JP6649932B2 - Gaming machine - Google Patents

Description

  The present invention relates to a gaming machine such as a pachinko gaming machine.

  As a gaming machine, when a game medium such as a game ball is fired into a game area by a launching device, and a game medium wins in a winning area such as a winning opening provided in the game area, and an execution condition (start condition) is satisfied, A pachinko game in which a variety of identification information (hereinafter referred to as "display symbols") is variably displayed on a variable display device, and whether or not a predetermined game value is given is determined based on the display result. There is a game machine. In such a pachinko gaming machine, when the stop symbol mode when the variable display of the display symbol in the variable display game is completely stopped becomes the specific display mode, the game machine enters an advantageous state (big hit game state) advantageous to the player. Then, before the display result is derived and displayed on the variable display device, various types of notice effects that cause the player to expect the display result to be in the specific display mode are executed.

  As such a gaming machine, there has been proposed a gaming machine that performs an effect to notify that the reserved memory has reached an upper limit (for example, Patent Document 1).

JP 2017-127536 A

  However, in the gaming machine described in Patent Literature 1, when the machine is in a time-saving state, the reserved memory is likely to reach the upper limit, and the notification effect is frequently performed, so that the player feels annoying and the gaming interest is reduced. There was a fear.

  The present invention has been made in view of the above situation, and has as its object to provide a gaming machine capable of preventing a decrease in gaming interest.

(1) In order to achieve the above object, a gaming machine according to the present invention
A gaming machine (for example, a pachinko gaming machine 1 or the like) capable of performing variable display,
State control means (for example, a CPU 103 capable of controlling to a time-saving state) capable of controlling to a time-saving state in which the ratio of executing variable display in a variable display time shorter than the normal state is high;
On-hold storage means for storing information on the variable display that has not yet started as on-hold storage information (for example, when a start winning is generated, a random number value for determining a display result (including a big hit type) and a fluctuation pattern is extracted, and Information, etc.)
When the number of pieces of on-hold storage information stored in the on-hold storage means reaches a specific number, a notification effect execution means for executing an information effect for notifying that the number has reached the specific number (for example, executing the process of step S91AKS007). Effect control CPU 120).
The notification effect execution means ,
Notifying that the specific number has been reached by outputting a notification sound as the notification effect and vibrating a predetermined member,
When it is controlled before Symbol time reduction state and does not output the alarm sound while vibrating the predetermined member (for example, after determining that Yes in step 91AKS005 like executes step 91AKS008),
It is characterized by the following.
In addition, the notification effect execution means, during the execution of the notification effect, if the number of hold storage information stored in the hold storage means is less than a specific number and reaches the specific number again, a preset inhibition period If not, the new notification effect is not executed, and if the period is outside the prohibited period, the new information effect is executed,
You may do so.

  According to such a configuration, it is possible to prevent a decrease in gaming interest.

(2) In the gaming machine according to (1),
In the notification effect, the fact that the specific number has been reached is notified by a combination of elements different from the first notification sound and the voice (for example, the output of the notification sound and the effect of vibrating the hitting operation handle 30 are executed to hold the notification sound). Such as announcing that the number of memories has reached a certain number),
The notification effect execution means restricts the output of the first notification sound when restricting the execution of the notification effect (for example, restricts the output of the notification sound as a soundless notification effect when restricting the execution of the notification effect). Such),
You may do so.

  According to such a configuration, it is possible to notify the player that the specific number has been reached, and it is possible to prevent a decrease in gaming interest.

(3) In the gaming machine according to (1) or (2),
Specific effect execution means (for example, an effect control CPU 120 for executing a super-reach reach effect) capable of executing a specific effect indicating whether or not to be controlled to the advantageous state,
The notification effect execution means executes the notification effect regardless of whether or not the time reduction state is being controlled, when the number of suspended storage information reaches a specific number during execution of the specific effect (for example, Even if it is in the state, when it is determined in step 91AKS006 that the vehicle is in the super reach mode, a notification effect is executed),
You may do so.

  According to such a configuration, it is possible to notify the player in a situation where it is better to interrupt the firing, and it is possible to prevent a decrease in gaming interest.

(4) In the gaming machine according to any one of (1) to (3),
The notification effect execution means, when the number of the hold storage information stored in the hold storage means during the execution of the notification effect is less than the specific number and reaches the specific number again, the execution of a new notification effect Restrict (for example, when it is determined in step 91AKS003 that the notification effect is being executed, the notification effect process is ended).
You may do so.

  According to such a configuration, it is possible to prevent the notification effect from being confused by the player being performed a plurality of times in duplicate.

(5) In the gaming machine according to any one of (1) to (4),
When the hold storage information stored in the hold storage means no longer exists during the control in the time reduction state, the special effect execution means for executing a special notification effect different from the notification effect (for example, while controlling in the time reduction state, Further includes an effect control CPU 120 that executes a special notification effect different from the notification effect when the storage number becomes “0”.
You may do so.

  According to such a configuration, it is possible to prevent the player from being disadvantaged and to prevent a decrease in gaming interest.

(6) In the gaming machine according to any one of (1) to (5),
The game apparatus further comprises setting means for setting the specific number to any one of a plurality of values based on an operation by the player (for example, the specific number can be changed to an arbitrary value by operating the stick controller 31A or the push button 31B of the player). Etc.),
You may do so.

  According to such a configuration, it is possible to enhance the effect of the effect and to enhance the game entertainment.

It is a front view of the pachinko gaming machine in this embodiment. It is a block diagram showing various control boards and the like mounted on the pachinko gaming machine. It is a flow chart which shows an example of game control main processing. It is a flowchart which shows an example of the timer interrupt processing for game control. It is a flow chart which shows an example of special design process processing. It is a flow chart which shows an example of production control main processing. It is a flowchart which shows an example of effect control process processing. It is a figure for explaining a fluctuation pattern and a kind of reach. It is a figure showing an example of a production operation. It is a figure showing an example of a production operation. It is a figure showing an example of a production operation. It is a figure showing an example of a production operation. It is a figure showing an example of a production operation. It is a figure showing an example of a production operation. It is a flowchart which shows an example of notice effect determination processing. It is a figure which shows the determination ratio in a notice effect determination process. It is a figure showing an example of a production operation of a modification. It is a figure showing an example of a production operation of a modification. It is a figure showing an example of a production operation of a modification. It is a flowchart which shows an example of a start winning determination process. It is a flowchart which shows an example of a random number value determination process at the time of a prize. It is a figure showing the example of composition of a special figure display result decision table etc. 9 is a flowchart illustrating an example of a command analysis process. It is a flowchart which shows an example of a pre-reading notice setting process. It is a figure showing the example of composition of a reservation notice decision table etc. It is a figure showing an example of a production operation. It is a flowchart which shows an example of effect control process processing. It is a flow chart which shows an example of information production processing. It is a flow chart which shows an example of information production processing. It is a timing chart which shows execution timing of an information production or a soundless information production. It is a flowchart which shows an example of a pre-reading notice setting process.

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

(Structure of pachinko gaming machine 1 etc.)
FIG. 1 is a front view of the pachinko gaming machine 1 and shows an arrangement layout of main members. The pachinko gaming machine (gaming machine) 1 is roughly divided into a gaming board (gauge board) 2 constituting a gaming board surface, and a gaming machine frame (base frame) 3 for supporting and fixing the gaming board 2. A game area is formed on the game board 2, and a game ball as a game medium is fired from a predetermined hitting ball firing device and driven into the game area.

  At a predetermined position of the game board 2 (in the example shown in FIG. 1, on the right side of the game area), a variable display (also called a special figure game) of a special symbol (also called a special figure) as a plurality of kinds of special identification information is provided. A first special symbol display device 4A and a second special symbol display device 4B for performing are provided. These are each composed of a 7-segment LED or the like. The special symbol is represented by a numeral indicating “0” to “9”, a lighting pattern such as “−”, or the like. The special symbol may include a pattern in which all LEDs are turned off.

  The “variable display” of a special symbol means, for example, that a plurality of types of special symbols are displayed so as to be variable (the same applies to other symbols described later). The fluctuation includes update display of a plurality of symbols, scroll display of a plurality of symbols, deformation of one or more symbols, enlargement / reduction of one or more symbols, and the like. In the case of the change of the special symbol or the ordinary symbol described later, a plurality of types of special symbols or ordinary symbols are updated and displayed. In the variation of the decorative symbols described later, a plurality of types of decorative symbols are scrolled or updated, and one or more decorative symbols are deformed or enlarged / reduced. Note that the variation includes a mode in which a certain symbol is blinked. At the end of the variable display, a predetermined special symbol is stopped (also referred to as derived or derived display) as a display result (the same applies to the variable display of other symbols described later). Note that the variable display may be referred to as a variable display or a variable display.

  The special symbol variably displayed on the first special symbol display device 4A is also referred to as "first special symbol", and the special symbol variably displayed on the second special symbol display device 4B is also referred to as "second special symbol". Further, the special figure game using the first special figure is referred to as “first special figure game”, and the special figure game using the second special figure is also referred to as “second special figure game”. In addition, the special symbol display device which performs the variable display of the special symbol may be one type.

  An image display device 5 is provided near the center of the game area on the game board 2. The image display device 5 includes, for example, an LCD (Liquid Crystal Display), an organic EL (Electro Luminescence), or the like, and displays various effect images. The image display device 5 may include a projector and a screen. On the image display device 5, various effect images are displayed.

  For example, on the screen of the image display device 5, in synchronization with the first special figure game and the second special figure game, a decorative pattern as a plurality of types of decorative identification information different from the special pattern (a pattern indicating a number or the like). Is variably displayed. Here, in synchronization with the first special figure game or the second special figure game, the decorative symbols are variably displayed in the “left”, “middle”, and “right” decorative symbol display areas 5L, 5C, and 5R (for example, up and down). (Scroll display of direction and update display). In addition, the variable display of the special figure game and the decoration symbol executed synchronously is also simply referred to as a variable display.

  On the screen of the image display device 5, a display area for displaying a suspended display corresponding to the variable display whose execution is suspended or an active display corresponding to the variable display being executed may be provided. The hold display and the active display are also collectively referred to as a variable display corresponding display corresponding to the variable display.

  The number of variable displays suspended is also referred to as the number of suspended storages. The number of reserved storages corresponding to the first special figure game is also referred to as a first reserved storage number, and the number of reserved storages corresponding to the second special figure game is also referred to as a second reserved storage number. In addition, the sum of the first reserved storage number and the second reserved storage number is also referred to as a total reserved storage number.

  At a predetermined position of the game board 2, there are provided a first hold indicator 25A and a second hold indicator 25B each including a plurality of LEDs. Displays the first number of reserved storages, and the second reservation display 25B displays the second number of reserved storages based on the number of lighted LEDs.

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

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

  The variable prize ball device 6B (ordinary electric accessory) forms a second starting prize port that is changed between a closed state and an open state by a solenoid 81 (see FIG. 2). The variable winning prize ball device 6B includes, for example, an electric tulip-type accessory having a pair of movable wing pieces, and the movable wing piece is in a vertical position when the solenoid 81 is in an off state, so that the tip of the movable wing piece is Is in the closed state where the game ball does not enter the second starting winning port (also referred to as the second starting winning port being closed). On the other hand, the variable winning prize ball device 6B is in an open state in which a game ball can enter the second starting winning opening when the movable wing piece is in the tilting position when the solenoid 81 is on (second starting). It is also said that the winning opening is open.) When a game ball enters the second start winning opening, a predetermined number (for example, three) of prize balls are paid out, and the second special figure game can be started. It should be noted that the variable winning ball device 6B only needs to change between the closed state and the open state, and is not limited to the one provided with the electric tulip type accessory.

  At a predetermined position of the game board 2 (in the example shown in FIG. 1, four lower left and right sides of the game area), a general winning opening 10 which is always kept in a fixed open state by a predetermined ball receiving member is provided. In this case, when entering any of the general winning openings 10, a predetermined number (for example, 10) of game balls are paid out as prize balls.

  Below the winning ball device 6A and the variable winning ball device 6B, a special variable winning ball device 7 having a large winning opening is provided. The special variable winning ball device 7 includes a special winning opening door that is driven to be opened and closed by a solenoid 82 (see FIG. 2), and a special winning opening as a specific area that is changed between an open state and a closed state by the special winning opening door. Form.

  As an example, in the special variable winning ball device 7, when the solenoid 82 for the special winning opening door (for the special electric accessory) is in the off state, the special winning opening door closes the special winning opening, and the game ball becomes large. You will not be able to enter (pass) the winning opening. On the other hand, in the special variable winning ball device 7, when the solenoid 82 for the special winning opening door is on, the special winning opening door opens the large winning opening, so that the game ball can easily enter the special winning opening. Become.

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

  A game ball entering each winning port including the general winning port 10 is also referred to as “winning”. In particular, winning in the starting opening (first starting winning opening, second starting winning opening) is also referred to as starting winning.

  At a predetermined position of the game board 2 (in the example shown in FIG. 1, on the left side of the game area), a normal symbol display 20 is provided. As an example, the normal symbol display 20 includes a 7-segment LED or the like, and variably displays a normal symbol as a plurality of types of ordinary identification information different from the special symbol. The normal symbol is represented by a number indicating “0” to “9”, a lighting pattern such as “−”, or the like. The normal design may include a pattern in which all LEDs are turned off. Such a variable display of a normal symbol is also called a normal symbol game.

  On the left side of the image display device 5, a pass gate 41 through which game balls can pass is provided. Based on the passing of the game ball through the passage gate 41, the general-purpose game is executed.

  Above the ordinary symbol display 20, there is provided an ordinary symbol holding display 25 </ b> C. The general-purpose reservation indicator 25C is configured to include, for example, four LEDs, and displays the number of stored general-purpose reservations, which is the number of general-purpose games for which execution is suspended, by the number of lit LEDs.

  On the surface of the game board 2, in addition to the above-described configuration, a windmill for changing the flowing direction and speed of the game ball and a number of obstacle nails are provided. At the bottom of the game area, there is provided an out port for taking in a game ball that has not entered any of the winning ports.

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

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

  At the lower right position of the gaming machine frame 3, a hit ball operation handle (operation knob) 30 operated by a player or the like to fire a game ball toward a game area by a hit ball firing device is provided.

  At a predetermined position of the gaming machine frame 3 below the game area, a game ball paid out as a prize ball or a game ball loaned by a predetermined ball rental machine is held so that it can be supplied to the hitting ball launching device (reservation). ) Is provided. Below the upper plate, a hit ball supply plate (lower plate) from which a prize ball is paid out when the upper plate is full is provided.

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

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

  In the pachinko gaming machine 1, the stick controller 31A and the push button 31B are provided as detecting means for detecting the operation (operation or the like) of the player, but other detecting means may be provided.

(Outline of the progress of the game)
A game ball is fired toward a game area by a rotation operation by a player on a hit ball operation handle 30 provided in the pachinko gaming machine 1. When the game ball passes through the passage gate 41, the ordinary symbol game using the ordinary symbol display device 20 is started. In the case where the game ball has passed through the passage gate 41 during a period during the execution of the previous general-purpose game or the like (when the game ball has passed through the passage gate 41 but the general-purpose game based on the passage cannot be immediately executed). The general-purpose game based on the passage is suspended up to a predetermined upper limit number (for example, 4).

  In this ordinary symbol game, if a specific ordinary symbol (a symbol per ordinary symbol) is stopped and displayed, the display result of the ordinary symbol becomes "a symbol per ordinary symbol". On the other hand, if a normal symbol (regular symbol lost symbol) other than the symbol per regular symbol is stopped and displayed as the fixed ordinary symbol, the display result of the ordinary symbol is “regular symbol lost”. When "per day" is reached, an opening control is performed to open the variable winning ball device 6B for a predetermined period of time (the second start winning opening is opened).

  When the game ball enters the first starting winning opening formed in the winning ball device 6A, the first special figure game by the first special symbol display device 4A is started.

  When the game ball enters the second starting winning opening formed in the variable winning ball device 6B, the second special figure game by the second special symbol display device 4B is started.

  Note that, when the game ball enters the start winning opening (winning) during a period during which the special figure game is being executed, or during a period in which the game is controlled to a big hitting game state or a small hitting game state (to be described later, the start winning prize is generated. When the special figure game based on the start winning prize cannot be immediately executed), the execution of the special figure game based on the entry is suspended up to a predetermined upper limit number (for example, 4).

  In the special figure game, if a specific special symbol (big hit symbol, for example, “7”, an actual symbol is different depending on the type of big hit described later) is stopped and displayed as the fixed special symbol, the big hit symbol is obtained. If a predetermined special symbol (small hit symbol, for example, “2”) different from the above is stopped and displayed, “small hit” is obtained. If a special symbol (losing symbol, for example, “−”) different from the big hit symbol or the small hit symbol is stopped and displayed, “losing” is obtained.

  After the display result in the special figure game becomes “big hit”, the big hit gaming state is controlled as an advantageous state advantageous to the player. After the display result in the special figure game becomes “small hit”, the state is controlled to the small hit game state.

  In the big hit gaming state, the special winning opening formed by the special variable winning ball device 7 is opened in a predetermined manner. The open state includes a timing of a predetermined period (for example, 29 seconds or 1.8 seconds) and a timing of the number of game balls entering the special winning opening reaching a predetermined number (for example, nine). It is continued until the earlier timing. The predetermined period is an upper limit period during which a special winning opening can be opened in one round, and is hereinafter also referred to as an opening upper limit period. One cycle in which the special winning opening is opened is called a round (round game). In the big hit game state, the round can be repeatedly executed until the round reaches a predetermined upper limit number (15 times or 2 times).

  In the big hit game state, the player can obtain a prize ball by causing the game ball to enter the big winning opening. Therefore, the big hit gaming state is an advantageous state for the player. The greater the number of rounds in the jackpot gaming state and the longer the open upper limit period, the more advantageous to the player.

  Note that the "big hit" is set with a big hit type. For example, a plurality of types of opening modes of the special winning opening (the number of rounds and the upper limit period of opening) and a game state after the big hit game state (a normal state, a time saving state, a probable change state, etc., which will be described later) are prepared. The type has been set. As the big hit type, a big hit type where many prize balls can be obtained or a big hit type where few or almost no prize balls can be obtained may be provided.

  In the small hitting game state, the special winning opening formed by the special variable winning ball device 7 is opened in a predetermined opening manner. For example, in the small hitting game state, the opening mode is the same as the big hitting game state in the case of some of the big hit types (the number of opening of the special winning opening is the same as the number of rounds described above, and the closing timing of the special winning opening is also the same). Etc.) to open the big winning opening. In addition, similarly to the big hit type, a small hit type may be provided for the “small hit”.

  After the big hit game state is ended, the time may be controlled to a time saving state or a certain change state depending on the big hit type.

  In the time saving state, control (time saving control) for shortening the average special figure fluctuation time (the period during which the special figure is fluctuated) is performed as compared with the normal state. In the time-saving state, the average time of fluctuating fluctuating time (period of fluctuating fluctuating figure) is shortened compared to the normal state, and the probability of "per-figure hit" in the frug drawing game is improved than in the normal state. Controls (high opening control, high base control) that allow the game balls to easily enter the second start winning opening are also executed. The time saving state is a state in which the fluctuation efficiency of the special symbol (especially the second special symbol) is improved, and is therefore an advantageous state for the player.

  In the probability variation state (probability variation state), in addition to the time saving control, the probability variation control in which the probability that the display result is “big hit” is higher than that in the normal state is executed. The probable change state is a state that is more advantageous to the player because the change efficiency of the special symbol is improved and the state is likely to be a “big hit”.

  The time saving state and the probable change state continue until one of the end conditions such as the execution of the predetermined number of special figure games and the start of the next big hit game state is satisfied first. The condition that the execution of the special figure game a predetermined number of times is an end condition is also referred to as a number cut (number cut time reduction, number cut probability change, etc.).

  The normal state is a game state other than a special state such as a jackpot game state that is advantageous to the player, a time-saving state, a probable change state, or the like. The pachinko gaming machine 1, such as the probability and the probability that the display result in the special map game will be a "big hit", is set in the initial setting state of the pachinko gaming machine 1 (for example, a predetermined return after power-on, such as when a system reset is performed). This is a state in which the same control is performed as when the processing is not executed).

  The state in which the probable change control is being executed is also referred to as a high-probability state, and the state in which the probable change control is not being executed is referred to as a low-probability state. The state in which the time-saving control is executed is also called a high base state, and the state in which the time-saving control is not executed is called a low base state. By combining these, the time-saving state is also called a low-probability high-base state, the probable change state is a high-precision high-base state, and the normal state is also a low-probability low-base state. The high-accuracy low-base state is also referred to as a high-accuracy low-base state.

  After the small hitting game state ends, the game state is not changed, and the control is continued to the game state before the display result of the special figure game becomes "small hit" (however, "small hit" occurs If the special figure game at that time is the special figure game of the predetermined number of times in the above number cut, the game state is naturally changed). Note that the display result of the special figure game does not have to have “small hit”.

  Note that the gaming state may change based on the fact that the game ball has passed a specific area (for example, a specific area within a special winning opening) during the big hit gaming state. For example, when a game ball passes through a specific area, it may be controlled to be in a positively changed state after the big hit game state.

(Progress of production etc.)
In the pachinko gaming machine 1, various effects (effects for notifying the progress of the game and enlivening the game) are executed in accordance with the progress of the game. The effect will be described below. Note that the effect is performed by displaying various effect images on the image display device 5. In addition to or instead of the display, a sound output from the speakers 8L and 8R and / or a game effect lamp 9 is provided. May be performed by turning on / off the light, operating the movable body 32, or the like.

