JP2023061064A - game machine - Google Patents

Abstract

To provide a game machine capable of enhancing interest in a game and a performance effect in the game machine capable of executing a performance using a movable body and light-emitting means.SOLUTION: In execution of a first specific performance, a second specific performance, and a third specific performance, first light-emitting means and second light-emitting means are allowed to emit light by a first specific light-emitting pattern, a second specific light-emitting pattern, and a third specific light-emitting pattern, respectively, and light-emitting control of the first light-emitting means by the first specific light-emitting pattern is completed in completion of the first specific performance. In the meantime, light-emitting control of the second light-emitting means by the first specific light-emitting pattern is continued and light-emitting control of the first light-emitting means by the second specific light-emitting pattern is completed in completion of the second specific performance. Whereas light-emitting control of the second light-emitting means by the second specific light-emitting pattern is continued and light-emitting control of the first light-emitting means by the third specific light-emitting pattern is completed in completion of the third specific performance, light-emitting control of the second light-emitting means by the third specific light-emitting pattern is continued.SELECTED DRAWING: Figure 8-13

Description

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

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

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

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

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

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

In addition, there is a game machine capable of executing a plurality of types of advance notice effects such as a movable body effect using a movable body and a light emitting effect using a light emitting means (for example, see Patent Documents 1 and 2).

Japanese Patent Application Laid-Open No. 2021-29436 (Figs. 10-8, 11-2, 12-3) Japanese Patent Application Laid-Open No. 2017-221484 (Figs. 36 and 37)

However, there is room for improvement in order to increase the interest in the game and the effect of the performance in the game machine capable of executing the performance using the movable bodies and the light-emitting means.

SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION Accordingly, it is an object of the present invention to provide a game machine capable of enhancing the entertainment and effect of a game in a game machine capable of executing an effect using a movable body or a light emitting means.

The gaming machine according to the present invention is
A gaming machine that performs variable display and can be controlled to an advantageous state (for example, a jackpot game state) that is advantageous to a player,
light emitting means (for example, main lamp 005IW9a, frame lamp 005IW9b, specific lamp 005IW9c, bar function lamp 005IW9d, panel lamp, and button lamp 005IW9h);
Light emission control means (for example, effect control CPU 120) that controls light emission of the light emission means,
A notification effect (e.g., super reach effect) that notifies whether or not to be controlled in an advantageous state, a specific effect (e.g., specific effect) that suggests that the notification effect is executed, and controlled in an advantageous state Super reach effect and special effect according to the variation pattern are executed by performing step 005 IWS 216 and S8105 in effect execution means (for example, effect control CPU 120) that can execute a special effect (for example, special effect) suggesting that A part that executes a specific effect by performing step 005IWS4804),
When a special effect is executed, there is a higher expectation of being controlled in an advantageous state than when a specific effect is executed (for example, while the special effect is performed at a rate of 5% of the deviation fluctuation, the big hit While performed at a rate of 55% in the variation, the specific effect is performed at a rate higher than 5% in the deviation variation (5% to 40%), while a rate lower than 55% in the big hit variation (5% to 25 %), the reliability of the big hit is special performance>specific performance (see FIGS. 8-2 and 8-5),
The performance execution means is
As specific effects, a first specific effect (for example, first specific effect), a second specific effect (for example, second specific effect), and a third specific effect (for example, third specific effect) can be executed. can be,
A third specific effect can be executed after the first specific effect or the second specific effect is executed (for example, the execution timing of the first specific effect and the second specific effect is before reaching the reach state, and the The performance execution timing is during long reach (see Fig. 8-13),
A notification effect can be executed after execution of the third specific effect (for example, it can be developed into a super ready-to-win effect after execution of the third specific effect, see FIG. 8-13),
After executing the first specific effect or the second specific effect, it is possible to execute the special effect without executing the third specific effect (for example, when the variation pattern with the special effect is selected, the first specific effect or the second There are cases where the third specific effect is not executed after the specific effect is executed),
A notification effect can be executed after the execution of the special effect (for example, it can be developed into a super ready-to-win effect after the execution of the special effect, see FIG. 8-14),
The third specific effect is not executed when the first specific effect or the second specific effect is not executed (for example, the effect control CPU 120 executes step 005IWS253 only when step 005IWS252 is Y),
The special effect is executed even when the first specific effect or the second specific effect is not executed (for example, when the variation pattern accompanied by the special effect is selected, the first specific effect or the second specific effect is not executed. sometimes),
After the execution of the special effect, when the notification effect is executed, the expectation of being controlled to an advantageous state is higher than when the notification effect is executed after the third specific effect is executed (for example, , special effect > specific effect, the reliability of controlling the big hit is higher when the super ready-to-win effect is performed after the special effect than when the super ready-to-win effect is performed after the third specific effect. expensive),
The light emission control means commonly emits a special light emission pattern (for example, , super reach development light emission pattern) can cause the light emitting means to emit light (for example, regardless of which effect has been performed, in the super reach development light emission pattern according to the super reach development effect Light emission control of the game effect lamp is possible (see Fig. 48(A).)
It is characterized by
According to such a configuration, it is possible to expect that the third specific effect or the special effect will be executed after the first specific effect or the second specific effect is executed. It is possible to make the player pay attention to the execution of the special performance and enhance the amusement of the game.

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. 1 is a front view of a pachinko gaming machine according to the present embodiment; FIG. FIG. 10 is an explanatory diagram showing a specific example of a variation pattern table in the embodiment; FIG. 9 is a flowchart showing variable display start setting processing; FIG. 10 is a flow chart showing an advance notice effect setting process in the present embodiment; FIG. It is an explanatory view showing a specific effect execution lottery table. It is an explanatory diagram showing a preceding stage effect mode determination lottery table, a predetermined effect execution lottery table, a super reach development effect execution lottery table, and a next notice effect execution lottery table. It is a flow chart which shows production processing during variable display in production control process processing. It is a flowchart which shows a front|former stage production|presentation start process. It is a flow chart which shows specific production start processing. It is a flow chart which shows end processing of specific production. It is a flow chart which shows predetermined production start processing. It is a flow chart which shows super ready-to-win development production start processing. It is a timing chart showing the control timing of each effect member during the fluctuation corresponding to the fluctuation pattern PA2-5. It is a timing chart showing the control timing of each effect member during the fluctuation corresponding to the fluctuation pattern PA2-6. It is a timing chart showing the control timing of each effect member during the fluctuation corresponding to the fluctuation pattern PA4-1. It is explanatory drawing which shows the example of a long reach. It is explanatory drawing which shows the example of a long reach. FIG. 11 is an explanatory diagram showing a specific example of super reach A; FIG. 11 is an explanatory diagram showing a specific example of super reach A; FIG. 11 is an explanatory diagram showing a specific example of super reach A; FIG. 11 is an explanatory diagram showing a specific example of super reach A; FIG. 11 is an explanatory diagram showing a specific example of super reach A; FIG. 11 is an explanatory diagram showing a specific example of super reach A; FIG. 11 is an explanatory diagram showing a specific example of super reach A; FIG. 11 is an explanatory diagram showing a specific example of super reach B; FIG. 11 is an explanatory diagram showing a specific example of super reach B; FIG. 11 is an explanatory diagram showing a specific example of super reach B; FIG. 11 is an explanatory diagram showing a specific example of super reach B; FIG. 11 is an explanatory diagram showing a specific example of super reach B; FIG. 11 is an explanatory diagram showing a specific example of super reach B; FIG. 11 is an explanatory diagram showing a specific example of super reach B; It is an explanatory view showing a specific example of a special effect in the high base state. It is an explanatory view showing a specific example of a special effect in the high base state. FIG. 11 is an explanatory diagram showing a specific example of super reach C; FIG. 11 is an explanatory diagram showing a specific example of super reach C; FIG. 11 is an explanatory diagram showing a specific example of super reach C; FIG. 11 is an explanatory diagram showing a specific example of super reach C; FIG. 10 is an explanatory diagram showing a specific example of changes in the display image in the pre-stage effect and the second specific effect; FIG. 11 is an explanatory diagram showing a specific example of a suggestive image in a specific effect; FIG. 10 is a principle diagram of a lighting effect image; FIG. 10 is a principle diagram of a lighting effect image; FIG. 10 is a principle diagram of a lighting effect image; FIG. 10 is a principle diagram of a lighting effect image; FIG. 10 is a principle diagram of a lighting effect image; FIG. 10 is a principle diagram of a lighting effect image; FIG. 11 is a production diagram during variable display; It is an explanatory view showing a table for explanation of the content of the effect corresponding to the variable effect. FIG. 11 is an explanatory diagram showing a table for explanation of effect contents corresponding to the advance notice 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. Execute. 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 005IW)
Next, an embodiment of the characteristic portion 005IW will be described.

In this embodiment, the CPU 103 can control the high-base state or the low-base state according to the jackpot type won in step S117 of FIG.

In this embodiment, the CPU 103 terminates the high base state or the low base state (controls from the high base state to the low base state, controls from the low base state to the high control to the base state) is possible.

FIG. 8-1 is a front view of the pachinko gaming machine 1 according to this embodiment.

At predetermined positions on the game board 2, a bar accessory 005IW32 and a panel accessory are provided as movable bodies that operate according to the effects. As the panel accessories, a first panel accessory 005IW33 imitating the shape of grapes, a second panel accessory 005IW34 imitating the shape of a banana, and a first panel accessory 005IW35 imitating the shape of a watermelon are provided. there is

The bar accessory 005IW32 is positioned at the illustrated position (the position above the image display device 5 and not overlapping the display area of the image display device 5) as the retracted position, and the first position substantially in the center of the image display device 5. It is provided so as to be vertically drivable with respect to an advanced position and a second advanced position, which is the lowermost portion of the image display device 5 . It takes a predetermined time for the bar accessory 005IW32 to move from the retracted position to the position overlapping the display area of the image display device 5 . Also, an origin sensor is provided to detect that the bar accessory 005IW32 is positioned at the retracted position (origin position).

The first panel accessory 005IW33 is driven in the horizontal direction with respect to the advanced position where the entire image overlaps with the image display device 5, with the illustrated position (the position partially overlapping the left side area of the image display device 5) as the retracted position. prepared as possible.

The second panel accessory 005IW34 is driven in the horizontal direction with respect to the advanced position where the whole image overlaps with the image display device 5, with the illustrated position (the position partially overlapping the right side area of the image display device 5) as the retracted position. prepared as possible.

The third panel accessory 005IW35 has an advanced position where the whole image overlaps with the image display device 5, with the illustrated position (the position below the image display device 5 and not overlapping with the image display device 5) as the retracted position. It is provided to be drivable in the vertical direction with respect to.

Each movable body is driven and controlled by an effect such as an advance notice effect that is executed during variation.

Also, in the peripheral portion of the game area, as game effect lamps for game effects, there are a main lamp 005IW9a, a frame lamp 005IW9b, a specific lamp 005IW9c, a bar function lamp 005IW9d installed in the bar function 005IW32, and a first panel function 005IW33. 1st panel lamp 005IW9e installed in , second panel lamp 005IW9f installed in second panel function 005IW34, third panel lamp 005IW9g installed in third panel function 005IW35, and push button 31B A button lamp 005IW9h is provided. Hereinafter, the first panel lamp 005IW9e, the second panel lamp 005IW9f, and the third panel lamp 005IW9g may be collectively referred to as "panel lamps".

Light emission of each game effect lamp is controlled by a light emission pattern corresponding to BGM, a background effect, an effect such as an advance notice effect executed during fluctuation, and an error. The main lamp 005IW9a, the frame lamp 005IW9b, the specific lamp 005IW9c, the bar function lamp 005IW9d, the first panel lamp 005IW9e, the second panel lamp 005IW9f, the third panel lamp 005IW9g, and the button lamp 005IW9h include LEDs. ing.

The light emitting region of the frame lamp 005IW9b is divided into a first light emitting region on the upper side and a second light emitting region on the lower side, and the light emission can be controlled for each light emitting region. For example, it is possible to perform light emission control of only the first light emitting region, light emission control of only the second light emitting region, and light emission control of both the first light emitting region and the second light emitting region. It is

A vibration motor 005IW31c is provided inside the push button 31B. Since the vibration by the vibration motor 005IW31c is transmitted to the game machine frame 3 and the like, the pachinko game machine 1 as a whole can vibrate. In addition, the vibration can be transmitted to the player through the ball hitting operation handle 30 as well. The vibrating motor 005IW31c is vibration-controlled according to a vibration pattern corresponding to an effect such as an advance notice effect executed during fluctuation. As vibration patterns of the vibration motor 005IW31c, a first vibration pattern, a second vibration pattern having a shorter vibration time than the first vibration pattern, a third vibration pattern, and a fourth vibration pattern are provided.

The first vibration pattern is a vibration pattern of the vibration motor 005IW31c that is performed in a special effect, which will be described later. The second vibration pattern is a vibration pattern of the vibration motor 005IW31c that is performed in the jackpot notification performance described later. The third vibration pattern and the fourth vibration pattern are vibration patterns of the vibration motor 005IW31c performed in a vibration suggestive effect suggesting the reliability of controlling for a big hit.

The first vibration pattern and the second vibration pattern are vibration patterns that are performed to enhance the performance effect as part of the performance control in the special performance and the big win notification performance, and suggest the reliability of the control for the big win. It is not the vibration pattern that is done for. On the other hand, the third vibration pattern and the fourth vibration pattern have different degrees of reliability for controlling a big win depending on which vibration pattern is selected in the vibration suggestive effect. It can be said that it is a vibration pattern performed to suggest reliability.

For example, in the case of a big hit variation, 20% of the time, it is determined not to execute the vibration suggestion effect, and 30% of the time, the vibration suggestion effect accompanied by the third vibration pattern (hereinafter, sometimes referred to as the first vibration suggestion effect) ), and decides to execute a vibration suggestive effect accompanied by a fourth vibration pattern at a rate of 50% (hereinafter sometimes referred to as a second vibration suggestive effect), while in the case of deviation fluctuation , 60% decide not to execute the vibration suggestive effect, 30% decide to execute the first vibration suggestive effect, and 10% decide to execute the second vibration suggestive effect. If it is determined, the reliability for controlling the jackpot becomes first vibration suggestive effect<second vibration suggestive effect (that is, third vibration pattern<fourth vibration pattern).

In addition, the game effect lamp is controlled to emit light in the first vibration suggesting light emission pattern in response to the execution of the first vibration suggestive performance, and the game effect lamp is controlled to emit in the second vibration suggestive light emission pattern in response to the execution of the second vibration suggestive performance. to control light emission. The first vibration-suggestive light emission pattern and the second vibration-suggestive light emission pattern are light emission control patterns for causing the game effect lamp to emit light in different light emission modes. Further, the first vibration suggestive light emission pattern and the second vibration suggestive light emission pattern are light emission control patterns for causing the game effect lamp to emit light in a light emission mode different from the special light emission pattern described later and the special light emission pattern described later.

In addition, the first vibration pattern and the second vibration pattern are patterns for performing vibration corresponding to the movement of the image display in the special effect and the big hit notification effect, the output sound effect and BGM, while the third vibration pattern and the fourth vibration pattern The vibration pattern is not a pattern for vibrating in response to movement of image display in some kind of presentation, sound effects to be output, or BGM. Specifically, at the start of fluctuation, a vibration suggesting effect is suddenly performed with vibration of the vibration motor 005IW31c in the third vibration pattern or the fourth vibration pattern.

The vibration time of the vibration motor 005IW31c is different for each of the first vibration pattern to the fourth vibration pattern, and the vibration time of the vibration motor 005IW31c is as follows: first vibration pattern>second vibration pattern>fourth vibration pattern>third vibration pattern. It has a vibration pattern. Note that the vibration time of the vibration motor 005IW31c in each vibration pattern is not limited to this. For example, the vibration time of the vibration motor 005IW31c may be the first vibration pattern<the second vibration pattern. As a result, it is possible to prevent excessive expectations from being aroused before it becomes clear whether or not the game will be controlled for a big hit (during the execution of the special performance), and it is possible to emphasize the control for a big hit. You can increase your gaming interest.

(Variation pattern table)
In this embodiment, the variation patterns shown in FIG. 8-2 are provided. As shown in FIG. 8-2, as a variation pattern when the variable display result in the low base state is a failure, the variation pattern PA1 is a variation pattern PA1 in which the effect content is non-reach failure (normal variation failure) and the variation time is 10 seconds. -1, a variation pattern PA1-2 in which the effect content is non-reach failure (normal variation failure) and the variation time is as short as 1.5 seconds, and a variation in which the effect content is normal reach failure and the variation time is 15 seconds. A pattern PA1-3, a variation pattern PA1-4 in which the production content is a long reach loss after normal reach and a fluctuation time of 45 seconds, and a super reach A in which the production content is normal reach and long reach A deviation and a fluctuation time is 75 seconds, variation pattern PA1-6 in which the effect content is normal reach and super reach A deviation after special effect and the change time is 50 seconds, and effect content is normal reach and long reach. A variation pattern PA1-7 in which the experienced super reach B is lost and the variation time is 80 seconds, and a variation pattern PA1-8 in which the performance contents are normal reach and super reach B after passing the special performance and the variation time is 55 seconds. and is provided.

Further, as shown in FIG. 8-2, as a variation pattern when the variable display result in the low base state is a big hit, a variation pattern PA2-1 in which the effect content is a normal reach jackpot and the variation time is 20 seconds, A variation pattern PA2-2 in which the content of performance is a long reach jackpot through normal reach and the variation time is 50 seconds, and a variation in which the content of performance is a super reach A jackpot through normal reach and long reach and the variation time is 80 seconds. A pattern PA2-3, a variation pattern PA2-4 in which the production content is a super reach A jackpot through normal reach and special production and the fluctuation time is 55 seconds, and a super reach B jackpot in which the production content is normal reach and long reach. There are provided a variation pattern PA2-5 having a variation time of 85 seconds and a variation pattern PA2-6 having a variation time of 60 seconds and a super reach B jackpot with performance contents of normal reach and special performance. there is When the contents of performance are common between the big hit variation pattern and the losing variation pattern, the variation time of the big winning variation pattern is longer than the variation time of the losing variation pattern by 5 seconds, but during this 5 seconds. It is configured to perform a big win notification performance for informing that a big win has been achieved.

Also, as shown in FIG. 8-2, as a variation pattern when the variable display result in the high base state is a failure, the effect content is a non-reach failure (normal variation failure) and the variation time is 10 seconds. A pattern PA3-1, a variation pattern PA3-2 in which the production content is non-reach out (normal fluctuation out) and the fluctuation time is as short as 1.5 seconds, and a super reach C in which the production content is normal reach and fluctuates. A variation pattern PA3-3 with a duration of 50 seconds is provided.

Also, as shown in FIG. 8-2, as a variation pattern when the variable display result in the high base state is a big win, a variation pattern PA4 in which the content of the effect is a special effect jackpot after normal reach and the variation time is 20 seconds. -1, and a variation pattern PA4-2 in which the effect content is a super reach C jackpot after normal reach and the variation time is 55 seconds. When the contents of performance are common between the big hit variation pattern and the losing variation pattern, the variation time of the big winning variation pattern is longer than the variation time of the losing variation pattern by 5 seconds, but during this 5 seconds. It is configured to perform a big win notification performance for informing that a big win has been achieved.

Here, the contents of the variable production (normal fluctuation, normal reach, long reach, long reach development production, special production, super reach production, jackpot/loss notification production) will be described. FIG. 8-47 is an explanatory diagram showing a table for explaining the content of effects corresponding to variable effects.

In the normal fluctuation and normal reach before reaching the reach state, the effect control according to the game state is performed. For example, in the low base state, the background image corresponding to the low base state is displayed on the image display device 5, and light emission of the game effect lamp is controlled according to the color of the background image corresponding to the low base state. In addition, in the high base state, a background image corresponding to the high base state is displayed on the image display device 5, and BGM corresponding to the high base state is output from the speakers 8L and 8R. The light emission of the game effect lamp is controlled in a rhythm that matches the time.

In Long Reach, a Long Reach image is displayed on the image display device 5, and the game effect lamp is illuminated in accordance with the progress of Long Reach.

When the game develops into a long reach, a long reach development effect is performed to show the player that the game has developed into a long reach. In the long reach development effect, a long reach development effect image including a character image is displayed on the image display device 5, and the game effect lamp is displayed in the color of the displayed character and in a rhythm that matches the movement of the character. Flashing is controlled in a fast cycle.

In super reach A, a super reach A image is displayed on the image display device 5, and the game effect lamp is illuminated as the super reach A progresses.

In super reach B, a super reach B image is displayed on the image display device 5, and the game effect lamp is illuminated as the super reach B progresses.

In super reach C, a super reach C image is displayed on the image display device 5, and the game effect lamp is illuminated as the super reach C progresses.

In the special effect, a special effect image is displayed on the image display device 5, and the game effect lamp is illuminated in a special light emission pattern. Specifically, the light emission of the entire light emitting area of the frame lamp 005IW9b, the panel lamp, and the button lamp 005IW9h is controlled according to the progress of the special effect. Also, in the special effect, vibration control is performed by the first vibration pattern of the vibration motor 005IW31c. Note that the special effect is a effect that is executed after reaching the ready-to-win state. Also, during the special effect, there are cases where decorative patterns are displayed and cases where they are not displayed.

