of the image data 3 is set lower than that of the image data 2. The display priority of the image data 4 is set to the lowest (image display priority in the image display device 5: image data 1> image data 2> image data 3> image data 4). That is, in the image display device 5, the image based on the image data 1 is displayed as the uppermost image, the image based on the image data 2 is displayed as a lower layer image than the image based on the image data 1, and is based on the image data 3. The image is displayed as an image below the image based on the image data 1 and the image based on the image data 2, and the image based on the image data 4 is based on the image based on the image data 1, the image based on the image data 2, and the image data 3. It is displayed as an image below the image.

Although not particularly shown, the image data in the feature unit 193SG includes not only the image data 1 to the image data 4 but also the image data 5 drawn to display the background image in the image display device 5. .. The display priority of the image data 5 is set lower than that of the image data 4. That is, in the feature unit 193SG, the background image is displayed as the lowest layer data among the images displayed on the image display device 5.

Therefore, when the temporary stop suggestion effect is executed, as shown in FIG. 11-3 (D), the image based on the image data 2 (moving display from the upper side to the lower side of the pseudo-continuous symbol) is displayed in the image data 4. The image based on the image data (concentrated line) is displayed with priority, and the image based on the image data 1 (temporary stop suggestion image) is displayed with priority over the image based on the image data 2 and the image based on the image data 4. Immediately after the temporary stop suggestion effect is completed without the pseudo-continuous symbol temporarily stopping, as shown in FIG. 11-4 (D), the image based on the image data 3 (from the central portion of the pseudo-continuous symbol). The downward movement display) is displayed with priority over the image (concentrated line) based on the image data 4, and the image based on the image data 2 (moving display from the upper side to the lower side of the decorative pattern) is the image data. The image based on 3 and the image based on the image data 4 are displayed with priority.

The transmittance of the concentrated line in the feature unit 193SG is set to be high (for example, 50%). Therefore, as shown in FIGS. 11-3 (C) and 11-4 (D), during the execution of the temporary stop suggestion effect, the player can see the decorative symbol, the pseudo-continuous symbol, and the temporary stop suggestion through the concentrated line. The image is visible.

In particular, in the feature unit 193SG, during the execution of the temporary stop suggestion effect, the effect control CPU 120 (display control unit 123) displays the image data shown in FIG. 11-3 on the image display device 5, thereby performing a pseudo-ream. The player is made to pay attention to whether or not the symbol is temporarily stopped. Further, in the variable display for executing the temporary stop suggestion effect, the effect control CPU 120 (display control unit 123) temporarily stops the pseudo-continuous symbol regardless of whether or not the pseudo-continuous symbol temporarily stops at the start timing of the variable display. The image data to be stopped is set and variable display is executed. Then, the effect control CPU 120 (display control unit 123) displays the image data to be displayed on the image display device 5 at the display image data switching timing (see FIGS. 11-33) of the temporary stop suggestion effect in which the pseudo-continuous symbol does not temporarily stop. The image data in which the pseudo-continuous symbol temporarily stops (FIG. 11-3) is switched to the image data in which the pseudo-continuous symbol shown in FIG. 11-4 does not temporarily stop (FIG. 11-4).

FIG. 11-5 (A) is an explanatory diagram showing an example of the contents of the effect control command used in the feature unit 193SG. The effect control command has, for example, a 2-byte configuration, the first byte represents MODE (command classification), and the second byte represents EXT (command type). The first bit (bit 7) of the MODE data is always "1", and the first bit of the EXT data is "0". The command form shown in FIG. 11-5 (A) is an example, and other command forms may be used. Further, in this example, the control command is composed of two control signals, but the number of control signals constituting the control command may be one or a plurality of three or more.

In the example shown in FIG. 11-5 (A), the command 8001H is a first variable display start command for designating the start of variable display in the special figure game using the first special figure in the first special symbol display device 4A. .. The command 8002H is a second variable display start command for designating the start of variable display in the special figure game using the second special figure in the second special symbol display device 4B. The command 81XXH is a decoration that is variably displayed in each of the "left", "middle", and "right" decorative symbol display areas 5L, 5C, and 5R in the image display device 5 in response to the variable display of the special symbol in the special symbol game. This is a variation pattern specification command that specifies a variation pattern (variation time (variable display time)) such as a symbol (also referred to as an effect symbol). Here, XXH indicates that it is an unspecified hexadecimal number, and may be a value arbitrarily set according to the content of instruction by the effect control command. In the fluctuation pattern designation command, different EXT data are set according to the fluctuation pattern to be designated and the like.

The command 8CXXH is a variable display result designation command, and is an effect control command for designating a variable display result such as a special symbol or a decorative symbol. In the variable display result specification command, for example, as shown in FIG. 11-5 (B), it is determined whether the variable display result (also referred to as the variable display result) is "missing", "big hit", or "small hit". Different EXT data are set according to the result (pre-determined result) and the determination result (big hit type determination result) of which of a plurality of types the jackpot type is to be used when the variable display result is "big hit".

In the variable display result designation command, for example, as shown in FIG. 11-5 (B), the command 8C00H is the first variable display result designation command indicating a predetermined result indicating that the variable display result is “missing”. .. The command 8C01H is a second variable display result designation command for notifying the pre-determined result that the variable display result is "big hit" and the big hit type is "probability variable big hit A" and the big hit type determination result. The command 8C02H is a third variable display result designation command for notifying the pre-determined result that the variable display result is "big hit" and the big hit type is "probability variable big hit B" and the big hit type determination result. The command 8C03H is a fourth variable display result designation command for notifying the pre-determined result that the variable display result is "big hit" and the big hit type is "probability variable big hit C" and the big hit type determination result. The command 8C04H is a fifth variable display result designation command for notifying the pre-determined result and the jackpot type determination result that the variable display result is "big hit" and the jackpot type is "non-probability variable jackpot". The command 8C05H is a sixth variable display result designation command for notifying a preliminary determination result that the variable display result is a "small hit".

The command 8F00H is a symbol confirmation command for designating the change stop (confirmation) of the decorative symbol in each of the “left”, “middle”, and “right” decorative symbol display areas 5L, 5C, and 5R in the image display device 5. The command 95XXH is a gaming state designation command for designating the current gaming state in the pachinko gaming machine 1. In the game state designation command, for example, different EXT data are set according to the current game state in the pachinko gaming machine 1. As a specific example, the command 9500H is used as the first game state specification command corresponding to the game state (low probability low base state, normal state) in which neither the time reduction control nor the probability change control is performed, and the command 9501H is executed by the time reduction control. On the other hand, it is a second game state specification command corresponding to a game state (low probability high base state, time saving state) in which probability change control is not performed. Further, the command 9502H is used as the third game state specification command corresponding to the game state (high probability low base state, time reduction no probability change state) in which the time reduction control is performed while the probability change control is performed, and the command 9503H is the time reduction control and probability change. This is the 4th game state specification command corresponding to the game state (high accuracy high base state, time reduction probability change state) in which control is performed together.

The command A0XXH is a hit start designation command (also referred to as a "fanfare command") for designating the display of an effect image indicating the start of a big hit game or a small hit game. The command A1XXH is a notification command during the opening of the big winning opening that notifies that the big winning opening is in the open state in the big hit game state. The command A2XXH is a notification command after opening the big winning opening that notifies that it is a period during which the big winning opening has changed from the open state to the closed state in the big hit game state. The command A3XXH is a hit end designation command for designating the display of the effect image at the end of the big hit game or the small hit.

In the hit start specification command and the hit end specification command, different EXT data may be set according to the pre-determined result and the big hit type determination result, for example, by setting the same EXT data as the variable display result specification command. .. Alternatively, in the hit start designation command or the hit end designation command, the correspondence between the pre-determined result and the jackpot type determination result and the set EXT data may be different from the correspondence in the variable display result designation command. .. In the notification command during the opening of the big winning opening and the notification command after opening the big winning opening, for example, the number of round executions (for example, "1" to "10") in the normal open big hit state and the high-speed open big hit state described later corresponds to. Different EXT data are set.

The command B100H is based on the fact that the game ball that has passed (entered) the first starting winning opening formed by the winning ball device 6A is detected by the first starting opening switch 22A and the starting winning (first starting winning) is generated. This is a first start opening winning designation command for notifying that the first start condition for executing the special figure game using the first special figure in the first special symbol display device 4A is satisfied. The command B200H is based on the fact that the game ball that has passed (entered) the second start winning opening formed by the variable winning ball device 6B is detected by the second starting opening switch 22B and the starting winning (second starting winning) is generated. , The second start opening winning designation command for notifying that the second start condition for executing the special figure game using the second special figure in the second special symbol display device 4B is satisfied.

The command C1XXH is a first hold storage number notification command for notifying the first special figure hold storage number in order to make it possible to specify the special figure hold storage number. The command C2XXH is a second hold storage number notification command for notifying the second special figure hold storage number in order to make it possible to specify the special figure hold storage number. The first hold storage number notification command is, for example, when the first start opening prize designation command is transmitted based on the fact that the game ball passes (enters) the first start winning opening and the first start condition is satisfied. , Is transmitted from the main board 11 to the effect control board 12. The second hold storage number notification command is, for example, when the second start opening prize designation command is transmitted based on the fact that the game ball passes (enters) the second start winning opening and the second start condition is satisfied. , Is transmitted from the main board 11 to the effect control board 12. Further, the first hold storage number notification command and the second hold storage number notification command are used in the special figure game when either the first start condition or the second start condition is satisfied (when the hold storage number decreases). It may be transmitted in response to the start of execution.

Instead of the first hold storage number notification command and the second hold storage number notification command, the total hold storage number notification command for notifying the total hold storage number may be transmitted. That is, a total hold storage number notification command may be used to notify an increase (or decrease) of the total hold storage number.

The command C4XXH and the command C6XXH are effect control commands (commands for designating a winning determination result) indicating the contents of the winning determination result. Of these, the command C4XXH is a symbol designation command indicating whether or not the variable display result is a "big hit", the judgment result of the big hit type (probability change, non-probability change, sudden probability), and the small hit as the judgment result at the time of winning. Is. Further, the command C6XXH is a variation category command indicating a determination result of whether the random value for the variation pattern determination is the variation pattern of "non-reach", "super reach", or "other" as the determination result at the time of winning. Is.

The commands shown in FIG. 11-5 (A) are examples, and may not have some of these commands, or different commands may be used in place of these commands. You may add a command different from the command in. For example, a prize ball number notification command for making it possible to specify the number of prize balls to be paid out based on the winning of a game ball at each winning opening, or a gate for notifying that the game ball has passed through the passing gate 41. A passage notification command, a notification command for notifying the remaining number of times that the probability change control or the time reduction control is executed, or the like may be provided.

FIG. 11-6 is an explanatory diagram illustrating a random number value counted on the side of the main board 11. As shown in FIG. 11-6, in the feature unit 193SG, on the side of the main board 11, the random number value MR1 for determining the special figure display result, the random number value MR2 for determining the jackpot type, and the random number value MR3 for determining the fluctuation pattern , Numerical data indicating each of the random number values MR4 for determining the display result of the normal map is controlled so as to be countable. In addition, random values other than these may be used in order to enhance the game effect. Random numbers used to control the progress of such games are also referred to as game random numbers.

The random number circuit 104 may count numerical data indicating a part or all of these random number values MR1 to MR4. The CPU 103 uses a random counter different from the random number circuit 104, such as a random counter provided in a game control counter setting unit (not shown), and updates various numerical data by software to obtain random numbers MR1 to MR4. Numerical data indicating a part may be counted.

The random number value MR1 for determining the special figure display result is a random number value used for determining whether or not to control the variable display result such as a special symbol in the special figure game as a “big hit” to the big hit gaming state, for example. It takes a value in the range of "1" to "65536". The random value MR2 for determining the jackpot type has one of "probability variable jackpot A", "probability variation jackpot B", "probability variation jackpot C", and "non-probability variation jackpot" when the variable display result is "big hit". It is a random value used to determine, for example, a value in the range of "1" to "100".

The random value MR3 for determining the fluctuation pattern is a random value used to determine the fluctuation pattern in the variable display of the special symbol or the decorative symbol to one of a plurality of types prepared in advance, and is, for example, "1" to "1" to ". It takes a value in the range of 997.

The random number value MR4 for determining the normal figure display result is used to determine whether the variable display result in the normal figure game by the normal symbol display 20 is "per normal figure" or "out of normal figure". It is a random value to be obtained, and takes a value in the range of "3" to "13", for example.

FIG. 11-7 (A) shows a configuration example of the special figure display result determination table 1 stored in the ROM 101. The feature unit 193SG uses a special figure display result determination table common to the first special figure and the second special figure as the special figure display result determination table, but the present invention is not limited to this. , The individual special figure display result determination table may be used for the first special figure and the second special figure.

The special figure display result determination table 1 is a variable display result in a special figure game using the first special figure by the first special symbol display device 4A and a special figure game using the second special figure by the second special symbol display device 4B. In order to determine whether or not to control the variable display result as a "big hit" to the big hit game state before the definite special symbol is derived and displayed, based on the random number value MR1 for determining the special figure display result. It is a referenced table.

In the special figure display result determination table 1 in the feature unit 193SG, depending on whether the gaming state of the pachinko gaming machine 1 is a normal state, a time saving state (low probability state), or a probability change state (high probability state). A numerical value (judgment value) to be compared with the random number value MR1 for determining the special figure display result is assigned to the special figure display result of "big hit" or "missing".

In the special figure display result judgment table 1, the table data indicating the judgment value to be compared with the random number value MR1 for the special figure display result judgment determines whether or not the special figure display result is controlled as a "big hit" in the big hit gaming state. It is the judgment data assigned to the decision result. In the special figure display result determination table 1 in the feature unit 193SG, when the gaming state is the probabilistic state (high probability state), more judgment values are obtained than when the game state is the normal state or the time saving state (low probability state). It is assigned to the special figure display result of "big hit". As a result, in the probabilistic state (high probability state) in which the probability change control is performed in the pachinko gaming machine 1, the special figure display result is controlled as a "big hit" in the normal state or the time saving state (low probability state). Then, the probability of being determined to control the special figure display result as a "big hit" to the big hit gaming state is higher than the probability determined (about 1/300 in the main feature unit 193SG) (about 1 in the main feature unit 193SG). / 30). That is, in the special figure display result determination table 1, it is determined that when the gaming state in the pachinko gaming machine 1 is in the probabilistic state (high probability state), it is controlled to the big hit gaming state as compared with the normal state or the time saving state. The determination data is assigned to the determination result of whether or not to control the jackpot gaming state so that the probability of the game is high.

Further, FIG. 11-7 (B) shows a configuration example of the special figure display result determination table 2 stored in the ROM 101. The special figure display result determination table 2 is a variable display result in a special figure game using the first special figure by the first special symbol display device 4A and a special figure game using the second special figure by the second special symbol display device 4B. Before the definite special symbol that becomes It is a table referenced for.

In the special figure display result determination table 2 in the feature unit 193SG, regardless of whether the gaming state of the pachinko gaming machine 1 is a normal state, a time saving state (low probability state), or a probability change state (high probability state). A numerical value (determination value) to be compared with the random number value MR1 for determining the special figure display result is assigned to the special figure display result of "small hit".

In the special figure display result judgment table 2, whether or not the table data indicating the judgment value to be compared with the random number value MR1 for the special figure display result judgment is controlled to the small hit game state with the special figure display result as "small hit". It is the judgment data assigned to the decision result. In the special figure display result judgment table 2 in the feature unit 193SG, the number of judgment values assigned to the "small hit" is different between the case of the special figure game of the first special figure and the case of the second special figure. There is. Specifically, in the case of the special figure game of the first special figure, the judgment value is assigned to "small hit", but in the case of the special figure game of the second special figure, it is assigned to "small hit". Judgment value is not assigned. Therefore, as will be described later, the variable display of the second special figure is executed with priority over the variable display of the first special figure, and the second start winning is formed by the variable winning ball device 6B by executing the time saving control. In the high base state where a prize is generated in the mouth and a lot of variable display of the second special figure is executed, "small hit" is almost not generated, and the second start formed by the variable prize ball device 6B. In a high base state where a game ball can easily enter the winning opening, it is possible to avoid the occurrence of a small hit in which a large number of game balls cannot be obtained and to prevent the game interest from deteriorating.

FIG. 11-8 (A) shows a configuration example of the jackpot type determination table stored in the ROM 101. The jackpot type determination table in the feature unit 193SG is based on the random number value MR2 for determining the jackpot type when it is determined to control the jackpot game state with the special figure display result as "big hit". It is a table referenced to determine the crab. In the jackpot type determination table, whether the special symbol whose variable display (variable display) is performed in the special symbol game is the first special symbol (special symbol game by the first special symbol display device 4A) or the second special symbol (first). 2 The numerical value (judgment value) to be compared with the random number value MR2 for determining the jackpot type is "non-probability variation jackpot", "probability variation jackpot A", or "probability variation jackpot A", depending on whether the game is a special figure game by the special symbol display device 4B). It is assigned to a plurality of types of jackpots such as "probability variation jackpot B" and "probability variation jackpot C".

Here, the jackpot type in the feature unit 193SG will be described with reference to FIG. 11-8 (B). In the feature unit 193SG, the jackpot type includes high accuracy control and time saving control after the end of the jackpot gaming state. "Probability change big hit A" and "Probability change big hit B" that are executed and shift to the high accuracy high base state, and high accuracy low base state where high accuracy control is executed but time saving control is not executed after the end of the big hit game state. A "probability variation jackpot C" to be transferred and a "non-probability variation jackpot" to be executed only for the time saving control after the end of the jackpot game state and to transition to the low probability variation high base state are set.

The big hit game state by the "probability change big hit A" is a normal open big hit in which the special variable winning ball device 7 is repeatedly executed 10 times (so-called 10 rounds) to change the special variable winning ball device 7 into the first state advantageous to the player. On the other hand, the big hit game state by the "probability change big hit B" is a normal open big hit in which the special variable winning ball device 7 is repeatedly executed five times (so-called 5 rounds) to change the special variable winning ball device 7 to the first state advantageous to the player. .. Further, the jackpot game state due to the "non-probability variable jackpot" is a normal open jackpot in which the special variable winning ball device 7 is repeatedly executed 10 times (so-called 10 rounds) to change the special variable winning ball device 7 to the first state advantageous to the player. .. Therefore, the "probability change jackpot A" may be referred to as a 10 round (10R) probability variation jackpot, and the "probability variation jackpot B" may be referred to as a 5 round (5R) probability variation jackpot. Further, in the jackpot game by "probability variation jackpot C", the round that changes the special variable winning ball device 7 to the first state advantageous to the player is repeatedly executed twice (so-called two rounds), and the special in each round is executed. The open period of the variable winning ball device 7 is shorter than that of other jackpot games (for example, 0.1 second), which is a high-speed open jackpot. It should be noted that the probability variation control and the time saving control are not executed even during the big hit game of any of the big hit types.

Further, although not particularly shown, the small hit game state in the feature unit 193SG changes the special variable winning ball device 7 to the first state advantageous to the player twice, and the opening time is the same as the probability variation big hit C. It is an open period (0.1 seconds in this feature unit 193SG). After the small hit game is completed, the game state immediately before the small hit game is inherited.

That is, in this feature unit 193SG, when it is determined to be "probability variable big hit C" or "small hit", variable display is executed with the same fluctuation pattern (PC1-1 shown in FIGS. 11-9). As a result of the variable display, the chance eye is stopped and displayed, and since the opening pattern of the special variable winning ball device 7 is the same, these variable displays and the opening pattern of the special variable winning ball device 7 are used. Since it is not possible to distinguish between the "probability change jackpot C" in which the probability variation control is executed and the "small hit" in which the previous gaming state is continued without the probability variation control being executed, the probability variation jackpot C After the big hit game or the small hit game is completed, it is possible to continue the game while expecting the player to execute the probability change control.

The high-accuracy control and the time-saving control executed after the end of the jackpot gaming state of the probabilistic jackpot A and the probabilistic jackpot B are continuously executed until the jackpot occurs again after the end of the jackpot gaming state. Therefore, when the jackpot that occurs again is the probability variation jackpot A or the probability variation jackpot B, the high accuracy control and the time saving control are executed again after the end of the jackpot gaming state, so that the jackpot gaming state does not go through the normal state. It becomes a so-called consecutive villa state that occurs continuously.

On the other hand, the time saving control executed after the end of the big hit game state by the "non-probability variable big hit" is that the special figure game is executed a predetermined number of times (100 times in the feature unit 193SG), or the special figure of the predetermined number of times. It ends when the game is in a big hit game state before the game is executed.

In the setting example of the jackpot type determination table shown in FIG. 11-8 (A), "probability variable jackpot A" and "probability variable jackpot A" are set according to whether the variablely displayed special figure is the first special figure or the second special figure. The assignment of judgment values for the jackpot types of "probability variation jackpot B", "probability variation jackpot C", and "non-probability variation jackpot" is different. That is, when the special figure to be variably displayed is the first special figure, the determination value in the predetermined range (value in the range of "81" to "100") is "probability change jackpot B" or "probability change" with a small number of rounds. While assigned to the jackpot type of "big hit C", if the special figure that is variably displayed is the second special figure, the judgment value is assigned to the jackpot type of "probability variation jackpot B" or "probability variation jackpot C". Not done. With such a setting, the jackpot type is determined to be one of a plurality of types based on the fact that the first start condition for starting the special figure game using the first special figure by the first special symbol display device 4A is satisfied. In the case of Therefore, the ratio of determining the jackpot type to "probability variation jackpot B" or "probability variation jackpot C" with a small number of rounds can be different. In particular, in the special figure game using the second special figure, it is not decided to control the jackpot type to the normal open jackpot state or the high-speed open jackpot state with a small number of rounds by setting the jackpot type to "probability variation jackpot B" or "probability variation jackpot C". Therefore, for example, by the high opening control accompanying the time saving control, in the game state where the game ball easily enters the second start winning opening formed by the variable winning ball device 6B, it is possible to avoid the frequent occurrence of the big hit state where the winning ball is small. It is possible to prevent the game entertainment from deteriorating.

In the setting example of the jackpot type determination table shown in FIG. 11-8 (A), the allocation of the determination value for the jackpot type of "non-probability variation" is the special figure game of the first special figure or the second special figure. Since it is the same regardless of whether it is present or not, the probability of becoming a non-probability jackpot and the probability of becoming a probabilistic jackpot are the same regardless of whether it is the special figure game of the first special figure or the second special figure. It is said that.

Therefore, as described above, the assignment of the determination values for the "probability change jackpot B" and the "probability variation jackpot C" differs depending on whether the game is the special figure game of the first special figure or the second special figure. Therefore, the assignment of the judgment value to the "probability change jackpot A" also differs depending on whether it is the special figure game of the first special figure or the second special figure, and for the "probability change jackpot A" having a large number of rounds, the second It is set so that the case of the special figure game of the special figure is easier to determine than the case of the special figure game of the first special figure.

Even in the case of the special figure game of the second special figure, the judgment value in a predetermined range different from that of the special figure game of the first special figure is the big hit of "probability change big hit B" or "probability change big hit C". It may be assigned to a type. For example, in the case of the special figure game of the second special figure, the judgment value smaller than that in the case of the special figure game of the first special figure is in the big hit type of "probability change big hit B" or "probability change big hit C". May be assigned. Alternatively, the jackpot type may be determined by referring to the common table data regardless of whether the game is the special figure game of the first special figure or the second special figure.

FIG. 11-9 shows the fluctuation pattern in the feature unit 193SG. In this feature unit 193SG, among the cases where the variable display result is "off", the variable display mode of the decorative symbol corresponds to the case of "non-reach" and the case of "reach", and is variable. A plurality of fluctuation patterns are prepared in advance in response to cases where the display result is a "big hit" or a "small hit". The variation pattern corresponding to the case where the variable display result is "off" and the variation display mode of the decorative symbol is "non-reach" is called a non-reach variation pattern (also referred to as "non-reach loss variation pattern"). The variation pattern corresponding to the case where the variable display result is "off" and the variation display mode of the decorative symbol is "reach" is called a reach variation pattern (also referred to as "reach loss variation pattern"). Further, the non-reach fluctuation pattern and the reach fluctuation pattern are included in the missed fluctuation pattern corresponding to the case where the variable display result is “missing”. The fluctuation pattern corresponding to the case where the variable display result is "big hit" is called a big hit fluctuation pattern.

The jackpot fluctuation pattern and the reach fluctuation pattern include a normal reach fluctuation pattern in which the reach effect of the normal reach is executed and a super reach fluctuation pattern in which the reach effect of the super reach is executed. Although the feature unit 193SG is provided with two types of normal reach fluctuation patterns, the present invention is not limited to this, and three or more types of normal reach fluctuation patterns may be provided, and the normal reach fluctuation pattern is set to 1. It may be only the type. Further, even in the super reach fluctuation pattern, a plurality of super reach fluctuation patterns may be provided, such as super reach α, super reach β, and so on.

The fluctuation pattern in the feature unit 193SG includes a fluctuation pattern of a special hit corresponding to the case where the variable display result is "small hit" or the variable display result is "big hit" and the big hit type is "probability variable big hit C". PC1-1) is also included.

As shown in FIG. 11-9, the special figure fluctuation time of the normal reach fluctuation pattern in which the reach effect of the normal reach is executed in the feature unit 193SG is set shorter than that of the super reach fluctuation pattern.

Further, the normal reach variation pattern in the feature unit 193SG includes a variation pattern in which the pseudo-continuous effect of temporarily stopping and re-variable display of the decorative symbol is not executed during the variable display, and a pseudo-continuous effect is executed once during the variable display. There is a fluctuation pattern. In the normal reach variation pattern, the variation pattern in which the pseudo-continuous effect is not executed during the variable display is set to have a shorter special figure variation time than the variation pattern in which the pseudo-continuous effect is executed once during the variable display.

Further, the super reach variation pattern in the feature unit 193SG includes a variation pattern in which the pseudo-continuous effect is executed twice during the variable display and a variation pattern in which the pseudo-continuous effect is executed three times during the variable display. In the super reach variation pattern, the variation pattern in which the pseudo-continuous effect is executed twice during the variable display is set to have a shorter special figure variation time than the variation pattern in which the pseudo-continuous effect is executed three times during the variable display. ..

In addition, in this feature unit 193SG, since the jackpot expectation that the variable display result becomes "big hit" in the order of super reach, normal reach, and non-reach is set to be high, the normal reach fluctuation pattern and the super reach fluctuation pattern are set. The longer the special figure fluctuation time, the higher the expectation of a big hit.

That is, with respect to the normal reach fluctuation pattern and the super reach fluctuation pattern in the feature unit 193SG, the higher the number of pseudo-continuous effects executed during the variable display, the higher the expectation of a big hit.

Further, in the present feature unit 193SG, as will be described later, these fluctuation patterns are first determined as the type of fluctuation pattern, for example, the type of non-reach, the type of normal reach, the type of super reach, and the like. Then, instead of determining the variation pattern to be executed from the variation patterns belonging to the determined type, the determination is made using only the random value MR3 for determining the variation pattern without determining these types. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and for example, in addition to the random value MR3 for determining the variation pattern, a random value for determining the variation pattern type is provided, and the random values for determining the variation pattern type are used. The type of variation pattern may be determined first, and then the variation pattern belonging to the determined type may be determined.

FIG. 11-10 is an explanatory diagram of a method for determining a fluctuation pattern in the feature unit 193SG. In this feature unit 193SG, the variation pattern determination table to be selected is different depending on the display result of the variable display to be executed and the number of reserved storages.

Specifically, as shown in FIG. 11-10, when the variable display result is a non-probability variable jackpot, the jackpot variation pattern determination table A is selected, and the variation pattern is used using the jackpot variation pattern determination table A. PB1-1 (variation pattern of normal reach jackpot), PB1-2 (variation pattern of normal reach pseudo-continuous production 1 time jackpot), PB1-3 (variation pattern of super reach pseudo-continuous production 2 times jackpot), PB1-4 (super) Reach pseudo-continuous production 3 times big hit fluctuation pattern). If the variable display result is the probability variation jackpot A or the probability variation jackpot B, the jackpot variation pattern determination table B is selected, and the variation pattern is set to PB1-1 (normal reach jackpot) using the jackpot variation pattern determination table B. Fluctuation pattern), PB1-2 (normal reach pseudo-ream production 1-time jackpot fluctuation pattern), PB1-3 (normal reach pseudo-ream production 2 times jackpot fluctuation pattern), PB1-4 (normal reach pseudo-ream production 3 times jackpot fluctuation pattern) ) And decide.

As shown in FIG. 11-10, the jackpot variation pattern determination table A and the jackpot variation pattern determination table B have different determination ratios for PB1-1 to PB1-4. Specifically, in the jackpot fluctuation pattern determination table A, PB1-1 is determined at a rate of 30%, PB1-2 is determined at a rate of 45%, and PB1-3 is determined at a rate of 20%. PB1-4 is determined at a rate of 5%. On the other hand, in the jackpot fluctuation pattern determination table B, PB1-1 is determined at a rate of 5%, PB1-2 is determined at a rate of 20%, PB1-3 is determined at a rate of 30%, and PB1- 4 is determined at a rate of 45%. That is, in the present feature unit 193SG, when the variable display result is the probabilistic jackpot A or the probabilistic jackpot B, the variable display result is determined to be the fluctuation pattern of the super reach at a higher rate than the case where the non-probabilistic jackpot is present. It has become. Further, paying attention to the number of executions of the pseudo-continuous effect, when the variable display result is the probabilistic jackpot A or the probable variable jackpot B, more pseudo-continuous effects are generated during the variable display than when the variable display result is the non-probable variable jackpot. It is easier to execute. Therefore, in the feature unit 193SG, it is possible to draw the player's attention to the fluctuation pattern in the variable display and the number of executions of the pseudo-continuous production.

If the variable display result is a probabilistic big hit C or a small hit, select the special hit variation pattern determination table, and use the special hit variation pattern determination table to set the variation pattern to PC1-1 (special hit variation). Pattern) is decided. That is, in the present feature unit 193SG, the variable display is executed with the same variation pattern depending on whether the variable display result is the probability variation big hit C or the small hit, so that the player can perform the variable display from the variation pattern. It is difficult to specify whether the result is a probabilistic big hit C or a small hit.

Further, when the variable display result is "off" in the normal gaming state (low base state) and the number of reserved storages of the variation special figure is 2 or less, the deviation pattern determination table A is selected, and the variation pattern determination table A is selected. Using the deviation pattern determination table A, the variation patterns are PA1-1 (non-reach deviation variation pattern), PA2-1 (normal reach deviation variation pattern), PA2-2 (normal reach pseudo-continuous production 1-time loss variation pattern). ), PA2-3 (variation pattern of two misses of super reach pseudo-continuous production), PA2-4 (variation pattern of three misses of super reach pseudo-continuous production).

Further, when the variable display result is "missing" in the normal gaming state (low base state) and the number of reserved storages of the variable special figure is 3, the deviation pattern determination table B for loss is selected and the deviation is obtained. Using the variation pattern determination table B, the variation patterns are PA1-2 (shortening variation pattern of non-reach loss), PA2-1 (variation pattern of normal reach loss), PA2-2 (normal reach pseudo-continuous production 1 loss variation pattern). ), PA2-3 (variation pattern of two misses of super reach pseudo-continuous production), PA2-4 (variation pattern of three misses of super reach pseudo-continuous production).

Further, when the variable display result is "off" in the normal game state (low base state) and the number of reserved storages of the variation special figure is 4, the deviation pattern determination table C for loss is selected and the deviation is achieved. Using the variation pattern determination table C for use, the variation patterns are PA1-3 (shortening variation pattern of non-reach loss), PA2-1 (variation pattern of normal reach loss), PA2-2 (normal reach pseudo-continuous production 1 loss variation pattern). ), PA2-3 (variation pattern of two misses of super reach pseudo-continuous production), PA2-4 (variation pattern of three misses of super reach pseudo-continuous production).

If the variable display result is "off" in the time saving state (high base state), the out-of-order variation pattern determination table D is selected, and the out-of-order variation pattern determination table D is used to set the variation pattern to PA1-4. It is determined from (shortening fluctuation pattern for non-reach loss) and PA2-1 (variation pattern for normal reach loss).

That is, when the variable display result is "missing" in the feature unit 193SG, the special figure is based on the fact that the number of reserved storages of the variable special figure is 3 or 4, or the time is shortened. Since the variable display is executed at a higher rate due to the shortening fluctuation pattern (PA1-2, PA1-3, PA1-4) whose fluctuation time is shorter than the normal non-reach deviation fluctuation pattern (PA1-1). While preventing the game from being delayed, it is possible to shorten the period until the next variable display result becomes a big hit.

The RAM 102 in the feature unit 193SG is provided with, for example, a game control data holding area (not shown) as an area for holding various data used for controlling the progress of the game in the pachinko gaming machine 1. The game control data holding area includes a first special figure holding storage unit, a second special drawing holding storage unit, a normal drawing holding storage unit, a game control flag setting unit, a game control timer setting unit, and a game control counter. It has a setting unit and a game control buffer setting unit.

In the first special figure reservation storage unit, the game ball passes (enters) through the first start winning opening formed by the winning ball device 6A, and a starting prize (first starting winning) is generated, but the special drawing has not been started yet. The reserved data of the game (the special figure game using the first special figure in the first special symbol display device 4A) is stored. As an example, the first special figure reservation storage unit associates the winning order (the order of detecting the game ball) with the holding number with the first starting winning opening, and satisfies the first starting condition in the passage (entry) of the game ball. The random number value MR1 for determining the special figure display result, the random number value MR2 for determining the jackpot type, and the numerical data indicating the random number value MR3 for determining the fluctuation pattern, which are extracted from the random number circuit 104 or the like by the CPU 103 based on the above, are reserved data. , The storage number is stored until a predetermined upper limit value (for example, "4") is reached. The hold data stored in the first special figure hold storage unit in this way indicates that the execution of the special figure game using the first special figure is held, and the variable display result (special figure display result) in this special figure game. ) Is the pending information that makes it possible to determine whether or not it will be a big hit.

In the second special figure reservation storage unit, the game ball passes (enters) through the second start winning opening formed by the variable winning ball device 6B, and the starting winning (second starting winning) is generated, but the special drawing has not been started yet. The reserved data of the figure game (the special figure game using the second special figure in the second special symbol display device 4B) is stored. As an example, the second special figure reservation storage unit associates the winning order (the order of detecting the game ball) with the holding number with the second starting winning opening, and satisfies the second starting condition in the passage (entry) of the game ball. The random number value MR1 for determining the special figure display result, the random number value MR2 for determining the jackpot type, and the numerical data indicating the random number value MR3 for determining the fluctuation pattern, which are extracted from the random number circuit 104 or the like by the CPU 103 based on the above, are reserved data. , Store until the number reaches a predetermined upper limit (for example, "4"). The hold data stored in the second special figure hold storage unit in this way indicates that the execution of the special figure game using the second special figure is held, and the variable display result (special figure display result) in this special figure game. ) Is the pending information that makes it possible to determine whether or not it will be a big hit.

It should be noted that the hold information (first hold information) based on the establishment of the first start condition due to the game ball passing (entering) through the first start winning opening and the game ball passing (entering) through the second start winning opening. The hold information (second hold information) based on the establishment of the second start winning prize may be stored in association with the hold number in the common hold storage unit. In this case, the start opening data indicating which of the first start winning opening and the second starting winning opening the game ball has passed (entered) may be included in the hold information and stored in association with the hold number. ..

The normal figure hold storage unit stores the hold information of the normal figure game that has not yet been started by the normal symbol display 20 even though the game ball that has passed through the passing gate 41 is detected by the gate switch 21. For example, the normal map holding storage unit is associated with the hold number in the order in which the game balls pass through the passage gate 41, and is for determining the normal figure display result extracted from the random number circuit 104 or the like by the CPU 103 based on the passage of the game balls. Numerical data indicating the random number value MR4 of the above is set as pending data, and is stored until the number reaches a predetermined upper limit value (for example, “4”).

The game control flag setting unit is provided with a plurality of types of flags that can update the state according to the progress of the game in the pachinko gaming machine 1. For example, the game control flag setting unit stores data indicating a flag value and data indicating an on state or an off state for each of a plurality of types of flags.

The game control timer setting unit is provided with various timers used to control the progress of the game in the pachinko gaming machine 1. For example, the game control timer setting unit stores data indicating timer values for each of a plurality of types of timers.

The game control counter setting unit is provided with a plurality of types of counters for counting the count values used for controlling the progress of the game in the pachinko gaming machine 1. For example, the game control counter setting unit stores data indicating count values for each of a plurality of types of counters. Here, the game control counter setting unit may be provided with a random counter for the CPU 103 to count a part or all of the game random numbers so that they can be updated by software.

Random numbers that are not generated by the random number circuit 104, for example, numerical data indicating random numbers MR2 to MR4, are stored as random count values in the random counter of the game control counter setting unit, and are periodically executed according to the execution of software by the CPU 103. Numerical data indicating each random number value is updated targetly or irregularly. The software executed by the CPU 103 to update the random count value may be for updating the random count value separately from the operation of updating the numerical data in the random number circuit 104, or may be extracted from the random number circuit 104. It may be for updating the random count value by performing a predetermined process such as scramble processing or arithmetic processing on all or a part of the numerical data.

The game control buffer setting unit is provided with various buffers for temporarily storing data used for controlling the progress of the game in the pachinko gaming machine 1. For example, the game control buffer setting unit stores data indicating buffer values in each of a plurality of types of buffers.

The RAM 122 mounted on the effect control board 12 shown in FIG. 2 holds the effect control data as shown in FIG. 11-11 (A), for example, as an area for holding various data used for controlling the effect operation. Area 193SG190 is provided. The effect control data holding area 193SG190 shown in FIG. 11-11 (A) includes an effect control flag setting unit 193SG191, an effect control timer setting unit 193SG192, an effect control counter setting unit 193SG193, and an effect control buffer setting unit 193SG194. I have.

The effect control flag setting unit 193SG191 has a plurality of types capable of updating the state according to the effect operation state such as the display state of the effect image on the screen of the image display device 5 and the effect control command transmitted from the main board 11. Flag is provided. For example, the effect control flag setting unit 193SG191 stores data indicating a flag value and data indicating an on state or an off state for each of a plurality of types of flags.

The effect control timer setting unit 193SG192 is provided with a plurality of types of timers used for controlling the progress of various effect operations such as the display operation of the effect image on the screen of the image display device 5. For example, the effect control timer setting unit 193SG192 stores data indicating timer values for each of a plurality of types of timers.

The effect control counter setting unit 193SG193 is provided with a plurality of types of counters used to control the progress of various effect operations. For example, the effect control counter setting unit 193SG193 stores data indicating the count values of the plurality of types of counters.

The effect control buffer setting unit 193SG194 is provided with various buffers for temporarily storing data used for controlling the progress of various effect operations. For example, the effect control buffer setting unit 193SG194 stores data indicating buffer values in each of a plurality of types of buffers.

In the feature unit 193SG, the data constituting the start winning reception command buffer 193SG194A as shown in FIG. 11-11 (B) is stored in a predetermined area of the effect control buffer setting unit 193SG194. In the start winning command receive command buffer 193SG194A, the storage area (buffer numbers "1-1" to "1-4" corresponding to the maximum value (for example, "4") of the total number of reserved storages of the first special figure reserved storage is set. A corresponding area) and a storage area (area corresponding to the buffer number “1-0”) corresponding to the first special figure during variable display are provided. Further, the start winning command buffer 193SG194A has a storage area (buffer numbers "2-1" to "2-4" corresponding to the maximum value (for example, "4") of the total number of reserved storages in the second special figure reserved storage. A storage area corresponding to the second special figure during variable display (area corresponding to the buffer number “2-0”) is provided. When there is a start winning to the 1st start winning opening or the 2nd starting winning opening, the starting opening winning designation command (1st starting opening winning designation command or the 2nd starting opening winning designation command), the symbol designation command, the variable category designation Four commands, a command and a hold storage number notification command (first hold storage number notification command or second hold storage number notification command), are transmitted from the main board 11 to the effect control board 12 as one set. The storage area corresponding to the first special figure hold storage and the storage area corresponding to the second special figure hold storage in the start winning command receive command buffer 193SG194A are the start opening winning designation command, the symbol designation command, the variable category designation command, and the storage area corresponding to the second special figure hold storage. A storage area (entry) for storing the first special figure hold storage and the second special figure hold storage separately is secured in association with the hold storage number notification command.

The stored contents of these storage areas (entries) will be described later when the start condition is satisfied and the variable display of the highest held storage (buffer number "1-1" or buffer number "2-1") is started. The stored contents of the buffer number "1-0" or the buffer number "2-0" for storing the contents of the reserved storage for which the start condition is satisfied are displayed in a variable manner. It is set to be cleared in the special figure hit waiting process executed when the process is finished.

Further, in the start winning command buffer 193SG194A of the feature unit 193SG, whether or not the display pattern determined by the determination of whether or not the pre-reading notice effect is executed in the pre-reading notice setting process (FIG. 7) is undecided. That is, the display pattern is undecided because the start opening prize designation command, the symbol designation command, the variable category designation command, and the hold storage number notification command are newly stored due to the occurrence of a new start prize. The display undecided flag indicating the above, the hold display flag in which the flag value corresponding to the display pattern (display mode) of the hold storage display is set, and the hold display flag corresponding to the first special figure hold storage and the second special figure hold storage, respectively. A storage area is secured for each storage area (entry) so that it can be stored in association with the buffer number.

Further, in the start winning command buffer 193SG194A of the feature unit 193SG, a storage area can be stored so that the effect restriction flag can be stored in association with each buffer number corresponding to the first special figure hold storage and the second special figure hold storage. Is secured for each storage area (entry). In the command analysis process (Fig. 11-18), the effect restriction flag is a symbol designation command, a variable category designation command, and a hold storage number, although a start prize has occurred at the first start winning opening or the second starting winning opening. If the notification command is not received within the first hold storage number notification waiting time or the second hold storage number notification waiting time, which will be described later, this is a flag indicating that the entry is not the target of the pre-reading notice effect.

In the hold display flag, "0" corresponding to the display pattern of the normal hold storage display is stored when the execution of the look-ahead notice effect is not determined in the look-ahead notice setting process described later. As a result, the hold storage display in the normal display mode (for example, white circle) is displayed in the first hold storage display area 193SG5D and the second hold storage display area 193SG5U provided at the lower part of the image display device 5. When it is decided to execute the reading notice effect, "1" (square) corresponding to the display pattern of the hold storage display in a special mode (for example, square (◇) or star (☆)) different from the normal display mode. (◇))) or "2" (star (☆)) is set, so that the reserved storage display in a special mode different from the normal display mode is the first reserved storage display area 193SG5D and the second reserved storage display area 193SG5U. In the variable display corresponding to the hold storage display, it is foretold that there is a high possibility of a big hit or a super reach.

The effect control CPU 120 stores the command at the time of the start winning to the first start winning opening from the beginning (the youngest entry of the buffer number) in the empty entry corresponding to the first special figure hold storage of the start winning command buffer 193SG194A. Then, at the time of the start winning to the second start winning opening, the command is stored from the beginning (the youngest entry of the buffer number) in the empty entry corresponding to the second special figure hold storage of the start winning command buffer 193SG194A. go. At the time of the start winning, the start opening prize designation command to the hold storage number notification command are sequentially transmitted. Therefore, when the command is received, the start opening prize designation command is placed in the storage area corresponding to each of the end "1" to "4" of the buffer number corresponding to the first special figure hold storage or the second special figure hold storage. , The symbol specification command, the variable category specification command, and the hold storage count notification command are stored in this order.

The command stored in the start winning command buffer 193SG194A shown in FIG. 11-11 (B) is an entry (buffer) corresponding to the hold storage of the variable display that was terminated immediately before each time the variable display of the decorative symbol was started. The entry stored in the number "1-0" or "2-0") is deleted, and the entry corresponding to the pending storage of the variable display to be started (buffer number "1-1" or "2") is deleted. The storage contents of the entries stored in the entry corresponding to -1 ”) and the entries after the hold storage of the variable display to be started are shifted. For example, when the variable display of the decorative symbol of the first special figure hold storage is completed in the stored state shown in FIG. 11-11 (B), each command stored in the buffer number “0” is deleted and the buffer number is deleted. Each command stored in "1" is shifted to the buffer number "0", and each command stored in the area corresponding to the buffer number "2" is moved to the area corresponding to the buffer number "1". Each command that has been shifted and stored in the area corresponding to the buffer numbers "3" and "4" is shifted to the area corresponding to the buffer numbers "2" and "3". Therefore, the buffer number "0" is an area (entry) for storing each command related to the hold storage that is variably displayed at that time.

Next, the start winning determination process of the feature unit 193SG executed in step S101 of FIG. 5 will be described with reference to FIGS. 11-12. In the start winning determination process, the CPU 103 first turns on the first starting port switch 22A based on the detection signal from the first starting opening switch 22A provided corresponding to the first starting winning opening formed by the winning ball device 6A. It is determined whether or not it is in a state (step 193SGS101). At this time, if the first start port switch 22A is in the ON state (step 193SGS101; Y), the number of reserved special figure reservations, which is the number of reserved special figure games using the first special figure, is the predetermined upper limit. It is determined whether or not it is a value (for example, "4" as the upper limit storage number) (step 193SGS102). The CPU 103 may specify the first special figure reserved storage number by reading, for example, the first reserved storage number count value which is the stored value of the first reserved storage number counter provided in the game control counter setting unit. When the first special figure reserved storage number is not the upper limit value in step 193SGS102 (step 193SGS102; N), for example, the stored value of the start port buffer provided in the game control buffer setting unit is set to "1" (step). 193SGS103).

Variable when the first start port switch 22A is off in step 193SGS101 (step 193SGS101; N) or when the first special figure reserved storage number reaches the upper limit value in step 193SGS102 (step 193SGS102; Y). Based on the detection signal from the second starting port switch 22B provided corresponding to the second starting winning opening formed by the winning ball device 6B, it is determined whether or not the second starting opening switch 22B is in the ON state ( Step 193 SGS104). At this time, if the second start port switch 22B is in the ON state (step 193SGS104; Y), the second special figure hold storage number, which is the hold storage number of the special figure game using the second special figure, is a predetermined upper limit. It is determined whether or not it is a value (for example, "4" as the upper limit storage number) (step 193SGS105). The CPU 103 may specify the second special figure reserved storage number by reading, for example, the second reserved storage number count value which is the stored value of the second reserved storage number counter provided in the game control counter setting unit. When the second special figure reserved storage number is not the upper limit value in step 193SGS105 (step 193SGS105; N), for example, the stored value of the start port buffer provided in the game control buffer setting unit is set to "2" (step). 193SGS106).

After executing any of the processes of step 193SGS103 and step 193SGS106, the number of special figure reserved storage corresponding to the start port buffer value, which is the storage value of the start port buffer, is updated to be added by 1 (step 193SGS107). For example, when the start port buffer value is "1", the first hold storage count value is added by 1, while when the start port buffer value is "2", the second hold storage count value is added by 1. In this way, the first reserved memory count value is set to 1 when the game ball passes (enters) the first start winning opening and the first start condition corresponding to the special figure game using the first special figure is satisfied. Updated to increase. Further, the second reserved memory count value is set to 1 when the game ball passes (enters) the second start winning opening and the second start condition corresponding to the special figure game using the second special figure is satisfied. Updated to increase. At this time, the total number of reserved storages is also updated to be added by 1 (step 193SGS108). For example, the total hold storage count value, which is the storage value of the total hold storage counter provided in the game control counter setting unit, may be updated to be added by 1.

After executing the process of step 193SGS108, the CPU 103 determines the random number value MR1 for determining the special figure display result and the jackpot type determination from the numerical data updated by the random number circuit 104 and the random counter of the game control counter setting unit. Numerical data indicating the random number value MR2 and the random number value MR3 for determining the fluctuation pattern are extracted (step 193SGS109). Numerical data indicating each random value extracted in this way is stored by being set as hold information at the beginning of an empty entry in the special figure hold storage unit corresponding to the start port buffer value (step 193SGS110). For example, when the start port buffer value is "1", the numerical data indicating the random numbers MR1 to MR3 is stored in the first special figure reservation storage unit, while when the start port buffer value is "2", the first 2 Numerical data indicating random numbers MR1 to MR3 are stored in the special figure hold storage unit.

Numerical data indicating the random value MR1 for determining the special figure display result and the random value MR2 for determining the jackpot type determine whether or not the variable display result of the special symbol or decorative symbol is "big hit", and further, the variable display result. It is used to determine the type of big hit when it is called "big hit". The random value MR3 for determining the variation pattern is used to determine the variation pattern including the variable display time of the special symbol or the decorative symbol. By executing the process of step 193SGS109, the CPU 103 extracts numerical data indicating all of the random number values used for determining the variable display result including the variable display result of the special symbol and the decorative symbol and the variable display time.

Following the process of step 193SGS110, the transmission setting of the start opening winning designation command according to the start opening buffer value is performed (step 193SGS111). For example, when the start port buffer value is "1", the storage address of the first start port winning designation command table in the ROM 101 is stored in the buffer area specified by the transmission command pointer in the transmission command buffer. 12 is set to send the first start opening winning designation command. On the other hand, when the start port buffer value is "2", the storage address of the second start port winning designation command table in the ROM 101 is stored in the buffer area of the transmission command buffer, so that the effect control board 12 can be used. The setting for sending the second start opening prize designation command is made. The start port winning designation command set 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. Be transmitted.

Following the process of step 193SGS111, the winning random number value determination process is executed (step 193SGS112). After that, for example, by storing the storage address of the hold storage number notification command table in the ROM 101 in the buffer area designated by the transmission command pointer in the transmission command buffer, the hold storage number notification command is transmitted to the effect control board 12. (Step 193SGS113). The hold storage number notification command set 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. Be transmitted.

After executing the process of step 193SGS113, it is determined whether or not the start port buffer value is "1" (step 193SGS114). At this time, if the start port buffer value is "1" (step 193SGS114; Y), the start port buffer is cleared, the stored value is initialized to "0" (step 193SGS115), and then the process of step 193SGS104 is performed. move on. On the other hand, when the start port buffer value is "2" (step 193SGS114; N), the start port buffer is cleared, the stored value is initialized to "0" (step 193SGS116), and then the start prize is won. End the process. As a result, even when both the first start port switch 22A and the second start port switch 22B detect a valid start prize for the game ball at the same time, the process based on the detection of both valid start prizes can be surely completed.

FIG. 11-13 (A) is a flowchart showing an example of the process executed in step 193SGS112 of FIG. 11-13 as the winning random number value determination process. When the variable display of the special symbol or the decorative symbol is started in the feature unit 193SG, the special symbol display result (variable display of the special symbol) is performed by the special symbol normal processing (step S110 in FIG. 5, FIG. 11-14) described later. The result) is regarded as a "big hit", and it is determined whether or not to control the big hit gaming state. Further, in the variation pattern setting process (step S111 in FIG. 5, FIG. 11-15) described later, the determination of the variation pattern that specifically defines the variable display mode of the decorative symbol is performed. On the other hand, apart from these determinations, the CPU 103 executes the winning random value determination processing of step 193SGS112 at the timing when the game ball is detected at the starting winning opening (first starting winning opening or second starting winning opening). As a result, it is determined whether or not it is determined that the jackpot symbol is stopped and displayed as a result of displaying the special symbol, and whether or not the variable display mode of the decorative symbol is a predetermined display mode accompanied by super reach. As a result, before the variable display of the special symbol or decorative symbol based on the detection of the game ball that has entered the start winning opening is started, that is, whether or not to make a big hit at the start of the variable display is determined. Before, it is determined whether the special figure display result is a "big hit" or the variable display mode of the decorative symbol is the variable display mode of which category, and based on this determination result, the effect control CPU 120 or the like determines. , As will be described later, advance notice effects such as pre-reading advance notice effects will be executed.

In the winning random number value determination process shown in FIG. 11-13 (A), the CPU 103 first confirms the state of the time saving flag and the probability change flag provided in the game control flag setting unit or the like, for example, to confirm the state of the pachinko gaming machine. The current gaming state in 1 is specified (step 193SGS121). The CPU 103 identifies that it is in the probabilistic state when the probabilistic flag is on, identifies that it is in the probabilistic state when the probabilistic flag is off and the time saving flag is on, and both the probabilistic flag and the time saving flag are in the time saving state. When it is off, it may be specified that it is in the normal state.

Following the process of step 193SGS121, the special figure display result determination table 1 shown in FIG. 11-7 is selected and set (step 193SGS122). After that, it is determined whether or not the numerical data indicating the random number value MR1 for determining the special figure display result extracted in step 193SGS109 of FIG. 11-12 is within the predetermined jackpot determination range (step 193SGS123). In the big hit judgment range, individual judgment values assigned to the special figure display result of "big hit" in the special figure display result judgment table 1 selected by the process of step 193SGS 122 are set, and the CPU 103 sets each judgment as a random value MR1. It suffices if it is possible to determine whether or not there is a determination value that matches the random number value MR1 by comparing the values one by one. Alternatively, a numerical value indicating the minimum value (lower limit value) and the maximum value (upper limit value) of the judgment value included in the big hit judgment range is set, and the CPU 103 sets the random number value MR1 and the minimum value or the maximum value of the big hit judgment range. By comparing, it suffices if it can be determined whether or not the random number value MR1 is within the range of the jackpot determination range. At this time, by determining that the random number value MR1 is within the range of the jackpot determination range, it can be determined that the variable display result based on the reserved data including the random number value MR1 is determined as "big hit".

When it is determined in step 193SGS123 that the jackpot is not within the jackpot determination range, that is, when it is determined in the variable display that the jackpot is not a jackpot (step 193SGS123; N), the special figure display result determination table shown in FIG. 11-7. 2 is selected and set (step 193SGS124). After that, it is determined whether or not the numerical data indicating the random number value MR1 for determining the special figure display result extracted in step 193SGS109 of FIG. 11-12 is within the predetermined small hit determination range (step 193SGS125).

When the numerical data indicating the random value MR1 is within the predetermined small hit determination range, that is, when it is determined to be a small hit in the variable display (step 193SGS125; Y), the variable display result is "small hit". The transmission setting of the sixth symbol designation command, which is the symbol designation command corresponding to the above, is executed (step 193SGS126), the variation pattern determination table for special hits is selected and set (step 193SGS127), and the process proceeds to step 193SGS138. ..

If the numerical data indicating the random value MR1 is not within the predetermined small hit judgment range, that is, if the variable display result is "missing" in the variable display, the symbol corresponding to the variable display result being "missing". The transmission setting of the first symbol designation command, which is a designated command, is executed (step 193SGS128), and it is determined whether or not the time saving flag is on, that is, whether or not the current gaming state is the time saving state (step). 193SGS129). When the time reduction flag is off (step 193SGS129; N), the deviation pattern determination table A is selected and set, and when the time reduction flag is on (step 193SGS129; Y), the deviation pattern determination table A is selected and set. Table D is selected and set (step 193SGS131). The deviation pattern determination table A is an deviation variation pattern determination table used when the number of reserved storages is 2 or less. Further, the deviation pattern determination table D is an deviation variation pattern determination table used when the gaming state is a high base state in which the time saving control is executed.