  In the “left”, “middle”, “right” decorative symbol display areas 5L, 5C, and 5R provided on the image display device 5 as the effect performed in accordance with the progress of the game, the first special figure game or the In response to the start of the 2 special figure game, the variable display of the decorative symbol is started. At the timing when the display result (also called a fixed special symbol) is stopped and displayed in the first special figure game or the second special figure game, a fixed decorative pattern (combination of three decorative symbols) which is a display result of the variable display of the decorative symbol ) Is also stopped (derived).

  During the period from the start of the variable display of the decorative symbol to the end thereof, the mode of the variable display of the decorative symbol may be a predetermined reach mode (reach is established). Here, the reach mode is a variable display for a decorative symbol that has not been stopped and displayed when the decorative symbol stopped and displayed on the screen of the image display device 5 forms a part of a jackpot combination described below. Is continued.

  In addition, a reach effect is executed in response to the reach mode during the variable display of the decorative symbol. In the pachinko gaming machine 1, a ratio (also referred to as a jackpot reliability or a jackpot expectation) in which a display result (a display result of a special figure game or a display result of a variable display of a decorative pattern) becomes a "big hit" according to the effect mode. A plurality of different reach effects are executed. The reach effects include, for example, a normal reach and a super reach having a higher hit reliability than the normal reach.

  When the display result of the special figure game is “big hit”, a determined decorative pattern that is a predetermined big hit combination is derived as a display result of the variable display of the decorative pattern on the screen of the image display device 5 (decoration). The display result of the variable display of the symbol is "big hit"). As an example, the same decorative symbol (for example, “7”) is stopped and displayed on predetermined effective lines in the “left”, “middle”, and “right” decorative symbol display areas 5L, 5C, and 5R. .

  In the case of "probable change big hit" controlled to the probable change state after the end of the big hit game state, an odd number of decorative symbols (for example, "7" etc.) are stopped and displayed together, and after the big hit game state is ended, the state changes to the certain change state. In the case of a non-probable variable jackpot (normal jackpot) that is not controlled, an even number of decorative symbols (for example, “6”) may be stopped and displayed together. In this case, the odd-numbered decorative symbols are also referred to as positive variation symbols, and the even-numbered decorative symbols are also referred to as non-positive variable symbols (normal symbols). After the non-probable design has reached the reach mode, a promotion effect that eventually becomes a “probable change” may be executed.

  When the display result of the special figure game is “small hit”, as a display result of the variable display of the decorative symbol on the screen of the image display device 5, a fixed decorative pattern (for example, “ 1 35 ”) is derived (the display result of the variable display of the decorative pattern is“ small hit ”). As an example, the decorative symbols forming the chance eyes are stopped and displayed on predetermined effective lines in the “left”, “middle”, and “right” decorative symbol display areas 5L, 5C, and 5R. In addition, when the display result of the special figure game is "big hit" of some big hit types (big hit game state in the same mode as the small hit game state) and when it is "small hit" , A common fixed decorative design may be derived and displayed.

  When the display result of the special figure game is “losing”, the decorative display variable display mode does not become the reach mode, and the non-reach combination fixed decorative pattern (“ (Also referred to as “non-reach loss”) may be stopped and displayed (the display result of the variable display of the decorative pattern is “non-reach loss”). Further, when the display result is “losing”, after the decorative symbol variable display mode becomes the reach mode, a predetermined reach combination other than the jackpot combination (“reach loss”) is displayed as the decorative symbol variable display result. ) May be stopped (the display result of the variable display of the decorative symbol is "reach loss").

  The effects that can be executed by the pachinko gaming machine 1 include displaying the above-mentioned variable display corresponding display (hold display or active display). Further, as another effect, for example, a notice effect for notifying the jackpot reliability is executed during the variable display of the decorative symbol. The notice effect includes a notice effect for giving a notice of the jackpot reliability in the variable display during execution, and a look-ahead notice effect for giving a notice of the jackpot reliability in the variable display before execution (variable display in which execution is suspended). As a prefetch notice effect, an effect of changing the display mode of the variable display corresponding display (hold display or active display) to a mode different from the normal mode may be executed.

  Also, in the image display device 5, by temporarily stopping the decorative symbol during the variable display of the decorative symbol and then restarting the variable display, one variable display is made to look like a plurality of variable displays in a pseudo manner. A pseudo continuous production may be executed.

  During the big hit game state, a big hit effect is performed to notify the big hit game state. As the large hit production, a production that notifies the number of rounds or a promotion production that indicates that the value of the big hit game state is improved may be executed. In addition, during the small hitting game state, a small hitting effect for notifying the small hitting game state is executed. The big hit game in the small hit game state and in some big hit types (a big hit type of the big hit game state in the same mode as the small hit game state, for example, a big hit type in which the subsequent game state is a high accuracy state) By performing a common effect in the state and the state, the player may not be able to know whether the current state is the small hitting game state or the big hitting game state. In such a case, by performing a common effect after the end of the small hitting game state and after the end of the big hitting game state, it is possible to make it impossible to distinguish between the high accuracy state and the low accuracy state. You may.

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

(Board configuration)
In the pachinko gaming machine 1, for example, a main board 11, an effect control board 12, an audio control board 13, a lamp control board 14, a relay board 15 and the like as shown in FIG. 2 are mounted. In addition, various boards such as a payout control board, an information terminal board, a launch control board, and a power supply board are arranged on the back of the pachinko gaming machine 1.

  The main board 11 is a control board on the main side, and the progress of the above-mentioned game in the pachinko gaming machine 1 (execution of a special figure game (including management of holding), execution of a general-purpose game (including management of holding), Game state, small hitting game state, game state, etc.). The main board 11 includes a game control microcomputer 100, a switch circuit 110, a solenoid circuit 111, and the like.

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

  The CPU 103 performs a process for controlling the progress of the game (a process for realizing the function of the main board 11) by executing a program stored in the ROM 101. At this time, various data stored in the ROM 101 (variation patterns to be described later, effect control commands to be described later, data to be referred to when making various determinations to be described later, and various tables) are used, and the RAM 102 is used as a main memory. . The RAM 102 is a backup RAM in which the stored contents are stored for a predetermined period even if the power supply to the pachinko gaming machine 1 is partially or entirely stopped. Note that all or a part of the program stored in the ROM 101 may be expanded in the RAM 102 and executed on the RAM 102.

  The random number circuit 104 renewably counts numerical data indicating various random numbers (gaming random numbers) used when controlling the progress of the game. The gaming random number may be updated by the CPU 103 executing a predetermined computer program (updated by software).

  The I / O 105 includes, for example, an input port to which various signals (detection signals to be described later) are input, and various signals (the first special symbol display device 4A, the second special symbol display device 4B, the normal symbol display device 20, the first reservation). An output port for transmitting a signal for controlling (driving) the display 25A, the second reservation display 25B, the general-purpose reservation display 25C, and the like (solenoid driving signal) is provided.

  The switch circuit 110 detects detection signals (game balls pass or exit) from various switches for detecting game balls (gate switch 21, start-up switch (first start-up switch 22A and second start-up switch 22B), count switch 23). (Such as a detection signal indicating that the switch has been turned on when the vehicle enters) and is transmitted to the game control microcomputer 100. The transmission of the detection signal indicates that the passing or approach of the game ball has been detected.

  The solenoid circuit 111 sends a solenoid drive signal (for example, a signal for turning on the solenoid 81 or the solenoid 82) from the game control microcomputer 100 to the solenoid 81 for a normal electric accessory or the solenoid 82 for a special winning opening door. Transmit.

  The main board 11 (game control microcomputer 100), as a part of the control of the progress of the game, the effect control command (command for designating (notifying) the progress of the game, etc.) according to the progress of the game. 12 The effect control command output from the main board 11 is relayed by the relay board 15 and supplied to the effect control board 12. The effect control command includes, for example, various determination results on the main board 11 (for example, a display result of a special figure game (including a big hit type)) and a variation pattern used when executing the special figure game (details will be described later). )), A game state (for example, start and end of variable display, opening state of a special winning opening, occurrence of a prize, number of storages held, game state), a command for specifying an error occurrence, and the like.

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

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

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

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

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

  The display control unit 123 displays an effect image on the image display device 5 by supplying a video signal corresponding to the effect to be executed to the image display device 5 based on the effect execution instruction from the effect control CPU 120. The display control unit 123 further supplies a sound designation signal (a signal for designating a sound to be output) to the sound control board 13 in order to output a sound synchronized with the display of the effect image and to turn on / off the game effect lamp 9. Or a lamp signal (a signal designating a lighting / extinguishing mode of the lamp) is supplied to the lamp control board 14. Further, the display control unit 123 supplies a signal for operating the movable body 32 to the movable body 32 or a drive circuit for driving the movable body 32.

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

  The lamp control board 14 includes various circuits for driving the game effect lamp 9, drives the game effect lamp 9 based on the lamp signal, and turns on / off the game effect lamp 9 in a mode specified by the lamp signal. I do. In this way, the display control unit 123 controls the audio output and the turning on / off of the lamp.

  The sound output, control of turning on / off the lamp (supply of a sound designation signal or a lamp signal, etc.), and control of the movable body 32 (supply of a signal for operating the movable body 32, etc.) are executed by the effect control CPU 120. You may do so.

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

  The I / O 125 mounted on the effect control board 12 is for inputting an effect control command transmitted from, for example, the main board 11 or the like, and for transmitting various signals (video signal, sound designation signal, lamp signal). And an output port.

  Boards other than the main board 11, such as the effect control board 12, the voice control board 13, and the lamp control board 14, are also called sub-boards. A plurality of sub-boards may be provided for each function like the pachinko gaming machine 1, or one sub-board may have a plurality of functions.

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

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

  In the game control main process shown in FIG. 3, the CPU 103 first sets interrupt prohibition (step S1). Subsequently, necessary initial settings are performed (step S2). The initial setting includes setting of a stack pointer, register setting of a built-in device (CTC (counter / timer circuit), parallel input / output port, and the like), setting of making the RAM 102 accessible, and the like.

  Next, it is determined whether the output signal from the clear switch is on (step S3). The clear switch is mounted on, for example, a power supply board. When the power is turned on while the clear switch is on, an output signal (clear signal) is input to the game control microcomputer 100 via the input port. When the output signal from the clear switch is on (step S3; Yes), an initialization process (step S8) is executed. In the initialization process, the CPU 103 performs a RAM clear process for clearing flags, counters, and buffers stored in the RAM 102, and sets an initial value in a work area.

  Further, the CPU 103 transmits an effect control command for instructing initialization to the effect control board 12 (step S9). When the effect control CPU 120 receives the effect control command, for example, the image display device 5 displays a screen for notifying that the control of the gaming machine has been initialized.

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

  If the backup data is stored in the RAM 102 (Step S4; Yes), the CPU 103 checks the data of the backed up data (performed using an error detection code) and determines whether the data is normal (Step S4). S5). In step S5, it is determined whether or not the data in the RAM 102 matches the data at the time of stopping the power supply, for example, based on the parity bit and the checksum. If it is determined that they match, it is determined that the data in the RAM 102 is normal.

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

  When it is determined that the data in the RAM 102 is normal (step S5; Yes), the CPU 103 performs a restoration process (step S6) for returning the internal state of the main board 11 to the state at the time of stopping the power supply. In the recovery processing, the CPU 103 sets a work area based on the storage contents of the RAM 102 (the contents of the backed up data). As a result, when the power supply is stopped, the game state is restored, and if the special symbol is being changed, the special symbol change is restarted from the state before the restoration by executing the game control timer interrupt process described later. Will be.

  Then, the CPU 103 transmits an effect control command for instructing recovery from the power interruption to the effect control board 12 (step S7). In conjunction with this, the effect control command to specify the backed-up game state before the power interruption, or the effect control to specify the display result of the running special figure game if the special figure game is being executed. A command may be transmitted. As these commands, the same commands as those set to be transmitted in the special symbol process processing described later can be used. When the effect control CPU 120 receives the effect control command specifying the time of restoration from the power interruption, for example, the image display device 5 notifies that the restoration from the power interruption has been performed or that the restoration from the power interruption is being performed. Screen display to perform The effect control CPU 120 may display an appropriate screen based on the effect control command.

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

  When receiving the interrupt request signal from the CTC and receiving the interrupt request, the CPU 103 that has executed the game control main process executes the game control timer interrupt process shown in the flowchart of FIG. When starting the game control timer interrupt process shown in FIG. It is determined whether a detection signal has been received from various switches such as the switch 22B and the count switch 23 (step S21). Subsequently, by executing a predetermined main-side error process, an abnormality diagnosis of the pachinko gaming machine 1 is performed, and a warning can be generated if necessary according to the diagnosis result (step S22). Thereafter, by executing a predetermined information output process, for example, the jackpot information (information indicating the number of occurrences of the jackpot, etc.) supplied to the hall management computer installed outside the pachinko gaming machine 1, the start information (start It outputs data such as information indicating the number of winnings, etc.), probability variation information (information indicating the number of times the probability has changed, etc.) (step S23).

  Subsequent to the information output process, a game random number updating process for updating at least a part of the game random number used on the main board 11 side by software is executed (step S24). Thereafter, the CPU 103 executes a special symbol process (step S25). When the CPU 103 executes the special symbol process process at each timer interrupt, management of execution and suspension of the special figure game, control of the big hit game state and the small hit game state, control of the game state, and the like are realized. See below).

  Subsequent to the special symbol processing, the ordinary symbol processing is executed (step S26). The CPU 103 executes the normal symbol process process at each timer interrupt, thereby managing the execution and suspension of the general game based on the detection signal from the gate switch 21 (based on the passing of the game ball to the passing gate 41), Opening control of the variable winning ball device 6B based on “per-day drawing” is enabled. The execution of the ordinary symbol game is performed by driving the ordinary symbol display device 20, and the ordinary symbol reservation display 25C is turned on to display the ordinary symbol reservation number.

  After executing the normal symbol process process, a process when a power interruption occurs, a process for paying out prize balls, and the like may be performed as part of the game control timer interrupt process. Thereafter, the CPU 103 executes a command control process (Step S27). The CPU 103 may set the transmission of the effect control command in each of the above processes. In the command control process of step S27, a process of transmitting the effect control command set to be transmitted to a sub-side control board such as the effect control board 12 is performed. After executing the command control process, the interrupt is permitted, and then the game control timer interrupt process ends.

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

  In the start winning determination process, a process of detecting the occurrence of the start winning, storing the hold information in a predetermined area of the RAM 102, and updating the number of stored holds is executed. When a winning start occurs, a random number value for determining a display result (including a big hit type) and a fluctuation pattern is extracted and stored as hold information. Further, a process of pre-reading a display result or a variation pattern may be executed based on the extracted random number value. After storing the hold information and the number of stored memories, transmission setting for transmitting an effect control command for designating a determination result such as the occurrence of a start winning, the number of stored memories, and a pre-reading determination is performed on the effect control board 12. . The effect control command at the time of the start winning set thus set is transmitted from the main substrate 11 to the effect control board 12 by executing the command control process of step S27 shown in FIG. 4 after the special symbol process process is completed, for example. Transmitted to

  After executing the start winning determination processing in S101, the CPU 103 selects and executes one of the processing in steps S110 to S120 according to the value of the special figure process flag provided in the RAM 102. In each process of the special symbol process (steps S110 to S120), a transmission setting for transmitting an effect control command corresponding to each process to the effect control board 12 is performed.

  The special symbol normal process in step S110 is executed when the value of the special symbol process flag is “0” (initial value). In the special symbol normal processing, it is determined whether to start the first special figure game or the second special figure game based on the presence or absence of the hold information. Also, in the special symbol normal processing, based on the random number value for determining the display result, whether the display result of the special symbol or decorative symbol is "big hit" or "small hit", or the big hit type in the case of "big hit" Is determined (predetermined) before the display result is derived and displayed. Further, in the special symbol normal processing, a fixed special symbol (any of a big hit symbol, a small hit symbol, or a lost symbol) to be stopped and displayed in the special symbol game is set in accordance with the determined display result. Thereafter, the value of the special figure process flag is updated to “1”, and the special special pattern normal processing ends. Note that the special figure game using the second special figure may be executed prior to the special figure game using the first special figure (also referred to as special figure 2 priority digestion). Further, the order of winning the game balls into the first starting winning opening and the second starting winning opening may be stored, and the start condition of the special figure game may be established in the order of the winning (also referred to as winning the order).

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

  The variation pattern setting process in step S111 is executed when the value of the special figure process flag is “1”. In this variation pattern setting processing, any one of a plurality of types of variation patterns is used by using a random value for variation pattern determination based on a result of a prior determination as to whether the display result is “big hit” or “small hit”. And the like are determined. In the variation pattern setting process, when the variation pattern is determined, the value of the special figure process flag is updated to “2”, and the variation pattern setting process ends.

  The fluctuation pattern is the execution time of the special figure game (the special figure fluctuation time) (also the execution time of the variable display of the decorative symbol), the mode of variable display of the decorative symbol (whether or not there is reach, etc.), and the variable display of the decorative symbol. (Such as the type of reach effect), and is also referred to as a variable display pattern.

  The special symbol change process in step S112 is executed when the value of the special figure process flag is “2”. The special symbol change process includes a process for setting a special symbol to be changed in the first special symbol display device 4A and the second special symbol display device 4B, and an elapsed time after the special symbol starts to change. And the like. Further, it is also determined whether or not the measured elapsed time has reached the special figure fluctuation time corresponding to the fluctuation pattern. Then, when the elapsed time from the start of the change of the special symbol reaches the special figure change time, the value of the special figure process flag is updated to “3”, and the special symbol change processing ends.

  The special symbol stop processing in step S113 is executed when the value of the special figure process flag is “3”. In this special symbol stop processing, the change of the special symbol is stopped by the first special symbol display device 4A or the second special symbol display device 4B, and the fixed special symbol which is the display result of the special symbol is stopped and displayed (derived). The processing for making the setting is included. If the display result is "big hit", the value of the special figure process flag is updated to "4". On the other hand, when the big hit flag is off and the display result is “small hit”, the value of the special figure process flag is updated to “8”. When the display result is “losing”, the value of the special figure process flag is updated to “0”. When the display result is "small hit" or "losing", the game state is updated when the time reduction state or the probable change state is controlled and the end of the number cut is established. When the value of the special figure process flag is updated, the special symbol stop processing ends.

  The big hit opening pre-processing of step S114 is executed when the value of the special figure process flag is “4”. The big hit opening pre-processing includes, for example, a process of starting a round in the big hit game state and setting a big winning opening to an open state based on a display result of “big hit” or the like. Have been. When opening the special winning opening, a process of supplying a solenoid drive signal to the solenoid 82 for the special winning opening door is executed. At this time, an opening upper limit period in which the special winning opening is opened and an upper limit execution number of rounds are set in accordance with, for example, the type of the big hit. When these settings are completed, the value of the special figure process flag is updated to “5”, and the big hit opening pre-processing ends.

  The big hit opening processing in step S115 is executed when the value of the special figure process flag is “5”. The processing during the opening of the jackpot is based on a process of measuring the elapsed time from the opening of the jackpot, and on the basis of the measured elapsed time, the number of game balls detected by the count switch 23, and the like. For determining whether or not it is time to return from the open state to the closed state. Then, when returning the special winning opening to the closed state, after performing processing such as stopping the supply of the solenoid drive signal to the solenoid 82 for the special winning opening door, the value of the special figure process flag is updated to “6”, The processing during the opening of the jackpot ends.

  The post-big hit release processing in step S116 is executed when the value of the special figure process flag is "6". The post-big hit opening processing includes a process of determining whether or not the number of times of execution of the round for opening the special winning opening has reached a set upper limit number of times, and a process of determining whether or not the hit number has been reached when the upper limit number of times has been reached. And the like for performing a setting for terminating the process. When the number of rounds has not reached the upper limit execution number, the value of the special figure process flag is updated to “5”. The value is updated to "7". When the value of the special figure process flag is updated, the post-jackpot release processing ends.

  The big hit end processing in step S117 is executed when the value of the special figure process flag is “7”. The big hit end process includes a process of waiting until a waiting time corresponding to a period during which an ending effect is performed as a staging operation for notifying the end of the big hit game state, and a change in response to the end of the big hit game state. The processing includes various settings for starting control and time-saving control. When such a setting is made, the value of the special figure process flag is updated to “0”, and the big hit end processing ends.

  The small hit release pre-processing of step S118 is executed when the value of the special figure process flag is “8”. The small hit opening pre-processing includes a process of setting the large winning opening to the open state in the small hitting game state based on the display result being “small hit”. At this time, the value of the special figure process flag is updated to “9”, and the small hit release pre-processing ends.

  The small hit opening processing in step S119 is executed when the value of the special figure process flag is "9". The processing during opening of the small hits is a process of measuring the elapsed time from the opening of the special winning opening and the timing of returning the large winning opening from the open state to the closed state based on the measured elapsed time and the like. It includes a process of determining whether or not the event has occurred. When the big winning port is returned to the closed state and the timing of ending the small hitting game state is reached, the value of the special figure process flag is updated to “10”, and the small hit opening processing ends.

  The small hit end processing in step S120 is executed when the value of the special figure process flag is “10”. The small hit ending process includes a process of waiting until a waiting time corresponding to a period during which the effect operation for notifying the end of the small hit gaming state is performed is performed. Here, when the small hitting game state ends, the gaming state in the pachinko gaming machine 1 before the small hitting gaming state is continued. When the waiting time at the end of the small hitting game state has elapsed, the value of the special figure process flag is updated to “0”, and the small hitting end processing ends.

(Main operation of effect control board 12)
Next, main operations of the effect control board 12 will be described. In the effect control board 12, when the power supply voltage is supplied from the power supply board or the like, the effect control CPU 120 is activated and executes the effect control main process as shown in the flowchart of FIG. When the effect control main process shown in FIG. 6 is started, the effect control CPU 120 first executes a predetermined initialization process (step S71), clears the RAM 122, sets various initial values, and sets the effect control board 12 The register setting of the mounted CTC (counter / timer circuit) is performed. Further, an initial operation control process is executed (step S72). In the initial operation control process, control for performing an initial operation of the movable body 32, such as control for driving the movable body 32 to return to the initial position and control for confirming a predetermined operation, is executed.

