JP6918687B2 - Pachinko machine - Google Patents

Description

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

In a gaming machine, various productions are performed to improve the interest, but it is difficult to improve the interest unless the content of the production is conveyed to the player. Therefore, there is a gaming machine that executes an explanatory effect for explaining the content of the effect (see, for example, Patent Document 1). In this gaming machine, the explanation effect is executed over a plurality of fluctuations, but when the suggestion effect suggesting a big hit result is executed during the fluctuation scheduled to execute the explanation effect, the suggestion effect is executed without executing the explanation effect. do.

Japanese Unexamined Patent Publication No. 2016-47162

However, when the explanatory effect is executed, the suggested effect is not executed. Therefore, if the explanatory effect is started at the start of the fluctuation, the player recognizes that the suggested effect is not executed at that stage. As a result, there is a risk that the interest of the game will decline.

Therefore, an object of the present invention is to provide a gaming machine capable of suppressing a decrease in the interest in gaming.

(Means A) A gaming machine capable of performing variable display and controlling to an advantageous state advantageous to the player, and being controlled to the advantageous state and an explanatory effect executing means capable of executing an explanatory effect for explaining the game. As a variable display execution pattern , it is provided with a suggestion effect execution means capable of executing a suggestion effect suggesting that, and a specific effect execution means capable of executing a specific effect using the specific display displayed in the specific display area. The explanatory effect executing means can execute the explanatory effect over a plurality of variable displays, including the first pattern and the second pattern having a shorter variable display period than the first pattern, and the explanatory effect can be executed as the explanatory effect. , The first explanatory effect executed in the first variable display among the plurality of variable displays, and the second explanatory effect executed in the variable display after the variable display in which the first explanatory effect is executed among the plurality of variable displays. When the explanatory effect and the variable display executed after the variable display in which the first explanatory effect is executed are the variable display of the first pattern, the second description is performed in the variable display. When the effect can be executed and the variable display executed after the variable display in which the first explanatory effect is executed is the variable display of the second pattern, the second explanatory effect is executed in the variable display. Next, when the variable display of the first pattern is executed, the second explanatory effect can be executed in the variable display, and the explanatory effect executing means executes the explanatory effect related to the specific effect. At that time, the explanatory effect can be executed by using the explanatory display displayed in the specific display area and at least partially common to the specific display, and the explanatory effect is executed during the execution of the explanatory effect. It is possible to execute a notification effect for notifying the player that the effect is being performed, and the suggestion effect executing means can stop the executing explanation effect and execute the suggestion effect.
Further, (1) the gaming machine according to one aspect of the present invention is a gaming machine (for example, a pachinko gaming machine 1 or the like) that can be controlled to an advantageous state (for example, a big hit state or the like) that is advantageous to the player, and is related to a game. description description effect of performing (e.g., described effect a and the cut-in warning a description of description description effect B, etc. the description of the character appearing announcement attraction) capable of executing description demonstration execution hand stage (e.g., effect control CPU120, etc. ), And a suggestion effect execution means (for example, an effect control CPU 120) capable of executing a suggestion effect (for example, SP reach effect) suggesting that the control is performed in an advantageous state. Can cancel the explanation effect being executed and execute the suggestion effect (for example, it is possible to provide a stop block in the explanation effect, stop the explanation effect, and execute the reach effect and the SP reach effect, etc. ).

According to the above configuration, it is possible to suppress a decrease in the interest in the game.

(2) In the gaming machine of the above (1), the explanatory effect executing means can execute the explanatory effect over a plurality of variable displays (for example, the explanatory effect A is displayed twice and the explanatory effect B is displayed).
Can be executed over three variable displays, etc.).

According to the above configuration, since the game can be continued even during the execution of the explanatory effect, it is possible to prevent the progress of the game from being hindered.

(3) In the gaming machine of (1) or (2) above, a specific effect executing means (for example, effect control) capable of executing a specific effect (for example, a character appearance notice effect and a cut-in notice effect during SP reach effect). The explanatory effect executing means can execute the explanatory effect (for example, explaining the contents of the character appearance notice effect and the cut-in notice effect during the SP reach effect). It may be set to.

According to the above configuration, the effect of production can be enhanced.

(4) In any of the game machines (1) to (3) above, a notification effect (for example, as shown in FIG. 20-12 (B)) for notifying that the above-mentioned explanatory effect being executed is to be stopped is main. The character 59SHMC may be provided with a notification effect executing means capable of executing an effect (such as an effect called "stage change").

According to the above configuration, it is possible to reduce the sense of incongruity caused by the cancellation of the explanatory effect.

(5) In any of the game machines (1) to (4) above, an motion detecting means (for example, a push) capable of detecting a player's motion (for example, an motion of operating a push button 31B or a stick controller 31A). The sensor 35B, the controller sensor unit 35A, etc.) are provided, and when the movement of the player is detected, the explanation effect can be stopped (for example, when the player operates the push button 31B or the stick controller 31A, the explanation is given. The production can be canceled, etc.).

According to the above configuration, it is possible to suppress a decrease in the interest in the game.

(6) In any of the above (1) to (5), an operating period determining means (for example, an operating period determining means) capable of determining the operating period of the gaming machine (for example, the number of days in which the pachinko gaming machine 1 is operating). The explanatory effect executing means includes the effect control CPU 120 and the like), and the explanatory effect executing means changes the execution mode of the explanatory effect when the operating period determined by the operating period determining means elapses. The effect can be executed (for example, the explanation effect A can be executed when the number of working days is 1 to 5 days, and the explanation effect B can be executed when the number of working days is 6 to 10 days, etc.). May be good.

According to the above configuration, it is possible to suppress a decrease in the interest in the game.

(7) In any of the game machines (1) to (6) above, a title notification means (for example, an effect control CPU 12) capable of notifying a title corresponding to a suggestion effect (for example, reach effect).
0 etc.), and the title notification means is provided when a predetermined period of time has elapsed from the start of the suggestion effect.
It is possible to notify the title corresponding to the suggestion effect (for example, FIGS. 9D and 9F).
Etc.).

According to the above configuration, it is possible to improve the game entertainment.

It is a front view of the pachinko gaming machine in this embodiment. It is a block diagram which shows various control boards and the like mounted on the pachinko gaming machine. It is a flowchart which shows an example of the game control main processing. It is a flowchart which shows an example of timer interrupt processing for game control. It is a flowchart which shows an example of a special symbol process process. It is a flowchart which shows an example of the effect control main processing. It is a flowchart which shows an example of an effect control process process. It is a figure for demonstrating the fluctuation pattern and the type of reach. It is a figure which shows the production operation example. It is a figure which shows the production operation example. It is a figure which shows the production operation example. It is a figure which shows the production operation example. It is a figure which shows the production operation example. It is a figure which shows the production operation example. It is a flowchart which shows an example of the advance notice effect determination process. It is a figure which shows the decision ratio in the advance notice production decision processing. It is a figure which shows the production operation example of the modification. It is a figure which shows the production operation example of the modification. It is a figure which shows the production operation example of the modification. It is a flowchart which shows an example of the effect control main processing of a feature part 59SH. It is a flowchart which shows an example of the game machine installation determination processing. It is a flowchart which shows an example of the game machine installation days determination processing. It is a flowchart which shows an example of the explanatory effect determination process. (A) is a diagram showing a variation pattern table, and (B) is a diagram showing an explanatory effect determination table. It is a flowchart which shows an example of the advance notice effect determination process. (A) is a diagram showing a character appearance advance notice effect content determination table, and (B) is a diagram showing a cut-in advance notice effect content determination table. Explanation It is a flowchart which shows an example of an effect execution process. It is a flowchart which shows an example of the advance notice effect execution processing. It is a figure which shows the example of the effect operation of the feature part 59SH. It is a figure which shows the example of the effect operation of the feature part 59SH. It is a figure which shows the example of the effect operation of the feature part 59SH. It is a figure explaining the content of the explanatory effect at the time of change of the feature part 59SH. It is a figure explaining the content of the explanatory effect at the time of change of the feature part 59SH. It is a figure which shows the example of the effect operation of the feature part 59SH. It is a figure which shows the example of the effect operation of the feature part 59SH. It is a figure which shows the example of the effect operation of the feature part 59SH. It is a figure which shows the example of the effect operation of the feature part 59SH. It is a figure which shows the example of the effect operation of the feature part 59SH.

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

(Configuration of pachinko machine 1 etc.)
FIG. 1 is a front view of the pachinko gaming machine 1, showing an arrangement layout of main members. The pachinko gaming machine (gaming machine) 1 is roughly classified into a gaming board (gauge board) 2 constituting the game board surface and a game machine frame (underframe) 3 for supporting and fixing the game board 2. A game area is formed on the game board 2, and a game ball as a game medium is launched from a predetermined ball launching device and is driven into the game area.

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

The "variable display" of the special symbol is, for example, to display a plurality of types of special symbols in a variable manner (the same applies to other symbols described later). Fluctuations include update display of a plurality of symbols, scroll display of a plurality of symbols, deformation of one or more symbols, enlargement / reduction of one or more symbols, and the like. When the special symbol or the ordinary symbol described later is changed, a plurality of types of special symbols or ordinary symbols are updated and displayed. In the variation of the decorative symbol described later, a plurality of types of decorative symbols are scrolled or updated, and one or more decorative symbols are deformed or enlarged / reduced. The variation also includes a mode in which a certain symbol is blinked and displayed. At the end of the variable display, a predetermined special symbol is stopped (also referred to as derivation or derivation display) as a display result (the same applies to the variable display of other symbols described later). The variable display may be expressed as a variable display or a variable display.

The special symbol variably displayed on the first special symbol display device 4A is also referred to as a "first special symbol", and the special symbol variably displayed on the second special symbol display device 4B is also referred to as a "second special symbol". Further, the special figure game using the first special figure is also referred to as a "first special figure game", and the special figure game using the second special figure is also referred to as a "second special figure game". It should be noted that there may be one type of special symbol display device that performs variable display of the special symbol.

An image display device 5 is provided near the center of the game area on the game board 2. The image display device 5 is composed of, for example, an LCD (liquid crystal display device), an organic EL (Electro Luminescence), or the like, and displays various effects images. The image display device 5 may be composed of a projector and a screen. Various effect images are displayed on the image display device 5.

For example, on the screen of the image display device 5, in synchronization with the first special figure game and the second special figure game,
Variable display of decorative symbols (such as symbols indicating numbers) as a plurality of types of decorative identification information different from special symbols is performed. Here, in synchronization with the first special figure game or the second special figure game, "
The decorative symbols are variably displayed (for example, scroll display in the vertical direction or update display) in the decorative symbol display areas 5L, 5C, and 5R of "left", "middle", and "right". It should be noted that the special figure game and the variable display of decorative symbols executed in synchronization are also collectively referred to as simply variable display.

On the screen of the image display device 5, there is a hold display corresponding to the variable display whose execution is held, and a hold display.
A display area for displaying the active display corresponding to the variable display during execution may be provided. Hold display and active display are also collectively referred to as variable display compatible display corresponding to variable display.

The number of variable displays on hold is also called the number of stored items on hold. The number of reserved storage corresponding to the first special figure game is also referred to as the first reserved storage number, and the number of reserved storage corresponding to the second special figure game is also referred to as the second reserved storage number. Further, the total of the first reserved storage number and the second reserved storage number is also referred to as a total reserved storage number.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

A passing gate 41 through which a game ball can pass is provided on the left side of the image display device 5. Based on the fact that the game ball has passed through the passing gate 41, the normal drawing game is executed.

A normal symbol display 25C is provided above the normal symbol display 20. The normal figure hold display 25C is configured to include, for example, four LEDs, and displays the number of normal figure hold storages, which is the number of normal figure games whose execution is held, by the number of LEDs lit.

In addition to the above configuration, the surface of the game board 2 is provided with a windmill for changing the flow direction and speed of the game ball and a large number of obstacle nails. At the bottom of the game area, there is an out opening for taking in a game ball that has not entered any of the winning openings.

Speakers 8L and 8R for reproducing and outputting sound effects and the like are located at the upper left and right positions of the gaming machine frame 3.
Is provided, and a game effect lamp 9 for a game effect is provided in the peripheral portion of the game area. The game effect lamp 9 is configured to include an LED.

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

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

At a predetermined position of the gaming machine frame 3 below the gaming area, the gaming balls paid out as prize balls and the gaming balls rented by the predetermined ball lending machine are held (stored) so as to be able to be supplied to the hitting ball launching device. )
A hitting ball supply plate (upper plate) is provided. Below the upper plate, a hit ball supply plate (lower plate) is provided, in which prize balls are paid out when the upper plate is full.

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

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

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

(Outline of the progress of the game)
The game ball is launched toward the game area by the rotation operation of the pachinko game machine 1 by the player on the ball striking operation handle 30. When the game ball passes through the passing gate 41, the normal symbol game by the normal symbol display 20 is started. In addition, when the game ball passes through the passing gate 41 during the period during which the previous normal drawing game is being executed (when the game ball has passed through the passing gate 41 but the normal drawing game based on the passage cannot be executed immediately). , The game based on the passage is suspended up to a predetermined upper limit (for example, 4).

In this normal symbol game, if a specific normal symbol (design per normal symbol) is stopped and displayed, the display result of the normal symbol becomes "per normal symbol". On the other hand, if a normal symbol other than the normal symbol (normal symbol lost symbol) is stopped and displayed as a confirmed normal symbol, the display result of the normal symbol is "normal symbol lost".
Will be. When it becomes "per normal drawing", the opening control is performed so that the variable winning ball device 6B is opened for a predetermined period (the second starting winning opening is opened).

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

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

In addition, when the game ball enters (wins) the start winning opening during the period during which the special figure game is being executed or during the period controlled by the big hit game state or the small hit game state described later (the start prize has occurred). If the special figure game based on the start prize cannot be executed immediately), the execution of the special figure game based on the approach is suspended up to a predetermined upper limit (for example, 4).

In the special symbol game, a specific special symbol (big hit symbol, for example, "7") is used as a confirmed special symbol.
, The actual design differs depending on the jackpot type described later. ) Is stopped and displayed, it becomes a "big hit", and when a predetermined special symbol (small hit symbol, for example, "2") different from the big hit symbol is stopped and displayed, it becomes a "small hit". Further, if a special symbol (missing symbol, for example, "-") different from the big hit symbol or the small hit symbol is stopped and displayed, it becomes "missing".

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

In the big hit game state, the big winning opening formed by the special variable winning ball device 7 is opened in a predetermined mode. The open state includes the elapsed timing of a predetermined period (for example, 29 seconds or 1.8 seconds) and the timing until the number of game balls that have entered the large winning opening reaches a predetermined number (for example, 9). It will continue until the earlier timing. The predetermined period is an upper limit period during which the large winning opening can be opened in one round, and is also hereinafter referred to as an opening upper limit period. One cycle in which the big winning opening is opened in this way is called a round (round game). In the jackpot game state, the round can be repeatedly executed until the maximum number of times (15 times or 2 times) is reached.

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

A jackpot type is set for "big hit". For example, how to open the big prize opening (
A plurality of types of game states (normal state, time saving state, probability change state, etc., which will be described later) after the big hit game state are prepared, and the big hit type is set according to these.
As the jackpot type, a jackpot type in which a large number of prize balls can be obtained or a jackpot type in which a small number of prize balls or almost no prize balls can be obtained may be provided.

