JP2022118328A - game machine - Google Patents

Abstract

To provide a game machine for improving a performance for allowing a player to select an option.SOLUTION: A game machine displays plural optional images corresponding to plural events including a first event (execution of an active change performance) and a second event (execution of a live performance), selects and generates one of plural events according to a player's operation during a specific period (an effective period of a performance content selection performance B), and can execute a specific performance (a strongest super-ready-to-win performance) for reporting whether control is performed to an advantageous state after completion of the specific period. A degree of expectation toward control to an advantageous state is higher when the second event occurs than when the first event occurs, the first event is generated before execution of a specific performance when the first event is selected and the second event is generated in connection with execution of a specific performance when the second event is selected, and an informing performance (character display of "a live performance") for showing that the second event occurs during a period up to occurrence of the second event is executed.SELECTED DRAWING: Figure 8-10

Description

The present invention relates to a game machine such as a pachinko machine, a slot machine, or the like that performs variable display and can be controlled in an advantageous state for the player.

As a gaming machine, game balls, which are game media, are shot into a game area by a shooting device, and when the game balls enter a prize winning area such as a prize winning opening provided in the game area, a predetermined number of prize balls are paid out to the player. There is something that can be done. Furthermore, a variable display area is provided in which the identification information can be variably displayed (also referred to as “variation”), and when the display result of the variable display of the identification information in the variable display area is a specific display result, the game state (game There is a so-called pachinko machine configured to change the state of the machine (ie, more specifically, the state in which the game machine is controlled) to give a predetermined game value to the player.

After setting a predetermined number of bets for one game of predetermined game media, the player operates the start lever to start variable display of the identification information in the variable display area. By operating a stop button provided corresponding to the display area, the variable display of the identification information is stopped within a predetermined maximum delay time from the operation timing, and the variable display of all the variable display areas is stopped. Winning occurs according to the display result derived when the game is stopped, predetermined game media are paid out according to the winning, and when a specific winning occurs, the game state is changed to a predetermined game value by the player. (so-called slot machines).

The game value is defined as the payout of prize balls, the state of the variable winning ball device provided in the game area of the gaming machine, which is advantageous for the player who is likely to hit the ball, or the state which is advantageous to the player. It is to generate the right to be in a state, or to be in a state in which the conditions for paying out prize balls are likely to be established.

In a pachinko machine, a predetermined specific display mode is derived and displayed as a display result of variable display of performance symbols (identification information) that is started in a variable display area based on the winning of a game ball in a starting winning hole. If you do, a "jackpot" will occur. It should be noted that the derivation display means that the symbol (final stop symbol) is finally stopped and displayed. When a big win occurs, for example, the big win opening is opened a predetermined number of times, and the game shifts to a big win game state in which the ball is likely to win. Then, in each open period, when a predetermined number (for example, 10) of the large winning openings are won, the large winning opening is closed. The number of openings of the big winning opening is fixed to a predetermined number (for example, 15 rounds). An opening time (for example, 29 seconds) is determined for each opening, and even if the number of winnings does not reach a predetermined number, the big winning opening is closed after the opening time has elapsed. Hereinafter, the opening period of each big winning slot may be called a round. Moreover, the game in a round may be called a round game.

Also, in the variable display area, the symbols other than the final stop symbol (for example, the middle symbol among the left, middle, right symbols) continue for a predetermined period of time and stop and shake in a state that matches a specific display result. Big wins can occur before the final result is displayed due to moving, scaling, or deformation, multiple symbols fluctuating in sync with the same symbol, or the positions of the displayed symbols changing. The production performed in the state where the sexuality is continuing (hereinafter, these states are referred to as the reach state) is called the reach production. In addition, the reach state and its state are referred to as a reach state. Further, the variable display including the reach effect is called the reach variable display. Then, if the display result of the pattern variably displayed in the variable display area is not a specific display result, it becomes "missing" and the variable display state ends. A player plays a game while enjoying how to generate a big hit.

Also, there is a gaming machine that presents a plurality of options and executes an effect for the player to select one of the options. For example, it is possible to display a specific display (for example, an active display) corresponding to the variation being executed, and execute a change effect that changes the display mode of the specific display, and change the display mode of the specific display after the change in the change effect. There are some that can be selected by the player (see Patent Document 1, for example).

JP 2019-216987 A (Fig. 8-24)

However, there is room for improvement in the effect of allowing the player to select an option.

SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION Accordingly, it is an object of the present invention to provide a gaming machine with an improved effect for allowing a player to select an option.

The gaming machine according to the present invention performs variable display (for example, variable display of the first special symbol and the second special symbol), and is a gaming machine that can be controlled to an advantageous state (for example, a jackpot game state) that is advantageous to the player. hand,
First event (for example, execution of active change production, execution of zone production) and second event (for example, execution of live production. Not limited to production executed as a pre-stage production of super reach production, for example, execution of super reach production It may be the execution of an effect (cut-in effect or an operation instruction effect that prompts the player to operate) performed during the game, or it may be to change the aspect of such an effect to an advantageous aspect for the player) Option image display means for displaying a plurality of option images corresponding to a plurality of events (for example, option images in the effect content selection effect) part) and
Selection means capable of selecting one of a plurality of events according to the action of the player (in this example, the operation of the push button 31B) during a specific period (for example, the effective period of the effect content selection effect B). (For example, by performing steps 031IWS4803 to S4805 and performing steps 031IWS4807 to S4811 in the effect control CPU 120, a portion of selecting the option image pointed by the cursor at the timing when the effective period ends),
Event generation means for generating the event selected by the selection means (for example, in the effect control CPU120, step 031IWS4807 ~ S4811 portion),
After the specific period ends, a specific effect (for example, a strong super reach effect, a strongest super reach effect, or a continuous effect that is performed over a plurality of fluctuations) that informs whether or not to control in an advantageous state is executed. Possible specific effect execution means (for example, in the effect control CPU 120, step 031IWS4808, S4813 part) and,
When the second event occurs than when the first event occurs, the expectation of controlling to an advantageous state is higher. higher),
The event generation means is
When the first event is selected by the selection means, the first event is generated before the specific effect is executed (see FIG. 8-11),
when the second event is selected by the selection means, generating the second event in relation to execution of the specific effect (see FIGS. 8-10);
When the second event is selected by the selection means, in the period until the second event occurs, a notification effect indicating that the second event will occur (for example, display of text information such as "Live effect!" Speaker 8L) , 8R may output a predetermined sound) (for example, a portion of the effect control CPU 120 that performs step 031IWS4808; see FIG. 8-10). .
According to such a configuration, since the second event with a high degree of expectation is included in the plurality of events, it is possible to draw the player's attention to the option image, and the second event is executed after the second event is selected. It is possible to make it easier for the player to recognize that the second event has been selected by performing the notification effect in the period until the second event is selected.

It is a front view of the pachinko game machine in this embodiment. It is a configuration diagram showing various control boards and the like mounted in the pachinko game machine. It is a flow chart which shows an example of game control main processing. It is a flow chart showing an example of timer interrupt processing for game control. It is a flow chart which shows an example of special design process processing. It is a flow chart which shows an example of production control main processing. It is a flow chart which shows an example of production control process processing. It is explanatory drawing which shows the specific example of the variation pattern table in characteristic part 031IW. It is an explanatory diagram showing an example of a variation pattern selection table used when selecting a variation pattern. 9 is a flowchart showing an example of pre-reading notice setting processing; FIG. 10 is an explanatory diagram showing an active mode determination lottery table, a zone effect execution lottery table, and a zone start timing determination lottery table; 9 is a flowchart showing variable display start setting processing; It is explanatory drawing which shows a selection effect execution lottery table and a super reach type determination lottery table. It is a flow chart which shows production processing during variable display. FIG. 11 is an explanatory diagram showing a display example of the image display device 5 in a character selection effect; FIG. 11 is an explanatory diagram showing a display example of the image display device 5 when a character panel is selected in the character selection effect; FIG. 10 is an explanatory diagram showing a display example of the image display device 5 when an option image corresponding to a live effect is selected; FIG. 11 is an explanatory diagram showing a display example of the image display device 5 when an option image corresponding to an active change effect is selected; FIG. 11 is an explanatory diagram showing operation modes of option active display and active display when an option image corresponding to an active change effect that changes to "red" is selected in effect content selection effect B; FIG. 11 is an explanatory diagram showing operation modes of option active display and active display when an option image corresponding to an active change effect that changes to "green" is selected in effect content selection effect B; FIG. 11 is an explanatory diagram showing operation modes of option active display and active display when an option image corresponding to the active change effect of changing to “rainbow” is selected in effect content selection effect B; FIG. 11 is an explanatory diagram showing a timing chart showing transitions between a blinking mode of a character panel and a moving mode of a character image in a character selection effect; FIG. 10 is an explanatory diagram showing a timing chart showing transitions of display modes between a character image and a character panel in a character selection effect;

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

(Structure of pachinko machine 1, etc.)
FIG. 1 is a front view of the pachinko game machine 1, showing the arrangement layout of the main members. A pachinko game machine (game machine) 1 is roughly composed of a game board (gauge board) 2 forming a game board surface and a game machine frame (underframe) 3 supporting and fixing the game board 2 . A game area is formed in the game board 2, and a game ball as a game medium is shot from a predetermined ball shooting device and hit into the game area.

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

The "variable display" of special symbols means, for example, that a plurality of types of special symbols are variably displayed (the same applies to other symbols described later). Variations include updating display of a plurality of patterns, scrolling display of a plurality of patterns, deformation of one or more patterns, enlargement/reduction of one or more patterns, and the like. In the variation of special symbols and normal symbols, which will be described later, a plurality of types of special symbols or normal symbols are updated and displayed. In the variation of decorative patterns, which will be described later, a plurality of types of decorative patterns are scrolled or updated, and one or more decorative patterns are deformed or enlarged/reduced. Note that the variation also includes a mode in which a certain symbol is displayed blinking. 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 variable display of other symbols to be described later). Variable display may be expressed as variable display or variation.

The special symbols variably displayed on the first special symbol display device 4A are also called "first special symbols", and the special symbols variably displayed on the second special symbol display device 4B are also called "second special symbols". Also, a special game using the first special game is called a "first special game", and a special game using the second special game is called a "second special game". In addition, the number of special symbol display devices that variably display the special symbols may be one.

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) or an organic EL (Electro Luminescence), 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, in synchronism with the first special game and the second special game, a plurality of types of decorative patterns (such as patterns showing numbers) as decoration identification information different from the special patterns. variable display is performed. Here, in synchronization with the first special game or the second special game, decorative patterns are variably displayed (for example, up and down direction scroll display and update display). In addition, the variable display of the special figure game and the decorative pattern that are executed in synchronism is generically called simply variable display.

A display area may be provided on the screen of the image display device 5 for displaying suspended display corresponding to the variable display whose execution is suspended and active display corresponding to the variable display being executed. Suspended display and active display are also collectively referred to as variable display corresponding display corresponding to variable display.

The number of variable representations that are reserved is also referred to as the number of reserved memories. The reserved memory number corresponding to the first special game is also referred to as the first reserved memory number, and the reserved memory number corresponding to the second special game is also referred to as the second reserved memory number. The sum of the first reserved memory count and the second reserved memory count is also referred to as the total reserved memory count.

In addition, at a predetermined position of the game board 2, a first suspension display 25A and a second suspension display 25B each including a plurality of LEDs are provided. , the number of first reserved memories is displayed, and the second reserved display 25B displays the number of second reserved memories according to the number of lit LEDs.

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

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

The variable winning ball device 6B (ordinary electric accessory) forms a second starting winning hole that changes between a closed state and an open state by a solenoid 81 (see FIG. 2). The variable winning ball device 6B is provided with, for example, an electric tulip-shaped accessory having a pair of movable winglets. comes close to the winning ball device 6A, and the closed state in which the game balls do not enter the second starting winning opening (also referred to as the second starting winning opening being closed). On the other hand, the variable winning ball device 6B is in an open state in which the game ball can enter the second start winning opening (second start It is also said that the prize-winning mouth is open.). When the game ball enters the second start winning hole, a predetermined number (for example, three) of prize balls are paid out, and the second special game can be started. Note that the variable winning ball device 6B may be any device that changes between a closed state and an open state, and is not limited to a device provided with an electric tulip-shaped accessory.

At predetermined positions of the game board 2 (in the example shown in FIG. 1, four positions on the left and right sides of the game area), there are provided general winning holes 10 which are always kept open by predetermined ball receiving members. In this case, when the player enters one of the general winning openings 10, a predetermined number (for example, 10) of game balls are paid out as prize balls.

Below the winning ball device 6A and the variable winning ball device 6B, a special variable winning ball device 7 having a large winning hole is provided. The special variable winning ball device 7 is provided with a large winning opening door that is driven to open and close by a solenoid 82 (see FIG. 2), and the special 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 the special electric accessory) is in the OFF state, the big winning door closes the big winning door, and the game ball is pushed out. You will not be able to enter (pass through) the prize gate. On the other hand, in the special variable prize winning ball device 7, when the solenoid 82 for the special prize winning port door is in the ON state, the special prize winning port door opens the big prize winning port, making it easier for the game ball to enter the big prize winning port. Become.

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

Entering a game ball into each winning hole including the general winning hole 10 is also called "winning". In particular, winning a prize to a starting opening (first starting winning opening, second starting winning opening starting opening) is also referred to as starting winning.

A normal symbol display 20 is provided at a predetermined position of the game board 2 (the left side of the game area in the example shown in FIG. 1). As an example, the normal symbol display device 20 is composed of a 7-segment LED or the like, and performs variable display of normal symbols as a plurality of types of normal identification information different from special symbols. The normal symbols are represented by numbers indicating "0" to "9", lighting patterns such as "-", and the like. The normal pattern may include a pattern in which all the LEDs are turned off. Such a variable display of normal patterns is also called a normal pattern game.

