JP6824148B2 - Game machine - Google Patents

Description

The present invention relates to a gaming machine such as a pachinko gaming machine or a slot machine, and more particularly to a gaming machine capable of executing variable display and controlling to an advantageous state advantageous to the player.

As such a game machine, there is one that raises the meter by detecting the continuous striking motion of the player and gives an advantageous notification to the player when the meter reaches the upper limit value (Patent Document 1).

Japanese Unexamined Patent Publication No. 2012-200477

However, in the gaming machine described in Patent Document 1, if the meter as a predetermined display does not change to the upper limit value as a specific mode, the player is not notified in an advantageous manner, and the advantageous notification pattern is one. It wasn't interesting.

The present invention has been conceived in view of such circumstances, and an object of the present invention is to provide a gaming machine that diversifies patterns in which a predetermined display changes and improves the interest of a game.

(1) A gaming machine (pachinko gaming machine 1 etc.) that can execute a variable display and control an advantageous state (big hit gaming state, etc.) that is advantageous to the player.
Motion detection means (push button 120, push sensor 124, etc.) that detects the movement of the player during the detection valid period, and
Display means (effect display device 9 etc.) for displaying a predetermined display (meter 99 etc.) and
When the predetermined display changes to a specific mode (MAX mode, etc.) or a special mode different from the specific mode, a notification means (microcomputer 100 for effect control, etc.) that gives a favorable notification (big hit notification) to the player. And with
The display means
During the detection the lifetime, based on the detection result of said movement detecting means, by executing the first effect to the predetermined display, the predetermined display the particular embodiments first changed to Ru is changed (FIG. 12 ( As shown in d), the meter 99 is changed to the MAX mode by the meter MAX effect of raising the meter 99 to MAX),
During the detection valid period, after executing the first effect on the predetermined display based on the detection result of the motion detection means, and before the end of the detection valid period, the predetermined display is in the specific mode. when not changed, based on the detection result of said movement detecting means, by executing the second effect that different from the first effect to the predetermined display, a second for changing the predetermined display on the special aspect The change is feasible (as shown in FIG. 12E, performing a meter destruction effect in which the meter 99 cracks, etc.).
further,
As a suggestion display suggesting the degree of expectation of control to the advantageous state, the first suggestion display whose display size is the first size (display by the first size shutter image 9094 displayed at the time of the shutter effect shown in FIG. 31A). Etc.) and the second suggestion display (second size reach title image 9095 etc. displayed at the time of the reach title production shown in FIG. 31 (d)), which is the second size whose display size is smaller than the first size. Equipped with displayable suggestion display means (microcomputer 90100 for effect control, effect display device 909, etc.)
The suggestion display means
Multiple types of elements with different aspects (element E901 (banana), element E902 (melon), element E903 (apple), element E904 (watermelon), element E905 (strawberry), etc. shown in FIGS. 31 (a) and 31 (d)) It is possible to display a specific image (the fruit pattern shown in FIGS. 31A and 31D) composed of the above.
When either the first suggestion display or the second suggestion display is displayed in the pattern including the specific image, a plurality of types of elements are included in both the first suggestion display and the second suggestion display. (Display so that elements E901 to E905 are included in both the shutter image 9094 and the reach title image 9095 shown in FIGS. 31A and 31D).
Further provided with a notification sound output means capable of outputting a specific notification sound when the suggestion display is displayed,
The notification sound output means
When the first suggestion display is displayed, the specific notification sound is not output,
The specific notification sound can be output when the second suggestion display is displayed.

According to such a configuration, it is possible to diversify the pattern in which the predetermined display changes and improve the interest of the game. In addition, a specific image can be preferably displayed regardless of the display size of the suggestion display. This makes it possible to accurately convey that a specific image has been displayed.

(2) The game machine of (1) above.
Based on the execution of the second effect, the display means changes the mode of the predetermined display to a special mode different from the specific mode (as shown in FIG. 12 (e), the meter 99 has a crack. Depending on the destruction effect, it changes to the destruction mode, etc.),
The notification means gives an advantageous notification to the player based on the change of the predetermined display mode to the special mode (as shown in FIG. 12 (f), the meter 99 becomes the destruction mode. Based on this, a big hit notification is given, etc.).

According to such a configuration, it is possible to have an expectation that the predetermined display will change to a special mode, and it is possible to improve the interest of the game.

(3) The game machine of (2) above.
The special mode is displayed through a mode in which the predetermined display can be changed before becoming the specific mode by the first effect (as shown in FIGS. 12 (e) and 12 (f), the display of the meter 99 is displayed. , The mode immediately before the MAX mode is followed by the destruction mode, etc.).

According to such a configuration, even when the predetermined display does not change to the specific mode, advantageous notification may be performed by the special mode, so that the interest of the game can be improved.

(4) The gaming machine according to (2) or (3) above.
A determining means (FIG. 14) for determining whether to change the predetermined display to the specific mode or to the special mode before detection by the motion detecting means for changing the mode of the predetermined display becomes possible. As shown in S632 of the above, whether the meter 99 is in the MAX mode or the destruction mode is determined in the effect symbol change start process prior to the effect symbol change process in which the player's motion can be detected.) Further prepare.

With such a configuration, it is possible to pay attention to which mode the predetermined display changes.

(5) The gaming machines of (1) to (4) above.
The display means can execute the second effect after the predetermined display becomes an intermediate mode before the specific mode is achieved by the first effect (as shown in FIGS. 12 (c) and 12 (e)). After reaching the upper limit of 20 operations, which is one of the intermediate modes before the MAX mode, a meter destruction effect in which a crack is formed as shown in FIG. 12 (e) is executed, etc.).

According to such a configuration, it is possible to have expectations for the execution of the second effect even if the mode is in the middle.

(6) The gaming machines of (1) to (5) above.
The display means
The first effect and the second effect can be executed according to the continuous operation (continuous operation of the push button 120) in which the player performs a plurality of operations during the detection valid period by the motion detecting means. (Execution of meter MAX effect and meter destruction effect by repeatedly hitting the push button 120, etc.),
Based on a predetermined operation (long press operation of the push button 120) different from the continuous operation by the player, it is possible to execute the first effect and the second effect on the assumption that the continuous operation has been executed (push button). Execute meter MAX effect and meter destruction effect by pressing and holding 120),
In the detection valid period, it is considered that the continuous operation is executed based on the predetermined operation until a predetermined period (such as the period in which the automatic continuous striking can be started in FIG. 18) elapses, and after the predetermined period elapses (FIG. 18). It is not considered that the continuous operation is executed even if the predetermined operation is started during the period during which the automatic continuous striking cannot be started.

According to such a configuration, it is possible to improve the fun of the production by considering whether or not the continuous operation is executed based on whether or not a predetermined period elapses in the detection valid period. It is possible to improve the interest of the player.

In addition, the embodiments for carrying out the invention described later include the following inventions (7) to (15). Conventionally, in a game machine, as a suggestion display suggesting a jackpot expectation, as shown in Japanese Patent Application Laid-Open No. 2013-17598, a specific image composed of a plurality of types of elements having a high jackpot expectation is included. There was something to display. However, in the above-mentioned gaming machine, when trying to display a specific image including a plurality of types of elements, there is a possibility that the specific image cannot be preferably displayed due to the display size of the suggestion display. In view of this point, it is required to provide a game machine capable of preferably displaying a specific image regardless of the display size of the suggestion display.

In order to achieve the above object, the gaming machine of (7) according to another aspect is
(7) A gaming machine (pachinko gaming machine 901, etc.) that can be controlled to an advantageous state (big hit gaming state, etc.) that is advantageous to the player.
As a suggestion display suggesting the degree of expectation of control to the advantageous state, the first suggestion display whose display size is the first size (display by the first size shutter image 9094 displayed at the time of the shutter effect shown in FIG. 31A). Etc.) and the display by the second suggestion display (the second size reach title image 9095 or the like displayed at the time of the reach title production shown in FIG. 31 (d)) having the display size of the second size. (Microcomputer 90100 for effect control, effect display device 909, etc.)
The suggestion display means
Multiple types of elements having different aspects (element E901 (banana), element E902 (melon), element E903 (apple), element E904 (watermelon), element E905 (strawberry), etc. shown in FIGS. 31 (a) and 31 (d)) It is possible to display a specific image (the fruit pattern shown in FIGS. 31A and 31D) composed of the above.
When either the first suggestion display or the second suggestion display is displayed in the pattern including the specific image, a plurality of types of elements are included in both the first suggestion display and the second suggestion display. (Display so that elements E901 to E905 are included in both the shutter image 9094 and the reach title image 9095 shown in FIGS. 31 (a) and 31 (d)).

According to such a configuration, a specific image can be preferably displayed regardless of the display size of the suggestion display. This makes it possible to accurately convey that a specific image has been displayed.

(8) The gaming machine according to (7) above.
The suggestion display means changes and displays the display size of a plurality of types of elements constituting the specific image according to the difference in display size between the first suggestion display and the second suggestion display (FIG. 31 (a). ), The display size of the elements E901 to E905 shown in (d) is changed and displayed according to the difference in display size between the shutter image 9094 and the reach title image 9095).

According to such a configuration, a specific image can be preferably displayed regardless of the display size of the suggestion display. This makes it possible to accurately convey that a specific image has been displayed.

(9) The gaming machine according to (7) or (8) above.
All of the plurality of types of elements are displayed so as to fit in each of the first suggestion display and the second suggestion display (all of the elements E901 to E905 shown in FIGS. 31A and 31D are shutter images 9094 and Display so that it fits in each of the reach title images 9095, etc.).

According to such a configuration, a specific image can be preferably displayed regardless of the display size of the suggestion display. This makes it possible to accurately convey that a specific image has been displayed.

(10) The gaming machine according to any one of (7) to (9) above.
Notification means (speakers 9027L, 9027R, effect lamp, FIG. 32) capable of executing a predetermined common notification when either the first suggestion display or the second suggestion display is displayed in a pattern including the specific image. In the shutter effect and reach title effect shown in (1), the speakers 9027L and 9027R provide notification to output a common sound (melody), and the effect lamp emits light to notify the speaker).

According to such a configuration, it is possible to accurately convey that a specific image has been displayed by a predetermined common notification.

(11) The gaming machine according to (10) above.
The notification means outputs a predetermined common sound (melody or the like shown in FIG. 32) as the predetermined common notification, and when the second suggestion display is displayed, after the output of the predetermined common sound, the first 1 When the suggestion display is displayed, a specific sound (voice shown in FIG. 32, etc.) that is not output is further output (as shown in FIG. 32, in the reach title production, a voice sound is output after the melody sound is output, etc. ).

According to such a configuration, it is possible to accurately convey that the specific image was displayed when the second suggestion display was displayed.

(12) The gaming machine according to any one of (7) to (11) above.
The suggestion display means displays the display size of the first suggestion display larger than the display size of the second suggestion display (the display size of the shutter image 9094 shown in FIG. 31 (a) is shown in FIG. 31 (d). It is displayed larger than the display size of the reach title image 9095, etc.).

With such a configuration, it is possible to pay attention to the difference in the display size of the suggestion display.
(13) The gaming machine according to any one of (7) to (12) above.
The suggestion display means displays the first suggestion display and the second suggestion display at different timings (the shutter image 9094 shown in FIG. 31 (a) and the reach title image 9095 shown in FIG. 31 (d) have different timings. Etc.).

According to such a configuration, it is possible to prevent the specific image from becoming difficult to see due to overlapping execution timings.

(14) The gaming machine according to any one of (7) to (13) above.
When displaying either the first suggestion display or the second suggestion display in a pattern including the specific image, the suggestion display means performs a predetermined operation (scrolling) on a plurality of types of elements constituting the specific image. In both the shutter image 9094 and the reach title image 9095, all of the elements E901 to E905 can be visually recognized by scrolling and displaying in the image display area, etc. ).

According to such a configuration, a plurality of types of elements constituting a specific image can be recognizablely displayed.

(15) The gaming machine according to any one of (7) to (14) above.
The suggestion display means includes a pattern of displaying only one element among a plurality of types of elements constituting the specific image (a pattern of displaying only an apple as shown in a modified example may be included).

According to such a configuration, the number of patterns for displaying images is increased, so that the interest can be improved.

It is a front view which looked at the pachinko machine from the front. It is a figure which shows the hit type table. It is a block diagram which shows an example of the circuit structure in the main board (game control board). It is explanatory drawing which shows each random number. It is explanatory drawing which shows the jackpot determination table and jackpot type determination table. It is a figure which shows the variation pattern table used for determining a variation pattern in a tabular form. It is explanatory drawing which shows an example of the content of an effect control command. It is a flowchart which shows the timer interrupt processing. It is a flowchart which shows the special symbol process process. It is a flowchart which shows the effect control main processing. It is a flowchart which shows the effect control process process. It is a figure for demonstrating the meter MAX effect and the meter destruction effect. It is a figure which shows the meter effect execution decision table. It is a flowchart which shows the effect setting process. It is a flowchart which shows the meter effect processing. It is a flowchart which shows the meter effect processing. It is a display screen figure of the effect display device which shows the specific continuous hit effect example. It is a timing chart which shows the operation effect control timing about self-powered continuous hit and automatic continuous hit in a specific continuous hit effect. It is a front view which looked at the pachinko machine from the front. It is a figure which shows the hit type table. It is a block diagram which shows an example of the circuit structure in the main board (game control board). It is explanatory drawing which shows each random number. It is explanatory drawing which shows the jackpot determination table and jackpot type determination table. It is a figure which shows the variation pattern table used for determining a variation pattern in a tabular form. It is explanatory drawing which shows an example of the content of an effect control command. It is a flowchart which shows the timer interrupt processing. It is a flowchart which shows the special symbol process process. It is a flowchart which shows the effect control main processing. It is a flowchart which shows the effect control process process. It is a flowchart which shows the effect symbol variation start processing. It is a display screen diagram when a shutter effect and a reach title effect are executed. It is a timing chart which shows the audio output timing and the production lamp light emission timing. It is explanatory drawing which shows the fruit pattern execution decision table. It is a flowchart which shows the effect setting process.

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

The pachinko gaming machine 1 is a gaming machine in which a gaming ball as a gaming medium is driven into a gaming area 7 to play a game. The pachinko gaming machine 1 is composed of an outer frame and a gaming frame that is openably and closably attached to the inside of the outer frame. Further, the pachinko gaming machine 1 has a glass door frame 2 that is openable and closable in the gaming frame.

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

A stick controller 122 capable of tilting in a plurality of directions (front-back, left-right) is attached to a member forming the surplus ball saucer (lower plate) 4 at a predetermined position on the front side of the upper surface of the lower plate main body.

The member forming the hitting ball supply plate (upper plate) 3 is provided with a push button 120 at a predetermined position on the front side of the upper surface of the upper plate main body, which allows the player to perform a predetermined instruction operation by pressing or the like. There is. Inside the main body of the upper plate at the installation position of the push button 120, a push sensor 124 (see FIG. 3) for detecting the player's operation action (player's movement) performed on the push button 120 is provided. There is.

Near the center of the game area 7, an effect display device 9 is provided as a display means capable of variablely displaying (also referred to as variable display) an effect symbol as a plurality of types of identification information capable of identifying each. On the right side of the effect display device 9 in the game area 7, there is a first special symbol display (first variable display unit) 8a that variablely displays the first special symbol as a plurality of types of identification information that can identify each of them. A second special symbol display (second variable display unit) 8b that variablely displays the second special symbol as a plurality of types of identification information capable of identifying each is provided.

Each of the first special symbol display 8a and the second special symbol display 8b is composed of a simple and small display (for example, a 7-segment LED) capable of variablely displaying numbers and characters. The effect display device 9 is composed of a liquid crystal display device (LCD), and on the display screen, an effect symbol display area for performing a variable display of the effect symbol synchronized with the variable display of the first special symbol or the second special symbol is provided. Be done. In the effect symbol display area, for example, a symbol display area for variable display of three decorative (effect) effect symbols, left, middle, and right, is formed. Hereinafter, the first special symbol and the second special symbol may be collectively referred to as a special symbol, and the first special symbol display 8a and the second special symbol display 8b are collectively referred to as a special symbol display (variable display unit). I have something to do.

Each of the first special symbol display 8a and the second special symbol display 8b is controlled by a game control microcomputer mounted on a main board (game control board). The effect display device 9 is controlled by an effect control microcomputer mounted on the effect control board. When the first special symbol display 8a is executing the variable display of the first special symbol, the effect display is executed by the effect display device 9 along with the variable display, and the second special symbol display 8b is the second. (2) When the variable display of the special symbol is being executed, the effect display is executed by the effect display device 9 along with the variable display, so that it is possible to easily grasp the progress of the game.

When the jackpot display result (big hit symbol) as a specific display result is derived and displayed on the first special symbol display 8a, or when the jackpot display result (big hit symbol) as a specific display result is displayed on the second special symbol display 8b. When the derivation display is performed, the effect display device 9 also derivates and displays the jackpot display result (combination of jackpot symbols) as the specific display result. When the specific display result is displayed as the display result of the variable display in this way, it is controlled to the specific game state (big hit game state) as an advantageous state in which an advantageous value (advantageous value) is given to the player.

Further, in the effect display device 9, symbols other than the symbol that becomes the final stop symbol (for example, the middle symbol among the left and right middle symbols) continue for a predetermined time, and the jackpot symbol (for example, the left middle right symbol is aligned with the same symbol). Stopped, rocked, enlarged / reduced or deformed in a state that matches (combination of symbols), or multiple symbols are displayed in a variable manner in synchronization with the same symbol, or the positions of the displayed symbols are swapped. Then, the effect performed in a state where the possibility of a big hit continues before the final result is displayed (hereinafter, these states are referred to as a reach state) is called a reach effect.

Below the effect display device 9, a winning device having a first starting winning opening 13 is provided. The game ball that has won the first start winning opening 13 is guided to the back surface of the game board 6 and is detected by the first starting opening switch 13a. Further, below the winning device having the first starting winning opening (first starting opening) 13, a variable winning ball device 15 having a second starting winning opening 14 capable of winning a game ball is provided. The game ball that has won the second start winning opening (second starting opening) 14 is guided to the back surface of the game board 6 and is detected by the second starting opening switch 14a.

The variable winning ball device 15 is opened by the solenoid 16. When the variable winning ball device 15 is opened, the game ball can win the second starting winning opening 14 (it becomes easier to win the starting winning), which is advantageous for the player. Further, when the variable winning ball device 15 is in the closed state, the game ball does not win the second starting winning opening 14. Hereinafter, the first starting winning opening 13 and the second starting winning opening 14 may be collectively referred to as a starting winning opening or a starting opening.

Above the second special symbol display 8b, there is a second special symbol hold storage display 18b composed of four indicators for displaying the number of valid winning balls entered in the second start winning opening 14, that is, the number of second hold storages. It is provided. Further, above the second special symbol holding storage display 18b, the first special symbol holding consisting of four indicators for displaying the number of effective winning balls entered in the first starting winning opening 13, that is, the number of first holding storages is displayed. A storage display 18a is provided.

The game machine is provided with a ball launching device that drives a drive motor in response to the player operating the ball striking handle 5 and launches the game ball into the game area 7 by using the rotational force of the drive motor. There is. The game ball launched from the ball striking device enters the game area 7 through a ball striking rail formed in a circular shape so as to surround the game area 7, and then descends from the game area 7.

At the lower position on the display screen of the effect display device 9, a hold storage display unit (total hold storage display unit, hold) that displays the total number of the first hold storage number and the second hold storage number (total hold storage number) is displayed. A display area (not shown) is provided. In the total hold storage display unit, as the hold storage display, the number of hold storage images can be specified by, for example, the number of displayed images of a predetermined image (by displaying one hold storage image corresponding to each of the hold storage information). Specify the number of pending memories.) Is displayed. In each of the first special symbol hold storage display 18a, the second special symbol hold storage display 18b, and the effect display device 9, the light emitting display and the image display for indicating the number of hold storages are hold display or hold. It is called a memory display.

A special variable winning ball device 20 is provided below the variable winning ball device 15. The special variable winning ball device 20 is provided with an opening / closing plate, and when the specific display result (big hit symbol) is derived and displayed on the first special symbol display 8a and the specific display result (big hit symbol) on the second special symbol display 8b. In the specific game state (big hit game state) that occurs when is derived and displayed, the opening / closing plate is controlled to the open state by the solenoid 21, so that the large winning opening, which is the winning area, is opened. The game ball that has won the big prize opening is detected by the count switch 23.

In the jackpot game state, the special variable winning ball device 20 is repeatedly controlled to repeat the open state and the closed state. In the repetitive continuous control, the state in which the special variable winning ball device 20 is open is called a round. Repeated continuous control is also called round control.

On the left side of the effect display device 9, a normal symbol display 10 for variablely displaying normal symbols that can identify each of them is provided. In the vicinity of the ordinary symbol display 10, an ordinary symbol holding storage display 41 having a display unit with four LEDs for displaying the number of winning balls that have passed through the gate 32 is provided.

An accessory 12 is provided above the effect display device 9. The accessory 12 is located between the game board 6 and the effect display device 9, and the position can be displaced by the accessory motor 17. The accessory 12 is usually located in a place that is difficult for the player to see, and moves to a position that is visible to the player when a predetermined effect is executed (for example, a position in front of the effect display device 9).

At the bottom of the game board 6, there is an out opening 26 in which a hit ball that has not won a prize is taken in. Further, four speakers 27 for producing sound effects and sounds as predetermined sound outputs are provided on the upper left and right upper parts and the lower left and right lower parts outside the game area 7. A frame LED 28 provided on the front frame is provided on the outer periphery of the game area 7.

In the hit type table of FIG. 2, for each type of hit in the jackpot, the jackpot probability after the end of the jackpot gaming state, the base after the end of the jackpot gaming state, the fluctuation time after the end of the jackpot gaming state, the number of times of opening in the jackpot, And the opening time of each round is shown.