In the feature unit 193SG, in addition to the deviation pattern determination table A and the deviation pattern determination table D, the deviation pattern determination table B used when the number of reserved storages is three is used. , The deviation pattern determination table C used when the number of reserved storages is 4, is prepared in advance, but among the deviation pattern determination tables A to C, the deviation pattern determination table A is used. For example, 498 (about 50%) determination values from 0 to 497 are assigned to the non-reach variation pattern in the range that the random value MR3 for determining the variation pattern can take, and the variation pattern for loss is assigned. In the judgment table B, 598 judgment values (about 60%) from 0 to 597 are assigned to the non-reach fluctuation pattern in the range that the random value MR3 for the fluctuation pattern judgment can take, and the judgment value is for loss. In the variation pattern determination table C, 698 determination values (about 70%) from 0 to 697 are assigned to the non-reach variation pattern within the range that the random number value MR3 for determining the variation pattern can take. On the other hand, in the deviation pattern determination tables A to C, 100 (about 10%) determination values from 898 to 997 in the range that the random number value MR3 for the variation pattern determination can take for the variation pattern of the super reach. Is assigned.

Therefore, by determining the variation pattern using the deviation pattern determination table A in step 193SGS126, the determination of non-reach and super reach is always non-reach or super reach even if the reserved storage number changes after the determination. Therefore, in the determination at the time of starting winning, the variation pattern determination table A for loss is used for determination.

Further, when it is determined in step 193SGS123 that the jackpot is within the jackpot determination range, that is, when it is determined to be a jackpot during variable display (step 193SGS123; Y), as shown in FIG. 11-13 (A). , The jackpot type is determined based on the random value MR2 for determining the jackpot type (step 193SGS132). At this time, the CPU 103 responds to the variable special figure (“first special figure” corresponding to “1” or “second special figure” corresponding to “2”) specified corresponding to the start port buffer value. , Select the jackpot type determination table data from the table data that constitutes the jackpot type determination table. Then, by referring to the selected jackpot type determination table data, it is determined which of the plurality of types the jackpot type is determined.

In addition, a symbol designation command according to the determined jackpot type, that is, a second symbol designation command when the probability variation jackpot A, a third symbol designation command when the probability variation jackpot B, and a probability variation jackpot C. Executes the transmission setting of the 4th symbol designation command, and if it is a non-variable jackpot, the transmission setting of the 5th symbol designation command (step 193SGS133), and then determines whether or not the determined jackpot type is a non-variable jackpot. (Step 193SGS134a). When the determined jackpot type is a non-probability variation jackpot (step 193SGS134a; Y), the jackpot variation pattern determination table A is selected and set as a table for determining the jackpot variation pattern (step 193SGS135), and the step is performed. Proceed to 193SGS138.

Further, when the determined jackpot type is not a non-probability change jackpot (step 193SGS134a; N), it is further determined whether or not the determined jackpot type is a probability variation jackpot A or a probability variation jackpot B (step 193SGS134b).

When the determined jackpot type is probability variation jackpot A or probability variation jackpot B (step 193SGS134b; Y), the jackpot variation pattern determination table B is selected and set as a table for determining the jackpot variation pattern (step). 193SGS136), step 193SGS138.

When the determined jackpot type is not the probability variation jackpot A or the probability variation jackpot B (step 193SGS134b; N), that is, when the determined jackpot type is the probability variation jackpot C, the special hit variation pattern determination table is selected and set. (Step 193SGS137), and the process proceeds to step 193SGS138.

After executing any of the processes of step 193SGS127, step 193SGS130, step 193SGS131, step 193SGS135, step 193SGS136, and step 193SGS137, each variation pattern determination table set in each of these steps and the random number value MR3 for variation pattern determination are executed. (Step 193SGS138), the variation category according to the range of the determination value including the random number value MR3 is determined by using the numerical data indicating the above. In this feature unit 193SG, as shown in FIG. 11-13 (B), when at least the variable display result is "off", the variable display mode is "non-reach" in common regardless of the total number of reserved storages. A variable category that is a variable display mode of "super reach", a variable category that is a variable display mode other than "non-reach" and "super reach" (for example, normal reach), and a variable category of "other" that is a variable display mode other than "non-reach" and "super reach" are provided. It suffices if it can be determined whether or not such a fluctuation category is determined based on the random number value MR3.

After that, after setting for transmitting the variable category designation command according to the determination result by the process of step 193SGS138 to the effect control board 12 (step 193SGS132), the winning random number value determination process is terminated.

11-14 is a flowchart showing an example of the process executed in S110 of FIG. 6 as the special symbol normal process. In the special symbol normal processing shown in FIGS. 11-14, the CPU 103 first determines whether or not the second special figure reserved storage number is “0” (step 193SGS141). The second special figure hold storage number is the hold storage number of the special figure game using the second special figure by the second special symbol display device 4B. For example, in the process of step 193SGS141, the second reserved storage number count value stored in the game control counter setting unit may be read out, and it may be determined whether or not the read value is “0”.

When the second special figure hold storage number is other than "0" in step 193SGS141 (step 193SGS141; N), the hold data stored corresponding to the hold number "1" in the second special figure hold storage unit. As a result, numerical data indicating the random value MR1 for determining the special figure display result, the random value MR2 for determining the jackpot type, and the random value MR3 for determining the fluctuation pattern are read out (step 193SGS142). The numerical data read at this time may be stored in, for example, a random number buffer for fluctuation and temporarily stored.

Following the process of step 193SGS142, the second special figure holding memory number and the total holding storage number are subtracted by 1 by subtracting 1 from the second special figure holding storage number count value and the total holding storage number count value and updating. The data in the second special figure reservation storage unit is updated as well as being updated. Specifically, the random numbers MR1 to MR3 stored in the entries lower than the hold number "1" (for example, the entries corresponding to the hold numbers "2" to "4") in the second special figure hold storage unit are shown. The pending data is shifted up one entry at a time (step 193SGS143).

After that, after updating the variable special map designated buffer value, which is the stored value of the variable special map designated buffer, to "2" (step 193SGS144), the process proceeds to step 193SGS149.

On the other hand, when the second special figure reserved storage number is "0" in step 193SGS141 (step 193SGS141; Y), it is determined whether or not the first special figure reserved storage number is "0" (step 193SGS145). .. The first special figure hold storage number is the hold storage number of the special figure game using the first special figure by the first special symbol display device 4A. For example, in the process of step 193SGS145, if the game control counter setting unit reads the first hold storage count value stored in the first hold storage counter and determines whether or not the read value is "0". good. As described above, the process of step 193SGS145 is executed when it is determined in step 193SGS141 that the second special figure holding storage number is "0", and the first special figure holding storage number is "0". Judge whether or not. As a result, the special figure game using the second special figure is started to be executed with priority over the special figure game using the first special figure.

It should be noted that the special figure game using the second special figure is not limited to the one executed in preference to the special figure game using the first special figure, for example, the first start winning opening and the second starting winning opening. The execution of the special figure game may be started in the order in which the game balls enter (pass) and the start prize is generated. In this case, a table for storing data that can specify the order in which the start winnings are generated is provided, and the execution of the special figure game using either the first special figure or the second special figure is started from the stored data. I just need to be able to decide.

When the first special figure hold storage number is other than "0" in step 193SGS145 (step 193SGS145; N), the hold data stored corresponding to the hold number "1" in the first special figure hold storage unit. As a result, numerical data indicating the random value MR1 for determining the special figure display result, the random value MR2 for determining the jackpot type, and the random value MR3 for determining the fluctuation pattern are read out (step 193SGS146). The numerical data read at this time may be stored in, for example, a random number buffer for fluctuation and temporarily stored.

Following the process of step 193SGS146, the first special figure holding memory number and the total holding storage number are subtracted by 1 by subtracting 1 from the first special figure holding storage number count value and the total holding storage number count value and updating. The data in the first special figure reservation storage unit is updated as well as being updated. Specifically, the random numbers MR1 to MR3 stored in the entries lower than the hold number "1" (for example, the entries corresponding to the hold numbers "2" to "4") in the first special figure hold storage unit are shown. The pending data is shifted higher one entry at a time (step 193SGS147).

After that, after updating the variable special map designated buffer value, which is the stored value of the variable special map designated buffer, to "1" (step 193SGS148), the process proceeds to step 193SGS149.

In step 193SGS149, the special figure display result determination shown in FIG. 11-7 is used as a table for determining whether the special figure display result, which is the variable display result of the special symbol, is "big hit" or "missing". Select and set table 1. Next, the numerical data indicating the random number value MR1 for determining the special figure display result stored in the random number buffer for fluctuation is compared with the determination value assigned to each special figure display result of "big hit" or "missing". , It is determined whether the special figure display result is "big hit" or "missing" (step 193SGS150a). In this step 193SGS150a, if the gaming state at that time is a high probability state (probability change state) in which the probability change flag is on, the random number value MR1 for determining the special figure display result is a high probability state (probability change state). ) Corresponds to the range of 10000 to 12180, it is determined to be a "big hit", and if it is not applicable, it is determined to be "missing". In the low probability state where the probability change flag is off, if the random number value MR1 for determining the special figure display result falls within the range of 1 to 219, it is judged as a "big hit", and if not, it is judged as "missing". judge.

As described above, in the special figure display result determination table 1 selected in step 193SGS149, different determination values are assigned to the "big hit" according to the game state (high probability, low probability) at that time. , In the process of step 193SGS150a, the special figure display result using different determination data (judgment value) depending on whether or not the gaming state when the variable display of the special figure game or the like is started is a highly accurate state. By determining whether or not to set "big hit", when the gaming state is in the high probability state, it is determined (determined) to be "big hit" with a higher probability than in the case of the low probability state.

When it is determined in step 193SGS150a that it is a "big hit" (step 193SGS150a; Y), the big hit flag is turned on in the game control flag setting unit (step 193SGS152). At this time, the jackpot type determination table shown in FIG. 11-8 (A) is selected and set as a table to be used for determining the jackpot type to one of a plurality of types (step 193SGS153). By referring to the jackpot type determination table set in this way, the numerical data indicating the random number value MR2 for jackpot type determination stored in the variable random number buffer, and the "non-probability variation jackpot" and "probability variation jackpot" in the jackpot type determination table. It is determined which of the plurality of types the jackpot type should be, depending on which of the determination values assigned to each jackpot type of "A", "probability variation jackpot B", and "probability variation jackpot C" is matched (step 193SGS154). ).

By determining the jackpot type in the process of step 193SGS154, the gaming state after the end of the jackpot gaming state is set to either a time-saving state or a probabilistic state in which the player has a higher advantage than the time-saving state. It will be decided before the definite special symbol as a variable display result is derived. Corresponding to the jackpot type determined in this way, for example, by setting the jackpot type buffer value which is the stored value of the jackpot type buffer provided in the game control buffer setting unit (step 193SGS155), the determined jackpot type can be selected. Remember. As an example, if the jackpot type is "non-probability variation jackpot" corresponding to non-probability variation jackpot, the jackpot type buffer value is set to "0", and if it is "probability variation A" corresponding to probability variation jackpot A, it is set to "1". If it is "probability change B" corresponding to B, it may be set to "2", and if it is "probability change C" corresponding to probability change jackpot C, it may be set to "3".

On the other hand, if it is determined in step 193SGS150a that it is not a "big hit" (step 193SGS150a; N), the process proceeds to S150b, and the special figure display result determination table 2 shown in FIG. 11-7 is selected and set. Subsequently, the numerical data indicating the random number value MR1 for determining the special figure display result stored in the random number buffer for fluctuation is compared with the determination value assigned to each special figure display result of "small hit", and the special figure is compared. It is determined whether or not the display result is a "small hit" (step 193SGS150c). In step 193SGS150c, when the variable special figure is the first special figure, it is determined whether or not the special figure display result is "small hit" by using the determination value corresponding to the first special figure. When the variable special figure is the second special figure, it is determined whether or not the special figure display result is "small hit" by using the determination value corresponding to the second special figure.

When it is determined in step 193SGS150c that the special figure display result is "small hit" (step 193SGS150c; Y), the small hit flag provided in the game control flag setting unit is turned on (step 193SGS151).

On the other hand, if it is not determined in step 193SGS150c that the special figure display result is "small hit" (step 193SGS150c; N), the process proceeds to step 193SGS156.

In step 193SGS156, as a result of the preliminary determination of whether or not to control the big hit gaming state (whether or not the big hit flag is turned on), whether or not to control the small hit gaming state (the small hit flag is turned on). A definite special symbol is set according to the pre-determined result of (whether or not it is done) and the determination result of the jackpot type in the case of the jackpot gaming state. As an example, a special symbol indicating the "-" symbol, which is an outlier symbol, is set as the finalized special symbol in response to the pre-determined result that the special symbol display result is "out of place". Further, when it is determined in step 193SGS150a that the special figure display result is "big hit", when the big hit type in step 193SGS154 is "probability variable big hit A", a special symbol indicating the number "7" is displayed. Set to a confirmed special symbol. When the jackpot type is "probability variation jackpot B", the special symbol indicating the number "5" is set as the confirmed special symbol. When the jackpot type is "non-probability variable jackpot", the special symbol indicating the number "3" is set as the confirmed special symbol. When the jackpot type is "probability variation jackpot C", the special symbol indicating the number "1" is set as the confirmed special symbol. Further, in response to the pre-determined result that the special symbol display result is "small hit", the special symbol indicating the symbol "2" which is the small hit symbol is set as the confirmed special symbol. It should be noted that these confirmed special symbols are examples, and other confirmed special symbols may be set, or a plurality of types of symbols may be set as confirmed special symbols.

After setting the confirmed special symbol in step 193SGS156, the value of the special symbol process flag is updated to "1" which is a value corresponding to the fluctuation pattern setting process (step 193SGS157), and then the special symbol normal processing is terminated. ..

If the reserved memory number of the special figure game using the first special figure is "0" in step 193SGS145 (step 193SGS145; Y), after performing the predetermined demo display setting (step 193SGS158), The normal processing of the special symbol is terminated. In this demo display setting, for example, an effect control command (customer waiting demo designation command) for designating a demonstration display (demo screen display) by displaying a predetermined effect image on the image display device 5 is an effect control from the main board 11. It is determined whether or not the transmission has been sent to the board 12. At this time, if the customer waiting demo designation command has already been sent, the demo display setting is terminated as it is. On the other hand, if it has not been sent, the setting for sending the customer waiting demo designation command is made, and then the demo display setting is terminated.

11-15 is a flowchart showing an example of the process executed in step S111 of FIG. 6 as the variation pattern setting process. In the variation pattern setting process shown in FIGS. 11-15, the CPU 103 first determines whether or not the jackpot flag is turned on (step 193SGS161). Then, if the jackpot flag is turned on (step 193SGS161; Y), the jackpot type is specified from the jackpot type buffer value (step 193SGS162).

Then, it is determined whether or not the specified jackpot type is "probability variation jackpot C" (step 193SGS163), and if it is not "probability variation jackpot C", that is, "probability variation jackpot A", "probability variation jackpot B", "non-probability variation jackpot C". In the case of either "probability variation jackpot" (step 193SGS163; N), the jackpot variation pattern determination table A or the jackpot variation pattern determination table B is selected and set according to the specified jackpot type. Specifically, when the specified jackpot type is "non-probability change jackpot", the fluctuation pattern determination table A for jackpot is selected and set, and the specified jackpot type is "probability variation jackpot A" or "probability variation jackpot B". , The jackpot variation pattern determination table B is selected and set.

On the other hand, when the specified jackpot type is "probability variation jackpot C" (step 193SGS163; Y), the special hit variation pattern determination table is selected and set (step 193SGS165).

In the determination in step 193SGS161, if the big hit flag is not turned on (step 193SGS161; N), it is further determined whether or not the small hit flag is turned on (step 193SGS166). When the small hit flag is turned on (step 193SGS166; Y), the special hit variation pattern determination table is selected and set (step 193SGS167), and the process proceeds to step 193SGS175.

On the other hand, when the small hit flag is off (step 193SGS166; N), the game state is in a probable change state or a time reduction state by determining whether or not the time reduction flag is turned on in the game control flag setting unit. It is determined whether or not the time saving control is being performed in (step 193SGS168). Then, if the time saving flag is turned on (step 193SGS168; Y), the out-of-order variation pattern determination table D is selected and set as the table to be used for determining the variation pattern to any of a plurality of types (step 193SGS168; Y). Step 193SGS169).

On the other hand, when the time reduction control is not in progress, that is, when the time reduction flag is not turned on (step 193SGS168; N), for example, the stored value of the hold storage number counter of the fluctuation special figure provided in the game control counter setting unit. The reserved storage number of the variable special map is specified by reading the above, and it is determined whether or not the reserved storage number of the specified variable special map is 1 or 2 (step 193SGS170).

When the number of reserved memory of the specified variation special figure is 1 or 2 (step 193SGS170; N), the deviation pattern determination table A is used as a table to be used for determining the variation pattern to one of a plurality of types. Select and set (step 193SGS171).

Further, when the reserved storage number of the specified variable special figure is not 1 or 2 (step 193SGS170; N), it is further determined whether or not the reserved storage number of the specified variable special figure is 3 (step 193SGS172). ).

When the number of reserved memory of the specified variation special figure is 3 (step 193SGS172; Y), the deviation pattern determination table B is selected as the table to be used for determining the variation pattern to one of a plurality of types. And set (step 193SGS173).

Further, when the number of reserved memory of the specified variable chart is not 3, that is, when the number of reserved memory of the specified variable chart is 4 (step 193SGS172; N), any one of a plurality of types of fluctuation patterns is used. As the table to be used for determining the above, the deviation pattern determination table C is selected and set (step 193SGS174), and the process proceeds to step 193SGS175.

After executing any of the processes of step 193SGS164, step 193SGS165, step 193SGS167, step 193SGS169, step 193SGS1711, step 193SGS173, and step 193SGS174, for example, the random number value MR3 for determining the fluctuation pattern stored in the random number buffer for fluctuation or the like. By referring to any of the large hit variation pattern determination table, the special hit variation pattern determination table, or the loss variation pattern determination table A to D selected (set) based on the numerical data indicating Is determined to be one of a plurality of types (step 193SGS175).

When the jackpot flag is off, the variation pattern is determined by the process of step 193SGS175 to determine whether or not the variable display mode of the decorative symbol is set to "reach". That is, the process of step 193 SGS 170 includes a process of determining whether or not to set the variable display state of the decorative symbol to the reach state when the variable display result is “missing”.

After the fluctuation pattern is determined in step 193SGS175, the special symbol game using the first special symbol in the first special symbol display device 4A and the second special symbol display device 4B according to the fluctuation special symbol designation buffer value. A setting is made to start the variation of the special symbol so as to start any of the special map games using the second special symbol (step 193SGS176). As an example, if the variable special figure designation buffer value is "1", a setting for transmitting a drive signal for updating the display of the first special figure in the first special symbol display device 4A is performed. On the other hand, if the variable special figure designation buffer value is "2", a setting for transmitting a drive signal for updating the display of the second special figure in the second special symbol display device 4B is made.

Following the process of step 193SGS176, settings for transmitting various commands for starting the fluctuation of the special symbol are made (step 193SGS177). For example, when the variable special figure designation buffer value is "1", the CPU 103 receives a game state designation command, a first variable display start command, a variable pattern designation command, and a variable display from the main board 11 to the effect control board 12. In order to sequentially send the result specification command and the first hold storage number notification command, the game control buffer setting unit uses the setting data indicating the storage address (start address) in the ROM 101 of the first fluctuation start command table prepared in advance. It is stored in the buffer area specified by the send command pointer in the send command buffer provided in. On the other hand, when the variable special figure designation buffer value is "2", the CPU 103 receives a game state designation command, a second variable display start command, a variable pattern designation command, and a variable display from the main board 11 to the effect control board 12. In order to sequentially transmit the result specification command and the second hold storage number notification command, setting data indicating the storage address in ROM 101 of the second fluctuation start command table prepared in advance is provided in the game control buffer setting unit. Stores in the buffer area specified by the send command pointer in the send command buffer.

After executing the process of step 193SGS177, the special symbol variation time, which is the variable display time of the special symbol according to the determination result of the variation pattern, is set (step 193SGS178). The special symbol fluctuation time, which is the variable display time of the special symbol, is required from the start of the variable display of the special symbol in the special symbol game until the finalized special symbol, which is the variable display result (special symbol display result), is stopped and displayed. It's time. After that, the value of the special symbol process flag is updated to "2", which is a value corresponding to the special symbol variation processing (step 193SGS179), and then the variation pattern setting process is terminated.

Based on the command transmission setting in step 193SGS177, every time the command control process of step S27 shown in FIG. 5 is executed after the variation pattern setting process is completed, the game state is played from the main board 11 to the effect control board 12. The specified command, the first variable display start command or the second variable display start command, the variable pattern specification command, the variable display result specification command, the first reserved storage number notification command or the second reserved storage number notification command are sequentially transmitted. It will be. The order in which these effect control commands are transmitted can be arbitrarily changed. For example, after the variable display result specification command is transmitted first, the first variable display start command, the second variable display start command, and the variation pattern It may be transmitted in the order of a designated command, a game state designation command, a first hold storage number notification command, a second hold storage number notification command, or the like.

11-16 is a flowchart showing an example of the process executed in step S113 of FIG. 6 as the special symbol stop process. In the special symbol stop processing, the CPU 103 sets the end flag referred to in the special symbol variation processing in step S112 to the ON state, terminates the variation of the special symbol, and causes the first special symbol display device 4A and the second special symbol display device 4B. Control is performed to stop and display the stop symbol (step 193SGS180). When the variation special symbol designation buffer value is "1" indicating the first special symbol, the variation of the first special symbol in the first special symbol display device 4A is terminated, and the variation special symbol designation buffer value is changed. When it is "2" indicating the second special symbol, the variation of the second special symbol in the second special symbol display device 4B is terminated. In addition, control is performed to transmit a symbol determination command to the effect control board 12 (step 193SGS181). Then, it is determined whether or not the big hit flag is turned on (step 193SGS182), and when the big hit flag is turned off (step 193SGS182; N), the small hit flag is further turned on. Whether or not it is determined (step 193SGS183).

When the small hit flag is turned on, the effect control board 12 is set to send the hit start 5 designated command corresponding to the small hit (step 193SGS190a). Then, a value corresponding to the small hit display time is set in the small hit display time timer (step 193SGS190b). Further, the number of times of opening (for example, twice) is set in the large winning opening opening number counter (step 193SGS190c). Then, the value of the special symbol process flag is updated to "8" (step 193SGS190d), which is a value corresponding to the small hit opening pre-processing (step S118), and the special symbol stop processing is terminated.

On the other hand, when the jackpot flag is turned on (step 193SGS182; Y), the CPU 103 clears the probability change flag and the time saving flag to turn it off (step) if the probability change flag and the time saving flag are turned on. 193SGS184), hit start 1 designated command (probability variable jackpot A), hit start 2 designated command (probability variable jackpot B), hit start 3 designated command (probability variable jackpot C) according to the type of jackpot stored in the effect control board 12. ), Set to send the hit start 4 designated command (non-probability change) (step 193SGS185).

Further, the CPU 103 makes settings for transmitting a game state designation command indicating a normal state to the effect control board 12 (step 193SGS186).

Then, a value corresponding to the jackpot display time (time for notifying the occurrence of the jackpot, for example, in the image display device 5) is set in the jackpot display time timer (step 193SGS187). In addition, the number of times of opening (for example, 10 times in the case of non-probability big hit or probability change big hit A, 5 times in the case of probability change big hit B, and 2 times in the case of probability change big hit C) is set in the big winning opening opening number counter. (Step 193SGS188). Then, the value of the special symbol process flag is updated to "4", which is a value corresponding to the jackpot opening preprocessing (step S114) (step 193SGS189).

On the other hand, when the small hit flag is off (step 193SGS183; N), in step 193SGS190, the CPU 103 determines whether or not the value of the time reduction counter is "0". When the value of the time reduction counter is "0" (step 193SGS190; Y), the process proceeds to step 193SGS196.

On the other hand, when the value of the time reduction counter is not "0" (step 193SGS190; N), that is, in the high base state where the time reduction remains, the value of the time reduction counter is decremented by -1 (step). 193SGS191). Then, it is determined whether or not the value of the time reduction counter after subtraction is "0" (step 193SGS193), and if it is not "0" (step 193SGS193; N), the process proceeds to step 193SGS196 and the value of the time reduction counter. When is "0" (step 193SGS193; Y), after clearing the time saving flag and turning it off (step 193SGS194) in order to end the time saving control, the state of the probability change flag or the time saving flag is supported. After setting the transmission of the game state designation command corresponding to the game state (specifically, low accuracy and low base) (step 193SGS195), the process proceeds to step 193SGS196.

In step 193SGS196, the value of the special symbol process flag is updated to "0", which is a value corresponding to the special symbol normal processing, and then the special symbol stop processing is terminated.

FIG. 11-17 is a flowchart showing an example of the process executed in S117 of FIG. 6 as the jackpot end process.

In the jackpot end process, the CPU 103 determines whether or not the jackpot end display timer is operating, that is, the timer is being counted (step 193SGS201). When the big hit end display timer is not operating (step 193SGS201; N), the value corresponding to the display time corresponding to the time (big hit end display time) for displaying the big hit end on the image display device 5 on the big hit end display timer. Is set (step 193SGS202), and the process ends.

On the other hand, when the big hit end display timer is operating (step 193SGS201; Y), the value of the big hit end display timer is subtracted by 1 (step 193SGS203). Then, the CPU 103 confirms whether or not the value of the jackpot end display timer is 0, that is, whether or not the jackpot end display time has elapsed (step 193SGS204). If it has not passed, the process ends.

If the jackpot end display time has elapsed (step 193SGS204; Y), the CPU 103 determines whether the stored jackpot type is a non-probability variable jackpot (step 193SGS205).

When the stored jackpot type is not a non-probability change jackpot (step 193SGS205; N), it is further determined whether or not the stored jackpot type is a probability variation jackpot C (step 193SGS206).

When the stored jackpot type is the probability variation jackpot C (step 193SGS206; Y), after turning on the probability variation flag (step 193SGS210), the process proceeds to step 193SGS213.

On the other hand, when the stored jackpot type is not the probability variation jackpot C, that is, when the jackpot type is the probability variation jackpot A or the probability variation jackpot B (step 193SGS206; N), the probability variation flag is turned on (step 193SGS207). After turning on the time saving flag (step 193SGS208) and setting the time saving number counter to "0" (step 193SGS209), the process proceeds to step 193SGS213.

On the other hand, when the jackpot type is a non-probability variable jackpot (step 193SGS205; Y), by executing step 193SGS211 and step 193SGS212, the time saving flag is turned on and "100" is set in the time saving number counter. After that, the process proceeds to step 193SGS213.

In step 193SGS213, the jackpot flag is turned off, and the transmission setting of the jackpot end designation command according to the jackpot type is set (step 193SGS214). Then, after setting the transmission of the game state specification command for notifying the effect control board 12 of the game state based on the probability change flag and the time reduction flag turned on (step 193SGS215), the value of the special figure process flag is special. It is updated to "0" which is a value corresponding to the symbol normal processing (step 193SGS216).

Next, the operation of the effect control board 12 will be described. 11-18 is a flowchart showing an example of the process executed in step S75 of FIG. 6 as the command analysis process. In the command analysis process shown in FIGS. 11-18, the effect control CPU 120 first receives from the main board 11 transmitted via the relay board 15 by confirming the stored contents of the effect control command reception buffer. It is determined whether or not there is a command (step 193SGS221). At this time, if there is no reception command (step 193SGS221; N), it is determined whether or not the first or second reserved storage number notification waiting time set (set) in step 193SGS223 or step 193SGS225, which will be described later, has elapsed. (Step 193SGS237), if the waiting time for notifying the first or second reserved storage number has not elapsed (step 193SGS2375; N), the command analysis process is terminated. On the other hand, when the first or second hold storage number notification waiting time has elapsed, that is, the first hold storage number notification command or the second hold storage number notification command or the second hold storage number notification command or the second hold before the set first or second hold storage number notification waiting time has elapsed. If the hold storage number notification command is not received (step 193SGS237; Y), the display undetermined flag of the entry for which the first hold storage number notification command or the second hold storage number notification command is not yet stored is turned on. At the same time, the effect restriction flag of the entry whose storage has not been completed is turned on (step 193SGS238), and the command analysis process is terminated.

If there is a receive command in step 193SGS221 (step 193SGS221; Y), for example, by checking the MODE data of the receive command, it is determined whether or not the receive command is the first start opening winning designation command. (Step 193SGS222). Then, when the command is the first start opening winning designation command (step 193SGS222; Y), the first hold storage number notification waiting time is set (step 193SGS223). For example, in the process of step 193SGS223, a predetermined timer initial value corresponding to the reception waiting time of the first hold storage number notification command is set in the command reception control timer provided in the effect control timer setting unit 193SG192. Just do it.

If the reception command in step 193SGS222 is not the first start opening winning designation command (step 193SGS222; N), it is determined whether or not the reception command is the second start opening winning designation command (step 193SGS224). Then, when the command is the second start opening winning designation command (step 193SGS224; Y), the second hold storage number notification waiting time is set (step 193SGS225). For example, in the process of step 193SGS225, a predetermined timer initial value corresponding to the reception waiting time of the second hold storage number notification command may be set in the command reception control timer.

If the reception command is not the second start opening winning designation command in step 193SGS224 (step 193SGS224; N), it is determined whether or not the reception command is a symbol designation command (step 193SGS226). If the received command is not a symbol designation command in step 193SGS226 (step 193SGS226; N), it is determined whether or not the received command is a variable category command (step 193SGS227). If the received command is not a variable category command in step 193SGS227 (step 193SGS227; N), it is determined whether or not the received command is the first reserved storage number notification command (step 193SGS228). Then, when it is the first hold storage number notification command (step 193SGS228; Y), the first hold storage number notification waiting time is cleared by, for example, initializing the timekeeping operation by the command reception control timer (step 193SGS229). ..

If the reception command is not the first hold storage number notification command in step 193SGS228 (step 193SGS228; N), it is determined whether or not the reception command is the second hold storage number notification command (step 193SGS230). Then, when the second reserved storage number notification command is used (step 193SGS230; Y), the second reserved storage number notification waiting time is cleared (step 193SGS231), for example, by initializing the time counting operation by the command reception control timer. ..

Then, after executing any of the processes of step 193SGS229 and step 193SGS231, the display undecided flag of the stored entry is turned on, and if there is an unreceived command, the effect restriction flag is turned on (step). 193SGS232).

When the received command is a symbol specification command in step 193SGS226 (step 193SGS226; Y), when the received command is a variable category command in step 193SGS227 (step 193SGS227; Y), or step 193SGS223, step 193SGS225, step 193SGS232 After executing any of the processes of, the received command is stored at the beginning of the free area in the start winning command buffer 193SG194A shown in FIG. 11-11 (step 193SGS233), and the process returns to the process of step 193SGS221.

When the hold storage number notification command (first hold storage number notification command or second hold storage number notification command) is received together with the variable display start command (first variable display start command or second variable display start command). , The hold storage number notification command may not be stored in the start winning command receive command buffer 193SG194A. That is, it suffices that the effect control commands received in response to the occurrence of the start winning can be sequentially stored from the beginning of the free area in the start winning command buffer 193SG194A.

If the reception command is not the second hold storage number notification command in step 193SGS230 (step 193SGS230; N), settings are made according to other reception commands (step 193SGS234). Then, it is determined whether or not the first or second reserved storage number notification waiting time set in step 193SGS223 or step 193SGS225 has elapsed (step 193SGS235), and the first or second reserved storage number notification waiting time has elapsed. If not (step 193SGS235; N), the process returns to step 193SGS221. On the other hand, when the first or second hold storage number notification waiting time has elapsed, that is, the first hold storage number notification command or the second hold storage number notification command or the second hold storage number notification command or the second hold before the set first or second hold storage number notification waiting time has elapsed. When the hold storage number notification command is not received (step 193SGS235; Y), the display undecided flag of the stored entry is turned on and the effect restriction flag of the corresponding storage incomplete entry is turned on. After that (step 193SGS236), the process returns to the process of step 193SGS221.

FIG. 11-19 is a part of a flowchart showing an example of the effect control process process. In the effect control process process, the effect control CPU 120 first determines the effect pattern (display pattern of the hold storage display) of the pre-reading notice effect together with the presence / absence of the pre-read notice effect in the pre-reading advance notice setting process (S161). Next, a hold display update process for updating the hold storage display in the first hold storage display area 193SG005D and the second hold storage display area 193SG005U of the image display device 5 to the display corresponding to the storage contents of the start winning reception command buffer 193SG194A is performed. Execute (step 193SGS162).

FIG. 11-20 is a flowchart showing an example of the process executed in step S161 of FIG. 5 as the pre-reading notice setting process. In the pre-reading notice setting process shown in FIG. 11-20, the effect control CPU 120 first determines whether or not the variable display is being executed (step 193SGS240a). Whether or not the variable display is being executed may be determined by whether or not the value of the effect control process flag is any one of 1 to 3.

If the variable display is not being executed (step 193SGS240a; N), the process proceeds to step 193SGS241, and if the variable display is being executed (step 193SGS240a; Y), the first variable display start number notification effect is being executed. It is determined whether or not (step 193SGS240b). As shown in FIGS. 11-29 (E), 11-30 (L), and 11-31 (S), the first variable display start count notification effect starts re-variable display as a pseudo-continuous effect. This is an effect for notifying the number of times that the variable display of the decorative symbol including the re-variable display is started during the variable display of 1. Further, in step 193SGS240a, whether or not the first variable display start number notification effect is being executed may be determined by referring to the process data of the variable display being executed.

If the first variable display start number notification effect is not being executed (step 193SGS240b; N), the process proceeds to step 193SGS241, and if the first variable display start number notification effect is being executed (step 193SGS240b; Y), the step is performed. By proceeding to 193SGS250, as will be described later, "0" corresponding to the normal display mode is set in the hold display flag. That is, the pre-reading notice effect is not executed during the execution period of the first variable display start number notification effect.

In step 193SGS241, the effect control CPU 120 checks the start winning command buffer 193SG194A. Then, it is determined whether or not there is a new storage of the command at the time of starting winning, depending on whether or not there is an entry in which the display undecided flag is on (set to "1") (step 193SGS242). ..

If there is no entry in which the display undecided flag is on (step 193SGS242; N), the read-ahead notice setting process is terminated, and if there is an entry in which the display undecided flag is on (step 193SGS242; Y). , Whether or not the symbol designation command of the entry is the 4th symbol designation or the 6th symbol designation command, that is, whether or not the symbol designation command is a symbol designation command indicating a probability variation big hit C or a small hit ( Step 193SGS243a). When the symbol designation command is a symbol designation command indicating a probability variation big hit C or a small hit (step 193SGS243a; Y), by proceeding to step 193SGS250, "0" corresponding to the normal display mode is set. , Set to the hold display flag. That is, the pre-reading notice effect is not executed for the reserved memory that becomes the probability variation big hit C or the small hit.

On the other hand, if the symbol designation command is not a symbol designation command indicating probability variation big hit C or small hit, whether or not the symbol designation command of the entry is the first symbol designation command, that is, a command indicating that the symbol designation command is off. (Step 193SGS243b). If the symbol designation command of the entry is not the first symbol designation command, that is, if it is a command indicating a jackpot (either probabilistic jackpot A, probabilistic jackpot B, or non-probabilistic jackpot) (step 193SGS243b; N), the entry. The jackpot type is specified from the symbol designation command of (step 193SGS244).

Then, for example, based on the numerical data indicating the random number value for the look-ahead notice effect extracted from the random number circuit 124 or the random counter of the effect control counter setting unit and the jackpot type specified in step 193SGS244, the jackpot advance notice (not shown) is shown. By referring to the effect determination table, it is determined whether or not to execute the pre-reading notice effect and the display pattern when the pre-reading notice effect is executed (step 193SGS245).

In step 193SGS245, for example, the presence / absence of execution of the pre-reading notice effect and the display pattern (notice type) are determined at the determination ratio as shown in FIG. 11-21 (A). In the setting example of the determination ratio shown in FIG. 11-21 (A), the presence / absence of the pre-reading advance notice effect and the determination ratio of the display pattern (notice type) are different depending on the jackpot type specified in the process of step 193SGS244. ..

Specifically, two types of display patterns α and display patterns β are provided as display patterns (notice types) for the pre-reading notice effect. Of these, when the display pattern of the pre-reading notice effect is determined to be the display pattern α, the hold storage display is displayed in the first hold storage display area 193SG5D or the second hold storage display area 193SG5U as a white square (◇). When the display pattern (notice type) of the pre-reading notice effect is determined to be the display pattern β, the hold storage display is a white star (☆) and the first hold storage display area 193SG5D or the second hold storage display is displayed. Displayed in area 193SG5U.

If the variable display result is a jackpot other than the probabilistic jackpot C, the pre-reading notice effect is not determined to be non-executed, and the execution of the pre-reading notice effect is always determined as the display pattern (notice type). The display pattern (notice type) of either the display pattern α or the display pattern β is determined.

Further, as shown in FIG. 11-21 (A), when the jackpot type is "probability variation jackpot A", the display pattern α determines the ratio at which the display pattern β is determined as the display pattern (notice type). It is set higher than the ratio to be set. On the other hand, when the jackpot type is "probability variation jackpot B" or "non-probability variation jackpot", the ratio at which the display pattern β is determined as the display pattern (notice type) is higher than the ratio at which the display pattern α is determined. It is set low.

With such a setting, when the variable display result is "big hit" and the display pattern β is displayed as the display pattern (notice type), the big hit type is compared with the case where the display pattern α is displayed. The ratio of the probability variation jackpot A is increased, and the player's expectation of becoming the probability variation jackpot A can be increased.

In this feature unit 193SG, when the variable display result is a "big hit" other than the probabilistic big hit C, the hold storage display is displayed in a white square (◇) by always deciding to execute the pre-reading notice effect. The display pattern of either the display pattern α or the display pattern β displayed in the white star shape (☆) is executed, but the present invention is not limited to this, and the variable display result is a probability variation jackpot C. Even in the case of a "big hit" other than the above, a case may be provided in which the non-execution of the pre-reading advance notice effect is determined in the same manner as in the case where the variable display result is "missing".

Further, in step 193SGS243b, when the symbol designation command of the entry in which the display undecided flag is on is the first symbol designation command, that is, when it is a command indicating an error (step 193SGS243b; Y), the display is undecided. The variable category indicated by the variable category specification command of the entry in which the flag is on is specified (step 193SGS247). Specifically, if the variation category specification command of the entry is C600H, it is specified as a category of "non-reach" variation pattern, and if it is C601H, it is a category of "super reach" variation pattern. If it is C602H, it may be specified that it is a category of "other" fluctuation patterns including normal reach.

Then, for example, based on the numerical data indicating the random number value for the pre-reading advance notice effect extracted from the random number circuit 124 or the random counter of the effect control counter setting unit, and the category of the fluctuation pattern specified in step 193SGS247, an deviation (not shown) is shown. By referring to the time look-ahead notice effect determination table, it is determined whether or not to execute the look-ahead notice effect and the display pattern (notice type) when the look-ahead notice effect is executed (step 193SGS248).

In step 193SGS248, for example, the presence / absence of execution of the pre-reading notice effect and the display pattern (notice type) are determined at the determination ratio as shown in FIG. 11-21 (B). In the setting example of the determination ratio shown in FIG. 11-21 (B), the presence / absence of execution of the pre-reading advance notice effect and the determination ratio of the display pattern (notice type) are determined according to the category of the fluctuation pattern specified in the process of step 193SGS247. It's different.

Specifically, two types of display patterns (notice types) are provided, a display pattern α and a display pattern β. Of these, when the display pattern (notice type) is determined to be the display pattern α, the first hold storage display area 193SG5D or the second hold storage display area is represented by a white square (◇) in which the hold storage display is a specific mode. When it is displayed on the 193SG5U and the display pattern (notice type) is determined to be the display pattern β, the hold storage display is a white star shape (☆), which is a specific mode, and the first hold storage display area 193SG5D or the second hold. It is displayed in the storage display area 193SG5U. When the pre-reading notice effect is determined not to be executed, it is displayed in the first reserved storage display area 193SG5D or the second reserved storage display area 193SG5U in a round shape (◯) in which the reserved storage display is a normal mode.

As shown in FIG. 11-21 (B), when the variable display result is "missing" and the variable pattern category is "other", the variable display result is "missing" and the variable pattern category. The rate at which the pre-reading notice effect is executed (the rate determined other than "no notice effect") is set higher than when is "non-reach". Also, when the variable display result is "off" and the variable pattern category is "super reach", the variable display result is "off" and the variable pattern category is "other". The rate at which the pre-reading notice effect is executed (the rate determined other than "no notice effect") is set high.

When the execution of the pre-reading notice effect is decided when the variable display result is "off", when the variable category is "other", the variable pattern category is "non-reach". Also, the ratio at which the display pattern α is determined is set high. Further, when the category of the fluctuation pattern is "super reach", the rate at which the display pattern α is determined is set higher than when the category of the fluctuation pattern is "other". Further, when the variable display result is "off" and the execution of the pre-reading notice effect is decided, when the variable pattern category is "other", the variable pattern category is "non-reach". The rate at which the display pattern β is determined is set higher than in the case of, and when the category of the fluctuation pattern is "super reach", the display pattern is higher than when the category of the fluctuation pattern is "other". The rate at which β is determined is set high.

When the variable display result is "off", the pre-reading notice effect is determined to be non-execution regardless of whether the variation pattern category is "non-reach", "other", or "super reach". Is set to the highest, and the ratio at which the pre-reading notice effect is determined to be executed and the display pattern β is determined is set to the lowest.

Further, as shown in FIG. 11-21 (A), when the variable display result is "big hit", the pre-reading advance notice effect is not determined to be non-execution (no advance notice effect), and the look-ahead effect is not determined. The ratio at which the advance notice effect is determined to be executed and the display pattern α or the display pattern β is determined is determined by the display pattern α or the display pattern β in any of the fluctuation pattern categories when the variable display result is “missing”. It is set higher than the ratio to be set.

Further, when the variable display result is "off (non-reach)", "off (super reach)", or "off (other)", the display pattern α is determined when the execution of the pre-reading notice effect is determined. Is set higher than the rate at which the display pattern β is determined. On the other hand, when the variable display result is "big hit (probability variation A)" and the execution of the pre-reading notice effect is determined, the ratio at which the display pattern β is determined is the ratio at which the display pattern α is determined. Is set higher than.

When the display pattern α or the display pattern β is executed (displayed) as the display pattern (notice type) of the pre-reading notice effect by such a setting, the display pattern α or the display pattern β is not executed (displayed). The variable display result is more likely to be a "big hit", and especially when the display pattern β is executed (displayed), the variable display result is a "big hit" and the jackpot type is "probability variable jackpot A". Since the ratio of the above is increased, the expectation of the player can be increased.

After the execution of step 193SGS248, the effect control CPU 120 determines whether or not the execution of the look-ahead advance notice effect is determined in step 193SGS247, that is, the display pattern (notice type) is determined to be either the display pattern α or the display pattern β. It is determined whether or not (step 193SGS249).

After the execution of step 193SGS245 or when the execution of the pre-reading notice effect is decided (step 193SGS249; Y), the flag value corresponding to the decided display pattern (notice type) is set in the hold display flag of the entry (step). 193SGS246). Specifically, if the display pattern (notice type) determined in step 193SGS245 or step 193SGS248 is the display pattern α indicating the hold storage display by “◇”, “1” is set in the hold display flag of the entry, and the step If the display pattern (notice type) determined in 193SGS245 or step 193SGS248 is the display pattern β indicating the hold storage display by “☆”, “2” is set in the hold display flag of the entry, and then the process proceeds to step 193SGS251.

If the execution of the pre-reading notice effect is not determined in step 193SGS249 (step 193SGS249; N), after setting the hold display flag of the entry to "0" indicating white "○" (step). 193SGS250), step 193SGS251.

After executing step 193SGS246 or step 193SGS250, the effect control CPU 120 changes the value of the display undecided flag of the entry to "0" (step 193SGS251). After that, the hold display is updated based on the stored contents of the start winning command buffer 193SG194A (step 193SGS252). As a result, the hold storage newly stored in the start winning command buffer 193SG194A is displayed in the display mode corresponding to any of "0", "1", and "2" set in the hold display flag. To. Further, even when the variable display is executed and the stored contents of the start winning command buffer 193SG194A are shifted, the image display device 5 is used according to the stored contents of the start winning command buffer 193SG194A after the shift. The hold display of the first hold storage display area 193SG5D and the second hold storage display area 193SG5U provided at the lower position is updated.

Specifically, if the number of reserved storages in the first special figure is one, one reserved storage display is displayed. As a display mode of this hold storage display, when the flag value of the hold display flag corresponding to the hold storage is "0", it is displayed in the display mode of "○", and the flag value of the hold display flag is When it is "1", it is displayed in the display mode of "◇", and when the flag value of the hold display flag is "2", it is displayed in the display mode of "☆". If the number of hold storages in the first special figure is two, two hold storage displays are displayed, and each hold storage display corresponds to a flag value set in the hold display flag of the corresponding hold storage. Is displayed in the first hold storage display area 193SG5D. Further, if the number of reserved storages in the first special figure is three, three reserved storage displays are displayed, and each reserved storage display corresponds to a flag value set in the corresponding reserved storage display flag. Is displayed in the first hold storage display area 193SG5D. Further, if the number of reserved storages in the first special figure is four, four reserved storage displays are displayed, and each reserved storage display corresponds to a flag value set in the corresponding reserved storage display flag. Is displayed in the first hold storage display area 193SG5D.

Further, if the number of the second special figure reserved storage is one, one reserved storage display is displayed. As in the case of the first special figure, when the flag value of the hold display flag corresponding to the hold storage is "0", the display mode of the hold storage display is "○". When the flag value of the hold display flag is "1", it is displayed in the display mode of "◇", and when the flag value of the hold display flag is "2", "☆" is displayed. It is displayed in the mode. If the number of reserved storages in the second special figure is two, for example, two reserved storage displays are displayed, and each reserved storage display corresponds to the flag value set in the corresponding reserved storage display flag. As an example, for example, the hold storage display of 1 is displayed in the display mode of “◯”, and the hold storage display of 1 is displayed in the second hold storage display area 193SG5U in the display mode of “☆”. Further, if the number of reserved storages in the second special figure is three, three reserved storage displays are displayed, and each reserved storage display corresponds to a flag value set in the corresponding reserved storage display flag. Is displayed in the second hold storage display area 193SG5U. Further, if the number of reserved storages in the second special figure is four, four reserved storage displays are displayed, and each reserved storage display corresponds to a flag value set in the corresponding reserved storage display flag. Is displayed in the second hold storage display area 193SG5U.

Then, each time the variable display is executed, the reserved storage is reduced (consumed), and the reserved storage display is also shifted in a predetermined shift direction (in the feature unit 193SG, the center direction of the screen).

That is, when the hold memory is consumed in the variable display start setting process described later, which is executed at the start of the variable display, and the hold memory of the start winning command buffer 193SG194A is shifted, the start winning after the shift is started. Based on the hold storage of the receive command buffer 193SG194A, the hold storage display in the first hold storage display area 193SG5D and the second hold storage display area 193SG5U is also shifted and displayed, and there is a new hold storage due to the start winning. In that case, the display pattern of the hold storage is determined and set in the hold display flag, and the first hold storage display area 193SG5D or the second hold is set in the display mode according to the flag value set in the hold display flag. It will be displayed in the storage display area 193SG5U.

The feature unit 193SG exemplifies a mode in which the process of step 193SGS252 is executed in the pre-reading notice setting process, but the present invention is not limited to this, and the first reserved storage display area 193SG5D is not limited thereto. The process for updating the hold display of the second hold storage display area 193SG5U may be individually executed as a process different from the pre-reading notice setting process (for example, the hold display update process).

Further, in the present feature unit 193SG, on the condition that there is a new storage of the command at the time of the start winning in step 193SGS242, the execution and non-execution of the pre-reading notice effect in the hold memory in the start winning is determined. Since the start winning to the first starting winning opening and the starting winning to the second starting winning opening occur at the same time, a new storage of the command at the time of starting winning in both the first special figure and the second special figure in step 193SGS242 If it is determined that there is, that is, if there is an entry in which the display undecided flag is on in both the first special figure hold memory and the second special figure hold memory, both entries are pre-read notice. It is the target of determination of execution and non-execution of the production. Both the hold storage in which the command at the time of the start winning in the first special figure is newly stored and the hold storage in which the command at the time of the start winning in the second special figure is newly stored are executed and non-executed of the pre-reading notice effect. In the case of a decision target, if there is no entry of the hold display flag of "1" or "2" indicating the execution of the pre-reading notice effect, the hold display of the hold storage of the first special figure and the hold of the second special figure are held. The pre-reading notice effect may be executed at the same time on both sides of the display.

Further, in the feature unit 193SG, when the start winning to the first starting winning opening and the starting winning to the second starting winning opening occur at the same time as described above, the command at the time of the starting winning in the first special figure is issued. Both the newly stored hold memory and the newly stored hold memory in which the command at the time of the start winning in the second special figure is newly stored are subject to the determination of execution and non-execution of the pre-reading notice effect, but this is the present invention. In such a case, the execution and non-execution of the pre-reading notice effect in the reserved storage in the first special figure, and the execution and non-execution of the pre-reading notice effect in the reserved storage in the second special figure. You may decide to execute only one of them.

Specifically, when the gaming state is a normal state in which the high opening control is not performed, the determination of execution and non-execution of the pre-reading notice effect in the hold storage in the first special figure is held in the second special figure. Prioritize the execution and non-execution of the pre-reading notice effect in memory. Then, when it is decided to execute the pre-reading notice effect in the reserved memory in the first special figure, the execution of the pre-reading notice effect in the reserved memory in the second special figure is uniquely decided not to be executed, and the first special figure is determined. When it is decided not to execute the pre-reading notice effect in the reserved memory in the figure, it may be decided to execute or not execute the pre-reading notice effect in the reserved storage in the second special figure.

On the other hand, when the gaming state is a time-saving state (high-accuracy high-base state / low-accuracy high-base state) in which high-opening control is performed, execution and non-execution of the pre-reading notice effect in the hold memory in the second special figure. The decision of is given priority over the decision of execution and non-execution of the pre-reading notice effect in the reserved memory in the first special figure. Then, when it is decided to execute the look-ahead notice effect in the hold memory in the second special figure, the execution of the look-ahead notice effect in the hold memory in the first special figure is uniquely decided not to be executed, and the second special figure is made. When it is decided not to execute the pre-reading notice effect in the reserved memory in the figure, it may be decided to execute or not execute the pre-reading notice effect in the reserved storage in the first special figure.

11-22 is a flowchart showing the variable display start setting process (step S171) in the effect control process process shown in FIG. 10. In the variable display start setting process, the effect control CPU 120 first determines whether or not the first variable display start command reception flag is on (step 193SGS271). When the first variable display start command reception flag is in the ON state (step 193SGS271; Y), the buffer numbers “1-0” to “1-4” of the first special figure hold storage in the start winning command buffer 193SG194A. The various command data and various flags stored in association with the above are shifted upward by one buffer number (step 193SGS272). The contents of the buffer number "1-0" are deleted because they cannot be shifted because there is no shift destination.

Specifically, the shift is made so that various command data and various flags stored in association with the buffer number "1-1" of the first special figure hold storage are stored in association with the buffer number "1-0". Then, the various command data and various flags stored in association with the buffer number "1-2" of the first special figure hold storage are shifted so as to be stored in association with the buffer number "1-1". 1 Special figure The first special figure is shifted so that various command data and various flags stored in association with the buffer number "1-3" of the hold storage are stored in association with the buffer number "1-2". The various command data and various flags stored in association with the buffer number "1-4" of the hold storage are shifted so as to be stored in association with the buffer number "1-3".

If the first variable display start command reception flag is off in step 193SGS271 (step 193SGS271; N), it is determined whether or not the second variable display start command reception flag is on (step 193SGS273). When the second variable display start command reception flag is off (step 193SGS273; N), the variable display start setting process is terminated, and when the second variable display start command reception flag is on (step 193SGS273; Y). ), Various command data and various flags stored in association with the buffer numbers "2-0" to "2-4" of the second special figure hold storage in the start winning command buffer 193SG194A, one buffer number. It shifts upward by the minute (step 193SGS274). The contents of the buffer number "2-0" are deleted because they cannot be shifted because there is no shift destination.

Specifically, the shift is made so that various command data and various flags stored in association with the buffer number "2-1" of the second special figure hold storage are stored in association with the buffer number "2-0". Then, the various command data and various flags stored in association with the buffer number "2-2" of the second special figure hold storage are shifted so as to be stored in association with the buffer number "2-1". 2 Special figure The second special figure is shifted so that various command data and various flags stored in association with the buffer number "2-3" of the hold storage are stored in association with the buffer number "2-2". The various command data and various flags stored in association with the buffer number "2-4" of the hold storage are shifted so as to be stored in association with the buffer number "2-3".

After executing step 193SGS272 or step 193SGS274, the effect control CPU 120 reads the variation pattern designation command from the variation pattern designation command storage area (step 193SGS275).

Next, the display result (stop symbol) of the decorative symbol is determined according to the data stored in the display result designation command storage area (that is, the received display result designation command) and the variation pattern (step 193SGS276). In this case, the effect control CPU 120 determines the stop symbol of the decorative symbol according to the display result specified by the display result designation command, and stores the data indicating the stopped symbol of the determined decorative symbol in the decorative symbol display result storage area. do.

In the feature unit 193SG, when the received variable display result designation command is the second variable display result designation command corresponding to the probability variation jackpot A, the effect control CPU 120 has, for example, "7" as a stop symbol. ”Determine the combination of decorative symbols (big hit symbols). Further, when the received variable display result specification command is the third variable display result specification command corresponding to the probability variation jackpot B, a plurality of combinations of odd-numbered symbols other than "7" (for example, "111") are used as stop symbols. It is determined from the combination of decorative patterns such as "333", "555", and "999"). Further, when the received variable display result specification command is the fourth variable display result specification command corresponding to the probabilistic big hit C, the stop symbols are "334" and "778", which are the same chances as the small hit. Decide from the inside. Further, when the received variable display result specification command is the fifth variable display result specification command corresponding to the non-probability change jackpot, the effect control CPU 120 has, for example, a decorative symbol in which three symbols are arranged as even symbols as stop symbols. Determine the combination (big hit symbol). Further, when the received variable display result specification command is the sixth variable display result specification command corresponding to a small hit, the stop symbols are "334" and "778", which are the same chances as the probabilistic big hit C. Decide from the inside. Further, if the received variable display result specification command is the first variable display result specification command corresponding to the loss and the variation pattern of the variable display is a non-reach variation pattern, the three symbols are irregular as stop symbols. It is a symbol, and a combination other than the above-mentioned chance eyes (missing symbol) is determined. If the received variable display result specification command is the first variable display result specification command corresponding to the loss and the variation pattern of the variable display is the reach variation pattern, the left and right symbols are the same as the stop symbol, but the middle symbol is medium. Determine the combination of reach misses (missing symbols) with different symbols.

