JP6626355B2 - Gaming machine - Google Patents

Description

  The present invention relates to a gaming machine such as a pachinko gaming machine that can be controlled to an advantageous state advantageous to a player.

  As a game machine generally known as this type of game machine, for example, there has been a pachinko game machine which can be controlled to an advantageous state (big hit game state or the like) advantageous to a player.

  As such a gaming machine, during execution of a specific effect such as a reach effect, for example, there is an effect that assists the specific effect, such as displaying a star sign indicating the reliability of an advantageous state. While performing such a specific effect, there has been an effect that increases the effect that assists the specific effect (Patent Document 1). Further, as an effect for assisting a specific effect, for example, there is an effect that displays a cut-in effect image (Patent Document 2).

JP 2014-83261 A (paragraph 0314 and the like) JP-A-2015-107205 (paragraph 0414 etc.)

  However, in a conventional gaming machine, as an effect for assisting a specific effect, an effect of simply changing the effect mode during execution of the specific effect is performed, and there is a problem that the effect of the effect is lacking.

  The present invention has been conceived in view of such circumstances, and an object of the present invention is to enhance the interest in a game and enhance the interest of a game.

(1) A gaming machine (pachinko gaming machine 1 or the like) that can be controlled to an advantageous state (big hit gaming state) advantageous to the player,
Specific effect means (effect control microcomputer 100, S2 in FIG. 5) capable of executing a specific effect (specific effect by the battle effect in FIGS. 3 and 4);
During the execution of the specific effect, an auxiliary display effect that assists the specific effect by suggesting a relation between the effect mode of the specific effect and the advantageous state (FIGS. 3 (A), (B), (D), Auxiliary display effect execution means (effect control microcomputer 100; S4, S17 in FIG. 5) capable of executing auxiliary effect display and auxiliary suggestion display using auxiliary effect character 96 shown in FIG. 4D. When,
During the execution of the specific effect, a plurality of types of suggestion effects having different degrees of expectation controlled in the advantageous state (first suggestion by the first suggestion display shown in FIGS. 3 (B), (C), and FIG. 4 (C)). effect and the second executable suggested directing means any of the second suggestion display effect) by suggesting display (presentation control microcomputer 100 includes a and S6, S15) in FIG. 5,
Control that changes the display content of the suggestion effect by causing the display position of the auxiliary display effect to approach the display position of the suggestion effect and executing a display that causes the auxiliary display effect to act on the suggestion effect (FIG. 3B) 4D), and the display mode of the auxiliary display effect is related to the execution of the suggestion effect in accordance with the execution of the suggestion effect. Control for changing to a display mode (from the auxiliary explanation display by the auxiliary effect character 96 shown in FIGS. 3A and 4D, the auxiliary suggestion by the auxiliary effect character 96 shown in FIGS. 3D and 4D) (An auxiliary effect change control for changing to display) (S8, S17 in FIG. 5).

  According to such a configuration, by combining the effects, it is possible to enhance the interest in the effects and improve the interest of the game.

(2) The gaming machine according to (1),
A variable display means for performing a variable display of the identification information, and capable of specifying whether or not to be in the advantageous state according to a display result of the variable display,
An operation detecting means capable of detecting an operation of the player;
A volume adjustment display unit for displaying a volume adjustment display over a specific period when a specific operation of the player is detected by the operation detection unit,
When executing the volume adjustment display during the fluctuation display, the volume adjustment display means can display the volume adjustment display by superimposing on at least a part of the identification information during the fluctuation display,
When the fluctuation display is completed before the expiration of the specific period, the display of the volume adjustment display is also terminated.
( 3 ) The gaming machine according to (1) or (2) ,
Further comprising an operation detecting means (such as a push sensor 124) capable of detecting an operation of the player (such as a button operation of the push button 120);
The suggestion effect means performs a prompting effect (first suggestion effect by the button operation prompting display of FIGS. 3B and 4C) for promoting the action of the player as the suggestion effect (S6 in FIG. 5). ), And in response to detection of a player's operation (button operation as shown in FIG. 3 (C)) by the operation detecting means, a suggestion effect different from the promotion effect (FIG. 3 (C), FIG. The second suggestion effect by the cut-in display for displaying the cut-in image 97 of FIG. 4 (C) is performed (S15 in FIG. 5).

  According to such a configuration, it is possible to improve the interest in the effect and further enhance the interest of the game by a suggestion effect different from the promotion effect.

( 4 ) The gaming machine according to any one of (1) to (3) ,
The suggestion effect means can execute any one of a plurality of types of suggestion effects (eg, a plurality of types of button operation promotion displays, a plurality of types of cut-in displays).

  According to such a configuration, a plurality of types of suggestive effects can enhance the interest in the effects and further enhance the interest of the game.

( 5 ) The gaming machine according to ( 4 ),
The auxiliary display effect execution means changes an effect mode of the auxiliary display effect after execution of the suggestion effect according to a type of the suggestion effect executed from among the plurality of types of suggestion effects (a plurality of types of the suggestion effects). When the suggestion effect of the cut-in display including the cut-in character 97B of "Large Chance" is executed as shown in FIG. As shown in FIG. 3 (D), control is performed to change the display mode of the auxiliary suggestion display according to the type of the second suggestion display so that the auxiliary suggestion display displays the second message 96B of “Large Chance”. ).

According to such a configuration, depending on the type of the suggestion effect, the effect combination of the effect that the effect of the auxiliary display effect after the execution of the suggestion effect is different is improved, so that the interest in the effect is improved and the interest of the game is further enhanced. Can be improved.

( 6 ) The gaming machine according to any one of (1) to ( 5 ),
The auxiliary display effect execution means includes, as the auxiliary display effect, an explanation effect (an auxiliary explanation display in FIGS. 3A and 4D) for explaining a relationship between the effect mode of the specific effect and the advantageous state. It is executed from the start of the specific effect (S4 in FIG. 5).

  According to such a configuration, a game that is easy for the player to understand can be provided by the explanation effect.

( 7 ) The gaming machine according to any one of (1) to ( 6 ),
As the auxiliary display effect, at the start of the specific effect, an explanation effect (an auxiliary explanation display in FIGS. 3A and 4D) explaining the relationship between the effect mode of the specific effect and the advantageous state was made. After (S4 in FIG. 5), in connection with the execution of the suggestion effect by the suggestion effect means, an advantageous state expectation effect indicating that the advantageous state is obtained (FIG. 3 (D), FIG. 4 ( D), further includes a change effect execution means (effect control microcomputer 100, S8, S17 in FIG. 5) for changing the effect mode.

  According to such a configuration, by changing the effect mode, useless effects can be suppressed, and the degree of expectation of the specific effect in the game state can be easily understood by the player.

( 8 ) The gaming machine according to any one of (1) to ( 7 ),
The auxiliary display effect execution means terminates the auxiliary display effect before it is notified during the execution of the specific effect whether or not the advantageous state is established (S17 in FIG. 5, the auxiliary display effect in FIG. 4D). After the auxiliary suggestion display is executed for a predetermined period such as the suggestion display period T6, the auxiliary suggestion display is started in response to the end of the auxiliary suggestion display period T6 at the start of the success / failure suggestion effect period T10 in FIG. Deleted before.)

  According to such a configuration, it is possible to make the player pay attention to the notification timing of whether or not the vehicle is in the advantageous state.

( 9 ) The gaming machine according to (1 ) ,
A variation display unit capable of executing a variation display capable of specifying whether or not to be in the advantageous state by a display result;
An operation detecting means capable of detecting an operation of the player;
Specific notification means for executing a specific notification by display over a specific period when the specific operation of the player is detected by the operation detection means,
The specific notification unit, when performing the specific notification during the variable display, it is possible to superimposedly display the specific notification in at least a part of the variable display,
When the variable display ends before the expiration of the specific period, the display of the specific notification is ended at the same time (a modification of the display of the specific notification).

  According to such a configuration, it is possible to prevent the display result of the variable display from being visually recognized.

It is the front view which looked at the pachinko gaming machine from the front. It is a block diagram showing an example of a circuit configuration in a main board (game control board). It is a display screen figure of the production display device which shows the production example of an auxiliary production and a suggestion production. It is a timing chart which shows the production timing of various productions, such as an auxiliary production and a suggestion production. It is a flow chart which shows specific production processing.

  Hereinafter, embodiments of the present invention will be described with reference to the drawings. Although a pachinko gaming machine is shown as an example of a gaming machine, the present invention is not limited to a pachinko gaming machine, and any gaming machine that can be controlled to an advantageous state advantageous to a player is applicable. Good.