Of the "big hits", the probabilistic state is a state in which after being controlled to the big hit gaming state, there is a higher probability that the special gaming state will be determined to be a big hit as compared with the normal state (normal gaming state that is not the probabilistic state). The type of jackpot that shifts to (an abbreviation for a probability fluctuation state, also called a high probability state) is called a "probability variation jackpot". Further, in the present embodiment, as the special gaming state, when the fluctuation time (variation display period) of the special symbol or the effect symbol is controlled to the time reduction state which is shorter than the non-time reduction state in association with the probability variation state. There is. It should be noted that the special gaming state may be controlled to a time saving state independently of the probability change state.

By shifting to the time-saving state, the fluctuation time of the special symbol or the effect symbol is shortened, so that when the time-saving state is reached, an effective start winning prize is likely to occur, and the possibility of a big hit game is increased. Of the "big hits", the type of big hit that does not shift to the probabilistic state after being controlled to the big hit game state of 15 rounds is called "normal big hit".

Further, as a special gaming state, the frequency with which the game ball enters the variable winning ball device 15 is increased by increasing the frequency with which the variable winning ball device 15 is opened in association with the probability change state or the time saving state. It may be controlled to the electric chew support control state that facilitates (higher approach, higher frequency) winning of the variable winning ball device 15. Since the electric chew support control state is a high base state, it is mainly referred to as a high base state in the following description.

The electric chew support control includes control that shortens the fluctuation time of the normal symbol (the time from the start of the fluctuation display to the derivation display of the display result) to derive and display the display result at an early stage (normal symbol shortening control), and the normal symbol. Control to increase the probability that the stop symbol will be a hit symbol (normal symbol probability variation control), control to lengthen the opening time of the variable winning ball device 15 (opening time extension control), and increase the number of times the variable winning ball device 15 is opened. Control (control to increase the number of times of opening) is performed. When such control is performed, the time ratio in which the variable winning ball device 15 is in the open state is higher than when the control is not performed, so that the winning frequency to the second starting winning opening 14 is high. Will increase, and it will be easier for the game ball to start and win a prize. As a result of this control, the frequency of winning the second start winning opening 14 increases, so that the gaming state in which the frequency of establishment of the second start condition and / or the frequency of execution of the variation display of the second special symbol increases.

The state in which the frequency of winning the second starting winning opening 14 is increased by the electric chew support control (high frequency state) is the ratio of the number of game balls paid out as prize balls according to the winning to the number of launched balls. Since the "base" is in a higher state than when the control is not performed, it is called a "high base state". When such control is not performed, it is called a "low base state". Further, such a control is a control for facilitating the winning of the variable winning ball device 15, that is, the variable winning ball device 15 by supporting the winning with the electric tulip, and is called "electric chew support control".

FIG. 2 is a hit type table. As shown in FIG. 2, the hit type, the hit probability after hit, the hit base, the hit fluctuation time, the number of times of opening, and the round opening time are set.

FIG. 3 is a block diagram showing an example of a circuit configuration in the main board (game control board) and the effect control board. FIG. 3 also shows a payout control board 37 and the like. A game control microcomputer (corresponding to a game control means) 560 that controls the pachinko game machine 1 according to a program is mounted on the main board 31. The game control microcomputer 560 includes a ROM 54 for storing a program for game control (game progress control), a RAM 55 as a storage means used as a work memory, a CPU 56 for performing control operations according to the program, and an I / O port unit. Includes 57. The game control microcomputer 560 is a one-chip microcomputer having a ROM 54 and a RAM 55 built-in. The game control microcomputer 560 also includes a random number circuit 503 that generates a hardware random number (a random number generated by the hardware circuit).

The RAM 55 is a backup RAM as a non-volatile storage means in which a part or all thereof is backed up by a backup power source created on the power supply board. That is, even if the power supply to the game machine is stopped, a part or all of the contents of the RAM 55 are stored for a predetermined period (until the capacitor as the backup power supply is discharged and the backup power supply cannot supply power).

The random number circuit 503 is a hardware circuit used to generate a random number for determination for determining whether or not to make a big hit based on the display result of the variation display of the special symbol. The random number circuit 503 updates the numerical data according to the set update rule within the numerical range in which the initial value (for example, 0) and the upper limit value (for example, 65535) are set, and the start occurs at a random timing. It has a random number generation function in which the read numerical data becomes a random number value based on the time when the winning is the time of reading (extracting) the numerical data. The game control microcomputer 560 has a function of setting an initial value of numerical data to be updated by the random number circuit 503.

Further, an input driver circuit 58 that gives detection signals from the gate switch 32a, the first start port switch 13a, the second start port switch 14a, and the count switch 23 to the game control microcomputer 560 is also mounted on the main board 31. In addition, the output circuit 59 that drives the solenoid 16 that opens and closes the variable winning ball device 15 and the solenoid 21 that opens and closes the special variable winning ball device 20 that forms the large winning opening according to a command from the game control microcomputer 560 is also main. It is mounted on the substrate 31.

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

The effect control board 80 is equipped with an effect control microcomputer 100, a ROM 102, a RAM 103, a VDP 109, an I / O port unit 105, and the like. The ROM 102 stores programs and data for effect control such as display control. The RAM 103 is used as a work memory. The ROM 102 and the RAM 103 may be built in the effect control microcomputer 100. The VDP 109 cooperates with the effect control microcomputer 100 to control the display of the effect display device 9.

The effect control microcomputer 100 is an effect control command for instructing the effect content from the game control microcomputer 560 via a relay board 77 that allows signals to pass in only one direction from the main board 31 to the effect control board 80. In addition to controlling the variation display of the effect display device 9, the display of the frame LED 28 provided on the frame side is controlled via the lamp driver board 35, and the speaker 27 via the sound output board 70. Performs various production controls such as controlling the sound output of.

Further, the effect control CPU 101 inputs an operation detection signal as an information signal indicating that the player's operation action on the push button 120 has been detected from the push sensor 124 via the input port of the I / O port unit 105. To do. Further, the effect control CPU 101 drives the accessory motor 17 via the motor drive circuit to operate the accessory 12.

FIG. 4 is an explanatory diagram showing each random number. In FIG. 4, the type of random number, the update range, the use, and the addition condition are shown.

FIG. 5 is an explanatory diagram showing a jackpot determination table and a jackpot type determination table. FIG. 5A is an explanatory diagram showing a jackpot determination table. The jackpot determination table is a collection of data stored in the ROM 54, and is a table in which a jackpot determination value to be compared with the random R is set. The jackpot determination table includes a normal time (non-probability change time) jackpot determination table used in a normal state (a gaming state that is not a probability change state, that is, a non-probability change state) and a probability change time jackpot determination table used in the probability change state.

5 (B) and 5 (C) are explanatory views showing a jackpot type determination table stored in the ROM 54. FIG. 5B shows a case where the jackpot type is determined using the hold memory (also referred to as the first hold memory) based on the game ball winning the first start winning opening 13 (variation display of the first special symbol). This is the first special symbol jackpot type determination table (for the first special symbol) used for (when performed). FIG. 5C shows a case where the jackpot type is determined using the hold memory (also referred to as the second hold memory) based on the game ball winning the second start winning opening 14 (the variation display of the second special symbol is displayed. This is the second special symbol jackpot type determination table used for (when performed).

FIG. 6 is a diagram showing a variation pattern table used for determining a variation pattern in a tabular format. In FIG. 6, (a) shows a table for determining when the normal state is out, and FIG. 6 (b) shows a table for determining when the time saving state is out. Further, (c) shows a normal jackpot determination table, and (d) shows a probability variation jackpot determination table. Each determination table of FIGS. 6A to 6D is stored in the ROM 54, is selected according to the gaming state, and is used for determining (determining) the variation pattern type and the variation pattern.

The “normal reach” in each table of FIG. 6 shows a fluctuation pattern of the normal reach that does not perform a particularly flashy effect when the reach state is reached. "Super reach" indicates a variation pattern in which a reach effect is performed to display a special effect image when the reach state is reached. Further, "super reach" is a fluctuation pattern in which the ratio of selection when a big hit is obtained is higher than that of "normal reach", and the reliability of the big hit is high. "Super reach" is a fluctuation pattern with a longer fluctuation time than "normal reach". Four types of fluctuation patterns are set for Super Reach, and the degree of expectation of a big hit (possibility of becoming a big hit) is such that 1st Super Reach <2nd Super Reach <3rd Super Reach <4th Super Reach. ) Is high.

The "expectation degree" is a concept including an expectation degree for a big hit, an expectation degree for a probability change, and the like. Specifically, the degree of expectation for a big hit (also referred to as reliability) is the degree of expectation (the ratio of a big hit) that becomes a big hit when each reach fluctuation pattern is selected. For example, the reach fluctuation is performed 100 times. If the jackpot is 60 times, the expectation for the jackpot is 60% (the appearance rate (probability) of the jackpot is 60%). The degree of expectation for probabilistic change means the degree of expectation (ratio of probable change) to shift to the probable change state.

FIG. 7 is an explanatory diagram showing an example of the contents of the effect control command transmitted by the game control microcomputer 560. In the game control microcomputer 560, as shown in FIG. 7, various effect control commands are transmitted to the effect control microcomputer 100 according to the game control state.

Next, a configuration example of an area (holding storage buffer) for storing data such as random numbers (holding storage data) corresponding to the holding storage on the game control microcomputer 560 side will be described. The hold storage buffer is provided in the RAM 55.

In the first hold storage buffer, a storage area corresponding to the upper limit value (4 in this example) of the first hold storage number is secured. Further, in the second hold storage buffer, a storage area corresponding to the upper limit value (4 in this example) of the second hold storage number is secured. In the first hold storage buffer and the second hold storage buffer, a random number for determining a jackpot, which is a hardware random number (random R), a random number for determining a jackpot type, which is a software random number (random 1), and a random number for determining a variable pattern type. (Random 2) and a random number for determining a fluctuation pattern (random number 3) are stored.

Next, the operation of the pachinko gaming machine 1 will be described. In the pachinko gaming machine 1, when the game control microcomputer 560 on the main board 31 executes a predetermined main process, a timer interrupt is periodically interrupted at predetermined time (for example, 2 ms) and the timer interrupt process is executed. By doing so, various game controls can be executed.

In the main processing, necessary initial setting processing, initialization processing at normal time, game state recovery processing other than normal time, random number circuit setting processing (initial setting of random number circuit 503), random number update processing for display (type of fluctuation pattern) Various random number update processes such as determination and fluctuation pattern determination), initial value random number update process (normal symbol hit determination random number generation counter update value update process), and the like are executed.

FIG. 8 is a flowchart showing the timer interrupt process. When the timer interrupt occurs, the CPU 56 executes the timer interrupt processing of steps S (hereinafter, simply referred to as “S”) 20 to S34 shown in FIG.

FIG. 9 is a flowchart showing the special symbol process process (S26). In the special symbol process process, a process for controlling the first special symbol display 8a or the second special symbol display 8b and the large winning opening is executed. In the special symbol process process, the start port switch passage process is executed (S312). Then, depending on the internal state, any of the processes S300 to S307 is performed.

In the start port switch passing process, if the first start port switch 13a (second start port switch 14a) is turned on, the first hold storage number (second hold storage number) reaches the upper limit value (for example, 4). On condition that the data is not stored, the value of the first reserved storage counter (second reserved storage counter) that counts the stored number of the first reserved storage data (second reserved storage data) is increased by 1, and the random number circuit 503 or software Numerical data (for example, a random number for jackpot determination, a random number for determining a fluctuation pattern type, and a random number for determining a fluctuation pattern) are extracted from a counter for generating a random number, and these are stored in a first hold storage buffer (second hold storage). Executes the process of saving (storing) in the storage area in the buffer). Further, the value of the total hold storage counter is increased by 1, and the process of saving (storing) the data indicating "first (second)" in the hold specific area corresponding to the value of the total hold storage counter after the total is executed. To do.

The processes of S300 to S307 are as follows. The special symbol normal process (S300) is a process of determining whether or not the display result of the variable display is a big hit, and determining the type of big hit when the display result is a big hit. The variation pattern setting process (S301) determines the variation pattern (determines the variation pattern using the variation pattern type determination random number and the variation pattern determination random number), and clocks the variation time according to the determined variation pattern. This is a process for controlling the start of timekeeping of the variable time timer for the purpose.

The display result designation command transmission process (S302) is a process of controlling the transmission of the display result designation command to the effect control microcomputer 100. The special symbol changing process (S303) is a process of advancing the process to the special symbol stop process when the variation time of the variation pattern selected in the variation pattern setting process elapses. The special symbol stop process (S304) displays the fluctuation on the first special symbol display 8a or the second special symbol display 8b when the passage of the fluctuation time corresponding to the determined fluctuation pattern is timed by the fluctuation time timer. It is a process of stopping and deriving and displaying the stopped symbol.

The large winning opening pre-opening process (S305) is a process of controlling the opening of the large winning opening in the special variable winning ball device 20 according to the type of big hit. The process of opening the large winning opening (S306) confirms the control of transmitting the effect control command for the round display effect during the big hit game state to the effect control microcomputer 100 and the establishment of the closing condition of the large winning opening. This is a process for performing processing and the like. If the conditions for closing the large winning opening are satisfied and there are still remaining rounds, the process proceeds to the large winning opening pre-opening process (S305). When all the rounds are completed, the process proceeds to the jackpot end process (S307). The jackpot end process (S307) is a process of performing control or the like for causing the effect control microcomputer 100 to perform display control for notifying the player that the jackpot game state has ended.

Next, the operation of the effect control microcomputer 100 will be described. FIG. 10 is a flowchart showing an effect control main process executed by the effect control microcomputer 100 (specifically, the effect control CPU 101) mounted on the effect control board 80.

When the power is turned on, the effect control CPU 101 starts executing the effect control main process. In the effect control main process, first, initialization processing is performed for clearing the RAM area, setting various initial values, and initial setting the timer for determining the effect control activation interval (for example, 2 ms) (S701). ). After that, the effect control CPU 101 shifts to the loop process for monitoring the timer interrupt flag (S702). When the timer interrupt occurs, the effect control CPU 101 sets the timer interrupt flag in the timer interrupt process. If the timer interrupt flag is set in the effect control main process, the effect control CPU 101 clears the flag (S703) and executes the following effect control process.

In the effect control process, the effect control CPU 101 first analyzes the received effect control command and sets data such as a flag capable of identifying what the received effect control command is. Processing (for example, processing for storing data that can identify the received command in various command storage areas provided in the RAM 103) and the like are performed (command analysis processing: S704). Next, the effect control CPU 101 performs the effect control process process (S705). In the effect control process process, in order to perform various effects such as variable display of the effect symbol on the effect display device 9 according to the contents of the effect control command analyzed in S704, the current control of each process according to the control state is performed. Select the process corresponding to the state (effect control process flag) and execute the effect control. Next, a random number update process for updating the count value of the counter for generating a random number used by the effect control microcomputer 100 is executed (S706).

Next, a hold storage display control process for controlling the display state of the hold display in the hold display area (moving, erasing, etc. of the hold display) is executed (S707). In the hold storage display control process, processing related to the display of the hold display and the active display is executed. For example, as a hold display, a total hold storage display unit indicating the total number of the first hold storage number and the second hold storage number is formed in the display area of the effect display device 9.

By executing such an effect control main process, the effect control microcomputer 100 transmits from the game control microcomputer 560 and responds to the effect control command received, the effect display device 9, various lamps, and the effect control computer 100. By controlling the effect devices such as the speakers 27L and 27R, various effect controls are performed according to the game state.

FIG. 11 is a flowchart showing the effect control process process (S705) in the effect control main process shown in FIG. In the effect control process process, the effect control CPU 101 executes the pre-reading effect process (S700) for determining whether or not to execute the pre-reading effect and selecting the type of the pre-reading effect, and then the value of the effect control process flag. Any one of S800 to S807 is performed according to the above.

In the effect control process process, the following processes are executed. In the effect control process process, the display state of the effect display device 9 is controlled to realize the variable display of the effect symbol, but the control related to the variation display of the effect symbol synchronized with the change of the first special symbol is also controlled by the second special symbol. The control related to the variation display of the effect symbol synchronized with the variation of is also executed in one effect control process process.

The pre-reading effect processing (S700) is a process of determining pre-reading such as whether or not to execute the pre-reading effect, and determining the effect mode when executing the pre-reading effect. The look-ahead effect is a change in the special symbol based on the hold information (holding memory information) before the turn of the display (symbol change) of the special symbol arrives. It is a production technique that determines the content of the display and gives a notice at a stage before that what the variable display of the special symbol will be in the future. For example, when the hold information is a big hit, a big hit may occur later based on the display mode of the hold display corresponding to the hold information before the variable display by the hold information is executed. A kind of effect such as giving a notice is performed as a look-ahead effect. Hereinafter, the variable display based on the hold information targeted for the look-ahead effect is referred to as “target variable display”.

The variation pattern command reception waiting process (S800) is a process of confirming whether or not a variation pattern command has been received from the game control microcomputer 560. If the variation pattern command is received, the process shifts to the effect symbol variation start processing.

The effect symbol variation start process (S801) is a process for controlling the variation display of the effect symbol (decorative symbol) to be started. The effect symbol changing process (S802) is a process for controlling the switching timing of each fluctuation state (fluctuation speed) constituting the fluctuation pattern. The effect symbol variation stop process (S803) is a process of stopping the variation display of the effect symbol (decorative symbol) and controlling to derive and display the display result (final stop symbol) of the variation display.

The jackpot display process (S804) is a process of performing display control such as control of displaying a fanfare effect for notifying the effect display device 9 of the occurrence of a jackpot after the end of the fluctuation time. The process during the round (S805) is a process for controlling the display during the round. When the round end condition is satisfied, if the final round is not completed, the process proceeds to the round post-processing, and if the final round is completed, the process proceeds to the jackpot end process. The round post-processing (S806) is a process for controlling the display between rounds. When the round start condition is satisfied, the process shifts to the processing during the round. The jackpot end effect process (S807) is a process of performing display control in the effect display device 9 to notify the player that the jackpot game state has ended.

The effect control CPU 101 is a process stored in the ROM 102 from the start of the variable display to the stop of the variable display, and during a predetermined effect control period from the start of the big hit game state to the end of the big hit game state. The effect device (effect component) such as the effect display device 9 is controlled according to the process data set in the table.

The process table is composed of process timer setting values and data in which a plurality of combinations of display control execution data, lamp control execution data, and sound number data are collected. In the display control execution data, data and the like indicating each variation mode constituting the variation mode during the variation time (variation display time) of the variation display of the effect symbol (decorative symbol) are described. Specifically, data related to the change of the display screen of the effect display device 9 is described. Further, in the process timer set value, the fluctuation time in the mode of fluctuation is set. The effect control CPU 101 refers to the process table and controls the display control to display the effect symbol in the variation mode set in the display control execution data only for the time set in the process timer set value. Such a process table is prepared according to each fluctuation pattern.

FIG. 12 is a diagram for explaining a meter MAX effect and a meter destruction effect. In the pachinko gaming machine 1 according to the present embodiment, the meter effect is executed by detecting the signal due to the operation of the push button 120 by the push sensor 124. The meter effect includes a meter MAX effect and a meter destruction effect. These meter effects are effects related to the meter 99 displayed on the display screen of the effect display device 9. The meter 99 is formed from a plurality of scales. The value of this scale increases in response to the detection of the operation of the push button 120 by the player during the operation valid period in which the operation of the push button 120 is valid.

The meter MAX effect is an effect of raising the value of the scale of the meter 99 to the MAX mode (MAX value) which is the upper limit value. When the operation of the push button 120 by the player is detected during the operation valid period, the value of the scale increases to MAX. In the meter MAX effect, when the value of the meter 99 reaches MAX (in the MAX mode), it is notified on the display screen of the effect display device 9 that the jackpot state, which is an advantageous state for the player, is controlled. Will be done.

The meter destruction effect is an effect that changes to a destruction mode in which the meter 99 is cracked and then the meter 99 is destroyed after the mode is in the middle of the MAX mode. When the operation of the push button 120 by the player is detected during the operation valid period, the value of the scale stops rising just before MAX. After that, when the operation of the push button 120 by the player is detected, the meter 99 itself begins to crack. The crack gradually grows in response to the operation of the push button 120, and when the upper limit is reached, the crack changes to a fracture mode in which the meter is destroyed. In the meter destruction effect, it is notified on the display screen of the effect display device 9 that the meter 99 is controlled to the jackpot state, which is an advantageous state advantageous for the player, by the destruction mode. The intermediate mode is a display mode indicating the upper limit of the number of operations set internally.

FIG. 12A shows a case where the meter 99 is displayed at the lower right of the screen together with the effect symbols 91, 92, 93 that are changing on the display screen of the effect display device 9. When the meter effect is executed, the meter 99 is displayed on the screen of the effect display device 9 in this way. FIG. 12B shows the push button 120 while extracting the portion of the meter 99. The operation validity period in which the operation of the push button 120 is effective is displayed on the screen of the effect display device 9 by a meter showing the validity period and an image showing the push button 120, but the figure is omitted.

When the operation of the push button 120 is detected by the push sensor 124 during the operation valid period, the value of the scale of the meter 99 rises to the right according to the number of operations as shown in FIG. 12 (c). I will go. When the display result of the variable display is a big hit, the display of the meter 99 changes as shown in the success patterns shown in FIGS. 12 (d) to 12 (f). If the display result of the variable display is out of alignment, the display of the meter 99 changes as shown in the failure patterns shown in FIGS. 12 (g) and 12 (h).

FIG. 12D is a diagram showing that the value of the meter 99 has risen to the upper limit due to the meter MAX effect in the success pattern, and the MAX mode has been established. In the meter MAX effect, the push button 120 is repeatedly pressed from the display immediately before the value of the meter 99 becomes the MAX mode, so that the MAX mode shown in FIG. 12D is obtained. After that, the jackpot is displayed on the screen of the effect display device 9, indicating that the jackpot game state is controlled.