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

Next, the effect control CPU 120 determines whether or not the variation pattern is a variation pattern that executes a pseudo-continuous effect during variable display (step 193SGS277). When the variation pattern is a variation pattern for executing the pseudo-continuous effect during the variable display (step 193SGS277; Y), the notice effect determination process for the variable display for executing the pseudo-continuous effect (for non-execution of the pseudo-continuous effect). Is executed to determine whether or not to execute the advance notice effect during the variable display and the advance notice effect to be executed (step 193SGS278).

After the execution of step 193SGS278, the effect control CPU 120 determines whether or not the fluctuation pattern is a super reach fluctuation pattern. When the fluctuation pattern is a super reach fluctuation pattern (193SGS279; Y), it is determined whether or not to execute the special temporary stop notification effect instead of the temporary stop notification effect based on the variable display result (step 193SGS280). .. The temporary stop notification effect is an effect of notifying the player that the decorative symbol has been temporarily stopped by outputting the temporary stop notification sound from the speakers 8L and 8R from the timing when the decorative symbol is temporarily stopped as a pseudo continuous effect. The special temporary stop notification effect is a pseudo-continuous effect in which the background image displayed on the image display device 5 is temporarily stopped in addition to outputting the temporary stop notification sound from the speakers 8L and 8R from the timing when the decorative symbol is temporarily stopped. The decorative design was temporarily stopped by updating to a background image according to the number of times (the first special background image if the number of temporary stops is the first, the second special background image if the number of temporary stops is the second, and the third special background image if the number of temporary stops is the third). Is a production that informs the player.

Then, the effect control CPU 120 determines whether or not the execution of the special temporary stop notification effect is determined (step 193SGS281). When it is decided to execute the special temporary stop notification effect (step 193SGS281; Y), the process table corresponding to the execution of the special temporary stop notification effect and the fluctuation pattern is selected and the process proceeds to step 193SGS287 (step 193SGS282).

When the fluctuation pattern is a normal reach fluctuation pattern (193SGS279; N) or when it is determined not to execute the special temporary stop notification effect (193SGS281; N), the temporary stop notification effect period is set to 2 seconds based on the variable display result. It is determined from 1.5 seconds (step 193SGS283). Then, the process table is selected according to the temporary stop notification effect period and the fluctuation pattern determined in step 193SGS283, and the process proceeds to step 193SGS287 (step 193SGS284).

Further, when the variation pattern is a variation pattern in which the pseudo-continuous effect is not executed during the variable display (step 193SGS277; N), the notice effect determination process for the variable display in which the pseudo-continuous effect is not executed is executed and the variable display is in progress. Whether or not to execute the advance notice effect and the advance notice effect to be executed are determined (step 193SGS285). After deciding whether or not to execute the advance notice effect and the advance notice effect to be executed in step 193SGS285, the process table corresponding to the fluctuation pattern is selected and the process proceeds to step 193SGS287 (193SGS286).

In step 193SGS287, the effect control CPU 120 starts the process timer in the process data 1 of the process table selected by any of 193SGS282, 193SGS284, and 193SGS286 (step 193SGS287).

In the process table, display control execution data for controlling the display of the image display device 5, lamp control execution data for controlling the lighting of each LED, and sound output from the speakers 8L and 8R are controlled. The sound control execution data, the operation unit control execution data for controlling the operation of the push button 31B and the stick controller 31A, etc. are sequentially arranged in chronological order in association with each process data n (1 to N). There is.

Next, the effect control CPU 120 performs an effect device (image display as an effect component) according to the contents of the process data 1 (display control execution data 1, lamp control execution data 1, sound control execution data 1, operation unit control execution data 1). Control of the device 5, various lamps as production parts, speakers 8L, 8R as production parts, and operation units (push button 31B, stick controller 31A, etc.) is executed (step 193SGS288). For example, the image display device 5 outputs a command to the display control unit 123 in order to display an image corresponding to the fluctuation pattern. Further, in order to control lighting / extinguishing of various lamps, a control signal (lamp control execution data) is output to the lamp control board 14. Further, in order to output the voice from the speakers 8L and 8R, the control signal (sound number data) is output to the voice control board 13.

In the feature unit 193SG, the effect control CPU 120 controls the variation pattern designation command so that the decorative pattern is variably displayed by the variation pattern corresponding to one-to-one, but the effect control CPU 120 controls the variation pattern. The fluctuation pattern to be used may be selected from a plurality of types of fluctuation patterns corresponding to the specified command.

Then, a value corresponding to the variable display time specified by the variable pattern designation command is set in the variable display time timer (step 193SGS289). Further, a predetermined time is set in the variable display control timer (step 193SGS290). The predetermined time is, for example, 30 ms, and each time the predetermined time elapses, the effect control CPU 120 writes image data indicating the display state of the decorative symbol on the left, middle, and right to the VRAM, and the display control unit 123 writes to the VRAM. A signal corresponding to the image data is output to the image display device 5, and the image display device 5 displays an image corresponding to the signal, whereby variable display (variation) of the decorative pattern is realized. Next, the value of the effect control process flag is updated to a value corresponding to the effect process during variable display (step S172), and the variable display start setting process is terminated (step 193SGS291).

The effect control CPU 120 decrements the value of the process timer by -1 each time the effect process is executed during variable display, and determines whether or not the process timer has timed out. If the process timer is not timer-out, the effector is controlled according to the contents of the process data corresponding to the process timer, and if the process timer is timer-out, the process is switched to the next process data and the next process is performed again. The variable display of the decorative symbol is executed by starting the timer and controlling the effect device according to the absence of the next process data. When the effect control CPU 120 determines the execution of the advance notice effect in the variable display start setting process, the effect control CPU 120 can execute the advance notice effect execution process for executing the advance notice effect in the variable display during effect process. ..

Next, the flow of the variable display for executing the pseudo-continuous effect will be described. First, as shown in FIG. 11-23 (A), when the fluctuation pattern is a normal reach fluctuation pattern in which the pseudo-continuous effect is executed once during the variable display, first, the decorative symbol is temporarily stopped after reaching the reach. The suggestion temporary stop suggestion effect is executed. It should be noted that the temporary stop suggestion effect in the feature unit 193SG is a pseudo-continuous symbol in the "middle" decorative symbol display area 5C after the decorative symbol is temporarily stopped in the "left" and "right" decorative symbol display areas 5L and 5R. Is a production that performs variable display at a lower speed than usual. The length of the temporary stop suggestion effect period differs depending on the length of the temporary stop notification effect period determined in step 193SG283 of the variable display start setting process.

When the temporary stop notification effect period is determined to be the temporary stop notification effect period A (2 seconds), the temporary stop suggestion effect ends when the first temporary stop timing A is reached, and the pseudo-continuous symbol is provisionally displayed. The stop is executed and the temporary stop notification effect is executed for 2 seconds. If the temporary stop notification effect period is determined to be the temporary stop notification effect period B (1.5 seconds), the temporary stop suggestion effect ends when the first temporary stop timing B is reached, and the pseudo stop notification effect is simulated. Temporary stop of the continuous symbol is executed, and the temporary stop notification effect is executed for 1.5 seconds. As shown in FIG. 11-23 (A), the temporary stop notification effect period A and the temporary stop notification effect period B have the same timing, that is, the temporary stop notification effect has an effect period of 1.5 seconds and 2 Regardless of which of the seconds is determined, it is set to always end at a specific timing.

Then, when the temporary stop notification effect is completed, the revariable display notification effect is executed. In the revariable display notification effect, in addition to outputting the revariable display notification sound from the speakers 8L and 8R, the image of the character corresponding to the number of revariable display times on the image display device 5 (character A if the number of revariable display times is the first). This is an effect of notifying the player that the revariable display of the decorative symbol is executed by displaying the image of the character B if it is the second time and the image of the character C if it is the third time.

The first re-variable display is executed during the re-variable display notification effect. When the revariable display notification effect is completed, the first variable display start number notification effect is executed from the end timing of the revariable display notification effect. In the first variable display start count notification effect, the variable display count of the decorative pattern including the re-variable display count is displayed on the image display device 5, and the color effect image corresponding to the variable display count is displayed on the left and right ends of the image display device 5. It is a production to display. That is, in the first variable display start count notification effect corresponding to the first revariable display, "x2" is displayed on the image display device 5, and a blue effect image is displayed on the left and right ends of the image display device 5. In the first variable display start count notification effect corresponding to the second revariable display, "x3" is displayed on the image display device 5, and green effect images are displayed on the left and right ends of the image display device 5. In the first variable display start count notification effect corresponding to the third re-variable display, "x4" is displayed on the image display device 5 and red is displayed on the left and right ends of the image display device 5. This is an effect that displays an effect image.

Then, when the first variable display start number notification effect is completed, the second variable display start number notification effect is executed from the end timing of the first variable display start number notification effect. The second variable display start number notification effect is an effect of displaying the variable display number of the decorative symbol including the revariable display number on the image display device 5 in a size smaller than that of the first variable display start number notification effect.

After the second variable display start number notification effect is completed, the reach is reached again and the temporary stop suggestion effect is executed. At this time, the reach effect of the normal reach is executed without temporarily stopping the pseudo-continuous symbol.

As shown in FIG. 11-23 (B), when it is determined not to execute the special temporary stop notification effect and the variation pattern is a super reach variation pattern in which the pseudo-continuous effect is executed twice during the variable display. Similar to the case where the fluctuation pattern shown in FIG. 11-23 (A) is a normal reach fluctuation pattern in which the pseudo-ream effect is executed once during the variable display, the temporary stop suggestion effect after the reach is reached and the first pseudo-ream effect are performed respectively. Temporary stop and revariable display of the symbol, temporary stop notification effect, revariable display notification effect, first variable display start number notification effect, second variable display start number notification effect, and first temporary stop and revariable display are executed. After that, the reach is reached again, and the second temporary stop and revariable display of the pseudo-continuous symbol, the temporary stop notification effect, the revariable display notification effect, the first variable display start number notification effect, and the second variable display start number notification effect are executed. Will be done. Then, after the second variable display start number notification effect is completed, the reach is reached again and the temporary stop suggestion effect is executed. At this time, the reach effect of the super reach is executed without temporarily stopping the pseudo-continuous symbol.

If the first temporary stop notification effect is executed in the temporary stop notification effect period A (2 seconds), the second temporary stop notification effect is also executed in the temporary stop notification effect period A (2 seconds). When the first temporary stop notification effect is executed in the temporary stop notification effect period B (1.5 seconds), the second temporary stop notification effect is also in the temporary stop notification effect period B (1.5 seconds). Is executed.

Further, as described above, in the second revariable display notification effect, the image of the character (character B) different from that of the first revariable display effect is displayed on the image display device 5. Further, in the second variable display start number notification effect and the second variable display start number notification effect, the image display device 5 includes the first variable display start number notification effect and the second variable display start number notification effect. Is different, "x3" ("x3" having a smaller size than the second first variable display start number notification effect in the second variable display start number notification effect) is displayed.

As shown in FIGS. 11-25, when it is determined not to execute the special temporary stop notification effect and the variation pattern is a super reach variation pattern in which the pseudo-continuous effect is executed three times during the variable display, FIG. 11- Similar to the case where the variation pattern shown in 23 (B) is a super reach variation pattern in which the pseudo-continuous effect is executed twice during the variable display, the temporary stop suggestion effect after reaching the reach and the pseudo-continuous pattern up to the second time, respectively. Temporary stop and revariable display, temporary stop notification effect, revariable display notification effect, first variable display start number notification effect, and second variable display start number notification effect are executed. Then, after the second variable display start number notification effect is completed, the reach is reached again, and the third temporary stop and revariable display of the decorative symbol, the temporary stop notification effect, the revariable display notification effect, and the third. 1 The variable display start number notification effect, the second variable display start number notification effect are executed, and further, the super reach reach effect is executed.

If the first and second temporary stop notification effects are executed in the temporary stop notification effect period A (2 seconds), the third temporary stop notification effect is also set in the temporary stop notification effect period A (2 seconds). When the first and second temporary stop notification effects are executed in the temporary stop notification effect period B (1.5 seconds), the third temporary stop notification effect is also the temporary stop notification effect period B (1). It will be executed in 1.5 seconds).

Further, as described above, in the third revariable display notification effect, an image of a character (character C) different from the first and second revariable display effects is displayed on the image display device 5. Further, in the third variable display start number notification effect and the second variable display start number notification effect, the image display device 5 includes the second variable display start number notification effect and the second variable display start number notification effect. Is different, "x4" ("x4" having a size smaller than that of the third first variable display start number notification effect in the third variable display start number notification effect) is displayed.

As shown in FIGS. 11-26, when the execution of the special temporary stop notification effect is determined and the variation pattern is a super reach variation pattern in which the pseudo-continuous effect is executed twice during the variable display, first, the provisional stop is performed. Suggestion production is executed.

In the variable display, the temporary stop notification effect ends when the first temporary stop timing A is reached, the temporary stop of the decorative symbol is executed, and the special temporary stop notification effect is executed for 2 seconds. .. That is, in the variable display executed by the special temporary stop notification effect, the temporary stop suggestion effect period and the special temporary stop notification are different from the variable display in which the special temporary stop notification effect is not executed (the temporary stop notification effect is executed). The production period is unchanged.

After the end of the special temporary stop notification effect, the first revariable display of the decorative symbol is executed without executing the revariable display notification effect and the first variable display start number notification effect. Further, after a while, the second variable display start number notification effect is executed. That is, in the variable display, after the first special temporary stop notification effect is executed, the image of the character (character A) is displayed as the first revariable display notification effect or the first variable display start count notification effect. The display of "x2" is not executed on the image display device 5, and the size of "x2" is smaller than that of the first variable display start number notification effect on the image display device 5 as the second variable display start number notification effect. Is only displayed

Then, after the first temporary stop and revariable display of the decorative symbol, the special temporary stop notification effect, and the second variable display start number notification effect are executed, the second temporary stop and revariable display of the decorative symbol, special After the temporary stop notification effect and the second variable display start number notification effect are executed, the reach effect of the super reach is further executed.

As the second variable display start number notification effect, the image display device 5 displays "x3", which is smaller in size than the first variable display start number notification effect, as in FIG. 11-23 (B). Is executed.

As shown in FIGS. 11-27, when the execution of the special temporary stop notification effect is determined and the variation pattern is a super reach variation pattern in which the pseudo-continuous effect is executed three times during the variable display, FIGS. 11-26. Similarly, after the temporary stop suggestion effect, the temporary stop and revariable display of the decorative symbol up to the second time, the special temporary stop notification effect, and the second variable display start count notification effect are executed, the third decorative symbol is provisionally displayed. The stop and revariable display, the special temporary stop notification effect, the second variable display start number notification effect are executed, and the reach effect of the super reach is further executed.

As the third variable display start number notification effect, the image display device 5 displays "x4" having a size smaller than that of the first variable display start number notification effect, as in FIG. 11-23 (B). Is executed.

Although some of them have been described above, as shown in FIGS. 11-28, the temporary stop notification effect in the feature unit 193SG is a pseudo-continuous effect in which the temporary stop notification sound is emitted from the speaker 8L from the timing when the decorative symbol is temporarily stopped. , It is an effect of notifying the player that the decorative symbol has been temporarily stopped by outputting from 8R, and is an effect executed for 2 seconds or 1.5 seconds.

The special temporary stop notification effect is the number of temporary stops of the background image displayed on the image display device 5 in addition to outputting the temporary stop notification sound from the speakers 8L and 8R from the timing when the decorative symbol is temporarily stopped as a pseudo continuous effect. By updating to the background image according to the above (the first special background image if the number of temporary stops is the first, the second special background image if the second is the second, and the third special background image if the number of temporary stops is the third), the decorative pattern is temporarily stopped. It is a production that informs the player. The special background image displayed on the image display device 5 as the special temporary stop notification effect is an image that is displayed until the update timing to the next special background image or the end of the variable display, while the temporary stop notification. The sound output period (special temporary stop notification effect period) is 2 seconds, which is the same as a part of the temporary stop notification effect.

The re-variable display notification effect is a character image corresponding to the number of re-variable display on the image display device 5 in addition to outputting the re-variable display notification sound from the speakers 8L and 8R (if the number of re-variable display is the first time, the character). By displaying the image of A (the image of the character B if it is the second time, the image of the character C if it is the third time), the player is notified that the revariable display of the decorative pattern is executed. The effect period of the revariable display notification effect (the display period of the character image in the image display device 5 and the output period of the revariable display notification sound from the speakers 8L and 8R) is 3 regardless of the number of times the revariable display is executed. Seconds. As described above, in the variable display for executing the pseudo-continuous effect, the higher the number of executions of the pseudo-continuous effect (the number of executions of the temporary stop / re-variable display), the higher the jackpot expectation is set, so that the variable display is re-variable. Regarding the display notification effect, the jackpot expectation is set to be the highest when the image of the character C is finally displayed, and the jackpot expectation is set to be the lowest when the image of the character A is finally displayed.

The first variable display start number notification effect is for notifying the number of times that the variable display of the decorative symbol including the revariable display is started during the variable display of 1 after the revariable display is started as a pseudo continuous effect. This is an effect, and the number of times that the variable display of the decorative symbol including these revariable displays is started in the image display device 5 (“× 2” in the first variable display start number notification effect, and the second variable display. In the start number notification effect, "x3" is displayed, and in the third variable display start number notification effect, "x4") is displayed. The effect period of the first variable display start number notification effect is 1 second regardless of the variable display number of the decorative symbol including the re-variable display.

The second variable display start number notification effect is an effect for notifying the number of times that the variable display of the decorative symbol including the re-variable display is started during the variable display of 1 after the first variable display start number notification effect. , The number of times that the variable display of the decorative symbol including these revariable displays is started in the image display device 5 (“× 2” in the first variable display start number notification effect, and the second variable display start number notification In the production, "x3" and "x4" in the first variable display start number notification effect for the third time are also displayed in a smaller size than the first variable display start number notification effect. The effect period of the second variable display start number notification effect is 2 seconds regardless of the variable display number of the decorative symbol including the re-variable display.

11-29 (A) is a flowchart showing a notice effect determination process (for execution of pseudo continuous effect) of the variable display start setting process in FIG. 11-22. In the advance notice effect determination process (for executing the pseudo continuous effect), the effect control CPU 120 first specifies the variable display result and the variation pattern (step 193SGS301). Then, a random number value for determining the execution of the advance notice effect is extracted, and the random value and the table for determining the advance notice effect (not shown) are used to determine whether or not the advance notice effect is executed in the variable display for executing the pseudo-continuous effect and the advance notice to be executed. The production is determined (step 193SGS302).

Specifically, as shown in FIG. 11-29 (B), when the variable display result is a big hit, the non-execution of the advance notice effect is determined at a rate of 5%, and the execution of the cut-in advance notice effect is 20%. The execution of the group notice effect is determined at a rate of 45%, and the execution of the cut-in notice effect and the group notice effect is determined at a rate of 30%.

The cut-in notice effect is an effect in which the cut-in image is displayed on the image display device 5 as shown in FIG. 11-29 (F), and the group notice effect is an effect in FIG. 11-29 (G). As shown, this is an effect in which a large number of characters are displayed so as to cross the display area of the image display device 5.

If the variable display result is off and the super reach fluctuation pattern (super reach is off), the non-execution of the advance notice effect is determined at a rate of 40%, the execution of the cut-in advance notice effect is determined at a rate of 30%, and the group. The execution of the notice effect is decided at a rate of 25%, and the execution of the cut-in notice effect and the group notice effect is decided at a rate of 5%. If the variable display result is off and the normal reach fluctuation pattern (normal reach is off), the non-execution of the notice effect is determined at a rate of 90%, the execution of the cut-in notice effect is determined at a rate of 8%, and the group. The execution of the notice effect is decided at a rate of 2%, and the execution of the cut-in notice effect and the group notice effect is decided at a rate of 0%.

That is, in the variable display in which the pseudo-continuous effect is executed in the feature unit 193SG, the jackpot expectation is set to be the lowest when neither the cut-in notice effect nor the group notice effect is executed, and the cut-in notice effect is set as the notice effect. When only the group notice effect is executed, the jackpot expectation is set higher than when neither the cut-in notice effect nor the group notice effect is executed, and when only the group notice effect is executed as the notice effect, the cut-in notice effect is set. The jackpot expectation is set higher than when only is executed, and the jackpot expectation is set to be the highest when both the cut-in notice effect and the group notice effect are executed as the notice effect (pseudo-ream). Big hit expectation regarding the notice effect in the variable display that executes the effect: Cut-in notice effect + group notice effect> group notice effect> cut-in effect> non-execution).

After the execution of step 193SGS302, the effect control CPU 120 determines whether or not the execution of the advance notice effect (determines the execution of at least one of the cut-in advance notice effect and the group advance notice effect) (step 193SGS303). When the execution of any of the advance notice effects has not been decided (step 193SGS303; N), the advance notice effect determination process (for executing the pseudo-continuous effect) is terminated, and when the execution of any of the advance notice effects is decided (step 193SGS303; Y) stores the determined advance notice effect, sets the advance notice effect start waiting timer, and ends the advance notice effect determination process (for executing the pseudo continuous effect) (step 193SGS304, step 193SGS305).

As shown in FIGS. 11-32, the executable period of these advance notice effects overlaps with the revariable display notification effect period and the first variable display start number notification effect period. In particular, when it is decided to execute both the cut-in notice effect and the group notice effect as the advance notice effect, these cut-in notice effect and the group notice effect during the revariable display notification effect period and the first variable display start number notification effect period. The production is executed in duplicate.

Further, in the feature unit 193SG, when the execution of any of the notice effects is decided in the notice effect determination process (for executing the pseudo continuous effect), the same notice effect is executed in all the revariable display notification effect periods. (See FIGS. 11-29 to 11-31).

11-30 (A) is a flowchart showing a notice effect determination process (for non-execution of pseudo continuous effect) of the variable display start setting process in FIG. 11-22. In the advance notice effect determination process (for non-execution of pseudo-continuous effect), the effect control CPU 120 first specifies the variable display result and the variation pattern (step 193SGS311). Then, a random number value for determining the execution of the advance notice effect is extracted, and the random value and the table for determining the advance notice effect (not shown) are used to determine whether or not the advance notice effect is executed in the variable display in which the pseudo-continuous effect is not executed and the advance notice to be executed. The production is determined (step 193SGS312).

Specifically, as shown in FIG. 11-30 (B), when the variable display result is a big hit, the non-execution of the notice effect is determined at a rate of 5%, and the execution of the cut-in notice effect is 30%. And the execution of the group notice production is decided at the ratio of 65%.

If the variable display result is off and the super reach fluctuation pattern (super reach is off), the non-execution of the advance notice effect is determined at a rate of 40%, the execution of the cut-in advance notice effect is determined at a rate of 35%, and the group. The execution of the notice effect is decided at a rate of 25%. If the variable display result is off and the normal reach fluctuation pattern (normal reach is off), the non-execution of the notice effect is determined at a rate of 90%, the execution of the cut-in notice effect is determined at a rate of 8%, and the group. The execution of the notice effect is decided at a rate of 2%.

That is, in the variable display in which the pseudo-continuous effect is not executed in this feature unit 193SG, the case where neither the cut-in notice effect nor the group notice effect is executed is set to have the lowest jackpot expectation, and the cut-in notice effect is set as the notice effect. When only the group notice effect is executed, the jackpot expectation is set higher than when neither the cut-in notice effect nor the group notice effect is executed, and when only the group notice effect is executed as the notice effect, the cut-in notice effect is set. The jackpot expectation is set higher than when only is executed (big hit expectation regarding the notice effect in the variable display for executing the pseudo-continuous effect: group notice effect> cut-in effect> non-execution).

After the execution of step 193SGS312, the effect control CPU 120 determines whether or not the execution of the advance notice effect is determined (step 193SGS313). When the execution of the advance notice effect has not been decided (step 193SGS313; N), the advance notice effect determination process (for non-execution of the pseudo-continuous effect) is terminated, and when the execution of the advance notice effect is decided (step 193SGS313; Y), the advance notice effect is determined. The determined advance notice effect is stored, and the advance notice effect start waiting timer is set to end the advance notice effect determination process (for non-execution of the pseudo continuous effect) (step 193SGS314, step 193SGS315).

When the advance notice effect is executed in the variable display in which the pseudo-continuous effect is not executed, the advance notice effect may be executed in any period during the period from the start timing of the variable display to the reach timing.

11-31 (A) is a diagram showing a determination ratio when the effect control CPU 120 determines whether or not to execute the special temporary stop notification effect in step 193SG280 in FIG. 11-22. In step 193SG280 in FIG. 11-22, if the variable display result is a big hit (super reach big hit), the effect control CPU 120 does not execute the special temporary stop notification effect (executes the temporary stop notification effect) at a rate of 20%. It is decided, and the execution of the special temporary stop notification effect (non-execution of the temporary stop notification effect) is determined at a rate of 80%. On the other hand, if the variable display result is off (super reach is off), the non-execution of the special temporary stop notification effect (execution of the temporary stop notification effect) is determined at a rate of 80%, and the special temporary stop notification effect is executed (execution of the special temporary stop notification effect). (Non-execution of temporary stop notification effect) is determined at a rate of 20%.

That is, in the present feature unit 193SG, when the special temporary stop notification effect is executed in the variable display for executing the pseudo continuous effect (the temporary stop notification sound is output from the speakers 8L and 8R according to the temporary stop of the decorative pattern and the image is displayed. When the special background image is displayed on the display device 5), the special temporary stop notification effect is not executed (when only the temporary stop notification sound is output from the speakers 8L and 8R according to the temporary stop of the decorative symbol; The jackpot expectation is set higher than when the temporary stop notification effect is executed (the jackpot expectation in the variable display that executes the pseudo-continuous effect: special temporary stop notification effect execution> special temporary stop notification effect not executed). ..

Further, as described above, paying attention to the case where the special temporary stop notification effect is executed, when the pseudo-continuous effect is executed once during the variable display, the image corresponds to the first temporary stop of the decorative symbol. The first special background image is only displayed on the display device 5, but when the pseudo-continuous effect is executed twice during the variable display, the image display device 5 responds to the temporary stop of the first decorative pattern. After the first special background image is displayed on the image display device 5, the second special background image is displayed on the image display device 5 in place of the first special background image in response to the second temporary stop of the decorative pattern (first special background image). The third special background image is displayed on the image display device 5 in place of the second special background image in response to the third temporary stop of the decorative pattern (from the second special background image). (Updated to the 3rd special background image).

That is, with respect to the variable display for executing the pseudo-continuous effect, the higher the number of pseudo-continuous effects to be executed during the variable display, the higher the jackpot expectation is set. Therefore, the background image finally displayed on the image display device 5 is set. Is set to have the highest jackpot expectation when is the third special background image, and the jackpot expectation is lowest when the background image finally displayed on the image display device 5 is the first special background image. The jackpot expectation for the special background image that is set (the variable display that executes the pseudo-continuous effect and is finally displayed on the image display device 5: 3rd special background image> 2nd special background image> 1st special background image ).

11-31 (B) is a diagram showing a determination ratio when the effect control CPU 120 determines the temporary stop notification effect period based on the variable display result in step 193SG283 in FIG. 11-22. In step 193SG283 in FIG. 11-22, if the variable display result is a big hit, the temporary stop notification effect period is determined to be the temporary stop notification effect period A (2 seconds) at a rate of 60% and 40%. The temporary stop notification effect period B (1.5 seconds) is determined at the ratio of. On the other hand, if the variable display result is out of alignment, the temporary stop notification effect period is determined to be the temporary stop notification effect period A (2 seconds) at a rate of 40%, and the temporary stop notification effect period B (1) is determined at a rate of 60%. .5 seconds). That is, in the case where the special temporary stop notification effect is not executed in the variable display in which the pseudo continuous effect is executed, if the effect period of the temporary stop notification effect is set to 2 seconds, the effect period of the temporary stop notification effect is 1. The jackpot expectation is set higher than when it is set to 5 seconds (the jackpot expectation regarding the effect period of the temporary stop notification effect when the special temporary stop notification effect is not executed in the variable display that executes the pseudo-continuous effect). : Temporary stop notification effect period A (2 seconds)> Temporary stop notification effect period B (1.5 seconds)).

Further, the feature unit 193SG exemplifies a mode in which the temporary stop notification effect period can be determined from 2 seconds and 1.5 seconds, but the present invention is not limited to this, and the temporary stop notification effect period is not limited to this. It may be uniquely determined in one period, or it may be determined from three or more periods.

Further, the feature unit 193SG exemplifies a mode in which a longer temporary stop notification effect period has a higher expectation of a big hit than a shorter temporary stop notification effect period, but the present invention is limited to this. Instead, a shorter temporary stop notification effect period may have a higher expectation of a big hit than a long temporary stop notification effect period.

Next, the output mode of the sound output from the speakers 8L and 8R during the variable display will be described. As shown in FIGS. 11-32, first, the speakers 8L and 8R can output BGM (musical music) based on the progress of variable display. The BGM is output during the variable display excluding the revariable display notification effect period. Further, the speakers 8L and 8R can output a temporary stop suggestion sound, a temporary stop notification sound, a revariable display notification sound, and a first variable display start number notification sound. Of these, the temporary stop suggestion sound is output only during the temporary stop suggestion effect period, the temporary stop notification sound is output only during the temporary stop notification effect period, and the revariable display notification sound is output only during the revariable display notification effect period. The 1 variable display start count notification sound is output only during the first variable display start count notification effect period.

Further, the speakers 8L and 8R can output a cut-in notice effect sound and a group notice effect sound. Of these, the cut-in notice effect sound is output only during the cut-in notice effect execution period when the execution of the cut-in notice effect is decided, and the group notice effect sound is decided to execute the group notice effect. If so, it is output only during the group notice effect execution period.

That is, as shown in FIGS. 11-32, during the variable display in which the pseudo-continuous effect is executed, the re-variable display notification sound is output from the speakers 8L and 8R during the re-variable display notification effect period. While the output of the BGM is limited, the output of the BGM from the speakers 8L and 8R is not limited during the variable display except for the revariable display notification effect period. Further, during the temporary stop suggestion effect period, two types of sounds, BGM and temporary stop suggestion sound, are output from the speakers 8L and 8R, while during the first variable display start number notification effect period, the speakers 8L and 8R output. In addition to the first variable display start count notification sound, a maximum of four types of sounds including the BGM, the cut-in notice effect sound, and the group advance notice effect sound are output.

Next, a display mode of each image on the image display device 5 during the temporary stop suggestion effect period will be described. First, as shown in FIGS. 11-33, in the temporary stop suggestion effect period when the pseudo-continuous symbol does not temporarily stop, the image display device 5 draws from the image data 2 from above to below in the image display device 5. The movement display of the pseudo-continuous symbol toward is executed. The movement display of the pseudo-continuous symbol is executed at the speed V1 from the start timing of the temporary stop suggestion effect period to the display image data switching timing. From the display image data switching timing, the pseudo-continuous symbol is not drawn as the image data 2, that is, from the display image data switching timing, the pseudo-continuous symbol as the image data 2 is not displayed.

Further, from the middle of the movement display of the speed V1 of the pseudo-continuous symbol, the temporary stop suggestion image is displayed on the image display device 5 by drawing with the image data 1. The temporary stop suggestion image is displayed from the middle of the movement display of the speed V1 of the pseudo-continuous symbol described above to the period of the display image data switching timing, but is not displayed (hidden) in other periods.

Further, immediately before the display image data switching timing, the display of the pseudo-continuous pattern in the central portion of the image display device 5 is started by drawing with the image data 3. The pseudo-continuous symbol drawn by drawing the image data 3 does not move until the display image data switching timing (speed 0), but from the display image data switching timing, the speed V1 described above is directed downward from the central portion of the image display device 5. The movement display is performed at a speed V3, which is faster than that. The movement display of the pseudo-continuous symbol at the speed V3 by drawing the image data 3 is hidden when the pseudo-continuous symbol moves out of the display area of the image display device 5.

Further, from the display image data switching timing, the moving display (variable display) of the decorative pattern from the upper side to the lower side in the image display device 5 is executed by drawing with the image data 2. The moving display (variable display) of the decorative symbol is executed at a speed V2 (speed: V3> V2> V1) which is faster than the speed V1 and slower than the speed V3 from the display image data switching timing. The moving display (variable display) of the decorative symbol continues until the start timing of the reach effect.

Then, from the start timing of the temporary stop suggestion effect, the concentrated line is displayed on the image display device 5 by drawing with the image data 4. The display of the concentrated line is displayed in D2, which is higher in density than D1, after the density (display density) is displayed in D1 from the start timing of the temporary stop suggestion effect to a certain period. That is, the number of concentrated lines to be displayed increases as a certain period of time elapses from the start of display on the image display device 5. Then, the concentrated line is displayed again at the density D1 from the display image data switching timing and then disappears.

Therefore, in the temporary stop suggestion effect period in which the pseudo-continuous symbol is non-stop, the concentrated lines are displayed at the density D1 from the start timing of the temporary stop suggestion effect to the display image data switching timing, so that the left and right decorations are displayed. The visibility of the symbols (decorative symbols displayed in the decorative symbol display areas 5L and 5R of "left" and "right") is lower than the state before the execution of the temporary stop suggestion effect (visibility: high). (Visibility: Medium). Further, by changing the density of the concentrated lines from D1 to D2, the visibility of the left and right decorative symbols (decorative symbols displayed in the decorative symbol display areas 5L and 5R of "left" and "right") becomes lower. (Visibility: low).

Further, from the display image data switching timing to the display end timing of the concentrated line, since the concentrated line is displayed at the density D1, the visibility of the left and right decorative patterns is higher than when the concentrated line is displayed at the density D2. Higher (visibility: medium). After the display end timing of the concentrated line, the display of the concentrated line is completed (not displayed), so that the legibility of the left and right decorative patterns is the highest (visibility: high).

As shown in FIGS. 11-34, in the temporary stop suggestion effect period when the pseudo-continuous symbol temporarily stops, the image display device 5 draws from the image data 2 from the upper side to the lower side in the image display device 5. The movement display of the pseudo-continuous symbol of is executed. The movement display of the pseudo-continuous symbol is executed at the speed V1 from the start timing of the temporary stop suggestion effect period to the end timing of the temporary stop suggestion effect (temporary stop timing of the pseudo-continuous symbol). The period required from the start timing of the variable display to the temporary stop timing of the pseudo-continuous symbol is the period required from the start timing of the variable display to the display image data switching timing when the pseudo-continuous symbol shown in FIGS. 11-33 does not temporarily stop. It is the same. Further, after the temporary stop suggestion effect is executed, the temporary stop notification effect is executed, but during the temporary stop notification effect execution period, the pseudo-continuous symbol is temporarily stopped (speed V0) in the "medium" decorative symbol display area 5C. It will be hidden after that.

Further, from the start timing of the temporary stop suggestion effect, the concentrated line is displayed on the image display device 5 by drawing with the image data 4. In the display of the concentrated line, the density (display density) of the concentrated line is displayed in D2 from the start timing of the temporary stop suggestion effect to the end timing of the temporary stop suggestion effect (temporary stop timing of the pseudo-continuous symbol). , It will be hidden from the end timing of the temporary stop suggestion effect.

Then, from the start timing of the temporary stop suggestion effect, the concentrated line is displayed on the image display device 5 by drawing with the image data 4. The display of the concentrated line is displayed in D2, which is higher in density than D1, after the density (display density) is displayed in D1 from the start timing of the temporary stop suggestion effect to a certain period. That is, the number of concentrated lines to be displayed increases as a certain period of time elapses from the start of display on the image display device 5. Then, the concentrated line is hidden from the temporary stop timing of the pseudo-continuous symbol.

Therefore, in the temporary stop suggestion effect period in which the pseudo-continuous symbol is non-stop, the concentrated lines are displayed at the density D1 from the start timing of the temporary stop suggestion effect to the display image data switching timing, so that the left and right decorations are displayed. The visibility of the symbols (decorative symbols displayed in the decorative symbol display areas 5L and 5R of "left" and "right") is lower than the state before the execution of the temporary stop suggestion effect (visibility: high). (Visibility: Medium). Further, by changing the density of the concentrated lines from D1 to D2, the visibility of the left and right decorative symbols (decorative symbols displayed in the decorative symbol display areas 5L and 5R of "left" and "right") becomes lower. (Visibility: low). Further, from the temporary stop timing of the pseudo-continuous symbol, the display of the concentrated line is completed (not displayed), so that the legibility of the left and right decorative symbols is the highest (visibility: high).

Although not shown in FIGS. 11-34, after the end timing of the temporary stop suggestion effect, that is, during the temporary stop notification effect period, the pseudo-continuous symbol temporarily stops and the decorative symbol is drawn by drawing the image data 1. The effect image for temporary stop notification of is displayed around the pseudo-continuous pattern. The effect image for temporary stop notification of the decorative pattern is then switched to display in the entire display area of the image display device 5 (see FIGS. 11-35). The effect image for temporary stop notification in the feature unit 193SG is an image in which the transmittance is set to 0%.

That is, in the temporary stop notification effect period, once the concentrated line is hidden, the visibility of the left and right decorative symbols is higher than in the temporary stop suggestion effect execution period (visibility: medium), but the image display device. The left and right decorative symbols become invisible due to the display of the effect image for temporary stop notification in the entire display area of 5 (visibility: invisible).

However, from the timing at which the temporary stop display of the pseudo-continuous symbol in the image data 2 ends, the speed V2 toward the player side (front side of the pachinko gaming machine 1) of the pseudo-continuous symbol by drawing the image data 2 as well. The movement display is executed. At this time, since the movement display (enlarged display) of the pseudo-continuous symbols is executed in the entire display area of the image display device 5, the left and right pseudo-continuous symbols become invisible again.

When the pseudo-continuous symbol is temporarily stopped in the temporary stop suggestion effect, the moving display of the pseudo-continuous symbol on the image display device 5 by drawing the image data 3 and the image display device 5 by drawing the image data 2 are performed. The movement display of the decorative pattern is not executed (variable display).

Next, a display mode of the image display device 5 in the variable display for executing the temporary stop suggestion effect in the feature unit 193SG will be described with reference to FIGS. 11-35 to 11-47.

First, when it is decided not to execute the special temporary stop notification effect at the start of the variable display, as shown in FIGS. 11-35 (A) to 11-35 (C), a certain period from the start of the variable display is set. After that, the decorative symbols stop (swing stop) in the decorative symbol display areas 5L and 5C of the "left" and "right" to reach the reach. After that, as the first temporary stop suggestion effect, the pseudo-continuous symbol moves from above to below at a speed V1 in the decorative symbol display area 5C of "middle". At this time, in the image display device 5, a concentrated line is displayed from the peripheral portion of the image display device 5 toward the central portion (“middle” decorative pattern display area 5C) of the image display device 5. The concentrated line is displayed at the density D1 at the start of display, but the density changes to D2 after a certain period of time.

Then, when the variable display is a variable display based on the fluctuation pattern PA2-1 out of the normal reach that does not execute the pseudo-continuous effect, the pseudo-continuous symbol does not temporarily stop as shown in FIGS. 11-35 (D). At speed V2, it moves below the image display device and is hidden. At this time, the density of the concentrated lines displayed on the image display device 5 changes from D2 to D1. On the other hand, when the variable display is a variation pattern (any of PA2-2 to PA2-4 and PB1-2 to PB1-4) that executes a pseudo-continuous effect, as shown in FIG. 11-35 (E). In addition to the temporary stop of the pseudo-continuous symbol, an effect image for temporary stop notification is displayed around the temporarily stopped pseudo-continuous symbol. In addition, the concentrated line is hidden. At this time, the temporary stop notification sound is output from the speakers 8L and 8R as a temporary stop notification effect. Further, the second movable body 193SG033 moves from the retracted position to the first effect position, and the built-in second movable body LED 193SG034 emits light in blue.

Next, as shown in FIGS. 11-35 (F) and 11-35 (G), the effect image for temporary stop notification is switched to the display in the entire display area of the image display device 5, so that the left and right decorative symbols are displayed. It becomes invisible to the player, and the blue light emission by the second movable body 193SG033 ends. At this time, the second movable body 193SG033 moves from the first effect position to the retracted position.

Further, as shown in FIGS. 11-35 (G) and 11-35 (H), as the second movable body 193SG033 moves from the first effect position to the retracted position, the temporarily stopped pseudo-continuous symbol has a plurality of symbols. The evacuation is displayed. After that, an image in which the pseudo-ream symbol displaying these plurality of cracks explodes is displayed, and the pseudo-ream symbol is configured as shown in FIGS. 11-36 (I) and 11-36 (J). An image is displayed in which the characters (in the case of the feature unit 193SG, each alphabet of "NEXT" indicating that the pseudo-continuous effect is executed) are diffused and moved toward the player side.

Then, as shown in FIGS. 11-37 (K) to 11-37 (P), the first revariable display of the decorative symbol is started. Further, as a revariable display notification effect, the image of the character A is displayed on the image display device 5, and the revariable display notification sound is output from the speakers 8L and 8R. At this time, if it is decided to execute the cut-in notice effect or the group notice effect at the start of the variable display, the cut-in notice effect or the cut-in notice effect overlaps with the re-variable display notification effect and the first variable display start count notification effect. Group notice production is executed.

Then, when the revariable display notification effect is completed, an image of "x2" is displayed on the image display device 5 as the first first variable display start number notification effect, and both left and right ends of the image display device 5 are displayed. The display of the blue effect image is started at. At this time, the second movable body 193SG033 moves from the retracted position to the first effect position again and emits blue light.

The "x2" image displayed on the image display device 5 as the first variable display start number notification effect is once displayed on the image display device 5 and then displayed in a larger size. It becomes a display (see FIGS. 11-37 (O) and 11-37 (P)).

When the first variable display start number notification effect is completed, the light emission of the second movable body 193SG033 in blue ends, and the second movable body 193SG033 moves from the first effect position to the retracted position. Further, as the first variable display start number notification effect, an image of "x2" having a size smaller than that of the first variable display start number notification effect is displayed in the upper left portion of the image display device 5.

After a while after the first variable display start count notification effect is completed, the decorative symbol display areas of "left" and "right" are shown in FIGS. 11-38 (R) to 11-38 (T). After the decorative symbol stopped (swinged stop) in 5L and 5R to reach the reach, the pseudo-continuous symbol was moved from the top to the bottom in the "middle" decorative symbol display area 5C as the second temporary stop suggestion effect. It moves at speed V1. At this time, in the image display device 5, a concentrated line is displayed from the peripheral portion of the image display device 5 toward the central portion (“middle” decorative pattern display area 5C) of the image display device 5. The concentrated line is displayed at the density D1 at the start of display, but the density changes to D2 after a certain period of time.

Then, when the variable display is a fluctuation pattern PA2-2 out of the normal reach or a fluctuation pattern PB1-2 of the normal reach jackpot that executes the pseudo-continuous effect only once, as shown in FIG. 11-38 (U). The pseudo-continuous symbol moves below the image display device at a speed of V2 without being temporarily stopped and is hidden. At this time, the density of the concentrated lines displayed on the image display device 5 changes from D2 to D1. On the other hand, when the variable display is a variation pattern (any of PA2-3, PA2-4, PB1-3, PB1-4) in which the pseudo-continuous effect is executed twice or more, FIG. 11-38 (V). As shown in the above, the pseudo-continuous symbol is temporarily stopped, and an effect image for temporary stop notification is displayed around the temporarily stopped pseudo-continuous symbol. In addition, the concentrated line is hidden. At this time, the temporary stop notification sound is output from the speakers 8L and 8R as a temporary stop notification effect. Further, the second movable body 193SG033 moves from the retracted position to the first effect position, and the built-in second movable body LED 193SG034 emits green light.

Next, as shown in FIGS. 11-38 (W) and 11-38 (X), the effect image for temporary stop notification is switched to the display in the entire display area of the image display device 5, so that the left and right decorative symbols are displayed. It becomes invisible to the player, and the green light emission by the second movable body 193SG033 ends. At this time, the second movable body 193SG033 moves from the first effect position to the retracted position.

Further, as shown in FIGS. 11-38 (X) and 11-38 (Y), as the second movable body 193SG033 moves from the first effect position to the retracted position, the temporarily stopped pseudo-continuous symbol has a plurality of symbols. The evacuation is displayed. After that, an image in which the pseudo-ream symbol displaying these plurality of cracks explodes is displayed, and the pseudo-ream symbol is configured as shown in FIGS. 11-39 (Z) and 11-39 (a). An image is displayed in which the characters (in the case of the feature unit 193SG, each alphabet of "NEXT" indicating that the pseudo-continuous effect is executed) are diffused and moved toward the player side.

Then, as shown in FIGS. 11-40 (b) to 11-40 (h), the second revariable display of the decorative symbol is started. Further, as a revariable display notification effect, the image of the character B is displayed on the image display device 5, and the revariable display notification sound is output from the speakers 8L and 8R. If it is decided to execute the cut-in notice effect or the group notice effect at the start of the variable display, the cut-in notice effect or the group of the cut-in notice effect or the group may overlap with the re-variable display notification effect and the first variable display start count notification effect. A notice effect is executed.

Then, when the revariable display notification effect is completed, an image of "x3" is displayed on the image display device 5 as the second first variable display start number notification effect, and both left and right ends of the image display device 5 are displayed. The display of the green effect image is started at. At this time, the second movable body 193SG033 moves from the retracted position to the first effect position again and emits green light.

The "x3" image displayed on the image display device 5 as the second variable display start count notification effect is once displayed on the image display device 5 and then displayed in a larger size. It is displayed (see FIGS. 11-40 (f) and 11-40 (g)).

When the first variable display start number notification effect is completed, as the second variable display start number notification effect, "x3" having a size smaller than the first variable display start number notification effect in the upper left portion of the image display device 5. Image is displayed.

After a while after the second variable display start count notification effect is completed, the decorative symbol display areas of "left" and "right" are shown in FIGS. 11-41 (e) to 11-41 (g). After the decorative symbol stops (swing stops) in 5L and 5R to reach the reach, the pseudo-continuous symbol moves from the top to the bottom in the "middle" decorative symbol display area 5C as the third temporary stop suggestion effect. It moves at speed V1. At this time, in the image display device 5, a concentrated line is displayed from the peripheral portion of the image display device 5 toward the central portion (“middle” decorative pattern display area 5C) of the image display device 5. The concentrated line is displayed at the density D1 at the start of display, but the density changes to D2 after a certain period of time.

Then, when the variable display is a fluctuation pattern PA2-3 out of super reach or a fluctuation pattern PB1-3 of super reach jackpot that executes the pseudo-continuous effect only twice, as shown in FIG. 11-41 (h). In addition, the pseudo-continuous symbol moves below the image display device at a speed of V2 without being temporarily stopped and is hidden. At this time, the density of the concentrated lines displayed on the image display device 5 changes from D2 to D1. On the other hand, when the variable display is a variation pattern (any of PA2-3, PA2-4, PB1-3, PB1-4) in which the pseudo-continuous effect is executed twice or more, FIG. 11-41 (i). As shown in the above, the pseudo-continuous symbol is temporarily stopped, and an effect image for temporary stop notification is displayed around the temporarily stopped pseudo-continuous symbol. In addition, the concentrated line is hidden. At this time, the temporary stop notification sound is output from the speakers 8L and 8R as a temporary stop notification effect. Further, the second movable body 193SG033 moves from the retracted position to the first effect position, and the built-in second movable body LED 193SG034 emits red light.

Next, as shown in FIGS. 11-41 (j) and 11-41 (k), the effect image for temporary stop notification is switched to the display in the entire display area of the image display device 5, so that the left and right decorative symbols are displayed. It becomes invisible to the player, and the red light emission by the second movable body 193SG033 ends. At this time, the second movable body 193SG033 moves from the first effect position to the retracted position.

Further, as shown in FIGS. 11-41 (k) and 11-41 (l), as the second movable body 193SG033 moves from the first effect position to the retracted position, the temporarily stopped pseudo-continuous symbol has a plurality of symbols. The evacuation is displayed. After that, an image in which the pseudo-ream symbol displaying these plurality of cracks explodes is displayed, and the pseudo-ream symbol is configured as shown in FIGS. 11-42 (m) and 11-42 (n). An image is displayed in which the characters (in the case of the feature unit 193SG, each alphabet of "NEXT" indicating that the pseudo-continuous effect is executed) are diffused and moved toward the player side.

Then, as shown in FIGS. 11-43 (o) to 11-43 (u), the third revariable display of the decorative symbol is started. Further, as a revariable display notification effect, the image of the character C is displayed on the image display device 5, and the revariable display notification sound is output from the speakers 8L and 8R. If it is decided to execute the cut-in notice effect or the group notice effect at the start of the variable display, the cut-in notice effect or the group of the cut-in notice effect or the group may overlap with the re-variable display notification effect and the first variable display start count notification effect. A notice effect is executed.

Then, when the revariable display notification effect is completed, an image of "x4" is displayed on the image display device 5 as the third first variable display start number notification effect, and both left and right ends of the image display device 5 are displayed. The display of the red effect image is started at. At this time, the second movable body 193SG033 moves from the retracted position to the first effect position again and emits red light.

The "x4" image displayed on the image display device 5 as the third variable display start number notification effect is displayed in a larger size after being once displayed on the image display device 5. (See FIGS. 11-43 (s) and 11-43 (t)).

When the first variable display start number notification effect is completed, as the third variable display start number notification effect, "x4" having a size smaller than the first variable display start number notification effect in the upper left portion of the image display device 5. Image is displayed.

Here, the time when the temporary stop suggestion effect is executed will be described. As shown in FIGS. 11-44 (A) and 11-44 (B), when the temporary stop suggestion effect is executed, as described above, the pseudo-continuous symbol is directed from the upper side to the lower side at the speed V1 in the image display device 5. The concentrated line is displayed at the density D2. When the pseudo-continuous symbol approaches the temporary stop position as the temporary stop suggestion effect progresses, the speed V1 is directed from above to below at the center of the image display device 5 (temporary stop position of the decorative symbol). A pseudo-continuous symbol (pseudo-continuous symbol drawn by image data 3) different from the pseudo-continuous symbol (pseudo-continuous symbol drawn by image data 2) that moves in is displayed, suggesting a temporary stop of the pseudo-continuous symbol. To.

Then, when the decorative symbol is temporarily stopped as a result of the temporary stop suggestion effect, the pseudo-ream symbol is temporarily stopped as shown in FIGS. 11-44 (C), so that the temporary stop notification is given around the pseudo-ream symbol. The effect image for is displayed, and the color of the second movable body 193SG033 that has moved from the retracted position to the first effect position is the color corresponding to the number of temporary stops (number of pseudo-reams) (blue for the first temporary stop, the second time). It emits light in green for a temporary stop and red for the third temporary stop). Further, the concentrated line displayed on the image display device 5 at this time is hidden.

On the other hand, when the decorative symbol does not temporarily stop as a result of the temporary stop suggestion effect, as shown in FIGS. 11-44 (D) and 11-44 (E), the pseudo-continuous symbol in the center of the image display device 5 (Pseudo-continuous symbol drawn by image data 3) is hidden, and the pseudo-continuous symbol (pseudo-continuous symbol drawn by image data 2) that has been moving from above to downward at speed V1 is displayed. It passes through the temporary stop position at a speed of V2, moves downward as it is to the image display device 5, and is hidden. At the same time, the normal movement display of the decorative pattern is executed from the upper side to the lower side of the image display device 5 (variable display is executed).

The density of the concentrated lines displayed on the image display device 5 changes from D2 to D1 from the timing when the movement of the pseudo-continuous symbol at the speed V2 is started (the number of the displayed concentrated lines decreases). Then, the concentrated line after the density changes to D1 is hidden after a certain period of time after the pseudo-continuous symbol is hidden from the image display device 5.

As shown in FIGS. 11-44 (F) and 11-44 (G), after the concentrated lines are hidden, the decorations excluding the pseudo-continuous symbols in the "middle" decorative symbol display area 5C for a while. After the variable display is executed on the symbol, the reach effect according to the fluctuation pattern is executed, and finally the decorative symbol indicating the big hit or the miss is derived and displayed (in the case of the feature unit 193SG, "medium"). In the decorative symbol display area 5C, the decorative symbols of numbers other than "1", which is a combination of big hits, or "1", which is a combination of outliers, are stopped). That is, when the pseudo-continuous symbol is not temporarily stopped in the temporary stop suggestion effect, the display of the concentrated line is continued even after the pseudo-continuous symbol is hidden from the image display device 5, but the concentrated line is displayed. The display is hidden before the decorative symbol stops due to a combination of big hits or misses (more accurately, before the reach effect is started).

As described above, regarding the variable display when the special temporary stop notification effect is not executed, as shown in FIGS. 11-45, the left and right decorative symbols (“right” and “left” decorative symbol display areas 5L and 5R) The displayed decorative pattern) has lower visibility during the temporary stop suggestion effect period than before the temporary stop suggestion effect is executed because the concentrated lines are displayed at the density D1 (visibility: low). .. Further, the left and right decorative symbols (decorative symbols displayed in the decorative symbol display areas 5L and 5R of "right" and "left") are further reduced in visibility by changing to the density D2 of the concentrated line (visual recognition). Gender: Medium).

Further, for the left and right decorative symbols during the temporary stop notification effect period, an effect image for temporary stop notification is displayed around the pseudo-continuous symbol from the start timing of the temporary stop notification effect (temporary stop timing of the pseudo-continuous symbol). Visibility is higher than that during the temporary stop suggestion effect period (visibility: medium).

After the effect image for the temporary stop notification is displayed in the entire display area of the image display device 5 during the temporary stop notification effect period, the remaining temporary stop notification effect period (player side of the pseudo-continuous pattern). (Movement display toward) and revariable display It becomes invisible to the player during the notification effect period.

Then, from the start timing of the variable display start number notification effect, the left and right decorative symbols are displayed again on the image display device. At this time, these left and right decorative symbols are temporarily stopped by the partial overlap of the displays such as "x2", "x3", and "x4" displayed in the center of the image display device 5. The visibility is the same as immediately after the start of (Visibility: Medium).