In the small hit game state, the large winning opening formed by the special variable winning ball device 7 is opened in a predetermined opening mode. For example, in the small hit game state, the same opening mode as the big hit game state in some big hit types (the number of times the big winning opening is opened is the same as the number of rounds, and the closing timing of the big winning opening is also the same. Etc.), the big winning opening is opened. As with the big hit type, the small hit type may be provided for the "small hit".

After the jackpot game state is completed, it may be controlled to a time saving state or a probability change state according to the jackpot type.

In the time saving state, control (time saving control) is executed in which the average special figure fluctuation time (period in which the special figure is changed) is shortened as compared with the normal state. In the time saving state, the average fluctuation time of the normal map (the period during which the normal map is changed) is shortened from the normal state, and the probability of becoming a "normal map hit" in the normal map game is improved from the normal state. Control that makes it easier for the game ball to enter the second start winning opening (
High open control, high base control) is also executed. The time saving state is a special symbol (especially the second special symbol)
This is a state in which the fluctuation efficiency of the above is improved, which is advantageous for the player.

In the probability variation state (probability fluctuation state), in addition to the time saving control, the probability variation control in which the probability that the display result becomes a "big hit" is higher than in the normal state is executed. The probabilistic state is a state that is more advantageous for the player because it is a state in which a “big hit” is likely to occur in addition to improving the fluctuation efficiency of the special symbol.

The time saving state and the probability change state continue until any one of the end conditions such as the execution of the special figure game a predetermined number of times and the start of the next big hit game state are satisfied first. A game whose end condition is that the special figure game has been executed a predetermined number of times is also referred to as a number-cutting (time-cutting time reduction, number-cutting probability change, etc.).

The normal state is a gaming state other than a special state such as an advantageous state such as a big hit gaming state, a time saving state, or a probability change state, which is advantageous for the player, and the display result in the normal drawing game is "normal drawing hit". The pachinko game machine 1 such as the probability and the probability that the display result in the special figure game becomes a "big hit" returns to a predetermined state after the power is turned on, such as the initial setting state of the pachinko game machine 1 (for example, when a system reset is performed). It is in the same controlled state as (when the process is not executed).

The state in which the probability change control is executed is also called a high probability state, and the state in which the probability change control is not executed is also called a low probability state. The state in which the time saving control is executed is also called a high base state, and the state in which the time saving control is not executed is also called a low base state. By combining these, the time saving state is a low accuracy high base state,
The probabilistic state is also called the high-probability high-base state, and the normal state is also called the low-probability low-base state. The high-accuracy state and low-base state are also called the high-accuracy low-base state.

After the small hit game state ends, the game state is not changed, and the game state is continuously controlled to the game state before the display result of the special figure game becomes "small hit" (however, "small hit" occurs. If the special figure game at the time is the special figure game of the predetermined number of times in the above number of times cut, the game state is naturally changed). It should be noted that there may be no "small hit" as the display result of the special figure game.

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

(Progress of production, etc.)
In the pachinko gaming machine 1, various effects (effects of notifying the progress of the game and enlivening the game) are executed according to the progress of the game. The production will be described below. note that,
The effect is performed by displaying various effect images on the image display device 5, and in addition to or in place of the display, audio output from the speakers 8L and 8R and / or a point of the game effect lamp 9. Equal / extinguishing, movement of the movable body 32, etc. may be performed.

As an effect executed according to the progress of the game, in the decorative symbol display areas 5L, 5C, and 5R of the "left", "middle", and "right" provided in the image display device 5, the first special figure game or the first special figure game or the first 2 In response to the start of the special figure game, the variable display of the decorative pattern is started. At the timing when the display result (also referred to as the finalized special symbol) is stopped and displayed in the first special symbol game or the second special symbol game, the final decorative symbol (combination of three decorative symbols) that is the display result of the variable display of the decorative symbol is displayed. )
Is also stopped and displayed (derived).

In the period from the start to the end of the variable display of the decorative symbol, the variable display mode of the decorative symbol may be a predetermined reach mode (reach is established). Here, the reach mode is a variable display of a decorative symbol that has not yet been stopped and displayed when the decorative symbol that has been stopped and displayed on the screen of the image display device 5 constitutes a part of the jackpot combination described later. It is a mode in which is continuing.

In addition, the reach effect is executed in response to the above-mentioned reach mode during the variable display of the decorative symbol. In the pachinko gaming machine 1, the ratio of the display result (display result of the special figure game or variable display of the decorative symbol) to be "big hit" (also called big hit reliability or big hit expectation) is determined according to the production mode. Multiple different types of reach effects are performed. Reach production includes, for example, normal reach and super reach, which has a higher hit reliability than normal reach.

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

In the case of a "probability change jackpot" that is controlled to a probability change state after the end of the jackpot game state, an odd number of decorative symbols (for example, "7") are aligned and displayed as a stop, and the probability change state is entered after the end of the jackpot game state. In the case of an uncontrolled "non-probability variable jackpot (normal jackpot)", an even number of decorative symbols (
For example, "6" etc.) may be displayed together as a stop. In this case, the odd-numbered decorative symbol is also referred to as a probabilistic symbol, and the even-numbered decorative symbol is also referred to as a non-probable variable symbol (normal symbol). After the non-probability change symbol becomes the reach mode, the promotion effect that finally becomes the "probability change jackpot" may be executed.

When the display result of the special figure game is "small hit", a fixed decorative symbol (for example, "for example," 1 3 5 ”etc.) Is derived (the display result of the variable display of the decorative pattern is a“ small hit ”). As an example, "left", "middle", "right" decorative pattern display areas 5L, 5C,
The decorative symbols constituting the chance eyes are stopped and displayed on the predetermined effective line in 5R. In addition, when the display result of the special figure game becomes "big hit" of some big hit types (big hit type of the big hit game state in the same mode as the small hit game state), and when it becomes "small hit". , A common fixed decorative pattern may be derived and displayed.

When the display result of the special figure game is "missing", the variable display mode of the decorative symbol is not the reach mode, and the variable display result of the decorative symbol is a fixed decorative symbol of a non-reach combination ("" (Also referred to as "non-reach loss") may be stopped and displayed (the display result of the variable display of the decorative pattern may be "non-reach loss"). In addition, when the display result is "missing", after the variable display mode of the decorative symbol becomes the reach mode, the display result of the variable display of the decorative symbol is a predetermined reach combination ("reach loss") that is not a jackpot combination. The fixed decorative symbol (also referred to as) may be stopped and displayed (the display result of the variable display of the decorative symbol may be "reach loss").

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

Further, in the image display device 5, one variable display is simulated as a plurality of variable displays by temporarily stopping the decorative symbol during the variable display of the decorative symbol and then restarting the variable display. The pseudo-continuous production may be executed.

Even during the big hit game state, the big hit middle effect that notifies the big hit game state is executed. As the big hit middle effect, an effect of notifying the number of rounds and a promotion effect indicating that the value of the big hit gaming state is improved may be executed. Further, even during the small hit game state, the small hit medium effect for notifying the small hit game state is executed. It should be noted that the big hit game during the small hit game state and in some big hit types (the big hit type in the big hit game state in the same mode as the small hit game state, for example, the big hit type in which the subsequent game state is a highly accurate state). By executing a common effect depending on the state, the player may not know whether the player is currently in the small hit game state or the big hit game state. In such a case, by executing a common effect after the end of the small hit game state and after the end of the big hit game state, it is not possible to distinguish between the high accuracy state and the low accuracy state. You may.

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

(Board configuration)
For example, the pachinko gaming machine 1 is equipped with a main board 11, an effect control board 12, a voice control board 13, a lamp control board 14, a relay board 15, and the like as shown in FIG. Besides,
On the back surface of the pachinko gaming machine 1, various boards such as a payout control board, an information terminal board, a launch control board, and a power supply board are arranged.

The main board 11 is a control board on the main side, and the progress of the above-mentioned game in the pachinko game machine 1 (execution of a special figure game (including management of hold), execution of a normal figure game (including management of hold), and a big hit. It has a function to control a gaming state, a small hit gaming state, a gaming state, etc.). The main board 11 includes a game control microcomputer 100, a switch circuit 110, and a solenoid circuit 111.
And so on.

The game control microcomputer 100 mounted on the main board 11 is, for example, a one-chip microcomputer, which is a ROM (Read Only Memory) 101 and a RAM (Random A).
ccess Memory) 102, CPU (Central Processing Unit) 103, and random number circuit 10
4 and an I / O (Input / Output port) 105.

The CPU 103 performs a process of controlling the progress of the game (a process of realizing the function of the main board 11) by executing the program stored in the ROM 101. At this time, ROM10
Various data stored in 1 (data such as a fluctuation pattern described later, an effect control command described later, and various tables referred to when making various decisions described later) are used, and the RAM 102 is used as the main memory. The RAM 102 is a backup RAM in which the stored contents are stored for a predetermined period even if a part or all of the RAM 102 is stopped from supplying power to the pachinko gaming machine 1. Note that all or part of the program stored in the ROM 101 may be expanded into the RAM 102 and executed on the RAM 102.

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

The I / O 105 includes, for example, an input port into which various signals (detection signals described later) are input, various signals (first special symbol display device 4A, second special symbol display device 4B, ordinary symbol display 20, first hold). Controls (drives) the display 25A, the second hold display 25B, the normal figure hold display 25C, etc.
It is configured to include an output port for transmitting (a signal to be used, a solenoid drive signal).

The switch circuit 110 is a detection signal (a game ball passes or is passed) from various switches for detecting a game ball (gate switch 21, start port switch (first start port switch 22A and second start port switch 22B), count switch 23). (A detection signal indicating that the switch has been turned on by entering) is taken in and transmitted to the game control microcomputer 100. By transmitting the detection signal, the passage or approach of the game ball is detected.

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

The main board 11 (microcomputer 100 for game control) issues an effect control command (command for designating (notifying) the progress of the game) according to the progress of the game as a part of controlling the progress of the game. Supply to 12. The effect control command output from the main board 11 is
It is relayed by the relay board 15 and supplied to the effect control board 12. The effect control command includes, for example, various determination results on the main board 11 (for example, a display result of a special figure game (including a jackpot type)) and a variation pattern used when executing a special figure game (details will be described later). )))
, The game status (for example, the start and end of the variable display, the opening status of the large winning opening, the occurrence of the winning, the number of stored memories, the game status), the occurrence of an error, and the like are included.

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

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

The effect control CPU 120 is a process for executing the effect together with the display control unit 123 by executing the program stored in the ROM 121 (a process for realizing the above-mentioned function of the effect control board 12, and the effect to be executed). Including the decision etc.). At this time, ROM
Various data (data such as various tables) stored in 121 is used, and RAM 122 is used as the main memory.

The effect control CPU 120 includes a controller sensor unit 35A or a push sensor 35.
The display control unit 123 may be instructed to execute the effect based on the detection signal from B (a signal output when an operation by the player is detected and an appropriate signal indicating the operation content).

The display control unit 123 includes a VDP (Video Display Processor) and a CGROM (Character G).
It is equipped with enerator ROM), VRAM (Video RAM), etc., and executes the effect based on the effect execution instruction from the effect control CPU 120.

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

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

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

The effect control CPU 120 executes audio output, lamp lighting / extinguishing control (sound designation signal, lamp signal supply, etc.), and movable body 32 control (signal supply for operating the movable body 32, etc.). You may do so.

The random number circuit 124 has various random number values (random numbers for effect) used to execute various effects.
Numerical data indicating is counted up to date. The effect random number may be one that is updated (updated by software) when the effect control CPU 120 executes a predetermined computer program.

The I / O 125 mounted on the effect control board 12 is for transmitting various signals (video signal, sound designation signal, lamp signal) and an input port for taking in the effect control command transmitted from, for example, the main board 11. It is configured to include the output port of.

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

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

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

In the game control main process shown in FIG. 3, the CPU 103 first sets interrupt prohibition (step S1). Subsequently, necessary initial settings are made (step S2). The initial settings include stack pointer settings, register settings for built-in devices (CTC (counter / timer circuit), parallel input / output ports, etc.), settings for making the RAM 102 accessible, and the like.

Next, it is determined whether or not the output signal from the clear switch is ON (step S3).
). The clear switch is mounted on the power supply board, for example. When the power is turned on with the clear switch turned on, an output signal (clear signal) is input to the game control microcomputer 100 via the input port. When the output signal from the clear switch is on (
Step S3; Yes), the initialization process (step S8) is executed. In the initialization process, C
The PU 103 clears the flags, counters, and buffers stored in the RAM 102.
Perform M clear processing and set the initial value in the work area.

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

If the output signal from the clear switch is not on (step S3; No), the RAM
It is determined whether or not the backup data is stored in 102 (backup RAM) (step S4). When the power supply to the pachinko gaming machine 1 is stopped due to an unexpected power failure or the like (power interruption), the CPU 103 executes the power supply stop processing immediately before the pachinko gaming machine 1 becomes inoperable due to the stop of the power supply. In this power supply stop processing, a processing of turning on a backup flag indicating that data is backed up to the RAM 102, a data protection processing of the RAM 102, and the like are executed. The data protection process includes addition of an error detection code (checksum, parity bit, etc.) and a process of backing up various data. The data to be backed up includes various data for advancing the game (including various flags, various timer states, etc.)
In addition, the state of the backup flag and the error detection code are also included. In step S4, it is determined whether or not the backup flag is on. RAM1 with backup flag off
If the backup data is not stored in 02 (step S4; No), the initialization process (step S8) is executed.

When the backup data is stored in the RAM 102 (step S4; Yes),
The CPU 103 checks the backed up data (used by using an error detection code) and determines whether or not the data is normal (step S5). In step S5, for example, the parity bit and the checksum are used to determine whether or not the data in the RAM 102 matches the data when the power supply is stopped. If it is determined that these match, RAM10
It is determined that the data of 2 is normal.

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

When it is determined that the data in the RAM 102 is normal (step S5; Yes), CP
The U103 performs a restoration process (step S6) for returning the internal state of the main board 11 to the state when the power supply is stopped. In the recovery process, the CPU 103 sets the work area based on the stored contents (contents of the backed up data) of the RAM 102. As a result, the game state is restored when the power supply is stopped, and if the special symbol is changing, the change of the special symbol is restarted from the state before the restoration by executing the game control timer interrupt process described later. Will be.

Then, the CPU 103 transmits an effect control command instructing recovery from the power failure to the effect control board 12 (step S7). In accordance with this, the effect control command that specifies the game state before the power failure that is backed up, and the effect control that specifies the display result of the special figure game that is being executed when the special figure game is being executed. You may want to send a command. For these commands, the same commands that are set to be transmitted in the special symbol process processing described later can be used. When the effect control CPU 120 receives the effect control command that specifies the time of recovery from the power failure, the image display device 5, for example, notifies that the image display device 5 has recovered from the power failure or is recovering from the power failure. Display the screen to do so. The effect control CPU 120
An appropriate screen display may be performed based on the effect control command.

After the restoration process or the initialization process is completed and the effect control command is transmitted to the effect control board 12, the CPU 103 executes the random number circuit setting process for initializing the random number circuit 104 (.
Step S10). Then, the CTC register built in the game control microcomputer 100 is set so that the timer is interrupted periodically every predetermined time (for example, 2 ms) (step S11), and interrupts are permitted (step S12). ). After that, the loop processing is started. After that, the interrupt request signal is sent from the CTC to the CPU 10 every predetermined time (for example, 2 ms).
It is sent to No. 3, and the CPU 103 can periodically execute the timer interrupt process.