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

Above the normal pattern display 20, a normal pattern holding display 25C is provided. The general pattern suspension display 25C includes, for example, four LEDs, and displays the normal pattern suspension storage number, which is the number of general pattern games whose execution is suspended, by the number of lit LEDs.

The surface of the game board 2 is provided with, in addition to the above structure, a windmill for changing the flowing direction and speed of the game ball and a large number of obstacle nails. At the bottom of the game area, an out port is provided for taking in game balls that have not entered any of the winning ports.

Speakers 8L and 8R for reproducing and outputting sound effects and the like are provided at the left and right upper positions of the game machine frame 3, and a game effect lamp 9 for game effects is provided at the periphery of the game area. ing. The game effect lamp 9 includes an LED.

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

A ball hitting operation handle (operation knob) 30 operated by a player or the like to shoot a game ball toward the game area from the ball shooting device is provided at the lower right portion of the game machine frame 3 .

At a predetermined position of the game machine frame 3 below the game area, game balls paid out as prize balls and game balls lent from a predetermined ball lending machine are held (stored) so as to be supplied to the ball shooting device. ) is provided with a batted ball supply plate (upper plate). Below the upper plate, there is provided a batted ball supply plate (lower plate) from which prize balls are dispensed when the upper plate is full.

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

At a predetermined position of the gaming machine frame 3 below the game area, there is provided a push button 31B that allows the player to perform a predetermined instruction operation such as a pressing operation. An operation on the push button 31B is detected by a push sensor 35B (see FIG. 2).

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

(Overview of Game Progress)
A game ball is shot toward a game area by a player's rotating operation of a ball-hitting operation handle 30 provided in the pachinko game machine 1 . When the game ball passes through the passage gate 41, the normal pattern display device 20 starts the normal pattern game. In addition, when the game ball passes through the passage gate 41 during the period during the execution of the previous normal game (when the game ball passes through the passage gate 41 but the normal game based on the passage cannot be executed immediately) , the normal game based on the passage is suspended up to a predetermined upper limit number (for example, 4).

In this normal pattern game, if a specific normal pattern (normal pattern per pattern) is stopped and displayed, the display result of the normal pattern becomes "normal pattern per pattern". On the other hand, if a normal pattern (normal pattern losing pattern) other than the normal pattern per pattern is stop-displayed as the determined normal pattern, the display result of the normal pattern becomes "normal pattern losing". When it comes to "normal game", the variable winning ball device 6B is opened for a predetermined period of time and the opening control is performed (the second start winning opening is opened).

When a game ball enters the first starting winning hole 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 hole 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 game is running, or during the period when it is controlled to the big win game state or the small win game state described later (although the start win has occurred If the special game based on the starting prize cannot be executed immediately), the execution of the special game based on the entry is suspended up to a predetermined upper limit number (for example, 4).

In the special symbol game, if a specific special symbol (a big hit symbol, for example, "7", the actual symbol differs depending on the type of the big hit described below) is stopped and displayed as a fixed special symbol, it becomes a "big win" and a big winning symbol. If a predetermined special symbol (a small winning symbol, for example, "2") different from the symbol is stop-displayed, it becomes a "small winning". Also, if a special symbol (losing symbol, for example, "-") different from the big-hit symbol or the small-hit symbol is stop-displayed, it becomes "losing".

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

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

In the jackpot game state, the player can get a prize ball by entering the game ball into the big winning hole. 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 upper limit period of opening, the more advantageous the player is.

In addition, a jackpot type is set in the "jackpot". For example, a plurality of types of opening modes (number of rounds and upper limit period of opening) of the big winning opening and game states after the jackpot game state (normal state, time saving state, variable probability state, etc. described later) are prepared, and the jackpot is obtained according to these. type is set. As the jackpot type, there may be provided a jackpot type in which a large number of prize balls can be obtained, and a jackpot type in which a small number of prize balls or almost no prize balls can be obtained.

In the small winning game state, the big winning opening formed by the special variable winning ball device 7 is opened in a predetermined opening mode. For example, in the small winning game state, the same opening mode as the big winning game state when some jackpot types etc.), the big prize opening is opened. In addition, you may provide a small-hit classification also in a "small-hit" like a big-hit classification.

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

In the time saving state, the control (time saving control) that shortens the average special figure fluctuation time (period of varying the special figure) than the normal state is executed. In the time-saving state, by shortening the average normal figure fluctuation time (the period during which the normal figure is changed) than in the normal state, and by improving the probability of becoming a "normal figure hit" in the general figure game than in the normal state, etc. Control (high open control, high base control) that makes it easier for game balls to enter the second start winning opening is also executed. Since the time-saving state is a state in which the variation efficiency of the special symbols (especially the second special symbols) is improved, it is an advantageous state for the player.

In the variable probability state (probability variable state), in addition to the time-saving control, the variable probability control in which the probability that the display result is a "jackpot" is higher than in the normal state is executed. The variable probability state is a state in which the variation efficiency of the special symbols is improved, and in addition, a "big hit" is likely to occur, so it is a further advantageous state for the player.

The time saving state and the variable probability state are continued until one of the end conditions such as execution of the special game for a predetermined number of times and start of the next big win game state is established first. The end condition that the special figure game of a predetermined number of times has been executed is also referred to as a number cut (number cut time reduction, number cut probability variable, etc.).

The normal state means a game state other than a special state such as an advantageous state such as a jackpot game state that is advantageous to the player, a time saving state, a variable probability state, etc., and the display result in the normal game is "normal game". The pachinko gaming machine 1, such as the probability and the probability that the display result in the special game will be a "jackpot", returns to the initial setting state of the pachinko gaming machine 1 (for example, when the system is reset, a predetermined return after power-on) It is the state controlled in the same way as when processing is not executed).

The state in which probability variable control is executed is also called a high probability state, and the state in which probability variable control is not executed is also called a low probability state. A state in which time-saving control is performed is also referred to as a high-based state, and a state in which time-saving control is not performed is also referred to as a low-based state. Combining these, the short-time state is also called a low-probability-high base state, the probability-variable state is a high-probability-high base state, and the normal state is a low-probability-low base state. The high probability state and the low base state are also referred to as the high probability low base state.

After the small win game state is over, the game state is not changed, and the game state before the display result of the special figure game becomes "small win" is continuously controlled (however, "small win" occurs). If the special game at the time is the special game for the predetermined number of times in the above cut, the game state is naturally changed). In addition, there may not be a "small hit" as a display result of a special figure game.

In addition, the game state may change based on the fact that the game ball has passed through a specific area (for example, a specific area within the big winning opening) during the jackpot game state. For example, when the game ball passes through the specific area, it may be controlled to the probability variable state after the big hit game state.

(Progress of production, etc.)
In the pachinko gaming machine 1, various effects (effects such as notifying the progress of the game and exciting 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. In addition to or instead of the display, sound output from the speakers 8L and 8R and/or the game effect lamp 9 It may be performed by turning on/off, operation of the movable body 32, or the like.

As an effect executed according to the progress of the game, the first special game or the second In response to the start of the 2 special figure game, the variable display of the decoration pattern is started. At the timing when the display result (also called fixed special pattern) is stopped and displayed in the first special game or the second special game, a fixed decorative pattern (combination of three decorative patterns), which is the display result of variable display of decorative patterns, is displayed. ) is also stopped (derived).

During the period from the start of the variable display of the decorative design to the end of the variable display, the variable display of the decorative design may be in a predetermined ready-to-win state (ready-to-win state is established). Here, the ready-to-win mode means that when the decorative symbols stopped and displayed on the screen of the image display device 5 constitute a part of the jackpot combination described later, the decorative symbols that are not stopped and displayed are displayed in a variable manner. It is the aspect that is continuing.

Further, a ready-to-win effect is executed in response to the above-described ready-to-win mode during the variable display of decorative symbols. In the pachinko gaming machine 1, the ratio of the display result (the display result of the special game or the display result of the variable display of the decoration pattern) to the "big win" (also called the "big win reliability" or "big win expectation") depends on the performance mode. A plurality of different types of ready-to-win effects are executed. The ready-to-win performance includes, for example, a normal reach and a super-to-win with higher reliability than the normal reach.

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

In the case of a ``variable probability big hit'' controlled to a variable probability state after the end of the big win game state, odd decorative patterns (for example, "7" etc.) are stopped and displayed together, and the variable probability state is entered after the end of the big win game state. In the case of an uncontrolled "non-probability variable jackpot (normal jackpot)", even-numbered decorative symbols (for example, "6") may be stopped and displayed together. In this case, odd-numbered decorative patterns are also called probability variable patterns and even-numbered decorative patterns are also called non-probable variable patterns (normal patterns). After becoming a ready-to-win mode with non-probability variation symbols, a promotion performance may be executed to finally become a "probability variation big hit".

When the display result of the special figure game is "small hit", on the screen of the image display device 5, as a display result of the variable display of decorative patterns, a fixed decorative pattern (for example, " 1, 3, 5", etc.) are derived (the display result of the variable display of the decorative pattern becomes a "minor hit"). As an example, decoration symbols constituting a chance eye are stopped and displayed on predetermined effective lines in the “left”, “middle” and “right” decoration symbol display areas 5L, 5C and 5R. In addition, when the display result of the special game is a "big hit" of some jackpot types (jackpot types in the same manner as the small win game state), and when it becomes a "minor hit" , a common fixed decoration pattern may be derived and displayed.

If the display result of the special game is "Loss", the variable display mode of the decorative pattern does not become the ready-to-win mode, and the fixed decorative pattern of the non-reach combination (" Also referred to as "non-reach loss".) may be stopped (the display result of the variable display of the decorative pattern becomes "non-reach loss"). In addition, when the display result is "losing", after the mode of variable display of the decorative pattern becomes the ready-to-win mode, the display result of the variable display of the decorative pattern is a predetermined ready-to-win combination ("reach losing") that is not a big hit combination. (Also called) fixed decorative pattern is displayed stop (the display result of the variable display of the decorative pattern is "reach lost").

The effects that can be executed by the pachinko gaming machine 1 include displaying the variable display corresponding display (suspended display and active display). In addition, as other effects, for example, a notice effect for notifying the reliability of the big hit is executed during the variable display of the decorative symbols. The notice effect includes a notice effect for notifying the reliability of the big win in the variable display during execution and a pre-reading notice effect for notifying the reliability of the big win in the variable display before execution (variable display whose execution is suspended). As the pre-reading advance notice effect, an effect of changing the display mode of the display corresponding to the variable display (suspended display or active display) to a mode different from normal may be executed.

Also, in the image display device 5, the decorative patterns are temporarily stopped during the variable display of the decorative patterns, and then the variable display is restarted, so that one variable display is simulated as a plurality of variable displays. A pseudo continuous effect may be executed.

During the big winning game state, the performance during the big winning is executed to report the big winning game state. As the effect during the big win, the effect of notifying the number of rounds or the promotion effect indicating that the value of the big win game state is improved may be executed. Also, during the small-hit game state, an effect during the small-hit game for notifying the small-hit game state is executed. It should be noted that during the small winning game state, some of the jackpot types (jackpot types in the jackpot game state in the same manner as the small hit game state, for example, the jackpot type in the subsequent game state high probability state) jackpot game By executing a common performance in both states, the player may not know whether the current state is a small win game state or a big win game state. In such a case, by executing a common performance after the end of the small winning game state and after the end of the big winning game state, it is made impossible to distinguish whether the state is a high probability state or a low probability state. may

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

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

The main board 11 is a control board on the main side, and the progress of the above-mentioned games in the pachinko gaming machine 1 (execution of a special game (including management of suspension), execution of a general-purpose game (including management of suspension), jackpot game state, small hit game state, game state, etc.) has a function to control. The main board 11 has 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, and 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 executes a program stored in the ROM 101 to perform processing for controlling the progress of the game (processing for realizing the functions of the main substrate 11). At this time, various data stored in the ROM 101 (variation patterns described later, effect control commands described later, data such as 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 that retains stored contents for a predetermined period of time even if the power supply to the pachinko game machine 1 is stopped in part or in its entirety. All or part of the program stored in the ROM 101 may be developed in the RAM 102 and executed on the RAM 102 .

The random number circuit 104 counts updatably numerical data representing various random numbers (game random numbers) used to control the progress of the game. The game random numbers may be updated (updated by software) when the CPU 103 executes a predetermined computer program.

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

The switch circuit 110 receives detection signals from various switches (gate switch 21, starting switch (first starting switch 22A and second starting switch 22B), count switch 23) for detecting game balls A detection signal indicating that the switch has been turned on by entering) is captured and transmitted to the game control microcomputer 100. The transmission of the detection signal means that the passage or entry of the game ball has been detected.

Solenoid circuit 111, a solenoid drive signal from the game control microcomputer 100 (for example, a signal to turn on the solenoid 81 and the solenoid 82), to the solenoid 81 for normal electric accessories and the solenoid 82 for the big winning entrance door transmit.

The main board 11 (game control microcomputer 100), as part of the control of the progress of the game, produces a production control command (a command to specify (notify) the progress of the game, etc.) according to the progress of the game. 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. - 特許庁The effect control command includes, for example, various determination results on the main board 11 (for example, the display result of the special game (including the jackpot type), the variation pattern used when executing the special game (details will be described later). )), game status (for example, start and end of variable display, opening status of big winning slots, occurrence of winning, number of reserved memories, game status), commands specifying error occurrence, and the like.

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

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

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

The effect control CPU 120 displays the execution of the effect based on the detection signal from the controller sensor unit 35A and the push sensor 35B (a signal that is output when an operation by the player is detected and appropriately indicates the operation content). The controller 123 may also be instructed.

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

The display control unit 123 causes the image display device 5 to display a performance image by supplying a video signal corresponding to the performance to be executed to the image display device 5 based on the performance execution instruction from the performance control CPU 120 . The display control unit 123 further supplies a sound designation signal (a signal designating the sound to be output) to the sound control board 13 in order to output sound synchronized with the display of the effect image and turn on/off the game effect lamp 9 . Also, it supplies a lamp signal (a signal specifying the lighting/extinguishing mode of the lamp) 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 driving circuit for driving the movable body 32 .