  Thereafter, it is determined whether or not the timer interrupt flag is turned on (step S73). The timer interrupt flag is set to an on state every time a predetermined time (for example, 2 milliseconds) elapses based on, for example, a register setting of the CTC. At this time, if the timer interrupt flag is off (step S73; No), the process of step S73 is repeatedly executed, and the process stands by.

  Further, on the side of the effect control board 12, an interrupt for receiving the effect control command from the main board 11 is generated in addition to the timer interrupt generated every time a predetermined time elapses. This interrupt is, for example, an interrupt generated when the effect control INT signal from the main board 11 is turned on. When an interrupt occurs due to the effect control INT signal being turned on, the effect control CPU 120 automatically sets the interrupt to be disabled. However, when a CPU that does not automatically enter the interrupt disabled state is used, the interrupt is disabled. It is desirable to issue a prohibition command (DI command). The effect control CPU 120 executes, for example, a predetermined command reception interrupt process in response to an interrupt caused by the effect control INT signal being turned on. In the command reception interrupt processing, an effect control command is fetched from a predetermined input port that receives a control signal transmitted from the main board 11 via the relay board 15 among input ports included in the I / O 125. The effect control command captured at this time is stored in an effect control command receiving buffer provided in the RAM 122, for example. After that, the effect control CPU 120 sets the interrupt permission, and then ends the command reception interrupt processing.

  If the timer interrupt flag is on in step S73 (step S73; Yes), the timer interrupt flag is cleared and turned off (step S74), and a command analysis process is executed (step S75). In the command analysis process, for example, after reading various effect control commands transmitted from the game control microcomputer 100 of the main board 11 and stored in the effect control command receiving buffer, the read effect control commands are read out. Corresponding settings and controls are performed. For example, the effect control command that has been read out is stored in a predetermined area of the RAM 122 or stored in the RAM 122 so that it is possible to confirm which effect control command has been received and the content specified by the effect control command in the effect control process processing or the like. For example, it turns on a provided reception flag. When the effect control command specifies the game state, the display control unit 123 may be instructed to display a background corresponding to the game state.

  After executing the command analysis processing in step S75, an effect control process processing is executed (step S76). In the effect control process processing, for example, a display operation of an effect image in a display area of the image display device 5, a sound output operation from the speakers 8L and 8R, a lighting operation in a decorative luminous body such as the game effect lamp 9 and a decoration LED, and a movable body 32 The control for operating various effect devices, such as the driving operation of the camera, is performed. In addition, determination, determination, setting, and the like are performed on the control content of the rendering operation using various rendering devices in accordance with the rendering control command transmitted from the main board 11 and the like.

  Following the effect control process in step S76, an effect random number update process is executed (step S77), and at least a part of the effect random numbers used on the effect control board 12 is updated by software. After that, the process returns to step S73. Other processing may be performed before returning to the processing of step S73.

  FIG. 7 is a flowchart illustrating an example of the processing executed in step S76 in FIG. 6 as the effect control process processing. In the effect control process process illustrated in FIG. 7, the effect control CPU 120 first executes a prefetch notice setting process (step S161). In the look-ahead notice setting process, for example, determination, determination, setting, and the like for executing a look-ahead notice effect are performed based on a start control effect control command transmitted from the main board 11. In addition, a process for displaying a hold display is executed based on the number of held memories specified from the effect control command.

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

  The variable display start waiting process in step S170 is a process executed when the value of the effect process flag is “0” (initial value). This variable display start waiting process is a process of determining whether or not to start the variable display of the decorative symbol on the image display device 5 based on whether or not a command or the like designating the start of the variable display has been received from the main board 11. And so on. When it is determined that the variable display of the decorative symbol on the image display device 5 is to be started, the value of the effect process flag is updated to “1”, and the variable display start waiting process ends.

  The variable display start setting process in step S171 is a process executed when the value of the effect process flag is “1”. In the variable display start setting process, based on the display result and the variation pattern specified by the effect control command, the display result of the decorative design variable display (fixed decorative design), the variable display mode of the decorative design, the reach Whether or not various effects such as a notice effect are to be executed, the mode thereof, the execution start timing, and the like are determined. Then, an effect control pattern (a set of control data for instructing the display control unit 123 to execute an effect) reflecting the determination result or the like is set. Thereafter, based on the set effect control pattern, the display control unit 123 is instructed to start the execution of the variable display of the decorative symbol, updates the value of the effect process flag to “2”, and ends the variable display start setting process. The display control unit 123 causes the image display device 5 to start the variable display of the decorative symbol in response to the instruction to start the execution of the variable display of the decorative symbol.

  The variable display effect processing in step S172 is processing executed when the value of the effect process flag is “2”. In the variable display effect processing, the effect control CPU 120 displays an effect image based on the effect control pattern set in step S171 on the display screen of the image display device 5 by instructing the display control unit 123. Or to drive the movable body 32, to output a voice or sound effect from the speakers 8L and 8R by outputting a command (sound effect signal) to the voice control board 13, and to output a command (lighting signal) to the lamp control board 14. Various effect controls such as turning on / off / blinking the game effect lamp 9 and the decoration LED by the output are performed during the variable display of the decorative symbol. After performing such effect control, for example, an end code indicating the end of variable display of a decorative symbol is read from the effect control pattern, or a command for designating stop display of the fixed decorative symbol from the main board 11 is received. In response to, for example, the fixed decoration symbol which is the display result of the decoration symbol is stopped and displayed. When the fixed decorative symbol is stopped and displayed, the value of the effect process flag is updated to “3”, and the effect process during variable display ends.

  The waiting process per special figure in step S173 is a process executed when the value of the effect process flag is “3”. In the waiting process per special figure, the effect control CPU 120 determines whether or not an effect control command designating the start of the big hit game state or the small hit game state from the main board 11 has been received. Then, when an effect control command designating the start of the big hit game state or the small hit game state is received, if the command specifies the start of the big hit game state, the value of the effect process flag is set to “6”. Update to ". On the other hand, if the command specifies the start of the small hitting game state, the value of the effect process flag is updated to “4”, which is a value corresponding to the small hitting effect process. Also, if the reception waiting time of the command has elapsed without receiving a command designating the start of the big hit game state or the small hit game state, it is determined that the display result in the special map game was "losing". Then, the value of the effect process flag is updated to the initial value “0”. When the value of the effect process flag is updated, the waiting process per special figure ends.

  The small hit production process in step S174 is a process executed when the value of the production control process flag is “4”. In the small hit effect production process, the effect control CPU 120 sets, for example, an effect control pattern corresponding to the effect content in the small hit game state, and executes various effect controls in the small hit game state based on the set contents. . In addition, in the small hit effect production process, for example, in response to receiving a command designating the end of the small hit game state from the main board 11, the value of the effect process flag is set to a value corresponding to the small hit end effect. It is updated to a certain “5”, and the small hit production process ends.

  The small hit end effect processing in step S175 is processing executed when the value of the effect control process flag is “5”. In the small hit end effect processing, the effect control CPU 120 sets an effect control pattern or the like corresponding to, for example, the end of the small hit game state, and performs various effect controls at the end of the small hit game state based on the set contents. Execute Thereafter, the value of the effect process flag is updated to the initial value “0”, and the small hit end effect process ends.

  The big hit production process in step S176 is a process executed when the value of the production process flag is “6”. In this big hit effect processing, the effect control CPU 120 sets, for example, an effect control pattern or the like corresponding to the effect contents in the big hit game state, and executes various effect controls in the big hit game state based on the set contents. In the big hit effect process, the value of the effect control process flag is a value corresponding to the ending effect process in response to, for example, receiving a command designating the big hit game state from the main board 11. 7 ", and ends the big hit production process.

  The ending effect process of step S177 is a process executed when the value of the effect process flag is “7”. In the ending effect process, the effect control CPU 120 sets an effect control pattern or the like corresponding to, for example, the end of the big hit game state, and performs various effect controls of the ending effect at the end of the big hit game state based on the set contents. Execute. Then, the value of the effect process flag is updated to the initial value “0”, and the ending effect process ends.

(Modification of the basic description)
The present invention is not limited to the pachinko gaming machine 1 described in the above basic description, and various modifications and applications are possible without departing from the spirit of the present invention.

  The pachinko gaming machine 1 described in the above basic description is a payout type gaming machine that pays out a predetermined number of game media as a prize based on the occurrence of a prize. An enclosed game machine may be used.

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

  In the above basic description, the pachinko gaming machine 1 is shown as a gaming machine, but a medal is inserted, a predetermined number of bets is set, and a plurality of types of symbols are rotated according to the operation of the operating lever by the player, If the combination of stopped symbols becomes a specific symbol combination when the symbol is stopped in response to the operation of the stop button, a slot machine capable of executing a game in which a predetermined number of medals are paid out to a player (for example, a big bonus) The present invention is also applicable to slot machines equipped with one or more of regular bonus, RT, AT, ART, and CZ (hereinafter, bonus etc.).

  The program and data for realizing the present invention are not limited to a form that is distributed and provided to a computer device or the like included in the pachinko gaming machine 1 by a detachable recording medium. It may be in a form distributed by installing it in a storage device included in it. Furthermore, by providing a communication processing unit, programs and data for implementing the present invention are distributed by downloading from other devices on a network connected via a communication line or the like. It does not matter.

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

  In this specification, one of the expressions for comparing various ratios such as the execution ratio of the effect (expressions such as “high”, “low”, and “differentiate”) is that one of the ratios is “0%”. May be included. For example, it may include that one is a ratio of “0%” and the other is a ratio of “100%” or a ratio of less than “100%”.

(Explanation about the characteristic part 31AK)
Next, the characteristic portion 31AK of the present embodiment will be described. FIG. 8 is a diagram for explaining a variation pattern and a type of reach in the pachinko gaming machine 1 of the present embodiment. As shown in FIG. 8 (A), in the present embodiment, the non-reach loss variation patterns PA1-1 and PA1-2 in which the variable display mode of the decorative symbol does not become the reach mode and the display result is "losing". , The display pattern is a "big hit", such as reach-losing variation patterns PA2-1 to PA2-6, PA3-1 to PA3-4, etc., in which the variable display mode of the decorative pattern is the reach mode and the display result is "losing". There are prepared the following fluctuation patterns PB2-1 to PB2-6, PB3-1 to PB3-4, and the like.

  Further, as shown in FIG. 8B, in the present embodiment, reach effects such as normal reach and super reach AE are executed. In this embodiment, the reach effect is also referred to as a suggestion effect that indicates that it is controlled to the big hit state. The reliability (big hit reliability) when each reach is executed is represented by the number of black stars in FIG. 8B, normal reach <super reach E <super reach D <super reach C <super reach B <Super Reach A increases in order. In addition, you may provide the reach which determines that it becomes a big hit.

  In this embodiment, the super reach is executed via the normal reach. In addition, during the super-reach reach effect, an advanced effect that evolves (promotes) to a more reliable reach may be executed. The variation patterns PA3-1 to PA3-4, etc., and variation patterns PB3-1 to PB3-4, etc. shown in FIG. 8A are variation patterns corresponding to the execution of the development effect. Note that FIG. 8A shows a variation pattern in which the reliability evolves to a super-reach one step higher, but a variation pattern in which the reliability evolves in two or more steps is also provided. Further, a variation pattern in which the development effect is executed a plurality of times may be provided.

  In this embodiment, the title of the reach is notified at a predetermined timing after the reach is established, except for the normal reach having the lowest reliability. As shown in FIG. 8B, the title notification mode differs depending on the type of reach. Specifically, the super reach E having the lowest reliability among the super reach is notified of the title of the reach only by display, and the other super reach is notified of the title by display and sound. In this way, the notification of the title is executed by the effect devices with the reach of the higher reliability than the reach of the lower reliability. As a result, the player's sense of expectation can be effectively fueled, and the effect of the performance is improved. Note that the title notification mode may be arbitrarily changed depending on the reliability or irrespective of the reliability. Further, even in the same reach effect, the notification mode may be changed according to the actual display result or the like. Further, the font of the title character (Gothic, Mincho, etc.) or the typeface (line, square, etc.) may be changed depending on the type of the reach.

  The notification of the title of the reach (title notification) is not limited to the title itself such as the name of the reach, but may be the name of the character appearing in the reach effect, the content of the effect of the reach effect, or the like.

(Example of production operation of the characteristic part 31AK)
Next, an example of a rendering operation according to the present embodiment will be described. The following production operation is executed by the production control CPU 120 executing the production control process based on the production control command transmitted from the main board 11. 9 and 10 are diagrams illustrating an example of a super-reach effect production operation according to the present embodiment. FIG. 9A shows that the variable display of the decorative symbols is performed in the “left”, “middle”, and “right” decorative symbol display areas 5L, 5C, and 5R of the image display device 5. . Then, for example, as shown in FIG. 9 (B), the decorative symbol indicating the number 7 on the “left” and “right” stops and the reach mode is reached. After that, the production branches depending on the type of reach.

(Super Reach A)
In the case of Super Reach A, as shown in FIG. 9C, a character 31AK001, which is a friendly character, is displayed on the image display device 5, and a reach effect is started. Here, for example, an animation using the character 31AK001 is displayed. When a predetermined period elapses from the start of the super-reach production, such as the end of the introduction part of the super-reach production (also referred to as super-reach production), the entire screen of the image display device 5 as shown in FIG. The title 31AK002 of Super Reach A (here, the character of “SP Reach A”) is displayed and the sound (here, “Super Reach A”) corresponding to the title name of Reach is output from the speaker 8. , The title of Super Reach A is announced. Thereafter, the title 31AK002 of Super Reach A is erased, and as shown in FIG. 9 (E), the character 31AK003, which is an enemy character, is displayed. The subsequent part of the reach effect of Super Reach A is executed. An effect in which characters confront each other is also referred to as a battle effect. In the battle effect, if a friendly character wins, a big hit occurs, and if the friendly character loses, a loss occurs.

  In addition, when the words are displayed on the image display device 5 during the super reach effect, a sound corresponding to the words may be output from the speaker 8. Also, the words are not limited to being displayed in a balloon as shown in FIG. 9E, and may be displayed in subtitles at the lower part of the image display device 5 or the like.

(Super Reach B)
In the case of Super Reach B, as shown in FIG. 9C, the character 31AK001 is displayed on the image display device 5, and the reach effect is started. Here, for example, an animation using the character 31AK001 is displayed. When a predetermined period elapses after the super reach effect is started, such as when the introduction portion of the super reach effect ends, as shown in FIG. 9 (F), the title 31AK005 of super reach B is displayed on the entire screen of the image display device 5. In this case, the character “SP Reach B” is displayed, and a sound (here, “Super Reach B”) corresponding to the title of Reach is output from the speaker 8, so that the title of Super Reach B is notified. You. Thereafter, the title 31AK005 of Super Reach B is deleted, and as shown in FIG. 9 (G), the character 31AK006, which is the enemy character, is displayed. The subsequent part of the reach effect of Super Reach B is executed.

  As described above, in the super reach A and the super reach B, the title of the reach is notified when a predetermined period has elapsed since the super reach effect was started. By doing so, the title can be notified after the introduction part of the super reach effect or the like is shown to the player, so that the effect of the title notification can be enhanced.

  In the super reach A (FIG. 9 (C) → (D) → (E)...) And the super reach B (FIG. 9 (C) → (F) → (G). In the introductory portion until the notification, the super reach effect is executed in a common effect mode (FIG. 9C). By doing so, it is possible to make the player pay attention to which super-reach has been started since the super-reach production started, and which title is to be notified. The super-reach A and the super-reach B are not limited to the completely common production mode until the title is announced, and it is possible to determine at least one of super-reach by watching the production. The sections may have a common effect mode. For example, in the introduction part of Super Reach A and Super Reach B, a super-reach effect (for example, an effect of displaying an enemy character or suggesting an enemy character) may be executed in a manner related to a title to be notified thereafter. It may be. By doing so, the effect of the effect is improved, and the player pays attention to the effect. In this way, the title notification may be executed after the super reach can be specified.

(Super Reach D)
In the case of Super Reach D, the title 31AK007 of Super Reach D (here, the character of “SP Reach D”) is displayed in a part of the center of the image display device 5 as shown in FIG. At the same time, the sound (here, “defeat the enemy”) corresponding to the title of the reach is output from the speaker 8 to notify the title of the super reach D. As described above, in the super reach D, the title is notified at the start of the super reach effect. Under the title 31AK007, an expectation suggestion indication 31AK008 indicating the expectation of the reach is displayed. The degree of expectation is represented by the number of black stars, as shown in FIG. Here, the degree of expectation is the degree of expectation to be a big hit, but does not have to completely match the big hit reliability of the reach.

  The notification by the voice of Super Reach D does not report the title name as it is, but reports the content of the reach. As described above, in this embodiment, the notification mode of the title notification by voice differs depending on the type of the reach. Thereby, the notification mode of the title notification is diversified, and the interest is improved.

  After the title is announced in Super Reach D, the character 31AK001 is displayed on the image display device 5 as shown in FIG. At this time, the title 31AK007 and the expectation degree suggestion display 31AK008 continue to be displayed in a reduced size, for example, in the upper right portion of the image display device 5. By doing so, the player can grasp the degree of expectation of the reach even during the reach effect. Although FIG. 9 (I) shows the effect contents common to FIG. 9 (C) (super reach A, super reach B), a super reach effect dedicated to super reach D may be executed.

  Thereafter, as shown in FIG. 9 (J), the character 31AK009, which is the enemy character, is displayed, the dialogue 31AK004 of the character 31AK001 is displayed, or the reach effect of the super reach D in which the character 31AK001 and the character 31AK009 confront each other is executed. You.

(Super Reach E)
In the case of Super Reach E, the title 31AK010 of Super Reach E (here, the character of “SP Reach E”) is displayed on the upper left part of the image display device 5 as shown in FIG. Thus, the title of Super Reach E is announced. In the super reach E, the notification of the title by voice is not performed. In addition to the display of the title 31AK010, the character 31AK001 and the character 31AK011, which is the enemy character, are displayed. Be executed. As described above, in Super Reach E, the title is notified in accordance with the progress of the reach effect. In the super reach E, the title 31AK010 is continuously displayed during the reach effect.

  In the reach production of the super reach E having a low jackpot reliability, by giving the title notification without stopping the progress of the reach production, it is possible to prevent the player from giving an excessive sense of expectation. On the other hand, in the reach effects of the super reach A, the super reach B, and the super reach D, the progress of the reach effect is stopped and the title is notified (FIGS. 9D, 9F, and 9F). H)). By doing so, the title notification according to the super reach effect can be executed, and the effect of the effect is improved. It should be noted that in super reach effects such as super reach A, super reach B, and super reach D, the title may be notified without stopping the progress of the reach. Also, in contrast to this embodiment, in a super-reach reach production with a high jackpot reliability, the title may be notified without stopping the progress of the reach production. In the reach effect of the super reach having a low jackpot reliability, the progress of the reach effect may be stopped to notify the title.

(Timing notification timing)
As described above, in this embodiment, in the super reach A and the super reach B, the title is notified after a predetermined period has elapsed after the start of the super reach effect, and in the super reach D and the super reach E, the super reach effect is provided. The title is announced at the start. By doing in this way, the title notification according to the reach effect can be executed, and the effect of the effect is improved. In this embodiment, in Super Reach A and Super Reach B having high jackpot reliability, the title is notified after a predetermined period has elapsed after the start of the superreach production, and Super Reach D and Super Reach have low jackpot reliability. In E, the title was announced at the start of the super-reach production, but the title was announced at the start of the super-reach production in the case of the reach with a high jackpot reliability, and the super The title may be notified after a predetermined period has elapsed after the reach effect.

(Title display area)
Further, in this embodiment, in the super reach A and the super reach B, the title is notified on the entire screen (first area) of the image display device 5, and in the super reach D and the super reach E, the image display device 5 is displayed. Is notified in a part of the screen (second area). By doing in this way, the title notification according to the reach effect can be executed, and the effect of the effect is improved. In particular, in the case of a reach with a high jackpot reliability, title notification is executed in a wider display area than in a case of a reach with a low reliability, so that effective title notification is possible. Note that the title notification on the entire screen of the image display device 5 may be such that the title is displayed in a size that fits on the entire screen, or the entire background is displayed as a title notification background. (Title notification using the entire screen) or the like. Further, the display area for performing the title notification may be different between the super reach A and the super reach B, or the display area for performing the title notification may be different between the super reach D and the super reach E.

  The method of changing the display area for performing the title notification according to the reach effect is not limited to the example of this embodiment, and the display area for performing the title notification according to the reach effect may be arbitrarily changed. For example, in the case of a reach with a high jackpot reliability, the title notification may be executed in a narrower display area than in a case of a reach with a low reliability. Further, when the display area for performing the title notification is made different according to the reach effect, the display area may be made different as in this embodiment, or the display place may be made different.

(Expectation suggestion indication)
In this embodiment, in the title notification in the super reach A and the super reach B having the high jackpot reliability, the super reach D having the lower jackpot reliability than the super reach A and the super reach B is displayed without displaying the indication of the expectation. In the title notification in, an indication of the degree of expectation was displayed. By doing so, the effect can be prevented from becoming dull. In addition, in the title notification in Super Reach E, which has a lower jackpot reliability than Super Reach D, an indication of the degree of expectation is not displayed. By doing so, it is possible to prevent the player from losing the expectation by displaying the expectation suggestion display indicating that the reliability is low in the reach with low reliability. Note that an expectation degree suggestion display may be displayed on at least a part of the super reach A, the super reach B, and the super reach E.