In addition, when notifying that it is a losing in the losing variation, a losing notification effect is performed. In the deviation notification effect, a deviation notification image is displayed on the image display device 5, and the entire light emitting area of the frame lamp 005IW9b and the panel lamps are controlled to emit dark (low luminance) white.

Also, when notifying that the game is a big hit in the big-hit variation, a big-hit notification effect is performed. In the big win notification effect, a big win notification image is displayed on the image display device 5, and the game effect lamp emits light in a special light emission pattern. Specifically, the entire light emitting area of the frame lamp 005IW9b and the panel lamps are controlled to emit rainbow colors. Further, in the big hit notification effect, all the panel accessories are controlled to move from the retracted position to the advanced position and then return to the retracted position. In addition, in the big hit notification effect, vibration control is performed by the second vibration pattern of the vibration motor 005IW31c.

As shown in the figure, in the variation where the variable display result is out, when the low base state and the number of reserved memories are less than 3, the variation pattern PA1-1 is selected at a rate of 71%, and 10%. The variation pattern PA1-3 is selected at a rate of 6%, the variation pattern PA1-4 is selected at a rate of 5%, the variation pattern PA1-5 is selected at a rate of 5%, and the variation pattern PA1-6 is selected at a rate of 4%. is selected, the variation pattern PA1-7 is selected at a rate of 3%, and the variation pattern PA1-8 is selected at a rate of 1%. In the variation where the variable display result is out, when the low base state and the number of reserved memories is 3 or more, the variation pattern PA1-2 is selected at a rate of 71%, and the variation pattern at a rate of 10%. PA1-3 is selected, variation pattern PA1-4 is selected at a rate of 6%, variation pattern PA1-5 is selected at a rate of 5%, variation pattern PA1-6 is selected at a rate of 4%, 3 The variation pattern PA1-7 is selected at a rate of 1%, and the variation pattern PA1-8 is selected at a rate of 1%.

Also, as shown in the figure, in the variation where the variable display result is a big hit in the low base state, the variation pattern PA2-1 is selected at a rate of 3%, and the variation pattern PA2-2 is selected at a rate of 5%. , The variation pattern PA2-3 is selected at a rate of 7%, the variation pattern PA2-4 is selected at a rate of 15%, the variation pattern PA2-5 is selected at a rate of 30%, and the variation pattern at a rate of 40% PA2-6 are selected.

Also, as shown in the figure, in the variation where the variable display result is out, when the high base state and the number of pending memories are less than 3, the variation pattern PA3-1 is selected at a rate of 71%, Variation pattern PA3-3 is selected at a rate of 29%. In the variation where the variable display result is out, when the high base state and the number of pending memories are 3 or more, the variation pattern PA3-2 is selected at a rate of 71%, and the variation pattern at a rate of 29%. PA3-3 is selected.

Also, as shown in the figure, in the variation where the variable display result is a big hit in the high base state, the variation pattern PA4-1 is selected at a rate of 20%, and the variation pattern PA4-2 is selected at a rate of 80%. be.

By selecting each variation pattern with such a selection ratio, the special performance is performed at a rate of 5% in the loss variation, while the performance is performed at a rate of 55% in the big hit variation. It can be said that it is a highly reliable performance for

In addition, in the high base state, while the variation pattern with special effect is provided as a variation pattern corresponding to the big hit variation, it is not provided as a variation pattern corresponding to the loss variation, so the special effect in the high base state It is configured so that a big hit will always occur in the variation in which is performed.

One of the variation patterns shown in FIG. 8-2 is selected in the above-described variation pattern setting process (step S111).

(Variable display start setting process)
FIG. 8-3 is a flow chart showing the variable display start setting process (step S171) in the effect control process shown in FIG. In the variable display start setting process, the effect control CPU 120 reads the variation pattern command from the variation pattern command storage area (step 005IWS201). Next, the effect control CPU 120 displays the display result (stop symbol) is determined (step 005IWS202). That is, by executing the process of step 005IWS202 by the effect control CPU 120, according to the variable display pattern (variation pattern) determined by the variable display pattern determination means, the display result of the variable display of the identification information (decorative pattern is stopped) A display result determining means for determining the pattern) is realized. Incidentally, when a pseudo-run is designated by the variation pattern command, the effect control CPU 120, in step 005IWS202, selects a chance symbol (for example, like "223" or "445") as a temporary stop symbol of the pseudo-run. , a combination of a jackpot pattern that does not become a reach and a pattern that is shifted by one pattern) is also determined. In addition, the effect control CPU 120 stores the data indicating the stop symbol of the determined decorative symbol in the decorative symbol display result storage area. In step 005 IWS202, 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. .

At step 005 IWS 202, if the received display result designation command indicates a "big hit", the effect control CPU 120 selects a combination of decoration symbols in which three symbols are the same as the stop symbol ( determine the jackpot pattern). 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. Also, the combination of the three symbols derived and displayed on the image display device 5 is the decorative symbol "stop symbol".

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

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

Next, the effect control CPU 120 performs the notice effect setting process for setting the notice effect to be performed during the fluctuation (step 005IWS203).

The effect control CPU 120 selects a process table corresponding to the variation pattern (step 005IWS214), and proceeds to step 005IWS215.

Thereafter, the effect control CPU 120 starts the process timer in the process data 1 of the process table selected at step 005IWS214 (step 005IWS215).

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 005IWS216). For example, a command is output to the display control unit 123 in order to display an image corresponding to the variation pattern on the image display device 5 . It also outputs a control signal (lamp control execution data) to the lamp control board 14 in order to control lighting/extinguishing of various lamps. Also, a control signal (sound number data) is output to the audio control board 13 in order to output audio from the speakers 8L and 8R.

In this embodiment, the effect control CPU 120 controls so that the decorative pattern is displayed variably according to the variation pattern corresponding to the variation pattern command, but the effect control CPU 120 controls the variation pattern command. A variation pattern to be used may be selected from a plurality of types of variation patterns corresponding to .

Next, the effect control CPU 120 sets the variable time timer to a value corresponding to the variable time specified by the variable pattern command (step 005IWS217).

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 005IWS218).

(Notice effect setting process)
FIG. 8-4 is a flow chart showing the advance notice effect setting process (step 005IWS204) in this embodiment. In the advance notice effect setting process in the present embodiment, settings are mainly made for the specific effect, the predetermined effect, the next advance notice effect, and the super ready-to-win development effect. As the specific effects, there are provided a first specific effect and a second specific effect performed before reaching the reach state, and a third specific effect performed during the long reach. Also, the third specific effect may be performed only when at least one of the first specific effect and the second specific effect is performed.

Here, the contents of the announcement effects (the specific effect, the predetermined effect, the next announcement effect, and the super reach development effect) will be described. FIG. 8-48 is an explanatory diagram showing a table for explaining the effect contents corresponding to the advance notice effect.

In the first specific effect, the frame lamp 005IW9b and the panel lamp are controlled to emit light in the first specific light emission pattern. Specifically, light emission is controlled so that the first light emitting region of the frame lamp 005IW9b and the first panel lamp 005IW9e blink at a medium speed cycle. Also, in the first specific effect, the bar accessory 005IW32 is motion-controlled according to the first specific motion pattern. Specifically, the operation is controlled so that the bar accessory 005IW32 moves from the retracted position to the first advanced position and then moves to the retracted position again. Also, in the first specific effect, the image display device 5 displays the first specific effect image. Specifically, a single suggestive image is displayed in the display area near the first panel lamp 005IW9e whose light emission is controlled, and a bar effect image corresponding to the action of the bar accessory 005IW32 is displayed.

In the second specific effect, the frame lamp 005IW9b and the panel lamp are controlled to emit light in the second specific light emission pattern. Specifically, the first light emitting region of the frame lamp 005IW9b, the first panel lamp 005IW9e, and the second panel lamp 005IW9f are controlled to blink at a medium speed cycle. Also, in the second specific effect, the bar accessory 005IW32 is motion-controlled according to the first specific motion pattern. Specifically, the operation is controlled so that the bar accessory 005IW32 moves from the retracted position to the first advanced position and then moves to the retracted position again. Also, in the second specific effect, the image display device 5 displays a second specific effect image. Specifically, two suggestive images are displayed in the display area near the first panel lamp 005IW9e whose light emission is controlled and in the display area near the second panel lamp 005IW9f. A corresponding bar effect image is displayed.

In the third specific effect, the frame lamp 005IW9b and the panel lamp are controlled to emit light in the third specific light emission pattern. Specifically, the first and second light emitting regions of the frame lamp 005IW9b, the first panel lamp 005IW9e, the second panel lamp 005IW9f, and the third panel lamp 005IW9g are controlled to blink at a high speed cycle. Also, in the third specific effect, the bar accessory 005IW32 is motion-controlled according to the second specific motion pattern. Specifically, the operation is controlled so that the bar accessory 005IW32 moves from the retracted position to the second advanced position and then moves to the retracted position again. Also, in the third specific effect, the image display device 5 displays the third specific effect image. Specifically, three suggestive images are displayed in the display area near the first panel lamp 005IW9e, the display area near the second panel lamp 005IW9f, and the display area near the third panel lamp 005IW9g, the emission of which is controlled. Along with being displayed, a bar effect image corresponding to the action of the bar accessory 005IW32 is displayed.

As described above, the action of the bar role object 005IW32 in the first specific effect and the action of the bar role object 005IW32 in the second specific effect are in a common mode (first specific action pattern), while the bar role in the third specific effect The action of the object 005IW32 is a different mode (second specific action pattern) of the action of the bar accessory 005IW32 in the first specific effect and the second specific effect. Along with this, the bar effect image corresponding to the action of the bar accessory 005IW32 according to the first specific action pattern is the first bar effect image, and the bar effect image corresponding to the action of the bar accessory 005IW32 according to the second specific action pattern is the second bar effect image. It is sometimes called a bar effect image.

The execution period Tb of the third specific effect is longer than the execution period Ta of the first specific effect and the second specific effect.

A predetermined effect image is displayed on the image display device 5 in the predetermined effect. Specifically, an image including characters "CHANCE" is displayed. Further, in the predetermined effect, the frame lamp 005IW9b and the panel lamp are controlled to emit light in a predetermined light emission pattern. Specifically, light emission is controlled so that the first and second light emitting regions of the frame lamp 005IW9b, the first panel lamp 005IW9e, the second panel lamp 005IW9f, and the third panel lamp 005IW9g emit light in accordance with the display of the predetermined effect image. be done. Further, in the predetermined effect, the panel accessory is controlled in motion according to a predetermined motion pattern. Specifically, the operation is controlled so that all the panel accessories move from the retracted position to the advanced position and then move to the retracted position again.

In the next notice effect, the next notice effect image is displayed on the image display device 5. - 特許庁In addition, when the special effect is performed after the next notice effect is performed, the decoration pattern of the ready-to-win pattern is not displayed during the special effect. During execution of the next notice performance, the decoration pattern is intentionally hidden in order to make the next notice performance image stand out. In addition, when the special performance is executed after performing the next notice performance, if the decoration pattern is displayed at the timing when the next notice performance is finished and the special performance is started, the decoration pattern is not displayed in the next notice performance. Since the effect of performance by is lowered, when the special performance is performed after the next notice performance, the decoration pattern is not displayed even in the special performance.

In the super reach development effect, the image display device 5 displays a super reach development effect image. Specifically, an image is displayed in which glass is broken and fragments are scattered. Further, in the super reach development effect, the frame lamp 005IW9b and the panel lamp are controlled to emit light in the super reach development light emission pattern. Specifically, the first and second light emitting regions of the frame lamp 005IW9b, the first panel lamp 005IW9e, the second panel lamp 005IW9f, and the third panel lamp 005IW9g match the movement of the scattered glass in the super reach development effect image. The light emission is controlled so that it flashes in a high-speed cycle. In addition, in the super reach development production, the panel lamps are controlled by the super reach development operation pattern. Specifically, all panel lamps are controlled to move from the retracted position to the advanced position and then back to the retracted position.

In addition, a pre-stage effect is performed immediately before each specific effect. In the front stage effect, a front stage effect image is displayed on the image display device 5. - 特許庁Specifically, a character image is displayed. As the effect modes of the pre-stage effect, a plurality of effect modes including a first pre-stage mode in which a red character is displayed and a second pre-stage mode in which a gold character is displayed are provided. The reliability of the big hit is configured such that the first pre-stage mode < the second pre-stage mode. Also, in the front-stage effect, the frame lamp 005IW9b and the panel lamp are controlled to emit light in the front-stage light emission pattern. Specifically, the first and second light emitting regions of the frame lamp 005IW9b, the first panel lamp 005IW9e, the second panel lamp 005IW9f, and the third panel lamp 005IW9g are made to emit light in accordance with the movement of the displayed character. Light emission is controlled. Also, as the front-stage light emission pattern, the first front-stage light emission is performed in which the first and second light emission areas of the frame lamp 005IW9b, the first panel lamp 005IW9e, the second panel lamp 005IW9f, and the third panel lamp 005IW9g emit red light. A pattern and a second front emission pattern in which the first and second emission regions of the frame lamp 005IW9b, the first panel lamp 005IW9e, the second panel lamp 005IW9f, and the third panel lamp 005IW9g emit gold light are provided. When the front stage effect of the first front stage mode is performed, light emission control is performed by the first front light emission pattern, and when the front stage effect of the second front stage mode is performed, light emission control is performed by the first front light emission pattern. .

In addition, regarding the control of the production members by the previous stage production, the specific production, the predetermined production, the next notice production, and the super reach development production, the fluctuation production corresponding to the fluctuation pattern (normal fluctuation, normal reach, long reach, super reach production, This is performed with priority over the control of the effect members in the big hit/loss notification effect).

In addition, although the drive control of the panel character is performed in a plurality of effects, the operation time and the operation distance of the panel character may be different for each effect. For example, the operation time and operation distance of the panel role are as follows: special operation pattern (operation pattern in big hit notification effect)>super reach development operation pattern (operation pattern in super reach development effect)>predetermined operation pattern (operation pattern in predetermined effect) may be As a result, it is possible to make it easier to distinguish the performances by the operation time and the operation distance of the panel role, and the operation time and the operation distance of the panel role are increased as the operation pattern corresponds to the performance with high reliability of the big hit. By constructing it to be long, it is possible to improve the amusement of the game.

In the advance notice effect setting process, the effect control CPU 120 first performs a first/second specific effect execution lottery for determining whether or not to execute the first specific effect and the second specific effect (step 005 IWS251). Specifically, whether or not to execute the first specific effect and the second specific effect is determined using the specific effect execution lottery table shown in FIGS. 8-5 (A) to (D).

FIGS. 8-5 (A) to (D) are explanatory diagrams showing a specific effect execution lottery table. In the specific effect execution lottery table shown in FIGS. 8-5 (A) to (D), a determination value for whether or not to execute each specific effect is assigned for each variation pattern.

FIG. 8-5(A) is an explanatory diagram showing a specific effect execution lottery table used when the variable display result is a loss in the low base state.

For example, in the case of the variation pattern PA1-1, 94% of the decisions are made not to execute the first specific effect, 6% of decisions are made to execute the second specific effect, and 95% of the decisions are made to execute the second specific effect. determines not to execute the first specific effect, and decides to execute the second specific effect at a rate of 5%.

For example, in the case of the variation pattern PA1-3, 93% of the decisions are made not to execute the first specific effect, 7% of decisions are made to execute the second specific effect, and 94% of the decisions are made to execute the second specific effect. determines not to execute the first specific effect, and decides to execute the second specific effect at a rate of 6%.

For example, in the case of the variation pattern PA1-4, it is determined not to execute the first specific effect at a rate of 92%, while determining to execute the second specific effect at a rate of 8%, and at a rate of 93%. determines not to execute the first specific effect, and decides to execute the second specific effect at a rate of 7%.

For example, in the case of the variation pattern PA1-5, it is determined not to execute the first specific effect at a rate of 91%, while determining to execute the second specific effect at a rate of 9%, and at a rate of 92%. determines not to execute the first specific effect, and decides to execute the second specific effect at a rate of 8%.

For example, in the case of the variation pattern PA1-6, it is determined not to execute the first specific effect at a rate of 90%, while determining to execute the second specific effect at a rate of 10%, and at a rate of 91%. determines not to execute the first specific effect, and decides to execute the second specific effect at a rate of 9%.

For example, in the case of the variation pattern PA1-7, it is determined not to execute the first specific effect at a rate of 89%, while determining to execute the second specific effect at a rate of 11%, and at a rate of 90%. determines not to execute the first specific effect, and decides to execute the second specific effect at a rate of 10%.

For example, in the case of the variation pattern PA1-8, it is determined not to execute the first specific effect at a rate of 88%, while determining to execute the second specific effect at a rate of 12%, and at a rate of 89%. determines not to execute the first specific effect, and decides to execute the second specific effect at a rate of 11%.

It should be noted that although illustration of the selection ratio in the case of the variation pattern PA1-2 is omitted, it is determined not to be executed at a ratio of 100% in any of the specific effects.

FIG. 8-5(B) is an explanatory diagram showing a specific effect execution lottery table used when the variable display result is a big hit in the low base state.

For example, in the case of the variation pattern PA2-1, it is determined not to execute the first specific effect at a rate of 90%, while determining to execute the second specific effect at a rate of 10%, and at a rate of 85%. determines not to execute the first specific effect, and decides to execute the second specific effect at a rate of 15%.

For example, in the case of the variation pattern PA2-2, it is determined that the first specific effect is not executed at a rate of 85%, and the second specific effect is determined to be executed at a rate of 15%, and at a rate of 80%. determines not to execute the first specific effect, and decides to execute the second specific effect at a rate of 20%.

For example, in the case of the variation pattern PA2-3, it is determined that the first specific effect is not executed at a rate of 80%, the second specific effect is determined to be executed at a rate of 20%, and the rate is 75%. determines not to execute the first specific effect, and decides to execute the second specific effect at a rate of 25%.

For example, in the case of the variation pattern PA2-4, it is determined that the first specific effect is not executed at a rate of 75%, and the second specific effect is determined to be executed at a rate of 25%, and at a rate of 70%. determines not to execute the first specific effect, and decides to execute the second specific effect at a rate of 30%.

For example, in the case of the variation pattern PA2-5, it is determined that the first specific effect is not executed at a rate of 70%, the second specific effect is determined to be executed at a rate of 30%, and the rate is 65%. determines not to execute the first specific effect, and decides to execute the second specific effect at a rate of 35%.

For example, in the case of the variation pattern PA2-6, it is determined not to execute the first specific effect at a rate of 65%, while determining to execute the second specific effect at a rate of 35%, and at a rate of 60%. determines not to execute the first specific effect, and decides to execute the second specific effect at a rate of 40%.

FIG. 8-5(C) is an explanatory diagram showing a specific effect execution lottery table used when the variable display result is a loss in the high base state.

For example, in the case of the variation pattern PA3-1, it is determined not to execute the first specific effect at a rate of 92%, while determining to execute the second specific effect at a rate of 8%, and at a rate of 95%. determines not to execute the first specific effect, and decides to execute the second specific effect at a rate of 5%.

For example, in the case of the variation pattern PA3-3, it is determined not to execute the first specific effect at a rate of 90%, while determining to execute the second specific effect at a rate of 10%, and at a rate of 92%. determines not to execute the first specific effect, and decides to execute the second specific effect at a rate of 8%.

For example, in the case of the variation pattern PA3-4, it is determined not to execute the first specific effect at a rate of 85%, while determining to execute the second specific effect at a rate of 15%, and at a rate of 90%. determines not to execute the first specific effect, and decides to execute the second specific effect at a rate of 10%.

It should be noted that although illustration of the selection ratio in the case of the variation pattern PA3-2 is omitted, it is determined not to be executed at a ratio of 100% in any specific effect.

FIG. 8-5(D) is an explanatory diagram showing a specific effect execution lottery table used when the variable display result is a big hit in the high base state.

For example, in the case of the variation pattern PA4-1, it is determined not to execute the first specific effect at a rate of 90%, while determining to execute the second specific effect at a rate of 10%, and at a rate of 85%. determines not to execute the first specific effect, and decides to execute the second specific effect at a rate of 15%.

For example, in the case of the variation pattern PA4-2, it is determined that the first specific effect is not executed at a rate of 85%, and the second specific effect is determined to be executed at a rate of 15%, and at a rate of 80%. determines not to execute the first specific effect, and decides to execute the second specific effect at a rate of 20%.

For example, in the case of the variation pattern PA4-3, it is determined that the first specific effect is not executed at a rate of 80%, and the second specific effect is determined to be executed at a rate of 20%, and at a rate of 75%. determines not to execute the first specific effect, and decides to execute the second specific effect at a rate of 25%.

In this way, the execution ratio of the first specific performance is higher in the case of a loss than in the case of a big win, and the execution ratio of the second specific performance is higher in the case of a big win than in the case of a loss. is configured as follows. As a result, the degree of reliability for being controlled for a big hit is the first specific effect<the second specific effect.

In addition, by determining whether or not to execute the specific effect based on the selection ratios shown in FIGS. %), while the production is performed at a rate (10% to 40%) lower than 55% in the big hit variation. As described above, the special effect is performed at a rate of 5% in the loss fluctuation, while the effect is performed at a rate of 55% in the big hit fluctuation. The execution ratio is higher than that, and the execution ratio of the specific effect is higher than the special effect in the deviation fluctuation. Therefore, the reliability of the big hit is special performance>specific performance.