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

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 manner specified by the lamp signal. do. In this manner, the display control unit 123 controls sound output and lighting/extinguishing of the lamp.

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

The random number circuit 124 counts updatably numerical data indicating various random numbers (random numbers for effects) used for executing various effects. The effect random number may be updated by effect control CPU 120 executing a predetermined computer program (updated by software).

I / O 125 mounted on the production control board 12 has an input port for taking in production control commands transmitted from, for example, the main board 11, and various signals (video signal, sound designation signal, lamp signal). and an 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 called sub-boards. A plurality of sub-boards may be provided for each function as in the pachinko game machine 1, or one sub-board may be configured to have a plurality of functions.

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

(Major operations of the main substrate 11)
First, main operations in the main board 11 will be described. When power supply to the pachinko game machine 1 is started, the game control microcomputer 100 is activated, and the CPU 103 executes the game control main process. FIG. 3 is a flowchart showing game control main processing executed by the CPU 103 on the main substrate 11. As shown in FIG.

In the game control main process shown in FIG. 3, the CPU 103 first sets interrupt prohibition (step S1). Subsequently, necessary initial settings are performed (step S2). Initial settings include stack pointer setting, internal device register setting (CTC (counter/timer circuit), parallel input/output port, etc.), setting to make RAM 102 accessible, and the like.

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

Moreover, CPU103 transmits the production|presentation control command which instruct|indicates initialization to the production|presentation control board 12 (step S9). When the effect control CPU 120 receives the effect control command, for example, the image display device 5 displays a screen for notifying that the control of the gaming machine has been initialized.

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

If backup data is stored in the RAM 102 (step S4; Yes), the CPU 103 checks the backup data (using an error detection code) and determines whether the data is normal (step S4; Yes). S5). In step S5, for example, it is determined whether or not the data in the RAM 102 matches the data when the power supply was stopped, using a parity bit or a checksum. If it is determined that they match, it is determined that the data in the RAM 102 is normal.

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

When it is determined that the data in the RAM 102 is normal (step S5; Yes), the CPU 103 performs recovery processing (step S6) to return the internal state of the main board 11 to the state when the power supply was stopped. In the recovery process, the CPU 103 sets the work area based on the contents stored in the RAM 102 (the contents of the backed up data). As a result, the game state at the time of stopping the power supply is restored, and when the special symbols are fluctuating, the fluctuation of the special symbols is resumed from the state before restoration by executing the game control timer interrupt process described later. will be

And CPU103 transmits the production|presentation control command which instruct|indicates restoration from a power failure to the production|presentation control board 12 (step S7). In accordance with this, an effect control command that specifies the game state before the power outage that is backed up, and if the special game is being executed, the effect control that specifies the display result of the special game that is being executed You may make it transmit a command. These commands can use the same commands as the commands set for transmission in the special symbol process described later. When the effect control CPU 120 receives the effect control command specifying the restoration time from the power failure, for example, the image display device 5 notifies that the power failure has been restored or is being restored from the power failure. Display the screen for The effect control CPU 120 may perform appropriate screen display based on the effect control command.

After completing the recovery process or the initialization process and transmitting the effect control command to the effect control board 12, the CPU 103 executes the random number circuit setting process for initializing the random number circuit 104 (step S10). Then, the register of the CTC built in the game control microcomputer 100 is set so that the timer interrupt is periodically applied every predetermined time (for example, 2 ms) (step S11), and the interrupt is permitted (step S12 ). After that, loop processing is entered. Thereafter, an interrupt request signal is sent from the CTC to the CPU 103 at predetermined time intervals (for example, 2 ms), and the CPU 103 can periodically execute timer interrupt processing.

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

Following the information output process, a game random number update process for updating at least 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 (step S25). CPU103 by executing the special symbol process processing for each timer interrupt, management of execution and suspension of the special symbol game, control of the big hit game state and small hit game state, control of the game state, etc. are realized (details later).

Following the special symbol process, the normal symbol process is executed (step S26). By the CPU 103 executing normal symbol process processing for each timer interrupt, management of execution and suspension of the normal symbol game based on the detection signal from the gate switch 21 (based on the game ball passing through the passage gate 41), It is possible to control the opening of the variable winning ball device 6B based on the "normal game hit". The execution of the normal pattern game is performed by driving the normal pattern display device 20, and the normal pattern reservation number is displayed by lighting the normal pattern reservation display device 25C.

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

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

In the starting winning determination process, the occurrence of starting winning is detected, and the process of storing the pending information in a predetermined area of the RAM 102 and updating the pending storage number is executed. When a starting prize is generated, a random number value for determining the display result (including the jackpot type) and the variation pattern is extracted and stored as pending information. Further, based on the extracted random number value, a process of prefetching and judging a display result or a variation pattern may be executed. After storing the pending information and the number of pending memories, the transmission setting for transmitting the effect control command for designating the determination result such as the generation of the start winning, the number of pending memories, and the prefetch determination to the effect control board 12 is performed. . The effect control command at the time of starting winning thus set to be transmitted is transmitted from the main board 11 to the effect control board 12 by, for example, executing the command control process of step S27 shown in FIG. is transmitted to

After executing the starting prize determination process in S101, the CPU 103 selects and executes one of the processes of steps S110 to S120 according to the value of the special figure process flag provided in the RAM102. In addition, in each process (steps S110 to S120) of the special symbol process process, transmission setting for transmitting the effect control command corresponding to each process to the effect control board 12 is performed.

The special symbol normal process of step S110 is executed when the value of the special symbol process flag is "0" (initial value). In this special symbol normal process, it is determined whether or not to start the first special symbol game or the second special symbol game based on the presence or absence of pending 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 a "big hit" or "small hit", and the type of the big hit in the case of "big hit". is determined (predetermined) before the display result is derived and displayed. Furthermore, in the special symbol normal process, a fixed special symbol (any one of a big hit symbol, a small winning symbol, or a losing 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 figure process flag is updated to "1", and the special symbol normal process ends. In addition, 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 called special figure 2 priority digestion). Also, the winning order of the game balls to the first start winning opening and the second starting winning opening may be stored, and the condition for starting the special game may be established in the order of winning (also called winning order).

When making various decisions based on random numbers, various tables stored in the ROM 101 (tables in which decision values to be compared with random numbers are assigned to decision results) are referred to. Other decisions on the main board 11 and various decisions on the effect control board 12 are the same. Various tables are stored in the ROM 121 of the effect control board 12 .

The variation pattern setting process of step S111 is executed when the value of the special figure process flag is "1". In this variation pattern setting process, one of a plurality of variation patterns is selected using random numbers for determining the variation pattern based on the result of pre-determination as to whether the display result is a "big hit" or a "small hit." including the process of determining 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 variation pattern is the execution time of the special game (special figure fluctuation time) (also the execution time of variable display of decorative patterns), the form of variable display of decorative patterns (whether or not there is a reach, etc.), and the variable display of decorative patterns. It designates the content of the production (type of reach production, etc.), and is also called a variable display pattern.

The special symbol variation process of step S112 is executed when the value of the special symbol process flag is "2". This special symbol variation processing includes a process of setting for varying the special symbols in the first special symbol display device 4A and the second special symbol display device 4B, and the elapsed time after the special symbol starts to vary. It includes a process to measure . Also, it is determined whether or not the measured elapsed time has reached the special figure variation time corresponding to the variation pattern. Then, when the elapsed time from the start of the special symbol variation reaches the special symbol variation time, the value of the special symbol process flag is updated to "3", and the special symbol variation processing ends.

The special symbol stop processing of step S113 is executed when the value of the special symbol process flag is "3". In this special symbol stop processing, the first special symbol display device 4A and the second special symbol display device 4B stop the variation of the special symbol, and stop display (derivate) the fixed special symbol which is the display result of the special symbol. It includes a process to set for Then, when the display result is "big hit", the value of the special figure process flag is updated to "4". On the other hand, when the big hit flag is off and the display result is "small hit", the value of the special figure process flag is updated to "8". Moreover, when the display result is "losing", the value of the special figure process flag is updated to "0". When the display result is "small hit" or "losing", when it is controlled to the time saving state or the probability variable state, and when the end of the number cut is established, the game state is also updated. When the value of the special figure process flag is updated, the special symbol stop processing ends.

The jackpot opening preprocessing of step S114 is executed when the value of the special figure process flag is "4". This jackpot opening pre-processing includes processing for making settings for starting the execution of the round in the jackpot game state and opening the jackpot, based on the fact that the display result is "jackpot". is When opening the big winning opening, a process of supplying a solenoid drive signal to the solenoid 82 for the big winning opening door is executed. At this time, an upper limit opening period for opening the big winning opening and an upper limit execution number of rounds are set according to, for example, which type of jackpot is selected. When these settings are completed, the value of the special figure process flag is updated to "5", and the big hit opening pretreatment is completed.

The process during jackpot opening of step S115 is performed when the value of a special figure process flag is "5". In this process during the opening of the big win, there is a process of measuring the elapsed time from opening the big winning hole, and based on the measured elapsed time and the number of game balls detected by the count switch 23, the big winning hole is counted. It includes processing for determining whether or not it is time to return from the open state to the closed state. Then, when returning the large winning opening to the closed state, after executing processing such as stopping the supply of the solenoid drive signal to the solenoid 82 for the large winning opening door, the value of the special figure process flag is updated to "6", The process during jackpot opening is terminated.

The jackpot opening post-processing of step S116 is executed when the value of the special figure process flag is "6". This jackpot opening post-processing includes processing for determining whether or not the number of executions of rounds in which the jackpot is opened has reached a set upper limit number of executions, and processing for judging whether or not the number of executions of rounds in which the jackpot is opened has reached a set upper limit number of executions. It includes processing to make settings for terminating . Then, when the number of executions of the round has not reached the upper limit number of executions, the value of the special process flag is updated to "5", while when the number of executions of the round reaches the upper limit number of executions, the special process flag 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 processing of step S117 is executed when the value of the special figure process flag is "7". This jackpot end processing includes a process of waiting until a waiting time corresponding to a period in which an ending production is executed as a production operation for notifying the end of the jackpot game state, and a probability change corresponding to the end of the jackpot game state. It includes processing for performing various settings for starting control and time saving control. When such setting is performed, the value of the special figure process flag is updated to "0", and the jackpot ending process ends.

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

Small hit during opening processing of step S119 is executed when the value of the special figure process flag is "9". In this process during opening of the small prize, there is a process of measuring the elapsed time from opening the big winning opening, and the timing of returning the big winning opening from the open state to the closed state based on the measured elapsed time. It includes processing for determining whether or not When the big winning opening is returned to the closed state and the end timing of the small winning game state comes, the value of the special figure process flag is updated to "10", and the small winning open processing is ended.

Small hit end processing of step S120 is executed when the value of the special figure process flag is "10". This small-hit end processing includes processing of waiting until a waiting time corresponding to the period in which the performance operation for informing the end of the small-hit game state is executed elapses. Here, when the small winning game state ends, the game state in the pachinko game machine 1 before entering the small winning game state is continued. When the waiting time at the end of the small winning game state has passed, the value of the special figure process flag is updated to "0", and the small winning end processing ends.

(Major operations of production control board 12)
Next, main operations in 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, and the effect control main processing as shown in the flowchart of FIG. 6 is executed. When the production control main processing shown in FIG. Perform register setting of the mounted CTC (counter/timer circuit). Also, an initial operation control process is executed (step S72). In the initial motion control process, control for initial motion of the movable body 32, such as control for driving the movable body 32 to return it to the initial position and control for confirming a predetermined motion, 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 ON every time a predetermined time (for example, 2 milliseconds) elapses based on, for example, the CTC register setting. At this time, if the timer interrupt flag is off (step S73; No), the process of step S73 is repeated and waits.

Also, on the side of the effect control board 12, an interrupt for receiving the effect control command from the main board 11 is generated in addition to the timer interrupt that occurs each time a predetermined time elapses. This interrupt is an interrupt generated when, for example, the effect control INT signal from the main substrate 11 is turned on. When an interrupt occurs due to the effect control INT signal being turned on, the effect control CPU 120 automatically sets interrupt prohibition, but when using a CPU that does not automatically enter an interrupt prohibition state, interrupt It is desirable to issue a prohibition instruction (DI instruction). The effect control CPU 120 executes, for example, a predetermined command reception interrupt process in response to the interruption caused by the effect control INT signal being turned on. In this command reception interrupt process, the effect control command is taken in from a predetermined input port for receiving the control signal transmitted from the main board 11 via the relay board 15 among the input ports included in the I/O 125 . The effect control command taken in at this time is stored in the effect control command reception buffer provided in the RAM 122, for example. After that, the effect control CPU 120 ends the command reception interrupt process after setting the interrupt permission.

If the timer interrupt flag is ON at step S73 (step S73; Yes), the timer interrupt flag is cleared to be turned off (step S74), and command analysis processing is executed (step S75). In the command analysis process, for example, after reading various effect control commands that are 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 command Corresponding settings and controls are performed. For example, the read production control command is stored in a predetermined area of the RAM 122, or the read production control command is stored in a predetermined area of the RAM 122 so that the content specified by the production control command can be confirmed by the production control process processing or the like. It turns on the provided reception flag. Further, when the effect control command specifies the game state, the display control unit 123 may be instructed to display a background corresponding 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, the display operation of the effect image in the display area of the image display device 5, the sound output operation from the speakers 8L and 8R, the lighting operation of the decorative light emitters such as the game effect lamp 9 and the decorative LED, and the movable body 32 Control to operate various production devices such as driving operation of is performed. Further, determination, determination, setting, and the like are performed according to the effect control command and the like transmitted from the main substrate 11 regarding the control contents of the effect operation using various effect devices.