When the CPU 103 that has executed the game control main process receives the interrupt request signal from the CTC and receives the interrupt request, the CPU 103 executes the game control timer interrupt process shown in the flowchart of FIG. When the game control timer interrupt processing shown in FIG. 4 is started, the CPU 10
First, by executing a predetermined switch process, the detection signal from various switches such as the gate switch 21, the first start port switch 22A, the second start port switch 22B, and the count switch 23 is transmitted via the switch circuit 110. Determining the presence / absence of reception (step S2
1). Subsequently, by executing a predetermined main-side error process, an abnormality diagnosis of the pachinko gaming machine 1 is performed, and a warning can be generated if necessary according to the diagnosis result (step S22).
). After that, by executing a predetermined information output process, for example, the jackpot information (information indicating the number of times the jackpot has occurred) and the start information (starting) supplied to the hall management computer installed outside the pachinko gaming machine 1. Data such as information indicating the number of times of winning (information indicating the number of times of winning, etc.) and probability fluctuation information (information indicating the number of times of probability change state, etc.) are output (step S23).

Following the information output process, a game random number update process for updating at least a part of the game random numbers used on the main board 11 side by software is executed (step S24). After that, the CPU 103 executes the special symbol process process (step S25). CPU1
By executing the special symbol process process for each timer interrupt, 03 manages the execution and hold of the special symbol game, controls the big hit game state and the small hit game state, controls the game state, and the like (for details, details). See below).

Following the special symbol process processing, the normal symbol process processing is executed (step S26).
). By executing the normal symbol process processing for each timer interrupt, the CPU 103 manages the execution and hold of the normal figure game based on the detection signal from the gate switch 21 (based on the passing of the game ball through the passing gate 41). It enables opening control of the variable winning ball device 6B based on "per-figure hit". The execution of the normal figure game is performed by driving the normal symbol display 20, and the number of normal figure reservations is displayed by turning on the normal figure hold display 25C.

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

FIG. 5 is a flowchart showing an example of the process executed in step S25 shown in FIG. 4 as the special symbol process process. In this special symbol process processing, CPU103
First, the start winning prize determination process is executed (step S101).

In the start winning determination process, a process of detecting the occurrence of a start winning, storing the hold information in a predetermined area of the RAM 102, and updating the hold storage number is executed. When the start winning is generated, the display result (including the jackpot type) and the random value for determining the fluctuation pattern are extracted and stored as hold information. Further, a process of pre-reading and determining a display result or a fluctuation pattern may be executed based on the extracted random number value. After the hold information and the number of hold storages are stored, the transmission setting for transmitting the effect control command for specifying the judgment result such as the generation of the start winning prize, the number of hold storages, and the look-ahead judgment is made on the effect control board 12. .. The effect control command at the time of starting winning, which is set to be transmitted in this way, is executed from the main board 11 to the effect control board 12 by, for example, executing the command control process in step S27 shown in FIG. 4 after the special symbol process process is completed. Is transmitted to.

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

In the special symbol normal processing in step S110, the value of the special symbol process flag is “0” (initial value).
Is executed when. In this special symbol normal processing, the first is based on the presence or absence of pending information.
It is determined whether or not to start the special figure game or the second special figure game. In addition, in the special symbol normal processing, whether or not the display result of the special symbol or decorative symbol is set to "big hit" or "small hit" based on the random value for determining the display result, and the big hit type when the display result is set to "big hit". Is determined (predetermined) before the display result is derived and displayed. Further, in the special symbol normal processing, a confirmed special symbol (either a big hit symbol, a small hit symbol, or a lost symbol) to be stopped and displayed in the special symbol game is set according to the determined display result. After that, the value of the special symbol process flag is updated to "1", and the special symbol normal processing ends. The special figure game using the second special figure may be executed with priority over the special figure game using the first special figure (also referred to as special figure 2 priority digestion). Further, the winning order of the game balls to the first starting winning opening and the second starting winning opening may be memorized, and the starting condition of the special figure game may be satisfied in the winning order (also referred to as winning order digestion).

When making various determinations based on the random number value, various tables stored in the ROM 101 (a table in which the determination value to be compared with the random number value is assigned to the determination result) are referred to. The same applies to other decisions on the main board 11 and various decisions on the effect control board 12. In the effect control board 12, various tables are stored in the ROM 121.

The variation pattern setting process in step S111 is executed when the value of the special figure process flag is “1”. In this fluctuation pattern setting process, the display result is "big hit" or "small hit".
It includes a process of determining the fluctuation pattern to one of a plurality of types by using a random value for determining the fluctuation pattern based on the result of pre-determining whether or not to do so. In the variation pattern setting process, when the variation pattern is determined, the value of the special figure process flag is updated to "2", and the variation pattern setting process ends.

The fluctuation pattern includes the execution time of the special symbol game (special symbol fluctuation time) (which is also the execution time of the variable display of the decorative symbol), the mode of the variable display of the decorative symbol (presence or absence of reach, etc.), and the variable display of the decorative symbol. It specifies the content of the effect (type of reach effect, etc.), and is also called a variable display pattern.

The special symbol variation process in step S112 is executed when the value of the special symbol process flag is “2”. In this special symbol change processing, the first special symbol display device 4A and the second special symbol display device 4B are set to change the special symbol, and the elapsed time from the start of the change of the special symbol. It includes processing to measure. In addition, it is also determined whether or not the measured elapsed time has reached the special figure fluctuation time corresponding to the fluctuation pattern. Then, when the elapsed time from the start of the special symbol variation reaches the special symbol variation time, the value of the special symbol process flag is updated to "3", and the special symbol variation process ends.

The special symbol stop process in step S113 is executed when the value of the special symbol process flag is “3”. In this special symbol stop process, the first special symbol display device 4A and the second special symbol display device 4B stop the fluctuation of the special symbol, and stop display (derive) the confirmed special symbol that is the display result of the special symbol. Contains the process of making settings for. And the display result is "big hit"
If, the value of the special figure process flag is updated to "4". On the other hand, when the big hit flag is off and the display result is "small hit", the value of the special figure process flag is "8".
If the display result is "missing", the value of the special figure process flag is updated to "0". When the display result is "small hit" or "miss", the game state is also updated when the time saving state or the probability change state is controlled and the end of the number of cuts is established. When the value of the special symbol process flag is updated, the special symbol stop processing ends.

The jackpot release preprocessing in step S114 is executed when the value of the special figure process flag is “4”. This big hit pre-opening process includes a process of setting to start the execution of the round in the big hit game state and open the big winning opening based on the display result being "big hit". It has been. When the large winning opening is opened, a process of supplying a solenoid drive signal to the solenoid 82 for the large winning opening door is executed. At this time, for example, the upper limit period for opening the big winning opening and the upper limit number of executions for the round are set according to which type of jackpot is used. When these settings are completed, the value of the special figure process flag is updated to "5", and the jackpot release preprocessing ends.

The process of opening the jackpot in step S115 is executed when the value of the special figure process flag is “5”. In this big hit opening process, the big winning opening is based on the process of measuring the elapsed time since the big winning opening is opened, the measured elapsed time, the number of game balls detected by the count switch 23, and the like. It includes a process of determining whether or not it is time to return the device from the open state to the closed state. Then, when the large winning opening is returned to the closed state, the value of the special figure process flag is updated to "6" after executing a process of stopping the supply of the solenoid drive signal to the solenoid 82 for the large winning opening door. End the processing while the jackpot is open.

The post-processing after opening the jackpot in step S116 is executed when the value of the special figure process flag is “6”. In this post-opening process of the jackpot, a process of determining whether or not the number of executions of the round that opens the jackpot has reached the set maximum number of executions, and a jackpot game state when the maximum number of executions is reached. It includes processing to make settings to terminate. Then, when the number of round executions has not reached the upper limit, the value of the special figure process flag is "5".
On the other hand, when the number of round executions reaches the upper limit, the value of the special figure process flag is updated to "7". When the value of the special figure process flag is updated, the post-launch processing is completed.

The jackpot end processing of step S117 is executed when the value of the special figure process flag is “7”. In this jackpot end process, there is a process of waiting until the waiting time corresponding to the period in which the ending effect as an effect action for notifying the end of the jackpot game state is executed, and a probability change corresponding to the end of the jackpot game state. It includes processing to make various settings to start control and time reduction control. When such a setting is made, the value of the special figure process flag is "
It is updated to 0 ”and the jackpot end process ends.

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

The small hit opening process in step S119 is executed when the value of the special figure process flag is “9”. In this small hit opening process, it is the timing to measure the elapsed time from the opening state of the big winning opening and to return the big winning opening from the open state to the closed state based on the measured elapsed time. It includes processing to determine whether or not it is. When the big winning opening is returned to the closed state and the end timing of the small hit game state is reached, the value of the special figure process flag is updated to "10", and the processing during the small hit opening process ends.

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

(Main operation of the effect control board 12)
Next, the main operation of the effect control board 12 will be described. When the effect control board 12 receives the power supply voltage from the power source board or the like, the effect control CPU 120 is activated to execute the effect control main process as shown in the flowchart of FIG. When the effect control main process shown in FIG. 6 is started, the effect control CPU 120 first executes a predetermined initialization process (step S71) to clear the RAM 122, set various initial values, and press the effect control board 12. Set the registers of the mounted CTC (counter / timer circuit). Further, the initial operation control process is executed (step S72). In the initial operation control process, control for performing the initial operation of the movable body 32, such as control for driving the movable body 32 to return to the initial position and control for confirming a predetermined operation, is executed.

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

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

If the timer interrupt flag is turned on in step S73 (step S73; Ye
s), the timer interrupt flag is cleared to turn it off (step S74), and the command analysis process is executed (step S75). In the command analysis process, for example, the main board 1
After reading various effect control commands transmitted from the game control microcomputer 100 of 1 and stored in the effect control command receiving buffer, settings and controls corresponding to the read effect control commands are performed. It is said. For example, the read effect control command may be stored in a predetermined area of the RAM 122, or the RAM 1 may be stored so that which effect control command is received and the content specified by the effect control command can be confirmed by the effect control process process or the like.
The reception flag provided in 22 is turned on. Further, when the effect control command specifies the game state, the display control unit 123 may be instructed to display the background according to the game state.

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

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

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

After executing the process of step S161, the effect control CPU 120 is, for example, the RAM 12
Steps S170 to S1 as follows according to the value of the effect process flag provided in 2.
One of the 77 processes is selected and executed.

The variable display start waiting process in step S170 is a process executed when the value of the effect process flag is “0” (initial value). This variable display start waiting process is a process of determining whether or not to start the variable display of the decorative symbol on the image display device 5 based on whether or not a command or the like for designating the start of the variable display is received from the main board 11. Etc. are included. Image display device 5
If it is determined that the variable display of the decorative pattern in is started, the value of the effect process flag is set to ".
Update to 1 ”and end the variable display start waiting process.

The variable display start setting process in step S171 is a process executed when the value of the effect process flag is “1”. In this variable display start setting process, the display result of the variable display of the decorative symbol (fixed decorative symbol), the mode of the variable display of the decorative symbol, the reach effect, and various types are based on the display result and the variation pattern specified by the effect control command. It is determined whether or not various effects such as a notice effect are executed, their modes, and the execution start timing. Then, an effect control pattern (a collection of control data for instructing the display control unit 123 to execute the effect) that reflects the determination result and the like is set. After that, based on the set effect control pattern, the display control unit 123 is instructed to start executing the variable display of the decorative symbol, the value of the effect process flag is updated to "2", and the variable display start setting process is completed. The display control unit 123 starts the variable display of the decorative symbol on the image display device 5 in response to the instruction to start the execution of the variable display of the decorative symbol.

The variable display effect process in step S172 is a process executed when the value of the effect process flag is “2”. In this variable display effect processing, the effect control CPU 120
By instructing the display control unit 123, the effect image based on the effect control pattern set in step S171 can be displayed on the display screen of the image display device 5, the movable body 32 can be driven, and the voice control board 13 can be driven. Speakers 8L, 8 by the output of the command (sound effect signal) to
During variable display of decorative symbols, such as outputting voice or sound effect from R, and turning on / off / blinking the game effect lamp 9 or decorative LED by outputting a command (illumination signal) to the lamp control board 14. Execute various production controls. After performing such production control
For example, in response to the fact that the end code indicating the end of the variable display of the decorative symbol is read from the effect control pattern, or the command for specifying the stop display of the fixed decorative symbol is received from the main board 11, etc. The final decorative pattern that is the display result of the decorative symbol is stopped and displayed. When the final decoration symbol is stopped and displayed, the value of the effect process flag is updated to "3".
The effect processing during variable display ends.

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

The small hit medium effect process in step S174 is a process executed when the value of the effect control process flag is “4”. In this small hit medium effect process, the effect control CPU 120
For example, an effect control pattern or the like corresponding to the effect content in the small hit game state is set, and various effect controls in the small hit game state are executed based on the set content. Further, in the small hit middle effect processing, for example, in response to receiving a command from the main board 11 to specify that the small hit game state is terminated, the value of the effect process flag is set to a value corresponding to the small hit end effect. be"
Update to 5 ”and end the small hit medium production process.

The small hit end effect process in step S175 is a process executed when the value of the effect control process flag is “5”. In this small hit end effect process, the effect control CPU 120
Sets, for example, an effect control pattern or the like corresponding to the end of the small hit game state, and executes various effect controls at the end of the small hit game state based on the set contents. After that, the value of the effect process flag is updated to the initial value "0", and the small hit end effect process is terminated.

The jackpot effect process in step S176 is a process executed when the value of the effect process flag is “6”. In this big hit middle effect process, the effect control CPU 120 sets, for example, an effect control pattern corresponding to the effect content in the big hit game state, and executes various effect controls in the big hit game state based on the set content. Further, in the jackpot middle effect processing, for example, the value of the effect control process flag is set to a value corresponding to the ending effect process in response to receiving a command from the main board 11 to specify that the jackpot game state is to be terminated. Update to 7 ”and end the production process during the big hit.

The ending effect process of step S177 is a process executed when the value of the effect process flag is “7”. In this ending effect processing, the effect control CPU 120
Sets, for example, an effect control pattern or the like corresponding to the end of the jackpot game state, and executes various effect controls of the ending effect at the end of the jackpot game state based on the set contents. After that, the value of the effect process flag is updated to the initial value "0", and the ending effect process ends.

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

The pachinko gaming machine 1 of the above basic explanation was a pay-out type gaming machine that pays out a predetermined number of gaming media as prizes based on the occurrence of winning, but the gaming media are enclosed and points are given based on the occurrence of winning. It may be an enclosed gaming machine.

What is displayed during the variable display of a special symbol is one type of symbol (for example, a symbol indicating "-").
However, the variable display may be performed by repeating the display and extinguishing of the symbol. Further, even if the symbol is displayed during the variable display, the symbol may not be displayed when the variable display is stopped (the symbol indicating "-" may not be displayed as the display result).
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In the above basic explanation, the pachinko gaming machine 1 is shown as a gaming machine, but a medal is inserted, a predetermined number of bets is set, and a plurality of types of symbols are rotated according to the operation of the operation lever by the player, and the player When a symbol is stopped in response to the operation of the stop button by, if the combination of stop symbols becomes a specific combination of symbols, a slot machine capable of executing a game in which a predetermined number of medals are paid out to the player (for example, a big bonus) , Regular Bonus, RT, AT, A
The present invention can also be applied to a slot machine equipped with one or more of RT and CZ (hereinafter, bonus, etc.).