After that, the left and right decorative patterns are enlarged and displayed (moved toward the player side) such as "x2", "x3", "x4", so that the player cannot see them. After that, the display of these "x2", "x3", "x4", etc. is switched to the small display in the upper left part of the image display device 5, so that the state with the highest visibility (visibility: high). It becomes.

In this feature unit 193SG, as shown in FIGS. 11-36 to 11-37, 11-39 to 11-40, and 11-42 to 11-43, the execution period of the temporary stop notification effect The present invention exemplifies a mode in which the execution period of the revariable display notification effect is different (the revariable display notification effect is executed after the execution of the temporary stop notification effect), but the present invention is not limited to this, and these provisional cases are tentative. The execution period of the stop notification effect and the execution period of the revariable display notification effect may partially overlap. For example, as shown in FIGS. 11-36 to 11-37, when the pseudo-continuous symbol explodes and is moved to the front side in the image display device 5 as a temporary stop notification effect, a part of the pseudo-continuous symbol ( For example, the character "E") is displayed in the entire display area of the image display device 5 and then erased, while the character as a revariable display notification effect on the back side of a part of the pseudo-continuous symbol. The display of the image of is started. By doing so, the image of the character is gradually made visible to the player in the process of erasing the pseudo-ream pattern, and the effect of the effect can be improved, and further, the image is displayed on the image display device 5. It is possible to transfer the images that are being displayed without any discomfort.

Further, as shown in FIGS. 11-35 (H) and the like, the feature unit 193SG displays an image in which the pseudo-continuous pattern has a crack in the image display device 5 as a temporary stop notification effect, and the image itself explodes. Although the display mode has been illustrated, the present invention is not limited to this, and the image containing these cracks and the image exploding may be different from each other. For example, as a temporary stop notification effect, the image display device 5 displays an image in which a ridge is included in the pseudo-continuous pattern, and then displays an image in which smoke or light is generated from the ridge. Then, the pseudo-ream pattern may be difficult to see from the player by the image of the smoke or light, and the exploding image may be displayed instead of the pseudo-ream pattern. By doing so, it is possible to transfer the image displayed on the image display device 5 without discomfort.

Next, when it is decided to execute the special temporary stop notification effect at the start of the variable display, as shown in FIGS. 11-46 (A) to 11-46 (C), the variable display is started for a while. Become reach. Then, as the first temporary stop suggestion effect, the movement display of the pseudo-continuous symbol indicating the execution of the pseudo-continuous effect is executed at a lower speed (speed V1) than usual in the decorative symbol display area 5C of the “middle”. Then, at the same time as the temporary stop re-effect period ends, the pseudo-continuous symbol temporarily stops. At this time, the temporary stop notification sound is output from the speakers 8L and 8R as a temporary stop notification effect.

As shown in FIGS. 11-46 (D) to 11-46 (H), when the output of the temporary stop notification sound is completed, the image display device 5 starts displaying the first special background image and the first time. The re-variable display of the decorative pattern of is started. At this time, if it is decided to execute the cut-in notice effect or the group notice effect at the start of the variable display, the cut-in notice effect or the group notice effect is executed in duplicate with the revariable display notification effect.

Then, when the cut-in effect and the group notice effect are completed, the first variable display start number notification effect is executed without executing the first variable display start number notification effect.

After that, as shown in FIGS. 11-47 (I) to 11-47 (N), the first special background displayed on the image display device 5 by executing the second temporary stop of the decorative symbol. The image is displayed on the second special background image, and the re-variable display of the decorative pattern, the cut-in notice effect, the group notice effect, and the second variable display start count notification effect are executed, and the third decorative pattern is displayed. By executing the temporary stop, the second special background image displayed on the image display device 5 is displayed on the third special background image, and the decorative pattern is revariablely displayed, the cut-in notice effect, the group notice effect, and the like. The third variable display start number notification effect is executed. Then, the reach effect is executed, and the decorative symbols are derived and displayed in a combination indicating a big hit or a miss.

As described above, in the pachinko gaming machine 1 in the feature unit 193SG, as shown in FIGS. 11-33 and 11-34, the concentrated line is displayed at the density D1 on the image display device 5 as a temporary stop suggestion effect. By doing so, the visibility of the left and right decorative symbols is reduced, and then the visibility of the left and right decorative symbols is further reduced by displaying the concentrated lines at the density D2, so that the pseudo-continuous symbol is produced by the temporary stop suggestion effect. It is possible to raise the player's expectation for the temporary stop. Then, as the temporary stop notification effect, the effect image for the temporary stop notification is displayed in the entire display area of the image display device 5 to make the left and right decorative symbols invisible, so that the pseudo-continuous symbol is temporarily stopped. It is possible to enhance the feeling of exhilaration.

Further, as shown in FIGS. 11-44, when the pseudo-ream symbol is not temporarily stopped by executing the temporary stop suggestion effect, the concentrated line continues even after the pseudo-ream symbol is hidden in the image display device 5. If the pseudo-link symbol does not temporarily stop, the concentrated line is continuously displayed even after the timing when the pseudo-link symbol should have been temporarily stopped, so that the pseudo-link symbol temporarily stops. It becomes easier for the player to recognize that there was no such thing, and the disappointment of the player for the fact that the pseudo-ream pattern did not temporarily stop can be alleviated, so that the game entertainment can be improved.

Further, as shown in FIGS. 11-33, when the pseudo-continuous symbol does not temporarily stop, the concentrated line is displayed at the density D2 before the switching timing of the displayed image data, and the switching timing of the displayed image data is displayed. After that, since the concentrated line is displayed at the density D1, the visibility of the left and right decorative symbols is higher after the display image data switching timing than before the display image data switching timing. That is, after the switching timing of the display image data, by increasing the transparency of the concentrated line, the player is made to recognize that the pseudo-continuous symbol does not temporarily stop, and the concentrated line is transparent to increase the attention to the background image. This can alleviate the player's disappointment that the pseudo-ream pattern did not temporarily stop.

If the pseudo-ream pattern does not temporarily stop as a result of the temporary stop suggestion effect, before the combination of the decorative symbols that are big hits or misses in the "middle" decorative symbol display area 5C together with the left and right decorative symbols stops. Since the concentrated line is hidden in, it is possible to prevent the player from misidentifying that the stop of the decorative symbol after the pseudo-continuous symbol has not been temporarily stopped is a temporary stop.

Further, as shown in FIGS. 11-35 (G) to 11-35 (H), when the pseudo-continuous symbol is temporarily stopped, the second movable body 193SG033 moves from the retracted position to the first effect position, and at the same time, Since the image display device 5 displays an image (an image in which the pseudo-ream symbol moves toward the player side) in which the pseudo-ream symbol is cracked and explodes, the operation of the second movable body 193SG033 and the pseudo-ream symbol The display of the explosion can further impress the player that the pseudo-ream symbol has temporarily stopped.

In particular, in the present feature unit 193SG, when the pseudo-ream symbol temporarily stops, the second movable body 193SG033 moves from the retracted position to the first effect position as a temporary stop notification effect, so that the pseudo-ream symbol and the pseudo-ream symbol are viewed from the front. Since a part of the second movable body 193SG033 overlaps, the player is informed that the pseudo-ream symbol has temporarily stopped while preventing the pseudo-ream symbol from becoming difficult for the player to see due to the second movable body 193SG033. Can make an impression.

In the present feature unit 193SG, an example in which the pseudo-ream symbol is deformed is illustrated, but the present invention is not limited to this, and as an example in which the pseudo-ream symbol is deformed, the pseudo-ream symbol is not limited to this. , The pseudo-ream pattern may change to the shape of a specific figure (for example, a circle or a triangle), or the size of the pseudo-ream pattern may be different from that before the temporary stop.

Further, the feature unit 193SG exemplifies a mode in which the second movable body 193SG033 is moved from the retracted position to the first effect position when the pseudo symbol is temporarily stopped, but the present invention is not limited thereto. If the pseudo-ream symbol is temporarily stopped, the movable body 32 is placed in the first effect position or a position different from the first effect position in addition to or in place of the second movable body 193SG033, and is viewed from the front. You may move it to a position that overlaps with at least a part of the pseudo-continuous symbol.

Further, as shown in FIGS. 11-35 (F) and 11-35 (G), in the temporary stop notification effect, the second movable body 193SG033 is set before the pseudo-continuous symbol is hidden in the image display device 5. Since the second movable body 193SG033 is moved from the first effect position to the retracted position, it becomes easier for the player to recognize that the pseudo-continuous symbol is hidden from the image display device 5.

Further, in the variable display of the feature unit 193SG, it is possible to execute the pseudo-ream effect up to three times, and every time the pseudo-ream symbol is temporarily stopped and the revariable display is executed as these pseudo-ream effects, the first is performed. As the 1 variable display start number notification effect, the image display device 5 displays displays such as "x2", "x3", and "x4" according to the revariable display number of times. Further, as shown in FIG. 11-37 (O), when the first variable display start number notification effect is executed, the second movable body 193SG033 moves from the retracted position to the first effect position, and becomes the second movable body 193SG033. Since some of the displays such as "x2", "x3", and "x4" overlap in the front view, "x2", "x3", and so on according to the variable number of times of display. It is possible to attract attention to the display such as "x4" and improve the effect of the effect.

Further, as shown in FIGS. 11-37 (O), 11-40 (f), and 11-43 (s), when "x2" is displayed as the variable display start number notification effect, the second movable The first variable display start count is obtained by making the body 193SG033 emit light in blue, the second movable body 193SG033 in green when displaying "x3", and the second movable body 193SG033 in red when displaying "x4". It is possible to attract the player's attention to the display of the notification effect, and the effect of the effect can be improved.

In the feature unit 193SG, when the first variable display start number notification effect is executed, the second movable body 193SG033 moves from the retracted position to the first effect position, and the second movable body 193SG033 and "x2", ". Although a form in which some of the displays such as "x3" and "x4" are overlapped in a front view is exemplified, the present invention is not limited to this, and the execution of the first variable display start number notification effect is executed. Occasionally, the display of the second movable body 193SG033 and the display of "x2", "x3", "x4", etc. may completely overlap.

Further, as shown in FIGS. 11-33, 11-35, and 11-44, as the temporary stop suggestion performance, a concentrated line is displayed in the central portion of the image display device 5 while displaying a pseudo-continuous pattern as a temporary stop suggestion image. Is displayed, so that the display control of the temporary stop suggestion effect by the effect control CPU 120 becomes easy, and when the pseudo-continuous symbol does not temporarily stop, the image data is switched at the display image data switching timing (shown in FIG. 11-3). It is possible to prevent the switching from the image data to the image data shown in FIG. 11-4) to be unnatural. In particular, after the display image data switching timing, the pseudo-continuous symbol moves downward from the central portion of the image display device 5, so that the pseudo-continuous symbol is displayed in advance in the central portion of the image display device 5 as a temporary stop suggestion image. By setting the image data, the image data can be switched at the display image data switching timing in a different manner that gives the player a feeling of strangeness.

Further, in the gaming machine of the feature unit 193SG, the effect control CPU 120 is drawn as image data 1, image data 2, image data 3, and image data 4 as shown in FIGS. 11-3 and 11-4. The data can be combined and the image can be displayed on the image display device 5. In particular, the pseudo-continuous symbol as a temporary stop image is drawn as the image data 1 having the highest display priority, and the decorative symbol or the pseudo-continuous symbol is drawn as the image data 2 having a lower display priority than the image data 1, and is provisionally. Since the concentrated line as the stop suggestion effect is drawn as the image data 4 having the lowest display priority, the decorative symbol or the pseudo-continuous symbol during the moving display (variable display), the pseudo-continuous symbol as the temporary stop suggestion image, and the temporary It is possible to increase the degree of freedom of the concentrated line as a stop suggestion effect.

Further, in the feature unit 193SG, as shown in FIGS. 11-35 (H), 11-36 (I), and 11-36 (J), a pseudo-continuous symbol is displayed in the image display device 5 as a temporary stop notification effect. When the display explodes and moves to the front side, the left and right decorative symbols are invisible to the player, while the first variable display start count notification effect is shown as shown in FIG. 11-37 (O). When "x2" or the like is displayed on the image display device 5, the left and right decorative symbols are visible to the player, so that the temporary stop notification effect and the first variable display start number notification effect (especially). The effect of displaying "x2" etc.) can be enhanced, and the left and right decorative symbols can be visually recognized by the player during the first variable display start count notification effect, so that the revariable display is executed. Can be easily recognized by the player.

Further, a portion in which the pseudo-series symbol shown in FIGS. 11-35 (H), 11-36 (I), 11-36 (J), etc. explodes and is moved and displayed, and 11-37 (O), FIG. The parts where the displays such as "x2", "x3", and "x4" shown in FIGS. 11-37 (P) are moved and displayed are both moved displays (enlarged display) toward the player side. ), Therefore, it is possible to enhance the effect of the temporary stop notification effect and the first variable display start number notification effect by the movement display toward the player side.

Further, as shown in FIGS. 11-33, when the pseudo-continuous symbol does not temporarily stop, the moving speed of the pseudo-continuous symbol before the display image data switching timing is V1, but the pseudo-continuous symbol after the display image data switching timing is pseudo. Since the moving speed of the continuous symbol is V3, the player decides whether the pseudo continuous symbol is before or after the timing of temporary stop due to the moving speed of the pseudo continuous symbol (before or after the display image data switching timing). It can be easily grasped by the player.

In this feature unit 193SG, when the pseudo-continuous symbol does not temporarily stop, the movement speed of the pseudo-continuous symbol before the display image data switching timing is the moving speed of the pseudo-continuous symbol after the display image data switching timing. Although the embodiment is slower than the above, the present invention is not limited to this, and the moving speed of the pseudo-ream symbol before the display image data switching timing is the pseudo-ream after the display image data switching timing. It may be faster than the moving speed of the symbol.

Further, as shown in FIGS. 11-34, when the pseudo-continuous symbol temporarily stops, the movement speed of the pseudo-continuous symbol before the temporary stop timing of the pseudo-continuous symbol is V1, but the pseudo-continuous symbol temporarily stops. Since the movement speed of the pseudo-ream symbol after the timing is V2, the player determines whether the movement display of the pseudo-ream symbol is before or after the temporary stop depending on the movement speed of the pseudo-ream symbol. Can be easily grasped.

In particular, in this feature unit 193SG, as shown in FIGS. 11-34 and 11-35, the pseudo-ream symbol before the temporary stop moves from the upper side to the lower side, but the pseudo-ream symbol after the temporary stop is the player. Since it moves toward the side (front side), the player can more easily understand whether it is before the temporary stop or after the temporary stop depending on the movement direction of the pseudo-continuous symbol, and the movement display of the pseudo-continuous symbol can be displayed. It is possible to prevent misidentification.

It should be noted that the feature unit 193SG exemplifies a mode in which the movement direction of the pseudo-ream symbol is different before and after the pseudo-ream symbol is temporarily stopped, but the present invention is not limited to this, and the pseudo-ream symbol is simulated. The moving direction of the pseudo-continuous symbol may be the same before the temporary stop of the continuous symbol and after the temporary stop. Further, if the moving direction of the pseudo-ream symbol after the pseudo-ream symbol is temporarily stopped is different from the movement direction of the pseudo-ream symbol before the temporary stop, the movement may not be toward the player side (front side). good.

In this feature unit 193SG, when the pseudo-continuous symbol does not temporarily stop, the movement speed of the pseudo-continuous symbol before the display image data switching timing is the moving speed of the pseudo-continuous symbol after the display image data switching timing. Although a slower mode is illustrated, the present invention is not limited to this, and when the pseudo-continuous symbol does not temporarily stop, the image of the pseudo-continuous symbol before the display image data switching timing is displayed. The number of display frames for displaying the pseudo-continuous symbol after the display image data switching timing may be different from the number of display frames for displaying. If the pseudo-continuous symbol does not temporarily stop, the period during which the pseudo-continuous symbol is displayed before the display image data switching timing (the effect period during which the pseudo-continuous symbol is displayed) and the display image data switching The period in which the pseudo-continuous symbol is displayed after the timing may be different. That is, in the present invention, "the moving speed at which the specific effect identification information (pseudo-ream symbol in the feature unit 193SG) moves is different" means that the number of display frames for displaying the pseudo-ream symbol is different, and the pseudo-ream is different. The period during which the symbol is displayed (the effect period during which the pseudo-continuous symbol is displayed) is also included.

Although the feature portion 193SG of the present invention has been described above with reference to the drawings, the specific configuration is not limited to these, and the present invention includes any changes or additions within the range not deviating from the gist of the present invention. ..

For example, in the feature unit 193SG, by displaying a concentrated line on the image display device 5 during the temporary stop suggestion effect, the pseudo-continuous symbol is displayed in the central portion of the image display device 5 (the decorative symbol display area 5C of the “middle”). Although the embodiment that draws the player's attention to whether or not to temporarily stop is illustrated, the present invention is not limited to this, and FIGS. 11-48 (A) to 11-48 as a modified example 193SG-1. As shown in (D), a concentrated line is displayed on the image display device 5 during the temporary stop suggestion effect, and the progress of the temporary stop suggestion effect (pseudo-continuous pattern moves toward the center of the image display device 5). ), The concentrated line may be moved and displayed toward the center of the image display device 5. By doing so, the player can identify that the pseudo-ream symbol may stop at the central portion of the image display device 5. Therefore, if the pseudo-ream symbol does not temporarily stop, the game It is possible to make it easier for the person to recognize that the temporary stop was not performed.

Further, in the feature unit 193SG, a concentrated line is displayed on the image display device 5 as a temporary stop suggestion effect, and when the pseudo-continuous symbol temporarily stops as a result of the temporary stop suggestion effect, a color corresponding to the number of temporary stops is displayed. Although the embodiment in which the second movable body 193SG033 (second movable body LED293SG034) is made to emit light is illustrated in the above, the present invention is not limited to this, and when the temporary stop suggestion effect is executed as the modified example 193SG-2. In the image display device 5, a concentrated line may be displayed in a color corresponding to the number of times the temporary stop suggestion effect is executed. For example, the concentrated line is displayed in blue when the first temporary stop suggestion effect is executed, the concentrated line is displayed in green when the second temporary stop suggestion effect is executed, and the concentrated line is displayed in red when the third temporary stop suggestion effect is executed. .. By doing so, when the second movable body 193SG033 is made to emit light as a temporary stop notification effect, the second movable body 193SG033 is emitted in the same color as the concentrated line displayed as the temporary stop suggestion effect. The effect can be improved.

Further, the feature unit 193SG exemplifies a mode in which a cut-in notice effect and a group notice effect can be executed as a notice effect suggesting that the variable display result becomes a big hit during the variable display, but the present invention is limited to this. As a modified example 193SG-3, the display mode of the decorative symbol is changed or changed from, for example, the start timing of the variable display or the revariable display timing when the pseudo-continuous symbol is temporarily stopped. It may be possible to execute an effect that changes the display direction.

In this way, when it is possible to execute an effect of changing the display mode of the decorative pattern or changing the direction of the variable display as a notice effect, the first variable display start count notification effect is "x2" or "x". When the display of "3" and "x4" is moved and displayed (enlarged display) toward the player side, the execution of the advance notice effect may be restricted. By doing so, it is possible to prevent the player from becoming unable to recognize that the revariable display is executed by executing the advance notice effect.

Further, in the feature unit 193SG, when the pseudo-ream symbol is temporarily stopped, the image display device 5 executes revariable display without displaying an image that impairs the visibility of the pseudo-ream symbol from the player. Although exemplified, the present invention is not limited to this, and as a modification 193SG-4, when the pseudo-ream symbol is temporarily stopped, the visibility of the pseudo-ream symbol temporarily stopped in the image display device 5 is improved. It is also possible to display a visibility-impairing image (for example, an image of a blast) to be lowered, hide the visibility-impairing image, and then execute revariable display. By doing so, the visibility-impaired image is displayed before the revariable display is executed, so that it is easy to understand that the revariable display is executed.

Further, a light guide plate which is a transparent plate material and can display the above-mentioned visibility-impaired image by injecting light from the outer peripheral side surface is provided on the front side (image display device) of the image display device 5 in the pachinko gaming machine 1. It may be provided at a position) between 5 and the player. By doing so, when the pseudo-ream symbol is temporarily stopped, the visibility obstructed image is displayed on the light guide plate, so that the pseudo-ream symbol displayed on the image display device 5 is difficult to see from the player, and the player's The impression can be enhanced, and the effect of producing an image with impaired visibility can be enhanced.

Further, in the feature unit 193SG, when the pseudo-continuous symbol does not temporarily stop at the central portion of the image display device 5, the pseudo-continuous symbol is always moved and displayed downward of the image display device 5 and hidden. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and as a modified example 193SG-5, even when the pseudo-ream pattern does not temporarily stop at the central portion of the image display device 5, it is simulated. A case may be provided in which the linked symbols once start moving downward of the image display device 5 and then return to the central portion of the image display device 5 to temporarily stop. In this case, the movement speed of the pseudo-continuous symbol before the display image data switching timing and the movement of the pseudo-continuous symbol when returning to the central portion of the image display device 5 after passing through the central portion of the image display device 5 once. By making the speed different, it is easy for the player to grasp whether the pseudo-ream pattern has passed the central part of the image display device 5 or once has passed the central part of the image display device 5. You may.

Further, when the pseudo-continuous symbol once passes through the central portion of the image display device 5 and then returns to the central portion of the image display device 5, the display of the concentrated line may not be executed again. By doing so, it is possible for the player to more easily understand that the pseudo-ream pattern once passes through the central portion of the image display device 5 and then returns to the central portion of the image display device 5.

Further, in the feature unit 193SG, the pseudo-continuous effect can be executed up to three times during the variable display, and when the pseudo-continuous effect is executed three times during the variable display, the pseudo-continuous effect is executed twice. Although the embodiment in which the reach effect of the super reach is executed is illustrated as in the case where the above is performed, the present invention is not limited to this, and the pseudo-continuous effect is performed the maximum number of times during the variable display (if the feature unit 193SG). When executed (3 times), the rate at which the variable display result becomes a big hit than the reach effect different from the case where the pseudo-continuous effect is executed less than the maximum number of times during the variable display (for example, the reach effect of other super reach) is A high full rotation reach effect, etc.) may be executed. In addition, when the pseudo continuous effect is executed the maximum number of times during the variable display in this way, even if the full rotation reach effect is executed without going through the revariable display notification effect after the temporary stop notification effect. good.

Further, in the feature unit 193SG, as a pseudo-ream effect, a pseudo-ream symbol is displayed in the center (“middle” decorative symbol display area 5C) in a state where the symbols showing the same numerical value on the left and right decorative symbols are stopped (reach state). Although the form of temporary stop is illustrated, the present invention is not limited to this, and the pseudo-continuous symbol may be temporarily stopped in a state other than the reach state. Further, as described above, as the pseudo-ream effect, a decorative symbol different from the pseudo-ream pattern may be temporarily stopped in the "middle" decorative symbol display area 5C. As for the form in which a decorative symbol different from the pseudo-ream symbol is temporarily stopped in the "middle" decorative symbol display area 5C as a pseudo-ream effect, an odd or even combination such as "135" or "246", "112" Or, the decorative pattern may be temporarily stopped by a specific combination such as a so-called misaligned combination such as "334".

(Explanation of Feature Unit 225SG in Embodiment of the Present Invention)
Next, the feature portion 225SG (hereinafter, referred to as the present feature portion 225SG) in the embodiment of the present invention will be described. In this feature section 225SG, the description of the portion having the same configuration as the pachinko gaming machine 1 of the feature section described above will be omitted.

The gaming machine of Form 1 is
A gaming machine (for example, pachinko gaming machine 1) that can be controlled to an advantageous state (for example, a jackpot gaming state) for the player.
A display means capable of displaying an effect image (for example, an image display device 5) and
A suggestion effect execution means (for example, an effect control CPU 120) capable of executing a suggestion effect (for example, a temporary stop suggestion effect) suggesting that the specific image displayed on the display means is controlled to the advantageous state. The part that executes the effect processing during variable display shown in FIG. 10) and
Equipped with
The suggestion effect execution means is
The pre-stage effect of moving and displaying the specific image (for example, FIGS. 12-4 (C) to 12-4 (temporary stop suggestion effect shown in E)) and
As shown in FIGS. 12-4 (G) to 12-4 (H), the pseudo-ream pattern is provisional, which is a successful mode in which the specific image is stopped and displayed after the first stage effect is executed. The part to stop) and
After executing the first-stage effect, the second-stage effect (for example, as shown in FIG. 12-4 (F)), which is a failure mode in which the movement display of the specific image is continued, continues without temporarily stopping. The part that is moved and displayed and hidden) and can be executed,
It is a feature part.
According to this feature, it becomes easy to grasp the success and failure of the suggestion production, and the interest of the suggestion production can be improved.

The gaming machine of Form 2 is
In the pre-stage effect, a semi-transparent effect display is displayed on the specific image (for example, as shown in FIG. 12-1, concentrated lines having a transmittance of 50% are displayed with priority over decorative symbols and pseudo-continuous symbols. The part to be done)
In the first subsequent stage effect, the opaque effect display is displayed when the specific image is stopped and displayed, so that the specific image is once difficult to see (for example, shown in FIG. 12-4 (G)). The part where the effect image for temporary stop notification with a transmittance of 0% is displayed),
In the second subsequent stage effect, the opaque effect display is not displayed (for example, as shown in FIG. 12-4 (F), if the pseudo-continuous symbol does not temporarily stop, the effect image for temporary stop notification is not displayed. part),
The gaming machine according to Form 1, which is characterized by the above.
According to this feature, by displaying the semi-transparent effect display, it is possible to improve the interest of the previous stage production in which it is unclear whether or not the specific image that is being moved and displayed is stopped and displayed, and the specific image is stopped. Since it becomes difficult to visually recognize when the image is displayed, it is possible to reduce a sense of discomfort at the time of the stop display and emphasize that the stop display is performed, so that the interest of the subsequent production can be improved.

The gaming machine of Form 3 is
In the pre-stage effect, an effect display is displayed on the background side of the specific image (for example, as shown in FIG. 12-5 as a modified example 225SG-1, a decorative symbol or a pseudo-continuous symbol has priority over a concentrated line. Displayed part),
When the first-stage effect is executed, the opaque effect display is displayed when the first-stage effect is executed, so that the specific image is once difficult to see (for example, FIG. 12-6). As shown in (G), the part where the effect image for temporary stop notification with a transmittance of 0% is displayed),
When the second subsequent stage effect is executed, the opaque effect display is not displayed (for example, as shown in FIG. 12-6 (F), when the pseudo-continuous symbol does not temporarily stop, the effect for temporary stop notification is performed. The part where the image is not displayed),
The gaming machine according to Form 1, which is characterized by the above.
According to this feature, by displaying the effect display on the background side of the specific image, it is possible to improve the interest of the pre-stage effect in which it is unclear whether or not the moving-displayed specific image is stopped and displayed, and it is also specified. Since it is difficult to visually recognize the image when it is stopped and displayed, it is possible to reduce the sense of discomfort at the time of the stopped display and emphasize that the image is stopped and displayed, so that the interest of the subsequent production can be improved.

The gaming machine of Form 4 is
In the pre-stage effect, an effect display is displayed on the background side of the specific image (for example, as shown in FIG. 12-5 as a modified example 225SG-1, a decorative symbol or a pseudo-continuous symbol has priority over a concentrated line. Displayed part),
In the second subsequent stage effect, the effect display is displayed on the background side of the specific image even before the failure mode occurs, and the effect display is displayed for a predetermined period even after the specific image is erased. (For example, as shown in FIGS. 12-7 (F) to 12-7 (H) as the modified example 225SG-2, when the pseudo-continuous symbol does not temporarily stop, the image is displayed by the moving display of the pseudo-continuous symbol. The part where the concentrated line is continuously displayed even after it is hidden by the device 5),
The gaming machine according to Form 1, which is characterized by the above.
According to this feature, by displaying the effect display on the background side of the specific image, it is possible to improve the interest of the pre-stage effect in which it is unclear whether or not the specific image that is being moved and displayed is stopped and displayed. (2) Also in the latter stage effect, the interest of the latter stage effect can be improved by displaying the effect display from before the failure mode to a predetermined period after the specific image is erased.

The gaming machine of Form 5 is
In the pre-stage effect, a semi-transparent effect display is displayed on the specific image (for example, as shown in FIG. 12-1, concentrated lines having a transmittance of 50% have priority over decorative symbols and pseudo-continuous symbols. Displayed part),
In the second subsequent stage effect, the semi-transparent effect display is displayed on the specific image even before the failure mode occurs, and the effect display is displayed for a predetermined period even after the specific image is erased. (For example, as shown in FIGS. 12-8 (F) to 12-8 (H) as the modified example 225SG-3, when the pseudo-ream symbol does not temporarily stop, the image is displayed by moving the pseudo-ream symbol. The part where the concentrated line is continuously displayed even after it is hidden by the display device 5),
The gaming machine according to Form 1, which is characterized by the above.
According to this feature, by displaying a semi-transparent effect display on a specific image, it is possible to improve the interest of the pre-stage effect in which it is unclear whether or not the specific image that is being moved and displayed is stopped and displayed. Also in the second post-stage effect, the effect display is displayed from before the failure mode to a predetermined period after the specific image is erased, so that the interest of the post-stage effect can be improved.

The gaming machine of Form 6 is
In the pre-stage effect, a semi-transparent and highly transparent effect display is displayed on the specific image (for example, as shown in FIG. 12-1, concentrated lines having a transmittance of 50% are decorative patterns or pseudo-reams. The part that is displayed with priority over the design),
In the first subsequent stage effect, when the specific image is stopped and displayed, a low-transparency effect display having a lower transparency than the high-transparency effect display is displayed, so that the specific image is once difficult to see. (For example, as shown in FIG. 12-9 as a modification 225SG-4, an effect image for temporary stop notification having a transmittance of 20% is displayed on the image display device 5, so that a decorative symbol or a pseudo-continuous symbol is displayed. The part that is difficult for the player to see),
In the second subsequent stage effect, the low-transparency effect display is not displayed (for example, if the pseudo-continuous symbol does not temporarily stop as a result of the effect of the temporary stop suggestion effect, the effect image for temporary stop notification is displayed on the image display device 5. Is not displayed),
The gaming machine according to Form 1, which is characterized by the above.
According to this feature, by displaying the highly transparent effect display, it is possible to improve the interest of the previous stage production in which it is unclear whether or not the specific image that is being moved and displayed is stopped and displayed, and the specific image is stopped. By displaying the low-transparency effect display when it is displayed, it is possible to reduce the discomfort at the time of the stop display and emphasize that the stop display is performed, so that the interest of the subsequent production can be improved.

The gaming machine of Form 7 is
The first-stage effect includes an effect in which the size of the specific image is enlarged beyond the size in the pre-stage effect (for example, as shown in FIGS. 12-1 and 12-2, the pseudo-continuous symbol is temporarily stopped. If so, the pseudo-ream pattern after the temporary stop is displayed in a larger size than the temporary stop),
The gaming machine according to any one of Form 2 to Form 6, which is characterized by the above.
According to this feature, the visibility of the stopped-displayed specific image can be improved, and the stopped-displayed can be further emphasized.

The gaming machine of Form 8 is
The degree of emphasis of the effect display in the pre-stage effect increases with the progress of the pre-stage effect (for example, as shown in FIGS. 12-4 (C) to 12-4 (E), the progress of the temporary stop suggestion effect. The concentrated line is moved and displayed toward the center of the image display device 5 according to the above),
The gaming machine according to any one of Form 2 to Form 7, characterized in that.
According to this feature, it is possible to raise the expectation that the specific image is stopped and displayed, and it is possible to further improve the interest of the previous stage production.

The gaming machine of Form 9 is
It is provided with a notice effect execution means (for example, a portion where the effect control CPU 120 executes the variable display effect process shown in FIG. 10) capable of executing the advance notice effect for notifying the occurrence of a specific event.
During the period in which the effect display is displayed in the first second stage effect and the second second stage effect, the execution of the advance notice effect is restricted (for example, as a modification 225SG-5, an image display device as a temporary stop notification effect). When the effect image for temporary stop notification is displayed in 5, the part that restricts the execution of the advance notice effect),
The gaming machine according to any one of Form 2 to Form 8, which is characterized by the above.
According to this feature, it is possible to prevent the legibility of the notice effect from being lowered by the effect and the interest of the notice effect from being lowered.

The gaming machine of Form 10 is
The suggestion effect execution means is
As the suggestion effect, a first specific image (for example, an image having a left-right width dimension of L1 as a pseudo-continuous suggestion effect) is displayed on the display means, and the front stage effect and the first rear stage effect or the front stage effect and the above. The first suggestion effect (for example, the pseudo-continuous suggestion effect shown in FIG. 12-11 (C) as a modified example 225SG-5) for performing the second subsequent stage effect and the display dimension of the display means are smaller than those of the first specific image. A second specific image (for example, an image of an arrow whose left-right width dimension as an active display change suggestion effect is L2 (L1> L2)) is displayed and the first stage effect and the first second stage effect or the front stage effect and the first stage effect. 2 It is possible to execute the second suggestion effect (for example, the active display change suggestion effect shown in FIGS. 12-11 (D) to 12-11 (F) as the modified example 225SG-5) in which the latter stage effect is performed.
When the first post-stage effect is executed as the first suggestion effect, an opaque effect display or a low-transparency effect display is displayed (for example, as shown in FIG. 12-11 (B), in the image display device 5 A part that displays an effect image for temporary stop notification with a transmittance of 0% along with an image as a pseudo-continuous suggestion effect),
When the first post-stage effect is executed as the second suggestion effect, the opaque effect display or the low-transparency effect display is not displayed (for example, FIGS. 12-11 (D) to 12-11 (F)). As shown in the above, the part where the image of the arrow is displayed as the active display change warning effect in the image display device 5, but the effect image for temporary stop notification with a transmittance of 0% is not displayed),.
The gaming machine according to any one of Form 2 to Form 9, which is characterized by the above.
According to this feature, in the second suggestion effect, the opaque effect display or the low-transparency effect display is not displayed when the first subsequent effect is executed, so that the second specific image having a small display dimension can be understood by the effect display. It is possible to prevent it from becoming difficult.

First, the display control unit 123 in the feature unit 225SG will be described. The CGROM in the display control unit 123 stores a plurality of types of image data for displaying an image on the image display device 5. The display control unit 123 can display a predetermined image on the image display device 5 based on the image data of 1 stored in the CGROM based on the instruction from the effect control CPU 120, and can display a plurality of types of image data. By arranging and displaying an image on the image display device 5, it is possible to display a predetermined effect screen. When the predetermined image is not displayed on the image display device 5, another image data is arranged on the front side of the image data of the predetermined image with a transmission rate of 0% depending on the situation, so that the image of the predetermined image is displayed. The predetermined image is not displayed on the effect screen by controlling the image based on the data so as not to be displayed on the effect screen and by displaying the image on the image display device 5 that has created the display data in which the image data of the predetermined image is not arranged. It may be controlled as such.

As shown in FIGS. 12-1 (A) to 12-1 (C), FIGS. 12-2 (A) to 12-2 (C), and FIGS. 12-3 (A) to 12-3 (C). In addition, for example, when displaying an image on the image display device 5, the image is displayed on the image display device 5 based on the display data created by arranging a plurality of image data including the image data 1 to 4. Of these, FIG. 12-1 is image data immediately before the pseudo-continuous symbol is temporarily stopped as a temporary stop suggestion effect in the feature unit 225SG, and FIG. 12-2 is image data when the pseudo-continuous symbol is temporarily stopped. Yes, FIG. 12-3 is image data when the pseudo-continuous symbol does not temporarily stop.

As shown in FIG. 12-2 (A), the image data 1 is an effect image (temporary stop notification) for notifying that the pseudo-continuous symbol has been temporarily stopped in the entire display area of the image display device 5 as a temporary stop notification effect. This is the data drawn to display the effect image).

As shown in FIG. 12-1 (A), the image data 2 is a temporary stop suggestion effect from the outer peripheral edge portion of the image display device 5 to the central portion of the image display device 5 (“middle” decorative pattern display area 5C). It is the data drawn to display the concentrated line toward.

As shown in FIGS. 12-1 (B), 12-2 (B), and 12-3 (A), the image data 3 displays the pseudo-continuous symbol on the image display device 5 during the execution of the temporary stop suggestion effect. It is data drawn to display the movement display from the upper side to the lower side. Further, when the pseudo-ream symbol is temporarily stopped, the size of the temporarily stopped pseudo-ream symbol is larger than that during the moving display (as shown in FIG. 12-1 (B), the left and right of the pseudo-ream symbol before the temporary stop). The width dimension is a and the vertical width dimension is b, but as shown in FIG. 12-2 (B), the horizontal width dimension of the pseudo-ream pattern at the time of temporary stop is x (x> a), and the vertical width dimension is y. The data is drawn for display in (y> b)), and immediately after the temporary stop suggestion effect is completed without the pseudo-continuous symbol temporarily stopping, the image display device 5 replaces the pseudo-continuous symbol with the pseudo-continuous symbol. This is data drawn to display a variable display of a normal decorative pattern (designs from "1" to "9" in this feature unit 225SG) from the upper side to the lower side.

As shown in FIG. 12-3 (B), the image data 4 is simulated downward from the central portion of the image display device 5 immediately after the temporary stop suggestion effect is completed without the pseudo-continuous symbol temporarily stopping. It is the data drawn to display the moving display of the continuous pattern.

As shown in FIGS. 12-1 to 12-3, display priorities for displaying images on the image display device 5 are set in the image data 1 to 4. The image data 1 is set to the highest display priority. Further, the display priority of the image data 2 is set lower than that of the image data 1, and the display priority of the image data 3 is set lower than that of the image data 2. The display priority of the image data 4 is set to the lowest (image display priority in the image display device 5: image data 1> image data 2> image data 3> image data 4). That is, in the image display device 5, the image based on the image data 1 is displayed as the uppermost image, the image based on the image data 2 is displayed as a lower layer image than the image based on the image data 1, and is based on the image data 3. The image is displayed as an image below the image based on the image data 1 and the image based on the image data 2, and the image based on the image data 4 is based on the image based on the image data 1, the image based on the image data 2, and the image data 3. It is displayed as an image below the image.

Therefore, when the temporary stop suggestion effect is executed, as shown in FIG. 12-1 (C), the image (concentrated line) based on the image data 2 is changed to the image based on the image data 3 (from above to below the pseudo-continuous symbol). It is displayed with priority over (moving display toward). Since the concentrated line in the feature unit 225SG is set to have a high transmittance (for example, 50%), the player can display a decorative pattern or a pseudo-continuous pattern through the concentrated line during the execution of the temporary stop suggestion effect. It is visible.

Immediately after the pseudo-continuous symbol is temporarily stopped, as shown in FIGS. 12-2 (C) and 12-2 (D), the image based on the image data 1 (effect image for temporary stop notification) is the image data 3. It is displayed with priority over the image based on (a pseudo-continuous pattern whose size is larger than that during the moving display due to the temporary stop). The effect image for temporary stop notification is hidden after a predetermined period elapses before the start of the revariable display.

The transmittance of the effect image for temporary stop notification in the feature unit 225SG is set to 0%. That is, when the pseudo-continuous symbol is temporarily stopped, as shown in FIGS. 12-2 (C) and 12-2 (D), the effect image for temporary stop notification is displayed in the entire display area of the image display device 5. As a result, the decorative symbol and the pseudo-ream pattern become invisible to the player, but after a predetermined period of time, these decorative symbols and the pseudo-ream pattern become visible to the player.

Immediately after the temporary stop suggestion effect is completed without the pseudo-ream symbol temporarily stopping, as shown in FIG. 12-3 (C), the image based on the image data 3 (variable display of the decorative symbol different from the pseudo-ream symbol). ) Is displayed with priority over the image based on the image data 4 (moving display from the central portion of the image display device 5 of the pseudo-continuous pattern downward).

In particular, in the feature unit 225SG, during the execution of the temporary stop suggestion effect, the effect control CPU 120 (display control unit 123) displays the image data shown in FIG. 12-1 on the image display device 5, thereby performing a pseudo-ream. The player is made to pay attention to whether or not the symbol is temporarily stopped.

Further, in the variable display for executing the temporary stop suggestion effect, the effect control CPU 120 (display control unit 123) temporarily stops the pseudo-continuous symbol regardless of whether or not the pseudo-continuous symbol temporarily stops at the start timing of the variable display. The image data to be stopped is set and variable display is executed. Then, the effect control CPU 120 (display control unit 123) sets the image display device 5 at the display image data switching timing of the temporary stop suggestion effect in which the pseudo-continuous symbol does not temporarily stop (see FIGS. 11-33 of the above-mentioned feature unit 193). The image data displayed in the above is switched from the image data (FIGS. 12-1 and 12-2) in which the pseudo-ream symbol temporarily stops to the image data in which the pseudo-ream symbol shown in FIG. 12-3 does not temporarily stop.

Next, a display mode of the image display device 5 in the variable display for executing the temporary stop suggestion effect in the feature unit 225SG will be described with reference to FIG. 12-4.

First, as shown in FIGS. 12-4 (A) to 12-4 (C), after a certain period of time has passed from the start of the variable display, the decorations are displayed in the "left" and "right" decorative symbol display areas 5L and 5C. The symbol stops (swing stops) and reaches. After that, as the first temporary stop suggestion effect, the pseudo-continuous symbol moves from the upper side to the lower side in the decorative symbol display area 5C of the "middle". At this time, as shown in FIGS. 12-4 (C) to 12-4 (E), in the image display device 5, the pseudo-continuous symbol is moved toward the center of the image display device 5. Then, the concentrated line is moved and displayed toward the central portion of the image display device 5.

Then, when the pseudo-continuous symbol does not temporarily stop as a result of the temporary stop suggestion effect, the effect control CPU 120 (display control unit 123) switches the image data, as shown in FIG. 12-4 (F). The concentrated line is hidden, and the pseudo-continuous symbol is continuously moved toward the lower side of the image display device without being temporarily stopped and is hidden.

On the other hand, when the pseudo-ream symbol is temporarily stopped as a result of the temporary stop suggestion effect, the pseudo-ream symbol is temporarily stopped and as shown in FIGS. 12-4 (G) and 12-4 (H). An effect image for temporary stop notification is displayed in the entire display area of the image display device 5. Since the transmittance of the effect image for temporary stop notification is set to 0% as described above, the player can use the effect for temporary stop notification until a predetermined period elapses from the temporary stop of the pseudo-continuous symbol. The pseudo-continuous pattern is invisible due to the image. Then, after a predetermined period has elapsed from the temporary stop of the pseudo-continuous symbol, the player can visually recognize the pseudo-continuous symbol having a size larger than that during the temporary stop notification effect by hiding the effect image for the temporary stop notification. It will be possible.

As described above, in the pachinko gaming machine 1 in the feature unit 225SG, the pseudo-ream symbol is moved and displayed toward the center of the image display device 5 during the variable display of 1, and it is suggested that the pseudo-ream symbol temporarily stops. It is possible to execute a stop suggestion effect. Further, when the pseudo-continuous symbol is temporarily stopped as a result of the effect of the temporary stop suggestion effect, the pseudo-continuous symbol is temporarily stopped and an effect image for temporary stop notification is displayed in the entire display area of the image display device 5. If the pseudo-continuous symbol temporarily stopped by is temporarily invisible and the pseudo-continuous symbol does not temporarily stop as a result of the effect of the temporary stop suggestion effect, the pseudo-continuous symbol is imaged without displaying the effect image for temporary stop notification. Since it is continuously moved and displayed downward toward the display device 5 and then hidden, the player succeeds in producing the temporary stop suggestion effect (temporary stop of the pseudo-continuous symbol) and fails in the effect (the pseudo-continuous symbol does not temporarily stop). ) Is easy to understand, and it is possible to improve the interest of the temporary stop suggestion production.

Further, during the temporary stop suggestion effect, the image display device 5 displays a concentrated line having a high transmittance, so that the player pays attention to whether or not the pseudo-continuous symbol that is moving and displayed temporarily stops. You can improve your interest. Further, when the pseudo-continuous symbol is temporarily stopped, the effect image for temporary stop notification having a transmittance of 0 is displayed on the image display device 5, thereby reducing the discomfort of the player at the time of the temporary stop. At the same time, it is possible to emphasize that the pseudo-ream symbol has been temporarily stopped, so that the interest of the temporary stop of the pseudo-ream symbol can be improved.

When the pseudo-continuous symbol is temporarily stopped, the pseudo-continuous symbol at the time of temporary stop is displayed in a size larger than that before the temporary stop (the left-right width dimension before the temporary stop is a and the vertical width dimension is b). On the other hand, since the left-right width dimension at the time of temporary stop is x (x> a) and the vertical width dimension is y (y> b)), the visibility of the temporarily stopped pseudo-continuous symbol can be improved and the pseudo-continuous symbol can be improved. The temporary stop can be emphasized more.

It should be noted that the feature unit 225SG exemplifies a form in which the pseudo-ream symbol is displayed in a larger size than before the temporary stop of the pseudo-ream symbol from the timing when the pseudo-ream symbol is temporarily stopped, but the present invention is limited to this. The timing for displaying the size of the pseudo-pseudo-continuous symbol larger than before the temporary stop is after the temporary stop, such as the timing immediately before the temporary stop or the timing when the effect image for the temporary stop notification is hidden. It may be timing.

Further, in the present feature unit 225SG, the pseudo-ream symbol is displayed in a size larger than that before the temporary stop of the pseudo-ream symbol from the timing when the pseudo-ream symbol is temporarily stopped, thereby emphasizing that the pseudo-ream symbol is temporarily stopped. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and emphasizes that, for example, the pseudo-continuous symbol is temporarily stopped by changing the shape and color of the pseudo-continuous symbol from the timing when the pseudo-continuous symbol is temporarily stopped. You may.

Further, in the feature unit 225SG, as shown in FIGS. 12-4 (C) to 12-4 (E), a concentrated line is displayed on the image display device 5 as a temporary stop suggestion effect, and a temporary stop suggestion effect is displayed. By moving and displaying the concentrated line toward the center of the image display device 5 according to the progress, the degree of emphasis on whether or not the pseudo-continuous symbol is temporarily stopped is increased, so that the pseudo-continuous symbol is temporarily stopped. It is possible to raise the expectation for the movie and improve the interest of the temporary stop suggestion production.

In the feature unit 225SG, the concentration line is moved and displayed toward the center of the image display device 5 according to the progress of the temporary stop suggestion effect, thereby increasing the degree of emphasis on whether or not the pseudo-continuous symbol is temporarily stopped. The present invention is not limited to this, and the color of the concentrated lines is changed and the number of concentrated lines to be displayed is increased according to the progress of the temporary stop suggestion effect (increasing the density of the concentrated lines). ) By doing so, the degree of emphasis on whether or not the pseudo-continuous symbol is temporarily stopped may be increased.

Although the feature portion 225SG of the present invention has been described above with reference to the drawings, the specific configuration is not limited to these, and is included in the present invention even if there are changes or additions within the range not deviating from the gist of the present invention. ..

For example, in the feature unit 225SG, as shown in FIG. 12-1, the image display device 5 draws a concentrated line as the image data 2 and draws a decorative pattern or a pseudo-continuous pattern as the image data 3. Although the embodiment in which the concentrated line is displayed with priority over the decorative pattern or the pseudo-continuous pattern is illustrated, the present invention is not limited to this, and FIGS. 12-5 (A) to 12 as a modified example 225SG-1. As shown in -5 (C), by drawing the concentrated line as the image data 4, the decorative pattern or the pseudo-continuous pattern is displayed in the image display device 5 with priority over the concentrated line (the concentrated line is displayed as a decorative pattern or the centralized line). It may be displayed as an image on the rear side of the pseudo-continuous pattern).

By doing so, as shown in FIGS. 12-6 (A) to 12-6 (H), during the temporary stop suggestion effect, the concentrated line in the image display device 5 is centered on the image display device 5. By moving and displaying toward the part, it is possible to increase the degree of emphasis on whether or not the pseudo-continuous symbol temporarily stops, and the concentrated lines make it difficult for the player to see the decorative symbol or the pseudo-continuous symbol. You can prevent that.

When the pseudo-continuous symbol does not temporarily stop as an effect result of the temporary stop suggestion effect, the effect control CPU 120 (display control unit 123) switches the image data, as shown in FIG. 12-6 (F). The concentrated line is hidden, and the pseudo-continuous symbol is continuously moved toward the lower side of the image display device without being temporarily stopped and is hidden.

On the other hand, when the pseudo-ream symbol temporarily stops as a result of the temporary stop suggestion effect, as shown in FIGS. 12-6 (G) and 12-6 (H), the pseudo-ream symbol is temporarily stopped and the pseudo-ream symbol is temporarily stopped. An effect image for temporary stop notification is displayed in the entire display area of the image display device 5. Since the transmittance of the effect image for temporary stop notification is set to 0% as described above, the player can use the effect for temporary stop notification until a predetermined period elapses from the temporary stop of the pseudo-continuous symbol. The pseudo-continuous pattern is invisible due to the image. Then, after a predetermined period has elapsed from the temporary stop of the pseudo-continuous symbol, the player can visually recognize the pseudo-continuous symbol having a size larger than that during the temporary stop notification effect by hiding the effect image for the temporary stop notification. It will be possible.

As described above, by displaying the concentrated line as an image on the rear side of the decorative symbol or the pseudo-ream symbol, it is possible to improve the interest of the temporary stop suggestion effect suggesting that the pseudo-ream symbol is temporarily stopped. Further, when the pseudo-continuous symbol is temporarily stopped, the effect image for the temporary stop notification is displayed in the entire display area of the image display device 5, so that the player's discomfort at the time of the temporary stop can be reduced and the temporary stop is performed. It is possible to emphasize what has been done, and it is possible to improve the interest of the temporary stop of the pseudo-ream pattern.

Further, in the modification 225SG-1, when the pseudo-continuous symbol does not temporarily stop as a result of the effect of the temporary stop suggestion effect, the concentrated line is hidden and then the pseudo-continuous symbol is not temporarily stopped and the image display device is used. Although the embodiment in which the image is continuously moved downward and hidden is illustrated, the present invention is not limited to this, and FIGS. 12-7 (A) to 12-7 (FIG. 12-7) as the modified example 225SG-2. As shown in H), if the pseudo-ream symbol does not temporarily stop as a result of the effect of the temporary stop suggestion effect, the pseudo-ream symbol is continuously moved downward of the image display device without being temporarily stopped and is hidden. On the other hand, the concentrated line may be continuously displayed for a predetermined period up to the stop timing of the variable display even after the pseudo-continuous symbol is hidden.

By doing so, as in the modified example 225SG-1, the concentrated line is displayed as an image on the rear side of the decorative symbol or the pseudo-continuous symbol, which suggests that the pseudo-continuous symbol is temporarily stopped. You can improve the interest of the production. When the pseudo-continuous symbol does not temporarily stop, the pseudo-continuous symbol is also displayed by continuously displaying the concentrated line for a predetermined period after the pseudo-continuous symbol is hidden on the image display device 5. It is possible to improve the interest in whether or not to temporarily stop. Although not particularly shown, when the pseudo-continuous symbol is temporarily stopped as a result of the effect of the temporary stop suggestion effect, the pseudo-continuous symbol is temporarily stopped in the entire display area of the image display device 5 as in the feature unit 225SG. By displaying the effect image for stop notification, it is possible to reduce the discomfort of the player at the time of the temporary stop.

Further, in the modification 225SG-2, the decorative symbol and the pseudo-continuous symbol are displayed with priority over the concentrated line during the temporary stop suggestion effect, and the pseudo-continuous symbol does not temporarily stop as the effect result of the temporary stop suggestion effect. However, the present invention is not limited to this, although the embodiment in which the concentrated line is continuously displayed for a predetermined period after the pseudo-continuous symbol is hidden in the image display device 5 is illustrated. As shown in FIGS. 12-8 (A) to 12-8 (H) as a modified example 225SG-3, the concentrated line is displayed with priority over the decorative symbol and the pseudo-continuous symbol during the temporary stop suggestion effect. If the pseudo-ream symbol does not temporarily stop as a result of the temporary stop suggestion effect, even if the concentrated line is continuously displayed for a predetermined period after the pseudo-ream symbol is hidden on the image display device 5. good.

By doing so, as with the feature portion 225SG, by displaying the decorative symbol or the pseudo-ream symbol as an image on the rear side of the concentrated line, a temporary stop suggestion effect suggesting that the pseudo-ream symbol is temporarily stopped. Can improve the interest of. When the pseudo-continuous symbol does not temporarily stop, the pseudo-continuous symbol is also displayed by continuously displaying the concentrated line for a predetermined period after the pseudo-continuous symbol is hidden on the image display device 5. It is possible to improve the interest in whether or not to temporarily stop. Although not particularly shown, when the pseudo-continuous symbol is temporarily stopped as a result of the effect of the temporary stop suggestion effect, the pseudo-continuous symbol is temporarily stopped in the entire display area of the image display device 5 as in the feature unit 225SG. By displaying the effect image for stop notification, it is possible to reduce the discomfort of the player at the time of the temporary stop.

Further, in the feature unit 225SG, when the pseudo-continuous symbol is temporarily stopped, the image display device 5 displays an effect image for temporary stop notification as an image having a transmittance of 0%, and the stopped pseudo-continuous symbol is temporarily visually recognized. Although the impossible form has been illustrated, the present invention is not limited to this, and as a modified example 225SG-4, as shown in FIGS. 12-9 (A) to 12-9 (C), a pseudo-continuous pattern is used. When is temporarily stopped, the effect image for temporary stop notification may be displayed on the image display device 5 as an image having a lower transmittance (for example, 20% or the like) than the concentrated line.

That is, as shown in FIG. 12-10, the transmittance of the concentrated line is high (for example, during the period until the temporary stop timing of the pseudo-continuous symbol) when the concentrated line is displayed as the temporary stop suggestion effect (for example). , The above-mentioned 50%) allows the player to easily visually recognize the decorative pattern and the pseudo-continuous pattern through the concentrated line, while the effect image for the temporary stop notification is displayed as the temporary stop notification effect (the period (50%)). In the period after the temporary stop timing of the pseudo-continuous symbol), the transmittance is lower than that of the concentrated line (for example, 20% described above), so that the player can display the decorative symbol or pseudo than the period in which the concentrated line is displayed. It may be difficult to visually recognize the continuous pattern.

By doing so, as in the case of the feature portion 225SG, a concentrated line having a relatively high transmittance is displayed during the temporary stop suggestion effect, which suggests that the pseudo-continuous symbol temporarily stops. Can improve the interest of. When the pseudo-continuous symbol is temporarily stopped as a result of the effect of the temporary stop suggestion effect (when the temporary stop notification effect is executed), the image display device 5 is used when the pseudo-continuous symbol is temporarily stopped as in the feature unit 225SG. By displaying the effect image for temporary stop notification in the entire display area of, the player's discomfort at the time of the temporary stop can be reduced, and the pseudo-continuous symbol is temporarily stopped through the effect image for temporary stop notification. Since it can be emphasized, it is possible to improve the interest of the pseudo-ream pattern temporarily stopping.