  Hereinafter, embodiments of the present invention will be described with reference to the drawings. First, the overall configuration of the pachinko gaming machine 1 as an example of the gaming machine will be described. FIG. 1 is a front view of the pachinko gaming machine 1 as viewed from the front.

  The pachinko gaming machine 1 performs a predetermined game as described below by hitting a game ball as a game medium into the game area 7. The pachinko gaming machine 1 includes an outer frame and a game frame that is openably and closably mounted inside the outer frame. In addition, the pachinko gaming machine 1 has a glass door frame 2 that is provided to be openable and closable on the game frame.

  On the lower surface of the glass door frame 2, there is a hit ball supply tray (upper tray) 3. A surplus ball receiving tray 4 for storing game balls that cannot be accommodated in the hit ball supply tray 3 and a hit ball operation handle 5 for firing a hit ball are provided below the hit ball supply tray 3. Inside the pachinko gaming machine 1, a hit ball launching device for hitting a game ball into the game area 7 in accordance with an operation of the hit ball operation handle 5 is provided. A game board 6 is detachably attached to the back of the glass door frame 2. On the front surface of the game board 6, there is formed a game area 7 in which a hit game ball can flow down.

  A push button 120 is provided as an operating means on a member forming the hit ball supply tray (upper tray) 3. A player's operation of the push button 120 is detected by the push sensor 124 (see FIG. 2).

  In the vicinity of the center of the game area 7, an effect display device 9 capable of variably displaying (also referred to as variable display) effect symbols as a plurality of types of identification information capable of identifying each is provided. On the right side of the effect display device 9 in the game area 7, a first special symbol display 8a for variably displaying a first special symbol as a plurality of types of identification information capable of identifying each, and a plurality of types each capable of identifying each other. And a second special symbol display 8b for variably displaying a second special symbol as the identification information of the second symbol.

  Each of the first special symbol display 8a and the second special symbol display 8b is configured by a display (for example, a 7-segment LED) capable of variably displaying numbers and characters. The effect display device 9 is configured by a liquid crystal display (LCD), and displays on the display screen various types of images such as a change display of the effect symbol synchronized with a change display of the first special symbol or the second special symbol. An area is provided. In such a display area, for example, a symbol display area for variably displaying three decoration effects (for effects) of “left”, “middle”, and “right” is formed.

  The effect display device 9 is configured by a liquid crystal display (LCD), and displays on the display screen various types of images such as a change display of the effect symbol synchronized with a change display of the first special symbol or the second special symbol. An area is provided. In such a display area, for example, a symbol display area for variably displaying three decoration effects (for effects) of “left”, “middle”, and “right” is formed.

  Below the effect display device 9, a winning device having a first starting winning opening 13 is provided. The game ball that has won the first starting winning port 13 is detected by the first starting port switch 13a. In addition, below the winning device having the first starting winning opening 13, there is provided a variable winning ball device 15 having the second starting winning opening 14 in which game balls can be won. The game ball that has won the second starting winning port 14 is detected by the second starting port switch 14a.

  The variable winning ball device 15 includes a pair of left and right movable pieces, and has an open state (first state) that is advantageous for the player (the game ball can enter) and a closed state that is disadvantageous for the player (the game ball cannot enter). An electric tulip (also referred to as an electric tuner) type winning means that can be changed to a state (second state) is driven by the solenoid 16. When the variable prize ball device 15 is in the open state, the game ball can enter the second start prize port 14 (start prize becomes easier). When the variable winning ball device 15 is in the closed state, the game ball cannot enter the second starting winning port 14. In the closed state, the variable winning ball device 15 may be configured such that it is difficult to win a prize, but it is possible to win a prize (game balls are difficult to win). The variable prize ball device 15 is configured by a variable prize unit that can change between a first state in which a game ball can enter a predetermined area and a second state in which a game ball cannot enter or cannot enter a predetermined area. It should just be.

  When the variable winning ball device 15 is in the closed state, there is no area where the variable winning ball device 15 can receive a game ball, so that the game ball is more likely to win the first start winning port 13 than the second start winning port 14. On the other hand, when the variable winning prize ball device 15 is in the open state, the area in which the variable winning prize ball device 15 can receive game balls is wider than the first starting winning opening 13, and thus the second winning prize opening 13 is larger than the first starting winning opening 13. A game ball can easily enter the starting winning port 14. Hereinafter, the first starting winning opening 13 and the second starting winning opening 14 may be collectively referred to as a starting winning opening or a starting opening.

  On the left side of the effect display device 9, there is provided a normal symbol display 10 for variably displaying the normal symbols that can be identified. Normally, the symbol display 10 is realized by a display (for example, a 7-segment LED) capable of variably displaying numbers from 0 to 9.

  When a game ball passes through the gate 32 and is detected by the gate switch 32a, the variable display of the ordinary symbol display 10 is started. When the stop symbol resulting from the variable display result on the ordinary symbol display 10 becomes a predetermined symbol (hit symbol), the variable winning ball device 15 is controlled to be in an open state for a predetermined number of times and for a predetermined time. In the vicinity of the ordinary symbol display 10, there is provided an ordinary symbol holding storage display 41 having a display unit of four LEDs for displaying the number of winning balls passing through the gate 32. Every time a game ball is detected by the gate switch 32a, the fluctuation display of the normal symbol is held and stored, and the normal symbol hold storage display 41 increases the number of lighted LEDs by one. Every time when the variable display of the ordinary symbol display 10 is started based on such ordinary symbol reserved storage, the ordinary symbol reserved memory is exhausted and the number of lighted LEDs is reduced by one.

  In the variation display of the first special symbol or the second special symbol, the game ball enters (including passing or winning) the first starting winning opening 13 or the second starting winning opening 14 as a starting winning area, and the first starting is performed. The first start condition (first execution condition) or the second start condition (second execution condition), which is the execution condition of the fluctuation display, is established by detection by the mouth switch 13a or the second start switch 14a. Thereafter, the variable display of the first special symbol or the second special symbol is, for example, a case where the number of reserved storages is not 0, and the variable display of the first special symbol and the second special symbol is not executed, In addition, the processing is started based on the satisfaction of the start condition of the variable display in which the big hit game is not executed. When the fluctuating display time (fluctuating time) elapses, the fluctuating display of the first special symbol or the second special symbol is terminated after the display result (stop symbol) of the fluctuating display is derived. In addition, for a variable display in which the start condition has not been satisfied even though the game ball has entered the start winning area such as the first start winning opening 13 and the second start winning opening 14, the predetermined upper limit number is not exceeded. Storing the information in is called pending storage. Reservation storage due to the entry of a game ball into the first starting winning opening 13 is referred to as first reservation storage. Reservation storage due to the entry of the game ball into the second starting winning opening 14 is called second reservation storage.

  Above the first special symbol display 8a and the second special symbol display 8b, a first special symbol hold storage indicator 18a for displaying the number of first hold storages and the number of hold storages of the second hold memory are displayed. A second special symbol hold storage display 18b to be displayed is provided. Each of the first special symbol hold storage display 18a and the second special symbol hold storage display 18b increases the number of lights to be turned on by one each time there is a corresponding valid start winning prize, and the corresponding special symbol display Each time the variable display is started, the number of illuminated indicators is reduced by one.

  When the first special symbol display 8a is performing the variable display of the first special symbol, the effect display device 9 performs the effect display such as the variable display of the effect symbol in response to the variable display. When the variable display of the second special symbol is being executed on the second special symbol display 8b, the effect display such as the variable display of the effect symbol is executed on the effect display device 9 in response to the variable display.

  When the special symbol and the effect symbol are changed and the big hit display result (big hit symbol) as the specific display result is derived and displayed on the first special symbol display 8a, or is specified on the second special symbol display 8b. When the big hit display result (big hit symbol) as the display result is derived and displayed, the large hit display result (combination of big hit symbols) as the specific display result is also derived and displayed on the effect display device 9. As described above, when the specific display result is displayed as the variable display result, the specific game state (big hit game state) is controlled as an advantageous state in which an advantageous value is given to the player.