Random number update processing for production|presentation is performed following the production|presentation control process processing of step S76 (step S77), and at least one part of the random number for production|presentation used by the production|presentation control board 12 side is updated by software. After that, the process returns to step S73. Other processing may be performed before returning to the processing of step S73.

FIG. 7 is a flow chart showing an example of processing executed in step S76 of FIG. 6 as the effect control process processing. In the effect control process shown in FIG. 7, the effect control CPU 120 first executes a pre-reading notice setting process (step S161). In the pre-reading notice setting process, for example, based on the effect control command at the time of start winning transmitted from the main substrate 11, determination, determination, setting, etc. for executing the pre-reading notice effect are performed. Also, a process for displaying a pending display is executed based on the number of pending memories specified from the effect control command.

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

The variable display start waiting process in step S170 is a process executed when the value of the effect process flag is "0" (initial value). This variable display start waiting process is a process of determining whether or not to start variable display of decorative patterns on the image display device 5 based on whether or not a command designating the start of variable display has been received from the main substrate 11. etc. When it is determined to start the variable display of the decoration pattern on the image display device 5, the value of the effect process flag is updated to "1", and the variable display start waiting process is terminated.

The variable display start setting process in step S171 is a process executed when the value of the effect process flag is "1". In this variable display start setting process, based on the display result and the variation pattern specified by the effect control command, the display result of the variable display of the decorative pattern (determined decorative pattern), the form of the variable display of the decorative pattern, the ready-to-win effect, and various other Whether or not to execute various effects such as advance notice effects, its mode, execution start timing, etc. are determined. Then, an effect control pattern (collection of control data for instructing the display control unit 123 to execute the effect) reflecting the determination result or the like is set. After that, based on the set effect control pattern, the display control unit 123 is instructed to start execution of variable display of decorative symbols, 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 variable display of the decorative design in response to an instruction to start execution of variable display of the decorative design.

The effect process during variable display 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 voices and sound effects from the speakers 8L and 8R by outputting commands (sound effect signals) to the voice control board 13, and outputting commands (illumination signals) to the lamp control board 14. Various effects are controlled during the variable display of decorative patterns, such as turning on/off/blinking the game effect lamp 9 and the LED for decoration according to the output. After performing such effect control, for example, an end code indicating the end of the variable display of the decorative pattern is read from the effect control pattern, or a command designating to stop display of the fixed decorative pattern is received from the main board 11. Corresponding to the fact that the player has done so, the fixed decoration pattern which becomes the display result of the decoration pattern is stopped and displayed. When the fixed decoration pattern is stopped and displayed, the value of the production process flag is updated to "3", and the production process during variable display ends.

The special figure per waiting process of step S173 is a process executed when the value of the production process flag is "3". In this special figure hit waiting process, the effect control CPU 120 determines whether or not an effect control command designating the start of the big hit game state or the small hit game state is received from the main substrate 11 . Then, when receiving the production control command designating the start of the jackpot game state or the small hit game state, if the command designates the start of the jackpot game state, the value of the production process flag is set to "6". ”. On the other hand, if the command designates the start of the small-hit game state, the value of the production process flag is updated to "4", which is the value corresponding to the small-hit production process. Also, when the waiting time for receiving the command has passed without receiving a command designating the start of the big win game state or the small win game state, it is determined that the display result in the special figure game was "losing". Then, the value of the production process flag is updated to "0" which is the initial value. When the value of the production process flag is updated, the special figure per waiting process is terminated.

The production process during a small hit in step S174 is a process executed when the value of the production control process flag is "4". In this small-hit mid-performance process, the performance control CPU 120 sets, for example, a performance control pattern corresponding to the performance content in the small-hit game state, and executes various performance controls in the small-hit game state based on the set content. . Further, in the small-hit middle production process, for example, in response to receiving a command designating to end the small-hit game state from the main board 11, the value of the production process flag is set to a value corresponding to the small-hit end production. It is updated to a certain "5", and the effect processing during the small hit is ended.

The small hit end production process of step S175 is a process executed when the value of the production control process flag is "5". In this small hit end effect processing, the effect control CPU 120 sets, for example, an effect control pattern corresponding to the end of the small win game state, etc., and various effect control at the end of the small win game state based on the setting content. to run. After that, the value of the production process flag is updated to the initial value "0", and the small winning end production process is ended.

The effect process during the big hit in step S176 is a process executed when the value of the effect process flag is "6". In this big-hit production process, the production control CPU 120 sets, for example, production control patterns corresponding to the production contents in the big-hit game state, and executes various production controls in the big-hit game state based on the set contents. Also, in the big-hit production process, for example, in response to receiving a command designating to end the big-hit game state from the main board 11, the value of the production control process flag is changed to a value corresponding to the ending production process. 7", and the effect processing during the big hit is ended.

The ending effect process of step S177 is a process executed when the value of the effect process flag is "7". In this ending effect processing, the effect control CPU 120 sets, for example, effect control patterns corresponding to the end of the jackpot game state, etc., and controls various effects of the ending effect at the end of the jackpot game state based on the set contents. Run. Thereafter, the value of the effect process flag is updated to the initial value of "0", and the ending effect process is terminated.

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

The pachinko gaming machine 1 described in the above basic description is a payout type gaming machine that pays out a predetermined number of game media as prizes based on the occurrence of winning, but the game media are enclosed and points are awarded based on the occurrence of winning. It may be an enclosed game machine.

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

In the above basic explanation, the pachinko gaming machine 1 is shown as the gaming machine, but medals are inserted to set a predetermined number of bets. A slot machine capable of executing a game (for example, a big bonus , regular bonus, RT, AT, ART, and CZ (hereinafter referred to as a slot machine equipped with one or more bonuses, etc.).

The program and data for realizing the present invention are not limited to being distributed/provided on a detachable recording medium to a computer device or the like included in the pachinko game machine 1. It may be distributed by being installed in a storage device possessed by the software. Further, the program and data for realizing the present invention can be distributed by being downloaded from another device on the network connected via a communication line or the like by providing a communication processing unit. I don't mind.

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

In this specification, expressions for comparing various ratios such as the execution ratio of effects (expressions such as “high”, “low”, “different”) indicate that one is a ratio of “0%”. may contain. For example, the ratio of one is "0%" and the other is "100%" or less than "100%".

(Description on Characteristic Portion 031IW)
Next, the characterizing portion 031IW of this embodiment will be described.

(Variation pattern table)
The characteristic portion 031IW is provided with a variation pattern shown in FIG. 8-1. As shown in FIG. 8-1, as a variation pattern when the variable display result is a loss, a variation pattern Pt11 in which the effect content is non-reach loss (normal change loss) and the change time is 5 seconds, and the effect content is a variation pattern Pt12 that is non-reach out (normal variation out) and the variation time is as short as 2 seconds, and a variation pattern Pt13 in which the effect content is out of normal reach and the variation time is 15 seconds, and the effect content is out of super reach. are provided. Also, as shown in FIG. 8-1, as a variation pattern when the variable display result is a big hit, the effect content is a normal reach big win and a blessing effect (a effect to congratulate a big win), and the change time is 45. There are provided a variation pattern Pt31 of seconds and variation patterns Pt32 and Pt33 whose performance contents are super reach jackpot and blessing performance. The variation time of the variation pattern Pt32 is 70 seconds, and the variation time of the variation pattern Pt33 is 120 seconds. In the loss variation accompanied by the super ready-to-win performance, a fanning performance is performed according to the type of the super ready-to-win performance, the final button performance to prompt the player to operate the push button 31B is performed, and then the loss is notified, and then. After switching from the background image corresponding to the super reach effect to the normal background image, the decorative pattern is removed and the pattern is stopped and displayed (confirmed display). In the jackpot variation accompanied by the super reach performance, after performing the same fanning performance and final button performance as the loss variation, it is notified that it is a big hit, then the blessing performance is performed, and then the background image corresponding to the super reach performance. After switching from to the normal background image, the decorative pattern is stopped and displayed (confirmed display) with the big hit pattern. In this way, between the big win variation and the losing variation in which similar performances are performed, the variation time of the big winning variation is longer than that of the losing variation by 30 seconds, which is the execution period of the blessing performance.

As a super reach effect type, a weak super reach effect, a high super reach effect that is highly reliable for hitting a jackpot more than a weak super reach effect, and a highly reliable super reach effect that is more reliable than a strong super reach effect. Reach production and is provided.

When the variation pattern Pt14 or Pt32 is selected, there are cases where a weak super ready-to-win effect is executed and cases where a selection effect is executed. When the variation pattern Pt15 or Pt33 is selected, a case where the weak super ready-to-win effect is executed and then develops to the strong super ready-to-win effect, and a case where the weak super ready-to-win effect is executed and then developed to the strongest super ready-to-win effect are selected. There are cases where the production is developed into the strong super reach production after the production is executed, and there are cases where the production is developed into the strongest super reach production after the selection production is executed.

The selection effect is a effect for selecting the content of the effect according to the player's operation. Specifically, the selection effect is composed of a character selection effect and a effect content selection effect, the character selection effect is performed first, and the effect content selection effect is performed according to the effect result of the character selection effect. is configured as follows.

In the character selection effect, character images (character A and character B) and character panels (character A panel and character B panel) corresponding to each character are presented on the image display device 5, and one of the character panels is selected and displayed. It is a production that will be done. Although the details will be described later, the reliability of the big win is higher when the character B panel is selected and displayed than when the character A panel is selected and displayed.

The effect content selection effect is an effect in which the effect to be executed is selected based on the player's operation. In addition, a different effect content selection effect is performed according to the selection result in the character selection effect. For example, when the character panel A is selected and displayed in the character selection effect, the effect content selection effect A using the character A is performed, while when the character panel B is selected and displayed in the character selection effect, the character B is used. An effect content selection effect B is performed.

In the effect content selection effect A, option images corresponding to each of a plurality of advance notice effects (notice A, notice B, notice C) are displayed, and one of the option images is selected and selected according to the player's operation. This is an effect in which an advance notice effect corresponding to the selected option image is executed.

Note that the player's operation in the effect content selection effect A is a continuous hitting operation on the push button 31B. When the effective period expires, an advance notice effect corresponding to the option image pointed by the cursor is performed.

In the effect content selection effect B, option images corresponding to each of a plurality of effects (live effect, active change effect, zone effect) are displayed, and one of the option images is selected and selected according to the player's operation. This is an effect in which an effect corresponding to the selected option image is executed.

Note that the player's operation in the effect content selection effect B is an operation to the push button 31B. When the cursor moves and the valid period expires, an effect corresponding to the option image pointed by the cursor is performed.

The live production is the first stage production of the strongest super reach production. In other words, when the live performance is performed, it is configured to develop into the strongest super reach performance.

The active change effect is a effect of changing the display mode of the active display corresponding to the variation being executed. Although the details will be described later, as the display mode of the active display, "white" is fixedly displayed in white, "green" is displayed in green in counterclockwise movement, and "green" is displayed in red in clockwise movement. Red", and a rainbow colored "Rainbow" that is displayed to pulsate (repeatingly increasing in size and then decreasing in size). The degree of reliability for a big hit is "white" < "green" < "red" < "rainbow". "Rainbow" is a display mode that can change only in the event of a big hit.

The zone effect is a effect in which characters such as "in a special zone" are displayed over a single variation or multiple variations.

When the variation patterns Pt14, Pt15, Pt32, Pt33 are selected, whether or not to execute the selection effect is determined by lottery. Further, when the variation patterns Pt15 and Pt33 are selected and execution of the selection effect is determined, it is determined which of the strong super ready-to-win effect and the strongest super ready-to-win effect develops according to the selection result in the effect content selection effect. .

In addition, the execution period of the weak super reach effect matches the execution period of the selected effect, and the execution period of the strong super reach effect matches the total period of the live effect execution period and the strongest super reach effect execution period. there is

FIG. 8-2 is an explanatory diagram showing an example of a variation pattern selection table used when selecting a variation pattern.

As shown in FIG. 8-2(A), in the variation where the variable display result is out, when the low base state and the number of pending memories is less than 3, the variation pattern Pt11 is at a rate of 80%. The variation pattern Pt13 is selected at a rate of 10%, the variation pattern Pt14 is selected at a rate of 7%, and the variation pattern Pt15 is selected at a rate of 3%.

As shown in FIG. 8-2(B), in the variation where the variable display result is out, when the number of pending memories is 3 or more in the low base state, or in the high base state, 80 The variation pattern Pt12 is selected at a rate of 10%, the variation pattern Pt13 is selected at a rate of 10%, the variation pattern Pt14 is selected at a rate of 7%, and the variation pattern Pt15 is selected at a rate of 3%.

As shown in FIG. 8-2(C), in the variation where the variable display result is a big hit, variation pattern Pt31 is selected at a rate of 20%, variation pattern Pt32 is selected at a rate of 30%, and variation pattern Pt32 is selected at a rate of 50%. , the variation pattern Pt33 is selected.

In this way, the variation patterns Pt14 and Pt15 that can execute the selection effect are selected at a rate of 10% when the variable display result is a loss, and the selection effect is performed at a rate of 80% when the variable display result is a big hit. Executable variation patterns Pt32 and Pt33 are selected, and it can be said that the selected effect is a highly reliable effect for a big hit.

FIG. 8C is a flowchart illustrating an example of pre-reading notice setting processing. In the pre-reading notice setting process shown in FIG. 8-3, the effect control CPU 120 determines whether or not a new start winning command is received (step 031IWS3801), and if not received, the process proceeds to step 031IWS120. do.

The start winning command is a command for the game control microcomputer 100 to determine the display result (including the jackpot type) and the variation pattern when there is a start winning to the winning ball device 6A or the variable winning ball device 6B. This is a command that indicates the winning determination result obtained by extracting a numerical value and prefetching the display result and variation pattern based on the extracted random value. The start winning command is sent from the game control microcomputer 100 when the winning ball device 6A or the variable winning ball device 6B starts winning. Examples of the start winning command include a symbol designation command, a variable category command, a start winning designation command, and a total pending memory number designation command.

