JP6714561B2 - Amusement machine - Google Patents

Description

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

There has been proposed a gaming machine capable of playing a game, including a display means and an operable movable body, and capable of displaying a related display related to a predetermined state in a predetermined display area. For example, in Patent Document 1, it is possible to play a game, and a production display device and a movable accessory are provided, and a chance zone telop related to a period in which the prefetching specific production is executed is blacked out. A pachinko gaming machine that can be displayed in an area where a predetermined image cannot be visually recognized due to an effect is disclosed.

JP, 2017-070743, A

In the gaming machine described in Patent Document 1, it is desired to display the related display more preferably.

The present invention has been made in view of the above circumstances, and an object thereof is to provide a gaming machine that more suitably displays a related display.

(1) In order to achieve the above object, the gaming machine according to the present invention performs variable display of identification information by playing a game, and brings an advantageous state advantageous to the player based on the display result of the variable display of identification information. as well as a possible control is re-variable display capable of performing a gaming machine after the suspend identification information (e.g., pachinko machines 1, etc.) a, a display unit (e.g., an image display device 5, etc.) And a movable body (for example, the movable body 32 or the like) that is operable, and the display means can display a character display related to a predetermined state in a predetermined display area (for example, during execution of the prefetch zone effect). The zone telop image 38SH30 for notifying that the movable body can be displayed in the display area on the left side of the display area of the image display device 5), and the movable body is at least at an operating position overlapping the predetermined display area. It is operable (for example, the movable body 32 is operable at least in front of the display area on the left side where the zone telop image 38SH30 is displayed), and the movable body 32 is movable during the display of the character display related to the predetermined state. body literally display contents recognizable der associated with a given state when it is in operating position (e.g., even when the movable body 32 during the display of the zone telop image 38SH30 is in front of the display area of the left , By moving the character information 38SH31 of the zone telop image 38SH30, the contents of the zone telop image 38SH30 can be recognized, etc.), and the display means indicates the movement of the movable body as a character display related to a predetermined state. a first character display that can be accompanied concealment, a second character display that do not difficult viewing with the operation of the movable body, Ri simultaneously displayable der, said first character display is related to the re-variable display It is a character display, and the second character display is a character display associated with a look-ahead effect that suggests in advance that the advantageous state is controlled .

With such a configuration, the related display can be displayed more preferably.

(2) In the gaming machine of (1) above, the display means can display a corresponding display (for example, an effect image 38SHE or the like) corresponding to the operation of the movable body, and the corresponding display is superimposed on the related display. In this case, the contents of the related display can be recognized (for example, even when the effect image 38SHE is displayed over the zone telop image 38SH30, by moving the character information 38SH31 of the zone telop image 38SH30, The contents of the telop image 38SH30 can be recognized, etc.).

With such a configuration, the effect of production can be enhanced.

(3) In the gaming machine of (1) or (2) above, the display means, as a related display, a first related effect (for example, a zone telop image 38SH30A or the like) that may be difficult to visually recognize due to the operation of the movable body, It is possible to display a second related effect (for example, zone telop image 38SH30B or the like) that is not difficult to visually recognize due to the operation of the movable body.

With such a configuration, the effect of production can be enhanced.

(4) In the gaming machine according to any one of (1) to (3) above, the display means displays the related display in different modes before and after the movable body moves to the operating position during execution of the related display. Can be displayed (for example, when the movable body 32 is operated in front of the zone telop image 38SH30, a mini-character image 38SH80 for notifying the character information 38SH31 of “LIVE ZONE” which is hidden by the movable body 32 and becomes difficult to see is displayed. Display the attached zone telop image 38SH30, etc.).

With such a configuration, it is possible to preferably display the related display.

(5) In the gaming machine according to any one of (1) to (4), the display means may be capable of displaying a related display formed to extend in a plurality of directions as the related display (for example, zigzag). Effect explanation image 38SH200c configured by a mode including a circular arrow-shaped region, a region extending in the vertical direction and a region extending in the horizontal direction (strictly, a region depicted on a plane that seems to extend in the horizontal direction). ) And the production explanation image 38SH200e and the like configured in a mode including (see FIGS. 20-40 and 20-41).

With such a configuration, the effect of production can be enhanced.

(6) In the gaming machine according to any of (1) to (4) above, the display means may be capable of displaying a related display formed in a curved line as the related display (for example, FIG. 20-38, See FIGS. 20-39 and 20-42).

With such a configuration, the effect of production can be enhanced.

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 a pachinko gaming machine. It is a flow chart which shows an example of game control main processing. It is the flowchart which shows one example of the timer interruption processing for game control. It is a flowchart showing an example of a special symbol process processing. It is the flowchart which shows one example of production control main processing. It is the flowchart which shows one example of production control process treatment. It is a figure for explaining a variation pattern and a kind of reach. It is the figure which shows the production operation example. It is the figure which shows the production operation example. It is the figure which shows the production operation example. It is the figure which shows the production operation example. It is the figure which shows the production operation example. 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(Basic explanation)
First, the basic configuration and control of the pachinko gaming machine 1 (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 a pachinko gaming machine 1, showing an arrangement layout of main members. The pachinko gaming machine (gaming machine) 1 is roughly divided into a gaming board (gauge board) 2 that constitutes a gaming board surface, and a gaming machine frame (underframe) 3 that supports and fixes the gaming board 2. A game area is formed on the game board 2, and a game ball serving as a game medium is shot into the game area by a predetermined hitting ball launching device.

At a predetermined position of the game board 2 (on the right side of the game area in the example shown in FIG. 1), a variable display (also called a special drawing game) of special symbols (also called a special drawing) as a plurality of types of special identification information. The first special symbol display device 4A and the second special symbol display device 4B to be performed are provided. Each of these consists of a 7-segment LED or the like. The special symbol is represented by a number indicating "0" to "9" or a lighting pattern such as "-". The special pattern may include a pattern in which all the LEDs are turned off.

The “variable display” of the special symbol is, for example, variably displaying a plurality of types of special symbols (the same applies to other symbols described later). The change 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 variation of the special symbol or a normal symbol described later, a plurality of types of special symbols or normal symbols are updated and displayed. In the variation of the decorative pattern, which will be described later, a plurality of types of decorative patterns are scroll-displayed or updated and one or more decorative patterns are deformed or enlarged/reduced. In addition, the variation includes a mode in which a certain symbol is displayed in a blinking manner. 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 variable display of other symbols described later). The variable display may be referred to as a variable display or a variable.

The special symbols variably displayed on the first special symbol display device 4A are also referred to as "first special symbols", and the special symbols variably displayed on the second special symbol display device 4B are also referred to as "second special symbols". In addition, the special figure game using the first special figure is called a "first special figure game", and the special figure game using the second special figure is also called a "second special figure game". The special symbol display device that performs 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 is composed of, for example, an LCD (liquid crystal display device), 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. Various effect images are displayed on the image display device 5.

For example, on the screen of the image display device 5, in synchronization with the first special drawing game and the second special drawing game, a decorative pattern as a plurality of types of decorative identification information different from the special pattern (a pattern showing numbers etc.) Variable display is performed. Here, in synchronization with the first special drawing game or the second special drawing game, the decorative pattern is variably displayed (for example, up and down) in each of the "left", "middle", and "right" decorative pattern display areas 5L, 5C, and 5R. Direction scroll display and update display). The special figure game and the variable display of the decorative design which are executed in synchronization are collectively referred to as simply variable display.

A display area may be provided on the screen of the image display device 5 for displaying a pending display corresponding to a variable display in which execution is suspended or an active display corresponding to a variable display in execution. The hold display and the active display are collectively referred to as a variable display corresponding display corresponding to the variable display.

The number of variable displays that are held is also called the number of held storages. The number of reserved memories corresponding to the first special figure game is also called a first reserved memory number, and the number of reserved memories corresponding to the second special figure game is also called a second reserved memory number. Further, the total of the first reserved storage number and the second reserved storage number is also referred to as the total reserved storage number.

In addition, at a predetermined position of the game board 2, a first hold indicator 25A and a second hold indicator 25B, which are configured to include a plurality of LEDs, are provided, and the first hold indicator 25A indicates the number of LEDs to be lit. The first hold storage number is displayed by, and the second hold display unit 25B displays the second hold storage number according to the number of lit LEDs.

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

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

The variable winning a prize ball device 6B (ordinary electric accessory) forms a second starting winning hole which changes between a closed state and an open state by a solenoid 81 (see FIG. 2). The variable winning ball device 6B includes, for example, an electric tulip type accessory having a pair of movable wing pieces, and when the solenoid 81 is in the off state, the movable wing pieces are in the vertical position, and thus the tip of the movable wing piece. Is close to the prize winning ball device 6A, and the game ball does not enter the second starting prize hole (the second starting prize hole is also closed). On the other hand, the variable winning ball device 6B is in an open state in which the game ball can enter the second starting winning opening by the movable wing piece being in the tilted position when the solenoid 81 is in the on state (second starting). It is also said that the winning opening will be open.) When the game balls enter the second start winning hole, a predetermined number (for example, three) of prize balls are paid out and the second special figure game can be started. The variable winning ball device 6B is not limited to the device including the electric tulip type accessory as long as it can be changed between the closed state and the open state.

At predetermined positions of the game board 2 (in the example shown in FIG. 1, four places on the lower left and right sides of the game area), there are provided general winning openings 10 which are always kept open by predetermined ball receiving members. In this case, when one of the general winning openings 10 is entered, a predetermined number (for example, 10) of game balls are paid out as prize balls.

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

As an example, in the special variable winning a prize sphere device 7, when the solenoid 82 for the special winning opening door (for special electric auditors) is in the off state, the large winning opening door closes the large winning opening and the game ball is large. You will not be able to enter (pass) the winning hole. On the other hand, in the special variable winning ball device 7, when the solenoid 82 for the special winning opening door is in the ON state, the special winning opening door opens the special winning opening, and the game ball easily enters the special winning opening. Become.

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

The entry of a game ball into each prize hole including the general prize hole 10 is also referred to as a "prize". In particular, the winning of the starting opening (first starting winning opening, second starting winning opening starting opening) is also referred to as a starting winning.

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

On the left side of the image display device 5, a passage gate 41 through which game balls can pass is provided. Based on the fact that the game ball has passed through the passage gate 41, the universal figure game is executed.

Above the normal symbol display device 20, a universal symbol holding display device 25C is provided. The universal figure hold indicator 25C is configured to include, for example, four LEDs, and displays the number of saved universal figure reserves, which is the number of universal figure games pending for execution, by the number of lit LEDs.

In addition to the above configuration, the surface of the game board 2 is provided with a windmill that changes the flow direction and speed of the game balls and a large number of obstacle nails. At the lowermost part of the game area, there is provided an outlet for taking in the game balls that have not entered any of the winning openings.

Speakers 8L and 8R for reproducing and outputting a sound effect and the like are provided at upper and left positions of the gaming machine frame 3, and a game effect lamp 9 for a game effect is provided in a peripheral portion of the game area. ing. The game effect lamp 9 is configured to include 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, there is provided a hit ball operation handle (operation knob) 30 operated by a player or the like to shoot a game ball toward a game area by a hit ball launching device.

At a predetermined position of the gaming machine frame 3 below the game area, a gaming ball paid out as a prize ball or a gaming ball lent out by a predetermined ball lending machine can be held (stored) so as to be supplied to the ball striking device. A ball hitting plate (upper plate) is provided. Below the upper plate, there is provided a hit ball supply plate (lower plate) from which prize balls are paid out when the upper plate is full.

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

A push button 31B is provided at a predetermined position of the gaming machine frame 3 below the game area so that the player can perform a predetermined instruction operation by a pressing operation or the like. The operation on the push button 31B is detected by the push sensor 35B (see FIG. 2).

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

(Outline of game progression)
A game ball is launched toward the game area by the player's rotating operation of the hit ball operation handle 30 of the pachinko gaming machine 1. When the game ball passes through the passage gate 41, the normal figure game by the normal symbol display device 20 is started. When the game ball passes through the passage gate 41 during the previous execution period of the general education game (when the game ball passes through the passage gate 41 but cannot immediately execute the general education game based on the passage) , The universal game based on the passage is suspended until a predetermined upper limit number (for example, 4).

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

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

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

In addition, when the game ball enters into the starting winning opening (winning prize) during the period when the special drawing game is being executed, or during the period when it is controlled to the big hitting game state or the small hitting game state to be described later (starting winning occurs, If the special drawing game based on the starting winning is not immediately executable), the execution of the special illustration 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", the actual symbol differs depending on the jackpot type described later.) is displayed as a stop special symbol, it becomes a "big hit symbol" and a big hit symbol. If a predetermined special symbol different from (a small hit symbol, for example, "2") is stopped and displayed, it is a "small hit". In addition, if a special symbol different from the big hit symbol or the small hit symbol (missing symbol, for example, "-") is stopped and displayed, "missing".

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

In the big hit game state, the special winning opening formed by the special variable winning ball device 7 is opened in a predetermined manner. The open state is one of the elapsed timing of a predetermined period (for example, 29 seconds or 1.8 seconds) and the timing until the number of game balls entering the special winning opening reaches a predetermined number (for example, 9). It will be continued until the earlier timing. The predetermined period is an upper limit period during which the special winning opening can be opened in one round, and is also referred to as an open upper limit period hereinafter. In this way, 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 a predetermined upper limit number (15 times or 2 times) is reached.

In the big hit game state, the player can obtain the prize ball by entering the game ball into the special winning opening. Therefore, the jackpot gaming state is an advantageous state for the player. The larger the number of rounds in the big hit game state, and the longer the open upper limit period, the more advantageous for the player.

In addition, the "big hit" is set as a big hit type. For example, multiple types of opening modes (number of rounds and maximum open period) of the special winning opening, and game states after the big-hit gaming state (normal state, time saving state, probability variation state, etc., described below) are prepared, and big hits are made accordingly. The type is set. As the big hit type, a big hit type that can obtain many prize balls or a big hit type that has few prize balls or hardly obtain prize balls 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 hit game state, the same opening mode as the big hit game state in some big hit types (the number of times of opening 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.), the special winning opening is opened. As with the big hit type, a small hit type may be provided for the "small hit".

After the big hit game state is finished, it may be controlled to a time saving state or a probability changing state according to the big hit type.

In the time-saving state, control (time-saving control) that shortens the average special figure variation time (period during which the special figure varies) compared to the normal state is executed. In the time saving state, the average figure change time (the period during which the figure is changed) is shortened compared to the normal state, and the probability of being "Public hit" in the figure game is improved compared to the normal state. The control (high opening control, high base control) that makes it easy for the game ball to enter the second starting winning opening is also executed. The time saving state is a state in which the variation efficiency of the special symbol (particularly the second special symbol) is improved, which is 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 in the normal state is executed. The probability variation state is a state that is more advantageous to the player, because it is a state in which the variation efficiency of the special symbol is improved and a "big hit" is likely to occur.

The time saving state and the probability changing state continue until any one of the ending conditions such as that the special figure game has been executed a predetermined number of times and the next big hit game state has been started. The end condition that the special figure game is executed a predetermined number of times is also referred to as the number of times cut (shortening of times of time cut, certainty of times of times cut, etc.).

The normal state is an advantageous state such as a big hit game state that is advantageous to the player, a gaming state other than a special state such as a time saving state, a probability variation state, etc., and the display result in the ordinary figure game is "universal figure win". Probability and probability that the display result in the special figure game is a "big hit", etc., the pachinko gaming machine 1 returns to a predetermined state after the power is turned on, such as when the pachinko gaming machine 1 is in the initial setting state (for example, when the system is reset). The state is controlled in the same manner as when the processing is not executed).

A state in which the probability variation control is executed is also referred to as a high accuracy state, and a state in which the probability variation control is not executed is also referred to as a low accuracy state. A state in which the time saving control is executed is also referred to as a high base state, and a state in which the time saving control is not executed is also referred to as a low base state. By combining these, it is said that the time saving state is a low accurate high base state, the definite change state is a high accurate high base state, and the normal state is a low accurate low base state. The highly accurate state and the low base state are also referred to as the highly accurate low base state.

After the small hit game state is finished, the game state is not changed and the game state before the special display game display result is "small hit" is continuously controlled (however, "small hit" occurs If the special figure game at that time is the predetermined number of special figure games in the above-mentioned number of times cutting, the game state is naturally changed). It should be noted that “small hit” may not be provided as the display result of the special figure game.

The gaming state may change based on that the game ball has passed a specific area (for example, a specific area in the 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 certain change state after the big hit game state.

(Progress, etc.)
In the pachinko gaming machine 1, various effects (notification of the progress status of the game and/or excitement of the game) are executed according to the progress of the game. The effect will be described below. The effect is performed by displaying various effect images on the image display device 5. However, in addition to or instead of the display, sound output from the speakers 8L and 8R and/or the game effect lamp 9 is performed. May be performed by turning on/off, the operation of the movable body 32, or the like.

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

In the period from the start to the end of the variable display of the decorative pattern, the variable display mode of the decorative pattern may be a predetermined reach mode (reach is established). Here, the reach mode is a variable display for a decorative pattern which is not stopped and displayed when the decorative pattern stopped and displayed on the screen of the image display device 5 constitutes a part of a big hit combination described later. Is a situation in which is continuing.

Further, the reach effect is executed in response to the above-mentioned reach mode during the variable display of the decorative pattern. In the pachinko gaming machine 1, the ratio of the display result (the display result of the special drawing game or the display result of the variable display of the decorative pattern) being a “big hit” (also called the big hit reliability or the big hit expectation degree) according to the effect mode. Different types of reach effects are executed. The reach production includes, for example, normal reach and super reach, which has higher jackpot reliability than normal reach.

When the display result of the special figure game is "big hit", a fixed decorative pattern which 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 design is "big hit"). As an example, the same decorative pattern (for example, "7") is stopped and displayed together on a predetermined effective line in the "left", "middle", and "right" decorative pattern display areas 5L, 5C, and 5R. ..

In the case of "probability variation big hit" which is controlled to the probability variation state after the jackpot game state is finished, odd decorative patterns (for example, "7" etc.) are displayed together and stopped, and after the jackpot game state is terminated, the probability variation state is made. In the case of "non-probability variation big hit (normal big hit)" which is not controlled, an even number of decorative symbols (for example, "6" etc.) may be stopped and displayed together. In this case, the odd-numbered decorative pattern is also referred to as a probability variation pattern, and the even-numbered decorative pattern is also referred to as a non-determination variation pattern (normal pattern). After the reach mode is achieved with the non-probability variation pattern, the promotion effect that finally becomes the “probability variation jackpot” 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 design on the screen of the image display device 5, a fixed decorative design (for example, "" 1 3 5") is derived (the display result of the variable display of the decorative pattern is "small hit"). As an example, the decorative patterns forming the chances are stopped and displayed on predetermined effective lines in the “left”, “middle”, and “right” decorative pattern display areas 5L, 5C, and 5R. In addition, when the display result of the special figure game is "big hit" of a part of big hit type (big hit type of big hit game state similar to small hit game state) and when it is "small hit" A common fixed decorative pattern may be derived and displayed.

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

The effects that can be executed by the pachinko gaming machine 1 include displaying the variable display corresponding display (hold display or active display). Further, as another effect, for example, a notice effect that gives a notice of the jackpot reliability is executed during the variable display of the decorative pattern. The notice effect includes a notice effect that announces the jackpot reliability in the variable display being executed, and a look-ahead notice effect that announces the jackpot reliability in the variable display before execution (the variable display in which execution is suspended). As the prefetching 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.

Further, in the image display device 5, once the decorative design is temporarily stopped during the variable display of the decorative design and then the variable display is resumed, one variable display can be simulated like multiple variable display. You may make it perform a pseudo continuous production.

Even during the big hit game state, a big hit mid-game production for notifying the big hit game state is executed. As the big hit medium effect, an effect for notifying the number of rounds or a promotion effect indicating that the value of the big hit game state is improved may be executed. In addition, during the small hitting game state, the small hitting production which notifies the small hitting game state is executed. In addition, during the small hitting game state, some big hitting type (the big hitting type of the big hitting game state of the same mode as the small hitting game state, for example, the big hitting type which makes the following gaming state high accuracy state) By executing a common effect depending on the state, the player may not be able to know whether the present is in 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 hit game state and after the end of the big hit game state, it is not possible to distinguish between the high-precision state and the low-precision state. May be.

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

(Substrate configuration)
The pachinko gaming machine 1 is equipped with, for example, a main board 11, an effect control board 12, a sound control board 13, a lamp control board 14, a relay board 15, etc. as shown in FIG. In addition, on the back surface of the pachinko gaming machine 1, various boards such as a payout control board, an information terminal board, a launch control board, and a power supply board are arranged.

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 hold management), execution of a general figure game (including hold management), big hit It has a function of controlling a gaming state, a small hitting gaming state, a gaming state, etc. The main board 11 has a game control microcomputer 100, a switch circuit 110, a solenoid circuit 111, and the like.

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

The CPU 103 executes a program stored in the ROM 101 to perform a process of controlling the progress of the game (a process of realizing the function of the main board 11). At this time, various data stored in the ROM 101 (variation patterns described below, effect control commands described below, data such as various tables referred to when making various determinations described below) 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 saved for a predetermined period even if the power supply to the pachinko gaming machine 1 is partially or entirely stopped. Alternatively, all or 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 counts updatable numerical value data indicating various random number values (gaming random numbers) used when controlling the progress of the game. The game random number may be updated by the CPU 103 executing a predetermined computer program (updated by software).

The I/O 105 is, for example, an input port to which various signals (detection signals described later) are input, and various signals (first special symbol display device 4A, second special symbol display device 4B, ordinary symbol display device 20, first hold) An output port for transmitting a signal for controlling (driving) the display 25A, the second hold indicator 25B, the universal figure hold indicator 25C, and the like, and an output port for transmitting the signal.

The switch circuit 110 is a detection signal (a game ball passes or a game ball passes) from various switches (gate switch 21, starting opening switch (first starting opening switch 22A and second starting opening switch 22B), count switch 23) for detecting a gaming ball. A detection signal indicating that the switch has been turned on when it has entered is taken in and transmitted to the game control microcomputer 100. The transmission of the detection signal means that the passage or entry of the game ball has been detected.

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

The main board 11 (game control microcomputer 100), as a part of the control of the progress of the game, production control board (command for designating (notifying) the progress status of the game etc.) according to the progress of the game. Supply to 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 the special figure game (including a big hit type), and a variation pattern used when executing the special figure game (details will be described later). )), game status (for example, start and end of variable display, state of opening big winning opening, winning of prize, number of reserved memories, gaming state), command for designating error, and the like.

The effect control board 12 is a sub-side control board 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, It has a function of executing various notifications such as driving of the movable body 32, error notification, and notification of power failure recovery.

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

The effect control CPU 120 executes a program stored in the ROM 121 to execute a process together with the display control unit 123 (a process for realizing the above function of the effect control board 12 and an effect to be executed). (Including the determination of)). 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 effect execution based on a detection signal from the controller sensor unit 35A or the push sensor 35B (a signal that is output when an operation by the player is detected, and a signal that appropriately indicates the operation content). 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 causes the image display device 5 to display the effect image by supplying the image display device 5 with a video signal corresponding to the effect to be executed based on the effect execution instruction from the effect control CPU 120. The display control unit 123 further supplies a sound designating signal (a signal designating a sound to be output) to the sound control board 13 in order to output the sound in synchronization with the display of the effect image and turn on/off the game effect lamp 9. Alternatively, a lamp signal (a signal that specifies the lighting/extinguishing state of the lamp) is supplied to the lamp control board 14. In addition, the display control unit 123 supplies a signal for operating the movable body 32 to the movable body 32 or a drive circuit that drives the movable body 32.

The voice control board 13 is equipped with various circuits for driving the speakers 8L, 8R, drives the speakers 8L, 8R based on the sound designating signal, and outputs the sound designated by the sound designating signal from the speakers 8L, 8R. Let

The lamp control board 14 is equipped with various circuits for driving the game effect lamp 9, drives the game effect lamp 9 based on the lamp signal, and turns on/off the game effect lamp 9 in a mode designated by the lamp signal. To do. In this way, the display control unit 123 controls the sound output and the lighting/extinguishing of the lamp.

It should be noted that the production control CPU 120 executes audio output, control for turning on/off the lamp (supply of a sound designation signal or lamp signal, etc.), and control of the movable body 32 (supply of a signal for operating the movable body 32). You may do it.

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

The I/O 125 mounted on the production control board 12 transmits, for example, an input port for taking in the production control command transmitted from the main board 11 and the like and various signals (video signal, sound designation signal, lamp signal). And an output port of.

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

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

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

In the game control main processing shown in FIG. 3, the CPU 103 first sets an interruption prohibition (step S1). Then, necessary initial setting is performed (step S2). The initial setting includes setting of the stack pointer, setting of registers of built-in devices (CTC (counter/timer circuit), parallel input/output port, etc.), setting of making the RAM 102 accessible.

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 with the clear switch turned 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), the initialization process (step S8) is executed. In the initialization process, the CPU 103 performs a RAM clear process for clearing the flag, counter, and buffer stored in the RAM 102, and sets an initial value in the work area.

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

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 the power supply stop processing immediately before the pachinko gaming machine 1 stops operating due to the stop of the power supply. In this power supply stop process, a process of turning on a backup flag indicating that data is backed up in the RAM 102, a data protection process of the RAM 102, and the like are executed. The data protection processing includes processing for adding an error detection code (checksum, parity bit, etc.) and backing up various data. The data to be backed up includes various data for advancing the game (including various flags, various timer states, etc.), the state of the backup flag and an error detection code. In step S4, it is determined whether the backup flag is on. When the backup flag is off and the backup data is not stored in the RAM 102 (step S4; No), the initialization process (step S8) is executed.

When backup data is stored in the RAM 102 (step S4; Yes), the CPU 103 performs a data check 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 when the power supply is stopped, for example, based on the parity bit and the checksum. If it is determined that they match, the data in the RAM 102 is determined to be normal.

When it is determined that the data in the RAM 102 is not normal (step S5; No), the internal state cannot be returned to the state when the power supply was stopped, so the initialization process (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 recovery process (step S6) for returning the internal state of the main board 11 to the state when the power supply was stopped. In the restoration process, the CPU 103 sets the work area based on the stored contents of the RAM 102 (contents of backed up data). As a result, the gaming state is restored when the power supply is stopped, and if the special symbol is changing, the variation of the special symbol is restarted from the state before the restoration by executing the game control timer interrupt process described later. Will be.

And CPU103 transmits the production control command which directs recovery from power failure to production control board 12 (Step S7). In accordance with this, a production control command for designating a backed-up game state before power interruption, and a production control for designating the display result of the special figure game being executed when the special figure game is being executed. You may make it transmit a command. These commands can use the same commands as the commands set for transmission in the special symbol process processing described later. When the production control CPU 120 receives the production control command that specifies the time of recovery from power failure, for example, the image display device 5 notifies that recovery from power failure has been performed or is being recovered from power failure. The screen is displayed to The effect control CPU 120 may display an appropriate screen based on the effect control command.

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

When the CPU 103 that has executed the game control main process receives the interrupt request signal from the CTC and accepts the interrupt request, it executes the game control timer interrupt process shown in the flowchart of FIG. When the game control timer interrupt process shown in FIG. 4 is started, the CPU 103 first executes a predetermined switch process to cause the gate switch 21, the first start port switch 22A, and the second start port via the switch circuit 110. Whether or not the detection signals are received from various switches such as the switch 22B and the count switch 23 is determined (step S21). Then, by executing a predetermined main side error process, an abnormality diagnosis of the pachinko gaming machine 1 is performed, and a warning can be issued if necessary according to the diagnosis result (step S22). After that, by executing a predetermined information output process, for example, jackpot information (information indicating the number of occurrences of jackpots) supplied to a hall management computer installed outside the pachinko gaming machine 1, start information (starting). Data such as the number of times of winning) and probability variation information (information indicating the number of times of probability change) are output (step S23).

Following the information output process, a game random number update process for updating at least a part of the game random numbers used on the main board 11 side by software is executed (step S24). After that, the CPU 103 executes special symbol process processing (step S25). The CPU 103 executes the special symbol process processing for each timer interrupt, thereby realizing the execution and suspension of the special symbol game, the control of the big hit game state and the small hit game state, the control of the game state, etc. See below).

Following the special symbol process process, a normal symbol process process is executed (step S26). CPU103 executes the normal symbol process processing for each timer interrupt, based on the detection signal from the gate switch 21 (based on the game ball passing through the passage gate 41) execution and hold management, It is possible to control the opening of the variable winning ball device 6B based on “universal hit”. The ordinary figure game is executed by driving the ordinary symbol display device 20, and the ordinary figure hold number 25C is turned on to display the number of held ordinary figure symbols.

After the normal symbol process process is executed, as a part of the game control timer interrupt process, a process when power failure occurs, a process for paying out a prize ball, etc. may be performed. After that, the CPU 103 executes command control processing (step S27). The CPU 103 may set transmission control commands in each of the above processes. In the command control processing of step S27, processing for transmitting the effect control command set for transmission to the sub-side control board such as the effect control board 12 is performed. After executing the command control process, the interrupt is permitted, and then the game control timer interrupt process is ended.

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

In the start winning determination process, a process of detecting the occurrence of a start winning, storing reserved information in a predetermined area of the RAM 102, and updating the number of reserved memories is executed. When the start winning occurs, a random number value for determining the display result (including the big hit type) and the variation pattern is extracted and stored as holding 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 holding memories, the transmission setting for transmitting the effect control command for designating the determination result such as the occurrence of the start winning, the number of holding memories, and the look-ahead determination is performed on the effect control board 12. .. The effect control command at the time of the winning prize thus set to be transmitted is, for example, after the special symbol process process is completed, the command control process of step S27 shown in FIG. Is transmitted to.