In this example, whether or not the first specific effect is executed, whether or not the second specific effect is executed, and whether or not the third specific effect is executed are determined by independent lotteries. is not limited to For example, a configuration may be adopted in which a combination of specific effects to be executed is patterned, and which pattern of specific effects is to be executed is determined. For example, a specific effect pattern 1 in which the second specific effect is performed after the first specific effect, a specific effect pattern 2 in which only the second specific effect is performed, and a third specific effect is performed after the first specific effect and the second specific effect. A specific effect pattern 3, a specific effect pattern 4 in which a third specific effect is performed after the first specific effect, a specific effect pattern 5 in which a third specific effect is performed after the second specific effect, and a specific effect in which only the third specific effect is performed. A performance pattern 6 is provided, and a lottery may be conducted to determine which specific performance pattern the specific performance is to be performed. Also, the degree of reliability for controlling a big win may vary depending on the selected specific effect pattern. For example, the jackpot reliability may be specific effect pattern 1<specific effect pattern 2<specific effect pattern 3<specific effect pattern 4<specific effect pattern 5<specific effect pattern 6.

After that, the effect control CPU 120 determines whether or not it is decided to execute one or both of the first specific effect and the second specific effect (step 005IWS252), and execution of any specific effect is determined. If not, go to step 005 IWS255. When it is decided to execute any of the specific effects, a third specific effect execution lottery for determining whether or not to execute the third specific effect is performed (step 005IWS253). Specifically, whether or not to execute the third specific effect is determined using the specific effect execution lottery table shown in FIGS. 8-5 (A) to (D).

FIG. 8-5(A) is an explanatory diagram showing a specific effect execution lottery table used when the variable display result is a loss in the low base state.

For example, if it is any of the variation patterns PA1-1, PA1-3, PA1-4, PA1-6, PA1-8, it is decided not to execute the third specific effect at a rate of 100%.

For example, in the case of the variation pattern PA1-5, it is determined not to execute the third specific effect at a rate of 93%, and to execute the third specific effect at a rate of 7%.

For example, in the case of the variation pattern PA1-7, it is determined not to execute the third specific effect at a rate of 91%, and to execute the third specific effect at a rate of 9%.

FIG. 8-5(B) is an explanatory diagram showing a specific effect execution lottery table used when the variable display result is a big hit in the low base state.

For example, in the case of any of the variation patterns PA2-1, PA2-2, PA2-4 and PA2-6, it is decided not to execute the third specific effect at a rate of 100%.

For example, in the case of the variation pattern PA2-3, it is determined not to execute the third specific effect at a rate of 70%, and to execute the third specific effect at a rate of 30%.

For example, in the case of the variation pattern PA2-5, it is determined not to execute the third specific effect at a rate of 60%, and to execute the third specific effect at a rate of 40%.

FIG. 8-5(C) is an explanatory diagram showing a specific effect execution lottery table used when the variable display result is a loss in the high base state.

For example, in any of the variation patterns PA3-1, PA3-3 and PA3-4, it is determined not to execute the third specific effect at a rate of 100%.

FIG. 8-5(D) is an explanatory diagram showing a specific effect execution lottery table used when the variable display result is a big hit in the high base state.

For example, in any of the variation patterns PA4-1, PA4-2 and PA4-3, it is determined not to execute the third specific effect at a rate of 100%.

In this way, it is configured such that the third specific effect can be executed only in the case of a variation pattern with super reach. As a result, when the third specific effect is performed, it is determined that the game will develop into the super ready-to-win effect.

Then, the effect control CPU 120 performs a pre-stage effect mode determination lottery for determining the effect mode of the pre-stage effect corresponding to the specific effect determined to be executed (step 005IWS254). Concretely, the effect mode of the pre-stage effect is determined using the pre-stage effect mode determination lottery table shown in FIG. 8-6(A).

FIG. 8-6(A) is an explanatory diagram showing a lottery table for determining the preceding stage effect mode. In the front stage effect mode determination lottery table shown in FIG. 8-6(A), a determination value for the front stage effect mode (first front stage mode, second front stage mode) is assigned for each variable display result (big hit, lose). there is

For example, when the variable display result is a big hit, the first pre-stage mode is determined at a rate of 30%, and the second pre-stage mode is determined at a rate of 70% as the presentation mode of the pre-stage presentation. For example, when the variable display result is a failure, the first pre-stage mode is determined at a rate of 60%, and the second pre-stage mode is determined at a rate of 40% as the presentation mode of the pre-stage presentation.

In this way, it is easier to determine the second front stage mode as the front stage performance mode in the case of a big hit than in the case of a loss. As a result, the reliability of the big hit in the performance mode of the pre-stage performance is the first pre-stage mode < the second pre-stage mode.

The lottery for determination of the preceding stage performance mode is performed only for the specific performance determined to be executed. That is, when execution of any one of the first to third specific effects is determined, the lottery for determining the preceding stage effect mode is performed only once, and the first to third specific effects are performed. If the execution of any two of the specific effects is determined, the lottery for determining the preceding stage effect mode is performed twice, and if the execution of all the specific effects of the first to third specific effects is determined. , the lottery for determining the preceding stage effect mode is performed 3 times.

In the present embodiment, a common table is used to determine the effect mode of the pre-stage effect regardless of the type of specific effect that has been determined to be executed, but the present invention is not limited to this. For example, by determining the effect mode of the pre-stage effect using different tables according to the type of the specific effect determined to be executed, the second specific effect is performed more than the first specific effect is performed. The selection ratio of the second front stage mode may be higher in the case of the second front stage mode, and the selection rate of the second front stage mode may be higher in the case where the third specific performance is performed than in the case where the second specific performance is performed.

Further, for example, by determining the effect mode of the pre-stage effect using different tables according to the number of specific effects that have been determined to be executed, the greater the number of times the specific effect is performed, the higher the selection ratio of the second pre-stage mode. It may be configured to be higher.

Further, when it is decided to execute the specific performance a plurality of times, after the pre-stage performance is performed in the predetermined mode and then the specific performance is performed, the reliability is to be controlled to make a bigger win than the predetermined mode. It is also possible that the pre-stage production is not performed in a mode with a low level of performance, and that the pre-stage performance is performed in a mode having a jackpot reliability level equal to or higher than the predetermined mode. For example, when it is decided to perform a first specific effect, a second specific effect and a third specific effect, and the second pre-stage mode is selected as the effect mode of the pre-stage effect of the first specific effect, the second specific effect and the third specific effect are selected. The first pre-stage mode may not be selected as the presentation mode of the pre-stage presentation of the 3 specific presentation, and only the second pre-stage mode may be selected. As a result, it is possible to prevent disappointment (recession) after once giving the player a sense of expectation for controlling the big win, and prevent a decrease in the interest in the game.

Next, the effect control CPU 120 performs a predetermined effect execution lottery for determining whether or not to execute a predetermined effect (step 005IWS255). Specifically, whether or not to execute a predetermined effect is determined using a predetermined effect execution lottery table shown in FIG. 8-6(B).

FIG. 8-6(B) is an explanatory diagram showing a predetermined effect execution lottery table. In the predetermined effect execution lottery table shown in FIG. 8-5 (A), whether or not the predetermined effect is executed for each variable display result (big hit, lose), and when it is executed, the predetermined effect type (first predetermined effect, second predetermined effect) Production) is assigned a judgment value.

For example, when the variable display result is a big hit, 20% of the decision is made not to execute the predetermined effect, 30% of the decision is made to execute the first predetermined effect, and 50% of the decision is made to execute the second effect. It decides to execute a predetermined effect.

For example, if the variable display result is a failure, 50% of the decisions are made not to execute the predetermined effects, 30% of the decisions are made to execute the first predetermined effects, and 20% of the decisions are made to execute the second effects. It decides to execute a predetermined effect.

Next, when the variation pattern is accompanied by super reach B, the effect control CPU 120 performs a super reach development effect execution lottery for determining whether or not to execute a super reach development effect (step 005 IWS256). Specifically, whether or not to execute the super reach development effect is determined using the super reach development effect execution lottery table shown in FIG. 8-6(C). If the variation pattern does not involve super reach B, the process of step 005 IWS256 is not performed.

FIG. 8-6(C) is an explanatory diagram showing a lottery table for executing a super reach development effect. In the super reach development effect execution lottery table shown in FIG. 8-5(B), a determination value for whether or not to execute the super reach development effect is assigned to each variable display result (big hit, lose).

For example, when the variable display result is a big hit, it is decided not to execute the super reach development effect at a rate of 30%, and to execute the super reach development effect at a rate of 70%.

For example, when the variable display result is a loss, 60% of the decisions are made not to execute the super reach development effect, and 40% of the decisions are made to execute the super reach development effect.

Next, the effect control CPU 120 performs the next announcement effect execution lottery for determining whether or not to execute the next announcement effect (step 005IWS257). Specifically, whether or not to execute the next advance notice effect is determined using the next notice effect execution lottery table shown in FIG. 8-6(D).

FIG. 8-6(D) is an explanatory diagram showing the next announcement effect execution lottery table. In the next notice effect execution lottery table shown in FIG. 8-5(C), a determination value for whether or not to execute the next notice effect is assigned for each variable display result (big win, reach out, non reach out).

For example, when the variable display result is a big hit, it is decided not to execute the next notice performance at a rate of 40%, and to execute the next notice performance at a rate of 60%.

For example, when the variable display result is out of reach, it is decided not to execute the next notice performance at a rate of 97%, and to execute the next notice performance at a rate of 3%.

For example, when the variable display result is non-reach out, it is determined not to execute the next notice effect at a rate of 100%.

Then, the effect control CPU 120 sets each lottery result (step 005IWS258).

FIG. 8-7 is a flow chart showing the effect process during variable display (step S172) in the effect control process process. In the variable display effect processing, the effect control CPU 120 subtracts 1 from the value of the process timer (step 005IWS8101) and subtracts 1 from the value of the variable time timer (step 005IWS8102). When the process timer times out (step 005 IWS8103), the process data is switched. That is, the next process timer set value in the process table is set in the process timer (step 005 IWS8104). Also, the control state for the effect device is changed based on the display control execution data, lamp control execution data and sound number data which are set next (step 005IWS8105).

The effect control CPU 120 determines whether or not it is time to start the preceding stage effect (step 005IWS4801). Here, the start timing of the pre-stage effect is a timing on the premise that execution of the pre-stage effect is set. That is, after the execution of the preceding stage effect is set in the advance notice effect setting process (FIG. 8-4), the set preceding effect (the preceding effect for the first specific effect, the preceding effect for the second specific effect, the third specific effect At step 005IWS4801, it is determined whether or not the start timing of the pre-stage effect for the character has been reached. When it is time to start the pre-stage effect, the effect control CPU 120 performs pre-stage effect start processing (step 005IWS4802). The details of the pre-stage effect start processing will be described later with reference to FIG. 8-8.

The effect control CPU 120 determines whether or not it is time to start the specific effect (step 005IWS4803). Here, the start timing of the specific effect is timing on the premise that execution of the specific effect is set. That is, after the execution of the specific effect is set in the advance notice effect setting process (FIG. 8-4), the start timing of the set specific effect (first specific effect, second specific effect, third specific effect) is reached. It is determined in step 005IWS4803 whether or not it has been completed. When it is time to start the specific effect, the effect control CPU 120 performs specific effect start processing (step 005IWS4804). Details of the specific effect start process will be described later with reference to FIG. 8-9.

The effect control CPU 120 determines whether or not it is time to end the specific effect (step 005IWS4805). Here, the end timing of the specific effect is timing on the premise that execution of the specific effect is set. That is, after the execution of the specific effect is set in the advance notice effect setting process (FIG. 8-4), the end timing of the set specific effect (first specific effect, second specific effect, third specific effect) is reached. It is determined in step 005IWS4805 whether or not it has been completed. When it is time to end the specific effect, the effect control CPU 120 performs specific effect end processing (step 005IWS4806). Details of the specific effect end processing will be described later with reference to FIGS. 8-10.

The effect control CPU 120 determines whether or not it is time to start a predetermined effect (step 005IWS4807). Here, the start timing of the predetermined effect is timing on the premise that execution of the predetermined effect is set. That is, after the execution of the predetermined effect is set in the advance notice effect setting process (FIG. 8-4), it is determined whether or not the start timing of the set predetermined effect (first predetermined effect, second predetermined effect) has been reached. , step 005 IWS4807. When it is time to start the predetermined effect, the effect control CPU 120 performs a predetermined effect start process (step 005IWS4808). Details of the predetermined effect start processing will be described later with reference to FIGS. 8-11.

Effect control CPU 120 determines whether it is either the super ready-to-win development timing or the special effect execution timing (step 005IWS4809A). If it is the super reach development timing or the execution timing of the special effect, the effect control CPU 120 ends the light emission control of the panel lamps by the specific light emission pattern if it is continuously executed (step 005IWS4809B). Although details will be described later, the light emission control of the panel lamps according to the specific light emission pattern may be continued even after the light emission control of the frame lamp 005IW9b and the display of the specific effect image are finished. This continued light emission control of the panel lamps according to the specific light emission pattern is terminated at the execution timing of the special effect or the timing of the super reach development by performing step 005IWS4809B. In addition, it may end at the execution timing of a new specific effect, the fluctuation end timing, the jackpot notification timing, or the like.

Then, the effect control CPU 120 determines whether or not it is time to start the super ready-to-win development effect (step 005IWS4809C). Here, the start timing of the super reach development effect is a timing on the assumption that the execution of the super reach development effect is set. That is, after execution of the super ready-to-win development effect is set in the notice effect setting process (FIG. 8-4), it is determined in step 005IWS4809C whether or not the start timing of the super ready-to-win effect is reached. When it is time to start the super reach development effect, the effect control CPU 120 performs super reach development effect start processing (step 005IWS4810). Details of the super ready-to-win development effect start processing will be described later with reference to FIGS. 8-12.

The effect control CPU 120 determines whether or not it is time to start the next notice effect (step 005IWS4811). Here, the start timing of the next notice effect is a timing on the premise that the next notice effect is set to be executed. That is, after execution of the next notice effect is set in the notice effect setting process (FIG. 8-4), it is determined in step 005IWS4811 whether or not the start timing of the next notice effect has been reached. When it is time to start the next notice effect, the effect control CPU 120 starts the next notice effect (step 005IWS4812). Specifically, display of the next notice effect image is started.

The effect control CPU 120 determines whether or not it is time to start the special effect (step 005IWS4813). Here, the start timing of the special effect is the timing on the premise that the variation pattern accompanied by the special effect is selected. That is, after the process table corresponding to the variation pattern with the special effect is selected in the variable display start setting process (Fig. 8-3), it is determined in step 005IWS4813 whether or not the start timing of the special effect has been reached. It is. When it is time to start the special effect, the effect control CPU 120 erases the ready-to-win decorative pattern if the next notice effect is executed with the same variation, and if the next notice effect is not executed with the same variation. The decoration pattern of reach mode is continued (step 005IWS4814).

The effect control CPU 120 determines whether or not it is reach timing (step 005IWS4815). Here, the reach timing is a timing on the premise that a variation pattern with reach is selected. That is, after the process table corresponding to the variation pattern with reach is selected in the variable display start setting process (FIG. 8-3), it is determined in step 005IWS4815 whether or not the reach timing has been reached. When it is the reach timing, the effect control CPU 120 continues the display of the active display if it is controlled to the low base state, and erases the active display if it is controlled to the high base state.

Then, if the variable time timer has timed out (step 005IWS8111), the effect control CPU 120 updates the value of the effect control process flag to a value corresponding to the special figure per waiting process (step S173) (step 005IWS8112).

FIG. 8-8 is a flow chart showing the pre-stage effect start process (step 005IWS4802). In the pre-stage effect start processing, the effect control CPU 120 starts displaying a pre-stage effect image on the image display device 5 (step 005IWS4901), and controls the frame lamp 005IW9b to emit light in the pre-stage light emission pattern (step 005IWS4902).

Next, the effect control CPU 120 starts light emission control in the front stage light emission pattern of the panel lamp when light emission control in the specific light emission pattern of the panel lamp is not performed (step 005IWS4902). In addition, the effect control CPU 120 is configured to limit the light emission control in the front stage light emission pattern of the panel lamp by not performing the processing of step 005 IWS4902 when the light emission control in the specific light emission pattern of the panel lamp is being performed. there is

FIG. 8-9 is a flow chart showing the specific effect start process (step 005IWS4804). In the specific effect start process, the effect control CPU 120 emits light from the frame lamp 005IW9b and the panel lamp in a specific light emission pattern corresponding to the type of specific effect to be started (first specific effect, second specific effect, third specific effect). Control is performed (step 005IWS4921). Specifically, when starting the first specific effect, the first light emitting area of the frame lamp 005IW9b and the first panel lamp 005IW9e are blinked at a medium speed cycle. When starting the second specific effect, the first light emitting area of the frame lamp 005IW9b, the first panel lamp 005IW9e, and the second panel lamp 005IW9f are blinked at a medium speed cycle. When starting the third specific effect, the entire light emitting area of the frame lamp 005IW9b, the first panel lamp 005IW9e, the second panel lamp 005IW9f and the third panel lamp 005IW9g are flashed at a high speed cycle.

Next, the effect control CPU 120 performs operation control of the bar accessory 005IW32 in a specific operation pattern corresponding to the type of specific effect to be started (first specific effect, second specific effect, third specific effect) (step 005IWS4922). ). Specifically, when starting the first specific effect or the second specific effect, the bar accessory 005IW32 is moved from the retracted position to the first advanced position, and then moved back to the retracted position. When starting the third specific effect, the bar accessory 005IW32 is moved from the retracted position to the second advanced position, and then moved back to the retracted position.

In addition, the effect control CPU 120 controls the display of the number of suggested images on the image display device 5 according to the type of specific effect to be started (first specific effect, second specific effect, third specific effect) (step 005 IWS4923). . Specifically, when starting the first specific effect, a single suggestive image is displayed in the display area near the first panel accessory 005IW33. When starting the second specific effect, two suggestion images are displayed in the display area near the first panel character 005IW33 and the display area near the second panel character 005IW34. When starting the third specific effect, three suggestion images are displayed in the display area near the first panel character 005IW33, the display area near the second panel character 005IW34, and the display area near the third panel character 005IW35. indicate.

The effect control CPU 120 determines whether or not the origin sensor of the bar accessory 005IW32 is ON (step 005IWS4924), and waits until the origin sensor of the bar accessory 005IW32 is turned off. When the origin sensor of the bar accessory 005IW32 is turned off, display on the image display device 5 of the bar effect image corresponding to the type of specific effect to be started (first specific effect, second specific effect, third specific effect). start (step 005IWS4925).

Thus, in this example, the display of the bar effect image is performed when the origin sensor of the bar accessory 005IW32 is turned off. Since the bar component 005IW32 is located above the image display device 5 and does not overlap with the display area of the image display device 5 as a retracted position, the image is displayed after the operation control of the bar component 005IW32 is started. It is configured such that it takes a predetermined time to move to a position overlapping the display area of the display device 5 (the display area for displaying the bar effect image). Therefore, by displaying the bar effect image immediately when the origin sensor of the bar function 005IW32 is turned off, the bar function 005IW32 can be displayed from the timing before it overlaps the display area of the image display device 5. It is configured to display an effect image.

Thereafter, the effect control CPU 120 erases the preceding stage effect image after the lapse of a predetermined period (step 005IWS4926). As a result, the display period of the preceding effect image and the display period of the specific effect image partially overlap.

FIG. 8-10 is a flow chart showing specific effect end processing (step 005IWS4806). In the specific effect end processing, the effect control CPU 120 ends the light emission control by the specific light emission pattern of the frame lamp 005IW9b (step 005IWS4841). At this time, the light emission control by the specific light emission pattern of the panel lamp is continued.

Next, the effect control CPU 120 ends the display of the suggestive image (step 005IWS4942), determines whether or not the origin sensor of the bar accessory 005IW32 is ON (step 005IWS4943), and determines whether the origin sensor of the bar accessory 005IW32 is turned on. Wait until it turns ON. When the origin sensor of the bar accessory 005IW32 is turned ON, the display of the bar effect image is ended (step 005IWS4944).

Thus, in this example, the display of the bar effect image is terminated when the origin sensor of the bar accessory 005IW32 is turned ON. Since the bar function 005IW32 is located above the image display device 5 and does not overlap with the display area of the image display device 5 as a retreat position, it is possible to detect that the origin sensor of the bar function 005IW32 is turned on. By terminating the display of the bar effect image after waiting, the display of the bar effect image is terminated after waiting until the timing when the bar accessory 005IW32 does not overlap the display area of the image display device 5. there is

FIG. 8-11 is a flow chart showing the predetermined effect start process (step 005IWS4808). In the predetermined effect start processing, the effect control CPU 120 starts displaying a predetermined effect image on the image display device 5 (step 005IWS4961), and controls the frame lamp 005IW9b to emit light in a predetermined light emission pattern (step 005IWS4962).

Next, the effect control CPU 120 controls the panel role according to a predetermined operation pattern (step 005IWS4963), and determines whether or not the panel lamp is controlled to emit light according to a specific light emission pattern (step 005IWS4964). If the panel lamp is not controlled to emit light in the specific light emission pattern, the panel lamp is controlled to emit light in a predetermined light emission pattern (step 005IWS4965). Further, when the light emission control of the panel lamp is performed with the specific light emission pattern, the processing of step 005 IWS4965 is not performed. In this manner, when a predetermined effect is performed while panel lamp light emission control is being performed in a specific light emission pattern, the panel lamp light emission control according to the predetermined light emission pattern corresponding to the predetermined effect is restricted.