The symbol designation command is an effect control command indicating whether or not a big hit will occur, and whether or not the big hit will be determined, among the results of determination at the time of winning. The variation category command is an effect control command that indicates the determination result (variation pattern type determination result) of which determination value range the value of the variation pattern type determination random number is in the winning determination result. The start winning designation command is an effect control command indicating which of the first start winning opening and the second starting winning opening has started winning. The total reserved memory number designation command is an effect control command that designates the total number (total reserved memory number) that is the sum of the first reserved memory number and the second reserved memory number.

In the present embodiment, it is possible to specify whether a big hit, a reach loss, or a non-reach loss is made based on the start winning command.

The starting winning command received from the game control microcomputer 100 is temporarily stored in a starting winning command storage area formed in the RAM. Specifically, in the command analysis process (step S75), the effect control CPU 120 stores the commands in the order in which they are received in the first empty storage area of the start winning command storage area. Then, each command stored in the start winning command storage area is stored in the first storage area 1 each time the variable display of the decorative pattern is started (every time the total pending memory number subtraction designation command is received). It is deleted from the existing one, and the contents of the start winning command storage area are shifted.

In step 031 IWS3801, when a new start winning command is received, the effect control CPU 120 performs an active mode determination lottery to determine the final display mode of the active display to be displayed in the variation corresponding to the new start winning command. (Step 031IWS3802). Specifically, an active mode determination lottery is performed using the active mode determination lottery table shown in FIG. 8-4(A).

FIG. 8-4(A) is an explanatory diagram showing an active mode determination lottery table. In the active mode determination lottery table shown in FIG. 8-4(A), the final display mode of the active display ("white" (no change), "green" , “red”, and “rainbow”). In addition, when "green", "red", or "rainbow" other than "white" is determined as the final display mode of the active display, an active change effect in which the active display changes from white can be executed. It is configured.

For example, if the judgment result at the time of winning is a big hit, "white" (no change) at a rate of 20%, "green" at a rate of 30%, "red" at a rate of 40%, and "red" at a rate of 10%. determines "rainbow" as the final display mode of the active display. For example, if the winning judgment result is out of reach, 60% of the time, "white" (no change), 25% of the time, "green", 15% of the time, "red", and the active display Determined as the final display mode. For example, if the winning judgment result is non-reach, 85% of the time, "white" (no change), 10% of the time, "green", and 5% of the time, "red" is displayed as active. is determined as the final display mode of

In this way, only when the result of determination at the time of winning is a big hit, the final display mode of the active display can be determined to be "rainbow". As a result, when the active display changes to "rainbow", it is notified that the game will be a big hit. Further, in this example, the configuration is such that the display mode changes from "white" to the final display mode with one change effect, but the configuration may be such that the display mode changes to the final display mode through a plurality of stages of change.

Next, the effect control CPU 120 stores the final display mode of the determined active display (step 031IWS3803). The final display mode of the determined active display is stored in association with the start winning command storage area in which the newly received start winning command is stored, and each time the variable display of the decoration pattern is started (summing pending storage Each time a numerical subtraction designation command is received), the final display mode of the active display corresponding to the first storage area is deleted, and the final display mode of the active display corresponding to the second and subsequent storage areas is shifted. .

In addition, when the reservation memory stored before the new reservation memory includes the big hit reservation (Y of step 031IWS3804), the effect control CPU 120 ends the pre-reading notice setting process as it is.

If the effect control CPU 120 is in the zone effect, or if there is a zone effect execution schedule (step 031IWS3805 Y), the pre-reading notice setting process is terminated.

If the zone effect is not in progress and there is no zone effect execution schedule (step 031 IWS3805 N), the effect control CPU 120 determines whether or not to execute the zone effect with the new pending memory as the notice target (target). A zone effect execution lottery is performed to determine whether (step 031IWS3806). Specifically, the zone effect execution lottery is performed using the zone effect execution lottery table shown in FIG. 8-4(B).

FIG. 8-4(B) is an explanatory diagram showing a zone effect execution lottery table. In the zone effect execution lottery table shown in FIG. 8-4(B), a determination value for whether or not the zone effect is executed (executed, not executed) is assigned for each winning determination result (big hit, reach out, non-reach out). is

For example, when the judgment result at the time of winning is a big win, 40% of the decisions are made to execute zone effects, and 60% of decisions are made not to execute zone effects. For example, when the judgment result at the time of winning is out of reach, it is decided to execute the zone effect at a rate of 30% and not to execute the zone effect at a rate of 70%. For example, if the result of determination at the time of winning is non-reach out, it is decided not to execute the zone effect at a rate of 100%.

In this way, when the result of determination at the time of winning is non-reach, the zone performance is not executed at a rate of 100%, so that the reach always occurs in the change of the announcement target of the zone performance.

When it is decided not to execute the zone effect (N of step 031IWS3807), the effect control CPU 120 ends the pre-reading notice setting process as it is. When it is determined to execute the zone effect (Y in step 031IWS3807), the effect control CPU 120 performs a zone start timing determination lottery for determining the execution start timing of the zone effect. Specifically, a zone start timing determination lottery is performed using the zone start timing determination lottery table shown in FIG. 8-4(C).

FIG. 8-4(C) is an explanatory diagram showing a zone start timing determination lottery table. In the zone start timing determination lottery table shown in FIG. 8-4(C), a determination value for the start timing of the zone effect is assigned to each winning judgment result (big hit, reach failure) and the number of pending memories.

As the start timing of the zone effect, "target change" indicating the change of the notice target of the zone effect, "1 change before" indicating the change before the change of the notice target of the zone effect, from the change of the notice target of the zone effect There are provided "before 2 fluctuations" indicating the fluctuations two before, and "before 3 fluctuations" indicating fluctuations three before the fluctuations of the announcement target of the zone effect.

For example, when the number of pending memories is 1, the target variation is determined as the start timing of the zone performance at a rate of 100% regardless of whether the result of determination at the time of winning is a big hit or a loss of reach.

For example, when the number of pending memories is 2 and the result of determination at the time of winning is a big hit, target variation is determined at a rate of 30%, and 1 variation before at a rate of 70% as the start timing of the zone presentation. When the number of pending memories is 2 and the result of determination at the time of winning is out of reach, target variation is determined at a rate of 70%, and one variation before at a rate of 30% as the start timing of the zone performance.

For example, if the number of pending memories is 3 and the winning judgment result is a big hit, the target variation is 20%, the 1st variation is 30%, and the 2nd variation is 50%. It is determined as the start timing of the production. If the number of pending memories is 3 and the winning judgment result is out of reach, the target change at a rate of 50%, the target change before 1 change at a rate of 30%, and the change before 2 changes at a rate of 20%. is determined as the start timing of

For example, if the number of pending memories is 4 and the winning judgment result is a big hit, the target change is 10%, 1 change before 20%, 2 changes before 30%, 40. 3% before the change is determined as the start timing of the zone presentation. If the number of pending memories is 4 and the winning judgment result is non-reach, the target change at a rate of 40%, 1 change before 1 change at a rate of 30%, 2 changes before at a rate of 20%, 10 3% before the change is determined as the start timing of the zone presentation.

In this manner, the earlier the execution timing of the zone effect, the higher the reliability of the big win.

Then, the effect control CPU 120 stores the lottery result of the zone start timing determination lottery (step 031IWS3808) (step 031IWS3809). Specifically, by setting a start timing flag indicating that it is the start timing of the zone production by linking with the start winning command storage area that stores the starting winning command corresponding to the change in the lottery result The lottery result of the start timing determination lottery (step 031IWS3808) is stored. Then, when the start timing flag is set in association with the start winning command storage area corresponding to the variation to be started at the start of the variation, the zone performance is started in the variation.

(Variable display start setting process)
FIG. 8-5 is a flow chart showing the variable display start setting process (step S171) in the effect control process shown in FIG. In the variable display start setting process, the effect control CPU 120 reads the variation pattern command from the variation pattern command storage area (step 031IWS801). Next, the effect control CPU 120 displays the display result (stop symbol) is determined (step 031IWS802). That is, by executing the processing of step 031IWS802 by the effect control CPU 120, according to the variable display pattern (variation pattern) determined by the variable display pattern determination means, the display result of the variable display of the identification information (the decoration pattern is stopped) A display result determining means for determining the pattern) is realized. Incidentally, when a pseudo-run is designated by the variation pattern command, the effect control CPU 120, in step 031IWS802, sets a chance symbol (for example, like "223" or "445") as a temporary stop symbol of the pseudo-run. , a combination of a jackpot pattern that does not become a reach and a pattern that is shifted by one pattern) is also determined. In addition, the effect control CPU 120 stores the data indicating the stop symbol of the determined decorative symbol in the decorative symbol display result storage area. In step 031IWS802, the effect control CPU 120 may determine whether or not the hit is a big hit based on the received variation pattern command, and may determine the decorative symbols to be stopped based only on the variation pattern command. .

At step 031 IWS 802, if the received display result designation command indicates "big hit", the effect control CPU 120 selects a combination of decorative patterns in which three patterns are the same as the stop pattern ( determine the jackpot pattern). Then, in the case of "missing", a combination of decorative symbols other than the above is determined. However, when the ready-to-win effect is involved, a combination of decorative patterns in which the left and right two patterns are aligned is determined. Also, the combination of the three symbols derived and displayed on the image display device 5 is the decorative symbol "stop symbol".

The effect control CPU 120, for example, extracts a random number for determining a stop symbol, and uses a stop symbol determination table in which data indicating combinations of decorative symbols and numerical values are associated with each other to determine the stop symbol of the decorative symbol. decide. That is, the stop symbol is determined by selecting the data indicating the combination of decorative symbols corresponding to the numerical value that matches the extracted random number.

As for decorative patterns, a stop pattern (a combination of patterns in which the left, middle, and right are all the same pattern) that reminds us of a big win is called a big hit pattern. Also, a stop symbol that reminds us of a loss is called a lost symbol.

Next, the effect control CPU 120 determines whether or not any selected effect executable condition (condition for enabling the selected effect to be executed) is established (step 031IWS803). A first condition and a second condition are provided as selection effect executable conditions.

The first condition is that either one of the variation patterns Pt14 and Pt32 is selected, and the final display mode of the active display is other than "white" (either "green", "red", or "rainbow"). is scheduled to change to ), and that the zone production is scheduled to start in the variation that is about to start. When the first condition is established, in the effect content selection effect B performed by selecting the character panel B, the option image of the active change effect and the option image of the zone effect are displayed.

The second condition is when either of the variation patterns Pt15 and Pt33 is selected, and the final display mode of the active display is other than "white" (either "green", "red", or "rainbow"). ), and that the zone production is scheduled to start in the variation to be started, or both. When the second condition is satisfied, in the effect content selection effect B performed by selecting the character panel B, one of the option image of the live effect, the option image of the active change effect, and the option image of the zone effect is selected. Two option images are selected by lottery and displayed.

If any of the selection effect executable conditions are satisfied, the effect control CPU 120 performs a selection effect execution lottery for determining whether or not to execute the selection effect (step 031IWS820). Specifically, the selection effect execution lottery is performed using the selection effect execution lottery table shown in FIG. 8-6(A).

FIG. 8-6(A) is an explanatory diagram showing a selection effect execution lottery table. In the selection effect execution lottery table shown in FIG. 8-6 (A), whether or not the selection effect is executed (executed, not executed) for each variable display result (big hit, reach out, non-reach out) Determination values are assigned to the characters (character A, character B) selected in the character selection effect.

For example, when the variable display result is a big hit, the selection performance is executed at a rate of 30% to decide to select the character A in the character selection performance, and the selection performance is executed at a rate of 50% to character selection performance. At , it is decided to select the character B, and at a rate of 20%, it is decided not to execute the selection effect.

For example, when the variable display result is out of reach, the selection effect is executed at a rate of 30% to decide to select the character A in the character selection effect, and the selection effect is executed at a rate of 20% to select the character. It decides to select the character B in the performance, and decides not to execute the selection performance at a rate of 50%.

For example, when the variable display result is non-reach out, it is determined not to execute the selection effect at a rate of 100%. In other words, it is configured that the selection effect can be performed only in the reach variation or the big hit variation.

Further, in this way, the reliability of the big win is higher when the character B is selected in the character selection effect than when the character A is selected in the character selection effect.

If it is determined not to execute the selection effect (N of step 031IWS821), the process proceeds to step 031IWS824. When it is decided to execute the selection effect (Y in step 031IWS821), the effect control CPU 120 determines whether or not it is decided to select the character B in the character selection effect (step 031IWS822), and selects the character. If it is decided to select the character A in the presentation, the process proceeds to step 031IWS824.

When it is decided to select the character B in the character selection effect, the effect control CPU 120 determines the type of option image in the effect content selection effect B according to the established selection effect executable condition (step 031 IWS823). ). Specifically, when the first condition described above is satisfied, the option image for the active change effect and the option image for the zone effect are determined as the types of option images in the effect content selection effect B.

Also, when the second condition described above is satisfied and the final display mode of the active display is other than "white" (it is scheduled to change to any of "green", "red", and "rainbow"). If there is no plan to start the zone performance in the variation to be started, the option image of the live performance and the option image of the active change performance are determined as the types of the option images in the performance content selection performance B.例文帳に追加

In addition, when the second condition described above is satisfied, the final display mode of the active display is "white" (no change is planned), and the zone effect is scheduled to start in the variation to be started. If there is, the option image for the live effect and the option image for the zone effect are determined as the types of option images in the effect content selection effect B.