  Further, in the effect display device 9, a symbol other than the symbol that is the final stop symbol (for example, the middle symbol among the left and right middle symbols) continues for a predetermined time and the big hit symbol (for example, the left middle right symbol is aligned with the same symbol). (Combination of symbols), stopped, rocked, scaled or deformed, or multiple symbols fluctuated synchronously with the same symbol, or the positions of displayed symbols were switched An effect performed in a state where the possibility of occurrence of a big hit continues before the final result is displayed (hereinafter, these states are referred to as a reach state) is referred to as a reach effect. As the reach effect, the ratio selected when the result of the loss display is higher than the ratio selected when the result of the big hit is displayed is different from the ratio selected when the result of the big hit is displayed. A super-reach effect higher than the ratio selected when the display result is obtained is included. When the super-reach effect is executed, the degree of expectation of the jackpot display result is higher than when the normal-reach effect is executed.

  Here, the reach state is a display in which the effect symbols that have not yet been stopped and displayed still fluctuate when the effect symbols stopped and displayed in the display area of the effect display device 9 constitute a part of the big hit combination. This is a state or a display state in which all or a part of the effect symbols fluctuate synchronously while forming all or a part of the big hit combination.

  At the lower end in the display area of the effect display device 9, an image (hereinafter referred to as a "hold image" or "hold display") that displays the generated hold storage information is displayed corresponding to the number of the hold storage information. A display area is formed (not shown).

  An opening / closing plate driven by the solenoid 21 is provided below the variable winning ball device 15, and an open state (first state) that is advantageous for the player (the game ball can enter) and a disadvantage (the game ball is disadvantageous) for the player. A special variable winning ball device 20 is provided as a winning means that can be changed to a closed state (second state) in which entry is impossible. In the special variable prize winning ball device 20, the large winning opening which is a prize area is opened by controlling the open / close plate to be opened in the big hit game state. The game ball that has entered the special winning opening is detected by the count switch 23 as a winning ball. In the closed state, the variable winning ball device 20 may be configured such that it is difficult to win, but it is possible to win (game balls are hard to win). The special variable prize ball device 20 is configured by a variable prize unit that can change between a first state in which game balls can enter a predetermined area and a second state in which game balls cannot enter or difficult to enter a predetermined area. It should just be done.

  In the big hit game state, the repetition continuation control in which the special variable winning ball device 20 repeats the open state and the closed state is performed. In the repetition continuation control, a state in which the special variable winning ball device 20 is opened is called a round. A game in which the special variable winning ball device 20 is opened by repeated continuation control in a round is called a round game. An interval period in which the special variable winning ball device 20 is closed for a predetermined period (for example, several seconds) is provided between the end of one round game and the start of the next round game. . In the big hitting game state, the round game is repeatedly and continuously controlled a plurality of times through the interval period. In the big hit game state, after the special variable winning ball device 20 is set to the open state, a predetermined open state end condition (a predetermined period (for example, 29 seconds) has elapsed in the open state, or a predetermined upper limit number ( For example, 10) winning spheres are generated, and the closing state is established when the opening end condition) is satisfied. When the opening end condition is satisfied, a continuation right is generated, and the special variable winning ball device 20 is opened again. The generation of the continuation right is repeated until the number of releases in the jackpot game state reaches the final round (for example, the fifteenth round) in which the predetermined upper limit is reached.

  There are a plurality of types of big hits, and when it is determined that a big hit is made, one of the big hit types is selected. Among the types of “big hits”, after being controlled to the big hit gaming state, the special gaming state is a state where the probability of being determined to be a big hit is higher than the normal state (the normal gaming state which is not a probable change state). The type (type) of the big hit that shifts to the probable change state (abbreviation of the probabilistic change state and also referred to as the high probability state) is called “probable change big hit”. As a special game state, there is a case in which the special symbol or the effect symbol is changed to a time reduction state in which the fluctuation time (variation display period) of the special symbol or the effect symbol is shorter than that in the non-time reduction state. The special game state may be controlled to the time saving state independently of the probable change state.

  As described above, by shifting to the time saving state, the fluctuation time of the special symbol and the effect symbol is shortened, so that when the time saving state is reached, an effective start winning is likely to occur and a big hit game may be performed. Increase. Of the "big hits", the type (type) of the big hit that does not shift to the probability change state after being controlled to the big hit gaming state is called "normal big hit".

  As a special game state, the frequency of the variable prize ball device 15 being opened is increased in association with the probable change state or the time saving state, thereby increasing the frequency with which the game ball enters the variable prize ball device 15 to achieve a variable prize. There is a case where the electric device is controlled to the electric chew support control state for facilitating the winning of the ball device 15 (increasing the entry and increasing the frequency).

  At the lower part of the game board 6, there is an out port 26 into which a hit ball that has not won a prize is taken. Further, outside the game area 7, four speakers 27 for producing sound effects and voices are provided. On the outer periphery of the game area 7, a frame LED 28 provided on a front frame is provided.

  In addition, a prepaid card unit (also simply referred to as a “card unit”) that enables lending of a ball by inserting a prepaid card is installed adjacent to the pachinko gaming machine 1 (not shown).

  FIG. 2 is a block diagram showing an example of a circuit configuration of the main board (game control board) 31. FIG. 2 also shows the payout control board 37, the effect control board 80, and the like. On the main board 31, a game control microcomputer (corresponding to game control means) 560 for controlling the progress of the game in the pachinko gaming machine 1 according to a program is mounted. The game control microcomputer 560 includes a ROM 54 for storing a game control (game progress control) program and the like, a RAM 55 as storage means used as a work memory, a CPU 56 for performing a control operation according to the program, and an I / O port unit. 57. The microcomputer 560 for game control further includes a random number circuit 503 for generating a hardware random number (a random number generated by a hardware circuit).

  The RAM 55 is a backup RAM as a non-volatile storage unit, part or all of which is backed up by a backup power supply created on a power supply board (not shown). Even if the power supply to the gaming machine is stopped, a part or all of the contents of the RAM 55 are preserved for a predetermined period (until the capacitor as the backup power supply is discharged and the backup power supply becomes unable to supply power). In particular, at least data corresponding to the game state, that is, the control state of the game control means (a special symbol process flag or the like) and the data indicating the number of unpaid prize balls are stored in the backup RAM.

  The random number circuit 503 is a hardware circuit used to generate a random number for determination for determining whether to make a big hit based on the display result of the special symbol change display. The random number circuit 503 updates the numerical data according to the set update rule within a numerical range in which an initial value (for example, 0) and an upper limit (for example, 65535) are set, and generates the data at random timing. It has a random number generation function in which the read numerical data becomes a random value based on the fact that the start winning time is the time of reading (extracting) the numerical data. The game control microcomputer 560 has a function of setting an initial value of numerical data updated by the random number circuit 503.

  Further, an input driver circuit 58 that supplies detection signals from the gate switch 32a, the first starting port switch 13a, the second starting port switch 14a, and the count switch 23 to the game control microcomputer 560 is also mounted on the main board 31. Further, an output circuit 59 for driving a solenoid 16 for opening and closing the variable winning ball device 15 and a solenoid 21 for opening and closing the special variable winning ball device 20 forming a special winning opening in accordance with a command from the microcomputer 560 for game control is also mainly provided. It is mounted on a substrate 31.

  Further, the microcomputer 560 for game control includes a first special symbol display 8a and a second special symbol display 8b for variably displaying a special symbol, an ordinary symbol display 10 for variably displaying an ordinary symbol, and a first special symbol holding storage. The display control of the display 18a, the second special symbol hold storage display 18b, and the normal symbol hold storage display 41 is performed.

  The effect control board 80 includes an effect control microcomputer 100, a ROM 102, a RAM 103, a VDP 109, an I / O port unit 105, and the like. The ROM 102 stores programs and data for effect control such as display control. The RAM 103 is used as a work memory. The effect control microcomputer 100 includes an effect control CPU 101. The VDP 109 controls the display of the effect display device 9 in cooperation with the effect control microcomputer 100. The effect control CPU 101 receives the detection signal of the push sensor 124 via the input port 106.

  The game control microcomputer 560 is a relay board that passes a production control command for instructing the production contents of various production devices such as the production display device 9 in only one direction from the main board 31 to the production control board 80. Transmit via 77. The effect control microcomputer 100 receives the effect control command, performs the variable display control of the effect display device 9, and controls the display of the frame LED 28 provided on the frame side via the lamp driver board 35. By controlling the sound output from the speaker 27 via the audio output board 70, various effect controls are performed.

  In the game control microcomputer 560, when a predetermined main process for game control is executed, a timer interrupt is periodically performed every predetermined time (for example, 2 ms), and the timer interrupt process is executed. Game control can be executed. A game control in which a variable display of a special symbol such as a first special symbol and a second special symbol, and a specific game control such as a big hit game control are executed in conjunction with the execution of the timer interrupt processing. The process is executed according to a predetermined process.

