JP6437940B2 - Game machine - Google Patents

Description

  The present invention relates to a gaming machine that performs a game.

  For example, Patent Document 1 discloses display means having a display area (in the case of Patent Document 1, an effect symbol display device 54b), and a predetermined area in the display area that is difficult for a player to visually recognize (In Patent Document 1, the first movable A gaming machine including a predetermined display control means capable of displaying a predetermined display (in Patent Document 1, an image of a wound) in an area hidden by the body 71 is disclosed.

JP 2014-39591 A

  In the above gaming machine, it may be difficult for the player to pay attention to the predetermined area, and the interest of the game may not be improved.

  An object of this invention is to provide the gaming machine which improved the interest of the game.

(1) In order to achieve the above object, a gaming machine according to the present invention provides:
A gaming machine that performs a game (for example, pachinko gaming machine 1 or the like)
A first display area (for example, the lower area 5A), a second display area (for example, the upper area 5B) that is adjacent to the first display area and is more difficult for the player to see than the first display area, Display means (for example, the image display device 5) having
Predetermined display control means (for example, an effect control board 12) capable of displaying a predetermined display in the second display area;
A gaze guidance effect for guiding the player's gaze to the second display area by displaying and operating a specific image at the boundary between the first display area and the second display area (for example, a mini-image moving in the area Z1) ) Line-of-sight guidance production execution means (for example, production control board 12),
Wherein the predetermined indication, Ri plurality of types Oh (e.g., a mini image A~C etc.),
In the visual line guidance effect, the specific image is played in the second display area by moving back and forth between the first display area and the second display area (for example, movement of a mini-image in the area Z1 in FIG. 26). To guide the person's gaze,
It is characterized by that.
In addition, the gaming machine includes a detection means (for example, an operation button) that detects the player's action,
Based on the detection result by the detection means, adjustment means (for example, the effect control board 12) capable of adjusting the effect setting at least during execution of variable display;
Adjustment image display means for displaying an adjustment image corresponding to the adjustment by the adjustment means (for example, the effect control board 12),
The adjustment image display means restricts the display of the adjustment image when a variable display result is derived and displayed in variable display (for example, rendering an effect setting image invisible or difficult to view).
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  According to such a structure, the interest of a game can be improved.

(2) In the gaming machine of (1) above,
There are multiple types of displays used in the line-of-sight guidance effect (for example, mini images A to C).
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  According to such a structure, the interest of a game can be improved.

(3) In the above gaming machine (1) or (2),
The predetermined display control means can display a plurality of the predetermined displays in the predetermined area (for example, a mini-image displayed in the area Z1 (the mini-image enters the upper area 5B. Displayed) and a mini image displayed in the area Z3),
The line-of-sight guidance effect is executed using a predetermined display (for example, a mini-image displayed on the upper portion of the region Z1) of the plurality of predetermined displays.
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  According to such a structure, the interest of a game can be improved.

(4) In any of the above gaming machines (1) to (3),
The predetermined display control means can display a plurality of the predetermined displays inside and outside the predetermined area (for example, a mini image displayed in each of the areas Z1 to Z3).
Suggesting the degree of expectation to be in a predetermined state by a combination of the plurality of predetermined displays displayed by the predetermined display control means (see, for example, FIG. 19, FIG. 21);
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  According to such a structure, the interest of a game can be improved.

(5) In the gaming machine of (4) above,
The degree of expectation to be in the predetermined state is an expectation degree (for example, a big hit expectation degree) that is controlled to an advantageous state advantageous to the player.
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  According to such a structure, the interest of a game can be improved.

(6) In the gaming machine (4) or (5) above,
The expected degree of the predetermined state is an expected degree at which a specific reach effect is executed (for example, an expected degree at which super reach is executed).
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  According to such a structure, the interest of a game can be improved.

(7) In any of the above gaming machines (4) to (6),
Variable display means (for example, the image display device 5 or the like) for performing variable display (for example, variable display of identification information such as decorative symbols);
The degree of expectation that becomes the predetermined state is the degree of expectation that the variable display becomes a temporary stop mode (for example, the degree of expectation that re-variation is performed by a pseudo-continuation).
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  According to such a structure, the interest of a game can be improved.

(8) In any of the gaming machines (1) to (7) above,
The predetermined region is a region (for example, an upper region 50B hidden behind the portion 50B of the accessory 50) hidden by a shield (for example, the accessory 50).
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  According to such a structure, the interest of a game can be improved.

(9) In any of the above gaming machines (1) to (8),
There are a plurality of display start timings for the predetermined display, and the degree of expectation to be in a predetermined state differs depending on the display start timing for the predetermined display (see, for example, FIG. 22).
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  According to such a structure, the interest of a game can be improved.

(10) In any one of the above gaming machines (1) to (9),
Variable display means (for example, the image display device 5) for performing variable display (for example, variable display of decorative symbols);
At least during variable display execution, adjustment means (for example, the effect control board 12) that can adjust the effect setting according to the adjustment operation by the player,
Adjustment image display means (for example, effect control board 12 or the like) that displays an adjustment image (for example, volume image VL or the like) corresponding to the adjustment by the adjustment means for a predetermined period,
The adjusted image display means makes the adjusted image invisible or difficult to view (for example, erasure, translucent display, etc.) in a period during which the variable display result is derived and displayed in the variable display within the predetermined period (for example, erasure, transflective display, etc.) FIG. 29),
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  According to such a configuration, it is possible to reduce a decrease in recognizability of the variable display result.

(11) In any one of the above gaming machines (1) to (10),
The predetermined display control means can display a plurality of types of the predetermined displays (for example, a plurality of types of preview images displayed in the region Z3).
Suggesting the degree of expectation that the gaming machine will be in a predetermined state according to the type of the predetermined display displayed by the predetermined display control means (for example, announcing the big hit expectation degree by a notice image G2 or the like)
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  According to such a structure, the interest of a game can be improved.

It is a front view of the pachinko gaming machine in this embodiment. It is the figure which looked at the image display apparatus and the accessory (it shows with the dotted line) from the front. It is AA sectional drawing of FIG. It is a block diagram which shows the various control boards etc. which were mounted in the pachinko game machine. It is a figure which shows an example of an effect control command. It is a flowchart which shows an example of a special symbol process process. It is a flowchart which shows an example of a start winning determination process. It is a block diagram which shows the structural example of a special figure holding | maintenance memory | storage part. It is a flowchart which shows an example of a special symbol normal process. It is a flowchart which shows an example of a fluctuation pattern setting process. It is explanatory drawing which shows the structural example of a fluctuation pattern. It is a figure which shows the structural example of the variation pattern determination table for big hits. It is a figure which shows the structural example of the variation pattern determination table for loss. It is a figure which shows an example of the processing content of a command analysis process. It is a flowchart which shows an example of production control process processing. It is a flowchart which shows an example of a variable display start setting process. It is a flowchart which shows an example of a notice effect execution decision process. It is a figure which shows the example of determination of the notice object. It is a figure which shows the example of the determination ratio of a 1st notice effect determination table. It is a figure which shows the example of a determination of the arrangement pattern of two mini images. It is a figure which shows the example of the determination ratio of a 2nd notification effect determination table. It is a figure which shows the example of determination of the execution start time of a notice effect. It is a figure which shows the execution time of a notice effect. It is a flowchart which shows an example of the production process during variable display. It is a figure which shows the motion of mini image A-C. It is an example of the production screen of the notice effect which notifies the expected degree of execution of super reach. It is an example of the production screen of the notice effect which announces a big hit expectation degree. It is an example of an effect screen (modification example) of a notice effect for notifying a big hit expectation degree. It is an example of the production screen at the time of volume change.

(Configuration of pachinko gaming machine 1 according to one embodiment of the present invention)
FIG. 1 is a front view of a pachinko gaming machine 1 according to the present embodiment and shows an arrangement layout of main members. The pachinko gaming machine (gaming machine) 1 is roughly composed of a gaming board (gauge board) 2 constituting a gaming board surface and a gaming machine frame (base frame) 3 for supporting and fixing the gaming board 2. A game area is formed on the game board 2, and a game ball as a game medium is launched into a game area from a predetermined hitting device.

  In a predetermined position of the game board 2 (in the example shown in FIG. 1, the right side of the game area), a variable display (also called a special figure game) of special symbols (also called special figures) as a plurality of types of special identification information. A first special symbol display device 4A and a second special symbol display device 4B are provided. These consist of 7-segment LEDs and the like, and the special symbol may be a number indicating “0” to “9” or a lighting pattern such as “−”. The special symbol may include a pattern in which all LEDs are turned off.

  Note that “variable display” of special symbols means, for example, that a plurality of types of special symbols are changed (displayed in a variable manner) by update display or the like (the same applies to variable display of other symbols described later). At the end of the variable display, a predetermined special symbol is stopped as a display result (variable display result) (also referred to as a derivation display) (the same applies to other variable displays described later). Note that scroll display, deformation, enlargement / reduction, and the like may be performed as variations in symbols (in particular, decorative symbols described later).

  In the following, the special symbol variably displayed on the first special symbol display device 4A is also referred to as "first special symbol", and the special symbol variably displayed on the second special symbol display device 4B is "second special symbol". Also called. In addition, the special figure game using the first special figure is referred to as a “first special figure game”, and the special figure game using the second special figure is also referred to as a “second special figure game”.

  Near the center of the game area on the game board 2, an image display device 5 that is visible through a through hole provided in the game board 2 is provided. The image display device 5 is composed of, for example, an LCD (liquid crystal display device) or the like, and forms a display area for displaying various effect images.

  An accessory 50 is fixed to the game board 2 with a screw (screw) or an adhesive (not shown). The accessory 50 is a member having an L-shaped cross section having a portion 50A protruding forward from the game board 2 and a portion 50B hanging downward from the tip of the protruding portion (see FIG. 3 and the like). As shown in FIG. 2 and FIG. 3, the accessory 50 covers the upper region 5 </ b> B that is a portion other than the lower region 5 </ b> A of the display region of the image display device 5 from the front by the portion 50 </ b> B. Accordingly, the upper region 5B is formed when the player looks at the image display device 5 from the front (when viewed in a normal posture while sitting on a chair and playing) (when viewed in the first posture). It is hidden behind and cannot be visually recognized, and it is a difficult-to-view area that cannot be visually recognized unless the player looks into it from below (if the second posture is not taken). The display area of the image display device 5 includes an upper area 5B and a lower area 5A (area that can be seen when the image display apparatus 5 is viewed from the front).

  On the screen of the image display device 5 (especially in the lower area 5A), in synchronization with the first special symbol game and the second special symbol game, decorative symbols (numeric characters, etc.) as a plurality of types of decorative identification information different from the special symbols. Variable display). As an example, on the screen of the image display device 5, the “left”, “middle”, and “right” decorative symbol display areas 5L, 5C, and 5R are synchronized with the first special game or the second special game. , Variable display of decorative symbols (for example, vertical scroll display or update display) is performed.

  Display areas 5HL and 5HR are also arranged on the screen of the image display device 5 (see FIG. 1). In these display areas, a corresponding image corresponding to a special-figure game (variable display of decorative symbols) for which execution is suspended is displayed.

  The corresponding image displayed in the display area 5HL indicates the first special figure game (variable display of decorative symbols) whose execution is suspended. The corresponding image is also referred to as a first hold display image (here, a circle image), and is displayed right-justified.

  The corresponding image displayed in the display area 5HR indicates the second special figure game (variable display of decorative symbols) whose execution is suspended. The corresponding image is also referred to as a second hold display image (here, a circle image), and is displayed left-justified.

  Note that the number of special figure games held is also referred to as a special figure holding memory number. In particular, the number of holds of the first special figure game is referred to as a first special figure hold memory number. The number of holds of the second special figure game is referred to as the second special figure hold memory number. The number of first reserved display images indicates the first special figure reserved memory number, and the number of second reserved display images indicates the second special figure reserved memory number. The first hold display image and the second hold display image may be collectively referred to as a hold display image.

  When the held first special figure game is executed (digested), each corresponding image (first reserved display image) displayed in the display area 5HL is shifted to the right, and the rightmost corresponding image (digested) The image corresponding to the first special figure game) is deleted. When the held second special figure game is executed (digested), each corresponding image (second reserved display image) displayed in the display area 5HR is shifted to the left, and the leftmost corresponding image (digested) The image corresponding to the second special figure game is deleted.

  In addition, a first hold indicator 25A and a second hold indicator 25B are provided for displaying the special figure hold memory number in an identifiable manner. Each of the first hold indicator 25A and the second hold indicator 25B includes a plurality of LEDs, and displays the first special figure reserved memory number and the second special figure reserved memory number depending on the number of LEDs lit. To do.

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

  The normal winning ball device 6A forms a first start winning opening that is maintained in a certain open state in which a game ball can always enter by a predetermined ball receiving member, for example. When a game ball enters the first start winning opening, the first start port switch 22A (see FIG. 4) is turned on, thereby detecting the entry of the game ball (at this time, a predetermined number (for example, three) ) And the first special figure game can be started.)

  The normal variable winning ball apparatus 6B is an electric tulip type hand having a pair of movable wing pieces that are changed between a closed state in a vertical position and an open state in a tilt position by a solenoid 81 (see FIG. 4) for a normal electric accessory. The object (ordinary electric accessory) is provided, and the second start winning opening is formed. In the normal variable winning ball device 6B, for example, when the solenoid 81 is in the OFF state, the movable wing piece is in the vertical position, so that the tip of the movable wing piece comes close to the normal winning ball device 6A, and the second start winning prize is obtained. The game ball enters a closed state where the game ball does not enter the mouth (the second start winning port is also referred to as a closed state). On the other hand, the normally variable winning ball apparatus 6B is in an open state in which the game ball can enter the second start winning opening by moving the movable wing piece to the tilted position when the solenoid 81 is in the on state (second ball). It is also said that the start winning opening is opened.) When a game ball enters the second start winning opening, the second start port switch 22B (see FIG. 4) is turned on, thereby detecting the entry of the game ball (at this time, a predetermined number (for example, three) ) And the second special figure game can be started.

  A special variable winning ball device 7 is provided below the normal winning ball device 6A and the normal variable winning ball device 6B. The special variable winning ball apparatus 7 includes a large winning opening door that is opened and closed by a solenoid 82 (see FIG. 4) that is used for the large winning opening door. The special winning winning ball apparatus 7 is changed to an open state and a closed state by the large winning opening door. Form a big prize opening as an area.

  As an example, in the special variable winning ball apparatus 7, when the solenoid 82 for the big prize opening door is in the off state, the big winning opening door closes the big winning opening and the game ball enters the big winning opening (for example, Cannot pass). On the other hand, in the special variable winning ball apparatus 7, when the solenoid 82 for the special prize opening door is in the ON state, the special prize opening door opens the big prize opening, so that the game ball can easily enter the special prize opening. Become.

  When a game ball enters the big prize opening, the count switch 23 (see FIG. 4) is turned on, and thereby the entry of the game ball is detected. At this time, a predetermined number (for example, 14) of game balls are paid out as prize balls. In this way, when game balls enter the grand prize winning opening, for example, more prize balls are paid out than when game balls enter the first start winning opening or the second start winning opening.

  A normal symbol display 20 is provided at a predetermined position of the game board 2 (on the left side of the game area in the example shown in FIG. 1). As an example, the normal symbol display 20 is made up of 7-segment LEDs and the like, and can display variable symbols of ordinary symbols (also called “ordinary symbols” or “ordinary symbols”) as a plurality of types of ordinary identification information different from the special symbols. Do. Such variable display of normal symbols is also referred to as a general game (also referred to as a “normal game”).

  The usual game is executed based on the fact that the game ball has passed through the passage gate 41. When the game ball passes through the passage gate 41, the gate switch 21 in FIG. 4 is turned on, and thereby the passage of the game ball is detected.