FIG. 12E shows the meter by repeatedly hitting the push button 120 from the display (hereinafter, also referred to as an intermediate mode) immediately before the value of the meter 99 becomes the MAX mode due to the meter destruction effect in the success pattern. It is a figure which shows that the display which a crack is formed in 99 itself. The crack of the meter 99 gradually widens by repeatedly hitting the push button 120. Then, when the upper limit is reached, as shown in FIG. 12 (f), the meter 99 is divided into a fracture mode. After that, the jackpot is displayed on the screen of the effect display device 9, indicating that the jackpot game state is controlled.

FIG. 12 (g) is a diagram showing a meter MAX effect in the case of a failure pattern. As shown in FIG. 12 (g), in the meter MAX effect in the case of the failure pattern, the meter is in the MAX mode no matter how many times the push button 120 is repeatedly pressed from the halfway mode just before the value of the meter 99 becomes the MAX mode. However, after the operation valid period ends, a deviation is displayed on the screen of the effect display device 9, indicating that the display result of the variation display this time is out of alignment.

FIG. 12H shows a display in which the meter 99 itself is cracked by repeatedly hitting the push button 120 from the halfway mode just before the value of the meter 99 becomes the MAX mode due to the meter destruction effect in the failure pattern. It is a figure which shows that it becomes. The crack of the meter 99 gradually widens by repeatedly hitting the push button 120. However, no matter how many times the push button 120 is repeatedly hit, the meter will not be in a destructive mode. After the operation valid period ends, a deviation is displayed on the screen of the effect display device 9, indicating that the display result of the variation display this time is out of alignment.

A pattern for changing the meter 99 to MAX by raising the meter 99 to MAX as shown in FIG. 12 (d), and a pattern for executing a meter destruction effect in which the meter 99 is cracked as shown in FIG. 12 (e). Is provided. In this way, since the pattern in which the meter 99 is simply raised by operating the push button 120 is not limited, the pattern in which the meter 99 changes can be diversified and the interest of the game can be improved.

Further, as shown in FIG. 12 (e), the destruction mode is changed as shown in FIG. 12 (f) due to the meter destruction effect in which the meter 99 is cracked. Then, a jackpot notification is performed based on the destruction of the meter 99. In this way, even if the value of the meter 99 does not rise in the middle, it is possible to expect the meter 99 to change to the destruction mode, and it is possible to improve the interest of the game.

Further, as shown in FIGS. 12 (e) and 12 (f), the display of the meter 99 becomes a destruction mode through an intermediate mode immediately before the MAX mode. By doing so, even if the meter 99 does not change to the MAX mode, the jackpot notification may be performed depending on the destruction mode, so that the interest of the game can be improved. In addition, when the meter 99 begins to crack, it is possible to encourage the player to operate the push button 120, which may be a destruction mode, and it is interesting to operate the push button 120 until the operation validity period ends. Can be enhanced.

Although the jackpot notification has been described as an example of the notification that is advantageous to the player, the advantageous notification may be other than the notification of the jackpot. For example, as an advantageous notification, it may notify that a probability change state is reached. Further, in a pachinko gaming machine provided with a probability variation determination area for determining whether or not to make a probability variation, it may be notified that the pachinko gaming machine can pass through the probability variation determination area. Further, as an advantageous notification, it may be a notification that an effect having a relatively high expectation of a big hit such as a super reach (SP reach) is executed, and it may be a notification that is advantageous to the player. In addition, various timings may be set as the execution timing of the meter effect for performing these advantageous notifications. For example, the meter effect may be executed at various timings such as during a big hit game, during SP reach, and at the start of fluctuation. Further, the degree of expectation that advantageous notification may be executed may differ depending on the execution timing of the meter effect.

FIG. 13 is a diagram showing a meter effect execution determination table referred to by the effect control CPU 101. In particular, FIG. 13 (a) is a table to be referred to when it is determined that the display result will be a big hit, and FIG. 13 (b) is when it is determined that the display result will be out of order. It is a table referenced by. In each table, the value of the random counter SR2, which plays the role of a random number for determining the content of the meter effect, is assigned.

As shown in FIG. 13A, when the jackpot is determined in advance, random numbers are assigned so that the content of the meter effect is not executed <meter destruction effect (meter destruction) <meter MAX effect (MAX reached). ing. Further, as shown in FIG. 13 (b), when the deviation is determined in advance, the content of the meter effect is such that no execution> meter destruction effect (meter not destroyed)> meter MAX effect (MAX not reached). Random numbers are assigned.

FIG. 14 is a flowchart showing the effect setting process. The effect setting process is a process executed in the effect symbol variation start process (S801) in the effect control process process. In the effect setting process, whether or not the meter effect is executed is determined in the effect symbol change start process (S801) executed before the effect symbol change process (S802) that enables detection of the player's movement. .. The process based on this flowchart is executed by the effect control CPU 101.

In this process, first, it is determined whether or not the variation executed this time is the fourth super reach (S630). This is because, in the present embodiment, the meter effect is executed only when the fourth super reach is achieved. If this change is not the 4th Super Reach, the content of other productions is determined (S634).

In S630, when it is determined that the fluctuation executed this time is the fourth super reach, it is determined based on the command received from the CPU 56 whether the result of this fluctuation is a big hit or a miss (S631). .. If it is determined in S631 that the result of this fluctuation is a big hit, in S632, the content of the meter effect is determined by the large hit meter effect execution determination table. If it is determined in S631 that the result of this fluctuation is out of alignment, in S633, the content of the meter effect is determined by the out-of-order meter effect execution determination table. Next, in S634, other effects are determined, and the process ends.

As shown in S632, whether the meter 99 is in the MAX mode or the destruction mode is determined in the effect symbol change start process executed before the effect symbol change in progress process that enables detection of the player's motion. To. In this way, it is possible to pay attention to which mode the meter 99 changes.

FIG. 15 is a flowchart showing the meter effect processing. The meter effect processing is a process executed within the effect symbol changing process (S802) in the effect control process process. In the meter effect process, the effect control CPU 101 first determines whether or not it is determined in S632 and S633 that the meter effect is executed (S900). Next, it is determined whether or not the operated flag set in S911 described later is set (S901). If the operated flag is set, the process ends. If the operated flag is not set, it is determined from the contents determined in S632 and S633 whether or not the meter effect is a successful pattern.

If it is determined in S902 that the pattern is not successful, the process proceeds to the process after S930 shown in FIG. If it is determined in S902 that it is a success pattern, the process proceeds to S903. In S903, it is determined whether or not the operation of the push button 120 is in the valid button operation valid period based on the time value of the period measurement timer that effectively detects the operation of the push button 120. When it is determined that the button operation is in the valid period, it is determined in S904 whether or not the operation is detected (motion detection) based on the detection signal of the push sensor 124. If no operation is detected in S904, the process ends. When an operation is detected, the value of the meter is increased according to the number of operations (S905). The value of the meter may be increased by one scale each time the push button 120 is operated a plurality of times (for example, three times), or may be increased little by little for each operation. Further, the number of operations for increasing the meter value may differ depending on the operation validity period. For example, at the beginning of the operation valid period, the meter value increases with a small number of operations, but near the end of the operation valid period, the meter value may not increase unless a large number of operations are performed.

Next, in S906, it is determined whether or not the operation of the push button 120 is detected 20 times or more. If the number of operations is less than 20, the process ends. When it is determined that the number of operations is detected 20 times or more, it is determined whether or not the meter effect to be executed is the meter MAX effect (S907). If it is determined in S907 that the meter MAX effect is produced, the meter rise is stopped immediately before the meter MAX (S908).

Next, in S909, it is determined whether or not the operation of the push button 120 is detected 25 times. If the operation of the push button 120 is not detected 25 times, the process ends. When the operation of the push button 120 is detected 25 times, the meter is raised to MAX to notify the jackpot (S910). Then, in S911, the operated flag is set and the process ends.

In S907, when it is determined that the meter effect to be executed is not the meter MAX effect, that is, when it is determined that the meter effect is a meter destruction effect, the process proceeds to S912. In S912, a crack is generated in the meter. The meter crack is set to increase as the number of operations increases.

Next, in S913, it is determined whether or not the operation of the push button 120 is detected 25 times. If the operation of the push button 120 is not detected 25 times, the process ends. When the operation of the push button 120 is detected 25 times, the meter is destroyed and a jackpot notification is performed (S914). Then, in S911, the operated flag is set and the process ends.

If it is determined in S903 that the button operation valid period is not in progress, it is determined whether or not the operation valid period has expired (S915). If the operation validity period has expired, the process ends. If the operation valid period has not expired, it is determined whether or not the meter effect to be executed is the meter MAX effect (S916). If the effect to be executed is the meter MAX effect, the process proceeds to S917.

In S917, the meter is raised to MAX to notify the jackpot. After that, the operated flag is set (S919), and the process ends. Further, if it is determined that the effect executed in S916 is not the meter MAX effect (in the case of the meter destruction effect), the meter is destroyed and the jackpot notification is performed (S918). After that, in S919, the operated flag is set and the process ends. In this way, even if a predetermined number of operations are not executed during the operation valid period, when the operation valid period ends, it is the same as when a predetermined number of operations are performed. The production is executed.

FIG. 16 is a flowchart showing the meter effect processing. In S902, when it is determined that the pattern is not a success pattern, that is, a failure pattern, the process proceeds to the process of S930 shown in FIG. In S930, it is determined whether or not the button operation is valid. If it is determined that the button operation is not in the valid period, the process proceeds to S936. In S930, if the button operation is valid, the process proceeds to S931. In S931, it is determined whether or not there is operation detection (motion detection). If no operation is detected, the process proceeds to S936. When an operation is detected, the value of the meter is increased according to the number of operations (S932).

Next, in S933, it is determined whether or not the operation of the push button 120 is detected 20 times or more. If the number of operations is less than 20, the process proceeds to S936. When it is determined that the number of operations is detected 20 times or more, it is determined whether or not the meter effect to be executed is the meter MAX effect (S934). If it is determined in S934 that the meter MAX is produced, the meter rise is stopped immediately before the meter MAX (S935).

Further, in S934, when it is determined that the meter effect to be executed is not the meter MAX effect, that is, when it is determined that the meter effect is a meter destruction effect, the process proceeds to S938. In S938, the meter is cracked. The meter crack is set to increase as the number of operations increases.

In the process of S936 to be transferred after the process of S935 and S938, it is determined whether or not the operation valid period has expired (S936). If the operation validity period has not expired, the process ends. When the operation valid period has expired, the disconnection notification is performed (S937). Then, the process ends.

As shown in the processes of S906, S907, and S912 of FIG. 15, the upper limit of the number of operations of 20 times, which is an intermediate mode immediately before the MAX mode as shown in FIGS. 12 (c) and 12 (e), is reached. Later, the meter destruction effect of cracking as shown in FIG. 12 (e) is executed. In this way, it is possible to have expectations for the execution of an effect in which the meter 99 is further cracked even if the mode is one step before. That is, it is possible to expect that the meter 99 will be in a destructive mode and will be controlled in the big hit game state.

[Example of production control for automatic continuous striking effect]
Next, an effect control example of the specific continuous striking effect capable of executing the specific effect according to the continuous striking operation including the automatic continuous striking operation by the effect control CPU 101 will be described. The specific continuous striking effect shown below can be executed in combination with various effect controls described in the above-described embodiment. For example, instead of the simple battle effect as shown below, the meter effect (meter MAX effect, meter destruction effect) of the above-described embodiment can be executed.

The specific continuous striking effect is executed in response to the execution of a continuous motion in which the player performs a plurality of motions, such as a continuous striking, during the detection valid period of the motion detecting means capable of detecting the specific motion by the player. It is a production to be done.

[Example of specific repeated hits]
FIG. 17 is a display screen view of the effect display device 9 showing an example of the specific continuous striking effect. 17 (A) to 17 (D) show an example of an image displayed by the effect display device 9 in the specific continuous striking effect according to the passage of time. The specific continuous striking effect is executed when the variation display in a specific variation pattern is executed, from the start of the variation display to the elapse of a predetermined period, or when a specific effect such as a battle effect is executed. It is possible.

When the battle effect in which the specific continuous hit effect is performed is executed, as shown in FIG. 17 (A), the ally character 94 and the enemy character 95 appear as a preliminary display before the start of the battle, and are called "simple battle". Such a pre-display in which characters specifying the simple battle effect are displayed is performed for a predetermined period (for example, 2 to 3 seconds). As a preliminary display, a meter 99 that displays the level of the life (endurance) of the enemy character 95 is further displayed.

The simple battle production is a battle production in which a relatively simple production is executed among the battle productions that can be executed by the pachinko gaming machine 1. In the simple battle effect, as shown in FIGS. 17 (B) and 17 (C), a battle effect in which the ally character 94 and the enemy character 95 compete against each other proceeds in response to the player's repeated hitting operation of the push button 120. In the simple battle effect, the ally character 94 attacks the enemy character 95 as a specific effect according to the repeated hit operation, and the level display on the meter 99 corresponding to the enemy character 95 is reduced in response to the attack. As described above, in the simple battle effect, as a specific effect corresponding to the continuous striking operation, the action effect in which the execution of the continuous striking operation acts on the level display on the meter 99 is performed.

In the simple battle effect, when it is determined that the variable display result of the effect symbol (special symbol) becomes the jackpot display result, as shown in FIG. 17 (D), the display on the meter 99 is displayed in the battle effect. At the lowest level (0), a victory display (for example, display of the character "WIN") indicating that the ally character 94 has won is performed, and the jackpot display result is displayed. On the other hand, in the simple battle effect, when it is determined that the variable display result of the effect symbol (special symbol) becomes the off-display result, the display on the meter 99 does not reach the minimum level (0) in the battle effect. , A defeat display (for example, display of the character "LOSE") indicating that the ally character 94 has lost is performed, and the off display result is displayed (not shown).

In the simple battle production, the production progresses according to the continuous operation of the push button 120 by the player. The continuous striking operation includes a self-sufficient continuous striking operation executed by the player repeatedly striking the push button 120 by himself / herself, and a long press operation (continuous pressing operation) in which the player presses the push button 120 for a specific time (for example, 1 second or more). ) Can be executed with any of the auto-striking operations executed by. As an effect mode when an effect corresponding to a continuous hit operation is executed, an effect mode when an effect corresponding to a self-powered continuous hit operation is executed is called a self-powered continuous hit mode, and an effect corresponding to an automatic continuous hit operation is performed. The effect mode when it is being executed is called the auto continuous hit mode.

The operation (detection) valid period of the continuous striking operation in the simple battle effect is set to a predetermined period (for example, 10 seconds). As described above, in the automatic repeated hitting, the execution condition is satisfied and the operation is detected by the automatic repeated hitting function based on the operation of pressing and holding the push button 120 for a specific time (for example, 1.0 second, etc.). The operation is detected by counting the number of operations one by one every time a period such as 0.5 seconds elapses as the duration of the long press operation, assuming that the push button 120 has been repeatedly hit. It is a function that can be used. A specific period (for example, 4.5 seconds) is set as the operation (detection) valid period of such automatic continuous striking.

In the production period in which the simple battle effect is executed, a period in which the automatic continuous hitting can be started and a period in which the automatic continuous hitting cannot be started are provided. As shown in FIG. 17B, during the auto-continuous striking startable period, an effect is performed to notify that the auto-continuous striking startable period is such that a message image such as "continuous striking !! Is done. On the other hand, in the period during which the automatic continuous hitting cannot be started, as shown in FIG. 17 (C), there is an effect of notifying that the automatic continuous hitting cannot be started by displaying a message image such as "continuous hitting !! It is done.

[Example of production control timing for automatic continuous striking effect]
Next, an example of the operation effect control timing relating to the self-powered continuous striking and the automatic continuous striking in the specific continuous striking effect will be described. FIG. 18 is a timing chart showing operation effect control timings related to self-powered continuous striking and automatic continuous striking in a specific continuous striking effect.

As shown in FIG. 18, in the specific continuous striking effect, the valid period of the continuous striking operation is predetermined such as from the first timing such as at the start of the reach state to the second timing such as immediately before the end of the variation display. It is set to a period (for example, 10 seconds).

The period during which the self-sufficient continuous striking can be started is set corresponding to the entire valid period of the continuous striking operation. The auto-continuous striking startable period starts from the lapse of a predetermined period (for example, 0.5 seconds) from the start of the period during the valid period of the continuous striking operation, and is the first half of the valid period of the continuous striking operation. Period) The period until the elapse is set. The period in which the automatic continuous striking can be started may be started from the start of the period during the valid period of the continuous striking operation. As the period during which the automatic continuous striking cannot be started, a period after the elapse of the automatic continuous striking startable period during the valid period of the continuous striking operation is set.

During the period during which the self-sufficient continuous striking can be started, the self-sufficient continuous striking low action setting period in which the degree of the action mode (decrease mode) of the action effect on the meter 99 according to the execution of the self-sufficient continuous striking is controlled to a certain degree or less, and the self-sufficiency It includes a self-sufficient continuous striking high action setting period in which the degree of the action mode (decrease mode) of the action effect on the meter 99 according to the execution of the continuous striking is controlled to a degree higher than a predetermined degree. As a result, even within the same period in which the self-powered continuous striking can be started, the action mode (degree of action) of the action effect executed in response to the self-powered continuous striking differs between the self-powered continuous striking low action setting period and the self-powered continuous striking high action setting period. In this way, the self-powered continuous striking startable period is set so that the mode of action of the action effect differs depending on the remaining period of the operation valid period.

Since the period during which the self-striking operation can be started and the period during which the self-sufficient operation is valid are the same, it is basically possible to perform the self-sufficient continuous striking operation at any time during the self-sufficient continuous striking operation valid period. The production is feasible. During the self-repeated continuous striking low action setting period during the self-sufficient continuous striking startable period, the low-action action production can be executed based on the self-repeated continuous striking. During the self-sufficient continuous striking high action setting period during the self-sufficient continuous striking startable period, the self-sufficient continuous striking high-action action production can be executed.

In this way, the period during which the self-powered continuous striking can be started is set to the self-powered continuous striking low action setting period in the first half and the self-powered continuous striking high action setting period in the latter half, so that the action effect according to the self-powered continuous striking varies. The production can be linked so as to correspond to. For example, during the period in which self-repeated striking can be started, when the start timing of self-repeated striking is the timing during the self-sufficient continuous striking low action setting period, the slow action production by the self-sufficient continuous striking low action setting progresses according to the self-sufficient continuous striking After that, when the self-powered continuous striking high action setting period is reached due to the lapse of the period, the immediate action effect progresses according to the self-powered continuous striking, and the display level of the meter 99 is set at the timing before the derivation display of the fluctuation display result. The effect of setting the value according to the variable display result is performed. For example, when the jackpot display result is derived and displayed, the display level of the meter 99 is set to "0" before the derived display, and when the off display result is derived and displayed, the display level of the meter 99 is set to "1" immediately before the derived display. The production to make the above specific level is performed.

In addition, if the start timing of the self-repeated striking is during the self-sufficient continuous striking high action setting period during the self-sufficient continuous striking start period, the self-sufficient continuous striking high action setting is set, and the self-sufficient continuous striking is immediately started from the beginning according to the self-sufficient continuous striking. It is possible to make the display level of the meter 99 a value according to the variable display result at the timing before the derivation display of the variable display result.

During the period in which the automatic continuous striking can be started during the continuous striking operation valid period, the degree of the action mode (decrease) of the action effect on the meter 99 according to the execution of the automatic continuous striking is controlled to a certain degree. As a result, the period during which the automatic continuous striking can be started is set so that the mode of action of the action effect is constant regardless of the remaining period of the operation valid period.

During the automatic continuous striking startable period, it is considered that the continuous striking operation has been executed based on the long press operation of the push button 120 for a predetermined time (for example, 1 second) or longer, and the automatic continuous striking can be started. The action effect can be executed according to the repeated hitting operation. During the period during which the automatic continuous striking operation cannot be started during the continuous striking operation valid period, it is not considered that the continuous striking operation has been executed even if the long press operation of the push button 120 is started for a predetermined time or longer, and the automatic continuous striking cannot be started. is there. During the period during which the automatic continuous striking can be started, it is possible to execute the action effect in a certain mode of action, unlike during the period during which the self-repeated continuous striking can be started.

In this way, when the auto-continuous hitting that can be started during the auto-continuous hitting startable period is executed, the action effect in a certain action mode can be executed from the start to the end of the auto-continuous hitting, so that the auto-continuous hitting can be performed. Correspondingly, a certain action effect by the automatic continuous striking action setting progresses, and at the timing before the derivation display of the variation display result, the display level of the meter 99 is set to a value according to the variation display result as described above. Is done.

The period in which the automatic continuous striking can be started and the self-repeated striking low action setting period may be set as the same period, and the auto continuous striking start impossible period and the self-repeated striking high action setting period may be set as the same period. Further, as shown in FIG. 18, when the automatic continuous striking startable period and the self-repeated continuous striking low action setting period are set to different periods, for example, at least one of the start of the period and the end of the period is set to a different period. May be done. Further, the period during which the automatic continuous striking cannot be started and the self-repeated striking height action setting period may be set to different periods. In that case, for example, at least one of the beginning and the end of the period is set to a different period. May be done.

Next, a modified example of the embodiment described above will be described.
(1) In the above-described embodiment, an effect acting on the meter 99 as a predetermined display may be executed. For example, the meter 99 may be destroyed by displaying a predetermined character image and performing an effect of the character image hitting the meter 99. Further, the degree of expectation of destruction of the meter 99 may differ depending on the type of character.

(2) In the above-described embodiment, the case where the meter 99 is cracked has been described, but the mode of the meter 99 may be changed by different actions. For example, the meter 99 may be destroyed by rattling. Further, the display mode of the meter 99 may be changed by adding a predetermined effect image to the meter 99. In addition, the degree of expectation for advantageous notification may differ depending on the mode of action.

