JP2022127688A - game machine - Google Patents

Abstract

To provide a game machine capable of enhancing amusement properties of a performance using a special image.SOLUTION: A game machine includes: suggestive performance execution means that can suggest that a game state is controlled to an advantageous state and can execute suggestive performances of a plurality of kinds in which degrees of expectation differ according to performance modes; particular image display performance execution means that can display a particular image; and special performance execution means that can execute a special performance for changing the suggestive performance executed in one performance mode to a performance mode with a degree of expectation higher than that of the one performance mode by using the particular image being displayed. The special performance execution means displays a particular correspondence image when the suggestive performance is executed, and executes the special performance in a mode that the particular image acts on the particular correspondence image.SELECTED DRAWING: Figure 8-15

Description

The present invention relates to a game machine such as a pachinko machine that can be controlled in an advantageous state for a 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 device capable of variably displaying (also referred to as “fluctuation”) identification information is provided, and when the display result of the variable display of the identification information on the variable display device 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.

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

In a pachinko game machine, a predetermined specific display mode is derived and displayed as a display result of variable display of special symbols (identification information) that is started on the variable display device 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.

In addition, in the variable display device, patterns other than the final stop pattern (for example, the middle pattern among the left, middle, and right patterns) continue for a predetermined period of time and are stopped and shaken in a state in which they match 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 mode. Further, the variable display including the reach effect is called the reach variable display. Then, if the display result of the pattern variably displayed on the variable display device 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.

In such a game machine, it is possible to execute a plurality of types of suggestive effects that are controlled in an advantageous state and that have different expectations depending on the mode of effect, and expect the suggestive effects using the displayed special images. There are some that change to a high performance mode. For example, Patent Literature 1 describes that a pseudo consecutive notice effect, a development destination notice effect, or an active suspension notice effect is executed by a present image displayed by opening a present box of the same mode. Further, for example, in Patent Document 2, by displaying information on the stock of accessories on the screen, it is possible to inform the player that an effect in which the movable body falls will be executed later as a strong advance notice effect. Have been described.

JP 2015-134097 A Japanese Patent Application Laid-Open No. 2018-50980

However, in the gaming machines described in Patent Literatures 1 and 2, there is room for improvement in effects using special images.

SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION Accordingly, it is an object of the present invention to provide a gaming machine capable of enhancing the interest of performances using special images.

The gaming machine according to the present invention is a gaming machine that can be controlled to an advantageous state (for example, a big win game state) that is advantageous to the player, and suggests that the control is to be in an advantageous state, and at the same time, the degree of expectation is determined according to the performance mode. There are multiple types of suggestive effects that differ from each other (for example, the effect of displaying the title display in a predetermined mode, the effect of displaying the active display in a predetermined mode, the dialogue effect of displaying the dialogue display in a predetermined mode, and the decoration in a predetermined mode). Suggestion effect execution means capable of executing a decorative pattern effect that displays a pattern, a special image display effect execution means capable of displaying a special image (for example, a mini key image 030IWG10 or a key image 030IWG12), and a displayed special By using an image, a special effect (for example, changing the display color of the active display to a normal color ( a special effect executing means capable of executing a chance-up effect of changing from white to blue), and the special effect executing means is capable of displaying a specific image when executing the special effect (for example, FIG. 8 -15 (13), as shown in Fig. 8-17 (13), the effect image covering the effect image related to the outpost effect, as well as the character and the character display of "pending rank up" and "symbol rank up" are displayed. ), a first effect pattern (for example, as shown in FIGS. 8-17 (13) to 8-18 (17), a character and a pattern in which the mode of the decorative pattern changes while the display of "symbol rank up" remains), and the second that changes the mode of the suggestive effect to be targeted when different from when the specific image is displayed. Effect pattern (for example, as shown in FIGS. 8-15 (13) to (15), the pattern in which the active display mode changes after the character and the display of “pending rank up” are erased) Special effect by It is viable. With such a configuration, it is possible to make the player recognize that the presentation mode of the suggestive presentation changes by displaying the specific image, and to suitably execute the special presentation according to the presentation pattern corresponding to the suggested presentation to be targeted. can do.

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 example of the big-hit determination table in characteristic part 030IW, and a variation pattern table. FIG. 10 is an explanatory diagram showing an example of a configuration of a variation pattern and a breakdown of variation time; It is a timing chart showing the execution timing of each effect during the super reach. It is explanatory drawing which shows the execution time of each production|presentation in a super reach first half part and a second half part. 9 is a flowchart showing variable display start setting processing; FIG. 9 is an explanatory diagram showing an example of a stock effect pattern determination table; It is explanatory drawing which shows an example of a chance up production|presentation pattern determination table. It is explanatory drawing which shows an example of a title display change pattern determination table, an active display change pattern determination table, a dialogue display change pattern determination table, and a decoration symbol change pattern determination table. FIG. 11 is an explanatory diagram showing a specific example of stock effect; FIG. 11 is an explanatory diagram showing a specific example of stock effect; FIG. 11 is an explanatory diagram showing another specific example of stock effect; FIG. 10 is an explanatory diagram showing an overview of the first half and second half of super reach. FIG. 10 is an explanatory diagram showing an overview of the first half and second half of super reach. FIG. 11 is an explanatory diagram showing a specific example of a chance-up effect for active display; FIG. 11 is an explanatory diagram showing a specific example of a chance-up effect for active display; It is explanatory drawing which shows the specific example of the chance up production|presentation which targets a decorative pattern. It is explanatory drawing which shows the specific example of the chance up production|presentation which targets a decorative pattern. It is explanatory drawing which shows the specific example of the chance up production|presentation which targets a decorative pattern. It is explanatory drawing which shows the specific example of chance up fanning production (false). FIG. 11 is an explanatory diagram showing a specific example of a keyhole (suggestion) image and a keyhole (substantial) image for each effect that is the target of the chance-up 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 game ball passing 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 finished, depending on the jackpot type, it may be controlled to a time-saving state or a variable probability state.

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 opening 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 backed up data (using an error detection code) to determine whether the data is normal (step 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 specifies 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 processing 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 driving signal to the solenoid 82 for the big winning opening door is executed. At this time, for example, an upper limit opening period for opening the big winning opening and an upper limit execution number of rounds are set according to the type of the jackpot. 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. and so on. 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 decorative LEDs by 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 the small hit of 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. Thereafter, the value of the effect process flag is updated to the initial value of "0", and the small winning end effect process is terminated.

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. After that, 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 of Characteristic Portion 030IW)
Next, the characterizing portion 030IW of this embodiment will be described.

(jackpot determination table)
FIG. 8-1 is an explanatory diagram showing an example of a big hit determination table and a variation pattern table. Among them, FIG. 8-1(A) is an example of a big hit determination table used in the characteristic portion 030IW. As shown in FIG. 8-1(A), in this example, based on the hit determination random number, it is determined that the jackpot will be awarded with a probability of about 1/300 in the low probability state, and about 1/300 in the high probability state. It is determined to be a big hit with a probability of 1/30.

In addition, not limited to the configuration shown in FIG. 8-1 (A), for example, depending on whether it is the case of executing the variable display of the first special symbol or the case of executing the variable display of the second special symbol , may have different jackpot probabilities.

Further, for example, it is configured to be able to set to one of a plurality of set values with different degrees of advantage for the player. If it is possible to check the set value of or change the set value, the big hit probability may differ depending on which set value is set.

Also, a plurality of jackpot types may be provided, each having a different advantage. Specifically, according to the jackpot type, the number of rounds in the jackpot game and the game state after the jackpot game may differ. In this case, when it is determined to be a big win based on the random number for winning determination, the type of the big win is determined based on the random number for determining the type.

(Variation pattern table)
FIGS. 8-1(B) and (C) are explanatory diagrams showing specific examples of the variation pattern table in the characteristic portion 030IW. Among them, FIG. 8-1(B) shows a specific example of the variation pattern table for loss. Also, FIG. 8-1(C) shows a specific example of a variation pattern table for big wins. The variation pattern tables shown in FIGS. 8-1(B) and (C) are both used in the low-probability state. A variation pattern table (not shown) having different ratios of determination values may be used in the high-probability state and the high-base state.

In this example, as shown in FIG. 8-1 (B), in the case of deviation, the variation pattern PA1-1 (normal variation), variation pattern PA1-2 (shortening variation), variation pattern PA2 -1 (normal reach), variation pattern PA2-2 (super reach A), variation pattern PA2-3 (super reach B), variation pattern PA2-4 (super reach A (with chance up)) and variation pattern PA2-5 ( Super reach B (with chance up)) is determined.

Also, in this example, as shown in FIG. 8-1 (C), in the case of a big hit, the variation pattern is a variation pattern PB2-1 (normal reach), a variation pattern PB2-2 (super reach A), a variation pattern PB2-3 (super reach B), variation pattern PB2-4 (super reach A (with chance up)) and variation pattern PB2-5 (super reach B (with chance up)) is determined.

In this example, during the super reach after the reach is established, the stock effect of stocking the item (key in this example) and the effect of another effect using the stocked item (key) are changed (that is, the other effect It is configured to be able to execute a chance-up effect that increases the expectation of a big hit suggested by With such a configuration, it is possible to improve the interest during the super reach, and to increase the expectation for the stock effect and the chance-up effect. Hereinafter, executing the chance-up effect using the stocked item (key) is also referred to as releasing the stocked item (key).

In this example, super ready-to-win is a series of performances unfolded after ready-to-win is established. When the effect control is performed based on the variation patterns PA2-2, PA2-3, PB2-2, and PB2-3 in which the chance-up effect (and the stock effect) are not executed, during the super reach, the outpost of the battle effect. There are two parts, namely, a super ready-to-win first half part A in which a prelude effect is executed, and a super ready-to-win second half part in which a battle effect is executed. Further, when the effect control is performed based on the variation patterns PA2-4, PA2-5, PB2-4, PB2-5 in which the chance-up effect (and the stock effect) is executed, the stock effect is executed during the super reach. There are three parts: a super ready-to-win introduction part in which is executed, a super ready-to-win first half part B in which a chance-up effect is executed together with a sentry effect, and a super ready-to-win second half part in which a battle effect is executed. With such a configuration, during the period before the start of the battle production where the excitement of Super Reach reaches its climax, the stock production and the chance-up production are executed, so it is possible to gradually increase the production and enhance the production effect. can.

In this example, as shown in FIGS. 8-1 (B) and (C), the super reach in which the chance-up effect (and stock effect) is executed is the super reach in which the chance-up effect (and stock effect) is not executed. The degree of expectation for big hit is higher than that of reach, and the degree of expectation for big hit is higher in super reach B than in super reach A. - 特許庁With such a configuration, it is possible to make the player expect that the chance-up effect (and the stock effect) will be executed and in which super reach it will be executed.

In addition to the example shown in FIG. 8-1, for example, a variation pattern is provided in which a pseudo-continuous effect is performed once or more times before the super reach, and the degree of expectation for a big hit differs according to the number of times of the pseudo-continuous effect. You may do so.

Next, the configuration of each variation pattern will be described. FIG. 8-2 is an explanatory diagram showing an example of the structure of the variation pattern and the breakdown of the variation time. In this example, as shown in FIG. 8-2, the elements that make up the variation pattern (which can be said to be an effect executed in the variation pattern) are "normal variation" that performs variable display in a normal manner, and ``Shortened variation'' that performs variable display in a shortened manner, ``Normal reach'' that performs normal reach as a reach effect, and ``Super reach introduction (stock effect)'' that performs a stock effect in the super reach introduction part as a reach effect, "Super reach first half A (no chance-up effect)" in which super reach first half part A has a forward appearance, and "super reach first half B (with chance-up effect)" in which super reach first half part B performs a guard effect and chance up effect. And, there is a "super reach second half (battle production)" in which the battle production is performed in the second half of the super reach, and a "blessing production at the time of winning" in which a blessing production is performed to celebrate the big hit. It should be noted that the example shown in FIG. 8B is not the only example, and other elements such as an element that performs a pseudo continuous effect may be provided.

As shown in FIG. 8-2, the fluctuation pattern PA1-1 is a fluctuation pattern that is not normal fluctuation, and includes "normal fluctuation" (15 seconds) as an element constituting the fluctuation pattern, and the total fluctuation time is 15 seconds. In addition, the variation pattern PA1-2 is a variation pattern that will not be shortened variation, includes "shortened variation" (5 seconds) as an element constituting the variation pattern, and the total variation time is 5 seconds.

Also, the variation pattern PA2-1 is a variation pattern that is lost after normal reach, and includes "normal reach" (20 seconds) as an element constituting the variation pattern, and the total variation time is 20 seconds.