FIG. 8-12 is a flow chart showing the super ready-to-win development effect start process (step 005IWS4810). In the super reach development effect start processing, the effect control CPU 120 starts displaying a super reach development effect image on the image display device 5 (step 005IWS4981), and controls the light emission of the frame lamp 005IW9b and the panel lamp according to the super reach development light emission pattern. (Step 005IWS4982).

Next, the effect control CPU 120 performs operation control of the panel role item according to the super reach development operation pattern (step 005IWS4983).

Next, the control timing of each production member during fluctuation will be described. 8-13 to 8-15 are timing charts showing the control timing of each effect member during variation. In the timing charts shown in FIGS. 8-13 to 8-15, there is a period in which the light emission pattern of each game effect lamp is not shown. Light emission control is performed by light emission patterns (see FIG. 8-47(A)) corresponding to fluctuations, normal reach, long reach, and super reach.

FIG. 8-13 is a timing chart showing the control timing of each effect member during variation corresponding to variation pattern PA2-5 (long reach in low base state and big hit via super reach B). In this timing chart, the case where execution of the first specific effect to the third specific effect, the predetermined effect, and the super reach development effect is determined will be described.

First, the fluctuation is started from timing T1, and the pre-stage production for the first specific production is started at timing T2. At this time, display control of the front stage effect image on the image display device 5 and light emission control of the frame lamp 005IW9b and the panel lamp according to the front light emission pattern are performed.

Next, the first specific effect is started from timing T3. At this time, display control of the bar effect image and one suggestive image on the image display device 5, light emission control of the frame lamp 005IW9b and the panel lamp by the first specific light emission pattern, and operation of the bar accessory 005IW32 in the first specific operation pattern. control is performed.

Then, at timing T4 when Ta has passed from timing T3, display control of the bar effect image and one suggestive image on the image display device 5, light emission control of the frame lamp 005IW9b by the first specific light emission pattern, and light emission of the bar accessory 005IW32. Operation control of the first specific operation pattern is ended. On the other hand, the panel lamp emission control based on the first specific emission pattern is continued.

At the timing T5 when the panel lamp emission control is continuously performed according to the first specific emission pattern, the pre-stage effect for the second specific effect is started. At this time, display control of the front stage effect image on the image display device 5 and light emission control of the frame lamp 005IW9b according to the front light emission pattern are performed. On the other hand, since the panel lamp emission control based on the first specific emission pattern is continuously performed, the panel lamp emission control based on the preceding stage emission pattern is restricted.

Next, the second specific effect is started from timing T6. At this time, the display control of the bar effect image and the two suggestive images on the image display device 5, the light emission control of the frame lamp 005IW9b and the panel lamp by the second specific light emission pattern, and the operation of the bar accessory 005IW32 in the first specific operation pattern. control is performed.

Then, at timing T7 when Ta has passed from timing T6, display control of the bar effect image and the two suggestive images on the image display device 5, light emission control of the frame lamp 005IW9b by the second specific light emission pattern, and light emission of the bar accessory 005IW32. Operation control of the first specific operation pattern is terminated. On the other hand, the panel lamp emission control based on the second specific emission pattern is continued.

At the timing T8 when the light emission control of the panel lamp by the first specific light emission pattern is continuously performed, the predetermined effect is started. At this time, display control of a predetermined effect image on the image display device 5, light emission control of the frame lamp 005IW9b according to a predetermined light emission pattern, and operation control of the panel accessory according to a predetermined operation pattern are performed. On the other hand, since the light emission control of the panel lamp according to the second specific light emission pattern is continuously performed, the light emission control of the panel lamp according to the predetermined light emission pattern is restricted.

Then, the normal reach performance is performed from timing T10, and the long reach performance develops from timing T11. At this time, a long reach development effect is performed, but illustration is omitted. During this period, the panel lamp emission control is continued in accordance with the second specific emission pattern.

At timing T12 during the long reach effect, the front stage effect for the third specific effect is started. At this time, display control of the front stage effect image on the image display device 5 and frame lamp 005IW9b emission control based on the front stage emission pattern are performed. On the other hand, since the panel lamp emission control based on the second specific emission pattern is continuously performed, the panel lamp emission control based on the preceding stage emission pattern is restricted.

Next, the third specific effect is started from timing T13. At this time, the display control of the bar effect image and the three suggestive images on the image display device 5, the light emission control of the frame lamp 005IW9b and the panel lamp by the third specific light emission pattern, and the operation of the bar accessory 005IW32 in the second specific operation pattern. control is performed.

Then, at timing T14 when Tb (>Ta) has passed from timing T13, display control of the bar effect image and the three suggestive images in the image display device 5, light emission control of the frame lamp 005IW9b by the third specific light emission pattern, and The motion control of the second specific motion pattern of the role product 005IW32 is terminated. On the other hand, the light emission control of the panel lamp by the third specific light emission pattern is continued.

At the timing T15 when the super reach B is developed, the panel lamp light emission control by the specific light emission pattern which has been continuously executed is ended, and the super reach development effect is started. At this time, the display control of the super reach development effect image on the image display device 5, the light emission control of the frame lamp 005IW9b and the panel lamp according to the super reach development light emission pattern, and the operation control of the panel character according to the super reach development operation pattern are performed. will be

And since it is a big hit change, the big hit notification performance is started at the timing T17 when the super reach B ends. At this time, the display control of the big hit notification image on the image display device 5, the light emission control of the frame lamp 005IW9b and the panel lamp according to the special light emission pattern, and the operation control of the panel character according to the special operation pattern are performed. At timing T18 when the variation ends, the big hit notification effect ends.

FIG. 8-14 is a timing chart showing the control timing of each effect member during fluctuation corresponding to the change pattern PA2-6 (big hit via special effect in low base state). This timing chart describes a case where execution of the next notice effect and the super ready-to-win development effect is determined.

First, the fluctuation is started from the timing P1, the normal ready-to-win effect is performed from the timing P2, and the next notice effect is performed from the timing P3 during the normal reach. Then, at timing P4 after Tx has elapsed from timing P1, the special effect develops. At this time, light emission control of the frame lamp 005IW9b, panel lamp and button lamp 005IW9h by the special light emission pattern, and vibration control of the first vibration pattern of the vibration motor 005IW31c are performed. Also, since the next notice effect has been performed, the decoration pattern of the ready-to-win pattern is hidden during the execution of the special effect.

At timing P5 after the lapse of Tc from timing P4, the special performance is terminated, and super reach B is developed. At this timing P5, the light emission control of the game effect lamp by the special light emission pattern being executed is ended, and the super ready-to-win development effect is started. At this time, light emission control of the frame lamp 005IW9b and the panel lamp is performed according to the super reach development light emission pattern, and operation control of the panel character is performed according to the super reach development operation pattern.

And since it is a big hit variation, the big hit notification performance is started at the timing P7 when the super reach B ends. At this time, light emission control of the frame lamp 005IW9b and the panel lamp by the special light emission pattern, operation control of the panel accessory by the special operation pattern, and vibration control of the second vibration pattern of the vibration motor 005IW31c are performed. At a timing P8 after the lapse of Td (<Tc) from the timing P7, the big hit notification effect is finished, and the variation is finished.

FIG. 8-15 is a timing chart showing the control timing of each effect member during fluctuation corresponding to the change pattern PA4-1 (big hit via special effect in high base state). This timing chart describes a case where execution of the next notice effect is determined.

First, the fluctuation is started from the timing Q1, the normal ready-to-win effect is performed from the timing Q2, and the next announcement effect is performed from the timing Q3 during the normal ready-to-win. Then, at timing Q4 after Ty (<Tx) has elapsed from timing Q1, special effects develop. At this time, light emission control of the frame lamp 005IW9b, panel lamp and button lamp 005IW9h by the special light emission pattern, and vibration control of the first vibration pattern of the vibration motor 005IW31c are performed. Also, since the next notice effect has been performed, the decoration pattern of the ready-to-win pattern is hidden during the execution of the special effect.

At a timing Q5 after the lapse of Tc from the timing Q4, the special performance is ended, and the big hit notification performance is started. At this time, light emission control of the frame lamp 005IW9b and the panel lamp by the special light emission pattern, operation control of the panel accessory by the special operation pattern, and vibration control of the second vibration pattern of the vibration motor 005IW31c are performed. At a timing Q6 after the lapse of Td (<Tc) from the timing Q5, the big hit notification performance ends, and the variation ends.

As shown in FIGS. 8-14 and 8-15, when the special effect is executed in the low base state (FIG. 8-14) and when the special effect is executed in the high base state (FIG. 8-15) ), the execution period of the special effect is the same, but the time from the end of the special effect to the stop display of the jackpot symbol differs (in the low base state, after the special effect, super reach B and While the big win patterns are stop-displayed after the big win notification performance, in the high base state, the big win patterns are stopped and displayed after the special performance and only the big win notification performance, that is, the high base state is the low base state. The time from the end of the special effect to the stop display of the jackpot pattern is shorter than in the case of the case.).

Also, as shown in FIGS. 8-14 and 8-15, when the special effect is executed in the low base state (FIG. 8-14) and when the special effect is executed in the high base state (FIG. 8 -15), the execution period of the special effect is the same, but the time from the start of the fluctuation to the start of the special effect is different (in the low base state, the special effect is executed after Tx has elapsed from the start of the fluctuation, while In the high base state, the special effect is executed after Ty (<Tx) has passed since the start of the fluctuation. is short.)

As described above, in the normal variation, normal reach, long reach, and super reach effects, the display control of the image display device 5, the light emission control of the game effect lamp, and the operation control of the movable body are performed according to each variation effect. However, in the timing charts shown in FIGS. 8-13 to 8-15, the description of the control of the production members in the variable production except for the big hit notification production is omitted.

(Production example)
Next, specific examples of each variable effect will be described with reference to FIGS. 8-16 to 8-37. It is assumed that the screen transitions in the ascending order of (1), (2), and (3) in any of the figures.

(long reach)
8-16 and 8-17 are explanatory diagrams showing specific examples of long reach. FIGS. 8-16 and 8-17 are specific examples of effects executed based on the variation pattern PA1-4 (loss variation with normal reach and long reach in low base state).

In the examples shown in FIGS. 8-16 and 8-17, after the lost pattern (“327”) is displayed as the display result of the previous fluctuation display on the image display device 5 (FIG. 8-16 (1)), the fluctuation pattern Variation display based on PA1-4 (off variation with normal reach and long reach in low base condition) is started (FIG. 8-16(2)). At this time, the game effect lamps including the panel lamps are controlled to emit light in a color corresponding to the background in the low base state. It is assumed that execution of a predetermined effect has been determined in this variation.

Then, a predetermined effect is started (FIG. 8-16 (3)). At this time, as shown in the figure, a predetermined effect image is displayed on the image display device 5, the panel accessory is driven and controlled to the advance position, and the game effect lamp including the panel lamp is controlled to emit light in a predetermined light emission pattern.

Next, when the left and right decorative patterns are "2" and the reach state is reached (Fig. 8-16 (4). At this time, the game effect lamp including the panel lamp is controlled to emit light in a color corresponding to the background of the low base state. ), and after the normal reach effect in which the center decoration pattern is scrolled at a low speed is executed, the image display device 5 is whited out, and the long reach development effect is started (FIG. 8-16 (5)). At this time, the light emission of the game effect lamps including the panel lamps is controlled according to the movement of the character in the color of the character in the long reach development effect.

In the long reach development effect, first, the first teammate character appears (Fig. 8-16 (5)), followed by the effect display in which the second teammate character appears (Fig. 8-16 (6)). Next, an effect display is performed in which a character display of "development" is superimposed on the first ally character and the second ally character (FIG. 8-16 (7)).

When long reach is started, the first teammate character is displayed and a plurality of options are displayed (FIG. 8-16 (8)). At this time, the light emission of the game effect lamps including the panel lamps is controlled according to the progress of the long reach. The multiple options include multiple options imitating an enemy character suggesting that the middle decoration pattern that is a loser will stop, an option that suggests that the middle decoration pattern "2" that will be a big hit will stop, and super reach. and the "develop" option, which suggests that it evolves into

Next, an effect display is performed in which a plurality of options are rotated (FIG. 8-17 (9)). Then, when the first ally character shoots the option with the light beam emitted from the eye (FIG. 8-17 (10)), the shot option is displayed in a frame provided called TARGET (FIG. 8-17). (11)). At this time, the light emission mode of the panel lamp is switched to a light emission mode corresponding to the background in the low base state. In the example shown in FIG. 8-17 (12), since the options imitating the enemy character are shot and displayed in the TARGET frame, it is suggested that the missing center decoration pattern stops.

After that, the image display device 5 blacks out, and the long reach ends. When the long reach is completed, the same background image as when the normal fluctuation was performed before the establishment of the reach is displayed, and the lost symbol "212" is stopped and displayed (FIG. 8-17 (13)).

(Super Reach A)
8-18 to 8-24 are explanatory diagrams showing specific examples of Super Reach A. FIG. FIGS. 8-18 to 8-23 of FIGS. 8-18 to 8-24 are produced based on the variation pattern PA2-3 (jackpot variation with normal reach, long reach and super reach A in low base state). This is a specific example of execution. 8-18 to 8-24, 8-18 to 8-21 and 8-24 show the variation pattern PA1-5 (normal reach in low base state, long reach and super reach A). It is a specific example when the production is executed based on.

In the example shown in FIGS. 8-18 to 8-24, after the lost pattern (“327”) is displayed as the display result of the previous fluctuation display on the image display device 5 (FIG. 8-18 (1)), the fluctuation pattern Variation display based on PA1-5 (loss variation with normal reach, long reach and super reach A in low base state) or variation pattern PA2-3 (jackpot variation with normal reach, long reach and super reach A in low base state) is started (Fig. 8-18 (2)). At this time, the game effect lamps including the panel lamps are controlled to emit light in a color corresponding to the background in the low base state. It is assumed that execution of a first specific effect, a second specific effect, a third specific effect, and a predetermined effect is determined in this variation.

When the variation is started, the pre-stage effect is started ((3) in FIG. 8-18). At this time, as shown in the figure, the front effect image (character image superimposed on the middle pattern) is displayed on the image display device 5, and the game effect lamps including the panel lamps are controlled to emit light in the front light emission pattern. After that, the first specific effect is started (FIG. 8-18 (4)). At this time, as shown in the figure, the bar object 005IW32 is driven and controlled to the first advanced position, and the first bar effect image (a group of mini-characters shown above the bar object 005IW32) corresponding to the movement of the bar object 005IW32 image) is displayed on the image display device 5, and the light emission of the game effect lamps including the panel lamps is controlled in the first specific light emission pattern. Specifically, the first panel lamp 005IW9e emits light at a medium speed cycle, and the second panel lamp 005IW9f and the third panel lamp 005IW9g are extinguished.

The bar effect image is displayed in a display range surrounded by a left end, a right end, an upper end, and a straight line (lower straight line) parallel to the upper end and connecting the left end and the right end of the image display device 5. The display range of the bar effect image is changed by moving the position of the straight line up and down. Specifically, when the display of the bar effect image is started, the lower straight line moves downward from the vicinity of the upper end of the image display device 5 so that the display range is gradually expanded. As the lower straight line moves upward toward the vicinity of the upper end of the image display device 5, the display range is displayed so as to gradually shrink. In addition, when the display range of the bar effect image expands, the background image and decoration pattern are displayed by sliding downward as if pushed out, and when the display range of the bar effect image is reduced, they are pushed out. The background image and the decoration pattern which have been displayed as a swipe are slid upward and displayed.

The first bar effect image is displayed so that the bottom straight line descends from the upper end of the image display device 5 to the middle of the display area of the image display device 5 and then rises to the upper end of the image display device 5 . The second bar effect image is displayed such that the bottom straight line descends from the top end of the image display device 5 to the bottom end of the image display device 5 and then rises to the top end of the image display device 5 .

When the first specific effect ends, the panel lamp emission control continues according to the first specific emission pattern (FIG. 8-18 (5)).

Then, a predetermined effect is started (FIG. 8-18 (6)). At this time, as shown in the figure, a predetermined effect image is displayed on the image display device 5, and the panel accessory is driven and controlled to the advance position. Here, since the panel lamp emission control based on the first specific emission pattern is continued, the panel lamp emission control based on the predetermined emission pattern is restricted.

After that, the pre-stage effect is started (FIG. 8-18 (7)). At this time, as shown in the figure, the image display device 5 displays a front effect image (a character image superimposed on the middle symbol). Here, since the panel lamp emission control based on the first specific emission pattern is continued, the panel lamp emission control based on the preceding stage emission pattern is restricted.

After that, the second specific effect is started (FIG. 8-18 (8)). At this time, as shown in the figure, the bar accessory 005IW32 is driven and controlled to the first advanced position, and a first bar effect image (mini character displayed above the bar accessory 005IW32) corresponding to the movement of the bar accessory 005IW32 is displayed. ) is displayed on the image display device 5, and the game effect lamps including the panel lamps are controlled to emit light in the second specific light emission pattern. Specifically, the first panel lamp 005IW9e and the second panel lamp 005IW9f emit light at a medium speed cycle, and the third panel lamp 005IW9g is extinguished. Further, when the display range of the bar effect image expands downward from the upper end of the image display device 5, the background image and the decorative pattern are displayed by sliding downward so as to be pushed out.

When the second specific effect ends, the panel lamp emission control continues according to the second specific emission pattern. Next, when the left and right decorative symbols are "2" and the ready-to-win state is reached (FIG. 8-19 (9)), the normal ready-to-win effect is executed in which the middle decorative symbols are scrolled at a low speed, and then the image display device 5 whites out. , the long reach development effect is started (FIG. 8-19 (10)). At this time, since the light emission control of the panel lamps in accordance with the first specific light emission pattern is continued, the light emission control of the game effect lamps including the panel lamps according to the long reach development effect is restricted.

In the long reach development effect, the first teammate character appears first (FIG. 8-19 (10)), followed by a display effect in which the second teammate character appears (FIG. 8-19 (11)). Next, an effect display is performed in which a character display of "development" is superimposed on the first ally character and the second ally character (FIG. 8-19 (12)).

When the long reach is started, the first teammate character is displayed and a plurality of options are displayed (FIG. 8-19 (13)). The multiple options include multiple options imitating an enemy character suggesting that the middle decoration pattern that is a loser will stop, an option that suggests that the middle decoration pattern "2" that will be a big hit will stop, and super reach. and the "develop" option, which suggests that it evolves into

Next, an effect display is performed in which a plurality of options are rotated (FIG. 8-19 (14)). Then, the pre-stage effect is started (FIG. 8-19 (15)). At this time, as shown in the figure, the image display device 5 displays a front effect image (a character image displayed on the right side of the plurality of rotating options). Here, since the panel lamp emission control based on the second specific emission pattern is continued, the panel lamp emission control based on the preceding stage emission pattern is restricted.

After that, the third specific effect is started (FIG. 8-19 (16)). At this time, as shown in the figure, the bar function 005IW32 is driven and controlled to the second advanced position, and a second bar effect image (mini character displayed above the bar function 005IW32) corresponding to the movement of the bar function 005IW32 is displayed. group of images) is displayed on the image display device 5, and the game effect lamps including the panel lamps are controlled to emit light in the third specific light emission pattern. Specifically, the first panel lamp 005IW9e, the second panel lamp 005IW9f, and the third panel lamp 005IW9g emit light at a medium speed cycle. Further, when the display range of the bar effect image expands downward from the upper end of the image display device 5, the background image and the decorative pattern are displayed by sliding downward so as to be pushed out.

Although this example is omitted, in the third specific effect, after the effect control shown in FIG. At this time, by displaying characters such as ``extreme heat'' on the image display device 5, it is possible to give the player a special feeling due to the execution of the third specific performance and a feeling of expectation for the future development.

Then, when the first ally character shoots the option with the light beam emitted from the eye (FIG. 8-20 (17)), the shot option is displayed in a frame provided called TARGET (FIG. 8-20 (18)). In the example shown in FIG. 8-20 (18), the "development" option is shot and displayed in the TARGET frame, suggesting development to super reach.

After that, the image display device 5 whites out and develops into super reach A (FIG. 8-20 (19)). At this time, the game effect lamps including the panel lamps are controlled to emit light in a light emission pattern corresponding to super reach A.

Next, an effect display is performed in which the second ally character lands on the ground (FIG. 8-20 (20)), the upper body of the second ally character is enlarged, and a plurality of stars corresponding to the second ally character are displayed. A background image containing a shape is displayed (FIG. 8-20 (21)).

Next, the second ally character and the second enemy character face each other, and "VS" is displayed to suggest that a battle is about to start (FIG. 8-20 (22)).

Next, an effect display is performed in which the second enemy character attacks the second ally character (specifically, a light beam is output from the fingertip) (FIG. 8-20 (23)). At this time, the second ally character is in such a state as to prevent attacks by using the center decoration symbol "9" (or the symbol image corresponding to the center decoration symbol "9") as a shield (FIG. 8-20 (23)).

In addition, in the example shown in FIGS. 8-18 to 8-24, since the left and right decoration patterns are "2" and it is in the reach mode, the middle decoration pattern "9" displayed in FIG. 8-20 (23) is a center decoration symbol displayed two before the center decoration symbol "2" which is a combination of big hit symbols "222".