(3) In the above-described embodiment, the case where the meter 99 cracks in the mode immediately before the MAX mode and the case where the meter 99 changes to the MAX mode from that state have been described. However, the operation of the push button 120 may be performed so that the MAX value of the meter is changed. For example, by repeatedly hitting the push button 120, the bar displayed in the MAX value is lowered, and when the bar is lowered to the place where the meter value is accumulated, the MAX is reached and the big hit may be notified.

(4) In the above-described embodiment, the meter is shown as a predetermined display. However, the predetermined display may be a display other than the meter. For example, a predetermined display may be a crystal ball, and it may be shown that a change in the color of the crystal makes a big difference. More specifically, by operating the push button 120, it changes to blue, yellow, green, and red, and if it finally becomes rainbow color, the big hit is confirmed, and even if it does not become rainbow color, if the red crystal breaks You may perform an effect such as confirming a big hit.

(5) In the above-described embodiment, the case where the meter MAX effect and the meter destruction effect are executed as the effect indicating that the jackpot is achieved has been described. However, other meter effects may be provided. For example, a meter effect may be performed in which the number of operations until the meter itself is extended to reach MAX during the operation of the push button 120 is increased.

(6) In the above-described embodiment, the upper limit of the number of operations that is one before the meter MAX mode may be different between the meter MAX effect and the meter destruction effect. For example, in the case of the meter MAX effect, the upper limit of the number of operations one before may be set to 20 times, and in the case of the meter destruction effect, the upper limit of the number of operations one before may be set to 15 times. Further, the upper limit value of the number of operations in which the MAX mode and the destruction mode are set may be different between the meter MAX effect and the meter destruction effect.

(7) In the various effects shown in the above-described embodiment, medals are inserted, a predetermined number of bets are set, a plurality of types of symbols are rotated according to the operation of the operation lever by the player, and the player stops. If the combination of stop symbols becomes a specific combination of symbols when the symbols in the display means are stopped in response to the operation of a button, the application is applied to a slot machine (slot machine) in which a predetermined number of medals are paid out to the player. Is also possible. In slot machines, bonuses such as big bonus (BB) and regular bonus (RB), AT that executes an effect to notify the internal lottery result, RT that the winning probability of the re-game combination is different from that of the normal game state, The above-mentioned various effects are executed as the effects indicating the control to the ART that has been transferred to the AT and the RT. For example, when the BB is internally elected, the BB winning may be notified by executing the meter MAX effect or the meter destruction effect.

(8) In the above-described embodiment, the jackpot gaming state has been described as a representative example as an advantageous state that is advantageous to the player. However, not limited to this, the advantageous states that are advantageous to the player may include other advantageous states such as a high probability state (probability variation state), a time saving state, and a high base state.

(9) In the above-described embodiment, a predetermined value exceeding 0% as the “ratio (ratio, probability)” has been described as a specific example. However, the "ratio (ratio, probability)" may be 0%. For example, when the occurrence rate of the predetermined game state 1 and the occurrence rate of the other game state 2 in the predetermined game period are compared and it is determined that "one occurrence rate is higher than the other occurrence rate". , The case where the occurrence rate of one of the gaming states is 0% is also included.

(10) In the above-described embodiment, after the variation display result when it is determined that the display result of the variation display is the probability variation jackpot is derived and displayed, the probability variation state is unconditionally changed after the jackpot gaming state ends. An example of controlled probability change state control is shown. However, not limited to this, when the detection means detects that the game ball has passed through the specific area provided in the large winning opening of the special variable winning ball device 20, the probability change determining device is controlled to the probability change state. Type probabilistic state control may be performed.

The present invention is not limited to those described above. Further, the specific configuration is included in the present invention even if there are changes or additions within a range that does not deviate from the gist of the present invention, in addition to the above-described embodiment and other embodiment examples described later.

Further, all or a part of the configurations shown in the above-described embodiment and each modification, and the configurations shown in the following embodiment and each modification may be arbitrarily combined.

It should be noted that the above-described embodiment and the following-described embodiment disclosed this time are exemplary in all respects and are not considered to be restrictive. The scope of the present invention is shown by the scope of claims rather than the above and below, and is intended to include all modifications within the meaning and scope equivalent to the scope of claims.

The gaming machine of the present invention is also a gaming machine (pachinko gaming machine 1 or the like) capable of executing a variable display and controlling an advantageous state (big hit gaming state, etc.) that is advantageous to the player. Motion detection means (push button 120, push sensor 124, etc.) for detecting the motion of the above, display means (effect display device 9, etc.) for displaying a predetermined display (meter 99, etc.), and a specific mode (MAX mode, etc.) for the predetermined display. ) Is provided, and the display means is provided with a notification means (microcomputer 100 for effect control, etc.) that gives an advantageous notification (big hit notification) to the player, and the display means is based on the detection result of the motion detection means. By executing the first effect on the predetermined display, the specific mode is changed (as shown in FIG. 12 (d), the meter 99 is changed to the MAX mode by the meter MAX effect for raising the meter 99 to MAX, etc.). Based on the detection result of the motion detecting means, it is possible to execute a second effect that performs an action different from that of the first effect on the predetermined display (as shown in FIG. 12E), the meter 99 is cracked. As a suggestion display suggesting the degree of expectation of control to the advantageous state, the first suggestion display (shutter shown in FIG. 31 (a)) has a display size of the first size. The first size shutter image 9094 displayed during the production) and the second suggestion display with the display size of the second size (the second size reach title image displayed during the reach title production shown in FIG. 31 (d)). The suggestion display means (microcomputer 90100 for effect control, effect display device 909, etc.) capable of displaying the display by 9095 etc.) is provided, and the suggestion display means has a plurality of types of elements having different modes (FIG. 31 (a), A specific image composed of the element E901 (banana), the element E902 (melon), the element E903 (apple), the element E904 (watermelon), the element E905 (strawberry), etc. shown in (d) (FIG. 31 (a)). , (Fruit pattern shown in (d), etc.) can be displayed, and when either the first suggestion display or the second suggestion display is displayed in a pattern including the specific image, a plurality of types of elements are described. The elements E901 to E905 are included in both the shutter image 9094 and the reach title image 9095 shown in FIGS. 31 (a) and 31 (d) so as to be included in both the first suggestion display and the second suggestion display. (Display so that it can be displayed, etc.).

According to such a configuration, it is possible to diversify the pattern in which the predetermined display changes and improve the interest of the game. In addition, a specific image can be preferably displayed regardless of the display size of the suggestion display. This makes it possible to accurately convey that a specific image has been displayed.

The display means for displaying the predetermined display and the suggestion display means for performing the suggestion display may be configured by the same display device (for example, an effect display device capable of displaying an image) or may be configured by a separate display device. Good. Further, when it is configured by a separate display device, a display means for displaying a predetermined display may be configured by a light emitting device (for example, a full-color LED), and the mode may be changed by changing the light emitting color and the blinking speed. .. Further, even if it is configured by a separate display device, each display device may be configured by an effect display device capable of displaying an image, and each effect display device may perform a predetermined display and a suggestion display. Further, when each display device is configured by an effect display device capable of displaying an image, each effect display device may perform a predetermined display and a suggestion display, or an effect of performing a predetermined display (not performing a suggestion display). A display device and an effect display device that displays a suggestion (does not perform a predetermined display) may be combined. Further, when each display device is composed of an effect display device capable of displaying an image, an effect display device that performs predetermined display and suggestion display, an effect display device that performs predetermined display (does not perform suggestion display), or suggestion display. May be combined with an effect display device that performs (does not perform a predetermined display).

Further, when the predetermined display and the suggestion display are associated with each other and the predetermined display is changed to a specific mode to give an advantageous notification to the player, the suggestion display having a high expectation of a big hit may be easily displayed. Good. Specifically, for example, when a jackpot is determined at the start of variable display, random numbers are distributed so that a suggestion display with a high expectation of a jackpot is more likely to be displayed than when it is determined to be out of order. It can be realized by drawing a lottery for suggestion display using the provided suggestion effect table and configuring the predetermined display to change to a specific mode only when it is determined to be a big hit.
In addition, when the predetermined display is changed to a specific mode and the player is notified in an advantageous manner, when the suggestion display with a high jackpot expectation is displayed, the suggestion display with a low jackpot expectation is displayed. Rather, it may be more likely to be a probabilistic jackpot. Specifically, for example, when the jackpot determination at the start of the variable display is determined to be a probabilistic jackpot, a random number value is provided so that a suggestion display with a high expectation of a jackpot is more likely to be displayed than when a normal jackpot is determined. It can be realized by drawing a lottery for suggestion display using the suggestion effect table to which the above are sorted, and configuring the predetermined display to change to a specific mode only when it is determined to be a big hit.

Further, the pattern in which the predetermined display changes can be diversified to improve the fun of the game, and the specific image can be preferably displayed regardless of the display size of the suggestion display, and the specific image is displayed. As an example of the form of a gaming machine capable of accurately communicating that, a gaming machine (pachinko gaming machine 901, etc.) that can be controlled to an advantageous state (big hit gaming state, etc.) that is advantageous to the player, and the said advantageous state is reached. As a suggestion display suggesting the degree of expectation of control of the above, a first suggestion display having a display size of the first size (display by the first size shutter image 9094 displayed at the time of shutter effect shown in FIG. 31A) and Suggestion display means (for effect control) capable of displaying the display by the second suggestion display (the second size reach title image 9095 or the like displayed at the time of the reach title effect shown in FIG. 31 (d)) whose display size is the second size. The suggestion display means includes a microcomputer 90100, an effect display device 909, etc.), and the suggestion display means has a plurality of types of elements (elements E901 (banana), element E902 (melon) shown in FIGS. 31 (a) and 31 (d)). It is possible to display a specific image (fruit pattern or the like shown in FIGS. 31A and 31D) composed of the element E903 (apple), the element E904 (watermelon), the element E905 (strawberry), etc. When either the first suggestion display or the second suggestion display is displayed in a pattern including a specific image, a plurality of types of elements are included in both the first suggestion display and the second suggestion display. (Display so that elements E901 to E905 are included in both the shutter image 9094 and the reach title image 9095 shown in FIGS. 31 (a) and 31 (d), etc.). Hereinafter, an example of the form example of this game machine will be described as another form example.

(Example of other forms)
Hereinafter, other form examples will be described with reference to the drawings. First, the overall configuration of the pachinko gaming machine 901, which is an example of the gaming machine, will be described. In addition, this other embodiment may be referred to as an "embodiment". FIG. 19 is a front view of the pachinko gaming machine 901 as viewed from the front. FIG. 20 is a hit type table.

The pachinko gaming machine 901 is a gaming machine in which a gaming ball as a gaming medium is driven into the gaming area 907 to play a game. The pachinko gaming machine 901 is composed of an outer frame (not shown) formed in a vertically long rectangular shape and a game frame that is openably and closably attached to the inside of the outer frame. Further, the pachinko gaming machine 901 has a glass door frame 902 formed in a frame shape provided on the gaming frame so as to be openable and closable. The game frame includes a front frame (not shown) that can be opened and closed with respect to the outer frame, a mechanism plate (not shown) to which mechanical parts and the like are attached, and various parts attached to them (game described later). It is a structure including a board 906). In the pachinko game machine 901, a game is played by driving a game ball as a game medium into a game area.

On the lower surface of the glass door frame 902, there is a ball hitting plate (upper plate) 903. At the lower part of the hitting ball supply plate 903, a surplus ball receiving plate 904 for storing game balls that cannot be accommodated in the hitting ball supply plate 903, a hitting ball operation handle (operation knob) 905 for firing the hitting ball, and the like are provided. A game board 906 is detachably attached to the back surface of the glass door frame 902. The game board 906 is a structure including a plate-shaped body constituting the game board 906 and various parts attached to the plate-shaped body. Further, on the front surface of the game board 906, a game area 907 is formed in which the driven game ball can flow down.

The member forming the surplus ball saucer (lower plate) 904 is formed in a stick shape (bar shape) at a predetermined position on the front side (for example, the central portion of the lower plate) on the upper surface of the lower plate body, and the player A stick controller 90122 that can be gripped and tilted in a plurality of directions (front-back, left-right) is attached. In the stick controller 90122, a player holds the operating rod of the stick controller 90122 with an operating hand (for example, a left hand) and presses and pulls the stick controller 90122 with a predetermined operating finger (for example, the index finger). A trigger button 90125 (see FIG. 21) capable of instructing operation is provided, and inside the operation rod of the stick controller 90122, a trigger sensor 90121 (FIG. 21) that detects a predetermined instructing operation by pushing / pulling the trigger button 90125 or the like is provided. See) is built-in. Further, an inclination direction sensor unit 90123 (see FIG. 21) for detecting an inclination operation with respect to the operation stick is provided inside the main body of the lower plate at the lower part of the stick controller 90122. Further, the stick controller 90122 includes a vibrator motor 90126 (see FIG. 21) for vibrating the stick controller 90122.

On the member forming the hitting ball supply plate (upper plate) 903, for example, the player presses a predetermined position on the upper surface of the upper plate main body on the front side (for example, above the stick controller 90122) to perform a predetermined instruction operation. A possible push button 90120 is provided. The push button 90120 may be configured to be able to mechanically, electrically, or electromagnetically detect a predetermined instruction operation such as a pressing operation from the player. A push sensor 90124 (see FIG. 21) that detects a player's operation action performed on the push button 90120 may be provided inside the main body of the upper plate at the installation position of the push button 90120. In the configuration example shown in FIG. 19, the mounting positions of the push button 90120 and the stick controller 90122 are in a vertical positional relationship in the central portion of the upper plate and the lower plate. On the other hand, the mounting positions of the push button 90120 and the stick controller 90122 may be set to be closer to the left or right on the upper plate and the lower plate while maintaining the vertical positional relationship. Alternatively, the attachment positions of the push button 90120 and the stick controller 90122 may not be in a vertical positional relationship, but may be, for example, in a horizontal positional relationship. As the operating means, other operating means such as a lever switch and a jog dial may be provided.

Near the center of the game area 907, an effect display device 909 is provided as a variable display means capable of variable display (also referred to as variable display) of an effect symbol as a plurality of types of identification information capable of identifying each. On the right side of the effect display device 909 in the game area 907, there is a first special symbol display (first variable display unit) 908a that variablely displays the first special symbol as a plurality of types of identification information that can identify each of them. A second special symbol display (second variable display unit) 908b that variablely displays the second special symbol as a plurality of types of identification information capable of identifying each of them is provided.

Each of the first special symbol display 908a and the second special symbol display 908b is composed of a simple and small display (for example, a 7-segment LED) capable of variablely displaying numbers and characters. The effect display device 909 is composed of a liquid crystal display device (LCD), and on the display screen, an effect symbol display area for performing a variable display of the effect symbol synchronized with the variable display of the first special symbol or the second special symbol is provided. Be done. In the effect symbol display area, for example, a symbol display area for variable display of three decorative (effect) effect symbols, left, middle, and right, is formed.

Hereinafter, the first special symbol and the second special symbol may be collectively referred to as a special symbol, and the first special symbol display 908a and the second special symbol display 908b are collectively referred to as a special symbol display (variable display unit). I have something to do.

In this embodiment, the case where two special symbol indicators 908a and 908b are provided is shown, but the gaming machine may be provided with only one special symbol indicator.

Each of the first special symbol display 908a and the second special symbol display 908b is controlled by a game control microcomputer mounted on a main board (game control board). The effect display device 909 is controlled by an effect control microcomputer mounted on the effect control board. When the first special symbol display 908a is executing the variable display of the first special symbol, the effect display is executed by the effect display device 909 along with the variable display, and the second special symbol display 908b is used to display the effect. (2) When the variable display of the special symbol is being executed, the effect display is executed by the effect display device 909 along with the variable display, so that it is possible to easily grasp the progress of the game.

More specifically, in the variable display of the first special symbol or the second special symbol, the first starting condition or the second starting condition, which is the execution condition of the variable display, is satisfied (for example, the game ball is the first starting winning opening 9013). Or, after passing through the second start winning opening 9014 (including winning), the start condition of the variation display (for example, when the number of reserved memories is not 0, the variation of the first special symbol and the second special symbol). It is started based on the establishment of the state where the display is not executed and the jackpot game is not executed), and when the variable display time (variable time) elapses, the display result (stop symbol) is derived and displayed. To do. It should be noted that the passage of a game ball means that the game ball has passed through a pre-determined area such as a winning opening or a gate as a winning area, and the concept includes that the game ball has entered (winned) in the winning opening. Is. Further, the derivation display of the display result means that the symbol (example of identification information) is finally stopped and displayed.

When the jackpot display result (big hit symbol) as a specific display result is derived and displayed on the first special symbol display 908a, or when the jackpot display result (big hit symbol) as a specific display result is displayed on the second special symbol display 908b. When the derivation display is performed, the effect display device 909 also derivates and displays the jackpot display result (combination of jackpot symbols) as the specific display result. When the specific display result is displayed as the display result of the variable display in this way, it is controlled to the specific game state (big hit game state) as an advantageous state in which an advantageous value (advantageous value) is given to the player.

Further, in the effect display device 909, the symbols other than the symbol that becomes the final stop symbol (for example, the middle symbol among the left and right middle symbols) continue for a predetermined time, and the jackpot symbol (for example, the left middle right symbol is aligned with the same symbol). Stopped, rocked, enlarged / reduced or deformed in a state that matches (combination of symbols), or multiple symbols are displayed in a variable manner in synchronization with the same symbol, or the positions of the displayed symbols are swapped. Then, the effect performed in a state where the possibility of a big hit continues before the final result is displayed (hereinafter, these states are referred to as a reach state) is called a reach effect.

Here, in the reach state, when the effect symbols stopped and displayed in the display area of the effect display device 909 form a part of the jackpot combination, the variable display of the effect symbols that are not yet stopped and displayed continues. It is a display state, or a display state in which all or part of the effect symbols are displayed in a variable manner in synchronization while forming all or part of the jackpot combination. In other words, the reach means a state in which the identification information constitutes a specific display result in a plurality of variable display areas, but at least a part of the variable display areas is in variable display. In this embodiment, the reach state is formed in a state in which the same symbol is stopped in the left and right symbol display areas and the symbol is not stopped in the middle symbol display area, for example. The symbol stopped in the left and right symbol display areas when the reach state is formed is called a reach forming symbol or a reach symbol.

The display effect in the reach state is the reach effect display (reach effect). In addition, during reach, unusual effects may be performed with lamps or sounds. This production is called reach production. Further, at the time of reach, a character (an effect display imitating a person or the like, which is different from a design (effect symbol or the like)) can be displayed, or a display mode (for example, color) of a background image of the effect display device 909 can be displayed. ) May be changed. The change in the display of the character and the display mode of the background is called the reach effect display. In addition, some reach is set so that when it appears, a big hit is more likely to occur than in a normal reach. Such a special reach is called super reach.

Below the effect display device 909, a winning device having a first starting winning opening 9013 is provided. The game ball that has won the first start winning opening 9013 is guided to the back surface of the game board 906 and is detected by the first starting opening switch 9013a.

Further, below the winning device having the first starting winning opening (first starting opening) 9013, a variable winning ball device 9015 having a second starting winning opening 9014 capable of winning a game ball is provided. The game ball that has won the second start winning opening (second starting opening) 9014 is guided to the back surface of the game board 906 and is detected by the second starting opening switch 9014a. The variable winning ball device 9015 is opened by the solenoid 9016. When the variable winning ball device 9015 is opened, the game ball can win the second starting winning opening 9014 (it becomes easier to win the starting winning), which is advantageous for the player. When the variable winning ball device 9015 is in the open state, the game ball is more likely to win the second starting winning opening 9014 than the first starting winning opening 9013. Further, in the state where the variable winning ball device 9015 is closed, the game ball does not win the second starting winning opening 9014. Therefore, in the state where the variable winning ball device 9015 is in the closed state, the game ball is more likely to win the first starting winning opening 9013 than the second starting winning opening 9014. In the state where the variable winning ball device 9015 is in the closed state, it may be difficult to win a prize, but it may be possible to win a prize (that is, it is difficult for a game ball to win a prize). Hereinafter, the first starting winning opening 9013 and the second starting winning opening 9014 may be collectively referred to as a starting winning opening or a starting opening.

Above the second special symbol display 908b, there is a second special symbol hold storage display 9018b composed of four indicators for displaying the number of valid winning balls entered in the second start winning opening 9014, that is, the number of second hold storages. It is provided. The second special symbol hold storage display 9018b increases the number of lit indicators by 1 each time there is a valid start prize. Then, each time the variable display on the second special symbol display 908b is started, the number of lit indicators is reduced by one.

Further, above the second special symbol hold storage display 9018b, the number of effective winning balls that have entered the first start winning opening 9013, that is, the first holding storage number (holding memory is also referred to as starting memory or starting winning memory. ) Is provided as a first special symbol hold storage display 9018a composed of four displays. The first special symbol hold storage display 9018a increases the number of lit indicators by 1 each time there is a valid start prize. Then, each time the variable display on the first special symbol display 908a is started, the number of lit indicators is reduced by one.

The game machine is a ball launching device (not shown) that drives a drive motor in response to the player operating the ball striking handle 905 and launches the game ball into the game area 907 using the rotational force of the drive motor (not shown). ) Is provided. The game ball launched from the ball striking device enters the game area 907 through a ball striking rail formed in a circular shape so as to surround the game area 907, and then descends from the game area 907. When the game ball enters the first start winning opening 9013 and is detected by the first start opening switch 9013a, if it is in a state where the variation display of the first special symbol can be started (for example, the variation display of the special symbol ends and the first (1), the first special symbol display 908a starts the variable display (variation) of the first special symbol, and the effect display device 909 starts the variable display of the effect symbol. That is, the variable display of the first special symbol and the effect symbol corresponds to the winning of the first starting winning opening 9013. Unless it is possible to start the variable display of the first special symbol, the first reserved storage number is incremented by 1 on condition that the first reserved storage number has not reached the upper limit value.