In addition, the variation patterns PA2-2 and PA2-3 are variation patterns that are lost after passing through the super reach first half part A in which the chance-up effect is not executed and the super reach second half part, and the elements constituting the variation pattern are " The total variable time is 70 seconds including the first half of super reach A (no chance-up effect)” (30 seconds) and the second half of super reach (battle effect)” (40 seconds).

In addition, the variation patterns PA2-4 and PA2-5 are variation patterns that are lost through the super reach introduction part, the super reach first half part B in which the chance-up effect is executed, and the super reach second half part. The elements that make up the pattern are "super reach introduction (stock production)" (30 seconds), "super reach first half B (with chance up production)" (40 seconds), and "super reach second half (battle production)" (40 seconds). seconds), and the total variation time is 110 seconds.

In addition, the variation pattern PB2-1 is a variation pattern that changes from normal reach to a big hit, and includes "normal reach" (20 seconds) and "blessing effect at the time of winning" (20 seconds) as elements constituting the variation pattern. The variation time is 40 seconds.

In addition, the variation patterns PB2-2 and PB2-3 are variation patterns that become a big hit after going through a super reach first half part A in which the chance-up effect is not executed and a super reach second half part. Total variable time including super reach first half A (no chance up effect)” (30 seconds), “super reach second half (battle effect)” (40 seconds), and “blessing effect when winning” (20 seconds) is 90 seconds.

In addition, the variation patterns PB2-4 and PB2-5 are variation patterns that result in a big hit after passing through a super reach introduction part, a super reach first half part B in which a chance-up effect is executed, and a super reach second half part. The elements that make up the pattern are "super reach introduction (stock production)" (30 seconds), "super reach first half B (with chance up production)" (40 seconds), and "super reach second half (battle production)" (40 seconds). seconds) and the “blessing effect at the time of winning” (20 seconds), and the total variable time is 130 seconds.

In the example shown in FIG. 8-2, the super reach A and the super reach B have the same performance time for the first half of the super reach and the second half of the super reach. The rendering time may be different depending on the type.

(Execution timing of each production during Super Reach)
Next, the execution timing of the stock effect and the chance-up effect will be described. FIG. 8-3 is a timing chart showing an example of execution timing of each effect.

In this example, the variation time (that is, the total performance execution time) is determined by the variation pattern determined on the main board 11 side, and the performance control board 12 side determines the stock performance and the chance-up performance execution timing based on the variation pattern. Or, the performance execution time is determined. However, although the details will be described later, depending on the type of effect, the execution timing may be predetermined corresponding to the variation pattern. In addition, not limited to the configuration of this example, a variation pattern in which the performance timing and the performance execution time of the stock effect and the chance up effect are predetermined is provided, and the main board 11 side determines one of the variation patterns. may

FIG. 8-3(A) shows a case where super reach without chance up is executed. In this case, as shown in FIG. 8-3(A), the outpost effect is executed in the first half part A of super reach, and the battle effect is executed in the second half part of super reach.

FIG. 8-3(B) shows a case where super reach with chance up is executed. In this case, the stock effect is first executed in the super reach introduction part. Then, in the super ready-to-win first half part B, the chance-up effect is executed together with the outpost effect. Then, the battle effect is executed in the second half of the super reach.

As shown in FIG. 8-3(B), in this example, at maximum three timings of timings A to C during the stock effect (timings (A) to (C) shown in FIG. 8-3(B)) There is an opportunity to stock items (keys). In this example, a maximum of 3 timings are provided as opportunities to stock items (keys) in the stock effect, but the configuration is not limited to such a configuration. There may be.

Also, in this example, in the first half of Super Reach, the title display (effect to display the title display), the active display (effect to display the active display), the dialogue display (effect to display the dialogue display), and the decoration pattern ( The "decorative pattern effect that displays the decorative pattern" means that the degree of expectation for a big hit indicated by each effect mode differs, and when the corresponding chance-up effect is executed, the mode of effect changes (that is, the degree of expectation for a big win suggested increases). is configured as

Specifically, when one item (key) is stocked in the stock effect, title display (effect to display title display), active display (effect to display active display), dialogue display (effect to display dialogue) A chance-up effect targeting either the dialogue effect to be displayed) or a decorative pattern (decorative pattern effect to display the decorative pattern) is executed once, and two items (keys) are stocked in the stock effect. , Title display (effect to display the title display), active display (effect to display the active display), dialogue display (effect to display the dialogue display), decorative pattern (decorative pattern effect to display the decorative pattern) A chance-up effect is executed once for each of the two targets, and when three items (keys) are stocked in the stock effect, the title display (effect to display the title display), active display (display active display) A chance-up effect is executed once for each of three of 3 of the following: a line display (a line effect of displaying a line display), and a decorative pattern (decorative pattern effect of displaying a decorative pattern). Note that the configuration is not limited to this example, and the chance-up effect may be executed a plurality of times for one effect. In this case, the stocked items (keys) are released each time the chance-up effect is executed.

As shown in FIG. 8-3 (B), in this example, the first to fifth timings ((1) shown in FIG. 8-3 (B)) are the timings at which the chance-up effect can be executed in the first half of the super reach. to (5)) are provided. In this example, the first to fifth timings in the first half of Super Reach are determined for each variation pattern (or each type of Super Reach), but are common to any variation pattern (or type of Super Reach). may be the timing of

Also, in this example, as shown in FIG. ) can be executed at the second timing or the fourth timing, and the chance-up effect for dialogue display (dialogue production to display dialogue display) can be executed at the third timing , and the chance-up effect for decorative symbols (decorative symbol effect for displaying decorative symbols) is configured to be executable at the fifth timing.

At which of the second timing and the fourth timing the chance-up effect for the active display (the effect for displaying the active display) is to be executed is determined by a lottery. On the other hand, the timing at which the chance-up effect for title display (effect to display the title display), dialogue display (effect to display the dialogue display) or decorative pattern (decorative pattern effect to display the decorative pattern) is executed is fixedly determined for each variation pattern. It should be noted that, without being limited to such a configuration, the timing at which the chance-up effect for the active display (the effect for displaying the active display) is executed may be fixedly determined, or the title display may be performed. (Direction to display title display), Dialogue display (Direction to display dialogue display) or Decorative pattern (Decorative pattern effect to display decorative pattern) Either one of them may be determined by lottery.

Note that the execution order of the effects that are targets of the chance-up effect is not limited to the example shown in FIG. 8-3, and may be another order. However, it is desirable that the degree of expectation for a big win is likely to be improved by the chance-up performance (for example, the degree of expectation for a big win is likely to be changed to a performance mode with a high degree of expectation for a big win) as the order of targets for the chance-up performance becomes later. With such a configuration, it is possible to draw attention to the timing at which the chance-up effect is executed, and the game with expectations for the changing timing (for example, expectations increased as the first half of the super reach progressed). It is possible to prevent disappointing people.

In addition, in this example, when the chance-up effect is executed during the super reach, the stock effect is always executed. There may also be a pattern in which the chance-up effect is executed without the game. In the case of such a configuration, for example, a variation pattern including a stock effect and a chance-up effect and a variation pattern including a chance-up effect without a stock effect are provided in advance, and the former is provided on the main board 11 side. When the variation pattern is determined, the performance control board 12 side determines the performance contents of the stock performance and the chance-up performance according to the modes shown in FIGS. When the board 11 side determines the latter variation pattern, the performance control board 12 side determines whether or not to execute the chance-up performance and the type of the chance-up performance to be executed based on the determined variation pattern. In this way, by providing a pattern in which the chance-up effect is executed without executing the stock effect, the presence of the chance-up effect increases, and it is visualized that the chance-up effect will be executed in the future. The player can enjoy the performance while having a sense of superiority in the situation. Furthermore, in such a case, if the stock effect is executed in advance, the ratio of executing many chance-up effects is higher than when it is not executed (that is, the chance-up effect increases the expectation of a big hit. It may be configured so that it is likely to be high), the execution of the stock effect may be prioritized, and the execution of the stock effect may be expected.

In addition, in this example, the first half of super reach and the second half of super reach are always present in super reach, but the configuration is not limited to this. By omitting it, the super reach introduction part may be followed by the super reach second half part, and the chance-up effect may be performed in the second half part. With such a configuration, it is possible to prevent the total effect execution time of reach with a high degree of expectation from becoming too long.

In addition, when setting an exception pattern that omits the first half of Super Reach, in the basic pattern that is not omitted as a premise, when developing from the first half of Super Reach to the second half of Super Reach, the boundary between the first half and the second half is related to Super Reach. It is desirable that another effect image is displayed in such a manner as to completely cover the effect image, or that the effect contents are clearly divided between the first half and the latter half. For example, at the boundary between the first half and the second half, an effect image or character related to the chance-up effect shown in FIG. may be displayed in such a manner as to cover all of them. Further, for example, the production contents may be divided such that the outpost production is executed in the first half part and the battle production is executed in the second half part, or the battle scene is displayed in the first half part and the character performs a special move in the second half part. The content of the presentation may be divided by displaying a final scene such as a draw. By doing so, even when the super reach first half part is omitted, it is possible to make the flow of production feel natural.

In addition, in the example shown in FIG. 8-3, for the sake of convenience, the intervals between the stock timing and the timing at which the chance-up effect is executed are uniform. OK.

(Execution time of each production in Super Reach)
Next, the execution time of each effect in Super Reach will be described. FIG. 8-4 is an explanatory diagram showing the execution time of each effect in the first half part and the second half part of Super Reach.

Of the examples shown in FIG. 8-4, FIG. 8-4 (A) shows the title display (title display is displayed at the first timing of the first half of the super reach (the timing of (1) shown in FIG. 8-4) effect) is executed, and a chance-up effect is executed for dialogue display (dialogue effect that displays dialogue display) at the third timing (timing (3) shown in FIG. 8-4). Then, at the fifth timing (timing of (5) shown in FIG. 8-4), an example of executing a chance-up effect for the decorative pattern (decorative pattern effect that displays the decorative pattern) (of the chance-up effect to be described later) corresponding to the eighth effect pattern) is shown.

In addition, in FIG. 8-4 (B), the chance-up effect for the title display (the effect of displaying the title display) is executed at the first timing of the first half of the super reach, and the decorative pattern (decorative pattern) is executed at the fifth timing. An example (corresponding to the seventh effect pattern of the chance-up effect to be described later) in which the chance-up effect is executed for the decoration symbol effect displaying the pattern is shown.

In addition, in the example shown in FIG. 8-4, in the second half of Super Reach, a movable body effect is performed in which the movable body 32 moves before the end of variation (for example, when notifying that the game will be controlled for a big win).

In this example, there are two cases: a case where the dialogue effect without the chance-up effect shown in FIG. 8-4A is executed, and a case where the dialogue effect with the chance-up effect shown in FIG. 8-4B is executed. , the performance to be the target of the chance-up performance is configured such that when the performance mode changes due to the chance-up performance, the execution time is longer than when the chance-up performance does not change the performance mode. there is Specifically, the effect execution time T11 of the dialogue effect shown in FIG. 8-4(A) is longer than the effect execution time T12 of the dialogue effect shown in FIG. 8-4(B). With such a configuration, when the chance-up performance is executed, a period for executing the chance-up performance and its target performance (for example, a period for notifying the change and the performance mode after the change) is ensured. be able to.

In addition, if the effect execution time of the effect is changed depending on the presence or absence of the chance-up effect, the execution timing of other effects will be affected, so the amount of data related to effect control will increase and the processing will become complicated. There is a risk. Moreover, since the variable time (that is, the total performance execution time) is fixedly fixed in advance for each variation pattern, there is a possibility that the performance will not be completed within the time or that the time will be left over. Therefore, in this example, by varying the execution period of the movable body presentation depending on the presence or absence of the chance-up presentation, the influence on other presentations is suppressed, and all presentations are made to fit within the time period without discomfort.

That is, in this example, the effect execution time T11 of the dialogue effect shown in FIG. 8-4(A) is longer than the effect execution time T12 of the dialogue effect shown in FIG. The effect execution time T21 of the movable body effect shown in 4(A) is shorter than the effect execution time T12 of the movable body effect shown in FIG. 8-4(B). And, the effect execution time of the chance-up effect for the decorative pattern (decorative pattern effect for displaying the decorative pattern) is common.

As the movable body effect, for example, the movable body 32 is moved from the initial position to the effect position in front of the display area of the image display device 5 and is controlled to be positioned at the effect position for a predetermined period, and the image display device is displayed during the predetermined period. 5, control is performed to display an effect image or the like so as to emphasize the movable body production (at this time, the movable body 32 itself may move at the production position). When performing control to move to a position, the rendering execution time of the movable body rendering can be adjusted by lengthening or shortening the period during which the movable body 32 is positioned at the rendering position. By adjusting the effect execution time of the movable body effect in this way, it is possible to cope with minute changes in the effect time depending on whether or not there is a chance up. With such a configuration, the production execution time of the production is changed depending on the presence or absence of the chance-up production, while preventing an increase in the amount of data related to the production control and complication of the processing, and making all the productions uncomfortable. can be completed within the time frame.