Next, an effect display is performed in which the second enemy character attacks the second ally character (specifically, a light beam emitted from the fingertip) destroys the center decoration pattern "9" serving as a shield. At this time, the center decoration pattern "9" is destroyed (Fig. 8-20 (24)). Then, the second teammate character is enlarged and displayed, and a background image including a plurality of stars corresponding to the second teammate character is displayed (FIG. 8-21 (25)).

Next, an effect display is performed in which the second ally character starts attacking (more specifically, punching) the second enemy character (FIG. 8-21 (26)). Then, the opposing second enemy character is displayed from the front (Fig. 8-21 (27)), and an effect display is performed in which the center decoration pattern "1" appears in front of the second enemy character (Fig. 8-21 ( 28)). The center decoration pattern "1" serves as a shield that prevents the second ally character from attacking the second enemy character. ) effect display is performed (FIG. 8-21 (29)).

The center decoration symbol "1" displayed in FIG. 8-21 (28) is a center decoration symbol displayed immediately before the center decoration symbol "2" which is the combination of the jackpot symbols "222". Therefore, when the center decoration symbol "1" displayed in FIG. 8-21 (28) is destroyed and the next center decoration symbol "2" is displayed, it is notified that a big win will occur.

When the attack by the second ally character reaches the middle decoration symbol "1" (specifically, the fist hits it), the middle decoration symbol "1" becomes cracked (Fig. 8-21 (29)), Furthermore, it becomes a cracked state (Fig. 8-21 (30)).

As shown in FIG. 8-21 (30), when the middle decoration pattern "1" is cracked, the effect image that was displayed immediately before is displayed with reduced brightness and saturation, and A cut-in effect is executed in which a character and an image (with normal or high brightness and saturation) depicting a plurality of stars are superimposed and displayed (FIG. 8-21 (31)). Then, when the image displayed by the cut-in effect is erased, the same effect display as immediately before the cut-in effect ((30) in FIG. 8-21) is performed again ((32) in FIG. 8-21).

Then, the effect display shown in FIG. 8-21 (32) is continued for 3 seconds (at a slower speed than immediately before the cut-in effect (FIG. 8-21 (30))). At this time, a slow-motion effect is executed in which the progress speed of the effect changes from the normal speed to a speed slower than the normal speed. Specifically, an effect display is performed in which the movement speed of the fragment image a of the middle decoration pattern displayed in stereoscopic view and the character is slowed down. In addition, while the movement speed of the fragment image a of the middle decoration pattern and the character slows down due to the slow motion effect, the swing movement speed of the reach mode decoration pattern displayed on the upper right of the screen and the movement (rotation etc.) speed of the active display It does not slow down (that is, it does not become the target of slow motion effects). This slow-motion effect corresponds to the final stage of the Super Reach, and by reducing the speed of progress of the effect, attention is paid to how the effect progresses, that is, whether it progresses to the effect of announcing a big hit. be able to.

In the case of the variation pattern PA2-3 (jackpot variation with normal reach, long reach and super reach A in the low base state), the attack from the second ally character to the second enemy character after FIG. 8-21 (32). becomes effective, and an effect display is performed in which the center decoration pattern "1" that has been used as a shield is destroyed (Fig. 8-22 (33)). At this time, the game effect lamps including the panel lamps are controlled to emit light in a special light emission pattern by emitting rainbow-colored light. Also, an effect display is performed in which the attacked second enemy character is blown away (FIG. 8-22 (34)). In this example, from the scene shown in FIG. 8-22 (33), light emission control is started in which the game effect lamps including the panel lamps emit rainbow colors. For example, in the scenes shown in Figures 8-22 (33) and (39), the panel lamp flashes in rainbow colors at high speed, and Figures 8-22 (34) to (38) and Figure 8-22 (40) 8-23 (43), control is performed so that the panel lamp slowly emits light in rainbow colors.

Next, the next center decoration pattern "2" is displayed facing forward in a normal mode, and a joyful second teammate character is displayed (FIG. 8-22 (34)). Next, a light effect image is displayed (FIG. 8-22 (35)) superimposed on the previous effect display (FIG. 8-22 (34)) including the second ally character and the second enemy character, and the light effect image is displayed (FIG. 8-22 (35)). An effect display is performed in which the image is enlarged to cover the second ally character and the second enemy character (FIG. 8-22 (36)). At this time, since the light effect image is non-transmissive, the hidden second ally character and second enemy character cannot be visually recognized.

Next, after the light effect image covers the entire screen, an effect display is performed in which the jackpot symbol "222" including the center decoration symbol "2" displayed in the normal mode appears (FIG. 8-22 (37)). . Then, the jackpot symbol "222" is gradually enlarged and displayed (FIG. 8-22 (38)), and is enlarged and displayed so as to cover the entire screen (FIG. 8-22 (39)). After that, the jackpot symbol "222" is displayed in the same size as when normal variation was performed before establishment of ready-to-win, and is displayed so as to sway four times (FIG. 8-22 (40)).

Next, an effect display is performed in which the jackpot symbol "222" is temporarily hidden and the character display of "Completely settled" is displayed (FIG. 8-23 (41)). Then, the image display device 5 is whited out, the super ready-to-win A is finished, the same background image as when the normal variation before the ready-to-win is established is displayed, and the jackpot symbol "222" is temporarily stopped and displayed. (Fig. 8-23 (42)). After that, the jackpot symbol "222" is stop-displayed ((43) in FIG. 8-23).

In the case of the variation pattern PA1-5 (loss variation with normal reach, long reach, and super reach A in the low base state), after (32) in FIG. 8-21, the second friendly character attacks the second enemy character. does not become effective, and an effect display is performed in which the middle decoration pattern "1" serving as a shield changes from the cracked state to the normal state again (Fig. 8-24 (44)). In this example, light emission control is started from the scene shown in FIG. 8-24 (44) in which the game effect lamps including the panel lamps emit white light with low luminance.

Next, a second enemy character is displayed in a pose in which both hands are raised diagonally ((45) in FIG. 8-24), and a center decoration pattern "3" is displayed superimposed on the second enemy character (FIG. 8-24). (46)). Then, after the center decoration symbol "3", which is a lost combination, is displayed so as to shake four times, the image display device 5 is blacked out ((47) in FIG. 8-24), and Super Reach A ends.

When super reach A ends, the same background image as when the normal variation was performed before the establishment of reach is displayed, and the lost symbol "212" is temporarily stopped and displayed (Fig. 8-24 (48)) . After that, the lost symbol "212" is stopped and displayed (Fig. 8-24 (49)).

(Super Reach B)
8-25 to 8-31 are explanatory diagrams showing specific examples of Super Reach B. FIG. Figures 8-25 to 8-30 of Figures 8-25 to 8-31 are based on the variation pattern PA2-6 (normal reach in low base state, special performance and jackpot variation with super reach B). This is a specific example of execution. Figures 8-25 to 8-28 and Figure 8-31 of Figures 8-25 to 8-31 are based on PA1-8 (normal reach in low base state, deviation fluctuation with special effect and super reach B) This is a specific example of the case where the effect is executed by pressing the button.

In the example shown in FIGS. 8-25 to 8-31, after the lost pattern (“327”) is displayed as the display result of the previous fluctuation display on the image display device 5 (FIG. 8-25 (1)), the fluctuation pattern Variation display based on PA1-8 (normal reach, special effect and super reach B in low base state) or variation pattern PA2-6 (jackpot change with normal reach, special effect and super reach B in low base state) is started (Fig. 8-25 (2)). At this time, the game effect lamps including the panel lamps are controlled to emit light in a color corresponding to the background in the low base state. It is assumed that execution of the first specific effect and the second specific effect is determined in this variation.

When the variation is started, the pre-stage effect is started (FIG. 8-25 (3)). At this time, as shown in the figure, the front effect image is displayed on the image display device 5, and the light emission of the game effect lamps including the panel lamps is controlled in the front light emission pattern. After that, the first specific effect is started (Fig. 8-25 (4)). At this time, as shown in the figure, the bar function 005IW32 is driven and controlled to the first advanced position, and a bar effect image (a group of mini-characters displayed above the bar function 005IW32) corresponding to the movement of the bar function 005IW32 is displayed. image) is displayed on the image display device 5, and the light emission of the game effect lamps including the panel lamps is controlled in the first specific light emission pattern. Specifically, the first panel lamp 005IW9e emits light at a medium speed cycle, and the second panel lamp 005IW9f and the third panel lamp 005IW9g are extinguished. Further, when the display range of the bar effect image expands downward from the upper end of the image display device 5, the background image and the decorative pattern are displayed by sliding downward so as to be pushed out.

When the first specific effect ends, the light emission control of the panel lamps by the first specific light emission pattern continues (FIG. 8-25 (5)).

After that, the front stage effect is started (FIG. 8-25 (6)). At this time, a pre-stage effect image is displayed on the image display device 5 as shown in the figure. Here, since the panel lamp emission control based on the first specific emission pattern is continued, the panel lamp emission control based on the preceding stage emission pattern is restricted.

After that, the second specific effect is started (Fig. 8-25 (7)). At this time, as shown in the figure, the bar function 005IW32 is driven and controlled to the first advanced position, and a bar effect image (a group of mini-characters displayed above the bar function 005IW32) corresponding to the movement of the bar function 005IW32 is displayed. image) is displayed on the image display device 5, and the light emission of the game effect lamps including the panel lamps is controlled in the second specific light emission pattern. Specifically, the first panel lamp 005IW9e and the second panel lamp 005IW9f emit light at a medium speed cycle, and the third panel lamp 005IW9g is extinguished. Further, when the display range of the bar effect image expands downward from the upper end of the image display device 5, the background image and the decorative pattern are displayed by sliding downward so as to be pushed out.

When the second specific effect ends, the panel lamp emission control continues according to the second specific emission pattern. Next, when the left and right decorative patterns are "2" and the ready-to-win state is reached (Fig. 8-25 (8)), the normal ready-to-win effect is executed in which the middle decorative pattern is scrolled at a low speed, and then the special effect is started (Fig. 8-26(9)). In the special effect, an effect display is performed in which the spear image penetrates the glass image. By breaking the glass image at this time, a plurality of glass fragment images a and an unbroken glass image b remaining in the corners of the screen are displayed (FIG. 8-26 (9)).

Next, an effect display is performed in which the spear image that penetrates the glass image collides with the second glass image that exists on the back side of the glass image (FIG. 8-26 (9)). Then, by breaking the second glass image, a plurality of fragment images a of the second glass are displayed (FIG. 8-26 (10)).

In addition, in FIGS. 8-26 (9) to (10), the game effect lamps including the panel lamps are controlled to emit light in a special light emission pattern.

When the special effect ends, a super reach development effect is performed (FIG. 8-26 (11)). In the super reach development effect, a plurality of fragment images a of the second glass are displayed by breaking the second glass image (FIG. 8-26 (11)). Also, in FIG. 8-26 (11), the game effect lamps including the panel lamps are controlled to emit light in the super reach development light pattern.

After that, the image display device 5 whites out and develops into super reach B (FIG. 8-26 (12)). At this time, the game effect lamps including the panel lamps are controlled to emit light in a light emission pattern corresponding to super reach B.

Next, an effect display is performed in which the third enemy character lands on the ground (FIG. 8-26 (13)), after which the background image is switched to a white background image, and the character display of "decisive battle" is displayed in the center of the screen. (Fig. 8-26 (14)). It should be noted that the character display of "Decisive Battle" displayed in FIG. 8-26(14) is displayed in the foreground until the timing of FIG. 8-26(16).

Next, a first superimposed image depicting a second ally character and a plurality of stars is displayed on the left side of the parallelogram area including the character display of "Decisive Battle" in the center of the screen, and a third enemy character is displayed on the right side. A second superimposed image depicting a character and a plurality of broken hearts is displayed (FIG. 8-26 (15)).

Next, the first superimposed image on the left side and the second superimposed image on the right side are moved to the center and glued together, and the character display of "decisive battle" is superimposed on these images (FIG. 8-26 (16)). . After that, the first superimposed image on the left side and the second superimposed image on the right side are moved to their original positions, and the background image for Super Reach B is placed in the same parallelogram area formed between both images as at the beginning. is displayed. And the background image for Super Reach B is overlaid with a character display of "decisive battle" (not shown).

Next, the first superimposed image on the left side and the second superimposed image on the right side are erased, and the background image for super reach B is displayed in the area where they were displayed. Also, an effect display is performed in which the second ally character and the third enemy character face each other (FIG. 8-27 (17)).

Next, an effect display is performed in which the third enemy character starts attacking the second ally character (FIG. 8-27 (18)). An effect image of flames is displayed around the third enemy character (FIG. 8-27 (19)), and an effect display is performed in which a gigantic spherical energy bullet is formed above the head of the third enemy character (FIG. 8). -27 (20)).

Next, an effect display is performed in which the second ally character starts attacking the third enemy character (FIG. 8-27 (21)). An effect image of flames is displayed around the second ally character (FIG. 8-27 (22)), and an effect display is performed in which a huge energy bullet is output from the overhead of the second ally character (FIG. 8-27 ( 23)).

Next, an effect display is performed in which the spherical energy bullet formed by the third enemy character collides with the energy bullet output from the second ally character (FIG. 8-27 (24)). Next, while the effect display of the collision of the energy bullets in the center of the screen is continued, the first superimposed image in which the second ally character and a plurality of stars are drawn is displayed in the triangular area at the bottom left of the screen, and the triangle at the top right of the screen is displayed. A second superimposed image in which a third enemy character and a plurality of broken hearts are drawn is displayed in the region ((25) of FIG. 8-28).

Then, the effect display shown in FIG. 8-28 (25) is continued for 4 seconds (at a slower speed than before). At this time, a slow-motion effect is executed in which the progress speed of the effect changes from the normal speed to a speed slower than the normal speed. Specifically, an effect display is performed in which the action speed of the energy bullet or the character is slowed down. In addition, while the movement speed of energy bullets and characters is slowed down by slow motion effects, the swing movement speed of the reach-mode decorative pattern displayed on the upper right of the screen and the movement (rotation, etc.) speed of the active display are not slowed down (i.e. slow It is not subject to motion effects). This slow-motion effect corresponds to the final stage of the Super Reach, and by reducing the speed of progress of the effect, attention is paid to how the effect progresses, that is, whether it progresses to the effect of announcing a big hit. be able to.

In the case of variation pattern PA2-6 (jackpot variation with normal reach in low base state, special effect and super reach B), the second ally character and a plurality of stars are drawn after FIG. background image is displayed (Fig. 8-29 (26)). In this example, from the scene shown in FIG. 8-29 (26), light emission control (light emission control by a special light emission pattern) is started in which the game effect lamps including the panel lamps emit rainbow colors. For example, in the scenes shown in FIGS. 8-29 (26) and 8-30 (37), the game effect lamp including the panel lamp blinks (flashes) in rainbow color at high speed, -30 (36), in the scenes shown in Fig. 8-30 (38) to (40), the game effect lamps including the panel lamps are controlled to slowly emit rainbow colors.

Next, an effect display is performed in which the second ally character makes a peace sign (Fig. 8-29 (27)). Character display of "all" (Fig. 8-29 (29)), character display of "determination" at the lower left of the screen (Fig. 8-29 (30)), character display of "arrival" at the lower right of the screen (Fig. 8-29) (31)) are displayed sequentially. Further, when all the character displays of "Completely settled" are displayed, the center decoration pattern "2", which is a winning combination, is displayed (FIG. 8-29 (31)).

Next, a rainbow-colored light effect image is displayed (FIG. 8-29 (32)) superimposed on the previous effect display (FIG. 8-29 (31)) including the second ally character and the center decoration pattern "2". ), an effect display is performed in which the light effect image is enlarged to cover the second ally character and the center decoration pattern "2" (FIG. 8-29 (33)). At this time, since the light effect image is non-transmissive, the hidden second teammate character and the center decoration pattern "2" cannot be visually recognized.

Next, after the entire screen is covered with the light effect image, a performance display is performed in which the jackpot symbol "222" including the center decoration symbol "2" appears (FIG. 8-30 (34)). Then, the jackpot symbol "222" is gradually enlarged and displayed (FIG. 8-30 (35)), and is enlarged and displayed so as to cover the entire screen (FIG. 8-30 (36)). After that, the jackpot symbol "222" is displayed in the same size as when normal variation was performed before establishment of ready-to-win, and is displayed so as to sway four times (FIG. 8-30 (37)).

Then, the image display device 5 whites out, the super ready-to-win B ends, the same background image as when the normal variation before the establishment of ready-to-win is performed is displayed, and the jackpot symbol "222" is temporarily stopped and displayed. (Fig. 8-30 (38)). After that, the jackpot symbol "222" is stop-displayed (FIG. 8-30 (39)).

In the case of the variation pattern PA1-8 (normal reach in low base state, special effect, and loss variation with super reach B), the third enemy character and a plurality of broken hearts are drawn after FIG. 8-28 (25). background image is displayed (Fig. 8-31 (40)). In this example, light emission control is started from the scene shown in FIG. 8-31 (40) in which the game effect lamp including the panel lamp emits white light with low luminance.

Next, a performance display is performed in which the third enemy character shouts banzai (FIG. 8-31 (41)), and furthermore, the center decoration pattern "2" is superimposed on the third enemy character and displayed (FIG. 8-31 ( 42)). Then, after the center decoration symbol "1", which is a lost combination, is displayed so as to sway five times, the image display device 5 is blacked out ((43) in FIG. 8-31), and Super Reach B ends.

When super reach B ends, the same background image as when the normal fluctuation before establishment of reach is displayed, and the lost symbol "212" is temporarily stopped and displayed (Fig. 8-31 (44)) . After that, the lost symbol "212" is stopped and displayed (FIG. 8-31 (45)).

(special production)
FIGS. 8-32 and 8-33 are explanatory diagrams showing specific examples of special effects in the high base state. FIGS. 8-32 and 8-33 are specific examples of a case where effects are executed based on the variation pattern PB4-1 (normal reach and special effect via jackpot variation).

In the examples shown in FIGS. 8-32 and 8-33, after the lost pattern (“327”) is displayed as the display result of the previous fluctuation display on the image display device 5 (FIG. 8-32 (1)), the fluctuation pattern Variation display based on PB4-1 (normal reach and special performance via jackpot variation) is started (FIG. 8-32 (2)). In addition, in the high base state, a background image different from that in the low base state is used, and a display indicating a right-handed shot and a display indicating the number of remaining fluctuations to be controlled to the high base state are performed. At this time, the light emission of the game effect lamps including the panel lamps is controlled in rhythm according to the BGM in the high base state.

Next, when the left and right decorative patterns are "2" and the ready-to-win state is reached (FIG. 8-32 (3)), the normal ready-to-win effect is executed in which the middle decorative pattern is scrolled at a low speed, and then the special effect is started. In the special effect, display of the spear image is started (FIG. 8-32 (4)), and effect display is performed in which the spear image penetrates the glass image. By breaking the glass image at this time, a plurality of glass fragment images a and an unbroken glass image b remaining in the corners of the screen are displayed (FIG. 8-32 (5)). At this time, the light emission of the game effect lamps including the panel lamps is controlled according to the special light emission pattern.

Next, an effect display is performed in which the spear image penetrating the glass image collides with the second glass image existing on the back side of the glass image (FIG. 8-32 (6)). Then, by breaking the second glass image, a plurality of fragment images a of the second glass are displayed (FIG. 8-32 (7)). At this time, the light emission of the game effect lamps including the panel lamps is controlled according to the special light emission pattern.

Next, the background image of the radial pattern is displayed, and drive control is performed so that the panel accessory advances (FIG. 8-33 (8)). In this example, from the scene shown in FIG. 8-33(8), the game effect lamp including the panel lamp emits rainbow color light emission control (light emission control by a special light emission pattern). For example, in the scenes shown in FIGS. 8-33 (8) and (11), the game effect lamp including the panel lamp blinks (flashes) at high speed in rainbow color, and FIGS. ) to (13), control is performed such that the game effect lamp including the panel lamp slowly emits light in rainbow colors.

Next, the movable body 32 is controlled to return from the effect position to the initial position, and the effect display is performed in which the background image of the radial pattern is broken and the jackpot pattern "222" appears behind the background image (Fig. 8- 33(9)). When the background image of the radial pattern is broken, multiple fragment images are displayed, but since these fragment images have low transparency, the player can see the image displayed in the layer below the fragment image through the fragment image. Can not.

Next, the effect display is performed so that the appearing jackpot symbol "222" moves from the back side of the screen (that is, the back side of the background image of the radial pattern) to the front side (FIG. 8-33 (10)), and eventually the radial pattern is displayed. The jackpot symbol "222" breaking through the background image is enlarged and displayed to cover the entire screen (FIG. 8-33 (11)).

Next, the jackpot symbol "222" is displayed in the same size as when normal variation was performed before establishment of ready-to-win, and is displayed so as to sway twice (FIG. 8-33 (12)). After that, the jackpot symbol "222" is stopped and displayed (FIG. 8-33 (13)). In this example, when the big-hit symbol "222" is enlarged and displayed, it is displayed together with the fragment image of the background image of the radial pattern to express the appearance of breaking through and heighten the sense of realism. 222" is displayed in the same size as when the normal fluctuation is performed before establishment of ready-to-win, the fragment image is completely faded out so as not to lower the visibility of the big win pattern.