Also, when the second condition described above is satisfied and the final display mode of the active display is other than "white" (it is scheduled to change to any of "green", "red", and "rainbow"). and when the zone effect is to be started in the variation to be started, two types of option images are selected from the option image of the live effect, the option image of the active change effect, and the option image of the zone effect. is determined by a predetermined lottery. In this case, if the selection rate of option images with a highly reliable performance for a big win is high, it is possible to easily give the player a sense of expectation.

In addition, in step 031IWS824, the effect control CPU 120 determines whether or not there is a plan to change the active display (the final display mode of the active display corresponding to the starting variation is "white" (no change) or "green"). , ``red'', or ``rainbow'' (whether there is a change), and if there is a plan to change the active display (Y in step 031IWS824), is it decided in step 031IWS820 to execute the selection effect? It is determined whether or not (step 031IWS825). If execution of the selection effect is not determined, the display mode of the active display is changed (step 031IWS826). When the execution of the selection effect is determined, the control for changing the display mode of the active display is not performed. That is, in the variation in which the selection effect is not performed, the display mode of the active display can be changed at the start of variation, but in the variation in which the selection effect is performed, even if there is a plan to change the display mode of the active display. is also configured to restrict (prohibit) a change in the display mode of the active display at the start of fluctuation. Although illustration is omitted, the active display of "white" is displayed at the start of the variation regardless of whether or not the execution of the active change effect is started, and when the active change effect (process of step 031 IWS826) is executed, The display mode of the active display of "white" changes.

In step 031IWS827, the effect control CPU 120 determines whether or not there is a zone effect start schedule (zone entry schedule) in the variation to be started. At step 031IWS820, it is determined whether or not execution of the selection effect is determined (step 031IWS828). If execution of the selection effect is not determined, the zone effect is started (step 031IWS829). If the execution of the selection effect is determined, start the zone effect (no control is performed. In the fluctuation, even if there is a schedule to start the zone production (scheduled to enter the zone), the start of the zone production is restricted (prohibited) at the start of the fluctuation.

In addition, when the effect control CPU 120 is either of the variation patterns Pt15 and Pt33 (Y in step 031IWS830), it is determined whether execution of the selected effect is determined in step 031IWS820 (step 031IWS831). When the execution of the selection effect is not determined, the effect control CPU 120 performs a super ready-to-win type determination lottery for determining the developing super ready-to-win type. Specifically, the super reach type determination lottery is performed using the super reach type determination lottery table shown in FIG. 8-6 (B).

FIG. 8-6(B) is an explanatory diagram showing a super reach type determination lottery table. In the active mode determination lottery table shown in FIG. 8-8, a determination value is assigned to the development destination super reach type (strong super reach effect, strongest super reach effect) for each variable display result (big hit, lose). Incidentally, when the strongest super reach effect is selected as the super reach type to be developed, the strongest super reach effect is performed after the live effect is executed as the preceding stage effect.

For example, when the variable display result is a big hit, a strong super ready-to-win effect is determined at a rate of 20% and a strongest super ready-to-win effect at a rate of 80% as the super ready-to-win effect of the development destination. When the variable display result is a failure, the strong super ready-to-win effect is determined at a rate of 80% and the strongest super ready-to-win effect at a rate of 20% as the super ready-to-win effect of the development destination.

Here, the reliability of the big hit among the active change effect, the zone effect and the live effect will be compared.

First, the active change production occurs at a rate of 80% in the jackpot variation, occurs at a rate of 40% in the reach loss variation, and occurs at a rate of 15% in the non-reach loss variation (Fig. 8-4 (A) reference). Considering that the rate of reach loss is 20% in the case of loss fluctuation and the rate of non-reach loss is 80% (see Figure 8-2), 20% of all loss fluctuations (reach loss The active change effect is executed at a ratio of (proportion×execution ratio of active change effect in reach loss fluctuation+proportion of non-reach loss ×execution ratio of active change effect in non-reach loss change).

Next, the zone effect occurs at a rate of 40% in the jackpot fluctuation, occurs at a rate of 30% in the reach loss fluctuation, and occurs at a rate of 0% in the non-reach loss fluctuation (Fig. 8-4 (B) reference). Considering that the rate of reach loss is 20% and the rate of non-reach loss is 80% (see Figure 8-2) in the case of loss fluctuation, 6% of all loss fluctuations (reach loss The active change effect is executed at a ratio of (proportion×execution ratio of active change effect in reach loss fluctuation+proportion of non-reach loss ×execution ratio of active change effect in non-reach loss change).

Lastly, since the live production is a production performed as a pre-stage production of the strongest super reach production, the reliability of the live production is the same as the reliability of the strongest super reach production. In other words, the live effect occurs at a rate of 80% when the variation pattern 33 selected at a rate of 50% of the jackpot variation is selected, and the variation pattern selected at a rate of 3% of the reach loss variation. It occurs at a rate of 20% when 15 is selected (see FIG. 8-6(B)). Therefore, the live effect occurs at a rate of 40% of the big hit variation, and occurs at a rate of 0.6% of the reach loss variation.

Thus, in this example, the active change effect occurs at a rate of 40% in the big hit variation and occurs at a rate of 20% in the loss variation, and the zone change effect occurs at a rate of 40% in the big win variation and loss. It occurs at a rate of 6% in the fluctuation, and the active change effect occurs at a rate of 40% in the big hit fluctuation and 0.6% in the losing fluctuation. Production > zone production > active change production.

The effect control CPU 120 selects a process table corresponding to whether or not the selected effect is executed and the variation pattern (step 031IWS813), and proceeds to step 031IWS814. In addition, when the variation patterns Pt14, Pt15, Pt32, Pt33 that can execute the selection effect are selected, if it is determined that the selection effect is not performed, a weak super ready-to-win effect is performed, and if it is executed, the step 031 IWS 832 selects a process table for performing the super ready-to-win effect, and if it is determined that the selection effect is to be performed, the character selected in the character selection effect (contents determined in step 031 IWS 820) and the character B is selected, a process table for performing a selection effect corresponding to the option image displayed in the effect content selection effect B (the content determined in step 031 IWS823) is selected.

Thereafter, the effect control CPU 120 starts the process timer in the process data 1 of the process table selected at step 031IWS813 (step 031IWS814).

The process table is a table in which process data referred to when the effect control CPU 120 executes control of the effect device is set. That is, the effect control CPU 120 controls the effect devices (parts for effect) such as the image display device 5 according to the process data set in the process table. The process table is composed of data in which a plurality of combinations of process timer set values, display control execution data, lamp control execution data and sound number data are collected. The display control execution data includes data indicating each variation mode constituting the variation mode during the variable display time (variation time) of the variable display of the decorative pattern. Specifically, data related to changing the display screen of the image display device 5 is described. Further, the process timer setting value is set with a variable time in the mode of variation. The effect control CPU 120 refers to the process table, and performs control to display the decoration pattern in the variation mode set in the display control execution data for the time set in the process timer set value. Also, the process table is stored in the ROM of the effect control board 80 . Also, the process table is prepared according to each variation pattern.

In addition, in the process table used when performing the effect control for the variation pattern involving the ready-to-win effect, the left symbol is stopped when a predetermined time has passed since the start of the variation, and the right symbol is stopped when a predetermined time has passed. Process data indicating to display is set. In addition, instead of setting the symbols to be stopped and displayed in the process table, an image for displaying the symbols is synthesized and generated according to the determined stop symbols, the temporary stop symbols in the simulated run and the sliding effect. may

In addition, the production control CPU 120 controls the production device (the image display device 5 as the production component, the production component as the Various lamps and speakers 8L and 8R as performance parts are controlled (step 031IWS815). For example, a command is output to the display control unit 123 in order to display an image corresponding to the variation pattern on the image display device 5 . It also outputs a control signal (lamp control execution data) to the lamp control board 14 in order to control lighting/extinguishing of various lamps. Also, a control signal (sound number data) is output to the audio control board 13 in order to output audio from the speakers 8L and 8R.

In addition, in this characteristic portion 031IW, the effect control CPU 120 controls such that the decoration pattern is displayed variably according to the variation pattern corresponding to the variation pattern command one-to-one. A variation pattern to be used may be selected from a plurality of types of variation patterns corresponding to .

Next, the effect control CPU 120 sets the variable time timer to a value corresponding to the variable time specified by the variable pattern command (step 031IWS816).

Then, the effect control CPU 120 sets the value of the effect control process flag to a value corresponding to the effect process during variable display (step S172) (step 031IWS819).

(Effect processing during variable display)
FIG. 8-7 is a flow chart showing effect processing during variable display (step S172) in the effect control process shown in FIG. In the variable display effect processing, the effect control CPU 120 first subtracts 1 from the value of the process timer (step 031IWS8101) and subtracts 1 from the value of the variable time timer (step 031IWS8102). When the process timer times out (step 031IWS8103), the process data is switched. That is, the process timer setting value set next in the process table is set in the process timer (step 031IWS8104). Also, the control state for the effect device is changed based on the display control execution data, lamp control execution data and sound number data which are set next (step 031IWS8105).

Next, the effect control CPU 120 determines whether or not it is during the effective period of the effect content selection effect B (step 031IWS4803). The effective period in the effect content selection effect B is a period during which an operation to the push button 31B can be accepted while the option image corresponding to the effect in the effect content selection effect B is displayed. When an operation to the push button 31B is accepted during the valid period (step 031IWS4804), the cursor image pointing to the option image is moved to a position pointing to an option image other than the currently indicated option image (step 031IWS4805). Thus, in the effect content selection effect B, the option image pointed by the cursor is switched every time the push button 31B is operated once.

Also, the effect control CPU 120 determines whether or not it is time to end the effective period of the effect content selection effect B (step 031IWS4806). If it is not the end timing of the effective period in the effect content selection effect B, the process proceeds to step 031 IWS8111. If it is the end timing of the valid period in the effect content selection effect B, and if the cursor points to the option image of the live effect (Y in step 031 IWS4807), the live effect and the strongest super reach effect, or the dark just before the live effect. The process table is switched to a process table corresponding to a darkening effect or a promotion display effect prompting the player to operate the push button 31B immediately before the darkening effect (step 031IWS4808).

If the cursor points to the option image of the active change effect (Y in step 031IWS4809), the effect control CPU 120 executes the active change effect (step 031IWS4810) and proceeds to step 031IWS4812.

Also, if the cursor points to the option image of the zone effect (N of step 031IWS4809), the effect control CPU 120 executes the zone effect (step 031IWS4811) and proceeds to step 031IWS4812.

At step 031IWS4812, the effect control CPU 120 performs a super reach type determination lottery for determining the developing super reach type. Specifically, a super reach type determination lottery is performed using the super reach type determination lottery table shown in FIG. 8-6 (B).

Then, the performance control CPU 120 corresponds to the determined super ready-to-win effect, the darkening effect to darken immediately before the super ready-to-win effect, and the promotion display effect to prompt the player to operate the push button 31B immediately before the darkening effect. (Step 031IWS4813). In this manner, even when the option image of the active change effect or the zone effect is selected in the effect content selection effect B, the live effect and the strongest super reach effect can be executed. On the other hand, when the option image of the live effect is selected in the effect content selection effect B, neither the active change effect nor the zone effect is executed. In addition, when the option image of the active change effect is selected and the final display mode is "rainbow", it is confirmed that it will be a big hit when the active change effect is executed, so the strong super reach effect is not selected. Only the strongest super reach effect can be selected, or a special effect different from the strong super reach effect and the strongest super reach effect (for example, the option image of the active change effect is selected, and the final display mode is "rainbow". It may be developed into a premium effect that can be executed only when .

Thereafter, the effect control CPU 120 confirms whether or not the variable time timer has timed out (step 031IWS8111). If the variable time timer has not timed out, the process ends. When the variable time timer has timed out (Y of step 031IWS8111), the effect control CPU 120 updates the value of the effect control process flag to a value corresponding to the special figure per waiting process (step S173) (step 031IWS8112).

Next, display examples on the image display device 5 when executing the selection effect will be described with reference to FIGS. 8-8 to 8-14.

FIG. 8-8 is an explanatory diagram showing a display example of the image display device 5 in the character selection effect. As shown in FIG. 8-8, (A1) when the selection effect is started, a display indicating that the selection effect is to be started is made, and (A2) the character A is displayed substantially in the center of the image display device 5, and the character A is displayed. A panel is displayed. In addition, the character B panel is displayed along with the back of the character B, and the character selection effect is started. Next, (A3) Character A is rotated and displayed in a reduced size while moving to the left, and the Character A panel is displayed in a reduced size. In addition, the character B is rotated and displayed and gradually enlarged while moving to the right, and the character B panel is gradually enlarged and displayed. Then, (A4) the character A is further rotated and displayed in a reduced size while moving to the left, and the character A panel is gradually displayed in a reduced size. In addition, the character B is further rotated and displayed and gradually enlarged while moving to the right, and the character B panel is gradually enlarged and displayed. Note that the character A panel and the character B panel shown in (A4) have the same size.

In this way, from (A2) to (A4), the character A panel is gradually displayed in a reduced size, while the character B panel is gradually displayed in an enlarged size, and finally the character A panel and the character B panel have the same size. .

Next, (A5), at a timing before the character panel is selected, a concentrated line showing radial line segments is displayed. This makes it possible to prompt which character panel is to be selected.

In the character selection effect, the character panel is displayed blinking to suggest that one of the character panels will be selected, and the blinking speed is configured to change. Specifically, as shown in FIG. 8-15, the blinking speed of the character panel is reduced at the timing T1 when the display of the character panel and the character image is started. After the character A panel and the character B panel have the same size, at timing T2 before either character panel is selected, the blinking speed of the character panel changes rapidly. Further, as shown in the figure, after the character image is displayed at timing T1, the character image is displayed as a moving image, and at timing T2, the character image is switched to a still image. Note that timings (A1) to (A5) in FIG. 8-15 indicate respective timings of the display examples shown in FIGS. 8-8 (A1) to (A5).