After executing the start winning determination process in S101, the CPU 103 selects and executes any of the processes of 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 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 of step S110 is executed when the value of the special symbol process flag is "0" (initial value). In this special symbol normal process, it is determined whether or not to start the first special figure game or the second special figure game based on the presence or absence of the hold information. In addition, in the special symbol normal process, based on the random number value for determining the display result, whether or not the display result of the special symbol or the decorative pattern is "big hit" or "small hit" and "big hit" type Is determined (predetermined) before the display result is derived and displayed. Further, in the special symbol normal process, a fixed special symbol (either a big hit symbol, a small hit symbol, or a lost symbol) to be stopped and displayed in the special symbol game is set corresponding to the determined display result. After that, the value of the special symbol process flag is updated to "1", and the special symbol normal process ends. The special figure game using the second special figure may be executed with priority over the special figure game using the first special figure (also called special figure 2 priority digestion). In addition, the winning order of the game balls to the first starting winning opening and the second starting winning opening may be stored, and the conditions for starting the special drawing game may be established in the winning order (also referred to as winning order winning).

When making various decisions based on the random number value, various tables stored in the ROM 101 (a table in which a decision value to be compared with the random number value is assigned to the decision result) are referred to. The same applies to other decisions on the main board 11 and various decisions 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 of step S111 is executed when the value of the special figure process flag is "1". This fluctuation pattern setting process uses a random value for fluctuation pattern determination to select one of a plurality of fluctuation patterns, based on the result of pre-determination of whether or not the display result is "big hit" or "small hit". Includes processing to determine. In the fluctuation pattern setting process, when the fluctuation pattern is determined, the value of the special figure process flag is updated to "2", and the fluctuation pattern setting process ends.

The variation pattern is the execution time of the special figure game (special figure variation time) (also the execution time of variable display of the decorative pattern), the mode of variable display of the decorative pattern (whether there is reach, etc.), the variable display of the decorative pattern. Is specified, and is also referred to as a variable display pattern.

The special symbol variation process of step S112 is executed when the value of the special symbol process flag is "2". This special symbol fluctuation processing, the processing which does the setting in order to change the special design in 1st special design display 4A and 2nd special design display 4B, and the elapsed time after that special design starts fluctuation It includes the process of measuring. 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 variation of the special symbol reaches the special symbol variation time, the value of the special symbol process flag is updated to "3", and the special symbol variation process ends.

The special symbol stop process of step S113 is executed when the value of the special symbol process flag is "3". In this special symbol stop process, the first special symbol display device 4A and the second special symbol display device 4B to stop the fluctuation of the special symbol, the stop display (deriving) the fixed special symbol that is the display result of the special symbol It includes a process to set up for. When the display result is "big hit", the value of the special figure process flag is updated to "4". On the other hand, when the big hit flag is off and the display result is "small hit", the value of the special figure process flag is updated to "8". If the display result is "miss", the value of the special figure process flag is updated to "0". When the display result is "small hit" or "miss", the game state is updated when the time cut state or the probable variation state is controlled and when the cut-out is completed. When the value of the special figure process flag is updated, the special symbol stop processing ends.

The big hit opening preprocessing of step S114 is executed when the value of the special figure process flag is "4". This big hit opening preprocessing includes processing for starting the round execution in the big hit game state and setting the big winning opening in the open state based on that the display result is "big hit" Has been. When the special winning opening is opened, a process of supplying a solenoid drive signal to the solenoid 82 for the special winning opening door is executed. At this time, for example, the upper limit opening period for opening the special winning opening and the upper limit number of times of round execution are set according to which the big hit type is. When these settings are completed, the value of the special figure process flag is updated to "5", and the big hit opening preprocessing is completed.

The big hit opening process in step S115 is executed when the value of the special figure process flag is "5". In this big hit opening process, the process of measuring the elapsed time after the big winning opening is opened and the big winning opening based on the measured elapsed time, the number of game balls detected by the count switch 23, etc. It includes processing for determining whether or not it is time to return the open state from the open state to the closed state. Then, when returning the special winning opening to the closed state, after performing a process of 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 big hit opening process is terminated.

The post-big hit opening process of step S116 is executed when the value of the special figure process flag is "6". This big jackpot post-processing, processing to determine whether the number of executions of the round to open the big winning opening has reached the set upper limit number of executions, when the maximum number of executions has been reached, the big hit game state It includes the process of setting to terminate. When the round execution count has not reached the upper limit execution count, the value of the special figure process flag is updated to "5", while when the round execution count reaches the upper limit execution number, the special figure process flag The value is updated to "7". When the value of the special figure process flag is updated, the jackpot release post-processing ends.

The big hit ending process of step S117 is executed when the value of the special figure process flag is "7". This big hit end process, waiting process until the waiting time corresponding to the period during which the ending effect as the effect operation for notifying the end of the big hit game state is executed, or a certain change corresponding to the end of the big hit game state It includes processing for performing 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 jackpot ending process ends.

The small hit opening pre-processing of step S118 is executed when the value of the special figure process flag is "8". This small hit opening pre-processing includes processing for setting the big winning opening in the small hit game state based on the display result of "small hit". At this time, the value of the special figure process flag is updated to "9", and the small hit opening pretreatment is ended.

The small hitting open process in step S119 is executed when the value of the special figure process flag is "9". This small hit opening process is the process of measuring the elapsed time after opening the big winning opening and the timing to return the big winning opening from the open state to the closed state based on the measured elapsed time etc. A process for determining whether or not it is included. When the timing of ending the small hitting game state is reached by returning the special winning opening to the closed state, the value of the special figure process flag is updated to "10", and the small hitting open process ends.

The small hit ending process of step S120 is executed when the value of the special figure process flag is "10". The small hitting end process includes a process of waiting until a waiting time corresponding to a period in which the effect operation for notifying the end of the small hitting game state is executed. Here, when the small hit game state ends, the game state in the pachinko gaming machine 1 before the small hit game 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 is ended.

(Main operation of the production control board 12)
Next, the main operation 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 to execute effect control main processing as shown in the flowchart of FIG. 6. 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) to clear the RAM 122 and set various initial values, and to the effect control board 12. Register setting of the mounted CTC (counter/timer circuit) is done. Further, the initial operation control process is executed (step S72). In the initial operation control processing, control for performing the 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 are executed.

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

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

If the timer interrupt flag is on in step S73 (step S73; Yes), the timer interrupt flag is cleared to the off state (step S74), and the 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. Corresponding settings and controls are performed. For example, the read effect control command may be stored in a predetermined area of the RAM 122 or the RAM 122 may be stored in the RAM 122 so that the effect control command received, the content specified by the effect control command, and the like can be confirmed by the effect control process processing or the like. The reception flag provided is turned on. Further, when the effect control command specifies the game state, the display control unit 123 may be instructed to display the background according to the game state.

After the command analysis process is executed in step S75, the effect control process process is executed (step S76). In the effect control process processing, for example, an effect image display operation in the display area of the image display device 5, a sound output operation from the speakers 8L and 8R, a lighting operation in a decorative light emitter such as the game effect lamp 9 and a decorative LED, and the movable body 32. The control for operating various effect devices, such as the driving operation of, is performed. Further, with respect to the control content of the production operation using various production devices, determination, determination, setting, etc. according to the production control command transmitted from the main board 11 are performed.

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

FIG. 7 is a flowchart showing an example of the process executed in step S76 of FIG. 6 as the effect control process process. In the effect control process process shown in FIG. 7, the effect control CPU 120 first executes a pre-reading notice setting process (step S161). In the pre-reading notice setting process, for example, determination, determination, setting, etc. for executing the pre-reading notice production are performed based on the production control command at the time of the winning prize transmitted from the main board 11. Further, a process for displaying the hold display is executed based on the number of hold memories specified by the effect control command.

After executing the process of step S161, the effect control CPU 120 selects and executes any 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 of step S170 is a process executed when the value of the effect process flag is "0" (initial value). This variable display start waiting process is a process of determining whether or not to start variable display of decorative symbols in the image display device 5, based on whether or not a command for specifying the start of variable display is received from the main board 11. Etc. are included. When it is determined that the variable display of the decorative pattern on the image display device 5 is started, the value of the effect process flag is updated to "1", and the variable display start waiting process is ended.

The variable display start setting process of 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 variable display of the decorative design (fixed decorative pattern), the variable display mode of the decorative pattern, the reach effect and various The presence/absence of execution of various effects such as a notice effect, its mode, and execution start timing are determined. Then, the effect control pattern (collection of control data for instructing the display control unit 123 to execute the effect) that reflects the determination result or the like is set. Then, based on the set effect control pattern, the display control unit 123 is instructed to start the variable display of the decorative pattern, the value of the effect process flag is updated to "2", and the variable display start setting process is ended. The display control unit 123 causes the image display device 5 to start the variable display of the decorative pattern by the instruction to start the variable display of the decorative pattern.

The variable display effect process in step S172 is a process executed when the value of the effect process flag is "2". In this variable display effect processing, the effect control CPU 120 instructs the display control unit 123 to display an effect image based on the effect control pattern set in step S171 on the display screen of the image display device 5. Or driving the movable body 32, outputting voice or sound effect from the speakers 8L and 8R by outputting a command (sound effect signal) to the sound control board 13, and sending a command (illumination signal) to the lamp control board 14. Various effect control is performed during variable display of the decorative pattern, such as turning on/off/blinking the game effect lamp 9 and the decorative LED by output. After performing such effect control, for example, an end code indicating the variable display end of the decorative pattern is read from the effect control pattern, or a command designating that the fixed decorative pattern is stopped and displayed from the main board 11 is received. Corresponding to what has been done, the fixed decorative design which is the display result of the decorative design is stopped and displayed. When the fixed decorative design is stopped and displayed, the value of the effect process flag is updated to "3", and the variable display effect effect processing ends.

The special figure winning waiting process of step S173 is a process executed when the value of the effect process flag is "3". In the special figure winning waiting process, the effect control CPU 120 determines whether or not an effect control command for designating the start of the big hit game state or the small hit game state has been received from the main board 11. When a production control command for designating the start of the big hit game state or the small hit game state is received, if the command designates the start of the big hit game state, the value of the production 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 effect processing during the small hitting. Further, when the waiting time for receiving the command is not received without receiving the command designating the big hit game state or the small hit game state, it is determined that the display result in the special figure game is “miss”. Then, the value of the effect process flag is updated to “0” which is the initial value. When the value of the effect process flag is updated, the special figure hit waiting process ends.

The effect process during the small hit in step S174 is a process executed when the value of the effect control process flag is "4". In the effect processing during the small hit, the effect control CPU 120 sets, for example, an effect control pattern corresponding to the effect contents in the small hit game state, and executes various effect controls in the small hit game state based on the set contents. .. Further, in the small hitting production process, the value of the production process flag is set to a value corresponding to the small winning finish production, for example, in response to receiving a command from the main board 11 designating termination of the small hitting game state. The value is updated to a certain "5", and the effect processing during the small hit is finished.

The small hit completion production process of step S175 is a process executed when the value of the production control process flag is "5". In the small hitting end effect processing, the effect control CPU 120 sets, for example, an effect control pattern or the like corresponding to the end of the small hit game state, and various effect controls at the end of the small hit game state based on the setting contents. To execute. After that, the value of the effect process flag is updated to "0" which is the initial value, and the small hit end effect processing is ended.

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

The ending effect process of step S177 is a process executed when the value of the effect process flag is "7". In this ending effect process, the effect control CPU 120 sets, for example, an effect control pattern or the like corresponding to the end of the big hit game state, and performs various kinds of ending effect control at the end of the big hit game state based on the setting contents. Execute. After that, the value of the effect process flag is updated to "0" which is the initial value, and the ending effect process is ended.

(Variation of basic explanation)
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.

Although the pachinko gaming machine 1 of the above basic description is a payout type gaming machine that pays out a predetermined number of game media as prizes based on the occurrence of a prize, the game media is enclosed and points are awarded based on the occurrence of a prize. It may be an enclosed game machine.

What is displayed during variable display of the special symbol is only one type of symbol (for example, a symbol indicating "-"), and variable display may be performed by repeating display and extinction of the symbol. Further, even if the symbol is displayed during the variable display, the symbol may not be displayed when the variable display is stopped (the symbol indicating “-” may not be displayed as the display result).

In the above basic explanation, the pachinko gaming machine 1 is shown as a gaming machine, but a predetermined number of bets is set by inserting medals, and a plurality of types of symbols are rotated according to the operation of the operation lever by the player, and the player 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 when the stop symbol combination is a specific symbol combination when the symbols are stopped according to the operation of the stop button by The present invention can be applied to a slot machine equipped with one or more of regular bonus, RT, AT, ART, and CZ (hereinafter referred to as bonus).

The program and data for implementing the present invention are not limited to the form in which they are distributed and provided to a computer device included in the pachinko gaming machine 1 by a removable recording medium, and the computer device or the like in advance. It may be in the form of being distributed by being installed in the storage device included in. Furthermore, the program and data for implementing the present invention may be distributed by being downloaded from another device on a network connected via a communication line or the like by providing a communication processing unit. It doesn't matter.

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

In the present specification, one of the expressions for comparison of various ratios such as the execution ratio of the effect (expressions such as “high”, “low”, “different”) is “0%”. May be included. For example, it is also included that one is a ratio of "0%" and the other is a ratio of "100%" or a ratio less than "100%".

(Explanation regarding the characteristic part 31AK)
Next, the characteristic part 31AK of the present embodiment will be described. FIG. 8 is a diagram for explaining variation patterns and reach types in the pachinko gaming machine 1 of the present embodiment. As shown in FIG. 8(A), in the present embodiment, the variable patterns PA1-1 and PA1-2 are non-reach-missing patterns in which the variable display mode of the decorative pattern is not the reach mode and the display result is “miss”. , The variable display mode of the decorative pattern is the reach mode and the display result is "miss". The reach change pattern PA2-1 to PA2-6, PA3-1 to PA3-4, etc., the display result is "big hit". Variation patterns PB2-1 to PB2-6, PB3-1 to PB3-4, etc. are prepared.

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

In this embodiment, the super reach is executed via the normal reach. Further, during the reach effect of the super reach, there is a case where the development effect of developing (promoting) the reach with higher reliability is executed. The variation patterns PA3-1 to PA3-4 and the variation patterns PB3-1 to PB3-4 and the like illustrated 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 develops to one level higher super reach, but a variation pattern in which the reliability develops in two or more steps is also provided. Further, a variation pattern in which the development effect is executed multiple times may be provided.

In this embodiment, except for the normal reach, which has the lowest reliability, the title of the reach is notified at a predetermined timing after the reach is established. As shown in FIG. 8B, the title notification mode differs depending on the reach type. Specifically, the super-reach E, which has the lowest reliability among the super-reach, is notified of the title of the reach only by display, and the super-reach other than that is notified of the title by display and voice. In this way, the reach of the highly reliable reach is notified of the title by more effect devices than the reach of the low reliable. As a result, the player's expectation can be effectively agitated, and the effect of production is improved. The title notification mode may be 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. Also, the font of the title character (Gothic font, Mincho font, etc.) and typeface (line book, open book, etc.) may be different depending on the type of 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, and may be the name of the character appearing in the reach effect, the effect content of the reach effect, or the like.

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

(Super reach A)
In the case of Super Reach A, as shown in FIG. 9C, the character 31AK001, which is a ally character, is displayed on the image display device 5, and the reach effect is started. Here, for example, an animation or the like using the character 31AK001 is displayed. When a predetermined period of time elapses from the start of the super reach effect, such as when the introduction part of the reach effect of the super reach (also referred to as super reach effect) is finished, as shown in FIG. 9D, the entire screen of the image display device 5 is displayed. The title 31AK002 (here, “SP reach A” here) of the super reach A is displayed on the screen, and the voice (“super reach A” here) corresponding to the title name of the reach is output from the speaker 8. , The title of Super Reach A is notified. After that, the title 31AK002 of the super reach A is deleted, as shown in FIG. 9(E), the character 31AK003 that is an enemy character is displayed, the dialogue 31AK004 of the character 31AK001 is displayed, or the character 31AK001 and the character 31AK003 are confronted. The succeeding part of the reach effect of the super reach A is executed. The production in which the characters confront each other is also called a battle production, and when the teammate character wins in the battle production, it becomes a big hit, and when the teammate character is defeated, it becomes a loss.

Note that when the dialogue is displayed on the image display device 5 during the super reach effect, the speaker 8 may output a voice corresponding to the dialogue. The dialogue is not limited to being displayed in a balloon as shown in FIG. 9E, and may be displayed in subtitles on the lower portion 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 or the like using the character 31AK001 is displayed. When a predetermined period of time elapses from the start of the super reach effect, such as the end of the introduction part of the super reach effect, as shown in FIG. 9(F), the title 31AK005 of the super reach B (here "SP Reach B" is displayed, and the speaker 8 outputs a voice corresponding to the title name of Reach (here, "Super Reach B") to notify the title of Super Reach B. It After that, the title 31AK005 of the super reach B is erased, the character 31AK006 that is an enemy character is displayed, the dialogue 31AK004 of the character 31AK001 is displayed, or the character 31AK001 and the character 31AK006 are displayed as shown in FIG. 9G. The succeeding 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 reach title is notified when a predetermined period has elapsed since the super reach effect was started. By doing so, the title can be announced after the player has shown the portion where the super reach effect is introduced, etc., and the effect of the title notification can be enhanced.

Further, in Super Reach A (FIG. 9(C)→(D)→(E)...) and Super Reach B(FIG. 9(C)→(F)→(G)...), the titles are In the introduction part until the notification, the super reach effect is executed in a common effect mode (FIG. 9(C)). By doing so, it is possible to make the player pay attention to which super-reach is performed after the super-reach effect is started and which title is notified. Super-reach A and super-reach B are not limited to completely commoning the production mode until the title is announced, and it is possible to determine which super-reach will be achieved by paying attention to the production. You may make it a common production mode. For example, in the introduction part of the super reach A and the super reach B, the super reach effect (for example, the effect of displaying the enemy character or suggesting the enemy character) is executed in a mode related to the subsequently notified title. You may By doing so, the effect of the effect is improved, and the player comes to pay attention to the effect. In this way, the title notification may be executed after it is possible to specify which super-reach will be performed.

(Super Reach D)
In the case of Super Reach D, as shown in FIG. 9(H), the title 31AK007 of Super Reach D (here, the characters “SP Reach D”) is displayed in a part of the center of the image display device 5. At the same time, a voice corresponding to the title name of the reach (here, "defeat the enemy") 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. Further, below the title 31AK007, an expectation suggestion display 31AK008 that indicates 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 of a big hit, but it does not have to be exactly the same as the reach of a big hit.

It should be noted that the notification of the sound of the super reach D does not notify the title name as it is, but notifies the contents of the reach. As described above, in this embodiment, the notification mode of the title notification by voice is different depending on the type of reach. As a result, the notification mode of the title notification is diversified, and the interest is improved.

After the title is notified in the super reach D, the character 31AK001 is displayed on the image display device 5, as shown in FIG. 9(I). At this time, the title 31AK007 and the expectation suggestion display 31AK008 continue to be reduced and displayed in the upper right portion of the image display device 5 or the like. By doing so, the player can grasp the degree of expectation of the reach even during the reach production. Although FIG. 9(I) shows the same effect contents as those of 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 an enemy character, is displayed, the dialogue 31AK004 of the character 31AK001 is displayed, and the reach effect of the super reach D in which the character 31AK001 and the character 31AK009 are confronted is executed. It

(Super Reach E)
In the case of the super reach E, as shown in FIG. 10A, the title 31AK010 of the super reach E (here, the characters “SP reach E”) is displayed in a part of the upper left of the image display device 5. As a result, the title of Super Reach E is announced. In Super Reach E, the title is not notified by voice. In addition to the display of the title 31AK010, the character 31AK001 and the character 31AK011, which is an enemy character, are displayed, the dialogue 31AK004 of the character 31AK001 is displayed, and the reach effect of the super reach E in which the character 31AK001 and the character 31AK011 confront each other. Executed. As described above, in the super reach E, the title is notified along with the progress of the reach effect. In super reach E, title 31AK010 continues to be displayed during the reach production.

In the reach effect of the super reach E with low jackpot reliability, it is possible to prevent the player from having an excessive expectation by notifying the title without stopping the reach effect. On the other hand, in the reach productions of Super Reach A, Super Reach B, and Super Reach D, the progress of the reach production is stopped and the title is notified (FIGS. 9D, 9F, 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 productions such as super reach A, super reach B, and super reach D, the title notification may be performed without stopping the progress of the reach. Contrary to this embodiment, in the reach effect of super reach with high jackpot reliability, title notification may be performed without stopping the progress of the reach effect. In the reach effect of super reach with 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 Super Reach A and Super Reach B, the title is notified after a predetermined period has elapsed after the start of Super Reach production, and in Super Reach D and Super Reach E, the super reach production is performed. The title is announced at the start. By doing so, 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 with high jackpot reliability, the title is announced after a predetermined period has elapsed after the start of the super reach production, and Super Reach D and Super Reach with low jackpot reliability. In E, the title was announced at the start of super reach production, but in the case of reach with high jackpot reliability, the title was announced at the start of super reach production, and when the reach with low jackpot reliability was super The title may be announced after a predetermined period has elapsed after the reach effect.

(Title display area)
Further, in this embodiment, in Super Reach A and Super Reach B, the title is notified on the entire screen (first area) of the image display device 5, and in Super Reach D and Super Reach E, the image display device 5 is displayed. The title is notified in a part (second area) of the screen. By doing so, 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 high jackpot reliability, the title notification is executed in a wider display area than in the case of a reach with 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 in the entire screen, or the entire background is used as a background for title notification and the title is displayed there. It may be one (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, and 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 may be arbitrarily changed according to the reach effect. For example, in the case of a reach with a high jackpot reliability, the title notification may be executed in a smaller display area than in the case of a reach with a low reliability. Further, when the display area for performing the title notification is different according to the reach effect, the display area may be different as in this embodiment, or the display place may be different.

(Expectation level indication)
In this embodiment, in the title notification in Super Reach A and Super Reach B, which have high jackpot reliability, Super Reach D, which has a lower jackpot reliability than Super Reach A and Super Reach B, does not display the expectation indication. In the title notification in, the expectation level suggestion display was displayed. By doing so, it is possible to prevent the production from becoming dull. Further, in the title notification in Super Reach E, which has a lower jackpot reliability than Super Reach D, the expectation degree suggestion display is not displayed. By doing so, it is possible to prevent the player from losing his/her expectation by displaying the expectation indication indicating that the reliability is low in the reach with low reliability. Note that the expectation suggestion display may be displayed on at least a part of super reach A, super reach B, and super reach E.

Note that the expectation indication is not limited to the one indicated by the number of black stars, as shown in FIG. 9(H), etc., and the indication may be indicated by a meter or gauge, or the expectation may be indicated. The displayed numerical value may be displayed. Further, as shown in FIG. 9(H) and the like, when the number of black stars is shown, half (corresponding to half) black stars may be displayed, and the number of stages of expectation may be increased.

(Timing display end timing)
Further, in this embodiment, in super reach A and super reach B, after the title is displayed, the title is erased and the super reach effect is executed. Thereby, in the super reach A and the super reach B, the reach effect can be focused. Further, in Super Reach D and Super Reach E, after the title is displayed, the title continues to be displayed until the determination effect described below is executed. As a result, in super reach D and super reach E, the type of reach can be grasped even during super reach production. In addition, by doing as described above, the title notification according to the reach effect can be executed, and the effect of the effect is improved. It should be noted that the title display end timing may be arbitrarily changed because the effect of the presentation can be improved at any timing.

Here, although the production operation of the reach production of the super reach C is omitted, for example, title notification or expectation suggestion display according to the jackpot reliability may be executed.

(Decision production)
After each reach effect is executed, at the timing of deriving the display result (the final stage of the variable display), the decided effect for notifying whether or not the display result is the “big hit” is executed. The decision effect includes a decision effect indicating that the display result is “big hit” and a decision effect indicating that the display result is “miss”. In this embodiment, as shown in FIG. 10(B), a decided effect in which the image 31AK012 is displayed on the image display device 5 is executed. After that, if the display result is "big hit", an image 31AK013 showing that the teammate character has won is displayed as shown in FIG. 10C, and a big hit combination is made as shown in FIG. 10D. The fixed decorative pattern is derived. If the display result is “miss”, an image showing that the teammate character has been defeated is displayed, and a fixed decorative pattern that is a reach lose combination is derived.

In this embodiment, even when the title is continuously notified even during the reach effect, the notification of the title is ended before the decided effect is executed. As a result, it is possible to draw attention to the decided effect, and it is possible to execute a meaningful title notification.

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

When displaying a hold display, an active display, a character that is permanently displayed during variable display, or a display related to cell-phone interlocking on the image display device 5, it is not displayed as appropriate during the reach effect of super reach in order to draw attention to the reach effect. May be At that time, these displays may be kept displayed during the reach production with low reliability such as the super reach E. By doing so, it is possible to prevent the player from expecting too much due to the low-reliability reach effect, and to pay attention to the reach effect in the high-reliability reach effect.

(Development production)
Next, an example of the effect operation when the development effect is executed will be described. As shown in FIG. 11(A), when the development effect is executed while the reach effect of super reach D is being executed (the title notification of super reach D is being executed), FIG. As shown, the reach effect is interrupted and the effect that the screen is torn is executed. Then, in the case of developing into the super reach A, as shown in FIG. 11C, the title of the super reach A is notified and the reach effect of the super reach A is executed. When developing to super reach B, as shown in FIG. 11D, the title of super reach B is announced and the reach effect of super reach is executed. In this way, when the development effect is executed, the title notification of the reach of the development source is switched to the title notification of the reach of the development destination, so that it becomes easy to understand which reach has been developed. As shown in FIG. 11, when the reach of the development destination is the reach for notifying the title by the display and the sound, the title notification by the display and the sound is executed again.

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

(Expectation suggestion)
In the example of the production operation shown in FIG. 9(H), the expectation suggestion display 31AK008 was designed to display black stars indicating the expectation from the beginning, but five white stars are displayed first, and step by step. You may make it perform the expectation suggestion production which suggests an expectation degree by becoming a black star.

For example, as shown in FIG. 12(A), when announcing the title of Super Reach D, five white star expectation degree indications 31AK021 are first displayed. Then, as shown in FIG. 12(B), a black star 31AK022 larger than the star of the expectation suggestion display 31AK021 is displayed, and as shown in FIG. 12(C), the black star 31AK022 moves and the expectation suggestion display 31AK021. A production that fits into one of the white stars of is executed. At this time, the speaker 8 outputs the sound "pin" indicating that the number of black stars indicating the degree of expectation has increased. As shown in FIGS. 12D and 12E, the same effect is repeated the number of times corresponding to the expectation of reach. At this time, the sound (volume, scale, sound quality, etc.) output from the speaker 8 may be changed stepwise every time it is repeated (for each number of stars). When the number of black stars corresponding to the degree of expectation has settled in the degree-of-expectation suggestion display 31AK021, as shown in FIG. 12F, the black star is highlighted such that it glows. By doing so, it becomes easy to understand that the expectation suggestion production has ended.

In the example shown in FIGS. 12A to 12F, the black stars are displayed one by one, and the degree of expectation indicated by the expectation suggestion display is increased by one step, but there are two or more black stars. It may be displayed and the degree of expectation may be increased by two levels or more. Alternatively, half of the black stars may be displayed to raise the expectation by half. In this case, different voices may be output, or the same voice may be output, depending on the number of displayed stars (the number of stages of rising expectations). For example, the same sound may be output when half a 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 expectation suggestive production is diversified, and the production effect is improved. In addition, the same black star image is displayed regardless of the number of steps of the degree of expectation increasing at one time, and it fits in the white star of the degree of expectation indication, and the number of black stars increases according to the number of steps of the degree of expectation increasing You may make it perform the effect that it does.

(Direction mode)
There may be a plurality of effect modes in the effect devices such as the image display device 5, the speaker 8, and the game effect lamp 9. In the different effect modes, even when the same command (for example, a command that specifies 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 displayed on the image display device 5, the character, the motif, the voice 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 changed by the player's operation.

FIGS. 12G to 12L are examples of effect operation of title notification and expectation suggestion effect when the normal mode and the special mode are provided as the effect modes and the special mode is set. In the normal mode, the title notification and the expectation suggestion effect are executed as shown in FIGS. In the special mode, the reach effect based on the variation pattern of the super reach D is the reach effect of the super reach D2 having a different effect mode from the reach effect of the super reach D. Therefore, when the variation 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 sound corresponding to the reach title name is output from the speaker 8, but a sound different from the normal mode (for example, a sound having a different voice color) is output. Further, the expectation indication 31AK024 in the super reach D2 is not a star shape but a rhombus shape.

After that, as shown in FIG. 12(H), a black diamond 31AK025 larger than the star of the expectation suggestion display 31AK024 is displayed, and as shown in FIG. 12(I), the black diamond 31AK025 moves and the expectation suggestion display 31AK024. A production that fits in one of the white diamonds of is executed. At this time, the speaker 8 outputs the sound “Pong” indicating that the black diamonds indicating the degree of expectation have increased. As shown in FIGS. 12J and 12K, the same effect is repeated a number of times corresponding to the reach expectation. When the number of black rhombuses corresponding to the degree of expectation has been set in the expectation degree suggestion display 31AK024, the black rhombus is highlighted, such as shining, as shown in FIG. In this way, depending on the effect mode (state when the reach effect is executed) that is determined according to the player's selection, the game status, etc., by varying the title notification mode, the effect can be diversified and effect effects can be obtained. improves.

Although FIG. 12 shows an example of the effect operation when the variation pattern of the super reach D is designated, other reach effects (title notification, expectation suggestion effect) depending on the effect mode (state when the reach effect is executed). (Including) may be different. Depending on the effect mode (state when the reach effect is executed), whether or not to notify the reach title and the execution rate of the title notification may be changed. For example, when a predetermined effect mode is selected, the reach title may not be notified. By doing so, the effect according to the player's preference can be executed, and the effect of the effect is improved.

In this embodiment, the expectation degree is suggested by the number of black stars in the expectation suggestion display, and the expectation suggestion effect of gradually increasing the number of black stars is executed. You may make it perform the expectation suggestion production which reduces the number of the display which suggests stepwise. Such an expectation suggesting effect may be executed in addition to the expectation suggesting effect of this embodiment, or may be executed instead.