The program and data for realizing the present invention are not limited to the form of being distributed and provided by the detachable recording medium to the computer device included in the pachinko gaming machine 1, and the computer device and the like in advance. It may take the form of being distributed by installing it in the storage device of the. Further, the program and data for realizing the present invention are distributed by downloading from another device on the network connected via the communication line or the like by providing the communication processing unit. It doesn't matter.

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

In addition, in this specification, the expression (“high”, “high”, “high”, “high”, “high”, “high”, “high”, “high”, “high”, “high”, “high”, “high”, “high”, “high”, “high”, “high”, “high”, “high”, “high”
Expressions such as "low" and "differentiate") may include that one is in the proportion of "0%". For example, one may have a proportion of "0%" and the other may have a proportion of "100%" or less than "100%".

(Explanation of feature 31AK)
Next, the feature portion 31AK of the present embodiment will be described. FIG. 8 is a diagram for explaining a variation pattern and a type of reach in the pachinko gaming machine 1 of the present embodiment. FIG. 8 (A
), In the present embodiment, the non-reach loss variation patterns PA1-1, PA1-2, and the decorative symbol, in which the variable display mode of the decorative symbol is not the reach mode and the display result is “loss”, Fluctuation pattern of reach loss in which the variable display mode is the reach mode and the display result is "loss" PA2-1 to PA2-6, PA3-1 to PA3-4, etc., and the variation pattern PB2 in which the display result is "big hit". -1 to PB2-6, PB3-1 to PB3-4 and the like are available.

Further, as shown in FIG. 8B, in the present embodiment, reach effects such as normal reach and super reach A to E are executed. In this embodiment, the reach effect is also referred to as a suggestion effect suggesting that the jackpot state is controlled. The reliability (big hit reliability) when each reach is executed is represented by the number of black stars in FIG. 8 (B). Normal reach <Super reach E <Super reach D <Super reach C <Super reach B <The order is higher in the order of Super Reach A. In addition, a reach that is determined to be a big hit may be provided.

In this embodiment, the super reach is performed via the normal reach. In addition, during the reach production of Super Reach, a development production that develops (promotes) to a more reliable reach may be executed. Fluctuation pattern PA3-1 to shown in FIG. 8 (A)
The fluctuation patterns PB3-1 to PB3-4 and the like such as PA3-4 are fluctuation patterns corresponding to the execution of the development effect. In addition, although FIG. 8A shows a fluctuation pattern in which the reliability develops to a super reach one step higher, a fluctuation pattern in which the reliability develops by two or more steps is also provided. Further, a variation pattern in which the development effect is executed a plurality of times may be provided.

In this embodiment, except for the normal reach having the lowest reliability, the title of the reach is notified at a predetermined timing after the reach is established. FIG. 8 (B)
As shown in, the notification mode of the title differs depending on the type of reach. In particular,
Super Reach E, which has the lowest reliability among Super Reach, is notified of the title of the reach only by display, and other Super Reach is notified of the title by display and voice. In this way, the title notification is executed by more production devices in the reach with high reliability than in the reach with low reliability. As a result, the player's expectation can be effectively fueled and the effect of the effect is improved. The mode of notification of the title may be arbitrarily changed depending on the reliability or regardless of the reliability. Further, even in the same reach effect, the notification mode may be different depending on the actual display result and the like. In addition, the font (Gothic, Mincho, etc.) and typeface (Semi-cursive, regular script, etc.) of the title characters may be different depending on the type of reach.

The notification of the title of the reach (title notification) is not limited to the one indicating the title itself such as the name of the reach, and may indicate the name of the character appearing in the reach production, the production content of the reach production, and the like.

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

(Super Reach A)
In the case of Super Reach A, as shown in FIG. 9C, the character 31AK001, which is a ally character, is displayed on the image display device 5, and the reach effect is started. here,
For example, an animation or the like using the character 31AK001 is displayed. When a predetermined period has passed since the start of the super reach effect, such as the end of the introduction part of the super reach effect (also referred to as the super reach effect), the entire screen of the image display device 5 is as shown in FIG. 9 (D). Super Reach A title 31AK002 (Here, "SP Reach A"
(Character) is displayed, and the sound corresponding to the title name of the reach (here, “super reach A”) is output from the speaker 8, so that the title of the super reach A is notified. After that, the title 31AK002 of Super Reach A is erased, and as shown in FIG. 9 (E), the enemy character character 31AK003 is displayed, and the character 31AK is displayed.
The dialogue 31AK004 of 001 is displayed, and the subsequent part of the reach effect of the super reach A in which the character 31AK001 and the character 31AK003 confront each other is executed. The production in which the characters confront each other is also called a battle production, and in the battle production, if the ally character wins, it becomes a big hit, and if the ally character loses, it becomes a loss.

When displaying the dialogue on the image display device 5 during the super reach effect, the speaker 8
The voice corresponding to the dialogue may be output from. Further, the dialogue is not limited to being displayed in a balloon as shown in FIG. 9E, and may be displayed in subtitles at the lower part of the image display device 5.

(Super Reach B)
In the case of super reach B, as shown in FIG. 9C, the character 31AK001 is displayed on the image display device 5 and the reach effect is started. Here, for example, an animation using the character 31AK001 is displayed. When a predetermined period has passed since the start of the super reach effect, such as the end of the introduction part of the super reach effect, FIG. 9 (F)
As shown in, the title 31AK005 of Super Reach B is displayed on the entire screen of the image display device 5.
(Here, the character "SP reach B") is displayed, and the sound corresponding to the title name of the reach (here, "super reach B") is output from the speaker 8, so that the title of super reach B is changed. Be notified. After that, Super Reach B title 31AK00
5 is erased, and as shown in FIG. 9 (G), the enemy character character 31AK006 is displayed, the dialogue 31AK004 of the character 31AK001 is displayed, and the reach effect of the super reach B in which the character 31AK001 and the character 31AK006 confront each other. The following part of is executed.

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

In addition, Super Reach A (Fig. 9 (C) → (D) → (E) ...) and Super Reach B (
In FIG. 9 (C) → (F) → (G) ...), the super reach effect is executed in a common effect mode in the introduction part until the title is notified (). FIG. 9 (C
)). By doing so, it is possible to draw the player's attention to which super reach will be achieved after the super reach production is started and which title will be notified. Super Reach A and Super Reach B are not limited to completely sharing the production mode until the title is notified, and it is possible to determine which Super Reach will be achieved by paying close attention to the production. The parts may be made to have a common production mode. For example, in the introduction part of Super Reach A and Super Reach B, a super reach effect (for example, an effect of displaying an enemy character or suggesting an enemy character) is executed in a manner related to the title notified thereafter. It may be. By doing this, the production effect is improved,
Players will pay attention to the production. In this way, the title notification may be executed after making it possible to identify which super reach will be achieved.

(Super Reach D)
In the case of Super Reach D, as shown in FIG. 9H, the title 31AK007 of Super Reach D (here, the character “SP Reach D”) is located in a part of the center of the image display device 5.
Is displayed and the sound corresponding to the title name of the reach from the speaker 8 (here, ""
Defeat the enemy ") is output, and the title of Super Reach D is notified. In this way, in Super Reach D, the title is notified at the start of the Super Reach effect. Further, under the title 31AK007, an expectation degree suggestion display 31AK008 that suggests the expectation degree of the reach is displayed. The degree of expectation is represented by the number of black stars, as shown in FIG. 9 (H). Here, the degree of expectation is the degree of expectation that is a big hit, but it does not have to completely match the reliability of the big hit of the reach.

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

After the title is notified in Super Reach D, the character 31AK001 is displayed on the image display device 5 as shown in FIG. 9 (I). At this time, title 31AK0
07 and the expectation degree suggestion display 31AK008 continue to be reduced and displayed in the upper right portion of the image display device 5. By doing so, the player can grasp the degree of expectation of reach even during the reach production. Although FIG. 9 (I) shows the same effect contents as those in FIG. 9 (C) (Super Reach A, Super Reach B), a super reach effect dedicated to Super Reach D may be executed.

After that, as shown in FIG. 9 (J), the character 31AK009, which is an enemy character, is displayed, and the dialogue 31AK004 of the character 31AK001 is displayed, or the character 31
The reach effect of Super Reach D, in which AK001 and character 31AK009 confront each other, is executed.

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

In the reach production of Super Reach E, which has low jackpot reliability, it is possible to prevent the player from giving an excessive sense of expectation by notifying the title without stopping the progress of the reach production. On the other hand, in the reach production of Super Reach A, Super Reach B, and Super Reach D, the progress of the reach production is stopped and the title is notified (FIGS. 9 (D), (F), (FIGS. 9), (F), and (2).
H)). By doing so, the title notification according to the super reach effect can be executed, and the effect of the effect is improved. In addition, even in the super reach production such as super reach A, super reach B, and super reach D, the title notification may be performed without stopping the progress of the reach. Further, contrary to this embodiment, in the reach production of the super reach having high jackpot reliability, the title notification may be performed without stopping the progress of the reach production. In the reach production of super reach with low jackpot reliability, the progress of the reach production may be stopped to notify the title.

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

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

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

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

As shown in FIG. 9H and the like, the expectation degree suggestion display is not limited to the one indicated by the number of black stars, and the expectation degree may be suggested by a meter or a gauge, and corresponds to the expectation degree. The numerical value may be displayed. Further, as shown in FIG. 9H and the like, when the number of black stars is used, half of the black stars may be displayed so that the number of stages of expectation may be increased.

(Title display end timing)
Further, in this embodiment, in Super Reach A and Super Reach B, after the title is displayed, the title is deleted and the super reach effect is executed. As a result, in Super Reach A and Super Reach B, attention can be paid to the reach effect. Further, in Super Reach D and Super Reach E, after the title is displayed, the title continues to be displayed until the determined effect described later is executed. As a result, in Super Reach D and Super Reach E, the type of reach can be grasped even during the super reach production. Further, by doing the above, the title notification according to the reach effect can be executed and the effect of the effect is improved. It should be noted that the display end timing of the title may be arbitrarily changed in order to improve the effect of the effect.

Although the production operation of the reach effect of the super reach C is omitted here, for example, the title notification and the expectation degree suggestion display according to the jackpot reliability may be executed.

(Decisive production)
After each reach effect is executed, when the timing for deriving the display result (the final stage of the variable display) is reached, a determined effect for notifying whether or not the display result becomes a "big hit" is executed. The deciding effect includes a deciding effect indicating that the display result is a "big hit" and a display result of "missing".
Includes a decisive effect that indicates that. In this embodiment, as shown in FIG. 10B, a determination effect in which the image 31AK012 is displayed on the image display device 5 is executed. After that, if the display result is "big hit", the image 31AK013 showing that the ally character has won is displayed as shown in FIG. 10 (C), and the big hit combination is displayed as shown in FIG. 10 (D). A definite decorative pattern is derived. If the display result is "missing", an image showing that the ally character has been defeated is displayed, and a definite decorative pattern that is a reach loss combination is derived.

In this embodiment, even if the title is continuously notified even during the reach production, the notification of the title is terminated before the determined production is executed. As a result, it is possible to draw attention to the determined production, and it is possible to execute a sharp title notification.

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

When the image display device 5 displays the hold display, the active display, the character that is residently displayed during the variable display, and the display related to mobile interlocking, it is appropriately hidden during the reach effect of the super reach in order to pay attention to the reach effect. May be. At that time, these displays may be left displayed during a low-reliability reach effect such as Super Reach E. By doing so, it is possible to prevent the player from being overly expected by the low-reliability reach production, and it is possible to pay attention to the reach production in the high-reliability reach production.

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

The development effect is not limited to the example shown in FIG. 11 (B), and may be an effect in which the screen is gradually cracked and cracked, or a sandstorm (display as if it has failed) is displayed. You may do so. By making such an effect, it is possible to perform an unexpected effect. In addition, there may be a development effect of Gase, such as a production in which the screen gradually cracks but the reach does not develop.

(Expectation suggestion production)
In the production operation example shown in FIG. 9 (H), the expectation degree suggestion display 31AK008 was designed to display the black star indicating the expectation degree from the beginning, but five white stars are displayed first and gradually. It is also possible to execute the expectation suggestion effect that suggests the expectation by becoming a black star.

For example, as shown in FIG. 12A, when notifying the title of Super Reach D, the expectation degree suggestion display 31AK021 of five white stars is displayed first. And FIG. 12 (B)
As shown in FIG. 12, a black star 31AK022 larger than the star of the expectation suggestion display 31AK021 is displayed, and as shown in FIG. 12C, the black star 31AK022 moves and the expectation suggestion display 3
An effect that fits in one of the white stars of 1AK021 is executed. At this time, a voice "pin" indicating that the number of black stars indicating the degree of expectation has increased is output from the speaker 8. FIG. 12 (
As shown in D) and (E), the same effect is repeated a number of times corresponding to the expected degree of reach. At this time, the sound (volume, scale, etc.) output from the speaker 8 each time it is repeated (for each number of stars).
The sound quality, etc.) may be changed step by step. When the number of black stars corresponding to the expectation is settled in the expectation suggestion display 31AK021, the black stars are highlighted as shown in FIG. 12 (F). By doing so, it becomes easy to understand that the expectation suggestion effect has been completed.

In the examples shown in FIGS. 12A to 12F, black stars are displayed one by one and the expectation degree indicated by the expectation degree suggestion display is increased by one step, but two or more black stars are displayed. It may be displayed and the degree of expectation may be raised by two or more steps. Also, a half black star may be displayed to raise the degree of expectation by half a step. In this case, different sounds may be output or the same sound may be output depending on the number of displayed stars (the number of steps of the rising expectation). For example, the same sound may be output when a half black star is displayed and when one black star is displayed. The same sound may be output when two and a half black stars are displayed and when three and a half black stars are displayed. In addition, audio may not be output in some cases. By doing so, the expectation suggestion effect becomes various and the effect is improved. In addition, regardless of the number of steps of expectation that increases at one time, the same image of the black star is displayed, it fits in the white star of the expectation suggestion display, and the number of black stars increases according to the number of steps of expectation that increases. You may try to perform such an effect.

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

12 (G) to 12 (L) are examples of the effect operation of the title notification and the expectation suggestion effect when the normal mode and the special mode are provided as the effect modes. In the normal mode, the title notification and the expectation degree suggestion effect are executed as shown in FIGS. 12A to 12F. In the special mode, the reach effect based on the fluctuation pattern of the super reach D is the reach effect of the super reach D2, which is different from the reach effect of the super reach D. Therefore, when the fluctuation pattern of Super Reach D is specified, FIG. 12 (G)
), The title 31AK023 of Super Reach D2 is displayed. At this time, the sound corresponding to the title name of the reach is output from the speaker 8, but the sound different from the normal mode (for example, the sound having a different voice color) is output. Further, the expectation degree suggestion display 31AK024 in Super Reach D2 is not a star shape but a rhombus shape.

After that, as shown in FIG. 12 (H), a black rhombus 31AK025 larger than the star of the expectation suggestion display 31AK024 is displayed, and as shown in FIG. 12 (I), a black rhombus 31AK025.
Is moved so that it fits in one of the white rhombuses of the expectation suggestion display 31AK024. At this time, the speaker 8 outputs a voice "pon" indicating that the black rhombus indicating the degree of expectation has increased. As shown in FIGS. 12 (J) and 12 (K), the same effect is repeated a number of times corresponding to the expected degree of reach. When the number of black rhombuses corresponding to the expectation is settled in the expectation degree suggestion display 31AK024, the black rhombuses are highlighted as shown in FIG. 12 (L). In this way, depending on the effect mode (state when the reach effect is executed) determined according to the player's selection, the game state, etc., the effect of the effect is diversified by changing the notification mode of the title. improves.