FIGS. 8-9 (B1) to (B4) are explanatory diagrams showing display examples of the image display device 5 when the character A panel is selected in the character selection effect. When the character A panel is selected after (A5) in FIG. 8-8, (B1) at the selection timing, a reverse display effect is used to reverse the color tone from the normal mode (modes shown in (A2) to (A5)). The character A panel is displayed in such a manner that the background is whited out. At this time, character A, character B and character panel B are erased. Next, (B2) Character A is additionally displayed in a mode using a reversal display effect of reversing the color tone from the normal mode (the mode shown in (B3)), and the background is whited out. Then, (B3) a cloudy sky image is displayed as a background corresponding to character A, the reverse display effect ends, character A panel and character A are displayed in a normal mode, and an effect using character A is performed. will be At this time, the character A panel is emphasized with a white effect image that was not attached before the character panel was selected (see FIGS. 8-8 (A4) and (A5)). After that, (B4) an image prompting repeated hitting of the push button 31B, a choice image corresponding to each of a plurality of notice effects (prediction A, notice B, notice C), and a cursor pointing to one choice image are displayed. Thus, the performance content selection performance A is performed. Although illustration of subsequent display examples is omitted, the cursor moves according to the player's operation, and the advance notice effect indicated by the cursor is executed at the end of the effective period.

FIGS. 8-9 (C1) to (C4) are explanatory diagrams showing display examples of the image display device 5 when the character B panel is selected in the character selection effect. When the character B panel is selected after (A5) in FIG. 8-8, (C1) at the selection timing, the reverse display effect is used to reverse the color tone from the normal mode (modes shown in (A2) to (A5)). The character B panel is displayed in such a manner that the background is whited out. At this time, character A, character B and character panel A are erased. Next, (C2) Character B is additionally displayed in a mode using a reversal display effect of reversing the color tone from the normal mode (the mode shown in (C3)), and the background is whited out. Then, (C3) a clear sky image is displayed as a background corresponding to character B, the reverse display effect ends, character B panel and character B are displayed in a normal mode, and an effect using character B is performed. will be At this time, the character B panel is emphasized with a purple effect image that was not attached before the character panel was selected (see FIGS. 8-8 (A4) and (A5)). After that, (C4) an image for prompting the operation of the push button 31B, an option image corresponding to each of a plurality of effects, and a cursor pointing to one option image are displayed, whereby the effect content selection effect B is performed. An example is shown in which an option image (left side) corresponding to the active change effect and an option image (right side) corresponding to the live effect are displayed. The option images corresponding to the live production with higher reliability for the big hit than the active change production are highlighted with a gold frame. Examples of subsequent displays are shown in FIGS. 8-10 and 8-11.

When any character panel is selected in the character selection effect, the character panel and the character image are displayed in reverse as described above. The period during which the character A panel is highlighted when the panel is selected and the period during which the character B panel is highlighted when the character B panel is selected in the character selection effect have the same length. Also, the period during which the character A image is highlighted when the character A panel is selected in the character selection effect and the period during which the character B image is highlighted when the character B panel is selected in the character selection effect are the same length. It is a period of Note that the timings (A5), (B1) to (B3), (C1) to (C3) in FIG. 8-16 are Each timing of the display examples shown in C1) to (C3) is shown.

FIG. 8-10 is an explanatory diagram showing a display example of the image display device 5 when the option image corresponding to the live effect is selected in FIG. 8-9 (C4). When the option image corresponding to the live effect is selected in FIG. 8-9 (C4), the option image corresponding to the (D1) active change effect is erased and the option image corresponding to the live effect is enlarged and displayed. be. (D2) Effect content selection Effect B is performed to give a special feeling (for example, a display saying "It's special!"), and a message such as "Live effect!" The character information is displayed, and (D3) a display (promotion display effect) prompting the player to operate the push button 31B is performed, and the display mode of the character information notifying that the live effect will be performed is changed from the normal mode to the emphasized mode. (a mode in which character information emits light). Although the operation of the push button 31B is urged here, a common effect is performed whether the player operates the push button 31B or not. (D4) The display area of the image display device 5 other than the hold display is darkened, and (D5) When the darkening is finished, a live performance is performed, developing into the strongest super reach performance.

FIG. 8-11 is an explanatory diagram showing a display example of the image display device 5 when the option image corresponding to the active change effect is selected in FIG. 8-9 (C4). When the option image corresponding to the active change effect is selected in FIG. 8-9 (C4), (E1) the option image corresponding to the live effect is erased and the option image corresponding to the active change effect is enlarged and displayed. be done. Further, here, an active display of "white" is displayed substantially at the lower left of the image display device 5. As shown in FIG. (E2) An effect of lightning striking the active display is performed, and the active display is hidden. (E3) When the hiding of the active display is finished, the display mode of the active display changes to the same mode as the option image corresponding to the active change effect. (E4) After that, the option image corresponding to the active change effect is continuously displayed until a predetermined period elapses, and (E5) A effect for giving a special feeling by performing the effect content selection effect B (for example, "It's special (E6) A display prompting the player to operate the push button 31B is displayed. Although the operation of the push button 31B is urged here, a common effect is performed whether the player operates the push button 31B or not. (E7) The display area of the image display device 5 other than the pending display turns dark, and the strong super reach effect or the strongest super reach effect accompanied by the live effect develops.

Although not shown in FIGS. 8-11, the active display (option active display) shown in the option image corresponding to the active change effect is displayed in a manner that accompanies an action. FIG. 8-12 is an explanatory diagram showing the operation mode of option active display and active display when the option image corresponding to the active change effect that changes to "red" is selected in the effect content selection effect B. FIG. (F1) When the option image corresponding to the active change effect that changes to "red" is selected in the effect content selection effect B, the "red" option active display (red option active display with clockwise action display ) is displayed in an enlarged manner, and (F2) an effect of lightning striking the active display is performed to hide the active display. At this time, the option active display continues to rotate clockwise. (F3) When the option active display is rotated 180 degrees from its normal position (the position indicated by (F1)), the hidden active display starts synchronizing with the option active display. At this time, since the active display is hidden, the player cannot see it. Then, (F4) the lightning that has hidden the active display is gradually erased from the bottom to the top, so that the hidden active display is gradually revealed. During this period, the option active display and the active display are synchronously displayed. After that, (F5) the hiding of the active display ends.

FIG. 8-13 is an explanatory diagram showing the operation mode of option active display and active display when the option image corresponding to the active change effect that changes to "green" is selected in the effect content selection effect B. FIG. (G1) When the option image corresponding to the active change effect that changes to "green" is selected in the effect content selection effect B, the option active display of "green" (green option active with counterclockwise operation display display) is displayed in an enlarged manner, and (G2) an effect in which lightning strikes the active display is performed to hide the active display. At this time, the option active display continues to rotate counterclockwise. (G3) When the option active display is rotated 180 degrees from the normal position (the position indicated by (G1)), the hidden active display starts synchronizing with the option active display. At this time, since the active display is hidden, the player cannot see it. Then, (G4) the lightning that has hidden the active display is gradually erased from the bottom to the top, so that the hidden active display is gradually exposed. During this period, the option active display and the active display are synchronously displayed. Thereafter, (G5) the hiding of the active display ends.

FIG. 8-14 is an explanatory diagram showing the operation mode of option active display and active display when the option image corresponding to the active change effect of changing to "rainbow" is selected in the effect content selection effect B. FIG. (H1) When the option image corresponding to the active change effect that changes to "rainbow" is selected in the effect content selection effect B, the option active display of "rainbow" (the rainbow-colored option active display accompanied by the action display of beating) ) is displayed in an enlarged manner, and (H2) an effect of lightning striking the active display is performed to hide the active display. At this time, the option active display continues to beat (here, it expands), (H3) the active display reaches its maximum size, and reduced display starts. (H4) When the option active display becomes the minimum size, the hidden active display starts synchronizing with the option active display. At this time, since the active display is hidden, the player cannot see it. Then, (H5) the lightning that has hidden the active display is gradually erased from the bottom to the top, so that the hidden active display is gradually revealed. During this period, the option active display and the active display are synchronously displayed. Thereafter, (H6) hiding of the active display ends.

As described above, the characteristic portion 031IW includes the following inventions.

Conventionally, as described in Japanese Unexamined Patent Application Publication No. 2019-216987, there has been a gaming machine that presents a plurality of options and executes an effect for the player to select one of the options. For example, it is possible to display a specific display (for example, an active display) corresponding to the variation being executed, change the display mode of the specific display, and execute a change effect that changes the display mode of the specific display after the change in the change effect. Some had player choices. However, in the gaming machine described in Japanese Patent Application Laid-Open No. 2019-216987, there is room for improvement with respect to the effects that allow the player to select options. Therefore, the following gaming machines (1) to (25) are described in this characterizing portion 031IW.

(1) Variable display (in this example, variable display of the first special symbol and second special symbol) is performed, and an advantageous state for the player (in this example, a jackpot game state. In a high base state or a high probability state, There may be.) A gaming machine that can be controlled by
First event (in this example, execution of active change production, execution of zone production) and second event (in this example, execution of live production. Not limited to production performed as a preceding stage production of super reach production, for example, super It may be the execution of an effect (cut-in effect or an operation instruction effect to prompt the player to operate) performed during the execution of the ready-to-win effect, or the aspect of such an effect may be changed to an advantageous aspect for the player. A plurality of option images corresponding to a plurality of events (in this example, option images in the effect selection effect. The number of option images is not limited to two, and three or more option images may be displayed. Good.) (In this example, the part for performing step 031IWS8105 after performing step 031IWS8105 in the effect control CPU 120),
One of a plurality of events can be selected according to the player's action (in this example, the operation of the push button 31B) during a specific period (in this example, the effective period of the effect content selection effect B). Selection means (in this example, a part that selects the option image pointed by the cursor at the timing when the valid period ends by performing steps 031IWS4803 to S4805 and steps 031IWS4807 to S4811 in the effect control CPU 120);
Event generation means for generating the event selected by the selection means (in this example, in the effect control CPU120, step 031IWS4807 ~ S4811 portion),
After the specific period is over, a specific effect that notifies whether or not to control in an advantageous state (in this example, a strong super reach effect, the strongest super reach effect. It may be a continuous effect that is performed over a plurality of fluctuations.) (In this example, in the production control CPU 120, the part that performs steps 031IWS4808 and S4813),
When the second event occurs than when the first event occurs, the expectation of controlling to an advantageous state is higher higher than directing),
The event generation means is
When the first event is selected by the selection means, the first event is generated before the specific effect is executed (see FIG. 8-11),
When the second event is selected by the selection means, the second event is generated in relation to the execution of the specific effect (in this example, the live effect is executed as the preceding stage effect of the strongest super reach effect. See FIGS. 8-10). ),
When the second event is selected by the selection means, a notification effect indicating that the second event will occur during the period until the second event occurs (in this example, display of text information such as "live effect!"). It is also possible to output a predetermined sound from the speakers 8L and 8R). characterized by

According to such a configuration, since the second event with a high degree of expectation is included in the plurality of events, it is possible to draw the player's attention to the option image, and the second event is executed after the second event is selected. It is possible to make it easier for the player to recognize that the second event has been selected by performing the notification effect in the period until the second event is selected.

(2) When the first event is selected, the option image display means enlarges and displays the option image corresponding to the first event when the specific period ends (see FIG. 8-11 (E1)),
The event generation means generates the first event after the option image display means enlarges and displays the option image corresponding to the first event (see FIGS. 8-11 (E1) and (E3)).
You can do it.

According to such a configuration, since the first event is executed immediately after the first event is selected, it is possible to make it easier for the player to recognize which event has been selected.

(3) The option image display means continuously displays the option image corresponding to the first event for a predetermined period after the occurrence of the first event (see FIG. 8-11 (E4)).
You can do it.

According to such a configuration, it is possible to make it easier for the player to recognize that the selected event has occurred.

(4) At a specific timing before the occurrence of the second event, a promotion effect executing means (in this example, the effect control CPU 120, step 031 IWS4808, S8105) (see FIGS. 8-10 (D3), (D5)),
The notification means changes the effect mode of the notification effect at a specific timing (in this example, changes to the light emission mode. See FIGS. 8-10 (D2) and (D3). Change to blinking mode or change to erase Or, it may be changed so that the dispersed notification effect display is united with the image imitating the push button 31B.)
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According to such a configuration, by making the player recognize the occurrence of the second event by executing the promotion effect and changing the mode of the notification effect, the impression that the second event has suddenly occurred can be avoided. , can preferably generate a second event.

(5) When the first event is selected, the event generating means may generate the second event after generating the first event (see Fig. 8-11).
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According to such a configuration, interest can be provided by selecting the first event.

(6) Specific display means for displaying a specific display corresponding to the variable display (in this example, active display. It may be a pending display corresponding to the variation before execution) (in this example, the variation in the effect control CPU 120 The part that displays the active display at the start) and
The event generation means changes the display mode of the specific display to one of a plurality of display modes ("white", "green", "red", and "rainbow" in this example) as the occurrence of the first event. It is possible to execute a specific change effect (in this example, an active change effect, which may be a pending change effect that changes the mode of the pending display) (in this example, the effect control CPU 120 performs step 031IWS826) ,
When the display mode of the specific display is changed to the first mode ("green" in this example), and the second mode ("red" in this example), which is expected to be controlled in a more advantageous state than the first mode ), and the third mode (in this example, "rainbow") where it is determined that the control is in an advantageous state (see FIGS. 8-12 to 8-14)
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According to such a configuration, it is possible to provide the playability of selecting the first event in anticipation that the display mode of the specific display will change to the second mode or the third mode.

(7) The event generating means does not generate the first event when the second event is selected (in this example, if the result of step 031IWS4807 is Y, the effect control CPU 120 performs an active change effect or a zone effect). No. See Figure 8-10)
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According to such a configuration, it is possible to further enhance the playability of selecting the first event.