(Other example of development production)
In the case of executing the expectation suggestion effect in which the display showing the expectation degree of the expectation suggestion display is increased stepwise, the development effect may be executed after increasing the display showing the expectation degree. In this case, when the display showing 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. 13(A), after the title of Super Reach D is announced and the effect of gradually increasing the black stars is completed, as shown in FIG. 13(B), the button is displayed on the image display device 5. The development 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 the super reach C (here, the characters of "SP reach C") is displayed, thereby The reach C title is announced. In this way, when the development effect is executed, the title notification of the reach of the development source is switched to the title notification of the reach of the development destination, so that it becomes easy to understand which reach has been developed. Further, below the title 31AK032, an expectation suggestion display 31AK033 in which the number of black stars is 3 is highlighted. Even if the number of black stars increases by two or more, they are displayed at once. It should be noted that, after the movable body 32 operates, the development effect in which the title and the expectation suggestion display change may be executed.

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

In addition, when the title announcement in which the display mode (display color) of the title changes is executed, a sound according to the changed display mode may be output after the display mode of the title has changed. By doing so, the effect of the notice effect can be enhanced. Further, the title notification by voice may be executed after the display mode (display color) of the title is changed. In this case, sound may be output according to the display mode (display color) of the changed title.

(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 a development effect in which the degree of expectation that is controlled to a big hit advantageous state is improved. By doing so, when the title is once notified, an effect that improves the degree of expectation can be executed, so that the player's sense of expectation can be maintained.

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

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

In step 31AKS002, the display color of the title of the super reach is determined according to the determination ratio shown in FIG. 16A, for example, depending on whether the display result is “big hit” or “miss”. As shown in FIG. 16A, the display color of the title of Super Reach changes from “black”, “red”, “black” to “red”, and “black” to “fruit pattern”. The ones that change from "red" to "fruit pattern" are provided, and the jackpot reliability is high in this order (ascending order). That is, the jackpot reliability differs depending on the timing of change in the title display color. By doing so, the player comes to pay attention to the change timing of the display color of the title, and the effect of the production is improved.

Note that the “fruit pattern” may be such that the title characters are displayed in bold and the characters themselves are “fruit pattern”, or the background portion of the title display area is “fruit pattern”. .. There may be a pattern displayed as "fruit pattern" from the beginning. As for the display color that changes, as shown in FIG. 14, the display color may change after the title notification is executed. 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 may vary depending on the type of super reach. In the case of super-reach (for example, super-reach D or super-reach E) in which the title display period is long, a plurality of changing timings may be provided and the changing timing may be determined. Then, in the case of a super-reach with a short title display period (for example, super-reach A or super-reach B), the number of changing timings may be one or less than that of a super-reach with a long title display period.

When there are a normal mode and a special mode as effect modes, the display color of the title is determined at the determination ratio shown in FIG. 16(A) in the normal mode, and the normal mode as shown in FIG. 16(B) in the special mode. Determine the title display color in different proportions. 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 changing the execution mode (display color or change timing of the display color) of the title announcement depending on the effect mode, the effect is diversified and the effect is improved.

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

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

In step 31AKS003, the display color of the dialogue in the reach effect is determined at the determination ratio shown in FIG. 16C, for example, depending on whether the display result is "big hit" or "miss". As shown in FIG. 16(C), the display color of the lines in the reach effect is changed from “white”, “red”, and “white” to “red”, and in this order (ascending order). The jackpot reliability is high. That is, the jackpot reliability differs according to the change timing of the display color of the dialogue. By doing so, the player pays attention to the change timing of the display color of the dialogue, and the effect of the production is improved. For the display color changing, the display color may be changed after the dialogue is displayed. 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, the jackpot reliability may be different depending on the combination of the performance modes of the title notice and the dialogue notice. For example, when the same notice mode (display color) is included in the title notice and the dialogue notice, the jackpot reliability may be increased when the same notice mode is obtained. Further, the jackpot reliability may be different depending on the combination of the change timings of the presentation mode of the title announcement and the dialogue announcement. For example, when the change timings are the same, the jackpot reliability may be higher than when the change timings are different, or the jackpot reliability may be changed depending on which change comes first. By doing so, it is possible to draw attention to the respective change timings of the title notice and the dialogue notice.

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

It should be noted that instead of the speech advance notice, the advance notice effect may be executed in which the jackpot reliability is announced in advance by changing the effect mode of the reach effect. In that case, in the notice production, a plurality of timings for changing the manner of presentation may be provided so that the jackpot reliability varies depending on the change timing.

After the display color of the dialogue in the reach effect is determined, or when it is determined that the variation pattern of the super reach is not determined (step AK31S001; No), the presence/absence of execution and the effect mode are determined for other notice effects (step AK31S004). After that, the determination results in 31AKS002 to 31AKS004 are stored in a predetermined area of the RAM 122 (step AK31S005), and the notice effect determination process is ended.

In addition, in this embodiment, the title notice and the line notice can be executed in the case of the super reach, but the title notice in the case of the specific super reach (for example, other than the low-reliability super reach) is executed. Alternatively, at least one of the speech announcements may be made executable. Although the title notice and the dialogue notice have been described as being determined by the determination rate shown in FIG. 16, the determination rate is arbitrary, and the determination rate may be different depending on the type of super reach, for example. By doing so, the notice effect corresponding to the type of reach can be executed, and the effect effect is improved.

In this embodiment, the number of executable presentation modes (the number of display colors that can be displayed) is different between the title notice and the dialogue notice. By doing so, the effects are varied and the effect of the effect is enhanced. In the title notice and the line notice, the number of executable production modes may be arbitrarily changed, and the number and types of executable production modes may be the same. By doing so, it is possible to execute the notice production with a sense of unity, and it becomes easier for the player to grasp the jackpot reliability.

(Action production)
When the effect form of the title notice and the dialogue notice changes, an effect indicating that the effect form changes may be executed. For example, the action effect image may be displayed on the image display device 5, and the action effect in which the image acts on at least one of the title and the dialogue may be executed. Then, after the action effect is executed, the effect mode (display color) of the title or the dialogue may be changed. The effect mode (effect effect image, etc.) of the effect effect may be the same regardless of whether it acts on the title or the dialogue. In addition, there may be a case where the effect mode of the title or the dialogue does not change even though the effect effect is executed. When the action effect is executed, the presence/absence of execution of the action effect, the execution timing, and the effect mode may be determined based on the determination result related to the title notice and the dialogue notice. Such a determination may be executed by the process of step AK31S004. For example, the rate at which at least one of the title notice and the dialogue notice changes according to the effect mode of the action effect (the rate at which the effect mode changes due to the action effect) may be different, or the title effect may be different. The ratio of which presentation mode is changed and the ratio of which effect is applied may be different from that of the speech announcement, or the ratio of how many colors (how many stages) it is changed may be different. .. By executing such action effect, the player pays attention to which one of the title and the dialogue is acted when the action effect image is displayed, and the effect is improved. In addition, when there are a plurality of effect modes, the presence/absence of execution of effect effect and the effect mode may be determined at different rates depending on the effect modes. By doing so, the effect effect according to the effect mode can be executed, and the effect effect is improved.

As another example of such action effect, at least one effect mode (display color) of one of the title and the dialogue is displayed according to the effect content of the reach effect (for example, the action content of the character or the effect content in the battle effect). May be changed. By doing so, the player comes to pay attention to the effect contents of the reach effect.

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

(Sub liquid crystal)
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. Although referred to as a sub liquid crystal here, the sub display device may be composed of 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 a movable type or a retractable type. On the sub liquid crystal, various effects such as a notice effect and a hold display are executed. For example, the title notification may be executed on 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 continuously displayed even after the title notification, the title or the expectation suggestion display may be displayed on the sub liquid crystal. In this case, the title or the expectation suggestion display may be displayed on the sub liquid crystal after the image display device 5 notifies the title. By doing so, the title and the expectation suggestion display can be displayed without hindering the super reach effect on the image display device 5, and the title and the expectation suggestion display are also easy to understand.

In the above-described embodiment, the example in which the present invention is applied to the notification of the title of the reach effect as the suggestive effect has been described, but the present invention is applied to the notification of the title related to other effects (informing mainly displaying characters). May be. For example, in the case of executing a pre-reading zone effect in which the background image and the effect mode on the image display device 5 are shifted to a plurality of zones (stages, effect modes, etc.) as the notice effect (for example, the look-ahead notice effect), the transition zone is executed. The present invention may be applied to the title notification. In the case of presenting a mission (“Let's reach 7”, “Use a stick controller to destroy all enemies”, etc.), and perform a mission effect that gives the player an advantageous state when the mission is achieved, The present invention may be applied to notification of a mission title.

(Modification 1 of the characteristic part 31AK)
In the above-described embodiment, at the timing of deriving the display result, the decided effect for notifying whether or not the display result is the “big hit” is executed, and then the display result is displayed ( 10(B) to (D)). Instead of such a decided effect, at a predetermined timing before deriving the display result, an operation effect that prompts the operation of the stick controller 31A or the push button 31B is executed, and a predetermined operation is detected during the operation effective period. The display result may be displayed by displaying the win or loss of the battle effect, temporarily stopping the display result, or the like. By doing so, the display result is shown according to the operation of the player, so that the player's motivation to participate in the game can be increased and the interest is improved.

FIG. 17 and FIG. 18 are diagrams showing an example of the effect operation of super reach in the modified example in which the operation effect is executed and the display result is shown according to the operation. As shown in FIG. 17(A), after the reach mode is set on the image display device 5, for example, as shown in FIG. 17(B), a character 31AK041 which is a friend character and a character 31AK042 which is an enemy character are displayed. Then, as shown in FIGS. 17(C) to (F) and FIGS. 18(G) to (I), the 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. As a result, although the operation effect using the push button 31B is executed, it is suggested that the acceptance of the operation is currently restricted.

In this modification, a plurality of types of operation effect images indicating that the operation effect is executed are prepared. The jackpot reliability varies depending on which operation effect image is displayed and the operation effect is executed. Further, the image showing that the operation effect is executed during the reach effect may change to a more reliable mode.

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

Then, as shown in FIG. 18(H), the cannon 31AK048 is displayed, and as shown in FIG. 18(I), the effect 31AK049 in which a bullet is shot from the cannon 31AK048 is displayed, and the large button image 31AK047 is hit by the bullet. The effect 31AK050 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 action effect indicating that the operation effect image changes is executed. The operation effect image may change without the effect effect. In addition, the operation effect image may not change even though the effect effect is executed. The rate at which the operation effect image changes may differ depending on the type of action effect.

After that, a predetermined time before the display result is derived, the regulation line 31AK044 is deleted as shown in FIG. 18(J), and the stick image 31AK051 is enlarged and displayed in the central portion as shown in FIG. 18(K). , A display prompting the user to pull the stick controller 31A is displayed. Further, at this time, the operation on the stick controller 31A is in an effective operation valid period.

Here, when the operation of pulling the stick controller 31A is detected, as shown in FIG. 18L, an image 31AK052 showing that the teammate character has won is displayed. Then, at the timing when the variation time ends, as shown in FIG. 18(M), a fixed decorative design which is a big hit combination is derived. Note that when an operation is not detected within a predetermined operation valid period, the image shown in FIG. 18L is automatically displayed.

In this modified example, the operation effect images include a small button image, a large button image, and a stick image, and when the operation effects using these images are executed in the order of small button image<large button image<stick image. The jackpot reliability is high. Even if a low-reliability operation effect image is displayed, it may change to a highly-reliable operation effect image during the reach effect, so the effect effect is improved and the player's expectation is improved. Can be maintained.

In the example of the effect operation shown in FIGS. 17 and 18, the reach title notification and the expectation degree suggestion display are omitted, but the reach effect and the operation effect shown in FIGS. It may be executed. The determination related to the operation effect and the operation effect image (whether the operation effect is present, the operation effect image to be displayed, the presence of the effect effect, etc.) may be executed in step 31AKS004 of FIG.

(Modification 2 of the characteristic part 31AK)
You may make it perform the suggestion display which shows the expectation degree of control to an advantageous state, such as a big hit game state. For example, the shutter effect for performing the first suggestion display and the reach title effect for performing the second suggestion display may be executed. In the shutter effect, the effect of covering the screen with the shutter display is executed after the variable display is started. Further, in the reach title effect, an effect of displaying the reach title indicating the development destination of the reach effect after the reach is executed. When displaying either the shutter display or the reach title display, the specific image may be displayed in some cases. The reach title effect may be the same as the title announcement of the above-described embodiment, or may be another effect determined by another process.

The specific image is an image with a high jackpot reliability that is displayed by including a plurality of types of elements in the image. The plurality of 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 configured to include these elements E1 to E5 is the specific image. In both the shutter display and the reach title display, all the elements E1 to E5 are displayed so as to be visible. Further, the display sizes of the elements E1 to E5 forming 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 variable display, the jackpot reliability is higher when the fruit pattern image is displayed than when the fruit pattern image is not displayed. Further, when the reach title is displayed during the execution of the reach effect, when the 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. An image pattern other than the fruit pattern image may be prepared as an image showing the jackpot reliability when the shutter effect and the reach title effect are executed. For example, a white image <blue image <red image <fruit pattern image may be prepared in the order of the jackpot reliability (for example, a red shutter or a reach letter in red letters). Then, depending on whether or not the display result of the variable display is a big hit, one of the image patterns may be selected by a predetermined random number lottery.

When performing the shutter display and the reach title display, even when the fruit pattern is displayed, the speaker 8 outputs a common sound (melody) and the game effect lamp 9 emits light. 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 performing such shutter display and reach title display, common notification for the fruit pattern is executed. In the reach title display, a specific sound (voice) is further output after the common notification. The output periods 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 at the start of the variable display on the image display device 5. In the shutter image 31AK061, an image of a fruit pattern including all the elements E1 to E5 is displayed. Further, when the shutter effect is executed, the notification for outputting the common sound (melody) by the speaker 8 is executed and the notification by the light emission of the game effect lamp 9 is executed. When the closed shutter is opened, the variable display of the decorative pattern is started as shown in FIG. 19(b). The downward arrows indicate the variable display of the left, middle, and right symbols. When the variable display of the left symbol and the right symbol is temporarily stopped, the reach state is set as shown in FIG. 19(c).

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

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

Then, a battle reach effect as shown in FIG. 19E is executed. The enemy character is displayed on the left side of the screen, and the ally character is displayed on the right side of the screen. When the teammate character wins the battle with the enemy character, the word "Battle Victory!" is displayed in the upper left of the screen. It is reported that the big hit has been confirmed by winning the battle. When the battle production is finished, the variable display screen based on the original numerical design is returned. As shown in FIG. 19(f), all the symbols are stopped and the big hit symbol "777" is displayed.

As shown in FIGS. 19A and 19D, the shutter image 31AK061 and the reach title image 31AK062 are displayed including all the elements E1 to E5 that form the fruit pattern image. By doing so, the fruit pattern image can be preferably displayed in both the shutter image 31AK061 and the reach title image 31AK062 which have different display sizes. As a result, it is possible to accurately notify that the fruit pattern image with high jackpot reliability is displayed.

The display size of the shutter image 31AK061 shown in FIG. 19A is displayed larger than the display size of the reach title image 31AK062 shown in FIG. 19D. Therefore, it is possible to pay attention to the difference between the display size of the shutter image 31AK061 and the display size of the reach title image 31AK062.

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

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

(Additional notes regarding the characteristic part 31AK)
(1) In order to achieve the above object, a gaming machine according to the present invention is a gaming machine (for example, a pachinko gaming machine 1) that can be controlled in an advantageous state advantageous for a player (for example, a jackpot gaming state). Suggestion production execution means (for example, CPU 120 for production control) capable of executing suggestion production (for example, reach production) suggesting that the state is controlled, and title notification means (for example production) for notifying a title corresponding to the suggestion production. The CPU 120) for control, and the title notification means can notify the title corresponding to the suggested effect when a predetermined period has elapsed from the start of the suggested effect (for example, FIGS. 9D and 9F). ).

With such a configuration, the effect of production can be enhanced.

(2) In the gaming machine of (1) above, the suggestion effect execution means can execute a plurality of kinds of the suggestion effects, and in the plurality of kinds of the suggestion effects, at least a part of the effects within the predetermined period. May be executable in a common manner (eg, FIG. 9C).

With such a configuration, it is possible to focus on which suggestive effect is executed, and the interest is improved.

(3) In the gaming machine of (1) or (2) above, at a plurality of execution timings during execution of the suggestion effect, a specific effect (for example, development effect or notice effect) that suggests that the advantageous state is controlled. Execution is possible, and the execution timing of the specific effect may not be provided during the predetermined period.

With such a configuration, it is possible to maintain the player's expectation even after the notification of the title.

(4) In the gaming machine according to any one of (1) to (3) above, the suggestive effect execution means includes at least a first suggestive effect (e.g., reach effect of super reach A or super reach B) as the suggestive effect. 2 suggestive effects (for example, reach effects of super reach D and super reach E) can be executed, and in the second suggestive effect, the title notifying unit causes the second suggestive effect from the start of the second suggestive effect. You may make it notify the title corresponding to.

According to such a configuration, since the notification of the title according to the suggestive effect can be executed, the effect of the effect is improved.

(5) In the gaming machine of (4) above, the ratio in which the advantageous state is controlled is higher when the first suggestive effect is executed than when the second suggestive effect is executed. Good.

With such a configuration, the effect of production is improved.

(6) In the gaming machine according to any one of (1) to (5), the suggestion effect executing means is configured to be able to execute the suggestion effect in an effect mode associated with a title notified in the predetermined period. May be.

With such a configuration, the effect of production is improved.

(7) In the gaming machine according to any one of (1) to (6) above, a detection unit (for example, a stick controller 31A or a push button 31B) capable of detecting the motion of the player, and a specific display corresponding to the detection unit ( For example, a specific display execution unit (for example, CPU 120 for effect control) that performs the small button image 31AK043, the large button image 31AK047, and the stick image 31AK051) is further provided, and the specific display execution unit uses the first specific display as the specific display. It is possible to display (for example, a small button image 31AK043) and a second specific display (for example, a large button image 31AK047, a stick image 31AK051) which is more advantageous to the player than the first specific display, and detection by the detection means is possible. In the non-effective period, the first specific display is changed to the second specific display after the first specific display is displayed (for example, FIGS. 17E and 18I), and the detection by the detection unit is performed. During the valid period, the action effect using the changed second specific display may be executed (for example, FIGS. 18(J) and 18(K)).

With such a configuration, the effect of production is improved.

(8) In the gaming machine of any one of (1) to (7) above, as a suggestion display suggesting the degree of expectation of control to the advantageous state, a first suggestion display in which the display size is the first size (FIG. 19). (A) The shutter image 31AK061 of the first size displayed during the shutter rendering shown in (a) and the second suggestion display in which the display size is the second size (the display displayed during the reach title rendering shown in FIG. 19D) A display unit (for example, the image display device 5 and the CPU 120 for effect control) capable of displaying a two-size reach title image 31AK062) is further provided, and the display unit includes a plurality of types of elements having different modes (FIG. 19A). , (D), element E1 (banana), element E2 (melon), element E3 (apple), element E4 (watermelon), element E5 (strawberry), and the like. ), (the fruit pattern shown in (d)) can be displayed, and when displaying either the first suggestion display or the second suggestion display in a pattern including the specific image, a plurality of types of elements are displayed. The elements E1 to E5 are displayed so as to be included in both the first suggestion display and the second suggestion display (shutter image 31AK061 and reach title image 31AK062 shown in FIGS. 19A and 19D). It may be displayed so as to be included).

With such a configuration, it is possible to preferably display the specific image regardless of the display size of the suggestion display. Thereby, it is possible to accurately notify that the specific image is displayed.

(Explanation 1 about the characteristic part 38SH)
Next, the characteristic part 38SH of the present embodiment will be described. The gaming machine having the characteristic portion 38SH is a gaming machine capable of playing a game and includes a display means. The display means can display a related display related to the predetermined state and a specific display. Then, even when the specific display is overlaid on the related display, the content of the related display can be recognized.

In the following description, a specific telop image will be described as an example of the related display for the purpose of preventing the description from being complicated. However, the related display is not limited to the exemplified telop images, but can be applied to various telop images associated with a predetermined state.

Here, a telop is, in a narrow sense, an image in which character information moves within a band-shaped frame display as in the example of the effect operation shown in FIGS. 20-1 to 20-43. It is to display only textual information without a frame display. A telop in a broad sense may be a mode in which character information moves or a mode in which character information does not move. Character information is information composed of character strings, characters, symbols, pictograms, etc., for example, information displayed for the purpose of notifying the player of some kind, and information presenting information related to effects. Etc. The character information is not limited to information consisting of existing character strings, characters, symbols, pictograms, and the like, and may include fictitious character strings, characters, symbols, pictograms, and the like.

In the example of the production operation shown in FIGS. 20-1 to 20-43, a telop including character information displayed for the purpose of notifying the player of some kind will be mainly described. On the other hand, as an example of the telop including the character information related to the effect, when the telop is displayed when the effect for outputting the music is being executed, the telop including the character information indicating the lyrics of the music being output. Can be displayed. That is, the character information indicating the lyrics of the music is not displayed for the purpose of notifying the player of some kind, but is character information related to the effect.

(Example 1 of production operation regarding the characteristic portion 38SH)
FIG. 20-1 shows an example of a production operation regarding the characteristic part 38SH. In this example, as a related display related to the predetermined state, a display of a telop image for informing that the big hit mid-stage effect is being executed will be described as an example. Further, in this example, as a specific display, a display of a right hitting instruction image for instructing to shoot a game ball toward the right game area will be described as an example.

The effect control CPU 120 can display a telop image on the image display device 5 informing that the effect during the big hit is being executed. For example, the effect control CPU 120 displays a big hit telop image 38SH10 extending in the left-right direction in an upper area of the display area of the image display device 5, as shown in FIG. 20-1. The big hit telop image 38SH10 is an image of a mode in which the character information 38SH11 of "LIVE BONUS" is displayed. In this example, the fact that the character information 38SH11 of "LIVE BONUS" of the big hit telop image 38SH10 is recognizable indicates that the big hit mid-effect is being executed.

Further, the effect control CPU 120 can display a right hitting instruction image for instructing to shoot a game ball toward the right game area on the image display device 5. For example, the effect control CPU 120 displays the right hitting instruction image 38SH20 in the upper right area of the display area of the image display device 5, as shown in FIG. 20-1. The right hitting instruction image 38SH20 is an image in which the character information of "right hitting" and the arrow of "→" are alternately displayed in a circle and rotate clockwise. In this example, the right hitting instruction image 38SH20 is displayed to instruct the player to shoot a game ball toward the game area on the right side.

The effect control CPU 120 displays the big hit telop image 38SH10, for example, on condition that the big hit mid-sized effect is being executed. Further, for example, when it is detected that the game ball is being fired toward the game area on the left side despite being in the big hit game state, the effect control CPU 120 displays the right hitting instruction image 38SH20. .. Therefore, when it is detected that the game ball is being fired toward the game area on the left side in spite of being in the big hit game state, the effect control CPU 120 determines that the big hit telop image 38SH10 and the right hit instruction image 38SH20 are displayed. Will be displayed at the same time.

Here, the display priority of each of the plurality of images displayed on the image display device 5 is set. When a plurality of images having different display priorities are displayed in an overlapping manner, effect control CPU 120 displays an image having a higher display priority in front of an image having a lower display priority than the image. In this example, it is assumed that the right hitting instruction image 38SH20 has a higher display priority than the big hit telop image 38SH10. In that case, since the right-hand hitting instruction image 38SH20 is displayed in front of the big hit telop image 38SH10, the character information 38SH11 of the big hit telop image 38SH10 is hidden by the right hitting instruction image 38SH20 and becomes difficult or unrecognizable. The contents of the image 38SH10 may be difficult or unrecognizable. In the example shown in FIG. 20-1(A), a part of the character string “BONUS” of the character string “LIVE BONUS” is hidden in the right-hand hitting instruction image 38SH20 and recognition becomes difficult, and the contents of the jackpot telop image 38SH10 are recognized. It has become difficult. As described above, when a part or all of the character information 38SH11 of the big hit telop image 38SH10 is difficult or unrecognizable, the content of the big hit telop image 38SH10 informs that the big hit midfield effect is being executed. It becomes difficult or unrecognizable.

Therefore, in this example, the contents of the big hit telop image 38SH10 can be recognized by moving the character information 38SH11 of the big hit telop image 38SH10. In the example shown in FIG. 20-1, by moving the character information 38SH11 of the big hit telop image 38SH10 from the right side to the left side from the state shown in FIG. 20-1(A), as shown in FIG. 20-1(B), All of the character string “LIVE BONUS” moves to a position where it is not hidden by the right-hand hitting instruction image 38SH20 and becomes recognizable, and the contents of the big hit telop image 38SH10 inform that the big hit midfield effect is being performed. Can be recognized.

When the character of the character information 38SH11 reaches the left end of the display area of the image display device 5, it is not displayed due to further movement. In this way, when the character information 38SH11 is no longer displayed as a result of moving the character information 38SH11 from the right side to the left side, the effect control CPU 120 moves the character information 38SH11 from the right side to the left side of the display area of the image display device 5. Display again to move.

Further, the display position of the telop image such as the big hit telop image 38SH10 may be any position in the display area of the image display device 5 as long as it is a display position that does not hinder the visibility of the big hit mid-effect and the effect during variable display. .. For example, the effect control CPU 120 can display a vertically extending telop image in the right or left area of the display area of the image display device 5. In addition, the effect control CPU 120 can display a telop image that extends diagonally.

As described above, in the example shown in FIG. 20-1, it is possible to display the big hit telop image 38SH10 and the right hitting instruction image 38SH20 for notifying that the big hit mid effect is being executed, and the big hit telop image 38SH10 is right hit. Even when the instruction image 38SH20 is displayed in a superimposed manner, the contents of the big hit telop image 38SH10 can be recognized by moving the character information 38SH11 of the big hit telop image 38SH10.

(Production operation example 2 regarding the characteristic portion 38SH)
FIG. 20-2 shows another example of the rendering operation regarding the characteristic part 38SH. In this example, points different from the above-described example will be described in detail, and detailed description of common configurations will be omitted.

In this example, by displaying a plurality of pieces of the same character information of "Live BONUS" on the big hit telop image 38SH10, even if the contents of the big hit telop image 38SH10 are difficult or unrecognizable from one character information, The contents of the big hit telop image 38SH10 can be recognized from a plurality of the same character information.

In the example shown in FIG. 20-2(A), two pieces of character information 38SH111 and character information 38SH112 of "LIVE BONUS" are displayed in the big hit telop image 38SH10. However, in the character information 38SH111, the character string "LIVE" is displayed. The image information is not fit into the display area of the image display device 5, and a part of the image display device 5 is cut off. Therefore, it is difficult to recognize the content of the big hit telop image 38SH10 from the character information 38SH111. In the character information 38SH112, a part of the character string “BONUS” is hidden in the right-hand hitting instruction image 38SH20, and it is difficult to recognize the contents of the big hit telop image 38SH10 from the character information 38SH112. However, some recognizable characters of the character string “Live” of the character information 38SH111, the recognizable character string of “BONUS” of the character information 38SH111, and the recognizable character string of “LIVE” of the character information 38SH112. According to some recognizable characters of the character string “BONUS” of the character information 38SH112, it is possible to recognize that the character information “LIVE BONUS” is displayed in the jackpot image 38SH10. It is possible to recognize that the contents of the big hit telop image 38SH10 inform that the effect during the big hit is being executed.

Also in this example, by moving the character information 38SH111 and the character information 38SH112 of the big hit telop image 38SH10, the contents of the big hit telop image 38SH10 can be more easily recognized. In the example shown in FIG. 20-2, by moving the character information 38SH111 and the character information 38SH112 of the big hit telop image 38SH10 from the right side to the left side in the state shown in FIG. 20-2(A), FIG. As shown in, the recognizable range of the character string “Live” of the character information 38SH111 and the recognizable range of the character string “BONUS” of the character information 38SH112 are changed. That is, by moving the character information 38SH111 and the character information 38SH112, the range of the character string that can be recognized in each character information is changed. Therefore, the character information does not move and the unrecognizable or unrecognizable character remains unchanged. Compared to a certain case, it is possible to more easily recognize that the content of the big hit telop image 38SH10 is to notify that the big hit mid-effect is being executed.

As described above, in the example shown in FIG. 20-2, it is possible to display the big hit telop image 38SH10 and the right hitting instruction image 38SH20 for notifying that the big hit mid effect is being executed, and the big hit telop image 38SH10 is right hit. Even when the instruction image 38SH20 is displayed in an overlapping manner, the contents of the telop image 38SH10 can be recognized by displaying a plurality of the same character information on the big hit telop image 38SH10.

(Example 3 of effect operation regarding the characteristic portion 38SH)
FIG. 20-3 shows another example of the rendering operation regarding the characteristic unit 38SH. In this example, points different from the above-described example will be described in detail, and detailed description of common configurations will be omitted.

The effect control CPU 120 can output the big hit medium tune related to the big hit medium performance executed in the big hit game state from the speakers 8L and 8R. For example, the effect control CPU 120 executes a live effect in which a character performs a song or a dance as a big hit medium effect, and outputs a song corresponding to the song or dance as a big hit medium song.

Here, the effect control CPU 120 can output different types of big hit medium songs according to the big hit type. In the case of such a mode, the music performed in the live performance executed as the big hit medium performance may be changed according to the big hit type. According to such a mode, it is possible to make the player who has listened to the music during the big hit easily recognize which big hit type of big hit game state.

For example, the music during the big hit may be different depending on whether it is the “probably strange big hit” or the “non-probable big hit”. In particular, in the case of "probable variation big hit", by adopting the song of the impressive intro as a big hit medium piece, depending on when the big hit game state is started, or a fixed decorative pattern that becomes a big hit combination If the big hit medium music is output according to the derivation, it is possible to enhance the interest at once from the start of the big hit game state, or at the time when the definite decorative pattern to be a big hit combination is derived.

In addition, as a big hit medium performance, when performing a promotion performance that shows that the value of the big hit game state is improved, by adopting a big hit medium music corresponding to "non-certain variation big hit" as a big hit medium music, At the start of the game state, or at the time when the definite decorative pattern to be a combination of big hits is derived, it is sufficient not to notify that the big hit type is “probably variable big hit”. In the case of such a mode, in response to the promotion performance being executed as the big hit medium performance, the big hit medium music corresponding to the "non-probable variation big hit" is changed to the big hit medium song corresponding to the "probability variation big hit". It may be changed to. At this time, when outputting the big hit medium tune corresponding to the “probably strange big hit”, it may be outputted from the introduction of the tune or from the chorus part of the tune. According to such an aspect, it is possible to further enhance the effect of enhancing the interest of the player by the promotion effect.