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

In this embodiment, the expectation degree is suggested by the number of black stars in the expectation degree suggestion display, and the expectation degree suggestion effect that gradually increases the number of black stars is executed. It is also possible to execute an expectation suggestion effect that gradually reduces the number of indications suggesting. Such an expectation degree suggestion effect may be executed in addition to the expectation degree suggestion effect of this embodiment, or may be executed instead.

(Other examples of development production)
In the case of executing the expectation suggestion effect for gradually increasing the display indicating the expectation of the expectation suggestion display, the development effect may be executed after increasing the display indicating the expectation.
In this case, when the display showing the degree of expectation is increased after the development effect, the display to be increased may be displayed at once instead of stepwise. For example, as shown in FIG. 13 (A), after the title of Super Reach D is notified and the effect of gradually increasing the number of black stars is completed, a button is displayed on the image display device 5 as shown in FIG. 13 (B). The development effect in which the image 31AK031 is displayed is executed. Here, when the operation to the push button 31B is detected, as shown in FIG. 13 (C), the title 31AK032 of the super reach C (here, ""
The title of Super Reach C is notified by displaying the characters (characters of SP Reach C). In this way, when the development effect is executed, the title notification of the reach of the development source is switched to the title notification of the reach of the development destination, so that it becomes easy to understand which reach has been developed. Further, under the title 31AK032, the expectation degree suggestion display 31AK033 in which the number of black stars is three is highlighted. Even if the number of black stars increases by two or more, they are displayed at once. In addition, after the movable body 32 operates, the development effect in which the title and the expectation degree suggestion display change may be executed.

(Notice production)
In this embodiment, as a notice effect, a title notice for notifying the jackpot reliability is executed according to a title notification mode (for example, the display color of the title). For example, as shown in FIG. 14 (A), the title 31AK036 of the super reach A is displayed in black, and the sound corresponding to the title name of the reach is output from the speaker 8, so that the title of the super reach A is notified. After that, the title 31 is shown in FIG. 14 (B).
The title notice that the display color of AK036 changes to red is executed. In this way, when the title notice is not executed, the title is displayed in black, and when the title notice is executed, the title is displayed in a color other than black. In the title notice shown in FIG. 14,
After the reach title is notified by voice, the display mode (display color) of the title may change. By doing so, it is possible to enhance the effect of the advance notice effect. The timing at which the title is displayed in a color other than black is not limited to this, and the title may be displayed in a color other than black from the start of display.

In addition, when the title notice that the display mode (display color) of the title changes is executed,
After the display mode of the title is changed, the sound may be output according to the display mode after the change. By doing so, it is possible to enhance the effect of the advance notice effect. Further, the title notification by voice may be executed after the display mode (display color) of the title is changed. In this case, the sound may be output according to the display mode (display color) of the title after the change.

(Execution timing of title notification)
It is preferable that the notification of the title during reach is executed at a timing other than the execution timing of the effect (specific effect) that is controlled to the jackpot advantageous state and the expectation level is improved, such as the advance notice effect and the development effect. By doing so, once the title is notified, an effect of improving the degree of expectation can be executed, so that the player's sense of expectation can be maintained.

FIG. 15 is a flowchart showing an example of the advance notice effect determination process for determining whether or not the advance notice effect is executed and the effect mode. The advance notice effect determination process is executed by the effect control CPU 120 in the variable display start setting process of step S171 of FIG. 7. In the advance notice effect determination process, the effect control CPU 120 first determines whether or not the variation pattern specified from the command transmitted from the main board 11 is the variation pattern of the super reach (step 31AKS001).
).

In the case of a fluctuation pattern of super reach (step 31AKS001; Yes)
, The display color of the title of Super Reach (whether or not the title notice is executed) is determined (step 31AKS002).

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

In the "fruit pattern", the characters of the title may be displayed in bold and the characters themselves may be the "fruit pattern", or the background portion of the display area of the title may be the "fruit pattern". .. There may be a pattern displayed as a "fruit pattern" from the beginning. For those whose display color changes, as shown in FIG. 14, the display color may change after the title notification is executed. For those whose display color changes, there may be a plurality of timings at which the display color changes. Then, the jackpot reliability may be different depending on the timing at which the display color changes. Further, since the title display period differs depending on the type of super reach, the timing at which the display color changes may differ depending on the type of super reach. In the case of super reach (for example, super reach D or super reach E) in which the title display period is long, a plurality of change timings may be provided and the change timing may be determined as one of them. Then, in the case of a super reach with a short title display period (for example, super reach A or super reach B), the number of changing timings may be one or less than the number of super reach with a long title display period.

When there are a normal mode and a special mode as the production mode, FIG. 16 (A) is in the normal mode.
) Is used to determine the title display color, and in the special mode, the title display color is determined at a rate different from that of the normal mode as shown in FIG. 16 (B). In the special mode, the display color pattern and the order of reliability may be different from those in the normal mode. In this way, by making the execution mode (display color and change timing of the display color) of the title notice different depending on the effect mode, the effect is diversified and the effect is improved.

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

After determining the display color of the title of Super Reach, the display color of the character's dialogue in the reach production of Super Reach (whether or not the dialogue notice is executed) is determined (step 3).
1AKS003).

In step 31AKS003, the display color of the dialogue in the reach effect is determined, for example, at the determination ratio shown in FIG. 16C, depending on whether the display result is “big hit” or “missing”. As shown in FIG. 16C, the display colors of the lines in the reach production are "white" and "".
Those that change from "red" and "white" to "red" are provided, and the jackpot reliability is high in this order (ascending order). That is, the jackpot reliability differs depending on the change timing of the display color of the dialogue. By doing so, the player pays attention to the change timing of the display color of the dialogue, and the effect of the effect is improved. If the display color changes, the display color may change after the dialogue is displayed. For those whose display color changes, there may be a plurality of timings at which the display color changes. Then, the jackpot reliability may be different depending on the timing at which the display color changes.

In addition, the jackpot reliability may be different depending on the combination of the title notice and the dialogue notice. For example, when the title notice and the dialogue notice include the same effect mode (display color), the jackpot reliability may be increased when the same effect mode is used.
Further, the jackpot reliability may be different depending on the combination of the change timing of the production mode between the title notice and the dialogue notice. For example, when the change timings are the same, the jackpot reliability may be higher than when the change timings are different, or the jackpot reliability may be different depending on which change comes first. By doing so, it is possible to pay attention to the timing of each change between the title notice and the dialogue notice.

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

In addition, instead of the dialogue notice, a notice effect for notifying the jackpot reliability may be executed by changing the effect mode of the reach effect. In that case, in the advance notice effect, a plurality of change timings of the effect mode may be provided so that the jackpot reliability differs according to the change timing.

After determining the display color of the dialogue in the reach effect, or when it is determined that the pattern is not the fluctuation pattern of the super reach (step AK31S001; No), whether or not to execute the other advance notice effect and the effect mode are determined (step AK31S004). After that, 31AKS002-3
The determination result in 1AKS004 is saved in a predetermined area of RAM 122 (step AK31).
S005), the notice production determination process is completed.

In this embodiment, the title notice and the dialogue notice can be executed in the case of super reach, but the title notice is given in the case of a specific super reach (for example, other than the unreliable super reach). And at least one of the dialogue notices may be executable. Further, the title notice and the dialogue notice have been described as being determined by the determination ratio shown in FIG. 16, but the determination ratio is arbitrary, and for example, the determination ratio may be different depending on the type of super reach. By doing so, it is possible to execute the advance notice effect according to the type of reach, and the effect of the effect is improved.

In this embodiment, the number of executable production modes (the number of display colors that can be displayed) differs between the title notice and the dialogue notice. By doing so, the production becomes diverse and the production effect is enhanced. In the title notice and the dialogue notice, the number of feasible production modes may be arbitrarily changed, and the number and types of feasible production modes may be the same. By doing so, it is possible to execute a unified notice effect, and it becomes easier for the player to grasp the jackpot reliability.

(Action production)
When the effect mode of the title notice and the dialogue notice changes, an effect indicating that the effect mode changes may be executed. For example, the action effect image may be displayed on the image display device 5, and the action effect that the image acts on at least one of the title and the dialogue may be executed. Then, after the action effect is executed, the effect mode (display color) of the title or dialogue may be changed. The effect mode (action effect image, etc.) of the action effect may be the same regardless of whether it acts on the title or the dialogue. In addition, there may be a case where the effect mode of the title and the dialogue does not change even though the action effect is executed. When executing the action effect, the presence / absence of execution of the action effect, the execution timing, and the effect mode may be determined based on the decision results related to the title notice and the dialogue notice. Such a determination may be executed in the process of step AK31S004. For example, the rate at which at least one of the title notice and the dialogue notice changes (the rate at which the effect mode changes due to the action effect) may be different depending on the effect mode of the action effect, or may be different from the title notice. The ratio of the dialogue notice and which production mode changes (the ratio of acting on which) may be different, or the ratio of changing to what color (how many stages) may be different. .. By executing such an action effect, the player will eventually be able to see the action effect image when it is displayed.
You will pay attention to whether it acts on the title or the dialogue, and the effect will be improved. When there are a plurality of effect modes, the presence / absence of execution of the action effect and the effect mode may be determined at different ratios depending on the effect mode. By doing so, it is possible to execute the action effect according to the effect mode, and the effect effect is improved.

As another example of such an action effect, at least one effect mode (display color) of any one of the title and the dialogue is obtained according to the effect content of the reach effect (for example, the action content of the character and the effect content in the battle effect). May change. By doing this
Players will pay attention to the content of the reach production.

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

(Sub liquid crystal)
As a sub-display device different from the image display device 5, a sub-liquid crystal may be provided on the game board 2 or the game machine frame 3. Although it is expressed as a sub liquid crystal here, the sub display device is an organic EL.
Or a dot matrix LED. The sub liquid crystal device may be fixed in the vicinity of the image display device 5, for example, or may be movable or retractable. In the sub liquid crystal, various effects such as a notice effect and a hold display are executed. For example, the title notification may be executed on the sub liquid crystal. When the title is continuously displayed even after the title is notified as in the super reach D and the super reach E of the above-described embodiment, the title and the expectation degree suggestion display may be displayed on the sub liquid crystal.
In this case, after notifying the title on the image display device 5, the title and the expectation degree suggestion display may be displayed on the sub liquid crystal display. By doing so, the image display device 5
The title and the expectation suggestion display can be displayed without hindering the super reach effect in the above, and the title and the expectation suggestion display are also easy to understand.

In the above embodiment, an example in which the present invention is applied to the notification of the title of the reach effect as the suggestion effect has been described, but the title notification (mainly the notification of displaying characters) relating to other effects has been described.
The present invention may be applied to. For example, as a advance notice effect (for example, a look-ahead advance notice effect), when a look-ahead zone effect for shifting to a plurality of zones (stage, effect mode, etc.) in which the background image and the effect mode are different in the image display device 5 is executed, the shifted zone is executed. The present invention may be applied to the title notification of. When presenting a mission ("Reach with 7", "Eliminate enemies with a stick controller", etc.) and perform a mission production that will be in an advantageous state for the player when the mission is completed. The present invention may be applied to the title notification of a mission.

(Modification example 1 of feature portion 31AK)
In the above embodiment, when it is time to derive the display result, the display result is a "big hit".
A deciding effect for notifying whether or not the result is satisfied is executed, and then the display result is shown (FIGS. 10B to 10D). Instead of such a decision effect, when the predetermined timing before deriving the display result comes, the stick controller 31A and the push button 31B
Even if the display result is displayed by executing the operation effect that prompts the operation of, and if a predetermined operation is detected during the operation valid period, the victory or defeat of the battle effect is displayed or the display result is temporarily stopped. good. By doing so, since the display result is displayed according to the operation of the player, the player's motivation to participate in the game can be increased, and the interest is improved.

17 and 18 are diagrams showing an example of a super reach effect operation in a modified example in which an operation effect is executed and a display result is shown according to the operation. As shown in FIG. 17 (A), after the image display device 5 has reached the reach mode, for example, as shown in FIG. 17 (B), the ally character 31AK041 and the enemy character 31AK042 are displayed. Then, as shown in FIGS. 17 (C) to 17 (F) and FIGS. 18 (G) to 18 (I), the character 31A
A reach effect in which K041 and character 31AK042 confront each other is executed.

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

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

For example, as shown in FIG. 17 (D), the praying character 31AK045 is displayed, and FIG. 1
As shown in 7 (E), the praying character 31AK045 is pleased with the character 31AK046.
The small button image 31AK043 changes to the large button image 31AK047.

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

As described above, in this modification, when the operation effect image changes, the action effect indicating that the operation effect image changes is executed. In addition, the operation effect image may change without the action effect. In addition, the operation effect image may not change even though the action effect is executed. The rate at which the operation effect image changes may differ depending on the type of action effect.

Then, as shown in FIG. 18 (J), the regulation line 31 is before the predetermined time from which the display result is derived.
AK044 is erased, and as shown in FIG. 18K, the stick image 31AK051 is enlarged and displayed in the center, and a display prompting the operation of pulling the stick controller 31A is displayed. Further, at this time, the operation on the stick controller 31A becomes an effective operation valid period.

Here, when the operation of pulling the stick controller 31A is detected, the image 31AK052 showing that the ally character has won is displayed as shown in FIG. 18 (L). after that,
At the end of the fluctuation time, as shown in FIG. 18 (M), a definite decorative symbol that is a jackpot combination is derived. If the operation is not detected within the predetermined operation valid period, the image shown in FIG. 18 (L) is automatically displayed.

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

Although the reach title notification and the expectation suggestion display are omitted in the effect operation examples shown in FIGS. 17 and 18, they are appropriately performed in parallel with the reach effect and operation effect shown in FIGS. 17 and 18. It may be executed. The determination regarding the operation effect and the operation effect image (presence / absence of operation effect, display of operation effect image, presence / absence of action effect, etc.) may be executed in step 31AKS004 of FIG.

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

The specific image is an image with high jackpot reliability that is displayed including a plurality of types of elements in the image. As multiple types of elements, a banana image of element E1, a melon image of element E2,
An apple image of element E3, a watermelon image of element E4, and a strawberry image of element E5 are included. A fruit pattern image composed of these elements E1 to E5 is a specific image. In both the shutter display and the reach title display, all of the elements E1 to E5 are displayed so as to be visible. Further, the display sizes of the elements E1 to E5 constituting the specific image are changed and displayed according to the difference in display size between the shutter display and the reach title display. also,
All of the elements E1 to E5 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 variable display, when the fruit pattern image is displayed, the jackpot reliability is higher than when the fruit pattern image is not displayed. Also, when the reach title is displayed during the reach production, when the fruit pattern image is displayed,
The jackpot reliability is higher than when it is not displayed in the fruit pattern image. When the fruit pattern is not displayed, for example, a plain image that does not include each element E1 to E5 is displayed. note that,
An image pattern other than the fruit pattern image may be prepared as an image showing the reliability of the jackpot 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 reliability (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.