  Above the normal symbol display 20, a universal figure holding display 25 </ b> C is provided. The general figure hold display unit 25C is configured to include, for example, four LEDs, and displays the number of general figure hold storage, which is the number of general figure games that are being executed, by the number of lighted LEDs.

  In addition to the above-described configuration, the surface of the game board 2 is provided with a windmill for changing the flow direction and speed of the game ball and a number of obstacle nails. In the lowermost part of the game area, there is provided an out port through which game balls that have not entered any winning port are taken.

  Speakers 8L and 8R for reproducing and outputting sound effects and the like are provided at the left and right upper positions of the gaming 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.

  In the lower right position of the gaming machine frame 3, a hitting operation handle (operation knob) operated by a player or the like for launching a game ball as a game medium toward a game area by a hitting ball launching device is provided. Yes.

  At a predetermined position of the gaming machine frame 3 below the gaming area, a game ball paid out as a prize ball or a game ball lent out by a predetermined ball lending machine is held (stored) so as to be supplied to a ball hitting device. )) Is provided. Below the gaming machine frame 3, there is provided a lower plate that holds (stores) surplus balls overflowing from the upper plate so as to be discharged to the outside of the pachinko gaming machine 1.

  In the pachinko gaming machine 1, for example, a main board 11, an effect control board 12, an audio control board 13, a lamp control board 14, and a relay board 15 as shown in FIG. 4 are mounted. In addition, various boards such as a payout control board, an information terminal board, a launch control board, and a power supply board are disposed on the back of the game board or the like in the pachinko gaming machine 1.

  The main board 11 is a control board on the main side, and transmits an effect control command to the effect control board 12 for controlling the progress of a game (execution of a special game, a normal game, etc.) in the pachinko gaming machine 1. Including the function of The main board 11 includes a game control microcomputer 100, a switch circuit 110, a solenoid circuit 111, and the like.

  The game control microcomputer 100 mounted on the main board 11 is, for example, a one-chip microcomputer, which includes a ROM (Read Only Memory) 101, a RAM (Random Access Memory) 102, a CPU (Central Processing Unit) 103, and the like. And a random number circuit 104 and an I / O (Input / Output port) 105.

  As an example, the CPU 103 executes a program stored in the ROM 101 to realize the function of the main board 11 (control of the progress of the game). At this time, various data (data such as variation patterns, presentation control commands, various tables) stored in the ROM 101 are used, and the RAM 102 is used as a main memory.

  The random number circuit 104 counts numerical data indicating various random number values (game random numbers) used for controlling the progress of the game in an updatable manner. The game random number may be updated by CPU 103 executing a predetermined computer program (updated by software).

  The I / O 105 includes, for example, an input port to which various signals are input and an output port for transmitting various signals.

  The CPU 103, via the I / O 105, displays the first special symbol display device 4A, the second special symbol display device 4B, the normal symbol display device 20, the first hold display device 25A, the second hold display device 25B, and the general drawing hold display. A signal for controlling (driving) the device 25C and the like is output and controlled.

  The switch circuit 110 is configured to detect detection signals (game media pass or not) from various switches for detecting a game ball (gate switch 21, start port switch (first start port switch 22A and second start port switch 22B), count switch 23). A detection signal indicating that the switch has entered and the switch is turned on is taken in and transmitted to the game control microcomputer 100.

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

  The effect control command transmitted from the main board 11 toward the effect control board 12 is relayed by the relay board 15.

  The effect control board 12 is a sub-side control board independent of the main board 11, receives the effect control command transmitted from the main board 11 via the relay board 15, and performs various operations based on the received effect control command. The function of executing the effects (including variable display of decorative symbols).

  On the effect control board 12, an effect control CPU 120, a ROM 121, a RAM 122, a display control unit 123, a random number circuit 124, and an I / O 125 are mounted.

  For example, the effect control CPU 120 executes the program stored in the ROM 121, thereby realizing the function of the effect control board 12 (execution of the effect). At this time, various data stored in the ROM 121 (data used for the effect control pattern and data such as various tables) are used, and the RAM 122 is used as the main memory.

  The display control unit 123 outputs a video signal of the effect image displayed on the image display device 5 based on the display control command from the effect control CPU 120, and displays the effect image on the image display device 5. As an example, the display control unit 123 may be equipped with a VDP (Video Display Processor), a CGROM (Character Generator ROM), a VRAM (Video RAM), or the like.

  The random number circuit 124 counts numerical data indicating various random numbers (rendering random numbers) used for controlling the rendering operation in an updatable manner. The effect random number may be updated (updated by software) when the effect control CPU 120 executes a predetermined computer program.

  The I / O 125 mounted on the effect control board 12 includes, for example, an input port for taking in an effect control command transmitted from the main board 11 and the like, and an output port for transmitting various signals.

  The sound control board 13 has a function of outputting sound (sound designated by the sound effect signal) from the speakers 8L and 8R based on the sound effect signal from the effect control board 12.

  The lamp control board 14 has a function of turning on / off the game effect lamp 9 (turning on / off according to the drive content indicated by the electrical decoration signal) based on the electrical decoration signal from the effect control board 12.

  The image display device 5 includes a display panel including a liquid crystal panel, an EL panel, and a driver circuit that drives the display panel. The video signal supplied from the display control unit 123 to the image display device 5 via the I / O 125 is input to the driver circuit. The driver circuit displays an image represented by the video signal on the display panel. As a result, various effect images and the like are displayed on the image display device 5.

(Progress of games and productions, etc.)
A game medium (game ball) is launched toward the game area by a rotation operation by the player to the hitting operation handle provided in the pachinko gaming machine 1.

  When the game ball that has flowed down the game area passes through the passing gate 41, a normal game (variable display of normal symbols) is started. In addition, when another general game is already running, or when the normal game cannot be started (such as when the start condition is not satisfied), such as during the following opening control, the maximum number of games is limited to 4 Execution is deferred. The held ordinary game is executed when a start condition for starting the ordinary game is satisfied (for example, no other ordinary game is being executed and no release control is being performed). If the game ball passes through the passing gate 41 when the number of usual reserved memories reaches the upper limit, the number of ordinary reserved memories does not increase and the passage is invalidated.

  The variable display results that are stopped and displayed in the ordinary game include a symbol per symbol (for example, a common symbol such as “7”) and a common symbol losing symbol (for example, a common symbol such as “−”). . When the symbol per symbol is stopped (derived), the variable display result is “per symbol”. The case where the usual figure losing symbol is stopped (derived) is when the variable display result is “general figure losing”.

  In the case of “per normal”, an opening control (the second start winning opening is opened) is performed in which the movable blade piece of the normal variable winning ball apparatus 6B is tilted for a predetermined period.

  When the game ball flowing down the game area enters the first start winning opening formed in the normal winning ball apparatus 6A, the first special game is started. Further, when the game ball enters the second start winning opening formed in the normal variable winning ball apparatus 6B, the second special game is started. When the special figure game cannot be started (when the start condition is not satisfied), such as when another special figure game is already being executed or the game is controlled to the big hit game state described later, each of the four special figure games is four. Execution of the special figure game is suspended with the above as an upper limit. The reserved special figure game is executed when a start condition capable of starting the special figure game is satisfied (other special figure games are not executed and are not in the big hit gaming state, etc.). When the game ball enters the first start winning opening when the first special figure reserved memory number reaches the upper limit value, the first special figure reserved memory number does not increase and the entry is invalidated ( There may be a prize ball). When the game ball enters the second start winning opening when the second special figure reserved memory number reaches the upper limit value, the second special figure reserved memory number does not increase and the entry is invalidated ( There may be a prize ball). The entry (winning) of a game ball that increases the number of first special figure reserved memories into the first starting winning opening is also referred to as a first starting winning. The entry (winning) of the game ball that increases the second special figure reserved memory number into the second starting winning opening is also referred to as a second starting winning. These winnings are collectively referred to simply as starting winnings.

  The variable display results stopped and displayed in the special figure game include a jackpot symbol (for example, a special symbol such as “3” and “7”) and a lost symbol (for example, a special symbol such as “−”). . When the jackpot symbol is stopped (displayed), the variable display result is “big jackpot”. The lost symbol is stopped (derived) when the variable display result is “lost”.

  When the variable display result of the first special figure game or the second special figure game is “big hit” (specific display result), the big hit gaming state is controlled as an advantageous state advantageous to the player. When the variable display result is “losing”, it is not controlled to the big hit gaming state.

  In the big hit gaming state, the special winning opening formed by the special variable winning ball apparatus 7 is in an open state. The open state is until the earlier timing of an elapse timing of a predetermined period (for example, 29 seconds) or a timing until the number of game balls that have entered the winning prize opening reaches a predetermined number (for example, 9). Will continue. Such an open state is called a round game (also simply called “round”). In the big hit game state, the round game is repeatedly executed until a predetermined upper limit number of times (for example, “15 times”) is reached (in the period other than the round game, the big prize opening is closed).

  In the “big hit”, the big hit types “non-probability change” and “probability change” are set. When the big hit type is “non-probable change”, the big hit symbol “3” is stopped and displayed. When the big hit type is “probability change”, the big hit symbol of “7” is stopped and displayed.

  The “big hit” when the big hit type is “probable change” may be called “probable big hit”, and the “big hit” when the big hit type is “non-probable change” may be called “non-probable big hit”. In addition, the big hit gaming state based on “probability big hit” may be referred to as “probability big hit gaming state”. Further, the big hit gaming state based on the “non-probable big hit game” may be referred to as “non-probable big hit game state”.

  After the probable big hit game state is finished, the probability that the variable display result is “big hit” (big hit probability) is controlled to be a probable state in which the probability is higher than the normal state. The probability variation state continues until the next jackpot gaming state is started. The probability variation state is a game state advantageous for the player.

  After the probable big hit game state or the non-probable big hit game state ends, the average variable display time (variable display period) is controlled to be short when the normal state is shorter than the normal state. In the short-time state, one of the end conditions is established first, that is, the predetermined number of times (in this embodiment, 100 times) the special game is executed and the next big hit game state is started. Continue until you do. The short-time state is a gaming state that is advantageous to the player.

  In the short-time state, the normally variable winning ball device 6B is opened and closed in an advantageous change mode in which the game ball is likely to enter the second start winning opening as compared to the non-short-time state that is not in the short-time state such as the normal state. And change. For example, the control to make the change time of the normal symbol in the normal game (the variable display period of the normal figure, also referred to as the normal change time) shorter than in the normal state, or variable display in each normal game What is necessary is just to change the normal variable winning ball apparatus 6B between the open state and the closed state in an advantageous change mode by controlling the probability that the result is “per hit” as compared with the normal state. Such control is referred to as high opening control (also referred to as “time reduction control” or “high base control”). By controlling in such a short time state, the time required until the next variable display result becomes “big hit” is shortened, and the gaming state becomes more advantageous to the player than the normal state.

  The normal state is an advantageous state such as a big hit gaming state, a gaming state other than a state advantageous for a player such as a short-time state, a probability variation state, etc. The pachinko gaming machine 1 such as the probability of “winning” and the probability that the variable display result in the special game is “big hit” is the initial setting state of the pachinko gaming machine 1 (for example, when a system reset is performed) The state is controlled in the same manner as when a predetermined return process is not executed after the input.

  The short time state is also referred to as “high base”, and the gaming state that is not in the short time state is also referred to as “low base” or “non-short time state”. The probability variation state is also referred to as “high probability”, and the gaming state that is not the probability variation state is also referred to as “low probability”, “non-probability variation”, or the like.

  In the “left”, “middle”, and “right” decorative symbol display areas 5L, 5C, and 5R provided in the image display device 5, this corresponds to the start of the first special game or the second special game. Then, variable display of decorative symbols (this is also a kind of effect) is started. When the variable display result (also referred to as a confirmed special symbol) is stopped and displayed in the first special figure game or the second special figure game, the fixed decorative pattern (3) which becomes the display result (variable display result) of the variable symbol variable display A combination of two decorative symbols) is also stopped (derived).

  In the period from the start of the variable display of the decorative design to the end thereof, the variable display mode of the decorative design may become a predetermined reach mode (reach is established). Here, the reach mode refers to a decorative design (“reach variation” that is not yet stopped when the decorative design that is stopped and displayed on the screen of the image display device 5 forms a part of the jackpot combination described later. "Design" is also a display mode in which fluctuation continues.

  In this embodiment, the reach effect is executed in response to the reach mode during the variable display. As reach production, normal reach, super reach A, super reach B, and super reach C having different production modes are prepared. In this embodiment, the big hit expectation is higher in the order of super reach C> super reach B> super reach A> normal reach.

  The big hit expectation is, for example, the ratio at which the variable display result of the special figure game is “big hit”, and is also the ratio at which the display result of the variable display of the decorative symbol is “big hit”.

  In this embodiment, a notice effect for notifying the degree of expectation that super reach is executed or the degree of expectation of jackpot is executed (see FIGS. 25 to 27). The notice effect is an effect for displaying a mini-image, and the degree of expectation that the super reach will be executed or the degree of expectation for jackpot will be noticed by a combination of the displayed mini-images. The notice effect is executed before the reach is established (see FIG. 23). In this embodiment, mini-images A to C are prepared as mini-images displayed in the notice effect (see FIG. 25 and the like). Each mini-image moves along a different route (see FIG. 25).

  In the display area of the image display device 5, areas Z1 to Z3 are set as areas for displaying mini images (see FIG. 26 and the like). One mini-image can be displayed in each area. The mini-image moves in the area Z1 if the displayed area is the area Z1, moves in the area Z2 if the displayed area is the area Z2, and the displayed area is the area Z3. If so, it moves in the area Z3.

  The region Z1 is disposed at the boundary between the lower region 5A and the upper region 5B (see FIG. 26 and the like). Accordingly, when the image display device 5 is viewed from the front, the mini image displayed in the region Z1 (moving in the region Z1) is hidden behind the accessory 50 (part 50B) or from the back of the accessory 50. It appears to appear. The player sees such a mini-image, thinks that there may be something behind the accessory 50 (upper region 5B), and tries to take a peek (the player's line of sight is To the area 5B).

  The region Z2 is disposed in the lower left region (lower left region toward the lower region) of the lower region 5A (see FIG. 26 and the like). The mini-image displayed in the area Z2 (moving in the area Z2) can be viewed at all times when the image display device 5 is viewed from the front.

  The region Z3 is arranged in the right region (the region on the right side) in the upper region 5B (see FIG. 26 and the like). Since the upper region 5B is a region hidden by the accessory 50, the region Z3 cannot be visually recognized when the image display device 5 is viewed from the front. The mini-image displayed in the area Z3 (moving in the area Z3) is visually recognized when the line of sight is guided by the mini-image displayed in the area Z1 (when the player peeks from below).

  When only one type of mini-image is displayed, the degree of expectation (possibility) that super reach is executed is notified (see FIG. 19). Specifically, only one to three mini images A are displayed, so that the degree of expectation that super reach A will be executed is notified. Similarly, only one to three mini-images B are displayed, so that the expected degree of execution of super reach B is predicted, and only one to three mini-images C are displayed, so that super reach is displayed. The degree of expectation that C will be executed is notified. The greater the number of mini-images, the higher the degree of expectation (the corresponding super-reach execution rate) (determined by three) (see FIG. 19).

  When a plurality of types of mini-images are displayed, the expected degree of jackpot is announced (see FIG. 21). Specifically, mini-image A and mini-image B are displayed, mini-image A and mini-image C are displayed, mini-image B and mini-image C are displayed, and mini-images A to C are displayed. Everything is displayed, and the jackpot expectation is predicted in advance for each combination. When the mini images A to C are displayed, the “big hit” is confirmed, and the expectation level for the big hit is higher in the order of mini image B + mini image C> mini image A + mini image C> mini image A + mini image C (see FIG. 21). Will be described later).