When the game ball enters the second start winning opening 9014 and is detected by the second start opening switch 9014a, if it is in a state where the variation display of the second special symbol can be started (for example, the variation display of the special symbol ends and the second (2), the second special symbol display 908b starts the variable display (variation) of the second special symbol, and the effect display device 909 starts the variable display of the effect symbol. That is, the variable display of the second special symbol and the effect symbol corresponds to the winning of the second starting winning opening 9014. Unless it is possible to start the variable display of the second special symbol, the second reserved storage number is incremented by 1 on condition that the second reserved storage number has not reached the upper limit value.

The effect display device 909 is used for decoration (for effect) during the variation display time of the first special symbol by the first special symbol display 908a and the variation display time of the second special symbol by the second special symbol display 908b. The variable display of the effect symbol as the symbol of. The variable display of the first special symbol on the first special symbol display 908a and the variable display of the effect symbol on the effect display device 909 are synchronized with each other. Further, the variable display of the second special symbol on the second special symbol display 908b and the variable display of the effect symbol on the effect display device 909 are synchronized with each other. Further, when the jackpot symbol is stopped and displayed on the first special symbol display 908a and when the jackpot symbol is stopped and displayed on the second special symbol display 908b, the effect symbol reminiscent of the jackpot on the effect display device 909. The combination of is stopped and displayed.

Further, at the lower position on the display screen of the effect display device 909, a hold storage display unit (total hold storage display unit) that displays the total number of the first hold storage number and the second hold storage number (total hold storage number) is displayed. , Hold display area, not shown). In the total hold storage display unit, as the hold storage display, the number of hold storage images can be specified by, for example, the number of displayed images of a predetermined image (by displaying one hold storage image corresponding to each of the hold storage information). Specify the number of pending memories.) Is displayed. By providing the total hold storage display unit that displays the total number in this way, it is possible to easily grasp the total number of execution conditions that do not satisfy the start condition of the variable display. In each of the first special symbol hold storage display 9018a, the second special symbol hold storage display 9018b, and the effect display device 909, the light emitting display and the image display for indicating the number of hold storages are hold display or hold. It is called a memory display.

Further, as shown in FIG. 19, a special variable winning ball device 9020 is provided below the variable winning ball device 9015. The special variable winning ball device 9020 is provided with an opening / closing plate, and when the specific display result (big hit symbol) is derived and displayed on the first special symbol display 908a and the specific display result (big hit symbol) on the second special symbol display 908b. In the specific gaming state (big hit gaming state) that occurs when is derived and displayed, the opening / closing plate is controlled to the open state by the solenoid 9021, so that the big winning opening, which is the winning area, is opened. The game ball that has won the big prize opening is detected by the count switch 9023.

In the jackpot game state, the special variable winning ball device 9020 repeatedly controls the open state and the closed state repeatedly. In the repetitive continuous control, the state in which the special variable winning ball device 9020 is open is called a round. As a result, repetitive continuation control is also called round control. In the present embodiment, a plurality of jackpot types are provided, and when it is decided to make a jackpot, one of the jackpot types is selected.

On the left side of the effect display device 909, a normal symbol display 9010 that variablely displays the normal symbols that can identify each of them is provided. In this embodiment, the ordinary symbol display 9010 is realized by a simple and small display (for example, a 7-segment LED) capable of variablely displaying numbers 0 to 9. That is, the ordinary symbol display 9010 is configured to display numbers (or symbols) from 0 to 9 in a variable manner. Further, the small display is formed in a square shape, for example.

When the game ball passes through the gate 9032 and is detected by the gate switch 9032a, the variable display of the display of the normal symbol display 9010 is started. Then, when the stop symbol on the normal symbol display 9010 is a predetermined symbol (hit symbol, for example, symbol "7"), the variable winning ball device 9015 is closed a predetermined number of times and for a predetermined time, which is disadvantageous to the player. It changes from to an open state that is advantageous for the player. In the vicinity of the normal symbol display 9010, a normal symbol hold storage display 9041 having a display unit with four LEDs for displaying the number of winning balls that have passed through the gate 9032 is provided. Every time the game ball passes through the gate 9032, that is, every time the game ball is detected by the gate switch 9032a, the normal symbol hold storage display 9041 increases the number of lit LEDs by one. Then, every time the variable display of the normal symbol display 9010 is started, the number of lit LEDs is reduced by 1.

Further, an accessory 9012 is provided above the effect display device 909. The accessory 9012 is located between the game board 906 and the effect display device 909, and the position can be displaced by the accessory motor 9017. The accessory 9012 is usually located in a place that is difficult for the player to see, and moves to a position that is visible to the player when a predetermined effect is executed (for example, a position in front of the effect display device 909).

At the bottom of the game board 906, there is an out port 9026 in which a hit ball that has not won a prize is taken in. Further, four speakers 9027 for producing sound effects and sounds as predetermined sound outputs are provided on the upper left and right upper parts and the lower left and right lower parts outside the game area 907. A frame LED 9028 provided on the front frame is provided on the outer periphery of the game area 907.

In addition, a prepaid card unit (hereinafter, also simply referred to as a “card unit”) that enables ball lending by inserting a prepaid card is installed adjacent to the pachinko gaming machine 901 (not shown).

In the hit type table of FIG. 20, for each type of hit in the jackpot, the jackpot probability after the end of the jackpot game state, the base after the end of the jackpot game state, the fluctuation time after the end of the jackpot game state, and the number of times of opening in the jackpot ( The number of rounds) and the opening time of each round are shown.

Specifically, in the big hit game state, after the special variable winning ball device 9020 is opened, the end condition of the predetermined open state (a predetermined period (for example, 29 seconds) has elapsed in the open state, or It is closed when a predetermined number (for example, 10) of winning balls is satisfied (opening end condition). Then, when the opening end condition is satisfied, the continuation right is generated, and the special variable winning ball device 9020 is opened again. The generation of the right to continue is repeated until the number of times of opening in the jackpot game state reaches the predetermined upper limit of 15 rounds (final round).

Of the "big hits", the probabilistic state is a state in which after being controlled to the big hit gaming state, there is a higher probability that the special gaming state will be determined to be a big hit as compared with the normal state (normal gaming state that is not the probabilistic state). The type of jackpot that shifts to (an abbreviation for a probability fluctuation state, also called a high probability state) is called a "probability variation jackpot". Further, in the present embodiment, as the special gaming state, when the fluctuation time (variation display period) of the special symbol or the effect symbol is controlled to the time reduction state which is shorter than the non-time reduction state in association with the probability variation state. There is. It should be noted that the special gaming state may be controlled to a time saving state independently of the probability change state.

In this way, by shifting to the time saving state, the fluctuation time of the special symbol or the effect symbol is shortened, so that when the time saving state is reached, an effective start winning prize is likely to occur and a big hit game may be performed. Increase. Of the "big hits", the type of big hit that does not shift to the probabilistic state after being controlled to the big hit game state of 15 rounds is called "normal big hit".

Further, as a special gaming state, the frequency with which the game ball enters the variable winning ball device 9015 is increased by increasing the frequency with which the variable winning ball device 9015 is opened in association with the probability change state or the time saving state. It may be controlled to the electric chew support control state that facilitates (higher approach, higher frequency) winning of the variable winning ball device 9015. Since the electric chew support control state is a high base state as described later, it is mainly referred to as a high base state in the following description.

Here, the electric chew support control will be described. The electric chew support control includes control that shortens the fluctuation time of the normal symbol (the time from the start of the fluctuation display to the derivation display of the display result) to derive and display the display result at an early stage (normal symbol shortening control), and the normal symbol. Control to increase the probability that the stop symbol will be a hit symbol (normal symbol probability variation control), control to lengthen the opening time of the variable winning ball device 9015 (opening time extension control), and increase the number of times the variable winning ball device 9015 is opened. Control (control to increase the number of times of opening) is performed. When such control is performed, the time ratio during which the variable winning ball device 9015 is in the open state is higher than when the control is not performed, so that the winning frequency to the second starting winning opening 9014 is high. Is increased, and it becomes easier for the game ball to win a prize at the start (it becomes easier to satisfy the execution conditions of the variable display in the special symbol indicators 908a and 908b and the effect display device 909). As a result of this control, the frequency of winning the second start winning opening 9014 increases, so that the gaming state in which the frequency of establishment of the second start condition and / or the frequency of execution of the variation display of the second special symbol increases.

The state in which the winning frequency to the second starting winning opening 9014 is increased by the electric chew support control (high frequency state) is the ratio of the number of game balls paid out as prize balls according to the winning to the number of launched balls. Since the "base" is in a higher state than when the control is not performed, it is called a "high base state". When such control is not performed, it is called a "low base state". Further, such a control is a variable winning ball device 9015, that is, a control that facilitates winning of the variable winning ball device 9015 by supporting the winning with the electric tulip, and is called "electric chew support control".

In this embodiment, "high probability state (probability change state)" and "low probability state (non-probability change state)" are used as terms indicating a state of jackpot probability, and as a term indicating a combination of base states. , "High base state (electric chew support control state)" and "low base state (non-electric chew support control state)" are used.

Further, in this embodiment, as terms indicating a combination of the jackpot probability state and the base state, "low probability low base state", "low probability high base state", and "high probability high base state" are used. Use. The "low probability low base state" is a state indicating that the jackpot probability state is a low probability state and the base state is a low base state. The "low probability high base state" is a state indicating that the jackpot probability state is a low probability state and the base state is a high base state. The "high probability high base state" is a state indicating that the jackpot probability state is a high probability state and the base state is a high base state.

As shown in FIG. 20, as the 15-round jackpot, a plurality of types of jackpots, a normal jackpot and a probabilistic jackpot, are provided. The normal jackpot is a jackpot controlled into a non-probability change state, a time saving state, and a high base state (low probability high base state) after the end of the 15 rounds jackpot game state. In the normal jackpot, the condition that the non-probability state continues for a period until the next jackpot occurs, the time saving state and the high base state are executed a predetermined number of times that the fluctuation display is executed 100 times, and the next jackpot It continues for a period until the earlier condition, which is the condition until the occurrence of the above, is satisfied. In addition, the normal jackpot may be controlled so as to be a jackpot controlled in a non-probability change state, a non-time saving state, and a non-electric chew support control state (low probability low base state).

The probability variation jackpot is a jackpot in which control is performed to shift to a probability variation state, a time saving state, and a high base state (high probability high base state) after the end of the 15 rounds jackpot game state. In the probability variation jackpot, the condition that the fluctuation display is executed a predetermined number of times of 100 times or the condition that the next jackpot occurs, whichever is earlier, is satisfied. Continue until you do.

FIG. 21 is a block diagram showing an example of a circuit configuration in the main board (game control board) and the effect control board. Note that FIG. 21 also shows a payout control board 9037 and the like. A game control microcomputer (corresponding to a game control means) 90560 that controls a pachinko game machine 901 according to a program is mounted on the main board 9031. The game control microcomputer 90560 includes a ROM 9054 that stores a program for game control (game progress control), a RAM 9055 as a storage means used as a work memory, a CPU 9056 that performs control operations according to the program, and an I / O port unit. Includes 9057. The game control microcomputer 90560 is a one-chip microcomputer having a ROM 9054 and a RAM 9055 built-in. The game control microcomputer 90560 also includes a random number circuit 90503 that generates a hardware random number (a random number generated by the hardware circuit).

Further, the RAM 9055 is a backup RAM as a non-volatile storage means in which a part or the whole thereof is backed up by a backup power source created on a power supply board (not shown). That is, even if the power supply to the game machine is stopped, a part or all of the contents of the RAM 9055 are stored for a predetermined period (until the capacitor as the backup power supply is discharged and the backup power supply cannot supply power). In particular, at least the data corresponding to the game state, that is, the control state of the game control means (special symbol process flag, etc.) and the data indicating the number of unpaid prize balls are stored in the backup RAM.

Since the CPU 9056 of the game control microcomputer 90560 executes control according to the program stored in the ROM 9054, the game control microcomputer 90560 (or CPU 9056) executes (or performs processing) below. Specifically, the CPU 9056 executes control according to a program. This also applies to microcomputers mounted on substrates other than the main substrate 9031.

The random number circuit 90503 is a hardware circuit used to generate a random number for determination for determining whether or not to make a big hit based on the display result of the variation display of the special symbol. The random number circuit 90503 updates the numerical data according to the set update rule within the numerical range in which the initial value (for example, 0) and the upper limit value (for example, 65535) are set, and occurs at random timing. It has a random number generation function in which the read numerical data becomes a random number value based on the start winning time when the numerical data is read (extracted). Further, the game control microcomputer 90560 has a function of setting an initial value of numerical data to be updated by the random number circuit 90503.

Further, an input driver circuit 9058 that gives detection signals from the gate switch 9032a, the first start port switch 9013a, the second start port switch 9014a, and the count switch 9023 to the game control microcomputer 90560 is also mounted on the main board 9031. In addition, the output circuit 9059 that drives the solenoid 9016 that opens and closes the variable winning ball device 9015 and the solenoid 9021 that opens and closes the special variable winning ball device 9020 forming the big winning opening according to a command from the game control microcomputer 90560 is also main. It is mounted on the substrate 9031.

Further, the game control microcomputer 90560 includes a first special symbol display 908a for variable display of special symbols, a second special symbol display 908b, a normal symbol display 9010 for variable display of ordinary symbols, and a first special symbol hold storage. The display control of the display 9018a, the second special symbol holding storage display 9018b, and the normal symbol holding storage display 9041 is performed.

The effect control board 9080 is equipped with an effect control microcomputer 90100, ROM 90102, RAM 90103, VDP 90109, an I / O port unit 90 105, and the like. The ROM 90102 stores programs and data for effect control such as display control. The RAM 90103 is used as a work memory. The ROM 90102 and the RAM 90103 may be built in the effect control microcomputer 90100. The VDP 90109 cooperates with the effect control microcomputer 90100 to control the display of the effect display device 909.

The effect control microcomputer 90100 is an effect control command for instructing the effect content from the game control microcomputer 90560 via a relay board 9077 that allows signals to pass in only one direction from the main board 9031 to the effect control board 9080. In addition to controlling the fluctuation display of the effect display device 909, the display of the frame LED 9028 provided on the frame side is controlled via the lamp driver board 9035, and from the speaker 9027 via the audio output board 9070. Performs various production controls such as controlling the sound output of.

Further, the effect control CPU 90101 sends an operation detection signal as an information signal indicating that the player's operation action to the trigger button 90125 of the stick controller 90122 is detected from the trigger sensor 90121 to the input port of the I / O port unit 90105. Enter via. Further, the effect control CPU 90101 inputs an operation detection signal as an information signal indicating that the player's operation action on the push button 90120 has been detected from the push sensor 90124 via the input port of the I / O port unit 90105. To do. Further, the effect control CPU 90101 inputs an operation detection signal as an information signal indicating that the player's operation action with respect to the operation rod of the stick controller 90122 has been detected from the tilt direction sensor unit 90123 to the I / O port unit 90105. Enter through the port. Further, the effect control CPU 90101 vibrates the stick controller 90122 by outputting a drive signal to the vibrator motor 90126 via the output port of the I / O port unit 90105. Further, the effect control CPU 90101 drives the accessory motor 9017 via a motor drive circuit (not shown) to operate the accessory 9012.

FIG. 22 is an explanatory diagram showing each random number. In FIG. 22, the type of random number, the update range, the use, and the addition condition are shown. Each random number is used as follows.

(1) Random R': A random counter for hit determination that determines whether or not to make a big hit. Random R'is updated by 1 at 10 MHz, added and updated from 0, added and updated up to its upper limit of 65535, and then added and updated again from 0. (2) Random 1'(MR1'): Determine the type of jackpot (type, normal jackpot, or one of probabilistic jackpot) and jackpot symbol (for jackpot type determination, jackpot symbol determination). (3) Random 2'(MR2'): Determines the type (type) of the fluctuation pattern (for determining the fluctuation pattern type). (4) Random 3'(MR3'): Determine the fluctuation pattern (fluctuation time) (for determining the fluctuation pattern). (5) Random 4'(MR4'): Determines whether or not to generate a hit based on a normal symbol (for determining a normal symbol hit). (6) Random 5'(MR5'): Determine the initial value of random 4'(for determining the initial value of random 4').

In this embodiment, as the jackpot in the specific gaming state, a plurality of types of a normal jackpot and a probability variation jackpot are included. Therefore, when a big hit is determined based on the value of the big hit judgment random number (random R'), the big hit type is one of these based on the value of the big hit type judgment random number (random 1'). It is decided by the jackpot type of. Further, when the jackpot type is determined, the jackpot symbol is also determined based on the value of the random number for determining the jackpot type (random 1'). Therefore, the random number 1'is also a random number for determining the jackpot symbol.

Further, the variation pattern is first determined by using the random number for determining the variation pattern type (random 2'), and is included in the determined variation pattern type using the random number for determining the variation pattern (random 3'). Determine one of the fluctuation patterns. As such, in this embodiment, the variation pattern is determined by a two-step lottery process. The variation pattern type is a group of a plurality of variation patterns according to the characteristics of the variation mode. One or more fluctuation patterns belong to the fluctuation pattern type. The fluctuation pattern type is sometimes called a fluctuation type.

In this embodiment, the variation pattern is classified into a normal variation pattern type, which is a variation pattern type without reach, and a reach variation pattern type, which is a variation pattern type with reach.

Such a fluctuation pattern type is set so that the selection ratio of the fluctuation pattern type is different between the time saving state and the non-time saving state when the display result is out of order. When is, the fluctuation time is shortened as compared with the case where the time is not shortened. For example, in the time-saving state, the fluctuation time of a predetermined fluctuation pattern is set shorter than that in the non-time-shortening state in order to shorten the average time of the fluctuation time as compared with the non-time-saving state, or the fluctuation pattern type is the most variable. The rate at which the variation pattern type with the shortest time is selected is high, and even when the reach type is selected, the rate at which the normal reach variation pattern with the shortest variation time is selected among the variation pattern types is set to be high. By doing so, the average time of the fluctuation time becomes shorter than when the time is not shortened.

It should be noted that such a fluctuation pattern type is set so that the selection ratio differs depending on whether the number of reserved storages of each special symbol to be displayed fluctuation is equal to or more than a predetermined number and less than a predetermined number. When the number of reserved storages of each special symbol to be displayed in a variable manner is equal to or greater than a predetermined number, the holding number reduction control is executed in which the variable display time is shortened as compared with the case where the number of reserved storages of each special symbol is less than a predetermined number. You may try to do it. For example, in the hold number reduction control state, the rate at which the fluctuation pattern type having a short fluctuation display time such as the normal fluctuation pattern type is selected is set to be higher than in the hold number reduction control state. , The average time of the variable display time may be shortened as compared with the case where the hold number reduction control state is not performed. Further, in the hold number shortening control, the fluctuation display time itself of the fluctuation pattern type may be shortened even when the same fluctuation pattern type is selected as compared with the case where the hold number shortening control state is not performed.

Further, the variation pattern may be a one-step determination method in which the variation pattern is determined by one random number lottery, instead of a two-step determination method in which the variation pattern type is determined and then the variation pattern is determined.

FIG. 23 is an explanatory diagram showing a jackpot determination table and a jackpot type determination table. FIG. 23 (A) is an explanatory diagram showing a jackpot determination table. The jackpot determination table is a collection of data stored in the ROM 9054, and is a table in which a jackpot determination value to be compared with the random R'is set. The jackpot determination table includes a normal time (non-probability change time) jackpot determination table used in a normal state (a gaming state that is not a probability change state, that is, a non-probability change state) and a probability change time jackpot determination table used in the probability change state.

Each numerical value described in the left column of FIG. 23 (A) is set as a jackpot determination value in the normal jackpot determination table, and is described in the right column of FIG. 23 (A) in the probability variation jackpot determination table. Each numerical value is set as a jackpot judgment value. The jackpot judgment value set in the jackpot judgment table at the time of probability change becomes the jackpot judgment value common to the jackpot judgment value set in the jackpot judgment table at normal time (referred to as the jackpot judgment value at normal time or the first jackpot judgment value) at the time of probability change. Due to the addition of the unique jackpot judgment value, a larger number (10 times the number) of jackpot judgment values (referred to as the probability variation jackpot judgment value or the second jackpot judgment value) is set. .. As a result, it is determined that the probability change state is a big hit with a higher probability than the normal state.

The CPU 9056 extracts the count value of the random number circuit 90503 at a predetermined time and compares the extracted value with the value of the jackpot determination random number (random R'). The jackpot determination random number value is shown in FIG. 23 (A). If any of the jackpot determination values shown in is matched, it is determined to make a jackpot (normal jackpot or probability variation jackpot) for the special symbol. The "probability" shown in FIG. 23 (A) indicates the probability (ratio) of a big hit.

23 (B) and 23 (C) are explanatory views showing a jackpot type determination table stored in the ROM 9054. FIG. 23 (B) shows a case where the jackpot type is determined using the hold memory (also referred to as the first hold memory) based on the game ball winning the first start winning opening 9013 (the variation display of the first special symbol is displayed). This is the first special symbol jackpot type determination table (for the first special symbol) used for (when performed). FIG. 23 (C) shows a case where the jackpot type is determined using the hold memory (also referred to as the second hold memory) based on the game ball winning the second start winning opening 9014 (the variation display of the second special symbol is displayed). This is the second special symbol jackpot type determination table used for (when performed).

Each of the first and second special symbol jackpot type determination tables of FIGS. 23 (B) and 23 (C) is used for determining the jackpot type when it is determined that the variation display result is a jackpot symbol. Based on the random number (random 1') of, the type of jackpot is determined to be either "normal jackpot" or "probability variation jackpot", and is referred to for determining the jackpot symbol.