Note that the adjustment of the performance time may be performed by, for example, a performance other than the movable body performance. For example, if the variable display result is a loss and the movable object effect is not executed before the end of the variation, after the effect image related to super reach is restored to the normal background image before the end of the change, a decorative pattern indicating the loss is displayed. may be adjusted by lengthening or shortening the time for which the temporary stop display is performed.

Further, in this example, the chance-up effect can be executed a plurality of times, and the execution time is varied according to the chance-up effect to be executed. Specifically, as shown in FIG. 8-4(A), the chance-up effect for decorative patterns has a longer execution time than the chance-up effect for title display and dialogue display. Although the details will be described later, the chance-up effect for decorative patterns has a higher chance of winning than the chance-up effect for title display and dialogue display. can increase With such a configuration, various chance-up effects can be executed in a suitable execution time, and the effects of the effects can be enhanced.

Also, in this example, when one chance-up effect targeting one effect is being executed, another chance-up effect targeting another effect is not executed. For example, as shown in FIG. 8-4, the chance-up effect with different targets is executed after a predetermined period of time has elapsed. With such a configuration, it is possible to draw the player's attention to the chance-up effect being executed.

(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 first reads the variation pattern command from the variation pattern command storage area (step 030IWS801). Next, the effect control CPU 120 displays the display result (stop symbol) is determined (step 030IWS802). That is, by executing the process of step 030IWS802 by the effect control CPU 120, according to the variable display pattern (variation pattern) determined by the variable display pattern determining means, the display result of the variable display of the identification information (the decoration pattern is stopped) A display result determining means for determining a pattern) is realized. Incidentally, when a pseudo-run is designated by the variation pattern command, the effect control CPU 120, in step 030IWS802, 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, or a combination of patterns where the medium pattern is a special pattern exclusively for pseudo-ren (characters such as "NEXT" are written and numbers are written) It also decides what is not possible to constitute a jackpot combination). 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 030IWS802, 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 on only the variation pattern command. .

Then, in the case of "missing", a combination of decoration patterns 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.
In addition, even if it is lost, in the case of "time saving lost", a combination of decorative symbols of the lost symbols including special symbols (for example, star symbols) is determined. It should be noted that it may be configured to determine a combination of decorative symbols of missing symbols including different special symbols (for example, heart-shaped symbols and diamond-shaped symbols) according to the time-saving type.

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.

Next, the effect control CPU 120 confirms whether or not it is a variation pattern including super reach (with chance up) (step 030IWS803). Then, if the variation pattern does not include super reach (with chance up), the process proceeds to step 030IWS811.

If the variation pattern includes super reach (with chance up), the effect control CPU 120 determines the effect pattern of the stock effect (step 030IWS804). Next, the effect control CPU 120 determines the effect pattern of the chance-up effect (step 030IWS805). Next, the effect control CPU 120 determines the effect mode after changing the effect to be the target of the chance-up effect (step 030IWS806).
After that, the process moves to step 030IWS811. The details of steps 030IWS804, S805 and S806 will be described later.

At step 030IWS811, the effect control CPU 120 selects a process table corresponding to the contents of the variation pattern and the determined effect (step 030IWS811).

Next, the effect control CPU 120 starts the process timer in the process data 1 of the selected process table (step 030IWS812).

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 setting 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. In addition, the process timer set 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 030IWS813). 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.

By executing the process of step 030 IWS813, an effect corresponding to the variation pattern and the content determined to be executed is realized.

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 030IWS814).

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 030IWS815).

Next, details of the process of determining the effect pattern of the stock effect in the variable display start setting process (step 030IWS804) will be described.

At step 030 IWS804, for example, the stock effect pattern determination table shown in FIGS.

Specifically, when the variation pattern is super reach A (with chance up) variation pattern PA2-4, PB2-4, the first stock effect pattern determination table (super reach A) shown in FIG. By referring to it, one of the first effect pattern in which one item (key) is stocked as the effect result and the second to third effect patterns in which two items (keys) are stocked as the effect result is determined.

Further, when the variation pattern is super reach B (with chance up) variation pattern PA2-5, PB2-5, refer to the second stock effect pattern determination table (super reach B) shown in FIG. 8-6(B). , 1st production pattern to stock 1 item (key) as a production result, 2nd to 3rd production patterns to stock 2 items (keys) as a production result, 3 items (keys) to be stocked as a production result. Any one of the fourth to fifth production patterns is determined.

In this example, as shown in FIGS. 8-3 and 8-6, there are opportunities to stock items (keys) at timing A, timing B, and timing C during the stock effect. For example, in the first effect pattern, At timing A, one item (key) is stocked, and at timings B and C, no item (key) is stocked. For example, in the fifth effect pattern, one item (key) is stocked at timing A, no item (key) is stocked at timing B, and two items (keys) are stocked at timing C. Thus, in this example, an opportunity to stock one or more items (keys) is provided at each timing.

In this example, as shown in FIGS. 8-6(A) and 8-6(B), each effect pattern of the stock effect is configured so that the proportion determined at the time of the big win is different. That is, it is configured such that the degree of expectation for a big hit differs depending on the number of stocked items (keys) and the timing of stocking. With such a configuration, it is possible to draw the player's attention to the effect pattern of the stock effect.

Also, in this example, as shown in FIGS. 8-6(A) to (B), the super reach A and the super reach B are configured so that the effect pattern of the stock effect that can be determined is different.
Specifically, at super reach A, a maximum of two items (keys) can be stocked, and at super reach B, a maximum of three items (keys) can be stocked. With such a configuration, it is possible to draw attention to which type of super reach the stock effect is executed.

Also, in this example, as shown in FIGS. 8-6 (A) to (B), the item (key) is stocked at timing A (in other words, the stock effect is executed) regardless of the effect pattern. It is configured so that at least one item (key) is stocked when the With such a configuration, it is possible to prevent the player from having no expectations for the stock performance or not paying attention to the stock performance due to the case where the items are not stocked even if the stock performance is executed. be able to.

In this example, since the degree of expectation for a big win is higher when the stock effect is executed than when the stock effect is not executed, the player expects the occurrence of the stock effect. Therefore, for example, in the normal reach before the start of the super reach (the state in which the left and right patterns are tense and the middle pattern is fluctuating in the image display device 5), an effect suggesting that the stock effect will be executed, and the execution You may make it perform the production|presentation which stirs whether it is done or not. For example, when the stock effect is executed, in the normal reach state, a special symbol such as a "key stock time symbol" as a medium symbol may be stopped to shift to the stock effect. Also, for example, when the stock effect is executed, in the normal ready-to-win state, the medium pattern starts to fluctuate at high speed, and after the screen is changed to the super ready-to-win (white out or the like to cover the display area of the image display device 5), the super Instead of the reach first half part (outpost production), it may be shifted to the stock production.

Next, details of the process of determining the effect pattern of the chance-up effect in the variable display start setting process (step 030IWS805) will be described.

At step 030 IWS805, for example, the chance-up effect pattern determination table shown in FIGS.

Specifically, if the variation pattern is one of the variation patterns PA2-4 and PB2-4 of Super Reach A (with chance increase), and the stock number of items determined in step 030IWS804 is 1, With reference to the first chance-up production pattern determination table (super reach A: one chance-up) shown in FIG. do.

In addition, if the variation pattern is one of the variation patterns PA2-4 and PB2-4 of Super Reach A (with chance up), and the number of items in stock determined in step 030IWS804 is 2, With reference to the second chance-up effect pattern determination table (super reach A: chance-up twice) shown in 7(B), one of the fifth to sixth effect patterns for performing the chance-up effect twice is determined.

In addition, if the variation pattern is one of the variation patterns PA2-5 and PB2-5 of Super Reach B (with chance up) and the stock number of items determined in step 030IWS804 is 1, With reference to the third chance-up production pattern determination table (super reach B: one-time chance-up) shown in 7(C), one of the first to fourth production patterns for performing one chance-up production is determined.

In addition, if the variation pattern is one of the variation patterns PA2-5 and PB2-5 of Super Reach B (with chance up), and the number of items in stock determined in step 030IWS804 is 2, With reference to the fourth chance-up effect pattern determination table (super reach B: chance-up twice) shown in 7(D), one of the fifth to seventh effect patterns for performing the chance-up effect twice is determined.

In addition, if the variation pattern is one of the variation patterns PA2-5 and PB2-5 of Super Reach B (with chance up) and the number of items in stock determined in step 030IWS804 is 3, With reference to the fifth chance-up effect pattern determination table (super reach B: chance-up 3 times) shown in 7(E), the eighth effect pattern of performing the chance-up effect three times is determined.

For example, in the first effect pattern of the chance-up effect, the chance-up effect of changing the effect mode of the title display (the effect of displaying the title display) is executed once. Further, for example, in the eighth production pattern of the chance-up production, the production mode of the title display (production of displaying the title display) is changed, and the production mode of the dialogue display (dialogue display is displayed) is changed. and a chance-up effect for changing the effect mode of the decorative pattern (decorative pattern effect for displaying the decorative pattern) are executed respectively.

In this example, before the chance-up effect is executed, the chance-up effect is executed to incite whether or not the chance-up effect is to be executed. There are two types of chance-up stimulating effects: one in which the chance-up effect is executed after the effect, and the other in which the chance-up effect is not executed. ).

In the chance-up fanning effect (true), after an image suggesting a keyhole corresponding to the stocked item (key) (for example, keyhole (suggestion) image 030IWG13) is displayed, an image showing the keyhole (for example, keyhole (entity) ) the image 030IWG11) is displayed. On the other hand, in the chance-up inciting effect (false), after an image suggesting a keyhole corresponding to the stocked item (key) (for example, keyhole (suggestion) image 030IWG13) is displayed, an image showing the keyhole (for example, keyhole The (substantial) image 030IWG11) is not displayed, and the image suggesting the keyhole (for example, the keyhole (suggestion) image 030IWG13) is deleted.

In this example, the chance-up fanning effect (true) is always executed before the chance-up effect is executed. Then, as shown in FIG. 8-7, for example, in the fourth effect pattern and the seventh effect pattern of the chance-up effect, the chance-up effect is executed for dialogue display (dialogue effect for displaying the dialogue display). However, the chance-up prompting effect (false) that is not executed as a result is executed. By adopting such a configuration, it is possible to make the player pay attention to which of the effects the chance-up effect is to be executed. Not limited to the example shown in FIG. 8-7, when the chance-up effect is not executed and the stocked item (key) remains, the chance-up effect (false) is executed. You may do so.

In this example, as shown in FIGS. 8-7 (A) to (E), each production pattern of the chance-up production is configured such that the ratio determined at the time of the big win is different (that is, the degree of expectation for the big win is different). . With such a configuration, it is possible to draw the player's attention to the effect pattern of the chance-up effect. In particular, it is constructed so that the degree of expectation for a big hit becomes higher as the timing of change as the object of the chance-up effect becomes later (that is, in the order of decorative pattern change>word display change>title display change). With such a configuration, it is possible to draw the player's attention to which timing and which chance-up effect targeting which effect is executed.

In addition, in this example, the chance-up effect that changes the effect mode of the decorative pattern (decorative pattern effect that displays the decorative pattern) is not executed in the case of super reach A, and can be executed only in the case of super reach B. there is With such a configuration, it is possible to make the player pay attention to which type of super reach the chance-up effect is executed.

It should be noted that not only the examples shown in FIGS. 8-7, but also in any kind of super reach, the chance-up effect of changing the effect mode of the decorative pattern (decorative pattern effect displaying the decorative pattern) can be executed. may be In addition, in this example, the chance-up effect is configured to be executed a maximum of three times. Further, the chance-up performance for the active display can be executed at both the second timing and the fourth timing so that the chance-up performance is executed up to five times. good too.

Next, the details of the processing (step 030IWS806) of determining the effect mode after the change of the effect to be the target of the chance-up effect in the variable display start setting process will be described.

In step 030 IWS 806, if it is determined to execute a chance-up effect that changes the effect mode of the title display (effect for displaying the title display), the title display change pattern shown in FIG. 8-8(A) is determined. Refer to the table to determine the pattern of change. Further, when it is decided to execute a chance-up effect that changes the effect mode of the active display (effect of displaying the active display), the active display change pattern determination table shown in FIG. 8-8(B) is changed. Refer to it to determine the pattern of change. In addition, when it is decided to execute a chance-up effect that changes the effect mode of the dialogue display (the dialogue effect that displays the dialogue display), the dialogue display change pattern determination table shown in FIG. 8-8(C) to determine the pattern of change. Also, if it is decided to execute a chance-up effect that changes the effect mode of the decorative pattern (decorative pattern effect that displays the decorative pattern), the decorative pattern change pattern shown in FIG. 8-8 (D) is determined. Refer to the table to determine the pattern of change.