  When the variable display result of the special figure game is “big hit”, a fixed decorative pattern that is a predetermined big hit combination is derived and displayed on the screen of the image display device 5 as a display result of variable display of the decorative pattern. (The display result of the variable display of the decorative pattern is “big hit”). As an example, the same decorative design (for example, “7” for probability variation big hit, non-probable big hit, on the predetermined effective line in the “left”, “middle”, “right” decorative symbol display areas 5L, 5C, 5R. "6" etc.) are all displayed at the same time.

  When the variable display result is “losing”, the fixed display pattern of the non-reach combination is stopped and displayed as the display result of the variable display of the decorative pattern, instead of the variable display mode of the decorative pattern. There is. In addition, when the variable display result is “losing”, after the variable display mode of the decorative pattern becomes the reach mode, the predetermined reach combination (“reach loss combination”) that is not a big hit combination is displayed as the display result of the variable display of the decorative pattern. ”) May be stopped and displayed.

(Main operations of pachinko machines)
Hereinafter, the main operation of the pachinko gaming machine 1 will be described with reference to flowcharts and the like, but in each operation (each process), a process not described below may be performed.

(Main operations of the main board 11)
On the main board 11, the CPU 103 executes a game control timer interrupt process. The game control timer interrupt processing is performed every time a timer interrupt is generated by an interrupt request signal from a CTC (counter / timer circuit) supplied every predetermined period (for example, 2 milliseconds) (predetermined interval of interrupt request signal supply). Executed every time (2 ms). In the game control timer interrupt process, the CPU 103 executes a switch process, a game random number update process, a special symbol process, a normal symbol process process, a command control process, etc., and the game control timer interrupt process is repeatedly executed for each timer interrupt. As a result, game control and the like are realized.

  In the switch processing, each switch is determined by determining whether a detection signal is input from various switches such as the gate switch 21, the first start port switch 22A, the second start port switch 22B, and the count switch 23 via the switch circuit 110. It is determined for each switch whether or not it is turned on (that is, whether or not a game ball has entered or passed). The result of this determination is used in special symbol process processing and normal symbol process processing.

  The game random number update process is a process for updating at least a part of a plurality of types of game random numbers used on the main board 11 side by software.

  The special symbol process process is a process (first special symbol display device 4A, second special symbol display device 4B, This includes control of the first hold indicator 25A, the second hold indicator 25B, and the solenoid 82 for the special prize opening door). In the special symbol process, the transmission setting of the effect control command is performed according to the progress of the game.

  The normal symbol process is based on the judgment result in the switch process, and holds and executes the ordinary game, and the normal variable winning ball device 6B (second starting prize opening) is released at the time of each ordinary figure. This is a process (including control of the normal symbol display unit 20, the general diagram hold display unit 25C, and the solenoid 81 for the normal electric accessory).

  The command control process is a process of actually transmitting the effect control command transmitted and set in the special symbol process process or the like from the main board 11 to the effect control board 12.

(Direction control command set for transmission in special symbol process)
Next, an effect control command that is set to be transmitted in the special symbol process and transmitted from the main board 11 to the effect control board 12 in the command control process will be described. FIG. 5 shows examples of main effect control commands. The following “(H)” indicates a hexadecimal number.

  Command 81XX (H) designates the type of special figure game to be started and its fluctuation pattern (variable display execution time (special figure fluctuation time) and variable design pattern for decorative design, see FIG. 10). This is a change pattern designation command to be notified. In “XX” (EXT data), a numerical value is set in accordance with whether the special figure game to be started is the first special figure game or the second special figure game and the variation pattern thereof (for example, the first special figure game) “00” if the variation pattern is PA1-1 at the start of the special figure game, and “01” if the variation pattern is PA1-1 at the start of the second special figure game). The command is transmitted at the time of starting the special figure game (at the start of fluctuation). An effect control command for individually designating the start of the first special figure game or the start of the second special figure game may be separately prepared. In this case, a numerical value common to the first special figure game and the second special figure game may be set to “XX” according to the variation pattern.

  Command 8CXX (H) is a display result designation command for designating (notifying) the variable display result of the special figure game to be started. In “XX”, a numerical value corresponding to the variable display result is set (for example, “00” for “losing”, “01” for “non-probable big hit”, “02” for “probable big hit”, etc.). The command is transmitted when the special figure game is started.

  The command 8F00 (H) is a symbol determination designation command for designating (notifying) the end of the special figure game (that is, deriving and displaying the variable display result). This command is transmitted at the end of the special figure game.

  Command A000 (H) is a hit start designation command for designating (notifying) the start of a big hit gaming state (start of fanfare). The fanfare is an effect that is executed at the start of the big hit gaming state, such as an effect for notifying that the big hit gaming state has been reached. The command is transmitted at the start of the jackpot gaming state.

  Command A300 (H) is a hit end specifying command for specifying (notifying) the end of the big hit gaming state (which is also the start of ending). The ending is an effect executed at the end of the jackpot gaming state, such as an effect for notifying that the jackpot gaming state is ended. This command is transmitted at the end of the last round game.

  Command B100 (H) is a first start winning designation command for designating (notifying) that a first start winning has occurred based on the entry of a game ball into the first starting winning opening. Command B200 (H) is a second start winning designation command for designating (notifying) that a second start winning based on a game ball entering the second start winning opening has occurred. These commands may be collectively referred to as start winning designation commands. The command is transmitted when a start prize is generated.

  Command C000 (H) is a first special figure reserved memory number addition designation command for designating (notifying) that the first special figure reserved memory number increases by one. C100 (H) is a second special figure reserved memory number addition designation command for designating (notifying) that the second special figure reserved memory number increases by one. These commands may be collectively referred to as a special figure reserved memory number addition designation command. The command is transmitted when a start winning is generated (when the number of holds increases).

  Command C200 (H) is a first special figure reserved memory number subtraction designation command for designating (notifying) that the first special figure reserved memory number is decreased by one. Command C300 (H) is a second special figure reserved memory number subtraction designation command for designating (notifying) that the second special figure reserved memory number is decreased by one. These commands may be collectively referred to as special figure reserved memory number subtraction designation commands. The command is transmitted at the time of starting the special figure game (when holding is reduced).

(Special symbol process)
FIG. 6 is a flowchart showing an example of the special symbol process. In this special symbol process, the CPU 103 first executes a start winning determination process (step S101). After executing the start winning determination process, the CPU 103 selects and executes one of the processes in steps S110 to S117 according to the value of the special figure process flag provided in the RAM 102.

  FIG. 7 is a flowchart showing an example of the start winning determination process (step S101).

  When the start winning determination process is started, the CPU 103 first determines whether or not the first start port switch 22A is ON (refer to the determination result of the switch process. Hereinafter, the ON determination of various switches). The same applies to (Step S201). If the first start port switch 22A is on (step S201; Yes), it is determined whether or not the first special figure reservation storage number is a predetermined upper limit value (eg, “4”) (step S202). . For example, the CPU 103 uses the first reserved memory number count value which is the stored value of the first reserved memory number counter (counter for counting the first special figure reserved memory number) provided in the RAM 102 to determine the first special figure reserved memory number. Can be specified (hereinafter, the same applies to the first special figure reserved storage number). When the first special figure reserved memory number is not the upper limit value in step S202 (step S202; No), the start port buffer value which is the stored value of the start port buffer provided in the RAM 102 is generated as the first start winning. , “1” is set (step S203).

  When the first start port switch 22A is OFF in step S201 (step S201; No), or when the first special figure reservation storage number reaches the upper limit value in step S202 (step S202; Yes), the first It is determined whether or not the 2 start port switch 22B is on (step S204). At this time, if the second start port switch 22B is on (step S204; Yes), it is determined whether or not the second special figure reservation storage number is a predetermined upper limit value (for example, “4”) ( Step S205). For example, the CPU 103 uses the second reserved memory number count value that is the stored value of the second reserved memory number counter (counter that counts the second special figure reserved memory number) provided in the RAM 102 to determine the second special figure reserved memory number. Can be specified (hereinafter, the same applies to the second special figure reserved storage number). When the second special figure reservation storage number is not the upper limit value in step S205 (step S205; No), the start port buffer value is set to “2” as the occurrence of the second start winning (step S206).

  After executing one of the processes in steps S203 and S206, the pending storage number count value corresponding to the start port buffer value is updated to be incremented by 1 (step S207). For example, when the starting port buffer value is “1”, the first reserved memory number count value is incremented by 1, while when the starting port buffer value is “2”, the second reserved memory number count value is incremented by one. Thus, when the game ball passes (enters) through the first start winning opening and the first start condition corresponding to the first special figure game is satisfied (when the first start winning is generated), the first special figure is held. The number of memories is updated to increase by 1, and when the game ball passes (enters) the second start winning opening and the second start condition corresponding to the second special game is satisfied (the second start winning has occurred) ) Is updated so that the number of second special figure reservation storage increases by one. At this time, the total reserved memory number count value, which is the stored value of the total reserved memory number counter provided in the RAM 102, is updated to add 1 (step S208).

  After executing the process of step S208, the CPU 103 extracts a predetermined game random number corresponding to the occurrence of the start winning (step S209). As an example, in the process of step S209, a special figure display result (from the numerical data updated by a random counter provided in the random number circuit 104 or the RAM 102 (the value is updated by the game random number update process)) ( (Numerical display result of special figure game) Numerical data indicating the random number value MR1 for determination, the random value MR2 for determining the big hit type, and the random value MR3 for determining the variation pattern are extracted. Numerical data indicating each random value extracted in this way is stored as reserved data by being set at the head of the empty entry in the special figure storage unit (provided in the RAM 102) corresponding to the start port buffer value ( Step S210).

  In the process of step S210, for example, when the start port buffer value is “1”, the hold data is set in the first special figure hold storage unit in FIG. 8A, while the start port buffer value is “2”. Is held, the hold data is set in the second special figure hold storage unit of FIG. In this way, the hold data representing the held special figure game is stored in the special figure hold storage unit.

  As shown in FIG. 8A, the first special figure holding storage unit associates the holding numbers “1” to “4” in the winning order (game ball detection order) to the first start winning opening, for example. The numerical data of the random number values MR1 to MR3 is stored as pending data until the stored number reaches a predetermined upper limit value (for example, “4”). The hold data stored in the first special figure holding storage unit in this way indicates the first special figure game whose execution is put on hold.

  As shown in FIG. 8B, the second special figure holding storage unit associates with the holding numbers “1” to “4” in the winning order (game ball detection order) to the second start winning opening, for example. The numerical data of the random number values MR1 to MR3 is stored as pending data until the stored number reaches a predetermined upper limit value (for example, “4”). The hold data stored in the second special figure holding storage unit in this way indicates the second special figure game whose execution is put on hold.

  In this embodiment, in this way, a special game (notably information relating to the special game) that has not yet been started (execution is suspended) is stored as a reserved memory.

  Returning to FIG. 7, following the process of step S210, the start winning command transmission setting is performed (step S211). If the start port buffer value is “1” (when the first start prize is generated), the CPU 103 performs transmission setting of the first start prize designation command and then transmits the first special figure reserved memory number addition designation command. Set up. If the start port buffer value is “2” (when the second start prize is generated), the transmission setting of the second special figure reserved memory number addition designation command is performed after the second start prize designation command transmission setting. .

  Thereafter, the CPU 103 determines whether the start port buffer value is “1” or “2” (step S214). At this time, if the start port buffer value is “2” (step S214; “2”), the start port buffer is cleared and its stored value (start port buffer value) is initialized to “0” ( Step S215), the start winning determination process is terminated. On the other hand, when the starting port buffer value is “1” (step S214; “1”), the starting port buffer is cleared and its stored value is initialized to “0” (step S216). The process proceeds to step S204.

  The special symbol normal process of step S110 shown in FIG. 6 is executed when the value of the special symbol process flag is “0”. FIG. 9 is a flowchart showing an example of the special symbol normal process.

  In the special symbol normal process, the CPU 103 first determines whether or not the second special symbol holding storage number is “0” (step S231). When the second special figure reservation storage number is other than “0” (step S231; No), the randomness stored in the head area (the storage area corresponding to the reservation number “1”) of the second special figure storage part Numerical data of numerical values MR1 to MR3 are read (step S232). Thereby, the game random number extracted corresponding to the occurrence of the second start winning is read. The numerical data read at this time may be stored in, for example, a random number buffer for fluctuation in the RAM 102 and temporarily stored.

  Subsequent to the processing of step S232, for example, by subtracting and updating the second reserved memory number count value by 1, etc., the second special figure reserved memory number is updated by 1 and the second special figure reserved memory is also updated. The stored contents in the unit are shifted (step S233). For example, the second special figure hold storage unit stores the hold data stored in the storage area lower than the hold number “1” (the storage area corresponding to the hold numbers “2” to “4”) one entry at a time. shift. In step S233, the total number of reserved memories is updated by one. Then, the variable special figure designation buffer value, which is the stored value of the special fluctuation figure designation buffer provided in the RAM 102, is updated to “2” (step S234).

  When the second special figure reserved memory number is “0” in step S231 (step S231; Yes), it is determined whether or not the first special figure reserved memory number is “0” (step S235). When the first special figure reservation storage number is other than “0” (step S235; No), the randomness stored in the head area (the storage area corresponding to the reservation number “1”) of the first special figure reservation storage unit The numerical data of the numerical values MR1 to MR3 are read (step S236). Thereby, the game random number extracted corresponding to the occurrence of the first start winning is read. The numerical data read at this time may be stored in, for example, a random number buffer for fluctuation in the RAM 102 and temporarily stored.

  Subsequent to the process of step S236, for example, by updating the first reserved memory number count value by subtracting 1 and updating the first special figure reserved memory number, the first special figure reserved memory is updated. The stored contents in the unit are shifted (step S237). For example, the first special figure reservation storage unit stores the hold data stored in the storage area lower than the hold number “1” (the storage area corresponding to the hold numbers “2” to “4”) one entry at a time. shift. Also, in the process of step S237, the total pending storage number is updated to be subtracted by one. Then, the variable special figure designation buffer value is updated to “1” (step S238).

  In this embodiment, the second special figure game is executed with priority over the first special figure game by the above processing.

  After executing one of the processes in steps S234 and S238, the special symbol display result, which is the special symbol variable display result (variable display result of the special graphic game), is determined as either “big hit” or “lost”. (Step S239). As an example, in the process of step S239, a first special figure display result determination table (referenced in the non-probable change state) or a second special figure display result determination table (referenced in the probable change state) prepared in advance in the ROM 101. Is used). In each special figure display result determination table, the numerical value (determination value) to be compared with the random value MR1 for determining the special figure display result determines whether the special figure display result is “big hit” or “losing”. As long as it is assigned to. The CPU 103 may determine the special figure display result by referring to the special figure display result determination table based on the random number MR1 for determining the special figure display result read out to the fluctuation random number buffer (matches the random number value). The decision result assigned to the decision value to be used is this decision result (the same applies hereinafter). It should be noted that the CPU 103 determines the special figure display result as “big hit” at a higher determination rate when in the probability variation state than when not in the probability variation state. Whether or not the state is the probability variation state may be specified by the state of the probability variation flag (a flag that is turned on in the probability variation state) provided in the RAM 102.

  CPU103 determines whether the special figure display result determined by the process of step S239 is "big hit" (step S240). When the special figure display result is determined to be “big hit” (step S240; Yes), the big hit flag provided in the RAM 102 is set to the on state (step S241).

  Thereafter, the jackpot type is determined as one of a plurality of types (step S242). As an example, in the process of step S242, a jackpot type determination table prepared in advance in the ROM 101 is used. In the jackpot type determination table, if the numerical value (decision value) to be compared with the random value MR2 for determining the jackpot type is assigned to the determination result as to whether the jackpot type is “probable change” or “non-probable change”. Good. The CPU 103 may determine the jackpot type by referring to the jackpot type determination table based on the random number MR2 for determining the jackpot type read into the random number buffer for variation.