In the first special symbol jackpot type determination table of FIG. 23 (B), the numerical value to be compared with the value of random 1'and the determination value corresponding to each of "normal jackpot" and "probability variation jackpot" (big hit type). Judgment value) is set. In the second special symbol jackpot type determination table of FIG. 23 (C), the numerical value to be compared with the value of random 1', and the determination value corresponding to each of "normal jackpot" and "probability variation jackpot" (big hit type). Judgment value) is set.

Further, as shown in FIGS. 23 (B) and 23 (C), the jackpot type determination value is also used as a determination value (big hit symbol determination value) for determining the jackpot symbol of the first special symbol and the second special symbol. The determination value corresponding to the "normal jackpot" is also set as the determination value corresponding to "3" of the jackpot symbol of the first special symbol and the second special symbol. The determination value corresponding to the "probability variation jackpot" is also set as the determination value corresponding to "7" of the jackpot symbol of the first special symbol and the second special symbol.

Using the jackpot type determination table, the CPU 56 determines as the jackpot type the type corresponding to the jackpot type determination value in which the random 1'values match, and as the jackpot symbol, the jackpot symbol in which the random 1'values match. To determine. As a result, the jackpot type and the jackpot symbol corresponding to the jackpot type are determined at the same time.

The first special symbol jackpot type determination table of FIG. 23 (B) and the second special symbol jackpot type determination table of FIG. 23 (C) have the same ratio determined for the probability variation jackpot. In such a case, it is not necessary to divide the jackpot type determination table between the first special symbol and the second special symbol. Further, when selecting the jackpot type from among a plurality of types of jackpots having different maximum number of rounds in the jackpot game state as the jackpot type, the second special symbol jackpot type determination table of FIG. 23 (C) is used in FIG. 23. It may be set so that the ratio of selecting the jackpot type having a large number of rounds is higher than that of the first special symbol jackpot type determination table of (B). In this way, in a high base state, the selection of the type of jackpot is advantageous for the player, and the interest of the game can be improved. Further, the second special symbol jackpot type determination table of FIG. 23 (C) may have a higher rate of determination of the probability variation jackpot than the first special symbol jackpot type determination table of FIG. 23 (B). .. By doing so, the rate of the probability variation jackpot can be made higher in the variation display of the second special symbol than in the variation display of the first special symbol. Further, the first special symbol jackpot type determination table may have a higher rate of determination of the probability variation jackpot than the second special symbol jackpot type determination table.

Next, with reference to FIG. 24, a variation pattern table used for selecting and determining variation patterns of special symbols and effect symbols in the game control microcomputer 90560 will be described. FIG. 24 is a diagram showing a variation pattern table used for determining a variation pattern in a tabular format.

In FIG. 24, (a) shows an out-of-normal state determination table, and (b) shows an out-of-time determination table. Further, (c) shows a normal jackpot determination table, and (d) shows a probability variation jackpot determination table. Each of the determination tables of FIGS. 24 (a) to 24 (d) is stored in the ROM 9054, is selected according to the gaming state, and is used for determining (determining) the variation pattern type and the variation pattern.

The determination table shown in FIG. 24 is a variation pattern type determination table showing the relationship between the random 2'and the variation pattern type, and a variation pattern determination table showing the relationship between the random 3'for each variation pattern type and the variation patterns belonging to each type. And include.

In the "variation pattern type" or "variation pattern" column in each table of FIG. 24, "normal" or "normal variation" indicates a normal variation pattern that does not reach.

Further, the "normal reach" in each table of FIG. 24 shows a fluctuation pattern of the normal reach that does not perform a particularly flashy effect when the reach state is reached. "Super reach" indicates a variation pattern in which a reach effect is performed to display a special effect image when the reach state is reached.

Further, as described above, "super reach" is a fluctuation pattern in which the ratio of selection when a big hit is made is higher than that of "normal reach", and the reliability of the big hit is high. Further, the "super reach" is a fluctuation pattern in which the fluctuation time is longer than that of the "normal reach" (for example, the normal reach is 10 seconds and the super reach is 50 to 80 seconds). In addition, four types of fluctuation patterns are set for the super reach, and the degree of expectation of a big hit (a big hit) is such that the first super reach <the second super reach <the third super reach <the fourth super reach. (Possibility) is high.

The "expectation degree" is a concept including an expectation degree for a big hit, an expectation degree for a probability change, and the like. Specifically, the degree of expectation for a big hit (also referred to as reliability) is the degree of expectation (the ratio of a big hit) that becomes a big hit when each reach fluctuation pattern is selected. For example, the reach fluctuation is performed 100 times. If the jackpot is 60 times, the expectation for the jackpot is 60% (the appearance rate (probability) of the jackpot is 60%). The degree of expectation for probabilistic change means the degree of expectation (ratio of probable change) to shift to the probable change state.

In the pachinko gaming machine 901, a predetermined effect is produced in the effect display device 909 from the start of the variation display of the effect symbol as the identification information and the variation display of the first and second special symbols until the display result is derived and displayed. An effect called pseudo-ream as an aspect (hereinafter, referred to as pseudo-ream effect) may be executed. The pseudo-ream is an effect display that makes it appear that a plurality of fluctuations corresponding to a plurality of reserved memories are continuously performed, which is originally a one-time fluctuation corresponding to one reserved memory. Abbreviation for continuous fluctuation.

In addition, the pseudo-ream is within the fluctuation time determined for one start prize in order to make it appear as if the variable display (variable display) of the symbol was executed a plurality of times for one start prize. Refers to a special fluctuation pattern (also called a fluctuation display pattern) in which temporary stop and re-variation are executed (repeated) a predetermined number of times for all the symbol sequences (left, middle, right). For example, the greater the number of repeated executions of re-variation (the total number of fluctuations including the initial fluctuation and the subsequent re-variation, also called the number of pseudo-continuous fluctuations), the higher the reliability of the jackpot (the number of fluctuations will be different from that of the jackpot). The degree of the ratio selected when a big hit is obtained, the degree of the ratio of a big hit, that is, the degree of reliability of a big hit) is high with respect to all the selection ratios including time. More specifically, by increasing the ratio of selection when the jackpot is determined, it is suggested by the pseudo-continuous production whether or not the jackpot game state is reached. In the pseudo-ream variation pattern, a pseudo-ream symbol (for example, a symbol (number) to which a predetermined character or character is attached, which is not included in the effect symbol that is normally variablely displayed (basically variable display) on the effect display device 909). (Also referred to as a symbol without a mark or a symbol dedicated to pseudo-ream)) is temporarily stopped. In the pseudo-ream, the effect symbol (numerical symbol in the present embodiment) that is normally displayed in a variable manner (basically a variable display) may be temporarily stopped. The combination of symbols that are temporarily stopped in the effect display device 909 is called a combination of temporarily stopped symbols. The combination of the temporary stop symbols is determined from among a plurality of types of chance eyes (hereinafter referred to as pseudo consecutive chance eyes) consisting of combinations of symbols other than the jackpot symbol combination. It should be done.

Further, in the pachinko gaming machine 901, an effect in which the effect symbol slides may be performed. Here, slipping refers to an effect display in which the symbol is slid from the predicted stop position immediately before the symbol is stopped in the variable display. In the second super reach, after that, in the left and right symbol display areas, one of the two effect symbols that was temporarily stopped at the out-of-order (combination of out-of-order symbols) slips and then stops to reach the reach (reach). It is an effect that forms a combination of symbols) and executes a reach effect.

The fluctuation pattern shown in the deviation determination table is a fluctuation pattern in which the final display result of the fluctuation display is the display result of "off". The fluctuation pattern shown in the normal jackpot determination table is a fluctuation pattern in which the final display result of the fluctuation display is the display result of "normal jackpot". The fluctuation pattern shown in the probability variation jackpot determination table is a fluctuation pattern in which the final display result of the variation display is the display result of "probability variation jackpot".

Based on this information, for example, the fluctuation pattern of "fourth super reach (80 seconds)" shown in the "variation pattern" column of FIG. 24 (a) has a fluctuation time of 80, which is an out-of-order display result. It is shown to be a "fourth superreach variation pattern" executed in seconds.

In the table of FIG. 24, the columns described as "random 2'range" and "variation pattern type" serve as a variation pattern type determination table section showing the relationship between the "random 2'range" and the "variation pattern type". This is a column showing the function. For example, in FIG. 24A as an example, all the values of random 2'(1-251) are set in each of a plurality of fluctuation pattern types such as "normal", "normal reach", and "super reach". It is divided into multiple numerical ranges and assigned. For example, in FIG. 24A as an example, the value of random 2'extracted at a predetermined timing matches any of the determination values assigned to 140 to 229 among the random values of 1 to 251. Then, it is determined that the fluctuation pattern type is "normal reach".

Further, in the table of FIG. 24, the columns described as "random 3'range" and "variation pattern" function as a fluctuation pattern determination table unit showing the relationship between the "random 3'range" and the "variation pattern". It is a column indicating. The fluctuation patterns shown corresponding to each type of the fluctuation pattern type determination table are the fluctuation patterns belonging to each type. For example, taking FIG. 24A as an example, the fluctuation patterns belonging to the type of "super reach" are "first super reach", "second super reach", "third super reach", and "first super reach". 4 Super Reach ".

All the values of random 3'(1-220) are divided into a plurality of numerical values and assigned to each of the plurality of fluctuation patterns corresponding to each fluctuation pattern type. For example, taking FIG. 24A as an example, when it is decided to use the fluctuation pattern type of "super reach", the random 3'extracted at a predetermined timing is among the random values of 1 to 220. When it matches with any of the determination values assigned to 1 to 70, it is determined that the fluctuation pattern of the "first super reach (50 seconds)" is used.

When the variation display result for the first special symbol or the second special symbol is out of alignment, the determination table is selected as follows in order to determine the variation pattern. When the variation display result is out of alignment in the non-time saving state, the out-of-time determination table in FIG. 24A is selected. On the other hand, in the time saving state, when the variation display result is out of order, the time saving state out of time determination table shown in FIG. 24B is selected. By using the determination tables shown in FIGS. 24 (a) and 24 (b), the reach ratio is kept constant when the normal state is out and the time saving state is out, regardless of the number of holdings.

When the variation display result for the first special symbol or the second special symbol is a big hit regardless of whether the time is shortened or not, the determination table is selected as follows in order to determine the variation pattern. When the variation display result is a normal jackpot, the normal jackpot determination table shown in FIG. 24C is selected. When the variable display result is a probabilistic jackpot regardless of whether or not the time is shortened, the probabilistic jackpot determination table shown in FIG. 24 (d) is selected.

In the time saving state out-of-time determination table of FIG. 24 (b), the fluctuation time of the normal fluctuation is set shorter than that of the normal state out-of-time determination table of FIG. 24 (a). Then, in the time saving state out-of-time determination table of FIG. 24 (b), the fluctuation time is shorter than the reach variation (including the normal reach variation and the super reach variation) as compared with the normal state out-of-time determination table of FIG. 24 (a). The ratio determined for normal fluctuation (non-reach out-of-reach fluctuation (variation that results in out-of-reach display result without reaching)) is high, and the ratio determined for reach fluctuation with a longer fluctuation time than normal fluctuation is low. The data is set.

As a result, the rate of selection of fluctuation patterns with shorter fluctuation times is higher in the non-time saving state than in the non-time saving state (normal state), so that in the non-time saving state, the non-time saving state is selected. The fluctuation display is performed with a fluctuation time that is shorter on average than in the case of. By selecting the determination table in this way, the time saving state can be realized. Further, by setting the normal fluctuation so that the fluctuation time is shorter in the time-saving state than in the non-time-saving state, it is possible to shorten the pending digestion in the time-saving state.

In the judgment tables of FIGS. 24 (a) and 24 (b) selected when the data is out of alignment, the data is set so that the selection ratio of the reach type is selected in a high-low relationship such that normal reach> super reach. Has been done. On the other hand, in the determination tables of FIGS. 24 (c) and 24 (d) selected when a big hit occurs, the selection ratio of the reach type is selected in a high-low relationship such as normal reach <super reach. The data is set. As a result, when a big hit occurs, the ratio of the reach effect of the super reach (the ratio of the reach effect of the super reach when the reach is selected) is higher than that of the case of the loss, so that the reach of the super reach is increased. By producing the effect, the player's expectation can be increased.

Further, in the determination table of FIG. 24 (d) selected when the probability variation jackpot is obtained among the jackpots, the normal reach is achieved as compared with the determination table of FIG. 24 (c) selected when the jackpot is a normal jackpot. On the other hand, the data is set so that the ratio of selecting the type of super reach effect is high. As a result, when it becomes a probabilistic jackpot, the ratio of the reach effect of the super reach (the proportion occupied by the reach effect of the super reach when the reach is selected) is higher than that of the normal jackpot. By performing the reach production of the reach, it is possible to raise the expectation of the player for the probable change jackpot.

In addition, such a fluctuation pattern is when the total reserved storage number (total value) of the first special symbol and the second special symbol to be variable-displayed is a predetermined number or more (for example, the total reserved storage number is 3 or more). By setting the selection ratio to be different depending on whether the number is less than the predetermined number, when the total number of reserved storages is equal to or greater than the predetermined number, the fluctuation time is compared with the case where the total number of reserved storages is less than the predetermined number. May be executed to reduce the number of holds. However, even under the condition that the hold number shortening control is executed (for example, the total number of hold storages is 3 or more), the expectation for reach is maintained by keeping the ratio of reach (including normal reach and super reach) constant. Further, it is also possible to execute the hold number time reduction control so that the fluctuation time is not shortened only in the super reach among the reach. Further, the hold number time reduction control may be feasible by making the normal fluctuation with a short fluctuation time selected at a high rate, or may be feasible by shortening the fluctuation time of each fluctuation pattern itself. The combination may be used.

FIG. 25 is an explanatory diagram showing an example of the contents of the effect control command transmitted by the game control microcomputer 90560. In the game control microcomputer 90560, as shown in FIG. 25, various effect control commands are transmitted to the effect control microcomputer 90100 according to the game control state.

The main commands in FIG. 25 will be described. The command 80XX (H) is an effect control command (variation pattern command) that specifies a variation pattern of the effect symbol that is variablely displayed on the effect display device 909 in response to the variation display of the special symbol (corresponding to each variation pattern XX). ). That is, when a unique number is assigned to each of the usable fluctuation patterns as shown in FIG. 24, there is a fluctuation pattern command corresponding to each of the fluctuation patterns specified by the number. "(H)" indicates that it is a hexadecimal number. The effect control command for specifying the fluctuation pattern is also a command for designating the fluctuation start. Therefore, when the effect control CPU 90101 receives the command 80XX (H), the effect display device 909 controls to start the variable display of the effect symbol.

The commands 8C01 (H) to 8C03 (H) are display result designation commands indicating whether or not to make a big hit and the big hit type.

The command 8D01 (H) is a first symbol variation designation command indicating that the variation display of the first special symbol is started. The command 8D02 (H) is a second symbol variation designation command indicating that the variation display of the second special symbol is started. The command 8F00 (H) is a command (symbol confirmation designation command) for designating the end of the variation of the first and second special symbols.

The commands A001 to A002 (H) are jackpot start designation commands for designating the start of the jackpot game state for each jackpot type (normal jackpot or probability variation jackpot).

The command A1XX (H) is a designated command indicating that the large winning opening is open for the number of times (round) indicated by XX. A2XX (H) is a designated command after opening the large winning opening, which indicates after opening (closing) the large winning opening for the number of times (round) indicated by XX.

The commands A301 to A302 (H) are jackpot end designation commands for designating the end of the jackpot game state for each type of jackpot (normal jackpot or probability variation jackpot).

The command A401 (H) is a first start prize designation command for designating that there was a first start prize. The command A402 (H) is a second start prize designation command that specifies that there was a second start prize.

The command B000 (H) is a normal state specification command that specifies that the game state is a normal state (low probability state). The command B001 (H) is a time saving state designation command for designating that the gaming state is the time saving state (high base state). The command B002 (H) is a probability change state designation command that specifies that the game state is a probability change state (high probability state).

The command C0XX (H) is a total hold storage number designation command indicating the total hold storage number. The command C100 (H) is a total hold storage number subtraction designation command indicating that the total hold storage number is subtracted by 1. In this embodiment, the total hold storage number designation command is executed at the time of starting the game ball to the first starting winning opening 9013 or the second starting winning opening 9014 (for example, when executing the start opening switch passing process described later). , Is sent to the effect control microcomputer 90100. Further, the total hold storage number subtraction designation command is sent to the effect control microcomputer 90100 at the start of the variation display (for example, when the special symbol variation display processing process described later is executed). The total hold storage specification command and the hold storage number subtraction specification command may also be used. For example, the total hold storage number specification command may be used as a command that can specify the hold storage number after subtraction. It should be noted that the production control microcomputer 90100 sends a command capable of specifying the first reserved storage number and the second reserved storage number, respectively, not as the total reserved storage number, and the effect control microcomputer 90100 transmits the first reserved storage number and the second reserved storage number. The total value of and may be specified as the total number of pending storages.

The command C2XX (H) and the command C3XX (H) are the results of winning judgments such as jackpot determination, jackpot type determination, and variation pattern type determination at the time of starting winning to the first starting winning opening 9013 or the second starting winning opening 9014. This is an effect control command that indicates the content. Of these, the command C2XX (H) is a symbol designation command that indicates whether or not a jackpot will be achieved and the determination result of the type of jackpot among the winning determination results. Further, the command C3XX (H) is a variation type command indicating a determination result (determination result of the variation pattern type) of which determination value range the value of the random number for determination of the variation pattern type falls within the determination result at the time of winning. Is.

In this embodiment, the game control microcomputer 90560 determines whether or not the jackpot is a big hit, the type of the jackpot, and the range of the random number for determining the variation pattern type at the time of starting winning. .. Then, a value for designating a big hit and a value for designating the type of the big hit are set in the EXT data of the symbol designation command, and control is performed to transmit the value to the effect control microcomputer 90100. A value that specifies a range of determination values as a determination result of the variation pattern type is set in the EXT data of the variation type command, and control is performed to transmit the value to the effect control microcomputer 90100. In this embodiment, the effect control microcomputer 90100 can recognize whether or not the display result is a big hit and the type of the big hit at the time of starting winning, based on the value set in the symbol designation command. The fluctuation pattern type can be recognized based on the fluctuation type command.

Next, a configuration example of an area (hold storage buffer) for storing data such as random numbers (hold storage data) corresponding to the hold storage on the game control microcomputer 90560 side will be described. The hold storage buffer is provided in the RAM 9055.

In the first hold storage buffer, a storage area corresponding to the upper limit value (4 in this example) of the first hold storage number is secured. Further, in the second hold storage buffer, a storage area corresponding to the upper limit value (4 in this example) of the second hold storage number is secured. In the first hold storage buffer and the second hold storage buffer, a random number for determining a jackpot (random R'), which is a hardware random number, a random number for determining a jackpot type (random 1'), which is a software random number, and a variation pattern type determination. Random numbers (random 2') and random numbers for determining fluctuation patterns (random 3') are stored.

Based on the winning of the first starting winning opening 9013 or the second starting winning opening 9014, the CPU 9056 extracts such random values from the random number circuit 90503 and a random counter for generating software random numbers, and obtains them. The process of saving (storing) in the storage area in the 1-hold storage buffer or the 2nd hold storage buffer is executed. Specifically, these random values are extracted and stored in the first hold storage buffer based on the winning of the first starting winning opening 9013. Further, these random values are extracted and stored in the second hold storage buffer based on the winning of the second starting winning opening 9014.

The storage of information regarding the start winning prize as described above in the first hold storage buffer or the second hold storage buffer may be indicated as "hold storage". The variation pattern type determination random number (random 2') and the variation pattern determination random number (random 3') are not extracted at the time of starting winning and stored in advance in the storage area, but are described later in the variation pattern setting process. It may be extracted at (at the start of fluctuation of the special symbol).

As will be described later, the data stored in the hold storage buffer in this way is read at the start winning prize and used for the look-ahead notice effect, and is read at the start of the variable display and used for the variable display.

When there is a start prize to the first start prize opening 9013 or the second start prize opening 9014, it is called a symbol designation command, a variation type command, a first (second) start prize designation command, and a total pending memory number designation command. Such a command indicating the determination result of the start winning determination process is transmitted from the main board 9031 to the effect control board 9080. In the start winning prize reception command buffer provided in the RAM 90103 of the effect control microcomputer 90100, the received symbol designation command, variation type command, first (second) start winning prize designation command, and total hold storage number designation command are stored. A storage area for storing data that can identify the received command is secured so that various commands such as the above can be stored in association with each other.

In this embodiment, the effect control pattern of the effect symbol performed corresponding to the variation display of the first special symbol and the second special symbol corresponds to a plurality of types of variation patterns, and the effect symbol variation display operation and reach. It is composed of data showing the control contents of various production operations such as the production display operation in the production and the like, or various production operations that do not involve the variable display of the production symbol. Further, the advance notice effect control pattern is composed of data indicating the control content of the effect operation that is the advance notice effect executed in response to the advance notice pattern in which a plurality of patterns are prepared in advance. The various effect control patterns are composed of data and the like indicating the control contents corresponding to various effect operations executed according to the progress of the game in the pachinko gaming machine 901.

Next, the operation of the pachinko gaming machine 901 will be described. In the pachinko gaming machine 901, when the game control microcomputer 90560 on the main board 9031 executes a predetermined main process, a timer interrupt is periodically interrupted at predetermined time (for example, 2 ms) and the timer interrupt process is executed. By doing so, various game controls can be executed.

In the main processing, for example, necessary initial setting processing, initialization processing at normal time, game state recovery processing other than normal time, random number circuit setting processing (initial setting of random number circuit 90503), random number update processing for display (variation pattern). Random number update processing for initial value (update processing for the initial value of the count value of the random number generation counter for normal symbol hit determination) and the like are executed.