  The game control microcomputer 560 extracts data from the random number circuit 503 and various random counters, and uses the extracted data to determine a big hit, a big hit type (kind), a change pattern type, a change pattern, and a normal hit. Judgment and determination of the initial value of the random counter are performed. Predetermined data such as the big hit determination data, the big hit type determination data, the variation pattern type determination data, and the variation pattern determination data are determined by the random number circuit 503 and various random counter update conditions. Numerical change data that can be updated (changed) under specific conditions. These data are extracted when a game ball is detected by the first starting port switch 13a or the second starting port switch 14a (at the time of starting winning detection) and stored in the RAM 55 as first or second reserved storage information. It is memorized. Then, the game control microcomputer 560 reads various data stored in the RAM 55 as the first hold storage information or the second hold storage information when the start condition of the variable display based on such hold storage information is satisfied. Then, it is used for the various determinations as described above, and the variable display is executed based on the determination results. The jackpot determination is performed using the extracted data of the random number circuit 503. The big hit type determination is performed using the extracted data of the big hit type determining random counter. The variation pattern type determination is performed using the extracted data of the variation pattern type determination random counter. The variation pattern determination is performed using the extracted data of the variation pattern determination random counter. The normal hit determination is performed using the extracted data of the random counter for normal hit determination. The determination of the initial value of the round dam counter is performed using the extracted data of the random counter for determining the initial value of the round dam counter. Based on such various determinations, the game control microcomputer 560 performs various game controls such as a jackpot game control, a first special symbol variation display, a second special symbol variation display, and a normal symbol variation display. Execute.

  Based on such various determinations, the game control microcomputer 560 determines predetermined control information such as a jackpot determination result, a jackpot type determination result, a variation pattern type determination result, and a variation pattern determination result. Is transmitted to the effect control microcomputer 100 as an effect control command that is a command for effect control instruction. Based on the received effect control command, the effect control microcomputer 100 executes an effect in accordance with game control such as the first special symbol change display, the second special symbol change display, and the big hit control.

  In the effect control microcomputer 100, when a predetermined main process for effect control is executed, a timer interrupt is periodically performed every predetermined time (for example, 2 ms, 4 ms, etc.), and the timer interrupt process is executed. Thus, various effect controls can be executed. The effect related to the fluctuation display of the effect symbol, and the specific effect control such as the effect related to the big hit game state, is performed in accordance with a predetermined process by the effect control process process which is executed in association with the execution of the timer interrupt process. Be executed.

[Auxiliary production example]
Next, a description will be given of an effect example of an auxiliary effect executed on the effect display device 9 by the effect control microcomputer 100. The auxiliary effect is an effect that assists a specific effect during execution of a specific effect such as a reach effect. During execution of a specific effect such as a reach effect, a suggestion effect indicating whether or not a jackpot game state, which is an advantageous state, may be executed.

  As the auxiliary effect, for example, an explanatory effect and an advantageous state expectation effect can be executed. The explanation effect is an effect that explains the relationship between the effect mode of the specific effect and the jackpot game state that is an advantageous state. The advantage state expectation effect is an effect that suggests that the vehicle will be in an advantageous state.

  As the suggestion effect, for example, a first suggestion effect of performing a button operation promotion display for promoting the operation of the push button 120 by the player can be executed, and in response to detection of the operation, the promotion effect A second suggestion effect of performing cut-in display as another suggestion effect can be executed.

  As an effect combining such an auxiliary effect and a suggestion effect, an effect in which the auxiliary effect acts on the suggestion effect and an effect in which the effect mode of the auxiliary effect is changed in association with the execution of the suggestion effect are performed. It is possible. An effect combining such an auxiliary effect and a suggestion effect is, for example, when the effect control microcomputer 100 receives an effect control command for instructing execution of a specific super-reach effect from the game control microcomputer 560. Be executed. In addition, the production that combines the auxiliary production and the suggestion production, as a type of reach that has a higher expectation to be a big hit than the normal reach, besides super reach, the expectation that the big hit is larger than the normal reach, and a big hit than the super reach In the case where a predetermined reach having a low degree of expectation is provided, the execution is performed when the effect control microcomputer 100 receives the effect control command for instructing the execution of the predetermined reach from the game control microcomputer 560. May be. In addition, when a plurality of types of super reach can be displayed, for some of the super reach, the effect that combines the auxiliary effect and the suggestive effect is executed, and for the other super reach, the auxiliary effect is performed. It is possible not to execute the effect that combines the suggestion effect and the effect.

[Examples of auxiliary and suggestive effects]
FIG. 3 is a display screen diagram of the effect display device 9 showing an effect example of the auxiliary effect and the suggestive effect. 3 (A) to 3 (E) show examples of the image display of the auxiliary effect and the suggestive effect displayed on the effect display device 9 in the reach effect in which the specific effect is executed, as time elapses.

  In the effect display device 9, when the variable display is executed, the variable display of the left, middle, and right effect symbols 91 to 93 is started at the center of the screen. In the variable display, when a specific super-reach effect is executed, as shown in FIG. 3A, effect symbols 91 to 93 are displayed in the reach display mode (the left and right effect symbols are the same, and the medium effect symbol is At the timing of the changing display mode), the effect symbols 91 to 93 move to the corners of the screen and are reduced and displayed, and a battle effect as a specific effect is started as a reach effect.

  In the battle effect, the ally character 94 that is the ally of the player and the enemy character 95 that is the enemy of the player battle (fight), and when the ally character 94 wins, a big hit display result is displayed, and the enemy character 95 is displayed. This is an effect in which a deviation display result is displayed when the player wins.

  When the battle effect is executed, as shown in FIG. 3A, at the start of the battle, an ally character 94 (referred to as “character A”) and an enemy character 95 (referred to as “character B”) are displayed in the center of the screen. Appear in the department. Then, a battle display in which these characters fight is executed as a battle effect (not shown).

  When a battle effect as a reach effect is executed, immediately after the start of the battle effect (almost at the same time), an auxiliary effect character 96 appears in a corner of the screen as an auxiliary effect to assist the battle effect as a reach effect. By displaying the image of the first message 96A indicating the dialogue “The big hit if character B is defeated” as the message image indicating the dialogue (line) of the character 96, the relationship between the production mode of the battle effect and the big hit game state An explanation effect of performing an auxiliary explanation display (also referred to as a character explanation display) for explaining (notifying) is executed. By performing such an explanation effect, the player can easily know the relationship between the effect mode of the battle effect and the big hit game state.

  When a predetermined time has elapsed after the battle effect has been started and the battle effect has been developed, at that point, the player operates the push button 120 at the center of the screen instead of the ally character 94 and the enemy character 95. As the promotion effect to promote, an image of the button icon 98 imitating the push button 120 is displayed, and an image of the operation suggestion character 98A which is composed of the characters “PUSH” and suggests the pressing operation is displayed corresponding to the button icon 98. A first suggestion display (button operation promotion display) is executed as a first suggestion effect. By executing such a first suggestion effect, it is possible to suggest to the player whether or not a big hit will occur.

  Then, as shown in FIG. 3 (B), the message image 96A of the explanation effect is deleted, the auxiliary effect character 96 moves to the display position of the button icon 98 in the center of the screen, and the button as the first suggestion effect is displayed. An action display (also referred to as a character action display) for performing an action (action) to touch the icon 98 is executed. Thus, the effect control in which the auxiliary effect acts on the suggestion effect is performed.

  Next, in a state where the first suggestion display and the action display shown in FIG. 3B are displayed, as shown in FIG. 3C, when the player operates the push button 120, the second suggestion effect is produced. A second suggestion display (also referred to as cut-in display) displaying the cut-in image 97 is performed. The cut-in image 97 includes an image of a cut-in character 97A similar to the auxiliary effect character 96, and an image of a cut-in character 97B composed of characters such as "Large Chance", and is different from the first suggestion effect. Is displayed in order to make the second suggestion effect. Displaying such a cut-in image 97 is also referred to as an operation corresponding display in which an image is displayed according to the operation of the push button 120. As described above, by executing the second suggestion effect of performing cut-in display as a suggestion effect different from the first suggestion effect of performing button operation promotion display as a suggestion effect, it is possible to improve the fun of the effect and to enhance the game. Interest can be further improved.