In this example, title display (effect of displaying title display), active display (effect of displaying active display), dialogue display (effect of displaying dialogue display) and decorative pattern (decorative pattern effect of displaying decorative pattern) , the degree of expectation for a big hit is suggested by the color tone of the effect image related to the effect. For example, it is configured to suggest that the degree of expectation for a big hit is high in the order of gold>red>green>blue>normal color (white).

When the title display change pattern is determined to be the first change pattern, the title display changes from the normal color (white) to blue, and when the second change pattern is determined, the title display changes to the normal color ( white) to green.

Also, when the change pattern of the active display is determined to be the first change pattern, the active display changes from normal color (white) to blue at the first timing of the first half of Super Reach, and is determined to be the second change pattern. In this case, the active display changes from the normal color (white) to green at the first timing, and if the third change pattern is determined, the active display changes from the normal color (white) to green at the third timing. If the fourth change pattern is determined, the active display changes from the normal color (white) to red at the third timing.

In addition, if it is possible to execute a pre-reading notice effect that changes the pending display (and active display), the effect pattern determined as the pre-reading notice effect at the time of the start winning (for example, the change timing and the display mode after the change are determined) ), a chance-up effect targeting the active display may be executed.

When the change pattern of dialogue display is determined to be the first change pattern, the dialogue display changes from the normal color (white) to blue, and when the second change pattern is determined, the dialogue display changes to the normal color ( white) to green, and if the third change pattern is determined, the dialogue display changes from the normal color (white) to red.

In addition, when the variation pattern of the decorative design is determined to be the first variation pattern, the decorative design changes from the normal color (white) to green, and when the second variation pattern is determined, the decorative design changes to the normal color. The color (white) changes to red, and when the third change pattern is determined, the decorative pattern changes from the normal color (white) to gold.

In this example, when the effect mode of the target effect changes due to the chance-up effect, the tendency of the effect mode after the change is different according to the timing of the change. Specifically, the chance-up effect for the active display is configured such that the third timing after the first timing is more likely to change to a more expected effect mode. In addition, the chance-up effect for decorative patterns is executed later than the chance-up effect for title display, active display, and dialogue display, and it is easy to change to a production mode with high expectations. is configured to With such a configuration, it is possible to draw attention to the timing at which the chance-up effect is executed, and the game with expectations for the changing timing (for example, expectations increased as the first half of the super reach progressed). It is possible to prevent disappointing people.

In addition, if the color displayed after the change at the earlier timing suggests that the expectation is higher than the color displayed after the change at the later timing, it will be displayed after the change at the later timing. The effect mode (color) to be displayed may be re-determined so as not to cause a decline in the degree of expectation.

(Production example)
Next, a specific example of a super ready-to-win effect including a stock effect and a chance-up effect will be described. 8-9 to 8-10 are explanatory diagrams showing specific examples of stock effects. In addition, in FIGS. 8-9 to 8-10, the effect screen transitions in the order of (1), (2), and (3).

(Stock production (5th production pattern))
In Figures 8-9 to 8-10, one item (key) is stocked at timing A, no item (key) is stocked at timing B, and two items (keys) are stocked at timing C. A stock effect of the fifth effect pattern is shown.

Specifically, when the variable display is started and the ready-to-win state is established, a decorative design showing "6" is displayed in the left decorative design display area 5L and the right decorative design display area 5R of the image display device 5. Then, at the start timing of the stock effect, as shown in FIG. 8-9 (1), the image display device 5 displays the title display of the stock effect "KEY STOCK" and "TIME". Note that the display mode of the title display may indicate the number of items (keys) to be stocked in the stock effect to be started later, or that many items (keys) are to be stocked. For example, the title display is generally displayed in normal color (white), but when displayed in red, it suggests that there are more items (keys) stocked than when displayed in normal color (white). may be made.

In this example, as shown in FIG. 8-9 (1), except during a special effect, etc., the active display AH is displayed on the lower left side of the display area of the image display device 5 as the active display, and corresponds to the special symbol. A small pattern KZ and a reserved memory count HS indicating the reserved memory count are displayed on the central right side of the display area of the image display device 5 .

Next, when the stock effect is started, as shown in FIG. 8-9 (2), a timer image 030IWG01 indicating the remaining time of the stock effect and a "key stock TIME" display 030IWG02 indicating that the stock effect is in progress. is displayed. Further, at timing A of the stock effect, as shown in FIG. 8-9 (2), a character A prompting an operation to press the push button 31B, an operation effective period, and an image simulating the push button 31B are displayed. .

In the stock effect of the fifth effect pattern, one key is stocked at the timing A. Therefore, when the pressing operation of the push button 31B is detected during the operation valid period (or when the operation valid period elapses), FIG. As shown in 9(3), the background image is covered with a character display of "stock x 1" indicating that one key is stocked as an item, an image imitating the key, and an effect image emphasizing them. is displayed.

Next, as shown in FIG. 8-9 (4), one key moves from the upper left of the screen of the image display device to the lower right of the screen and is stocked. A display that looks like it is stocked on the right front side of the screen) is performed.

When the effect display for stocking the keys ends, the effect display for progressing the stock effect is displayed as shown in FIG. 8-9 (5). Specifically, an effect display is performed in which the character A rides on a swing in the center of the display area of the image display device 5, and a display is performed in which the remaining time shown in the timer image 030IWG01 decreases. At this time, a stock key image 030G03 indicating the number of keys currently stocked is displayed.

Next, at the timing B of the stock effect, as shown in FIG. 8-9 (6), a character A prompting an operation to press the push button 31B, an operation effective period, and an image simulating the push button 31B are displayed. . In this example, an effect display prompting the user to press the push button 31B is performed at timing A, timing B, and timing C of the stock effect, but the character A poses differently. Therefore, even if the effect for prompting the pressing operation is performed a plurality of times, the interest of each timing can be improved without boring the player.

In the stock effect of the fifth effect pattern, the key is not stocked at the timing B. Therefore, when the pressing operation of the push button 31B is detected during the operation valid period (or when the operation valid period elapses), FIG. 8-9 (7 ), an image with a close-up face of character A, a character display of "!?" The image shown is not displayed.

In this way, by executing an effect such as displaying a character image instead of the key when the key is not stocked, it is possible to alleviate the regret that the key was not stocked. In addition, in the stock effect of this example, even if only one key is stocked, the effect execution time is equivalent to the case where three keys are stocked. Therefore, if the key is not stocked even if the button is pressed for a period of time, the presentation becomes redundant, and there is a risk that the interest will decrease. Therefore, when the key is not stocked in this way, the character image is displayed instead to liven up the presentation, so that the stock presentation is not lowered even if the stock number is small. It should be noted that the character image to be displayed when not stocked is not limited to one type, and may be varied according to the type of Super Reach to be executed. By doing so, it is possible to anticipate the future development from the displayed character image, and to give the character image a dramatic meaning.

Since the effect display shown in FIG. 8-9 (7) is performed when the key is not stocked (that is, indicating that the key is not stocked), the effect display shown in FIG. 8-9 (7) is displayed. After the displayed image is erased, an effect display in which the stock effect progresses as shown in FIG. 8-9(8) is displayed, but the number of stocked keys indicated by the stock key image 030G03 does not increase. Note that the effect display when the item is stocked as shown in FIG. 8-9 (3) and the effect display when the item is not stocked as shown in FIG. A short period is set. With such a configuration, it is possible to prevent the player from feeling annoyed or losing interest by displaying an unfavorable effect for a long time without the effect of increasing the number of stocks. .

Next, as shown in FIG. 8-10 (9), an effect display in which the stock effect progresses is displayed, and at timing C of the stock effect, the push button 31B is pressed as shown in FIG. 8-10 (10). A character A prompting an operation, an operation effective period, and an image simulating the push button 31B are displayed.

In the stock effect of the fifth effect pattern, two keys are stocked at the timing C. Therefore, when the pressing operation of the push button 31B is detected during the operation valid period (or when the operation valid period elapses), FIG. As shown in 10 (11), the background image is covered with a character display of "stock x 2" indicating that two keys are stocked as items, an image imitating the key, and an effect image emphasizing them. is displayed.

Next, as shown in FIG. 8-10 (12), an effect display in which two keys are stocked by moving from the upper left of the screen of the image display device to the lower right of the screen (for example, a key flying from the left back side of the screen) A display that looks like it is stocked on the right front side of the screen) is performed.

When the effect display for stocking the keys ends, the effect display for progressing the stock effect is displayed as shown in FIG. 8-10 (13). Then, as shown in FIG. 8-10 (14), when the remaining time indicated by the timer image 030IWG01 reaches 0, as shown in FIG. will be

Then, when the pressing operation of the push button 31B is detected during the operation effective period (or when the operation effective period elapses), as shown in FIG. VS Enemy Character B", character A and enemy character B are displayed, and the stock presentation ends.

In this example, when executing the super reach with chance up, first, the stock effect is executed in the super reach introduction part. Then, in the first half of the super ready-to-win, a prelude effect such as a dialogue effect in which the character A and the enemy character B face each other and have a conversation is mainly executed, and a chance-up effect is additionally executed. After that, in the second half of Super Reach, a battle effect is executed in which character A and enemy character B exchange swords. In addition, when executing super reach without chance increase, in the first half of super reach, an outpost production such as dialogue production in which character A and enemy character B face each other and have a conversation is executed, and in the second half of super reach, A battle effect is executed in which the character A and the enemy character B exchange swords.

In the example shown in FIG. 8-10 (16), the battle card for the battle production is "Character A VS Enemy Character B". are different) are provided, and the battle card is determined according to the type of super reach. In other words, the type of super ready-to-win is notified by displaying a battle card with a battle effect triggered by the pressing operation of the push button 31B. With such a configuration, it is possible to heighten the sense of anticipation and tension when performing the pressing operation of the push button 31B at the timing shown in FIG. 8-10 (15). For example, in addition to or instead of the types of super reach, the types of characters on the team side and characters on the enemy side may differ according to the degree of expectation for a big hit. Further, for example, if the production stage is configured to transition according to the game period or game state such as the number of fluctuations, the character associated with the production stage in advance may be one of the enemy characters (the production stage may be any one of a plurality of enemy characters associated with , or may be an enemy character determined by lottery).

(Stock production (first production pattern))
Next, the stock effect of the first effect pattern in which one item (key) is stocked at timing A, no item (key) is stocked at timing B and timing C, and one key is stocked as a result will be described. do.

When the stock effect of the first effect pattern is executed, after the screen transition of FIGS. 8-9 (1) to (8), as shown in FIG. A stock key image 030G03 indicating that there is a stock key is displayed, and an effect display in which the stock effect progresses is displayed. Then, as shown in FIG. 8-11 (10), when the remaining time indicated by the timer image 030IWG01 reaches 0, a display prompting the user to press the push button 31B is displayed as shown in FIG. 8-11 (11). will be

Then, when the pressing operation of the push button 31B is detected during the operation valid period (or when the operation valid period passes), as shown in FIG. VS Enemy Character B", character A and enemy character B are displayed, and the stock presentation ends.

(Outline of Super Reach first half and second half)
Next, the outline of the effects in the first half part and the second half part of Super Reach will be described. FIGS. 8-12 and 8-13 are explanatory diagrams showing an outline of effects in the first half part and the second half part of Super Reach. In addition, in FIGS. 8-12 and 8-13, the effect screen transitions in the order of (1), (2), and (3).

When the Super Reach introduction part (stock effect) ends and the first half of Super Reach begins, as shown in Fig. 8-12 (1), the title display of Super Reach B with the words "Death Fight between Two People" is displayed. be done.

Further, as shown in FIG. 8-12(1), in the lower right of the display area of the image display device 5, a mini-character A image 030IWC10 and the number of mini-key images 030IWG10 stocked in the stock effect are displayed. In this example, it is assumed that three keys are stocked in the stock effect in advance, and the three keys are displayed in a manner of moving around the mini-character A. In this example, the keys stocked in the stock effect of the super reach introduction part are displayed as the mini key image 030IWG10 or the key image 030IWG12 in the first half of the super reach.

In addition, in the left decorative design display area 5L and the right decorative design display area 5R of the image display device 5, the decorative design showing "6" is displayed, and the active display AH is displayed on the lower left side of the display area of the image display device 5 as the active display. , and a small symbol KZ corresponding to the special symbol and a reserved memory number HS indicating the number of reserved memories are displayed on the central right side of the display area of the image display device 5 .

8-12(2), the character A image 030IWC01 and the enemy character A image 030IWC02 face each other, and after the dialogue image 030IWG20 of "It's a game" is displayed, As shown in 12(3), the line image 030IWG20 of "I'll get back to you" is displayed.