  Thereafter, the jackpot type is stored. The CPU 103 stores the jackpot type by storing data indicating the determination result of the jackpot type in the jackpot type buffer provided in the RAM 102 (step S243).

  When the special figure display result is not “big hit” in step S240 (step S240; No), after executing the process of step S243, the variable display result (special figure display result) of the special figure game to be executed this time A determined special symbol is determined (step S244). As an example, when the big hit flag is off, a special symbol predetermined as a lost symbol is determined as a confirmed special symbol. On the other hand, when the big hit flag is on, one of the special symbols predetermined as a plurality of types of big hit symbols is determined as the confirmed special symbol in accordance with the big hit type stored in the big hit type buffer.

  After executing the process of step S244, the value of the special figure process flag is updated to “1” (step S245), and then the special symbol normal process is terminated.

  If the number of reserved memories of the first special figure game is “0” in step S235 (step S235; Yes), after a predetermined demonstration display setting is made (step S246), the special symbol normal process is terminated. . The predetermined demonstration display setting is a setting for executing a demonstration display or the like on the effect control board 12 side.

  The variation pattern setting process in step S111 is executed when the value of the special figure process flag is “1”. FIG. 10 is a flowchart illustrating an example of the variation pattern setting process.

  In the variation pattern setting process shown in FIG. 10, the CPU 103 first determines whether or not the big hit flag is on (step S261). If the big hit flag is on (step S261; Yes), the fluctuation pattern at the big hit is determined (step S262). On the other hand, when the big hit flag is off (step S261; No), the fluctuation pattern at the time of losing is determined (step S263). The variation pattern is for designating the execution time (special diagram variation time) of the variable display of the special symbol game or the decorative symbol and the variable display pattern of the decorative symbol.

  FIG. 11 shows the variation pattern used in this embodiment. In this embodiment, there are PA1-1, PA2-1, PA3-2 to PA3-5 as fluctuation patterns at the time of loss. Further, there are PB3-2 to PB3-5 as variation patterns at the time of big hit. PA1-1 and PA2-1 specify non-reach. PA2-1 is a pattern for time reduction (with shortening) in which the special figure variation time (execution period of the special figure game) is shorter than normal (PA1-1). PA3-2 and PB3-2 specify execution of normal reach, PA3-3 and PB3-3 specify execution of super reach A, and PA3-4 and PB3-4 specify execution of super reach B To do. PA3-5 and PB3-5 designate execution of super reach C.

  In the process of step S262, for example, the big hit variation pattern is determined using the big hit variation pattern determination table prepared in the ROM 101. In the big hit variation pattern determination table, for example, a numerical value (decision value) to be compared with the random value MR3 for variation pattern determination is used as a determination result for each variation pattern at the big hit (in order to realize the determination ratio of FIG. PB3-2 to PB3-5) may be allocated. The CPU 103 refers to the big hit variation pattern determination table on the basis of the numerical data indicating the random number MR3 for variation pattern read to the random number buffer for variation, thereby determining the variation pattern (PB3-2 to PB3- Any one of 5) may be determined.

  Further, in the process of step S263, for example, the variation pattern at the time of the loss is determined using the first loss variation pattern determination table or the second loss variation pattern determination table prepared in the ROM 101. The first loss variation pattern determination table is used when not in the time-short state, and the second loss variation pattern determination table is used when in the time-short state. Whether or not the time is short is specified by a time short flag (a flag that is turned on in the time short state) provided in the RAM 102. In the first loss variation pattern determination table, a numerical value (determination value) to be compared with the random value MR3 for determining the variation pattern is a variation at the time of loss as a determination result so as to realize the determination ratio of FIG. What is necessary is just to be assigned to the pattern (PA1-1, PA3-2 to PA3-5). In the second loss variation pattern determination table, the numerical value (determination value) to be compared with the random value MR3 for determining the variation pattern is a variation at the time of loss as a determination result so as to realize the determination ratio of FIG. What is necessary is just to be assigned to the pattern (PA2-1, PA3-2 to PA3-5). The CPU 103 refers to the first or second loss variation pattern determination table based on the numerical data indicating the variation pattern determination random value MR3 read into the variation random number buffer, thereby causing the variation pattern (PA1- 1, any one of PA3-2 to PA3-5, or any one of PA2-1, PA3-2 to PA3-5) may be determined.

  Referring to FIGS. 12 and 13, the determination ratio of the variation pattern is higher in the order of PA1-1 or PA2-1> PA3-2> PA3-3> PA3-4> PA3-5 at the time of loss. The big hit is higher in the order of PB3-5> PB3-4> PB3-3> PB3-2. For this reason, the big hit expectation degree is high in the order of super reach C> super reach B> super reach A> normal reach. Further, since the PA2-1 (see FIG. 11) having a short special figure variation time is selected in the short-time state, the average special-pattern fluctuation time is shorter in the short-time state than in the non-short-time state.

  After executing one of the processes in steps S262 and S263, a special figure fluctuation time (see FIG. 11) corresponding to the fluctuation pattern determined this time is set (step S264). For example, a timer initial value corresponding to the special figure variation time is set in a predetermined timer of the RAM 102 (after that, the elapsed time from the start of execution of the special figure game is measured by updating the timer value. .)

  Subsequent to the process of step S264, the special symbol change is started so as to start one of the first special figure game and the second special figure game that satisfies the start condition (step S265). ). As an example, if the variable special symbol designation buffer value is “1”, a drive signal for executing the first special symbol game is transmitted to the first special symbol display device 4A. On the other hand, if the variable special symbol designation buffer value is “2”, a drive signal for executing the second special symbol game is transmitted to the second special symbol display device 4B.

  After executing the process of step S265, transmission setting of a change start time command (various commands for specifying the determination result and the like) is performed as a command for starting the execution of the special figure game (step S266). For example, when the fluctuation special figure designation buffer value is “1”, the CPU 103 performs transmission setting of a fluctuation pattern designation command, a display result designation command, and a first special figure reserved memory number subtraction designation command. On the other hand, when the fluctuation special figure designation buffer value is “2”, the CPU 103 performs transmission setting of a fluctuation pattern designation command, a display result designation command, and a second special figure reserved memory number subtraction designation command.

  After executing the process of step S266, the value of the special figure process flag is updated to “2” (step S267), and the variation pattern setting process is terminated.

  The special symbol variation process of step S112 is executed when the value of the special symbol process flag is “2”. For example, the CPU 103 determines whether the elapsed time since the start of the special figure game (measured by the predetermined timer or the like) has reached the special figure variation time set above (the predetermined timer value is 0). If it is not reached, a drive signal for executing the first special symbol game or the second special symbol game is supplied to the first special symbol display device 4A or the second special symbol display device 4B. The process is terminated after the process of changing the special symbol is performed. On the other hand, when the special symbol variation time is reached, the timing for deriving the variable display result is reached, so a predetermined drive signal is supplied to the first special symbol display device 4A or the second special symbol display device 4B and determined as described above. This variable display result (may be specified by the big hit flag or the big hit type stored in the big hit type buffer) ("-" for "Lost", "7" for "probable big hit" When “non-probable big hit”, “3” or the like) is stopped (derived display), the symbol confirmation designation command transmission setting is performed, and the value of the special figure process flag is updated to “3”. By executing step S112 repeatedly every time a timer interrupt occurs, the execution of the special game is realized.

  The special symbol stop process in step S113 is executed when the value of the special symbol process flag is “3”. For example, when the variable display result of this time is “big hit” (when the big hit flag is on, etc.), the CPU 103 resets the time reduction flag and the probability variation flag to off. After that, transmission setting of the hit start designation command is performed, the special figure process flag is updated to “4”, and this processing is terminated. When the time is in a short time state such as “losing” (when the big hit flag is off, etc.), it is determined whether a predetermined number of variable displays that can be executed in the short time state have been executed (for example, counting can be performed by a counter or the like). If variable display is executed a predetermined number of times, the time reduction flag is reset to OFF, the value of the special figure process flag is set to “0”, and the present processing is terminated. Even in the case of “losing” and not being in a short time state, when the predetermined number of variable displays has not been executed, the process is terminated by setting the value of the special figure process flag to “0”.

  The big hit release pre-processing in step S114 is executed when the value of the special figure process flag is “4”. For example, an elapsed time (which may be measured by a timer or the like provided in the RAM 102, the same as for other elapsed times) after the transmission setting of the hit start designation command is set in advance as a fanfare waiting time ( It is determined whether or not the waiting time from the start of fanfare to the end in the big hit gaming state has been reached. When the fanfare waiting time is reached, the special prize process flag is updated to “5” by performing a process (opening of a solenoid drive signal) for opening the big prize opening in order to start a round game. By repeating step S114 every time a timer interrupt occurs, waiting until the start timing of the round game (waiting until the end of the fanfare), opening of the big prize opening, and the like are realized.

  The big hit release processing in step S115 is executed when the value of the special figure process flag is “5”. For example, the CPU 103 determines whether it is time to end the round game. The number of times the count switch 23 is turned on (the number of game balls that have entered the big winning opening) becomes a predetermined value (for example, “9”) (the counter provided in the RAM 102 may be counted), or round games are played. When the elapsed time from the start (after opening the grand prize opening) reaches the upper limit period (for example, 29 seconds) of the round game, and when it is time to end the round game, A process of returning to the closed state and ending the round game (a process of turning off the solenoid 82) is performed. At this time, when the finished round game is the last round game (for example, the 15th round) (it may be counted by a counter or the like provided in the RAM 102), a setting to send a hit end designation command is performed, The value of the special figure process flag is updated to “7”, and this process ends. When it is not the last round game, the special figure process flag is updated to “6”, and this process is terminated. If it is not the time to end the round game, the process is terminated as it is (the process of maintaining the big prize opening in an open state may be performed). By repeating step S115 every time a timer interrupt occurs, the open state of the big prize opening is maintained until the timing for returning the big prize opening to the closed state, and finally the big prize opening is closed.

  The big hit release post-processing in step S116 is executed when the value of the special figure process flag is “6”. For example, the CPU 103 determines whether or not the elapsed time from the end of the round game (after closing the big prize opening) has reached a predetermined closing time (round game interval period). In this case, the closed state is maintained, and the present process ends. When the predetermined closing time is reached, in order to start the round game, a process for opening the special winning opening is executed, the value of the special figure process flag is updated to “5”, and this process is terminated.

  Each round game is realized by repeatedly executing S115 and S116 every time a timer interrupt occurs after the big winning opening is opened in step S114.

  The jackpot end process in step S117 is executed when the value of the special figure process flag is “7”. For example, the elapsed time from the end of the last round game (after closing the big prize opening) to a predetermined ending waiting time (waiting time from the start to the end of the ending in the big hit gaming state) If it has not been reached, this process is terminated. When the ending waiting time is reached, the ending ends. Therefore, when the current big hit type (big hit type stored in the big hit type buffer) is “probable change”, the time reduction flag and the probable change flag are turned on. Occasionally, the time reduction flag is turned on and the probability variation flag is left off. Then, the value of the special figure process flag is updated to “0”, and this process ends.

(Main operations in the production control board 12)
In the effect control board 12, when the effect control CPU 120 receives an effect control command from a predetermined input port of the I / O 125, the effect control command is received in an effect control command reception buffer provided in the RAM 122, for example, as a received command. Store. The effect control CPU 120 executes command analysis processing, effect control process processing, effect random number update processing, and the like. These processes are executed every time a timer interrupt is generated by a CTC (counter / timer circuit) or the like (for example, every 10 ms). The execution of the effect is realized by executing the command analysis process, the effect control process, etc. for each timer interruption.

  The command analysis process is a process for reading and analyzing the received command stored in the effect control command receiving buffer, for example, and performing setting and control corresponding to the analysis result. The effect control process is a process of executing an effect according to the effect control command. In the effect random number update process, the effect random number value used for effect control is updated by software.

(Command analysis processing)
In the command analysis process, the reception command (the effect control command received by the effect control board 12) stored in the effect control command reception buffer is analyzed (for example, the MODE data is confirmed), and which effect control the received command is. Whether the command is specified or not is processed according to the specified effect control command. When there are a plurality of received commands, command analysis processing is performed for each command.

  FIG. 14 shows the relationship between the effect control command specified by the analysis by the command analysis process and the processing content performed in the command analysis process corresponding to the effect control command. Each flag and each storage area in the drawing are provided in the RAM 122. Further, “setting” for a flag means turning the flag on. Note that the state of each flag and the command stored in each storage area may be reset or deleted at an appropriate timing.

(Production control process)
In the effect control process, the effect control CPU 120 performs start setting for starting the execution of various effects (effect start setting), effect operation control for executing the start-set effect, and the like. Note that each flag, each timer, each counter, and the like described below are provided in the RAM 122.

  The production start setting includes, for example, setting a production control pattern for executing the production in the RAM 122 as a use pattern, and setting an initial value corresponding to the set production control pattern in the process timer. After the initial value is set, the timer value of the process timer is subtracted at a predetermined timing (at the start of production control process processing, production operation control, etc.) each time a timer interrupt occurs (thus, the production control pattern is executed). You can specify the elapsed time of the production). The effect control pattern is a collection of data for executing various effects (including variable display of decorative symbols) and is associated with a process timer determination value to be compared with a timer value of a process timer and the determination value. It is composed of process data including the produced production control execution data (display control data, audio control data, lighting control data, etc.) and an end code. Data constituting the effect control pattern is stored in the ROM 121.

  The effect operation control is a control for executing an effect based on the effect control pattern set in the effect start setting. For example, among the presentation control execution data corresponding to the process timer determination value that matches the current timer value of the process timer, a display control command according to the display control data is transmitted to the display control unit 123 to the image display device 5. An image is displayed, a sound effect signal according to the sound control data is transmitted to the sound control board 13 and sound is output from the speakers 8L and 8R, or an illumination signal according to the lighting control data is sent to the lamp control board 14. Transmission is performed to turn on / off the game effect lamp 9 to perform various effects. Execution of various effects defined by the effect control pattern is realized by repeatedly performing the effect operation control every time the timer interruption occurs.

  FIG. 15 is a flowchart illustrating an example of the effect control process. In the effect control process, any one of steps S170 to S175 is performed according to the value of the effect process flag. In each process, the following process is executed.

  The variable display start waiting process in step S170 is executed when the effect process flag is “0”. In the variable display start waiting process, the effect control CPU 120 determines whether a change start command (a change pattern specifying command, a display result specifying command, a first or second special figure reserved memory number subtraction specifying command) is received. . If no change start command is received, processing for executing the demonstration display is appropriately performed, and this processing is terminated. If the change start command is received, the decorative symbol variable display is started. Therefore, the effect process flag is updated to “1”, and the variable display start waiting process is terminated.

  The variable display start setting process of step S171 in the effect control process is a process for starting variable display of decorative symbols executed in synchronization with the special game to be executed, and the effect process flag is “1”. When executed. FIG. 16 is a flowchart illustrating an example of the variable display start setting process.

  In the variable display start setting process, the effect control CPU 120 first determines a final stop symbol or the like to be a finalized symbol as a variable symbol display result (step S321). In step S321, the CPU 120 for effect control transmits the display result designation command (stored in the display result designation command storage area) or the variation pattern designation command (stored in the variation pattern designation command storage area) transmitted from the main board 11. The final stop symbol is determined based on the current variable display result and the current fluctuation pattern shown in FIG. The final stop symbol may be determined in advance according to the variable display result designated by the display result designation command or the variation pattern designated by the variation pattern designation command. Note that the fixed decorative symbol may be determined randomly from predetermined fixed decorative symbol candidates (candidates corresponding to variable display results).

  The effect control CPU 120 executes a notice effect execution determination process for determining whether or not to execute the notice effect after step S321 (step S322). Here, the notice effect execution determination process will be described with reference to FIG.

  In the notice effect execution determination process, first, the effect control CPU 120 designates execution of reach by the change pattern of variable display of decorative symbols executed this time (PA3-2 to PA3-5, PB3-1 to PB3-). 5) (whether there is a reach in the current variable display) (step S701).