Further, the effect control CPU 120 can output a right hitting instruction sound for instructing to shoot a game ball toward the right game area from the speakers 8L and 8R. For example, the CPU 120 for effect control outputs a sound such as "Aim for the right" as the right hitting instruction sound.

The effect control CPU 120 outputs a big hit medium song, for example, on condition that the big hit medium effect is being executed. Further, for example, when it is detected that a game ball is being fired toward the game area on the left side despite being in the big hit game state, the effect control CPU 120 outputs a right-handing instruction voice. Therefore, when it is detected that the game ball is being fired toward the game area on the left side in spite of being in the big hit game state, the effect control CPU 120 simultaneously makes the big hit medium music and the right-handing instruction voice. Will be output. In that case, there is a possibility that both the big hit medium music and the right-handing instruction voice may be difficult or unrecognizable.

Further, as described above, when it is detected that the game ball is being fired toward the game area on the left side in the big hit game state, the effect control CPU 120 causes the big hit telop image 38SH10 and the right hit. Although the hitting instruction image 38SH20 is displayed at the same time, the character information 38SH11 of the big hit telop image 38SH10 is hidden by the right hitting instruction image 38SH20 to be difficult to recognize or unrecognizable, and the contents of the big hit telop image 38SH10 are difficult to recognize or unrecognizable. It may become.

In the example shown in FIG. 20-3(A), since the character information 38SH11 of the big hit telop image 38SH10 is not hidden by the right hitting instruction image 38SH20, it is notified that the contents of the big hit telop image 38SH10 are performing the big hit performance. It is possible to visually recognize that it does. Therefore, the effect control CPU 120 makes the right-handing instruction voice easily audibly recognizable by, for example, increasing the volume of the right-handing instruction sound as compared with the volume of the big hit song. Here, in order to make the volume of the right hitting instruction sound louder than the volume of the big hit medium song, a method of lowering the volume of the big hit medium song and raising the volume of the right hitting instruction sound, and a method of lowering the volume of the big hit medium song There is a method of not increasing the volume of the hitting instruction voice, and a method of increasing the volume of the right hitting instruction voice without decreasing the volume of the song during the big hit.

In the example shown in FIG. 20-3(B), a part of the character string “BONUS” of the character string “LIVE BONUS” is hidden by the right hitting instruction image 38SH20 and becomes difficult to recognize, and the contents of the jackpot telop image 38SH10 are visually recognized. Have become difficult to recognize. Therefore, in this example, the content of the big hit telop image 38SH10 is produced by making the sound of the big hit medium music auditorily recognizable by, for example, increasing the volume of the big hit medium music rather than the volume of the right-handing instruction voice. It is made possible to recognize that the notification is that the execution of. Here, in order to increase the volume of the song during the big hit to be higher than the volume of the right hit instruction voice, there is a method of lowering the volume of the right hit instruction voice to raise the volume of the middle hit big song, and lowering the volume of the right hit instruction voice. There is a method of not increasing the volume of the big hit medium song, and a method of increasing the volume of the big hit medium song without lowering the volume of the right hitting instruction voice.

It should be noted that the effect control CPU 120 can specify the position of the character information 38SH11, for example, based on the effect control pattern and the effect time that has elapsed since the big hit telop image 38SH10 was displayed. Therefore, when displaying the right-handed instruction image 38SH20, the effect control CPU 120 causes the character information 38SH11 to give a right-handed instruction based on the effect control pattern and the effect time that has elapsed since the display of the big hit telop image 38SH10 was started. It can be determined whether the image 38SH20 is hidden.

As described above, in the example shown in FIG. 20-3, it is possible to display the big hit telop image 38SH10 for notifying that the big hit medium effect is being executed and the right hitting instruction image 38SH20, and the right hitting instruction is given to the telop image 38SH10. Even when the images 38SH20 are displayed in an overlapping manner, the content of the big hit telop image 38SH10 can be recognized by adjusting the sound volume of at least one of the sound volume of the big hit medium song and the sound volume of the right-handing instruction voice.

In addition, the production control CPU 120 may notify that the jackpot gaming state is controlled by outputting a sound such as “LIVE BONUS” from the speakers 8L and 8R. In the case of such a mode, as in the example shown in FIG. 20-3(A), it is visually recognized that the content of the big hit telop image 38SH10 is to notify that the big hit mid effect is being executed. If possible, the volume of the right-handing instruction voice is made higher than the volume of the voice of "LIVE BONUS", and the contents of the big hit telop image 38SH10 are visually displayed as in the example shown in FIG. 20-3(B). If it is difficult to recognize, the volume of the voice "LIVE BONUS" may be made higher than the volume of the right-handing instruction voice. At that time, the volume of the music during the big hit may or may not be changed.

(Explanation 2 regarding the characteristic part 38SH)
Further, the display means of the gaming machine having the characteristic portion 38SH can display a second related display different from the related display as the specific display superimposed on the first related display. Then, even when the second related display is displayed over the first related display, the content of the first related display can be recognized.

(Demonstration operation example 4 regarding the characteristic portion 38SH)
FIG. 20-4 shows another example of the rendering operation regarding the characteristic part 38SH. In this example, as the first related display, a display of a telop image for notifying that the prefetch zone effect is being executed will be described as an example. Also, in this example, as the second related display, a display of a telop image that teaches the attention point of the look-ahead zone effect will be described as an example.

As described above, the look-ahead zone effect is an effect of shifting to a plurality of zones having different background images and effect modes. Based on the determination results such as the occurrence of the start winning, the number of holding memories, and the look-ahead determination, the effect control CPU 120 makes super-reach or displays in the variable display of the target corresponding to the hold information subjected to the look-ahead determination. It is possible to execute a look-ahead zone effect that announces that the result will be a "big hit". The effect control CPU 120 can execute the look-ahead zone effect across a plurality of variable displays executed before the variable display of the target, including the variable display of the target.

The effect control CPU 120 can display a telop image for notifying that the prefetch zone effect is being executed on the image display device 5. For example, the effect control CPU 120 displays a vertically extending zone telop image 38SH30 in the right area of the display area of the image display device 5, as shown in FIG. 20-4. The zone telop image 38SH30 is an image of a mode in which the character information 38SH31 of "LIVE ZONE" is displayed. In this example, the fact that the text information 38SH31 of "LIVE ZONE" of the zone telop image 38SH30 is recognizable informs that the prefetch zone effect is being executed.

Further, the effect control CPU 120 can display a telop image that teaches the attention point of the prefetch zone effect on the image display device 5. As shown in FIG. 20-4, the effect control CPU 120 displays the attention point telop image 38SH40 in the lower area of the display area of the image display device 5. The attention point telop image 38SH40 is an image of a mode in which the character information 38SH41 of “Attention of center member!” is displayed. In this example, as the look-ahead zone effect, a live effect in which a plurality of characters perform a song or dance is executed, and the look-ahead zone effect is performed according to which character is located in the center at the timing of the chorus of the music. The degree of expectation of the jackpot of the variable display, which is the subject of the announcement, differs. In this example, the noticeable point of the look-ahead zone effect is taught by the fact that the character information 38SH41 of "Attention of the members of the center!" of the noticeable point telop image 38SH40 can be recognized.

The effect control CPU 120 displays the zone telop image 38SH30, for example, on condition that the prefetch zone effect is being executed. In addition, the effect control CPU 120 displays the attention point telop image 38SH40, for example, on condition that the song of the live effect executed as the prefetch zone effect shifts to the hook. Therefore, the effect control CPU 120 simultaneously displays the zone telop image 38SH30 and the point-of-interest telop image 38SH40 when the music of the live effect executed as the prefetch zone effect shifts to the hook.

In this example, the attention point telop image 38SH40 has a higher display priority than the zone telop image 38SH30. In that case, the attention point telop image 38SH40 is displayed in front of the zone telop image 38SH30, so that the character information 38SH31 of the zone telop image 38SH30 is hidden by the attention point telop image 38SH40 and becomes difficult or unrecognizable. The contents of the image 38SH30 may be difficult or unrecognizable. In the example shown in FIG. 20-4(A), a part of the character string "ZONE" of the character string "LIVE ZONE" is hidden by the attention point telop image 38SH40 and becomes difficult to recognize, and the contents of the zone telop image 38SH30 are recognized. It has become difficult. In this way, when part or all of the character information 38SH31 of the zone telop image 38SH30 is difficult or unrecognizable, it is recognized that the content of the zone telop image 38SH30 informs that the prefetch zone effect is being executed. Difficult or unrecognizable.

Therefore, in this example, the contents of the zone telop image 38SH30 can be recognized by moving the character information 38SH31 of the zone telop image 38SH30. In the example shown in FIG. 20-4, by moving the character information 38SH31 of the zone telop image 38SH30 from the lower side to the upper side from the state shown in FIG. 20-4(A), as shown in FIG. 20-4(B). , The entire character string "LIVE ZONE" moves to a position where it is not hidden by the point of interest telop image 38SH40 and becomes recognizable, and the content of the zone telop image 38SH30 recognizes that the prefetch zone effect is being performed. It will be possible.

When the character of the character information 38SH31 reaches the upper end of the display area of the image display device 5, the character is not displayed due to further movement. In this way, when the character information 38SH31 is not displayed as a result of moving the character information 38SH31 from the lower side to the upper side, the effect control CPU 120 causes the character information 38SH31 to be displayed from the lower side of the display area of the image display device 5. Display again to move to the upper side.

Thus, in the example shown in FIG. 20-4, the zone telop image 38SH30 for notifying that the prefetch zone effect is being executed and the attention point telop image 38SH40 for teaching the attention point of the prefetch zone effect can be displayed. Even when the target point telop image 38SH40 is displayed over the zone telop image 38SH30, the contents of the zone telop image 38SH30 can be recognized by moving the character information 38SH31 of the zone telop image 38SH30.

(Production operation example 5 regarding the characteristic portion 38SH)
FIG. 20-5 shows another example of the rendering operation regarding the characteristic part 38SH. In this example, points different from the above-described example will be described in detail, and detailed description of common configurations will be omitted.

In this example, by displaying a plurality of pieces of the same character information as “Live Zone” on the zone telop image 38SH30, even if the content of the zone telop image 38SH30 is difficult or unrecognizable from one character information, The contents of the zone telop image 38SH30 can be recognized from a plurality of the same character information.

In the example shown in FIG. 20-5(A), the zone telop image 38SH30 displays two pieces of character information 38SH311 and character information 38SH312 of "LIVE ZONE", but the character information 38SH311 has a character string of "LIVE" The image information is not fit in the display area of the image display device 5 and is partially cut off, and it is difficult to recognize the contents of the zone telop image 38SH30 from the character information 38SH311. In the character information 38SH312, a part of the character string "ZONE" is hidden in the target point telop image 38SH40, and it is difficult to recognize the content of the zone telop image 38SH30 from the character information 38SH312. However, some recognizable characters of the character string “LIVE” of the character information 38SH311, the recognizable character string of “ZONE” of the character information 38SH311, and the recognizable character string of “LIVE” of the character information 38SH312. According to the recognizable partial characters of the character string “ZONE” of the character information 38SH312, it is possible to recognize that the character information “LIVE ZONE” is displayed in the zone telop image 38SH30. It becomes possible to recognize that the contents of the zone telop image 38SH30 informs that the prefetch zone effect is being executed.

Also in this example, by moving the character information 38SH311 and the character information 38SH312 of the zone telop image 38SH30, the contents of the zone telop image 38SH30 can be more easily recognized. In the example shown in FIG. 20-5, the character information 38SH311 and the character information 38SH312 of the zone telop image 38SH30 are moved from the lower side to the upper side in the state shown in FIG. ), the recognizable range of the character string “LIVE” of the character information 38SH311 and the recognizable range of the character string “ZONE” of the character information 38SH312 have changed. That is, by moving the character information 38SH311 and the character information 38SH312, the range of the recognizable character string in each character information is changed, so that the character information does not move and the unrecognizable or unrecognizable character remains unchanged. Compared to a certain case, it is possible to more easily recognize that the content of the zone telop image 38SH30 informs that the prefetch zone effect is being executed.

Thus, in the example shown in FIG. 20-5, the zone telop image 38SH30 for notifying that the prefetch zone effect is being executed and the attention point telop image 38SH40 for teaching the attention point of the prefetch zone effect can be displayed. Even when the target point telop image 38SH40 is displayed over the zone telop image 38SH30, the contents of the zone telop image 38SH30 can be recognized by displaying a plurality of the same character information on the zone telop image 38SH30.

(Production operation example 6 regarding the characteristic portion 38SH)
FIG. 20-6 shows another example of the rendering operation regarding the characteristic portion 38SH. In this example, points different from the above-described example will be described in detail, and detailed description of common configurations will be omitted.

The effect control CPU 120 can execute an effect by a telop as a pre-reading notice effect based on the effect control command at the time of the start winning transmitted from the main board 11. As an example, the effect control CPU 120 can output zone music related to the prefetch zone effect from the speakers 8L and 8R. For example, the production control CPU 120 outputs a song corresponding to a live production song or dance executed as the prefetch zone production, as a zone song.

Here, the effect control CPU 120 can execute a plurality of types of look-ahead zone effects with different jackpot expectations, and can output different types of zone songs according to the type of look-ahead zone effects. In the case of such a mode, the music performed in the live performance executed as the prefetch zone effect may be changed according to the type of the prefetch zone effect. According to such an aspect, it is possible to make the player who has listened to the zone music easily recognize the jackpot expectation.

Further, the effect control CPU 120 can output attention point voices that teach attention points of the look-ahead zone effect from the speakers 8L and 8R. For example, the CPU 120 for effect control outputs a voice such as “focus on the center member” as the target point voice.

The effect control CPU 120 outputs the zone music, for example, on condition that the prefetch zone effect is being executed. Further, the effect control CPU 120 outputs the attention point sound, for example, on the condition that the music of the live effect executed as the prefetch zone effect shifts to the hook. Therefore, the effect control CPU 120 outputs the zone music and the point of interest sound at the same time when the music of the live effect executed as the prefetch zone effect shifts to the hook. In that case, both the zone music and the point-of-interest sound may be difficult or unrecognizable.

Further, as described above, the effect control CPU 120 simultaneously displays the zone telop image 38SH30 and the point-of-interest point telop image 38SH40 when the song of the live effect executed as the prefetch zone effect shifts to the hook. The character information 38SH31 of the telop image 38SH30 may be hidden or unrecognizable due to the hidden point telop image 38SH40, and the contents of the zone telop image 38SH30 may be difficult or unrecognizable.

In the example shown in FIG. 20-6(A), since the character information 38SH31 of the zone telop image 38SH30 is not hidden by the target point telop image 38SH40, the content of the zone telop image 38SH30 notifies that the prefetch zone effect is being performed. It can be visually recognized. Therefore, the effect control CPU 120 makes the volume of the point-of-interest sound louder than the volume of the zone music, and makes the point-of-interest sound audibly recognizable. Here, in order to make the volume of the point-of-interest sound higher than the volume of the zone music, a method of lowering the volume of the zone music to increase the volume of the point-of-interest sound and a method of lowering the volume of the zone music There is a method of not raising the volume, and a method of raising the volume of the attention point voice without lowering the volume of the zone music.

In the example shown in FIG. 20-6(B), a part of the character string "ZONE" of the character string "LIVE ZONE" is hidden by the attention point telop image 38SH40 and becomes difficult to recognize, and the contents of the zone telop image 38SH30 are visually recognized. Have become difficult to recognize. Therefore, in this example, the volume of the zone tune is made louder than the volume of the attention point voice so that the zone tune is easily recognized aurally, so that the content of the zone telop image 38SH40 is being read ahead. Make it recognizable that it is a notification. Here, in order to make the volume of the zone music louder than the volume of the attention point voice, a method of lowering the volume of the attention point voice to raise the volume of the zone music, and a method of lowering the volume of the attention point voice There is a method of not raising it, and a method of raising the volume of the zone music without lowering the volume of the point-of-interest sound.

The effect control CPU 120 can specify the position of the character information 38SH31, for example, based on the effect control pattern and the effect time that has elapsed after the display of the zone telop image 38SH30 was started. Therefore, when displaying the target point telop image 38SH40, the effect control CPU 120 sets the character information 38SH31 to the target point telop based on the effect control pattern and the effect time that has elapsed since the display of the zone telop image 38SH30 was started. It can be determined whether the image 38SH40 is hidden.

Thus, in the example shown in FIG. 20-4, the zone telop image 38SH30 for notifying that the prefetch zone effect is being executed and the attention point telop image 38SH40 for teaching the attention point of the prefetch zone effect can be displayed. Even when the target point telop image 38SH40 is displayed over the zone telop image 38SH30, the contents of the zone telop image 38SH30 can be adjusted by adjusting the volume of at least one of the volume of the zone music and the volume of the target point voice. Can be recognized.

In addition, the effect control CPU 120 may notify that the prefetch zone effect is being executed by outputting a sound such as “LIVE ZONE” from the speakers 8L and 8R, for example. In such an aspect, as in the example shown in FIG. 20-6(A), it is visually recognized that the content of the zone telop image 38SH30 notifies that the prefetch zone effect is being executed. If possible, the volume of the point of interest voice is made higher than the volume of the voice "LIVE ZONE", and the contents of the zone telop image 38SH30 are visually recognized as in the example shown in FIG. 20-6(B). If it is difficult, the volume of the voice "LIVE ZONE" may be made higher than the volume of the attention point voice. At that time, the volume of the zone music may or may not be changed.

(Explanation 3 regarding the characteristic part 38SH)
Further, the display means of the gaming machine having the characteristic portion 38SH can display the related display in a mode in which the character display moves. The moving speed of the character display in the first related display is different from the moving speed of the character display in the second related display.

(Production operation example 7 regarding the characteristic portion 38SH)
20-7 and FIG. 20-8 show another example of the production operation regarding the characteristic part 38SH. In this example, as the first related display, a display of a telop image for notifying that the prefetch zone effect is being executed will be described as an example. In addition, in this example, as the second related display, a pseudo continuous telop image for notifying the number of variable displays restarted by the pseudo continuous effect will be described as an example.

The effect control CPU 120 can display a telop image that notifies the number of times of variable display restarted by the pseudo continuous effect on the image display device 5. For example, the effect control CPU 120 displays a pseudo continuous telop image 38SH50 extending in the left-right direction in an area below the display area of the image display device 5, as shown in FIGS. 20-7 and 20-8. The pseudo continuous telop image 38SH50 is an image in which the character information 38SH51 of “NEXT×N (N is the number of variable displays restarted by the pseudo continuous effect)” is displayed. In this example, the number of times of variable display restarted by the pseudo continuous effect is notified because the character information 38SH51 of “NEXT×N” of the pseudo continuous telop image 38SH50 is recognizable.

The effect control CPU 120 displays the zone telop image 38SH30, for example, on condition that the prefetch zone effect is being executed. Further, the effect control CPU 120 displays the pseudo continuous telop image 38SH50 on condition that the pseudo continuous effect is being executed. Therefore, the effect control CPU 120 simultaneously displays the zone telop image 38SH30 and the pseudo continuous telop image 38SH50 when executing the pseudo continuous effect while the prefetch zone effect is being executed.

As described above, when the telop images related to different states are displayed at the same time, the player's attention may diverge, and it is possible that none of the telop images can be noticed.

Therefore, in this example, when the telop images related to different states are displayed at the same time, the moving speed of the character information of the telop image is changed depending on which state has a higher degree of attention. As an example, based on the technical idea that the higher the moving speed of the text information of the telop image is, the more noticeable it is to attract the player's attention. Increase the moving speed of the text information of the telop image related to the high frequency state.

In the example shown in FIG. 20-7, the zone telop image 38SH30 and the pseudo telop image 38SH50 for notifying that the number of times of variable display restarted by the quasi-link production is one are displayed at the same time. Here, the jackpot expectation when the number of times of variable display restarted by the pseudo continuous effect is one is lower than the jackpot expectation due to the execution of the look-ahead zone effect. In that case, it can be said that the look-ahead zone effect is an effect with a higher degree of attention than the pseudo continuous effect. Therefore, the effect control CPU 120 makes the moving speed of the character information 38SH31 of the zone telop image 38SH30 "LIVE ZONE" faster than the moving speed of the character information 38SH51 of "NEXT×1" of the pseudo continuous telop image 38SH50. ..

(Production operation example 8 regarding the characteristic portion 38SH)
In the example shown in FIG. 20-8, the zone telop image 38SH30 and the pseudo continuous telop image 38SH50 for notifying that the number of variable displays restarted by the pseudo continuous effect is 3 are displayed simultaneously. Here, the jackpot expectation when the number of times of variable display restarted by the pseudo continuous effect is three is higher than the jackpot expectation due to the execution of the look-ahead zone effect. In that case, it can be said that the pseudo continuous production is a production with a higher degree of attention than the prefetch zone production. Therefore, the effect control CPU 120 makes the moving speed of the character information 38SH51 of the pseudo continuous telop image 38SH50 “NEXT×3” higher than the moving speed of the character information 38SH31 of the zone live image 38SH30 of “LIVE ZONE”. ..

It should be noted that, for example, based on the technical idea that the slower the moving speed of the character information of the telop image is, the easier it is to read the character string, and thus the player's attention is easily obtained. The moving speed of the text information of the telop image related to the state of high attention may be slower than the speed.

As described above, in the examples shown in FIGS. 20-7 and 20-8, the zone telop image 38SH30 and the pseudo continuous telop image 38SH50 can be displayed in a mode in which the character information moves, and the character information 38SH31 of the zone telop image 38SH30 is displayed. It is possible to make one of the telop images easier to be noticed by making the moving speed of No. 1 different from the moving speed of the pseudo continuous telop image 38SH51.

(Production operation example 9 regarding the characteristic portion 38SH)
On the other hand, when displaying the telop images related to the same state at the same time, it may be better not to intentionally increase the attention to any one of the telop images.

Therefore, in the example shown in FIG. 20-9, when the telop images related to the same state are displayed at the same time, the moving speeds of the text information of the telop images are set to be approximately the same. Here, the fact that the moving speed of the text information is similar does not mean that the actual moving speed is exactly the same, and if the player can give the impression that the moving speed is the same, it is actually May have different moving speeds. For example, when the character information of a large character and the character information of a small character are moved at exactly the same moving speed, the character information of a small character appears deeper than the character information of a large character due to the illusion, so The character information of the characters seems to move fast. Therefore, in consideration of such an illusion, whether the moving speeds of the two are about the same by slowing the actual moving speed of the small character information than the actual moving speed of the large character information. You may make it look like. In addition, for example, when the blurred character information and the unblurred character information are moved at the same moving speed, the illusion is that the blurred character information is more blurred than the unblurred character information. Since the character information of the character is seen at the back, the character information of the blurred character seems to move fast. Therefore, based on such an illusion, the moving speed of the character information of the blurred character is made slower than the moving speed of the character information of the unblurred character so that the moving speeds of both characters are the same. You may make it look like it is a degree.

Note that, for example, as the look-ahead zone effect, in a case where a live effect in which a plurality of characters perform a song or dance is performed as shown in FIG. 20-9, which character is located in the center at the time when the song is rusted. Depending on whether or not the big hit expectation of the variable display that is the target of the look-ahead zone effect is different, the attention level of the look-ahead zone effect at the timing of the song chorus is the attention level of the look-ahead zone effect at the timing other than the chorus of the song. It can be said that it is higher than the attention level of. In view of such a technical idea, the effect control CPU 120, even when simultaneously displaying the zone telop image 38SH30 and the point-of-interest telop image 38SH40 related to the same state, irrespective of the timing of the song climax. Instead of the moving speed of the text information 38SH31 of "LIVE ZONE" of the zone telop image 38SH30 displayed on condition that the prefetch zone effect is being executed, the music of the live effect being executed as the prefetch zone effect is chorus. The moving speed of the character information 38SH41 of "Attention to the members of the center!" in the attention point telop image 38SH40 displayed on the condition that the display shifts to is possible.

In addition, for example, in the pre-reading zone effect in which a live effect in which a plurality of characters perform a song or dance is executed as shown in FIG. 20-9, which character is located in the center at the timing of the chorus of the music. Depending on whether the big hit expectation of the variable display that is the target of the look-ahead zone effect is different, the attention of the look-ahead zone effect is high when the character with a high expectation of big hit is located in the center, It can be said that the attention level of the look-ahead zone effect is low when a character with a low jackpot expectation is located in the center. In view of such a technical idea, the effect control CPU 120 allows the character with high jackpot expectation to be positioned at the center even when the zone telop image 38SH30 and the point-of-interest telop image 38SH40 related to the same state are simultaneously displayed. While moving, the moving speed of the character information 38SH41 of "Attention of center member!" of the attention point telop image 38SH40 is made faster than the moving speed of the character information 38SH31 of "LIVE ZONE" of the zone telop image 38SH30. , When the character with a low jackpot expectation is located in the center, the "live zone" of the zone telop image 38SH30 is lower than the moving speed of the character information 38SH41 of "attention of the members of the center!" of the attention point telop image 38SH40. The moving speed of the character information 38SH31 may be increased.

(Production operation example 10 regarding the characteristic portion 38SH)
Further, the moving speed of the character display of the related display at a certain timing may be different from the moving speed of the character display of the related display at another timing.

For example, the effect control CPU 120 changes the moving speed of the character information 38SH31 of the zone telop image 38SH30 according to the tempo of the song of the live effect executed as the prefetch zone effect.

In the example shown in FIG. 20-10, as a look-ahead zone effect, a live effect of a song that is a slow tempo after performance is executed after an up tempo chorus, and the decoration is performed at the timing when the slow tempo after performance ends. The scene in which the fixed decorative design which is the display result of the variable display of the design is stopped and displayed is shown. FIG. 20-10(A) shows a scene at the timing of starting the uptempo chorus, and FIG. 20-10(B) shows a scene one second after the uptempo chorus starts. FIG. 20-10(C) shows the scene at the timing when the slow tempo afterplay is started, and FIG. 20-10(D) shows the scene one second after the slow tempo afterplay is started.

When performing the look-ahead zone effect as described above, the effect control CPU 120, as shown in FIGS. 20-10 (A) and (B), when the music of the live effect executed as the look-ahead zone effect is rusty, In response to the climax tempo being an up tempo, the moving speed of the character information 38SH31 of the zone telop image 38SH30 is made faster than the reference speed. Here, the reference speed is a default speed in which the moving speed of the character information 38SH31 of the zone telop image 38SH30 is not adjusted, and, for example, the music such as the prelude of the music, A melody, B melody, and C melody is rusty or It may be applied when the period is other than after performance.

On the other hand, the effect control CPU 120 causes the tempo of the succeeding performance to be a slow tempo, as shown in FIGS. In response to this, the moving speed of the character information 38SH31 of the zone telop image 38SH30 is made slower than the reference speed.

Then, the effect control CPU 120 causes the fixed decorative design, which is the display result of the variable display of the decorative design, to be stopped and displayed in synchronization with the timing at which the slow performance of the slow performance ends. Here, the effect control CPU 120 sets the look-ahead zone effect based on the length of the look-ahead zone effect, the special figure change time, etc. so that the fixed decorative design is stopped and displayed at the timing when the subsequent performance of the slow tempo ends. The execution start timing may be determined.

For example, as shown in FIG. 20-10 (E1), when the fixed decorative design to be a big hit combination is stopped and displayed, the effect control CPU 120 executes the live effect corresponding to the first piece of the music as the pre-reading zone effect, and the big hit is in progress. As the effect, a live effect corresponding to the second of this music may be executed. On the other hand, as shown in FIG. 20-10 (E2), in the case of stopping and displaying the fixed decorative design which is the combination of the losing combinations, the effect control CPU 120 terminates the prefetch zone effect by stopping and displaying the fixed decorative design. You can do it.

Further, the effect control CPU 120, after the slow tempo interlude after the first chorus of the song ends, and after starting the second A melody or head chorus of the song, the variable display of the decorative pattern results. When the fixed decorative pattern is stopped and displayed and the display result is "big hit", the live effect corresponding to the second piece of the music may be seamlessly executed as the big hit medium effect. With such a mode, it is possible to greatly improve the expectation that the display result will be a "big hit" before the fixed decorative pattern is stopped and displayed.

As described above, in the example shown in FIG. 20-10, the look-ahead zone effect is made by changing the moving speed of the character information 38SH31 of the zone telop image 38SH30 according to the tempo of the song of the live effect executed as the look-ahead zone effect. The interest in can be improved.

Further, when the effect control CPU 120 executes another effect together with the display of the telop, the telop whose mode is changed according to the change of the mode of the other effect and the mode is changed even if the mode of the other effect is changed. It is possible to display a ticker that does not.

As an example, the effect control CPU 120 has a telop image in which the moving speed of the character information changes in response to a change in the tempo of the music, and a telop image in which the moving speed of the character information does not change even if the tempo of the music changes. Can be displayed. Further, when the effect control CPU 120 displays a telop in which the display is updated to text information different from the text information being displayed instead of moving the text information, the effect control CPU 120 responds to a change in the tempo of the music. It is possible to display a telop image in which the update timing of the text information changes and a telop image in which the update timing of the text information does not change even if the tempo of the music changes.

As another example, the effect control CPU changes the effect speed of the reach effect, for example, by slowing down the reproduction speed of the moving image reproduced in the reach effect when executing the reach effect and deriving the fixed decorative pattern. By doing so, it is possible to execute a stirrup production that stimulates a sense of expectation that a definite decorative pattern that will be a combination of big hits will be derived. When executing the reach effect in such an aspect, the effect control CPU 120 responds to the fact that the reproduction speed of the moving image becomes slower in the fanned effect as a telop whose aspect changes in accordance with a change in the aspect of another effect. It is possible to display a telop image in which the moving speed of text information is slow.

In addition, as another example, the effect control CPU 120, as a telop whose aspect changes in accordance with a change in the aspect of another effect, for example, of character information such as “HEY!” in accordance with the hand of the audience of the music live. A telop that jumps up the display, or a telop that displays the text information such as "Press the button repeatedly" according to the shooting sound of the battlefield, and a telop that displays the text information such as "If you win! Chance!" according to the striking sound of the fighting. It is possible to display a telop whose mode is changed according to a sound effect in another effect, such as a telop whose display is distorted.