  Note that the indication of the degree of expectation is not limited to the one indicated by the number of black stars as shown in FIG. 9 (H) and the like. The set numerical value may be displayed. Further, as shown in FIG. 9 (H) and the like, in the case where the number of black stars is indicated, half (or half) black stars may be displayed, and the number of levels of expectation may be increased.

(Title display end timing)
Further, in this embodiment, in the super reach A and the super reach B, after the title is displayed, the title is deleted and the super reach effect is executed. Thereby, in the super reach A and the super reach B, it is possible to pay attention to the reach effect. In the super reach D and the super reach E, after the title is displayed, the title is continuously displayed until a later-described determined effect is executed. Thereby, in the super reach D and the super reach E, the type of the reach can be grasped even during the super reach effect. Further, by performing the above, the title notification corresponding to the reach effect can be executed, and the effect of the effect can be improved. In addition, the display end timing of the title may be arbitrarily changed in any case in order to improve the effect.

  Note that, here, the production operation of the reach production of the super reach C is omitted, however, for example, a title notification or an expectation suggestion display according to the jackpot reliability may be executed.

(Decided production)
When it is time to derive the display result (the end of the variable display) after each reach effect has been executed, a determined effect for notifying whether or not the display result will be a "big hit" is executed. The fixed effects include a fixed effect indicating that the display result is “big hit” and a fixed effect indicating that the display result is “losing”. In this embodiment, as shown in FIG. 10B, a fixed effect in which the image 31AK012 is displayed on the image display device 5 is executed. Thereafter, if the display result is "big hit", an image 31AK013 indicating that the ally character has won is displayed as shown in FIG. 10C, and a big hit combination is formed as shown in FIG. 10D. A fixed decoration symbol is derived. If the display result is "losing", an image indicating that the ally character has been defeated is displayed, and a fixed decorative pattern that is a reach-losing combination is derived.

  In this embodiment, even when the title is continuously notified during the reach effect, the notification of the title is ended before the fixed effect is executed. As a result, attention can be paid to the determined effect, and sharp title notification can be executed.

  In the effect operation example shown in FIGS. 9 and 10, during the reach effect of the super reach, the decorative design is reduced at the lower right portion of the image display device 5 to perform the variable display. The method of displaying the decorative pattern of the symbol may be arbitrary. For example, the decorative design may not be displayed during the reach effect, and the display mode (size, position, shading, number, etc.) may be changed depending on the type of the reach effect.

  In addition, in the case of displaying the characters resident during the hold display, the active display, the variable display, and the display related to the mobile phone on the image display device 5, the display is appropriately not displayed during the super-reach's reach effect in order to focus on the reach effect. It may be. At this time, these displays may be kept displayed during a low-reliability reach effect such as super reach E. In this way, it is possible to prevent the player from excessively expecting a low-reliability reach effect, and to focus on the reach effect in the high-reliability reach effect.

(Development stage)
Next, an example of an effect operation when the extended effect is executed will be described. As shown in FIG. 11 (A), when the extended effect is executed when the reach effect of Super Reach D is executed (the title notification of Super Reach D is executed), FIG. As shown, an effect is performed in which the reach effect is interrupted and the screen is torn. Thereafter, when the game reaches the super reach A, as shown in FIG. 11C, the title of the super reach A is announced, and the reach effect of the super reach A is executed. When developing to Super Reach B, as shown in FIG. 11 (D), the title of Super Reach B is announced, and Reach production of Super Reach is executed. As described above, when the development effect is executed, the title information of the reach of the development source is switched to the title notification of the reach of the development destination, so that it is easy to understand which reach has been developed. As shown in FIG. 11, when the reach of the development destination is a reach that performs title notification by display and voice, title notification by display and voice is executed again.

  It should be noted that the development effect is not limited to the example shown in FIG. 11B, and may be an effect in which the screen is gradually cracked and cracked, or a sand storm (display indicating failure) is displayed. You may do so. With such an effect, an unexpected effect can be executed. It should be noted that there may be a development effect of gasses, such as an effect in which the screen gradually cracks but the reach does not develop.

(Expectation suggestion)
In the effect operation example shown in FIG. 9H, the expectation degree suggestion display 31AK008 is configured to display a black star indicating the expectation degree from the beginning. An expectation suggestion effect that suggests an expectation by becoming a black star may be executed.

  For example, as shown in FIG. 12 (A), when announcing the title of Super Reach D, an expectation indicator 31AK021 of five white stars is first displayed. Then, as shown in FIG. 12B, a black star 31AK022 larger than the star of the expectation indicator 31AK021 is displayed. As shown in FIG. 12C, the black star 31AK022 moves and the expectation indicator 31AK021 is displayed. An effect that fits into one of the white stars is performed. At this time, a sound of “pin” indicating that the number of black stars indicating the degree of expectation has increased is output from the speaker 8. As shown in FIGS. 12D and 12E, the same effect is repeated the number of times corresponding to the degree of expectation of the reach. At this time, the sound (volume, scale, sound quality, etc.) output from the speaker 8 may be changed step by step each time it is repeated (for each number of stars). When the number of black stars corresponding to the degree of expectation falls in the expectation degree suggestion display 31AK021, the black star is highlighted, as shown in FIG. By doing so, it becomes easy to understand that the expected degree suggestion effect has been completed.

  In the examples shown in FIGS. 12A to 12F, the black stars are displayed one by one, and the expectation indicated by the expectation suggestion display is increased by one step. However, two or more black stars are displayed. It may be displayed so that the degree of expectation increases by two or more levels. Alternatively, half black stars may be displayed and the degree of expectation may be increased by half a step. In this case, different sounds may be output or the same sound may be output according to the number of displayed stars (the number of stages of rising expectation). For example, the same sound may be output when a half black star is displayed and when one black star is displayed. The same sound may be output when two and a half black stars are displayed and when three black stars are displayed. Further, there may be a case where no sound is output. By doing so, the effect indicating the degree of expectation is diversified, and the effect of the effect is improved. Regardless of the number of steps of the degree of expectation that increases at one time, the same black star image is displayed and fits in the white star of the indication of expectation, and the number of black stars according to the number of steps of the degree of expectation that increases increases Such an effect may be performed.

(Direction mode)
There may be a plurality of effect modes in the effect device such as the image display device 5, the speaker 8, and the game effect lamp 9. In different effect modes, even if the same command (for example, a command specifying a variation pattern) is transmitted from the main board 11, effects based on the command are executed in different effect modes. In each effect mode, the background, the character, the motif displayed on the image display device 5, the sound output from the speaker 8, and the like may be different. The effect mode may be automatically changed according to the number of times of variable display or the game state, or may be changeable by a player's operation.

  FIGS. 12 (G) to 12 (L) are examples of the production operation of the title notification and expectation degree suggestion production when the special mode is set when the normal mode and the special mode are provided as the production mode. In the normal mode, as shown in FIGS. 12 (A) to 12 (F), title notification and expectation degree suggestion effect are executed. In the special mode, the reach effect based on the fluctuation pattern of the super reach D is a reach effect of the super reach D2 having a different effect form from the reach effect of the super reach D. Therefore, when the fluctuation pattern of the super reach D is designated, the title 31AK023 of the super reach D2 is displayed as shown in FIG. At this time, a voice corresponding to the title name of the reach is output from the speaker 8, but a voice different from the normal mode (for example, a voice having a different voice color) is output. In addition, the expectation degree suggestion indication 31AK024 in the super reach D2 is not a star but a diamond.

  Thereafter, as shown in FIG. 12 (H), a black diamond 31AK025 larger than the star of the expectation indicator 31AK024 is displayed, and as shown in FIG. An effect that fits into one of the white diamonds is performed. At this time, the speaker 8 outputs a sound of “pong” indicating that the black rhombus indicating the degree of expectation has increased. As shown in FIGS. 12 (J) and (K), the same effect is repeated a number of times corresponding to the degree of expectation of the reach. When the number of black diamonds corresponding to the degree of expectation falls in the expectation degree suggestion display 31AK024, the black diamond is highlighted, as shown in FIG. In this way, by making the notification mode of the title different depending on the effect mode (the state when the reach effect is executed) determined according to the selection of the player, the game state, and the like, the effect is diversified, and the effect of the effect is enhanced. improves.

  FIG. 12 shows an example of the production operation when the fluctuation pattern of Super Reach D is designated. May be made different. Depending on the effect mode (the state when the reach effect is executed), whether to notify the title of the reach or the execution ratio of the title notification may be different. For example, when a predetermined effect mode is selected, the reach title may not be notified. By doing so, it is possible to execute an effect according to the preference of the player, and the effect of the effect is improved.

  In this embodiment, the degree of expectation is indicated by the number of black stars in the expectation degree suggestion display, and the degree of expectation suggestion effect of gradually increasing the number of black stars is executed. May be executed to gradually reduce the number of displays indicating the degree of expectation. Such an expectation suggestion effect may be executed in addition to, or instead of, the expectation effect effect of the present embodiment.

(Other examples of development effects)
In the case of executing the expectation suggestion effect of gradually increasing the display indicating the expectation of the expectation suggestion display, the development effect may be executed after increasing the display indicating the expectation. In this case, in the case where the display indicating the degree of expectation is increased after the development effect, the display to be increased may be displayed at once instead of stepwise. For example, as shown in FIG. 13A, after the title of Super Reach D is announced and the effect of gradually increasing the number of black stars is completed, a button is displayed on the image display device 5 as shown in FIG. An extended effect in which the image 31AK031 is displayed is executed. Here, when the operation on the push button 31B is detected, as shown in FIG. 13C, the title 31AK032 of super reach C (here, the character of “SP reach C”) is displayed, and The title of Reach C is announced. As described above, when the development effect is executed, the title of the reach of the development source is switched to the title of the reach of the development destination, so that it is easy to understand which reach has been developed. Under the title 31AK032, the expectation degree suggestion display 31AK033 having three black stars is highlighted. Even if the number of black stars increases by two or more, they are displayed at once. Note that, after the movable body 32 operates, a development effect in which the title and the expected degree suggestion display change may be executed.

(Preliminary production)
In this embodiment, a title announcement for announcing the jackpot reliability is executed as an announcement effect according to the title notification mode (for example, the title display color). For example, as shown in FIG. 14A, the title 31AK036 of Super Reach A is displayed in black, and a sound corresponding to the title name of Reach is output from the speaker 8 to notify the title of Super Reach A. After that, as shown in FIG. 14B, a title notice in which the display color of the title 31AK036 changes to red is executed. As described above, when the title notice is not executed, the title is displayed in black, and when the title notice is executed, the title is displayed in a color other than black. In the title notice shown in FIG. 14, the display mode (display color) of the title may change after the reach title is announced by voice. By doing so, the effect of the notice effect can be enhanced. The timing at which the title is displayed in a color other than black is not limited to this, and the title may be displayed in a color other than black from the start of the display of the title.

  When a title notice in which the title display mode (display color) is changed is executed, after the title display mode has been changed, a sound corresponding to the changed display mode may be output. By doing so, the effect of the notice effect can be enhanced. The title notification by voice may be executed after the title display mode (display color) changes. In this case, a sound corresponding to the display mode (display color) of the title after the change may be output.

(Timing notification execution timing)
It is preferable that the notification of the title during the reach is executed at a timing other than the execution timing of an effect (specific effect) such as a notice effect or an advanced effect, in which the degree of expectation controlled in the jackpot advantageous state is improved. By doing in this way, once the title is announced, an effect of increasing the degree of expectation can be executed, so that the player's expectation can be maintained.

  FIG. 15 is a flowchart illustrating an example of an announcement effect determination process for determining whether or not to execute an announcement effect and an effect mode. The announcement effect determination process is executed by the effect control CPU 120 in the variable display start setting process of step S171 in FIG. In the announcement effect determination process, the effect control CPU 120 first determines whether or not the fluctuation pattern specified from the command transmitted from the main board 11 is a super-reach fluctuation pattern (step 31AKS001).

  If the pattern is a super-reach variation pattern (step 31AKS001; Yes), the display color of the title of the super-reach (whether or not to execute a title notice) is determined (step 31AKS002).

  In step 31AKS002, the display color of the title of the super reach is determined in accordance with the determination ratio shown in FIG. The display color of the title of the super reach, as shown in FIG. 16A, changes from “black”, “red”, “black” to “red”, and changes from “black” to “fruit pattern”. There are provided ones that change from "red" to "fruit pattern", and the big hit reliability increases in this order (ascending order). That is, the jackpot reliability differs depending on the timing of change of the title display color. By doing so, the player pays attention to the change timing of the display color of the title, and the effect of production is improved.

  The “fruit pattern” may be such that the title character is displayed in bold and the character itself is a “fruit pattern”, or the background portion of the title display area may be a “fruit pattern” . There may be a pattern displayed as a “fruit pattern” from the beginning. As for the display color that changes, the display color may change after the title notification is executed, as shown in FIG. As for the display color changing, there may be a plurality of timings at which the display color changes. Then, the jackpot reliability may be changed according to the timing at which the display color changes. Further, since the title display period varies depending on the type of super reach, the timing at which the display color changes depending on the type of super reach may be made different. In the case of a super reach having a long title display period (for example, super reach D or super reach E), a plurality of changing timings may be provided, and the changing timing may be determined to any one. Then, in the case of a super reach having a short title display period (for example, super reach A or super reach B), the number of timings to be changed may be one or a smaller number than a super reach having a long title display period.

  In the case where there are a normal mode and a special mode as the effect mode, the display color of the title is determined at the determination ratio shown in FIG. 16A in the normal mode. Determine the title display color at different rates. In the special mode, the display color pattern and the order of reliability may be different from those in the normal mode. In this way, by making the execution mode (display color and display color change timing) of the title notice different depending on the effect mode, the effect is diversified and the effect of the effect is improved.

  In this embodiment, as a notice effect, a line notice for notifying the jackpot reliability is executed according to the character display mode (for example, the display color of the line) in the super reach reach effect.

  After the display color of the title of the super reach is determined, the display color of the words of the character in the reach attainment of the super reach (whether or not to execute the speech notice) is determined (step 31AKS003).

  In step 31AKS003, the display color of the dialogue in the reach effect is determined according to whether the display result is "big hit" or "losing", for example, at the determination ratio shown in FIG. As shown in FIG. 16 (C), the display color of the lines in the reach effect is changed from “white”, “red”, “white” to “red”, and in this order (ascending order). The jackpot reliability is high. That is, the jackpot reliability differs depending on the timing at which the display color of the dialogue changes. By doing so, the player pays attention to the change timing of the display color of the dialogue, and the effect of the effect is improved. In the case where the display color changes, the display color may change after the words are displayed. As for the display color changing, there may be a plurality of timings at which the display color changes. Then, the jackpot reliability may be changed according to the timing at which the display color changes.

  In addition, the big hit reliability may be different depending on the combination of the presentation mode of the title notice and the speech notice. For example, in the case where the same announcement mode (display color) is included in the title announcement and the dialogue announcement, the big hit reliability may be increased when the same announcement mode is achieved. In addition, the big hit reliability may be different depending on the combination of the timing of change of the presentation mode between the title notice and the speech notice. For example, when the change timing is the same, the jackpot reliability may be higher than when the change timings are different, or the jackpot reliability may be different depending on which change occurs first. By doing so, it is possible to focus attention on the respective change timings of the title notice and the dialogue notice.

  When there are a normal mode and a special mode as the effect mode, the display color of the dialogue may be determined at a different rate from the normal mode in the special mode. In the special mode, the display color pattern and the order of reliability may be different from those in the normal mode.

  Note that, instead of the dialogue notice, a notice effect in which the reliability of the big hit is foreseen by a change in the effect mode of the reach effect may be executed. In this case, in the notice effect, a plurality of change timings of the effect mode may be provided so that the big hit reliability differs according to the change timing.

  After the display color of the dialogue in the reach effect is determined, or when it is determined that the pattern is not a variation pattern of the super reach (step AK31S001; No), the presence or absence of another notice effect and the effect form are determined (step AK31S004). After that, the determination result in 31AKS002 to 31AKS004 is stored in a predetermined area of the RAM 122 (Step AK31S005), and the announcement effect determination process ends.

  Note that in this embodiment, a title advance notice and a dialogue advance notice can be executed in the case of super reach, but in the case of a specific super reach (for example, a super reach with low reliability), the title advance notice is provided. And at least one of dialogue notices may be made executable. In addition, although the title announcement and the speech announcement have been described as being determined by the determination ratio shown in FIG. 16, the determination ratio is arbitrary, and for example, the determination ratio may be changed according to the type of super reach. By doing so, a notice effect can be executed according to the type of the reach, and the effect of the effect is improved.

  In this embodiment, the number of executable effect modes (the number of display colors that can be displayed) differs between a title notice and a dialogue notice. By doing in this way, the effects can be varied and the effect of the effects can be enhanced. In the title notice and the dialogue notice, the number of executable effect modes may be arbitrarily changed, and the number and types of executable effect modes may be the same. By doing so, a notice effect with a sense of unity can be executed, and the player can easily grasp the jackpot reliability.

(Action effect)
When the presentation mode of the title notice and the dialogue of the dialogue change, an effect indicating that the presentation mode changes may be executed. For example, an action effect image may be displayed on the image display device 5 and an effect effect in which the image acts on at least one of a title and a line may be executed. Then, after the action effect is executed, the effect mode (display color) of the title or the line may be changed. The effect mode of the action effect (action effect image and the like) may be common to both the title and the line. It should be noted that there may be a case where the effect mode of the title or the dialogue does not change despite the execution of the action effect. In the case of executing the action effect, the presence / absence of execution of the effect effect, the execution timing, and the effect mode may be determined based on the determination result regarding the title notice and the dialogue notice. Such a determination may be performed in the process of step AK31S004. For example, the rate at which at least one of the title notice and the speech notice changes in the effect mode (the rate at which the effect mode changes due to the action effect) may be different depending on the effect mode of the action effect. The ratio of the effect of the effect and the effect of the line notice (the ratio of the effect) may be different, or the ratio of the color (how many steps) the effect changes may be different. . By executing such an action effect, when the action effect image is displayed, the player pays attention to which one of the title and the line is to be applied, and the effect is improved. When there are a plurality of effect modes, the presence or absence of the effect effect and the effect mode may be determined at different rates depending on the effect mode. By doing in this way, an action effect corresponding to the effect mode can be executed, and the effect of the effect is improved.

  As another example of such an action effect, at least one effect mode (display color) of one of a title and a line in accordance with the effect content of the reach effect (for example, an effect of a character or an effect in a battle effect). May be changed. In this way, the player pays attention to the contents of the reach effect.

  The present invention is not limited to the pachinko gaming machine 1 described in the feature section 31AK, and various modifications and applications are possible without departing from the spirit of the present invention. For example, all of the features described in the above embodiments are not essential components, and can be omitted as appropriate.

(Sub LCD)
As a sub display device different from the image display device 5, a sub liquid crystal may be provided on the game board 2 or the game machine frame 3. Here, it is referred to as a sub liquid crystal, but the sub display device may be configured by an organic EL or a dot matrix LED. The sub liquid crystal device may be fixed, for example, in the vicinity of the image display device 5, or may be movable or housed. In the sub liquid crystal, various effects such as a notice effect and display of a hold display are executed. For example, title notification may be executed in the sub liquid crystal. As in the case of the super reach D and the super reach E of the above-described embodiment, when the title is displayed continuously after the notification of the title, the title and the expectation degree suggestion display may be displayed on the sub liquid crystal. In this case, after the image display device 5 notifies the title, the sub liquid crystal may display the title and the expectation degree suggestion display. By doing so, it is possible to display the title and the indication of the degree of expectation without hindering the super reach effect on the image display device 5, and the title and the indication of the degree of expectation are easily understood.

  In the above embodiment, an example in which the present invention is applied to notification of a title of a reach effect as a suggestive effect has been described. You may. For example, as a notice effect (for example, a look-ahead notice effect), when performing a look-ahead zone effect of shifting to a plurality of zones (stage, effect mode, and the like) in which the background image and the effect mode on the image display device 5 are different, the shifted zone The present invention may be applied to the title notification. When a mission ("Let's reach at 7", "Eliminate enemies using a stick controller", etc.) is presented, and a mission effect that is advantageous to the player when the mission is completed is executed, The present invention may be applied to title notification of a mission.

(Variation 1 of characteristic portion 31AK)
In the above embodiment, when it is time to derive the display result, a determined effect for notifying whether or not the display result is a "big hit" is executed, and thereafter, the display result is shown ( (FIG. 10 (B)-(D)). Instead of such a determined effect, at a predetermined timing before deriving a display result, an operation effect prompting operation of the stick controller 31A or the push button 31B is executed, and when a predetermined operation is detected during the operation valid period. The display result may be displayed by displaying the winning or losing of the battle effect or temporarily stopping the display result. By doing so, the display result is shown according to the operation of the player, so that the player's willingness to participate in the game can be increased, and the interest can be improved.

  FIG. 17 and FIG. 18 are diagrams illustrating an example of a super-reach effect operation in a modification in which an operation effect is executed and a display result is displayed according to the operation. As shown in FIG. 17 (A), after the image display apparatus 5 has reached the reach mode, for example, as shown in FIG. Then, as shown in FIGS. 17 (C) to (F) and FIGS. 18 (G) to (I), a reach effect in which the character 31AK041 and the character 31AK042 confront each other is executed.

  With the reach effect, as shown in FIG. 17C, a small button image 31AK043 and a regulation line 31AK044 superimposed on the small button image 31AK043 are displayed at the lower right of the image display device 5. Thereby, an operation effect using the push button 31B is executed, but it is suggested that the reception of the operation is currently restricted.

  In this modification, a plurality of operation effect images indicating that an operation effect is to be executed are prepared. The jackpot reliability differs depending on which operation effect image is displayed and the operation effect is executed. In addition, an image indicating that the operation effect is executed during the reach effect may change to a mode having higher reliability.