Further, the feature unit 225SG exemplifies a mode in which a temporary stop suggestion effect and a temporary stop notification effect can be executed as an effect related to the pseudo continuous effect during the variable display, but the present invention is not limited to this. During the variable display, as an effect different from the temporary stop suggestion effect and the temporary stop notification effect, it may be possible to execute a notice effect (see FIGS. 11-29 in the feature unit 193SG) that suggests that the variable display result is a big hit. .. It should be noted that these advance notice effects can be executed when the concentrated line is displayed on the image display device 5 as a temporary stop suggestion effect, while the effect image for temporary stop notification on the image display device 5 as a temporary stop notification effect. When is displayed, the execution of the advance notice effect may be restricted. By doing so, the player can pay attention to whether or not the variable display result becomes a big hit by executing the advance notice effect, and the effect image for temporary stop notification is displayed on the image display device 5. In some cases, by limiting the execution of the advance notice effect, it is possible to prevent the visibility of the advance notice effect from being lowered by the effect image for the temporary stop notification and the interest of the notice effect from being lowered.

Further, as the advance notice effect that can be executed during the variable display, as shown in FIG. 12-11 as the modified example 225SG-5, for example, when the pseudo-continuous symbol is temporarily stopped as the effect result of the temporary stop suggestion effect, the following Pseudo-ream suggestion effect suggesting that the pseudo-ream suggestion effect is temporarily stopped as a result of the pseudo-ream suggestion effect, and variable display being executed at a predetermined position of the image display device 5 (for example, the lower center of the image display device). An active display area 225SG005F that displays the hold storage display corresponding to the active display as an active display is provided, and the variable display notice effect and the active display that suggest that the variable display result becomes a big hit by changing the display mode of the active display are provided. It may be possible to execute an active display change notice effect that suggests that the display mode changes.

In this way, when the pseudo-ream suggestion effect is executed as the advance notice effect, for example, as shown in FIGS. 12-11 (A) to 12-11 (C), the pseudo-ream pattern is used as the effect result of the temporary stop advance notice effect. Displays an image having a left-right width dimension of L1 as a pseudo-continuous suggestion effect on the upper part of the image display device 5 based on the temporary stop, and a temporary stop notification having a transmittance of 0% in the image display device 5. The effect image for temporary stop notification is displayed, and the effect image for temporary stop notification is hidden after a predetermined period has elapsed from the temporary stop. That is, the display of the image as the pseudo-ream suggestion effect is started from the temporary stop timing of the pseudo-ream suggestion effect, but the image as the pseudo-ream suggestion effect is visible to the player by the effect image for the temporary stop notification. This is from the hidden timing.

On the other hand, when the active display change notice effect is executed as the notice effect, the pseudo-continuous symbol is provisionally as shown in FIGS. 12-11 (A) and 12-11 (D) to 12-11 (F). The effect image for temporary stop notification is displayed on the image display device 5 from the stop timing, and the image of the active display change notice effect (in this modification 225SG-5, from the right part of the image display device 5 to the active display area 225SG005F). An image of an arrow whose left-right width dimension is L2 (L1> L2) is displayed.

When the display mode of the active display changes as a result of the effect of the active display change notice effect, an arrow flying from the right portion of the image display device 5 pierces the active display as shown in FIG. 12-11 (E). As a result, when the display mode of the active display changes and the display mode of the active display does not change as a result of the effect of the active display change notice effect, as shown in FIG. 12-11 (F), the image display device 5 It suffices if the arrow flying from the right part passes toward the left part of the image display device 5 without being stuck in the active display and then disappears.

As described above, in the present modification 225SG-5, when the pseudo-continuous suggestion effect is executed as the advance notice effect, the image display device 5 displays the effect image for temporary stop notification together with the image as the pseudo-continuous suggestion effect. When the active display change notice effect is executed as the notice effect while the image as the pseudo-continuous suggestion effect is once made invisible to the player, the effect image for the temporary stop notification is not displayed on the image display device 5. By displaying an image (arrow image) whose display dimension is shorter than the image as the pseudo-continuous suggestion effect as the image of the active display change notice effect, the active display change notice effect is blocked by the effect image for temporary stop notification. It is possible to prevent it from becoming difficult to understand.

In the present modification 225SG-5, when the pseudo-ream suggestion effect is executed as the advance notice effect, the pseudo-ream symbol is temporarily stopped as a result of the effect of the temporary stop advance notice effect, and is simulated at the upper part of the image display device 5. The present invention illustrates a form in which an image having a left-right width dimension of L1 is displayed as a continuous suggestion effect, and an effect image for temporary stop notification having a transmittance of 0% is displayed in the image display device 5. The present invention is not limited to this, and when the pseudo-continuous suggestion effect is executed as the advance notice effect, the transmittance is not 0% together with the image as the pseudo-continuous suggestion effect on the upper part of the image display device 5 (for example, the transmittance is not 0%). An effect image for temporary stop notification (20% or 50%) may be displayed.

(Explanation of Feature Unit 225SG in Embodiment of the Present Invention)
Next, the feature portion 225SG (hereinafter, referred to as the present feature portion 225SG) in the embodiment of the present invention will be described. In this feature section 225SG, the description of the portion having the same configuration as the pachinko gaming machine 1 of the feature section described above will be omitted.

First, the display control unit 123 in the feature unit 225SG will be described. The CGROM in the display control unit 123 stores a plurality of types of image data for displaying an image on the image display device 5. The display control unit 123 can display a predetermined image on the image display device 5 based on the image data of 1 stored in the CGROM based on the instruction from the effect control CPU 120, and can display a plurality of types of image data. By arranging and displaying an image on the image display device 5, it is possible to display a predetermined effect screen. When the predetermined image is not displayed on the image display device 5, another image data is arranged on the front side of the image data of the predetermined image with a transmission rate of 0% depending on the situation, so that the image of the predetermined image is displayed. The predetermined image is not displayed on the effect screen by controlling the image based on the data so as not to be displayed on the effect screen and by displaying the image on the image display device 5 that has created the display data in which the image data of the predetermined image is not arranged. It may be controlled as such.

As shown in FIGS. 12-1 (A) to 12-1 (C), FIGS. 12-2 (A) to 12-2 (C), and FIGS. 12-3 (A) to 12-3 (C). In addition, for example, when displaying an image on the image display device 5, the image is displayed on the image display device 5 based on the display data created by arranging a plurality of image data including the image data 1 to 4. Of these, FIG. 12-1 is image data immediately before the pseudo-continuous symbol is temporarily stopped as a temporary stop suggestion effect in the feature unit 225SG, and FIG. 12-2 is image data when the pseudo-continuous symbol is temporarily stopped. Yes, FIG. 12-3 is image data when the pseudo-continuous symbol does not temporarily stop.

As shown in FIG. 12-2 (A), the image data 1 is an effect image (temporary stop notification) for notifying that the pseudo-continuous symbol has been temporarily stopped in the entire display area of the image display device 5 as a temporary stop notification effect. This is the data drawn to display the effect image).

As shown in FIG. 12-1 (A), the image data 2 is a temporary stop suggestion effect from the outer peripheral edge portion of the image display device 5 to the central portion of the image display device 5 (“middle” decorative pattern display area 5C). It is the data drawn to display the concentrated line toward.

As shown in FIGS. 12-1 (B), 12-2 (B), and 12-3 (A), the image data 3 displays the pseudo-continuous symbol on the image display device 5 during the execution of the temporary stop suggestion effect. It is data drawn to display the movement display from the upper side to the lower side. Further, when the pseudo-ream symbol is temporarily stopped, the size of the temporarily stopped pseudo-ream symbol is larger than that during the moving display (as shown in FIG. 12-1 (B), the left and right of the pseudo-ream symbol before the temporary stop). The width dimension is a and the vertical width dimension is b, but as shown in FIG. 12-2 (B), the horizontal width dimension of the pseudo-ream pattern at the time of temporary stop is x (x> a), and the vertical width dimension is y. The data is drawn for display in (y> b)), and immediately after the temporary stop suggestion effect is completed without the pseudo-continuous symbol temporarily stopping, the image display device 5 replaces the pseudo-continuous symbol with the pseudo-continuous symbol. This is data drawn to display a variable display of a normal decorative pattern (designs from "1" to "9" in this feature unit 225SG) from the upper side to the lower side.

As shown in FIG. 12-3 (B), the image data 4 is simulated downward from the central portion of the image display device 5 immediately after the temporary stop suggestion effect is completed without the pseudo-continuous symbol temporarily stopping. It is the data drawn to display the moving display of the continuous pattern.

As shown in FIGS. 12-1 to 12-3, display priorities for displaying images on the image display device 5 are set in the image data 1 to 4. The image data 1 is set to the highest display priority. Further, the display priority of the image data 2 is set lower than that of the image data 1, and the display priority of the image data 3 is set lower than that of the image data 2. The display priority of the image data 4 is set to the lowest (image display priority in the image display device 5: image data 1> image data 2> image data 3> image data 4). That is, in the image display device 5, the image based on the image data 1 is displayed as the uppermost image, the image based on the image data 2 is displayed as a lower layer image than the image based on the image data 1, and is based on the image data 3. The image is displayed as an image below the image based on the image data 1 and the image based on the image data 2, and the image based on the image data 4 is based on the image based on the image data 1, the image based on the image data 2, and the image data 3. It is displayed as an image below the image.

Therefore, when the temporary stop suggestion effect is executed, as shown in FIG. 12-1 (C), the image (concentrated line) based on the image data 2 is changed to the image based on the image data 3 (from above to below the pseudo-continuous symbol). It is displayed with priority over (moving display toward). Since the concentrated line in the feature unit 225SG is set to have a high transmittance (for example, 50%), the player can display a decorative pattern or a pseudo-continuous pattern through the concentrated line during the execution of the temporary stop suggestion effect. It is visible.

Immediately after the pseudo-continuous symbol is temporarily stopped, as shown in FIGS. 12-2 (C) and 12-2 (D), the image based on the image data 1 (effect image for temporary stop notification) is the image data 3. It is displayed with priority over the image based on (a pseudo-continuous pattern whose size is larger than that during the moving display due to the temporary stop). The effect image for temporary stop notification is hidden after a predetermined period elapses before the start of the revariable display.

The transmittance of the effect image for temporary stop notification in the feature unit 225SG is set to 0%. That is, when the pseudo-continuous symbol is temporarily stopped, as shown in FIGS. 12-2 (C) and 12-2 (D), the effect image for temporary stop notification is displayed in the entire display area of the image display device 5. As a result, the decorative symbol and the pseudo-ream pattern become invisible to the player, but after a predetermined period of time, these decorative symbols and the pseudo-ream pattern become visible to the player.

Immediately after the temporary stop suggestion effect is completed without the pseudo-ream symbol temporarily stopping, as shown in FIG. 12-3 (C), the image based on the image data 3 (variable display of the decorative symbol different from the pseudo-ream symbol). ) Is displayed with priority over the image based on the image data 4 (moving display from the central portion of the image display device 5 of the pseudo-continuous pattern downward).

In particular, in the feature unit 225SG, during the execution of the temporary stop suggestion effect, the effect control CPU 120 (display control unit 123) displays the image data shown in FIG. 12-1 on the image display device 5, thereby performing a pseudo-ream. The player is made to pay attention to whether or not the symbol is temporarily stopped.

Further, in the variable display for executing the temporary stop suggestion effect, the effect control CPU 120 (display control unit 123) temporarily stops the pseudo-continuous symbol regardless of whether or not the pseudo-continuous symbol temporarily stops at the start timing of the variable display. The image data to be stopped is set and variable display is executed. Then, the effect control CPU 120 (display control unit 123) sets the image display device 5 at the display image data switching timing of the temporary stop suggestion effect in which the pseudo-continuous symbol does not temporarily stop (see FIGS. 11-33 of the above-mentioned feature unit 193). The image data displayed in the above is switched from the image data (FIGS. 12-1 and 12-2) in which the pseudo-ream symbol temporarily stops to the image data in which the pseudo-ream symbol shown in FIG. 12-3 does not temporarily stop.

Next, a display mode of the image display device 5 in the variable display for executing the temporary stop suggestion effect in the feature unit 225SG will be described with reference to FIG. 12-4.

First, as shown in FIGS. 12-4 (A) to 12-4 (C), after a certain period of time has passed from the start of the variable display, the decorations are displayed in the "left" and "right" decorative symbol display areas 5L and 5C. The symbol stops (swing stops) and reaches. After that, as the first temporary stop suggestion effect, the pseudo-continuous symbol moves from the upper side to the lower side in the decorative symbol display area 5C of the "middle". At this time, as shown in FIGS. 12-4 (C) to 12-4 (E), in the image display device 5, the pseudo-continuous symbol is moved toward the center of the image display device 5. Then, the concentrated line is moved and displayed toward the central portion of the image display device 5.

Then, when the pseudo-continuous symbol does not temporarily stop as a result of the temporary stop suggestion effect, the effect control CPU 120 (display control unit 123) switches the image data, as shown in FIG. 12-4 (F). The concentrated line is hidden, and the pseudo-continuous symbol is continuously moved toward the lower side of the image display device without being temporarily stopped and is hidden.

On the other hand, when the pseudo-ream symbol is temporarily stopped as a result of the temporary stop suggestion effect, the pseudo-ream symbol is temporarily stopped and as shown in FIGS. 12-4 (G) and 12-4 (H). An effect image for temporary stop notification is displayed in the entire display area of the image display device 5. Since the transmittance of the effect image for temporary stop notification is set to 0% as described above, the player can use the effect for temporary stop notification until a predetermined period elapses from the temporary stop of the pseudo-continuous symbol. The pseudo-continuous pattern is invisible due to the image. Then, after a predetermined period has elapsed from the temporary stop of the pseudo-continuous symbol, the player can visually recognize the pseudo-continuous symbol having a size larger than that during the temporary stop notification effect by hiding the effect image for the temporary stop notification. It will be possible.

As described above, in the pachinko gaming machine 1 in the feature unit 225SG, the pseudo-ream symbol is moved and displayed toward the center of the image display device 5 during the variable display of 1, and it is suggested that the pseudo-ream symbol temporarily stops. It is possible to execute a stop suggestion effect. Further, when the pseudo-continuous symbol is temporarily stopped as a result of the effect of the temporary stop suggestion effect, the pseudo-continuous symbol is temporarily stopped and an effect image for temporary stop notification is displayed in the entire display area of the image display device 5. If the pseudo-continuous symbol temporarily stopped by is temporarily invisible and the pseudo-continuous symbol does not temporarily stop as a result of the effect of the temporary stop suggestion effect, the pseudo-continuous symbol is imaged without displaying the effect image for temporary stop notification. Since it is continuously moved and displayed downward toward the display device 5 and then hidden, the player succeeds in producing the temporary stop suggestion effect (temporary stop of the pseudo-continuous symbol) and fails in the effect (the pseudo-continuous symbol does not temporarily stop). ) Is easy to understand, and it is possible to improve the interest of the temporary stop suggestion production.

Further, during the temporary stop suggestion effect, the image display device 5 displays a concentrated line having a high transmittance, so that the player pays attention to whether or not the pseudo-continuous symbol that is moving and displayed temporarily stops. You can improve your interest. Further, when the pseudo-continuous symbol is temporarily stopped, the effect image for temporary stop notification having a transmittance of 0 is displayed on the image display device 5, thereby reducing the discomfort of the player at the time of the temporary stop. At the same time, it is possible to emphasize that the pseudo-ream symbol has been temporarily stopped, so that the interest of the temporary stop of the pseudo-ream symbol can be improved.

When the pseudo-continuous symbol is temporarily stopped, the pseudo-continuous symbol at the time of temporary stop is displayed in a size larger than that before the temporary stop (the left-right width dimension before the temporary stop is a and the vertical width dimension is b). On the other hand, since the left-right width dimension at the time of temporary stop is x (x> a) and the vertical width dimension is y (y> b)), the visibility of the temporarily stopped pseudo-continuous symbol can be improved and the pseudo-continuous symbol can be improved. The temporary stop can be emphasized more.

It should be noted that the feature unit 225SG exemplifies a form in which the pseudo-ream symbol is displayed in a larger size than before the temporary stop of the pseudo-ream symbol from the timing when the pseudo-ream symbol is temporarily stopped, but the present invention is limited to this. The timing for displaying the size of the pseudo-pseudo-continuous symbol larger than before the temporary stop is after the temporary stop, such as the timing immediately before the temporary stop or the timing when the effect image for the temporary stop notification is hidden. It may be timing.

Further, in the present feature unit 225SG, the pseudo-ream symbol is displayed in a size larger than that before the temporary stop of the pseudo-ream symbol from the timing when the pseudo-ream symbol is temporarily stopped, thereby emphasizing that the pseudo-ream symbol is temporarily stopped. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and emphasizes that, for example, the pseudo-continuous symbol is temporarily stopped by changing the shape and color of the pseudo-continuous symbol from the timing when the pseudo-continuous symbol is temporarily stopped. You may.

Further, in the feature unit 225SG, as shown in FIGS. 12-4 (C) to 12-4 (E), a concentrated line is displayed on the image display device 5 as a temporary stop suggestion effect, and a temporary stop suggestion effect is displayed. By moving and displaying the concentrated line toward the center of the image display device 5 according to the progress, the degree of emphasis on whether or not the pseudo-continuous symbol is temporarily stopped is increased, so that the pseudo-continuous symbol is temporarily stopped. It is possible to raise the expectation for the movie and improve the interest of the temporary stop suggestion production.

In the feature unit 225SG, the concentration line is moved and displayed toward the center of the image display device 5 according to the progress of the temporary stop suggestion effect, thereby increasing the degree of emphasis on whether or not the pseudo-continuous symbol is temporarily stopped. The present invention is not limited to this, and the color of the concentrated lines is changed and the number of concentrated lines to be displayed is increased according to the progress of the temporary stop suggestion effect (increasing the density of the concentrated lines). ) By doing so, the degree of emphasis on whether or not the pseudo-continuous symbol is temporarily stopped may be increased.

Although the feature portion 225SG of the present invention has been described above with reference to the drawings, the specific configuration is not limited to these, and is included in the present invention even if there are changes or additions within the range not deviating from the gist of the present invention. ..

For example, in the feature unit 225SG, as shown in FIG. 12-1, the image display device 5 draws a concentrated line as the image data 2 and draws a decorative pattern or a pseudo-continuous pattern as the image data 3. Although the embodiment in which the concentrated line is displayed with priority over the decorative pattern or the pseudo-continuous pattern is illustrated, the present invention is not limited to this, and FIGS. 12-5 (A) to 12 as a modified example 225SG-1. As shown in -5 (C), by drawing the concentrated line as the image data 4, the decorative pattern or the pseudo-continuous pattern is displayed in the image display device 5 with priority over the concentrated line (the concentrated line is displayed as a decorative pattern or the centralized line). It may be displayed as an image on the rear side of the pseudo-continuous pattern).

By doing so, as shown in FIGS. 12-6 (A) to 12-6 (H), during the temporary stop suggestion effect, the concentrated line in the image display device 5 is centered on the image display device 5. By moving and displaying toward the part, it is possible to increase the degree of emphasis on whether or not the pseudo-continuous symbol temporarily stops, and the concentrated lines make it difficult for the player to see the decorative symbol or the pseudo-continuous symbol. You can prevent that.

When the pseudo-continuous symbol does not temporarily stop as an effect result of the temporary stop suggestion effect, the effect control CPU 120 (display control unit 123) switches the image data, as shown in FIG. 12-6 (F). The concentrated line is hidden, and the pseudo-continuous symbol is continuously moved toward the lower side of the image display device without being temporarily stopped and is hidden.

On the other hand, when the pseudo-ream symbol temporarily stops as a result of the temporary stop suggestion effect, as shown in FIGS. 12-6 (G) and 12-6 (H), the pseudo-ream symbol is temporarily stopped and the pseudo-ream symbol is temporarily stopped. An effect image for temporary stop notification is displayed in the entire display area of the image display device 5. Since the transmittance of the effect image for temporary stop notification is set to 0% as described above, the player can use the effect for temporary stop notification until a predetermined period elapses from the temporary stop of the pseudo-continuous symbol. The pseudo-continuous pattern is invisible due to the image. Then, after a predetermined period has elapsed from the temporary stop of the pseudo-continuous symbol, the player can visually recognize the pseudo-continuous symbol having a size larger than that during the temporary stop notification effect by hiding the effect image for the temporary stop notification. It will be possible.

As described above, by displaying the concentrated line as an image on the rear side of the decorative symbol or the pseudo-ream symbol, it is possible to improve the interest of the temporary stop suggestion effect suggesting that the pseudo-ream symbol is temporarily stopped. Further, when the pseudo-continuous symbol is temporarily stopped, the effect image for the temporary stop notification is displayed in the entire display area of the image display device 5, so that the player's discomfort at the time of the temporary stop can be reduced and the temporary stop is performed. It is possible to emphasize what has been done, and it is possible to improve the interest of the temporary stop of the pseudo-ream pattern.

Further, in the modification 225SG-1, when the pseudo-continuous symbol does not temporarily stop as a result of the effect of the temporary stop suggestion effect, the concentrated line is hidden and then the pseudo-continuous symbol is not temporarily stopped and the image display device is used. Although the embodiment in which the image is continuously moved downward and hidden is illustrated, the present invention is not limited to this, and FIGS. 12-7 (A) to 12-7 (FIG. 12-7) as the modified example 225SG-2. As shown in H), if the pseudo-ream symbol does not temporarily stop as a result of the effect of the temporary stop suggestion effect, the pseudo-ream symbol is continuously moved downward of the image display device without being temporarily stopped and is hidden. On the other hand, the concentrated line may be continuously displayed for a predetermined period up to the stop timing of the variable display even after the pseudo-continuous symbol is hidden.

By doing so, as in the modified example 225SG-1, the concentrated line is displayed as an image on the rear side of the decorative symbol or the pseudo-continuous symbol, which suggests that the pseudo-continuous symbol is temporarily stopped. You can improve the interest of the production. When the pseudo-continuous symbol does not temporarily stop, the pseudo-continuous symbol is also displayed by continuously displaying the concentrated line for a predetermined period after the pseudo-continuous symbol is hidden on the image display device 5. It is possible to improve the interest in whether or not to temporarily stop. Although not particularly shown, when the pseudo-continuous symbol is temporarily stopped as a result of the effect of the temporary stop suggestion effect, the pseudo-continuous symbol is temporarily stopped in the entire display area of the image display device 5 as in the feature unit 225SG. By displaying the effect image for stop notification, it is possible to reduce the discomfort of the player at the time of the temporary stop.

Further, in the modification 225SG-2, the decorative symbol and the pseudo-continuous symbol are displayed with priority over the concentrated line during the temporary stop suggestion effect, and the pseudo-continuous symbol does not temporarily stop as the effect result of the temporary stop suggestion effect. However, the present invention is not limited to this, although the embodiment in which the concentrated line is continuously displayed for a predetermined period after the pseudo-continuous symbol is hidden in the image display device 5 is illustrated. As shown in FIGS. 12-8 (A) to 12-8 (H) as a modified example 225SG-3, the concentrated line is displayed with priority over the decorative symbol and the pseudo-continuous symbol during the temporary stop suggestion effect. If the pseudo-ream symbol does not temporarily stop as a result of the temporary stop suggestion effect, even if the concentrated line is continuously displayed for a predetermined period after the pseudo-ream symbol is hidden on the image display device 5. good.

By doing so, as with the feature portion 225SG, by displaying the decorative symbol or the pseudo-ream symbol as an image on the rear side of the concentrated line, a temporary stop suggestion effect suggesting that the pseudo-ream symbol is temporarily stopped. Can improve the interest of. When the pseudo-continuous symbol does not temporarily stop, the pseudo-continuous symbol is also displayed by continuously displaying the concentrated line for a predetermined period after the pseudo-continuous symbol is hidden on the image display device 5. It is possible to improve the interest in whether or not to temporarily stop. Although not particularly shown, when the pseudo-continuous symbol is temporarily stopped as a result of the effect of the temporary stop suggestion effect, the pseudo-continuous symbol is temporarily stopped in the entire display area of the image display device 5 as in the feature unit 225SG. By displaying the effect image for stop notification, it is possible to reduce the discomfort of the player at the time of the temporary stop.

Further, in the feature unit 225SG, when the pseudo-continuous symbol is temporarily stopped, the image display device 5 displays an effect image for temporary stop notification as an image having a transmittance of 0%, and the stopped pseudo-continuous symbol is temporarily visually recognized. Although the impossible form has been illustrated, the present invention is not limited to this, and as a modified example 225SG-4, as shown in FIGS. 12-9 (A) to 12-9 (C), a pseudo-continuous pattern is used. When is temporarily stopped, the effect image for temporary stop notification may be displayed on the image display device 5 as an image having a lower transmittance (for example, 20% or the like) than the concentrated line.

That is, as shown in FIG. 12-10, the transmittance of the concentrated line is high (for example, during the period until the temporary stop timing of the pseudo-continuous symbol) when the concentrated line is displayed as the temporary stop suggestion effect (for example). , The above-mentioned 50%) allows the player to easily visually recognize the decorative pattern and the pseudo-continuous pattern through the concentrated line, while the effect image for the temporary stop notification is displayed as the temporary stop notification effect (the period (50%)). In the period after the temporary stop timing of the pseudo-continuous symbol), the transmittance is lower than that of the concentrated line (for example, 20% described above), so that the player can display the decorative symbol or pseudo than the period in which the concentrated line is displayed. It may be difficult to visually recognize the continuous pattern. Although not particularly shown in this modification 225SG-4, if the pseudo-continuous symbol does not temporarily stop as a result of the effect of the temporary stop suggestion effect, the temporary stop notification is given in the image display device 5 as in the other feature portions and the modification. The effect image for is not displayed.

By doing so, as in the case of the feature portion 225SG, a concentrated line having a relatively high transmittance is displayed during the temporary stop suggestion effect, which suggests that the pseudo-continuous symbol temporarily stops. Can improve the interest of. When the pseudo-continuous symbol is temporarily stopped as a result of the effect of the temporary stop suggestion effect (when the temporary stop notification effect is executed), the image display device 5 is used when the pseudo-continuous symbol is temporarily stopped as in the feature unit 225SG. By displaying the effect image for temporary stop notification in the entire display area of, the player's discomfort at the time of the temporary stop can be reduced, and the pseudo-continuous symbol is temporarily stopped through the effect image for temporary stop notification. Since it can be emphasized, it is possible to improve the interest of the pseudo-ream pattern temporarily stopping.

Further, the feature unit 225SG exemplifies a mode in which a temporary stop suggestion effect and a temporary stop notification effect can be executed as an effect related to the pseudo continuous effect during the variable display, but the present invention is not limited to this. As a modification 225SG-5, a notice effect suggesting that the variable display result is a big hit as an effect different from the temporary stop suggestion effect and the temporary stop notification effect during the variable display (see FIG. 11-29 in the feature unit 193SG). ) May be executable. It should be noted that these advance notice effects can be executed when the concentrated line is displayed on the image display device 5 as a temporary stop suggestion effect, while the effect image for temporary stop notification on the image display device 5 as a temporary stop notification effect. When is displayed, the execution of the advance notice effect may be restricted. By doing so, the player can pay attention to whether or not the variable display result becomes a big hit by executing the advance notice effect, and the effect image for temporary stop notification is displayed on the image display device 5. In some cases, by limiting the execution of the advance notice effect, it is possible to prevent the visibility of the advance notice effect from being lowered by the effect image for the temporary stop notification and the interest of the notice effect from being lowered.

Further, as the advance notice effect that can be executed during the variable display, as shown in FIG. 12-11 as the modified example 225SG-5, for example, when the pseudo-continuous symbol is temporarily stopped as the effect result of the temporary stop suggestion effect, the following Pseudo-ream suggestion effect suggesting that the pseudo-ream suggestion effect is temporarily stopped as a result of the pseudo-ream suggestion effect, and variable display being executed at a predetermined position of the image display device 5 (for example, the lower center of the image display device). An active display area 225SG005F that displays the hold storage display corresponding to the active display as an active display is provided, and the variable display notice effect and the active display that suggest that the variable display result becomes a big hit by changing the display mode of the active display are provided. It may be possible to execute an active display change notice effect that suggests that the display mode changes.

In this way, when the pseudo-ream suggestion effect is executed as the advance notice effect, for example, as shown in FIGS. 12-11 (A) to 12-11 (C), the pseudo-ream pattern is used as the effect result of the temporary stop advance notice effect. Displays an image having a left-right width dimension of L1 as a pseudo-continuous suggestion effect on the upper part of the image display device 5 based on the temporary stop, and a temporary stop notification having a transmittance of 0% in the image display device 5. The effect image for temporary stop notification is displayed, and the effect image for temporary stop notification is hidden after a predetermined period has elapsed from the temporary stop. That is, the display of the image as the pseudo-ream suggestion effect is started from the temporary stop timing of the pseudo-ream suggestion effect, but the image as the pseudo-ream suggestion effect is visible to the player by the effect image for the temporary stop notification. This is from the hidden timing.

On the other hand, when the active display change notice effect is executed as the notice effect, the pseudo-continuous symbol is provisionally as shown in FIGS. 12-11 (A) and 12-11 (D) to 12-11 (F). The effect image for temporary stop notification is displayed on the image display device 5 from the stop timing, and the image of the active display change notice effect (in this modification 225SG-5, from the right part of the image display device 5 to the active display area 225SG005F). An image of an arrow whose left-right width dimension is L2 (L1> L2) is displayed.

When the display mode of the active display changes as a result of the effect of the active display change notice effect, an arrow flying from the right portion of the image display device 5 pierces the active display as shown in FIG. 12-11 (E). As a result, when the display mode of the active display changes and the display mode of the active display does not change as a result of the effect of the active display change notice effect, as shown in FIG. 12-11 (F), the image display device 5 It suffices if the arrow flying from the right part passes toward the left part of the image display device 5 without being stuck in the active display and then disappears.

As described above, in the present modification 225SG-5, when the pseudo-continuous suggestion effect is executed as the advance notice effect, the image display device 5 displays the effect image for temporary stop notification together with the image as the pseudo-continuous suggestion effect. When the active display change notice effect is executed as the notice effect while the image as the pseudo-continuous suggestion effect is once made invisible to the player, the effect image for the temporary stop notification is not displayed on the image display device 5. By displaying an image (arrow image) whose display dimension is shorter than the image as the pseudo-continuous suggestion effect as the image of the active display change notice effect, the active display change notice effect is blocked by the effect image for temporary stop notification. It is possible to prevent it from becoming difficult to understand.

In the present modification 225SG-5, when the pseudo-ream suggestion effect is executed as the advance notice effect, the pseudo-ream symbol is temporarily stopped as a result of the effect of the temporary stop advance notice effect, and is simulated at the upper part of the image display device 5. The present invention illustrates a form in which an image having a left-right width dimension of L1 is displayed as a continuous suggestion effect, and an effect image for temporary stop notification having a transmittance of 0% is displayed in the image display device 5. The present invention is not limited to this, and when the pseudo-continuous suggestion effect is executed as the advance notice effect, the transmittance is not 0% together with the image as the pseudo-continuous suggestion effect on the upper part of the image display device 5 (for example, the transmittance is not 0%). An effect image for temporary stop notification (20% or 50%) may be displayed.

Further, in the feature unit 193SG and the feature unit 225SG, a symbol (pseudo-ream) for notifying that the pseudo-ream effect is executed as one of the plurality of decorative symbols or as a symbol different from the decorative symbol. Although the form in which the design) is temporarily stopped in the image display device 5, the present invention is not limited to this, and the present invention is not limited to this, for example, by changing the display mode such as the hold storage display at the end timing of the variable display. It is possible to execute a hold memory display change effect that suggests that the variable display result corresponding to the hold memory display is a big hit, and as one of a plurality of decorative symbols or as a symbol different from the decorative symbol. , A case may be provided in which the symbol indicating that the hold storage display is changed (the hold storage display change notification symbol) is stopped in the image display device 5. When the hold storage display change notification symbol is stopped in the image display device 5 in this way, the temporary stop suggestion in the feature unit 193SG or the feature unit 225SG is targeted for whether or not the hold storage display change notification symbol is stopped. An effect corresponding to the effect (suggested effect in the present invention) may be feasible.

Further, in the feature unit 193SG and the feature unit 225SG, a symbol (pseudo-ream) for notifying that the pseudo-ream effect is executed as one of the plurality of decorative symbols or as a symbol different from the decorative symbol. Although the form in which the design) is temporarily stopped in the image display device 5 is exemplified, the present invention is not limited to this, and for example, a plurality of images can be displayed as a background image in the image display device 5 and displayed. The background image changes as one of a plurality of decorative symbols or as a symbol different from the decorative symbol, while making it possible to suggest the ratio of the variable display result being executed to be a big hit according to the background image. There may be a case where the symbol (background image change notification symbol) indicating that the image is to be stopped is stopped in the image display device 5. When the background image change notification symbol is stopped in the image display device 5 in this way, it is used as a temporary stop suggestion effect in the feature unit 193SG and the feature unit 225SG for whether or not the background image change notification symbol is stopped. The corresponding effect (suggested effect in the present invention) may be feasible.

Further, in the feature unit 193SG, the pachinko gaming machine 1 is exemplified as a gaming machine for performing a predetermined game, but the present invention is not limited to this, and the gaming machine for performing a predetermined game is at least a predetermined game. In addition to the pachinko gaming machine 1, a slot machine or a general game machine may be used as long as it performs the above.

Further, in the present specification, a plurality of feature portions and modified examples are exemplified as the form of the gaming machine of the present invention, but as the gaming machine of the present invention, these plurality of feature portions and modified examples may be combined and carried out. Alternatively, only one feature portion or modification may be carried out.

For example, in the feature unit 193SG and the feature unit 225SG, a symbol (pseudo-ream) for notifying that a pseudo-ream effect is executed as one of a plurality of decorative symbols or as a symbol different from the decorative symbol. The form in which the symbol) is temporarily stopped in the image display device 5 is illustrated, but the present invention is not limited to this, and the set value set in the pachinko gaming machine 1 is set by a combination of decorative symbols (stop symbol). An effect (suggestion effect in the present invention) corresponding to the temporary stop suggestion effect in the feature unit 193SG and the feature unit 225SG is executed for the stop of the symbol that can be suggested and suggests that a specific set value is set. It may be possible.

The present invention is not limited to those described above. Further, the specific configuration is included in the present invention even if there are changes or additions within a range that does not deviate from the gist of the present invention, in addition to the above-described embodiment and other embodiments described later.

Further, all or a part of the configurations shown in the above-described embodiment and each modification, and the configurations shown in the following embodiment and each modification may be arbitrarily combined.

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

The gaming machine of the present invention also performs variable display of a plurality of types of effect identification information (for example, decorative symbols) including specific effect identification information (for example, pseudo-continuous symbols), and derives and displays the display result. 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.
As a variable display, a specific effect (for example, a pseudo-ream) in which the specific effect identification information is temporarily stopped and then restarted at a predetermined timing from the start of the variable display of the effect identification information to the derivation display of the display result. Specific effect execution means (for example, a portion where the effect control CPU 120 executes the effect processing during variable display shown in FIG. 10) that can execute the effect).
The suggestion effect execution means (for example, the effect control CPU 120) that can execute the suggestion effect (for example, the temporary stop suggestion effect) suggesting that the specific effect identification information is temporarily stopped executes the variable display effect process shown in FIG. The part to do) and
The notification effect execution means (for example, the effect control CPU 120) that can execute the notification effect (for example, the temporary stop notification effect) for notifying that the specific effect identification information has been temporarily stopped executes the variable display effect process shown in FIG. The part to do) and
Equipped with
As the suggestion effect, the suggestion effect execution means temporarily reduces the visibility of the effect identification information different from the specific effect identification information to the first low visibility state by displaying the effect display, and then the first low visibility. It is possible to execute an effect of lowering the visibility to the second low visibility state, which is lower than the state (for example, as shown in FIGS. 11-33 and 11-34, in the image display device 5, the concentration line is set to the density D1. After reducing the visibility of the left and right decorative symbols by displaying them, the visibility of the left and right decorative symbols is further reduced by displaying the concentrated lines at the density D2).
As the notification effect, the notification effect execution means can execute an effect of making the effect identification information different from the specific effect identification information invisible (for example, as shown in FIGS. 11-34 and 11-35). , The part that makes the left and right decorative patterns invisible by displaying the effect image for temporary stop notification in the entire display area of the image display device 5),
The suggestion effect execution means can execute the suggestion effect even when the specific effect identification information is not temporarily stopped, and if the specific effect identification information is not temporarily stopped, the effect display is displayed for a predetermined period after the predetermined timing has passed. Continuous display is possible (for example, as shown in FIGS. 11-44, when the pseudo-ream symbol is not temporarily stopped by executing the temporary stop suggestion effect, after the pseudo-ream symbol is hidden in the image display device 5. The part where the concentrated line is continuously displayed),
When the specific effect identification information (or the special identification information) is not temporarily stopped, the suggestion effect execution means is predetermined to temporarily stop the specific effect identification information (or the special identification information) when the specific effect identification information (or the special identification information) is temporarily stopped. The effect display is moved toward a position (for example, a portion where a concentrated line is moved and displayed toward the center of the image display device 5 as shown in FIG. 11-48 as a modification 193SG-1).
Moreover,
It has a display area in which an image can be displayed, and the display area is smaller than the game-related information related to the progress of the game (for example, the first special figure reserved storage number, the second special figure reserved storage number, and the decorative symbol). A display means (for example, an image display device 5) capable of displaying a display image (for example, a first interface image 006SG005I or a second interface image 006SG005J) of a design), and
A storage means (for example, CGROM205) that can store image data including at least a specific image (for example, a decorative pattern or a background image) displayed in the display area and a display image of the game-related information.
A plurality of display layers on which an image based on the image data can be arranged (for example, a layer 1 image drawing area, a layer 2 image drawing area, a layer 3 image drawing area, a displacement image creation area, and a display image creation area shown in FIGS. 13-5). An image processing means (for example, a display control unit 123 and an SDRAM 210) capable of generating an image to be displayed in the display area by superimposing and synthesizing each image arranged on the plurality of display layers.
An effect executing means capable of executing an effect of displaying the specific image in the display area (for example, a portion where the effect control CPU 120 executes the variable display effect process shown in FIGS. 13-17).
Equipped with
The storage means sets the display position of at least a part of the specific image in the display area from the first position (for example, in the case of the feature unit 006SG, the central portion of the display area of the image display device 5) to the first position. Can store display position displacement information for displacement to a different second position (for example, in the case of the feature unit 006SG, an upper position or a lower position of the display area of the image display device 5) (for example, displacement in the CGROM 205). The part where the image data is stored),
The image processing means can generate a displacement specific image in which the specific image arranged on the specific display layer based on the image data is displaced based on the display position displacement information (for example, shown in FIGS. 13-23). As described above, the decorative pattern drawn in the layer 2 image drawing area and the background image drawn in the layer 3 image drawing area are superimposed to create a displacement target image, and the displacement target image is applied to the displacement target image. As a result, the images of the left region 006SG005L and the right region 006SG005R are moved upward and the images of the middle region 006SG005C are moved downward as the display images displayed on the image display device 5 during the development suggestion effect. The part that creates the image),
The effect executing means can execute a specific effect (for example, a development suggestion effect in the feature unit 006SG) for displaying the displacement specific image generated by the image processing means in the display area during variable display.
The display image of the game-related information is arranged in a special display layer in which the arranged image is preferentially displayed in the display area over the specific display layer (for example, as shown in FIGS. 13-26, the first interface. The image 006SG005I and the second interface image 006SG005J are a portion drawn in the layer 1 image drawing area having the highest image display priority), and a gaming machine.
According to this feature, it is possible to increase the player's expectation for the temporary stop by the suggestion effect, and it is possible to increase the uplifting feeling for the temporary stop by executing the notification effect, and also to temporarily stop. If not, the effect display is continuously displayed even after the predetermined timing of the temporary stop, which makes it easier for the player to recognize that the temporary stop has not been performed, and the player is disappointed that the temporary stop has not been performed. Since the feeling can be softened, it is possible to improve the game entertainment. Further, since a displacement specific image in which at least a part of the specific image displayed in the predetermined effect is displaced can be generated from the image data of the specific image and the display position displacement information and displayed in the specific effect, these displacements can be displayed. The specific effect can be executed with a smaller amount of data as compared with the case where the image data of the specific image is stored exclusively. Further, it is possible to prevent the display image of the game-related information from being displaced due to the displacement of the specific image at the time of executing the specific effect, and the visibility of the display image of the game-related information is deteriorated.

Also, as another gaming machine,
A gaming machine (for example, a pachinko game) that can be controlled to an advantageous state (for example, a big hit game state) that is advantageous to the player by variably displaying a plurality of types of effect identification information (for example, a decorative pattern) to derive and display the display result. Machine 1)
As a variable display, special identification information (for example, a pseudo-continuous symbol) different from the effect identification information is temporarily stopped at a predetermined timing from the start of the variable display of the effect identification information to the derivation display of the display result. A specific effect executing means (for example, a portion where the effect control CPU 120 executes the effect process during variable display shown in FIG. 10) capable of executing a specific effect (for example, a pseudo-continuous effect) that restarts the variable display later.
The suggestion effect execution means (for example, the effect control CPU 120) that can execute the suggestion effect (for example, the temporary stop suggestion effect) suggesting that the special identification information is temporarily stopped executes the variable display effect process shown in FIG. Part) and
The notification effect execution means (for example, the effect control CPU 120) that can execute the notification effect (for example, the temporary stop notification effect) for notifying that the special identification information has been temporarily stopped executes the variable display effect process shown in FIG. Part) and
Equipped with
As the suggestion effect, the suggestion effect executing means once reduces the visibility of the effect identification information to the first low visibility state by displaying the effect display, and then the visibility is further improved as compared with the first low visibility state. It is possible to execute an effect of lowering to a low second low visibility state (for example, as shown in FIGS. 11-33 and 11-34, by displaying the concentrated lines at the density D1 in the image display device 5, the left and right are displayed. A part that further reduces the visibility of the left and right decorative patterns by displaying the concentrated lines at the density D2 after reducing the visibility of the decorative patterns).
The notification effect execution means can execute an effect of making the effect identification information invisible as the notification effect (for example, as shown in FIGS. 11-34 and 11-35, an effect image for temporary stop notification. Is displayed in the entire display area of the image display device 5 to make the left and right decorative patterns invisible),
The suggestion effect executing means can execute the suggestion effect even when the special identification information does not temporarily stop, and if the special identification information does not temporarily stop, the effect display continues for a predetermined period after the predetermined timing has passed. It can be displayed (for example, as shown in FIGS. 11-44, when the temporary stop suggestion effect is executed and the pseudo-continuous symbol does not temporarily stop, even after the pseudo-continuous symbol is hidden in the image display device 5. The part where the concentrated line is continuously displayed),
Moreover,
It has a display area in which an image can be displayed, and the display area is smaller than the game-related information related to the progress of the game (for example, the first special figure reserved storage number, the second special figure reserved storage number, and the decorative symbol). A display means (for example, an image display device 5) capable of displaying a display image (for example, a first interface image 006SG005I or a second interface image 006SG005J) of a design), and
A storage means (for example, CGROM205) that can store image data including at least a specific image (for example, a decorative pattern or a background image) displayed in the display area and a display image of the game-related information.
A plurality of display layers on which an image based on the image data can be arranged (for example, a layer 1 image drawing area, a layer 2 image drawing area, a layer 3 image drawing area, a displacement image creation area, and a display image creation area shown in FIGS. 13-5). An image processing means (for example, a display control unit 123 and an SDRAM 210) capable of generating an image to be displayed in the display area by superimposing and synthesizing each image arranged on the plurality of display layers.
An effect executing means capable of executing an effect of displaying the specific image in the display area (for example, a portion where the effect control CPU 120 executes the variable display effect process shown in FIGS. 13-17).
Equipped with
The storage means sets the display position of at least a part of the specific image in the display area from the first position (for example, in the case of the feature unit 006SG, the central portion of the display area of the image display device 5) to the first position. Can store display position displacement information for displacement to a different second position (for example, in the case of the feature unit 006SG, an upper position or a lower position of the display area of the image display device 5) (for example, displacement in the CGROM 205). The part where the image data is stored),
The image processing means can generate a displacement specific image in which the specific image arranged on the specific display layer based on the image data is displaced based on the display position displacement information (for example, shown in FIGS. 13-23). As described above, the decorative pattern drawn in the layer 2 image drawing area and the background image drawn in the layer 3 image drawing area are superimposed to create a displacement target image, and the displacement target image is applied to the displacement target image. As a result, the images of the left region 006SG005L and the right region 006SG005R are moved upward and the images of the middle region 006SG005C are moved downward as the display images displayed on the image display device 5 during the development suggestion effect. The part that creates the image),
The effect executing means can execute a specific effect (for example, a development suggestion effect in the feature unit 006SG) for displaying the displacement specific image generated by the image processing means in the display area during variable display.
The display image of the game-related information is arranged in a special display layer in which the arranged image is preferentially displayed in the display area over the specific display layer (for example, as shown in FIGS. 13-26, the first interface. The image 006SG005I and the second interface image 006SG005J are a portion drawn in the layer 1 image drawing area having the highest image display priority), and a gaming machine.
According to this feature, it is possible to increase the player's expectation for the temporary stop by the suggestion effect, and it is possible to increase the uplifting feeling for the temporary stop by executing the notification effect, and also to temporarily stop. If not, the effect display is continuously displayed even after the predetermined timing of the temporary stop, which makes it easier for the player to recognize that the temporary stop has not been performed, and the player is disappointed that the temporary stop has not been performed. Since the feeling can be softened, it is possible to improve the game entertainment. Further, since a displacement specific image in which at least a part of the specific image displayed in the predetermined effect is displaced can be generated from the image data of the specific image and the display position displacement information and displayed in the specific effect, these displacements can be displayed. The specific effect can be executed with a smaller amount of data as compared with the case where the image data of the specific image is stored exclusively. Further, it is possible to prevent the display image of the game-related information from being displaced due to the displacement of the specific image at the time of executing the specific effect, and the visibility of the display image of the game-related information is deteriorated.

That is, even if the specific effect identification information or the special identification information is not temporarily stopped, the effect display is continuously displayed for a predetermined period after the predetermined timing has passed. It is possible to make a strong impression on the player, alleviate the disappointment of the player compared to the case where the effect display is terminated immediately after the predetermined timing, and it is possible to execute a specific effect with a small amount of data. It is possible to prevent the visibility of the display image of the game-related information from being lowered at the time of execution. In other words, we provide a gaming machine that can perform a specific effect with a small amount of data without degrading the visibility of the display image of the game-related information so that the game entertainment is less likely to deteriorate when it is installed in the amusement park. can do.

Further, the degree of freedom in design can be increased, and a specific effect can be executed with a small amount of data, and the visibility of the displayed image of the game-related information can be prevented from being deteriorated. As an example, a gaming machine capable of executing variable display (for example, a pachinko gaming machine 1 or a slot machine).
It has a display area in which an image can be displayed, and the display area is smaller than the game-related information related to the progress of the game (for example, the first special figure reserved storage number, the second special figure reserved storage number, and the decorative symbol). A display means (for example, an image display device 5) capable of displaying a display image (for example, a first interface image 006SG005I or a second interface image 006SG005J) of a design), and
A storage means (for example, CGROM205) that can store image data including at least a specific image (for example, a decorative pattern or a background image) displayed in the display area and a display image of the game-related information.
A plurality of display layers on which an image based on the image data can be arranged (for example, a layer 1 image drawing area, a layer 2 image drawing area, a layer 3 image drawing area, a displacement image creation area, and a display image creation area shown in FIGS. 13-5). An image processing means (for example, a display control unit 123 and an SDRAM 210) capable of generating an image to be displayed in the display area by superimposing and synthesizing each image arranged on the plurality of display layers.
An effect executing means capable of executing an effect of displaying the specific image in the display area (for example, a portion where the effect control CPU 120 executes the variable display effect process shown in FIGS. 13-17).
Equipped with
The storage means sets the display position of at least a part of the specific image in the display area from the first position (for example, in the case of the feature unit 006SG, the central portion of the display area of the image display device 5) to the first position. Can store display position displacement information for displacement to a different second position (for example, in the case of the feature unit 006SG, an upper position or a lower position of the display area of the image display device 5) (for example, displacement in the CGROM 205). The part where the image data is stored),
The image processing means can generate a displacement specific image in which the specific image arranged on the specific display layer based on the image data is displaced based on the display position displacement information (for example, shown in FIGS. 13-23). As described above, the decorative pattern drawn in the layer 2 image drawing area and the background image drawn in the layer 3 image drawing area are superimposed to create a displacement target image, and the displacement target image is applied to the displacement target image. As a result, the images of the left region 006SG005L and the right region 006SG005R are moved upward and the images of the middle region 006SG005C are moved downward as the display images displayed on the image display device 5 during the development suggestion effect. The part that creates the image),
The effect executing means can execute a specific effect (for example, a development suggestion effect in the feature unit 006SG) for displaying the displacement specific image generated by the image processing means in the display area during variable display.
The display image of the game-related information is arranged in a special display layer in which the arranged image is preferentially displayed in the display area over the specific display layer (for example, as shown in FIGS. 13-26, the first interface. The image 006SG005I and the second interface image 006SG005J are a portion drawn in the layer 1 image drawing area having the highest image display priority), and a gaming machine. An example of the form of this gaming machine will be described below as another example of the form.

(Example of other forms)

(Explanation of Feature Unit 006SG in Embodiment of the Present Invention)
Next, the feature unit 006SG in the embodiment of the present invention will be described.

The gaming machine of Form 1 is
A gaming machine capable of executing variable display (for example, a pachinko gaming machine 1 or a slot machine).
It has a display area in which an image can be displayed, and the display area is smaller than the game-related information related to the progress of the game (for example, the first special figure reserved storage number, the second special figure reserved storage number, and the decorative symbol). A display means (for example, an image display device 5) capable of displaying a design) and
A storage means (for example, CGROM205) that can store image data including at least a specific image (for example, a decorative pattern or a background image) displayed in the display area and a display image of the game-related information.
A plurality of display layers on which an image based on the image data can be arranged (for example, a layer 1 image drawing area, a layer 2 image drawing area, a layer 3 image drawing area, a displacement image creation area, and a display image creation area shown in FIGS. 13-5). An image processing means (for example, a display control unit 123 and an SDRAM 210) capable of generating an image to be displayed in the display area by superimposing and synthesizing each image arranged on the plurality of display layers.
An effect executing means capable of executing an effect of displaying the specific image in the display area (for example, a portion where the effect control CPU 120 executes the variable display effect process shown in FIGS. 13-17).
Equipped with
The storage means sets the display position of at least a part of the specific image in the display area from the first position (for example, in the case of the feature unit 006SG, the central portion of the display area of the image display device 5) to the first position. Can store display position displacement information for displacement to a different second position (for example, in the case of the feature unit 006SG, an upper position or a lower position of the display area of the image display device 5) (for example, displacement in the CGROM 205). The part where the image data is stored),
The image processing means can generate a displacement specific image in which the specific image arranged on the specific display layer based on the image data is displaced based on the display position displacement information (for example, shown in FIGS. 13-23). As described above, the decorative pattern drawn in the layer 2 image drawing area and the background image drawn in the layer 3 image drawing area are superimposed to create a displacement target image, and the displacement target image is applied to the displacement target image. As a result, the images of the left region 006SG005L and the right region 006SG005R are moved upward and the images of the middle region 006SG005C are moved downward as the display images displayed on the image display device 5 during the development suggestion effect. The part that creates the image),
The effect executing means displays the displacement specific image generated by the image processing means in the display area during variable display (for example, a development suggestion effect in the feature unit 006SG, a reach suggestion in the modification 006SG-1). It is possible to execute an effect, a revival effect in the modified example 006SG-2, a look-ahead notice effect in the modified example 006SG-3, a promotion effect in the modified example 006SG-5, a temporary stop suggestion effect and a temporary stop notification effect in the modified example 006SG-6). be,
It is characterized by that.
According to this feature, only the image data for displaying the specific image in the display area and the display position displacement information for displacing the display position of the specific image are used, and the display position of the specific image is changed from the first position to the first position. Since the specific effect can be executed by displacing it at two positions, the amount of data stored in the storage means for executing the specific effect can be suppressed as compared with the case where the specific effect is executed using the dedicated image data. ..

The gaming machine of the second embodiment is the gaming machine according to the first embodiment.
The display image of the game-related information is arranged in a special display layer in which the arranged image is preferentially displayed in the display area over the specific display layer (for example, as shown in FIGS. 13-26, the first interface. The image 006SG005I and the second interface image 006SG005J are portions drawn in the layer 1 image drawing area having the highest image display priority),
It is characterized by that.
According to this feature, when the specific effect is executed, the display position of the game-related information is not displaced together with at least a part of the specific image, so that the game-related information is difficult for the player to see when the specific effect is executed. It is possible to prevent it from being lost.

The gaming machine of the third embodiment is the gaming machine according to the second embodiment.
At least a part of the game-related information is displayed in an area overlapping the displacement specific image (for example, the second interface image 006SG005J is an image of the right area 006SG005R that slides upward during the development suggestion effect. Duplicate display),
It is characterized by that.
According to this feature, even if the specific image is displaced to the second position to become the displacement specific image, the game-related information is not displaced and is displayed overlapping with the displacement specific image, so that the player feels uncomfortable. You can recognize game-related information without any problem.

The gaming machine of the fourth embodiment is the gaming machine according to the second embodiment.
At least a part of the game-related information is displayed in a region that does not overlap with the displacement specific image in the display region (for example, the first interface image 006SG005I is a left region 006SG005L, a middle region 006SG005C, and a right region during the development suggestion effect. The part displayed at the bottom of the image display device 5 so as not to overlap with each image of the area 006SG005R),
It is characterized by that.
According to this feature, even if the specific image is displaced to the second position to become the displacement specific image, the game-related information is not displaced and is displayed so as not to overlap with the displacement specific image, so that the player can accurately perform the game. Can recognize game-related information.