  The image of the button icon 98 of the button operation promotion display shown in FIG. 3B is selected and displayed from a plurality of types of images, and the type of the icon (for example, , Icon colors) are different. The image of the cut-in character 97B in the cut-in image 97 shown in FIG. 3C is selected and displayed from a plurality of types of images. Different types. For example, when the big hit is less than a predetermined level, a green icon is displayed as the button icon 98. When the big hit is more than the predetermined level, a red icon is displayed as the button icon 98. . As described above, the degree of expectation to be a big hit varies depending on the type of the image of the button icon 98 displayed in the first suggestion effect, so that the interest in the effect can be improved.

  When the big hit is less than the predetermined level, the character “big chance” is selected and displayed as the image of the cut-in character 97B. On the other hand, when the big hit is more than the predetermined level, The character “hot” is selected and displayed as the image of the cut-in character 97B. In this way, the degree of expectation to be a big hit varies depending on the type of image of the character of the cut-in character 97B displayed in the second suggestion effect, so that it is possible to improve the interest in the effect.

  As described above, when the push button 120 is operated in the state where the first suggestion display shown in FIG. 3B is being executed, as shown in FIG. By executing the second suggestion display, it is possible to suggest to the player whether or not a big hit will occur.

  Then, when a predetermined time elapses after the execution of the second suggestion display is started, the cut-in image 97 is deleted, and the auxiliary effect that has moved to the center of the screen as shown in FIG. The character 96 moves in a manner to return to the original position (corner of the screen) before the movement, and unlike the auxiliary explanation display shown in FIG. Expectation degree suggestion display) is executed. As the auxiliary suggestion display, as a message image showing the dialogue (line) of the auxiliary effect character 96, the same character as the cut-in character 97B displayed in the suggestion effect executed earlier indicates "great chance!" The image of the second message 96 </ b> B indicating the dialogue indicating the degree of expectation to the big hit is displayed. In this way, the effect control for changing the mode of the auxiliary effect is executed in association with the execution of the suggestion effect.

  Thereafter, before the fluctuation display ends, the battle effect ends. For example, when it is determined that the fluctuation display result is the big hit display result, an image in which the ally character 94 wins is displayed as shown in FIG. 3 (E), indicating that the ally character 94 has won. Victory display (for example, the display of the character “WIN”) is performed, and the effect symbols 91 to 93 are temporarily stopped in the big hit display result to indicate the success or failure. On the other hand, when it is determined that the fluctuation display result is to be the off display result, an image for rendering the ally character 94 lose is displayed, and a defeat display indicating that the ally character 94 has lost (for example, the character “LOSE”) Are displayed, and the effect symbols 91 to 93 are provisionally stopped and displayed as a result of the loss display, thereby suggesting whether or not the effect is correct. (Not shown).

  Such an effect image display and character display of a character suggesting a winning or losing of the battle effect is an indication of the propriety, and an effect performing such an indication of propriety is referred to as an effect suggestion. At the time when the winning display or the defeat display is executed in the success / failure suggestion effect, since the variable display time has not yet ended, the display result is not determined, and the left, middle, and right effect symbols 91 to 93 are completely displayed. The stop display is not performed, and the temporary stop display is performed in a swing display mode. Thereafter, at the end of the variable display time, the left, middle, and right effect symbols 91 to 93 are completely stopped and displayed, and the display result is determined.

  Note that as the effect for performing the auxiliary effect and the suggestion effect as described above, other types of reach effects such as a story effect may be executed in addition to the battle effect. The story effect is an effect in which an effect according to a predetermined story (story) is developed. In such a story effect, an auxiliary effect (auxiliary explanation display) for explaining the relationship between the development of the story and the big hit game state, for example, how the story develops into a big hit game state is executed. Just fine. In such a story production, for example, at a specific timing such as a branch point of the development of the story, or at a specific timing before the end of the development of the story, a suggestion production (suggestion display) indicating whether or not a jackpot game state is established. , And the changed auxiliary effect (auxiliary suggestion display) may be executed.

  As shown in FIG. 3, in the specific super reach production, during the execution of the battle production as the reach production, an auxiliary production that assists the reach production and a suggestion production that suggests whether or not a big hit is executed. Then, as shown in FIG. 3 (B), the control in which the auxiliary effect acts on the suggestive effect and the effect of the assistive effect in relation to the fact that the suggestive effect has been executed as shown in FIGS. The control to be changed is executable. As described above, by executing an effect that combines a plurality of effects of the reach effect, the auxiliary effect, and the suggestive effect, it is possible to improve the interest in the effect and enhance the interest of the game.

  In addition, as a suggestion effect that can indicate the degree of expectation to the big hit, a first suggestion effect (button operation promotion display) as shown in FIG. 3B is executed, and as shown in FIG. By performing a second suggestion effect (cut-in display) different from the first suggestion effect in accordance with the detection, it is possible to enhance the interest in the effect and further enhance the interest of the game.

  In addition, as a suggestion effect that can indicate the degree of expectation of a big hit, any of a plurality of types of button operation promotion displays can be executed, and any of a plurality of types of cut-in displays can be executed. Thereby, it is possible to improve the interest in the effect and further enhance the interest of the game.

  Also, as shown in FIG. 3 (A), as an auxiliary effect, by executing an auxiliary explanation display for explaining the relationship between the effect mode of the battle effect and the big hit game state from the start of the battle effect, the player can perform Easy-to-understand games can be provided.

  Also, as shown in FIG. 3 (A), as an auxiliary effect, after displaying an auxiliary explanation display for explaining the relationship between the effect mode of the battle effect and the big hit game state, as shown in FIGS. 3 (B) and (C). The effect mode is changed to the auxiliary suggestion display as shown in FIG. 3D in association with the execution of the suggestion effect, so that the auxiliary explanation display is continuously displayed longer than necessary. Can be suppressed, and the degree of expectation to the game state of the specific effect can be easily understood by the player.

[Examples of production timing of auxiliary production and suggestive production]
FIG. 4 is a timing chart showing the effect timing of various effects such as an auxiliary effect and a suggestive effect. FIG. 4 (A) shows the progress of the effect symbol change display. FIG. 4B shows a progress state of the battle effect as the specific effect. FIG. 4C shows a progress state of the suggestion effect. FIG. 4 (D) shows the progress of the auxiliary effect.

  As shown in FIG. 4 (B), the battle effect as the specific effect shown in FIG. 3 (A) or the like extends over a period T1 from the timing at the start of the reach effect to the timing immediately before the end of the variable display. Be executed.

  Immediately after the battle effect is started (almost at the same time), the auxiliary explanation display (character explanation display) shown in FIG. 3A is started as the auxiliary effect shown in FIG. 4D. It is executed over a predetermined period (auxiliary explanation display period) T4. At the end of the period T4, a first suggestion display (button operation promotion display) and an action display (character action) shown in FIG. 3B as a suggestion effect shown in FIG. 4C and an auxiliary effect shown in FIG. Display) is started. When a specific period elapses from the start of the first suggestion display and the action display, an executable period of the second suggestion display (cut-in display) (hereinafter referred to as a second suggestion display possible) over a predetermined period from the elapse of the specific period. Period).

  Within the second suggestion displayable period, an operation valid period for the operation of the push button 120 by the player is provided for a predetermined period from the start of the period. In the second suggestion display possible period, after the operation effective period ends, there is provided an effect period in which the second suggestion display can be performed when the push button 120 is not operated.

  As shown in FIGS. 4C and 4D, when the operation of the push button 120 by the player is detected within the operation valid period after the first suggestion display and the action display are started, the detection is stopped. Accordingly, the first suggestion display and the action display are completed, and the second suggestion display (cut-in display) shown in FIG. 3C is displayed from the time when the operation is detected until the end of the execution period of the second suggestion display. During the period T3. On the other hand, although illustration is omitted, when the operation of the push button 120 by the player is not detected during the operation valid period, a period from the end of the operation valid period to the end timing of the second suggestion displayable period. This is executed over T3.

  Thus, during the period in which the first suggestion display is executed (first suggestion display period) T2 and the period in which the operation display is executed (operation display period) T5, the operation of the push button 120 is detected within the operation effective period. If the operation has not been detected within the operation valid period, the operation ends when the operation valid period ends.