Next, as shown in FIG. 8-12(4), the character A image 030IWC01 is displayed alone, and the dialogue image 030IWG20 saying "I won't hold back" is displayed.

As shown in FIGS. 8-12 (2) to (4), when the outpost effect is being executed and the chance-up effect is not being executed, the mini key image 030IWG10 and the mini character A image 030IWC10 are displayed on the image display device 5. An effect display is performed in which the ends of the display area are moved. At this time, an effect display is performed in which the mini key image 030IWG10 moves around the mini character A image 030IWC10.

Here, when the chance-up effect targeting the dialogue effect is executed, as shown in FIG. 8-12 (5), a keyhole (entity) image 030IWG11 imitating a keyhole is displayed in a manner overlapping the dialogue image 030IWG20. be done. At this time, a mini-character A image 030IWC10 holding one key is displayed beside the keyhole (entity) image 030IWG11. Such an effect display indicates that the target of the chance-up effect is the dialogue effect.

Next, a key image 030IWG12 and a keyhole (entity) image 030IWG11 are displayed as shown in FIG. ) As an effect display, a key image 030IWG12 rotated from a keyhole (entity) image 030IWG11 is displayed as shown in FIG. 8-12(7).

When the effect display of turning the key through the keyhole (that is, unlocking the key) is performed, the dialog image 030IWG20 changes from normal color (white) to blue, as shown in FIG. 8-12(8). With such an effect display, the effect mode of the dialogue effect changes as a result of the chance-up effect.

After that, when the super reach first half part (outpost effect and chance up effect) ends and the super reach second half part begins, character A image 030IWC01 and enemy character A image 030IWC02 are displayed as shown in FIG. 8-13 (9). A battle production where swords are exchanged begins.

Then, when the character A wins against the enemy character A, the characters "Victory" are displayed as shown in FIG. A combination of "666" decorative patterns is displayed.

(Chance up production)
Next, the chance-up effect outlined in FIG. 8-12 will be described in detail with reference to FIGS. 8-14 to 8-18. FIGS. 8-14 to 8-18 also show portions of the chance-up effect that are omitted from FIG. 8-12.

FIGS. 8-14 and 8-15 are explanatory diagrams showing specific examples of the chance-up effect for active display. In addition, in FIGS. 8-14 and 8-15, the effect screen transitions in the order of (1), (2), and (3).

In the first half of super reach, as shown in FIG. 8-14(1), a prelude effect is executed in which the character A image 030IWC01 and the enemy character A image 030IWC02 face each other. Also, as shown in FIG. 8-14(1), an effect display is performed in which the mini key image 030IWG10 and the mini character A image 030IWC10 move at the end of the display area of the image display device 5. FIG. At this time, an effect display is performed in which the mini key image 030IWG10 moves around the mini character A image 030IWC10.

Effect images related to outpost effects (for example, character A image 030IWC01, enemy character A image 030IWC02, etc.) are also displayed in FIGS. In this example, the effect image related to the outpost effect is a effect image related to the chance-up effect (for example, a key image, a keyhole image, a mini character image, etc.), and a effect image related to the effect to be the target of the chance-up effect (for example, (Title display, active display, dialogue display, decorative pattern), and is displayed in a lower layer than those images.
Although the details will be described later, the effect image related to the outpost effect is hidden by the effect image related to the chance-up effect at the timings of (13) to (14) in FIG. 8-15.

Next, when the chance-up fanning effect (true) is executed, a keyhole (suggestion) image 030IWG13 suggesting the appearance of a keyhole is displayed in the center of the display area, as shown in FIG. 8-14(2). At this time, the mini-key image 030IWG10 and the mini-character A image 030IWC10 stop moving to the end of the display area of the image display device 5, and the mini-key image 030IWG10 stops moving around the mini-character A image 030IWC10. . Next to the mini-key image 030IWG10 and the mini-character A image 030IWC10, a "!" indicating the presence of the keyhole (suggestion) image 030IWG13 is displayed.

Next, as shown in FIG. 8-14(3), an effect display is started in which the keyhole (suggestion) image 030IWG13 is gradually reduced. Then, as shown in FIG. 8-14(4), the gradually shrinking keyhole (suggestion) image 030IWG13 approaches the active display AH targeted for the chance-up effect, and eventually, as shown in FIG. 8-14(5). Then, an effect display is performed in which the keyhole (suggestion) image 030IWG13 overlaps the active display AH. At this time, a triangular mark indicating reduction is displayed around the keyhole (suggestion) image 030IWG13.

Also, as shown in FIGS. 8-14 (2) to (5), the mini-key image 030IWG10 and the mini-character A image 030IWC10 move so as to follow the keyhole (suggestion) image 030IWG13 approaching the active display AH. With such a configuration, it is possible to draw attention to the chance-up effect and the target effect of the chance-up effect.

Next, as shown in FIG. 8-14(6), the keyhole (suggestion) image 030IWG13 becomes a silhouette on the active display AH, and an effect display is performed in which a glowing effect image is displayed. At this time, the mini-key image 030IWG10 and the mini-character A image 030IWC10 are put in a silhouette state, and an effect display is also performed in which an effect image that shines around is displayed.

Next, as shown in FIG. 8-14(7), a keyhole (real) image 030IWG11 imitating a keyhole is displayed on the active display AH. This kind of effect display makes it clear that the chance-up boosting effect being executed is the chance-up boosting effect (true) and that the target of the chance-up effect is the active display.

Next, as shown in FIG. 8-14(8), an effect display is performed in which the character A located on the front side of the screen throws the key into the keyhole (entity) image 030IWG11 located on the back side of the screen. . Then, as shown in FIG. 8-15(9), an effect display is performed in which the key image 030IWG12 appears to move from the front side of the screen toward the keyhole (entity) image 030IWG11 on the back side. Therefore, the key image 030IWG12 is initially displayed in a larger display size than the keyhole (entity) image 030IWG11 as shown in FIG. 8-15 (9), and then reduced as shown in FIG. 8-15 (10) It is displayed so as to move toward the keyhole (substantial) image 030IWG11 while (gradually becoming smaller as an expression of going away). With such a configuration, it is possible to draw attention to the key image 030IWG12 acting on the keyhole (entity) image 030IWG11, thereby enhancing the effect of the chance-up presentation.

Then, as an effect display of the key being stuck in the keyhole, a key image 030IWG12 and a keyhole (entity) image 030IWG11 are displayed as shown in FIG. As a display, a key image 030IWG12 rotated from a keyhole (entity) image 030IWG11 is displayed as shown in FIG. 8-15(12).

When an effect display is performed in which the key turns through the keyhole (ie, the key is unlocked), as shown in FIG. A character display is displayed. In this example, as shown in FIG. 8-15 (13), the character A is displayed close up together with the effect image covering the effect image related to the outpost effect, whereby the chance-up effect is executed during the outpost effect. It reduces the sense of discomfort.

Then, as shown in FIG. 8-15 (14), the character A and the character display of "pending rank up" are erased while the effect image covering the image related to the outpost production is displayed, and the active display AH is in the silhouette state. , and an effect display is performed in which an effect image that shines around is displayed. At this time, the mini-key image 030IWG10 and the mini-character A-image 030IWC10 are displayed again, and an effect display is also performed in which an effect image that shines around is displayed.

In this example, when the chance-up effect for the active display is executed, as shown in FIG. 030IWC10>effect image covering the image related to the outpost effect>active display AH>image related to the outpost effect are displayed in higher layers in this order.

After that, as shown in FIG. 8-15 (15), the effect image covering the image related to the outpost effect is erased, and the active display AH changed from normal color (white) to blue is displayed. In addition, since one of the stocks has been released and the item (key) has been consumed by the chance-up effect for the active display, the number of mini-key images 030IWG10 that moves around the mini-character A image 030IWC10 is one. It's getting less.

In this example, the keyhole (entity) image 030IWG11 is displayed when the effect targeted for the chance-up effect is being executed, and the keyhole (entity) image 030IWG11 is acted on by the key image 030IWG12. to run. Specifically, as shown in FIGS. 8-14 and 8-15, a keyhole (entity) image 030IWG11 corresponding to the active display AH is displayed, and a key image 030IWG12 is inserted into the keyhole (entity) image 030IWG11. Execute the chance-up production at . With such a configuration, when the chance-up effect using the key image 030IWG12 is executed, the key image 030IWG12 is inserted into the keyhole (entity) image 030IWG11 and turns around (that is, the key is opened). It is possible to enhance the performance effect and improve the amusement.

In addition, in this example, the keyhole (entity) image 030IWG11 is displayed at substantially the center position of the effect image related to the effect that is the target of the chance-up effect (for example, see FIG. 8-14 (7)). At the timing when 030IWG11 is displayed, the chance-up effect for other effects is not executed. For example, at the timing when the keyhole (entity) image 030IWG11 corresponding to the active display AH is displayed, the chance-up effect for the dialogue display is not executed. With such a configuration, it is possible to make it easy to understand the suggestive effect that is the target of the chance-up effect, and to make the player pay attention to when the keyhole (substantial) image 030IWG11 is displayed.

In this example, as shown in FIGS. 8-14 (1) to (8), the stored key image and character image (that is, the mini key image 030IWG10 and the mini character A image 030IWC10) are moved and displayed to create a chance-up effect. is executed, an effect display is performed in which the character throws the key into the keyhole. With such a configuration, it is possible to draw the player's attention to the key image and enhance the effect of the chance-up presentation.

In this example, as shown in FIGS. 8-14 (1) to (6), the mini-key image 030IWG10 moves around the mini-character A-image 030IWC10, and when the chance-up effect is executed, , to stop its operation. With such a configuration, it is possible to draw the player's attention to the key image and enhance the effect of the chance-up presentation.

Also, in this example, the appearance of the key is different between when the key is stocked and when the key is used. For example, as shown in FIG. 8-9 (8), when the key image is displayed in the lower right of the display area in the stock effect, and as shown in FIG. The display size of the key image is smaller in the latter case than when the key image is displayed so as to move. With such a configuration, it is possible to make the key image easily visible in the stock effect in which the key is the main focus, and to prevent the key from standing out too much in the outpost effect. For example, when the key is stocked in the stock effect, and when the character throws the key toward the keyhole in the chance up effect (the most enlarged state at the beginning), the display size of the key image is larger in the latter. You can make it
With such a configuration, it is possible to have a greater impact when releasing the stock than when the key is stocked. Further, by giving an impact, even if the performance targeted for the chance-up performance has a low degree of expectation, it is possible to impress the player that it is a desirable performance.

Next, a specific example of the chance-up effect for decorative symbols will be described. FIGS. 8-16 to 8-18 are explanatory diagrams showing specific examples of chance-up effects for decorative symbols. In addition, in FIGS. 8-16 to 8-18, the effect screen transitions in the order of (1), (2), and (3).

In the first half of Super Reach, as shown in FIG. 8-16(1), an outpost effect is executed in which the character A image 030IWC01 and the enemy character A image 030IWC02 face each other. Also, as shown in FIG. 8-16(1), an effect display is performed in which the mini key image 030IWG10 and the mini character A image 030IWC10 move at the end of the display area of the image display device 5. FIG. At this time, the mini-key image 030IWG10 moves around the mini-character A image 030IWC10.

Further, as shown in FIG. 8-16(1), the movable body 32 is positioned at the initial position covering part of the upper display area of the image display device 5 .

Effect images related to outpost effects (for example, character A image 030IWC01, enemy character A image 030IWC02, etc.) are also displayed in FIGS. In this example, the effect image related to the outpost effect is a effect image related to the chance-up effect (for example, a key image, a keyhole image, a mini character image, etc.), and a effect image related to the effect to be the target of the chance-up effect (for example, (Title display, active display, dialogue display, decorative pattern), and is displayed in a lower layer than those images.

Next, when the chance-up fanning effect (true) is executed, a keyhole (suggestion) image 030IWG13 suggesting the appearance of a keyhole is displayed in the center of the display area, as shown in FIG. 8-16(2). At this time, the mini-key image 030IWG10 and the mini-character A image 030IWC10 stop moving to the end of the display area of the image display device 5, and the mini-key image 030IWG10 stops moving around the mini-character A image 030IWC10. . Next to the mini-key image 030IWG10 and the mini-character A image 030IWC10, a "!" indicating the presence of the keyhole (suggestion) image 030IWG13 is displayed.
Note that the keyhole (suggestion) image 030IWG13 displayed in the chance-up effect is represented by a dotted line in this example as shown in FIGS. It has a transparency that makes it possible to visually recognize the effect image), and the content of the super reach (that is, the outpost effect) is not hindered as much as possible even while the chance-up fan effect is being executed.