  For example, as shown in FIG. 17D, a praying character 31AK045 is displayed, and as shown in FIG. 17E, the praying character 31AK045 changes to a happy character 31AK046, and the small button image 31AK043 becomes the large button image 31AK047. Changes to

  Thereafter, as shown in FIG. 18 (H), a cannon 31AK048 is displayed, and as shown in FIG. 18 (I), an effect 31AK049 in which a bullet is fired from the cannon 31AK048 is displayed, and a bullet hits the large button image 31AK047. The effect 31AK050 to be executed is displayed. Then, the large button image 31AK047 changes to the stick image 31AK051.

  As described above, in this modified example, when the operation effect image changes, the effect effect indicating that the operation effect image changes is executed. The operation effect image may change without accompanying the effect effect. Further, there may be a case where the operation effect image does not change even though the effect effect is executed. The rate at which the operation effect image changes may be different depending on the type of the effect effect.

  Thereafter, a predetermined time before the display result is derived, the regulation line 31AK044 is erased as shown in FIG. 18 (J), and the stick image 31AK051 is enlarged and displayed at the center as shown in FIG. 18 (K). Is displayed to prompt the user to pull the stick controller 31A. At this time, the operation on the stick controller 31A is an effective operation valid period.

  Here, when the operation of pulling the stick controller 31A is detected, an image 31AK052 indicating that the ally character has won is displayed as shown in FIG. 18 (L). After that, at the timing when the fluctuation time ends, as shown in FIG. 18 (M), a fixed decoration symbol which is a big hit combination is derived. If no operation is detected within a predetermined operation validity period, the image shown in FIG. 18L is automatically displayed.

  In this modification, operation effect images include a small button image, a large button image, and a stick image, and an operation effect using these images in the order of small button image <large button image <stick image is performed. The jackpot reliability is high. Even when an operation effect image with low reliability is displayed, the operation effect image may change to a highly reliable operation effect image during the reach effect, so that the effect of the effect is improved and the expectation of the player is improved. Can be maintained.

  In the example of the rendering operation illustrated in FIGS. 17 and 18, the notification of the title of the reach and the indication of the degree of expectation are omitted. It may be executed. The determination regarding the operation effect and the operation effect image (whether or not there is an operation effect, the operation effect image to be displayed, whether or not there is an effect effect, etc.) may be executed in step 31AKS004 in FIG.

(Modification 2 of characteristic portion 31AK)
A suggestion indicating the degree of expectation of control to an advantageous state such as a big hit game state may be displayed. For example, a shutter effect for performing the first suggestion display and a reach title effect for performing the second suggestion display may be executed. In the shutter effect, an effect of covering the screen with a shutter display after the start of the variable display is executed. In the reach title effect, after the reach, an effect of displaying a reach title indicating a development destination of the reach effect is executed. When displaying either the shutter display or the reach title display, a specific image may be included and displayed. The reach title effect may be the same as the title announcement in the above embodiment, or may be another effect determined by another process.

  The specific image is an image with a high jackpot reliability displayed including a plurality of types of elements in the image. The plural types of elements include a banana image of the element E1, a melon image of the element E2, an apple image of the element E3, a watermelon image of the element E4, and a strawberry image of the element E5. The fruit pattern image including these elements E1 to E5 is a specific image. In both the shutter display and the reach title display, all of the elements E1 to E5 are displayed so as to be visible. The display sizes of the elements E1 to E5 constituting the specific image are changed and displayed according to the difference in display size between the shutter display and the reach title display. Further, all of the elements E1 to E5 are displayed so as to fit in the shutter display and the reach title display, respectively.

  When the shutter effect is executed after the start of the variable display, when the fruit pattern image is displayed, the big hit reliability is higher than when the fruit pattern image is not displayed. In addition, when a reach title is displayed during execution of the reach effect, when a fruit pattern image is displayed, the jackpot reliability is higher than when the fruit pattern image is not displayed. When the fruit pattern is not displayed, for example, a plain image that does not include the elements E1 to E5 is displayed. Note that an image pattern other than the fruit pattern image may be prepared as an image indicating the jackpot reliability when the shutter effect and the reach title effect are executed. For example, a white image <a blue image <a red image <a fruit pattern image may be prepared in the order of the jackpot reliability (for example, a red shutter or a red title reach title). Then, one of the image patterns may be selected by a predetermined random number lottery depending on whether or not the display result of the variable display is a big hit.

  When the shutter display and the reach title display are performed, even when the fruit pattern is displayed, the notification that the common sound (melody) is output by the speaker 8 and the notification by the emission of the game effect lamp 9 are performed. The common sound and the emission control of the game effect lamp 9 indicate to the player that the fruit pattern is a special image. When such a shutter display and a reach title display are performed, common notification for the fruit pattern is executed. In the reach title display, a specific sound (voice) is further output after the common notification. Note that the output period of the common sound and the specific sound may partially overlap.

  FIG. 19 is a display screen diagram when the shutter effect and the reach title effect are executed. As shown in FIG. 19A, when the shutter effect is executed, the shutter image 31AK061 is displayed on the image display device 5 at the start of the variable display. In the shutter image 31AK061, an image of a fruit pattern including all the elements E1 to E5 is displayed. In addition, when the shutter effect is performed, the notification that the common sound (melody) is output by the speaker 8 is performed, and the notification by the emission of the game effect lamp 9 is performed. When the closed shutter is opened, as shown in FIG. 19B, the variable display of the decorative symbol is started. Downward arrows indicate variable display of left, middle, and right symbols. When the variable display of the left symbol and the right symbol is temporarily stopped, as shown in FIG.

  Next, as shown in FIG. 19D, a super reach effect is started. The variable display is, for example, displayed small in the upper right of the screen, and a character is displayed on the left side of the screen. At the lower right of the screen, a reach title image 31AK062 is displayed, and the contents of the super reach to be executed from now on are shown as a reach title display. In the reach title image 31AK062, an image of a fruit pattern including all the elements E1 to E5 is displayed. Also, in the reach title image 31AK062, the characters “Battle Reach” indicating that a reach effect accompanied by a battle effect is executed are displayed.

  In addition, when the reach title effect is executed, the notification that the common sound (melody) is output by the speaker 8 is executed, and the notification by the emission of the game effect lamp 9 is executed. Further, after outputting the common sound, an effect of issuing a specific sound (voice) indicating that the character has high jackpot reliability, such as "hot hot", is executed. Here, in the reach title effect, the size of the suggestion display to be displayed is smaller than in the shutter effect. However, in this way, in the reach title effect, by outputting the specific sound, it is possible to make it easier for the player to recognize that the fruit pattern image is displayed. Although the case where the common sound and the specific sound have completely separated output periods has been described, the output periods may partially overlap.

  Thereafter, a battle reach effect as shown in FIG. 19 (e) is executed. An enemy character is displayed on the left side of the screen, and an ally character is displayed on the right side of the screen. When the ally character wins the battle with the enemy character, the character "BATTLE WIN!" Is displayed at the upper left of the screen. It is announced that the jackpot has been confirmed by winning the battle. When the battle effect is over, the display returns to the original variable display screen with the numeric symbols. As shown in FIG. 19 (f), all the symbols are stopped and the big hit symbol of “777” is displayed.

  As shown in FIGS. 19A and 19D, both the shutter image 31AK061 and the reach title image 31AK062 are displayed including all the elements E1 to E5 constituting the fruit pattern image. This makes it possible to suitably display the fruit pattern image in both the shutter image 31AK061 and the reach title image 31AK062 having different display sizes. Thereby, it is possible to accurately convey that the fruit pattern image with a high jackpot reliability is displayed.

  The display size of the shutter image 31AK061 shown in FIG. 19A is larger than the display size of the reach title image 31AK062 shown in FIG. 19D. Therefore, the difference between the display size of the shutter image 31AK061 and the display size of the reach title image 31AK062 can be noticed.

  The shutter image 31AK061 shown in FIG. 19A and the reach title image 31AK062 shown in FIG. 19D are displayed at different timings. With this configuration, it is possible to prevent the fruit pattern image, which is the specific image, from becoming difficult to see due to the overlapping of the execution timings.

  The determination regarding the shutter effect (the presence or absence of the shutter effect and the effect mode) may be performed in step 31AKS004 in FIG. At that time, the determination regarding the shutter effect may be performed based on the determination result of the display color of the title in step 31AKS002 in FIG. For example, when it is determined that the display color of the title is a fruit pattern, the shutter effect of the fruit pattern may be easily executed. Further, the determination regarding the reach title effect may be executed in step 31AKS004 in FIG. 15 together with the determination regarding the shutter effect.

(Explanation about the characteristic part 90AK)
Next, the characteristic portion 90AK of the present embodiment will be described. The pachinko gaming machine 1 according to the characteristic unit 90AK is capable of executing a notification effect for notifying that the reserved number has reached the specific number when the number of reserved storages reaches the preset specific number. In addition, as a look-ahead announcement effect for announcing the jackpot reliability in the variable display before execution (variable display in which execution is suspended), a suspension announcement in which the display mode of the suspension display is changed to a specific mode different from the normal mode and displayed. Can be executed, and a specific notification effect for notifying that the hold display in the specific mode has been performed can be executed. Then, in the pachinko gaming machine 1 according to the characteristic unit 90AK, when the hold display in the specific mode is performed when the number of storages held reaches the specific number, the execution of the notification effect is restricted to execute the specific notification effect. Hereinafter, such a characteristic portion 90AK will be described in detail with reference to FIGS. 20-1 to 20-7.

  FIG. 20A is a flowchart illustrating an example of the start winning determination process performed in step S101 of FIG. When the start winning determination process shown in FIG. 20A is started, the CPU 103 first determines whether or not the first starting port switch 22A provided corresponding to the first starting winning port formed by the winning ball device 6A is on. Is determined (step S201). When it is determined that the first starting port switch 22A is on in the switch processing, such as when the first starting port switch 22A is on (step S201; Yes), the CPU 103 sets the first special figure to the first special figure. It is determined whether or not the first special figure reserved storage number which is the reserved storage number of the used special figure game is a predetermined upper limit (for example, “4”) (step S202). At this time, the CPU 103 stores a first special figure reserved storage number counter (a counter for counting the first special figure reserved storage number) provided in a predetermined area of the RAM 102 (such as a game control counter setting unit). The first special figure reserved storage number may be specified by reading the special figure reserved storage number count value. If it is determined in step S202 that the first special figure pending storage number is not the upper limit value (step S202; No), the CPU 103 stores the starting port buffer provided in a predetermined area of the RAM 102 (such as a game control buffer setting unit). The starting port buffer value, which is a value, is set to “1” (step S203).

  When it is determined in step S201 that the first starting port switch 22A is off (step S201; No), or when it is determined in step S202 that the first special figure reserved storage number has reached the upper limit (step S202; In Yes, the CPU 103 determines whether or not the second starting port switch 22B provided corresponding to the second starting winning port formed by the normally variable winning prize ball device 6B is on (step S204). When it is determined that the second starting port switch 22B is on (eg, when the second starting port switch 22B is on in the switch processing) (Step S204; Yes), the CPU 103 sets the second special figure to the second special figure. It is determined whether or not the second special figure reserved storage number, which is the reserved storage number of the used special figure game, has reached a predetermined upper limit (for example, “4”) (step S205). At this time, the CPU 103 stores a second special figure reserved storage number counter (a counter for counting the second special figure reserved storage number) provided in a predetermined area of the RAM 102 (such as a game control counter setting unit). The second special figure reserved storage number may be specified by reading the special figure reserved storage number count value. When it is determined in step S205 that the second special figure reserved storage number is not the upper limit value (step S205; No), the CPU 103 sets the starting port buffer value to “2” (step S206). When it is determined that the second starting port switch 22B is not turned on (Step S204; No) or when it is determined that the second special figure hold storage number is the upper limit (Step S205; Yes), the CPU 103 executes The start winning determination process ends.

  After executing one of the processes in step S203 or S206, the CPU 103 updates the count value of the special figure pending storage according to the starting port buffer value so as to add 1 (step S207). For example, when the starting port buffer value is “1”, the first special figure reserved storage number count value is added by one, while when the starting port buffer value is “2”, the second special figure reserved storage number count value is increased. Add one. In this way, the first special figure reserved storage number count value increases by one when the game ball enters the first start winning port and the first starting condition corresponding to the special figure game using the first special figure is satisfied. (Increment). In addition, the second special figure reserved storage number count value increases by one when the game ball enters the second start winning opening and the second starting condition corresponding to the special figure game using the second special figure is satisfied. (Increment). At this time, the count value of the total reserved storage number, which is the storage value of the total reserved storage number counter provided in the predetermined area of the RAM 102 (such as the game control counter setting unit) is updated so as to be incremented by 1 (step S208).

  After executing the processing in step S208, the CPU 103 extracts a predetermined game random number corresponding to the occurrence of the start winning (step S209). As an example, in the processing of step S209, random number for updating the special figure display result is selected from among the numerical data updated by the random number circuit 104 or a random counter provided in a predetermined area (such as a game control counter setting unit) of the RAM 102. Numerical data indicating a numerical value MR1, a random number value MR2 for determining a jackpot type, and a random number value MR3 for determining a variation pattern are extracted. Numerical data indicating each of the random numbers extracted in this way is stored as the pending data by being set at the head of an empty entry in the special figure pending storage unit corresponding to the starting port buffer value (step S210). For example, when the starting port buffer value is “1”, the hold data is set in the first special figure hold storage unit. On the other hand, when the starting port buffer value is “2”, the hold data is set in the second special figure hold storage unit. At this time, when the reservation data is set in the first special figure reservation storage unit, the CPU 103 can control the first reservation display 25A to specify the added first special figure reservation storage number by one. May be displayed on the first hold indicator 25A (for example, the number of lit LEDs is increased by one). When the hold data is set in the second special figure hold storage unit, the CPU 103 controls the second hold indicator 25B to display a display capable of specifying the added second special figure hold storage number by one. The second hold indicator 25B may be configured to perform the operation (for example, increase the number of lit LEDs by one).

  The first special figure holding storage unit stores a special figure game (first special design) in which a game ball has entered the first start winning opening formed by the winning ball device 6A and a first start winning has occurred, but has not yet started. The reservation data of the special figure game using the first special figure on the display device 4A is stored. As an example, the first special map holding storage unit associates the winning order (the order in which game balls are detected) with the hold number in the first start winning port and establishes the first starting condition based on the entry of the game ball. Numerical data MR1 for determining a special figure display result, random number value MR2 for determining a jackpot type, random number value MR3 for determining a variation pattern, and the like, which are extracted from the random number circuit 104 and the like by the CPU 103, are stored as pending data. Until a predetermined upper limit value (for example, “4”) is reached. Thus, the hold data stored in the first special figure holding storage unit indicates that execution (variable display) of the special figure game using the first special figure is suspended, and the variable display result in this special figure game Hold to enable determination as to whether or not to control to the jackpot game state based on the (special figure display result) and whether or not the variable display mode of the decorative symbol is a specific mode (for example, reach effect). It becomes stored information.

  Note that the holding number in the first special figure holding storage unit and the display position of the holding display symbol (controlled on the effect control board 12 side) basically correspond to each other. Therefore, when the hold data is stored in the first special figure hold storage unit, a hold display symbol is displayed at a display position corresponding to the hold number associated with the hold data. For example, when the hold data is newly stored in association with the hold number “1”, the hold display symbol is displayed at the leftmost first display position of the first hold display unit 5HL. For example, when the hold data is newly stored in association with the hold number “2”, the hold display symbol is displayed at the second display position located to the right of the first display position of the first hold display unit 5HL. I do.

  The second special figure holding storage unit stores a special figure game (second game start) in which a game ball enters the second start winning opening formed by the normally variable winning prize ball device 6B and a second start winning occurs, but the game has not yet started. The reservation data of the special figure game using the second special figure in the special symbol display device 4B is stored. As an example, the second special figure holding storage unit associates the winning order (game ball detection order) with the hold number in the second starting winning opening and establishes the second starting condition based on the entry of the game ball. The random number value MR1 for determining the special figure display result, the random number value MR2 for determining the jackpot type, the numerical value data indicating the random number value MR3 for determining the variation pattern, and the like extracted by the CPU 103 from the random number circuit 104 and the like are set as pending data. The information is stored until a predetermined upper limit (for example, “4”) is reached. In this manner, the hold data stored in the second special figure holding storage unit indicates that the execution (variable display) of the special figure game using the second special figure is suspended, and the variable display result in this special figure game Hold to enable determination as to whether or not to control to the jackpot game state based on the (special figure display result) and whether or not the variable display mode of the decorative symbol is a specific mode (for example, reach effect). It becomes stored information.

  In addition, the holding number of the second special figure holding storage unit and the display position of the holding display symbol (controlled by the effect control board 12 side) basically correspond to each other. Therefore, when the hold data is stored in the second special figure hold storage unit, a hold display symbol is displayed at a display position corresponding to the hold number associated with the hold data. For example, when the hold data is newly stored in association with the hold number “1”, a hold display symbol is displayed at the leftmost first display position of the second hold display unit 5HR. For example, when the hold data is newly stored in association with the hold number “2”, the hold display symbol is displayed at the second display position located to the right of the first display position of the second hold display unit 5HR. I do.

  After executing the processing of step S210, the CPU 103 performs settings for transmitting a prepared start opening winning designation command to the effect control board 12 (step S211). After that, the CPU 103 performs setting for transmitting the reserved storage number notification command prepared in advance to the effect control board 12 (step S212).

  Subsequently, the CPU 103 executes a winning random number value determination process (step S213). The winning random number determination process is a process of determining the start winning as described above, and based on the random numbers MR1 and MR3 of the random numbers MR1 to MR3 extracted in step S209, the random number value determination process is performed. This is a process of determining whether or not the variable display result of the variable display to be executed is “big hit” or “small hit”, and a variation pattern of the variable display (see FIG. 8). Thereafter, the CPU 103 determines whether the starting port buffer value is “1” or “2” (Step S214). At this time, if it is determined that the starting port buffer value is “2” (Step S214; “2”), the CPU 103 clears the starting port buffer and initializes its stored value to “0” ( Step S215), the start winning determination process ends. On the other hand, when it is determined that the starting port buffer value is “1” (Step S214; “1”), the CPU 103 clears the starting port buffer and initializes the stored value to “0”. From (Step S216), the process proceeds to Step S204. Thus, even when both the first start-up opening switch 22A and the second start-up opening switch 22B simultaneously detect a valid winning start of a game ball, the processing based on the detection of both valid starting winnings can be surely completed.

  FIG. 20B is a flowchart illustrating an example of the process executed in step S213 of FIG. 20A as the winning random number value determination process. In the present embodiment, when the variable display of a special symbol or a decorative symbol is started, the special symbol display result (variable display result of the special symbol) is set to “big hit” or “small hit” by the special symbol normal processing. A determination is made as to whether to control the state or the small hitting game state. In the variation pattern setting process, a variation pattern corresponding to the variable display mode of the decorative symbol is determined. On the other hand, apart from these determinations, in the random number value determination processing at the time of winning, the game ball is extracted at the starting winning timing detected at the starting winning opening (first starting winning opening or the second starting winning opening) at this timing. It is determined whether the variable display result of the variable display of the execution target of the random number value (the random number value extracted in the process of step S209) is “big hit” or “small hit”, and whether the variable display of the decorative pattern is performed. A determination is made as to what the fluctuation pattern will be (so-called “look-ahead”). As a result, before the variable display of the special symbol or the decorative symbol based on the detection of the game ball that has entered the start winning opening (before the start condition of the special figure game is satisfied), the special figure display result becomes “big hit” or It is read in advance that "small hit" or that the variable display mode of the decorative symbol is a predetermined display mode, and based on the result of the pre-reading, the production control CPU 120 or the like on the production control board 12 side displays the suspended display. The display mode and the like can be determined.

  In the winning random number determination processing shown in FIG. 20B, the CPU 103 firstly sets a time reduction flag (a flag which is turned on when the time reduction state is provided) in a predetermined area (eg, a game control flag setting unit) of the RAM 102. ) And the state of the probable change flag (the flag that is turned on when in the probable change state) is identified to identify the current gaming state of the pachinko gaming machine 1 (step S301). The CPU 103 determines whether or not the current gaming state of the pachinko gaming machine 1 is a big hit gaming state by checking the value of a special figure process flag provided in a predetermined area (such as a gaming control flag control unit) of the RAM 102. To identify. For example, when the value of the special figure process flag is “4” to “7”, it may be specified that the current gaming state of the pachinko gaming machine 1 is the big hit gaming state.

  Subsequent to the processing in step S301, the CPU 103 determines whether or not the specified game state is a big hit in a big hit game state (step S302). When it is determined that the big hit is not being performed (Step S302; No), the CPU 103 further determines whether or not the high base is under the high opening control accompanying the time saving control in the probable change state or the time saving state (Step S303). ). When it is determined that the high base is being performed (step S303; Yes), or when it is determined that the big hit is being performed in the process of step S302 (step S302; Yes), the CPU 103 determines that the starting port buffer value is “2”. It is determined whether or not there is (step S304). When it is determined that the starting port buffer value is not “2” (Step S304; No), the CPU 103 performs setting for restricting the winning determination (Step S306).

  On the other hand, when it is determined that the starting opening buffer value is “2” (step S304; Yes), or when it is determined that the high base is not being performed in the processing of step S303 (step S303; No), the CPU 103 From the first special figure display result determination table or the second special figure display result determination table shown in 20-3 (A) and (B), the starting port buffer value (“1” or “2”) and the current game state are displayed. Correspondingly, a table for determining the special figure display result used for determining the special figure display result is selected (step S305).