(Super Reach C)
8-34 to 8-37 are explanatory diagrams showing specific examples of Super Reach C. FIG. FIGS. 8-34 to 8-36 of FIGS. 8-34 to 8-37 are specific examples in which the effect is executed based on the variation pattern PB4-2 (normal reach and super reach C via jackpot variation). be. In FIGS. 8-34, 8-35, and 8-37 of FIGS. 8-34 to 8-37, effects are executed based on the variation pattern PB3-3 (normal reach and deviation variation via super reach C). This is a specific example of the case.

In the example shown in FIGS. 8-34 to 8-37, after the lost pattern (“327”) is displayed as the display result of the previous fluctuation display on the image display device 5 (FIG. 8-34 (1)), the fluctuation pattern Variation display based on PB4-2 (jackpot variation via normal reach and super reach C) or variation pattern PB3-3 (loss variation via normal reach and super reach C) is started (FIG. 8-34 (2)). At this time, the light emission of the game effect lamps including the panel lamps is controlled in rhythm according to the BGM in the high base state. In the high base state in which Super Reach C is executed, a background image different from that in the low base state is used, and a display indicating a right-handed shot and a display indicating the number of remaining fluctuations controlled to the high base state are performed. will be

Next, when the right and left decorative symbols are "2" and the ready-to-win state is reached (FIG. 8-34 (3)), the normal ready-to-win effect is executed in which the middle decorative symbols are scrolled at a low speed, and then super ready-to-win C is started. When Super Reach C is started, the second ally character and the first enemy character face each other, and "VS" is displayed to suggest that a battle is about to start (Fig. 8-34 (4)). . At this time, the game effect lamps including the panel lamps are controlled to emit light in a light emission pattern corresponding to the super reach C.

Next, a presentation display is performed in which the second ally character attacks (more specifically, punches) the first enemy character (FIG. 8-34 (5)). Also, a presentation display is performed in which the first enemy character attacks (specifically, rams) the second ally character (FIG. 8-34 (6)). Then, an effect display is performed in which the attack of the second ally character (specifically, the fist that strikes) collides with the attack of the first enemy character (specifically, the shoulder that is rammed) (Fig. 8-34 (7 )).

Here, the decision button effect is started, and the effect display that was displayed immediately before is switched to a screen in which the friendly character and the push button image imitating the push button 31B are displayed thinly (Fig. 8-34 (8)). . That is, the effect display for prompting the operation of the push button 31B is started. Then, the teammate character and the push button image are gradually darkened (FIG. 8-35 (9)), and the character display of "Press!" 35(10)).

In the case of the variation pattern PB4-2 (big hit variation via normal reach and super reach C), when the operation of the push button 31B is detected, a radial background image is displayed (FIG. 8-36 (11)). In this example, from the scene shown in FIG. 8-36 (11), light emission control is started in which the game effect lamps including the panel lamps emit rainbow colors. For example, in the scenes shown in Figures 8-36 (11) and (14), the panel lamp flashes in rainbow colors at high speed, and Figures 8-36 (12) to (13) and (15) to (16) In the scene shown in , the panel lamp is controlled to slowly emit rainbow colors.

Next, the movable body 32 is controlled to return from the effect position to the initial position, and the effect display is performed in which the background image of the radial pattern is broken and the jackpot pattern "222" appears behind the background image (Fig. 8- 36(12)). When the background image of the radial pattern is broken, multiple fragment images are displayed, but since these fragment images have low transparency, the player can see the image displayed in the layer below the fragment image through the fragment image. Can not.

Next, a performance display is performed so that the appearing jackpot symbol "222" moves from the back side of the screen (that is, the back side of the background image of the radial pattern) to the front side (FIG. 8-36 (13)), and eventually the radial pattern is displayed. The jackpot symbol "222" breaking through the background image is enlarged and displayed so as to cover the entire screen (FIG. 8-36 (14)).

Next, the jackpot symbol "222" is displayed in the same size as when the normal variation was performed before establishment of ready-to-win, and is displayed so as to sway twice (FIG. 8-36 (15)). After that, the jackpot symbol "222" is stop-displayed (FIG. 8-36 (16)). In this example, when the big-hit symbol "222" is enlarged and displayed, it is displayed together with the fragment image of the background image of the radial pattern to express the appearance of breaking through and heighten the sense of realism. 222" is displayed in the same size as when the normal fluctuation is performed before establishment of ready-to-win, the fragment image is completely faded out so as not to lower the visibility of the big win pattern.

In the case of the variation pattern PB3-3 (normal reach and deviation variation via super reach C), when the operation of the push button 31B is detected, the background image of the broken glass and the glass fragment image are displayed (Fig. 8- 37(17)). The fragment image of the glass displayed here is smaller and fewer in number than the fragment image when the background image of the radial pattern shown in FIG. 8-36 (12) is broken. Then, after the glass fragment image has finished fading out (that is, after it has been completely erased), the center decoration pattern "3" is superimposed on the background image and displayed (FIG. 8-37 (18)). Then, after the center decoration pattern "3", which is a lost combination, is displayed so as to shake twice, the image display device 5 is blacked out, and Super Reach C ends. In this example, light emission control is started from the scene shown in FIG. 8-37 (17) so that the game effect lamp including the panel lamp emits white light with low luminance.

When super reach C ends, the same background image as when the normal variation was performed before establishment of reach is displayed, and the lost symbol "232" is temporarily stopped and displayed (Fig. 8-37 (19)) . After that, the lost symbol "232" is stopped and displayed (FIG. 8-37 (20)).

Details of FIGS. 8-25 (6) to (8) will now be described with reference to FIG. 8-38. FIG. 8-38 is an explanatory diagram showing a specific example of changes in the display image in the pre-stage effect and the second specific effect. When the pre-stage effect is started, a character image is displayed as a pre-stage effect image at a position overlapping the center decoration pattern (FIG. 8-38 (1)). Then, the second specific effect is started. In the second specific effect, the drive control of the bar accessory 005IW32 is started, and when the bar accessory 005IW32 moves from the retracted position (origin position) (origin sensor: OFF), the bar effect image is displayed on the image display device 5. is expanded downward from the upper end of the (Fig. 8-38 (2)). At this time, the display of the preceding effect image has not ended.

Then, the display of the front stage effect image ends, and the bar accessory 005IW32 moves so as to overtake the bottom straight line of the bar effect image (FIG. 8-38 (3)). Furthermore, as the bar function 005IW32 moves to the first advance position, the bar effect image is expanded and displayed to the position where the bar function 005IW32 located at the first advance position and the bottom straight line in the bar effect image overlap. (Fig. 8-38 (4)).

After that, the bar accessory 005IW32 starts to move from the first advanced position to the retracted position (FIG. 8-38 (5)), and the bar effect image is displayed in a reduced size as the bottom straight line rises (FIG. 8- 38(6)). After the bar accessory 005IW32 is positioned at the retracted position (origin sensor: ON), the display of the bar effect image ends (FIG. 8-38 (7)).

Details of the suggestive image displayed on the image display device 5 in the specific effect will now be described with reference to FIG. 8-39. FIG. 8-39 is an explanatory diagram showing a specific example of suggestive images in a specific effect.

When the first specific effect is performed, the first panel lamp 005IW9e is illuminated, the second panel lamp 005IW9f and the third panel lamp 005IW9g are extinguished, and the display area of the image display device 5 is in the vicinity of the first panel lamp 005IW9e. , a total of one suggestive image is displayed (FIG. 8-39(A)). As a result, it is possible to emphasize that the first panel lamp 005IW9e is emitting light, and enhance the presentation effect.

When the second specific effect is performed, the first panel lamp 005IW9e and the second panel lamp 005IW9f are illuminated, the third panel lamp 005IW9g is extinguished, and the display area of the image display device 5 is in the vicinity of the first panel lamp 005IW9e. and a display area in the vicinity of the second panel lamp 005IW9f (FIG. 8-39(B)). Thereby, it is possible to emphasize that the first panel lamp 005IW9e and the second panel lamp 005IW9f are emitting light, and enhance the presentation effect.

When the third specific effect is performed, the first panel lamp 005IW9e, the second panel lamp 005IW9f, and the third panel lamp 005IW9g emit light, and the display area of the image display device 5 near the first panel lamp 005IW9e and the third panel lamp 005IW9e emit light. A total of three suggestion images are displayed in the display area near the second panel lamp 005IW9f and the display area near the third panel lamp 005IW9g (FIG. 8-39(C)). Thereby, it is possible to emphasize that the first panel lamp 005IW9e, the second panel lamp 005IW9f, and the third panel lamp 005IW9g are emitting light, and enhance the presentation effect.

As described above, the suggestive image is displayed when the specific effect is executed. It may be the timing at which the effect control of the effect member other than the lamp ends (for example, the timing at which the display of the bar effect image ends). Also, if the variation is accompanied by a super reach development effect (if the execution of the specific effect and the super reach development effect is determined in the variation of the variation patterns 1-7 and PA2-5), at the start timing of the super reach development effect display of the suggestive image may be terminated. Also, if the variation is accompanied by super reach A (if execution of a specific effect is determined in the variation of variation patterns 1-5 and PA2-3), the display of the suggestive image ends at the start timing of super reach A. It may be something to do.

Further, when ending the display of the suggestive image, the suggestive image is not necessarily erased as it is, and the suggestive image may be erased after an effect using the displayed suggestive image is performed. For example, when it is decided to perform a specific effect in a variation pattern involving super reach A, a suggestive image is displayed according to the execution of the specific effect, and a suggestive image using the suggestive image at the timing of developing super reach A. A performance may be performed. Specifically, when the execution of the third specific effect is determined in the fluctuations of the fluctuation patterns 1-5 and PA2-3, FIGS. 8-18 (1) to (2) and FIGS. 8-19 to 8-24 8-19 (16), the suggestive image is displayed, and even when the image display device 5 whites out in FIG. 8-20 (18), the suggestive image continues. and the display range of the suggestive image is expanded at the timing shown in FIG. The display of the suggestive image may end.

In addition, the suggestive image is displayed in a different manner depending on whether the first front stage effect is performed or the second front stage effect is performed (for example, the first front stage mode). A yellow suggestive image is displayed when the pre-stage effect is performed, and a red suggestive image is displayed when the pre-stage effect of the second pre-stage mode is performed). The effect mode of the suggestive image effect differs between when the pre-stage effect of the mode is performed and when the pre-stage effect of the second pre-stage mode is performed (for example, when the pre-stage effect of the first pre-stage mode is performed, A suggestive image effect using a yellow suggestive image, and a suggestive image effect using a red suggestive image when the pre-stage effect of the second pre-stage mode is performed). As a result, interest can be improved.

8-16(5), 8-19(10), 8-20(19), 8-23(42), 8-26(12), 30(38) The light emission effect drawing function including whiteout in the image display device 5 will be described based on the principle diagrams of FIGS. 8-40 to 8-46.

First, the display control unit 123, as shown in FIG. A second decorative design drawing surface (virtual plane) on which the decorative design 037SG105C is drawn is provided in the virtual space. By sequentially changing downward in the direction (Y direction), the variable display image of the decoration pattern is drawn.

As shown in FIG. 8-40(A), the first decorative design drawing surface and the second decorative design drawing surface are closer to the virtual depth Z0 in the second decorative design drawing surface than in the first decorative design drawing surface. is positioned forward by an imaginary distance of Therefore, if the central decorative pattern 037SG105C and the right decorative pattern 037SG105R or the left decorative pattern 037SG105L are displayed overlappingly, the right decorative pattern 037SG105R or the left decorative pattern 037SG105L is visually recognized by the central decorative pattern 037SG105C. is blocked. Also, when the decorative patterns of the same size as the right decorative pattern 037SG105R and the left decorative pattern 037SG105L are drawn on the second decorative pattern drawing surface, only the central decorative pattern 037SG105C becomes larger and three decorative patterns are aligned. However, in this example, in order to prevent such unnatural display, the second decoration pattern is arranged so that the sizes of the three decoration patterns are almost the same. The size of the central decorative pattern 037SG105C drawn on the pattern drawing surface is adjusted and drawn.

Therefore, the display control unit 123 can calculate the position of each decorative design in the virtual space from the first decorative design drawing surface or the second decorative design drawing surface and the drawing position of each decorative design on each of these drawing screens. .

Therefore, when actually using the lighting effect drawing function, for example, as shown in FIG. The display control unit 123 automatically draws and displays a simulated lighting effect image when the single light source 037SG105K is positioned at (X1, Y1, Z1).

The X coordinate corresponds to the horizontal position of the image display device 5, the Y coordinate corresponds to the vertical position of the image display device 5, and the Z direction corresponds to the front-back direction (depth direction) in the virtual space. It corresponds to the position (see Figure 8-40).

Specifically, for example, as shown in FIG. 8-40(A), in a state in which three decorative patterns are arranged in the central position of the image display device 5, the coordinates of the single light source 037SG105K are the central decorative pattern 037SG105C. When the coordinates (X1, Y1, Z1) of the position directly behind the first decoration design drawing surface and Z1 away from the back are specified, the specified coordinates (X1, Y1, Z1) in the virtual space In the situation where the single light source is arranged, the single light source 037SG105K emits light based on the positional relationship between the position of the single light source 037SG105K and each decorative design drawn on the first decorative design drawing surface or the second decorative design drawing surface. How the light is blocked by each decorative pattern and how it wraps around to the front side of each decorative pattern is simulated as shown by the dashed line in Fig. 8-40(A). As a result, as shown in FIG. 8-40(B), a light emission effect image 037SG105E is drawn and displayed, in which radial light is seen slightly from the periphery of the decorative pattern 037SG105C in the center.

Also, as the coordinates of the single light source 037SG105K, as shown in FIG. X2, Y1, Z1), that is, when the coordinate horizontally moved to the left from the above-described coordinate (X1, Y1, Z1) is designated, as shown in FIG. Since the surface distance is Z1, as in the case shown in FIG. 8-40, a luminous effect image 037SG105E is drawn in which a slight radial light is visible from the periphery of the left decorative pattern 037SG105L, as in FIG. 8-40. displayed. The light emission effect image 037SG105E is a light emission effect image 037SG105E in which the closer to the center the brightness is higher and the closer to the edge the brightness is lowered, and the size of the entire image (distance from the center of the effect to the outer edge of the effect) has almost the same size as the light emission effect image 037SG105E in FIG.

Also, as the coordinates of the single light source 037SG105K, as shown in FIG. 8-42(A), the coordinates of the position directly above the central decorative pattern 037SG105C and away from the first decorative pattern drawing surface by Z1. (X1, Y2, Z1), in other words, when the above-mentioned coordinates (X1, Y1, Z1) are vertically moved upward, the center decoration is displayed as shown in FIG. A light emission effect image 037SG105E is drawn and displayed, showing a state in which the light emitted from the single light source 037SG105K is visible without being blocked by the pattern 037SG105C. The light emission effect image 037SG105E is a light emission effect image 037SG105E in which the closer to the center the brightness is higher and the closer to the edge the brightness is lowered, and the size of the entire image (distance from the center of the effect to the outer edge of the effect) has almost the same size as the light emission effect image 037SG105E in FIG.

Also, as the coordinates of the single light source 037SG105K, as shown in FIG. (X1, Y1, Z2), that is, if the above coordinates (X1, Y1, Z1) are moved closer to the central decorative pattern 037SG105C without changing the vertical and horizontal positions, the As shown in 8-43(B), the entire image is a light emission effect image 037SG105E larger than when the distance from the first decorative design drawing surface is Z1, and the single light source 037SG105K is the left decorative design 037SG105L. By approaching the right decorative pattern 037SG105R, the light wraps around in front of the left decorative pattern 037SG105L and the right decorative pattern 037SG105R, making the contours unclear, while the single light source 037SG105K is positioned directly behind. As for the central decorative pattern 037SG105C, which has a greater distance from the single light source 037SG105K than the left decorative pattern 037SG105L and the right decorative pattern 037SG105R, the light emission effect image 037SG105E has a clear contour with less wraparound to the front. is drawn and displayed. Note that the overall luminance of the light emission effect image 037SG105E is also higher than that of the light emission effect image 037SG105E when the Z coordinate is Z1 due to the approach of the single light source 037SG105K.

Also, as the coordinates of the single light source 037SG105K, as shown in FIG. When the coordinates (X1, Y1, -Z3) of a position Z3 away from the front are specified, as shown in Fig. 8-44(B), the left, middle, and right decorative patterns radiate from the single light source 037SG105K. The light emission effect image 037SG105E, which does not block strong light and has a large overall image size and extremely high luminance, is drawn and displayed in substantially the entire display area of the image display device 5. be done. At this time, the left, middle, and right decoration patterns arranged behind the single light source 037SG105K are all invisible due to the light emission effect image.

As described above, in this example, by specifying the coordinates of the single light source 037SG105K, the lighting effect image 037SG105E corresponding to the specified coordinates is automatically drawn by the lighting effect drawing function of the display control unit 123. By sequentially changing (moving) these specified coordinates in chronological order, a lighting effect image 037SG105E corresponding to the movement of the single light source is drawn and displayed. However, even if the specified coordinates are the same, these light emission effect drawing functions, as shown in FIG. It is possible to draw and display a lighting effect image 037SG105E corresponding to the downward scroll movement of the 037SG105C by variable display.

Specifically, when the central decorative pattern 037SG105C scrolling is drawn at a position overlapping the single light source, the light from the single light source illuminates the central decorative pattern 037SG105C, as shown in FIG. 8-45(B). When the shielded light effect image (similar to FIG. 8-40 (B)) is drawn and displayed, and the scrolling center decorative pattern 037SG105C is drawn at a position that does not overlap the single light source 037SG105K, As shown in 45(C), a light emission effect image is drawn and displayed so that the light emitted from the single light source can be visually recognized without being blocked by the decoration pattern 037SG105C in the center. 8-45, the central decorative pattern 037SG105C was explained as an example, but the same applies to the right decorative pattern 037SG105R and the left decorative pattern 037SG105L.

As described above, in the highly functional display control unit 123 used in this example, by specifying the coordinates of the single light source in the virtual space, the light emission effect image 037SG105E when the single light source 037SG105K is positioned at the specified coordinates is displayed. is automatically generated and displayed, in the actual production, the coordinates of the single light source 037SG105K at the time the process data is executed are added to the process data described in chronological order for executing the production. By doing so, a light emission effect image 037SG105E corresponding to the coordinates of the single light source 037SG105K described in the process data is automatically generated and displayed on the image display device 5 after being synthesized with another effect image. will be

Next, the display mode of the variable display and light emission effect image 037SG105E in this example will be described based on FIG. 8-46.

First, when the variable display is executed in the variation pattern of super reach, etc., as shown in FIGS. On the display screen of the image display device 5, when the normal background image 5a is displayed, the left decoration symbol 037SG105L and the right decoration symbol 037SG105R indicating the same number stop and become ready. Then, the display of the luminous effect image 037SG105E is started behind the central decoration pattern 037SG105C which is still being displayed in a variable manner. As the variable display progresses, the light emission effect image 037SG105E gradually expands in display area on the display screen of the image display device 5 and increases in luminance.

At this time, as shown in FIGS. 8-46(C) and 8-46(D), between a plurality of central decoration patterns 037SG105C in which variable display is performed, part of the light emission effect image 037SG105E The central decorative pattern 037SG105C is displayed (variably displayed) moving from the top to the bottom, so that the display mode changes according to the progress of the variable display.

Furthermore, a part of the light emission effect image 037SG105E is divided between the plurality of central decorative patterns 037SG105C, between the left decorative pattern 037SG105L and the central decorative pattern 037SG105C, and between the right decorative pattern 037SG105R and the central decorative pattern 037SG105C. The top and bottom of each center 037SG105C, the right of the left 037SG105L, the left of the right 037SG105R, as if diffracting between and reflecting off the back of the 037SG105C center 037SG105C. displayed in duplicate.

In addition, as the variable display progresses and the display area of the light emitting effect image 037SG105E on the image display device 5 is expanded and the luminance increases, the brightness of the pedestal portion 037SG105D in each of the decorative patterns 037SG105L, 037SG105C, and 037SG105R changes to the light emitting effect. The brightness decreases due to the backlight by the image 037SG105E, and then the brightness of the number display portions 037SG105S in the decorative patterns 037SG105L, 037SG105C, and 037SG105R decreases. Then, as shown in FIG. 8-46(E), when the light emission effect image 037SG105E on the display screen of the image display device 5 is further enlarged, finally the decoration patterns 037SG105L, 037SG105SGC, and 037SG105R are entirely blackened. As a result, the pedestal portion 037SG105D and the number display portion 037SG105S become invisible to the player.

More precisely, when the light emission effect image 037SG105E on the display screen of the image display device 5 is enlarged and displayed behind the left decorative pattern 037SG105L and the right decorative pattern 037SG105R, first, the left decorative pattern 037SG105L and the right decorative pattern are displayed. As the brightness of the pedestal portion 037SG105D of the pattern 037SG105R decreases, the contours of the left decorative pattern 037SG105L and the right decorative pattern 037SG105R are emphasized by the light emission effect image 037SG105E. Furthermore, when the lighting effect image 037SG105E is enlarged to the left side of the left decorative pattern 037SG105L and to the right side of the right decorative pattern 037SG105R, the brightness of the numerical display portions 037SG105S of the left decorative pattern 037SG105L and the right decorative pattern 037SG105R is increased. As it decreases, the left decorative pattern 037SG105L and the right decorative pattern 037SG105R change to black, and the pedestal part 037SG105D of the central decorative pattern 037SG105C decreases in brightness, and the outline of the central decorative pattern 037SG105C has a light emitting effect. It is now highlighted by image 037SG105E. Then, when the light emission effect image 037SG105E is further enlarged and displayed in substantially the entire display area, the brightness of the number display portion 037SG105S of the central decorative pattern 037SG105C decreases, and the entire central decorative pattern 037SG105C is displayed. turns black.