  As shown in FIGS. 4C and 4D, when the second suggestion display such as the period T3 ends due to the end of the second suggestion possible period, the auxiliary suggestion display shown in FIG. (Expected degree suggestion display) is executed over a predetermined period (auxiliary suggestion display period) T6. When the auxiliary suggestion display is completed, as shown in FIG. 4C, the success / failure suggestion effect shown in FIG. 3E is executed for a predetermined period (a success / failure suggestion effect period) T10. The variable display ends, and the determined display result is displayed (derived display).

[Specific effect processing that can execute specific effects, auxiliary effects, suggestive effects, etc.]
Next, the specific effect processing executed by the effect control microcomputer 100 to perform the battle effect, the auxiliary effect, and the suggestive effect illustrated in FIGS. 3 and 4 will be described. FIG. 5 is a flowchart showing the specific effect processing. The specific effect process of FIG. 5 is a process included in the above-described effect control process process. The specific effect processing of FIG. 5 is executed during the execution of the fluctuation display in the fluctuation pattern for executing the specific super reach effect based on the effect control command received by the effect control microcomputer 100.

  In the specific effect processing, first, it is determined whether or not the current time is the start of a specific effect such as a battle effect (S1). In S1, based on the effect control command (variation pattern designation command and the like) received at the start of the variation display and the time value of the variation display timer that measures the time from the start of the variation display, the current value is determined. Is the start of the reach effect of the first specific super reach or the second specific super reach, such as the start of the period T1 of the specific effect (battle effect) shown in FIG. 4 (A). It is determined whether or not it is time to start the specific effect.

  When it is determined in S1 that it is the start of the specific effect, the specific effect (display of the battle effect) as shown in FIG. 3A is started, and the process is ended. Thereby, as shown in a period T1 in FIG. 4B, a specific effect (battle effect) is executed. On the other hand, if it is determined in S1 that it is not the start of the specific effect, it is determined whether the present time is the start of the auxiliary explanation display period T4 as shown in FIG. 4D based on the time value of the variable display timer. It is determined whether or not it is (S3).

  If it is determined in S3 that the auxiliary explanation display period has started, an auxiliary explanation display (character explanation display) as shown in FIG. 3A is started (S4), and the process ends. Thus, an auxiliary explanation display is performed in the period T4 in FIG. On the other hand, when it is determined in S3 that it is not the start of the auxiliary explanation display period, it is determined whether or not the present time is the start of the first suggestion display period T2 in FIG. 4C based on the time value of the variable display timer. Is determined (S5).

  If it is determined in S5 that the first suggestion display period has started, the ally character 94 and the enemy character 95 are deleted, and the first suggestion display (button operation promotion display) as shown in FIG. It starts (S6) and ends the processing. In S6, among the effect control commands received by the effect control microcomputer 100 at the start of the variable display, the display result is confirmed based on the effect control command that specifies the display result (big hit or miss) of the variable display. I do. In S6, when the display result to be out of position is designated, the first suggestion is made using the out-of-office icon selection data table in which the selection ratio of the green icon is set higher than that of the red icon as the button icon 98. Determine the icon to be displayed on the display. On the other hand, in S6, when the display result of the big hit is specified, the first suggestion is made using the big hit icon selection data table in which the selection ratio of the red icon is set higher than the green icon as the button icon 98. Determine the icon to be displayed on the display. Then, in S6, the button icon 98 of the color thus determined is displayed in the first suggestion display. As a result, in the first suggestion display period T2 in FIG. 4C, the first suggestion display corresponding to the degree of expectation of a big hit is performed. On the other hand, when it is determined in S6 that it is not the start of the first suggestion display period, whether or not the present is the start of the action display period T5 in FIG. 4C is determined based on the time value of the variable display timer. Is determined (S7).

  If it is determined in S7 that the action display period has started, an action display (character action display) as shown in FIG. 3B is started (S6), and the process ends. Thus, the operation display is performed in the operation display period T5 of FIG. On the other hand, if it is determined in S7 that it is not the start of the action display period, the second suggestion display possible period in which the second suggestion display of FIG. 4C can be currently executed based on the time value of the variable display timer. Is determined (S9). The second suggestion display possible period is set, for example, to a period from when a specific period has elapsed since the start of the first suggestion display period T2 to when a predetermined period has elapsed.

  If it is determined in S9 that the period is the second suggestion displayable period, it is determined whether or not the present time is the start of the second suggestion displayable period based on the count value of the variable display timer (S10). When it is determined in S10 that the second suggestion displayable period has started, the operation validity period is started by setting a predetermined operation validity period (S11), and the process ends. The operation validity period is continuously measured by executing a specific processing step in the specific effect processing (not shown). On the other hand, when it is determined in S10 that it is not the start of the second suggestion displayable period, it is determined whether or not the second suggestion display is being executed by confirming the effect type currently being executed ( S12).

  If it is determined in S12 that the second suggestion display is being executed, the process ends. On the other hand, when it is determined in S12 that the second suggestion display is not being executed, it is determined whether or not the current operation is in the valid period based on the time value of the variable display timer (S13). If it is determined in S13 that the operation is valid, it is determined whether or not the operation of the push button 120 has been detected based on the detection signal input from the push sensor 124 (S14). If it is determined in S14 that no operation has been detected, the process ends. On the other hand, when it is determined in S14 that the operation has been detected, the first suggestion display and the action display are deleted, and a second suggestion display (cut-in display) as shown in FIG. 3C is started (S15). , And the process ends. In S14, among the effect control commands received by the effect control microcomputer 100 at the start of the variable display, the display result is confirmed based on the effect control command for specifying the display result (big hit or miss) of the variable display. I do. Then, in S14, when the display result to be out is specified, the cut-in character 97B uses the out-of-cut cut-in selection data table in which the selection ratio of “Large Chance” is set higher than “Intense heat”. , The cut-in image 97 to be displayed in the second suggestion display is determined. On the other hand, in S6, when the display result of the big hit is designated, the cut-in character 97B uses the out-of-cut cut-in selection data table in which the selection ratio is set higher than "great chance" as "large heat". , The cut-in image 97 to be displayed in the second suggestion display is determined. Then, in S14, the cut-in image 97 showing the cut-in character 97B determined in this way is displayed in the second suggestion display. Thereby, when the push button 120 is operated during the operation valid period, the second suggestion display corresponding to the degree of expectation of the big hit can be displayed at the timing like the period T3 in FIG. 4C. Performed over the remainder of the period.

  When it is determined in S13 that the operation is not in the valid period, it is determined whether or not the current time is at the end of the operational period based on the count value of the variable display timer (S13A). If it is determined in S13A that it is not the end of the operation validity period, the process ends. On the other hand, when it is determined in S13A that the operation valid period has ended, the first suggestion display and the action display are deleted and the second suggestion display is performed regardless of whether the operation of the push button 120 is detected. (Cut-in display) is started (S15), and the process ends. Accordingly, when the operation effective period ends without operating the push button 120 during the operation effective period, the second suggestion display is performed for a predetermined period (the remaining period of the second suggestion displayable period). Note that when the operation valid period ends without operating the push button 120 during the operation valid period, the second suggestion display may not be performed.

  When it is determined in S9 that the period is not the second suggestion displayable period, it is determined whether or not the present time is the start of the auxiliary suggestion display period T6 based on the time value of the variable display timer (S16). . If it is determined in S16 that it is the start of the auxiliary suggestion display period, the second suggestion display is deleted, and an auxiliary suggestion display (expected degree suggestion display) as shown in FIG. 3D is executed (S17). , And the process ends. Thus, the auxiliary suggestion display is performed in the auxiliary suggestion display period T6 of FIG. On the other hand, if it is determined in S16 that it is not the start of the auxiliary suggestion display period, it is determined whether or not the current time is the success / failure suggestion effect period T10 based on the count value of the variable display timer (S18). If it is determined in S18 that the period is the success / failure suggestion effect period, the auxiliary suggestion display is deleted, and according to the type of the display result to be derived and displayed (the type of the big hit display result or the loss display result), for example, as shown in FIG. A display of a win / fail indication effect such as the victory display of E) is executed (S19), and the process ends. As a result, before notification of whether or not a jackpot display result is obtained, the auxiliary suggestion display is erased, and a success / failure suggestion effect is performed in the success / failure suggestion effect period T10 (a period included in the period T1) in FIG. And the battle display ends.

  After the auxiliary suggestion display is executed for a predetermined period such as the auxiliary suggestion display period T6 in FIG. 4D by S17, the auxiliary suggestion display is changed to the state shown in FIG. By being erased before the start of the success / failure suggestion effect period T10 in B), the player can pay attention to the timing of notifying whether or not the big hit game state is set.