Further, as another example, the effect control CPU 120 determines that a character image displayed in a live effect is hit by a spotlight, for example, as a telop whose aspect changes according to a change in another aspect of the effect. Every time a building is destroyed in a telop with a glittering display of the text information saying "Attention to the members of the center!" and a display that the giant destroys the building, "Do you want to be a giant?" Other subtitles such as a telop in which the display of the text information of ``is cracked'' or a telop in which the display of the text information of "gogogogogogo..." is enlarged or reduced or shakes every time the destroyed building collapses in the effect display that the giant destroys the building. It is possible to display a telop whose mode changes according to the display movement in the production.

(Explanation 4 regarding the characteristic part 38SH)
Further, the display means of the gaming machine having the characteristic part 38SH can display the related display in different modes before and after the specific effect is displayed during the display of the related display. Then, even when the specific display is superimposed on the related display, the content of the related display can be recognized.

(Example 11 of effect operation regarding the characteristic portion 38SH)
FIG. 20-11 shows another example of the rendering operation regarding the characteristic part 38SH. As described above, the effect control CPU 120 displays the big hit telop image 38SH10, for example, on condition that the big hit mid-sized effect is being executed. Further, for example, when it is detected that the game ball is being fired toward the game area on the left side despite being in the big hit game state, the effect control CPU 120 displays the right hitting instruction image 38SH20. ..

FIG. 20-11(A) is a display example when it is detected that a game ball is being fired toward the game area on the right side in the big hit game state. In the big hit game state, when it is detected that the game ball is being fired toward the game area on the right side, the effect control CPU 120 displays the big hit telop image 38SH10 but does not display the right hitting instruction image 38SH20. In this way, when the right hitting notification image 38SH20 is not displayed when the big hit telop image 38SH10 is displayed, the contents of the big hit telop image 38SH10 can be recognized.

FIG. 20-11(B) is a display example when it is detected that a game ball has been launched toward the left game area immediately after the situation shown in FIG. 20-11(A). When it is detected that the game ball is being fired toward the game area on the left side, the effect control CPU 120 displays the right hitting instruction image 38SH20 over the big hit telop image 38SH10. When the right hitting instruction image 38SH20 is superimposed and displayed on the big hit telop image 38SH10, the contents of the big hit telop image 38SH10 are difficult or unrecognizable. Therefore, the effect control CPU 120, in response to the right hitting instruction image 38SH20 overlaid on the big hit telop image 38SH10, displays the character information hidden by the right hitting instruction image 38SH20 that is difficult or invisible to be visually recognized. The instruction image 38SH20 is displayed at a position not hidden. In the example shown in FIG. 20-11(B), the big hit telop image 38SH10 is displayed with the balloon image 38SH60 showing the character information of "LIVE" which is hidden in the right-hand hitting instruction image 38SH20 and which is difficult to see. The position at which the balloon image 38SH60 is displayed may be a position away from the big hit telop image 38SH10 as long as the position is not hidden by the right hitting instruction image 38SH20.

As described above, in the example shown in FIG. 20-11, when the right hitting instruction image 38SH20 is displayed in an overlapping manner while the big hit telop image 38SH10 is displayed, it is hidden by the right hitting instruction image 38SH20 and becomes difficult to be recognized as “Live”. The contents of the big hit telop image 38SH10 can be recognized by displaying the big hit telop image 38SH10 in which the balloon image 38SH60 indicating the character information of is attached to the right hitting instruction image 38SH20 at a position not hidden.

(Example 12 of production operation regarding the characteristic portion 38SH)
FIG. 20-12(A) is a display example when it is detected that a game ball is being fired toward the game area on the right side in the big hit game state. In the big hit game state, when it is detected that the game ball is being fired toward the right game area, the effect control CPU 120 displays the big hit telop image 38SH10A, but does not display the right hitting instruction image 38SH20. In this way, when the right hitting notification image 38SH20 is not displayed when the big hit telop image 38SH10A is displayed, the contents of the big hit telop image 38SH10A can be recognized.

20-12(B) is a display example when it is detected that a game ball has been shot toward the left game area immediately after the situation shown in FIG. 20-12(A). When it is detected that the game ball is being fired toward the left game area, the effect control CPU 120 displays the right hitting instruction image 38SH20 over the big hit telop image 38SH10A. In this way, when the right hitting instruction image 38SH20 is displayed over the big hit telop image 38SH10A, the contents of the big hit telop image 38SH10A are difficult or unrecognizable. Therefore, the effect control CPU 120 displays a plurality of big hit telop images in response to the right hitting instruction image 38SH20 being superimposed on the big hit telop image 38SH10A. In the example shown in FIG. 20-12(B), a big hit telop image 38SH10B having the same content is displayed in addition to the big hit telop image 38SH10A in which the right hitting instruction image 38SH20 overlaps.

As described above, in the example shown in FIG. 20-12, when the right hitting instruction image 38SH20B is displayed in an overlapping manner while the big hit telop image 38SH10A is displayed, the big hit telop image 38SH10B having the same content as the big hit telop image 38SH10A is newly displayed. By doing so, the contents of the jackpot telop image can be recognized.

When displaying a plurality of telop images, the display mode of each telop image may be different.

(Example 13 of effect operation regarding the characteristic portion 38SH)
In the example shown in FIG. 20-13, when the big hit telop image 38SH10A and the big hit telop image 38SH10B are displayed, the direction in which the character information of each big hit telop image moves is different.

(Production operation example 14 regarding the characteristic portion 38SH)
In the example shown in FIG. 20-14, when the big hit telop image 38SH10C, the big hit telop image 38SH10D, and the big hit telop image 38SH10E are displayed, if the length of each big hit telop image and the extension direction of each big hit telop image are different. I am making it.

(Production operation example 15 regarding the characteristic portion 38SH)
In the example shown in FIG. 20-15, when the big hit telop image 38SH10F and the big hit telop image 38SH10G are displayed, the thickness of each big hit telop image and the size of the character information of each big hit telop image are made different.

As described above, in the examples shown in FIGS. 20-13 to 20-15, when a plurality of telop images are displayed, the display effect of each telop image is made different, thereby enhancing the effect and monotonous the effect. It is possible to prevent that.

Further, when such a configuration is applied in displaying the telop image related to the notice effect, the display mode when a plurality of telop images are displayed may be changed according to the expectation degree of the big hit of the notice effect. Good. For example, if the display effect when displaying a plurality of telop images related to the notification effect is more flashy as the big hit expectation performance is higher, the display mode when displaying a plurality of telop images becomes Accordingly, it is possible to suggest the jackpot expectation degree of the notice production, and it is possible to not only improve the interest, but also greatly improve the attention to the telop image.

Further, the jackpot expectation may be changed according to the number of telops displayed at the same time, the combination of types of telops displayed at the same time, and the like.

Further, the effect control CPU 120 uses, as a result of the effect, one of a success notification that notifies a result advantageous to the player and a failure notification that does not notify an advantageous result to the player of the common pre-effect. It is possible to execute a specific effect to be executed later. The effect control CPU 120 can display a plurality of telops even during execution of such a specific effect. In the case of such an aspect, the degree of expectation that the success notification is executed as a result of the specific effect may be changed according to the number of telops displayed at the same time, the combination of types of telops displayed at the same time, and the like.

Further, the effect control CPU 120 can also display a plurality of telops of different types in a manner as shown in FIGS. 20-13 to 20-15.

Further, the effect control CPU 120 can also display a plurality of telops having different moving speeds or updating speeds of the character information in a manner as shown in FIGS. 20-13 to 20-15.

(Additional notes regarding the characteristic part 38SH)
(1) The gaming machine related to the characteristic unit 38SH is a gaming machine that can play a game (for example, a pachinko gaming machine 1 or the like), and is provided with display means (for example, the image display device 5 or the like), and the display means. Can display a related display related to a predetermined state (for example, a big hit telop image 38SH10 or the like for notifying that a big hit mid-stage effect is being executed) and a specific display (for example, a right hitting instruction image 38SH20 or the like). Also, even when the specific display is overlaid on the related display, the content of the related display can be recognized (for example, even when the right-handing instruction image 38SH20 is overlaid on the telop image 38SH10, the telop image 38SH10 is displayed). By moving the character information 38SH11, the contents of the telop image 38SH10 can be recognized, etc.).

With such a configuration, the related display can be displayed more preferably.

(2) In the gaming machine of (1) above, the display means is a specific display superimposed on the first related display (for example, the zone telop image 38SH30) and is a second display different from the related display. A related display (for example, the attention point telop image 38SH40 or the like) may be displayed.

With such a configuration, it is possible to preferably display the related display.

(3) In the gaming machine of (2) above, the display means can display the related display in a mode in which the character display (for example, the character information 38SH31, the character information 38SH51, etc.) moves, and in the first related display. The moving speed of the character display may be different from the moving speed of the character display in the second related display (for example, the moving speed of the character information 38SH31 of the zone telop image 38SH30 and the moving speed of the pseudo continuous telop image 38SH51. And so on).

With such a configuration, it is possible to preferably display the related display.

(4) In the gaming machine according to any one of (1) to (3), the display means can display the related display in different modes before and after the specific effect is displayed during the display of the related display. (For example, when the right hitting instruction image 38SH20 is displayed in an overlapping manner while the big hit telop image 38SH10 is being displayed, a balloon image showing character information such as “LIVE” that is hidden by the right hitting instruction image 38SH20 and is difficult to see. 38SH60 is attached to the right hitting instruction image 38SH20 at a position not hidden by the big hit telop image 38SH10, etc.).

With such a configuration, the effect of production can be enhanced.

(Explanation 1 regarding the characteristic part 38SH and the characteristic part 31AK)
Next, the characteristic part 38SH and the characteristic part 31AK of the present embodiment will be described. The gaming machine having the characteristic portion 38SH and the characteristic portion 31AK is a gaming machine that can be controlled in an advantageous state that is advantageous to the player, and can execute display means and suggestive effect that suggests that it is controlled in the advantageous state. And a title notifying unit capable of notifying a title corresponding to the suggestive effect. The title notification means can display the title corresponding to the suggested effect as a related display related to the suggested effect when a predetermined period has elapsed from the start of the suggested effect. The display means can display such a related display and a specific display. Then, even when the specific display is overlaid on the related display, the content of the related display can be recognized.

(Explanation 2 regarding the characteristic part 38SH and the characteristic part 31AK)
Next, the characteristic part 38SH and the characteristic part 31AK of the present embodiment will be described. The gaming machine having the characteristic portion 38SH and the characteristic portion 31AK is a gaming machine that can be controlled in an advantageous state that is advantageous to the player, and can execute display means and suggestive effect that suggests that it is controlled in the advantageous state. And a title notifying unit capable of notifying a title corresponding to the suggestive effect. The title notification means can display the title corresponding to the suggested effect as a specific display when a predetermined period has elapsed from the start of the suggested effect. The display means can display such a specific display and a related display related to the predetermined state. Then, even when the specific display is overlaid on the related display, the content of the related display can be recognized.

(Explanation 1 regarding the characteristic part 38SH (39SH))
Next, the characteristic part 38SH (39SH) of the present embodiment will be described. The gaming machine having the characteristic part 38SH (39SH) is a gaming machine capable of playing a game, and includes a display means and an operable movable body. The display means can display a related display related to the predetermined state in a predetermined display area. The movable body can be moved to an operation position that overlaps at least a predetermined display area. Then, even when the movable body is in the operation position during the display of the related display, the content of the related display can be recognized.

(Production operation example 1 regarding the characteristic portion 38SH (39SH))
FIG. 20-16 shows an example of the effect operation regarding the characteristic portion 38SH (39SH). In this example, as a related display related to the predetermined state, a telop image for notifying that the prefetch zone effect is being executed will be described as an example.

The effect control CPU 120 can execute a movable body effect in which the movable body 32 is operated on the front surface of the image display device 5 while the prefetch zone effect is being executed. The movable body 32 that operates in such a movable body effect may be retracted to an initial position that does not cover the front surface of the image display device 5 when the movable body effect is not executed. In this example, as the movable body effect executed during the execution of the look-ahead zone effect, a movable body effect in which the movable body 32 imitating a stick light used by a spectator at a music live is operated will be described. In this example, the movable body 32 imitating a stick light is swung left and right on the front surface of the image display device 5, so that a part of the image displayed in the display area below the image display device 5 is moved. It is hidden by the body 32 and becomes difficult or invisible.

Alternatively, the movable body 32 may include LEDs capable of emitting light of a plurality of colors, and when the movable body 32 is operated, the LEDs may emit light of a predetermined color. In addition, the operation speed of the movable body 32 may be changed according to the tempo of the music of the live performance executed as the look-ahead zone effect.

The effect control CPU 120 displays the zone telop image 38SH30 extending in the vertical direction in the left area of the display area of the image display device 5, for example, on condition that the prefetch zone effect is being executed. Further, the effect control CPU 120 determines whether to execute the movable body effect, for example, in accordance with the jackpot expectation of the live effect executed as the prefetch zone effect. Therefore, when it is determined to execute the movable body effect, the effect control CPU 120 operates the movable body 32 while the zone telop image 38SH30 is displayed.

Further, for example, the form of the movable body effect may be changed according to the big hit expectation degree of the live effect executed as the prefetch zone effect. For example, the light emission color of the LED built in the movable body 32 is changed according to the big hit expectation degree of the live effect executed as the prefetch zone effect.

Also, for example, when the movable body effect is executed before the chorus of the live performance song executed as the look-ahead zone effect, the movable body object is selected depending on which character is located at the center of the song chorus. The mode of effect may be different. For example, in the example shown in FIG. 20-16, two movable bodies 32 are set as one set, and a movable body effect is performed by two sets of four movable bodies 32. The combination of the emission colors of the LEDs of the two movable bodies 32 to be set is made different depending on whether they are located at the center. In that case, for example, if the favorite color of the character A is “white”, the combination of the light emission colors of the LEDs of the two movable bodies 32 to be set is the same as the light emission color of the LEDs of the two movable bodies 32 to be set. If the combination is set to “white” and “white” and the favorite colors of the character A are “red” and “green”, the combination of the emission colors of the LEDs of the two movable bodies 32 to be set is “red” and “red”. A combination of colors, such as "green", is set according to the character setting of each character. With such a configuration, depending on the color of the movable body 32 in the movable body effect, which character is located at the center in the song of the song before the chorus of the song of the live effect executed as the look-ahead zone effect. Can suggest what to do.

In that case, as shown in FIG. 20-16, the combination of the emission colors of the LEDs of the movable body 32 on the left side and the combination of the emission colors of the LEDs of the movable body 32 on the right side may be different. With such a configuration, depending on the color of the movable body 32 in the movable body effect, which character is located at the center in the song of the song before the chorus of the song of the live effect executed as the look-ahead zone effect. It is possible to suggest the possibility of being one of the two characters as to whether or not to do so, and it is possible to improve the interest.

Further, for example, the mode of the movable body effect may be changed according to the music of the live effect executed as the prefetch zone effect. For example, the combination of the light emission colors of the LEDs of the two movable bodies 32 to be set is changed according to the music of the live performance executed as the prefetch zone performance. In that case, for example, when the image color of the music A is "purple", the combination of the emission colors of the LEDs of the two movable bodies 32 to be set is a combination of the emission colors of the LEDs of the two movable bodies 32 to be set. Is set to “purple” and “purple”, and if the image color of the music B is “green” and “white”, the combination of the emission colors of the LEDs of the two movable bodies 32 to be set is “green” and “white”. The color combination is based on the image of each song. With such a configuration, it is possible to improve the interest when the live performance is performed with a specific music having an image color as the prefetch zone performance.

In that case, when the movable body 32 moves to the front surface of the left display area in which the zone telop image 38SH30 is displayed, the character information 38SH31 of the zone telop image 38SH30 is hidden by the movable body 32 and is difficult or unrecognizable. Therefore, the contents of the zone telop image 38SH30 may be difficult or unrecognizable. In the example shown in FIG. 20-16(A), a part of the character string “ZONE” of the character string “LIVE ZONE” is hidden by the movable body 32 and becomes difficult to recognize, and the content of the zone telop image 38SH30 becomes difficult to recognize. Is becoming As described above, when a part or all of the character information 38SH31 of the zone telop image 38SH30 is difficult or unrecognizable, the content of the zone telop image 38SH30 notifies that the prefetch zone effect is being executed. It becomes difficult or unrecognizable.

Therefore, in this example, the contents of the zone telop image 38SH30 can be recognized by moving the character information 38SH31 of the zone telop image 38SH30. In the example shown in FIG. 20-16, by moving the character information 38SH31 of the zone telop image 38SH30 from the lower side to the upper side from the state shown in FIG. 20-16(A), as shown in FIG. 20-16(B). , The entire character string “LIVE ZONE” moves to a position where it is not hidden by the movable body 32 and becomes recognizable, and the contents of the zone telop image 38SH30 informs that the prefetch zone effect is being executed. It becomes recognizable.

Thus, in the example shown in FIG. 20-16, the zone telop image 38SH30 for notifying that the prefetch zone effect is being executed can be displayed in the display area on the left side of the display area of the image display device 5, The movable body 32 is operable at least in front of the left display area in which the zone telop image 38SH30 is displayed, and when the movable body 32 is in front of the left display area while the zone telop image 38SH30 is displayed. Also, by moving the character information 38SH31 of the zone telop image 38SH30, the contents of the zone telop image 38SH30 can be recognized.

Further, the effect control CPU 120 has an operation cycle of the movable body 32 that repeats a specific operation and a cycle in which a specific portion of the character information is displayed at a position hidden by the movable body 32 as the character information of the telop moves. Control may be performed to adjust at least one of the moving speed of the movable body 32 and the moving speed of the text information of the telop so that they do not match. According to such control, it is possible to prevent only the same portion of the character information from being hidden by the movable body 32 to be difficult or invisible.

(Production operation example 2 regarding the characteristic portion 38SH (39SH))
FIG. 20-17 shows another example of the rendering operation regarding the characteristic part 38SH (39SH). In this example, points different from the above-described example will be described in detail, and detailed description of common configurations will be omitted.

In this example, by displaying a plurality of pieces of the same character information as “Live Zone” on the zone telop image 38SH30, even if the content of the zone telop image 38SH30 is difficult or unrecognizable from one character information, The contents of the zone telop image 38SH30 can be recognized from a plurality of the same character information.

In the example shown in FIG. 20-17(A), the zone telop image 38SH30 displays two pieces of character information 38SH311 and character information 38SH312 of "LIVE ZONE", but the character information 38SH311 has a character string of "LIVE". It is out of the display area of the image display device 5 and is cut off, and it is difficult to recognize the contents of the zone telop image 38SH30 from the character information 38SH311. In the character information 38SH312, a part of the character string "ZONE" is hidden in the movable body 32, and it is difficult to recognize the content of the zone telop image 38SH30 from the character information 38SH312. However, the recognizable character string "ZONE" of the character information 38SH311, the recognizable character string "LIVE" of the character information 38SH312, and some recognizable character strings of the character string "ZONE" of the character information 38SH312. According to the above, it is possible to recognize that the text information "Live Zone" is displayed on the zone telop image 38SH30, and the content of the zone telop image 38SH30 informs that the prefetch zone effect is being executed. Can be recognized.

Also in this example, by moving the character information 38SH311 and the character information 38SH312 of the zone telop image 38SH30, the contents of the zone telop image 38SH30 can be more easily recognized. In the example shown in FIG. 20-17, the character information 38SH311 and the character information 38SH312 of the zone telop image 38SH30 are moved from the lower side to the upper side in the state shown in FIG. ), the recognizable range of the character string “ZONE” of the character information 38SH311 and the recognizable range of the character string “ZONE” of the character information 38SH312 are different. That is, by moving the character information 38SH311 and the character information 38SH312, the range of the recognizable character string in each character information is changed, so that the character information does not move and the unrecognizable or unrecognizable character remains unchanged. Compared with a certain case, it becomes possible to more easily recognize that the content of the zone telop image 38SH30 informs that the prefetch zone effect is being executed.

As described above, in the example shown in FIG. 20-17, the zone telop image 38SH30 for notifying that the prefetch zone effect is being executed can be displayed in the display area on the left side of the display area of the image display device 5, The movable body 32 is operable at least in front of the left display area in which the zone telop image 38SH30 is displayed, and when the movable body 32 is in front of the left display area while the zone telop image 38SH30 is displayed. Also, by displaying a plurality of same character information on the zone telop image 38SH30, the contents of the zone telop image 38SH30 can be recognized.

(Production operation example 3 regarding the characteristic portion 38SH (39SH))
FIG. 20-18 shows another example of the rendering operation regarding the characteristic portion 38SH (39SH). In this example, points different from the above-described example will be described in detail, and detailed description of common configurations will be omitted.

The effect control CPU 120 can output a sound corresponding to the movable body corresponding to the operation of the movable body 32 from the speakers 8L and 8R during the execution of the movable body effect. For example, the effect control CPU 120 outputs a voice that imitates the audience's cheering such as “Wa” as the voice corresponding to the movable body.

The effect control CPU 120 outputs the zone music, for example, on condition that the prefetch zone effect is being executed. In addition, the effect control CPU 120 outputs a movable body corresponding sound on condition that the movable body effect is being executed. Therefore, when the movable body effect is executed while the prefetch zone effect is being executed, the effect control CPU 120 simultaneously outputs the zone music and the movable object corresponding sound. In that case, there is a possibility that both the zone music and the voice corresponding to the movable body may be difficult or unrecognizable.

Further, as described above, when the effect control CPU 120 executes the movable body effect during execution of the prefetch zone effect, the movable body 32 is operated while the zone telop image 38SH30 is displayed, but the characters of the zone telop image 38SH30 are displayed. The information 38SH31 may be hidden or unrecognizable due to being hidden by the movable body 32, and the contents of the zone telop image 38SH30 may be difficult or unrecognizable.

In the example shown in FIG. 20-18(A), since the character information 38SH31 of the zone telop image 38SH30 is not hidden by the movable body 32, the content of the zone telop image 38SH30 informs that the prefetch zone effect is being executed. Is visually recognizable. Therefore, the production control CPU 120 makes the volume of the voice corresponding to the movable body louder than the volume of the zone tune so that the voice corresponding to the movable body can be easily recognized aurally. Here, in order to make the volume of the movable body-compatible voice higher than the volume of the zone song, a method of lowering the volume of the zone song to raise the volume of the movable body-compatible voice and a method of lowering the volume of the zone song There is a method of not increasing the volume of the above, and a method of increasing the volume of the voice corresponding to the movable body without decreasing the volume of the zone music.

In the example shown in FIG. 20-18(B), a part of the character string “ZONE” of the character string “LIVE ZONE” is hidden by the movable body 32 and becomes difficult to recognize, and the content of the zone telop image 38SH30 is visually recognized. It is difficult to recognize. Therefore, in this example, the volume of the zone music is made louder than the volume of the voice corresponding to the movable body so that the zone music can be easily recognized aurally, so that the contents of the zone telop image 38SH30 are executed in advance of the zone effect. Make it possible to recognize that it is a notification of being in progress. Here, in order to make the volume of the zone song higher than the volume of the voice corresponding to the movable body, a method of lowering the volume of the voice corresponding to the movable body to increase the volume of zone music, and a method of lowering the volume of the voice corresponding to movable body There is a method of not increasing the volume of the above, and a method of increasing the volume of the zone music without decreasing the volume of the voice corresponding to the movable body.

The effect control CPU 120 can specify the position of the character information 38SH31, for example, based on the effect control pattern and the effect time that has elapsed after the display of the zone telop image 38SH30 was started. Therefore, when performing the movable body effect, the effect control CPU 120 hides the character information 38SH31 in the movable body 32 based on the effect control pattern and the effect time that has elapsed since the display of the zone telop image 38SH30 was started. Can be determined.

Thus, in the example shown in FIG. 20-18, the zone telop image 38SH30 for notifying that the prefetch zone effect is being executed can be displayed in the display area on the left side of the display area of the image display device 5, The movable body 32 is operable at least in front of the left display area in which the zone telop image 38SH30 is displayed, and when the movable body 32 is in front of the left display area while the zone telop image 38SH30 is displayed. Also, the content of the zone telop image 38SH30 can be recognized by adjusting at least one of the volume of the zone music and the volume of the voice corresponding to the movable body.

(Explanation 2 regarding the characteristic part 38SH (39SH))
Further, the display means of the gaming machine having the characteristic portion 38SH (39SH) can display a correspondence display corresponding to the operation of the movable body. Then, even when the correspondence display is superimposed on the related display, the contents of the related display can be recognized.

(Production operation example 4 regarding the characteristic portion 38SH (39SH))
FIG. 20-19 shows another example of the effect operation regarding the characteristic portion 38SH (39SH). In this example, points different from the above-described example will be described in detail, and detailed description of common configurations will be omitted.

The effect control CPU 120 can display a corresponding display corresponding to the operation of the movable body 32 on the image display device 52 during execution of the movable body effect. In this example, when the movable body 32 simulating the stick light is on the front surface of the image display device 5, the effect control CPU 120 displays the effect image 38SHE simulating the light of the stick light as the corresponding display on the movable body 32. Display around. At that time, the effect control CPU 120 moves the effect image 38SHE in accordance with the operation of the movable body 32 so that light can be seen around the movable body 32 imitating a stick light.

When the LED is light-emitted by incorporating the LED in the movable body 32, the effect control CPU 120 displays the effect image 38SHE of the same color as the LED emission color of the movable body 32.

The effect control CPU 120 displays the zone telop image 38SH30 extending in the vertical direction in the left area of the display area of the image display device 5, for example, on condition that the prefetch zone effect is being executed. Further, the effect control CPU 120 displays the effect image 38SHE, for example, on condition that the movable body effect is being executed. Therefore, when the movable body effect is executed while the prefetch zone effect is being executed, the effect control CPU 120 displays the effect image 38SHE while the zone telop image 38SH30 is being displayed.

In that case, the movable body 32 moves to the front surface of the left display area in which the zone telop image 38SH30 is displayed, so that the character information 38SH31 of the zone telop image 38SH30 causes the effect image displayed around the movable body 32. 38SHE may be hidden or unrecognizable and the contents of the zone telop image 38SH30 may be difficult or unrecognizable. In the example shown in FIG. 20-19(A), part of the character string “ZONE” of the character string “LIVE ZONE” is hidden in the effect image 38SHE to make recognition difficult, and the content of the zone telop image 38SH30 becomes difficult to recognize. Has become. As described above, when a part or all of the character information 38SH31 of the zone telop image 38SH30 is difficult or unrecognizable, the content of the zone telop image 38SH30 notifies that the prefetch zone effect is being executed. It becomes difficult or unrecognizable.

Therefore, in this example, the contents of the zone telop image 38SH30 can be recognized by moving the character information 38SH31 of the zone telop image 38SH30. In the example shown in FIG. 20-19, as shown in FIG. 20-19(B), the character information 38SH31 of the zone telop image 38SH30 is moved from the lower side to the upper side from the state shown in FIG. 20-19(A). , That all of the character string “LIVE ZONE” moves to a position where it is not hidden in the effect image 38SHE and becomes recognizable, and the content of the zone telop image 38SH30 informs that the prefetch zone effect is being executed. It becomes recognizable.

Thus, in the example shown in FIGS. 20-19, the effect image 38SHE corresponding to the operation of the movable body 32 can be displayed, and even when the effect image 38SHE is displayed over the zone ticker image 38SH30, the zone ticker image 38SHE is displayed. By moving the character information 38SH31 of the 38SH30, the contents of the zone telop image 38SH30 can be recognized.

(Production operation example 5 regarding the characteristic portion 38SH (39SH))
FIG. 20-20 shows another example of the production operation regarding the characteristic portion 38SH (39SH). In this example, points different from the above-described example will be described in detail, and detailed description of common configurations will be omitted.

In this example, by displaying a plurality of pieces of the same character information as “Live Zone” on the zone telop image 38SH30, even if the content of the zone telop image 38SH30 is difficult or unrecognizable from one character information, The contents of the zone telop image 38SH30 can be recognized from a plurality of the same character information.

In the example shown in FIG. 20-20(A), the zone telop image 38SH30 displays two pieces of character information 38SH311 and character information 38SH312 of "LIVE ZONE", but the character information 38SH311 has a character string of "LIVE". It is out of the display area of the image display device 5 and is cut off, and it is difficult to recognize the contents of the zone telop image 38SH30 from the character information 38SH311. In the character information 38SH312, a part of the character string "ZONE" is hidden in the effect image 38SHE, and it is difficult to recognize the contents of the zone telop image 38SH30 from the character information 38SH312. However, the recognizable character string "ZONE" of the character information 38SH311, the recognizable character string "LIVE" of the character information 38SH312, and some recognizable character strings of the character string "ZONE" of the character information 38SH312. According to the above, it is possible to recognize that the text information "Live Zone" is displayed on the zone telop image 38SH30, and the content of the zone telop image 38SH30 informs that the prefetch zone effect is being executed. Can be recognized.

Also in this example, by moving the character information 38SH311 and the character information 38SH312 of the zone telop image 38SH30, the contents of the zone telop image 38SH30 can be more easily recognized. 20-20 (B) by moving the character information 38SH311 and the character information 38SH312 of the zone telop image 38SH30 from the lower side to the upper side in the example shown in FIG. 20-20 (A). ), the recognizable range of the character string “ZONE” of the character information 38SH311 and the recognizable range of the character string “ZONE” of the character information 38SH312 are different. That is, by moving the character information 38SH311 and the character information 38SH312, the range of the recognizable character string in each character information is changed, so that the character information does not move and the unrecognizable or unrecognizable character remains unchanged. Compared with a certain case, it becomes possible to more easily recognize that the content of the zone telop image 38SH30 informs that the prefetch zone effect is being executed.

Thus, in the example shown in FIGS. 20-20, the effect image 38SHE corresponding to the operation of the movable body 32 can be displayed, and even when the effect image 38SHE is displayed over the zone ticker image 38SH30, the zone ticker image 38SHE is displayed. By displaying a plurality of the same character information on the 38SH30, the contents of the zone telop image 38SH30 can be recognized.

(Production operation example 6 regarding the characteristic portion 38SH (39SH))
FIG. 20-21 shows another example of the rendering operation regarding the characteristic part 38SH (39SH). In this example, points different from the above-described example will be described in detail, and detailed description of common configurations will be omitted.