  If there is no reach (step S701; No), this process ends. On the other hand, when there is a reach (step S701; Yes), a notice target to be notified by the notice effect is determined (step S702). As described above, there are an expectation level for executing super reach and a jackpot expectation level as described above.

  In step S702, for example, a notice target determination table prepared in advance in the ROM 121 is used. In this table, a numerical value (decision value) to be compared with a random number value only needs to be assigned to a notification target (“super reach” or “big hit expectation”) as a determination result (the determination ratio in FIG. 18 is realized). Assigned). The effect control CPU 120 extracts and extracts a random number value for determining the notice target updated by the random number circuit 124 or the effect random counter (provided in the RAM 122 and updated by the effect random number update process). By referring to the table on the basis of the random number, the notice target is determined as either super reach or jackpot expectation. The notice target is determined at a constant rate regardless of the variable display result. Here, it is easy to determine the subject of the notice as super reach.

  Thereafter, in step S702, it is determined whether or not the target of the advance notice is determined to be super reach (step S703). S703; Yes) With reference to the first notice effect determination table prepared in advance in the ROM 121, the presence / absence of the notice effect and the effect pattern for executing the notice effect are determined (step S704).

  The first notice effect determination table includes a 1-1 notice effect determination table to a 1-4 notice effect determination table. When the current variation pattern (the variation pattern designated by the variation pattern designation command) is PA3-3 or PB3-3 that designates execution of super reach A, the 1-1 first notice effect determination table is referred to. In the case of PA3-4 and PB3-4 that designate execution, the 1-2nd notice effect determination table is referred to, and in the case of PA3-5 and PB3-5 that designate execution of Super Reach C, the 1-3 notice effect presentation determination table 1-3. Is referred to, and in the case of PA3-2 and PB3-2 which designate execution of normal reach, the 1-4th notice effect determination table is referred. In the 1-1 first notice effect determination table to the 1-4 notice effect determination table, each numerical value (determined value) to be compared with the random value is the execution result of the notice effect as the determination result, the effect patterns A-1 to A-1. It is assigned to any one of A-3, B-1 to B-3, and C-1 to C-3 (the assignment may be performed so as to realize the determination ratio of FIG. 19).

  In step S704, the effect control CPU 120 extracts a random number value for determining the notice effect that is updated by the random number circuit 124 or the effect random counter, and refers to one of the above tables based on the extracted random number value. By doing so, the presence / absence of the notice effect and the effect pattern in the case of executing the notice effect are determined. If the current decision result (the decision result assigned to the decision value that matches the extracted random value) is “no execution”, it means that the notice effect is not executed. In addition, when the determination result is any one of the production patterns A-1 to A-3, B-1 to B-3, and C-1 to C-3, it is decided to execute the notice production with the production pattern. It will be done.

  As shown in FIG. 19, each of the production patterns A-1 to A-3 is a pattern (A × 1, B × 0, C × 0) for displaying one mini image A (see FIG. 25A, etc.). ), A pattern displaying two mini images A (A × 2, B × 0, C × 0), and a pattern displaying three mini images A (A × 3, B × 0, C × 0). (The mini image B (see FIG. 25B, etc.) and the mini image C (see FIG. 25C, etc.) are not displayed). Similarly, the production patterns B-1 to B-3 and C-1 to C-3 are patterns for displaying any one of the mini images B or the mini images C.

  Note that the display position of the mini image when the effect pattern is any one of A-1, B-1, and C-1 (one mini image) is the region Z1. In addition, when the effect pattern is any one of A-2, B-2, and C-2 (when there are two mini images), the display positions of the two mini images are the regions Z1 and Z2 or the regions Z1 and Z3. (Which is determined is determined in step S706 described later). When the production pattern is any one of A-3, B-3, and C-3 (three mini images), the display positions of the three mini images are the regions Z1 to Z3, respectively.

  As shown in FIG. 19, when the current variation pattern is to execute Super Reach A (when referring to the 1-1 first notice effect determination table), effect pattern A-3> A-2> A-1. > The percentage of determination is high in the order of no execution. The effect pattern A-3 is not determined (selected) when the current variation pattern is to execute another reach (when referring to other than the 1-1 notice effect determination table). Further, when the current variation pattern is to execute another super reach (when referring to the 1-2 or 1-3 announcement effect determination table), the effect patterns A-1 and A-2 are displayed. The decision rate is very low. Furthermore, when the current variation pattern is to execute normal reach (when referring to the 1-4th notice effect determination table), the effect pattern A-1 has a higher determination ratio than A-2 and is not executed. Is determined higher than the production pattern A-1. Therefore, when the notice effect is executed, the greater the number of mini images A to be displayed in the notice effect, the higher the possibility that the super reach A will be executed (expected degree of advance notice) (mini image A is 3 Then Super Reach A is confirmed). Moreover, when the notice effect using the mini image A is executed, the possibility that the super reach A is executed is higher than when the notice effect is not executed. Thus, the notice effect using the mini-image A notifies the execution of the super reach A with a different expectation depending on the mode (number of mini-images A).

  The same applies to the determination ratios for the effect patterns B-1 to B-3 and C-1 to C-3. When the notice effect is executed, the mini image B displayed in the notice effect. The greater the number of images, the higher the possibility that the super reach B will be executed (three mini images B and the super reach B will be determined), and the greater the number of mini images C displayed in the notice effect, the greater the super reach. C is likely to be executed (expectation expected to be notified) (three mini-images C and super reach C is determined). Further, when the notice effect using the mini-images B and C is executed, there is a higher possibility that the super reach B and C are executed than when the notice effect is not executed. Thus, the notice effect using the mini-image B or C notifies the execution of the super reach B or C with a different expectation depending on the mode (number of mini-images B or C).

  It should be noted that the notice effect for which the degree of expectation that super reach will be executed is the object of notice will also give notice of the type of super reach to be executed from now on, depending on the type of mini-image.

  It should be noted that, in the notice effect that targets the expectation that such super reach is executed, even if the mini image A is displayed, the super reach B or C may be executed, and the mini image B is displayed. Even if the super reach A or C is executed, the super reach B or C may be executed even if the mini image C is displayed. Therefore, for example, even if one or two mini-images A are displayed, it is possible to have a sense of expectation that super reach B or C will be executed.

  After step S704, the effect control CPU 120 selects one of the effect patterns A-2, B-2, and C-2 (that is, an effect pattern that displays two mini-images) as the effect pattern of the notice effect in step S704. It is determined whether it has been determined (step S705).

  When the effect pattern for displaying two mini images is determined (step S705; Yes), the arrangement pattern of the two mini images is determined (step S706).

  In step S706, an arrangement pattern determination table prepared in advance in the ROM 121 is referred to. In the table, a numerical value (decision value) to be compared with the random number value is assigned to either the arrangement pattern HP1 or HP2 as a decision result (if the assignment is made so as to realize the decision ratio of FIG. 20). Good). The effect control CPU 120 extracts the arrangement pattern determination random number value updated by the random number circuit 124 or the effect random counter, and refers to the table based on the extracted random number value to thereby determine the current arrangement pattern. Is determined as one of the arrangement patterns HP1 and HP2.

  Here, the arrangement pattern HP1 is a pattern for displaying two mini-images in each of the areas Z1 and Z2, and the arrangement pattern HP2 is a pattern for displaying two mini-images in each of the areas Z1 and Z3. . By preparing the arrangement pattern HP1, the appearance of the notice effect when the image display device 5 is viewed from the front is displayed when three mini images are displayed (such as the effect pattern A-3). The pattern can be the same as the pattern that displays two images (such as the arrangement pattern HP1 and the effect pattern A-2) (mini images are displayed in the areas Z1 and Z2). Accordingly, at this time, the player confirms whether or not the third mini-image is displayed in the area Z3 (this confirmation is performed by the player 50 (part 50B) as described above. It is done by looking into the back of the bottom). Similarly, the arrangement pattern HP2 is prepared, so that when the image display device 5 is viewed from the front, when one mini image is displayed (such as the effect pattern A-1), the arrangement pattern HP2 is used as the mini image. Can be the same as the pattern that displays two (the arrangement pattern HP2 and the effect pattern A-2, etc.) (a mini-image is displayed in the region Z1). Therefore, the player confirms whether or not the second mini-image is displayed in the region Z3 at such time. Thus, by preparing the arrangement patterns HP1 and HP2, it is possible to give the player a motivation to confirm the area Z3.

  As shown in FIG. 20, here, the arrangement pattern is determined as one of the arrangement patterns HP1 and HP2 with a probability of 1/2.

  When the effect pattern for displaying two mini-images is not determined (step S705; No), the process of step S708 is executed after step S706.

  In step S702, when the target of the advance notice is not determined as the expected level of super reach execution (when the big hit expectation is the target of advance notice) (step S703; No), the second notice effect determination table prepared in advance in the ROM 121 , The presence / absence of the notice effect and the effect pattern for executing the notice effect are determined (step S707), and then step S708 is executed.

The second notice effect determination table includes a 2-1 notice effect determination table to a 2-2 notice effect determination table. The variable display result of the special display game and the variable display of the decorative pattern that is executed this time,
In the case of “big hit”, the 2-1 notice effect determination table is referred to, and in the case of “losing”, the 2-2 notice effect determination table is referred. The variable display result can be specified from, for example, the variation pattern designated by the variation pattern designation command or the contents of the variable display result designated by the display result designation command (stored in the display result designation command storage area) ( same as below). In the 2-1 notice effect determination table to the 2-2 notice effect determination table, each numerical value (determined value) to be compared with the random value is the result of the determination that the notice effect is not executed, the effect patterns H-1 to H-1. Assigned to any one of H-6 (suffices to be assigned so as to realize the determination ratio of FIG. 21).

  In step S707, the effect control CPU 120 extracts a random number value for determining the notice effect that is updated by the random number circuit 124 or the effect random counter, and refers to one of the above tables based on the extracted random number value. By doing so, the presence / absence of the notice effect and the effect pattern in the case of executing the notice effect are determined. If the current decision result (the decision result assigned to the decision value that matches the extracted random value) is “no execution”, it means that the notice effect is not executed. Further, when the determination result is any one of the effect patterns H-1 to H-6, it is determined that the notice effect is executed with the effect pattern.

  As shown in FIG. 21, the effect pattern H-1 is a pattern (A × 1, B × 1, C × 0) for displaying the mini image A and the mini image B one by one. -2 is a pattern (A × 1, B × 0, C × 1) for displaying the mini image A and the mini image C one by one, and the effect pattern H-3 is the mini image B and the mini image. It is a pattern (A × 0, B × 1, C × 1) that displays C one by one. The effect patterns H-4 to H-6 are patterns (A × 1, B × 1, C × 1) for displaying the mini images A to C one by one.

  As shown in FIG. 21, the effect patterns H-4 to H-6 for displaying the mini images A to C are determined (selected) only when the current variable display result is “big hit”. Therefore, when all the mini images A to C are displayed in the notice effect, the big hit is confirmed. When the variable display result this time is “big hit”, the determination ratio is higher in the order of production pattern H-3> H-2> H-1> no execution. The determination rate when the current variable display result is “lost” is the opposite. Therefore, the big hit expectation degree is high in the order of production pattern H-3> H-2> H-1 (in the order of mini image B + mini image C> mini image A + mini image C> mini image A + mini image C). In addition, the expectation degree of jackpot is higher when the notice effect that targets the expectation degree of jackpot is executed than when it is not executed. As described above, when the notice effect is executed, the big hit expectation degree (high hit expectation degree or the like) different depending on the mode is notified.

  In the effect patterns H-1 to H-3, two different types of mini images are displayed one by one in the region Z1 and the region Z2 (see FIG. 21. For example, in the effect pattern H-1, the mini image is displayed. A is displayed in the area Z1, and the mini image B is displayed in the area Z2.) In the production patterns H-4 to H-6, the mini images A to C are displayed one by one in each of the regions Z1 to Z3, but the combination of the mini images displayed in the regions Z1 and Z2 is a production. The pattern H-4 and the production pattern H-1 are common, the production pattern H-5 and the production pattern H-2 are common, and the production pattern H-6 and the production pattern H-3 are common. Therefore, the appearance of the notice effect when the image display device 5 is viewed from the front can be made the same in the combination patterns having the same mini-images displayed in the areas Z1 and Z2 (see, for example, FIG. 27). Therefore, at this time, the player confirms whether or not the third mini-image is displayed in the area Z3 (whether the big hit is confirmed). Thus, by preparing the production patterns H-1 to H-6, it is possible to give a motivation for the player to confirm the area Z3.

  In step S708, it is determined whether or not the notice effect is determined to be executed this time. If it is determined that “not executed” is determined (step S708; No), this process is terminated. On the other hand, when an effect pattern other than “no execution” is determined (step S708; Yes), the execution start time of the notice effect is determined with reference to the execution start time determination table prepared in advance in the ROM 121 (step S709). ). After step S709, this process ends.

The execution start time determination table includes a first execution start time determination table and a second execution start time determination table. The variable display result of the special display game and the variable display of the decorative pattern that is executed this time,
The first execution start time determination table is referred to when “big hit”, and the second execution start time determination table is referred to when “lost”. In the first execution start time determination table and the second execution start time determination table, each numerical value (determination value) to be compared with the random number value is “change start time” and “3 seconds after start of change” as the determination results. (As long as it is assigned so as to realize the determination ratio of FIG. 22). As shown in FIG. 23, when the notice effect is started, there are a change start time and a timing 3 seconds after the start of the change, and these are prepared as determination results in the table. As shown in FIG. 23, the notice effect is executed and terminated before the reach is established (at the end, the mini image is deleted).

  In step S709, the effect control CPU 120 extracts a random number for determining the execution start time that is updated by the random number circuit 124 or the effect random counter, and selects one of the above tables based on the extracted random number. By referring to this, the execution start time is determined to be either at the start of change or after 3 seconds from the start of change.

  As shown in FIG. 22, when the variable display result of this time is “big hit”, the determination ratio is higher in “after 3 seconds from the start of change”, and in the case of “losing”, “at the start of change” is higher. The decision rate is high. Accordingly, the expectation of jackpot is higher when the start of the notice effect (mini image display start) is late.

  Returning to FIG. 16, after step S324, an effect (decoration of variable display) reflecting the determination result of step S324, the variation pattern specified by the display result designation command or the variation pattern designation command, the variable display result, and the like. (Including design, notice effect, reach effect, etc.) start setting (setting of effect control pattern, setting of timer initial value corresponding to special figure change time designated by change pattern, etc.) (step S323) . Here, the first effect operation control may also be performed.

  Thereafter, display update setting of the hold display image is executed (step S328). Specifically, when the special figure game executed this time is the first special figure game, the effect control CPU 120 deletes the first hold display image at the rightmost display position and the remaining first hold display images. A command to shift the display position to the right is supplied to the display control unit 123 (VDP or the like). When the special figure game executed this time is the second special figure game, the effect control CPU 120 erases the second reserved display image at the leftmost display position and sets the display positions of the remaining second reserved display images to the left. A command to shift to is supplied to the display control unit 123 (VDP or the like). The display control unit 123 updates the display of the first hold display image and the second hold display image based on the command.

  After step S328, the effect process flag is updated to “2” (step S329), and this process ends.

  The variable display effect processing in step S172 in the effect control process of FIG. 15 is executed when the effect process flag is “2”. FIG. 24 is a flowchart illustrating an example of a variable display effect process.

  In the variable display effect process, first, for example, based on the timer value of the process timer (timer value set in step S326) or the like, has the variable display time (special drawing fluctuation time) corresponding to the current fluctuation pattern elapsed? It is determined whether or not (step S341). As an example, in the process of step S341, the timer value of the process timer is updated (for example, 1 may be subtracted) (may be updated at the beginning of the effect control process), and corresponds to the updated effect control process timer value. When the end code is read out from the effect control pattern, it may be determined that the variable display time has elapsed.