  In the above-described embodiment, as the detecting means capable of detecting the operation (operation) of the player, a detecting means such as the push sensor 124 capable of detecting the operation of the operating means operable by the player such as the push button 120. Was shown as an example. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and other detecting means such as a tilt direction sensor unit that detects the operation of the stick controller by the player may be used as the detecting means capable of detecting the operation of the player. Further, the detecting means capable of detecting the operation of the player is not a means for detecting the operation of the operating means, but an infrared sensor, and a detecting means such as a motion sensor capable of directly detecting the operation of the player. May be used.

[Modification of display of specific notification]
Hereinafter, a modified example regarding the display of the specific notification such as the volume adjustment display will be described. In the pachinko gaming machine 1, the effect control microcomputer 100 is operated in response to the player operating operating means such as a stick controller (a member below the push button 120 in FIG. 1) that can be used for volume adjustment. However, a configuration in which the volume of the sound such as the game sound output from the speaker 27 can always be adjusted may be adopted.

  In the case of providing such a configuration in which the volume can be adjusted, for example, a volume adjustment display image capable of displaying the adjusted volume level is displayed on the display screen of the effect display device 9, and the player is adjusted. The effect control microcomputer 100 may execute display control that allows the volume level to be easily confirmed. In that case, when the player performs a volume adjustment operation, display control may be performed to superimpose the volume adjustment display image on at least a part of the image used for the fluctuation display of the effect symbol or the like. . A display control is performed in which the volume adjustment display image is deleted after being displayed for a specific period such as three seconds, for example. The volume adjustment display image may be deleted by the player's deletion instruction operation, or may be deleted after a predetermined period has elapsed after the adjusted volume level is determined.

  As described above, in the configuration in which the display control for displaying the volume adjustment display image in a superimposed manner on at least a part of the image used for the variable display of the effect symbol or the like is performed, the variable display result of the effect symbol is derived and displayed. Until this is done, such a superimposed display may be used.However, when the variable display of the effect symbol is finished and the display result is derived and displayed, the volume adjustment display image is displayed, The display result is less visible. Therefore, when such a volume adjustment display image is displayed in a superimposed manner, the display of the volume adjustment display image is also deleted when the variable display ends before the expiration of the specific period in which the volume adjustment display image is displayed. Thus, the effect control microcomputer 100 executes a display control for ending the display of the volume adjustment display image. With this configuration, it is possible to prevent the sound volume adjustment display image from obstructing visual recognition of the display result of the variable display.

  In this way, in the effect display device 9, the image to be superimposed and displayed on at least a part of the image used for the variable display of the effect symbol or the like is another image such as an image of a menu screen. If it is possible to always display such an image (as long as it is an image that provides some kind of notification (specific notification)), like the above-described volume adjustment display image, before the expiration of the specific period to be displayed, The effect control microcomputer 100 may execute a display control to end the display of the image by erasing the display of the image when the variable display ends.

  Further, regarding the display control of such specific notification, for example, when a specific effect such as the above-described battle effect is being executed, it is necessary to visually recognize the specific effect as compared to when the specific effect is not being executed. In order not to disturb the display, display control may be performed to change the display position of the specific notification to a display such as a corner of a screen where an image related to the specific effect is not displayed.

  Further, regarding the display control of such specific notification, for example, when a specific effect such as the battle effect described above is being executed, the internal control is not performed according to the operation of the player without displaying the volume adjustment display image. The control of not displaying the image of the specific notification may be performed, for example, such that the volume can be adjusted.

  In recent years, gaming machine developers have been striving to increase the interest of players by diversifying the effects that are performed, but due to the variety of effects, However, there is a problem that it is easy for a player to easily understand a situation in which the effect can be expected for the player. As described above, in the embodiment described above, by combining the effects as shown in FIGS. 3 to 5, it is possible to solve such a problem and further improve the interest of the player. it can.

Next, main effects obtained by the above-described embodiment will be described.
(1) As shown in FIGS. 3 (A) to 3 (D), it is determined whether or not the auxiliary effect character 96 that performs an auxiliary effect that assists a specific effect such as a battle effect is in a jackpot game state, which is an advantageous state. When acting on the suggestable button icon 98, the control for changing the auxiliary effect from the auxiliary explanation display for explaining the relationship between the effect state of the battle effect and the big hit game state to the auxiliary suggestion display for indicating the degree of expectation for the big hit is made. By executing (auxiliary effect change control), it is possible to improve the interest in the effect and improve the interest of the game by combining a plurality of types of effects such as a specific effect, an auxiliary effect, and a suggestive effect.

  (2) A first suggestive effect (button operation prompting display) as shown in FIG. 3B is executed as a suggestive effect that can suggest the degree of expectation to the big hit, and a button operation is performed as shown in FIG. By performing a second suggestion effect (cut-in display) that is different from the first suggestion effect in response to the detection of, it is possible to improve the interest in the effect and further enhance the interest of the game.

  (3) As described above, any of a plurality of types of button operation promotion displays (for example, button icons 98) can be executed as a suggestive effect that can indicate the degree of expectation of a big hit, and a plurality of types of cuts can be performed. Since any of the in-displays (for example, the cut-in characters 97B) can be executed, it is possible to enhance the interest in the effect and further enhance the interest of the game.

  (4) When the suggestion effect by the cut-in display including the cut-in character 97B of “Large Chance” is executed as shown in FIG. Of the second suggestion display according to the type of the second suggestion display, so that the auxiliary suggestion display of FIG. By performing the control in a different mode, depending on the type of the suggested effect, a combination of effects in which the effecting mode of the auxiliary effect after the execution of the suggested effect is different, thereby improving the interest in the effect and increasing the interest of the game. It can be further improved.

  (5) As shown in FIG. 3 (A), as an auxiliary effect, an auxiliary explanation display for explaining the relationship between the effect mode of the battle effect and the big hit game state is executed from the start of the battle effect, thereby enabling the player Can provide easy-to-understand games.

  (6) As shown in FIG. 3 (A), as an auxiliary effect, after displaying an auxiliary explanation display for explaining the relationship between the effect mode of the battle effect and the big hit game state, as shown in FIGS. 3 (B) and (C). When the effect mode is changed to the auxiliary suggestion display as shown in FIG. 3 (D) in connection with the execution of the suggestion effect, the wasteful display such that the auxiliary explanation display continues to be displayed longer than necessary. The effect can be suppressed, and the degree of expectation to the game state of the specific effect can be easily understood by the player.

  (7) After the auxiliary suggestion display is executed for a predetermined period, such as the auxiliary suggestion display period T6 in FIG. 4D, in S17 in FIG. Since the display is deleted before the start of the success / failure indication effect period T10 in FIG. 4 (B), the player can pay attention to the timing of notifying whether or not the big hit game state is set.

  (8) As shown in the above-described modified example of the display of the specific notification, when the volume adjustment display image is displayed in a superimposed manner, when the variable display ends before the expiration of the specific period in which the volume adjustment display image is displayed. In addition, by erasing the display of the volume adjustment display image, it is possible to prevent the volume adjustment display image from obstructing visual recognition of the display result of the variable display.

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  (1) In the above-described embodiment, the second suggestion display such as the action effect cut-in display illustrated in FIG. 3C is not executed in response to the operation of the player, but is performed in accordance with the progress of the effect display. Accordingly, it may be executed without requiring the operation of the player.

  (2) In the embodiment described above, when the second suggestion effect (cut-in display) shown in FIG. 3C is executed, the effect mode (cut-in character) of the second suggestion effect is changed to that shown in FIG. In the example shown above, the effect (always the same character) always acts on the effect mode (message character) of the auxiliary suggestion display shown in FIG. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and when the second suggestion effect (cut-in display) is executed, the effect condition (cut-in character) of the second suggestion effect is changed to the effect condition of the auxiliary suggestion display illustrated in FIG. It is also possible to select a time when it always acts on the message character) and a time when it does not act. For example, when the big hit display result is obtained, an effect control may be performed in which the ratio at which the selection of the action is performed is higher than when the big hit display result is obtained. Alternatively, the reverse may be applied. In addition, an effect in which the degree of expectation of the jackpot suggested by the effect mode of the auxiliary suggestion display is higher than the expectation degree of the jackpot suggested by the effect mode of the second suggestion effect may be executed at a predetermined ratio. By performing such an effect control, it is possible to make the player pay attention to the effect pattern from the second suggestion effect to the auxiliary suggestion display.