Next, as shown in FIG. 8-16(3), an effect display is started in which the keyhole (suggestion) image 030IWG13 is gradually reduced. Then, as shown in FIG. 8-16 (4), the gradually shrinking keyhole (suggestion) image 030IWG13 approaches the decorative pattern display area that is the target of the chance-up effect, and eventually, as shown in FIG. 8-16 (5). Thus, the keyhole (suggestion) image 030IWG13 reaches near the central position between the left decorative design display area 5L and the right decorative design display area 5R (the position corresponding to the middle decorative design display area 5C). At this time, a triangular mark indicating reduction is displayed around the keyhole (suggestion) image 030IWG13. Also, the mini-key image 030IWG10 and the mini-character A image 030IWC10 are displayed to move so as to follow the keyhole (suggestion) image 030IWG13 approaching the active display AH.

Next, as shown in FIG. 8-16(6), the keyhole (suggestion) image 030IWG13 becomes a silhouette state, and an effect display is performed in which an effect image that shines around is displayed. At this time, the mini-key image 030IWG10 and the mini-character A image 030IWC10 are put in a silhouette state, and an effect display is also performed in which an effect image that shines around is displayed. In this example, as shown in FIGS. 8-16(5) to 8-16(6), when changing the pose of mini-character A, the silhouette image is displayed once, and then the silhouette image is displayed. , the mini-character A image in the pose after the change from . In this way, instead of using material data that changes the pose of a mini character by moving it, the material data is simplified by switching the image with the silhouette image in between, thereby reducing the man-hours and costs required for production. be able to.

Next, as shown in FIG. 8-16(7), a keyhole (substantial) image is placed near the central position between the left decorative design display area 5L and the right decorative design display area 5R (the position corresponding to the middle decorative design display area 5C). 030IWG11 is displayed. Through such presentation display, it becomes clear that the chance-up fanning presentation being executed is the chance-up fanning presentation (true), and that the object of the chance-up fanning presentation is the decoration pattern.

In this example, when executing the chance-up effect targeting dialogue effects, as shown in FIG. When executing the chance-up effect for the pattern, as shown in FIG. A keyhole (substantial) image 030IWG11 is displayed at a position shifted toward the center of the display area from the corresponding position). With such a configuration, it is possible to prevent the keyhole (entity) image 030IWG11 from being covered by the movable body 32 and becoming difficult to see, and the keyhole (entity) image 030IWG11 is preferably displayed according to the characteristics of the target effect. can do.

Next, as shown in FIG. 8-16(8), an effect display is performed in which the character A located on the front side of the screen throws the key into the keyhole (entity) image 030IWG11 located on the back side of the screen. . Then, as shown in FIG. 8-17(9), an effect display is performed in which the key image 030IWG12 appears to move from the front side of the screen toward the keyhole (entity) image 030IWG11 on the back side. Therefore, the key image 030IWG12 is initially displayed in a larger display size than the keyhole (entity) image 030IWG11 as shown in FIG. 8-17(9), and then as shown in FIG. It is displayed so as to move toward the keyhole (entity) image 030IWG11 while shrinking (gradually becoming smaller as an expression of moving away).

8-17 (11), a key image 30IWG12 and a keyhole (entity) image 030IWG11 are displayed as an effect display that the key is stuck in the keyhole, and an effect that the key turns in the keyhole (that is, the key is unlocked). As a display, a key image 030IWG12 rotated from a keyhole (entity) image 030IWG11 is displayed as shown in FIG. 8-17(12).

When the effect display of turning the key through the keyhole (that is, unlocking the key) is performed, the character A and the character display of "symbol rank up" are displayed as shown in FIG. 8-17 (13). Then, as shown in FIG. 8-17 (14), while the character A and the character display of "symbol rank up" are displayed, the left decoration design starts rotating in the left decoration design display area 5L, and the right decoration design is displayed. An effect display is performed in which the right decorative pattern starts rotating in the pattern display area 5R. In this example, as shown in FIGS. 8-17 (13) to (14), the character A is displayed close-up to hide the effect image related to the outpost effect, and the chance-up effect is executed during the outpost effect. It reduces the discomfort of being

Next, as shown in FIG. 8-17 (15), an image of characters A and B standing side by side is displayed near the center of the display area of the image display device 5, and the left ornament rotates to a position superimposed on the image. An effect display is performed in which the pattern and the right decorative pattern move. Then, as shown in FIG. 8-17 (16), a glowing effect image is displayed around the rotating left decorative pattern and right decorative pattern.

Next, as shown in FIG. 8-17 (17), when the glowing effect image around the left decorative pattern and the right decorative pattern is erased, the normal color (white) changes to gold and the characters "GOLD" are displayed. The left decorative pattern and the right decorative pattern with the display are displayed, and the effect display is performed in which the rotation of the left decorative pattern and the right decorative pattern is stopped.

After that, as shown in FIG. 8-17 (18), gold right and left decorative patterns are displayed in the left and right decorative pattern display areas 5L and 5R, respectively, and the remaining outpost effect is performed. executed. Since all the stocked keys have been used due to the execution of the chance-up effect for the decoration pattern, the mini-character A image 030IWC10 and the mini-key image 030IWG10 are not displayed thereafter, but a message indicating that they will not be displayed is displayed. No special effects are performed. With such a configuration, it is possible to prevent the mini-key image 030IWG10, which is no longer used, from standing out.

In this example, regardless of where the keyhole (entity) image 030IWG11 is displayed (that is, regardless of which production is the target of the chance-up production), at least a part of the chance-up promotion production is It is carried out in a common manner. Specifically, as shown in FIGS. 8-14 (2) to (5) and FIGS. 8-16 (2) to (5), the keyhole (suggestion ) The image 030IWG13 is displayed in a common mode in which it is initially displayed in full screen and then reduced in size. With such a configuration, it is possible to draw attention to whether or not the keyhole (entity) image 030IWG11 is displayed, that is, whether or not the chance-up effect is executed, and which effect is the target of the chance-up effect. can draw attention to.

In this example, in the chance-up effect, regardless of the position where the keyhole (entity) image 030IWG11 is displayed (that is, regardless of the type of target effect), the image is displayed at a common display position to be the target effect. It informs that the production mode of will change. Specifically, as shown in FIGS. 8-15 (13) and 8-17 (13), the character and the character display of "holding rank up" or "design rank up" are displayed, and the production mode is Notify you of changes.
With such a configuration, it is possible to make it easier to recognize that the effect mode of the target effect changes due to the chance-up effect.

Further, in this example, the keyhole (entity) image 030IWG11 is not displayed at the timing when the effect mode of the target effect changes in the chance-up effect. Specifically, as shown in FIGS. 8-15 (13) to (15) and FIGS. It is not displayed at the timing when the mode of changes. With such a configuration, it is possible to draw attention to the fact that the effect mode of the target effect is changed by the chance-up effect.

Further, in this example, the effect image related to at least a part of the multiple types of effects targeted for the chance-up effect has a higher display priority than the key image even when the key image acts on the keyhole image. high. Specifically, the decorative pattern has a higher display priority than the key image even when the key image acts on the keyhole image. With such a configuration, it is possible to ensure the visibility of some effects in any situation. In addition, for effects images other than some effects (for example, those that are not information related to the progress of the game such as dialogue display and title display), display priority is given to the key image when the key image acts on the keyhole image. By making the intensity lower, it is possible to realize a more realistic presentation and enhance the presentation effect.

Further, in this example, as shown in FIGS. 8-15 (13) and 8-17 (13), when executing the chance-up effect, an effect image or a character covering the effect image related to the outpost effect, a "suspended rank It is possible to display notification images such as character display such as "up" or "symbol rank up". Then, a production pattern (for example, as shown in FIG. 8-17 (13) to FIG. In addition, a pattern in which the appearance of the decorative pattern changes while the characters and the character display of "pattern rank up" remain), and when the notification image is displayed, the effect of the target effect is changed. Effect pattern (for example, as shown in FIGS. 8-15 (13) to (15), the pattern in which the active display mode changes after the effect image, character, and character display of “pending rank up” are erased) , the chance-up effect can be executed. With such a configuration, the player can be made to recognize that the presentation mode of the target presentation changes by displaying the notification image, and the chance-up presentation can be suitably performed by the presentation pattern corresponding to the target presentation. can be executed. Especially for the former, by seamlessly increasing the chance while the notification image is being displayed (that is, changing the effect mode of the target effect), it is possible to make the effect more flashy. By performing a chance up (that is, a change in the effect mode of the target effect) after is erased, it is possible to suppress an increase in the amount of data related to the effect control.

In addition, in this example, when the notification image is displayed, the effect pattern of changing the effect mode of the effect that is the target of the chance-up effect is different from when the notification image is displayed. The degree of expectation for a big hit is higher than the performance pattern that changes the performance mode of the performance. Specifically, the chance-up effect in which the form of the decoration pattern changes has a higher expectation of a big hit than the chance-up effect in which the form of the active display changes (see FIG. 8-7). With such a configuration, the degree of expectation can be varied according to the showiness of the production pattern, and the interest can be improved.

Further, in this example, the notification image uses an image that can specify which effect mode of the effect has changed, and is different from the effect image related to the effect. For example, as shown in FIGS. 8-15 (13) and 8-17 (13), the character display of "pending rank up" or "symbol rank up" is displayed. With such a configuration, it is possible to easily recognize which of the effects has changed in the effect mode.

Further, in this example, the notification image displayed during execution of the chance-up effect is displayed in a manner covering the effect image related to the super reach (outpost effect), but the effect targeted for the chance-up effect is There are cases where the image is covered by the notification image and cases where the image is not covered, and the latter has a higher expectation of a big hit than the former. Specifically, as shown in FIG. 8-15 (13) and FIG. "Rank up" is displayed, but this notification image covers the active display AH, but does not cover the decoration pattern. Then, the chance-up effect in which the form of the decoration pattern changes has a higher expectation for a big hit than the chance-up effect in which the form of the active display changes (see FIG. 8-7). With such a configuration, the degree of expectation can be varied according to the showiness of the chance-up effect, and the interest can be improved.

Further, in this example, the effects targeted for the chance-up effect include those in which the relevant effect image is covered by the notification image and those in which the relevant effect image is not covered, and the latter is more within one variable display period than the former. The rate of execution at later timing is high. Specifically, the timing of execution of the chance-up effect in which the form of the decoration pattern changes is later than that of the chance-up effect in which the form of the active display changes (see FIG. 8-3). With such a configuration, it is possible to execute the chance-up effect in accordance with the time when the expectations of the player are high.

Further, in this example, the effects targeted for the chance-up effect include those in which the relevant effect image is covered by the notification image and those in which the effect image is not covered. Switch to an image and display it. Specifically, when the chance-up effect for the decoration pattern is executed, after the character A image is displayed as shown in FIGS. ) to FIG. 8-18 (17), an image in which character A and character B stand side by side is displayed. With such a configuration, it is possible to enhance the production effect of the highly anticipated chance-up production.

Next, a specific example of the chance-up fanning effect (fake) will be described. FIG. 8-19 is an explanatory diagram showing a specific example of the chance-up fanning effect (false). In addition, in FIG. 8-19, the effect screen transitions in the order of (1), (2), and (3).

FIG. 8-19 (1) shows the state immediately after the outpost effect in the first half of the super reach is started and the chance-up effect for the active display is executed. In this example, as shown in FIG. 8-19(1), the mini key image 030IWG10 and the mini character A image 030IWC10 are placed at the initial position at the bottom right of the display area of the image display device 5 after the chance-up effect is executed. It is redisplayed.

Then, as shown in FIG. 8-19 (2), the mini key image 030IWG10 and the mini character A image 030IWC10 are the targets of the chance-up effect (for example, title display, active display, dialogue display, decoration pattern). The end of the display area of the image display device 5 is moved so as to pass through the display position. For example, in the examples shown in FIGS. 8-19 (1) and (2), before the dialogue effect is started, so as to pass through the position where the dialogue image 030IWG20 is displayed (or the position where display is scheduled). An effect display is performed in which the mini key image 030IWG10 and the mini character A image 030IWC10 move. With such a configuration, when the mini-key image 030IWG10 and the mini-character A-image 030IWC10 are displayed in a moving manner, it is desired to execute a chance-up effect targeting the effect at the displayed position. The expectation of the player can be heightened, and the amusement can be improved.

In this example, the effects targeted for the chance-up effect are displayed at various positions such as the upper, lower, and lower right portions of the display area of the image display device 5, and the mini key image 030IWG10 and the mini character A image 030IWC10 are Move through the position. With such a configuration, it is possible to draw attention to the position where the mini-key image 030IWG10 and the mini-character A image 030IWC10 are moved and displayed, and whether the effect displayed at that position is the target of the chance-up effect. .