When the shutter display and the reach title are displayed, even when the fruit pattern is displayed, the speaker 8 notifies the speaker 8 to output a common sound (melody), and the game effect lamp 9 emits the light. The common sound and the emission control of the game effect lamp 9 indicate to the player that the fruit pattern is a special image. When performing such shutter display and reach title display, common notification for the fruit pattern is executed.
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. 19 is a display screen view when the shutter effect and the reach title effect are executed. As shown in FIG. 19A, when the shutter effect is executed, the shutter image 31AK061 is displayed at the start of the variable display on the image display device 5. In the shutter image 31AK061, an image of a fruit pattern including all the elements E1 to E5 is displayed. also,
When the shutter effect is executed, the speaker 8 executes a notification to output a common sound (melody), and the game effect lamp 9 executes a notification to emit light. When the closed shutter is opened, as shown in FIG. 19B, the variable display of the decorative symbol is started. The downward arrows indicate the variable display of the left, middle, and right symbols. When the variable display of the left symbol and the right symbol is temporarily stopped, the reach state is reached as shown in FIG. 19 (c).

Then, as shown in FIG. 19D, the super reach effect is started. The variable display is displayed small, for example, in the upper right corner of the screen, and the character is displayed on the left side of the screen. The reach title image 31AK062 is displayed at the lower right of the screen, and the content of the super reach to be executed is shown as the reach title display. In the reach title image 31AK062, the element E
An image of a fruit pattern including all of 1 to E5 is displayed. In addition, reach title image 31AK
In 062, the characters "battle reach" indicating that the reach effect accompanied by the battle effect is executed are displayed.

Further, when the reach title effect is executed, the notification for outputting the common sound (melody) by the speaker 8 is executed, and the notification by the light emission of the game effect lamp 9 is executed. Moreover,
After outputting the common sound, an effect of emitting a specific sound (voice) indicating that the character has high jackpot reliability 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. 19E 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 a friendly character wins a battle with an 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. 19 (f), all the symbols are stopped and
The jackpot symbol of "777" is displayed.

As shown in FIGS. 19A and 19D, both the shutter image 31AK061 and the reach title image 31AK062 include all the elements E1 to E5 constituting the fruit pattern image and are displayed. In this way, shutter images 31AK06 with different display sizes
A fruit pattern image can be suitably displayed in both 1 and the reach title image 31AK062. As a result, it is possible to accurately convey that the fruit pattern image with high jackpot reliability is displayed.

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

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

The determination regarding the shutter effect (presence / absence of shutter effect and effect mode) may be executed in step 31AKS004 of FIG. In that case, step 31AKS00 of FIG.
The determination related to the shutter effect may be made based on the determination result of the display color of the title in 2. For example, when the display color of the title is determined to be a fruit pattern, the shutter effect of the fruit pattern may be easily executed. In addition, the decision regarding the reach title effect is also combined with the decision regarding the shutter effect in step 31AKS004 of FIG.
It may be executed at.

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

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

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

With such a configuration, it is possible to pay attention to which suggestive effect is executed.
The interest is improved.

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

According to such a configuration, the player's expectation can be maintained even after the title is notified.

(4) In any of the gaming machines (1) to (3) above, the suggestion effect executing means is
As the suggestion effect, at least the first suggestion effect (for example, the reach effect of super reach A or super reach B) and the second suggestion effect (for example, the reach effect of super reach D or super reach E) can be executed, and the title notification can be performed. In the second suggestion effect, the means is the second
The title corresponding to the second suggestion effect may be notified from the start of the suggestion effect.

According to such a configuration, the notification of the title according to the suggestion effect can be executed, so that the effect of the effect is improved.

(5) In the gaming machine of the above (4), the ratio of being controlled to the advantageous state is higher when the first suggestion effect is executed than when the second suggestion effect is executed. May be good.

According to such a configuration, the effect of production is improved.

(6) In any of the gaming machines (1) to (5) above, the suggestion effect executing means is
The suggestion effect may be made feasible in an effect mode related to the title notified in the predetermined period.

According to such a configuration, the effect of production is improved.

(7) In any of the game machines (1) to (6) above, a detection means (for example, a stick controller 31A or a push button 31B) capable of detecting a player's movement and a specific display corresponding to the detection means (for example, For example, small button image 31AK043, large button image 31AK0
47, stick image 31AK051) specific display execution means (for example, effect control CP)
U120), and the specific display executing means has the first specific display (for example, small button image 31AK043) and the second specific display, which is more advantageous to the player than the first specific display, as the specific display. Display (for example, large button image 31AK047, stick image 31
AK051) can be displayed, and during the non-valid period of detection by the detection means, the first specific display is changed to the second specific display after the first specific display is displayed (for example, FIG. 1).
7 (E), FIG. 18 (I)), the operation effect using the second specific display after the change may be executed during the valid period of the detection by the detection means (for example, FIG. 18 (J)). ), (
K)).

According to such a configuration, the effect of production is improved.

(8) In any of the gaming machines (1) to (7) above, as a suggestion display suggesting the degree of expectation of control to the advantageous state, a first suggestion display in which the display size is the first size (FIG. 19). (
The first size shutter image 31AK061 displayed at the time of the shutter effect shown in a) and the second suggestion display having the display size of the second size (the second displayed at the time of the reach title effect shown in FIG. 19D). A display means (for example, an image display device 5 and a CPU 120 for effect control) capable of displaying a reach title image 31AK062 of a size) is further provided, and the display means has a plurality of types of elements having different modes (FIG. 19A, FIG. A specific image composed of the element E1 (banana), the element E2 (melon), the element E3 (apple), the element E4 (watermelon), the element E5 (strawberry), etc. shown in (d) (FIG. 19 (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 the pattern including the specific image, the plurality of types of elements are said to be. It is displayed so as to be included in both the first suggestion display and the second suggestion display (elements E1 to E5 are included in both the shutter image 31AK061 and the reach title image 31AK062 shown in FIGS. 19A and 19D). It may be displayed so that it can be displayed.

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.

(Explanation of feature 59SH)
Next, a pachinko gaming machine including the feature portion 59SH of the present embodiment will be described. In the pachinko gaming machine 1 including the feature portion 59SH, an RTC (real-time clock) is provided on the effect control board 12 shown in FIG. The effect control board 12 can detect the current time by the RTC. The RTC 106 can measure a predetermined time, elapsed time, and the like by making initial settings.

Further, in the pachinko gaming machine 1 including the feature portion 59SH, an explanatory effect is executed. The explanatory effect is an effect for explaining the content and the like of the effect in the pachinko gaming machine 1. The explanatory effect is executed in a normal state (low probability low base state) other than the probability change state, the time saving state, the big hit state, and the like. As the explanation effect in the pachinko gaming machine 1, when the super reach (hereinafter, also referred to as "SP reach") is executed, the explanation effect about the character appearance notice effect and the cut-in notice effect executed during the SP reach is provided. Has been done.

The advance notice effect executed at the time of the variable display in which the explanation effect is executed is only the character appearance notice effect and the cut-in notice effect executed during the SP reach, for example, the so-called variable display which has not been started yet. Other notice effects such as the look-ahead notice effect that is executed according to the result of the look-ahead determination are not executed. In the variable display in which the explanatory effect is executed, other advance notice effects such as the look-ahead advance notice effect may be executed. The explanatory effect is executed during the first variable display after the pachinko gaming machine 1 has not been played for a certain period of time, for example, 5 minutes. The explanatory effect is executed, for example, for a certain period of time after the pachinko gaming machine 1 is installed in the amusement park, here for 15 days.

Further, the pachinko gaming machine 1 is provided with an explanation effect execution switch. This explanation effect execution switch is a switch that can be operated by the staff of the game hall and the like, and is a switch that cannot be operated by a player who plays the pachinko game machine 1 during the business hours of the game hall. By turning on the explanation effect execution switch, the explanation effect is executed even after a certain period of time has elapsed since the pachinko gaming machine 1 was installed in the game hall. The explanation effect execution switch can be operated by operating the display switch provided at a position where the staff of the game hall or the like can operate by opening the frame 3 for the game machine, for example, on the back side of the game board 2. The operation status of the effect execution switch is displayed on the image display device 5. Explanation The effect execution switch is the push button 3
It can be operated by operating 1B or the stick controller 31A, and the operation status of the explanation effect execution switch is an image indicating "ON / OFF" displayed on the image display device 5 or an image indicating whether or not the clearing is executed for the number of working days. It is represented by the display of the cursor above. Further, the explanatory effect execution switch may be provided in another embodiment. For example, it may be provided directly on the back surface of the game board 2. Further, regarding the execution of the explanation effect, the explanation effect is not displayed after the pachinko gaming machine 1 is set in the game hall on the setting screen to be displayed on the image display device 5 when setting the period during which the explanation effect is executed. In this embodiment, the period of 15 days may be set to another period or the like.

Next, the characteristic control of the pachinko gaming machine 1 including the characteristic unit 59SH will be described. Figure 2
0-1 is a flowchart showing an example of the procedure of the effect control main processing in the pachinko gaming machine 1 including the feature portion 59SH. In the pachinko gaming machine 1 including the feature portion 59SH, FIG. 20
As shown in -1, in the effect control main process, the effect control CPU 120 performs the game machine installation determination process (step 59SHS73) after performing the initial operation control process, and then the timer interrupt flag is turned on. Whether or not it is determined (step S73) is performed. Further, in the pachinko gaming machine 1 including the feature unit 59SH, after performing the command analysis process (step S75), the gaming machine installation days determination process (step 59SHS75) is performed, and then the effect control process process is performed (step S76). ..

Next, the gaming machine installation determination process (step 59SHS73) will be described with reference to FIG. 20-2.
Is a flowchart showing an example of the gaming machine installation determination process, as shown in FIG. 20-2.
In the game machine installation determination process, the effect control CPU 120 first determines whether or not the installed flag is ON (step 59SHS10).

The installed flag is a flag that is established when it is determined that the pachinko gaming machine 1 is installed in the amusement park. When it is determined that the installed flag is not ON (step 59SHS10)
: No), the effect control CPU 120 ends the gaming machine installation determination process as it is. also,
When it is determined in step 59SHS10 that the installed flag is ON (step 59SHS10: Yes), the effect control CPU 120 turns the operation start flag ON (step 59SHS12) and ends the gaming machine installation determination process.

Next, the processing for determining the number of days for installing the gaming machine will be described. FIG. 20-3 is a flowchart showing an example of the game machine installation days determination process. As shown in FIG. 20-3, in the gaming machine installation days determination process, the effect control CPU 120 first determines whether or not the operation start flag is ON (step 59SHS50). When it is determined that the operation start flag is ON (step 59SHS50: Yes), the effect control CPU 120 measures the operation time with a timer after installation (step 59SHS52). The post-installation timer is a timer that starts measurement when the gaming machine is installed in the gaming state.

Subsequently, the effect control CPU 120 starts measuring the operating time with a timer after installation, and then
Alternatively, it is determined whether or not one hour has passed since the last backup was executed (step 59SHS54). When it is determined that one hour has passed since the operation time measurement was started by the timer after installation or after the previous backup was executed (step 59SHS54: Ye).
s) The effect control CPU 120 backs up the measurement operation time (step 59SH).
S56). Further, when it is determined that one hour has not passed since the measurement of the operating time was started by the timer after installation or after the previous backup was executed (step 59SHS54:
No), the effect control CPU 120 proceeds to step 59SHS58 as it is without backing up the measurement operation time. Therefore, the measurement operation time is backed up every hour.

Subsequently, the effect control CPU 120 determines whether or not the date has been updated based on the time information obtained from the RTC (step 59SHS58). As a result, when it is determined that the date has been updated (step 59SHS58: Yes), the effect control CPU 120 determines that the date has been updated.
Clear the measured operating time and its backup value (step 59SHS60). Therefore, the measured operating time and its backup value are measured and backed up for the time within the same day. If it is determined in step 59SHS58 that the date has not been updated (step 59SHS58: No), the effect control CPU 120 proceeds to step 59SHS62 while maintaining the measurement operating time and the backup value.

Subsequently, the effect control CPU 120 determines whether or not 6 hours have elapsed since the measurement of the operating time was started (step 59SHS62). As a result, when it is determined that 6 hours have passed since the measurement of the operating time was started (step 59SHS62: Yes), the effect control C
The PU 120 determines whether or not the date for updating the date is different from the previous update date based on the time information obtained from the RTC (step 59SHS64). As a result, when it is determined that the date to be updated is different from the previous update date (step 59SHS64).
: Yes), the effect control CPU 120 adds 1 to the number of working days to update the number of working days (step 59SHS66), and proceeds to step 59SHS78.

If it is determined in step 59SHS50 that the operation start flag is not ON (step 59SHS50: No), the effect control CPU 120 measures the operation time with the pre-installation timer (step 59SHS68). The pre-installation timer is a timer that measures the time before the pachinko game machine 1 is determined to be installed in the game hall. For example, when the pachinko game machine 1 is brought into the game field and the power is turned on for the first time. It is a timer that starts measurement.

Subsequently, the effect control CPU 120 starts measuring the operating time with the pre-installation timer, and then the effect control CPU 120 is used.
Alternatively, it is determined whether or not one hour has passed since the last backup was executed (step 59SHS70). When it is determined that one hour has passed since the measurement of the operating time was started by the pre-installation timer or after the previous backup was executed (step 59SHS70: Ye).
s) The effect control CPU 120 backs up the measurement operation time (step 59SH).
S72). Further, when it is determined that one hour has not passed since the measurement of the operating time was started by the pre-installation timer or after the previous backup was executed (step 59SHS70:
No), the effect control CPU 120 proceeds to step 59SHS74 as it is without backing up the measurement operation time. Therefore, the measurement operation time is backed up every hour.

Subsequently, the effect control CPU 120 determines whether or not 12 hours have elapsed since the measurement of the operating time was started (step 59SHS74). As a result, when it is determined that 12 hours have passed since the measurement of the operating time was started (step 59SHS74: Yes), the effect control CPU 120 turns on the installed flag (step 59SHS76), and step 5
Proceed to 9SHS78. If it is determined that 12 hours have not passed since the measurement of the operating time was started (step 59SHS74: No), the effect control CPU 120 proceeds to step 59SHS78 as it is.

Subsequently, the effect control CPU 120 determines whether or not the explanatory effect execution flag is ON (step 59SHS78). Further, the effect control CPU 120 is set in step 59.
When it is determined that 6 hours have not passed since the measurement of the operating time was started in SHS62 (step 59SHS62: No), and the date of updating the date in step 59SHS64 is not different from the previous update date (same day). (Step 5)
Similarly, 9SHS64: No) determines whether or not the explanatory effect execution flag is ON (step 59SHS78).

As a result, when it is determined that the explanation effect execution flag is ON (step 59SH).
S78: Yes), the effect control CPU 120 determines whether or not the number of working days exceeds 15 days (step 59SHS80). As a result, when it is determined that the number of working days exceeds 15 days (step 59SHS80: Yes), the effect control CPU 120 turns off the explanatory effect execution flag (step 59SHS82), and proceeds to step 59SHS86.
Further, when it is determined that the number of working days does not exceed 15 days (step 59SHS80: No.
), In other words, when the number of working days is 14 days or less, the effect control CPU 120 turns on the explanatory effect execution flag (step 59SHS84), and proceeds to step 59SHS86. Further, when it is determined that the explanation effect execution flag is not ON (step 59SHS).
78: No), the process proceeds to step 59SHS86 as it is.