As described above, the effect control CPU 120 outputs the zone music, for example, on condition that the prefetch zone effect is being executed. In addition, the effect control CPU 120 outputs a movable body corresponding sound on condition that the movable body effect is being executed. Therefore, when the movable body effect is executed while the prefetch zone effect is being executed, the effect control CPU 120 simultaneously outputs the zone music and the movable object corresponding sound. In that case, there is a possibility that both the zone music and the voice corresponding to the movable body may be difficult or unrecognizable.

Further, as described above, the effect control CPU 120 displays the effect image 38SHE while the zone telop image 38SH30 is being displayed when the movable body effect is being performed while the prefetch zone effect is being executed, but the characters of the zone telop image 38SH30 are displayed. The information 38SH31 may be hidden or unrecognizable because it is hidden by the effect image 38SHE, and the contents of the zone telop image 38SH30 may be difficult or unrecognizable.

In the example shown in FIG. 20-21(A), since the text information 38SH31 of the zone telop image 38SH30 is not hidden by the effect image 38SHE, the content of the zone telop image 38SH30 is informed that the prefetch zone effect is being executed. Is visually recognizable. Therefore, the production control CPU 120 makes the volume of the voice corresponding to the movable body louder than the volume of the zone tune so that the voice corresponding to the movable body can be easily recognized aurally. Here, in order to make the volume of the movable body-compatible voice higher than the volume of the zone song, a method of lowering the volume of the zone song to raise the volume of the movable body-compatible voice and a method of lowering the volume of the zone song There is a method of not increasing the volume of the above, and a method of increasing the volume of the voice corresponding to the movable body without decreasing the volume of the zone music.

In the example shown in FIG. 20-21(B), a part of the character string “ZONE” of the character string “LIVE ZONE” is hidden in the effect image 38SHE to make it difficult to recognize, and the content of the zone telop image 38SH30 is visually recognized. It is difficult to recognize. Therefore, in this example, the volume of the zone music is made louder than the volume of the voice corresponding to the movable body so that the zone music can be easily recognized aurally, so that the contents of the zone telop image 38SH30 are executed in advance of the zone effect. Make it possible to recognize that it is a notification of being in progress. Here, in order to make the volume of the zone song higher than the volume of the voice corresponding to the movable body, a method of lowering the volume of the voice corresponding to the movable body to increase the volume of zone music, and a method of lowering the volume of the voice corresponding to movable body There is a method of not increasing the volume of the above, and a method of increasing the volume of the zone music without decreasing the volume of the voice corresponding to the movable body.

The effect control CPU 120 can specify the position of the character information 38SH31, for example, based on the effect control pattern and the effect time that has elapsed after the display of the zone telop image 38SH30 was started. Therefore, when displaying the effect image 38SHE, the effect control CPU 120 hides the character information 38SH31 in the effect image 38SHE based on the effect control pattern and the effect time that has elapsed since the display of the zone telop image 38SH30 was started. Can be determined.

As described above, in the example shown in FIGS. 20-21, the effect image 38SHE corresponding to the operation of the movable body 32 can be displayed, and even when the effect image 38SHE is superimposed on the zone telop image 38SH30, the zone music of the zone song is displayed. The content of the zone telop image 38SH30 can be recognized by adjusting at least one of the volume and the volume of the voice corresponding to the movable body.

(Explanation 3 regarding the characteristic part 38SH (39SH))
Further, the display means of the gaming machine having the characteristic portion 38SH (39SH), as related displays, a first related effect that may be difficult to see due to the operation of the movable body, and a second related effect that is not difficult to see due to the operation of the movable body. Can be displayed.

(Production operation example 7 regarding the characteristic portion 38SH (39SH))
20-22 shows another example of the rendering operation regarding the characteristic part 38SH (39SH). In this example, points different from the above-described example will be described in detail, and detailed description of common configurations will be omitted.

The effect control CPU 120 can display, as the related display related to the same state, a first related effect that may be difficult to see due to the operation of the movable body and a second related effect that is not difficult to see due to the operation of the movable body. For example, as shown in FIG. 20-22, the effect control CPU 120 displays a zone telop image 38SH30A that may be difficult to see due to the operation of the movable body 32 as the first related display, and the movable body 32 as the second related display. The zone telop image 38SH30B that does not make it difficult to see by the operation of is displayed.

The effect control CPU 120 displays the zone telop image 38SH30A and the zone telop image 38SH30B, for example, on condition that the prefetch zone effect is being executed. In the example shown in FIG. 20-22(A), both the zone telop image 38SH30A and the zone telop image 38SH30B are visible. Therefore, it is possible to recognize that the content of the zone telop image informs that the prefetch zone effect is being executed.

Further, the effect control CPU 120 determines whether to execute the movable body effect, for example, in accordance with the jackpot expectation of the live effect executed as the prefetch zone effect. Therefore, when it is determined to execute the movable body effect, the effect control CPU 120 operates the movable body 32 while the zone telop image 38SH30A and the zone telop image 38SH30B are displayed.

In that case, since the movable body 32 appears on the front surface of the zone telop image 38SH30A displayed in the lower area of the display area of the image display device 5, the character information 38SH31A of the zone telop image 38SH30A is hidden by the movable body 32 and is difficult to recognize. Alternatively, it may become unrecognizable, and the contents of the zone telop image 38SH30A may become difficult or unrecognizable. In the example shown in FIG. 20-22(B), a part of the character string “ZONE” of the character string “LIVE ZONE” is hidden by the movable body 32 and becomes difficult to recognize, and the content of the zone telop image 38SH30A becomes difficult to recognize. Has become. As described above, when part or all of the character information 38SH31A of the zone telop image 38SH30A is difficult or unrecognizable, the content of the zone telop image 38SH30A is informed that the prefetch zone effect is being executed. It becomes difficult or unrecognizable. On the other hand, even in such a situation, since the movable body 32 does not overlap the zone telop image 38SH30B displayed in the upper region of the display region of the image display device 5, the contents of the zone telop image 38SH30 to the zone telop image are not displayed. Can notify that the prefetch zone effect is being executed.

As described above, in the example illustrated in FIGS. 20-22, it is possible to display the zone telop image 38SH30A that may be difficult to visually recognize due to the operation of the movable body 32, and the zone telop image 38SH30B that does not become difficult to be visually recognized due to the operation of the movable body 32. Even when the movable body 32 overlaps the zone telop image 38SH30A and is difficult or unrecognizable, the content of the zone telop image 38SH30B can be recognized because the movable body 32 does not overlap the zone telop image 38SH30B.

(Production operation example 8 regarding the characteristic portion 38SH (39SH))
20-23 shows another example of the production operation regarding the characteristic portion 38SH (39SH). In this example, points different from the above-described example will be described in detail, and detailed description of common configurations will be omitted.

The effect control CPU 120 can display, as related displays related to different states, a first related display that may be difficult to view due to the operation of the movable body 32 and a second related effect that is not difficult to view due to the operation of the movable body 32. is there. For example, as shown in FIGS. 20-23, the effect control CPU 120 displays a zone telop image 38SH30 that may be difficult to see due to the operation of the movable body 32 as the first related display, and the movable body 32 as the second related display. The pseudo continuous telop image 38SH50, which is not difficult to see by the operation of, is displayed.

The effect control CPU 120 displays the zone telop image 38SH30, for example, on condition that the prefetch zone effect is being executed. Further, the effect control CPU 120 displays the pseudo-linked telop image 38SH50 on condition that the pseudo-linked production is being executed, for example. In the example shown in FIG. 20-23(A), both the zone telop image 38SH30 and the pseudo continuous telop image 38SH50 are visible. Therefore, the content of the zone telop image 38SH30 notifies that the prefetch zone effect is being executed, and the content of the pseudo continuous telop image 38SH50 notifies the number of times of variable display restarted by the pseudo continuous effect. It is possible to recognize that.

Further, the effect control CPU 120 determines whether to execute the movable body effect, for example, in accordance with the jackpot expectation of the live effect executed as the prefetch zone effect. Therefore, when it is determined to execute the movable body effect, the effect control CPU 120 may operate the movable body 32 while the zone telop image 38SH30 and the pseudo continuous telop image 38SH50 are displayed.

In that case, the movable body 32 appears on the front surface of the zone telop image 38SH30 displayed in the right area of the display area of the image display device 5, and the character information 38SH31 of the zone telop image 38SH30 is hidden by the movable body 32 and recognized. It may be difficult or unrecognizable, and the contents of the zone telop image 38SH30 may be difficult or unrecognizable. In the example shown in FIG. 20-23(B), a part of the character string “ZONE” of the character string “LIVE ZONE” is hidden by the movable body 32 and becomes difficult to recognize, and the content of the zone telop image 38SH30 becomes difficult to recognize. Has become. As described above, when a part or all of the character information 38SH31 of the zone telop image 38SH30 is difficult or unrecognizable, the content of the zone telop image 38SH30 notifies that the prefetch zone effect is being executed. It becomes difficult or unrecognizable. On the other hand, even in such a situation, since the movable body 32 does not overlap the pseudo continuous telop image 38SH50 displayed in the upper area of the display area of the image display device 5, the content of the prefetch telop image 38SH50 is pseudo continuous. It can be recognized that the number of times of variable display restarted by the effect is notified.

Thus, in the example shown in FIGS. 20-23, it is possible to display the zone telop image 38SH30 that may be difficult to see due to the operation of the movable body 32 and the pseudo continuous telop image 38SH50 that is not difficult to see due to the operation of the movable body 32. Even when the movable body 32 overlaps the zone telop image 38SH30 and is difficult or unrecognizable, the content of the pseudo continuous telop image 38SH50 can be recognized because the movable body 32 does not overlap the pseudo continuous telop image 38SH50. is there.

(Production operation example 9 regarding the characteristic portion 38SH (39SH))
FIG. 20-24 shows another example of the effect operation regarding the characteristic part 38SH (39SH). In this example, points different from the above-described example will be described in detail, and detailed description of common configurations will be omitted.

In the example shown in FIG. 20-24(A), both the zone telop image 38SH30 and the pseudo continuous telop image 38SH50 are visible. Therefore, the content of the zone telop image 38SH30 notifies that the prefetch zone effect is being executed, and the content of the pseudo continuous telop image 38SH50 notifies the number of times of variable display restarted by the pseudo continuous effect. It is possible to recognize that.

As in the example shown in FIG. 20-24(A), a zone telop image 38SH30 extending vertically is displayed in the right area of the display area of the image display device 5, and a pseudo continuous telop extending horizontally in the lower area. When the image 38SH50 is displayed, since the movable body 32 appears, both the character information 38SH31 of the zone telop image 38SH30 and the character information 38SH51 of the pseudo continuous telop image 38SH50 are hidden or unrecognizable by the movable body 32. Therefore, the contents of both the zone telop image 38SH30 and the pseudo continuous telop image 38SH50 may be difficult or unrecognizable.

In the example shown in FIG. 20-24B, a part of the character string “ZONE” of the character string “LIVE ZONE” is hidden by the movable body 32 and becomes difficult to recognize, and the content of the zone telop image 38SH30 becomes difficult to recognize. Has become. As described above, when a part or all of the character information 38SH31 of the zone telop image 38SH30 is difficult or unrecognizable, the content of the zone telop image 38SH30 notifies that the prefetch zone effect is being executed. It becomes difficult or unrecognizable.

Therefore, as shown in FIG. 20-24(B), the effect control CPU 120 hides the pseudo continuous telop image 38SH50 in response to the appearance of the movable body 32 and displays the content of the pseudo continuous telop image 38SH50. Since the pseudo continuous notification image 38SH70 for notifying the number of times of variable display restarted by the pseudo continuous production is displayed, the pseudo continuous notification image 38SH70 has the same content as the content of the non-displayed readahead telop image 38SH50. Can be recognized.

As described above, in the example shown in FIGS. 20 to 24, the zone telop image 38SH30 that may be difficult to visually recognize due to the operation of the movable body 32, and the disappearance in accordance with the appearance of the movable body 32, resulting in the operation of the movable body 32. It is possible to display the pseudo continuous telop image 38SH50 that is not visually difficult to display, and the pseudo continuous notification image 38SH70 that notifies the number of variable displays restarted by the pseudo continuous production, which is the content of the pseudo continuous telop image 38SH50, is displayed. Therefore, it is possible to recognize the same content as the content of the non-displayed prefetch telop image 38SH50.

(Explanation 4 regarding the characteristic part 38SH (39SH))
Further, the display means of the gaming machine having the characteristic portion 38SH (39SH) can display the related display in different modes before and after the movable body moves to the operating position during execution of the related display.

(Production operation example 10 regarding the characteristic portion 38SH (39SH))
FIG. 20-25 shows another example of the production operation regarding the characteristic portion 38SH (39SH). In this example, the effect control CPU 120 displays the zone telop image 38SH30 in the lower area of the display area of the image display device 5, for example, on condition that the prefetch zone effect is being executed. Further, the effect control CPU 120 determines whether to execute the movable body effect, for example, in accordance with the jackpot expectation of the live effect executed as the prefetch zone effect, and when executing the movable object effect, the zone telop is used. The movable body 32 is operated while the image 38SH30 is displayed.

FIG. 20-25(A) is a display example when the movable body effect is not started during the execution of the look-ahead zone effect. When the movable body effect is not started during the execution of the prefetch zone effect, the effect control CPU 120 displays the zone telop image 38SH30 and does not operate the movable body 32. Thus, when the movable body 32 does not operate while the zone telop image 38SH30 is displayed, the content of the zone telop image 38SH30 can be recognized.

20-25(B) is a display example when the movable-body effect is started immediately after the situation shown in FIG. 20-25(A). When executing the movable body effect, the effect control CPU 120 operates the movable body 32 in front of the zone telop image 38SH30 displayed in the lower area of the display area of the image display device 5. As described above, when the movable body 32 is operated in front of the zone telop image 38SH30, the contents of the zone telop image 38SH30 are difficult or unrecognizable. Therefore, the effect control CPU 120 causes the movable body 32 to receive the character information 38SH31 that is hidden or invisible due to the movable body 32 operating in front of the zone telop image 38SH30. Display in a non-hidden position. In the example shown in FIG. 20-25(B), a zone telop image 38SH30 is displayed with a mini character image 38SH80 for notifying the character information 38SH31 of “LIVE ZONE” that is hidden by the movable body 32 and is difficult to see. The position at which the mini character image 38SH80 is displayed may be apart from the zone telop image 38SH30 as long as the position is not hidden by the movable body 32.

As described above, in the example illustrated in FIGS. 20 to 25, when the movable body 32 is operated in front of the zone telop image 38SH30, the character information 38SH31 of “LIVE ZONE” that is hidden by the movable body 32 and is difficult to see is notified. By displaying the zone telop image 38SH30 with the mini character image 38SH80, the contents of the zone telop image 38SH30 can be recognized.
(Production operation example 11 regarding the characteristic portion 38SH (39SH))
FIG. 20-26(A) is a display example when the movable body effect is not started during the execution of the look-ahead zone effect. When the movable body effect is not started during the execution of the prefetch zone effect, the effect control CPU 120 displays the zone telop image 38SH30A, but does not operate the movable body 32. Thus, when the movable body 32 does not operate while the zone telop image 38SH30A is displayed, the contents of the zone telop image 38SH30A can be recognized.

20-26(B) is a display example when the movable-body effect is started immediately after the situation shown in FIG. 20-25(A). When executing the movable body effect, the effect control CPU 120 operates the movable body 32 in front of the zone telop image 38SH30A displayed in the lower area of the display area of the image display device 5. As described above, when the movable body 32 is operated in front of the zone telop image 38SH30A, the contents of the zone telop image 38SH30A are difficult or unrecognizable. Therefore, the effect control CPU 120 displays a plurality of zone telop images in response to operating the movable body 32 in front of the zone telop image 38SH30A. In the example shown in FIG. 20-26(B), a zone telop image 38SH30B having the same content is displayed in addition to the zone telop image 38SH30A on which the movable body 32 overlaps.

Thus, in the example shown in FIGS. 20-26, when the movable body 32 is operated in front of the zone telop image 38SH30A, the zone telop image 38SH30B having the same content as the zone telop image 38SH30A is newly displayed, The contents of the telop image can be recognized.

(Additional notes regarding the characteristic part 38SH (39SH))
(1) A gaming machine related to the characteristic unit 38SH (39SH) is a gaming machine capable of playing a game (for example, a pachinko gaming machine 1 or the like), and includes display means (for example, an image display device 5 or the like), The display means displays a related display related to a predetermined state (for example, a big hit telop image 38SH10 or the like notifying that the performance during the big hit is being executed) and a specific display (for example, a right hitting instruction image 38SH20 or the like). Even if the specific display is displayed overlaid on the related display, the content of the related display can be recognized (for example, even when the right-handed instruction image 38SH20 is displayed over the telop image 38SH10, the telop is displayed). By moving the character information 38SH11 of the image 38SH10, the contents of the telop image 38SH10 can be recognized, etc.).

With such a configuration, the related display can be displayed more preferably.

(2) In the gaming machine of (1) above, the display means is a specific display superimposed on the first related display (for example, the zone telop image 38SH30) and is a second display different from the related display. A related display (for example, the attention point telop image 38SH40 or the like) may be displayed.

With such a configuration, it is possible to preferably display the related display.

(3) In the gaming machine of (2) above, the display means can display the related display in a mode in which the character display (for example, the character information 38SH31, the character information 38SH51, etc.) moves, and in the first related display. The moving speed of the character display may be different from the moving speed of the character display in the second related display (for example, the moving speed of the character information 38SH31 of the zone telop image 38SH30 and the moving speed of the pseudo continuous telop image 38SH51. And so on).

With such a configuration, it is possible to preferably display the related display.

(4) In the gaming machine according to any one of (1) to (3), the display means can display the related display in different modes before and after the specific effect is displayed during the display of the related display. (For example, when the right hitting instruction image 38SH20 is displayed in an overlapping manner while the big hit telop image 38SH10 is being displayed, a balloon image showing character information such as “LIVE” that is hidden by the right hitting instruction image 38SH20 and is difficult to see. 38SH60 is attached to the right hitting instruction image 38SH20 at a position not hidden by the big hit telop image 38SH10, etc.).

With such a configuration, the effect of production can be enhanced.

(Explanation regarding the characteristic part 38SH (39SH) and the characteristic part 31AK)
Next, the characteristic part 38SH (39SH) and the characteristic part 31AK of the present embodiment will be described. The gaming machine having the characteristic portion 38SH (39SH) and the characteristic portion 31AK is a gaming machine that can be controlled in an advantageous state that is advantageous to the player, and is controlled by the display unit, the movable body that is operable, and the advantageous state. A suggestion effect execution means capable of executing a suggestion effect that suggests that the title is provided, and a title notification means capable of notifying a title corresponding to the suggestion effect. The title notifying unit can display the title corresponding to the suggestive effect in a predetermined display area as a related display related to the suggestive effect when a predetermined period has elapsed from the start of the suggestive effect. The movable body can be moved to an operation position that overlaps at least a predetermined display area. Then, even when the movable body is in the operation position during the display of the related display, the content of the related display can be recognized.

(Explanation 1 regarding the characteristic part 38SH (40SH))
Next, the characteristic portion 38SH (40SH) of the present embodiment will be described. The gaming machine having the characteristic part 38SH (40SH) is a gaming machine capable of playing a game, and is provided with a first display means and a second display means, and has a first display means and a second display means. It is possible to display a related display related to the predetermined state.

20-27 shows an example of the effect operation regarding the characteristic portion 38SH (40SH).

(Production operation example 1 regarding the characteristic portion 38SH (40SH))
The pachinko gaming machine 1 of the example shown in FIG. 20-27(A) includes an image display device 5 as a first display means and a sub image display device 38SH5A as a second display means.

The sub image display device 38SH5A is provided adjacent to the right side of the image display device 5, for example. The sub-image display device 38SH5A is composed of, for example, an LCD or an organic EL, and displays various effect images. The sub image display device 38SH5A may include a projector and a screen. The display control unit 123 supplies the image signal corresponding to the effect to be executed to the sub-image display device 38SH5A based on the effect execution instruction from the effect control CPU 120, thereby displaying the effect image on the sub-image display device 38SH5A. ..

The effect control CPU 120 extends in the left-right direction from the right end of the display area of the sub-image display device 38SH5A to the left end of the display area of the image display device 5 across the image display device 5 and the sub-image display device 38SH5A. Is displayed.

The effect control CPU 120 displays the character of the character information 38SH31 of the zone telop image 38SH30 so as to move it from the right end to the left side in the display area of the sub image display device 38SH5A. When the character of the character information 38SH31 reaches the left end of the display area of the sub-image display device 38SH5A, it is not displayed due to further movement. In this way, when the character information 38SH31 is not displayed on the sub-image display device 38SH5A as a result of moving the character information 38SH31 from the right side to the left side on the sub-image display device 38SH5A, the effect control CPU 120 causes the sub-image display device to operate. The characters of the character information 38SH31 that are no longer displayed on the 38SH5A are displayed so as to be moved from the right end to the left side of the display area of the image display device 5. Then, when the character of the character information 38SH31 reaches the left end of the display area of the image display device 5, it is not displayed due to further movement. In this way, when the character information 38SH31 is no longer displayed on the image display device 5 as a result of moving the character information 38SH31 from the right side to the left side on the image display device 5, the effect control CPU 120 causes the image display device 5 to display. The characters of the non-displayed character information 38SH31 are displayed again so as to be moved from the right end to the left side of the display area of the sub-image display device 38SH5A.

The sub-image display device 38SH5A does not always have to be provided adjacent to the right side of the image display device 5. For example, the sub-image display device 38SH5A is provided at a position different from the right side of the image display device 5, and moves in line with the right side of the image display device 5 in accordance with execution of a predetermined effect such as a look-ahead zone effect. It may be one.

As described above, in the example shown in FIG. 20-27(A), the image display device 5 and the sub-image display device 38SH5A are provided, and the look-ahead zone effect is provided across the image display device 5 and the sub-image display device 38SH5A. By displaying the zone telop image 38SH30 notifying that it is being executed, it is possible to perform a suitable display by the image display device 5 and the sub image display device 38SH5A.

(Production operation example 2 regarding the characteristic portion 38SH (40SH))
The pachinko gaming machine 1 of the example shown in FIG. 20-27(B) includes an image display device 5 as first display means and a dot matrix LED display device 38SH5B as second display means.

The dot matrix LED display device 38SH5B is provided adjacent to the right side of the image display device 5, for example. The dot matrix LED display device 38SH5B is a dot matrix type display in which LEDs are arranged in a two-dimensional array. For example, the cathodes are connected in columns and the anodes are connected in rows. The production control CPU 120 individually lights each LED by designating a row and a column to pass a current, and by designating the column and the row by a raster scan method, the dot matrix LED display device 38SH5B. Display various effect images on. The display control unit 123 supplies the effect image to the dot matrix LED display device 38SH5B by supplying the dot matrix LED display device 38SH5B with a video signal corresponding to the effect to be executed based on the effect execution instruction from the effect control CPU 120. Display it.

The effect control CPU 120 controls the brightness of each dot by changing the number of pulses for each LED. A full-color display can be realized by using RGB color LEDs for the dot matrix LED display device 38SH5B. If OLED is used instead of LED, it is possible to form dots smaller than the LED.

The effect control CPU 120 extends in the left-right direction from the right end of the display area of the dot matrix LED display device 38SH5B to the left end of the display area of the image display device 5 across the image display device 5 and the dot matrix LED display device 38SH5B. The image 38SH30 is displayed.

The effect control CPU 120 displays the character of the character information 38SH31 of the zone telop image 38SH30 so as to move it from the right end to the left in the display area of the dot matrix LED display device 38SH5B. When the character of the character information 38SH31 reaches the left end of the display area of the dot matrix LED display device 38SH5B, it is not displayed due to further movement. In this way, when the character information 38SH31 is no longer displayed on the dot matrix LED display device 38SH5B as a result of moving the character information 38SH31 from the right side to the left side on the dot matrix LED display device 38SH5B, the effect control CPU 120 determines that the dot matrix The characters of the character information 38SH31 that are no longer displayed on the LED display device 38SH5B are displayed so as to move from the right end of the display area of the image display device 5 to the left side. Then, when the character of the character information 38SH31 reaches the left end of the display area of the image display device 5, it is not displayed due to further movement. In this way, when the character information 38SH31 is no longer displayed on the image display device 5 as a result of moving the character information 38SH31 from the right side to the left side on the image display device 5, the effect control CPU 120 causes the image display device 5 to display. The characters of the non-displayed character information 38SH31 are displayed again so as to move from the right end to the left of the display area of the dot matrix LED display device 38SH5B.

The dot matrix LED display device 38SH5B may not always be provided adjacent to the right side of the image display device 5. For example, the dot matrix LED display device 38SH5B is provided at a position different from the right side of the image display device 5, and moves in line to the right side of the image display device 5 in response to execution of a predetermined effect such as a prefetch zone effect. It may be one that does.
As described above, in the example illustrated in FIG. 20-27(B), the image display device 5 and the dot matrix LED display device 38SH5B are provided, and the prefetch zone is provided across the image display device 5 and the dot matrix LED display device 38SH5B. By displaying the zone telop image 38SH30 notifying that the effect is being executed, it is possible to perform suitable display by the image display device 5 and the dot matrix LED display device 38SH5B.

(Production operation example 3 regarding the characteristic portion 38SH (40SH))
The pachinko gaming machine 1 of the example shown in FIG. 20-27(C) is provided with the image display device 5 as the first display means and the versa writer 38SH5C as the second display means.

The Versa Lighter 38SH5C is a display device that utilizes the afterimage effect of human eyes. The versa writer 38SH5C uses various afterimages of the LED light generated by rotating the plate 38SH5C1 while blinking a plurality of LEDs arranged on the long side surface of the plate 38SH5C1 in a short cycle according to a specific pattern. Display the image.

The display control unit 123 supplies the video signal corresponding to the effect to be executed to the versa lighter 38SH5C based on the effect execution instruction from the effect control CPU 120, thereby performing the rotation control of the versa lighter 38SH5C and the LED lighting control. , The effect image is displayed on the versa writer 38SH5C. In addition, the versarizer 38SH5C has a display area as a range in which various effect images can be displayed by the LED during the rotation operation. In this example, the plate body 38SH5C1 of the versatile lighter 38SH5C is provided so that the display area of the versatile lighter 38SH5C is arranged on the right side of the image display device 5.

The effect control CPU 120 displays the zone telop image 38SH30 extending in the left-right direction from the right end of the display area of the versa lighter 38SH5C to the left end of the display area of the image display device 5 across the image display device 5 and the versatile device 38SH5C.

The effect control CPU 120 displays the character of the character information 38SH31 of the zone telop image 38SH30 so as to move it from the right end to the left side in the display area of the versa writer 38SH5C. When the character of the character information 38SH31 reaches the left end of the display area of the versa writer 38SH5C, it is not displayed due to further movement. In this way, as a result of moving the character information 38SH31 from the right side to the left side by the versa writer 38SH5C, when the character information 38SH31 is no longer displayed on the versa writer 38SH5C, the effect control CPU 120 causes the character information 38SH5 to no longer be displayed on the versa writer 38SH5C. The characters 38SH31 are displayed so as to be moved from the right end of the display area of the image display device 5 to the left side. Then, when the character of the character information 38SH31 reaches the left end of the display area of the image display device 5, it is not displayed due to further movement. In this way, when the character information 38SH31 is no longer displayed on the image display device 5 as a result of moving the character information 38SH31 from the right side to the left side on the image display device 5, the effect control CPU 120 causes the image display device 5 to display. The characters of the non-displayed character information 38SH31 are displayed again so as to be moved from the right end to the left of the display area of the versa writer 38SH5C.

As described above, in the example shown in FIG. 20-27(A), the image display device 5 and the versatile writer 38SH5C are provided, and the prefetch zone effect is being executed across the image display device 5 and the versatile writer 38SH5C. By displaying the zone telop image 38SH30 to be notified, the image display device 5 and the versatile writer 38SH5C can perform suitable display.

(Explanation 2 regarding the characteristic part 38SH (40SH))
Further, the gaming machine having the characteristic portion 38SH (40SH) can display characters as the related display, and when the related display is displayed across the first display means and the second display means, the first display means is displayed. It is possible to display a character larger than the size of the non-display area between the display area and the display area of the second display means.

(Production operation example 4 regarding the characteristic portion 38SH (40SH))
20-28 is an enlarged view of an essential part in which a portion where the image display device 5 and the sub-image display device 38SH5A are adjacent to each other is enlarged. In the image display device 5 of this example, a display area is formed inside the frame portion 38SH5F. Similarly, the sub-image display device 38SH5A has a display area formed inside the frame portion 38SH5AF.

When the zone telop image 38SH30 is displayed across the image display device 5 and the sub image display device 38SH5A, the characters of the character information 38SH31 of the zone telop image 38SH30 are displayed in the display area of the image display device 5 and the sub image display device 38SH5A. Will be displayed across the display area of. In displaying the character of the character information 38SH31 in this way, when the display mode is such that a part of the character is hidden in the part corresponding to the frame part 38SH5F and the frame part 38SH5AF, the display area of the image display device 5 is displayed. The characters displayed over the display area of the sub image display device 38SH5A may be difficult or unrecognizable.

Here, the width dimension of the frame portion 38SH5F of the image display device 5 and the width dimension of the frame portion 38SH5AF of the sub image display device 38SH5A are known dimensions. Therefore, when the effect control CPU 120 displays the zone telop image 38SH30 across the image display device 5 and the sub-image display device 38SH5A, the total length of the width dimension of the frame portion 38SH5F and the width dimension of the frame portion 38SH5AF is added. Character information 38SH31 having a font size in which the length L2 of each character in the width direction is longer than the length L1 is displayed.