  Subsequent to the process in step S305, the CPU 103 determines whether the random number value MR1 is within the jackpot determination range (step S307). The CPU 103 compares, for example, each determination value included in the jackpot determination range with the random number value MR1 for determining the special figure display result extracted in the process of step S209 illustrated in FIG. It may be determined whether there is a determined value that matches the random number value MR1. Alternatively, a numerical value indicating the minimum value (lower limit value) and the maximum value (upper limit value) of the decision value included in the jackpot determination range is set, and the CPU 103 determines the random number value MR1 and the minimum value or the maximum value of the jackpot determination range. By comparing, it may be determined whether or not the random number value MR1 is within the jackpot determination range. At this time, when the random number value MR1 is determined to be within the jackpot determination range, it is determined that the variable display result based on the hold data including the random number value MR1 is determined to be "big hit" (big hit start determination). it can.

  In the process of step S307, for example, the CPU 103 may read the random number value MR1 stored in the special figure reservation storage unit in step S210, and perform the above determination using the read random number value MR1. Further, the CPU 103 stores the random number value MR1 separately from step S210 in a predetermined area (an area other than the special figure holding storage unit) of the RAM 102 or a storage area of the CPU 103, and based on the stored random number value, May be performed. This is the same for the random number value MR3 described later. As described above, the random number value used in the winning-time random number value determination processing does not have to be the random number value stored in the special figure reservation storage unit.

  When it is determined in the process of step S307 that the current situation is within the jackpot determination range (step S307; Yes), the CPU 103 determines the jackpot type based on the random number value MR2 for determining the jackpot type (step S308). At this time, the CPU 103 responds to the fluctuation special figure (“the first special figure” corresponding to “1” or the “second special figure” corresponding to “2”) specified according to the starting port buffer value. The big hit type determination table data is selected from the big hit type determination table shown in FIG. The CPU 103 refers to the selected big hit type determination table data to determine which of the plurality of big hit types is determined.

  Subsequent to the process of step S308, the CPU 103 selects a large hit variation pattern determination table, which will be described later, prepared by being stored in a predetermined area of the ROM 101 in advance, and sets the selected table as a use table (step S309). The jackpot variation pattern determination table is a table for determining the variation pattern of the variable display in which the variable display result is “big hit”, and is determined by comparing each variation pattern (see FIG. 8A) with the random number value MR3. All that is required is that a value be assigned.

  When it is determined in the process of step S307 that the random number value MR1 is not within the jackpot determination range (step S307; No), the CPU 103 determines whether the numerical data indicating the random number value MR1 is within the predetermined small jackpot determination range (step S307). S310). The CPU 103 executes the same processing as that in the case of the big hit determination range for the determined value assigned to the special figure display result of “small hit” in the special figure display result determination table selected by the processing of step S305. It suffices if it can be determined whether or not the random value MR1 is within the small hit determination range.

  When it is determined that it is within the small hit determination range (step S310; Yes), a small hit variation pattern determination table prepared by, for example, storing it in a predetermined area of the ROM 101 in advance is selected and set as a use table ( Step S312). The small hit variation pattern determination table is a table for determining a variable display variation pattern in which the variable display result is “small hit”, and a determination value to be compared with the random number value MR3 is assigned to each variation pattern. .

  On the other hand, when it is determined that it is not within the small hit determination range (step S310; No), a loss variation pattern determination table prepared by, for example, storing it in a predetermined area of the ROM 101 in advance is selected and set as a use table. (Step S311). More specifically, the current gaming state identified in step S301 is a non-hour reduction state (low base state) (when the time reduction flag is off), and the current gaming state identified in step S301 is a time reduction state. In the case of (high base state) (when the time reduction flag is on), different loss variation pattern determination tables are set in the use table. The loss variation pattern determination table is a table for determining a variable display variation pattern in which the variable display result is “loss”, and a determination value to be compared with the random number value MR3 is assigned to each variation pattern. If the current game state is the time reduction state (high base state) (when the time reduction flag is on), the current game state is the non-time reduction state (low base state) (the time reduction flag is off). The ratio determined in the fluctuation pattern in which the fluctuation time is shortened (for example, the fluctuation pattern of PA1-2 shown in FIG. 8) is higher than in the case of (state).

  After executing any one of steps S309, S311, and S312, the CPU 103 sets the use table based on the numerical data indicating the random number MR3 for determining the fluctuation pattern extracted in step S209 of FIG. 20A. With reference to one of the big hit variation pattern determination table, the small hit variation pattern determination table, and the loss variation pattern determination table, the variation pattern assigned to the determined value that matches the random number value MR3 is determined (step S313). The CPU 103 determines the variation pattern by, for example, comparing each determined value assigned to each variation pattern and the random value MR3 one by one to determine whether there is a determined value that matches the random value MR3. Alternatively, a numerical value indicating the minimum value (lower limit value) and the maximum value (upper limit value) of the determined value assigned to each variation pattern may be set, and the CPU 103 may set the random number value MR3 and the minimum value of the determined value. Alternatively, the variation pattern may be determined by comparing with the maximum value.

  After executing one of the processes of steps S306 and S313, the CPU 103 performs setting of transmission of a start winning command having contents corresponding to the determination results of step S308 and step S313 (step S314), and a winning random value determination process. To end. The start winning command is composed of a start opening winning designation command, a special figure hold storage number designation command, a symbol judgment result designation command, and a fluctuation pattern judgment result designation command. When the starting port buffer value is “1”, the first winning port command, the first special figure hold storage number specifying command, the symbol determination result specifying command, and the fluctuation pattern determination result specifying are set as the starting winning command. Set the command and transmission. When the starting port buffer value is “2”, the second winning port specifying command, the second special figure hold storage number specifying command, the symbol determining result specifying command, and the fluctuation pattern determining result specifying are the starting winning command. Set the command and transmission. The command set to be transmitted is transmitted in the command control processing.

  The first special figure reserved storage number designation command or the second special figure reserved storage number designation command to be set for transmission is a command for specifying the current first special figure reserved storage number or the second special figure reserved storage number (the number of stored A command including the corresponding EXT data) may be specified, and the designated special figure reserved storage number may be specified by the count value of the first special figure reserved storage number counter or the second special figure reserved storage number counter. When the result of determination in step S307 is within the jackpot determination range (step S307; Yes), the symbol designation command to be set for transmission is a command that specifies that the determination result of the variable display result is "big hit" ("big hit"). If the determination result in step S307 is within the small hit determination range (step S310; Yes), a command specifying that the variable display result determination result is "small hit" ("command including EXT data"). If the determination result of step S310 is not within the small hit determination range (step S310; No), a command designating that the variable display result determination result is "losing" (Command including EXT data corresponding to “losing”), and the determination in step S303 When the result is the opening buffer value = 1 (step S304; No), a command designating that there is no determination at the time of starting winning (“no determination” is included) (including EXT data corresponding to “no determination”) Command). When the variation pattern is determined in step S313, the variation pattern determination result designation command to be set for transmission is a command that specifies a variation pattern that is a determination result (a command that includes EXT data corresponding to the variation pattern that is the determination result). When the result of the determination in step S304 is that the starting port buffer value = 1 (step S304; No), a command for designating that there is no determination at the time of starting winning (no determination) (EXT corresponding to “no determination”) Command including data).

  In the winning random number determination process, as described above, as to the variable display corresponding to the random numbers MR1 to 3 extracted in step S209, the variable display result of the variable display (special figure game) is “big hit” or “small hit”. A determination is made as to whether or not a “hit” has occurred and the variation pattern of the variable display (see FIG. 13), and so-called prefetching is performed. In this process, since the determination is made based on the current game state and the determination is not made based on the game state when the variable display is actually executed, the determination is not always accurate, but to some extent A variable display result and a fluctuation pattern can be predicted with high accuracy. In the winning random number determination process, the process is started by the process of step S304 when it is determined that the big hit is being performed in the process of step S302 or when it is determined that the time saving control is being performed in the process of step S303. It is determined whether or not the mouth buffer value is “2”. At this time, if the starting port buffer value is “1” and not “2”, the process proceeds to step S314 without executing the process of step S305 and the like, and the determination of the start winning is not performed. In this manner, when the high opening control accompanying the time saving control is performed, or when the game is in the state of the big hit, the above-mentioned respective starting prizes (first starting prize) based on the occurrence of the starting prize (first starting prize) due to the game ball entering the first starting prize port. Restrict so that no judgment is made. Thereby, when the special figure game using the second special figure is executed with priority over the special figure game using the first special figure, the first start winning prize is performed during the time saving control or the big hit game state. , The soundness of the game can be ensured.

  FIG. 20D is a flowchart illustrating an example of the command analysis process executed in step S75 of FIG. In the command analysis processing shown in FIG. 20-4, the effect control CPU 120 sends a start winning command (start opening winning designation command, special figure hold storage number designation command, symbol decision result designation command, fluctuation pattern decision result, etc.) from the main board 11. It is determined whether or not the specified command has been received (step S401).

  If it is determined that the start winning command has been received (step S401; Yes), the received command is stored in the start winning command buffer (step S402). When a first start winning port designation command or a first special figure reserved storage number designation command is received as a start winning command, a start winning command (first start winning port designation command, first special figure reserved storage number designation command) is received. , A symbol determination result designating command and a fluctuation pattern determination result designating command) are stored in a first start winning command buffer provided in a predetermined area of the RAM 122. When a second start winning port designation command or a second special figure hold storage number designation command is received as a start winning command, a start winning command (second start winning port designation command, second special figure hold number designation command) is received. , A symbol determination result designation command and a fluctuation pattern determination result designation command) are stored in a second start winning command buffer provided in a predetermined area of the RAM 122.

  The first start winning command buffer stores various command data constituting the start winning reception command received at the first start winning. The first start winning command buffer has a storage area for storing various data corresponding to the maximum value (for example, 4) of the first special figure reserved storage number (corresponding to each of the reserved display numbers 1 to 4). Area). When there is a winning start in the first starting winning opening, four commands, a first starting winning opening designation command, a first special figure hold storage designation command, a symbol judgment result designation command, and a fluctuation pattern judgment result designation command, are set to 1 The set effect control command (start winning prize command) is transmitted from the main board 11 to the effect control board 12. In addition to the first start winning port designation command, the first special figure hold storage designation command, the symbol judgment result designation command, and the fluctuation pattern judgment result designation command, other information is stored in the first start winning time command buffer. A storage area is secured so that the storage area can be stored in association with the storage information.

  The effect control CPU 120 stores the data specifying the command at the time of the start winning, from the head of the free area of the command buffer at the time of the first starting winning according to the receiving order. The free area of the first start winning command buffer, that is, the data of the area where no data is stored is “0000 (H)”. Therefore, when the start winning command is received, the effect control CPU 120 corresponds to the minimum hold display number in which the storage area of the start winning command is "0000 (H)" in the first start winning command buffer. The respective effect control command data are stored in the storage area to be executed in the order of the first start winning port designation command, the first special figure hold storage designation command, the symbol judgment result designation command, and the fluctuation pattern judgment result designation command.

  In the second start winning command buffer, various command data constituting the start winning receiving command received at the time of the second starting winning are stored. The second start winning command buffer has a storage area in which various data corresponding to the maximum value (for example, 4) of the second special figure reserved storage number (for each of the reserved display numbers 1 to 4) can be stored. Area). When there is a start winning in the second starting winning opening, four commands, ie, a second starting winning opening designation command, a second special figure hold storage designation command, a symbol judgment result designation command, and a fluctuation pattern judgment result designation command are set to 1 The set effect control command (start winning prize command) is transmitted from the main board 11 to the effect control board 12. In the second start winning command buffer, in addition to the second start winning port designation command, the second special figure hold storage designation command, the symbol judgment result designation command, and the fluctuation pattern judgment result designation command, other information is held in each hold. A storage area is secured so that the storage area can be stored in association with the storage information.

  The effect control CPU 120 stores the data specifying the start winning command at the beginning of the free space of the second start command buffer in accordance with the receiving order. The free area of the second start winning command buffer, that is, the data of the area where no data is stored is “0000 (H)”. Therefore, when the start winning command is received, the effect control CPU 120 corresponds to the minimum hold display number in which the storage area of the start winning command is “0000 (H)” in the second start winning command buffer. Each effect control command data is stored in the storage area to be executed in the order of the second start winning opening designation command, the first special figure holding storage designation command, the symbol judgment result designation command, and the fluctuation pattern judgment result designation command.

  After executing Step S402 or when it is determined that the start winning command has not been received (Step S401; No), the effect control CPU 120 determines whether or not a game state designation command has been received (Step S401). S403). If it is determined that the game state designation command has been received (step S403; Yes), the effect control CPU 120 switches the on / off state of the high-accuracy flag and the high base flag based on the content of the received game state designation command. (Step S404).

  The high-precision flag is provided, for example, in a predetermined area of the RAM 122 (for example, an effect control flag setting unit), and is turned on in response to the probable change state. The on / off state is switched in response to the on / off state switching. The high base flag is provided, for example, in a predetermined area of the RAM 122 (for example, an effect control flag setting unit), and is turned on in response to the time saving state. The on / off state is switched in response to the on / off state switching. For example, when the game state designation command designates the high-accuracy high-base state (for example, when the probable-variation flag and the time-saving flag specify that the on-state flag is on), the effect control CPU 120 sets the high-accuracy flag and the high Both of the base flags are turned on (if they are already on, the on state is maintained. The same applies to the on / off states of both flags). When the game state designation command designates the high-accuracy low-base state (for example, when the probable variable flag is on and the time-saving flag is off), the high-accuracy flag is turned on, and the high-accuracy low base state is set. Turn off the flag. When the game state designation command designates a low-probability low-base state (normal state) (for example, when the probable-variation flag and the time-saving flag are specified to be in an off state), both the high-probability flag and the high-base flag are set. Turn off.

  After executing Step S404, or when it is determined that the start winning command has not been received (Step S403; No), the effect control CPU 120 executes other analysis processing (Step S405), and executes the command analysis processing. To end.

  FIG. 20-5 is a flowchart illustrating an example of the prefetch notice setting process executed in step S161 of FIG. As described above, in the characteristic unit 90AK, the display mode of the hold display is set to a specific mode different from the normal mode as a look-ahead preview effect that gives a preview of the jackpot reliability in the variable display before execution (variable display whose execution is suspended). Can be executed, and in the pre-reading advance notice setting process, a process of executing a suspension advance notice or a specific notification effect is performed. In addition, in the pre-reading notice setting process, a process of executing a notification effect for notifying that the number of reserved storage has reached a preset specific number, and a specific form of suspension display when the number of reserved storage reaches the specific number. Is performed, a process of executing the specific notification effect by limiting the execution of the notification effect is performed.

  When the pre-reading notice setting process shown in FIG. 20-5 is started, the effect control CPU 120 first determines whether or not a start winning command has been received (step 90AKS001). If it is determined that the start winning command has not been received (step 90AKS001; No), the effect control CPU 120 ends the prefetching notice setting process. On the other hand, when it is determined that the start winning command has been received (step 90AKS001; Yes), the effect control CPU 120 determines whether the received starting winning command is the first hold storage number addition designation command received in the low base state, or , Or the second reserved storage number addition designation command received in the high base state (step 90AKS002). In the present embodiment, by executing the process of step 90AKS002, in the low base state, the hold announcement effect can be executed when the hold memory is increased based on the winning in the first starting winning opening, and the high base state In this case, when the holding memory increases based on the winning in the second starting winning opening 14, the holding announcement effect can be executed.

  If it is determined that the received command is the first start winning port designation command received in the low base state or the second start winning port designation command received in the high base state (step 90AKS002; Yes), the effect control CPU 120 Determines whether to execute the suspension notice (step 90AKS003). The effect control CPU 120 determines whether or not to execute the hold notice by referring to the hold notice determination table shown in FIG. 20-6 (A) stored in a predetermined area of the ROM 121 in advance according to the variable display result, for example. I do. The effect control CPU 120 may acquire the variable display result by referring to the symbol determination result designation command and the variation pattern determination result designation command included in the start winning command (the same applies to step 90AKS005 described later).

  In the pending announcement determination table shown in FIG. 20-6 (A), the variable display results are “big hit (probable / non-probable)”, “big hit (probable)”, “loss (super reach) / small hit”, “ In each case, different determination ratios are assigned to “executed” for executing the suspension notice and “no execution” for not executing the suspension notice. As shown in the figure, in the characteristic portion 90AK, when the variable display result is "big hit (probable / non-probable)", the determination ratio of "executed" is set to be the highest. On the other hand, when the variable display result is a “big hit (slippery)” in which a two-round game is executed, and the variable display result is “losing (super reach)” or “small hit” including a super-reach effect in a fluctuation pattern. In this case, the determination ratio of “with execution” is set to the second highest. If the variable display result does not correspond to any of the above “big hit (probable / non-probable)”, “big hit (probable)”, “losing (super reach)”, or “small hit”, “executed” Is determined to be the highest, and the determination ratio of “no execution” is set to be higher than other variable display results. Therefore, when the suspension notice is executed, it can be suggested that there is a higher possibility of being controlled to an advantageous state advantageous to the player than when the suspension notice is not executed.

  Returning to FIG. 20-5, after determining whether or not to execute the suspension notice by the processing of step 90AKS003, the effect control CPU 120 determines whether or not to execute the suspension notice in step 90AKS003 (step 90AKS004). When it is determined that the suspension notice is to be executed (Step 90AKS004; Yes), the execution mode of the suspension notice is determined (Step 90AKS005). The effect control CPU 120 refers to the hold notice mode determination table shown in FIG. 20-6 (B) stored in a predetermined area of the ROM 121 in advance according to the variable display result, and determines the hold notice mode (specification). The display mode of the hold display to be displayed as the mode is determined.

  In the suspension notice mode determination table shown in FIG. 20-6 (B), the variable display results are “big hit (probable / non-probable)”, “big hit (rapid)”, “losing (super reach) / small hit”, “ In addition to the above, the display modes (specific modes) such as “blue”, “green”, and “red” are assigned different determination ratios. As shown in the figure, in the characteristic portion 90AK, the display mode of the suspension notice is “red”, the expectation is the highest, then “green” is high, and then “blue” is high. Has become. Note that, as described above, when the hold notice is executed, the degree of expectation is set higher than when the hold notice is not executed. Therefore, even if the hold notice is displayed in “blue”, the hold notice is displayed. The degree of expectation is higher than “white” which is the display mode (normal mode) of the hold display when not executed. Therefore, it is possible to attract the player's attention to the display mode when the hold notice is executed.

  Returning to FIG. 20-5, after executing the process of step 90AKS005, the effect control CPU 120 executes the suspension notice in the display mode determined in step 90AKS005, and confirms that the suspension display in the specific mode has been performed. A specific notification effect to be notified is executed (step 90AKS006). Specifically, the specific notification effect in the characteristic unit 90AK outputs a different notification sound (second notification sound) according to the display mode determined in step 90AKS005 (the first notification sound will be described later), and a winning ball. This is an effect of causing a lamp (a lamp 90AK002 near the winning opening shown in FIG. 20-7) provided near the first winning opening formed by the device 6A to emit light in a color according to the display mode. In addition, even if the display mode of the hold notice determined in step 90AKS005 is “red”, for example, the specific notification effect is one of a plurality of types of notification sounds such as the notification sound 1 and the notification sound 2 (the plurality of types of the second notification sound). For example, two types of notification sounds may be output in accordance with the degree of expectation, or different types of notification sounds may be output in accordance with the degree of expectation. Also, the same notification sound may be used, but the volume may be different, such that the higher the degree of expectation, the higher the volume. In addition, even if different notification sounds are not output in accordance with the display mode determined in step 90AKS005, a common notification sound is output regardless of the display mode, and the emission color of the winning opening proximity lamp 90AK002 is determined in step 90AKS005. It may be a color according to the displayed mode.

  After executing the processing of step 90AKS006, it is determined in step 90AKS002 that none of the first start winning opening designation command received in the low base state and the second start winning opening designation command received in the high base state. In this case (step 90AKS002; No), or when it is determined in step 90AKS004 that the suspension notice is not to be executed (step 90AKS004; No), the effect control CPU 120 determines that the suspension storage number has reached the preset specific number. It is determined whether or not the notification effect for notification is being executed (step 90AKS007). Whether or not the notification effect is being executed is determined by checking the value of the notification effect execution flag that is set to the ON state during a period until the notification effect is completed in step 90AKS010 described later. May be determined by When the notification effect execution flag is on, that is, when it is determined that the notification effect is being executed (step 90AKS007; Yes), the effect control CPU 120 ends the prefetch notice setting process. If it is determined in step 90AKS007 that the notification effect is being executed, the pre-reading notice setting process is terminated. Therefore, during the execution of the notification effect, the variable display ends and the hold display shifts (hold). Even if the storage is exhausted and the number of reserved storages becomes “3” and the number of reserved storages becomes the specific number “4” again, the notification effect is not executed. Therefore, it is possible to prevent the player from being confused by the notification effect being repeatedly executed a plurality of times. On the other hand, the specific notification effect is executed when it is determined in 90AKS004 that “execution is performed” regardless of whether the notification effect is being executed. In this case, if the notification effect is being executed, the running notification effect may be switched to a soundless notification effect described later, or the running notification effect may be terminated (interrupted). Further, the volume of the notification sound in the notification effect may be reduced.

  When the notification effect execution flag is in the OFF state, that is, when it is determined that the notification effect is not being executed (step 90AKS007; No), the effect control CPU 120 sets the number of retained storages to “4”, which is set in advance as a specific number. Is determined (step 90AKS008). In the process of step 90AKS008, for example, when the first start winning opening designation command is received in step 90AKS001, it is determined whether or not the first special figure reserved storage number is “4” by the first start winning command. It is determined by checking the buffer. On the other hand, if the second start winning port designation command is received in step 90AKS001, it is determined whether or not the second special figure hold storage number is “4” by checking the second start winning command buffer. judge. That is, in step 90AKS008, it is determined whether or not the number of special figure reservation storages corresponding to the start winning opening designation command received in step 90AKS001 is the specific number “4”. When it is determined that the number of retained storages is not “4” (Step 90AKS008; No), the effect control CPU 120 ends the prefetching notice setting process. Although this example shows an example in which the specific number is “4” which is the upper limit value, the specific number can be changed to an arbitrary value by operating the stick controller 31A or the push button 31B, for example. Any settings can be made before starting or during the game. What is necessary is that "4" is set as the initial value. Further, for example, even when the specific number is set to “3” by the player's selection operation, for example, when a customer waiting demo designation command is received, or when the player hits the hit ball operation handle 30 for a predetermined period of time. When it is determined that the game is over, such as when the absence of the game is detected by a touch sensor or the like, the set value may be cleared to the initial value “4”. Note that, for example, by operating the stick controller 31A or the push button 31B, a setting for not performing the notification effect may be made possible.