Further, in this example, after executing one chance-up effect targeting one effect, when executing another chance-up effect targeting another effect, one chance-up effect is executed and a predetermined period of time elapses. After that, another chance-up effect is executed (see FIG. 8-4).
With such a configuration, it is possible to leave an interval between one chance-up effect and another chance-up effect to make each stand out, and as shown in FIGS. It is possible to secure a period during which the key image 030IWG10 and the mini-character A image 030IWC10 are displayed in a moving manner.

Also, as shown in FIG. 8-19 (2), when the mini key image 030IWG10 and the mini character A image 030IWC10 are moving at the end of the display area of the image display device 5, the mini key image 030IWG10 and the mini character A image The 030IWC10 has a lower display priority than the effect images (for example, active display, dialogue display, decoration pattern, etc.) related to the effect that can be the target of the chance-up effect, and is displayed in a lower layer than them. With such a configuration, it is possible to draw the player's attention to an effect that can be the target of the chance-up effect. Note that the mini-key image 030IWG10 and the mini-character A-image 030IWC10 are not limited to such a configuration, and are among the effects that can be the target of the chance-up effect when moving in the end of the display area of the image display device 5. Displayed on a lower layer than the effect image (for example, decoration pattern) related to some effects, and displayed on a higher layer than the effect image (for example, active display and dialogue display) related to other effects. good too.

Further, as shown in FIG. 8-19 (2), the mini key image 030IWG10 and the mini character A image 030IWC10 are displayed during execution of Super Ready-to-Wear, and are effect images related to Super-Reach (for example, character images related to Senseki effect). ), but when the chance-up effect is not being executed, at least the central part of the effect image relating to super reach is displayed so as not to be obstructed. Specifically, the mini key image 030IWG10 and the mini character A image 030IWC10 are displayed so as to move at the ends of the display area without moving in the center of the display area of the image display device 5. It is not superimposed and displayed on the part. With such a configuration, it is possible to prevent interference with the super reach (outpost effect) while displaying the mini key image 030IWG10 and the mini character A image 030IWC10.

Next, when the chance-up fanning effect (false) is executed, a keyhole (suggestion) image 030IWG13 suggesting the appearance of a keyhole is displayed in the center of the display area, as shown in FIG. 8-19(3). At this time, the mini-key image 030IWG10 and the mini-character A image 030IWC10 stop moving to the end of the display area of the image display device 5, and the mini-key image 030IWG10 stops moving around the mini-character A image 030IWC10. . Next to the mini-key image 030IWG10 and the mini-character A image 030IWC10, a "!" indicating the presence of the keyhole (suggestion) image 030IWG13 is displayed.

Further, as shown in FIG. 8-19(3), when the keyhole (suggestion) image 030IWG13 is displayed, the mini-key image 030IWG10 and the mini-character A image 030IWC10 move so as to approach the keyhole (suggestion) image 030IWG13. do.

In this example, as shown in FIGS. 8-19 (2) and (3), the moving speeds of the mini-character A image 030IWC10 and the mini-key image 030IWG10 are set when the target effect to be used is not specified (or when there is a chance When it is specified (or when the chance-up effect is not being executed), it is a high-speed movement. With such a configuration, it is possible to draw the player's attention to the effect that is the target of the chance-up effect and the chance-up effect.

Next, an effect display in which the keyhole (suggestion) image 030IWG13 gradually shrinks is started, but as shown in FIG. ) The image 030IWG13 is erased. At this time, next to the mini-key image 030IWG10 and the mini-character A image 030IWC10, a "?" indicating that the keyhole (suggestion) image 030IWG13 has been deleted is displayed. With such a configuration, it becomes clear that the executed chance-up fanning effect is a chance-up fanning effect (false).

8-19(5), the mini-key image 030IWG10 and the mini-character A-image 030IWC10 are displayed at the initial position at the bottom right of the display area of the image display device 5. It will be fixed. In this example, after the chance-up effect is executed as shown in FIG. 8-19 (1), and after the chance-up effect (false) is executed as shown in FIG. , displayed in a common initial position. With such a configuration, it is possible to make it easy to understand that the chance-up fanning effect (false) has ended, and it is possible to express the meaning of restarting. Moreover, it is possible to suppress an increase in the amount of data related to effect control by redisplaying at the initial position.

In this example, the keyhole (suggestion) image 030IWG13 and the keyhole (substantial) image 030IWG11 can be displayed only once corresponding to the same presentation. For example, when a chance-up promotion effect (or chance-up promotion effect (false)) that agitates whether or not a chance-up production effect for dialogue display is executed once, the dialogue display is displayed after that. Even if it is, the chance-up fanning production targeting the dialogue display is not executed again. With such a configuration, it is possible to make it easier to understand the suggestion effect that is the target of the chance-up effect.

The mini-key image 030IWG10 and the mini-character A-image 030IWC10 are partly protruded outside the display area (that is, partly not displayed) when moving in the end of the display area of the image display device 5. good too. With such a configuration, the mini-key image 030IWG10 and the mini-character A-image 030IWC10 can be flexibly moved and displayed in accordance with other effects such as effect images.

Further, for example, when the mini-key image 030IWG10 and the mini-character A-image 030IWC10 are moving in the end of the display area of the image display device 5, an effect not targeted for the chance-up effect may not be executed. With such a configuration, it is possible to draw attention to the effects performed when the mini-key image 030IWG10 and the mini-character A-image 030IWC10 are moving in the end of the display area of the image display device 5 .

Also, in this example, since the chance-up effect can be executed a plurality of times, the number of times it has been executed may be recognized. For example, when the first chance-up effect is executed, an effect image simulating a blue flame is displayed at the end of the display area of the image display device 5, and when the second chance-up effect is executed, the effect image is displayed. When the effect image changes to green and the third chance-up effect is executed, the effect image may change to red. With such a configuration, it is possible to recognize that the chance-up has been performed even after the chance-up effect is finished and the related effect image is erased.

Next, the keyhole (suggestion) image and the keyhole (substantial) image for each effect of the chance-up effect will be described. FIG. 8-20 is an explanatory diagram showing a specific example of a keyhole (entity) image for each effect that is the target of the chance-up effect.

As shown in FIG. 8-20, in this example, there are a plurality of types of effects to be targeted for the chance-up effect, and the display sizes of the effect images related to the respective effects are different. Specifically, as shown in FIGS. 8-20 (1) and (3), the dialogue display has a smaller display size than the title display. In this example, the chance-up effect is executed in such a manner that the keyhole (entity) image is displayed at the position where the effect to be the target of the chance-up effect is displayed. Therefore, as shown in FIG. 8-20, the display size of the keyhole (substantial) image is configured to vary according to the target rendering.

For example, the keyhole (entity) image 030IWG11 displayed at the position of the serif image 030IWG20 shown in FIG. The display size is smaller than the image 030IWG11. With such a configuration, the player can predict the target effect of the chance-up effect from the position where the keyhole (substantial) image 030IWG11 is displayed, thereby improving the interest and target effect. By displaying the keyhole (substantial) image 030IWG11 in a display size suitable for the display size, it is possible to produce a presentation that does not cause a sense of incongruity.

On the other hand, as shown in FIG. 8-20, when the keyhole image is materialized, the silhouette of the keyhole (suggestion) image 030IWG13 is displayed in a common size regardless of the type of effect targeted for the chance-up effect. . After that, a keyhole (substantial) image 030IWG11 is displayed in a display size corresponding to the type of effect targeted for the chance-up effect. With such a configuration, it is possible to standardize the animation until the keyhole is materialized, and it is possible to suppress an increase in the amount of data related to effect control.

As described above, the characterizing portion 030IW discloses the configuration of the game machine shown in means 1 to 29 below.

(Means 1) A game machine that can be controlled to an advantageous state (for example, a jackpot game state) that is advantageous to the player, and that suggests control to be in an advantageous state and has a plurality of different expectations depending on the performance mode. Types of suggestive effects (for example, effect of displaying title display in a predetermined mode, effect of displaying active display in a predetermined mode, dialogue effect of displaying dialogue display in a predetermined mode, display of decorative patterns in a predetermined mode) a special image display effect execution means capable of displaying a special image (for example, a mini key image 030IWG10 or a key image 030IWG12), and a displayed special image. , a special effect (for example, changing the display color of the active display from normal color (white) to blue and a special effect executing means capable of executing a chance-up effect that changes to a normal image), and the special effect executing means displays a special corresponding image (for example, a keyhole (substantial) image 030IWG11) when the suggestive effect is being executed. Then, a special effect is executed in a manner in which the special image acts on the special corresponding image (for example, the active display AH or the keyhole (substantial) image 030IWG11 corresponding to the decoration pattern is displayed, and the keyhole (substantial) image 030IWG11 is displayed. 8-15 (9) to (15), FIGS. 8-17 (9) to 8-18 (17), etc.). According to such a configuration, when a special effect using a special image is executed, the story related to the special image can be imparted to enhance the effect of the effect, thereby improving interest.

(Means 2) The special correspondence image is displayed at substantially the center position of the effect image related to the suggested effect being executed (see, for example, FIG. 8-12 (5) and FIG. 8-14 (7)), and the special correspondence image is displayed, a special effect for suggestive effects other than the suggestive effect corresponding to the special correspondence image is not executed (for example, at the timing when the keyhole (entity) image 030IWG11 corresponding to the active display AH is displayed, , The chance-up effect for dialogue display is not executed). With such a configuration, it is possible to make it easier to understand the suggestive effect that is the target of the special effect, and to make the player pay attention to when the special corresponding image is displayed.

(Means 3) A special correspondence image can be displayed only once in response to the same suggestive effect (for example, a chance-up stimulating effect (or a chance (False)) is executed once, the chance-up boosting effect targeting the dialogue display is not executed again even if the dialogue display is displayed after that). With such a configuration, it is possible to make it easier to understand the suggestive effect that is the target of the special effect.

(Means 4) When the effect mode of the suggestive effect changes due to the special effect, the effect mode after the change differs depending on the timing of the change (for example, the timing at which the chance-up effect is executed later is more advantageous (See Figures 8-3 and 8-8). With such a configuration, it is possible to draw the player's attention to which timing the special performance will be executed, and to prevent the player who expects the changing timing from being disappointed.

(Means 5) A display stimulus effect executing means capable of executing a display stimulus effect (for example, a chance-up stimulus effect) for inciting whether or not the special corresponding image is displayed is provided, and the display stimulus effect executing means Regardless of the display position, it is possible to execute the display effect in a common manner (for example, FIGS. 8-14 (2) to (5), FIGS. 8-16 (2) to (5) As shown in FIG. 2, the keyhole (suggestion) image 030IWG13 is initially displayed up on the entire screen and then displayed in a common manner, even when the target effects are different). With such a configuration, it is possible to draw attention to whether or not the special correspondence image is displayed, that is, whether or not the special effect is executed, and also to pay attention to which suggestive effect is the target of the chance-up effect. can be made

(Means 6) When a special image is used in a special effect, it is displayed in a display size larger than that of the special corresponding image, and then displayed so as to act on the special corresponding image while being reduced (for example, FIG. 8- 15 (9) to (12), as shown in FIGS. 8-17 (9) to (12), the key image 030IWG12 moves from the front side of the screen toward the keyhole (entity) image 030IWG11 on the back side. Since it is displayed, it is initially displayed in a display size larger than the keyhole (substance) image 030IWG11, and then while being reduced (gradually becoming smaller as an expression of going away), it is stuck in the keyhole (substance) image 030IWG11. (displayed as rotating). With such a configuration, it is possible to draw attention to the special image acting on the special correspondence image, and to enhance the effect of the special presentation.

(Means 7) The special effect execution means can execute the special effect multiple times, and can vary the execution time according to the special effect to be executed (for example, in FIG. 8-4 (A) As shown, the chance-up effect for the decoration pattern has a longer effect execution time than the dialogue display or the chance-up effect for the dialogue display. can be executed, and the production effect can be enhanced.

(Means 8) The suggestive effect has a longer execution time when the effect mode changes due to the special effect than when the effect mode does not change due to the special effect (for example, as shown in FIGS. 8-4 (A) and (B) Thus, the effect execution time T11 of the dialogue effect in which the effect mode changes due to the chance-up effect is longer than the effect execution time T12 of the dialogue effect in which the effect mode does not change due to the chance-up effect). With such a configuration, when the special performance is executed, it is possible to secure a period during which the special performance and the suggestive performance targeted for the special performance are performed.