FIG. 26 is a flowchart showing the timer interrupt process. When the timer interrupt occurs, the CPU 9056 executes the timer interrupt processing of steps S (hereinafter, simply referred to as “S”) 9020 to S9034 shown in FIG. 26. In the timer interrupt process, first, a power failure detection process for detecting whether or not a power failure signal has been output (whether or not it has been turned on) is executed (S20). Next, the detection signals of the gate switch 9032a, the first start port switch 9013a, the second start port switch 9014a, and the count switch 9023 are input via the input driver circuit 9058, and their states are determined (switch processing: S9021). ..

Next, the CPU 9056 includes a first special symbol display 908a, a second special symbol display 908b, a normal symbol display 9010, a first special symbol hold storage display 9018a, a second special symbol hold storage display 9018b, and a normal symbol. A display control process for controlling the display of the hold storage display 9041 is executed (S9022). For the first special symbol display 908a, the second special symbol display 908b, and the normal symbol display 9010, control to output a drive signal to each display according to the contents of the output buffer set in S9032 and S9033. To execute.

In addition, a process of updating the count value of each counter for generating each determination random number such as a normal symbol hit determination random number and a big hit type determination random number used for game control is performed (determination random number update process: S9023). .. The CPU 9056 further performs a process of updating the count value of the counter for generating the initial value random number and the display random number (initial value random number update process, display random number update process: S9024, S9025).

Further, the CPU 9056 performs a special symbol process process (S9026). In the special symbol process process, the corresponding process is executed according to the special symbol process flag for controlling the first special symbol display 908a, the second special symbol display 908b, and the grand prize opening in a predetermined order, and the special symbol process is performed. The value of the flag is updated according to the game state.

Next, a normal symbol process process is performed (S9027). In the normal symbol process process, the CPU 9056 executes the corresponding process according to the normal symbol process flag for controlling the display state of the normal symbol display 9010 in a predetermined order, and sets the value of the normal symbol process flag to the gaming state. Update accordingly.

Further, the CPU 9056 performs a process of sending an effect control command to the effect control microcomputer 90100 (effect control command control process: S9028). Further, the CPU 9056 performs an information output process for outputting data such as jackpot information, start information, and probability fluctuation information supplied to the hall management computer (S9029).

Further, the CPU 9056 executes a prize ball process for setting the number of prize balls based on the detection signals of the first start port switch 9013a, the second start port switch 9014a, and the count switch 9023 (S9030).

In this embodiment, a RAM area (output port buffer) corresponding to the output state of the output port is provided, but the CPU 9056 relates to turning on / off the solenoid in the RAM area corresponding to the output state of the output port. The contents are output to the output port (S9031: output processing).

Further, the CPU 9056 performs a special symbol display control process for setting the special symbol display control data for performing the effect display of the special symbol according to the value of the special symbol process flag in the output buffer for setting the special symbol display control data ( S9032).

Further, the CPU 9056 performs a normal symbol display control process for setting the normal symbol display control data for performing the effect display of the normal symbol according to the value of the normal symbol process flag in the output buffer for setting the normal symbol display control data (the normal symbol display control process). S9033). Further, the CPU 56 executes the effect display of the normal symbol on the normal symbol display 9010 by outputting the drive signal in S9022 according to the display control data set in the output buffer.

After that, the interrupt permission state is set (S9034), and the process ends. With the above control, in this embodiment, the game control process is activated at predetermined time intervals.

FIG. 27 is a flowchart showing the special symbol process process (S9026). In the special symbol process process, a process for controlling the first special symbol display 908a or the second special symbol display 908b and the winning opening is executed. In the special symbol process process, the start port switch passage process is executed (S90312). Then, depending on the internal state, any one of S90300 to S90307 is performed.

In the game control microcomputer 90560, as described above, the RAM 9055 stores the hold storage data (first hold storage data) such as the jackpot determination random number obtained based on the start prize to the first start winning opening 9013. The first hold storage buffer to be stored, and the second hold storage buffer for storing the hold storage data (second hold storage data) such as the jackpot determination random number obtained based on the start prize to the second start winning opening 9014. Is provided. In each of these hold storage buffers, a storage area corresponding to the upper limit of the number of storages of each hold storage (4 in this example) is secured.

In the start port switch passing process, if the first start port switch 9013a is turned on, the number of stored first reserved storage data is the number of stored data on condition that the first reserved storage number does not reach the upper limit value (for example, 4). Numerical data (for example, a random number for jackpot determination, a random number for determining a variation pattern type, and a variation pattern determination) are obtained from a random number circuit 90503 or a counter for generating a software random number by increasing the value of the first reserved storage number counter for counting. Random numbers) are extracted, and the process of storing (storing) them in the storage area in the first hold storage buffer is executed. Further, the value of the total hold storage counter is increased by 1, and the process of storing (storing) the data indicating "first" in the hold specific area corresponding to the value of the total hold storage counter after the total is executed. On the other hand, if the second start port switch 9014a is on, the second hold storage number is counted on the condition that the second hold storage number does not reach the upper limit value (for example, 4). The value of the hold storage counter is increased by 1, and numerical data (for example, a random number for jackpot determination, a random number for determining a variation pattern type, and a random number for determining a variation pattern) are extracted from a random number circuit 90503 or a counter for generating a software random number. Then, the process of storing (storing) them in the storage area in the second hold storage buffer is executed. Further, the value of the total hold storage counter is increased by 1, and the process of storing (storing) the data indicating "second" in the hold specific area corresponding to the value of the total hold storage counter after the total is executed.

The processes of S90300 to S90307 are as follows. The special symbol normal process (S90300) is a process of determining whether or not the display result of the variable display is a big hit, and determining the type of big hit when the display result is a big hit. The variation pattern setting process (S90301) determines the variation pattern (determines the variation pattern using the random number for determining the variation pattern type and the random number for determining the variation pattern), and measures the variation time according to the determined variation pattern. This is a process for controlling the start of timekeeping of the variable time timer for the purpose.

The display result designation command transmission process (S90302) is a process of controlling the transmission of the display result designation command to the effect control microcomputer 90100. The special symbol changing process (S90303) is a process of advancing the process to the special symbol stop process when the variation time of the variation pattern selected in the variation pattern setting process elapses. The special symbol stop process (S90304) displays the fluctuation on the first special symbol display 908a or the second special symbol display 908b when the passage of the fluctuation time corresponding to the determined fluctuation pattern is timed by the fluctuation time timer. It is a process of stopping and deriving and displaying the stopped symbol.

The large winning opening pre-opening process (S90305) is a process of controlling the opening of the large winning opening in the special variable winning ball device 9020 according to the type of big hit. The processing during opening of the large winning opening (S90306) confirms the control of transmitting the effect control command for the round display effect during the big hit game state to the microcomputer 90100 for effect control and the establishment of the closing condition of the large winning opening. This is a process for performing processing and the like. If the conditions for closing the large winning opening are satisfied and there are still remaining rounds, the process proceeds to the large winning opening pre-opening process (S90305). When all the rounds are completed, the process proceeds to the jackpot end process (S90307). The jackpot end process (S90307) is a process for controlling the effect control microcomputer 90100 to perform display control for notifying the player that the jackpot game state has ended.

Next, the operation of the effect control microcomputer 90100 will be described. FIG. 28 is a flowchart showing an effect control main process executed by the effect control microcomputer 90100 (specifically, the effect control CPU 90101) mounted on the effect control board 9080.

When the power is turned on, the effect control CPU 90101 starts executing the effect control main process. In the effect control main process, first, initialization processing is performed for clearing the RAM area, setting various initial values, and initializing the timer for determining the effect control activation interval (for example, 2 ms) (S90701). ). After that, the effect control CPU 90101 shifts to the loop process for monitoring the timer interrupt flag (S90702). When the timer interrupt occurs, the effect control CPU 90101 sets the timer interrupt flag in the timer interrupt process. If the timer interrupt flag is set in the effect control main process, the effect control CPU 90101 clears the flag (S90703) and executes the following effect control process.

In the effect control process, the effect control CPU 90101 first analyzes the received effect control command and sets data such as a flag capable of identifying what the received effect control command is. Processing (for example, processing for storing data that can identify the received command in various command storage areas provided in RAM 90103) and the like are performed (command analysis processing: S90704). Next, the effect control CPU 90101 performs the effect control process process (S90705). In the effect control process process, in order to perform various effects such as variable display of the effect symbol on the effect display device 909 according to the contents of the effect control command analyzed in S90704, the current control of each process according to the control state is performed. Select the process corresponding to the state (effect control process flag) and execute the effect control.

Next, random numbers used by the effect control microcomputer 90100 (SR1'-1 for determining the left stop symbol of the effect symbol, SR1'-2 for determining the middle stop symbol of the effect symbol, SR1 for determining the right stop symbol of the effect symbol. A random number update process for updating the count value of the counter for generating ('-3, etc.) is executed (S90706). Each of such random numbers SR1'-1 to SR1'-3 is generated by the count of a random counter whose count value is updated by software, and each of them is cyclically updated within a predetermined range. It is used as a random number by extracting each at a predetermined timing.

Next, a hold storage display control process for controlling the display state of the hold display in the hold display area (moving, erasing, etc. of the hold display) is executed (S90707).

By executing such an effect control main process, the effect control microcomputer 90100 transmits from the game control microcomputer 90560 and responds to the effect control command received, the effect display device 909, various lamps, and the effect control. By controlling the effect devices such as the speakers 9027L and 9027R, various effect controls are performed according to the gaming state.

FIG. 29 is a flowchart showing the effect control process process (S90705) in the effect control main process shown in FIG. 28. In the effect control process process, the effect control CPU 90101 determines whether or not to execute the look-ahead effect, and after executing the look-ahead effect process (S90700) for selecting the type of the look-ahead effect, the value of the effect control process flag. Any of S90800 to S90807 is performed according to the above.

In the effect control process process, the following processes are executed. In the effect control process process, the display state of the effect display device 909 is controlled to realize the variable display of the effect symbol, but the control related to the variation display of the effect symbol synchronized with the change of the first special symbol is also controlled by the second special symbol. The control related to the variation display of the effect symbol synchronized with the variation of is also executed in one effect control process process.

The pre-reading effect processing (S90700) is a process for determining pre-reading such as whether or not to execute the pre-reading effect, and determining the effect mode when executing the pre-reading effect. The look-ahead effect is a change in the special symbol based on the hold information (holding memory information) before the turn of the display (symbol change) of the special symbol arrives. It is a production technique that determines the content of the display and gives a notice at a stage before that what the variable display of the special symbol will be in the future. For example, when the hold information is a big hit, a big hit may occur later based on the display mode of the hold display corresponding to the hold information before the variable display by the hold information is executed. A kind of effect such as giving a notice is performed as a look-ahead effect. Hereinafter, the variable display based on the hold information targeted for the look-ahead effect is referred to as “target variable display”.

The variation pattern command reception waiting process (S90800) is a process of confirming whether or not a variation pattern command has been received from the game control microcomputer 90560. If the variation pattern command is received, the process shifts to the effect symbol variation start processing.

The effect symbol variation start process (S98001) is a process for controlling the variation display of the effect symbol (decorative symbol) to be started. The effect symbol changing process (S90802) is a process for controlling the switching timing of each fluctuation state (fluctuation speed) constituting the fluctuation pattern. The effect symbol variation stop process (S90803) is a process of stopping the variation display of the effect symbol (decorative symbol) and controlling to derive and display the display result (final stop symbol) of the variation display.

The jackpot display process (S90804) is a process of performing display control such as control of displaying a fanfare effect for notifying the effect display device 909 of the occurrence of a jackpot after the end of the fluctuation time. The process during the round (S90805) is a process for controlling the display during the round. When the round end condition is satisfied, if the final round is not completed, the process proceeds to the round post-processing, and if the final round is completed, the process proceeds to the jackpot end process. The round post-processing (S90806) is a process for controlling the display between rounds. When the round start condition is satisfied, the process shifts to the processing during the round. The jackpot end effect process (S90807) is a process of performing display control in the effect display device 909 to notify the player that the jackpot game state has ended.

The effect control CPU 90101 is a process stored in the ROM 90102 from the start of the variable display to the stop of the variable display, and during a predetermined effect control period from the start of the big hit game state to the end of the big hit game state. The effect device (effect component) such as the effect display device 909 is controlled according to the process data set in the table.

The process table is composed of process timer setting values and data in which a plurality of combinations of display control execution data, lamp control execution data, and sound number data are collected. In the display control execution data, data and the like indicating each variation mode constituting the variation mode during the variation time (variation display time) of the variation display of the effect symbol (decorative symbol) are described. Specifically, data related to the change of the display screen of the effect display device 909 is described. Further, in the process timer set value, the fluctuation time in the mode of fluctuation is set. The effect control CPU 90101 refers to the process table and controls the display control to display the effect symbol in the variation mode set in the display control execution data only for the time set in the process timer set value. Such a process table is prepared according to each fluctuation pattern.

FIG. 30 is a flowchart showing the effect symbol variation start process (S98001) in the effect control process process. In the effect symbol variation start process, the effect control CPU 90101 performs the following process.

In the effect symbol variation start processing, it is confirmed whether or not it is determined that the variation display result is out of the question (S90601). Whether or not it is determined to be out of order is determined by, for example, whether or not the display result 1 designated command is stored in the display result designated command storage area. If it is determined to be out of order, it is confirmed whether or not a command corresponding to the non-reach fluctuation pattern has been received as the fluctuation pattern command (S90602). Whether or not a command corresponding to the non-reach variation pattern has been received is determined, for example, by the data stored in the variation pattern command storage area.

When it is determined that a command corresponding to the non-reach fluctuation pattern has been received, the display result of the missing symbol that does not reach is determined as the final stop of the effect symbol by using the data table for determining the missing symbol stored in the ROM 90102 (S90604). , S90616. In the data table for determining the outlier symbol, the numerical data of SR1'-1 to SR1'-3 is associated with each of the plurality of types of effect symbols.

In the processing of S90604, numerical data (random numbers) are extracted from each of SR1'-1 to SR1'-3 at a predetermined timing, and the data table for determining the missing symbol is used, and the symbols corresponding to the extracted numerical data are on the left. , Middle, and right are determined as a combination of stop symbols that will result in variable display of the effect symbols. In this way, when determining the combination of non-reach out-of-reach symbols, if the stop symbol corresponding to the extracted random number coincides with the combination of jackpot symbols by chance, it is corrected so as to be the combination of out-of-reach symbols (for example). Each stop symbol is determined by correcting the right symbol by shifting it by one symbol). If the stop symbol corresponding to the extracted random number happens to be a reach symbol, the stop symbol is corrected so that it is a combination of non-reach out-of-reach symbols (for example, the right symbol is shifted by one symbol) and each stop symbol is used. Is determined.

When it is determined in the process of S90602 that the pattern is not a non-reach variation pattern (when it is determined that the pattern is a reach variation pattern), the stop symbol of the effect symbol constituting the combination of the reach symbols is determined (S90605), and the process proceeds to S90616. In the processing of S90605, numerical data (random numbers) are extracted from each of SR1'-1 to SR1'-3 at a predetermined timing, and the data table for determining the missing symbol is used to correspond to the random numbers extracted from SR1'-1. The symbol to be used is determined as the stop symbol of each of the left and right effect symbols forming the reach state, and the symbol corresponding to the random number matching the value of the counter extracted from SR1'-2 is determined as the stop symbol of the middle symbol. To. Further, in this case as well, when a combination of jackpot symbols is accidentally made, each stop symbol is determined by correcting the combination of out-of-order symbols (for example, correcting the middle symbol by shifting one symbol).

Further, when it is not decided to make a deviation in the processing of S90601 (when it is decided to make a big hit) (N of S90601), the effect control CPU 90101 has a big hit symbol according to the type of big hit. The stop symbol of the effect symbol constituting the combination is determined (S90603), and the process proceeds to S90616.

In S90603, the combination of hit symbols is determined according to the type of big hit as follows. Based on which of the display result 2 specified command and the display result 3 specified command is stored in the display result specific command storage area, the type of jackpot is selected from the probability variation jackpot and the normal jackpot. When it is determined that the probability variation jackpot is determined, numerical data (random numbers) are extracted from SR1'-1 at a predetermined timing, and a combination of SR1'-1 and the probability variation jackpot symbol (for example, Using a data table (table for determining the probability variation jackpot symbol) in which the relationship with odd-numbered doublets such as "7, 7, 7" on the left, middle, and right is set, any probability variation from the extracted value Select and determine the combination of jackpot symbols. When it is determined that the normal jackpot is decided, numerical data (random numbers) are extracted from SR1'-1 at a predetermined timing, and a combination of SR1'-1 and the normal jackpot symbol (for example, left, Using a data table (normal jackpot symbol determination table) in which the relationship with even-numbered doublets such as "4, 4, 4" is set in the middle and right, one of the normal jackpot symbols from the extracted values Select and determine the combination of. The symbol determined in this way is used as the final stop symbol which is a variation display result before being controlled to the jackpot game state.

[Suggestion production]
Next, various effects performed in the present embodiment will be described. In the present embodiment, a suggestion effect that suggests a suggestion display suggesting the degree of expectation of control to an advantageous state such as a jackpot game state may be executed. The suggestion effect includes a first suggestion effect (shutter effect) and a second suggestion effect (reach title effect). In the shutter effect as the first suggestion effect, an effect of covering the screen with a shutter display is executed after the start of fluctuation. Further, in the reach title production as the second suggestion effect, an effect of displaying the reach title indicating the development destination of the reach effect is executed after the reach. When displaying either the shutter display or the reach title display, a specific image may be included and displayed.

[Specific image]
The specific image is an image having a high expectation of a big hit that is displayed including a plurality of types of elements in the image. The plurality of types of elements include a banana image of element E901, a melon image of element E902, an apple image of element E903, a watermelon image of element E904, and a strawberry image of element E905. A fruit pattern image composed of these elements E901 to E905 is a specific image. In both the shutter display and the reach title display, all of the elements E901 to E905 are displayed so as to be visible. Further, the display sizes of the elements E901 to E905 constituting the specific image are changed and displayed according to the difference in display size between the shutter display and the reach title display. Further, all of the elements E901 to E905 are displayed so as to fit in each of the shutter display and the reach title display.

When the shutter effect is executed after the start of the fluctuation, when the fruit pattern image is displayed, the jackpot expectation is higher than when the fruit pattern image is not displayed. In addition, when a small reach title is displayed at a position such as the lower right of the screen during the reach production, when the fruit pattern image is displayed, the jackpot expectation 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 each element E901 to E905 is displayed. An image pattern other than the fruit pattern image may be prepared as an image showing the degree of expectation of a big hit 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 jackpot expectation (for example, a red shutter or a reach title in red letters). Then, any one image pattern may be selected by a predetermined random number lottery depending on whether or not the display result of the variable display is a big hit.

[Common notification]
When the shutter display and the reach title are displayed, even when the fruit pattern is displayed, the speakers 9027L and 9027R notify the output of a common sound (melody), and the effect lamp emits light. The effect lamp is provided at a position above the effect display device 909 (not shown). The common sound and the emission control of the production lamps show 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. Further, 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. 31 is a display screen view when the shutter effect and the reach title effect are executed. 31 (a) to 31 (f) are examples of a case where the shutter effect and the reach title effect are executed when the fourth super reach is executed.

As shown in FIG. 31A, when the shutter effect is executed, the shutter image 9094 is displayed on the screen. In the shutter image 9094, an image of a fruit pattern including all the elements E901 to E905 is displayed. Further, when the shutter effect is executed, the speakers 9027L and 9027R perform notification to output a common sound (melody), and the effect lamp emits light to notify. When the closed shutter is opened, as shown in FIG. 31 (b), the variable display of the symbol is started. The downward arrows indicate the fluctuation display of the left, middle, and right symbols. When the variation display of the left symbol and the right symbol is temporarily stopped, the reach state is reached as shown in FIG. 31 (c).

Then, as shown in FIG. 31 (d), the super reach effect is started. The variable display is displayed small in the upper right corner of the screen, and the character is displayed on the left side of the screen. The reach title image 9095 is displayed at the lower right of the screen, and the content of the super reach to be executed is shown as the reach title display. In the reach title image 9095, an image of a fruit pattern including all the elements E901 to E905 is displayed. Further, in the reach title image 9095, the characters "battle reach" indicating that the battle reach effect is executed are displayed.

Here, the battle reach production is a production in which the enemy character and the ally character fight, and when the ally character wins, it becomes a big hit, and when the ally character loses to the enemy character, it becomes a loss. In the reach title effect, the contents of a plurality of types of reach effects including such a battle reach are shown by the reach title image 9095 before the reach effect is executed.

Further, when the reach title effect is executed, the speakers 9027L and 9027R are used to notify the output of a common sound (melody), and the effect lamp is used to emit light. Further, after outputting the common sound, an effect of emitting a specific sound (voice) indicating that the character has a high expectation of a big hit such as "hot" is executed. Here, in the reach title effect, the size of the suggestion display to be displayed is smaller than that in the shutter effect. However, in this way, in the reach title production, by outputting a specific sound, it is possible to make it easier for the player to recognize that the fruit pattern image is displayed. Although the case where the output periods of the common sound and the specific sound are completely separated has been described, the output periods may partially overlap.

After that, the battle reach effect as shown in FIG. 31 (e) is executed. Enemy characters are displayed on the left side of the screen, and ally characters are displayed on the right side of the screen. When the ally character wins the battle with the enemy character, the characters "Battle win!" Are displayed in the upper left of the screen. It is notified that the big hit has been confirmed by winning the battle. When the battle effect is completed, the screen returns to the variable display screen with the original number pattern. As shown in FIG. 31 (d), all the symbols are stopped and the jackpot symbol of "777" is displayed.

As shown in FIGS. 31A and 31D, both the shutter image 9094 and the reach title image 9095 include all the elements E901 to E905 constituting the fruit pattern image and are displayed. In this way, the fruit pattern image can be suitably displayed in both the shutter image 9094 and the reach title image 9095 having different display sizes. As a result, it is possible to accurately convey that the fruit pattern image with high expectation of big hit is displayed.