The gaming machine of the fifth embodiment is the gaming machine according to any one of the second to fourth embodiments.
A game identification information variable display executing means (for example, the first special symbol display device 4A and the second special symbol display device 4B shown in FIG. 3) capable of executing variable display of game identification information (for example, special symbol) is provided. ,
The effect executing means is
In the first area in the display area, it is possible to execute variable display of the effect identification information according to the variable display of the game identification information (for example, as shown in FIG. 13-21, of the image display device 5. In the central part of the display area, the part where variable display of decorative symbols can be executed according to the variable display of special symbols),
In the second area in the display area, which is different from the first area and smaller than the first area, it is possible to execute the variable display of the reduced identification information according to the variable display of the game identification information. (For example, as shown in FIG. 13-21, in the upper right portion of the display area of the image display device 5, a portion capable of performing variable display of a small symbol according to variable display of a special symbol).
The display image of the effect identification information is arranged in the specific display layer, and the visual state is changed from the first visual state to the second visual state, which is less visible to the player than the first visual state, according to the execution of the specific effect. The decorative symbol changes to a state (for example, as shown in FIGS. 13-21 and 13-23, the decorative symbol is drawn and arranged in the layer 2 image drawing area, and the decorative symbol is displayed on the image display device 5 when the development suggestion effect is executed. The part where visibility is reduced by moving upward or downward from the center of the display area),
The display image of the reduced identification information is arranged in the special display layer, and the visual state does not change from the first visual state according to the execution of the specific effect (for example, FIGS. 13-21 and 13-23 are shown. As described above, the small symbols are drawn and arranged in the layer 1 image drawing area, and unlike the decorative symbols, they do not move from the upper right part of the display area of the image display device 5 when the development suggestion effect is executed, so that the visibility does not deteriorate. ),
It is characterized by that.
According to this feature, the effect of the specific effect can be improved by changing the visual state of the identification information for the effect from the first visual state to the second visual state by the execution of the specific effect, and the effect is reduced by the execution of the specific effect. Since the visual recognition state of the identification information does not change from the first visual recognition state, the player can easily grasp the progress of the game by visually recognizing the reduced identification information even during the execution of the specific effect.

The gaming machine of the sixth embodiment is the gaming machine according to any one of the first to fifth embodiments.
The display area includes a first specific display area (for example, the upper area 006SG005T shown in FIGS. 13-31) and a second specific display area different from the first specific display area (for example, the lower area shown in FIGS. 13-31). 006SG005B), including
The effect executing means is
In the specific effect, the specific image is displayed over the first specific display area and the second specific display area (for example, as shown in FIGS. 13-31 (C), the upper region 006SG005T and the lower region 006SG005B are displayed. It is possible to display an image in which the relative positions of the first specific display area and the second specific display area are displaced as the displacement specific image (for example, a portion for displaying the decorative pattern and the background image). As shown in 13-31 (D), the portion where the upper region 006SG005T and the lower region 006SG005B move in the left-right direction),
When the relative position between the first specific display area and the second specific display area is displaced, the first specific display area and the first specific display area are located at a boundary between the first specific display area and the second specific display area. 2 An effect image different from the image displayed in the specific display area (for example, the cutting effect image 006SG005S shown in FIGS. 13-31) is displayed.
It is characterized by that.
According to this feature, it is possible to make the player more effectively recognize the displacement of the specific image to the second position as the specific effect, so that the game entertainment can be improved.

The gaming machine of the seventh embodiment is the gaming machine according to the sixth embodiment.
The effect executing means can displace the first specific display area in the first direction as a displacement of the specific image from the first position to the second position in the specific effect, and the second specific can be used. The display area can be displaced toward the second direction opposite to the first direction (for example, as shown in FIGS. 13-31 (D), the upper area 006SG005T is on the right side and the lower area 006SG005B is on the left side. A portion to be moved toward the direction, or a portion to move the upper region 006SG005T upward and the lower region 006SG005B downward as shown in FIG. 13-31 (E)).
It is characterized by that.
According to this feature, as a specific effect, the displacement of the specific image to the second position is the second direction opposite to the displacement of the first specific display area in the first direction and the first direction of the second specific display area. By executing it as a displacement in the direction, the effect of the specific effect can be further improved.

The gaming machine of the eighth embodiment is the gaming machine according to the sixth or seventh embodiment.
The displacement amount of the first specific display area and the displacement amount of the second specific display area in the specific effect are different (for example, as shown in the modification 006SG-3, the upper region 006SG005T and the lower region 006SG005B are used as pre-reading notice effects. When the upper region 006SG005T and the lower region 006SG005B are moved in opposite directions, the movement amount (displacement amount) of the upper region 006SG005B is different).
It is characterized by that.
According to this feature, the effect of the specific effect can be further improved.

The gaming machine of the ninth embodiment is the gaming machine according to any one of the sixth and eighth embodiments.
The effect image is arranged in a special display layer in which the arranged image is preferentially displayed in the display area over the specific display layer (for example, as shown in FIGS. 13-32, the cutting effect image 006SG005S is a decoration. The part that is drawn and placed in the layer 2 image drawing area as an image with a higher display priority than the design or background image),
It is characterized by that.
According to this feature, even if the display position of the specific image is displaced as a specific effect, the display position of the effect image is not displaced. Therefore, the displacement of the display position of the specific image is made more conspicuous by comparing these specific images with the effect image. It is possible to further improve the effect of a specific effect.

The gaming machine of the tenth form is the gaming machine according to any one of the sixth to nine forms.
A gaming machine (for example, a pachinko gaming machine 1 or a slot machine) that can be controlled to an advantageous state (for example, a big hit gaming state) that is advantageous to the player.
The effect executing means can display the effect image in a plurality of display modes (for example, as shown in FIGS. 13-30, a portion capable of displaying the crack effect image 006SG005H in two colors of blue and red, and a portion thereof. As shown in FIGS. 13-33, the cut effect image 006SG005S can be displayed in three colors of blue, green, and red).
The ratio controlled to the advantageous state differs depending on which display mode the effect image is displayed (for example, as shown in FIGS. 13-30, the crack effect image 006SG005H is displayed in any color. The part where the jackpot expectation is different depending on the color, or the part where the jackpot expectation is different depending on which color the cutting effect image 006SG005S is displayed as shown in FIGS. 13-33).
It is characterized by that.
According to this feature, the player can pay attention to the display mode of the effect image displayed during the specific effect, so that the effect of the specific effect can be further improved.

The gaming machine of the eleventh embodiment is the gaming machine according to any one of the first to tenth embodiments.
The specific effect is an effect in which the specific image changes stepwise (for example, as shown in FIG. 13-21, it is displayed in the left region 006SG005L, the middle region 006SG005C, and the right region 006SG005R in the development suggestion effect of the feature unit 006SG. The part where the amount of movement of the image is gradually increased, and as shown in FIGS. 13-27, the decorative design inside is gradually expanded in the revival production of the modified example 006SG-2. As shown in Fig. 13-35, the part where the amount of movement of the fragments constituting the decorative pattern gradually increases, the distortion of the decorative pattern and the background image is gradually large in the promotion effect of the modified example 006SG-5. The part to go),
It is characterized by that.
According to this feature, the effect of the specific effect can be improved by changing the specific image step by step.

The gaming machine of the form 12 is the gaming machine according to the embodiment 11.
The specific effect is an effect in which the display position of the specific image is gradually displaced from the first position toward the second position (for example, as shown in FIG. 13-21, the development suggestion of the feature unit 006SG. In the production, the amount of movement of the image displayed in the left area 006SG005L, the middle area 006SG005C, and the right area 006SG005R gradually moves upward or downward from the central portion of the display area of the image display device 5. As shown in FIGS. 13-27, in the revival effect of the modified example 006SG-2, the fragments constituting the decorative pattern inside are stepwise from the central portion of the display area of the image display device 5 toward the peripheral edge portion of the display area. The moving part, the part where the decorative pattern and the background image are gradually distorted toward the left side in the promotion effect of the modified example 006SG-5),
It is characterized by that.
According to this feature, the displacement from the first position to the second position of the specific image in the specific effect can be emphasized, so that the effect of the effect can be further improved.

The gaming machine of the thirteenth aspect is the gaming machine according to the eleventh embodiment.
The specific image is composed of a plurality of image pieces (for example, a portion in which the decorative pattern inside is composed of a plurality of fragments as shown in FIGS. 13-28).
The specific effect is an effect in which the number of the displayed image pieces is gradually increased (for example, as shown in the modified example 006SG-2, a plurality of fragments constituting the decorative pattern inside are the progress of the revival effect. The part that gradually increases according to),
It is characterized by that.
According to this feature, it is possible to strongly impress the player with a specific effect by the visual effect that the image pieces gradually increase.

The gaming machine of the form 14 is the gaming machine according to the embodiment 11.
The specific effect is an effect in which the ratio of the area in which the specific image is displayed to the display area is gradually increased (for example, in the hot water shown in FIG. 1-28, in the revival effect, the image display device 5 is used. The part where the ratio of the display area of the decorative pattern in the display area gradually increases),
It is characterized by that.
According to this feature, the ratio of the area where the specific image is displayed to the display area is gradually increased, so that the player can be more effectively attracted to the specific effect.

The gaming machine of the form 15 is the gaming machine according to any one of the forms 11 to 14.
A gaming machine (for example, a pachinko gaming machine 1 or a slot machine) that can be controlled to an advantageous state (for example, a big hit gaming state) that is advantageous to the player.
The storage means can store a plurality of display position displacement information having different displacement modes of the specific image (for example, a portion in which a plurality of displacement image data are stored in the CGROM 206).
The ratio controlled to the advantageous state differs depending on which display position displacement information the specific image is displaced from (for example, in the variable display in the fluctuation pattern of super reach, the left region 006SG005L, While the displacement image data for sliding the images of the middle area 006SG005C and the right area 006SG005R to the third stage is used, in the variable display with the fluctuation pattern of the normal reach, the left area 006SG005L, the middle area 006SG005C, and the right area are used. Since the displacement image data for sliding the image of 006SG005R to the first stage or the second stage is used, the ratio controlled to the jackpot gaming state differs depending on the displacement image data used in the development suggestion effect. Part),
It is characterized by that.
According to this feature, the player can pay attention to the displacement mode of the specific image in the specific effect, so that the effect of the specific effect can be improved.

The gaming machine of the 16th form is the gaming machine according to any one of the 11th to 15th forms.
The plurality of display position displacement information is the first display position change information in which the specific image changes from the first aspect to the second aspect different from the first aspect (for example, as shown in FIG. 13-21, super reach. In the variable display with the fluctuation pattern of, the left region 006SG005L, the middle region 006SG005C, and the right region 006SG005R are displacement image data for sliding movement to the third stage), and the specific image is from the first aspect to the first aspect. The second display position change information that does not change in two modes (for example, as shown in FIG. 13-22, in the variable display with the normal reach displacement pattern, the images of the left area 006SG005L, the middle area 006SG005C, and the right area 006SG005R are the first stage. Or data for displacement image for sliding to the second stage), including
The first display position change information and the second display position change information have a common change portion in which the image processing means changes the specific image from the first aspect to the second aspect (for example, FIG. As shown in 13-21 and FIG. 13-22, when the image for the displacement image in which the images of the left region 006SG005L, the middle region 006SG005C, and the right region 006SG005R slide to move to the third stage is used, and the left region 006SG005L, the middle region 006SG005C, In the case of using the displacement image data in which the image of the right region 006SG005R slides to the first stage, the portion where the images of the left region 006SG005L, the middle region 006SG005C, and the right region 006SG005R slide to the first stage is common. When using the displacement image data in which the images of the left area 006SG005L, the middle area 006SG005C, and the right area 006SG005R slide to the third stage, and the images of the left area 006SG005L, the middle area 006SG005C, and the right area 006SG005R slide to the second stage. When the displacement image data is used, the part where the images of the left area 006SG005L, the middle area 006SG005C, and the right area 006SG005R slide to the second stage is common).
It is characterized by that.
According to this feature, the player can pay attention to the process in which the specific image changes from the first aspect to the second aspect as the specific effect, so that the effect of the specific effect can be further improved.

The gaming machine of the 17th form is the gaming machine according to any one of the 1st to 16th forms.
The display area includes a first specific display area (for example, upper area 006SG005T) and a second specific display area (for example, lower area 006SG005B) different from the first specific display area.
The effect executing means is
In the specific effect, the specific image is displayed over the first specific display area and the second specific display area (for example, as shown in FIGS. 13-31 (C), the upper region 006SG005T and the lower region 006SG005B are displayed. It is possible to display an image in which the relative positions of the first specific display area and the second specific display area are displaced as the displacement specific image (for example, a portion for displaying the decorative pattern and the background image). As shown in 13-31 (D), the portion where the upper region 006SG005T and the lower region 006SG005B move in the left-right direction),
After the displacement specific image is displayed, the boundary portion between the first specific display area and the second specific display area can be displaced (for example, shown in FIGS. 13-31 (D) and 13-31 (E)). (A portion in which the upper region 006SG005T is moved to the right side and the lower region 006SG005B is moved to the left side, and then the boundary portion between the upper region 006SG005T and the lower region 006SG005B is moved upward and downward, respectively).
It is characterized by that.
According to this feature, after the displacement specific image is displayed, the boundary portion between the first specific display area and the second specific display area is further displaced, so that the effect of the specific effect can be enhanced. Can be improved.

The gaming machine of the 18th embodiment is the gaming machine according to the 17th embodiment.
The boundary portion between the first specific display area and the second specific display area is different from at least one display area among the plurality of display areas including the first specific display area and the second specific display area. It is displaceable in the direction (eg, as shown in FIGS. 13-31 (D) and 13-31 (E), the upper region 006SG005T moves to the right and the lower region 006SG005B moves to the left, but the upper part. The boundary between the area 006SG005T and the lower area 006SG005B is a part that moves in the vertical direction),
It is characterized by that.
According to this feature, the effect of the specific effect can be further enhanced by the synergistic effect of the displacement of the plurality of display areas and the displacement of the boundary portion between the first specific display area and the second specific display area.

The gaming machine of the 19th form is the gaming machine according to any one of the 1st to 18th forms.
At least in the specific display layer, the image can be arranged over the area corresponding to the display area and the area outside the area corresponding to the display area (for example, as shown in FIGS. 13-39, the promotion effect is executed. At the time, the decorative pattern drawn / arranged in the layer 2 image drawing area and the background image drawn / arranged in the layer 3 image drawing area are enlarged, and a part of the background image is outside the display area of the image display device 5. Placement part),
It is characterized by that.
According to this feature, when a displacement specific image is displayed in the display area as a specific effect, it is possible to reduce the possibility that an inappropriate display is performed in the display area.
In the modified example 006SG-5 of the present invention, when the promotion effect (specific effect) is executed, the displacement target image is enlarged so that the left-right width dimension is longer than the display area of the image display device 5. An example is an example of creating an image for promotion effect by applying a displacement image to the whole, but the present invention is not limited to this, and the range to which the displacement image is applied among the displacement target images is limited to this. It is not necessary to displace only the portion corresponding to the display area of the image display device 5, that is, the image outside the display area of the image display device 5.

The gaming machine of the form 20 is the gaming machine according to the embodiment 19.
The effect executing means can enlarge the image displayed in the display area during the period in which the specific image is displaced from the first position to the second position as the specific effect (for example, depending on the progress of the promotion effect). The part that gradually enlarges the decorative pattern drawn / placed in the layer 2 image drawing area and the background image drawn / placed in the layer 3 image drawing area),
It is characterized by that.
According to this feature, it is possible to prevent inappropriate display in the display area in the process of displaying the displacement specific image while maintaining the effect of the specific effect.

The gaming machine of the 21st form is the gaming machine according to any one of the 1st to 20th forms.
The display area includes a first specific display area (for example, upper area 006SG005T) and a second specific display area (for example, lower area 006SG005B) different from the first specific display area.
The effect executing means displays the specific image over the first specific display area and the second specific display area in the specific effect, and the first specific display area and the second specific image are displayed as the displacement specific image. It is possible to display an image whose position is displaced relative to the display area (for example, as shown in FIGS. 13-31 (D), a decorative pattern and a background image are displayed over the upper area 006SG005T and the lower area 006SG005B. , The upper area 006SG005T is moved to the right side, and the lower area 006SG005B is moved to the left side).
When the displacement specific image is displayed in the display area, the image displayed in the first specific display area and the image displayed in the second specific display area are different (for example,). As shown in the modification 006SG-3, the part where the image manually displayed in the upper region 006SG005T and the image displayed in the lower region 006SG005B are different),.
It is characterized by that.
According to this feature, since the specific effect can be performed without giving the player a sense of discomfort, it is possible to prevent the gaming interest from being deteriorated.

The gaming machine of the 22nd form is the gaming machine according to any one of the 1st to 20th forms.
The display area includes a first specific display area (for example, upper area 006SG005T) and a second specific display area (for example, lower area 006SG005B) different from the first specific display area.
The effect executing means displays the specific image over the first specific display area and the second specific display area in the specific effect, and the first specific display area and the second specific image are displayed as the displacement specific image. It is possible to display an image whose position is displaced relative to the display area (for example, as shown in FIGS. 13-31 (D), a decorative pattern and a background image are displayed over the upper area 006SG005T and the lower area 006SG005B. , The upper area 006SG005T is moved to the right side, and the lower area 006SG005B is moved to the left side).
When the displacement specific image is displayed in the display area, at least a part of the image displayed in the first specific display area and the image displayed in the second specific display area is displayed. It is the same (for example, as shown in the modified example 006SG-3, the image displayed in the upper region 006SG005T after moving to the right side and the image displayed in the lower region 006SG005B after moving to the left side). At least part of the common part),
It is characterized by that.
According to this feature, it is possible to give unexpectedness to a specific effect, so that it is possible to improve the interest of the game.

The gaming machine of the form 23 is the gaming machine according to the form 21 or the form 22.
A part of the image displayed in the first specific display area and the second specific display area when the specific image is displayed is the first specific display when the displacement specific image is displayed. In the display area of the image display device 5, the upper area 006SG005T and the lower area 006SG005B are not displayed in the area and the second specific display area (for example, as shown in the modification 006SG-3, at the timing before the execution of the look-ahead notice effect). A part of the image displayed over is not displayed as an image displayed over the upper area 006SG005T after moving to the right side and the lower area 006SG005B after moving to the left side as a look-ahead notice effect. part),
It is characterized by that.
According to this feature, it is possible to further improve the production interest of a specific production.

The gaming machine of the 24th form is the gaming machine according to any one of the 1st to 23rd forms.
The display means can display a stereoscopic image composed of an image for the right eye and an image for the left eye in the display area (for example, as shown in FIGS. 13-44, the naked-eye stereoscopic image display device 5'. Is a part where a stereoscopic image (video) consisting of an image for the right eye (R image) and an image for the left eye (L image) can be displayed),
The effect executing means is
It is possible to execute a stereoscopic effect for displaying the stereoscopic image (for example, as shown in FIGS. 13-45 (B), a portion where the notice effect during variable display can be displayed on the stereoscopic image).
When the specific effect is executed, a non-stereoscopic image is displayed as the displacement specific image in the display area (for example, as shown in FIGS. 13-45 (D), when the development suggestion effect is executed, the development is performed. The part where the image displayed as a suggestion effect is displayed as a stereoscopic image),
It is characterized by that.
According to this feature, the player's interest can be improved by the stereoscopic effect, and the displacement specific image is not displayed as the stereoscopic image in the specific effect, so that the specific effect can be suitably carried out.

The gaming machine of the form 25 is the gaming machine according to the embodiment 24.
The image for the right eye and the image for the left eye are arranged in a stereoscopic display layer in which the arranged image is preferentially displayed in the display area over the specific display layer.
It is characterized by that.
According to this feature, when the specific effect is executed, the stereoscopic effect can be suitably executed.

The gaming machine of the 26th form is the gaming machine according to the 24th or 25th form.
The effect executing means can execute the stereoscopic effect as an introduction effect of the specific effect in a period before the execution period of the specific effect during variable display.
It is characterized by that.
According to this feature, it is possible to make the player recognize in advance that the specific effect is executed by executing the stereoscopic effect, so that the effect of the specific effect can be further improved.

As shown in FIG. 13-1, the effect control board 12 is equipped with an effect control CPU 120, a RAM 122, a display control unit 123, and the like. In the effect control board 12, the effect control CPU 120 operates according to the program stored in the built-in ROM 121, and receives the effect control command via the input circuit 260. Further, the effect control CPU 120 performs display control of the image display device 5 such as generation of an image to be displayed on the image display device 5 on the display control unit (VDP (video display processor)) 123 based on the effect control command. Perform the processing to make it.

As shown in FIG. 13-1, the display control unit 123 includes characters (also referred to as image data such as people, animals, characters, figures, symbols, and CG data), decorative patterns, and backgrounds as image element data used as sprite images. The first reserved storage display area 006SG005D for displaying the image and the first special figure reserved storage number as game-related information in the feature unit 006SG and the second reserved storage for displaying the second special figure reserved storage number in a identifiable manner. Displayed together with CGROM205 for storing data such as the first interface image 006SG005I for displaying the display area 006SG005U and the second interface image 006SG005J including a small symbol, and SDRAM 210 (synchronous DRAM) used as a VRAM (video RAM) area. Configure the control circuit.

The effect control CPU 120 outputs a command for reading necessary data from the CGROM 205 in which the image data is stored according to the received effect control command to the display control unit 123. The CGROM 205 previously stores character image data and moving image data displayed on the image display device 5, specifically, people, characters, figures, symbols, etc. (including decorative patterns), and background image image data. It is a ROM for storing. The CGROM 205 in the feature unit 006SG also stores a plurality of displacement image data for shifting the positions of the pixels constituting the displacement target image to other positions by applying the displacement target image to be described later. There is. The display control unit 123 reads image data from the CGROM 205 in response to a command from the effect control CPU 120. Then, the display control unit 123 executes display control based on the read image data.

The display control unit 123 is a system register 202 in which various settings of the display control unit 123 are stored, attributes (parameters used when drawing a character, the drawing order of the character, the number of colors, the enlargement / reduction ratio, and the like. Attribute register 203 that stores (data that specifies palette numbers, coordinates, etc.), drawing control unit 206 that controls drawing of images in the drawing area described later in the VRAM area, and CG data stored in CGROM 205 in the VRAM area. Data transfer control unit 211 that controls transfer, video signals for displaying image data stored in the display image creation area described later in the VRAM area (R (red), G (green), B (blue)) It is an integrated circuit equipped with a display control unit 213 that outputs a signal and a synchronization signal, a DA converter 214 that converts a video signal output from the display control unit 213 into an analog signal, and outputs the data to the image display device 5.

A system bus and a CG bus are provided inside the display control unit 123, and the system bus and the CG bus are connected to the effect control CPU 120 via the CPU interface 201, and an infrared camera 60 is connected to the system bus. The image processing DSP 264 is connected. Further, the CG bus is connected to the CGROM 205 via the CG bus interface 204. The system register 202 is connected to the system bus, and the attribute register 203 is connected to the CG bus, so that the effect control CPU 120 can access the system register 202 and the attribute register 203.

Further, the drawing control unit 206, the data transfer control unit 211, and the display control unit 213 are connected to the system bus so that the system register 202 can be accessed. Further, the drawing control unit 206 and the data transfer control unit 211 are connected to the CG bus so that the CGROM 205 and the attribute register 203 can be accessed.

Further, a VRAM bus is further provided inside the display control unit 123, and the VRAM bus is connected to the SDRAM 210 via the VRAM bus interface 209. A drawing control unit 206, a data transfer control unit 211, and a display control unit 213 are connected to the VRAM bus so that the VRAM area of the SDRAM 210 can be accessed via the VRAM bus.

In the system register 202, a system control register for storing instructions such as initial setting, drawing, and data transfer, an interrupt control register for storing interrupt signal output instructions described later, a drawing area in the VRAM area, and arrangement of palette data. A drawing register for storing an area and the like, a data transfer register for storing a transfer source address and a transfer destination address at the time of data transfer, a display register for storing a display image creation area in the VRAM area, and the like are allocated.

The CPU interface 201 outputs a V blank interrupt signal to the effect control CPU 120 at each start of the V blank (cycle for updating the image), and outputs various other interrupt signals to the effect control CPU 120. do.

The display control unit 213 performs display processing for outputting the image data of the display image creation area of the VRAM area designated by the display register as a video signal. In the feature unit 006SG, the display image creation area and the drawing area are switched for each V blank. Therefore, the area allocated as the drawing area is drawn in a certain V blank, and the area is switched to the display image creation area in the next V blank, so that the image data drawn in the previous V blank is displayed and output. In the meantime, drawing will be performed in the other area.

In particular, as shown in FIGS. 13-2 (a) and 13-2 (b), in the feature unit 006SG, an image for displaying on the image display device 5 by superimposing (combining) a plurality of layers. Is being generated. In the VRAM area, a layer image drawing area for drawing and arranging images of each of these layers and an image drawn and arranged in each layer image drawing area are further superimposed (combined) and displayed on the image display device 5. A display image creation area for generating an image for the purpose is arranged (see FIG. 13-5). It should be noted that each layer has the concept of upper, middle, and lower layers, and the higher the image, the higher the display priority is set in the image display device 5, and the lower the layer image, the higher the display priority in the image display device 5. Is set low.

As shown in FIGS. 13-5 (A) and 13-5 (B), a layer 1 image drawing area for drawing / arranging a layer 1 image and a layer 2 image are drawn / arranged in the VRAM area. A layer 2 image drawing area for drawing and a layer 3 image drawing area for drawing and arranging a layer 3 image are arranged. Further, a displacement image creation area for creating a displacement image, which will be described later, and a display image creation area are also arranged in the VRAM area.

In the displacement image creation area, an image obtained by superimposing (combining) an image drawn / arranged in the layer 2 image drawing area and an image drawn / arranged in the layer 3 image drawing area is created as a displacement target image. This is an area for creating a displacement image by applying a displacement image described later to the displacement target image.

In the display image creation area, an image drawn / arranged in the layer 1 image drawing area, an image drawn / arranged in the layer 2 image drawing area, and an image drawn / arranged in the layer 3 image drawing area are superimposed ( Display for displaying on the image display device 5 an image (combined) or an image in which an image drawn / arranged in the layer 1 image drawing area and a displacement image created in the displacement image creation area are superimposed (combined). This is the area to be created as an image.

The image drawn / arranged in the layer 1 image drawing area is the image having the highest display priority in the image display device 5 (display priority: high), and the image drawn / arranged in the layer 2 image drawing area is an image display. An image having a lower display priority (display priority: medium) than an image drawn / arranged in the layer 1 image drawing area in the device 5 and an image drawn / arranged in the layer 3 image drawing area are the most in the image display device 5. Each image has a low display priority (display priority: low).

That is, layer 1 is an upper layer having the highest image display priority, layer 2 is a middle layer having an image display priority lower than layer 1, and layer 3 is a lower layer having the lowest image display priority. It is a layer.

As shown in FIGS. 13-2 (b) and 13-5 (B), in the layer 1 image drawing area, the first special figure reserved storage number is identifiablely displayed in the lower part of the display area of the image display device 5. In the first interface image 006SG005I including the first reserved storage display area 006SG005D and the second reserved storage display area 006SG005U for identifiable display of the second reserved storage number, and in the upper right portion of the display area of the image display device 5. This is a drawing area for drawing these images in order to display the second interface image 006SG005J including a small symbol whose display area is smaller than the decorative symbol.

The layer 2 image drawing area is a drawing area for drawing the left, middle, and right decorative patterns in order to execute variable display of the decorative patterns in the central portion of the display area of the image display device 5.

The layer 3 image drawing area is a drawing area for drawing the background image in order to display the background image in the entire display area of the image display device 5.

In the feature unit 006SG, an image drawn / arranged in these layer 1 image drawing areas (layer 1 image), an image drawn / arranged in the layer 2 image drawing area (layer 2 image), and a layer 3 image drawing area. By superimposing each of the images drawn and arranged in (the image of the layer 3), it is possible to generate an image to be displayed in the display area of the image display device 5. In particular, as described above, the images drawn in the layer 1 image drawing area (first interface image 006SG005I and second interface image 006SG005J) have the highest display priority, and thus are the highest in the image display device 5. Since the image (decorative pattern) displayed as the upper layer image and drawn in the layer 2 image drawing area is set to have a lower display priority than the image drawn in the layer 1 image drawing area, the image display device 5 The image (background image) displayed in the middle layer image and drawn in the layer 3 image drawing area is displayed as a low layer image in the image display device 5 because the display priority is set to the lowest.

The image drawn / arranged in each image drawing area in the feature unit 006SG has a transparency of 0% because the upper layer image makes the overlapping portion of the lower layer image invisible to the player when superimposed. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and the transparency of the image drawn / arranged in each image drawing area is set to be higher than 0% depending on the situation, and the image display device 5 An image that is transparently displayed in the display area of the above or an image that is temporarily hidden may be provided.

Next, a displacement method of the displacement target image in the feature unit 006SG will be described. As shown in FIG. 13-3 (A), a plurality of pixels having a red component value (R value) and a green component value (G value) are arranged in the displacement image applied to the displacement target image. These R value and G value each take a value in the range of 1 to 256.

Explaining the pixel A of one of these a plurality of pixels as an example, the display control unit 123 is in the displacement target image according to the values of the R value and the G value of the pixel A from the position corresponding to the pixel A in the displacement target image. The position of the pixel X to be displaced is specified from. Specifically, if the R value of the pixel A is 1 to 127, the display control unit 123 moves from the position corresponding to the pixel A in the displaced image toward the minus direction (left direction) of the X axis. Is specified as the coordinates (position) of the pixel X in the X-axis direction, and if the R value of the pixel A is 129 to 256, the position corresponding to the pixel A in the image to be displaced is in the plus direction (right direction) of the X-axis. The position moved toward the pixel X is specified as the coordinate in the X-axis direction of the pixel X. The amount of movement in the X-axis direction from the position corresponding to the pixel A in the displacement target image is a difference from 128, which is the median value of the R value.

If the G value of the pixel A is 1 to 127, the position moved in the negative direction (downward) of the Y axis from the position corresponding to the pixel A in the displacement target image is the coordinate of the pixel X in the Y axis direction. If the G value of pixel A is 129 to 256, the position moved from the position corresponding to pixel A in the image to be displaced toward the plus direction (upward) of the Y axis is the Y axis direction of pixel X. Specify as the coordinates (position) of. The amount of movement in the Y-axis direction from the position corresponding to the pixel A in the displacement target image is a difference from 128, which is the median value of the G value.

Then, after the position of the pixel X in the displacement target image is specified, the pixel X is designated as the pixel to be displayed at the position corresponding to the pixel A in the displacement target image. That is, the pixel X is displaced to the position corresponding to the pixel A. That is, in the present feature unit 006SG, by individually adjusting the R value and the G value of the pixel A, any pixel X can be displaced to the position corresponding to the pixel A, and the R value and the G of the pixel A can be displaced. By adjusting the values to the same value, it is possible to displace a specific pixel X, which is the same amount away from the position corresponding to the pixel A, to the position corresponding to the pixel A.

The display control unit 123 executes the above process for a plurality of pixels. Specifically, as shown in FIG. 13-3 (B), the displacement image has a plurality of regions (displacement image a, displacement image b, displacement image c, displacement) in which the R value and the G value are different from each other. Image d) is configured, and each region is applied to the displacement target image to generate a displacement image.

For example, as shown in FIGS. 13-4 (A) to 13-4 (C), the R value is 128 and the G value is any one of 1 to 127 as the region constituting the displacement image. A displacement image a, an R value of 128 and a G value of any one of 129 to 256, a displacement image b, an R value of any one of 1 to 127, and a G value of 128. A displacement image c, a displacement image d having an R value of any one of 129 to 256 and a G value of 128 is provided, and an image of a triple circle is used as a displacement target image.

In this case, as shown in FIG. 13-4 (D), for the displacement image a, in the displacement target image, the range moved downward by the difference of the G value from the corresponding position of the displacement image a is the displacement image. Specify in the display range of. Further, as shown in FIG. 13-4 (E), for the displacement image b, in the displacement target image, the range moved above the difference of the G value from the corresponding position of the displacement image b is displayed in the displacement image. Specify in the range. Further, as shown in FIG. 13-4 (F), for the displacement image c, in the displacement target image, the range moved to the left by the difference of the R value from the corresponding position of the displacement image c is the displacement image. Specify in the display range. Further, as shown in FIG. 13-4 (G), for the displacement image d, in the displacement target image, the position moved to the right by the difference of the R value from the corresponding position of the displacement image d is the displacement image. Specify in the display range.

As described above, the range specified from the displacement target image by the R and G values of the displacement image a, the displacement image b, the displacement image c, and the displacement image d is set as the displacement image a, the displacement image b, and the displacement. By displacing to the positions of the image c and the displacement image d, a displacement image as shown in FIG. 13-4 (H) is generated.

In this feature unit 006SG, the displacement image a, the displacement image b, the displacement image c, and the displacement image d are set to either the R value or the G value as a fixed value, so that the displacement image a, Although the boundaries of the displacement image b, the displacement image c, and the displacement image d are clearly separated, the present invention is not limited to this, and for example, the displacement image a, the displacement image b, and the displacement image d are used. It is also possible to generate an image such as a gradation as a displacement image by gradually making the R value and the G value of the pixels near the boundaries of the image c and the displacement image d different from each other.

FIG. 13-6 (A) is an explanatory diagram showing an example of the contents of the effect control command used in the feature unit 006SG. The effect control command has, for example, a 2-byte configuration, the first byte represents MODE (command classification), and the second byte represents EXT (command type). The first bit (bit 7) of the MODE data is always "1", and the first bit of the EXT data is "0". The command form shown in FIG. 13-6 (A) is an example, and other command forms may be used. Further, in this example, the control command is composed of two control signals, but the number of control signals constituting the control command may be one or a plurality of three or more.

In the example shown in FIG. 13-6 (A), the command 8001H is a first variable display start command for designating the start of variable display in the special figure game using the first special figure in the first special symbol display device 4A. .. The command 8002H is a second variable display start command for designating the start of variable display in the special figure game using the second special figure in the second special symbol display device 4B. The command 81XXH is a decoration that is variably displayed in each of the "left", "middle", and "right" decorative symbol display areas 5L, 5C, and 5R in the image display device 5 in response to the variable display of the special symbol in the special symbol game. This is a variation pattern specification command that specifies a variation pattern (variation time (variable display time)) such as a symbol (also referred to as an effect symbol). Here, XXH indicates that it is an unspecified hexadecimal number, and may be a value arbitrarily set according to the content of instruction by the effect control command. In the variation pattern specification command, different EXT data are set according to the variation pattern to be specified.

The command 8CXXH is a variable display result designation command, and is an effect control command for designating a variable display result such as a special symbol or a decorative symbol. In the variable display result specification command, for example, as shown in FIG. 13-6 (B), the determination result (predetermined result) of whether the variable display result (also referred to as the variable display result) is "missing" or "big hit". ) Or, different EXT data are set according to the determination result (big hit type determination result) of which of a plurality of types the jackpot type is set when the variable display result is "big hit".

In the variable display result designation command, for example, as shown in FIG. 13-6 (B), the command 8C00H is the first variable display result designation command indicating a predetermined result indicating that the variable display result is “missing”. .. The command 8C01H is a second variable display result designation command for notifying the pre-determined result that the variable display result is "big hit" and the big hit type is "probability variable big hit A" and the big hit type determination result. The command 8C02H is a third variable display result designation command for notifying the pre-determined result that the variable display result is "big hit" and the big hit type is "probability variable big hit B" and the big hit type determination result. The command 8C03H is a fourth variable display result designation command for notifying the pre-determined result that the variable display result is "big hit" and the big hit type is "probability variable big hit C" and the big hit type determination result. The command 8C04H is a fifth variable display result designation command for notifying the pre-determined result and the jackpot type determination result that the variable display result is "big hit" and the jackpot type is "non-probability variable jackpot".

The command 8F00H is a symbol confirmation command for designating the change stop (confirmation) of the decorative symbol in each of the “left”, “middle”, and “right” decorative symbol display areas 5L, 5C, and 5R in the image display device 5. The command 95XXH is a gaming state designation command for designating the current gaming state in the pachinko gaming machine 1. In the game state designation command, for example, different EXT data are set according to the current game state in the pachinko gaming machine 1. As a specific example, the command 9500H is used as the first game state specification command corresponding to the game state (low probability low base state, normal state) in which neither the time reduction control nor the probability change control is performed, and the command 9501H is executed by the time reduction control. On the other hand, it is a second game state specification command corresponding to a game state (low probability high base state, time saving state) in which probability change control is not performed. Further, the command 9502H is used as the third game state specification command corresponding to the game state (high probability low base state, time reduction no probability change state) in which the time reduction control is performed while the probability change control is performed, and the command 9503H is the time reduction control and probability change. This is the 4th game state specification command corresponding to the game state (high accuracy high base state, time reduction probability change state) in which control is performed together.

The command A0XXH is a hit start designation command (also referred to as a "fanfare command") for designating the display of an effect image indicating the start of a jackpot game. The command A1XXH is a notification command during the opening of the big winning opening, which notifies that the big winning opening is in the open state in the big hit game state. The command A2XXH is a notification command after opening the big winning opening that notifies that it is a period during which the big winning opening has changed from the open state to the closed state in the big hit game state. The command A3XXH is a hit end designation command for designating the display of the effect image at the end of the big hit game.

In the hit start specification command and the hit end specification command, different EXT data may be set according to the pre-determined result and the big hit type determination result, for example, by setting the same EXT data as the variable display result specification command. .. Alternatively, in the hit start designation command or the hit end designation command, the correspondence between the pre-determined result and the jackpot type determination result and the set EXT data may be different from the correspondence in the variable display result designation command. .. In the notification command during the opening of the big winning opening and the notification command after opening the big winning opening, for example, the number of round executions (for example, "1" to "10") in the normal opening big hit state and the high-speed opening big hit state described later corresponds to. Different EXT data are set.

The command B100H is based on the fact that the game ball that has passed (entered) the first starting winning opening formed by the winning ball device 6A is detected by the first starting opening switch 22A and the starting winning (first starting winning) is generated. This is a first start opening winning designation command for notifying that the first start condition for executing the special figure game using the first special figure in the first special symbol display device 4A is satisfied. The command B200H is based on the fact that the game ball that has passed (entered) the second start winning opening formed by the variable winning ball device 6B is detected by the second starting opening switch 22B and the starting winning (second starting winning) is generated. , The second start opening winning designation command for notifying that the second start condition for executing the special figure game using the second special figure in the second special symbol display device 4B is satisfied.

The command C1XXH is a first hold storage number notification command for notifying the first special figure hold storage number in order to make it possible to specify the special figure hold storage number. The command C2XXH is a second hold storage number notification command for notifying the second special figure hold storage number in order to make it possible to specify the special figure hold storage number. The first hold storage number notification command is, for example, when the first start opening prize designation command is transmitted based on the fact that the game ball passes (enters) the first start winning opening and the first start condition is satisfied. , Is transmitted from the main board 11 to the effect control board 12. The second hold storage number notification command is, for example, when the second start opening prize designation command is transmitted based on the fact that the game ball passes (enters) the second start winning opening and the second start condition is satisfied. , Is transmitted from the main board 11 to the effect control board 12. Further, the first hold storage number notification command and the second hold storage number notification command are used in the special figure game when either the first start condition or the second start condition is satisfied (when the hold storage number decreases). It may be transmitted in response to the start of execution.

Instead of the first hold storage number notification command and the second hold storage number notification command, the total hold storage number notification command for notifying the total hold storage number may be transmitted. That is, a total hold storage number notification command may be used to notify an increase (or decrease) of the total hold storage number.

The commands shown in FIG. 13-6 (A) are examples, and may not have some of these commands, or different commands may be used in place of these commands. You may add a command different from the command in. For example, a prize ball number notification command for making it possible to specify the number of prize balls to be paid out based on the winning of a game ball at each winning opening, or a gate for notifying that the game ball has passed through the passing gate 41. A passage notification command, a notification command for notifying the remaining number of times that the probability change control or the time reduction control is executed, or the like may be provided.

FIG. 13-7 is an explanatory diagram illustrating a random number value counted on the side of the main board 11. As shown in FIG. 13-7, in the feature unit 006SG, on the side of the main board 11, the random number value MR1 for determining the special figure display result, the random number value MR2 for determining the jackpot type, and the random number value MR3 for determining the fluctuation pattern , Numerical data indicating each of the random number values MR4 for determining the display result of the normal map is controlled so as to be countable. In addition, random values other than these may be used in order to enhance the game effect. Random numbers used to control the progress of such games are also referred to as game random numbers.

The random number circuit 104 may count numerical data indicating a part or all of these random number values MR1 to MR4. The CPU 103 uses a random counter different from the random number circuit 104, such as a random counter provided in a game control counter setting unit (not shown), and updates various numerical data by software to obtain random numbers MR1 to MR4. Numerical data indicating a part may be counted.

The random number value MR1 for determining the special figure display result is a random number value used for determining whether or not to control the variable display result such as a special symbol in the special figure game as a “big hit” to the big hit gaming state, for example. It takes a value in the range of "1" to "65536". The random value MR2 for determining the jackpot type has one of "probability variable jackpot A", "probability variation jackpot B", "probability variation jackpot C", and "non-probability variation jackpot" when the variable display result is "big hit". It is a random value used to determine, for example, a value in the range of "1" to "100".

The random value MR3 for determining the fluctuation pattern is a random value used to determine the fluctuation pattern in the variable display of the special symbol or the decorative symbol to one of a plurality of types prepared in advance, and is, for example, "1" to "1" to ". It takes a value in the range of 997.

The random number value MR4 for determining the normal figure display result is used to determine whether the variable display result in the normal figure game by the normal symbol display 20 is "per normal figure" or "out of normal figure". It is a random value to be obtained, and takes a value in the range of "3" to "13", for example.

FIG. 13-8 shows a configuration example of the special figure display result determination table stored in the ROM 101. The feature unit 006SG uses a special figure display result determination table common to the first special figure and the second special figure as the special figure display result determination table, but the present invention is not limited to this. , The individual special figure display result determination table may be used for the first special figure and the second special figure.

The special figure display result determination table is a variable display result in a special figure game using the first special figure by the first special symbol display device 4A and a special figure game using the second special figure by the second special symbol display device 4B. Before the definite special symbol is derived and displayed, it is referred to to determine whether or not to control the variable display result as a "big hit" to the big hit game state based on the random number value MR1 for determining the special symbol display result. It is a table to be played.

In the special figure display result determination table in the feature unit 006SG, the special figure display result determination table is characterized according to whether the gaming state in the pachinko gaming machine 1 is a normal state, a time saving state (low probability state), or a probability change state (high probability state). A numerical value (determination value) to be compared with the random number value MR1 for determining the figure display result is assigned to the special figure display result of "big hit" or "missing".

In the special figure display result judgment table, the table data showing the judgment value to be compared with the random number value MR1 for the special figure display result judgment determines whether or not to control the special figure display result as a "big hit" to the big hit gaming state. It is the judgment data assigned to the result. In the special figure display result determination table in the feature unit 006SG, when the gaming state is in the probabilistic state (high probability state), more judgment values are obtained than in the normal state or the time saving state (low probability state). It is assigned to the special figure display result of "big hit". As a result, in the probabilistic state (high probability state) in which the probability change control is performed in the pachinko gaming machine 1, the special figure display result is controlled as a "big hit" in the normal state or the time saving state (low probability state). Then, the probability of being determined to control the special figure display result as a "big hit" to the big hit gaming state is higher than the probability determined (about 1/300 in the main feature unit 006SG) (about 1 in the main feature unit 006SG). / 30). That is, in the special figure display result determination table, it is determined that when the gaming state of the pachinko gaming machine 1 is in the probabilistic state (high probability state), it is controlled to the big hit gaming state as compared with the normal state or the time saving state. The determination data is assigned to the determination result of whether or not to control the jackpot gaming state so that the probability is high.

FIG. 13-9 (A) shows a configuration example of the jackpot type determination table stored in the ROM 101. The jackpot type determination table in the feature unit 006SG is based on the random number value MR2 for determining the jackpot type when it is determined to control the jackpot game state with the special figure display result as "big hit". It is a table referenced to determine the crab. In the jackpot type determination table, whether the special symbol whose variable display (variable display) is performed in the special symbol game is the first special symbol (special symbol game by the first special symbol display device 4A) or the second special symbol (first). 2 The numerical value (judgment value) to be compared with the random number value MR2 for determining the jackpot type is "non-probability variation jackpot", "probability variation jackpot A", or "probability variation jackpot A", depending on whether the game is a special figure game by the special symbol display device 4B). It is assigned to a plurality of types of jackpots such as "probability variation jackpot B" and "probability variation jackpot C".

Here, the jackpot type in the feature unit 006SG will be described with reference to FIG. 13-9 (B). In the feature unit 006SG, the jackpot type includes high accuracy control and time saving control after the end of the jackpot gaming state. "Probability change big hit A" and "Probability change big hit B" that are executed and shift to the high accuracy high base state, and high accuracy low base state where high accuracy control is executed but time saving control is not executed after the end of the big hit game state. A "probability variation jackpot C" to be transferred and a "non-probability variation jackpot" to be executed only for the time saving control after the end of the jackpot game state and to transition to the low probability variation high base state are set.

The big hit game state by the "probability change big hit A" is a normal open big hit in which the special variable winning ball device 7 is repeatedly executed 10 times (so-called 10 rounds) to change the special variable winning ball device 7 into the first state advantageous to the player. On the other hand, the big hit game state by the "probability change big hit B" is a normal open big hit in which the special variable winning ball device 7 is repeatedly executed five times (so-called 5 rounds) to change the special variable winning ball device 7 to the first state advantageous to the player. .. The jackpot game state by the "probability variation jackpot C" is a normal open jackpot in which the special variable winning ball device 7 is repeatedly executed twice (so-called two rounds) in a first state advantageous to the player. Further, the jackpot game state due to the "non-probability variable jackpot" is a normal open jackpot in which the special variable winning ball device 7 is repeatedly executed 10 times (so-called 10 rounds) to change the special variable winning ball device 7 to the first state advantageous to the player. .. Therefore, "Probability change jackpot A" is called 10 rounds (10R) probability variation jackpot, "Probability variation jackpot B" is called 5 rounds (5R) probability variation jackpot, and "Probability variation jackpot C" is called 2 rounds (2R) probability variation jackpot. May be called.

The high-accuracy control and the time-saving control executed after the end of the jackpot gaming state of the probabilistic jackpot A to the probabilistic jackpot C are continuously executed until the jackpot occurs again after the end of the jackpot gaming state. Therefore, when the jackpot that occurs again is one of the probability variation jackpot A to the probability variation jackpot C, the high accuracy control and the time saving control are executed again after the end of the jackpot gaming state, so that the jackpot gaming state is in the normal state. It becomes a so-called consecutive villa state that occurs continuously without intervention.

On the other hand, the time saving control executed after the end of the big hit game state by the "non-probability change big hit" is that the special figure game is executed a predetermined number of times (100 times in this feature unit 006SG), or the special figure of the predetermined number of times. It ends when the game is in a big hit game state before the game is executed.

In the setting example of the jackpot type determination table shown in FIG. 13-9 (A), "probability variation jackpot A" and "probability variable jackpot A" are used depending on whether the variablely displayed special figure is the first special figure or the second special figure. The assignment of judgment values for the jackpot types of "probability variation jackpot B", "probability variation jackpot C", and "non-probability variation jackpot" is different. That is, when the special figure to be variably displayed is the first special figure, the determination value in the predetermined range (value in the range of "81" to "100") is "probability change jackpot B" or "probability change" with a small number of rounds. While assigned to the jackpot type of "big hit C", if the special figure that is variably displayed is the second special figure, the judgment value is assigned to the jackpot type of "probability variation jackpot B" or "probability variation jackpot C". Not done. With such a setting, the jackpot type is determined to be one of a plurality of types based on the fact that the first start condition for starting the special figure game using the first special figure by the first special symbol display device 4A is satisfied. In the case of Therefore, the ratio of determining the jackpot type to "probability variation jackpot B" or "probability variation jackpot C" with a small number of rounds can be different. In particular, in the special figure game using the second special figure, it is not determined to control the jackpot type to the jackpot state with a small number of rounds as "probability variation jackpot B" or "probability variation jackpot C". Due to the high opening control, in the game state where the game ball easily enters the second start winning opening formed by the variable winning ball device 6B, the frequent occurrence of the big hit state where the number of prize balls obtained is small is avoided and the game interest is reduced. It is designed to prevent this.

In the setting example of the jackpot type determination table shown in FIG. 13-9 (A), the allocation of the determination value for the jackpot type of "non-probability variation" is the special figure game of the first special figure or the second special figure. Since it is the same regardless of whether it is present or not, the probability of becoming a non-probability jackpot and the probability of becoming a probabilistic jackpot are the same regardless of whether it is the special figure game of the first special figure or the second special figure. It is said that.

Therefore, as described above, the assignment of the determination value to the "probability variation jackpot B" and the "probability variation jackpot C" differs depending on whether the game is the special figure game of the first special figure or the second special figure. Therefore, the assignment of the judgment value to the "probability change jackpot A" also differs depending on whether it is the special figure game of the first special figure or the second special figure, and for the "probability change jackpot A" having a large number of rounds, the second It is set so that the case of the special figure game of the special figure is easier to determine than the case of the special figure game of the first special figure.

Even in the case of the special figure game of the second special figure, the judgment value in a predetermined range different from that of the special figure game of the first special figure is the big hit of "probability change big hit B" or "probability change big hit C". It may be assigned to a type. For example, in the case of the special figure game of the second special figure, the judgment value smaller than that in the case of the special figure game of the first special figure is in the big hit type of "probability change big hit B" or "probability change big hit C". May be assigned. Alternatively, the jackpot type may be determined by referring to the common table data regardless of whether the game is the special figure game of the first special figure or the second special figure.

FIG. 13-10 shows the fluctuation pattern in the feature unit 006SG. In this feature unit 006SG, among the cases where the variable display result is "off", the variable display mode of the decorative symbol corresponds to the case of "non-reach" and the case of "reach", and is variable. A plurality of fluctuation patterns are prepared in advance in response to the case where the display result is a "big hit". The variation pattern corresponding to the case where the variable display result is "off" and the variation display mode of the decorative symbol is "non-reach" is called a non-reach variation pattern (also referred to as "non-reach loss variation pattern"). The variation pattern corresponding to the case where the variable display result is "off" and the variation display mode of the decorative symbol is "reach" is called a reach variation pattern (also referred to as "reach loss variation pattern"). Further, the non-reach fluctuation pattern and the reach fluctuation pattern are included in the missed fluctuation pattern corresponding to the case where the variable display result is “missing”. The fluctuation pattern corresponding to the case where the variable display result is "big hit" is called a big hit fluctuation pattern.

The jackpot fluctuation pattern and the reach fluctuation pattern include a normal reach fluctuation pattern in which the reach effect of the normal reach is executed and a super reach fluctuation pattern in which the reach effect of the super reach is executed. Although the feature unit 006SG is provided with one type of normal reach variation pattern, the present invention is not limited to this, and two or more types of normal reach variation patterns may be provided. Further, in the present feature unit 006SG, two types of fluctuation patterns, super reach α and super reach β, are provided as super reach fluctuation patterns, but the present invention is not limited to these, and two types of super reach fluctuation patterns are provided. The above or only one type may be provided.

The super reach fluctuation pattern in the feature unit 006SG is a fluctuation pattern (PA2-2) that is different from the fluctuation pattern (PB1-2) in which the variable display result is a big hit as the fluctuation pattern of the super reach α, and the super reach β. As the fluctuation pattern, a fluctuation pattern (PA2-3) that is different from the fluctuation pattern (PB1-3) in which the variable display result is a big hit is provided.

As shown in FIG. 13-10, the special figure fluctuation time of the normal reach fluctuation pattern in which the reach effect of the normal reach is executed in the feature unit 006SG is set shorter than that of the super reach fluctuation pattern.

In addition, in this feature unit 006SG, since the jackpot expectation that the variable display result becomes "big hit" in the order of super reach, normal reach, and non-reach is set to be high, the normal reach fluctuation pattern and the super reach fluctuation pattern are set. The longer the special figure fluctuation time, the higher the expectation of a big hit.

In particular, the special map fluctuation time of the super reach β fluctuation pattern is set longer than the special map fluctuation time of the super reach α fluctuation pattern. That is, the super reach β fluctuation pattern is set so that the jackpot expectation that the variable display result is “big hit” is higher than that of the super reach α fluctuation pattern.

Further, in the present feature unit 006SG, as will be described later, these fluctuation patterns are determined by using only the random number value MR3 for determining the fluctuation pattern, but the present invention is not limited to this. For example, in addition to the random value MR3 for determining the variation pattern, a random value for determining the variation pattern type is provided, and the type of the variation pattern is first determined from these random values for determining the variation pattern type. The fluctuation pattern belonging to the determined type may be determined.

The normal reach fluctuation patterns (PA2-1 and PB1-1) and the super reach fluctuation patterns (PA2-2, PA2-3, PB1-2, PB1-3) in the feature unit 006 are displayed in a variable manner. It is also a fluctuation pattern that executes a development suggestion effect to the reach effect of super reach after the reach is established. In the normal reach variation pattern (PA2-1 and PB1-1), the variable display result is displayed without developing into the super reach reach effect after the development suggestion effect is executed, while the super reach variation pattern (PA2-2). , PA2-3, PB1-2, PB1-3), the reach effect of super reach is executed after the execution of the development suggestion effect.

In the feature unit 006SG, the normal reach fluctuation pattern (PA2-1 and PB1-1) and the super reach fluctuation pattern (PA2-2, PA2-3, PB1-2, PB1-3) are displayed in a variable manner. , However, the present invention is not limited to this, and the present invention is not limited to this, and the variation pattern of the normal reach and the variation pattern of the super reach are illustrated. A fluctuation pattern that does not execute the development suggestion effect may be provided. In addition, when the development suggestion effect is executed, the ratio of developing to the reach effect of the super reach may be set higher than the case where the development suggestion effect is not executed.

FIG. 13-11 is an explanatory diagram of a method for determining a fluctuation pattern in the feature unit 006SG. In this feature unit 006SG, the variation pattern determination table to be selected is different depending on the display result of the variable display to be executed and the number of reserved storages.

Specifically, as shown in FIG. 13-11, when the variable display result is a big hit, the jackpot variation pattern determination table is selected, and the variation pattern is set to PB1-1 using the jackpot variation pattern determination table. It is determined from (variation pattern of normal reach jackpot), PB1-2 (variation pattern of super reach α jackpot), and PB1-3 (variation pattern of super reach β jackpot).

Specifically, in the jackpot fluctuation pattern determination table, PB1-1 is determined at a rate of 5%, PB1-2 is determined at a rate of 35%, and PB1-3 is determined at a rate of 60%.

In the present feature unit 006SG, if the variable display result is a big hit, the same big hit variation pattern determination table is used to determine the variation pattern regardless of the jackpot type. A plurality of jackpot variation pattern determination tables having different determination ratios of any one of PB1-1, PB1-2, and PB1-3 are provided, and different jackpot variation pattern determination tables are provided according to the jackpot type. May be used to determine the variation pattern. By doing so, it is possible to create a variation pattern that is easily determined for each jackpot type, so that the player can pay attention to which variation pattern variable display results in a jackpot. You can improve your hobby.