Then, as shown in FIG. 8-46(F), when the light emission effect image 037SG105E is displayed on substantially the entire display screen of the image display device 5 in accordance with the progress of the variable display, each image that has been displayed up to that point is displayed. The decorative symbols 037SG105L, 037SG105C, 037SG105R and the background image 5a are temporarily invisible to the player.

In this example, when a plurality of effects are executed in duplicate, light emission control of the game effect lamps is performed according to the effect with the highest priority, and the priority is determined mainly according to the reliability of the effect. It's becoming In other words, the light emission control of the game effect lamp is preferentially executed mainly in accordance with the effect with high reliability for the big win. However, the light emission control of the game effect lamp according to the specific effect is configured to be performed with higher priority than the effect with high reliability for the big hit than the special effect.

For example, if the next notice effect is an effect involving light emission control of the game effect lamp, the reliability for the big hit is next notice effect > specific effect (the specific effect has a higher rate than 3% in the loss fluctuation (5% to 15%) while it is performed at a rate lower than 60% in the big hit variation (10% to 40%).As described above, the next notice effect is in the deviation variation While it is performed at a rate of 3%, since it is a production that is performed at a rate of 60% in the big hit fluctuation, the next notice production has a higher execution rate than the specific production in the big hit fluctuation, and in the loss fluctuation The execution ratio of the specific effect is higher than that of the next notice effect.Therefore, the reliability of the big hit is: next notice effect > the specific effect.), the light emission control of the game effect lamp by the specific light emission pattern. Even when the next notice performance is executed during execution, the light emission control of the game effect lamp accompanying the next notice performance may not be performed, and the light emission control of the game effect lamp according to the specific light emission pattern may be continued.

Further, although the description is omitted in this example, the effect mode of the pre-stage effect and the effect mode of the specific effect may be associated with each other. For example, when the pre-stage effect of the first pre-stage mode is executed, a specific effect of the mode corresponding to the pre-stage effect of the first pre-stage mode (for example, the color of the pre-stage effect image displayed in the pre-stage effect of the first pre-stage mode) In a certain red color, a specific effect of displaying a specific effect image (including a suggestive image) in a specific effect) is executed, and when the pre-stage effect of the second pre-stage mode is executed, the pre-stage effect of the second pre-stage mode is executed. A specific effect of the corresponding aspect (for example, a specific effect of displaying a specific effect image (including a suggestive image) in the specific effect in gold, which is the color of the pre-stage effect image displayed in the pre-stage effect of the second pre-stage mode) It may be executed.

In addition, although the explanation is omitted in this example, it is also possible to execute a conversation effect in which a balloon image is displayed in a predetermined display range and a conversation telop is displayed in the balloon image as an advance notice effect before reach. . In that case, an effect combining the conversation effect and the pre-stage effect may be executed. For example, a prestage effect image may be displayed within a balloon image in a conversation effect, a complex effect may be performed by displaying a conversation telop for the prestage effect image, and then a specific effect may be developed. In addition, the case of executing the composite effect is controlled to be in an advantageous state compared to the case of not executing the composite effect (that is, the case of performing the preceding stage effect shown in FIG. 8-18 (3)). It may be configured such that the specific effect is likely to be executed in a highly reliable effect mode (for example, the specific effect image (including the suggestive image) is displayed in gold).

Further, although the description is omitted in this example, as the type of super reach in the normal state, super reach D, which is more reliable than super reach B in controlling the jackpot, can be executed. In that case, the variation pattern with super reach B and the variation pattern with super reach D may have different ratios with special effects. For example, the variation pattern with super reach D may have a higher percentage of special effects than the variation pattern with super reach B.

In addition, in this example, the execution ratio of the special effect differs depending on the type of super reach (the selection ratio of the variation pattern with special effect and super reach A and the variation pattern with special effect and super reach B is different. (See FIG. 8-4)), but it is not limited to this. For example, according to the super ready-to-win type, the execution ratio of the special effect and the third specific effect may differ. For example, when super reach A is executed, the third specific effect is more likely to be executed than the special effect, and when super reach B is executed, the special effect is more likely to be executed than the third specific effect.

Also, a variation pattern that develops to super reach B after execution of super reach A may be provided. In that case, the third specific effect may be executed before super reach A and the special effect may be executed before super reach B. That is, the effects may be executed in the order of the third specific effect, super reach A, special effect, and super reach B.

Further, although the explanation is omitted in this example, if the light emission control by the specific light emission pattern of the panel lamp is continued even after the end of the specific effect, the suggestive image may be continuously displayed. In that case, it is desirable that the display of the suggestive image also ends at the timing when the light emission control by the specific light emission pattern of the panel lamp ends.

Further, in this example, if the light emission control by the specific light emission pattern of the panel lamp continues even after the end of the specific effect, the light emission control by the specific light emission pattern of the panel lamp ends when the super reach occurs, and the super reach occurs. However, if the suggestive image is also displayed continuously, the display of the suggestive image will be terminated in a different manner depending on the Super Reach type to be executed. good too. For example, when super reach A develops after a specific effect, the suggestive image that is deleted is reflected in the effect mode of super reach A (for example, multiple suggestive images collide with the display image of super reach A , and the effect mode in super reach A changes from a low reliability mode to a high reliability mode (for example, the character color changes from white to red), while when developing to super reach B after a specific effect, super The suggestive image may be deleted at the start timing of the ready-to-win development effect.In addition, when developing to super reach A after the specific effect, the suggested image to be deleted is reflected in the effect mode of super reach A. For example, the greater the number of suggestive images, the higher the ratio of the suggested images to be erased to be reflected in Super Reach A. good too.

In the example shown in Figures 8-25 to 8-31, a series of special effects (Figure 8-26 (9) to (10)) and super reach development effects (Figure 8-26 (11)) The image is displayed on the image display device 5, but in the case of executing the super reach development effect without performing the special effect, an image different from the image shown in FIG. 5 to perform a super reach development effect. For example, the case where the super reach development effect is executed without performing the special effect is the case where the variation patterns PA1-7 and PA2-5 are selected and it is decided to execute the super reach development effect. In that case, FIGS. 8-25 (1) to (7) (if neither the first specific effect nor the second specific effect is performed, FIG. 8-25 (1) to (2), the first specific effect is performed and the second Figure 8-25 (1) to (5) when not performing the specific effect, Figure 8-25 (1) to (2), (6) when performing the second specific effect without performing the first specific effect ~ (7)) After performing the production control shown in Figure 8-19 (9) ~ (14) transition to the production control shown in Figure 8-20 further shown in (17) ~ (18) It transitions to production control, and transitions to super reach development production. In this super reach development effect, display of an effect image different from the image display shown in FIG. ) is a rainbow-colored effect image, whereas here a red effect image) is performed, and the drive control of the movable body and the light emission control of the game effect lamp shown in FIG. 8-26 (11) are performed.

As described above, the characteristic portion 005IW includes the following inventions.

Conventionally, as described in Japanese Patent Application Laid-Open No. 2021-29436 and Japanese Patent Application Laid-Open No. 2017-221484, multiple types of advance notice effects such as a movable body effect using a movable body and a light emitting effect using a light emitting means are executed. There was a possible game machine. However, in such a game machine, there is room for improvement in order to increase the interest in the game and the effect of the performance in a game machine capable of executing effects using movable bodies and light-emitting means. Therefore, in this characterizing portion 005IW, the following game machines (means 1-1) to (means 5-4) are described.

(Means 1-1) A gaming machine that performs variable display and is controllable to an advantageous state (for example, a jackpot game state) that is advantageous to the player,
A specific movable body (for example, a bar accessory 005IW32),
A movable body control means (for example, a performance control CPU 120) that controls the movement of a specific movable body;
light emitting means (for example, main lamp 005IW9a, frame lamp 005IW9b, specific lamp 005IW9c, bar function lamp 005IW9d, panel lamp, and button lamp 005IW9h);
Light emission control means (for example, effect control CPU 120) that controls light emission of the light emission means,
Effect executing means capable of executing a specific effect using a specific movable body and light emitting means (for example, a specific effect involving drive control of the bar accessory 005IW32 and light emission control of the panel lamp) (for example, a step in the effect control CPU 120 005IWS4804) and
The effect executing means performs, as specific effects, a first specific effect (for example, a first specific effect), a second specific effect (for example, a second specific effect), and a third specific effect (for example, a third specific effect). , and
The movable body control means is
When the first specific effect is executed, it is possible to operate the specific movable body according to the first specific action pattern (for example, the first specific action pattern) (see FIG. 8-48 (B)),
When the second specific effect is executed, it is possible to operate the specific movable body according to the first specific action pattern (for example, the first specific action pattern) (see FIG. 8-48 (B)),
When the third specific effect is executed, it is possible to operate the specific movable body according to the second specific action pattern (for example, the second specific action pattern) (see FIG. 8-48 (B)),
The light emitting means includes a first light emitting means (eg, frame lamp 005IW9b) and a second light emitting means (eg, panel lamp),
The light emission control means is
When the first specific effect is executed, it is possible to cause the first light emitting means and the second light emitting means to emit light according to the first specific light emitting pattern (for example, the first specific light emitting pattern) (FIG. 8-48 (A )reference),
When the second specific effect is executed, it is possible to cause the first light emitting means and the second light emitting means to emit light according to the second specific light emitting pattern (for example, the second specific light emitting pattern) (FIG. 8-48 (A )reference),
When the third specific effect is executed, it is possible to cause the first light emitting means and the second light emitting means to emit light according to a third specific light emitting pattern (for example, a third specific light emitting pattern) (FIG. 8-48 (A )reference),
When the first specific effect ends, the light emission control of the first light emitting means by the first specific light emission pattern is ended, while the light emission control of the second light emitting means by the first specific light emission pattern is continued (for example, for effect control The CPU 120 executes step 005IWS4941 (see FIG. 8-13),
When the second specific effect ends, the light emission control of the first light emitting means by the second specific light emission pattern is ended, while the light emission control of the second light emitting means by the second specific light emission pattern is continued (for example, for effect control The CPU 120 executes step 005IWS4941 (see FIG. 8-13),
When the third specific effect ends, the light emission control of the first light emitting means by the third specific light emission pattern is ended, while the light emission control of the second light emitting means by the third specific light emission pattern is continued (for example, for effect control The CPU 120 executes step 005IWS4941 (see FIG. 8-13).
It is characterized by

According to such a configuration, the specific effect can be made impressive by controlling the movement of the specific movable body and the light emission control of the light emitting means. Since the light-emitting means emits light in the first specific light-emitting pattern and sometimes in the second specific light-emitting pattern when the light-emitting means operates according to the above, it is possible to give different impressions even if the same action is performed, and furthermore, the specific effect Since part of the light emitting means continues the light emitting pattern at the time of execution of the specific effect even after the end of , it is possible to favorably impress the player that the specific effect has been executed.

(Means 1-2) In the gaming machine described in Means 1-1,
When executing the first specific effect, the second specific effect, or the third specific effect, the effect executing means performs a preceding effect (for example, , front stage effect) can be executed (for example, the effect control CPU 120 performs step 005IWS4802),
The light emission control means is
When the pre-stage effect is executed, it is possible to cause the first light-emitting means and the second light-emitting means to emit light according to the light-emitting pattern corresponding to the pre-stage effect (for example, the pre-stage light emission pattern) (see FIG. 8-48 (A)),
When light emission control of the second light emission means is performed by the first specific light emission pattern or the second specific light emission pattern, the light emission of the second light emission means is restricted by the light emission pattern corresponding to the front stage effect when the front stage effect is executed. Then, the first light emitting means is caused to emit light according to the light emission pattern corresponding to the preceding stage effect (for example, the effect control CPU 120 performs step 005IWS4903. See FIG. 8-38).
You can do it.

According to such a configuration, since the second light emission means whose light emission is controlled by the first specific light emission pattern or the second specific light emission pattern is not interrupted, it is possible to prevent the effect of the specific production from being lowered.

(Means 1-3) In the gaming machine according to Means 1-1 or Means 1-2,
The effect executing means can execute the third specific effect after executing the first specific effect or the second specific effect (see FIG. 8-13),
The light emission control means terminates light emission control of the second light emitting means according to the first specific light emission pattern or the second specific light emission pattern when the third specific effect is executed after the execution of the first specific effect or the second specific effect. , Start light emission control by the third specific light emission pattern (for example, the effect control CPU 120 performs step 005IWS4921. See FIGS. 8-13 and 8-19 (16))
You can do it.

According to such a configuration, the light emission control of the second light emitting means can be preferably performed by the third specific light emission pattern.

(Means 1-4) In the gaming machine according to any one of means 1-1 to 1-3,
The third specific light emission pattern is light emission control that is not included in the first specific light emission pattern and the second specific light emission pattern, and is light emission control that causes the first light emission means and the second light emission means to emit light in a special mode (for example, high-speed period light emission control). Light emission control to blink at.The light emission color may be a specific color (for example, red, gold, rainbow), etc.) is a light emission pattern that includes (see FIG. 8-48 (A)) ,
The time (for example, Tb) from when the first light emitting means starts to emit light according to the third specific light emission pattern when the third specific effect is executed until the light emission according to the third specific light emission pattern ends is the first specific effect. Alternatively, when the second specific effect is executed, the first light emitting means starts emitting light according to the first specific light emitting pattern or the second specific light emitting pattern, and then the light emitting according to the first specific light emitting pattern or the second specific light emitting pattern ends. longer than the time to (e.g., Ta) (see Figure 8-13)
You can do it.

According to such a configuration, the light emission of the first light emitting means according to the third specific light emission pattern can be more impressive than the light emission of the first light emitting means according to the first specific light emission pattern or the second specific light emission pattern.

(Means 2-1)
A gaming machine that performs variable display and can be controlled to an advantageous state (for example, a jackpot game state) that is advantageous to a player,
a predetermined movable body (for example, a panel accessory);
A specific movable body (for example, a bar accessory 005IW32),
Movable body control means (for example, effect control CPU 120) that controls the operation of the predetermined movable body and the specific movable body;
light emitting means (for example, main lamp 005IW9a, frame lamp 005IW9b, specific lamp 005IW9c, bar function lamp 005IW9d, panel lamp, and button lamp 005IW9h);
Light emission control means (for example, effect control CPU 120) that controls light emission of the light emission means,
A predetermined effect using a predetermined movable body and light emitting means (for example, a predetermined effect involving drive control of a panel role and light emission control of a panel lamp), and a specific effect using a specific movable body and light emitting means (for example, a bar role a specific effect involving drive control of the object 005IW32 and light emission control of the panel lamp), and effect execution means (for example, a portion that performs steps 005IWS4804 and S4808 in the effect control CPU 120),
The movable body control means is
When a predetermined effect is executed, it is possible to operate a predetermined movable body according to a predetermined operation pattern (see FIG. 8-48 (B)),
When the specific effect is executed, it is possible to operate the specific movable body according to the specific action pattern (see FIG. 8-48 (B)),
The light emission control means is
When a predetermined effect is executed, it is possible to cause the light emitting means to emit light according to a predetermined light emission pattern (see FIG. 8-48 (A)),
When the specific effect is executed, it is possible to cause the light emitting means to emit light according to a specific light emitting pattern (see FIG. 8-48 (A)),
The light emission control of the light emitting means according to the specific light emission pattern is performed with a higher priority than the light emission control of the light emitting means according to the predetermined light emission pattern (for example, the effect control CPU 120 controls the light emission of the panel lamp according to the specific light emission pattern. If the predetermined effect is to be started at 005, the light emission pattern of the panel lamp is not switched from the specific light emission pattern to the predetermined light emission pattern by performing step 005IWS4964.If the configuration allows the specific effect to be started during the predetermined effect, When starting the specific effect, the light emission pattern of the panel lamp may be switched from the predetermined light emission pattern to the specific light emission pattern.),
The effect executing means can execute the specific effect at a timing before executing the predetermined effect (see FIG. 8-13),
The movable body control means performs operation control to operate the predetermined movable body according to a predetermined operation pattern when the predetermined effect is executed after the specific effect is executed (for example, the effect control CPU 120 performs step 005IWS4963). ),
The light emission control means performs light emission control for causing the light emitting means to emit light according to a specific light emission pattern when the predetermined effect is executed after the specific effect is executed (for example, the effect control CPU 120 is Y in step 005IWS4964. In this case, by skipping step 005IWS4965, the light emission control of the panel lamp according to the specific light emission pattern is continued),
Control is performed in a more advantageous state when a predetermined performance is executed when a light emitting means emits light according to a specific light emission pattern than when a predetermined performance is executed when the light emitting means does not emit light according to a specific light emission pattern. (For example, since the specific effect is a highly reliable effect for controlling a big hit (see FIG. 8-5), when the panel lamp is emitting light according to the specific light emission pattern, the predetermined effect is executed, the reliability of controlling the big win is higher than when the predetermined effect is executed when the panel lamp does not emit light according to the specific light emission pattern.)
A gaming machine characterized by:

According to such a configuration, the predetermined effect and the specific effect can be made impressive by the operation control of the predetermined movable body or the specific movable body and the light emission control of the light emitting means. Since the light emission control of the light emitting means when the body moves is performed by a predetermined light emission pattern or by a specific light emission pattern, it is possible to give different impressions even when the same action is performed. It is possible to increase the expectation that the specific effect will be executed before the is executed.

(Means 2-2) In the gaming machine described in Means 2-1,
The light emitting means includes a first light emitting means (eg, frame lamp 005IW9b) and a second light emitting means (eg, panel lamp),
The light emission control means performs light emission control of the first light emission means according to a predetermined light emission pattern when the predetermined effect is executed after the specific effect is executed (for example, the effect control CPU 120 performs step 005IWS4962), Restricting the light emission control of the second light emitting means by a predetermined light emission pattern (for example, the effect control CPU 120 does not perform step 005IWS4965 when the answer is Y in step 005IWS4964. See FIG. 8-13.)
You can do it.

According to such a configuration, it is possible to prevent the effect of both the specific effect and the predetermined effect from significantly deteriorating.

(Means 2-3) In the gaming machine according to Means 2-1 or Means 2-2,
The effect execution means can execute a first specific effect (eg, first specific effect) and a second specific effect (eg, second specific effect) as the specific effect,
The light emission control means is
When the first specific effect is executed, it is possible to cause the light emitting means to emit light according to the first specific light emitting pattern (see FIG. 8-48 (A)),
When the second specific effect is executed, it is possible to cause the light emitting means to emit light according to the second specific light emission pattern (see FIG. 8-48(A)),
When the predetermined effect is executed while the light emitting means is emitting light according to the second specific light emitting pattern, the predetermined effect is executed while the light emitting means is emitting light according to the first specific light emitting pattern. The degree of expectation to be controlled in an advantageous state is high (for example, since the second specific effect is a more reliable effect for controlling the big hit than the first specific effect (see FIG. 8-5), the second When the predetermined effect is executed while the panel lamp is emitting light according to the second specific light emission pattern, the predetermined effect is executed while the panel lamp is emitting light according to the first specific light emission pattern. high confidence in controlling the jackpot)
You can do it.

According to such a configuration, it is possible to make the player pay attention to the light emission pattern of the light emission means when the predetermined effect is executed, thereby increasing the interest in the game.

(Means 2-4) In the gaming machine according to any one of means 2-1 to 2-3,
The movable body control means is capable of operating a predetermined movable body according to a special motion pattern (for example, a super reach development motion pattern) (see FIG. 8-48(B)),
When the predetermined movable body operates according to the special operation pattern, it is more advantageous for the player than when it does not operate (for example, when executing the super reach development effect, the reliability of controlling the big win is high. In the case of developing to super reach B (see FIG. 8-2), and when the execution of the super reach development effect is determined (see FIG. 8-6 (C)), the super reach development operation pattern The reliability of controlling the big hit is higher when the operation of the panel role is performed by the super reach development operation pattern than when the operation of the panel role is not performed by the super reach development operation pattern),
The light emission control means is
When the movable body control means performs motion control according to a special motion pattern of a predetermined movable body, it is possible to cause the light emitting means to emit light according to a special light emitting pattern (for example, a super reach development light emitting pattern) (FIGS. 8-13, Figures 8-48 (A) and (B)),
The light emission control of the light emitting means by the special light emission pattern is performed with a higher priority than the light emission control of the light emission means by the specific light emission pattern (for example, the effect control CPU 120 controls the light emission of the panel lamp by the specific light emission pattern. If the super reach development effect is to be started at this time, the light emission pattern of the panel lamp is switched from the specific light emission pattern to the super reach development light emission pattern by performing step 005IWS4982)
You can do it.

According to such a configuration, the priority of the light emission control by the special light emission pattern of the light emission means can be set high, and the predetermined movable body that operates according to the special action pattern can be impressed, thereby increasing the interest in the game.