  When it is determined that the number of storages to be held is “4” (step 90 AKS008; Yes), the effect control CPU 120 determines whether or not the display mode of the holding notice in the holding is “green” or more (step 90 AKS009). ). In step 90AKS009, the display mode determined in step 90AKS005 (the display mode of the suspension notice executed in step 90AKS006) is "green" or "red", that is, the display mode of the degree of expectation of "green" or higher. It suffices to determine whether or not. When the hold notice is not executed for the hold or when the hold notice is given in the display mode of “blue”, that is, when the display form of the hold notice in the hold is not “green” or more (step 90AKS009), The effect control CPU 120 executes the notification effect (step 90AKS010), and ends the prefetch notice setting process. In step 90AKS010, as described above, a setting is made so that the notification effect execution flag is set to the ON state in accordance with the execution of the notification effect, and the flag is cleared to the OFF state in accordance with the end of the notification effect. In the notification effect in the characteristic portion 90AK, a notification sound (first notification sound) different from the specific notification effect is output, and a vibration device provided on the hit ball operation handle (operation knob) 30 is activated to perform the hit operation. An effect of vibrating the handle 30 is performed.

  On the other hand, when the display form of the hold advance notice is “green” or higher (step 90AKS009; Yes), the effect control CPU 120 executes a soundless notification effect (step 90AKS011), and ends the prefetch notice setting process. I do. The soundless notification effect in the characteristic portion 90AK is an effect in which the hit ball operation handle 30 is vibrated without outputting the first notification sound. As described above, in the characteristic unit 90AK, when the hold notice is executed (more specifically, the hold notice with the display mode of “green” or more is executed) and the specific notification effect is executed, the hold memory is “4”. However, the execution of the notification effect is limited, the soundless notification effect is executed, and the hold notice and the specific notification effect are executed.

(Example of the directing operation of the characteristic unit 90AK)
Subsequently, an example of a rendering operation in the characteristic unit 90AK will be described. FIG. 20-7 is a diagram illustrating an example of an effect operation such as a specific notification effect. Specifically, FIG. 20-7 illustrates an example of the effect operation when the specific notification effect and the soundless notification effect are executed, and when only the notification effect is executed. In the illustrated example, it is assumed that the normal state (low-probability low-base state) is set.

  As shown in FIG. 20-7 (a), when the number of reserved storages (more specifically, the first special figure reserved storage number) is “3”, when a game ball wins in the first starting winning opening, the production control is performed. In order to receive the start winning command, the CPU 120 determines Yes in step S90AKS001 in FIG. 20-5. In addition, since the first start winning opening designation command is received in the low base state, the determination is also Yes in step 90AKS002. When it is determined in 90AKS003 to execute the reservation notice and in 90AKS005, it is determined to execute the reservation notice in the mode of “green” or “red”, as shown in FIG. 20-7 (b-1), The suspension display is displayed in the specific mode 90AK001. In addition, the second notification sound (the sound A in the illustrated example) is output as the specific notification effect, and the near-winning opening lamp 90AK002 is turned on with a light emission color corresponding to the displayed hold display mode (FIG. 20-). 5 at step 90AKS006). Note that the example illustrated in FIG. 20-7 (b-1) illustrates an example in which “red” suspension display is performed as a specific mode. Therefore, when the "green" hold display is performed as a specific mode, an A2 sound different from the A sound is output as the specific notification effect, and the near-winning opening lamp 90AK002 is turned on with the "green" emission color. It should be done. Further, since the number of reserved storages (more specifically, the number of first special figure reserved storages) becomes the specific number “4” and the reservation notice of the mode of “green” or more is performed, FIG. In step 90AKS011, a soundless notification effect is executed, and as shown in FIG. 20-7 (b-1), a vibrating device provided on the hit ball operation handle (operation knob) 30 is activated to activate the hit ball operation handle 30. The effect of vibrating is performed.

  On the other hand, when it is determined in 90AKS003 that the suspension notice is not to be executed, or when it is decided to execute the suspension notice in 90AKS003 and it is decided to execute the suspension notice in the form of “blue” in 90AKS005, FIG. As shown in -7 (b-2), in step 90AKS010 in FIG. 20-5, the notification effect is executed instead of the soundless notification effect, and it is determined that the number of retained storages has become the specific number "4". The first notification sound (B sound in the illustrated example) to be output is output, and an effect of vibrating the hit ball operation handle 30 is performed. Note that the example shown in FIG. 20-7 (b-2) shows an example in which it is determined not to execute the suspension notice in 90AKS003, it is decided to execute the suspension notice in 90AKS003, and in 90AKS005. When it is determined to execute the hold notice in the mode of “blue”, the hold display 90AK003 is displayed in the specific mode of “blue”, and the A3 sound (second sound) different from both the A sound and the A2 sound as the specific notification effect is provided. A notification sound) is output, and the winning port vicinity lamp 90AK002 may be turned on with the emission color of “blue”. That is, when the hold display in the “blue” mode with a low degree of expectation is performed as the hold notice, both the specific notification effect and the notification effect are executed. Thereby, it is possible to reduce the troublesomeness which is given to the player by giving priority to the notification of the hold notice with low expectation. In addition, in the specific notification effect in the case of executing the suspension notice in the mode of “blue”, the second notification sound may not be output, and only the near winning opening lamp 90AK002 may be turned on.

  As described above, in the characteristic unit 90AK, when the hold notice is executed (more specifically, the hold notice with the display mode of “green” or more is executed) and the specific notification effect is executed, the hold storage number is “4”. However, the execution of the notification effect is restricted, the soundless notification effect is executed, and the hold notice and the specific notification effect are executed. Therefore, even when the number of reserved storages reaches the specific number, the specific notification effect is given priority, so that it is possible to prevent a decrease in gaming interest.

  In addition, in the notification effect in the characteristic unit 90AK, the output of the first notification sound and the effect of vibrating the hit ball operation handle 30 are executed to notify that the reserved storage number has reached the specific number. In the specific notification effect, at least a second notification sound different from the first notification sound is output to notify that the hold display in the specific mode has been performed. When the execution of the notification effect is limited, the output of the first notification sound is limited as the notification effect without sound. Therefore, it is possible to notify the player that the specific number has reached the specific number while giving priority to the specific notification effect, and it is possible to prevent a decrease in gaming interest.

  In addition, in the feature unit 90AK, when the hold display in the mode of “blue” having a low degree of expectation is performed as the hold notice, both the specific notification effect and the notification effect are executed without limiting the notification effect. Then, when the hold display of the mode of “green” or more is performed, the notification effect is limited. Thereby, it is possible to reduce the troublesomeness which is given to the player by giving priority to the notification of the hold notice with low expectation.

  In the characteristic unit 90AK, when it is determined in step 90AKS007 in FIG. 20-5 that the notification effect is being executed, the prefetch notice setting process ends. Therefore, during the execution of the notification effect, the variable display ends and the hold display shifts (the hold memory is exhausted and the hold memory number becomes “3”), and the hold memory number becomes the specific number “4” again. In this case, the notification effect is not executed. Therefore, it is possible to prevent the player from being confused by the notification effect being repeatedly executed a plurality of times. On the other hand, the specific notification effect is executed when it is determined that “execution is performed” in 90AKS004 regardless of whether the notification effect is being executed. If the notification effect is being performed, the running notification effect may be switched to a soundless notification effect to be described later, or the running notification effect may be terminated (interrupted). May be lowered. According to this, it is possible to prevent a decrease in gaming interest by reliably executing the specific notification effect.

  In the characteristic section 90AK, the specific number can be changed to an arbitrary value by operating the stick controller 31A or the push button 31B by the player. According to this, it is possible to enhance the effect of the effect and enhance the entertainment of the game.

(Modification of the characteristic part 90AK)
In the above-described embodiment, an example is shown in which 90 AKS009 shown in FIG. 20-5 executes either the notification effect or the soundless notification effect depending on whether or not the display form of the hold advance notice is “green” or more. However, in the 90AKS009, it may be determined whether or not the processing of the 90AKS006 has been performed for the hold (whether or not the hold notice has been executed) regardless of the display mode of the hold notice (that is, “green”). ) May also be included in the hold notice of the display mode of "blue" that is less than ")." Then, when the hold notice is executed for the hold, a soundless notification effect is executed, and when the hold notice is not executed, the alarm effect may be executed.

  Further, in the above-described embodiment, an example in which the soundless notification effect is executed is described as the restriction of the notification effect, but neither the information effect nor the soundless information effect may be executed. That is, when it is determined Yes in step 90AKS009, the pre-reading notice setting process may be ended as it is. In the above-described embodiment, it is determined whether or not the notification effect is being executed in step 90AKS007. However, in step 90AKS007, it is further determined whether or not the soundless notification effect is being executed. Is also good. Thus, it is possible to prevent the player from being confused due to the soundless notification effect and the notification effect being executed a plurality of times.

  Further, in the above-described embodiment, an example is shown in which it is determined whether or not the notification effect is being performed in step 90AKS007, and if the notification effect is being performed, the prefetching notice setting process is terminated without executing the notification effect. However, this is an example. For example, the notification effect prohibition period may be two seconds after the execution of the notification effect, and the notification effect may be re-executable even during the execution of the notification effect outside the period. In this case, in step 90AKS007, it is determined whether or not it is the notification effect prohibition period. If it is the prohibition period, the pre-reading advance notice setting process is terminated. If it is not the prohibition period, the process proceeds to step 90AKS008. Good.

(Explanation about the characteristic part 91AK)
Next, the characteristic portion 91AK will be described. The pachinko gaming machine 1 according to the characteristic portion 91AK can execute a notification effect for notifying that the reserved number has reached the specific number when the number of storages to be held reaches a preset specific number, similarly to the characteristic portion 90AK. is there. Then, in the characteristic portion 91AK, the execution of the notification effect is restricted when the number of reserved storages reaches the specific number in the time saving state. Hereinafter, such a characteristic portion 91AK will be described in detail with reference to FIGS. 20-8 and 20-9.

  The characteristic unit 91AK executes an effect control process having the contents shown in FIG. 20-8 instead of the effect control process shown in FIG. Specifically, in the effect control process shown in FIG. 7, in step S161, the look-ahead notice setting process of the content shown in FIG. 20-5 in the characteristic unit 90AK is executed, whereas the effect control process shown in FIG. In the processing, the notification effect processing of step 91AKS001 is executed instead of the prefetch notice setting processing in step S161.

  FIG. 20-9 is a flowchart showing an example of the notification effect processing executed in step 91AKS001 of FIG. 20-8. In the notification effect processing shown in FIG. 20-9, the effect control CPU 120 determines whether or not a start winning command has been received (step 91AKS002). When it is determined that the start winning command has not been received (step 91 AKS002; No), the effect control CPU 120 ends the notification effect process. On the other hand, when it is determined that the start winning command has been received (step 91 AKS002; Yes), the effect control CPU 120 notifies the effect that the number of retained storages has become the preset specific number “4”. Is determined (step 91AKS003). Whether or not the notification effect is being executed is determined by checking the value of the notification effect execution flag that is set to the ON state for a period until the notification effect is completed in step 91AKS007 described later. May be determined by When the notification effect execution flag is on, that is, when it is determined that the notification effect is being executed (step 91AKS003; Yes), the effect control CPU 120 ends the notification effect process. If it is determined in step 91AKS003 that the notification effect is being executed, the notification effect process is terminated. Therefore, the variable display is ended and the hold display is shifted during the execution of the notification effect (the hold memory is The notification effect is not executed even if the number of reserved storages is reduced to "3" and the number of reserved storages becomes the specific number "4" again. Therefore, it is possible to prevent the player from being confused by the notification effect being repeatedly executed a plurality of times.

  When the notification effect execution flag is in the off state, that is, when it is determined that the notification effect is not being executed (step 91AKS003; No), the effect control CPU 120 sets “4” in which the number of retained storages is set in advance as a specific number. Is determined (step 91AKS004). In the process of step 91AKS004, for example, when the first start winning opening designation command is received in step 91AKS002, it is determined whether or not the first special figure reserved storage number is “4” by the first start winning command. It is determined by checking the buffer. On the other hand, when the second start winning opening designation command is received in step 91AKS002, whether or not the second special figure reserved storage number is “4” is checked by checking the second start winning time command buffer. judge. That is, in step 91AKS004, it is determined whether or not the number of special figure reservation storages corresponding to the starting winning opening designation command received in step 91AKS002 is the specific number “4”. When it is determined that the number of retained memories is not “4” (Step 91 AKS004; No), the effect control CPU 120 ends the notification effect process. Although this example shows an example in which the specific number is “4” which is the upper limit value, the specific number can be changed to an arbitrary value by operating the stick controller 31A or the push button 31B, for example. Any settings can be made before starting or during the game. What is necessary is that "4" is set as the initial value. Further, for example, even when the specific number is set to “3” by the player's selection operation, for example, when a customer waiting demo designation command is received, or when the player hits the hit ball operation handle 30 for a predetermined period of time. When it is determined that the game is over, such as when the absence of the game is detected by a touch sensor or the like, the set value may be cleared to the initial value “4”. Note that, for example, by operating the stick controller 31A or the push button 31B, a setting for not executing the notification effect may be made possible.

  When it is determined that the number of reserved memories is “4” (step 91 AKS004; Yes), the effect control CPU 120 determines whether or not the high base is being set, based on whether or not the high base flag is set to the ON state. A determination is made (step 91AKS005). When the high base flag is in the ON state, that is, when it is determined that the high base is being performed (step 91 AKS005; Yes), the effect control CPU 120 determines whether or not the super reach reach is being produced (super reach is being performed). Is determined (step 91AKS006). The reach reach period of super reach (super reach period) is set in the variable display start setting process in step S171 of FIG. 20-8, and in the process of step 91AKS006, it is determined whether or not it is the super reach period. It is determined whether or not super reach is being performed. When it is determined that the super reach is being performed (step 91AKS006; Yes), or when the high base flag is turned off in step 91AKS005, that is, when it is determined that the high base is not being performed (step 91AKS005; No), the effect control CPU 120 The notification effect is executed (step 91AKS007), and the notification effect process ends. In step 91AKS007, as described above, a setting is made so that the notification effect execution flag is set to the on state in accordance with the execution of the notification effect, and the flag is cleared to the off state in accordance with the end of the notification effect. In the notification effect in the characteristic portion 91AK, an effect of outputting a notification sound and activating a vibration device provided on the hit ball operation handle (operation knob) 30 to vibrate the hit ball operation handle 30 is performed. During the super reach, the variable display result is expected to be "big hit", and the period until the variable display result is displayed is long. It would be better to suspend firing. For this reason, in the characteristic portion 91AK, even if it is in the time saving state, when it is determined in step 91AKS006 that the super reach is being performed, the notification effect is executed, and the number of storages held becomes the specific number “4”. Notify the player of this.

  If it is determined in step 91AKS006 that super reach is not being performed (step 91AKS006; No), the effect control CPU 120 executes a soundless notification effect (step 91AKS008), and ends the notification effect process. The soundless notification effect in the characteristic portion 91AK is an effect in which the hit ball operation handle 30 is vibrated without outputting the notification sound.

  In the time saving state, control is performed to shorten the average special figure fluctuation time (the period during which the special figure is fluctuated) as compared to the normal state, and control is provided to make it easier for game balls to enter the second starting winning opening (high opening). Control, high-base control) is also performed. For this reason, in the case of the time saving state, the reserved memory easily reaches the upper limit, and when the notification effect is frequently performed, the player feels annoying and reduces the interest in the game. In the feature portion 91AK, in the time-saving state in which the high base control is performed (more specifically, in the time-saving state and not in the super reach state), the execution of the notification effect is restricted even if the number of stored memories becomes “4”. And perform a soundless notification effect. Therefore, it is possible to prevent the player from being bothered and to prevent a decrease in gaming interest.

  In addition, in the notification effect in the characteristic portion 91AK, the output of the notification sound and the effect of vibrating the hit ball operation handle 30 are executed to notify the fact that the number of retained storages has reached the specific number. Then, when the execution of the notification effect is limited, the output of the notification sound is limited as the soundless notification effect. Therefore, it is possible to notify the player that the number has reached the specific number, and it is possible to prevent a decrease in gaming interest.

  Further, in the characteristic portion 91AK, even if the time is in the reduced working time, if it is determined in step 91AKS006 that the vehicle is in the super reach state, the notification effect is executed, and the number of reserved storages becomes the specific number “4”. Notify the player of this. Therefore, it is possible to notify the player in a situation where it is better to interrupt the firing, and it is possible to prevent a decrease in gaming interest.

  In the feature unit 91AK, when it is determined in step 91AKS003 in FIG. 20-9 that the notification effect is being executed, the notification effect process ends. Therefore, during the execution of the notification effect, the variable display ends and the hold display shifts (the hold memory is exhausted and the hold memory number becomes “3”), and the hold memory number becomes the specific number “4” again. In this case, the notification effect is not executed. Therefore, it is possible to prevent the player from being confused by the notification effect being repeatedly executed a plurality of times.

  In the characteristic portion 91AK, the specific number can be changed to an arbitrary value by operating the stick controller 31A or the push button 31B by the player. According to this, it is possible to enhance the effect of the effect and enhance the entertainment of the game.

(Modification of the characteristic portion 91AK)
In the above-described embodiment, an example in which the soundless notification effect is executed is described as the restriction of the notification effect. However, neither the information effect nor the soundless effect may be executed. That is, when it is determined No in step 91AKS006, the notification effect process may be terminated as it is. Further, in the above-described embodiment, it is determined whether or not the notification effect is being executed in step 91AKS003. However, in step 91AKS003, it is further determined whether or not the soundless notification effect is being executed. Is also good. Thus, it is possible to prevent the player from being confused due to the soundless notification effect and the notification effect being executed a plurality of times. Also, in the above-described embodiment, an example in which the notification effect is limited and the soundless notification effect is executed when the high base is not being performed and the super reach is not being performed is described. Irrespective of whether or not the notification effect may be limited (the soundless notification effect may be executed, or the soundless information effect may not be executed).

  In the above-described embodiment, an example has been described in which it is determined in step 91AKS003 whether or not the notification effect is being performed, and if the notification effect is being performed, the notification effect process is terminated without executing the notification effect. This is an example. For example, the notification effect prohibition period may be two seconds after the execution of the notification effect, and the notification effect may be re-executable even during the execution of the notification effect outside the period. In this case, it is determined in step 91AKS003 whether or not the notification effect prohibition period is present. If the period is the prohibition period, the notification effect process is terminated as it is, and if not, the process proceeds to step 91AKS004.

  Further, the effect control CPU 120 in the characteristic unit 91AK may execute a special notification effect different from the notification effect when the number of stored memories becomes “0” during the control in the time saving state. According to this, it is possible to prevent the player from being disadvantaged and to prevent a decrease in gaming interest. It should be noted that the special notification effect may be executed by determining whether or not the number of retained storages has become “0” in the variable display start setting process in step S171 in FIG. The special notification effect may be executed in the variable display effect process in step S172. In the above-described embodiment, an example in which it is determined whether or not super reach is being performed in step 91AKS006 in FIG. 20-9 has been described. However, the present invention is not limited to the super reach reach effect, and the variable display result is “big hit”. Any effect may be used as long as the effect suggests whether or not.

(Description of the characteristic part 92AK)
Next, the characteristic portion 92AK will be described. The pachinko gaming machine 1 according to the characteristic portion 92AK, like the characteristic portion 90AK and the characteristic portion 91AK, provides a notification effect that, when the number of reserved storages reaches a predetermined specific number, notifies that the specific number has been reached. Is executable. Then, in the characteristic portion 92AK, the execution of the notification effect is performed when the number of stored memories reaches the specific number during the execution of the specific effect indicating whether or not the variable display result is “big hit” such as the super-reach reach effect. Restrict. Hereinafter, such a characteristic portion 92AK will be described in detail with reference to FIGS. 20-10 and 20-11.

  The characteristic portion 92AK executes a notification effect process of the contents shown in FIG. 20-10 instead of the notification effect process of step 91AKS001 in the characteristic portion 91AK (see FIG. 20-9). FIG. 20-10 is a flowchart illustrating an example of the notification effect process executed in the characteristic unit 92AK. In the notification effect processing shown in FIG. 20-10, the effect control CPU 120 determines whether or not a start winning command has been received (step 92AKS002). If it is determined that the start winning command has not been received (step 92AKS002; No), the effect control CPU 120 ends the notification effect process. On the other hand, when it is determined that the start winning command has been received (step 92AKS002; Yes), the effect control CPU 120 informs the fact that the number of retained storages has become the preset specific number “4”. Is determined (step 92AKS003). Whether or not the notification effect is being executed is determined by checking the value of the notification effect execution flag that is set to the on state for a period until the notification effect is completed in step 92AKS007 described later. May be determined by When the notification effect execution flag is on, that is, when it is determined that the notification effect is being executed (step 92AKS003; Yes), the effect control CPU 120 ends the notification effect process. If it is determined in step 92AKS003 that the notification effect is being executed, the notification effect process is terminated. Therefore, during the execution of the notification effect, the variable display ends and the hold display shifts (the hold memory is shifted). The notification effect is not executed even when the number of reserved storages is reduced to “3” and the number of reserved storages becomes the specific number “4” again. Therefore, it is possible to prevent the player from being confused by the notification effect being repeatedly executed a plurality of times.