Further, the display size of the shutter image 9094 shown in FIG. 31 (a) is displayed larger than the display size of the reach title image 9095 shown in FIG. 31 (d). Therefore, it is possible to pay attention to the difference between the display size of the shutter image 9094 and the display size of the reach title image 9095.

Further, the shutter image 9094 shown in FIG. 31 (a) and the reach title image 9095 shown in FIG. 31 (d) are displayed at different timings. By doing so, it is possible to prevent the fruit pattern image, which is a specific image, from becoming difficult to see due to overlapping execution timings.

FIG. 32 is a timing chart showing the audio output timing and the effect lamp light emission timing. The horizontal axis represents time t. As shown in FIG. 32, when the fruit pattern image is displayed at the time of executing the shutter effect and the reach title effect, a common sound is output and notification is performed by sound. The common sound is, for example, one that outputs some kind of melody. During the period when the common sound is output, the effect lamp emits light to notify the user by light. The light emitting mode of the effect lamp is common to the shutter effect and the reach title effect.

After the output of the common sound is finished, the shutter effect does not perform the notification effect by either voice or light. On the other hand, in the reach title production, after the output of the common sound is finished, the specific sound is output and the notification is performed by the sound. The specific sound is, for example, a character appearing on the screen and outputting some kind of sound (voice output). During the period when a specific sound is output and notification is performed, light notification is not performed.

Here, when the fruit pattern image is not displayed, it is desirable to execute a notification different from that when the fruit pattern image is displayed. In this way, a special feeling can be given when the fruit pattern image is displayed.

As shown in FIG. 32, in the shutter effect and reach title effect, a fruit pattern image was displayed in order to notify the speaker 9027L and 9027R to output a common sound (melody) and to notify by the light emission of the effect lamp. Can be conveyed accurately.

Further, as shown in FIG. 32, when the reach title image 9095 is displayed, a melody is output as a common notification, and then a voice, which is a specific sound that is not output when the shutter image 9094 is displayed, is further output. In this way, it is possible to accurately convey that the fruit pattern image was displayed when the reach title image 9095 was displayed.

As shown in FIG. 32, the execution period of the shutter effect (image display period) and the common sound when the shutter effect is executed are output for the same period, and the execution period of the reach title effect (image display period) It was the same as the output period when the common sound and the specific sound were added when the reach title production was executed. However, the image display period and the sound output period may be different. For example, when the image display period is shorter than the sound output period, the lingering sound can be enjoyed. On the contrary, when the image display period is longer than the sound output period, the afterglow of the image can be enjoyed. As for the notification by light, the notification may be short or long in relation to the image display period. Further, the notification by light may be executed over the common sound to the specific sound.

Further, the execution period of the shutter effect and the execution period of the reach title effect may be the same. In such a case, when the reach title effect is executed, the specific sound may be output after the execution period of the reach title effect ends.

Next, a method of determining the fruit pattern image will be described. FIG. 33 is an explanatory diagram showing a fruit pattern execution determination table. The fruit pattern execution determination table is a data table used for a lottery for determining whether or not to execute the display of the fruit pattern image. The fruit pattern execution decision table includes the big hit fruit pattern execution decision table of FIG. 33 (A) and the off-off fruit pattern execution decision table of FIG. 33 (B). These fruit pattern execution determination tables are stored in the ROM 90102 provided on the effect control board 9080.

The fruit pattern execution decision table at the time of a big hit in FIG. 33 (A) has a fruit pattern so that the value of SR2'extracted at a predetermined timing has a magnitude relationship of "execute fruit pattern> do not execute fruit pattern". The data is set so that the rate at which the decision to perform the image display is selected is higher. The fruit pattern execution decision table at the time of deviation in FIG. 33 (B) has a fruit pattern so that the value of SR2'extracted at a predetermined timing has a magnitude relationship of "execute the fruit pattern <do not execute the fruit pattern". The data is set so that the percentage of choices that decide not to display the image is higher.

FIG. 34 is a flowchart showing the effect setting process. The effect setting process is executed in the effect symbol variation start process executed by the effect control microcomputer 90100 (see S90616 in FIG. 30). In the effect setting process, it is determined whether or not to execute the display of the fruit pattern in the fourth super reach, and when the fruit pattern image is displayed, the display setting and the sound output setting are performed. Hereinafter, a specific description will be given based on the flowchart.

In the effect setting process, first, it is determined whether or not the fluctuation pattern of the fluctuation display executed this time is the fluctuation pattern of the fourth super reach based on the fluctuation pattern command received at the time of this fluctuation (S90630). The received variation pattern command is stored in the command storage area provided in the storage area of the RAM 90103. The effect control CPU 90101 refers to the storage area of the RAM 90103, and is a variation pattern of the fourth super reach depending on whether or not the variation pattern command of the fourth super reach is stored in the area indicating the variation display executed this time. Judge whether or not. If it is determined in the process of S90630 that the variation executed this time is the fourth super reach (Y of S90630), the process proceeds to S90631. On the other hand, when it is determined that the fluctuation executed this time is not the fourth super reach (N of S90630), the process proceeds to S90637.

In S90631, the presence or absence of execution of the fruit pattern display is determined by the fruit pattern execution determination table (see FIG. 33) (S90631), and the process proceeds to S90632. For example, at the time of a big hit, the presence or absence of execution of the fruit pattern is determined by the value of SR2'extracted at a predetermined timing using the big hit fruit pattern execution determination table of FIG. 33 (A). If it is determined in the process of S90632 that the fruit pattern has been executed (Y of S90632), the process proceeds to S90633. On the other hand, when it is determined that the fruit pattern has not been executed (N in S90632), the process proceeds to S90637.

In the process of S90633, all the elements E901 to E905 are set to have a size displayed in the first suggestion image (in the shutter image 9094) at the time of shutter effect (S90633), and the process proceeds to S90634. As the image data of the elements E901 to E905, those of a standard size are stored as data. If the image data composed of the standard size elements E901 to E905 is displayed on the shutter image as it is, each fruit pattern (elements E901 to E905) looks small, so the image data composed of the standard size elements E901 to E905 Is enlarged and displayed (see FIG. 31 (a)).

Next, in the process of S90634, a common sound (melody) is set to be output at the time of shutter production (see FIG. 32), and the process proceeds to S90635.

In the process of S90635, all the elements E901 to E905 are set to have a size displayed in the second suggestion image (inside the reach title image 9095) at the time of producing the reach title (S90635), and the process proceeds to S90636. Here, the image data composed of the standard size elements E901 to E905 used in the processing of S90633 is used. If the image data composed of the standard size elements E901 to E905 is displayed on the shutter image as it is, each fruit pattern (elements E901 to E905) cannot fit in the reach title image 9095. Therefore, the standard size elements E901 to E901 The image data composed of E905 is reduced and displayed so that all of the elements E901 to E905 can be visually recognized (see FIG. 31 (d)).

In addition, a part of the image data composed of the standard size elements E901 to E905 may be cut out and displayed so that all the elements E901 to E905 are displayed in the reach title image 9095. Further, each of the standard size elements E901 to E905 may be reduced, and each of the reduced elements E901 to E905 may be arranged so as to be arranged in the reach title image 9095. However, as described above, it is possible to reduce the data capacity and process by reducing one image data composed of the standard size elements E901 to E905 rather than reducing each of the standard size elements E901 to E905. The burden can be reduced.

In the process of S90636, a common sound (melody) and a specific sound (voice) are set to be output at the time of the reach title production (see FIG. 32), and the process proceeds to S90637. The common sound is the same as the sound output during the shutter effect. When the output of the common sound by the melody is completed, the voice which is the voice of the character is output.

In the process of S90637, other effects are determined (S90637), and the process ends. As other effects, for example, an effect by emitting light of an effect lamp to be executed in a shutter effect and a reach title effect is determined. The light emitting mode of the effect lamp is set in the same manner for the shutter effect and the reach title effect, but the light emitting mode may be different. In the process of S90637, in addition to this, various effects to be executed in each variable display pattern are determined.

The display size of the elements E901 to E905 is changed according to the difference in display size between the shutter image 9094 and the reach title image 9095 by the process executed by S9063 and S9066 as the display settings of FIGS. 31 (a) and 31 (d). Can be displayed. In this way, the fruit pattern image can be suitably displayed regardless of the display size of the suggested image. As a result, it is possible to accurately convey that the fruit pattern image is displayed.

Further, by the process executed by S9063 and S9066 as the display settings of FIGS. 31A and 31D, all the elements E901 to E905 are displayed so as to fit in the shutter image 9094 and the reach title image 9095, respectively. Can be done. In this way, the fruit pattern image can be suitably displayed regardless of the display size of the suggested image. As a result, it is possible to accurately convey that the fruit pattern image is displayed.

The shutter effect and the reach title effect may be executed within the same period. In such a case, the fruit pattern image displayed on the full screen as shown in FIG. 31 (a) and the fruit pattern image displayed using a part of the screen as shown in FIG. 31 (d) overlap. Is displayed, and it is expected that it will be difficult for the player to recognize. However, as shown in FIG. 31D, by displaying the edge image around the fruit pattern image, it is possible to prevent the fruit pattern image from being difficult to recognize even when the fruit pattern images are overlapped and displayed. Can be done. In addition, instead of the edge image, another image such as a pedestal may be added to the image to make it easier to see, or the line of the edge image may be thickened to make it easier to see. Good. If the fruit pattern images are not displayed in an overlapping manner, the edge image may not be displayed. In this way, what is not executed when displaying a single image may be executed when displayed as overlapping images. In addition, when the shutter effect and the reach title effect are executed within the same period, if the sound is output by the shutter effect executed earlier, the sound produced by the reach title effect executed later is used. The output may be prohibited. By doing so, it is possible to prevent the sound from being interrupted in the middle and feeling uncomfortable.

Next, modified examples, feature points, and the like of the embodiments described above are listed below.
(1) In the example shown in FIG. 31 and the like, the case where all the elements of the elements E901 to E905 are displayed so as to fit in the shutter image 9094 and the reach title image 9095 has been described. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and the display method may be as follows.

For example, the elements E901 to E905 may be scrolled from left to right to be displayed in the image display area of the shutter image 9094 and the reach title image 9095. Since the elements E901 to E905 are repeatedly scrolled and displayed, some of the elements E901 to E905 are always displayed in the image display area. In such a case, each of the elements E901 to E905 may have a larger image size than that shown in FIG. 31 and may not fit within the image display area of the shutter image 9094 and the reach title image 9095. .. However, by scrolling the elements E901 to E905 from left to right and displaying them, all the elements can be visually recognized after a certain period of time has elapsed. By scrolling the elements E901 to E905 in this way, it is possible to display all the elements of the same size even if the display areas are different.

Further, in the reach title image 9095 whose display size is smaller than that of the shutter image 9094, the reach title image 9095 may be scrolled faster than the shutter image 9094. By increasing the scrolling speed, it is possible to make it easier for the player to see even if the image is small. In addition, in order to make it easier for the player to see, the reach title image 9095 may be scrolled while blinking. Further, the shutter image 9094 may not be scrolled, and only the reach title image 9095 may be scrolled to make it easier for the player to see.

Further, the scrolling direction is not limited to scrolling from left to right, and may be scrolling from right to left, scrolling from top to bottom, or scrolling from bottom to top. It may be scrolled, scrolled diagonally, or the jackpot expectation may differ depending on the scrolling operation. Further, the scrolling is not limited to that, and the elements E901 to E905 may be repeatedly enlarged and reduced. In this case, all the elements are not displayed at the time of enlargement, but all the elements may be displayed at the time of reduction. Alternatively, an image containing characters may be displayed as an element and scrolled. In this case, all characters may be recognizable by scrolling for a certain period of time. Further, the jackpot expectation may be different between the display in which the operation is executed and the display in which the operation is not executed.

(2) In the above-described embodiment, all the elements E901 to E905 are displayed as specific images so as to fit in each of the first suggestion display and the second suggestion display. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and any element as long as at least two or more of the elements E901 to E905 are displayed so as to fit in each of the first suggestion display and the second suggestion display may be used. For example, as long as it is the "pattern" of a fruit, it is not appropriate that it is composed of only bananas (element E901), and it is desirable that it is composed of a plurality of types of fruits. Further, the element is not limited to a pattern such as a fruit, and may be composed of characters. However, as the image display pattern, a jackpot expectation suggestion pattern that displays only one element may be provided. For example, an image display pattern composed of only apples (element E903) may be provided. Such an image pattern composed of only one element may be executed as a pattern having a lower expectation of a big hit than an image display pattern (fruit pattern image) composed of all the elements. By doing so, the number of patterns for displaying images is increased, so that the interest can be improved. However, if one element is displayed with the same size due to display effects with different areas displayed on the suggestion display means such as shutter effect and reach title effect, a pattern for displaying only one element is provided. In some cases, a pattern displayed by only one element may be mistaken for an image display pattern composed of all elements. Therefore, it is necessary to change the display size of the elements when displaying a specific image and to make a plurality of elements clearly visible.

(3) In the above-described embodiment, the image data composed of the standard size elements E901 to E905 is enlarged and displayed as a shutter image, and the image data is reduced and displayed as a reach title image. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and image data composed of elements E901 to E905 having the same size as the shutter image may be stored. In this case, the image data may be displayed as a shutter image as it is, and the image data may be reduced and displayed as a reach title image. Further, image data composed of elements E901 to E905 having the same size as the reach title image may be stored. In this case, the image data may be enlarged and displayed as a shutter image, and the image data may be displayed as it is as a reach title image. Further, two image data, an image data composed of elements E901 to E905 having the same size as the shutter image and an image data composed of elements E901 to E905 having the same size as the reach title image, may be stored. In this case, the image data composed of the elements E901 to E905 having the same size as the shutter image is displayed as the shutter image as it is, and the image data composed of the elements E901 to E905 having the same size as the reach title image is used as it is as the reach title image. It should be displayed.

(4) In the above-described embodiment, as shown in FIGS. 33 and 34, at the time of executing the fourth super reach, whether or not to execute the fruit pattern is determined based on the fruit pattern execution determination table (S90631), and the fruit pattern is formed. When it is executed, the shutter effect and the reach title effect are always performed (S90633 to S90636). However, the present invention is not limited to this, and the following may be applied. For example, the type of advance notice effect may be determined according to the fluctuation pattern. For example, when the fluctuation pattern is the first super reach to the fourth super reach, it is first determined whether or not the shutter effect is executed. Further, after that, when the shutter effect is executed, it may be determined whether or not to display the fruit pattern image. As for the reach title effect, it may be decided whether or not to display the fruit pattern image after deciding whether or not to execute the reach title effect. Then, when it is determined to display the fruit pattern image, the process of changing the display size may be executed.

An image pattern other than the fruit pattern image may be prepared as an image showing the degree of expectation of a big hit. For example, a white image <blue image <red image <fruit pattern image may be prepared in the order of jackpot expectation. Then, any one image pattern may be selected by a predetermined random number lottery depending on whether or not the display result of the variable display is a big hit. However, the number of selected image patterns may be different between the shutter effect and the reach title effect. For example, in the shutter effect that is executed first in timing, one of the four image patterns is selected, and in the reach title effect that is executed later in timing, blue image <red image <fruit pattern. One of the three types of image patterns such as an image may be selected. In such a case, for the effect executed at the later timing, the image pattern that the player recognizes that the jackpot expectation is low is not selected from the effects executed at the earlier timing. By doing so, it is possible to prevent a decrease in expectations.

(5) In the above-described embodiment, a fruit composed of an element E901 (banana), an element E902 (melon), an element E903 (apple), an element E904 (watermelon), and an element E905 (strawberry) as a specific image. An example using a pattern image was described. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and a pattern based on a continuous pattern may be used as a specific image. For example, an image of a continuous pattern such as an animal pattern may be used as a specific image. However, when enlarging the image, it is necessary to be able to recognize that it is a continuous pattern and enlarge it to some extent. For example, in S90633 of FIG. 34, when the stored image data is enlarged and displayed, it may be set so as not to be enlarged to a size that cannot be recognized as an animal pattern.

(6) In the above-described embodiment, a specific image other than the fruit pattern image may be used. For example, it may be a display pattern of a pattern in which symbols such as a simple round shape or a square shape are combined, or an image display pattern in which various character images are combined. As described above, the specific image may be composed of a combination of a plurality of types of images (images serving as a plurality of types of elements) that can be recognized as separate images by a person.

(7) In the above-described embodiment, only one of the first suggestion effect (shutter effect) and the second suggestion effect (reach title effect) may be executed. In such a case, when the second suggestion effect (reach title effect) is executed, the jackpot expectation is higher than when the first suggestion effect (shutter effect) is executed. May be good. Further, in such a case, when the second suggestion effect is executed, the effect that attracts the player's attention may be performed more than when the first suggestion effect is executed. For example, when the reach title effect is performed, the audio output time is longer than when the first suggestion effect is performed (there is an output of a specific sound in addition to the common sound), but the present invention is not limited to this. When the second suggestion effect is executed, the volume at the time of sound output may be increased.

(8) In the above-described embodiment, a pachinko machine is taken as an example of the gaming machine, but in the various settings shown in the above-described embodiment, medals are inserted and a predetermined number of bets are set, depending on the player. When a plurality of types of symbols are rotated according to the operation of the operation lever and the symbols in the variable display means are stopped according to the operation of the stop button by the player, the combination of the stop symbols becomes a specific combination of symbols. It is also possible to apply it to a slot machine (slot machine) in which a number of medals are paid out to the player. Specifically, the shutter effect and the reach title effect described above may be executed in a display device such as an effect display device provided in the slot machine. When applied to a slot machine, when the fruit pattern image is displayed, it may be more advantageous for the player such as big bonus or AT (assist time) than when the fruit pattern image is not displayed. Should be shown to be high.

(9) In the above-described embodiment, the jackpot gaming state has been described as a representative example as an advantageous state that is advantageous to the player. However, not limited to this, the advantageous states that are advantageous to the player may include other advantageous states such as a high probability state (probability variation state), a time saving state, and a high base state.

(10) As the present embodiment, a game machine that pays out the game medium to the player's hand according to the occurrence of a prize has been described, but the game medium is enclosed and the game medium is delivered to the player according to the occurrence of the prize. An enclosed game machine that adds game points (scores) without paying out may be adopted. The enclosed game machine has a circulation path for circulating a plurality of balls, which is an example of a game medium, in the game machine, and is provided with a storage unit for storing game points, depending on the ball lending operation. The game points are added to the storage unit, the game points are subtracted from the storage unit according to the ball firing operation, and the game points are added to the storage unit according to the occurrence of a prize.

(11) In the above-described embodiment, for example, a case has been shown in which a plurality of types of special symbols and effect symbols of "1" to "9" are variablely displayed and the display result is derived and displayed. It is not limited to the aspect. For example, the symbol to be variablely displayed and the symbol to be derived and displayed do not necessarily have to be the same, and a symbol different from the variablely displayed symbol may be derived and displayed. Further, it is not always necessary to display a plurality of types of symbols in a variable manner, and the variable display may be executed using only one type of symbol. In this case, for example, the variable display may be executed by alternately turning on and blinking the one type of symbol display. Even in this case, one type of symbol used for the variable display may be derived and displayed at the end, or a symbol different from the one type of symbol may be derived and displayed at the end. It may be one.

(12) In the above-described embodiment, a predetermined value exceeding 0% as the “ratio (ratio, probability)” has been described as a specific example. However, the "ratio (ratio, probability)" may be 0%. For example, when the occurrence rate of the predetermined game state 1 and the occurrence rate of the other game state 2 in the predetermined game period are compared and it is determined that "one occurrence rate is higher than the other occurrence rate". , The case where the occurrence rate of one of the gaming states is 0% is also included.

(13) In the above-described embodiment, after the variation display result when it is determined that the display result of the variation display is the probability variation jackpot is derived and displayed, the probability variation state is unconditionally changed after the jackpot gaming state ends. An example of controlled probability change state control is shown. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and when the detection means detects that the game ball has passed through the specific area provided in the large winning opening of the special variable winning ball device 9020, the probability variation determining device is controlled to the probability variation state. Type probabilistic state control may be performed.

(14) It should be considered that the embodiments disclosed this time are exemplary in all respects and are not restrictive. The scope of the present invention is shown by the scope of claims rather than the above description, and is intended to include all modifications within the meaning and scope equivalent to the scope of claims.

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Claims (1)

It is a gaming machine that can execute variable display and control it to an advantageous state that is advantageous to the player.
Motion detection means for detecting the player's motion during the detection validity period ,
Display means to display a predetermined display and
A notification means for giving an advantageous notification to the player when the predetermined display changes to a specific mode or a special mode different from the specific mode .
The display means
During the detection the lifetime, based on the detection result of said movement detecting means, by executing the first effect to the predetermined display, first change and the Ru varying said predetermined display to the specific embodiments,
During the detection valid period, after executing the first effect on the predetermined display based on the detection result of the motion detection means, and before the end of the detection valid period, the predetermined display is in the specific mode. when not changed, based on the detection result of said movement detecting means, by executing the second effect that different from the first effect to the predetermined display, a second for changing the predetermined display on the special aspect Change and can be done ,
further,
As suggestion displays suggesting the degree of expectation of control to the advantageous state, a first suggestion display having a display size of the first size and a second suggestion display having a display size smaller than the first size are used. With suggestion display means that can display,
The suggestion display means
It is possible to display a specific image composed of a plurality of types of elements having different modes.
When either the first suggestion display or the second suggestion display is displayed in the pattern including the specific image, a plurality of types of elements are included in both the first suggestion display and the second suggestion display. Display as
Further provided with a notification sound output means capable of outputting a specific notification sound when the suggestion display is displayed,
The notification sound output means
When the first suggestion display is displayed, the specific notification sound is not output,
The specific notification sound can be output when the second suggestion display is displayed.
A game machine characterized by that.