  If the variable display time has not elapsed in step S341 (step S341; No), it is determined whether or not the present time is the execution period of the notice effect for executing the notice effect (step S342). The said period should just be predetermined, for example in the set production | presentation control pattern (For example, the said period is specified by the comparison with the timer value of the said process timer, and the production | presentation control pattern. Hereinafter, it is the same also about other periods. ). When it is determined in step S342 that it is the notice effect period (step S342; Yes), effect operation control for executing the notice effect is performed (step S345).

  After step S345, when it is not the notice effect period (step S342; No), it is determined whether the present is the reach effect execution period (step S344). The said period should just be predetermined in the production | presentation control pattern set, for example. When it is determined that it is the execution period (step S344; Yes), presentation operation control for executing the reach presentation is performed (step S345).

  After step S345, if the current time is not the execution period of the reach effect (step S348; No), effect operation control is performed to execute other effects during variable display such as variable display of decorative symbols (step S348). S347), the variable display effect process is terminated.

  If the variable display time has elapsed in step S341 (step S341; Yes), it is determined whether or not a symbol confirmation designation command has been received (step S361). At this time, if the symbol confirmation designation command is not received (step S361; No), the variable display effect process is terminated and waits.

  When a symbol confirmation designation command is received in step S361 (step S361; Yes), for example, a decorative symbol variable such as transmitting a predetermined display control command to the display control unit 123 (VDP or the like). In the display, control is performed to derive and display the final stop symbol (definite decorative symbol) that is the display result (step S362). At this time, a predetermined time is set as the waiting start designation command reception waiting time (step S363). Further, after the value of the effect process flag is updated to “3” (step S364), the effect process during variable display is ended.

  The special figure waiting process in step S173 of FIG. 15 is a process executed when the value of the effect process flag is “3”. The effect control CPU 120 determines whether or not the current elapsed time since the last stop symbol is derived and displayed (measured with a predetermined timer) has reached a preset hit start designation command reception waiting time. However, if a hit start designation command is received when it has not been reached, the start setting of the big hit effect (the effect from the start of the fanfare to the ending before the end of the big hit game state) (set of the effect control pattern) Etc.). Thereafter, the value of the effect process flag is updated to “4”, and this process is terminated. If the hit start designation command reception waiting time has not been reached and no hit start designation command has been received, this processing is terminated. When the current elapsed time has reached the start designation command reception waiting time, the variable display result of the special figure game is determined to be “lost”, the value of the production process flag is updated to “0”, and this process is performed. finish.

  The hitting process in step S174 is a process executed when the value of the effect process flag is “4”. For example, the effect control CPU 120 performs effect operation control for executing an effect during the big hit. Then, when the winning end designation command is received, all the round games are finished, so the start setting of the ending effect (such as setting of the effect control pattern) is performed, and the value of the effect process flag is set to “ It is updated to “5” and the hitting process is terminated. If the winning end designation command has not been received, since all the round games have not ended, this processing is ended as it is.

  The ending process of step S175 is a process executed when the value of the effect process flag is “5”, and is a process for executing the ending at the end of the big hit gaming state. The effect control CPU 120 determines whether the current timing is the end timing of the ending. The end timing may be defined by the production control pattern. If it is not the end timing, the ending effect operation control is performed, and this processing is ended. When the current time is the end timing, the value of the effect process flag is updated to “0”, and this process is ended.

(Example of production screen)
Next, an example of an effect screen realized by the series of processes will be described with reference to FIGS. In FIG. 26 and the like, the downward arrows drawn in the decorative symbol display areas 5L, 5C, and 5R indicate that the decorative symbol is changing.

(Mini image movement)
The mini images A to C displayed in the areas Z1 to Z3 move as shown in FIG. For example, the mini image A reciprocates in an oblique direction (FIG. 25A). The mini image B moves so as to draw a square locus (FIG. 25B). The mini image C moves so as to draw a substantially triangular locus (FIG. 25C). Thus, the mini images A to C move differently. Each of the mini images A to C moves in the same manner regardless of the region Z1 to Z3 as the display position.

(Example of a production screen for a notice effect with the expectation that super reach will be executed)
FIG. 26A shows an effect screen when a notice effect (notice effect in effect pattern A-3) for displaying the mini image A in each of the regions Z1 to Z3 is executed. FIG. 26B is an effect screen when a notice effect (notice effect in the effect pattern B-3) for displaying the mini image B in each of the regions Z1 to Z3 is executed. FIG. 26C shows an effect screen when a notice effect (notice effect in the effect pattern C-3) for displaying the mini image C in each of the areas Z1 to Z3 is executed. In the notice effects of FIGS. 26 (A) to (C), three mini-images are respectively displayed, so that confirmation of execution of the corresponding super reach is given.

  When the image display device 5 is viewed from the front (hereinafter also simply referred to as front view), the lower portion of the region Z1 and Z2 are visible, but the upper portion of the region Z1 and the region Z3 are in the upper region 50B. Hidden in the accessory 50 and cannot be seen. Since the mini-image displayed in the area Z1 moves across the upper part that cannot be seen and the lower part that can be seen, the mini-image is hidden or appears behind the accessory 50 (part 50B extending downward). The player sees such a movement of the mini-image and tries to look at the upper area 5B (particularly the area Z3) hidden in the accessory 50 from the lower side of the display area of the image display device 5 (the player's The line of sight is guided by the movement of the mini-image). For this reason, the interest of the game has improved.

  In addition, since the area Z3 cannot be visually recognized when viewed from the front, a notice effect in which one mini image such as the effect pattern A-3 is displayed in each of the regions Z1 to Z3, and the arrangement pattern in the effect pattern A-2 is HP1. The notice effect in which one mini image is displayed in each of the areas Z1 and Z2 has the same appearance as the notice effect in the front view (the mini images are displayed in the areas Z1 and Z2). For this reason, it is difficult to determine whether two or three mini images are displayed (that is, whether or not the third mini image is displayed). By peeking from below 50 and confirming, it is confirmed whether or not three mini-images are displayed (that is, whether or not the execution of the corresponding super reach is confirmed). For this reason, the interest of the game has improved.

  In the same manner as described above, a notice effect in which a mini image such as HP2 is displayed in each of the regions Z1 and Z3 in the effect pattern A-2, and a mini image such as the effect pattern A-1 is displayed in the region Z1. Since the appearance of the one notice display that is displayed is the same when viewed from the front, the player can look at the area Z3 from the bottom of the accessory 50 to check whether two mini-images are displayed. (That is, whether the corresponding super reach is likely to be executed). For this reason, the interest of the game has improved.

(Example of a production screen for a notice effect with a big hit expectation as the subject of notice)
FIG. 27A shows an effect screen when a notice effect (notice effect in effect pattern H-1) in which mini image A is displayed in region Z1 and mini image B is displayed in region Z2 is executed. FIG. 26B shows a notice effect (notice effect in the effect pattern H-4) in which the mini image A is displayed in the region Z1, the mini image B is displayed in the region Z2, and the mini image C is displayed in the region Z3. It is an effect screen when it is executed. In the notice effect of FIG. 27, since the mini images A to C are displayed, the big hit is confirmed.

  As in the case of FIG. 26, the mini-image displayed in the region Z1 moves across the upper part that cannot be seen and the lower part that can be seen. Therefore, the mini-image is hidden or appears behind the accessory 50 (part 50B extending downward). The player sees such a movement of the mini-image and tries to look at the upper area 5B (particularly the area Z3) hidden in the accessory 50 from the lower side of the display area of the image display device 5 (the player's The line of sight is guided by the movement of the mini-image). For this reason, the interest of the game has improved.

  As in the case of FIG. 26, since the area Z3 cannot be visually recognized when viewed from the front, the notice effect in the front view is the same in the notice effect in the effect pattern H-1 and the notice effect in the effect pattern H-4. (Mini image A is displayed in region Z1, and mini image B is displayed in region Z2). For this reason, the player checks whether or not the last mini-image C is displayed by looking into the area Z3 from the bottom of the accessory 50 (that is, the variable display being executed is confirmed as “big hit”). Check if there is. For this reason, the interest of the game has improved. The relationship between the notice effect in the effect pattern H-2 and the notice effect in the effect pattern H-5, and the relationship between the notice effect in the effect pattern H-3 and the notice effect in the effect pattern H-6 are the same. It is.

(Effects of this embodiment)
As described above, according to the present embodiment, a mini-image can be displayed in the upper region 50B (here, the region Z3) that is hidden by the accessory 50 when viewed from the front (in FIG. 26, for example). Then, the player looks into the upper region 50B by the movement of the mini image displayed in the region Z1 (hidden behind the accessory 50 or appears from the back of the accessory 50. FIG. 26 and the like). As described above, in this embodiment, the player's line of sight can be guided to the upper region 50B (here, the region Z3) by the movement of the mini-image (hidden from the accessory 50 or appears from the accessory 50). , The fun of gaming has improved. Note that such an effect that induces the player's line of sight (in this case, an effect due to the movement of the mini-image) is also referred to as an eye gaze induction effect.

  In this embodiment, there are a plurality of types of mini-images (particularly, mini-images displayed in the region Z1 and the region Z3), and there are also a plurality of types of movements of the mini-images (here, mini-images). The movement varies depending on the type) (FIG. 25, etc.). Thereby, the production is diversified, and the interest of the game is improved. Further, in this embodiment, the mini image displayed in the area Z1 constitutes a notice effect, and the expectation degree or the big hit expectation degree that the super reach is executed is noticed depending on the type of the mini image or the like (FIG. 19, FIG. 21 and the like), the player pays attention to the type of the mini-image (that is, the player pays attention also to the aspect of the visual line guidance effect), and the interest of the game is improved.

  In addition, the expected degree of execution of super reach and the big hit expectation degree are notified in advance by a notice effect, that is, by a combination of mini-images displayed in the areas Z1 to Z3 (inside and outside the upper area 50B) (FIGS. 19 and 21). The player searches for a mini image over the entire display screen of the image display device 5. Thereby, the interest of the game is improved.

  Further, by hiding the upper portion 50B including the region Z1 and the upper region 50B including the region Z3 with the accessory 50, the player is allowed to look from below, so that the range of effects is widened and the interest of the game is improved.

  In this embodiment, the appearance of the notice effect when viewed from the front (whether or not a mini-image is displayed in the areas Z1 and Z2, etc., can be said to be an execution mode of the notice effect in the lower area 5A. ) Alone, it is not possible to know the notice content (in this case, the degree of expectation that the super reach will be executed or the expectation level of the jackpot expectation) that the notice effect that is being executed notices, and the player confirms the area Z3. (See the relationship between the production pattern H-1 and the production pattern H-4, the relationship between the production pattern A-3 and the production pattern A-2 and the arrangement pattern HP1, etc., FIG. 21 etc.). Therefore, the effect of the announcement effect is enhanced and the interest of the game is improved.

  Further, in this embodiment, the big hit expectation degree differs according to the execution start time of the notice effect (FIG. 22 and the like). Thereby, since the notice start time of the notice effect is also noticed, the interest of the game is improved.

(Modification)
The present invention is not limited to the above embodiment, and various modifications and applications can be made to the above embodiment. For example, the pachinko gaming machine 1 does not have to include all the technical features shown in the above embodiment, and the part described in the above embodiment so as to solve at least one problem in the prior art. It may be provided with the following structure. Although modifications are listed below, at least some ideas of the following modifications may be combined with each other.

(Modification 1-1)
In the above-described embodiment, the degree of expectation that one of the super reach A to C is executed, the degree of expectation of jackpot, or the like is foretold according to the aspect of the notice effect. What is necessary is just to give a notice of (possibility to be in a predetermined state). In order to be in a predetermined state, a specific super reach is executed, the game state is controlled to a big hit gaming state ("big hit" is derived), and the variable display result is a specific probability big hit. “Large hit”, super reach is executed regardless of the type (any of super reach A to C is executed), reach is reached (variable display is reach), It may be that a specific effect such as a premier effect is executed. Note that the advance notice of the expected state (possibility of entering the predetermined state) is also an advance notice or suggestion of the predetermined state.

  The predetermined state may be execution of a pseudo-ream. The pseudo-ream is an effect of resuming the variable display of decorative symbols (variation such as scroll display) after the variable display of decorative symbols is temporarily stopped. The resumed change is also referred to as re-change. The re-variation is performed once or more, but generally the larger the number of times, the higher the expectation of jackpot. The pseudo-ream can be specified by a variation pattern. For example, whether or not the pseudo-ream is executed and its mode (the number of re-variations and the temporary stop mode) may be determined by determining the variation pattern, or executed on the production control board side. (Each decision may be made by lottery using a table and a random value as in the case of various decisions in the above embodiment). The temporary stop mode may be a chance eye composed of decorative symbols that are scroll-displayed, or a decorative symbol that includes at least one specific decorative symbol that is displayed only during a temporary stop that is not used in scroll display. Combinations may be used.

  For example, in the same way as in the above embodiment, the notice effect is determined by determining whether or not the notice effect is to be executed and its mode (effect pattern, etc.) by lottery or the like in the notice effect execution determination process, and expected to be in a predetermined state. You should be able to give notice of the degree. For example, if execution of a pseudo-series is to be in a predetermined state, a table with a different determination ratio is used depending on the presence or absence of the pseudo-series specified by the variation pattern specified by the variation pattern designation command and the number of re-variations. If the predetermined state is controlled to be in a probable state, a lottery is performed using a table of determination ratios that differ depending on the jackpot type specified by the display result designation command, The decision of whether or not to execute the notice effect is realized.

  In addition, the notice effect is not intended for the variable display during execution (various display of the special game or the decorative pattern) as in the above embodiment, and the variable display that has not yet started (the execution is suspended) May be a pre-reading notice executed with the target (target) as the variable display. In such a case, for example, when the start winning is generated (for example, when executing step S211 in FIG. 7), the main board 11 (CPU 103) performs the pre-reading determination on the start winning. The result of the pre-reading determination is transmitted by an effect control command transmitted at the time of winning the start, and on the effect control board 12 side, whether or not the notice effect is executed by lottery based on the result of the pre-reading determination indicated by the effect control command. And so on. The random number values MR1 to MR3 extracted at the time of starting winning are notified from the main board 11 to the effect control board 12 by an effect control command or the like, and a prefetch determination is performed based on the random number value notified by the effect control board 12. Also good. In the pre-reading determination, for example, it is determined whether or not the variable display result of the variable display of the target is “big hit” (for example, the determination may be performed based on the table referenced in step S239 and the random value MR1). If it is. The read-ahead determination may be a determination as to whether reach is achieved or whether a specific reach effect is executed (for example, the random pattern MR3 and a table are used to determine the target variation pattern in the same manner as the variation pattern determination). It is only necessary to predict whether or not reach is established based on the predicted variation pattern). As described above, the prefetch determination may be performed as long as it determines whether the target variable display mode is a predetermined mode. The notice effect as the pre-read notice may be any notice that predicts the degree of expectation that the target will be in a predetermined state.

  In addition, when there is a big hit expectation degree, such as a super reach being executed or a pseudo-ream being executed, the advance notice of the expected degree of such a predetermined state is, Having a jackpot expectation level, such a notice of the expectation level to be in a predetermined state eventually becomes a notice of the jackpot expectation level.

  Note that the announcement effect may be, for example, an indication effect that suggests the degree of expectation that a predetermined state is to be achieved (an announcement is an example of an indication).