(Means 9) The suggestive effect executing means includes a first suggestive effect (for example, an effect of displaying a title display) and a second suggestive effect having a smaller display size than the first suggestive effect (for example, an effect of displaying dialogue). ), and the special effect executing means, when the suggestive effect is being executed, performs the special effect in a manner of displaying the special correspondence image at the position where the effect image related to the suggestive effect is displayed. It is executable (for example, a keyhole (entity) image 030IWG11 is displayed at the position where the title image 030IWG21 is displayed or the position where the dialogue image 030IWG20 is displayed), and the suggestion effect to be the target of the special effect is the first suggestion. When it is the performance, the special correspondence image is displayed in the first display size corresponding to the display size of the first suggestion performance, and when it is the second suggestion performance, the special correspondence image is displayed in the display size of the second suggestion performance. The second display size is smaller than the first display size (for example, the keyhole (entity) image 030IWG11 displayed at the position of the serif image 030IWG20 shown in FIG. 8-20(3) is , smaller than the keyhole (substance) image 030IWG11 displayed at the position of the title image 030IWG21 shown in FIG. 8-20(1)). With such a configuration, it is possible to improve the interest of the player by enabling the player to predict the target suggestive effect from the position where the special correspondence image is displayed, and at the same time, the display size suitable for the target effect can be obtained. By displaying the special correspondence image on the screen, it is possible to achieve a production that does not cause a sense of incongruity.

(Means 10) Suggestive effect executing means provides a specific suggestive effect (for example, a effect of displaying dialogue) that displays a effect image at a first position, and a second position that is closer to the end of the display area of the display means than the first position. A special suggestive effect (for example, an effect of displaying a decorative pattern) in which the effect image is displayed at a position (for example, a position near the upper end of the display area of the image display device 5) can be executed, and the special effect executing means is a specified When the suggestive effect is executed, the special correspondence image is displayed at approximately the center position of the effect image displayed at the first position (for example, approximately at the center of the dialog image 030IWG20 as shown in FIG. (a keyhole (entity) image 030IWG11 is displayed at the position), and when the special suggestion effect is executed, the position shifted from the center position of the effect image displayed at the second position toward the center of the display area of the display means is specially handled. Display an image (for example, as shown in FIG. 8-16 (7), display from the center position between the left decorative design display area 5L and the right decorative design display area 5R (the position corresponding to the middle decorative design display area 5C) A keyhole (substantial) image 030IWG11 is displayed at a position shifted toward the center of the area). With such a configuration, it is possible to suitably display a special correspondence image according to the feature of the target suggestive effect.

(Means 11) The special effect includes a notification effect in which a special image is displayed at a common display position regardless of the position at which the special corresponding image is displayed to notify that the effect mode of the target suggestive effect changes (for example, , as shown in FIGS. 8-15 (13) and 8-17 (13), the character and the character display of "pending rank up" and "symbol rank up" are displayed). With such a configuration, it is possible to make it easier to recognize that the effect mode of the target suggestive effect changes due to the special effect.

(Means 12) The special correspondence image is not displayed at the timing when the effect mode of the suggestive effect to be targeted in the special effect changes (for example, FIGS. 8-15 (13) to (15), FIGS. As shown in FIG. 8-18 (17), the keyhole (entity) image 030IWG11 is not displayed at the timing when the mode of active display or decorative pattern changes). With such a configuration, it is possible to draw attention to the fact that the effect mode of the suggestive effect changes.

(Means 13) The special image display means displays the special image in a manner of moving past the display position of the suggestive effect that is the target of the special effect during a period before the special effect is executed. (For example, as shown in FIGS. 8-12 (1) to (4) and FIGS. 8-19 (1) to (2), the dialogue The mini-character A image 030IWC10 and the mini-key image 030IWG10 move so as to pass through the position where the speech image related to the effect is displayed (or the position where the display is scheduled). With such a configuration, when the special image is displayed in a moving manner, the player's expectation that the special performance targeting the suggestive performance of the position where the special image is displayed is executed. It can enhance interest and improve interest.

(Means 14) When a special image is used, the special image display means moves and displays the special image to the display position of the target suggestive effect (for example, FIG. 8-14 (5), FIG. 8-16 ( 5), the mini-character A image 030IWC10 and the mini-key image 030IWG10 move to the display position of the active display AH or the decoration pattern display area, which is the target of the chance-up effect). With such a configuration, it is possible to draw the player's attention to the special effect and the suggestive effect that is the target of the special effect.

(Means 15) The special image has a lower display priority than the effect image related to the suggestive effect that is the target of the special effect (for example, as shown in FIGS. 8-15 (14) and 8-19 (2), The mini-character A image 030IWC10 and the mini-key image 030IWG10 have a lower display priority than the title display, the active display, the dialogue display, and the decoration pattern, and are displayed in a lower layer than them). With such a configuration, it is possible to draw attention to the suggestive effect.

(Means 16) The special effect executing means can execute another special effect targeting another suggestive effect after executing one special effect targeting one suggestive effect, and the other special effect is , one special effect is executed after a predetermined period of time has elapsed (for example, as shown in FIG. 8-4, a chance-up effect with a different target is executed after a predetermined period of time has passed). With such a configuration, it is possible to leave an interval between one special effect and another special effect to make each of them stand out, and to secure a period during which the special image is displayed in a moving manner.

(Means 17) The speed at which the special image is moved and displayed is faster when the suggestive effect to be used is specified than when the suggestive effect to be used is not specified (for example, As shown in FIGS. 8-19 (2) and (3), the movement speeds of the mini-character A image 030IWC10 and the mini-key image 030IWG10 are slow movement when the effect to be used is not specified. is fast when you are on it). With such a configuration, it is possible to draw attention to the target suggestive effect.

(Means 18) When the special image is moved and displayed, the additional image is added, the additional image is also moved and displayed, and the additional image operates when the special effect is executed (for example, FIG. 8-14 ( 1) to (8), FIGS. 8-16 (1) to (8), and FIG. 8-19 (2), the mini character A image 030IWC10 is moved and displayed together with the mini key image 030IWG10, and the chance-up effect is performed. When executed, the character A image 030IWC10 throws the key image 030IWG12 into the keyhole (entity) image 030IWG11). With such a configuration, it is possible to draw attention to the special image and enhance the effect of the special presentation.

(Means 19) The special image is displayed in a manner of moving around the additional image, and the movement is stopped when the special effect is executed (for example, FIGS. 8-14 (1) to (6), FIG. As shown in 8-16 (1) to (6) and FIG. 8-19 (2), the mini key image 030IWG10 moves around the mini character A image 030IWC10, and a chance-up effect is executed. sometimes it stops working). With such a configuration, it is possible to draw attention to the special image and enhance the effect of the special presentation.

(Means 20) The special image and the additional image are displayed during execution of a specific effect (for example, super reach) suggesting that the control is in an advantageous state, and have a higher display priority than the effect image related to the specific effect. Displayed (for example, as shown in FIGS. 8-12 (1) to (4), the mini key image 030IWG10 and the mini character A image 030IWC10 have a higher display priority than the character images related to the outpost production in the first half of Super Reach). ), and when the specific effect is being executed and the special effect is not being executed, at least the central part of the effect image related to the specific effect is displayed so as not to hinder the visibility (for example, FIG. 8 -12 (1) to (4), as shown in FIG. It is displayed so as to move the part, and is not displayed superimposed on the face etc. of the character image related to the outpost production). With such a configuration, it is possible to prevent the special image and the additional image from interfering with the specific effect while displaying the special image and the additional image.

(Means 21) Suggesting that a special effect will be executed, a first special suggestive effect (for example, a chance-up fanning effect (true)) in which the special effect is executed after the effect, and suggesting that the special effect will be executed. and a special suggestive effect executing means capable of executing a second special suggestive effect (for example, a chance-up fanning effect (false)) in which the special effect is not executed after the effect, and the special image is provided with the second special suggestive effect executed. After that, it is displayed again in the initial position (for example, after the chance-up effect is executed as shown in FIG. 8-19 (1), and as shown in FIG. 8-19 (5), the chance-up effect is displayed (false) is executed and appears in the common initial position). With such a configuration, it is possible to make it easy to understand that the second special suggestive effect has ended, and to express the meaning of the restart. Moreover, it is possible to suppress an increase in the amount of data related to effect control by redisplaying at the initial position.

(Means 22) The special effect executing means can execute the special effect a plurality of times, and when executing one special effect targeting one suggestive effect, another A special effect is not executed (for example, as shown in FIG. 8-4, a chance-up effect with a different target is executed after a predetermined period of time has elapsed). With such a configuration, it is possible to draw the player's attention to the special performance being executed.

(Means 23) A rendering image (for example, a decoration pattern) related to at least a part of the suggestive rendering out of a plurality of types of suggestive rendering has display priority over the special image even when the special image acts on the special corresponding image. high degree (see, for example, Fig. 8-15 (9)). With such a configuration, it is possible to ensure the visibility of some suggestive effects in any situation. In addition, for effect images other than some suggestive effects (for example, those that are not information related to the progress of the game, such as dialogue display and title display), when the special image acts on the special corresponding image, Also, by lowering the display priority, it is possible to realize a more realistic presentation and enhance the presentation effect.

(Means 24) The special effect executing means can display a specific image when executing the special effect (for example, as shown in FIG. 8-15 (13) and FIG. The effect image that covers the effect image related to the character and the text display of "pending rank up" and "pattern rank up" are displayed), and the effect mode of the suggestive effect to be targeted when the specific image is displayed The first effect pattern to be changed (for example, as shown in FIGS. 8-17 (13) to 8-18 (17), the appearance of the decorative pattern changes while the character and the "symbol rank up" display remain. pattern), and a second effect pattern (for example, as shown in FIGS. , a pattern in which the mode of the active display changes after the character and the display of "pending rank up" are erased), special effects can be executed. With such a configuration, it is possible to make the player recognize that the presentation mode of the suggestive presentation changes by displaying the specific image, and to suitably execute the special presentation according to the presentation pattern corresponding to the suggested presentation to be targeted. can do.

(Means 25) The degree of expectation that the special effect is controlled to be in an advantageous state is higher when the special effect is executed according to the first effect pattern than when the special effect is executed according to the second effect pattern (for example, the mode of decoration pattern The chance-up effect in which the active display mode changes has a higher expectation for a big hit than the chance-up effect in which the mode of the active display changes (see FIG. 8-7). With such a configuration, the degree of expectation can be varied according to the showiness of the production pattern, and the interest can be improved.

(Means 26) As the specific image, it is possible to specify which of the suggestive effects the effect mode has changed, and an image different from the effect image related to the suggestive effect is displayed (for example, FIG. 8-15 (13 ), as shown in FIG. 8-17 (13), the character display of "pending rank up" or "symbol rank up" is displayed). With such a configuration, it is possible to easily recognize which of the suggestive effects the effect mode has changed.

(Means 27) The special effect is executed during the execution of a specific effect (for example, super reach) that suggests whether or not to be controlled in an advantageous state, and the specific image displayed during the execution of the special effect is the specific effect. (For example, as shown in FIG. 8-15 (13) and FIG. 8-17 (13), the effect image that covers the effect image related to the outpost production is displayed in a manner that covers the effect image. ” and “symbol rank up” are displayed), and the suggestive effect includes a suggestive effect that is hidden by the specific image and a suggestive effect that is not hidden by the specific image (for example, FIG. 8-15 While the active display AH is covered as shown in (13), the decoration pattern is not covered as shown in FIG. 8-17 (13)). The degree of expectation to be controlled in an advantageous state is higher than the suggestive performance to be hidden (for example, the chance-up performance in which the mode of decoration pattern changes is higher than the chance-up performance in which the mode of active display changes). (see Figure 8-7). With such a configuration, the degree of expectation can be varied according to the flashiness of the special presentation, and the interest can be improved.

(Means 28) The special effect of the first effect pattern is executed at a later timing within one variable display period at a higher rate than the special effect of the second effect pattern. The changing chance-up effect is executed later than the chance-up effect in which the mode of active display changes (see FIG. 8-3). With such a configuration, it is possible to execute a special effect according to the time when the player's expectations are high.

(Means 29) When the special effect is being executed by the first effect pattern, one specific image is switched to another specific image and displayed (for example, as shown in FIGS. 8-17 (13) to (14) 8-17(15) to 8-18(17), an image of character A and character B standing side by side is displayed). With such a configuration, it is possible to enhance the production effect of the highly anticipated special production.

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 production control
123: display control unit

Claims (1)

A gaming machine that can be controlled in an advantageous state advantageous to a player,
Suggestive effect execution means capable of suggesting control to the advantageous state and executing a plurality of types of suggestive effects with different expectations depending on the effect mode;
a special image display effect executing means capable of displaying a special image;
By using the displayed special image, a special effect capable of executing a special effect of changing the suggestive effect being executed in one effect mode to a effect mode with a higher degree of expectation than the one effect mode and a production execution means,
The special production execution means is
A specific image can be displayed when executing the special effect,
A first performance pattern for changing a performance mode of a suggestive performance to be targeted when the specific image is displayed, and a performance mode of the suggestive performance to be targeted when the specific image is displayed and different. The special effect can be executed by a second effect pattern that changes the
A gaming machine characterized by:

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