Further, when the variable display result is "off" in the normal game state (low base state) and the number of reserved storages of the variation special figure is 2 or less, the deviation pattern determination table A is selected, and the variation pattern determination table A is selected. Using the deviation pattern determination table A, the variation patterns are PA1-1 (non-reach deviation variation pattern), PA2-1 (normal reach deviation variation pattern), PA2-2 (super reach α deviation variation pattern), PA2. Determined from -3 (fluctuation pattern of super reach β off).

Specifically, in the deviation pattern determination table A, PA1-1 is determined at a rate of 50%, PA2-1 is determined at a rate of 40%, and PA2-2 is determined at a rate of 7%. PA2-3 is determined at a rate of 3%.

Further, when the variable display result is "off" in the normal game state (low base state) and the number of reserved storages of the variation special figure is 3, the deviation pattern determination table B for loss is selected and the deviation is achieved. Using the fluctuation pattern determination table B, the fluctuation patterns are PA1-2 (shortening fluctuation pattern of non-reach loss), PA2-1 (variation pattern of normal reach loss), PA2-2 (variation pattern of super reach α loss), PA2. Determined from -3 (fluctuation pattern of super reach β off).

Specifically, in the deviation pattern determination table B, PA1-2 is determined at a rate of 60%, PA2-1 is determined at a rate of 30%, and PA2-2 is determined at a rate of 7%. PA2-3 is determined at a rate of 3%.

Further, when the variable display result is "off" in the normal game state (low base state) and the number of reserved storages of the variation special figure is 4, the deviation pattern determination table C for loss is selected and the deviation is achieved. Using the fluctuation pattern determination table C, the fluctuation patterns are PA1-3 (shortening fluctuation pattern of non-reach loss), PA2-1 (variation pattern of normal reach loss), PA2-2 (variation pattern of super reach α loss), PA2. Determined from -3 (fluctuation pattern of super reach β off).

Specifically, in the deviation pattern determination table C, PA1-3 is determined at a rate of 70%, PA2-1 is determined at a rate of 20%, and PA2-2 is determined at a rate of 7%. PA2-3 is determined at a rate of 3%.

If the variable display result is "off" in the time saving state (high base state), the deviation pattern determination table D is selected, and the variation pattern is set to PA1-4 using the deviation pattern determination table D. Determined from (non-reach off-time shortening fluctuation pattern), PA2-1 (normal reach off-off fluctuation pattern), PA2-2 (super reach α off-off fluctuation pattern), PA2-3 (super reach β off-off fluctuation pattern) do.

Specifically, in the deviation pattern determination table D, PA1-4 is determined at a rate of 70%, PA2-1 is determined at a rate of 20%, and PA2-2 is determined at a rate of 7%. PA2-3 is determined at a rate of 3%.

That is, when the variable display result is "missing" in the feature unit 006SG, the special figure is based on the fact that the number of reserved storages of the variable special figure is 3 or 4, or the time is shortened. Since the variable display is executed at a higher rate due to the shortening fluctuation pattern (PA1-2, PA1-3, PA1-4) whose fluctuation time is shorter than the normal non-reach deviation fluctuation pattern (PA1-1). While preventing the game from being delayed, it is possible to shorten the period until the next variable display result becomes a big hit.

The RAM 102 in the feature unit 006SG is provided with, for example, a game control data holding area (not shown) as an area for holding various data used for controlling the progress of the game in the pachinko gaming machine 1. The game control data holding area includes a first special figure holding storage unit, a second special drawing holding storage unit, a normal drawing holding storage unit, a game control flag setting unit, a game control timer setting unit, and a game control counter. It has a setting unit and a game control buffer setting unit.

In the first special figure reservation storage unit, the game ball passes (enters) through the first start winning opening formed by the winning ball device 6A, and a starting prize (first starting winning) is generated, but the special drawing has not been started yet. The reserved data of the game (the special figure game using the first special figure in the first special symbol display device 4A) is stored. As an example, the first special figure reservation storage unit associates the winning order (the order of detecting the game ball) with the holding number with the first starting winning opening, and satisfies the first starting condition in the passage (entry) of the game ball. Based on this, the random number MR1 for determining the special figure display result extracted from the random number circuit 104 or the like by the CPU 103, the random number MR2 for determining the jackpot type, and the numerical data indicating the random number MR3 for determining the fluctuation pattern are used as pending data. , The storage number is stored until a predetermined upper limit value (for example, "4") is reached. The hold data stored in the first special figure hold storage unit in this way indicates that the execution of the special figure game using the first special figure is held, and the variable display result (special figure display result) in this special figure game. ) Is the pending information that makes it possible to determine whether or not it will be a big hit.

In the second special figure reservation storage unit, the game ball passes (enters) through the second start winning opening formed by the variable winning ball device 6B, and the starting winning (second starting winning) is generated, but the special drawing has not been started yet. The reserved data of the figure game (the special figure game using the second special figure in the second special symbol display device 4B) is stored. As an example, the second special figure reservation storage unit associates the winning order (the order of detecting the game ball) with the holding number with the second starting winning opening, and satisfies the second starting condition in the passage (entry) of the game ball. Based on this, the random number MR1 for determining the special figure display result extracted from the random number circuit 104 or the like by the CPU 103, the random number MR2 for determining the jackpot type, and the numerical data indicating the random number MR3 for determining the fluctuation pattern are used as pending data. , Store until the number reaches a predetermined upper limit (for example, "4"). The hold data stored in the second special figure hold storage unit in this way indicates that the execution of the special figure game using the second special figure is held, and the variable display result (special figure display result) in this special figure game. ) Is the pending information that makes it possible to determine whether or not it will be a big hit.

It should be noted that the hold information (first hold information) based on the establishment of the first start condition due to the game ball passing (entering) through the first start winning opening and the game ball passing (entering) through the second start winning opening. The hold information (second hold information) based on the establishment of the second start winning prize may be stored in association with the hold number in the common hold storage unit. In this case, the start opening data indicating which of the first start winning opening and the second starting winning opening the game ball has passed (entered) may be included in the hold information and stored in association with the hold number. ..

The normal figure hold storage unit stores the hold information of the normal figure game that has not yet been started by the normal symbol display 20 even though the game ball that has passed through the passing gate 41 is detected by the gate switch 21. For example, the normal map holding storage unit is associated with the hold numbers in the order in which the game balls pass through the passage gate 41, and is for determining the normal figure display result extracted from the random number circuit 104 or the like by the CPU 103 based on the passage of the game balls. Numerical data indicating the random number value MR4 of the above is set as pending data, and is stored until the number reaches a predetermined upper limit value (for example, “4”).

The game control flag setting unit is provided with a plurality of types of flags that can update the state according to the progress of the game in the pachinko gaming machine 1. For example, the game control flag setting unit stores data indicating a flag value and data indicating an on state or an off state for each of a plurality of types of flags.

The game control timer setting unit is provided with various timers used to control the progress of the game in the pachinko gaming machine 1. For example, the game control timer setting unit stores data indicating timer values for each of a plurality of types of timers.

The game control counter setting unit is provided with a plurality of types of counters for counting the count values used for controlling the progress of the game in the pachinko gaming machine 1. For example, the game control counter setting unit stores data indicating count values for each of a plurality of types of counters. Here, the game control counter setting unit may be provided with a random counter for the CPU 103 to count a part or all of the game random numbers so that they can be updated by software.

Random numbers not generated by the random number circuit 104, for example, numerical data indicating random numbers MR2 to MR4 are stored as random count values in the random counter of the game control counter setting unit, and are periodically executed according to the execution of software by the CPU 103. Numerical data indicating each random number value is updated targetly or irregularly. The software executed by the CPU 103 to update the random count value may be for updating the random count value separately from the operation of updating the numerical data in the random number circuit 104, or may be extracted from the random number circuit 104. It may be for updating the random count value by performing a predetermined process such as scramble processing or arithmetic processing on all or a part of the numerical data.

The game control buffer setting unit is provided with various buffers for temporarily storing data used for controlling the progress of the game in the pachinko gaming machine 1. For example, the game control buffer setting unit stores data indicating buffer values in each of a plurality of types of buffers.

The RAM 122 mounted on the effect control board 12 shown in FIG. 13-1 is provided with, for example, an effect control data holding area as an area for holding various data used for controlling the effect operation. The effect control data holding area shown in FIG. 13-15 (A) includes an effect control flag setting unit, an effect control timer setting unit, an effect control counter setting unit, and an effect control buffer setting unit.

In the effect control flag setting unit, there are a plurality of types that can update the state according to the effect operation state such as the display state of the effect image on the screen of the image display device 5 and the effect control command transmitted from the main board 11. A flag is provided. For example, the effect control flag setting unit stores data indicating a flag value and data indicating an on state or an off state for each of a plurality of types of flags.

The effect control timer setting unit is provided with a plurality of types of timers used to control the progress of various effect operations such as, for example, an effect image display operation on the screen of the image display device 5. For example, the effect control timer setting unit stores data indicating timer values for each of a plurality of types of timers.

The effect control counter setting unit is provided with a plurality of types of counters used to control the progress of various effect operations. For example, the effect control counter setting unit stores data indicating the count values of each of the plurality of types of counters.

The effect control buffer setting unit is provided with various buffers for temporarily storing data used for controlling the progress of various effect operations. For example, the effect control buffer setting unit stores data indicating buffer values in each of a plurality of types of buffers.

In the feature unit 006SG, the data constituting the start winning command buffer is stored in a predetermined area of the effect control buffer setting unit. The command buffer received at the time of starting winning corresponds to the storage area (buffer numbers "1-1" to "1-4" corresponding to the maximum value (for example, "4") of the total number of reserved storages in the first special figure reserved storage. A storage area (area corresponding to the buffer number “1-0”) corresponding to the first special figure during variable display is provided. Further, in the start winning command buffer, the storage area (buffer numbers "2-1" to "2-4" corresponding to the maximum value (for example, "4") of the total number of reserved storages in the second special figure reserved storage is stored. (Area corresponding to) and a storage area (area corresponding to the buffer number “2-0”) corresponding to the second special figure during variable display are provided. When there is a start winning to the 1st start winning opening or the 2nd starting winning opening, the starting opening winning designation command (1st starting opening winning designation command or the 2nd starting opening winning designation command) and the hold storage number notification command ( The first hold storage number notification command or the second hold storage number notification command) is transmitted from the main board 11 to the effect control board 12 as one set. The storage area corresponding to the first special figure hold storage and the storage area corresponding to the second special figure hold storage in the start winning reception command buffer are associated with these start opening winning designation commands and the hold storage number notification commands. A storage area (entry) for storing the first special figure holding storage and the second special figure holding storage separately is secured.

The stored contents of these storage areas (entries) will be described later when the start condition is satisfied and the variable display of the highest held storage (buffer number "1-1" or buffer number "2-1") is started. The stored contents of the buffer number "1-0" or the buffer number "2-0" for storing the contents of the reserved storage for which the start condition is satisfied are displayed in a variable manner. It is set to be cleared in the special figure hit waiting process executed when the process is finished.

FIG. 13-12 is a flowchart showing an example of the process executed in S110 of FIG. 6 as the special symbol normal process. In the special symbol normal processing shown in FIGS. 13-12, the CPU 103 first determines whether or not the second special figure reserved storage number is “0” (step 006SGS141). The second special figure hold storage number is the hold storage number of the special figure game using the second special figure by the second special symbol display device 4B. For example, in the process of step 006SGS141, the second reserved storage number count value stored in the game control counter setting unit may be read, and it may be determined whether or not the read value is “0”.

When the second special figure hold storage number is other than "0" in step 006SGS141 (step 006SGS141; N), the hold data stored corresponding to the hold number "1" in the second special figure hold storage unit. As a result, numerical data indicating the random value MR1 for determining the special figure display result, the random value MR2 for determining the jackpot type, and the random value MR3 for determining the fluctuation pattern are read out (step 006SGS142). The numerical data read at this time may be stored in, for example, a random number buffer for fluctuation and temporarily stored.

Following the process of step 006SGS142, the second special figure holding storage number and the total holding storage number are subtracted by 1 by subtracting 1 from the second special figure holding storage count value and the total holding storage count value and updating. The data in the second special figure reservation storage unit is updated as well as being updated. Specifically, the random numbers MR1 to MR3 stored in the entries lower than the hold number "1" (for example, the entries corresponding to the hold numbers "2" to "4") in the second special figure hold storage unit are shown. The pending data is shifted upward one entry at a time (step 006SGS143).

After that, after updating the variable special map designated buffer value, which is the stored value of the variable special map designated buffer, to "2" (step 006SGS144), the process proceeds to step 006SGS149.

On the other hand, when the second special figure reserved storage number is "0" in step 006SGS141 (step 006SGS141; Y), it is determined whether or not the first special figure reserved storage number is "0" (step 006SGS145). .. The first special figure hold storage number is the hold storage number of the special figure game using the first special figure by the first special symbol display device 4A. For example, in the process of step 006SGS145, if the game control counter setting unit reads the first hold storage count value stored in the first hold storage counter and determines whether or not the read value is "0". good. As described above, the process of step 006SGS145 is executed when it is determined in step 006SGS141 that the second special figure holding storage number is "0", and the first special figure holding storage number is "0". Judge whether or not. As a result, the special figure game using the second special figure is started to be executed with priority over the special figure game using the first special figure.

It should be noted that the special figure game using the second special figure is not limited to the one executed in preference to the special figure game using the first special figure, for example, the first start winning opening and the second starting winning opening. The execution of the special figure game may be started in the order in which the game balls enter (pass) and the start prize is generated. In this case, a table for storing data that can specify the order in which the start winnings are generated is provided, and the execution of the special figure game using either the first special figure or the second special figure is started from the stored data. I just need to be able to decide.

When the first special figure hold storage number is other than "0" in step 006SGS145 (step 006SGS145; N), the hold data stored corresponding to the hold number "1" in the first special figure hold storage unit. As a result, numerical data indicating the random value MR1 for determining the special figure display result, the random value MR2 for determining the jackpot type, and the random value MR3 for determining the fluctuation pattern are read out (step 006SGS146). The numerical data read at this time may be stored in, for example, a random number buffer for fluctuation and temporarily stored.

Following the process of step 006SGS146, the first special figure holding memory number and the total holding storage number are subtracted by 1 by subtracting 1 from the first special figure holding storage number count value and the total holding storage number count value and updating. The data in the first special figure reservation storage unit is updated as well as being updated. Specifically, the random numbers MR1 to MR3 stored in the entries lower than the hold number "1" (for example, the entries corresponding to the hold numbers "2" to "4") in the first special figure hold storage unit are shown. The pending data is shifted up one entry at a time (step 006SGS147).

After that, after updating the variable special map designated buffer value, which is the stored value of the variable special map designated buffer, to "1" (step 006SGS148), the process proceeds to step 006SGS149.

In step 006SGS149, the special figure display result determination shown in FIG. 13-8 is used as a table for determining whether the special figure display result, which is the variable display result of the special symbol, is "big hit" or "missing". Select a table and set it. Next, the numerical data indicating the random number value MR1 for determining the special figure display result stored in the random number buffer for fluctuation is compared with the determination value assigned to each special figure display result of "big hit" or "missing". , It is determined whether the special figure display result is "big hit" or "missing" (step 006SGS150a). In this step 006SGS150a, if the gaming state at that time is a high probability state (probability change state) in which the probability change flag is on, the random number value MR1 for determining the special figure display result is in the high probability state (probability change state). ) Corresponds to the range of 10000 to 12180, it is determined to be a "big hit", and if it is not applicable, it is determined to be "missing". In the low probability state where the probability change flag is off, if the random number value MR1 for determining the special figure display result falls within the range of 1 to 219, it is judged as a "big hit", and if not, it is judged as "missing". judge.

As described above, in the special figure display result determination table 1 selected in step 006SGS149, different determination values are assigned to the "big hit" according to the game state (high probability, low probability) at that time. , In the process of step 006SGS150a, the special figure display result using different judgment data (judgment value) depending on whether or not the gaming state when the variable display of the special figure game or the like is started is a highly accurate state. By determining whether or not to set "big hit", when the gaming state is in the high probability state, it is determined (determined) to be "big hit" with a higher probability than in the case of the low probability state.

When it is determined in step 006SGS150a that it is a "big hit" (step 006SGS150a; Y), the big hit flag is turned on in the game control flag setting unit (step 006SGS152). At this time, the jackpot type determination table shown in FIG. 13-9 (A) is selected and set as a table to be used for determining the jackpot type to one of a plurality of types (step 006SGS153). By referring to the jackpot type determination table set in this way, the numerical data indicating the random number value MR2 for jackpot type determination stored in the variable random number buffer, and the "non-probability variation jackpot" and "probability variation jackpot" in the jackpot type determination table. It is determined which of the plurality of types the jackpot type is to be, depending on which of the determination values assigned to each jackpot type of "A", "probability variation jackpot B", and "probability variation jackpot C" is matched (step 006SGS154). ).

By determining the jackpot type in the process of step 006SGS154, the gaming state after the end of the jackpot gaming state is set to either a time-saving state or a probabilistic state in which the player has a higher advantage than the time-saving state. It will be decided before the definite special symbol as a variable display result is derived. Corresponding to the jackpot type determined in this way, for example, by setting the jackpot type buffer value which is the stored value of the jackpot type buffer provided in the game control buffer setting unit (step 006SGS155), the determined jackpot type can be selected. Remember. As an example, if the jackpot type is "non-probability variation jackpot" corresponding to non-probability variation jackpot, the jackpot type buffer value is set to "0", and if it is "probability variation A" corresponding to probability variation jackpot A, it is set to "1". If it is "probability change B" corresponding to B, it may be set to "2", and if it is "probability change C" corresponding to probability change jackpot C, it may be set to "3".

After the end of step 006SGS155, or when it is determined in step 006SGS150a that it is not a "big hit" (step 006SGS150a; N), whether or not to control the big hit gaming state (whether or not the big hit flag is turned on). A definite special symbol is set according to the pre-determined result of () and the determined result of the jackpot type in the case of the jackpot gaming state. As an example, a special symbol indicating the "-" symbol, which is an outlier symbol, is set as the finalized special symbol in response to the pre-determined result that the special symbol display result is "out of place". Further, when it is determined in step 006SGS150a that the special figure display result is "big hit", when the big hit type in step 006SGS154 is "probability variable big hit A", a special symbol indicating the number "7" is displayed. Set to a confirmed special symbol. When the jackpot type is "probability variation jackpot B", the special symbol indicating the number "5" is set as the confirmed special symbol. When the jackpot type is "non-probability variable jackpot", the special symbol indicating the number "3" is set as the confirmed special symbol. When the jackpot type is "probability variation jackpot C", the special symbol indicating the number "1" is set as the confirmed special symbol. It should be noted that these confirmed special symbols are examples, and other confirmed special symbols may be set, or a plurality of types of symbols may be set as confirmed special symbols.

After setting the confirmed special symbol in step 006SGS156, the value of the special symbol process flag is updated to "1" which is a value corresponding to the fluctuation pattern setting process (step 006SGS157), and then the special symbol normal processing is terminated. ..

If the reserved memory number of the special figure game using the first special figure is "0" in step 006SGS145 (step 006SGS145; Y), after performing the predetermined demo display setting (step 006SGS158), The normal processing of the special symbol is terminated. In this demo display setting, for example, an effect control command (customer waiting demo designation command) for designating a demonstration display (demo screen display) by displaying a predetermined effect image on the image display device 5 is an effect control from the main board 11. It is determined whether or not the transmission has been sent to the board 12. At this time, if the customer waiting demo designation command has already been sent, the demo display setting is terminated as it is. On the other hand, if it has not been sent, the setting for sending the customer waiting demo designation command is made, and then the demo display setting is terminated.

FIG. 13-13 is a flowchart showing an example of the process executed in step S111 of FIG. 6 as the variation pattern setting process. In the fluctuation pattern setting process shown in FIG. 13-13, the CPU 103 first determines whether or not the jackpot flag is turned on (step 006SGS161). Then, if the jackpot flag is turned on (step 006SGS161; Y), the jackpot variation pattern determination table is selected and set (step 006SGS164).

In the determination in step 006SGS161, if the jackpot flag is not turned on (step 006SGS161; N), the gaming state is probablely changed by determining whether or not the time saving flag is turned on in the game control flag setting unit. It is determined whether or not the time saving control is being performed in the state or the time saving state (step 006SGS168). Then, if the time saving flag is turned on (step 006SGS168; Y), the out-of-order variation pattern determination table D is selected and set as the table to be used for determining the variation pattern to one of a plurality of types (step 006SGS168; Y). Step 006SGS169).

On the other hand, when the time reduction control is not in progress, that is, when the time reduction flag is not turned on (step 006SGS168; N), for example, the stored value of the hold storage number counter of the fluctuation special figure provided in the game control counter setting unit. The reserved storage number of the variable special map is specified by reading the above, and it is determined whether or not the reserved storage number of the specified variable special map is 1 or 2 (step 006SGS170).

When the number of reserved memory of the specified variation special figure is 1 or 2 (step 006SGS170; N), the deviation pattern determination table A is used as a table to be used for determining the variation pattern to one of a plurality of types. Select and set (step 006SGS171).

Further, when the reserved storage number of the specified variable special figure is not 1 or 2 (step 006SGS170; N), it is further determined whether or not the reserved storage number of the specified variable special figure is 3 (step 006SGS172). ).

When the number of reserved memory of the specified variation special figure is 3 (step 006SGS172; Y), the deviation pattern determination table B is selected as the table to be used for determining the variation pattern to one of a plurality of types. And set (step 006SGS173).

Further, when the number of reserved memory of the specified variable chart is not 3, that is, when the number of reserved memory of the specified variable chart is 4 (step 006SGS172; N), any one of a plurality of types of fluctuation patterns is used. As the table to be used for determining the above, the deviation pattern determination table C is selected and set (step 006SGS174), and the process proceeds to step 006SGS175.

After executing any of the processes of step 006SGS164, step 006SGS169, step 006SGS171, step 006SGS173, and step 006SGS174, for example, numerical data indicating the random number value MR3 for determining the fluctuation pattern stored in the random number buffer for fluctuation or the like is displayed. Based on this, one of a plurality of types of variation patterns can be selected by referring to any of the selected (set) jackpot variation pattern determination table, special hit variation pattern determination table, and loss variation pattern determination tables A to D. (Step 006SGS175).

When the jackpot flag is off, the variable display mode is determined by the process of step 006SGS175 to determine whether or not the variable display mode of the decorative symbol is set to "reach". That is, the process of step 006SGS170 includes a process of determining whether or not to set the variable display state of the decorative symbol to the reach state when the variable display result is “missing”.

After the fluctuation pattern is determined in step 006SGS175, the special symbol game using the first special symbol in the first special symbol display device 4A and the second special symbol display device 4B according to the fluctuation special symbol designation buffer value. A setting is made to start the variation of the special symbol so as to start any of the special map games using the second special symbol (step 006SGS176). As an example, if the variable special figure designation buffer value is "1", a setting for transmitting a drive signal for updating the display of the first special figure in the first special symbol display device 4A is performed. On the other hand, if the variable special figure designation buffer value is "2", a setting for transmitting a drive signal for updating the display of the second special figure in the second special symbol display device 4B is made.

Following the process of step 006SGS176, settings for transmitting various commands used at the start of fluctuation of the special symbol are set (step 006SGS177). For example, when the variable special figure designation buffer value is "1", the CPU 103 receives a game state designation command, a first variable display start command, a variable pattern designation command, and a variable display from the main board 11 to the effect control board 12. In order to sequentially send the result specification command and the first hold storage number notification command, the game control buffer setting unit uses the setting data indicating the storage address (start address) in the ROM 101 of the first fluctuation start command table prepared in advance. It is stored in the buffer area specified by the send command pointer in the send command buffer provided in. On the other hand, when the variable special figure designation buffer value is "2", the CPU 103 receives a game state designation command, a second variable display start command, a variable pattern designation command, and a variable display from the main board 11 to the effect control board 12. In order to sequentially transmit the result specification command and the second hold storage number notification command, setting data indicating the storage address in ROM 101 of the second fluctuation start command table prepared in advance is provided in the game control buffer setting unit. Stores in the buffer area specified by the send command pointer in the send command buffer.

After executing the process of step 006SGS177, the special symbol variation time, which is the variable display time of the special symbol according to the determination result of the variation pattern, is set (step 006SGS178). The special symbol fluctuation time, which is the variable display time of the special symbol, is required from the start of the variable display of the special symbol in the special symbol game until the finalized special symbol, which is the variable display result (special symbol display result), is stopped and displayed. It's time. After that, the value of the special symbol process flag is updated to "2", which is a value corresponding to the special symbol variation processing (step 006SGS179), and then the variation pattern setting process is terminated.

Based on the command transmission setting in step 006SGS177, every time the command control process of step S27 shown in FIG. 5 is executed after the variation pattern setting process is completed, the game state from the main board 11 to the effect control board 12 The specified command, the first variable display start command or the second variable display start command, the variable pattern specification command, the variable display result specification command, the first reserved storage number notification command or the second reserved storage number notification command are sequentially transmitted. It will be. The order in which these effect control commands are transmitted can be arbitrarily changed. For example, after the variable display result specification command is transmitted first, the first variable display start command, the second variable display start command, and the variation pattern It may be transmitted in the order of a designated command, a game state designation command, a first hold storage number notification command, a second hold storage number notification command, or the like.

FIG. 13-14 is a flowchart showing an example of the process executed in step S113 of FIG. 6 as the special symbol stop process. In the special symbol stop processing, the CPU 103 sets the end flag referred to in the special symbol variation processing in step S112 to the ON state, terminates the variation of the special symbol, and causes the first special symbol display device 4A and the second special symbol display device 4B. Control is performed to stop and display the stop symbol (step 006SGS180). When the variation special symbol designation buffer value is "1" indicating the first special symbol, the variation of the first special symbol in the first special symbol display device 4A is terminated, and the variation special symbol designation buffer value is changed. When it is "2" indicating the second special symbol, the variation of the second special symbol in the second special symbol display device 4B is terminated. In addition, control is performed to transmit a symbol determination command to the effect control board 12 (step 006SGS181).

Then, it is determined whether or not the jackpot flag is turned on (step 006SGS182). When the jackpot flag is turned on (step 006SGS182; Y), the CPU 103 clears the probability change flag and the time saving flag to turn it off (step 006SGS184) if the probability change flag and the time saving flag are turned on. , Hit start 1 designated command (probability variable jackpot A), hit start 2 designated command (probable variable jackpot B), hit start 3 designated command (probability variable jackpot C), according to the type of jackpot stored on the effect control board 12. Hit start 4 Make settings for transmitting the designated command (non-probability change) (step 006SGS185).

Further, the CPU 103 makes settings for transmitting a game state designation command indicating a normal state to the effect control board 12 (step 006SGS186).

Then, a value corresponding to the jackpot display time (time for notifying the occurrence of the jackpot, for example, in the image display device 5) is set in the jackpot display time timer (step 006SGS187). In addition, the number of times of opening (for example, 10 times in the case of non-probability big hit or probability change big hit A, 5 times in the case of probability change big hit B, and 2 times in the case of probability change big hit C) is set in the big winning opening opening number counter. (Step 006SGS188). Then, the value of the special symbol process flag is updated to "4" (step 006SGS189), which is a value corresponding to the jackpot opening pre-processing (step S114), and the special symbol stop processing is terminated.

On the other hand, when the jackpot flag is off (step 006SGS182; N), in step 006SGS190, the CPU 103 determines whether or not the value of the time reduction counter is "0". If the value of the time reduction counter is "0" (step 006SGS190; Y), the process proceeds to step 006SGS196.

On the other hand, when the value of the time reduction counter is not "0" (step 006SGS190; N), that is, in the high base state where the time reduction remains, the value of the time reduction counter is decremented by -1 (step). 006SGS191). Then, it is determined whether or not the value of the time reduction counter after subtraction is "0" (step 006SGS193), and if it is not "0" (step 006SGS193; N), the process proceeds to step 006SGS196, and the value of the time reduction counter is increased. When is "0" (step 006SGS193; Y), the time saving flag is cleared and turned off (step 006SGS194) in order to end the time saving control, and then the state of the probability change flag or the time saving flag is supported. After setting the transmission of the game state designation command corresponding to the game state (specifically, the low accuracy low base state) (step 006SGS195), the process proceeds to step 006SGS196.

In step 006SGS196, the value of the special symbol process flag is updated to "0", which is a value corresponding to the special symbol normal processing, and then the special symbol stop processing is terminated.

FIG. 13-15 is a flowchart showing an example of the process executed in S117 of FIG. 6 as the jackpot end process.

In the jackpot end process, the CPU 103 determines whether or not the jackpot end display timer is operating, that is, the timer is being counted (step 006SGS201). When the big hit end display timer is not operating (step 006SGS201; N), the value corresponding to the display time corresponding to the time (big hit end display time) for displaying the big hit end on the image display device 5 on the big hit end display timer. Is set (step 006SGS202), and the process ends.

On the other hand, when the big hit end display timer is operating (step 006SGS201; Y), the value of the big hit end display timer is subtracted by 1 (step 006SGS203). Then, the CPU 103 confirms whether or not the value of the jackpot end display timer is 0, that is, whether or not the jackpot end display time has elapsed (step 006SGS204). If it has not passed, the process ends.

If the jackpot end display time has elapsed (step 006SGS204; Y), the CPU 103 determines whether the stored jackpot type is a non-probability variable jackpot (step 006SGS205).

When the stored jackpot type is not a non-probability jackpot (step 006SGS205; N), the probability variation flag is turned on (step 006SGS207), the time saving flag is turned on (step 006SGS208), and the time saving count counter is set to "0". After setting (step 006SGS209), the process proceeds to step 006SGS213.

On the other hand, when the jackpot type is a non-probability variable jackpot (step 006SGS205; Y), by executing step 006SGS211 and step 006SGS212, the time saving flag is turned on and "100" is set in the time saving number counter. After that, the process proceeds to step 006SGS213.

In step 006SGS213, the jackpot flag is turned off, and the transmission setting of the jackpot end designation command according to the jackpot type is set (step 006SGS214). Then, after setting the transmission of the game state specification command for notifying the effect control board 12 of the game state based on the probability change flag and the time reduction flag turned on (step 006SGS215), the value of the special figure process flag is special. It is updated to "0" which is a value corresponding to the symbol normal processing (step 006SGS216).

Next, the operation of the effect control CPU 120 will be described. 13-16 is a part of the flowchart of the effect control process process shown in FIG. The effect control CPU 120 has a background image change process (step 006SG162) for changing the background image displayed on the image display device 5 after the pre-reading notice setting process (step S161) described above is executed in the effect control process process. ) Is executed, and any of the processes of step S170 to step S175 is executed.

As the background image change processing, for example, the effect control CPU 120 displays an image at the start timing of variable display (the timing when the effect control process process is executed while the value of the effect control process flag is set to 1). The change of the background image displayed on the device 5 may be determined at a predetermined ratio (for example, a ratio of 20%), and the image display device 5 may start displaying a new background image according to the determination. That is, in the feature unit 006SG, the variable display of the decorative pattern and the effect corresponding to the variable display are executed in the state where any one of the plurality of background images is displayed on the image display device 5. There is.

When the game state changes in the background image change process (for example, from the normal state to the big hit game state, from the big hit game state to the probable change state or the time saving state, from the probable change state or the time saving state to the big hit state or the normal state). When the state is changed), the background image corresponding to the game state of the change destination may be displayed on the image display device 5.

FIG. 13-17 is a diagram showing a flowchart showing the effect processing during variable display of the effect control process process. In the effect processing during variable display, the effect control CPU 120 is a process timer according to the process table selected by the effect control CPU 120 according to the variation pattern in the variable display start setting process, and the effect control CPU 120 is in the variable display start setting process. The respective values of the set variable display time timer and variable display control timer are set to -1 (step 006SGS901, step 006SGS902, step 006SGS903).

Then, the effect control CPU 120 determines whether or not the process timer has timed out (step 006SGS906). If the process timer is out, the process data is switched (step 006SGS907). That is, the process timer is started again by setting the process timer setting value set next in the process table to the process timer (step 006SGS908). In addition, the control status for the effect device (effect component) is changed based on the contents of the process data set next (display control execution data, lamp control execution data, sound control execution data, operation unit control data, etc.). (Step 006SGS909). On the other hand, when the process timer is not timer-out, the effect device (for effect) is according to the contents of the process data corresponding to the process timer (display control execution data, lamp control execution data, sound control execution data, operation unit control data, etc.). The control of the component) is executed (step 006SGS910).

Next, it is confirmed whether or not the variable display control timer is out of the timer (step 006SGS921). When the variable display control timer is out of the timer (step 006SGS921; Y), the effect control CPU 120 displays the display control unit 123 on the next display screen of the left middle right decorative symbol (display switching of the previous decorative symbol). The image data (the screen to be displayed after 30 ms has elapsed from the time point) is created (step 006SGS922). Further, the effect control CPU 120 determines whether or not the variable display is a variable display of a fluctuation pattern of normal reach or super reach (step 066SGS923).

If the variable display is a variable display with a non-reach variable pattern (step 066SGS923; N), the process proceeds to step 006SGS927, and if the variable display is a normal reach or super reach variable display (step 006SGS923; Y), the process proceeds to step 006SGS927. Further, it is determined whether or not the display image processing flag described later is on (step 006SGS924).

If the display image processing flag is on (step 006SGS924; Y), the process proceeds to step 006SGS926, and if the display image processing flag is off (step 006SGS924; N), the content of the process data being executed is confirmed. It is determined whether or not it is the timing to start suggesting the development of the super reach into the reach effect (step 006SGS925). If it is not the development suggestion start timing for the reach production of the super reach (step 006SGS925; N), the process proceeds to step 006SGS927, and if it is the development suggestion start timing for the super reach reach production (step 006SGS925; Y), the step 006SGS926 is performed. move on.

As step 006SGS926, the effect control CPU 120 executes a display image processing process for processing (displacement) a part of the image displayed on the image display device 5, and proceeds to step 006SGS927.

In step 006SGS927, the effect control CPU 120 causes the display control unit 123 to execute a process of synthesizing (superimposing) the images created in the above-mentioned steps 006SGS922 and step 006SGS921 on the display image creation area of the VRAM 209. Then, the variable display control timer is reset (step 006SGS928). In this way, the image display device 5 realizes variable display control of the decorative pattern. The display control unit 123 outputs a signal based on an image obtained by superimposing an image such as a set background image and an image based on the display control execution data set in the process table to the image display device 5. In this way, the image display device 5 displays a background image, a character image, a decorative pattern, and the like in the variation of the decorative pattern.

As shown in FIG. 13-19, the image displayed in the display area of the image display device 5 in the feature unit 006SG is positioned in advance so as to be displayed in a part of the background image and the display area. Is the adjusted first interface image 006SG005I, the second interface image 006SG005J, and a decorative pattern. In particular, the background image in the feature unit 006SG is drawn as an image that is longer in the left-right width direction and the vertical width direction than the display area of the image display device 5, and the background is in the display area of the image display device 5. The central part of the image in the horizontal width direction is displayed. That is, in the feature unit 006SG, at least the layer 3 image drawing area, the displacement image creation area, and the display image creation area for drawing and arranging the background image are the vertical width dimension and the horizontal width than the display area of the image display device 5. It is an area for drawing and arranging an image having a long dimension, and in the display area of the image display device 5, only a portion of the image corresponding to the display area is displayed.

In this feature unit 006SG, an image whose vertical width dimension and horizontal width dimension are longer than the display area of the image display device 5 is drawn and arranged in the layer 3 image drawing area, the displacement image creation area, and the display image creation area. The present invention is not limited to this, and the layer 3 image drawing area and the displacement image creation area are vertically wider than the display area of the image display device 5. While the area for drawing and arranging an image having long dimensions and left-right width dimensions is used, the display image creation area is an image having the same vertical width dimension and left-right width dimension as the display area of the image display device 5. May be used as an image for drawing and arranging. In this case, of the images (background images) drawn in the layer 3 image drawing area or the displacement image creation area, only the portion corresponding to the display area of the image display device 5 is arranged in the display image creation area to create an image. The background image may be displayed in the display area of the display device 5.

Further, the effect control CPU 120 confirms whether or not the variable display time timer is out of the timer (step 006SGS929). If the variable display time timer is out of the timer, the value of the effect control process flag is updated to a value corresponding to the special figure hit wait process (step S173) (step 006SGS931). Even if the variable display time timer is not timer-out, if the confirmation command reception flag indicating that the symbol confirmation designation command has been received is in the ON state (step 006SGS930; Y), the value of the effect control process flag is per special figure. The value is updated according to the wait process (step S173) (step 006SGS931). Even if the variable display time timer is not out of the timer, the control shifts to stop the fluctuation when the symbol confirmation specification command is received. Therefore, for example, the fluctuation pattern specification command that indicates a long fluctuation time due to noise between the boards. Is received, the variable display of the decorative symbol can be terminated when the regular variable display time has elapsed (at the end of the variable display of the special symbol).

FIG. 13-18 is a flowchart showing the display image processing process (step 006SGS926) during the variable display effect process shown in FIG. 13-17. In the display image processing process, the effect control CPU 120 first determines whether or not the display image processing flag is on (step 006SGS941). When the display image processing flag is off (step 006SGS941; N), it is determined whether or not the variable display being executed is a variable display based on the fluctuation pattern of the super reach (step 006SGS942). When the variable display during execution is a variable display based on the fluctuation pattern of the super reach (step 006SGS942; Y), the displacement image data for successful development to the super reach effect (for notification of execution of the super reach effect) is selected. Then, the process proceeds to step 006SGS948 (step 006SGS943).

The image data for displacement in the feature unit 006SG includes an image to be displaced (in the case of the feature unit 006SG, an image in which an image arranged in the layer 2 image drawing area and an image arranged in the layer 3 image drawing area are superimposed). This is data in which displacement images for application to (images arranged in the displacement image creation area) are arranged in order in chronological order.

Further, when the variable display during execution is a variable display based on the fluctuation pattern of the normal reach (step 006SGS942; N), the effect control CPU 120 is for failure to develop into a super reach effect (for non-execution notification of the super reach effect). As the displacement image data, it is determined at a predetermined ratio whether to select the displacement image data of the super reach effect development failure A or the displacement image data of the super reach effect development failure B (step 006SGS944). For example, the selection of the displacement image data of the super reach effect development failure A may be determined at a rate of 50%, and the selection of the displacement image data of the super reach effect development failure B may be determined at a rate of 50%.

In this feature unit 006SG, there are two types of image data for displacement for failure of development to super reach effect: displacement image data of A for failure of development of super reach effect and displacement image data of B for failure of development of super reach effect. Although the embodiment in which the displacement image data can be selected is illustrated, the present invention is not limited to this, and the displacement image data that can be selected as the displacement image data for failure to develop into a super reach effect is 3. It may be one or more.

Then, the effect control CPU 120 determines whether or not the selection of the displacement image data of the super reach effect development failure A is determined in step 006SGS944 (step 006SGS945). When the selection of the displacement image data of the super reach effect development failure A is determined in step 006SGS944 (step 006SGS945; Y), the displacement image data of the super reach effect development failure A is selected and the process proceeds to step 006SGS948. (Step 006SGS946), when the selection of the displacement image data of the super reach effect development failure B is determined (step 006SGS945; N), the displacement image data of the super reach effect development failure B is selected and the step 006SGS948 is selected. Proceed to (step 006SGS947).

In step 006SGS948, the effect control CPU 120 turns on the display image processing flag. Then, the first displacement image is selected from the selected displacement image data (step 006SGS949), and the process proceeds to step 006SGS951.

When the display image processing flag is on in step 006SGS941 (step 006SGS941; Y), the effect control CPU 120 selects the next displacement image from the selected displacement image data and proceeds to step 006SGS951 (step). 006SGS950).

In step 006SGS951, the effect control CPU 120 executes the displacement image drawing process. In the displacement image drawing process, the effect control CPU 120 uses, for example, an image arranged in the layer 2 image drawing area and an image arranged in the layer 3 image drawing area shown in FIG. 13-5 in the displacement image creation area. A displacement target image may be created by compositing (superimposing), and a process of creating a displacement image may be executed by applying the displacement image selected in step 006SGS949 or step 006SGS950 to the image.

After executing the displacement image drawing process, the effect control CPU 120 determines whether or not the displacement image created in the displacement image drawing process is the last displacement image (step 006SGS952). Whether or not the displacement image created in the displacement image drawing process is the last displacement image is determined by, for example, whether or not the displacement image selected in step 006SGS950 is the last displacement image in the displacement image data. do it.

When the displacement image created in the displacement image drawing process is the last displacement image (step 006SGS952; Y), the display image processing flag is turned off to end the display image processing process (step 006SGS953), and the displacement image drawing process is performed. If the displacement image created in is not the last displacement image (step 006SGS952; N), the display image processing process is terminated without going through step 006SGS953.

Next, the display mode of the image display device 5 in the variable display of the decorative pattern in the feature unit 006SG will be described with reference to FIGS. 13-20 to 13-23. First, as shown in FIGS. 13-20 (A) and 13-20 (B), in the feature unit 006SG, the display mode of the decorative pattern displayed on the image display device 5 differs depending on the gaming state. .. Specifically, as shown in FIG. 13-20 (A), when the gaming state is the normal state (low accuracy low base state), the character image and the numerical image are combined as a decorative pattern for the normal state. A decorative pattern is displayed. On the other hand, as shown in FIG. 13-20 (B), when the gaming state is the time saving state (low accuracy low base state or high accuracy high base state), the decoration for the time saving state of only the numerical image is used as the decorative pattern. The design is displayed.

Then, in the variable display with the fluctuation pattern of the super reach, first, as shown in FIGS. 13-21 (A) and 13-21 (B), the left and right decorative symbols stop swinging due to the combination of reach. After that, the decorative symbols with different numerical values from the left and right decorative symbols stop swinging as the decorative symbols inside. Next, the development suggestion effect is executed. As a development suggestion effect, as shown in FIG. 13-21 (C), among the display areas displayed on the image display device 5, the display area excluding the first interface image 006SG005I is the left area 006SG005L including the left decorative symbol. , The middle area 006SG005C including the decorative symbol in the middle, and the right area 006SG005R including the decorative symbol on the right. Then, as shown in FIGS. 13-21 (C) to 13-21 (E), the images displayed in the middle region 006SG005C (decorative patterns and background images included in the middle region 006SG005C) are gradually displayed. A development notification symbol (indicated as "development!" Shown in FIGS. 13-21 (C) to 13-21 (E)) that informs the development of a super reach reach effect from above by sliding downward. The symbol) is moved and displayed toward the center of the display area of the image display device 5.

The development notification symbol in the feature unit 006SG is a symbol that is displayed only when the development suggestion effect is executed, and is not displayed during the execution period of other effects during the variable display.

Further, the image displayed in the left area 006SG005L (decorative pattern and background image on the left) and the image displayed in the right area 006SG005R according to the downward slide movement of the image displayed in the middle area 006SG005C (the left decorative pattern and the background image). The decorative pattern on the right and the background image) slide upward.

The slide movement amount of each image displayed in the left area 006SG005L, the middle area 006SG005C, and the right area 006SG005R is the first step shown in FIG. 13-21 (C) and the second step shown in FIG. 13-21 (D). Eyes, the third stage shown in FIG. 13-21 (E), and the number increases as the stage progresses.

Then, when the third stage slide movement of each image displayed in the left area 006SG005L, the middle area 006SG005C, and the right area 006SG005R is completed, the center part of the display area of the image display device 5 (the central part of the middle area 006SG005C) is reached. Development notification The movement of the symbol is completed, and the development of the super reach to reach production is notified.

On the other hand, in the variable display with the fluctuation pattern of the normal reach, first, as shown in FIGS. 13-22 (A) and 13-22 (B), the left and right decorative symbols stop swinging due to the combination of reach. After that, the decorative symbols with different numerical values from the left and right decorative symbols stop swinging as the decorative symbols inside. Next, the development suggestion effect is executed. As a development suggestion effect, as shown in FIG. 13-22 (C), the display area excluding the first interface image 006SG005I among the display areas displayed on the image display device 5 is the left area 006SG005L including the left decorative symbol. , The middle area 006SG005C including the decorative symbol in the middle, and the right area 006SG005R including the decorative symbol on the right. Then, as shown in FIGS. 13-22 (C) to 13-22 (E), the images displayed in the middle region 006SG005C (decorative patterns and background images included in the middle region 006SG005C) are gradually displayed. A development notification symbol for notifying the development of a super reach reach effect from above by sliding downward is displayed by moving toward the center of the display area of the image display device 5.

Further, the image displayed in the left area 006SG005L (decorative pattern and background image on the left) and the image displayed in the right area 006SG005R according to the downward slide movement of the image displayed in the middle area 006SG005C (the left decorative pattern and the background image). The decorative pattern on the right and the background image) slide upward.

The slide movement amount of each image displayed in the left area 006SG005L, the middle area 006SG005C, and the right area 006SG005R is the first step shown in FIG. 13-22 (C) and the second step shown in FIG. 13-22 (D). It increases with the eyes and stages.

However, in the variable display of the normal reach, after the first-step slide movement of each image displayed in the left area 006SG005L, the middle area 006SG005C, and the right area 006SG005R is executed, or the second-step slide movement is performed. After the execution, as shown in FIG. 13-22 (E), the development suggestion effect is completed without the third stage slide movement being executed, and the image displayed on the image display device 5 is shown in FIG. It returns to the state shown in -22 (B), and stops at a combination indicating that the decorative symbol and the small symbol are out of alignment.

As shown in FIGS. 13-21 (C) to 13-21 (E), the slide movement amount of each image displayed in the left area 006SG005L, the middle area 006SG005C, and the right area 006SG005R in the feature unit 006SG. Illustrates a mode in which the number increases as the stage progresses, but the present invention is not limited to this, and slides of each image displayed in the left region 006SG005L, the middle region 006SG005C, and the right region 006SG005R. The amount of movement may decrease as the stage progresses, or the amount of movement may increase or decrease only in any of the first to third stages.

Further, in the present feature unit 006SG, as a development suggestion effect, each image displayed in the left area 006SG005L, the middle area 006SG005C, and the right area 006SG005R is illustrated as a form in which each image can be moved and displayed in up to three stages. The number of steps for sliding and moving each image displayed in the left region 006SG005L, the middle region 006SG005C, and the right region 006SG005R as a development suggestion effect may be two or less or four or more.

Further, as shown in FIGS. 13-21 (C) to 13-21 (E), in the feature unit 006SG, the slide direction of the images displayed in the left area 006SG005L and the right area 006SG005R is displayed in the middle area 006SG005C. The present invention is not limited to this, and the slide direction of the images displayed in the left region 006SG005L and the right region 006SG005R is the middle region 006SG005C. It may be in the same direction as the image displayed in.

Further, the feature unit 006SG exemplifies a mode in which the image displayed on the image display device 5 is displaced for the development suggestion effect when the gaming state is the normal state (low accuracy low base state). The image displayed on the image display device 5 may be displaced for the development suggestion effect when the gaming state is a time saving state (low accuracy high base state or high accuracy high base state). ..

As a development suggestion effect in the feature unit 006SG, as shown in FIGS. 13-23 (A) to 13-23 (E), the layer 1 image drawing area of the VRAM area has a first reserved storage display area. The first interface image 006SG005I including the 006SG005D and the second reserved storage display area 006SG005U and the second interface image 006SG005J including the small symbol are drawn, and the decorative symbol including the development notification symbol described above is drawn in the layer 2 image drawing area, and the layer is formed. 3 A background image is drawn in the image drawing area. Further, in the displacement image creation area, the image to be displaced is created by superimposing the image drawn in the layer 2 image drawing area and the image drawn in the layer 3 image drawing area, and the displacement target is created. A displacement image is created by applying a displacement image to the image.

Then, in the display image creation area, the image drawn in the layer 1 image drawing area and the image drawn in the displacement image creation area (displacement image) are superimposed to be displayed on the image display device 5. Images are being created.

That is, as shown in FIGS. 13-21 and 13-22, the first interface image 006SG005I and the first interface image 006SG005I are used in both the case of the variable display of the fluctuation pattern of the normal reach and the case of the variable display of the fluctuation pattern of the super reach. Since the second interface image 006SG005J is an image drawn and arranged in the layer 1 image drawing area, it is not subject to displacement. For this reason, the decorative design moves toward the upper side or the lower side of the display area of the image display device 5 as a development suggestion effect, so that the visibility from the player is lowered, while the first interface image 006SG005I is the image display device 5. Since the display of the second interface image 006SG005J at the lower part of the display area is maintained at the upper right part of the display area of the image display device 5, the visibility of the first interface image 006SG005I and the second interface image 006SG005J is deteriorated. There is no.

Further, as shown in FIGS. 13-21 and 13-22, in the variable display in the fluctuation pattern of the super reach, the images of the left area 006SG005L, the middle area 006SG005C, and the right area 006SG005R slide to the third stage. While the data for the displacement image of is used, in the variable display with the fluctuation pattern of the normal reach, the displacement for sliding the images of the left area 006SG005L, the middle area 006SG005C, and the right area 006SG005R to the first stage or the second stage. Image data is used. Here, as described above, the variable display in the fluctuation pattern of the super reach is set to have a higher ratio of being controlled to the jackpot gaming state than the variable display in the fluctuation pattern of the normal reach. The ratio controlled to the jackpot gaming state differs depending on the displacement image data used in the suggestion effect.

Further, in the development suggestion effect of the feature unit 006SG, the left area 006SG005L contains the left decorative pattern, the middle area 006SG005C contains the middle decorative pattern, and the right area 006SG005R contains the right decorative pattern. Since the decorative design of No. slides and moves without being divided, including the character and the number, it is prevented that the development suggestion production is less interesting due to the division of the left, middle, and right decorative patterns. ing.

The feature unit 006SG exemplifies a mode in which the images of the left region 006SG005L, the middle region 006SG005C, and the right region 006SG005R are moved upward or downward, respectively, but the present invention is not limited thereto. , Only one or two of the images of the left region 006SG005L, the middle region 006SG005C, and the right region 006SG005R may be moved upward or downward.

As described above, in the pachinko game machine 1 in the feature unit 006SG, the image data for displaying the decorative pattern and the background image and the displacement image data for shifting the display position of the decorative pattern and the background image are obtained. Specific effects that displace the display position of these decorative patterns and background images just by using them (development suggestion effect in feature unit 006SG, reach suggestion effect in variant example 006SG-1, revival effect in variant example 006SG-2, variant example 006SG- Since it is possible to execute the look-ahead notice effect in 3, the promotion effect in the modified example 006SG-5, the temporary stop suggestion effect and the temporary stop notification effect in the modified example 006SG-6), these specific effects are executed using dedicated data. The amount of data to be stored in the CGROM 205 can be suppressed as compared with the case where the data is stored in the CGROM 205.

In particular, since the feature unit 006SG can display a plurality of images as background images on the image display device 5, originally, a specific effect is produced depending on the case where each background image is displayed or the variable display mode. The pattern must be stored in the CGROM 205 in advance, but in the feature unit 006SG, the image displayed on the image display device 5 can be instantly displaced only by using the data of the displacement image, so that the pattern is stored in the CGROM 205. The amount of data can be suppressed. In the feature unit 006SG, as game-related information, the first reserved storage display area 006SG005D capable of specifying the first special figure reserved storage number and the second reserved storage display area 006SG005U capable of specifying the second special figure reserved storage number. , And a mode in which a small symbol whose display area is smaller than that of the decorative symbol is displayed on the image display device 5 is illustrated, but the present invention is not limited to this, and the game state is shortened as the game-related information. A fourth that can identify that a launch promotion display or a variable display that urges the player to launch (launch) the game ball toward the big winning opening or the gate 41 by being in a state or a probable change state is being executed. A design or the like may be displayed on the image display device 5.

Further, as shown in FIGS. 13-26, the first interface image 006SG005I and the second interface image 006SG005J are drawn in the layer 1 image drawing area having the highest image display priority, that is, the feature unit 006SG. Since it is a non-target image of the image displacement in the development suggestion effect in, the display position does not shift together with the image of the left region 006SG005L, the image of the right region 006SG005R, and the image of the middle region 006SG005C, which is the target of the displacement, and the development suggestion. It is possible to prevent the player from having difficulty in visually recognizing game-related information such as the number of reserved special figures and the variable display of small symbols when the effect is executed.

Further, of the first interface image 006SG005I and the second interface image 006SG005J, the second interface image 006SG005J is displayed overlapping with the image of the right region 006SG005R that slides upward during the development suggestion effect. Since the display position of the two-interface image 006SG005J itself does not shift, the player can recognize the variable display of the small symbol in the second interface image 006SG005J without discomfort. On the other hand, since the first interface image 006SG005I is displayed at the lower part of the image display device 5 so as not to overlap with the images of the left region 006SG005L, the middle region 006SG005C, and the right region 006SG005R during the development suggestion production, the player can see the player. The first special figure reserved storage number in the first interface image 006SG005I is accurately displayed without being affected by the displacement (slide movement) of each image of the left area 006SG005L, the middle area 006SG005C, and the right area 006SG005R. It is possible to recognize the hold storage display area 006SG005D and the second hold storage display area 006SG005U that identifiablely displays the number of hold storages in the second special figure.

Further, as shown in FIGS. 13-21 and 13-23, the decorative design is drawn and arranged in the layer 2 image drawing area, and when the development suggestion effect is executed, the decorative design is in the center of the display area of the image display device 5. By moving upward or downward from the portion, the visibility is lowered, so that the effect of the development suggestion effect can be improved. Further, the small symbols are drawn and arranged in the layer 1 image drawing area, and unlike the decorative symbols, they do not move from the upper right portion of the display area of the image display device 5 when the development suggestion effect is executed, so that the visibility does not deteriorate. The player can easily grasp the progress of the game by visually recognizing the small symbol even during the execution of the development suggestion effect.

Further, as shown in FIG. 13-21, in the development suggestion effect of the feature unit 006SG, the amount of movement of the images displayed in the left area 006SG005L, the middle area 006SG005C, and the right area 006SG005R gradually increases. While improving the effect of the development suggestion effect, the amount of movement of the image displayed in the left area 006SG005L, the middle area 006SG005C, and the right area 006SG005R at each stage can be emphasized, so that the effect is further improved. can.

Further, as shown in FIGS. 13-21 and 13-22, in the variable display in the fluctuation pattern of the super reach, the images of the left area 006SG005L, the middle area 006SG005C, and the right area 006SG005R are slid to move to the third stage. While the data for the displacement image is used, in the variable display with the fluctuation pattern of the normal reach, the displacement image for sliding the images of the left area 006SG005L, the middle area 006SG005C, and the right area 006SG005R to the first stage or the second stage. Because the data for development is used, the ratio controlled to the jackpot gaming state differs depending on the image data for displacement used in the development suggestion effect, so that the left area 006SG005L, the middle area 006SG005C, and the right area 006SG005R in the development suggestion effect It is possible to draw the player's attention to the number of moving stages of the image, and it is possible to improve the production interest of the development suggestion production.