(Modification 1-2)
The aspect of the notice effect may be any aspect. For example, the mini image may be one type or a plurality of types. The images displayed in the areas Z1 to Z3 are not limited to mini-images as in the above embodiment, and may be appropriate images such as characters, symbols, and designs. There may be a plurality of types of movements for one type of mini-image. In this case, the movement may be varied according to the display position of the mini image (any one of the areas Z1 to Z3), or multiple types of movements may be possible in the same area. Depending on which movement of the mini-image (when a plurality of mini-images are displayed, a combination of the movements, etc.), the degree of expectation (such as the big hit expectation) for the predetermined state may be varied. In addition, the higher the degree of expectation in the predetermined state, the larger the movement of the mini image (the length of the movement trajectory, the area of the area surrounded by the movement trajectory, etc.). (You can change the size of the movement according to the degree of expectation.) Thereby, the production effect is improved and the interest of the game is improved. Two or more mini-images may be displayed in each area.

  In the above embodiment, when displaying different types of mini-images among the mini-images A to C in the notice effect (when notifying the big hit expectation as shown in FIG. 21), each type of mini-image is displayed. One type is displayed at a time. However, the notice effect may include a combination (effect pattern) in which two or more types of mini-images are displayed in one notice effect. For example, there may be a pattern in which two mini images A are displayed and one mini image C is displayed.

  The target of the notice and the degree of expectation are arbitrary depending on the combination of mini-images (combinations of the same type or different types) (the structure of the table referred to in the lottery performed in step S322 or the like, the combination of mini-images, the subject of the notice, It may be set to a suitable value depending on what the degree is.)

(Modification 2)
In the above embodiment, all the mini images that can be displayed are displayed / erased at the same time. However, the display start timing and the erasing timing of the mini images may be shifted. As a result, for example, even if only one mini image is initially displayed, it can be expected that other mini images will be displayed. A plurality of types of display start timing patterns for each mini-image may be prepared. For example, a pattern in which the display start timing in the area Z1 of the mini image and the display start timing in the area Z3 are the same may be prepared. In particular, when a mini image is displayed in the area Z1, there are a plurality of timings for displaying the mini image in the area Z3 (including a pattern for displaying both mini images at the same time). When the hidden area Z3 is confirmed at the first timing, the mini image that was not displayed may be displayed at the second timing thereafter, and the player confirms the area Z3 once. Even if the mini-image is not displayed, it can have a sense of expectation that is displayed after that (it can give a motivation to confirm the region Z3 again), and the fun of the game is improved.

  Moreover, you may change the mini image once displayed in a certain area | region into another mini image once or more by one notice effect. Due to such a change, the player has a sense of expectation that the mini-image is changed to another mini-image and the expected level of advancement is improved or the target of the advancement (which becomes a predetermined state) is changed. be able to. For example, the mini image A is displayed in the area Z1 and the mini image B is displayed in the area Z3 at the first timing, and the mini image B in the area Z3 is changed to the mini image C at the second timing thereafter. Good. When the expectation of big hit is higher when the mini image A is displayed in the region Z1 and the mini image C is displayed in the region Z3 than when the mini image A is displayed in the region Z1 and the mini image B is displayed in the region Z3. As a result of the player confirming the area Z3 at a certain timing, even if the mini image B is displayed in the area Z, the mini image may be changed to the mini image C after that, It can be expected that the expected degree of jackpot that will be announced may become high (provides a motivation to confirm the region Z3 again), and the fun of the game is improved.

(Modification 3)
The expectation level (such as the jackpot expectation level) of the predetermined state according to the display start timing or end timing of one or more mini-images (depending on the combination of timings of each image when there are a plurality of mini-images) May be made different (the timing may be determined by lottery or the like as described above).

(Modification 4)
In the above embodiment, the line-of-sight guidance effect (the effect of guiding the player's line of sight to the back of the accessory 50 by the movement of the mini image displayed in the area Z1) constitutes a part of the notice effect. The guidance effect and the notice effect may be separated. For example, as shown in FIG. 28, a round mini-image Z1 may be displayed in the region Z1, and a preview image G2 (“hot heat!”) Representing the big hit expectation may be displayed in the region Z3 (mini-image Z1). Is not related to the jackpot expectation.) In this case, the gaze guidance effect is performed by the mini image Z1, and the preview effect is executed by the preview image G2. Prepare a plurality of preview images (for example, images of “hot !!!!”, “chance”, etc.) to be displayed in the area Z3, determine the preview images to be displayed by lottery, etc., and different expectations depending on the displayed preview images May be announced. Thereby, a player pays attention to the aspect of a notice image, and the interest of a game improves. Note that the mini-images A to C used for the notice effect are also images related to the notice (having some degree of expectation), and are also notice images. Note that the size of the movement of the mini image Z1 (such as the length of the movement trajectory and the area of the area surrounded by the movement trajectory) may be varied according to the degree of expectation of the preview image displayed in the area Z3. In particular, the higher the degree of expectation, the greater the movement of the mini-image Z1 can make the line-of-sight guidance effect stand out (that is, the motivation for the player to confirm the area Z3 can be increased). Interest can be improved. The mini-images displayed in the area Z1 may be mini-images A to C, etc., thereby predicting the big hit expectation degree and the like. At this time, the mini images A to C, etc. are displayed in the areas Z1 to Z3, etc. in addition to the notice image G2, and the predetermined state is achieved by the combination of the mini images and the combination of the mini image and the notice image G2. You may give notice of the expected level of

(Modification 5)
When the notice effect is a prefetch notice, the image used in the notice effect or the line-of-sight effect may be continuously displayed over a plurality of variable displays before the target variable display is executed.

(Modification 6)
In addition, the area | region which displays a mini image etc. can be set arbitrarily, for example, you may arrange | position the area | region Z2 in the upper area | region 50B.

(Modification 7)
The notice effect may be determined by lottery or the like in advance by determining whether or not to execute, and after determining the presence or absence of execution, the mode may be determined by lottery. For example, in step S702, it is possible to determine a determination result indicating no execution, and when no execution is performed, the notice effect execution determination process is terminated. Thereby, it is not necessary to select no execution in step S707 or the like, and it is not necessary to proceed to step S708, and the processing can be simplified.

(Modification 8)
In the above embodiment, the notice effect is executed in a variable display in which reach is executed (step S701), but the notice effect may be executed in a variable display of non-reach loss (by lottery, etc. Sometimes it is possible to decide to execute the notice effect).

(Modification 9)
When determining the notice target of the notice effect (such as the big hit expectation degree, the expectation degree at which super reach is executed, etc.), the big hit expectation degree may be varied depending on the notice subject of the decision result (for example, variable display result) Is different from the decision rate of the subject of the notice depending on whether it is “big hit” or “losing”). Similarly, the big hit expectation degree or the like may be varied according to the arrangement pattern of the mini image in the notice effect.

(Modification 10)
The expectation level of the notice target may be varied depending on the execution period of the notice effect. Further, the execution period of the notice effect may be varied according to the start timing of the notice effect (FIG. 23).

(Modification 11)
In the above-described embodiment, the notice effect is executed before the reach is established. However, if the super reach is developed from the normal reach, the notice effect may be executed in a period including the normal reach period.

(Modification 12)
In the above embodiment, the maximum number of mini-images and the number of areas for displaying mini-images are the same, but the number of areas may be larger than the maximum number of displays. For example, although a maximum of three mini images A to C are displayed, four regions may be displayed for displaying mini images. In such a case, the arrangement pattern of the mini image may be determined by lottery or the like after step S706 or step S707 (the degree of expectation may be different depending on the arrangement position).

(Modification 13)
The notice effect may not be a notice of a plurality of types of expectation, such as a jackpot expectation degree or an expectation degree at which super reach is executed, but may be a notice of a single expectation degree such as only a jackpot expectation degree. In this case, step S702 and the like are not necessary.

(Modification 14)
In step S707, the combination of the types of mini-images to be displayed and the display position of each mini-image to be displayed are collectively determined by a table. After the combination is determined by lottery or the like, the display position is selected by lottery. Etc. may be determined. As a result, the aspect of the notice effect can be increased, and the interest of the game is improved. On the other hand, when the determination is performed collectively, the processing burden can be reduced.

(Modification 15)
When individually controlling the display of each of the plurality of images displayed in the notice effect or the guidance suggestion effect, the effect control CPU 120 or the like controls the display period of each image so that at least a part of the display period of each image overlaps. It is good to manage (for example, you may prescribe | regulate so that each display period may overlap with an effect control pattern).

(Modification 16)
When the notice effect is a notice of the expected degree of execution of the pseudo-ream (revariation), for example, when executing the notice effect of notifying the expectation that the revariation is performed three times, the notice effect is executed. The start timing may be executed during the first re-variation or the second re-variation. In the case where the notice effect gives a notice of the jackpot expectation level, etc., the jackpot expectation degree may be made different depending on how many times the notice effect is executed again.

(Modification 17)
The relationship between the start timing of the notice effect and the display start timing of each mini-image (a combination of the display start timing when there are multiple mini-images, etc.) and the degree of expectation to be in a predetermined state are arbitrary, and display start The later the timing, the higher the degree of expectation (this allows the player to have a sense of expectation later), and the earlier the display start timing, the higher the degree of expectation (This allows players to have an early expectation).

(Modification 18)
In the embodiment described above, the type of super-reach to be notified differs depending on the type of the mini-image for the notice effect. For example, the super-reach is executed according to the number of mini-images A. A pre-notification is performed in which the degree of expectation is notified, the degree of expectation that the pseudo-ream will be executed according to the number of mini-images B, and the display mode of the hold display image is changed according to the number of mini-images C. An expectation level (or an expectation level for changing to a display mode with a high expectation level) may be notified in advance. As described above, the notice effect may be a notice of the expected degree of a different category depending on the mode.

(Modification 19)
The images used in the guidance suggesting effect (the mini images G1 and mini images A to C displayed in the area Z1) move, while the images displayed in the areas Z2 and Z3 (images used for the notice effect) are It does not have to move (or the movement may be different). The image used in the guidance suggesting effect may be different from the image used in the notice effect (including a case where one does not move). Among these images, the image displayed in the upper area 5B (image displayed in the area Z1 and hidden behind the accessory 50) does not move, while the lower area 5A, such as the always visible area (area Z2, etc.) ) Or an image used in the guidance suggesting effect (such as an image displayed in the region Z1) may be moved. By moving the image, the player pays attention and the interest of the game is improved.

(Modification 20)
The display area such as the mini-image 5A set in the lower area 5A that is always visible, such as the area Z2, is provided near the display area of the hold display image that is easily noticed by the player, so that the player finds the mini-image or the like. It is easy and the interest of the game is improved.

(Modification 21-1)
The region where the region Z3 is set is a region that is difficult for the player to visually recognize, such as the upper region 5B that is not visible when the image display device 5 is viewed from the front (positions are the upper, lower, right, left, upper right corners). , Lower right corner, upper left corner, lower left corner, etc.). The region that is difficult to visually recognize is, for example, a shield that blocks the player's line of sight when the player is in a first posture (for example, a posture in which the image display device 5 is viewed from the front and is a normal posture in which a game is played). Hidden by an object that cannot be seen (for example, if the shield is non-transparent) or difficult to view (for example, if the shield is translucent or smoked glass), but the player is in a second position (for example, It is only necessary that the region can be visually recognized (at least easier to see than in the first posture) when looking into the difficult-to-view region and confirming behind the shield. In addition to the immovable accessory 50, the shielding object may be a movable accessory when moving forward in the image display device 5 (that is, the shielding object may make it difficult to visually recognize a region that is difficult to visually recognize for a certain period of time). .), A light guide plate that makes it difficult or impossible to visually recognize the region by shining during the performance. The shielding object may be an ornament or the like, or may be an accessory that emits light and is used for production. For example, it may be provided as part of the design of a gaming machine and not used for production. Good. When the player confirms (views) a difficult-to-view area, for example, the player operates the shield that hides the difficult-to-view area and physically moves the player to perform the confirmation (view). Also good. In addition, an area that is difficult to view is an area hidden by a stereoscopic image such as a hologram, or an area hidden behind a layer image (hidden image) provided in front of an image layer of an area that is difficult to visually recognize Or the like, the layer image is removed and the region that is difficult to visually recognize is visually recognized).

(Modification 21-2)
In addition to or instead of the effect patterns H-1 to H-3 of the notice effect for announcing the jackpot expectation degree, an effect pattern for displaying two mini-images in the areas Z1 and Z3 respectively (notice the jackpot expectation degree) May be prepared). As a result, for example, a notice effect in the effect pattern A-2 with the arrangement pattern HP2 (a notice effect that displays the mini image A in the areas Z1 and Z3), the mini image A is displayed in the area Z1, and the mini image is displayed in the area Z3. The appearance of the notice effect in the first posture is the same (including substantially the same) as the notice effect when displaying B, and the notice effect of the notice effect in the first posture is noticed. The subject can be made unknown.

  As described above, the appearance of the notice effect in the first posture or the like is the same, and the notice object and the expectation level (see the above embodiment) of the notice effect cannot be determined unless the region that is difficult to visually recognize is confirmed. Thus, the player can be given a motivation for confirming the region that is difficult to visually recognize, such as the region Z3, and the interest of the game is improved. It should be noted that the movement of the mini image may be changed according to the target of the notice and the degree of expectation, and the appearance in the first posture or the like may be slightly different (the type of the displayed mini image is the same, but the movement, etc. Only the behavior is different). Accordingly, it is possible to make it difficult to discriminate the notice target and the expectation level (see the above embodiment) of the notice effect by the appearance in the first posture, and the player can now see the current posture in the first posture or the like. By paying attention to the movement of the mini-image, it is sometimes possible to determine the target of the notice and the degree of expectation, and this also improves the interest of the game.

(Modification 22)
An image (such as a mini image) used for the line-of-sight guidance effect may not enter the upper region 5B (for example, the upper portion of the region Z1). Further, the image may be one that induces the line of sight not by guiding the player's line of sight by movement, but by changing the display mode such as blinking and repeated enlargement / reduction. Further, the line of sight may be guided by using an image used for the line of sight guidance effect as an arrow image or the like.

(Modification 23)
The player may be able to adjust the production setting. As the effect setting, for example, there is a volume of effect sound, brightness of a display screen, and the like. For example, a detection unit (operation button, infrared sensor, camera for detecting the operation, etc.) for detecting the player's motion is provided, and the setting of the effect is adjusted based on the detected motion. For example, a signal indicating the operation detected by the detection unit is transmitted to the effect control board 12, and the effect control board 12 changes (adjusts) the effect setting according to the operation specified by the transmitted signal. The effect control board 12 executes the effect with the current effect setting (when there is a change, the effect setting after the change).

  The effect control board 12 may display the changed effect setting on the screen of the image display device 5 for a predetermined period when the effect setting is changed. For example, the change of the effect setting may be accepted during the execution of the variable display. In this case, the effect setting image corresponding to the changed effect setting is displayed for a predetermined period during the execution of the variable display. However, when the variable display result is derived and displayed within the predetermined period, the effect setting image is rendered invisible or difficult to view. Thereby, the visibility of the variable display result can be ensured.

  Specifically, when there is an operation for changing the volume (may be a luminance change), the effect control CPU 120 gives a predetermined command to the display control unit 123, and sets the changed volume on the screen of the image display device 5. The corresponding volume image VL (volume image VL indicating the volume after change) (when changing the brightness, an image indicating the brightness of the change level is displayed) is displayed and erased after a predetermined period of time (FIG. 29A to 29A). (C)). However, when the variable display result of the variable display of the decorative symbol is derived within a predetermined period (when the symbol confirmation designation command is received), the displayed volume image VL is used when the variable display result is derived. Erasing is performed (FIGS. 29D to 29E). For example, a predetermined command is given to the display control unit 123 before step S362 to delete the volume image VL. Note that the volume image VL may be displayed in a semi-transparent display or a reduced display to make it difficult to view. Thereby, the visibility of the variable display result can be ensured. In particular, when the volume image VL is displayed at a position where the volume image VL is superimposed on the variable display result (see FIG. 29), the volume image VL is positioned on the stopped decorative pattern and stopped. Visibility of the decorated design (variable display result) is impaired. However, the visibility can be ensured by hiding the volume image VL, making it semi-transparent or reducing the volume. In particular, when the notice effect is executed over a plurality of variable displays (multiple changes) as a look-ahead notice and accompanied by sound, the player changes the effect settings such as volume immediately before the end of the variable display. In some cases, the above configuration is effective.