However, even if the length L2 in the width direction of each character is longer than the length L1 obtained by adding the width dimensions of the frame portion 38SH5F and the frame portion 38SH5AF, as a result, the image display device The characters displayed across the display area of No. 5 and the display area of the sub-image display device 38SH5A may be difficult or unrecognizable in some cases. Therefore, in the design stage of the pachinko gaming machine 1, it is simulated whether a person can distinguish the characters when the character information of the telop image such as the zone telop image 38SH30 is displayed across the image display device 5 and the sub image display device 38SH5A. The font size of the character information may be determined by doing so. Further, even when the font size is the same, depending on the shape of the character, when the character is displayed across the display area of the image display device 5 and the display area of the sub-image display device 38SH5A, the character is visually recognizable, and it is difficult to recognize or recognize. Some characters are impossible. For example, even if the character “Z” is visible, the character “I” tends to be difficult or unrecognizable if the vertical line is hidden. Therefore, when a character string in which characters that are difficult to recognize or that are likely to be unrecognizable are mixed is displayed as character information, it is sufficient to make it difficult or unrecognizable by using bold characters or italic characters.

Note that, for example, when the sub-image display device 38SH5A is moved to the front of the display region of the image display device 5 so that part of the display region of the image display device 5 is hidden by the sub-image display device 38SH5A, the image display device 5 Since the frame portion 38SH5F of the sub-image display device 38SH5A is hidden by the sub-image display device 38SH5A, the character information 38SH31 of the font size in which the length L2 in the width direction of each character is longer than the width dimension of the frame portion 38SH5AF of the sub-image display device 38SH5A. Just show it.

Similarly, when the image display device 5 is moved to the front of the display region of the sub image display device 38SH5A so that part of the display region of the sub image display device 38SH5A is hidden by the image display device 38SH5A. Since the frame portion 38SH5F of the character is hidden by the image display device 5, the character information 38SH31 of the font size in which the length L2 in the width direction of each character is longer than the width dimension of the frame portion 38SH5F of the image display device 5 is displayed. Good.

As described above, in the example shown in FIGS. 20-28, the character information 38SH31 can be displayed as the zone telop image 38SH30, and when the zone telop image 38SH30 is displayed across the image display device 5 and the sub-image display device 38SH5A. In addition, the length L2 in the width direction of each character is shorter than the length L1 obtained by adding the width dimension of the frame portion 38SH5F of the image display device 5 and the width dimension of the frame portion 38SH5AF of the sub image display device 38SH5A. By displaying the character information 38SH31 having a long font size, it is possible to preferably display the zone telop image 38SH30.

(Explanation 3 regarding the characteristic part 38SH (40SH))
Further, the gaming machine having the characteristic part 38SH (40SH) can recognize the content of the related display only by one of the display means when displaying the related display across the first display means and the second display means. It can be displayed.

(Production operation example 5 regarding the characteristic portion 38SH (40SH))
In the example shown in FIG. 20-29(A), when the zone telop image 38SH30 is displayed across the image display device 5 and the sub-image display device 51, all the characters of the character information 38SH31 of the zone telop image 38SH30 are displayed as images. Since the image is displayed in the display area of the display device 5, the content of the zone telop image 38SH30 can be recognized only by the image display device 5.

(Production operation example 6 regarding the characteristic portion 38SH (40SH))
In the example shown in FIG. 20-29(B), when the zone telop image 38SH30 is displayed across the image display device 5 and the sub-image display device 51, all the characters of the character information 38SH31 of the zone telop image 38SH30 are sub-displayed. Since it is displayed in the display area of the image display device 38SH5A, the contents of the zone telop image 38SH30 can be recognized only by the sub-image display device 38SH5A.

Here, the width dimension of the display area of the image display device 5 and the width dimension of the display area of the sub-image display device 38SH5A are known dimensions. Therefore, in the design stage of the pachinko gaming machine 1, all the characters of the character information of the telop image such as the zone telop image 38SH30 can be displayed in the display area of the image display device 5, or the display area of the sub-image display device 38SH5A. The font size that can be displayed on the screen may be determined.

Thus, in the example shown in FIGS. 20-29, when the zone telop image 38SH30 is displayed across the image display device 5 and the sub-image display device 38SH5A, all the characters of the character information 38SH31 of the zone telop image 38SH30 are displayed. It is preferable to display in the display area of the image display device 5 or to display all the characters of the character information 38SH31 of the zone telop image 38SH30 in the display area of the sub image display device 38SH5A. The zone telop image 38SH30 can be displayed on the screen. For example, even when the characters displayed across the display area of the image display device 5 and the display area of the sub-image display device 38SH5A are difficult or unrecognizable, the contents of the zone telop image 38SH30 are not displayed. It becomes recognizable.

(Explanation 4 regarding the characteristic part 38SH (40SH))
Further, the gaming machine having the characteristic portion 38SH (40SH), as the related display, the first related display capable of displaying characters across the first display means and the second display means, the first display means and the second display. It is possible to display a second related display in which characters can be displayed without straddling the means, and the character displayed in the first related display and the character displayed in the second related display The size is different.

(Production operation example 7 regarding the characteristic portion 38SH (40SH))
In the example shown in FIG. 20-30(A), the effect control CPU 120 displays the zone telop image 38SH30 extending in the left-right direction so that characters are straddled over the image display device 5 and the sub-image display device 38SH5A. Moreover, the CPU 120 for effect control displays the pseudo continuous telop image 38SH50 vertically extending on the image display device 5. Therefore, the characters of the pseudo continuous telop image 38SH50 in this example are not displayed across the image display device 5 and the sub image display device 38SH5A.

Here, when a plurality of telop images such as the zone telop image 38SH30 and the pseudo continuous telop image 38SH50 are displayed, it is easier to recognize the content of each telop image by making the size of the characters in each telop image different.

On the other hand, as described above, when the zone telop image 38SH30 is displayed across the image display device 5 and the sub-image display device 38SH5A, the width dimension of the frame portion 38SH5F of the image display device 5 and the frame of the sub-image display device 38SH5A. The zone telop image 38SH30 is preferably displayed by displaying the character information 38SH31 of the font size in which the length L2 in the width direction of each character is longer than the length L1 obtained by adding the width dimension of the portion 38SH5AF. be able to.

For this reason, the character size of the character information 38SH31 of the zone telop image 38SH30 displayed across the image display device 5 and the sub-image display device 38SH5A tends to be large. Therefore, in making the character size of the character information 38SH31 of the zone telop image 38SH30 different from the character size of the character information 38SH51 of the pseudo continuous telop image 38SH50, the character size of the character information 38SH31 of the zone telop image 38SH30 is set to be larger than the character size of the character information 38SH31 of the zone telop image 38SH30. When the size of the character of the character information 38SH51 of the pseudo continuous telop image 38SH50 is increased, the visibility is improved simply because the character is large, but the display area for displaying the effect image of the prefetch zone effect is only narrowed. Or, as a whole, it looks awkward.

Therefore, when displaying the zone telop image 38SH30 and the pseudo continuous telop image 38SH50, the effect control CPU 120 displays the pseudo continuous telop image 38SH30 such that the character size is smaller than the character size of the character information 38SH31 of the zone telop image 38SH30. By displaying the character information 38SH51 of the telop image 38SH50, in other words, by displaying the character information 38SH31 of the zone telop image 38SH30 so that the character becomes larger than the size of the character information 38SH51 of the pseudo continuous telop image 38SH50. It is possible to secure a sufficient display area for displaying the effect image of the look-ahead zone effect and prevent the appearance as awkward as a whole.

(Production operation example 8 regarding the characteristic portion 38SH (40SH))
In the example shown in FIG. 20-30(B), the effect control CPU 120 displays the zone telop image 38SH30 extending in the left-right direction so that the characters are straddled over the image display device 5 and the sub-image display device 38SH5A. Further, the effect control CPU 120 displays the pseudo continuous telop image 38SH50 vertically extending on the sub-image display device 38SH5A. Therefore, the characters of the pseudo continuous telop image 38SH50 in this example are not displayed across the image display device 5 and the sub image display device 38SH5A.

Also in the case of this example, when displaying the zone telop image 38SH30 and the pseudo continuous telop image 38SH50, the effect control CPU 120 makes the character smaller than the character size of the character information 38SH31 of the zone telop image 38SH30. By thus displaying the character information 38SH51 of the pseudo continuous telop image 38SH50, in other words, the character information 38SH31 of the zone telop image 38SH30 becomes larger than the size of the character information 38SH51 of the pseudo continuous telop image 38SH50. By displaying, it is possible to secure a sufficient display area for displaying the effect image of the look-ahead zone effect and prevent the appearance as awkward as a whole.

As shown in FIGS. 20-30(A) and (B), the zone telop image 38SH30 extending in the left/right direction is displayed so that characters are straddled over the image display device 5 and the sub-image display device 38SH5A, and the image display device 5 is displayed. Alternatively, in displaying the vertically extending pseudo continuous telop image 38SH50 on the sub-image display device 38SH5A, if a display area for displaying the effect image of the look-ahead zone effect can be sufficiently secured, or, as a whole, it looks unnatural. If this is not the case, the character information 38SH51 of the pseudo continuous telop image 38SH50 may be displayed so that the character becomes larger than the character size of the character information 38SH31 of the zone telop image 38SH30.

Thus, in the example shown in FIGS. 20-30, the zone telop image 38SH30 capable of displaying the character information 38SH31 across the image display device 5 and the sub-image display device 38SH5A, the image display device 5, and the sub-image display device 38SH5A. The pseudo continuous telop image 38SH50 capable of displaying the character information 38SH51 can be displayed without straddling, and the characters of the character information 38SH31 displayed in the zone telop image 38SH30 and the pseudo continuous telop image 38SH50 are displayed. Since the size of the character is different from the character of the character information 38SH51, the zone telop image 38SH30 and the pseudo continuous telop image 38SH50 can be preferably displayed.

For the telop image in which characters are not straddled on the image display device 5 and the sub-image display device 38SH5A, the width dimension of the frame portion 38SH5F of the image display device 5 and the width of the frame portion 38SH5AF of the sub-image display device 38SH5A. Character information having a font size in which the length of each character in the width direction is shorter than the sum of the dimensions and the length may be displayed.

(Production operation example 9 regarding the characteristic portion 38SH (40SH))
The gaming machine having the characteristic part 38SH (40SH) is also applicable to the pachinko gaming machine 1 in which the image display device 5 and the sub-image display device 38SH5A are vertically adjacent to each other, as shown in FIG. 20-31. .. That is, the effect control CPU 120 can display, for example, the zone telop image 38SH30 for notifying that the prefetch zone effect is being executed across the vertically arranged image display device 5 and sub image display device 38SH5A. ..

In the case of such a mode, when the effect control CPU 120 displays the zone telop image 38SH30 across the image display device 5 and the sub-image display device 38SH5A, the height dimension of the lower frame of the image display device 5, It suffices to display the character information 38SH31 of a font size in which the length of each character in the height direction is longer than the total length of the height dimensions of the upper frame of the sub-image display device 38SH5D.

For the telop image 38SH50 in which characters do not straddle the image display device 5 and the sub-image display device 38SH5D, the height dimension of the lower frame of the image display device 5 and the upper frame of the sub-image display device 38SH5D are used. The character information 38SH51 of a font size in which the length of each character in the height direction is shorter than the total length of the height dimensions of the characters may be displayed.

(Additional notes regarding the characteristic part 38SH (40SH))
(1) The gaming machine related to the characteristic unit 38SH (40SH) is a gaming machine capable of playing a game (for example, a pachinko gaming machine 1 or the like) and has a first display means (for example, the image display device 5 or the like). , And a second display unit (for example, a sub-image display device 38SH5A), and can display a related display related to a predetermined state across the first display unit and the second display unit (for example, an image. (A zone telop image 38SH30 is displayed across the display device 5 and the sub-image display device 38SH5A to notify that the prefetch zone effect is being executed).

With such a configuration, the related display can be displayed more preferably.

(2) In the gaming machine of (1) above, a character (for example, character information 38SH31 or the like) can be displayed as a related display (for example, zone telop image 38SH30 or the like), and the first display means and the second display When displaying the related display across the means, it is possible to display a character larger than the size of the non-display area between the display area of the first display means and the display area of the second display means (for example, The width of each character is longer than the sum of the width of the frame portion 38SH5F of the image display device 5 and the width of the frame portion 38SH5AF of the sub-image display device 38SH5A. Displaying the character information 38SH31, etc.).

With such a configuration, it is possible to preferably display the related display.

(3) In the gaming machine of (1) or (2) above, when displaying a related display (for example, zone telop image 38SH30 etc.) across the first display means and the second display means, one of The contents of the related display may be recognizable only by the display means (for example, all the characters of the character information 38SH31 of the zone telop image 38SH30 are displayed in the display area of the image display device 5, or , All the characters of the character information 38SH31 of the zone telop image 38SH30 are displayed in the display area of the sub-image display device 38SH5A).

With such a configuration, it is possible to preferably display the related display.

(4) In the gaming machine of any one of (1) to (3) above, as a related display, a character (for example, character information 38SH31) can be displayed across the first display means and the second display means. First related display (for example, zone telop image 38SH30 and the like) and second related display capable of displaying characters (for example, character information 38SH51 and the like) without straddling the first display unit and the second display unit. (For example, the pseudo continuous telop image 38SH50 etc.) can be displayed, and the character displayed in the first related display and the character displayed in the second related display have different character sizes. Alternatively, the character information 38SH51 of the pseudo continuous telop image 38SH50 may be displayed so that the character size is smaller than the character size of the character information 38SH31 of the zone telop image 38SH30.

With such a configuration, it is possible to preferably display the related display.

(Explanation regarding the characteristic part 38SH (40SH) and the characteristic part 31AK)
Next, the characteristic part 38SH (39SH) and the characteristic part 31AK of the present embodiment will be described. The gaming machine having the characteristic portion 38SH (39SH) and the characteristic portion 31AK is a gaming machine that can be controlled in an advantageous state advantageous to the player, and is controlled in the first display means, the second display means, and the advantageous state. There is provided a suggestion effect execution means capable of executing a suggestion effect that suggests to be performed and a title notification means capable of notifying a title corresponding to the suggestion effect. Then, the title notification means can display the title corresponding to the suggested effect as a related display related to the predetermined state across the first display means and the second display means when a predetermined period has elapsed from the start of the suggested effect. Is.

(Explanation 1 regarding the characteristic portion 38SH (41SH) and the characteristic portion 38SH (42SH))
Next, the characteristic part 38SH (41SH) and the characteristic part 38SH (42SH) of the present embodiment will be described.

The gaming machine having the characteristic part 38SH (41SH) is a gaming machine capable of playing a game, and executes a specific effect that gives a common change to the display means and a plurality of displays displayed on the display means. It is possible to display a related display related to a predetermined state, and to display, as the related display, a first related display that receives a change due to the specific effect and a second related display that does not change due to the specific effect. Is.

Further, in the gaming machine having the characteristic part 38SH (41SH), the first related display is a related display related to the effect state, and the second related display is a related display related to the game state.

In addition, in the gaming machine having the characteristic part 38SH (41SH), the first related display is displayed in a mode involving an operation, and is also displayed in a mode involving an operation even if the specific effect is changed. ..

On the other hand, the gaming machine having the characteristic portion 38SH (42SH) is a gaming machine capable of playing a game, and executes a specific effect that gives a common change to the display means and a plurality of displays displayed on the display means. The display means is capable of displaying a related display related to a predetermined state in a mode involving an operation, and the related display displays the operation even when the specific display changes due to execution. It can be displayed in a companion manner.

Further, in the gaming machine having the characteristic portion 38SH (42SH), it is possible to display, as related displays, a first related display that is changed by the specific effect and a second related display that is not changed by the specific effect.

Further, in the gaming machine having the characteristic part 38SH (42SH), the first related display is a related display related to the effect state, and the second related display is a related display related to the game state.

(Production operation example 1 regarding the characteristic portion 38SH (41SH) and the characteristic portion 38SH (42SH))
FIG. 20-32 shows an example of the effect operation regarding the characteristic portion 38SH (41SH) and the characteristic portion 38SH (42SH). In this example, as a specific effect that gives a common change to a plurality of displays displayed on the display unit, a reduction effect that reduces a plurality of displays displayed on the image display device 5 at a common reduction ratio will be described as an example. In addition, in this example, a big hit telop image is displayed as an example of a display that receives a change due to a specific effect and that notifies that a big hit mid effect is being executed, as a first related display related to the effect state. Further, in this example, an error telop image for notifying an error will be described as an example of a second related display that is a display that is not changed by a specific effect and that is related to the gaming state.

The effect control CPU 120 can execute a reduction effect that reduces a plurality of displays displayed on the image display device 5 at a common reduction rate.

Moreover, the CPU 120 for effect control can display an error telop image for notifying an error. In the example shown in FIGS. 20-32, an example will be described in which an error telop image 38SH90 for notifying an abnormality that the lower plate is full is informed by the character information 39SH91 “Pull out the ball”.

The effect control CPU 120 displays the big hit telop image 38SH10, for example, on condition that the big hit mid-sized effect is being executed. Further, for example, when it is detected that the lower plate is full, the effect control CPU 120 displays the error telop image 38SH90. Therefore, when it is detected that the lower plate is full in the big hit game state, the effect control CPU 120 causes the big hit telop image 38SH10 and the error telop image 38SH90 as shown in FIG. Will be displayed at the same time.

Further, the effect control CPU 120 executes the reduction effect on the condition that the execution timing of the reduction effect has come, and reduces the plurality of displays displayed on the image display device 5 at a common reduction rate. Therefore, when it comes to the execution timing of the reduction effect in the big hit game state, the effect control CPU 120 displays a character image or the number of rounds in the big hit game state, for example, as shown in FIG. , The plurality of displays displayed during the big hit performance are reduced at a common reduction ratio. Then, by executing the reduction effect, a black display outside area 38SHBK is formed around the changed display. By executing such a reduction effect, the interest of the effect can be improved.

At that time, the effect control CPU 120 also displays the big hit telop image 38SH10 at a common reduction ratio, as shown in FIG. 20-32(B). That is, the big hit telop image 38SH10 related to the effect state of the big hit medium effect is changed by the reduction effect.

If the situation where the lower plate is full is left unattended, the error telop image 38SH90 will continue to be displayed and a warning sound will continue to sound until the situation is resolved, which will be a nuisance to the surrounding players. I will end up.

Therefore, as shown in FIG. 20-32(B), the effect control CPU 120 does not reduce the error telop image 38SH90 even if the reduction effect is executed. That is, the error telop image 38SH90 related to the game state of error is not changed by the reduction effect.

As described above, in the example shown in FIGS. 20-32, it is possible to execute the reduction effect for reducing the plurality of displays displayed on the image display device 5 at the common reduction rate, and the jackpot telop image 38SH10 which is changed by the reduction effect. Since the error telop image 38SH90 that is not changed by the reduction effect can be displayed, the interest of the effect can be improved by changing the telop image 38SH10 by the reduction effect, while the error telop image 38SH90 is reduced. By not being affected by the effect, it is possible to continue appropriately informing that the lower plate is full.

In the example shown in FIGS. 20-32, a jackpot telop image that is a display that receives a change due to a specific effect and that notifies that the effect during the big hit is being executed is given as the first related display related to the effect state. As described above, a telop including character information displayed for the purpose of notifying the player of some kind, such as a jackpot telop image, is a display that is not changed by a specific effect and is related to the game state. The second related display may be displayed.

On the other hand, a telop that includes character information related to an effect that is not intended to notify the player in some way, such as a telop that includes character information indicating the lyrics of a song, is a display that is subject to change due to a specific effect. The telop can be displayed as the first related display related to the effect state, but is a display that is not changed by the specific effect and cannot be displayed as the second related display related to the game state.

Further, in the example shown in FIGS. 30 to 32, an error telop image for notifying the abnormality that the lower plate is full is displayed as the second related display related to the gaming state, which is a display that is not changed by the specific effect. As an example, so-called controller connection error, vibration motor error error, magnet error, switch error error, illegal prize winning error, payout error, main control board communication error, sub board mismatch error, ball out error, card unit error Such a telop image for notifying various errors can also be displayed as a second related display that is not changed by the specific effect and is related to the gaming state.

Further, the effect control CPU 120, for example, in addition to the telop for notifying the gaming state such as the telop for notifying that the control is in the probable variation state or the time saving state, for example, the telop displayed together with the effect having a high jackpot expectation. It is possible to display a telop that is executed together with an important effect as a telop that is not changed by the specific effect.

(Production operation example 2 regarding the characteristic portion 38SH (41SH) and the characteristic portion 38SH (42SH))
FIG. 20-33 shows another example of the rendering operation regarding the characteristic part 38SH (41SH) and the characteristic part 38SH (42SH). In this example, as a specific effect that gives a common change to a plurality of displays displayed on the display unit, an enlargement effect of enlarging a plurality of displays displayed on the image display device 5 at a common enlargement ratio will be described as an example.

The effect control CPU 120 can execute an enlargement effect of enlarging a plurality of displays displayed on the image display device 5 at a common enlargement ratio.

The effect control CPU 120 displays the big hit telop image 38SH10, for example, on condition that the big hit mid-sized effect is being executed. Further, for example, when it is detected that the lower plate is full, the effect control CPU 120 displays the error telop image 38SH90. Therefore, when it is detected that the lower plate is full in the big hit game state, the effect control CPU 120, as shown in FIG. 20-33(A), the big hit telop image 38SH10 and the error telop image 38SH90. Will be displayed at the same time.

Further, the effect control CPU 120 executes the enlargement effect on the condition that the execution timing of the enlargement effect has come, and expands the plurality of displays displayed on the image display device 5 at a common enlargement ratio. Therefore, when it comes to the execution timing of the expansion effect in the big hit game state, the effect control CPU 120, as shown in FIG. 20-33(B), displays, for example, a character image or the number of rounds in the big hit game state. , Enlarge a plurality of displays displayed during the big hit production at a common enlargement ratio. Then, when the enlarging effect is executed, the plurality of displays changed by the enlarging effect do not fit in the display area of the image display device 5. Execution of such an enlargement effect can enhance the interest of the effect.

At this time, the effect control CPU 120 also displays the big hit telop image 38SH10 at a common enlargement ratio, as shown in FIG. That is, the big hit telop image 38SH10 related to the effect state of the big hit medium effect is changed by the enlarged effect.

On the other hand, as shown in FIG. 20-33(B), the effect control CPU 120 does not enlarge the error telop image 38SH90 even if the enlargement effect is executed. That is, the error telop image 38SH90 related to the game state of error is not changed by the enlargement effect.

As described above, in the example shown in FIGS. 20-33, it is possible to execute the enlarging effect of enlarging a plurality of displays displayed on the image display device 5 at a common enlarging ratio, and the jackpot telop image 38SH10 which is changed by the enlarging effect. Since the error telop image 38SH90 which is not changed by the enlargement effect can be displayed, the interest of the effect can be improved by the change of the telop image 38SH10 by the enlargement effect, while the error telop image 38SH90 is enlarged. By not being affected by the effect, it is possible to continue appropriately informing that the lower plate is full.

(Production operation example 3 regarding the characteristic portion 38SH (41SH) and the characteristic portion 38SH (42SH))
FIG. 20-32 shows an example of the effect operation regarding the characteristic portion 38SH (41SH) and the characteristic portion 38SH (42SH). In this example, an image blur effect in which a plurality of displays displayed on the image display device 5 are collectively vibrated will be described as an example of a specific effect that gives a common change to a plurality of displays displayed on the display unit.

The effect control CPU 120 can execute an image blur effect in which a plurality of displays displayed on the image display device 5 are collectively vibrated.

The effect control CPU 120 displays the big hit telop image 38SH10, for example, on condition that the big hit mid-sized effect is being executed. Further, for example, when it is detected that the lower plate is full, the effect control CPU 120 displays the error telop image 38SH90. Therefore, when it is detected that the lower plate is full in the jackpot gaming state, the effect control CPU 120, as shown in FIG. Will be displayed at the same time.

Further, the effect control CPU 120 executes the image blur effect and vibrates the plurality of displays displayed on the image display device 5 collectively, on the condition that the execution timing of the image blur effect has come. Therefore, when it comes to the execution timing of the image blurring effect in the big hit game state, the effect control CPU 120 displays, for example, a character image or the number of rounds in the big hit game state, as shown in FIG. 20-34(B). For example, a plurality of displays displayed during the big hit production are vibrated together. Then, by performing the image blurring effect, a black outside-display-area region 38SHBK is formed around the changed display. By performing such an image blurring effect, the interest of the effect can be improved.

At that time, the effect control CPU 120 also causes the big hit telop image 38SH10 to vibrate together with other displays, as shown in FIG. 20-34(B). That is, the big hit telop image 38SH10 related to the effect state of big hit medium effect is changed by the image blur effect.

If the situation where the lower plate is full is left unattended, the error telop image 38SH90 will continue to be displayed and a warning sound will continue to sound until the situation is resolved, which will be a nuisance to the surrounding players. I will end up.

Therefore, as shown in FIG. 20-34(B), the effect control CPU 120 does not vibrate the error telop image 38SH90 even if the image blur effect is executed. That is, the error telop image 38SH90 related to the game state of error is not changed by the image blurring effect.

As described above, in the example shown in FIGS. 20-34, it is possible to execute the image blur effect in which a plurality of displays displayed on the image display device 5 are collectively vibrated, and the jackpot telop image 38SH10 which is changed by the image blur effect. Since it is possible to display the error telop image 38SH90 which is not changed by the image blur effect, it is possible to improve the interest of the effect by changing the telop image 38SH10 by the image blur effect, while the error telop image 38SH90 is displayed. The fact that the lower plate is full can be appropriately informed by not being changed by the image blurring effect.

(Production operation example 4 regarding the characteristic portion 38SH (41SH) and the characteristic portion 38SH (42SH))

As described above, the effect control CPU 120 causes the big hit telop image 38SH10 to vibrate together with other displays when executing the image blur effect, as shown in FIG. 20-35.

Here, as described above, the effect control CPU 120 can display the big hit telop image 38SH10 informing that the big hit midtime effect is being executed in a manner in which the character information 38SH11 moves. When the effect control CPU 120 of this example changes the big hit telop image 38SH10 by the image blur effect, as shown in FIG. 20-35(B) showing the state immediately after the state shown in FIG. 20-35(A). Also, the character information 38SH11 of the big hit telop image 38SH10 is moved.

As described above, in the example shown in FIGS. 20-35, the big hit telop image 38SH10 is displayed in a manner in which the character information 38SH11 moves, and the character information 38SH11 moves even when the character information 38SH11 changes due to the execution of the image blurring effect. By being displayed in the mode, it is possible to enhance the interest of the effect when the image blur effect is executed.

(Explanation 2 regarding the characteristic portion 38SH (41SH) and the characteristic portion 38SH (42SH))
Further, in the gaming machine having the characteristic portion 38SH (41SH) or the characteristic portion 38SH (42SH), the display area outside area appears according to the execution of the specific effect, and the second related display extends across the display area outside area. The content can be displayed in a recognizable manner even when displayed over the area outside the display area.

(Production operation example 5 regarding the characteristic portion 38SH (41SH) and the characteristic portion 38SH (42SH))
20-36 shows a state in which the image blurring effect has been executed. In the example shown in FIGS. 20 to 36, an error telop image 39SH90 in which character information 38SH91, which is mostly black and is black, is displayed in front of a semi-transparent strip-shaped background image will be described as an example.

As described above, the error telop image 38SH90 is not changed by the image blurring effect. Therefore, for example, when the error telop image 38SH90 that extends from the left end to the right end in the display area of the image display device 5 is displayed, the error telop image 38SH90 is displayed in the black outside of the display area by performing the image blurring effect. It will be displayed across 38 SHBK.

In that case, as shown in FIG. 20-36(A), when the character information 38SH91 of the error telop image 38SH90 is displayed in the display area corresponding to the area 38SHBK outside the display area, it can be seen through the translucent background image. The black character information 38SH91 that is assimilated to the black outside display area 38SHBK is difficult to visually recognize, and the content of the error telop image 38SH90 becomes difficult to recognize.

Therefore, in this example, as shown in FIG. 20-36(B), the character information 38SH91 of the error telop image 38SH90 is moved, and all the characters of the character information 38SH91 are displayed in the display changed by the image blurring effect. By doing so, the contents of the error telop image 38SH90 can be recognized.

It should be noted that not all the characters of the character information 38SH91 may be displayed simultaneously in the display changed due to the image blurring effect. For example, by moving the character information 38SH91 of the error telop image 38SH90, the characters of the character information 38SH91 are sequentially displayed in the display changed due to the blurring effect, and if all the characters can be visually recognized in order, Even when all the characters of 38SH91 cannot be simultaneously displayed in the display changed by the image blurring effect, the content of the error telop image 38SH90 can be recognized.

(Production operation example 6 regarding the characteristic portion 38SH (41SH) and the characteristic portion 38SH (42SH))
20-37 shows a state in which the image blurring effect has been executed. In the example illustrated in FIGS. 20 to 37, an error telop image 39SH90 in which white character information 38SH91, which is mostly white, is displayed in front of a translucent band-shaped background image will be described as an example.

In the case of this example, as shown in FIGS. 20-37 (A) and (B), even if the character information 38SH91 of the error telop image 38SH90 is displayed in the display area corresponding to the outside-display area 38SHBK, it is translucent. Since it is not assimilated to the black outside display area 38SHBK visible in the background image, the white character information 38SH91 is visible, and the content of the error telop image 38SH90 can be recognized.

As described above, in the examples shown in FIGS. 20-36 and 20-37, the outside-display-region 38SHBK appears in response to the execution of the image blurring effect, and the error telop image 38SH90 extends across the outside-display-region 38SHBK. The error telop image 38SH90 can be preferably displayed by displaying the content recognizable even when displayed over the outside display area 38SHBK.

(Additional notes regarding the characteristic part 38SH (41SH))
(1) The gaming machine related to the characteristic unit 38SH (41SH) is a gaming machine capable of playing a game (for example, a pachinko gaming machine 1 or the like), and a display unit (for example, the image display device 5 or the like), Specific effect means for executing a specific effect that gives a common change to a plurality of displays displayed on the display means (for example, the effect control CPU 120 reduces the plurality of displays displayed on the image display device 5 at a common reduction ratio). The display means includes a related display related to a predetermined state (for example, a big hit telop image 38SH10 for notifying that the big hit mid effect is being executed, a lower plate). Can display an error telop image 38SH90 or the like for notifying an abnormality that is full, and as a related display, a first related display (for example, a jackpot telop image that receives a change due to a reduction effect) 38SH10) and a second related display that does not change due to the specific effect (for example, an error telop image 38SH90 that does not change due to reduction effect) can be displayed.