Further, as shown in FIGS. 13-21 and 13-22, when the image for the displacement image in which the images of the left region 006SG005L, the middle region 006SG005C, and the right region 006SG005R are slid to the third stage is used, and the left region 006SG005L, the middle. When using the displacement image data in which the images of the area 006SG005C and the right area 006SG005R slide to the first stage, the parts where the images of the left area 006SG005L, the middle area 006SG005C, and the right area 006SG005R slide to the first stage are common. When using the displacement image data in which the images of the left area 006SG005L, the middle area 006SG005C, and the right area 006SG005R slide and move to the third stage, and the images of the left area 006SG005L, the middle area 006SG005C, and the right area 006SG005R up to the second stage. When using the slide-moving displacement image data, the left region 006SG005L, the middle region 006SG005C, and the right region 006SG005R have the same part where the images slide and move up to the second stage, so the left region 006SG005L is used as a development suggestion effect. Since the player can pay attention to the process such as the number of stages in which the images of the middle area 006SG005C and the right area 006SG005R slide and move, the effect of the development suggestion can be further improved.

Although examples of the present invention have been described above with reference to the drawings, the specific configuration is not limited to these examples, and any changes or additions that do not deviate from the gist of the present invention are included in the present invention. Will be.

For example, the feature unit 006SG exemplifies a development suggestion effect suggesting the development of super reach into a reach effect as an effect of displacing the image displayed on the image display device 5, but the present invention is limited thereto. Instead, as shown in FIGS. 13-24 and 13-25 as a modification 006SG-1, it is suggested that the effect of displacing the image displayed on the image display device 5 is reach during variable display. The reach suggestion effect may be feasible.

The production mode of the reach suggestion effect will be described with reference to FIGS. 13-24 and 13-25. First, in the variable display with the fluctuation pattern of normal reach and super reach, as shown in FIGS. 13-24 (A) to 13-24 (C), the left decoration is at the timing immediately before the stop of the left decoration symbol. The action image of the character or the like acts on the symbol, and the decorative symbol on the left stops. At this time, a part of the background image whose display position overlaps with the lower part of the decorative pattern on the left is distorted and displayed.

Next, as shown in FIGS. 13-24 (D) to 13-24 (F), an action image such as a character acts on the right decorative symbol at the timing immediately before the stop of the right decorative symbol, and the right decorative symbol acts on the right. The decorative pattern stops and reaches. At this time, a part of the background image whose display position overlaps with the lower part of the decorative pattern on the right is distorted and displayed.

On the other hand, in the variable display with the non-reach fluctuation pattern, as shown in FIGS. 13-25 (A) to 13-25 (C), the left decorative symbol is at the timing immediately before the stop of the left decorative symbol. The action image of the character or the like acts on the left decorative pattern to stop. At this time, a part of the background image whose display position overlaps with the lower part of the decorative pattern on the left is distorted and displayed.

Next, as shown in FIGS. 13-25 (D) to 13-25 (F), an action image such as a character acts on the right decorative symbol at the timing immediately before the stop of the right decorative symbol, but the right The number of symbols that do not match the reach as decorative symbols of is stopped. At this time, the decorative pattern on the right stops and reaches. At this time, a part of the background image whose display position overlaps with the lower part of the decorative pattern on the right is displayed without distortion.

As a reach suggestion effect in the present modification 006SG-1, as shown in FIGS. 13-26 (A) to 13-26 (F), the layer 1 image drawing area of the VRAM area has a first hold storage. The first interface image 006SG005I including the display area 006SG005D and the second reserved storage display area 006SG005U and the second interface image 006SG005J including the small symbol are drawn, the action image is drawn in the layer 2 image drawing area, and the layer 3 image drawing area is drawn. A decorative pattern is drawn on. Further, in the VRAM area of the present modification 006SG-1, a layer 4 image drawing area for drawing an image lower than the layer 3 image drawing area is arranged. A background image is drawn in the layer 4 image drawing area. Further, in the displacement image creation area, the displacement target image is created by superimposing the image drawn in the layer 3 image drawing area and the image drawn in the layer 4 image drawing area, and the displacement target is created. A displacement image is created by applying a displacement image to the image.

Then, in the display image creation area, the image drawn in the layer 1 image drawing area, the image drawn in the layer 2 image drawing area, and the image drawn in the displacement image creation area (displacement image) are superimposed. By doing so, a display image to be displayed on the image display device 5 is created.

In the present modification 006SG-1, a mode in which a reach suggestion effect can be executed in a variable display of fluctuation patterns of non-reach, normal reach, and super reach is illustrated, but the present invention is not limited to this. The reach suggestion effect may not be executed in a part of the variable display of the fluctuation pattern of non-reach, normal reach, and super reach.

Further, in the present modification 006SG-1, as a reach suggestion effect, a form in which an action image such as a character acts on the left and right decorative patterns is exemplified, but the present invention is not limited to this, and is not limited to this. As the reach suggestion effect in the variable display of the variation pattern of the reach, the case where the action image acts on the decorative symbol only once (only acts on the decorative symbol on the left) may be provided.

Further, in the present modification 006SG-1, a form in which an action image such as a character acts on a decorative pattern is exemplified as a reach suggestion effect, but the present invention is not limited to this, and a plurality of reach suggestion effects are provided. The action image of the above may be displayed, and the reach ratio may be different depending on which action image acts on the decorative pattern.

Further, in the present modification 006SG-1, in the case where the reach is not achieved even though the action image of the character or the like acts as the reach suggestion effect, the acted decorative pattern or the background image in which the display area overlaps with the decorative symbol is displayed. Although a form in which a part is not distorted is illustrated, the present invention is not limited to this, and when an action image such as a character acts as a reach suggestion effect, the action image is always applied regardless of whether or not the reach is achieved. It is also possible to distort a part of the background image in which the decorative pattern on which the above acts and the decorative pattern and the display area overlap.

Further, in the present modification 006SG-1, when an action image such as a character acts as a reach suggestion effect, the decorative pattern on which the action image acts and a part of the background image in which the decorative pattern and the display area overlap are distorted. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and when an action image such as a character acts as a reach suggestion effect, the decorative symbol on which the action image acts overlaps with the decorative symbol and the display area. Only one of the parts of the background image may be distorted.

Further, in the feature unit 213SG, as an effect of displacing the image displayed on the image display device 5, a development suggestion effect suggesting the development of the super reach to the reach effect is exemplified, but the present invention is limited thereto. Instead, as shown in FIGS. 13-27 and 13-28 as a modified example 006SG-2, as an effect of displacing the image displayed on the image display device 5, a decorative pattern that is temporarily stopped and displayed by a combination of detachment is displayed. It may be possible to execute a revival effect that changes into a combination of big hits.

The production mode of the revival effect will be described with reference to FIGS. 13-27 and 13-28. First, when the variable display result is a big hit, as shown in FIG. 13-27 (A), after it is suggested that the variable display result is out of order as a reach effect of normal reach or super reach, the decorative pattern reaches. It is oscillated by the combination of off.

Next, as shown in FIG. 13-27 (B), the crack effect image 006SG005H is overlapped and displayed on the decorative symbol inside, and a plurality of decorative symbols inside are displayed along the crack effect image 006SG005H as the first stage crack. It is displayed separately in the fragments of. Then, as shown in FIG. 13-27 (C), the crack effect image 006SG005H and each fragment are enlarged and displayed as the second stage crack from the state shown in FIG. 13-27 (B), and each fragment is displayed as an image. It moves so as to diffuse from the central portion of the device 5 in different directions.

Further, as shown in FIG. 13-27 (D), the crack effect image 006SG005H and each fragment are further enlarged and displayed as the third stage crack from the state shown in FIG. 13-27 (C), and each fragment is further displayed. Move to spread.

Then, as a crack in the fourth stage, an image is finally displayed in which fragments of the decorative design inside are scattered so as to diffuse, and then a new decorative design indicating that the decorative design inside is a big hit is displayed. Variable display stops.

On the other hand, when the variable display result is out of order, as shown in FIG. 13-28 (A), after it is suggested that the variable display result is out of order as a reach effect of normal reach or super reach, the decorative pattern is displayed. It is oscillated by the combination of reach off.

Next, as shown in FIG. 13-28 (B), the crack effect image 006SG005H is overlapped and displayed on the decorative symbol inside, and a plurality of decorative symbols inside are displayed along the crack effect image 006SG005H as the first stage crack. It is displayed separately in the fragments of. Then, as shown in FIG. 13-28 (C), the crack effect image 006SG005H and each fragment are enlarged and displayed as the second stage crack from the state shown in FIG. 13-28 (B), and each fragment is displayed as an image. It moves so as to diffuse from the central portion of the device 5 in different directions.

Further, as shown in FIG. 13-28 (D), the crack effect image 006SG005H and each fragment are further enlarged and displayed from the state shown in FIG. 13-28 (C) as the third stage crack, and each fragment is further displayed. Move to spread.

However, in the variable display in which the variable display result is out of alignment, after the first stage crack is executed, after the second stage crack is executed, or after the third stage crack is executed, The revival effect is completed without executing the crack in the fourth stage, the image displayed on the image display device 5 returns to the state shown in FIGS. 13-28 (A), and the decorative symbol and the small symbol are removed. Stop at the combination shown.

As a revival effect in the present modification 006SG-2, as shown in FIGS. 13-29 (A) to 13-29 (F), the layer 1 image drawing area of the VRAM area has a first hold storage display. The first interface image 006SG005I including the area 006SG005D and the second reserved storage display area 006SG005U and the second interface image 006SG005J including a small pattern are drawn, and the crack effect image 006SG005H is drawn in the layer 2 image drawing area, and the layer 3 image is drawn. A decorative pattern is drawn in the area. Further, in the VRAM area of the present modification 006SG-2, a layer 4 image drawing area for drawing an image lower than the layer 3 image drawing area is arranged. A background image is drawn in the layer 4 image drawing area. Further, in the displacement image creation area, the displacement target image is created by the image drawn in the layer 3 image drawing area, and the displacement image is applied to the displacement target image to obtain the displacement image (middle). An image in which the decorative pattern of is divided into a plurality of fragments and each fragment is displayed so as to be diffused) is created.

Then, in the display image creation area, the image drawn in the layer 1 image drawing area, the image drawn in the layer 2 image drawing area, the image drawn in the displacement image creation area (displacement image), and the layer 4 A display image to be displayed by the image display device 5 is created by superimposing the image drawn in the image drawing area.

In particular, in the present modification 006SG-2, the decorative design inside is gradually expanded as the revival effect, that is, in the revival effect, the ratio of the display area of the decorative pattern in the display area of the image display device 5 Is gradually increased, so that the player can be more effectively focused on the revival effect by gradually expanding the decorative pattern in the decorative pattern.

In the present modification 006SG-2, a form in which the crack effect image 006SG005H is duplicated and displayed on the decorative pattern inside is illustrated as a revival effect, but the present invention is not limited to this, and the crack effect image is not limited to this. A plurality of display modes of 006SG005H may be provided, and the rate at which the variable display result becomes a big hit may be different depending on which display mode the crack effect image 006SG005H is displayed.

For example, as shown in FIG. 13-30, blue and red are provided as the display colors of the crack effect image 006SG005H, and when the variable display result is a big hit, 20% of the cracks are blue when the revival effect is executed. The effect image 006SG005H is displayed, and the red crack effect image 006SG005H is displayed at a rate of 80% when the revival effect is executed. On the other hand, if the variable display result is out of alignment, the blue crack effect image 006SG005H is displayed at a rate of 80% when the revival effect is executed, and the red crack effect is displayed at a rate of 20% when the revival effect is executed. The image 006SG005H may be displayed.

In the present modification 006SG-2, two colors, red and blue, are provided as the display color of the crack effect image 006SG005H, but the present invention is not limited to this, and the display color of the crack effect image 006SG005H is not limited to this. Three or more colors may be provided.

Further, in the present modification 006SG-2, a mode in which the revival effect is executed when the gaming state is a time saving state (low accuracy high base state or high accuracy high base state) is exemplified, but the present invention is limited to this. The revival effect may be executed when the game state is the normal state (low probability low base state).

Further, in the present modification 006SG-2, as shown in FIGS. 13-28, the decorative pattern inside is composed of a plurality of fragments in the resurrection effect, and the number of these fragments is maintained according to the progress of the resurrection effect. , However, the present invention is not limited to this, and the present invention is not limited to the embodiment in which these fragments are moved stepwise from the central portion to the peripheral portion of the display area of the image display device 5. The plurality of constituent fragments may be gradually increased according to the progress of the resurrection effect. By doing so, it is possible to strongly impress the player with the revival effect by the visual effect that the number of fragments constituting the decorative pattern inside increases as the revival effect progresses.

Further, in the feature unit 006SG, as an effect of displacing the image displayed on the image display device 5, a development suggestion effect suggesting the development of the super reach to the reach effect is exemplified, but the present invention is limited thereto. Instead, as shown in FIG. 13-31 as a modification 006SG-3, as an effect of displacing the image displayed on the image display device 5, variable display is executed in the hold storage with a fluctuation pattern of super reach. It is also possible to execute a look-ahead notice effect that suggests that the variable display in which the variable display result is a big hit is executed from the variable display multiple times before.

The production mode of the look-ahead notice effect will be described with reference to FIGS. 13-31. First, as shown in FIGS. 13-31 (A) and 13-31 (B) in a state where a plurality of reserved storages exist, the variable display during execution is stopped in a combination of missing decorative symbols. Then, as shown in FIGS. 13-31 (C) and 13-31 (D), when the next variable display is started, a cutting effect that crosses the display area left and right in the display area of the image display device 5 is performed. The image 006SG005S is displayed in duplicate with respect to the decorative pattern and the background image. Then, of the display area displayed on the image display device 5, the display area excluding the first interface image 006SG005I is the lower lower area 006SG005B including a part of the decorative pattern and the background image with the cutting effect image 006SG005S as a boundary and the rest. It is divided into an upper upper region 006SG005T including a decorative pattern and a background image. That is, the boundary portion between the lower region 006SG005B and the upper upper region 006SG005T is hidden from the player by the cutting effect image 006SG005S.

Further, as shown in FIGS. 13-31 (D) to 13-31 (E), the lower region 006SG005B is on the left side along the cutting effect image 006SG005S, and the upper region 006SG005T is on the right side along the cutting effect image 006SG005S. Slide and move toward at the same time. Then, the lower region 006SG005B that slides to the left along the cutting effect image 006SG005S slides downward, and the upper region 006SG005T that slides to the right along the cutting effect image 006SG005S slides upward. .. At this time, the cutting effect image 006SG005S is moved and displayed so as to follow both the boundary portion on the lower region 006SG005B side and the boundary portion on the upper region 006SG005T side.

Further, as shown in FIGS. 13-31 (E) and 13-31 (F), in the display area of the image display device 5, the lower area 006SG005B is slid downward and the upper area 006SG005T is slid upward. Starts displaying a black image. The display area of the black image expands according to the progress of the downward slide movement of the lower region 006SG005B and the upward slide movement of the upper region 006SG005T, and the lower region 006SG005B and the upper region 006SG005T move out of the display area. By completing the movement, only the first interface image 006SG005I and the second interface image 006SG005J are displayed in the display area, which is a so-called blackout state.

After that, when the blackout ends, the display of a new background image and decorative pattern is started in the display area of the image display device 5. The pre-reading notice effect is repeatedly executed until the start of the variable display of the external pre-reading target.

As a look-ahead notice effect in the present modification 006SG-3, as shown in FIGS. 13-32 (A) to 13-32 (F), the layer 1 image drawing area of the VRAM area has a first hold storage. A first interface image 006SG005I including a display area 006SG005D and a second reserved storage display area 006SG005U and a second interface image 006SG005J including a small symbol are drawn, and a cutting effect image 006SG005S is drawn in a layer 2 image drawing area, and a layer 3 image is drawn. A decorative pattern is drawn in the drawing area. Further, in the VRAM area of the present modification 006SG-3, there is a layer 4 image drawing area for drawing an image lower than the layer 3 image drawing area and a layer 5 image drawing area for drawing an image further below. Have been placed. A background image is drawn in the layer 4 image drawing area, and a black image (blackout image) is drawn in the layer 5 image drawing area.

Further, in the displacement image creation area, the displacement target image is created by superimposing the image drawn in the layer 3 image drawing area and the image drawn in the layer 4 image drawing area, and the displacement target is created. By applying the displacement image to the image, a displacement image including the lower region 006SG005B and the upper region 006SG005T is created.

Then, in the display image creation area, the image drawn in the layer 1 image drawing area, the image drawn in the layer 2 image drawing area, the image drawn in the displacement image creation area (displacement image), and the layer 5 A display image to be displayed by the image display device 5 is created by superimposing the image drawn in the image drawing area.

As described above, in the present modification 006SG-3, in the look-ahead notice effect as the specific effect in the present invention, as shown in FIGS. 13-31 (C) and 13-31 (D), the upper region 006SG005T and the lower part are shown. A decorative pattern and a background image are displayed over the area 006SG005B, and the upper area 006SG005T moves to the right side and the lower area 006SG005B moves to the left side, respectively, at the boundary between the upper area 006SG005T and the lower area 006SG005B. Since the disconnection effect image 006SG005S is displayed, the player can more effectively recognize the movement of the upper region 006SG005T and the lower region 006SG005B as the look-ahead notice effect to the left and right sides. Can be improved.

Further, as shown in FIGS. 13-32, the cutting effect image 006SG005S is drawn and arranged in the layer 2 image drawing area as an image having a higher display priority than the decorative pattern or the background image. Even if the display position of the area 006SG005B is displaced, the display position of the cut effect image 006SG005S is not displaced. The displacement can be made more conspicuous, and the effect of the look-ahead notice effect can be further improved.

Further, as shown in FIGS. 13-31 (D) and 13-31 (E), after moving the upper region 006SG005T toward the right side and the lower region 006SG005B toward the left side, the upper region 006SG005T and the lower region are further moved. By moving the boundary portion with 006SG005B toward the upper side and the lower side, respectively, the effect of the look-ahead notice effect can be further enhanced, and the effect of the effect can be improved. In particular, as a look-ahead notice effect, as shown in FIGS. 13-31 (D) and 13-31 (E), the upper region 006SG005T moves to the right side and the lower region 006SG005B moves to the left side, but the upper region 006SG005T. Since the boundary between the upper region 006SG005B and the lower region 006SG005B moves in the vertical direction, the synergistic effect of the displacement (movement) of the upper region 006SG005T and the lower region 006SG005B and the displacement (movement) of the boundary portion further enhances the effect of the look-ahead notice effect. Can be done.

In this modification 006SG-3, the moving direction of the boundary between the upper region 006SG005T and the lower region 006SG005B is different from the right side, which is the moving direction of the upper region 006SG005T, and the left side, which is the moving direction of the lower region 006SG005B. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and the moving direction of the boundary portion between the upper region 006SG005T and the lower region 006SG005B is the moving direction of the upper region 006SG005T and the moving direction of the lower region 006SG005B. It suffices if it is different from either one.

In this modification 006SG-3, the cut effect image 006SG005S is displayed on the image display device 5 as a look-ahead notice effect, and the lower region 006SG005B and the upper region 006SG005T divided along the cut effect image 006SG005S are moved and displayed. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and a plurality of display modes of the cutting effect image 006SG005S are provided, and a variable display of the look-ahead target is displayed depending on which display mode the cutting effect image 006SG005S is displayed. The rate at which the variable display result in is a big hit may be different.

For example, as shown in FIGS. 13-33, three types of colors, blue, green, and red, are provided as the display colors of the cutting effect image 006SG005S, and when the variable display result of the look-ahead target is a big hit, the cutting effect image 006SG005S is used. It is displayed in blue at a rate of 10%, displayed in green at a rate of 30%, and displayed in red at a rate of 60%. On the other hand, if the variable display result of the look-ahead target is out of alignment, the cutting effect image 006SG005S is displayed in blue at a rate of 60%, displayed in green at a rate of 30%, and displayed in red at a rate of 10%. Just do it.

By doing so, the player can pay attention to the display color of the disconnection effect image 006SG005S displayed during the look-ahead notice effect, so that the effect of the look-ahead notice effect can be further enhanced.

In the present modification 006SG-3, a form in which three kinds of colors of blue, green, and red are provided as display colors of the cutting effect image 006SG005S is exemplified, but the present invention is not limited to this, and the cutting effect is not limited thereto. The display color of the image 006SG005S may be two colors or four or more colors. Further, the rate at which the variable display result of the look-ahead target becomes a big hit (big hit expectation) may be different depending on the shape and size of the cutting effect image 006SG005S, the display number of the cutting effect image 006SG005S, and other aspects other than the color. ..

Further, in the present modification 006SG-3, as a look-ahead notice effect, a mode in which the image displayed on the image display device 5 is divided into two regions along the cutting effect image 006SG005S has been exemplified. The pre-reading notice effect is not limited, and the image displayed on the image display device 5 may be divided into three or more areas. In this case, the effect of the look-ahead notice effect may be improved by changing the slide movement direction of each area.

Further, in the present modification 006SG-3, as a look-ahead notice effect, a mode in which the upper region 006SG005T and the lower region 006SG005B are moved respectively is exemplified, but the present invention is not limited to this, and the look-ahead notice effect is not limited to this. The region to be moved may be only one of the upper region 006SG005T and the lower region 006SG005B.

Further, in the present modification 006SG-3, the decorative pattern and the background image are displayed over the upper region 006SG005T and the lower region 006SG005B, and the image displayed in the upper region 006SG005T after moving to the right and the left side. It is different from the image displayed in the lower area 006SG005B after moving to. Therefore, even if the upper area 006SG005T and the lower area 006SG005B move, the image displayed in the upper area 006SG005T and the image displayed in the lower area 006SG005B are different from each other, so that the pre-reading notice effect is produced. It can be executed without giving a sense of discomfort to the player, and it is possible to prevent the gaming interest from being deteriorated.

In this modification 006SG-3, the image displayed in the upper region 006SG005T after moving to the right side and the image displayed in the lower region 006SG005B after moving to the left side are different. Although exemplified, the present invention is not limited to this, and is displayed in the image displayed in the upper region 006SG005T after moving to the right side and in the lower region 006SG005B after moving to the left side. At least a part of the image may be common. By doing so, it is possible to give unexpectedness to the pre-reading notice effect, so that the game entertainment can be improved.

Further, in the present modification 006SG-3, as shown in FIGS. 13-31 (C) and 13-31 (D), the upper area in the display area of the image display device 5 at the timing before the execution of the look-ahead notice effect. The image displayed over the 006SG005T and the lower region 006SG005B is the same as the image displayed over the upper region 006SG005T after moving to the right side and the lower region 006SG005B after moving to the left side as a look-ahead notice effect. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and is displayed over the upper region 006SG005T and the lower region 006SG005B in the display area of the image display device 5 at the timing before the execution of the look-ahead notice effect. It is not necessary that a part of the image is displayed as an image displayed over the upper area 006SG005T after moving to the right side and the lower area 006SG005B after moving to the left side as a look-ahead notice effect. By doing so, it is possible to enhance the production of the look-ahead notice production.

In this modification 006SG-3, the upper region 006SG005T and the lower region 006SG005B are moved in opposite directions as a look-ahead notice effect (in FIG. 13-31 (D), the upper region 006SG005T is moved to the right side and the lower region 006SG005B is moved. The amount of movement (displacement) between the upper region 006SG005T and the lower region 006SG005B is the same when the upper region 006SG005T is moved upward and the lower region 006SG005B is moved downward in FIG. 13-31 (E). Is. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and the amount of movement (displacement amount) of the upper region 006SG005T and the lower region 006SG005B when the upper region 006SG005T and the lower region 006SG005B are moved in opposite directions as a look-ahead notice effect. ) May be different. In this way, by making the amount of movement of the upper region 006SG005T and the lower region 006SG005B, which move in the opposite directions as the look-ahead notice effect different, different, the effect of the look-ahead notice effect can be further improved.

Further, in the present modification 006SG-3, as shown in FIGS. 13-33, a mode in which the ratio of the variable display result of the look-ahead target to be a big hit is different depending on the display color of the cutting effect image 006SG005S is illustrated. Is not limited to this, and as shown in FIGS. 13-34 as a modification 006SG-4, the display color of the cutting effect image 006SG005S may be changed for each variable display execution. In this case, the rate at which the variable display result of the look-ahead target becomes a big hit (big hit expectation) may be different depending on the display color of the final cutting effect image 006SG005S and the change pattern of the display color.

Further, in the feature unit 006SG, as an effect of displacing the image displayed on the image display device 5, a development suggestion effect suggesting the development of the super reach to the reach effect is exemplified, but the present invention is limited thereto. Instead, as shown in FIG. 13-35 as a modification example 006SG-5, as an effect of displacing the image displayed on the image display device 5, a non-probability change jackpot or a two-round probability change with a small number of rounds is performed during the variable display. A combination of decorative symbols that are displayed in a combination that indicates the type of jackpot, such as a jackpot, and then the left, middle, and right decorative symbols are variably displayed in the same state as the combination that indicates the jackpot, and finally stopped. You may execute a promotion effect (also called a re-lottery effect) to notify the jackpot type.

The production mode of the promotion effect will be described with reference to FIGS. 13-35. First, after notifying that the variable display result is a big hit as a reach effect of normal reach or super reach, as shown in FIGS. 13-35 (A), after the end of these reach effects, the decorative design is changed to a non-probable big hit or a two-round probability change. It is displayed as a combination indicating a jackpot type that is relatively less advantageous to the player such as a jackpot (in the example shown in FIG. 13-35 (A), a combination of even "2" indicating a non-probability variable jackpot).

Then, as shown in FIGS. 13-35 (B), during the remaining period of the variable display, the left, middle, and right decorative symbols are used as promotion effects, such as a 2-round probability variation jackpot, a 5-round probability variation jackpot, and a 10-round probability variation jackpot. Variable display is performed at a constant speed while including combinations of other jackpot types of decorative symbols.

During the execution of the promotion effect, as shown in FIGS. 13-35 (C) and 13-35 (D), the central portion in the vertical direction in the display area of the image display device 5 faces to the left in two steps. And distort.

Then, the jackpot type determined at the start of this variable display is a jackpot type that is more advantageous to the player than the jackpot type (see FIG. 13-35 (A)) indicated by the combination of the decorative symbols displayed first. In some cases, after the distortion of the first stage or the second stage of the promotion effect, the decorative symbol stops at the combination of the jackpot type (the combination of the probability variation jackpot in the example shown in FIGS. 13-35 (E)). On the other hand, if the jackpot type determined at the start of this variable display is the same as the jackpot type indicated by the combination of the decorative symbols displayed first, the decorative symbol is the decorative symbol after the first stage distortion of the promotion effect. It stops at the combination of big hit types (the combination of non-probable variable big hits in the example shown in FIG. 13-35 (F)).

In this modification 006SG-5, the "advantage for the player" between the jackpot types is controlled to whether or not the probability change state is controlled after the jackpot game ends, and to the time saving state after the jackpot game ends. Refers to those with different variable display times and those with different numbers of rounds in big hit games.

As a promotion effect in the present modification 006SG-5, as shown in FIGS. 13-36 (A) to 13-36 (E), the layer 1 image drawing area of the VRAM area has a first hold storage display. A first interface image 006SG005I including an area 006SG005D and a second reserved storage display area 006SG005U and a second interface image 006SG005J including a small symbol are drawn, a decorative pattern is drawn in the layer 2 image drawing area, and a decorative pattern is drawn in the layer 3 image drawing area. The background image is drawn.

Further, in the displacement image creation area, the image to be displaced is created by superimposing the image drawn in the layer 2 image drawing area and the image drawn in the layer 3 image drawing area, and the displacement target is created. By applying the displacement image to the image, a displacement image is created in which the central portion in the vertical direction is distorted toward the left side.

Then, in the display image creation area, the image drawn in the layer 1 image drawing area and the image (displacement image) drawn in the displacement image creation area are superimposed and displayed on the image display device 5. A display image is created.

The display image displayed on the image display device 5 in this modification 006SG-5 is an image that is longer than the display area of the image display device 5 in the horizontal width direction and the vertical width direction, like the feature unit 006SG. (See FIG. 13-19), but the present invention is not limited to this, and as shown in FIGS. 13-37, the dimensions of the display image displayed on the image display device 5 in the left-right width direction are images. It may be the same as the dimension in the left-right width direction of the display area of the display device 5.

In this case, when the promotion effect is executed as described above, as shown in FIGS. 13-38 (A) to 13-38 (C), the promotion effect is in the vertical direction in the display area of the image display device 5. When the central portion is distorted toward the left side, an image non-display portion in which no image is displayed is formed in the right portion of the display area.

Therefore, when the dimension in the left-right width direction of the display image displayed on the image display device 5 is the same as the dimension in the left-right width direction of the display area of the image display device 5 as shown in FIGS. 13-37, FIG. 13 As shown in −39 (A) to FIG. 13-39 (D), when the promotion effect is executed, the decorative pattern drawn / arranged in the layer 2 image drawing area and the decorative pattern drawn / arranged in the layer 3 image drawing area are drawn. By enlarging the arranged background image or enlarging the displacement target image (background image and decorative pattern) created in the displacement image creation area, a part of the background image is moved out of the display area of the image display device 5. Deploy. By doing so, by applying the displacement image to the image to be displaced, even if the central portion in the vertical direction in the display area of the image display device 5 is distorted toward the left side as a promotion effect, the right portion of the image display device 5 Since the background image arranged outside the display area of the image display device 5 is displayed due to the enlargement, the image display device 5 is inappropriate because the above-mentioned image non-display portion is formed. It is possible to reduce the possibility that the display will be displayed.

In FIGS. 13-39, when the central portion in the vertical direction in the display area of the image display device 5 is distorted toward the left side as a promotion effect, no image is displayed on the right portion of the display area. Although the embodiment in which both the background image and the decorative pattern are enlarged is illustrated in order to prevent the formation of the image, the present invention is not limited to this, and an image non-display portion is formed. In order to prevent this, only the background image may be enlarged.

Further, in the present modification 006SG-5, when the promotion effect is executed, the displacement image is displayed on the entire displacement target image enlarged so that the left-right width dimension is longer than the display area of the image display device 5. An example is an example of creating an image for promotion effect by applying it, but the present invention is not limited to this, and the range to which the displacement image is applied among the displacement target images is the display of the image display device 5. It is not necessary to displace only the part corresponding to the area, that is, the image outside the display area of the image display device 5.

Further, in the present modification 006SG-5, promotion effect is executed when the dimension in the left-right width direction of the display image displayed on the image display device 5 is the same as the dimension in the left-right width direction of the display area of the image display device 5. By enlarging the decorative pattern drawn / arranged in the layer 2 image drawing area and the background image drawn / arranged in the layer 3 image drawing area, the image non-display part is formed during the promotion effect. The embodiment is illustrated to prevent the image from being drawn, but the present invention is not limited to this, and the decorative pattern drawn / arranged in the layer 2 image drawing area and the decorative pattern drawn / arranged in the layer 3 image drawing area are drawn / arranged. The enlargement of the background image may be performed stepwise according to the progress of the promotion effect (according to the increase in the distortion of the image displayed in the display area of the image display device 5). By doing so, the decorative pattern and the background image are suddenly enlarged and displayed on the image display device 5, so that a sense of discomfort can be reduced. Therefore, the display area of the image display device 5 can be displayed while maintaining the effect of the promotion effect. In the process of increasing the distortion of the displayed image, it is possible to prevent inappropriate display such as the image non-display portion being displayed on the image display device 5.

Further, the feature unit 006SG exemplifies a mode in which a development suggestion effect suggesting the development of the reach effect of the super reach can be executed during the variable display, but the present invention is not limited to this, and the variable display is in progress. In, it is possible to execute a pseudo-ream effect including a temporary stop of a decorative symbol and a revariable display, and the ratio controlled to the jackpot game state (big hit expectation) may be different according to the number of executions of the pseudo-ream effect. ..

In particular, in the variable display for executing such a pseudo-continuous effect, a temporary stop suggestion effect suggesting that the decorative symbol is temporarily stopped immediately before the temporary stop timing of the decorative symbol, or a temporary stop suggestion effect when the decorative symbol is temporarily stopped. It may be possible to execute a temporary stop notification effect for notifying the temporary stop of the decorative symbol.

Further, in the present modification 006SG-5, when the promotion effect is executed, the image (display image) displayed on the image display device 5 is enlarged so that the display image can be displayed outside the display area of the image display device 5. An example is an example of a form in which an image non-display portion is prevented from being formed during the execution of the promotion effect by arranging a part thereof, but the present invention is not limited to this, and the promotion is performed in advance in the CGROM 205. An image having a size larger than the display area of the image display device 5 as an image for effect (at least the left-right width dimension is longer than the left-right width dimension of the display area of the image display device 5 in the case of this modification 006SG-5) is stored. However, by drawing and arranging the image in the displacement image creation area or the display image creation area, it may be possible to prevent the image non-display portion from being formed during the execution of the promotion effect.

Further, in the present modification 006SG-5, when the promotion effect is executed, the image (display image) displayed on the image display device 5 is enlarged so that the display image can be displayed outside the display area of the image display device 5. An example is an example of a mode in which an image non-display portion is prevented from being formed during the execution of the promotion effect by arranging a part thereof, but the present invention is not limited to this, and the promotion effect is executed. In this case, the image is displayed on the image display device 5 at a position outside the display area of the image display device 5 (in the case of the present modification 006SG-5, the right outer side of the display area of the image display device 5) in the display image creation area. An image (non-display image) different from the image (display image) may be arranged adjacent to the display image. By doing so, when the promotion effect is executed, the displayed image and the non-display image are arranged adjacent to each other over the display area and the non-display area of the image display device 5, so that the image non-display portion is replaced. Therefore, a part of the non-display image will be displayed.

The feature unit 006SG exemplifies a development suggestion effect suggesting the development of super reach into a reach effect as an effect of displacing the image displayed on the image display device 5, but the present invention is limited thereto. Instead, as shown in FIGS. 13-40 to 13-42 as a modification 006SG-6, as the effect of displacing the image displayed on the image display device 5, these temporary stop suggestion effect and temporary stop notification effect are used. You may do it.

The production mode of the temporary stop suggestion effect will be described with reference to FIGS. 13-40. First, as shown in FIG. 13-40 (A), when a certain period of time elapses from the start of the variable display, the left and right decorative symbols stop (swing stop) and reach. After that, as a temporary stop suggestion effect, the pseudo-continuous symbol (the symbol displayed as "NEXT"), which is a part of the decorative symbol, moves from the upper side to the lower side. At this time, the image display device 5 displays the ripple effect image 006SG005P so as to converge from the peripheral portion of the display area toward the central portion of the display area, and at the same time, the image around the ripple effect image 006SG005P ( The left and right decorative patterns and background image) are displayed distorted.

When the variable display is a variable display for executing a pseudo-ream effect (variable display in which the pseudo-ream symbol is temporarily stopped), the pseudo-ream symbol is temporarily stopped and as shown in FIGS. 13-40 (B). , The ripple effect image 006SG005P is displayed around the temporary stop and the pseudo-continuous pattern. On the other hand, when the variable display is a variable display in which the pseudo-ream effect is not executed (variable display in which the pseudo-ream symbol does not temporarily stop), the pseudo-ream symbol is temporarily stopped as it is, as shown in FIGS. 13-40 (C). Without doing this, the image is moved to the lower part of the display area of the image display device 5 to be hidden, and a symbol indicating that the variable display result is out of alignment is displayed as a decorative symbol inside.

In the present modification 006SG-6, as shown in FIGS. 13-40, a form suggesting that the decorative symbol (pseudo-continuous symbol) is temporarily stopped by displaying the ripple effect image 006SG005P on the image display device 5 is provided. Although exemplified, the present invention is not limited to this, and a plurality of display modes of the ripple effect image 006SG005P are provided, and in which display mode the ripple effect image 006SG005P is displayed as a pseudo-continuous suggestion effect. The rate at which the decorative symbol (pseudo-continuous symbol) is temporarily stopped may be different accordingly.

For example, in FIGS. 13-40, two ripple effect images 006SG005P are displayed (doublely displayed) as a pseudo-continuous suggestion effect, but as shown in FIGS. 13-41, a ripple effect image 006SG005P is displayed as a pseudo-continuous suggestion effect. Is provided, and the rate at which the decorative symbol (pseudo-continuous symbol) is temporarily stopped may be different depending on the number of ripple effect images 006SG005P displayed in the pseudo-continuous effect.

In this modification 006SG-6, the pseudo-ream symbol is displayed as a part of the decorative symbol, that is, the pseudo-ream symbol is displayed as a part of the variable display even in a period other than the pseudo-ream effect. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and the pseudo-continuous symbol may be a symbol different from the decorative symbol and may be a special symbol displayed only during the pseudo-continuous production.

As shown in FIGS. 13-42 (A) and 13-42 (B), the temporary stop notification effect is the ripple effect image 006SG005P after the pseudo-continuous symbol is temporarily stopped by executing the temporary stop suggestion effect. The image is displayed so as to diffuse from the central portion of the display area of the image display device 5 toward the peripheral edge of the display area, and the surrounding image (left and right decorative patterns and background image) of the ripple effect image 006SG005P is distorted. Is displayed.

As the temporary stop suggestion effect and the temporary stop notification effect in the modified example 006SG-6, as shown in FIGS. 13-43 (A) to 13-43 (F), the layer 1 image drawing area of the VRAM area is used. The first interface image 006SG005I including the first reserved storage display area 006SG005D and the second reserved storage display area 006SG005U and the second interface image 006SG005J including a small symbol are drawn, and the ripple effect image 006SG005P is drawn in the layer 2 image drawing area. It is drawn, and a decorative symbol including a pseudo-continuous symbol is drawn in the layer 3 image drawing area. Further, in the VRAM area of the present modification 006SG-6, a layer 4 image drawing area for drawing an image lower than the layer 3 image drawing area is arranged. A background image is drawn in the layer 4 image drawing area. Further, in the displacement image creation area, the displacement target image is created by the image drawn in the layer 3 image drawing area, and the displacement image (ripple) is applied to the displacement target image. The effect image 006SG005P creates a distorted decorative pattern and a background image).

Then, in the display image creation area, the image drawn in the layer 1 image drawing area, the image drawn in the layer 2 image drawing area, and the image drawn in the displacement image creation area (displacement image) are superimposed. By doing so, a display image to be displayed on the image display device 5 is created.

Further, in the feature unit 006GS, a mode of displaying an effect image by using an image display device 5 capable of displaying only a stereoscopic image is illustrated, but the present invention is not limited to this, and the modified example 006SG-. As shown in FIGS. 13-44 and 13-45 as FIG. 7, the effect image may be displayed using a display device capable of displaying a stereoscopic image.

The modified example 006SG-7 will be described below. In the above-mentioned feature unit 006SG and the modified example, a display device such as an LCD (liquid crystal display device) or an organic EL (Electro Luminescence) capable of displaying a plan view image (2D image) is used as the image display device 5. However, in the present modification 006SG-7, as shown in FIGS. 13-44, the naked-eye stereoscopic image display device 5 that allows the player to visually recognize the stereoscopic image with the naked eye by the paralux barrier method. The feature is that by using ‘’, it is possible to display a stereoscopic image (3D image) in addition to a planar view image (2D image) as various images.

As shown in FIGS. 13-44, the naked-eye liquid crystal image display device 5'of this modification 006SG-7 is a liquid crystal image (video) composed of an image for the right eye (R image) and an image for the left eye (L image). The image liquid crystal panel 006SG900 capable of displaying the image, the backlight 006SG901 that irradiates planar light from the rear to the front side of the image liquid crystal panel 006SG900, and the image liquid crystal panel on the front side of the image liquid crystal panel 006SG900. It has a structure having a 006SG900 and a liquid crystal panel for a parallax barrier 006SG910 provided at a predetermined interval.

In the disparity barrier liquid crystal panel 006SG910, the player's left eye visually recognizes the right-eye image (R image) displayed in a vertically long strip shape on the image liquid crystal panel 006SG900, and the player's right eye displays the left-eye image (L image). It has a vertical striped black portion that serves as a shutter for preventing the player from visually recognizing, and a transparent portion that enables the player's right eye to visually recognize the image for the right eye and the player's left eye to visually recognize the left eye image. A liquid crystal with relatively high light transparency that enables a parallax barrier image display state for displaying a parallax barrier image and a transmissive state in which all pixels are transparent parts without vertical striped black parts. It is said to be a panel.

The image liquid crystal panel 006SG900 displays, for example, a right eye image (R image) instead of the left eye image (L image), and the parallax barrier liquid crystal panel 006SG910 does not display the above-mentioned parallax barrier image ( A plan view image (2D image) can also be displayed by setting the display to full transparency.

That is, the naked-eye stereoscopic image display device 5', which is the display means of the present modification 006SG-7, is composed of a right-eye image and a left-eye image in addition to a flat-view image (2D image) which is a non-stereoscopic image. It is possible to display a stereoscopic image with the naked eye.

The stereoscopic image composed of the right-eye image and the left-eye image displayed on the image liquid crystal panel 006SG900 is also drawn on each of the above-mentioned layers in the same manner as the plan view image (2D image), while the parallax barrier liquid crystal panel. The disparity barrier image displayed on the 006SG910 is drawn on a dedicated layer provided exclusively for the disparity barrier liquid crystal panel 006SG910 and displayed on the disparity barrier liquid crystal panel 006SG910.

When displaying an effect image using such a naked-eye stereoscopic image display device 5', another effect is stereoscopically displayed at a timing different from the specific effect (for example, development suggestion effect) in the present invention during variable display. It may be made feasible by displaying a visual image (3D image).

As shown in FIGS. 13-45 (A) to 13-45 (D), during the variable display, the autostereoscopic image display device 5'moves upward, which is a displacement specific image, as described above. The development suggestion effect, which is a specific effect in which the images of the left area 006SG005L and the right area 006SG005R and the image of the middle area 006SG005C moved downward are displayed, can be executed, and the execution period of the development suggestion effect is long. As a non-overlapping notice effect, a variable display notice effect suggesting that the variable display result is a big hit is executed, and a stereoscopic image is displayed in the variable display notice effect.

That is, a development suggestion effect is executed, which is a specific effect in which the image of the left region 006SG005L and the right region 006SG005R moved upward and the image of the middle region 006SG005C moved downward, which are the displacement specific images, are displayed. In this case, only the stereoscopic image (2D image), which is a non-stereoscopic image, is displayed, and the stereoscopic image (3D image) is not displayed.

When the images of the left region 006SG005L and the right region 006SG005R moved upward and the image of the middle region 006SG005C moved downward as described above, which are displacement specific images, are displayed, the display is non-stereoscopic. By making it a planar image (2D image) which is an image, it becomes difficult for the player to recognize whether or not the displacement is due to the stereoscopic image, and the interest of the production is lowered. Can be prevented.

In this embodiment, the effect of displaying the stereoscopic image (3D image), the images of the left region 006SG005L and the right region 006SG005R moved upward, which are the displacement specific images, and the middle region 006SG005C moved downward. Since the execution period is different from the development suggestion effect, which is a specific effect in which the image of is displayed, the display of the stereoscopic image (3D image) is restricted based on the execution period of the effect. The present invention is not limited to this, and for example, when a displacement specific image and a stereoscopic image (3D image) are displayed during the same production, the stereoscopic image (3D) is displayed during the display of the displacement specific image. To prevent the image) from being displayed, data such as a display flag that can specify that the displacement specific image is being displayed is stored, and the stereoscopic image (3D image) is based on the data. The display of may be restricted. In addition, regarding these restrictions, a predetermined period before and after the period in which the displacement specific image is displayed so that the stereoscopic image (3D image) is not displayed immediately after or immediately before the display of the displacement specific image is completed. Even during the period, the display of the stereoscopic image (3D image) may be restricted by storing data such as a display flag.

In the above-mentioned modification 006SG-7, a parallax barrier type autostereoscopic image display device 5'using a parallax barrier liquid crystal panel 006SG910 is exemplified, but the present invention is not limited thereto. Instead, a stereoscopic image (3D image) may be displayed using a lenticular lens method or an integral imaging type naked-eye stereoscopic image display device other than the parallax barrier method.

In the present modification 006SG0-7, a mode in which the stereoscopic image (3D image) is not displayed in the development suggestion effect is illustrated, but the present invention is not limited to this, and the stereoscopic view is also performed in the development suggestion effect. A case may be provided in which an image (3D image) is displayed. When displaying a stereoscopic image (3D image) even in the exhibition suggestion effect, the stereoscopic image (3D image) image (right eye image and left eye image) is drawn, and the planar view image (2D image) is drawn. It may be drawn and arranged in an image drawing area (for example, a layer 1 image drawing area) higher than the image drawing area to be arranged. By doing so, the stereoscopic image (3D image) is displayed with priority over the planar image (2D image), so that the stereoscopic image (3D image) is preferably displayed in the development suggestion effect. can do.

Further, in the present modification 006SG-7, as the effect of displaying the stereoscopic image (3D image), the variable display advance notice effect suggesting that the variable display result is a big hit is different from the development suggestion effect (specific effect). Although the form that can be executed in a period is illustrated, the present invention is not limited to this, and the introduction effect of the development suggestion effect (specific effect) is performed in the period before the development suggestion effect (specific effect). A stereoscopic image (3D image) may be displayed. By doing so, it is possible to make the player recognize in advance that the development suggestion effect (specific effect) is executed by displaying the stereoscopic image (3D image), so that the development suggestion effect (specific effect) can be performed. The effect of the production can be further improved. Furthermore, a plurality of production modes of the introduction effect and the development suggestion effect (specific effect) are provided, and the practice mode of the development suggestion effect (specific effect) can be set according to which effect mode the introduction effect is executed. It may be different.

Further, in the introduction effect, the movable body 32 is operated, and the operation of the movable body 32 and the display of the stereoscopic image (3D image) are linked to produce the effect of the introduction effect and the development suggestion effect (specific effect). May be improved.

Further, the feature unit 006SG illustrates a mode in which the present invention is applied to the pachinko gaming machine 1, but the present invention is not limited to this, and the present invention may be applied to a slot machine.

When the present invention is applied to a slot machine, as shown in FIGS. 13-46 as a modification 006SG-8, the game-related information in the present invention (first interface image 006SG005I or second interface in the feature unit 006SG) is used. (Corresponding to image 006SG005J), the payout display of medals, the display of the number of remaining games of AT (assist time), the medal display stored as credits, etc. are displayed on the image display device 5 together with the effect image, and these game-related information is displayed. It may be a non-target image of displacement.

Further, in the feature unit 006SG and each modification, as a specific effect of the present invention, an effect of changing or distorting (distorting) the display position of the image displayed on the image display device 5 is exemplified. The present invention is not limited to this, and as a specific effect, changes and distortions in the display position of the image displayed on the image display device 5 may be repeatedly executed.

Further, in the feature unit 006SG and each modification, development suggestion effect, reach suggestion effect, revival effect, look-ahead notice effect, promotion effect, temporary stop suggestion effect, and temporary stop notification effect are exemplified as specific effects in the present invention. As these specific effects, a plurality of effects may be executed. In the case where a plurality of specific effects can be executed in this way, for example, in the normal state, it is possible to execute an effect in which the decorative pattern (character and number) is not divided, such as a development suggestion effect, in the normal state. On the other hand, it is possible to execute an effect in which the decorative pattern (only numbers) is divided into a plurality of fragments or display areas, such as a revival effect or a look-ahead notice effect. By doing so, it is possible to prevent a decrease in the interest of a specific effect due to the fact that the decorative pattern including the character and the number is not divided in the normal state, and conversely, in the time saving state, the decorative pattern containing only the number is displayed. By dividing, the effect of a specific effect can be improved.

Further, in the feature unit 006SG, an embodiment in which the decorative design is composed of characters and numbers in the normal state and the decorative design is composed only of numbers in the time saving state is exemplified, but the present invention is not limited to this. The display mode of the decorative symbol may be changed from the middle of the variable display in a specific variable pattern such as the variable display in the variable pattern of the super reach. For example, in the variable display of Super Reach, the variable display of the decorative symbol composed of characters and numbers is executed during the period from the start of the variable display to the reach, and the decorative symbol composed of only the numbers is executed in the period after the reach. The variable display of is performed. Further, in the period after the reach, as the specific effect in the present invention, it is sufficient to enable the effect of dividing the decorative pattern such as the revival effect.

Further, in the feature unit 006SG and each modification, an image in which at least a part of the specific image in the present invention is displaced in the left-right direction or the up-down direction is displayed as a displacement specific image on the image display device 5. The present invention is not limited to this, and an image in which at least a part of a specific image is enlarged or reduced may be displayed on the image display device 5 as a displacement specific image. That is, the displacement direction of the image in the present invention may include the enlargement / reduction direction (Z-axis direction) in addition to the left-right direction (X-axis direction) and the up-down direction (Y-axis direction).

Further, in the feature unit 006SG, as shown in FIGS. 13-3 and 13-4, in the displacement target image, the R value and the G value of the displacement target image correspond to the R value and the G value of the pixel A from the position corresponding to the pixel A of the displacement image. An embodiment in which a displacement image is generated in a replacement method in which a pixel X is specified and the pixel X is displaced (replaced) at a position corresponding to the pixel A of the displacement image has been exemplified, but the present invention is limited thereto. Instead, for example, in the displacement target image, the displacement image is moved by a method (movement method) in which the pixel X at the position corresponding to the pixel A of the displacement image is moved to the position corresponding to the R value and the G value of the pixel A. It may be generated. In the replacement method, it is necessary to edit the displacement image of the region close to the boundary portion to the displacement image considering the width of the boundary portion of the region having a different movement direction as in the modified example 006SG-3. On the other hand, in the case of the replacement method, since it is not necessary to edit these, the load of creating an image can be reduced, and when an effect image or the like is placed at the boundary, the boundary where the effect image is placed is set. Since the degree of freedom can be increased, the load of creating images including effect images can be reduced.

1 Pachinko game machine 2 Game board 4A 1st special symbol display device 4B 2nd special symbol display device 5 Image display device 11 Main board 12 Production control board 103 CPU
120 CPU for production control

Claims (2)

It is a gaming machine that can perform variable display of a plurality of types of effect identification information including specific effect identification information, derive and display the display result, and control it to an advantageous state that is advantageous to the player.
As a variable display, a specific effect capable of executing a specific effect of temporarily stopping the specific effect identification information and then restarting the variable display at a predetermined timing from the start of the variable display of the effect identification information to the derivation display of the display result. Production execution means and
A suggestion effect execution means capable of executing a suggestion effect suggesting that the specific effect identification information is temporarily stopped, and
A notification effect execution means capable of executing a notification effect for notifying that the specific effect identification information has been temporarily stopped, and a notification effect execution means.
Equipped with
As the suggestion effect, the suggestion effect execution means temporarily reduces the visibility of the effect identification information different from the specific effect identification information to the first low visibility state by displaying the effect display, and then the first low visibility. It is possible to execute an effect that lowers the visibility to the second low visibility state, which is even lower than the state.
As the notification effect, the notification effect execution means can execute an effect of making the effect identification information different from the specific effect identification information invisible.
The suggestion effect execution means is
The suggestion effect can be executed even when the specific effect identification information is not temporarily stopped, and when the specific effect identification information is not temporarily stopped, the effect display can be continuously displayed for a predetermined period after the predetermined timing has passed.
When the specific effect identification information is not temporarily stopped, the effect display is moved toward a predetermined position where the specific effect identification information is temporarily stopped in the case of temporary stop.
Moreover,
A display means that has a display area capable of displaying an image and can display a display image of game-related information related to the progress of the game in the display area.
A storage means capable of storing image data including at least a specific image displayed in the display area and a display image of the game-related information, and a storage means.
An image processing means having a plurality of display layers on which an image based on the image data can be arranged and capable of generating an image to be displayed in the display area by superimposing and synthesizing each image arranged on the plurality of display layers. ,
An effect executing means capable of executing an effect of displaying the specific image in the display area,
Equipped with
The storage means can store display position displacement information for shifting a display position of at least a part of the specific image in the display area from a first position to a second position different from the first position.
The image processing means can generate a displacement specific image in which the specific image arranged on the specific display layer based on the image data is displaced based on the display position displacement information.
The effect executing means can execute a specific effect of displaying the displacement specific image generated by the image processing means in the display area during variable display.
The display image of the game-related information is arranged in a special display layer in which the arranged image is preferentially displayed in the display area over the specific display layer.
A gaming machine characterized by that. It is a gaming machine that can perform variable display of multiple types of effect identification information, derive and display the display result, and control it to an advantageous state that is advantageous to the player.
As a variable display, at a predetermined timing from the start of the variable display of the effect identification information to the derivation display of the display result, the special identification information different from the effect identification information is temporarily stopped and then the variable display is restarted. Specific production execution means that can execute production, and
A suggestion effect execution means capable of executing a suggestion effect suggesting that the special identification information is temporarily stopped, and
A notification effect execution means capable of executing a notification effect for notifying that the special identification information has been temporarily stopped, and a notification effect execution means.
Equipped with
As the suggestion effect, the suggestion effect execution means once reduces the visibility of the effect identification information to the first low visibility state by displaying the effect display, and then the visibility is further improved as compared with the first low visibility state. It is possible to execute the effect of lowering to the low second low visibility state.
The notification effect execution means can execute an effect of making the effect identification information invisible as the notification effect.
The suggestion effect execution means can execute the suggestion effect even when the special identification information does not temporarily stop, and if the special identification information does not temporarily stop, the effect display continues for a predetermined period after the predetermined timing has passed. Can be displayed and
When the specific effect identification information is not temporarily stopped, the effect display is moved toward a predetermined position where the specific effect identification information is temporarily stopped in the case of temporary stop.
Moreover,
A display means that has a display area capable of displaying an image and can display a display image of game-related information related to the progress of the game in the display area.
A storage means capable of storing image data including at least a specific image displayed in the display area and a display image of the game-related information, and a storage means.
An image processing means having a plurality of display layers on which an image based on the image data can be arranged and capable of generating an image to be displayed in the display area by superimposing and synthesizing each image arranged on the plurality of display layers. ,
An effect executing means capable of executing an effect of displaying the specific image in the display area,
Equipped with
The storage means can store display position displacement information for shifting a display position of at least a part of the specific image in the display area from a first position to a second position different from the first position.
The image processing means can generate a displacement specific image in which the specific image arranged on the specific display layer based on the image data is displaced based on the display position displacement information.
The effect executing means can execute a specific effect of displaying the displacement specific image generated by the image processing means in the display area during variable display.
The display image of the game-related information is arranged in a special display layer in which the arranged image is preferentially displayed in the display area over the specific display layer.
A gaming machine characterized by that.

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