  When the notification effect execution flag is in the off state, that is, when it is determined that the notification effect is not being executed (step 92AKS003; No), the effect control CPU 120 sets the number of retained storages to “4”, which is set in advance as a specific number. Is determined (step 92AKS004). In the process of step 92AKS004, for example, when the first start winning opening designation command is received in step 92AKS002, it is determined whether the first special figure reserved storage number is "4" by the first start winning command. It is determined by checking the buffer. On the other hand, when the second start winning opening designation command is received in step 92AKS002, whether the second special figure reserved storage number is “4” is checked by checking the second start winning command buffer. judge. That is, in step 92AKS004, it is determined whether or not the number of special figure reservation storages corresponding to the start winning opening designation command received in step 92AKS002 is the specific number “4”. When it is determined that the number of retained storages is not “4” (step 92AKS004; No), the effect control CPU 120 ends the notification effect process. Although this example shows an example in which the specific number is “4” which is the upper limit value, the specific number can be changed to an arbitrary value by operating the stick controller 31A or the push button 31B, for example. Any settings can be made before starting or during the game. What is necessary is that "4" is set as the initial value. Further, for example, even when the specific number is set to “3” by the player's selection operation, for example, when a customer waiting demo designation command is received, or when the player hits the hit ball operation handle 30 for a predetermined period of time. When it is determined that the game is over, such as when the absence of the game is detected by a touch sensor or the like, the set value may be cleared to the initial value “4”. Note that, for example, by operating the stick controller 31A or the push button 31B, a setting for not performing the notification effect may be made possible.

  When it is determined that the number of reserved memories is “4” (step 92AKS004; Yes), the effect control CPU 120 determines whether or not the super-reach reach effect is being performed (super-reach is being performed) (step 92AKS005). The reach reach period of super reach (super reach period) is set in the variable display start setting process in step S171 of FIG. 20-8, and in the process of step 92AKS005, it is determined whether or not it is the super reach period. It is determined whether or not super reach is being performed. As described above, in the super reach in this embodiment, as described above, there is a case where a development effect that develops (promotes) a more reliable reach is executed. Is the first half, and the developed part is the second half. For the super reach where the development effect is not performed, for example, the period from immediately before the variable display result is displayed (super reach effect end timing) to 3 seconds before The second half is set in advance and the other periods are set as the first half. Note that, for example, the predetermined period from the start of the super reach is set as the first half, and the other period is set as the second half, and the length of the first half and the second half is set in advance according to the variation pattern regardless of the presence of the development effect. It may be. The first half and the second half may be set in the variable display start setting process in step S171 in FIG. 20-8. As for the latter half, for example, the execution period of the above-described determined effect may be the latter half, and other periods may be the former half.

  When the second half is not being executed, that is, when it is determined that the first half is being executed (step 92AKS006; No), or when it is determined that the super reach is not being executed in step 92AKS005 (step 92AKS005; No), effect control is performed. The CPU 120 executes the notification effect (step 92AKS007), and ends the notification effect process. In step 92AKS007, as described above, a setting is made so that the notification effect execution flag is set to the ON state in accordance with the execution of the notification effect, and the flag is cleared to the OFF state in accordance with the end of the notification effect. In the notification effect in the characteristic portion 92AK, similarly to the characteristic portion 91AK, a notification sound is output, and a vibration device provided in the hitting ball operation handle (operation knob) 30 is activated to vibrate the hitting ball operation handle 30. Direction is performed. After the notification effect is once executed in step 92AKS007, even if the super reach being executed enters the latter half, the notification effect is continuously executed. Conversely, for example, after the notification effect is executed in step 92AKS007, if the running super reach enters the latter half, control for switching to the soundless notification effect may be performed. May be controlled. In this case, the notification effect execution flag may be cleared to the off state. Specifically, in the variable display effect processing of step S172 in FIG. 20-8, it is determined whether or not the second half of the super reach has been entered. Control may be performed to switch to the effect or to end the notification effect.

  On the other hand, when it is determined that the latter half is being executed (step 92AKS006; Yes), the effect control CPU 120 executes a soundless notification effect (step 92AKS008), and ends the notification effect process. The soundless notification effect in the characteristic portion 92AK is an effect in which the hitting operation handle 30 is vibrated without outputting a notification sound, similarly to the characteristic portion 91AK. Here, the super-reach's reach production is a production that has a high degree of expectation that the variable display result is a "big hit" and that indicates whether or not the variable display result is a "big hit". is there. Therefore, if the notification effect is executed during the execution of the super reach, there is a possibility that the concentration of the player is reduced and the interest in the game is reduced. During the super reach (more specifically, during the latter half of the super reach), the characteristic unit 92AK restricts the execution of the notification effect and executes the soundless notification effect even if the number of stored memories becomes “4”. I do. Therefore, it is possible to maintain the concentration of the player on the super reach and prevent a decrease in gaming interest.

  FIG. 20-11 is a timing chart illustrating the execution timing of the notification effect or the soundless notification effect. The super reach of the illustrated example illustrates a case where the super reach B evolves from the super reach B to the super reach A. As described above, the period of the super reach B is the first half, and the period of the super reach A is the second half. . First, a case will be described in which a game ball is won at the timing of t1 shown in the figure, and the number of retained storages becomes “4”. At the timing of t1, since the super reach is not in progress, No is determined in step 92AKS005 in FIG. 20-10, and the notification effect is executed in step 92AKS007.

  Next, a case will be described in which a game ball is won at the timing of t2 in FIG. 20-11, and the number of retained storages becomes “4”. Since the timing of t2 is a timing during the super reach, it is determined to be Yes in step 92AKS005 in FIG. 20-10. Then, at the timing of t2, the super-reach of the first half is being executed, so that it is determined as No in step 92AKS006, and the notification effect is executed in step 92AKS007. Next, a case where a game ball has been won at the timing of t3 in FIG. 20-11 and the number of reserved storages has become “4” will be described. Since the timing of the time t3 is a timing during the super-reach, it is determined to be Yes in the step 92AKS005 in FIG. 20-10. However, at the time of the time t3, the latter half of the super-reach is being executed. In step 92AKS006, Yes is determined, and in step 92AKS008, a soundless notification effect is executed.

  As described above, in the characteristic portion 92AK, even when the specific effect such as the super reach is being executed (more specifically, the second half of the super reach is being executed), the information effect is executed even if the number of stored memories becomes “4”. And perform a soundless notification effect. Therefore, it is possible to maintain the concentration of the player on the specific effect, and prevent a decrease in gaming interest.

  Also, in the characteristic portion 92AK, when the latter half of the first half and the second half included in the reach effect of the super reach is being executed, the execution of the alert effect is restricted to execute the soundless alert effect. The latter part of the super reach is the part that the player pays more attention to, whereas the former part of the super reach is the part where the player's attention is lower than that of the latter part. By restricting the execution of the notification effect when the latter half is being executed, the notification effect can be appropriately limited, and a decrease in the game entertainment can be prevented.

  In the characteristic unit 92AK, when it is determined in step 92AKS003 in FIG. 20-10 that the notification effect is being executed, the notification effect process ends. Therefore, during the execution of the notification effect, the variable display ends and the hold display shifts (the hold memory is exhausted and the hold memory number becomes “3”), and the hold memory number becomes the specific number “4” again. In this case, the notification effect is not executed. Therefore, it is possible to prevent the player from being confused by the notification effect being repeatedly executed a plurality of times.

  In addition, once the notification effect is executed in step 92AKS007, the feature portion 92AK continues to execute the notification effect as it is even if the running super reach enters the latter half. According to this, it is possible to prevent the player from feeling uncomfortable and to prevent a decrease in gaming interest.

  In the characteristic portion 92AK, the specific number can be changed to an arbitrary value by operating the stick controller 31A or the push button 31B by the player. According to this, it is possible to enhance the effect of the effect and enhance the entertainment of the game.

(Modification of the characteristic portion 92AK)
In the above-described embodiment, an example in which the soundless notification effect is executed is described as the restriction of the notification effect. However, neither the information effect nor the soundless effect may be executed. That is, when it is determined as Yes in Step 92AKS006, the notification effect process may be ended as it is. According to this, for example, in a gaming machine in which a plurality of movable bodies operate in the latter half portion to complete the accessory and a "big hit", the push button 31B or the like vibrates, and the notification effect is produced in the period. By vibrating the hit ball operation handle 30, it is possible to prevent the player from being mistaken for a "big hit". Further, in the above-described embodiment, it is determined whether or not the notification effect is being executed in step 91AKS003. However, in step 92AKS003, it is further determined whether or not the soundless notification effect is being executed. Is also good. Thus, it is possible to prevent the player from being confused due to the soundless notification effect and the notification effect being executed a plurality of times. Also, in the above-described embodiment, an example in which the notification effect is restricted and the soundless notification effect is executed when the super-reach is being performed and the second half portion is being executed has been described. The notification effect may be restricted irrespective of whether or not the latter half is being executed (the soundless notification effect may be executed, or the soundless information effect may not be executed). That is, when the determination in Step 92AKS005 is Yes, the process may proceed to Step 92AKS008.

  In the above-described embodiment, an example has been described in which it is determined in step 92AKS003 whether or not the notification effect is being performed, and if the notification effect is being performed, the notification effect process is terminated without executing the notification effect. This is an example. For example, the notification effect prohibition period may be two seconds after the execution of the notification effect, and the notification effect may be re-executable even during the execution of the notification effect outside the period. In this case, it is determined in step 92AKS003 whether or not the notification effect prohibition period is present. If the period is the prohibition period, the notification effect process is terminated as it is, and if not, the process proceeds to step 92AKS004.

  In the above-described embodiment, an example in which it is determined whether or not super reach is being performed in step 91AKS006 in FIG. 20-9 has been described. However, the present invention is not limited to the super reach reach effect, and the variable display result is “big hit”. Any effect may be used as long as the effect suggests whether or not. The arbitrary effect may be divided into a first half portion and a second half portion, and the execution of the notification effect may be restricted in the second half portion. Further, in the above embodiment, an example in which the execution of the notification effect is limited during the execution of the second half of the specific effect such as super reach, the soundless notification effect is executed, and the notification effect is executed during the execution of the first portion. However, for example, during the execution of the first half part, the soundless notification effect is executed, and in the second part, neither the soundless information effect nor the notification effect is executed (that is, prohibited). , The execution of the notification effect may be limited, and the degree of restriction in the second half may be higher than that in the first half. According to this, it is possible to appropriately limit the notification effect, and it is possible to prevent a decrease in gaming interest.

(Explanation related to association of features)
Each configuration relating to the characteristic unit 90AK, the characteristic unit 91AK, and the characteristic unit 92AK may be appropriately combined with part or all of the configuration relating to other characteristic units. The features combined in this way, or individual features not combined, may be combined as appropriate with some or all of the configurations for other features. For example, in a gaming machine capable of executing the hold notice, the specific notification effect, and the notification effect as in the characteristic portion 90AK, the execution of the notification effect is limited if the time is short, as in the characteristic portion 91AK. On the other hand, when the working hours are not shortened, the execution of the notification effect is restricted during the super-reach (more specifically, during the execution of the latter half of the super-reach), as in the characteristic portion 92AK. If the supervision is not being performed and the suspension notice of the mode of “green” or more is being executed, the execution of the notification effect is limited as in the characteristic portion 90AK, and the suspension notice and the specific notification effect are executed. In this case, the features may be combined. In this case, in the pre-reading notice setting process in step S161 in FIG. 7, a process in which such features are combined may be performed.

  FIG. 20-12 is a flowchart illustrating an example of the prefetch notice setting process in the case where the process in which the characteristic portions are combined is performed. In the prefetch notice setting processing in FIG. 20-12, the processing from step 90AKS001 to step 90AKS006 is the same as each processing in FIG. In the look-ahead notice setting process shown in FIG. 20-12, the processes executed in each step in FIGS. 20-5, 20-9, and 20-10 are given the same step numbers. .

  In step 90AKS007 in FIG. 20-12, the effect control CPU 120 determines whether or not the notification effect for notifying that the number of reserved storage has reached the preset specific number is being executed. Whether or not the notification effect is being executed is determined by checking the value of the notification effect execution flag that is set to the ON state during a period until the notification effect is completed in step 90AKS010 described later. May be determined by When the notification effect execution flag is on, that is, when it is determined that the notification effect is being executed (step 90AKS007; Yes), the effect control CPU 120 ends the prefetch notice setting process. If it is determined in step 90AKS007 that the notification effect is being executed, the pre-reading notice setting process is terminated. Therefore, during the execution of the notification effect, the variable display ends and the hold display shifts (hold). Even if the storage is exhausted and the number of reserved storages becomes “3” and the number of reserved storages becomes the specific number “4” again, the notification effect is not executed. Therefore, it is possible to prevent the player from being confused by the notification effect being repeatedly executed a plurality of times. On the other hand, the specific notification effect is executed when it is determined in 90AKS004 that “execution is performed” regardless of whether the notification effect is being executed. In this case, if the notification effect is being executed, the running notification effect may be switched to a soundless notification effect described later, or the running notification effect may be terminated (interrupted). Further, the volume of the notification sound in the notification effect may be reduced.

  If the notification effect execution flag is in the OFF state, that is, if it is determined that the notification effect is not being executed (step 90AKS007; No), the effect control CPU 120 determines whether the high base flag is high. It is determined based on whether or not it is set to the ON state (step 91AKS005). When the high base flag is in the ON state, that is, when it is determined that the high base is being performed (step 91 AKS005; Yes), the effect control CPU 120 determines whether or not the second special figure reserved storage number is “4”. Is determined by checking the second start winning command buffer (step 91AKS009). In the time-saving state, since the control (high opening control, high base control) that allows the game ball to easily enter the second starting winning opening is executed, in the step 91AKS009, the second special figure reserved storage number is “4”. Is determined. When it is determined that the second special figure reserved storage number is not “4” (step 91AKS009; No), the effect control CPU 120 ends the prefetching notice setting process. On the other hand, when it is determined that the second special figure reserved storage number is “4” (step 91AKS009; Yes), the effect control CPU 120 executes a soundless notification effect (step 90AKS011), and executes the prefetch notice setting process. finish. The soundless notification effect in step 90AKS011 is an effect in which the hitting operation handle 30 is vibrated without outputting the first notification sound, similarly to the soundless notification effect in each feature unit 90AK. As a result, the combined processing of the characteristic unit 91AK for restricting the execution of the notification effect even when the number of reserved storages reaches the specific number during the working hours, and the characteristic unit 90AK for executing the suspension notice and the specific notification effect is executed. Become.

  If it is determined in step 91AKS005 that the high base flag is off, that is, it is not during high base (step 91AKS005; No), the effect control CPU 120 determines whether or not the first special figure reserved storage number is "4". The determination is made by checking the first start winning command buffer (step 91AKS010). In the normal state, which is not the time saving state, the control (high opening control, high base control) that makes it easy for the game ball to enter the second start winning opening is not executed, and the game ball enters the second start winning opening. Since it is far more likely that a game ball will enter the first starting winning port, it is determined in step 91AKS010 whether the first special figure reserved storage number is "4". When it is determined that the first special figure reserved storage number is not “4” (step 91 AKS010; No), the effect control CPU 120 ends the prefetching notice setting process.

  On the other hand, when it is determined that the first special figure reserved storage number is “4” (step 91 AKS010; Yes), the effect control CPU 120 determines whether or not the super reach is being performed (step 92 AKS005). The determination as to whether or not the super reach is being performed may be made in the same manner as in the characteristic portion 92AK. When it is determined that the super reach is being performed (step 92AKS005; Yes), the effect control CPU 120 determines whether or not the latter half of the currently executed super reach effect is being executed (step 92AKS006). The setting of the first half part and the second half part in the super reach is the same as that of the above-described feature part 92AK. Also, if the determination in step 92AKS005 is an effect that indicates whether or not the variable display result is “big hit”, It is the same as the characteristic portion 92AK in that the effect is not limited to the reach effect of super reach and may be an arbitrary effect. When it is determined that the second half is being executed (step 92AKS006; Yes), the effect control CPU 120 executes a soundless notification effect (step 90AKS011), and ends the prefetch notice setting process. As a result, during execution of a specific effect such as super reach that indicates whether or not the variable display result is a “big hit” (more specifically, during execution of the latter half of super reach), the number of pending storages is a specific number. In this case, the combined processing of the characteristic unit 92AK for restricting the execution of the notification effect and the characteristic unit 90AK for executing the suspension notice and the specific notification effect is executed. In the illustrated example, it is determined whether or not the second half of the super reach is being executed in step 92AKS006, and if the latter half is being executed, the notification effect is limited to execute the soundless notification effect. Although an example is shown, if a super reach is being performed, the notification effect may be restricted regardless of whether the latter half is being executed (the sound effect may be performed without sound, or the sound effect may not be performed). It does not have to be performed even if the information is directed). That is, when the determination is Yes in step 92AKS005, the process may proceed to step 90AKS011.

  If it is determined in step 92AKS006 that the second half is not being executed, that is, it is determined that the first half is being executed (step 92AKS006; No), or if it is determined in step 92AKS005 that super reach is not being performed (step 92AKS005; No) ), Effect control CPU 120 determines whether or not the display form of the suspension notice in the suspension is “green” or more (step 90AKS009). In step 90AKS009, the display mode determined in step 90AKS005 (the display mode of the suspension notice executed in step 90AKS006) is "green" or "red", that is, the display mode of the degree of expectation of "green" or higher. It suffices to determine whether or not. When the hold notice is not executed for the hold or when the hold notice is given in the display mode of “blue”, that is, when the display form of the hold notice in the hold is not “green” or more (step 90AKS009), The effect control CPU 120 executes the notification effect (step 90AKS010), and ends the prefetch notice setting process. In step 90AKS010, as described above, a setting is made so that the notification effect execution flag is set to the ON state in accordance with the execution of the notification effect, and the flag is cleared to the OFF state in accordance with the end of the notification effect. In this notification effect, a notification sound (first notification sound) different from the specific notification effect is output, and a vibration device provided on the hit ball operation handle (operation knob) 30 in the same manner as the notification effect in the characteristic portion 90AK. Is activated to vibrate the hit ball operation handle 30.

  On the other hand, when the display form of the hold advance notice is “green” or higher (step 90AKS009; Yes), the effect control CPU 120 executes a soundless notification effect (step 90AKS011), and ends the prefetch notice setting process. I do. The soundless notification effect is an effect in which the hitting operation handle 30 is vibrated without outputting the first notification sound, similarly to the soundless notification effect in the characteristic portion 90AK. Thereby, when the reserved notice is executed (more specifically, the reserved notice whose display mode is “green” or more is executed) in the characteristic unit 90AK and the specific notification effect is executed, the reserved storage is “4”. Also, the process of executing the notification effect without sound by restricting the execution of the notification effect, and executing the hold notice and the specific notification effect is performed. Regardless of the display mode of the hold notice, when the hold notice is performed, the execution of the notification effect may be limited to execute the soundless notification effect.

  As described above, in the look-ahead notice setting process shown in FIG. 20-12, as the conditions for restricting the notification effect, the special effects such as the time reduction state as in the characteristic portion 91AK and the super reach etc. as in the characteristic portion 92AK A plurality of conditions are provided, such as that the information is in the middle and that the suspension notice is given as in the characteristic portion 90AK. In addition, among these conditions, if it is a time reduction state, the notification effect is restricted regardless of whether or not a super reach is being performed and whether or not a hold notice is performed. If the (first condition) has the highest priority and is not in the time saving state, and if it is in super reach, the notification effect is restricted regardless of whether or not the hold notice is being performed. The condition (the second condition) has the next highest priority, and the condition (the third condition) that the suspension notice is being performed has the lowest priority. In the pre-reading notice setting process shown in FIG. 20-12, the priority of the first condition to the third condition can be arbitrarily set, for example, the priority of the third condition is made highest.

  Further, in the example shown in FIG. 20-12, an example is shown in which the number of special figure pending storages that are different depending on whether or not the base is high is started. However, similar to the characteristic part 91AK, the start in step 90AKS001 is performed. When the winning opening designation command is received, it is determined whether or not the first special figure reserved storage number is “4” by checking the first start winning command buffer, and in step 90AKS001, the second is determined. When the start winning port designation command is received, it may be determined whether the second special figure reserved storage number is “4” by checking the second start winning command buffer.

  Further, in the example shown in FIG. 20-12, an example is shown in which the execution of the notification effect is restricted and the soundless notification effect is executed when the high base is being performed, that is, in the case of the time saving state. As indicated by 91AK, the notification effect may be executable if the vehicle is in the super-reach state even in the time-saving state. Further, even if the system is in the time reduction state and the vehicle is in the super reach mode, if the hold notice mode with the hold display mode of “green” or higher is being executed, the execution of the notification effect is restricted to perform the soundless notification effect. May be performed.

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

Claims (2)

A gaming machine capable of performing variable display,
State control means capable of controlling to a time reduction state in which the ratio of executing variable display in a variable display time shorter than the normal state is high,
Holding storage means for storing information about the variable display that has not yet started as the holding storage information;
When the number of on-hold storage information stored in the on-hold storage means has reached a specific number, the notification effect execution means for executing an information effect for notifying that the specified number has been reached,
The notification effect execution means ,
Notifying that the specific number has been reached by outputting a notification sound as the notification effect and vibrating a predetermined member,
When it is controlled before Symbol time reduction state and does not output the alarm sound while vibrating the predetermined member,
A gaming machine characterized by that:   The notification effect execution means may be a preset inhibition period if the number of the hold storage information stored in the hold storage means is less than the specific number and reaches the specific number again during the execution of the notification effect. If the new notification effect is not executed, the new notification effect is executed if the period is outside the prohibited period.
  The gaming machine according to claim 1, wherein:

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