With such a configuration, the related display can be displayed more preferably.

(2) In the gaming machine of (1) above, the first related display is a related display related to the effect state (for example, the big hit telop image 38SH10 is a telop image for notifying the big hit mid effect), The 2 related display may be a related display related to the gaming state (for example, the error telop image 38SH90 is a telop image for notifying an abnormality that the lower plate is full, etc.).

With such a configuration, it is possible to preferably display the related display.

(3) In the gaming machine of (1) or (2) above, the first related display is displayed in a mode involving an operation (for example, the big hit telop image 38SH11 is displayed in a mode in which the character information 38SH11 moves, etc.) ), it may be displayed in a mode that involves an operation even when it changes due to the execution of the specific effect (for example, a mode in which the character information 38SH11 moves even when it changes due to execution of the image blurring effect). Be displayed in).

With such a configuration, the effect of production can be enhanced.

(4) In the gaming machine according to any one of (1) to (3) above, an area outside the display area (for example, an area outside the display area 38SHBK) is executed in response to execution of the specific effect (for example, the image blurring effect). Etc.), the second related display can be displayed over the area outside the display area, and the content may be displayed recognizable even when displayed over the area outside the display area (for example, The error telop image 38SH90 can be displayed across the display outside area 38SHBK, and the content can be displayed recognizable even when displayed across the display outside area 38SHBK).

With such a configuration, it is possible to preferably display the related display.

(Explanation regarding the characteristic part 38SH (41SH) and the characteristic part 31AK)
Next, the characteristic part 38SH (41SH) and the characteristic part 31AK of the present embodiment will be described. The gaming machine having the characteristic portion 38SH (41SH) and the characteristic portion 31AK is a gaming machine that can be controlled in an advantageous state advantageous to the player, and is common to the display means and a plurality of displays displayed on the display means. A specific effect means for executing a specific effect that gives a change, a suggestive effect execution means capable of executing a suggestive effect suggesting that an advantageous state is controlled, and a title notifying means capable of informing a title corresponding to the suggestive effect. Prepare Then, the title notification means can display the title corresponding to the suggestive effect as a related display related to the predetermined state when a predetermined period has elapsed from the start of the suggestive effect. Further, as the related display related to the predetermined state, it is possible to display a first related display that is changed by the specific effect and a second related display that is not changed by the specific effect.

(Additional notes regarding the characteristic part 38SH (42SH))
(1) The gaming machine related to the characteristic unit 38SH (42SH) is a gaming machine capable of playing a game (for example, a pachinko gaming machine 1 or the like), and a display means (for example, the image display device 5 or the like), Specific effect means for executing a specific effect that gives a common change to a plurality of displays displayed on the display means (for example, the effect control CPU 120 reduces the plurality of displays displayed on the image display device 5 at a common reduction ratio). The display means is capable of displaying a related display related to a predetermined state in a mode accompanied by an operation (for example, that a big hit mid-sized performance is being executed). The big hit telop image 38SH10 for notifying the user is displayed in a manner in which the character information 38SH11 moves, etc.), and the related display can be displayed in a manner that involves an operation even when it changes due to the execution of the specific effect. (For example, the character information 38SH11 is displayed in a moving manner even when the image blurring effect is changed due to execution).

With such a configuration, the related display can be displayed more preferably.

(2) In the gaming machine of the above (1), as related displays, a first related display (for example, a big hit telop image 38SH10 or the like that receives a change due to a reduction effect) and a change due to the specific effect are displayed. The second related display that is not received (for example, the error telop image 38SH90 that is not changed by the reduction effect) may be displayed.

With such a configuration, it is possible to preferably display the related display.

(3) In the gaming machine of (2) above, the first related display is a related display related to the effect state (for example, the big hit telop image 38SH10 is a telop image for notifying the big hit mid effect, etc.), The 2 related display may be a related display related to the gaming state (for example, the error telop image 38SH90 is a telop image for notifying an abnormality that the lower plate is full, etc.).

With such a configuration, it is possible to preferably display the related display.

(4) In the gaming machine according to any one of (1) to (3) above, an area outside the display area appears in response to the execution of the specific effect, and the second related display extends across the area outside the display area. The content may be displayed in a recognizable manner even when displayed over the area outside the display area.

With such a configuration, it is possible to preferably display the related display.

(Explanation regarding the characteristic part 38SH (42SH) and the characteristic part 31AK)
Next, the characteristic part 38SH (42SH) and the characteristic part 31AK of the present embodiment will be described. The gaming machine having the characteristic portion 38SH (42SH) and the characteristic portion 31AK is a gaming machine that can be controlled in an advantageous state advantageous to the player, and is common to the display means and the plurality of displays displayed on the display means. A specific effect means for executing a specific effect that gives a change, a suggestive effect execution means capable of executing a suggestive effect suggesting that an advantageous state is controlled, and a title notifying means capable of informing a title corresponding to the suggestive effect. Prepare Then, the title notifying means can display the title corresponding to the suggested effect when the predetermined period has elapsed from the start of the suggested effect, in a mode involving an operation as a related display related to the predetermined state. Then, the related display can be displayed in a mode that involves an operation even when the related display changes due to the execution of the specific effect.

(Explanation 1 regarding the characteristic part 38SH (63IW))
Next, the characteristic part 38SH (63IW) of the present embodiment will be described. The gaming machine having the characteristic part 38SH (63IW) is a gaming machine for playing a game, and is provided with display means capable of displaying a related display regarding a predetermined state, and the display means is formed so as to extend in a plurality of directions. The display can be displayed.

(Explanation 2 regarding the characteristic part 38SH (63IW))
Further, the gaming machine having the characteristic part 38SH (63IW) is a gaming machine that plays a game, and is provided with display means capable of displaying a related display relating to a predetermined state, and the display means displays the related display formed in a curved shape. It can be displayed.

(Production operation example 1 regarding the characteristic part 38SH (63IW))
Next, a display mode in the case of displaying the related display relating to the predetermined state will be described. 20-38 is an explanatory diagram of a display example of the right-handing instruction image. 20-38, the modes of the display screen transit in the order of (1), (2), and (3).

In this embodiment, in the high base state (that is, the probability variation state or the time saving state), an operation instruction effect is displayed as a related display in which a right hitting instruction image for instructing right hitting is displayed on the image display device 5 (for example, , Corresponding to the processing of steps S673 and S676).

In the example illustrated in FIGS. 20-38, the right-hand hitting instruction image 38SH200a including a curved area is displayed on the image display device 5. In this embodiment, when the right-handed operation, game balls emitted from hitting the firing device, along hitting rails formed in a circular shape so as to surround the game area, move in an arc , then, comes down on the right side of the region of the gaming area. That is, the right hitting instruction image 38SH200a including the curved area has a shape similar to the trajectory of the game ball when the right hitting operation is performed. In addition, the right-handing instruction image 38SH200a is configured in such a manner that the character string “→right-handing→” is included in the curved region. With such a mode, the player can intuitively recognize the instruction content, and can effectively instruct the right-handed player.

As shown in FIGS. 20-38(1) to (4), in the right-handing instruction image 38SH200a, the character string “→right-handing→” moves from the left end portion to the right end portion within the region formed in the curved shape. It is displayed in such a manner. With such a mode, the player can easily recognize the instruction content, and can more effectively instruct the right-handed stroke.

Then, as shown in FIGS. 20-38(5) to (6), the right-handing instruction image 38SH200a has the character string “→right-handing→erased” that is erased when it reaches the right end of the curved region. A part of “” is displayed in such a manner that it is displayed again from the left end.

Note that the right-handing instruction image 38SH200a is not limited to the form shown in FIGS. 20-38, and, for example, in a curved region, a plurality of character strings “→right-handing→” moves from the left end to the right end. You may make it displayed by the aspect which does. In addition, the character string is not limited to a mode in which the character string is moved at a constant speed, and the character string may be one in which the moving speed changes or stops in the middle. Specifically, in the region from the left end to the center of the curved region, even if the moving speed of the character string is faster than the region from the center to the right end. Good. Alternatively, the character string may be stopped and displayed for a predetermined period when the character string is displayed from the left end, and may be stopped and displayed for a predetermined period after moving to the right end. Further, the moving speed may be changed a plurality of times (for example, high speed→low speed→high speed, high speed→medium speed→low speed, etc.), or the moving speed may be changed and stopped and displayed at a predetermined position. May be

20-39 is an explanatory diagram of a display example of the left-handed instruction image. 20-39, the modes of the display screen transit in the order of (1), (2), and (3).

In this embodiment, when the high base state (that is, the probability variation state or the time saving state) is changed to the low base state (that is, the normal state), the left display instruction image for instructing the left stroke is displayed as the related display on the image display device 5. The operation instruction effect displayed in (1) is performed for a predetermined period (for example, 10 seconds) (e.g., corresponds to the process of step S671).

In the example illustrated in FIGS. 20 to 39, the left-hand hitting instruction image 38SH200b including a curved area is displayed on the image display device 5. Further, the left-handing instruction image 38SH200b is configured in such a manner that the character string "←left-handing←" is included in the curved region.

As described above, the right-handing instruction image 38SH200a has a shape similar to the trajectory of the game ball when the right-handing operation is performed, and the character string "→ right-handing →" is formed in the curved region. It is displayed in such a manner that it moves from the left end to the right end. On the other hand, as shown in FIGS. 20-39 (1) to (4), the left hitting instruction image 38SH200b for instructing to return from right hitting to left hitting has the same shape as the right hitting instruction image 38SH200a. Is displayed in such a manner that the character string “←left hit←” moves from the right end to the left end in the curved area. That is, the shape of the left-hand hitting instruction image 38SH200b and the display mode of the character string indicate how to change from the trajectory of the game ball at the time of right-handing. With such a mode, the player can easily recognize the instruction content and can more effectively instruct the left-handed stroke.

Then, as shown in FIGS. 20-39 (5) to (6), in the left-hand striking instruction image 38SH200b, the character string "← left-handing ← erasing when the left end portion of the curved region is reached is reached. A part of “” is displayed in such a manner that it is displayed again from the right end.

20-38 and 20-39, the right hitting instruction image 38SH200a and the left hitting instruction image 38SH200b are, for example, display positions of character strings (“→right hit→” or “←left hit←”) in the area. Is composed of a plurality of different images. Note that the right-hand hitting instruction image 38SH200a and the left-hand hitting instruction image 38SH200b as shown in FIGS. 20-38 and 20-39 may be realized by reproducing the moving image data.

As shown in FIGS. 20-38 and 20-39, the right-hand striking instruction image 38SH200a and the left-hand striking instruction image 38SH200b can be displayed in a curved shape to form a uniform rectangular shape. These images can be displayed more effectively, and the effect of production can be enhanced, as compared with the case where display is possible only by the specified mode.

Further, as shown in FIGS. 20-38 and 20-39, the right-hand striking instruction image 38SH200a and the left-hand striking instruction image 38SH200b can be displayed by a mode in which a character string is moved within a predetermined area. The image can be displayed effectively, and the effect of production can be enhanced.

In addition, as shown in FIGS. 20-38 and 20-39, with respect to the right-handing instruction image 38SH200a and the left-handing instruction image 38SH200b, a mode in which all the character strings can be recognized (for example, the character string is erased when reaching the left end portion) By displaying the character string by (a part of the character string is displayed again from the right end portion), it is possible to effectively display these images and enhance the effect.

Further, as shown in FIGS. 20-38 and 20-39, the right-handing instruction image 38SH200a and the left-handing instruction image 38SH200b can be displayed in a mode according to the gaming state (for example, a high base state (ie, When the right-handed state is valid), the character string "→ right-handed →" is displayed by moving from the left end portion to the right end portion in the area, and when the low base state (that is, the left-handed state is valid), By displaying the character string “←left hit←” in a manner of moving from the right end portion to the left end portion within the area), these images can be effectively displayed, and the effect of production can be enhanced.

20-40 is an explanatory view showing a display example of the effect explanation image regarding the development effect. 20-40, the modes of the display screen transit in the order of (1), (2), and (3).

In this embodiment, during the reach, a development effect that suggests that the reach develops with higher reliability can be executed. FIG. 20-40 shows a development effect in which the character challenges the passage of the minefield and develops into a reach with higher reliability if the character can pass, and if the character fails to pass, the deviation is determined.

When the development effect is started, as shown in FIGS. 20-40(1) and (2), the image display device 5 displays the land mines 38SH201a to 38SH201c and, as a related display, explains the development effect. Effect explanation image 38SH200c is displayed. The effect explanation image 38SH200c is configured to include a zigzag arrow-shaped area indicating a route that avoids the land mines 38SH201a to 38SH201c. Specifically, the arrow-shaped region includes an arrow head portion and a arrow head portion, and the arrow head portion is formed in a zigzag shape by having two bent portions. That is, the effect explanation image 38SH200c has a bent portion, and includes a region formed so as to extend in a plurality of directions (in other words, a region formed by a plurality of linear regions extending in different directions). It is configured.

In addition, the effect explanation image 38SH200c is configured in a manner that includes the character string "advance while avoiding landmines" indicating that the development effect challenges the passage of the minefield in the arrow-shaped area formed in a zigzag shape. .. In addition, as shown in FIGS. 20-40(1) and (2), in the effect explanation image 38SH200c, in the arrow-shaped area formed in a zigzag shape, the character string “progress avoiding land mines” is from the lower end to the upper end. It is displayed in such a manner as to move to a department. Also, when the character string "Proceed avoiding mines" reaches the upper end, the characters are erased one by one, and the erased characters are displayed again from the lower end. That is, the series of displays shown in FIGS. 20-40(1) and (2) are repeated for a predetermined period. By adopting such an aspect, it is possible to effectively show that the production is aimed at proceeding from the lower side of the display area of the image display device 5 toward the upper side while avoiding landmines, and enhance the production effect. You can

In the examples shown in FIGS. 20-40(1) and (2), the effect explanation image 38SH200c has a part of the character string “advance while avoiding mines” displayed in an arrow-shaped area formed in a zigzag shape. After that, although the whole is gradually displayed, the whole of the character string "progress while avoiding landmines" may always be displayed. Further, in addition to the effect explanation image 38SH200c, a detailed explanation of the effect (specifically, if the character challenges the passage of the minefield, and if it can pass, it develops into a reach with higher reliability, and if it cannot pass, it falls off. You may make it display the production|generation commentary image in which it is shown). In addition to the display of the effect explanation image 38SH200c, the speaker 27 may output the voice "Proceed avoiding mines". In this case, for example, this voice is output at the timing when the display of the character string shown in FIG. 20-40(1) is started. Further, with respect to the effect explanation image 38SH200c, for example, a mode in which the shape, color, size, etc. of the region are different, a mode in which the font, color, size, movement mode (for example, speed or number of pauses) of the character string are different, The degree of expectation of successful passage through the minefield may be different depending on which mode is displayed.

Next, as shown in FIG. 20-40(3), the effect explanation image 38SH200c is erased on the image display device 5, and the character 38SH202 challenging to pass the minefield is displayed.

Then, as shown in FIGS. 20-40(4A) to (5A), when the character succeeds in passing the landmines 38SH201a to 38SH201c while avoiding them, it is informed that the SP reach will be developed with higher reliability. Is done. On the other hand, as shown in FIGS. 20-40 (4B) to (5B), when the character is brought into contact with the land mine 38SH201c to explode (that is, the character fails to pass while avoiding the land mines 38SH201a to 38SH201c). Then, the effect of confirming the deviation is performed.

As shown in FIG. 20-40, the effect explanation image 38SH200c has a bent portion and is formed so as to extend in a plurality of directions (in other words, formed by a plurality of linear regions extending in different directions). By making it possible to display in a different manner, it is possible to display a larger number of character strings than when it is possible to display only in a uniform rectangular shape. It can be displayed effectively and the staging effect can be enhanced. Note that, in the example shown in FIGS. 20-40, an arrow-shaped region having two bent portions is shown, but the present invention is not limited to such an aspect, and an aspect having one bent portion may be used. It may be an aspect having three or more bent portions. Further, in the example shown in FIGS. 20-40, an arrow-shaped region having a bent portion that bends at a right angle is shown, but the bending angle may be other than a right angle, and the bending angle for each bending portion may be different. It may be different.

It should be noted that by combining the example shown in FIGS. 20-38 to 20-39 and the example shown in FIG. 20-40, a region formed in a curved shape and a bent portion are provided so that the region extends in a plurality of directions. You may make it use the related display comprised by the aspect containing the formed area|region. For example, the effect explanation image may be configured to include a region formed in the shape of “Ω”, and the character string for explaining the effect contents may be moved within the area.

Further, in the example shown in FIGS. 20-40, the effect explanation image is configured by a mode including a region formed so as to extend in a plurality of directions in a plane, but is not limited to such a configuration, and is three-dimensional. May include a region formed so as to extend in a plurality of directions.

FIG. 20-41 is an explanatory diagram of a display example of the effect explanation image regarding the effect production. Here, it is assumed that it is possible to execute the accessory effect of moving the movable member in the vertical direction and the horizontal direction.

As shown in FIG. 20-41 (A1), on the image display device 5, before the execution of the character effect, an effect explanation image 38SH200e indicating that the character effect is executed is displayed as a related display. The effect explanation image 38SH200e is a region that extends in the vertical direction and a region that extends in the horizontal direction that indicates the operation direction of the movable member (strictly, as shown in FIG. 20-41, on a plane that appears to extend in the horizontal direction. (That is, a region depicted on the display screen of the image display device 5)). That is, the effect explanation image 38SH200e is configured in a manner including a region formed so as to stereoscopically extend in a plurality of directions.

In addition, the effect explanation image 38SH200e includes a character string “fall” indicating the operation content of the movable member in the area extending in the vertical direction, and the operation content of the movable member in the area extending in the horizontal direction. The character string "jumps out" is included. With such a mode, it is possible to effectively suggest the content of the accessory effect in which the movable member moves three-dimensionally, and it is possible to enhance the effect of the effect. In addition, in the example shown in FIGS. 20-41, a mode having one bent portion that bends from the vertical direction to the horizontal direction is shown, but the invention is not limited to such a mode, and a mode that has two or more bent portions. May be For example, it may be a mode having a bent portion that bends from the vertical direction to the horizontal direction and a bent portion that bends from the horizontal direction to the vertical direction. Further, a region formed to extend in a plurality of directions in a plane as shown in FIG. 20-40 and a region formed to extend in a plurality of directions in a three-dimensional manner as shown in FIG. 20-41 are provided. It may be an aspect including.

It should be noted that as shown in FIGS. 20-41 (B1) to (B4), the shape of the area shown by the effect explanation image 38SH200e may be changed. In the example shown in FIGS. 20-41 (B1) to (B4), the effect explanation image 38SH200e moves horizontally when the character string “falls” reaches from the upper end to the lower end in the region extending in the vertical direction. An extended area is added (Figure 20-41 (B3)). Then, the character string "jumping out" is displayed in a region extending in the horizontal direction in a manner of moving from the upper end portion to the lower end portion (that is, a manner of appearing to move from the gaming machine side toward the player side) ( 20-41 (B4) to (B5)).

Further, the configuration of this embodiment can be applied to the operation instruction notification for instructing the player to perform a predetermined operation.

20-42 is an explanatory diagram of a display example of the operation instruction image. Here, it is assumed that a jog dial that can be rotated is provided. As shown in FIG. 20-42, the operation instruction notification for instructing the rotation operation of the jog dial is performed by displaying the jog dial image 204 imitating the jog dial and the operation instruction image 38SH200d.

In the example illustrated in FIGS. 20-42, the image display device 5 displays an operation instruction image 38SH200d including a ring-shaped arrow-shaped area surrounding the jog dial image 204 as a related display. Specifically, the arrow-shaped region includes an arrow head portion and a arrow head portion, and the arrow head portion is formed in a ring shape. Further, the operation instruction image 38SH200d is configured in such a manner as to include the character string "turn the jog!" in the arrow-shaped area.

As shown in FIGS. 20-42 (1) to (3), in the operation instruction image 38SH200d, the character string “Turn Jog!” is displayed in the arrow-shaped region formed around the jog dial image 204 in an annular shape. It is displayed in a manner of moving around. With such a mode, it becomes easier to recognize the content of the operation instruction to rotate the jog dial clockwise, and the operation can be instructed more effectively.

In the examples shown in FIGS. 20-38 to 20-42, a single related display is displayed, but a plurality of related displays having different modes may be displayed in parallel and may be displayed in an overlapping manner. ..

20-43 is an explanatory diagram of a display example of the right-handing instruction image and the error notification image. In the example shown in FIGS. 20-43, the image display device 5 displays the right-hand hitting instruction image 38SH200a including a curved area. In addition, the right-hand hitting instruction image 38SH200a is configured in such a manner that the character string “→right-hand hit→” is included in the curved region.

Here, when the full-tank error state occurs, as shown in FIGS. 20-38(2) to (4), the error notification image 38SH200g is displayed as a related display in a manner of being superimposed on the right-handing instruction image 38SH200a. The error notification image 38SH200g is displayed in such a manner that the character string "please pull out a full error ball" moves from the right end portion to the left end portion within a rectangular area. Regarding the error notification image 38SH200g, the visibility may be increased so that the character of the character string does not move so that the error content can be easily recognized.

In the example illustrated in FIG. 20-43, the error notification image including the information with higher priority is displayed preferentially (that is, in the upper layer) of the right-handing instruction image 38SH200a and the error notification image 38SH200g. With such a configuration, the related display can be preferably displayed.

In the example shown in FIGS. 20-43, when the right-handing instruction image 38SH200a and the error notification image 38SH200g are displayed in parallel, the right-handing instruction image 38SH200a and the error notification image 38SH200g are superposed without changing the aspect. Although they are displayed by being displayed, they may be displayed by deforming one or both shapes or changing the display position. For example, in the case of displaying the related displays in which the shapes are similar to each other in a ring shape in parallel, such as the right-hand hitting instruction image 38SH200a and the operation instruction image 38SH200d, either of them may be changed into a rectangular shape. However, either or both display positions may be changed so as not to overlap. This makes it easier to recognize.

20-43 shows an example in which the error notification image 38SH200g is superimposed and displayed, but the invention is not limited to this, and the images shown in FIGS. 20-38 to 20-42 are superimposed and displayed. You may do it. For example, the jog dial image 204 may be superimposed and displayed on the right hitting instruction image 38SH200a.

Further, not limited to the example shown in FIGS. 20-43, it is possible to allow three or more images to be displayed in a superimposed manner. For example, when an error occurs when the jog dial image 204 is displayed while being superimposed on the right hitting instruction image 38SH200a, the error notification image 38SH200g is displayed by being superimposed on the right hitting instruction image 38SH200a and the jog dial image 204. You may do it. When a plurality of images are displayed in a superimposed manner, they are displayed in a superimposed manner according to a predetermined display priority (for example, the error notification image 38SH200g having a high priority as the content to be notified has a high display priority). It may be set and displayed in the upper layer), or the display priority may become higher in the order of shorter display time (that is, an image having a shorter display time may be displayed in the upper layer). , The display priority may become higher in the order of the most recent display (that is, the image to be displayed later may be displayed in the higher hierarchy), or the display priority may become higher in the order of smaller display size (that is, , An image with a small display size may be displayed in a higher layer so that it overlaps with a large image.

(Additional notes regarding the characteristic part 38SH (63IW))
(1) The gaming machine related to the characteristic part 38SH (63IW) is a gaming machine that plays a game, and a display unit (for example, a display means capable of displaying a related display related to a predetermined state (for example, the effect explanation image 38SH200c or the effect explanation image 38SH200e)). The image display device 5) is provided, and the display means is capable of displaying the related display formed so as to extend in a plurality of directions (for example, the effect explanation image 38SH200c configured by a mode including a zigzag arrow-shaped region or , A production explanation image 38SH200e and the like configured in a mode including a region extending in the vertical direction and a region extending in the horizontal direction (strictly, a region depicted on a plane that seems to extend in the horizontal direction). -40, see FIGS. 20-41).

According to such a configuration, it is possible to effectively display the related display and enhance the effect of presentation.

(2) The gaming machine related to the characteristic unit 38SH (63IW) is a gaming machine that plays a game, and displays related displays related to a predetermined state (for example, right-handing instruction image 38SH200a, left-handing instruction image 38SH200b, operation instruction image 38SH200d). The display means is capable of displaying related displays formed in a curved shape (see, for example, FIGS. 20-38, 20-39, and 20-42).

According to such a configuration, it is possible to effectively display the related display and enhance the effect of presentation.

(Explanation 1 regarding the characteristic portion 38SH and the characteristic portion 38SH (63IW))
The gaming machine relating to the characteristic portion 38SH and the characteristic portion 38SH (63IW) is a gaming machine capable of playing a game, and is provided with a display means, and the display means is formed to extend in a plurality of directions and has a predetermined state. It is possible to display the related display related to and the specific display. Even when the specific display is displayed over the related display, the content of the related display can be recognized.

(Explanation 2 regarding the characteristic part 38SH and the characteristic part 38SH (63IW))
Further, the gaming machine relating to the characteristic portion 38SH and the characteristic portion 38SH (63IW) is a gaming machine capable of playing a game, and is provided with display means, and the display means is formed in a curved shape and is associated with a predetermined state. The related display and the specific display can be displayed, and the content of the related display can be recognized even when the specific display is overlaid on the related display.

(Explanation 1 regarding the characteristic part 38SH (39SH) and the characteristic part 38SH (63IW))
The gaming machine relating to the characteristic portion 38SH (39SH) and the characteristic portion 38SH (63IW) is a gaming machine capable of playing a game, and is provided with a display means and an operable movable body, and the display means includes a plurality of display means. A related display related to a predetermined state can be displayed in a predetermined display area, and the movable body can be moved to an operating position overlapping at least the predetermined display area. Even when the movable body is in the operating position, the content of the related display can be recognized.

(Explanation 2 regarding the characteristic portion 38SH (39SH) and the characteristic portion 38SH (63IW))
Further, the gaming machine related to the characteristic part 38SH (39SH) and the characteristic part 38SH (63IW) is a gaming machine capable of playing a game, and includes a display means and an operable movable body, and the display means is , A related display that is formed in a curved shape and that is related to a predetermined state can be displayed in a predetermined display area, and the movable body can move at least at an operating position that overlaps the predetermined display area. Even when the movable body is in the operating position, the content of the related display can be recognized.

(Explanation 1 regarding the characteristic part 38SH (40SH) and the characteristic part 38SH (63IW))
The gaming machine relating to the characteristic part 38SH (40SH) and the characteristic part 38SH (63IW) is a gaming machine capable of playing a game, and is provided with a first display means and a second display means, and a first display means. A related display related to a predetermined state can be displayed by being formed so as to extend in a plurality of directions over the second display means.

(Explanation 2 regarding the characteristic part 38SH (40SH) and the characteristic part 38SH (63IW))
A gaming machine related to the characteristic part 38SH (40SH) and the characteristic part 38SH (63IW) is a gaming machine capable of playing a game, and includes a first display means and a second display means, and a first display means. It is possible to display a related display that is formed in a curved shape and that is related to a predetermined state across the display unit and the second display unit.

(Explanation 1 regarding the characteristic part 38SH (41SH) and the characteristic part 38SH (63IW))
The gaming machine relating to the characteristic part 38SH (41SH) and the characteristic part 38SH (63IW) is a gaming machine capable of playing a game, and changes common to the display means and a plurality of displays displayed on the display means. The display means is configured to extend in a plurality of directions and can display a related display related to a predetermined state. The related display receives a change due to the specific display. It is possible to display the first related display and the second related display that is not changed by the specific effect.

(Explanation 2 regarding the characteristic portion 38SH (41SH) and the characteristic portion 38SH (63IW))
Further, the gaming machine related to the characteristic portion 38SH (41SH) and the characteristic portion 38SH (63IW) is a gaming machine that can play a game, and is common to the display means and the plurality of displays displayed on the display means. The display means is capable of displaying a related display related to a predetermined state, which is formed in a curved shape, and which receives a change due to the specific effect as a related display. It is possible to display the related display and the second related display that is not changed by the specific effect.

(Explanation 1 regarding the characteristic portion 38SH (42SH) and the characteristic portion 38SH (63IW))
The gaming machine relating to the characteristic portion 38SH (42SH) and the characteristic portion 38SH (63IW) is a gaming machine capable of playing a game, and changes common to the display means and a plurality of displays displayed on the display means. A specific effect means for executing a specific effect to be given, the display means is capable of displaying a related display related to a predetermined state formed to extend in a plurality of directions in a mode involving an operation, and the related display is It is possible to display in a mode involving an operation even when the specific effect is changed due to execution.

(Explanation 2 regarding the characteristic part 38SH (42SH) and the characteristic part 38SH (63IW))
Further, the gaming machine related to the characteristic part 38SH (42SH) and the characteristic part 38SH (63IW) is a gaming machine capable of playing a game, and is common to the display means and the plurality of displays displayed on the display means. The display means is capable of displaying a related display related to a predetermined state, which is formed in a curved shape, in a mode involving an operation, and the related display is a specific effect. It is possible to display in a mode that involves an operation even when it changes due to execution of.

1 ... pachinko gaming machine 2 ... gaming board 3 ... gaming 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 prize hole 11 Main board 12 Production control board 13 Voice control board 14 Lamp control board 15 Relay board 20 Normal pattern display 21 Gate switch 22A, 22B Start opening Switch 23... Count switch 30... Hitting ball 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... CPU for production control
123... Display control unit

Claims (1)

The identification information can be variably displayed by playing the game, and based on the display result of the identification information variably displayed, it can be controlled in an advantageous state advantageous to the player, and the identification information can be temporarily stopped and re-variable display can be performed. A gaming machine that can be played ,
Display means,
And a movable body that is operable,
The display means can display a character display related to a predetermined state in a predetermined display area,
The movable body is operable in at least an operation position overlapping the predetermined display area,
Literally display contents recognizable der associated with a given state when the movable body on the display in the character display associated with a given condition is in the operating position,
As the character display related to the predetermined state, the display unit simultaneously displays a first character display that may be difficult to see with the operation of the movable body and a second character display that does not become difficult to see with the operation of the movable body. Ri can be displayed der,
The first character display is a character display related to the re-variable display,
The second character display is a character display related to a look-ahead effect that suggests in advance that the advantageous state is controlled.
A gaming machine characterized by that.

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