(8) When the first event is selected, the first event is generated, and then the second event is generated, the first event is selected, the first event is generated, and then the second event is generated. (In this example, the effect control CPU 120 uses the super reach type determination lottery table (see FIG. 8-8) to determine the super reach effect. Therefore, if live effects are performed after performing active change effects or zone effects (when the strongest super reach effect is selected), if live effects are not performed after active change effects or zone effects are performed (strong When the super reach effect is selected), the reliability of the big hit is higher)
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With such a configuration, attention can be drawn to whether or not the second event occurs after the first event has occurred.

(9) change mode determination means for determining the change mode of the display mode of the specific display (in this example, the part that performs step 031IWS3802 in the effect control CPU 120);
Selection determination means (in this example, step 031IWS820 in the effect control CPU 120) that can determine whether to select one of a plurality of events (in this example, whether to perform a selection effect) the part to execute) and
When the change mode determining means determines to change the display mode of the specific display to the second mode or the third mode and to select one of the plurality of events, the specific period Limit changing the display mode of the specific display to the second mode or the third mode in the previous period (in this example, the effect control CPU 120 does not perform step 031IWS826 if it is Y in step 031IWS825, and step If 031IWS827 is Y, step 031IWS828 is not performed, and if the selection effect is executed when the final display mode of the active display is one of "green", "red", and "rainbow", fluctuation start. Prohibit the active change effect at the time)
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According to such a configuration, since the display state of the specific display does not change, it is possible to give a feeling of expectation for selecting one of the plurality of events.

(10) The option image display means
Display an image surrounded by a frame of a specific color (black in this example) as the option image corresponding to the first event (see FIG. 8-9 (C4))
As the option image corresponding to the second event, an image surrounded by a special color (in this example, gold) that is emphasized more than the specific color is displayed (see FIG. 8-9 (C4)).
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According to such a configuration, it can be suggested that the degree of expectation for the second event is high.

(11) A gaming machine capable of executing a predetermined game,
A plurality of specific images including a first specific image (character A panel in this example) and a second specific image (character B panel in this example) are displayed, and one of the plurality of specific images is selected. Equipped with selection effect execution means (in this example, the part that performs steps 031IWS813 and S8105 in the effect control CPU 120) capable of executing an image selection effect (character selection effect in this example),
The selection effect execution means is
displaying the first specific image larger than the second specific image and then gradually decreasing it (see FIGS. 8-8 (A2) to (A4));
displaying the second specific image smaller than the first specific image and then gradually increasing it (see FIGS. 8-8 (A2) to (A4));
Finally displaying the first specific image and the second specific image in the same size (see FIGS. 8-8 (A2) to (A4)),
Suggesting that one of the specific effects is selected by displaying the first specific image and the second specific image in a blinking manner (see FIGS. 8-15),
A first period from when the display of the first specific image and the second specific image is started until the first specific image and the second specific image become the same size (the period from timing T1 to T2 in FIG. 8-15) ), displaying the first specific image and the second specific image in a first blinking mode in which the first specific image and the second specific image are blinked at a first speed (low speed in this example),
In the second period after the first specific image and the second specific image have the same size (the period after timing T2 in FIG. 8-15), the first specific image and the second specific image are moved at the first speed. It may be displayed in a second flickering mode in which the flickering is performed at a second speed (high speed in this example) that is faster than the above.

According to such a configuration, the sizes of the plurality of specific images, which are started to be displayed in different sizes, gradually approximate each other, thereby making it easier for the player to recognize that the plurality of specific images are being displayed. In addition, by gradually increasing the blinking speed, it is possible to make it easier for the user to recognize that one of the plurality of specific images is selected.

In this example, two levels of blinking speed (low speed, high speed) are provided, but three or more levels of blinking speed are provided, and it is possible to switch the blinking speed so that it increases step by step. can make it appear as if the speed is increasing more gradually.

(12) The selection effect executing means
A first specific image (character A panel in this example) to which a first character (character A in this example) is added, and a second specific image (in this example, character B) to which a second character (character B in this example) is added Character B panel) can be displayed,
After starting the display of the first character, the position of the first character is changed by rotating and displaying the first character about the center of the display screen, and the first specific image is displayed so as to gradually become smaller. After that, the position of the second character is changed by rotating and displaying the second character around the center of the display screen, and the second specific image is displayed so as to gradually become larger (see FIG. 8-8).
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According to such a configuration, it is possible to make it easier for the player to recognize that a plurality of specific images are displayed even in the action of the character.

(13) The selection effect executing means displays the first character and the second character in an action mode involving an action, and then displays the first character and the second character at a timing before selecting any one of the plurality of specific images. The display mode of the second character is changed from the motion mode to the static mode without motion (in this example, the character display is switched from the moving image to the still image at the timing before the character panel is selected. Fig. 8-15 reference)
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According to such a configuration, it is possible to make it easier for the player to recognize that the timing for selecting the specific image is near.

(14) Displaying concentrated lines in which line segments are shown radially at a timing before selecting one of the plurality of specific images (see FIG. 8-8 (A5))
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According to such a configuration, it is possible to make it easier for the player to recognize that the timing for selecting the specific image is near.

(15) The degree of expectation that the player will be controlled to an advantageous state is higher when the second specific image is selected than when the first specific image is selected (in this example, the character A panel is The reliability of the big win is higher when the character B is selected than when it is selected (see FIG. 8-6).
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According to such a configuration, the specific image with a high degree of expectation is displayed after the image with a low degree of expectation, so that the effect can be impressed.

(16) A gaming machine capable of executing a predetermined game,
A plurality of specific images including a first specific image (character A panel in this example) and a second specific image (character B panel in this example) are displayed on the display means, and any one of the plurality of specific images is displayed. Selected effect execution means (in this example, the part that performs steps 031IWS813 and S8105 in the effect control CPU 120) capable of executing a specific image selection effect to be selected (character selection effect in this example),
The selection effect execution means is
The first specific image is displayed in the first area (the left area of the image display device 5) of the display means, and the second specific image is displayed in the second area (the right area of the image display device 5) different from the first area of the display means. (see Figure 8-8 (A4)),
When the first specific image is selected, the display of the second specific image is terminated, and the first area of the display means has an emphasis effect (reverse display effect in this example. An effect of vibrating display or a blinking effect). While displaying the first specific image in a mode using a display effect, etc., the first character corresponding to the first specific image is displayed (FIGS. 8-9 (B1) to (B3) reference),
When the second specific image is selected, the display of the first specific image is ended, and the second specific image is displayed in the second area of the display means using an emphasis effect (reversed display effect in this example). while displaying a second character corresponding to the second specific image (see FIGS. 8-9 (C1) to (C3)),
After the first specific image is selected, a first character effect using the first character (for example, effect content selection effect A) is executed, and after the second specific image is selected, a second character effect using the second character is executed. A character effect execution means (in this example, a portion of the effect control CPU 120 for performing steps 031IWS813 and S8105) for executing a character effect (for example, effect content selection effect B) may be further provided.

According to such a configuration, it is possible to make it easier for the player to recognize that the specific image has been selected.

(17) The selection effect executing means
When selecting the first specific image, the first specific image is displayed in a manner accompanied by a first effect (for example, a white effect image) (see FIG. 8-9 (B3)),
When selecting the second specific image, displaying the second specific image in a manner accompanied by a second effect (for example, a purple effect image) (see FIG. 8-9 (C3)),
When the first specific image and the second specific image are displayed side by side, they are displayed without the first effect and the second effect (see FIGS. 8-8 (A4) and (A5)).
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According to such a configuration, it is possible to make it easier for the player to recognize which specific image has been selected depending on the type of effect.

(18) When selecting the first specific image, the selection effect executing means displays the first specific image in a manner using a reverse display effect and displays the second specific image at the timing of selecting the first specific image. (See FIG. 8-9 (B1)), and display the first character in a manner using the reverse display effect (See FIG. 8-9 (B2))
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According to such a configuration, it is possible to make it easier for the player to recognize which specific image has been selected.

(19) When selecting the second specific image, the selection effect executing means displays the second specific image in a manner using a reverse display effect and displays the first specific image at the timing of selecting the second specific image. (see Figure 8-9 (C1)), and display the second character in a manner using the reverse display effect (see Figure 8-9 (C2))
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According to such a configuration, it is possible to make it easier for the player to recognize which specific image has been selected.

(20) The selection effect executing means
When selecting the first specific image, at the timing of selecting the first specific image, the first specific image is displayed in a mode using the reverse display effect and the display of the second specific image is terminated (see FIG. 8-9 ( B1)), displaying the first character in a mode using the reverse display effect (see FIG. 8-9 (B2)),
When selecting the second specific image, at the timing of selecting the second specific image, the second specific image is displayed in a manner using the reverse display effect and the display of the first specific image is terminated (see FIG. 8-9 ( C1)), displaying the second character in a mode using the reverse display effect (see FIG. 8-9 (C2)),
The time for displaying the first specific image with the reverse display effect and the time for displaying the second specific image with the reverse display effect are common (see FIG. 8-16).
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With such a configuration, it is possible to make it easier for the player to recognize that one of the specific images has been selected.

(21) A gaming machine capable of executing variable display (in this example, variable display of the first special symbol and the second special symbol),
Specific display means (in this example, for effect control) capable of displaying a specific display (in this example, active display) corresponding to the variable display in the first area of the display means (in this example, the lower left portion of the image display device 5) a portion of the CPU 120 that displays active display in the lower left portion of the image display device 5;
A change effect execution means (in this example, a part that performs steps 031IWS826 and S4810 in the effect control CPU 120) capable of executing a change effect (in this example, an active change effect) that changes the specific display,
The change effect executing means displays an icon display corresponding to the specific display (in this example, an option image corresponding to the active change effect), which is a display indicating that a change effect is to be performed, in a second area different from the first area of the display means. After displaying in two areas (in this example, substantially in the center of the image display device 5), the display mode of the specific display displayed in the first display area is changed, and in the second display area during the specific period after the change Continue to display the icon display (see Figure 8-11),
Movements of the specific display and the icon display may be synchronized during the specific period.

According to such a configuration, it is possible to make it easier for the player to recognize that the specific display has changed.

(22) The icon display is a display showing the display mode after the change of the specific display (see Fig. 8-11).
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According to such a configuration, it is possible to make it easier for the player to recognize that the specific display has changed.

(23) The change effect executing means
A first display mode ("green" in this example), a second display mode ("red" in this example) that is expected to be controlled to a more advantageous state than the first display mode, and the second display It is possible to change the display mode of the specific display to one of the third display mode (in this example, "rainbow") that is more expected than the mode (see FIGS. 8-12 to 8-14),
Only when controlling to an advantageous state, it is possible to change the display mode of the specific display to the third display mode (see FIG. 8-4 (A)),
Even when the specific display changes to any one of the first display mode, the second display mode, and the third display mode, the movements of the specific display and the icon display are synchronized during the specific period (Fig. 8-12 ~ see Figure 8-14)
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According to such a configuration, it is possible to make it easier for the player to recognize that the specific display has changed, regardless of which display mode is changed.

(24) A first display mode (“green” in this example) is accompanied by a first action (counterclockwise rotation in this example) (see FIG. 8-13),
The second display mode ("red" in this example) is a mode with a second action (clockwise rotation in this example) different from the first mode (see FIGS. 8-12),
The third display mode ("rainbow" in this example) is a mode with a third action (beating action in this example) that is different from the first mode and second action (see FIGS. 8-14).
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According to such a configuration, it is possible to make it easier for the player to recognize that the specific display has changed even when the display mode changes with any action.

(25) Concealment display means for performing concealment display (lightning image in this example) that makes the specific display difficult to see when the specific display is changed (in this example, by performing step 031IWS4810 in the effect control CPU 120 , a portion that changes the display mode of the active display through concealment by lightning images (see FIGS. 8-12 to 8-14),
The change effect execution means is the timing at which the icon display operation becomes a specific state while the hidden display is being performed (in this example, if it is "green", the option active display is rotated 180 degrees from the normal position. Timing, when the active option display rotates 180 degrees from the normal position if it is "red", and when the active option display becomes the minimum size if it is "rainbow"), the action of the specific display and the icon display Start synchronizing with the motion (see Figures 8-12 to 8-14),
The concealment display means gradually erases the concealment image after synchronization is started (see FIGS. 8-12 to 8-14).
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According to such a configuration, it is possible to make it easier for the player to recognize that the specific display has changed.

DESCRIPTION OF SYMBOLS 1... Pachinko machine 2... Game board 3... Frame for game machine 4A, 4B... Special symbol display device 5... Image display device 6A... Winning ball device 6B... Variable winning ball device 7... Special variable winning ball device 8L, 8R... Speaker 9... Game effect lamp 10... General prize winning port 11... Main board 12... Effect control board 13... Sound control board 14... Lamp control board 15... Relay board 20... Normal symbol display 21... Gate switch 22A, 22B... Starting port Switch 23...Count switch 30...Battering operation handle 31A...Stick controller 31B...Push button 32...Movable body 100...Game control microcomputer 101, 121...ROM
102, 122... RAM
103 ... CPU
104, 124... random number circuit 105, 125... I/O
120 ... CPU for effect control
123 ... display control unit

Claims (1)

A gaming machine that performs variable display and can be controlled in an advantageous state for a player,
option image display means for displaying a plurality of option images corresponding to a plurality of events including a first event and a second event;
a selection means capable of selecting one of the plurality of events according to the action of the player during a specific period;
event generation means for generating the event selected by the selection means;
After the specific period is over, a specific effect executing means capable of executing a specific effect that notifies whether or not to control to the advantageous state,
When the second event occurs than when the first event occurs, the degree of expectation for controlling to the advantageous state is higher,
The event generation means is
when the first event is selected by the selection means, the first event is generated before the specific effect is executed;
when the second event is selected by the selection means, generating the second event in relation to execution of the specific effect;
The apparatus further comprises an informing means that, when the second event is selected by the selecting means, performs an informing effect indicating that the second event will occur during a period until the second event occurs. game machine.

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