Subsequently, the effect control CPU 120 determines whether or not the explanatory effect execution flag is OFF (step 59SHS86). When it is determined that the explanatory effect execution flag is OFF (step 59SHS86: Yes), the effect control CPU 120 determines whether or not the explanatory effect execution switch is ON (step 59SHS88). Here, when it is determined that the explanation effect execution switch is ON (step 59SHS88:
Yes), the effect control CPU 120 turns on the explanation effect execution flag (step 59).
SHS90). In this way, the game machine installation days determination process is completed. Also, step 59SH
When it is determined in S86 that the explanatory effect execution flag is not turned off (step 5)
9SHS86: No), and when it is determined that the explanatory effect execution switch is not ON (step 59SHS88: No), the effect control CPU 120 ends the game machine installation days determination process as it is.

Next, the explanatory effect determination process will be described. FIG. 20-4 is a flowchart showing an example of the explanatory effect determination process. The effect determination process is executed as a subflow of the variable display start setting process (step S171) in the effect control process process (step S76) shown in FIG. 7. As shown in FIG. 20-4, in the explanatory effect determination process, the effect control CPU 120
Determines whether or not the explanatory effect execution flag is ON (step 59SHS10).
0). Here, when it is determined that the explanation effect execution flag is not ON (step 59).
SHS100: No), the effect control CPU 120 ends the explanatory effect determination process as it is.

Further, when it is determined that the explanation effect execution flag is ON (step 59SHS1).
00: Yes), the effect control CPU 120 determines whether or not 5 minutes have passed since the customer waiting command was received (step 59SHS102). The customer waiting command is transmitted from the main board 11 to the effect control board 12 when the variable display of the special symbol is completed (when the decorative symbol displayed in the decorative symbol display areas 5L, 5C, and 5R is stopped and displayed). It is a command. The timing at which the customer waiting command is received means the timing at which the variable display ends.

When it is determined that 5 minutes have not passed since the customer waiting command was received (step 59S).
HS102: No), the effect control CPU 120 ends the explanatory effect determination process as it is. Further, when it is determined that 5 minutes have passed since the customer waiting command was received (step 59S).
HS102: Yes), the effect control CPU 120 determines whether or not the received variation pattern command is a non-reach loss variation pattern command (step 59SHS10).
4). As a result, when the received variation pattern command is a non-reach loss variation pattern command (step 59SHS104: Yes), the effect control CPU 120 determines whether or not there is an explanatory effect being executed (step 59SHS106). When it is determined that there is no explanatory effect being executed (step 59SHS106: No), the effect control CPU 120 determines the type of the explanatory effect (step 59SHS108).

Here, the contents of the fluctuation pattern command and the explanatory effect will be described. The variation pattern command is a command that specifies a variation pattern. As a fluctuation pattern command,
As shown in FIG. 20-5 (A), the fluctuation pattern PA showing "non-reach loss (normal use)"
-11, Fluctuation pattern PA-12 indicating "non-reach loss (for shortening)", variation pattern PA-13 indicating "non-reach loss (for extension)", variation pattern PA-14 indicating "normal reach loss", "super reach loss" A variation pattern command corresponding to the variation pattern PA-15 indicating "normal reach jackpot", the variation pattern PA-21 indicating "normal reach jackpot", and the variation pattern PA-22 indicating "super reach jackpot" is provided.

Of these, the fluctuation pattern PA-12 indicating "non-reach loss (for shortening)" is a fluctuation pattern mainly determined when a large number of holdings are gathered, and is determined, for example, when the number of holdings is 0. It is a fluctuation pattern without. Further, the fluctuation pattern PA-13 indicating "non-reach loss (for extension)" is mainly when the number of holds is small (including when the number of holds is 0).
It is a fluctuation pattern determined by. The fluctuation pattern PA-12 indicating "non-reach loss (for shortening)" may be determined when the number of holds is 0, or may be easily determined when the number of holds is large. May be good. Further, the fluctuation pattern PA-13 indicating "non-reach loss (for extension)" may be easily determined when the number of reservations is large.

The fluctuation time of the fluctuation pattern PA-11 is 9000 ms. Fluctuation pattern PA-12
The fluctuation time of is 3000 ms. The fluctuation time of the fluctuation pattern PA-13 is 13000.
ms. The fluctuation time of the fluctuation pattern PA-14 is 1300 ms. The fluctuation time of the fluctuation pattern PA-11 is 120,000 ms. The fluctuation time of the fluctuation pattern PA-11 is 1300 ms. The fluctuation time of the fluctuation pattern PA-11 is 120,000 ms.

As the explanatory effect, as shown in FIG. 20-5 (B), an explanatory effect A and an explanatory effect B are provided. The explanatory effect A is an effect for explaining the character appearance notice effect. Explanation production B
Is an effect for explaining the cut-in notice effect. When performing the explanatory effect, which of the explanatory effect A and the explanatory effect B is performed is determined at a rate of 50% each. Further, the explanatory effect A is executed over two variable displays, and the explanatory effect B is executed over three variable displays. The explanatory effect A is composed of two blocks, a first block and a second block, and the explanatory effect B is composed of three blocks, a first block to a third block. Explanation production A first
The block is executed in the first variation display and the second block is executed in the second variation display, except when the variation is for shortening. The first block of the explanatory effect B is executed by the first fluctuation display, the second block is executed by the second fluctuation display, and the third block is the third fluctuation display, except when the fluctuation is for shortening. Executed on display. Description The contents of each block of the effects A and B will be further described later. The time required for the first and second blocks of the explanatory effect A and the first to third blocks of the explanatory effect B is 9000 ms, and the non-reach loss (non-reach loss).
It is common with the fluctuation time of the fluctuation pattern (PA-11) of (normal use).

The determination as to whether or not the variation is non-reach loss in step 59SHS104 is shown in FIG.
When the variable display executed by referring to the fluctuation pattern command in the fluctuation pattern table shown in 0-5 (A) is any of the fluctuation patterns PA-11, PA-12, and PA-13. It is determined that the fluctuation is non-reach loss. Also, step 59SH
The determination of the effect content to be performed when it is determined in S106 that there is no explanatory effect being executed is determined based on the explanatory effect determination table shown in FIG. 20-5 (B) stored in the ROM 121, and is 50%. The explanatory effect A is determined by the ratio, and the explanatory effect B is determined by the ratio.

After determining the type of the explanatory effect, the effect control CPU 120 determines whether or not to execute the explanatory effect A (step 59SHS110). Description When executing effect A (step 59)
SHS110: Yes), the effect control CPU 120 sets the data of the first block of the explanatory effect A (step 59SHS112), and ends the explanatory effect determination process. Further, when the explanatory effect A is not executed (step 59SHS110: No), the effect control CPU 120
Determines whether or not to execute the explanatory effect B (step 59SHS114). Explanation production B
(Step 59SHS114: Yes), the effect control CPU 120 sets the data of the first block of the explanatory effect B (step 59SHS116), and ends the explanatory effect determination process. Further, when the explanatory effect B is not executed (step 59SHS114: N).
o) The effect control CPU 120 ends the explanatory effect determination process as it is.

Further, when it is determined that the received variation pattern command is not a non-reach loss variation pattern command (step 59SHS104: No), the effect control CPU 120 sets the data of the stop block of the explanatory effect (step 59SHS118). Therefore, in the first variable display after receiving the customer waiting command, when the reach effect (or SP reach effect) is executed, the effect of the stop block is executed. The stop block is an effect that is common to the explanation effect A up to the middle, but is a block of the effect in which an effect different from the explanation effect A is started from the middle. The time required for the cancellation effect is 9000 ms, the time required for the first and second blocks of the explanation effect A, the first to third blocks of the explanation effect B, and the variation pattern of non-reach loss (normal use) (PA-11). It is common with the fluctuation time of. As a stop block,
A stop block that is used in place of the first block in common with the explanation effect A and the explanation effect B, a stop block that is used in place of the second blocks of the explanation effect A and the explanation effect B, and a third block of the explanation effect B. There is a stop block that is used instead of the block. Here, the explanatory effect data of the stop block, which is used in place of the first block in common with the explanatory effect A and the explanatory effect B, is set. The contents of the cancellation block of the explanation effect will be further described later. In this way, the effect control CPU 120 ends the explanatory effect determination process.

Further, in step 59SHS106, when it is determined that there is an explanatory effect being executed (
Step 59SHS106: Yes), the effect control CPU 120 resets the data of the explanatory effect being executed (step 59SHS120). Subsequently, the effect control CPU 120
Determines the type of the explanatory effect again (step 59SHS122), and ends the explanatory effect determination process.

Next, the advance notice effect determination process will be described. In the advance notice effect determination process, the contents of the advance notice effect and other advance notice effects to be executed during the SP reach are determined. The advance notice effect determination process is a variable display start setting process (step S) in the effect control process process (step S76) shown in FIG. 7.
It is executed as a subflow of 171). FIG. 20-6 is a flowchart showing an example of the advance notice effect determination process. As shown in FIG. 20-6, in the advance notice effect determination process, the effect control CPU 120 determines whether or not the SP reach variation pattern is present (step 59S).
HS140).

When it is determined that the SP reach fluctuation pattern (step 59SHS140: Yes
), The effect control CPU 120 determines whether or not to execute the character appearance notice effect ().
Step 59SHS142). Whether or not to execute the character appearance notice effect is ROM12.
It is determined with reference to the character appearance notice effect content determination table shown in FIG. 20-7 (A) stored in 1. As shown in FIG. 20-7 (A), the character appearance notice is executed at a rate of 75% when the result of the variable display becomes a big hit and the big hit state is executed, and is not executed at a rate of 25%. Further, when the result of the variable display does not become a big hit and the big hit state is not executed, it is executed at a rate of 21% and not executed at a rate of 79%.

When the variable pattern command corresponds to the big hit and the big hit state is executed, the variable pattern command corresponds to the loss, and the character appearance notice is more easily executed than when the big hit state is not executed. Therefore, when the character appearance notice is executed, the ratio of the big hit state being executed after that is high, so that the character appearance notice is executed, so that the expectation for the execution of the big hit state can be increased. ..

When it is determined in step 59SHS142 that the character appearance notice effect is to be executed (step 59SHS142: Yes), the effect control CPU 120 sets the data of the character appearance notice effect (step 59SHS144), and steps 59SHS14.
Proceed to 6. Further, when it is determined that the character appearance notice effect is not executed (step 59S).
HS142: No), the effect control CPU 120 proceeds to step 59SHS146 as it is.

Subsequently, the cut-in notice effect is determined (step 59SHS146). The cut-in notice effect is a notice effect that is always executed during SP reach, and here, the content of the cut-in notice effect to be executed is determined. The cut-in notice effect is shown in FIG. 2 stored in ROM 121.
It is determined with reference to the cut-in notice effect content determination table shown in 0-7 (B).

As the cut-in notice effect, as shown in FIG. 20-7 (B), a blue cut-in notice effect, a red cut-in notice effect, and a rainbow-colored (rainbow) cut-in notice effect are provided. When the result of the variable display becomes a big hit and the big hit state is executed, the blue cut-in notice effect is executed at a rate of 20%, the red cut-in notice effect is executed at a rate of 78%, and the rate of 2%. A rainbow-colored cut-in notice is performed at. Further, when the result of the variable display is lost and the big hit state is not executed, the blue cut-in notice effect is executed at a rate of 90%, and the red cut-in notice effect is executed at a rate of 10%.

In this way, when the result of the variable display is a big hit, the red cut-in notice is likely to be executed, and when it is lost, the blue cut-in notice is likely to be executed. It is possible to raise the expectation for the execution of the jackpot state. In addition, the rainbow-colored cut-in notice is a so-called big hit confirmation effect that is not executed when the variable display result is lost, although the execution rate is not high. Since the state is executed, the player's interest can be enhanced, and the player can be expected to execute the rainbow-colored cut-in notice.
In addition, the rainbow-colored cut-in notice is a so-called premium effect that is executed infrequently, and there is a sense of rarity in being executed. Therefore, the execution of the rainbow-colored cut-in notice gives the player a sense of superiority. Can be given.

In step 59SHS146, after executing the cut-in notice, the effect control CPU
120 sets the data of the determined cut-in notice effect (step 59SHS14).
8). In this way, the effect control CPU 120 ends the advance notice effect determination process. If it is determined in step 59SHS140 that the SP reach variation pattern is not present (step 59SHS140: No), the effect control CPU 120 determines the advance notice effect of other variation patterns and sets the data (step 59SHS150). After that, the effect control CPU 120 ends the advance notice effect determination process.

Next, the explanatory effect execution process will be described. The effect execution process is executed as a subflow of the variable display during effect process (step S172) in the effect control process process (step S76) shown in FIG. 7. FIG. 20-8 is a flowchart showing an example of the explanatory effect execution process. As shown in FIG. 20-8, in the explanatory effect execution process, the effect control CPU 120 determines whether or not it is the timing to start the variable display (step 59SHS160).
..

When it is determined that it is the timing to start the variable display (step 59SHS160: Y
es), the effect control CPU 120 determines whether or not the explanatory effect data is being set (step 59SHS162). When it is determined that the explanatory effect data is not being set (step 59SHS162: No), the effect control CPU 120 ends the explanatory effect execution process as it is.

Explanation When it is determined that the effect data is being set (step 59SHS162: Yes.
), The effect control CPU 120 refers to the variation pattern command and determines whether or not the variable display is a variation for shortening (variation pattern PA-12) (step 59SHS164).
When it is determined that the variable display is not a variation for shortening (variation pattern PA-12) (step 5)
9SHS164: No), the effect control CPU 120 determines whether or not the received variation pattern command is a non-reach loss variation pattern command (step 59SHS1).
66). As a result, when it is determined that the received fluctuation pattern command is a non-reach loss fluctuation pattern command (step 59SHS166: Yes), the effect control CPU 1
20 executes the data of the stop block of the explanatory effect (step 59SHS168). Here, the explanatory effect data of the stop block used in place of the explanatory effect that was scheduled to be executed is executed.

Further, when it is determined that the received variation pattern command is not a non-reach loss variation pattern command (step 59SHS166: No), the effect control CPU 120 executes the set explanatory effect data (step 59SHS170), and executes the explanatory effect execution process. To finish. Further, in step 59SHS164, when it is determined that the variable display is a variation for shortening (variation pattern PA-12) (step 59SHS164: Yes), the effect control CPU 120 replaces the set explanatory effect data with ". The explanatory effect data of "Continued" is executed (step 59SHS172), and the explanatory effect execution process is completed. The content of the explanation effect of "continue" will be further explained later.

When it is determined in step 59SHS160 that it is not the symbol change start timing (
Step 59SHS160: No), the effect control CPU 120 determines whether or not it is the timing to end the execution of the set explanatory effect data (step 59SHS174).
). When it is determined that the execution of the set explanatory effect data is finished (step 59SHS174: Yes), the effect control CPU 120 determines whether or not the execution of the first block of the explanatory effect A is completed (step 59SHS174: Yes). Step 59SHS176).

Explanation When it is determined that the execution of the first block of the effect A is completed (step 59SHS17).
6: Yes), the effect control CPU 120 resets the set data of the first block of the explanatory effect A, and sets the data of the second block of the explanatory effect A (step 59).
SHS178), the explanation effect execution process is terminated. Description When it is determined that the execution of the first block of the effect A has not been completed (step 59SHS176: No), the effect control CPU 12
0 determines whether or not the execution of the first block of the explanatory effect B is completed (step 59SH).
S180). Explanation When it is determined that the execution of the first block of the effect B is completed (step 59).
SHS180: Yes), the effect control CPU 120 resets the set data of the first block of the explanatory effect B, sets the data of the second block of the explanatory effect B (step 59SHS182), and executes the explanatory effect execution process. To exit. When it is determined that the execution of the first block of the explanatory effect B has not been completed (step 59SHS180: No), the effect control CPU 120 determines whether or not the execution of the second block of the explanatory effect A has been completed (step 59SHS180: No). Step 59SHS184).