  (3) In the above-described embodiment, as a presentation mode (message character) of the auxiliary suggestion display shown in FIG. 3D, when it is determined that the jackpot display result is obtained, the jackpot display result may be obtained. The effect mode to be determined (for example, display of a message character such as "big hit!") May be executed at a predetermined ratio. By performing such effect control, the player can pay attention to the auxiliary suggestion display.

  (4) In the above-described embodiment, a battle effect in a specific super reach has been described as an example of the specific effect. The specific effect may be executed in various fluctuation patterns such as reach other than super reach. For example, a specific effect (for example, a mission effect (an effect in which an effect progresses when some problem is solved) and a story effect (an effect in which the effect proceeds according to a predetermined story) are performed in a state where the design does not reach the reach display mode. And other effects including a pre-reach effect and a post-reach effect, for example.

  (5) In the above-described embodiment, an example has been described in which the auxiliary effect image main body, such as the auxiliary effect character 96, is displayed as moving as the auxiliary effect, thereby acting on the suggestive effect. However, the present invention is not limited to this. As the auxiliary effect, the auxiliary effect image main unit such as the auxiliary effect character 96 does not move, but moves separately from the main unit like a beam of light toward the button icon 98 image. The auxiliary effect may act on the suggested effect by displaying the image to be skipped (display indicating skipping). In that case, when the beam ray acts on the image of the button icon 98, an effect of changing the size and color of the image of the button icon 98 may be executed. In this case, the selection ratio of the size and color of the image to be changed may be different depending on the degree of expectation of the big hit.

  (6) In the above-described embodiment, as shown in FIG. 3C, when the image of the suggestive effect is displayed as the image of the assistive effect, the image of the assistive effect is temporarily deleted, and then the end of the suggestive effect. Although an example in which the image of the auxiliary effect is displayed again later, the present invention is not limited to this, and the display of the image of the auxiliary effect may be enabled to be continued when the image of the suggestive effect is displayed.

  (7) In the above-described embodiment, as an example of the specific effect, an example is described in which an effect that can indicate the degree of expectation to be a big hit, such as super reach, is used. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and as the specific effect, an effect having low relevance with the expectation degree of the big hit may be executed.

  (8) In the above-described embodiment, in the specific effect, when the auxiliary effect acts on the suggestion effect, the control for changing the effect mode of the auxiliary effect in relation to the execution of the suggestion effect may not be performed. There may be a case where the auxiliary production does not act on the suggested production in the specific production, and the production mode of the auxiliary production is changed in association with the fact that the suggested production was executed without the auxiliary production acting. May be executed.

  (9) In the above-described embodiment, when the operation of the player is detected when the first suggestion effect with the button operation promotion display as shown in FIG. An example in which such an auxiliary suggestion display is executed has been described. When the player's operation is not detected during the execution of the first suggestion effect, the auxiliary suggestion display may not be executed. Further, when the operation of the player is not detected when the first suggestion effect is being executed, an auxiliary suggestion display of an effect mode different from that when the operation of the player is detected (for example, a display with a low degree of expectation of a big hit) Etc.) may be executed.

  (10) In the above-described embodiment, the effect performed by displaying images on the effect display device 9 has been described as an example of the auxiliary effect and the suggested effect performed when the specific effect is executed. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and the auxiliary effect and the suggestive effect may be an effect performed by display on a display device other than the effect display device 9, and may be performed using other effect means such as a movable body, effect sound, and effect light. The effect may be executed.

  (11) In the above-described embodiment, as shown in FIG. 3B, an example has been described in which the auxiliary effect always acts on the suggestive effect during the execution of the specific effect. However, the present invention is not limited to this. It does not necessarily act on the suggestion effect. For example, the rate at which the auxiliary effect acts on the suggestion effect may be made different according to the degree of expectation of the jackpot (for example, the expectation degree of the jackpot is high). Indeed, the rate at which the auxiliary effect acts on the suggestive effect increases.)

  (12) In the above-described embodiment, as shown in FIG. 5, an example is shown in which the start timing of the specific effect and the start timing of the auxiliary explanation display are different, but these start timings may be simultaneous. In addition, as shown in FIG. 5, an example is described in which the start timing of the first suggestion display and the start timing of the operation display are different, but these start timings may be simultaneous.

  (13) In the above-described embodiment, an example has been described in which the action display by the auxiliary effect character 96 shown in FIG. 3B is always executed when the specific effect (battle effect) is executed. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and even when a specific effect (battle effect) is executed, the effect display by the auxiliary effect character 96 may not be executed. For example, the effect control may be performed such that the rate at which the action display is selected is higher when the big hit display result is obtained than when the big hit display result is obtained. Alternatively, the reverse may be applied. By performing such effect control, it is possible to cause the player to pay attention to the effect pattern of the action display.

  (14) In the above-described embodiment, the pachinko gaming machine 1 is illustrated as an example of the gaming machine, but the above-described embodiment is not limited to this, and, for example, a game having a predetermined number of balls. The balls are enclosed within the gaming machine so that they can be circulated, and the number of borrowed balls lent in response to a lending request by the player and the number of prize balls awarded in accordance with winning are added, while the game used in the game is added. The present invention is also applicable to a so-called enclosed game machine in which the number of balls is subtracted and stored. In the above-described embodiment, a medal is inserted, a predetermined number of bets is set, a plurality of types of symbols are rotated according to the operation of the operation lever by the player, and the symbols are rotated according to the operation of the stop button by the player. If the combination of the stopped symbols becomes a specific symbol combination when is stopped, the present invention may be applied to a slot machine in which a predetermined number of medals are paid out to the player. As described above, the above-described embodiment may be applied to any gaming machine as long as the gaming machine can be controlled to an advantageous state advantageous to the player.

(15) In the above-described embodiment, a single character is used as the auxiliary effect character 96, but a plurality of characters may be used as the auxiliary effect character 96. In that case, all the characters may be used or a part of the characters may be used as the characters acting on the suggestion effect. Further, the number of characters acting on the suggested effect may be selectable, and the selection ratio of the number of characters acting on the suggested effect may be changed according to the degree of expectation of a big hit.
(16) In the above-described embodiment, an example is described in which the auxiliary effect character 96 displayed in the corner of the screen moves directly to the image of the button icon 98 when the auxiliary effect character 96 acts on the suggestive effect. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and the auxiliary effect character 96 displayed in the upper left corner of the screen is temporarily deleted, and then appears in the vicinity of the image of the button icon 98. The suggestion effect may be operated by moving to the image of 98.

  (17) As the advantageous state that is advantageous to the player, the jackpot gaming state has been described as an example. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and in addition to the jackpot gaming state described above, a high probability state (probable change state), a time reduction state, and Other advantageous states, such as a high base state, may be included.

  (18) It should be understood that the embodiments disclosed this time are illustrative in all aspects and not restrictive. The scope of the present invention is defined by the terms of the claims, rather than the description above, and is intended to include any modifications within the scope and meaning equivalent to the terms of the claims.

  1 Pachinko machine, 100 effect control microcomputer, 96 auxiliary effect character, 120 push button, 124 push sensor, 97 cut-in image, 97B cut-in character, 96B second message.

Claims (2)

A gaming machine that can be controlled to an advantageous state advantageous to a player,
A specific production means capable of executing a specific production,
Auxiliary display effect execution means capable of executing an auxiliary display effect that assists the specific effect by suggesting a relation between the effect mode of the specific effect and the advantageous state during the execution of the specific effect ;
Wherein during a particular demonstration execution, and a suggested directing means capable of executing any of the advantageous state in expectation degrees different types of suggested effect to be controlled,
The control that changes the effect content of the suggested effect by executing a display that causes the auxiliary display effect to act on the suggested effect by bringing the display position of the auxiliary display effect closer to the display position of the suggested effect; and Controlling the display mode of the auxiliary display effect to be changed to a display mode corresponding to the effect mode of the executed suggested effect in association with the execution. A variable display means for performing a variable display of the identification information, and capable of specifying whether or not to be in the advantageous state according to a display result of the variable display,
An operation detecting means capable of detecting an operation of the player;
A volume adjustment display unit for displaying a volume adjustment display over a specific period when a specific operation of the player is detected by the operation detection unit,
When executing the volume adjustment display during the fluctuation display, the volume adjustment display means can display the volume adjustment display by superimposing on at least a part of the identification information during the fluctuation display,
The gaming machine according to claim 1, wherein the display of the volume adjustment display is terminated when the variable display is terminated before the expiration of the specific period.

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