(Means 3-1)
A gaming machine that performs variable display and can be controlled to an advantageous state (for example, a jackpot game state) that is advantageous to a player,
A specific movable body (for example, a bar accessory 005IW32),
A movable body control means (for example, a performance control CPU 120) that controls the movement of a specific movable body;
a display means (for example, an image display device 5);
Display control means (for example, effect control CPU 120) that performs display control of the display means,
Effect execution means capable of executing a specific effect using a specific movable body and a display means (for example, a part that performs step 005IWS4804 in the effect control CPU 120),
The effect executing means performs, as specific effects, a first specific effect (for example, a first specific effect), a second specific effect (for example, a second specific effect), and a third specific effect (for example, a third specific effect). , and
The movable body control means is
When the first specific effect is executed, it is possible to operate the specific movable body according to the first specific action pattern (for example, the first specific action pattern) (see FIG. 8-48 (B)),
When the second specific effect is executed, it is possible to operate the specific movable body according to the first specific action pattern (for example, the first specific action pattern) (see FIG. 8-48 (B)),
When the third specific effect is executed, it is possible to operate the specific movable body according to the second specific action pattern (for example, the second specific action pattern) (see FIG. 8-48 (B)),
The display control means is
When the first specific effect, the second specific effect or the third specific effect is executed, a predetermined display area in the display means (for example, the entire display area in the image display device 5. In a part of the display area in the image display device 5 It is possible to display a specific image (for example, a bar effect image) in (for example, the effect control CPU 120 performs step 005IWS4925),
Display control of the specific image is started before the specific movable body that operates according to the first specific action pattern or the second specific action pattern moves to a position overlapping the predetermined display area on the display means (for example, the output control CPU 120 , If Y in step 005IWS4924, by performing step 005IWS4925, the display of the bar effect image is started before the bar character 005IW32 moves to a position overlapping the display area of the bar effect image on the image display device 5. (see Figure 8-38),
After the specific movable body that operates according to the first specific action pattern or the second specific action pattern moves to a position that does not overlap with the predetermined display area on the display means, the display control of the specific image is terminated (for example, the output control CPU 120 performs step If 005IWS4943 is Y, step 005IWS4944 is performed to end the display of the bar effect image after the bar object 005IW32 moves to a position where it does not overlap the display area of the bar effect image on the image display device 5. 38.)
A gaming machine characterized by:

According to such a configuration, by displaying the specific image, it is possible to draw attention to the movement of the specific movable body before the specific movable body moves to a position overlapping the predetermined display area of the display means, and furthermore. By hiding the specific image after the specific movable body moves to a position that does not overlap with the predetermined display area of the display means, the aftertaste of the specific performance is left even after the movement of the specific movable body is finished, and the amusement of the game is heightened. be able to.

(Means 3-2) In the gaming machine described in Means 3-1,
The display control means is
As specific images, a first specific image (eg, first bar effect image; see FIGS. 8-18 (4) and (8)) and a second specific image (eg, second bar effect image; FIG. 8-19 ( 16).) can be displayed,
The first specific image can be displayed when the first specific effect or the second specific effect is executed, and the second specific image can be displayed when the third specific effect is executed (for example, the first specific effect can be displayed). displaying the first bar effect image when the effect or the second specific effect is executed, and displaying the second bar effect image when the third specific effect is executed);
The first specific image and the second specific image are displayed in different positions on the display means (see FIGS. 8-18 (4), (8) and FIG. 8-19 (16)),
The first specific image is an image that is moved and displayed corresponding to the action of the specific movable body in accordance with the first specific action pattern (see FIGS. 8-18 (4) and (8)),
The second specific image is an image that is moved and displayed corresponding to the movement of the specific movable body according to the second specific action pattern (see FIG. 8-19 (16)).
You can do it.

According to such a configuration, a sense of unity is created between the motion control of the specific movable body and the display control of the display means, and the presentation effect can be enhanced.

(Means 3-3) In the gaming machine according to Means 3-1 or Means 3-2,
The display control means is
As specific images, a first specific image (eg, first bar effect image; see FIGS. 8-18 (4) and (8)) and a second specific image (eg, second bar effect image; FIG. 8-19 ( 16).) can be displayed,
A suggestive image indicating that the first specific effect, the second specific effect or the third specific effect is executed when the first specific effect, the second specific effect or the third specific effect is executed (for example, Suggestion image) can be displayed (for example, the effect control CPU 120 performs step 005IWS4923),
When the first specific effect is executed, a first number (for example, one) suggestive image can be displayed together with the first specific image (for example, when the first specific effect is executed, the first One suggestive image is displayed together with the bar effect image (see FIGS. 8-18(4) and 8-39(A)),
When the second specific effect is executed, together with the first specific image, a second number (for example, two) suggestive images larger than the first number can be displayed (for example, when the second specific effect is executed). 8-18(8) and 8-39(B)), one suggestive image is displayed together with the first bar effect image.
When the third specific effect is executed, together with the second specific image, a third number (for example, three) suggestive images larger than the second number can be displayed (for example, when the third specific effect is executed 8-19 (16) and 8-39 (C).)
You can do it.

According to such a configuration, since the number of suggestive images displayed differs depending on the type of specific effect executed, it becomes easy to identify which specific effect has been executed, and the specific effect has been executed. can be favorably impressed.

(Means 3-4) In the gaming machine according to any one of means 3-1 to 3-3,
When executing the first specific effect, the second specific effect, or the third specific effect, the effect executing means performs a preceding effect (for example, , front stage effect) can be executed (for example, the effect control CPU 120 performs step 005IWS4802),
The display control means is
When the pre-stage effect is executed, a pre-stage effect image (for example, a pre-stage effect image (a character image displayed superimposed on the middle pattern, or a character image displayed on the right side of a plurality of rotating options) can be displayed ( Figure 8-18 (3), (7), Figure 8-19 (15)),
During the display control of the preceding effect image, the display control of the specific image is started, and after the display control of the specific image is started, the display control of the preceding effect image is ended (for example, the effect control CPU 120 executes step 005IWS4926. 8-13, 8-18 (7), 8-19 (15), and 8-25 (6)).

According to such a configuration, by controlling the display of the preceding stage effect image and the specific image, a sense of unity is created between the preceding stage effect and the specific effect, and the effect of the effect can be enhanced.

(Means 4-1)
A gaming machine that performs variable display and can be controlled to an advantageous state (for example, a jackpot game state) that is advantageous to a player,
State control means (e.g., game control microcomputer 100) that can be controlled in either state of a normal state (e.g., low base state) and a special state (e.g., high base state) that is more advantageous than the normal state , steps S113 and S117);
A movable body (for example, a panel role),
Movable body control means (for example, production control CPU 120) that controls the movement of the movable body;
light emitting means (for example, main lamp 005IW9a, frame lamp 005IW9b, specific lamp 005IW9c, bar function lamp 005IW9d, panel lamp, and button lamp 005IW9h);
Light emission control means (for example, effect control CPU 120) that controls light emission of the light emission means,
A special effect (for example, a special effect) that suggests being controlled in an advantageous state can be executed (for example, a part that performs steps 005IWS216 and S8105 in the effect control CPU 120),
The effect executing means can execute the special effect in both the normal state and the special state (for example, in the low base state, the variation patterns PA1-6, PA1-8, PA2-4, PA2-6 are selected. In the high base state, the special effect is executed when the variation pattern PA4-1 is selected (see FIG. 8-2),
The degree of expectation controlled to be in an advantageous state when the special effect is executed in the special state is higher than the degree of expectation controlled to be in an advantageous state when the special effect is executed in the normal state (for example, low base If the special effect is executed in the state, it can be either a big win or a loss, while if the special effect is executed in the high base state, the win is always a big win.See Fig. 8-2.The low base state and the high base state. If the special effect is executed in any state, the special effect is executed in the low base state, with a configuration that can be either a big hit or a loss. It may be configured so that the reliability of the big hit control is higher than when it is executed.),
The movable body control means is
When a special effect is executed in the normal state, it is possible to operate the movable body according to a special operation pattern (for example, super reach development operation pattern) when the special effect ends (for example, change in the low base state When one of the patterns PA1-8 and PA2-6 is selected, it is possible to execute the super reach development effect after executing the special effect (see FIGS. 8-14 and 8-48 (B)),
When a special effect is executed in a special state, it is possible to move the movable body according to a special action pattern (for example, a special action pattern) when the special effect ends (for example, a variation pattern PA4 in a high base state When -1 is selected, the big hit notification effect can be executed after the execution of the special effect (see FIGS. 8-15 and 8-47 (B)),
After operating the movable body according to the special motion pattern in the normal state, it is possible to operate the movable body according to the special motion pattern (for example, when the variation patterns PAPA2-6 are selected in the low base state, super reach It is possible to execute the jackpot notification effect after the execution of the development effect (see Fig. 8-14),
The light emission control means can cause the light emitting means to emit light using the special light emission pattern in common when the movable body operates according to the special action pattern in the normal state and when the movable body operates according to the special action pattern in the special state. (For example, when performing the jackpot notification effect in the low base state and when performing the jackpot notification effect in the high base state, it is possible to control the light emission of the game effect lamp with a special light emission pattern in common. See 8-47(A).)
A gaming machine characterized by:

According to such a configuration, it is possible to make the special performance impressive by controlling the operation of the movable body and the light emission control of the light emitting means. Since the action pattern of the movable body after the special performance is different from when is executed, the interest in the game can be enhanced.

(Means 4-2) In the gaming machine described in Means 4-1,
The effect executing means can commonly execute the special effect after the decoration identification information becomes the ready-to-win state in both the normal state and the special state (for example, the effect control CPU 120 can execute the ready-to-win state regardless of the game state. Special effects can be executed after becoming (see FIGS. 8-2, 8-14 and 8-15),
Commonly in the normal state and the special state, the ready-to-win decoration identification information can be displayed during execution of the special effect (for example, the effect control CPU 120 can display the decoration pattern during the special effect),
During the execution of the special effect in the normal state, there are times when the ready-to-win decoration identification information is displayed and times when it is not displayed (for example, the effect control CPU 120 executes step 005IWS4814 to execute the next notice effect. If not, the decorative pattern is displayed during the special effect, and if the advance notice effect is executed next time, the decorative pattern is not displayed during the special effect (see FIGS. 8-14 and 8-15),
During the execution of the special effect in the normal state, when the ready-to-win decoration identification information is not displayed, the expectation that the ready-to-win decoration identification information is displayed is higher than when the ready-to-win decoration identification information is displayed (for example, Since the next notice effect is a highly reliable effect for the big hit (see Fig. 8-6 (D)), the next notice effect is better when the decoration pattern is displayed during the special effect without the next notice effect being executed. is executed and the reliability of controlling the big hit is higher than when the decorative pattern is not displayed during the special effect)
You can do it.

According to such a configuration, it is possible to make the player pay attention to whether or not the ready-to-win decoration identification information is displayed during the execution of the special effect in the normal state, thereby increasing the interest in the game.

(Means 4-3) In the gaming machine according to Means 4-1 or Means 4-2,
In a variable display in which a special effect is executed, a special display (for example, an active display) corresponding to the variable display can be displayed before the special effect is started,
A special display can be commonly displayed in the normal state and the special state,
In the normal state, the special display continues to be displayed even after the special effect is started (for example, the effect control CPU 120 performs step 005IWS4816. See FIG. 8-14.),
In the special state, the special display is hidden at a timing before the special effect is executed (for example, the effect control CPU 120 performs step 005IWS4816. See FIG. 8-15.)
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According to such a configuration, it is possible to make the special effect different in the normal state and in the special state, thereby increasing the interest in the game.

(Means 4-4) In the gaming machine according to any one of means 4-1 to 4-3,
further comprising an action detection means (e.g., push sensor 35B) capable of detecting a player's action (e.g., operation on push button 31B);
The performance execution means is
It is possible to execute a vibration effect of vibrating the motion detection means (for example, a effect of vibrating the vibration motor 005IW31c),
Commonly in the normal state and the special state, in the first period during which the special effect is being executed (for example, the entire execution period of the special effect. It may be a part of the execution period of the special effect.) Vibration presentation can be executed (see FIGS. 8-14 and 8-15),
During a second period in which the movable body operates according to the special action pattern (for example, the entire execution period of the jackpot notification performance, or a part of the execution period of the jackpot notification performance), the vibration performance can be executed. (see FIGS. 8-14 and 8-15),
The vibration effect executed in the first period and the vibration effect executed in the second period differ in the effect mode (for example, the length of the period in which the vibration motor 005IW31c vibrates is different. The timing and rhythm of vibration are different. For example, different moving images may be displayed on the image display device 5 in the first period and the second period, and vibrations may be performed at timings and rhythms that match the moving images in each period. Alternatively, the vibration may be performed with timing and rhythm that match the image during one period, and the vibration may be performed with timing and rhythm that match the sound during the other period.)
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According to such a configuration, each period can be easily specified by differentiating the presentation mode between the vibration presentation performed during the execution of the special presentation and the vibration presentation performed during the operation of the special motion pattern of the movable body. It is possible to (identify), and the production effect of each period can be enhanced.

(Means 5-1)
A gaming machine that performs variable display and can be controlled to an advantageous state (for example, a jackpot game state) that is advantageous to a player,
light emitting means (for example, main lamp 005IW9a, frame lamp 005IW9b, specific lamp 005IW9c, bar function lamp 005IW9d, panel lamp, and button lamp 005IW9h);
Light emission control means (for example, effect control CPU 120) that controls light emission of the light emission means,
A notification effect (e.g., super reach effect) that notifies whether or not to be controlled in an advantageous state, a specific effect (e.g., specific effect) that suggests that the notification effect is executed, and controlled in an advantageous state Super reach effect and special effect according to the variation pattern are executed by performing step 005 IWS 216 and S8105 in effect execution means (for example, effect control CPU 120) that can execute a special effect (for example, special effect) suggesting that A part that executes a specific effect by performing step 005IWS4804),
When a special effect is executed, there is a higher expectation of being controlled in an advantageous state than when a specific effect is executed (for example, while the special effect is performed at a rate of 5% of the deviation fluctuation, the big hit While performed at a rate of 55% in the variation, the specific effect is performed at a rate higher than 5% in the deviation variation (5% to 40%), while a rate lower than 55% in the big hit variation (5% to 25 %), the reliability of the big hit is special performance>specific performance (see FIGS. 8-2 and 8-5),
The performance execution means is
As specific effects, a first specific effect (for example, first specific effect), a second specific effect (for example, second specific effect), and a third specific effect (for example, third specific effect) can be executed. can be,
A third specific effect can be executed after the first specific effect or the second specific effect is executed (for example, the execution timing of the first specific effect and the second specific effect is before reaching the reach state, and the The performance execution timing is during long reach (see Fig. 8-13),
A notification effect can be executed after execution of the third specific effect (for example, it can be developed into a super ready-to-win effect after execution of the third specific effect, see FIG. 8-13),
After executing the first specific effect or the second specific effect, it is possible to execute the special effect without executing the third specific effect (for example, when the variation pattern with the special effect is selected, the first specific effect or the second There are cases where the third specific effect is not executed after the specific effect is executed),
A notification effect can be executed after the execution of the special effect (for example, it can be developed into a super ready-to-win effect after the execution of the special effect, see FIG. 8-14),
The third specific effect is not executed when the first specific effect or the second specific effect is not executed (for example, the effect control CPU 120 executes step 005IWS253 only when step 005IWS252 is Y),
The special effect is executed even when the first specific effect or the second specific effect is not executed (for example, when the variation pattern accompanied by the special effect is selected, the first specific effect or the second specific effect is not executed. sometimes),
After the execution of the special effect, when the notification effect is executed, the expectation of being controlled to an advantageous state is higher than when the notification effect is executed after the third specific effect is executed (for example, , special effect > specific effect, the reliability of controlling the big hit is higher when the super ready-to-win effect is performed after the special effect than when the super ready-to-win effect is performed after the third specific effect. expensive),
The light emission control means commonly emits a special light emission pattern (for example, , super reach development light emission pattern) can cause the light emitting means to emit light (for example, regardless of which effect has been performed, in the super reach development light emission pattern according to the super reach development effect Light emission control of the game effect lamp is possible (see Fig. 48(A).)
A gaming machine characterized by:

According to such a configuration, it is possible to expect that the third specific effect or the special effect will be executed after the first specific effect or the second specific effect is executed. It is possible to make the player pay attention to the execution of the special performance and enhance the amusement of the game.

(Means 5-2) In the gaming machine described in Means 5-1,
Further comprising a specific movable body (for example, bar accessory 005IW32),
The light emitting means includes a first light emitting means (eg, frame lamp 005IW9b), a second light emitting means (eg, panel lamp), and a third light emitting means (eg, button lamp 005IW9h),
The first specific effect, the second specific effect, and the third specific effect are effects using a specific movable body (for example, the specific effect is an effect in which the bar accessory 005IW32 is driven in a specific action pattern. Fig. 8-48 ( B) see.) and
The special effect is a effect that does not use a specific movable body (for example, the special effect is a effect that does not drive the bar accessory 005IW32. See FIG. 8-47 (B).),
The first specific effect, the second specific effect, and the third specific effect are effects using the first light emitting means and the second light emitting means (for example, the specific effect drives the frame lamp 005IW9b and the panel lamp in a specific light emission pattern. This is a production that causes the
The special effects are effects using the first light emitting means, the second light emitting means, and the third light emitting means (for example, the special effects are effects in which the frame lamp 005IW9b, the panel lamp, and the button lamp 005IW9h are driven in a special light emission pattern. (See Fig. 8-47(A).)
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According to such a configuration, the presence or absence of movement of the specific movable body and the number of light emitting means to be used are different between the specific effect and the special effect, so even the effects using the common light emitting means give different impressions. , can enhance the game interest.

(Means 5-3) In the gaming machine according to Means 5-1 or Means 5-2,
The effect execution means can execute a special effect after the decoration identification information becomes the ready-to-win mode (for example, the effect control CPU 120 can execute the special effect after the ready-to-win state. Fig. 8-2, See Figures 8-14 and 8-15.),
The ready-to-win decoration identification information can be displayed during execution of the special effect (for example, the effect control CPU 120 can display the decoration pattern during the special effect),
During the execution of the special effects, there are times when the ready-to-win decoration identification information is displayed and times when it is not displayed. displays the decorative pattern during the special effect, and does not display the decorative pattern during the special effect when the advance notice effect is executed next time (see FIGS. 8-14 and 8-15),
When the ready-to-win mode decoration identification information is not displayed during execution of the special effect, the degree of expectation that the ready-to-win mode decoration identification information is displayed is higher than when the ready-to-win mode decoration identification information is displayed (for example, the next notice effect is a production with a high degree of reliability for big hits (see FIG. 8-6 (D)). The reliability of controlling the big hit is higher than when the decorative pattern is not displayed during the special effect)
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According to such a configuration, it is possible to make the player pay attention to whether or not the ready-to-win decoration identification information is displayed during the execution of the special effect in the normal state, thereby increasing the interest in the game.

(Means 5-4) In the gaming machine according to any one of means 5-1 to 5-3,
a predetermined movable body (for example, a panel accessory);
A movable body control means (for example, a performance control CPU 120) that controls the operation of a predetermined movable body,
The performance execution means is
When the notification effect is executed after executing the third specific effect, it is possible to execute a development effect using a predetermined movable body when the notification effect is executed (for example, the effect control CPU 120 can perform the third specific effect If super reach develops later, step 005IWS4810 can be performed to perform super reach development production accompanied by light emission control according to the super reach development operation pattern of the panel role),
When executing a notification effect after executing a special effect, it is possible to execute a development effect (for example, the effect control CPU 120 can execute step 005 IWS 4810 to develop super reach by performing step 005 IWS 4810 when developing into super reach after the special effect). directing is possible),
The movable body control means shares a special action pattern ( For example, it is possible to operate a predetermined movable body by super reach development operation pattern) It is possible to execute a super reach development effect that moves the panel character according to the reach development operation pattern (see Fig. 8-48 (B).)
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According to such a configuration, it is possible to suppress the data volume by controlling the motion of the movable body by the common special motion pattern. Since there is no difference in the attractiveness of the development production, it is possible to easily specify that the notification production will be executed.

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 performs variable display and can be controlled in an advantageous state for a player,
light emitting means;
light emission control means for controlling light emission of the light emission means;
A notification effect that notifies whether or not control is to be performed in the advantageous state, a specific effect that suggests execution of the notification effect, and a special effect that suggests that the control is in the advantageous state. means for execution;
When the special effect is executed, the degree of expectation of being controlled to the advantageous state is higher than when the specific effect is executed,
The production executing means is
As the specific effects, a first specific effect, a second specific effect, and a third specific effect can be executed,
It is possible to execute the third specific effect after executing the first specific effect or the second specific effect,
The notification effect can be executed after the execution of the third specific effect,
It is possible to execute the special effect without executing the third specific effect after executing the first specific effect or the second specific effect,
It is possible to execute the notification effect after executing the special effect,
The third specific effect is not executed when the first specific effect or the second specific effect is not executed,
The special effect is executed even when the first specific effect or the second specific effect is not executed,
Expected to be controlled to the advantageous state when the notification performance is executed after the special performance is executed, rather than when the notification performance is executed after the third specific performance is executed. degree is high,
The light emission control means, when the notification effect is executed after the third specific effect is executed and when the notification effect is executed after the special effect is executed, A game machine characterized in that it is possible to cause the light emitting means to emit light with a special light emission pattern.

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