  Note that the above notice effect is executed as a pre-reading notice over a plurality of variable displays (multiple changes), and the notice images (mini images A to C, etc.) used for the notice effect are displayed over a plurality of changes. In such a case, the notice image may not enter the area where the decorative symbol variable display is executed, or may be invisible or difficult to see as erased or translucent when the variable display result is derived and displayed. (After deleting the variable display result, normal display of the preview image may be resumed). This also ensures the visibility of the variable display result. Further, when the variable display result is derived and displayed, the movement (rotation or the like) of the preview image may be stopped. In particular, when the preview image is in a position covering the display area of the variable display result, it is preferable to stop the movement of the preview image during the period in which the preliminary variable display result is derived and displayed. Thereby, the visibility of a variable display result is securable.

  Note that the volume image VL, the preview image, and the like may be deleted even during the original display period when the temporary stop mode is set by a pseudo-ream or the like.

(Modification 24)
In the above embodiment, the big hit type is determined based on the value of the random number MR2 for determining the big hit type. However, the condition for determining the big hit type is not limited to this. For example, a specific area may be provided in the vicinity of or inside the big prize opening, and the type of jackpot may be determined based on the game ball entering (passing) the specific area. . For example, when the probability variation big hit and the normal big hit are provided, the probability variation big hit may be determined based on the game ball entering the specific area.

(Modification 25)
Moreover, in the said embodiment, although it is made to control to a big hit gaming state based on having displayed the big hit symbol on the 1st special symbol display 4A or the 2nd special symbol display 4B, it controls to a big hit gaming state. The mode to perform is not limited to this. For example, a specific area is provided in the vicinity of the second start prize opening or inside the second start prize opening, and the game state is controlled based on the fact that a game ball enters (passes) the specific area. You may stay.

(Modification 26)
In the above-described embodiment, a mode in which a plurality of types of special symbols such as numbers or symbols of 0 to 9 are variably displayed and a display result is derived and displayed is shown, but the variable display is not limited to such a mode. For example, the special symbol to be variably displayed may be different from the special symbol derived and displayed as the variable display result. In other words, special symbols that are not included in the fluctuating multiple types of special symbols may be derived and displayed as variable display results, and among the fluctuating multiple types of special symbols, those that are not specially derived and displayed as variable display results May be included. In addition, it is not always necessary to variably display a plurality of types of special symbols, and a mode in which variable display is executed using only one type of special symbols may be used. As variable display using one type of special symbol, for example, the one type of special symbol may be blinked (turning on / off alternately may be repeated). That is, the repeated display of lighting and extinguishing may be variable display. And even in this case, the one type of special symbol may be derived and displayed last (lit), or a symbol different from the one type of symbol may be derived and displayed last. It may be. The same applies to variable display of other symbols (for example, normal symbols, decorative symbols, etc.).

(Modification 27)
For example, in the above description, the predetermined amount such as “ratio” or “expectation” is different from A: B = 70: 30 or A: B = 30: 70, and A: B = 100 : A concept including a relationship such as 0 (that is, a concept including an allocation in which one is 100% and the other is 0%). Further, when A is higher in proportion than B, it is a concept including a case where A is 100% and B is less than 100%, and a case where B is 0% and A is larger than 0%. is there.

(Modification 28)
Further, for example, in the above-described embodiment, in order to notify the effect control board 12 of the change pattern indicating the change mode such as the change time, the type of reach effect, and the presence or absence of the pseudo-ream, one change is made when the change is started. Although an example in which the pattern designation command is transmitted has been shown, the variation pattern may be notified to the effect control board 12 by two or more commands. Specifically, when the notification is made with two commands, the main board 11 is in the first command before reaching reach, such as the presence or absence of a pseudo-continuity, the presence or absence of a slide effect, or the so-called second stop when not reaching. The command indicating the fluctuation time and fluctuation mode is transmitted before the second, and the second command is the so-called second stop after reaching the reach such as the type of reach and the presence / absence of the redrawing effect. You may make it transmit the command which shows the fluctuation | variation time and fluctuation | variation aspect of (after). In this case, the effect control board 12 may perform the effect control in the change display based on the change time derived from the combination of the two commands. The main board 11 may notify the change time by each of two commands, and the effect control board 12 may select a specific change mode executed at each timing. When sending two commands, two commands may be sent within the same timer interrupt. After sending the first command, a certain period of time has passed (for example, the next timer interrupt). The second command may be transmitted. Note that the variation mode indicated by each command is not limited to this example, and the order of transmission can be appropriately changed. In this way, by notifying the variation pattern by two or more commands, the amount of data that must be stored as the variation pattern designation command can be reduced.

(Modification 29)
In addition, the gaming machine of the present invention is not limited to a payout type gaming machine that pays out a predetermined number of gaming media as prizes based on the occurrence of winnings, and encloses gaming media and scores based on the occurrence of winnings. The invention can also be applied to the enclosed game machine to be given. For example, a game score for use in a game is given using the number of game values having a size specified by the record information of a game recording medium such as a prepaid card or a membership card, and the given game The present invention can also be applied to a gaming machine in which a player plays a game by driving a game ball enclosed in the gaming machine using a score or a game score given by winning a game.

(Modification 30)
In addition, the device configuration and data configuration of the gaming machine, the processing shown in the flowchart, the image display operation in the image display device, the sound output operation in the speaker, and the lighting operation in the light emitter unit, game effect lamp, and decoration LED are also included. Various rendering operations and the like can be arbitrarily changed and modified without departing from the spirit of the present invention.

(Modification 31)
The program and data for realizing the present invention are limited to a form distributed and provided by a detachable recording medium to a computer device included in a gaming machine such as a pachinko gaming machine 1 or a slot machine. Instead of this, a form distributed by preinstalling in a storage device such as a computer device may be adopted. Furthermore, the program and data for realizing the present invention are distributed by downloading from other devices on a network connected via a communication line or the like by providing a communication processing unit. It doesn't matter.

  The game execution mode is not only executed by attaching a removable recording medium, but can also be executed by temporarily storing a program and data downloaded via a communication line or the like in an internal memory or the like. It is also possible to execute directly using hardware resources on the other device side on a network connected via a communication line or the like. Furthermore, the game can be executed by exchanging data with other computer devices or the like via a network.

(Configuration that can be derived from the above embodiments and modifications)
The configurations disclosed in this specification (the configurations of the above-described embodiments and modifications are included in the following configurations as appropriate) are listed below. The present invention is not limited to the following description. Note that the specific configurations, application examples, and modification examples described below can also be applied to the above-described embodiments and modification examples.

(1) A gaming machine that performs a game (for example, pachinko gaming machine 1),
Display means having a display area (for example, the image display device 5);
Predetermined display control means (for example, the production control board 12) capable of displaying a predetermined display in a predetermined area (for example, the upper area 5B) that is difficult for the player to visually recognize among the display areas;
Gaze guidance effect execution means (for example, the effect control board 12) capable of executing a gaze guidance effect (for example, a mini-image moving in the region Z1) for guiding the player's gaze to the predetermined area in the display area; Prepared,
There are a plurality of types of visual line guidance effects (for example, mini images A to C and mini images A to C have different movements).
A gaming machine characterized by that.

  Note that the predetermined display may be a mini-image that moves in the area Z1 used in the line-of-sight guidance effect. Since a part of the area Z1 is in the predetermined area as described above (in the above embodiment, the upper area 5B), the mini-image is a mini-image that can be displayed in the predetermined area. . “Predetermined display can be displayed in a predetermined area” includes that a predetermined display that moves moves into the predetermined area.

  According to such a structure, the interest of a game can be improved. In particular, since the player wants to look at the predetermined area by the visual line guidance effect (because the visual line is guided), the interest of the game is improved. In addition, since there are a plurality of types of visual line guidance effects, the variation of effects increases, and the entertainment of the game can be improved.

(2) In addition to having a plurality of types of visual line guidance effects, instead or as one aspect,
There are a plurality of types of display used in the predetermined display or the visual line guidance effect (for example, mini images A to C).
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  According to such a structure, the variation of production can increase and the interest of a game can be improved. The predetermined display and the display used in the visual line guidance effect may be the same.

(3) The predetermined display control means can display a plurality of the predetermined displays in the predetermined area (for example, a mini-image displayed in the area Z1 (the mini-image enters the upper area 5B. (Also displayed in the area 5B), a mini image displayed in the area Z3),
The line-of-sight guidance effect is executed using a predetermined display (for example, a mini-image displayed on the upper portion of the region Z1) of the plurality of predetermined displays.
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  According to such a structure, the interest of a game can be improved. In particular, looking at the line-of-sight guidance effect and searching for (for example, looking into) another predetermined display in a predetermined area, the interest of the game can be improved.

(4) The predetermined display control means can display a plurality of the predetermined displays inside and outside the predetermined area (for example, a mini image displayed in each of the areas Z1 to Z3).
Suggesting the degree of expectation to be in a predetermined state by a combination of the plurality of predetermined displays displayed by the predetermined display control means (see, for example, FIG. 19, FIG. 21);
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  According to such a structure, the interest of a game can be improved. In particular, since a variety of predetermined displays are searched (for example, the display area of the image display device 5 is searched in a wide range), the interest of the game is improved.

(5) The degree of expectation to be in the predetermined state is an expectation degree (for example, a big hit expectation degree) that is controlled to an advantageous state advantageous to the player.
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  According to such a structure, the interest of a game can be improved.

(6) The expected degree of the predetermined state is an expected degree at which a specific reach effect is executed (for example, an expected degree at which super reach is executed).
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  According to such a structure, the interest of a game can be improved.

(7) Variable display means (for example, the image display device 5 or the like) for performing variable display (for example, variable display of identification information such as decorative symbols) is provided.
The degree of expectation that becomes the predetermined state is the degree of expectation that the variable display becomes a temporary stop mode (for example, the degree of expectation that re-variation is performed by a pseudo-continuation).
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  According to such a structure, the interest of a game can be improved.

(8) The predetermined region is a region (for example, an upper region 50B hidden behind the portion 50B of the accessory 50) hidden by a shield (for example, the accessory 50).
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  According to such a configuration, the player can look into the predetermined area, for example, and can improve the interest of the game.

(9) There are a plurality of display start timings of the predetermined display, and the degree of expectation to be in a predetermined state differs depending on the display start timing of the predetermined display (for example, see FIG. 22).
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  According to such a structure, the interest of a game can be improved.

(10) Variable display means (for example, the image display device 5) that performs variable display (for example, variable display of decorative symbols);
At least during variable display execution, adjustment means (for example, the effect control board 12) that can adjust the effect setting according to the adjustment operation by the player,
Adjustment image display means (for example, effect control board 12 or the like) that displays an adjustment image (for example, volume image VL or the like) corresponding to the adjustment by the adjustment means for a predetermined period,
The adjusted image display means makes the adjusted image invisible or difficult to view (for example, erasure, translucent display, etc.) in a period during which the variable display result is derived and displayed in the variable display within the predetermined period (for example, erasure, transflective display, etc.) FIG. 29),
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  According to such a configuration, it is possible to reduce a decrease in recognizability of the variable display result.

  Note that at least a part of the display area of the adjusted image may overlap with at least a part of the derivation display area of the variable display result (see, for example, FIG. 29).

  According to such a configuration, the adjustment image that overlaps at least a part of the derived display area of the variable display result is rendered invisible, so that a reduction in the visibility of the variable display result can be suppressed.

  Note that the error image may not be visually recognized (erased or the like) or difficult to view even during the derivation display of the variable display result.

  In a general gaming machine, when an abnormality (error) occurs, an error image for notifying the occurrence of the error is displayed, but the error image may be displayed at a position covered by the variable display result. The error image is not made invisible. Thereby, the visibility of the error image can be ensured.

  Further, the display of the error image may be prioritized over the display of the adjusted image.

  For example, when an adjustment image is displayed when an adjustment image is displayed and an error image is displayed, the adjustment image is not displayed, semi-transparent, or reduced. According to such a configuration, the visibility of the error image can be ensured.

  Further, when the adjustment operation is performed, the demonstration display is kept visible, but when the menu display operation is performed, the demonstration display may be deleted.

  For example, when a special display game is not held and a demo display (display of a demo image) is being performed, if there is an adjustment operation and the adjustment image is displayed, the demo image remains displayed but the menu is displayed. When a call operation (such as pressing a predetermined button) is performed, the demo image is erased (especially when the production settings are adjusted via the menu, a demonstration display is displayed unlike the adjustment operation) do not do). According to such a configuration, a demonstration display can be suitably performed.

  In addition, according to a determination means (for example, the CPU 103 that executes step S239) for determining whether or not to control to an advantageous state (for example, a big hit gaming state) advantageous to the player, and the determination result of the determination means, Display means for performing variable display and deriving and displaying a variable display result (for example, the effect control board 12), and specific effect images (for example, mini images A to C displayed in the pre-reading notice) during execution of variable display Displayable specific effect execution means (for example, the effect control board 12), and the specific effect image can be arranged at an overlapping position on the front side of at least a part of the identification information variably displayed. (For example, refer to Modification Example 23), the specific effect executing means is configured to specify the specific effect at a position overlapping the front side of the identification information during a period in which the variable display result is derived. Display mode of output images to a stationary manner (see, for example, modification 23), may be.

  According to such a configuration, it is possible to ensure the visibility of the variable display result and to prevent the occurrence of inconvenience that the variable display result is mistaken for the specific effect image that is the operation mode.

(11) The predetermined display control means can display a plurality of types of the predetermined displays (for example, a plurality of types of preview images to be displayed in the region Z3).
Suggesting the degree of expectation that the gaming machine will be in a predetermined state according to the type of the predetermined display displayed by the predetermined display control means (for example, announcing the big hit expectation degree by a notice image G2 or the like)
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  According to such a structure, the interest of a game can be improved.

DESCRIPTION OF SYMBOLS 1 ... Pachinko machine 2 ... Game board 3 ... Gaming machine frame 4A, 4B ... Special symbol display device 5 ... Image display device 6A ... Ordinary winning ball device 6B ... Ordinary variable winning ball device 7 ... Special variable winning ball device 8L, 8R ... Speaker 9 ... Game effect lamp 11 ... Main board 12 ... Production control board 13 ... Audio control board 14 ... Lamp control board 15 ... Relay board 20 ... Normal symbol display 21 ... Gate switch 22A, 22B ... Start-up switch 23 ... Count switch 31A ... Stick controller 31B ... Push button 31C ... Operation knob 100 ... Microcomputer 101, 121 for game control ROM
102, 122 ... RAM
103 ... CPU
104, 124 ... Random number circuit 120 ... Production control CPU
123 ... Display control unit 125 ... I / O

Claims (2)

A gaming machine for playing games,
Display means having a first display area and a second display area adjacent to the first display area and more difficult for the player to visually recognize than the first display area;
Predetermined display control means capable of displaying a predetermined display in the second display area;
Gaze guidance effect execution means capable of performing a gaze guidance effect for guiding a player's gaze to the second display area by displaying and operating a specific image at a boundary portion between the first display area and the second display area. And comprising
Wherein the predetermined indication, Ri plural kinds Ah,
The line-of-sight guidance effect guides a player's line of sight to the second display area by moving the specific image between the first display area and the second display area.
A gaming machine characterized by that. Detecting means for detecting the player's movement;
Based on the detection result by the detection means, an adjustment means capable of adjusting the effect setting at least during execution of variable display;
Adjustment image display means for displaying an adjustment image corresponding to the adjustment by the adjustment means,
The adjusted image display means restricts display of the adjusted image when a variable display result is derived and displayed in variable display;
The gaming machine according to claim 1.

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