Explanation When it is determined that the execution of the second block of the effect A is completed (step 59SHS18)
4: Yes), the effect control CPU 120 resets the data of the second block of the explanatory effect A that has been set, and ends the explanatory effect execution process. Further, when it is determined that the execution of the second block of the explanatory effect A has not been completed (step 59SHS184: No), the effect control CPU 120 determines whether or not the execution of the second block of the explanatory effect B has been completed. (Step 59SHS186). When it is determined that the execution of the second block of the explanation effect B is completed (
Step 59SHS186: Yes), the effect control CPU 120 resets the set data of the second block of the explanatory effect B, sets the data of the third block of the explanatory effect B (step 59SHS188), and executes the explanatory effect. End the process. Explanation When it is determined that the execution of the second block of the effect B has not been completed (step 59SHS186: No).
Since the execution of the third block of the explanation effect B has been completed, the effect control CPU 120 has
The data of the third block of the explanatory effect B that has been set is reset, and the explanatory effect execution process is terminated.

Further, in step 59SHS174, when it is determined that it is not the timing to end the execution of the set explanatory effect data (step 59SHS174: No), the effect control CPU 120 refers to the variation pattern command, and the variable display is the variation for extension. It is determined whether or not it is (variation pattern PA-13) (step 59SHS190). When it is determined that the variable display is an extension variation (variation pattern PA-13) (step 59SHS190)
: Yes), the effect control CPU 120 continuously executes the explanatory effect data (step 59SHS192) without terminating the explanatory effect data, and ends the explanatory effect execution process. When the explanatory effect data is continuously executed, for example, the effect of the last few ms in the explanatory effect data, for example, 300 ms is repeatedly executed, and the image displayed on the image display device 5 is slightly moving. Should be maintained. Further, when it is determined in step 59SHS190 that the variable display is not the variation for extension (variation pattern PA-13) (step 59SHS190: No), the explanation effect execution process is terminated as it is.

Next, the advance notice effect execution process will be described. The advance notice effect execution process is executed as a subflow of the variable display during effect process (step S172) in the effect control process process (step S76) shown in FIG. 7. FIG. 20-9 is a flowchart showing an example of the advance notice effect execution process. As shown in FIG. 20-9, in the advance notice detection execution process, the effect control CPU 120 determines whether or not it is the character appearance advance notice effect execution timing (step 59SHS200). When it is determined that it is the character appearance notice effect execution timing (step 59SHS200: Yes), the effect control CPU 120 determines whether or not the character appearance notice effect data is set (step 59SHS202). When it is determined that the data of the character appearance notice effect is set (step 59SHS202: Yes), the effect control CPU 120 executes the character appearance notice effect (step 59SHS204), and proceeds to step 59SHS206. Also, if the data of the character appearing announcement attraction is judged not set (Step 59SHS202: No), presentation control CPU120 proceeds to the or trout step 59SHS206.

Subsequently, the effect control CPU 120 determines whether or not it is the cut-in notice effect execution timing (step 59SHS206). When it is determined that it is the cut-in notice effect execution timing (step 59SHS206: Yes), the effect control CPU 120 executes the cut-in notice effect (step 59SHS208). Cut-in notice production is SP
Since it is always executed during reach, when it is time to execute the cut-in notice production,
Since the data of the cut-in notice effect is set, the set data is executed at the cut-in notice effect execution timing.

After executing the cut-in advance notice effect, the effect control CPU 120 ends the advance notice effect execution process. When it is determined in step 59SHS206 that it is not the cut-in advance notice effect execution timing (step 59SHS206: No), the effect control CPU 120 ends the advance notice effect execution process after executing the advance notice effect of other fluctuation patterns (step 59SHS210, step 59SHS210). ..

Subsequently, an execution example of the explanatory effect executed by the image display device 5 will be described. Figure 20-1
0 to 20-12 are diagrams showing an example of the effect operation of the feature portion 59SH. Here, an example in which the explanatory effect A is executed will be described. When the variable display is not performed while waiting for customers, as shown in FIG. 20-10 (A), the “left”, “middle”, and “right” in the image display device 5
The symbols are stopped and displayed in each of the decorative symbol display areas 5L, 5C, and 5R. The customer waiting state is a state in which the player is not playing the game ball and is waiting for a new player to start the game. In this example, the pachinko gaming machine 1 in the waiting state is "left", "middle", and "right".
Each of the decorative symbol display areas 5L, 5C, 5R, etc. is displayed, but when the customer is waiting, for example, a demo image may be displayed on the image display device 5.

A small symbol display area 59SH51 is provided in the lower right corner of the image display device 5, and the small symbol display area 59SH51 has "left", "middle", and "right" decorative symbol display areas 5L and 5C.
The symbols that are stopped and displayed on each of the 5Rs are stopped and displayed. An active display area 59SH52 is provided in the center of the lower part of the image display device. Further, at a lower position in the image display device 5, a hold display area 59SH53 is provided in which an image displaying the generated hold storage information (hereinafter, referred to as “hold display”) is displayed according to the number of hold storage information. Has been done. The active display area 59SH52 has been deleted from the hold display area (
During the execution of the variation display corresponding to the moved (shifted) hold display, the variation response display corresponding to the variation display is displayed. The hold display area 59SH53 and the active display area 59SH52 may be arranged at any position in the display area of the image display device 5. In this state, the hold display and the active display are not displayed in the hold display area 59SH53 and the active display area 59SH52.

When the game ball wins the winning ball device 6A after the waiting state for customers continues for 5 minutes or more, FIG. 20-1
As shown in 0 (B), in the image display device 5, the active display is displayed in the active display area 59SH52, and the explanatory effect A is started in the central area. Here, the first block of the explanatory effect A is executed.

Description During the execution of the effect A, a telop 59SH54 having the characters "in tutorial" is displayed above the image display device 5. By displaying the telop 59SH54, the player is notified that the explanatory effect A is being executed. While the explanatory effect A is being executed, the decorative symbol display areas 5L, 5C, and 5R in the image display device 5 are not displayed.
Further, while the explanatory effect A is being executed, the small symbols are variably displayed in the small symbol display area 59SH51. Further, the hold display area 59SH53 can display the hold display, and the active display area 59SH 52 can display the active display.

In the explanatory effect A, first, as shown in FIG. 20-10 (B), the explanatory effect A 1st block 1st decorative character string 59SHWA11 of "Tell me! Yumemu-chan" is displayed in the center of the image display device 5. NS. Further, the first A1 sound "Oshietemuchan" is output from the speakers 8L and 8R (see FIG. 1). The first A1 sound is output as a sound like a voice emitted by a plurality of people. Subsequently, as shown in FIG. 20-10 (C), the explanatory effect A first block first decorative character string 59SH
The WA 11 is erased, and instead, the main character 59SHMC is displayed in a large size in the center of the image display device 5. At this time, the main character 59SHMC replies "Yes" in response to the question "Tell me! Yumemu-chan" shown in FIG. 20-10 (B). The reply by the main character 59SHMC to the question of the explanation effect A first block first decoration character string 59SHWA11 is performed by the explanation effect A first block second decoration character string 59SHWA12 surrounded by the balloon 59SH55. Further, when the explanatory effect A first block second decorative character string 59SHWA12 is displayed, the speaker 8L
, 8R outputs the second A2 sound "Hi". This second A2 sound is a sound that imitates the voice of the main character 59SHMC, and is output as a sound different from the first A1 sound.

Subsequently, as shown in FIG. 20-10 (D), the explanation of the effect is started by the main character 59SHMC displayed on the image display device 5. Therefore, on the image display device 5, as the content of the voice emitted by the main character 59SHMC, the explanation effect A first block third decorative character string 59SHWA13 surrounded by the balloon 59SH55 is displayed. .. At this time, the A3 sound "Konkaiha" is output from the speakers 8L and 8R. The third A3 sound, like the A2 sound, is a sound that imitates the voice of the main character 59SHMC. Further, if a game ball wins the winning ball device 6A while the variable display is being performed, FIG. 20-
As shown in 10 (D), the hold display is displayed in the hold display area. FIG. 20-10 (D)
Shows an example in which two game balls are won in the winning ball device 6A and two holding displays are displayed in the holding display area.

Subsequently, as shown in FIG. 20-10 (E), the explanation of the effect is continued by the main character 59SHMC displayed on the image display device 5. Therefore, in the image display device 5, as the content of the voice emitted by the main character 59SHMC, the explanation effect A 1st block 4th decorative character string 59SH surrounded by the balloon 59SH55 "It is a mini character of SP reach".
WA14 is displayed. In this way, the player is notified that the character appearance effect executed during the SP reach will be explained. At this time, the A4 sound "SP Reachino Mini Charadayo" is output from the speakers 8L and 8R. The fourth A4 sound is a sound that imitates the voice of the main character 59SHMC, like the second A2 sound and the A3 sound.

After that, as shown in FIG. 20-10 (F), at the central position of the image display device 5, an explanatory effect A 1st block 5th decorative character string 5 surrounded by balloons 59SH55.
9SHWA15 is displayed. Description Production A 1st block 5th decorative character string 59SHWA15
The display of is continued until the variable display of the small symbol in the small symbol display area 59SH51 ends and one variable display ends. Further, while the variable display is performed once, the entire first block of the explanatory effect A is executed.

The length of the first block is the same as the fluctuation time of non-reach loss (normal use). Therefore, when the variable display based on the non-reach loss (normal use) fluctuation pattern PA-11 is executed, the first block ends at the same time as the variable display ends. Further, the length of the variable display includes a time shorter or a longer time than the length of the fluctuation pattern PA-11, and examples of these cases will be described later.

When the first variable display ends and the first block of the explanatory effect A shown in FIG. 20-10 ends, the second variable display starts and the second block of the explanatory effect A shown in FIG. 21-11 starts. Will be done. In the second block of the explanatory effect A, as shown in FIG. 20-11 (A), the main character 59SHMC moves to the lower left corner of the image display device 5 and is displayed small. Further, the image display device 5 displays an image for explaining the character appearance notice effect. Specifically, the central portion of the image display device 5 is pointed by the arrow image 59SH56, and at a position below the central position of the image display device 5, an explanatory effect of "SP reach pays attention to here!" Surrounded by a balloon 59SH55. A second block first decorative character string 59SHWA21 is displayed.

Subsequently, as shown in FIG. 20-11 (B), the special character 59SHSC is displayed at the position indicated by the arrow image 59SH56. Further, at a position below the center position of the image display device 5, an explanatory effect A second block second decorative character string 59SHWA22 surrounded by a balloon 59SH55 is displayed. At this time, the A5 sound "Konokaragasutsgensult" is output from the speakers 8L and 8R. No. A
The five sounds are sounds that imitate the voice of the main character 59SHMC, like the second to A4 sounds.

Subsequently, as shown in FIG. 20-11 (C), with the special character 59SHSC still displayed, the explanation effect A No. 2 "Great chance!" Surrounded by the balloon 59SH55.
The block third decorative character string 59SHWA23 is displayed. At this time, the speakers 8L and 8R
The A6 sound "Dai Chance" is output from. The sixth sound, like the second to A5 sounds, is a sound that imitates the voice of the main character 59SHMC. It is explained to the player that the special character 59SHSC is displayed during the SP reach by the explanation effect A, so that the expectation that the big hit state is executed is increased.

After that, as shown in FIG. 20-11 (D), the explanatory effect A second block fourth decorative character string 59SHWA24 is displayed in the center of the image display device 5. At this time, the A7th sound "Oshimai" is output from the speakers 8L and 8R. The 7th sound is
Similar to the second to A5 sounds, it is a sound that imitates the voice of the main character 59SHMC. Description Production A 2nd block 4th decorative character string 59SHWA24 is displayed in the small symbol display area 59S.
The variable display of the small symbol in H51 is completed, and the process is continued until one variable display is completed. In this way, the second block of the explanatory effect A is executed while the variable display is performed once.

When the variable display in which the second block of the explanatory effect A is executed is completed, the telop 59SH54 "in tutorial" is erased as shown in FIG. 20-11 (E), and the explanatory effect is completed and executed. It is known to players that there is no such thing. At that time, the image display device 5 is provided with decorative symbol display areas 5L, 5C, and 5R, and the decorative symbol display areas 5L, 5C,
Variable display of decorative symbols in 5R is started.

In the examples shown in FIGS. 20-10 and 20-11, the case where the two variable displays are executed in the non-reach loss fluctuation pattern is described, but the case where the fluctuation time is not the non-reach loss fluctuation pattern is described. The production may be performed. Below, an example in which the second variable display is not a non-reach loss fluctuation pattern, here, the SP reach fluctuation pattern (PA-
15, an example of PA-22) will be described.

The first variable display is executed in a non-reach loss variation pattern, and the first block of the explanatory effect A is executed as shown in FIG. 20-10. When the second variable display is executed in a fluctuation pattern other than the non-reach loss fluctuation pattern, the stop block is executed. When the stop block is executed, after the first variable display is completed, FIG. 20-12 (A)
As shown in, the effect common to the second block of the explanatory effect A is executed, and the main character 5
9SHMC moves to the lower left corner of the image display device 5 and is displayed small. At the same time, the central part of the image display device 5 is pointed by the arrow image 59SH56, and the lower position of the central position of the image display device 5 is surrounded by a balloon 59SH55. "SP reach pays attention to here!"
The decorative character string 59SHWS21 is displayed.

Subsequently, in the second block of the explanatory effect A, instead of displaying the special character 59SHSC at the position pointed to by the arrow image 59SH56, in the stop block, the main character 59SHMC is displayed in a large size as shown in FIG. 20-12 (B). Will be done. Further, on the left side of the main character 59SHMC, a cancellation effect second decorative character string 59SHWS22 called "stage change!" Surrounded by the balloon 59SH55 is displayed. Further, the sound of "stage change" is output from the speakers 8L and 8R. By this display and output, the player is notified that the explanatory effect is stopped and the SP reach effect is executed from the reach effect.

Subsequently, as shown in FIG. 20-12 (C), the image display device 5 is provided with decorative symbol display areas 5L, 5C, and 5R, and variable display of decorative symbols in the decorative symbol display areas 5L, 5C, and 5R. Is started. Subsequently, the variable display of the left symbol and the right symbol is in a reach state in which the same symbol is temporarily stopped, and as shown in FIG. 20-12 (D), the stop effect third decorative character string 59SHWS23 of "reach!" Is an image display device. It is displayed in the center of 5. After that, Fig. 20-12
As shown in (E), a super reach effect (hereinafter, also referred to as “SP reach effect”) in which the main character 59SHMC and the enemy character 59SHEC confront each other is started. When the SP reach effect is started, the stop effect fourth decorative character string 59SHWS24 called "BOSS BATTLE" is displayed in the center of the image display device 5. In this way, the SP reach effect is executed.

By the way, when both the first variable display and the second variable display are non-reach loss (normal use) fluctuation pattern PA-11, the fluctuation time of the variable display and the time required for each block of the explanatory effect are common. Therefore, the explanation effect is executed according to the time of the variable display. Further, when the variable display is a fluctuation pattern other than the non-reach loss (normal use) fluctuation pattern PA-11, the fluctuation time of the variable display and the time required for each block of the explanation effect are different.
The explanatory effect is performed in a mode other than the explanatory effect according to the time of the variable display. Hereinafter, the relationship between the variable time of the variable display and the content of the explanatory effect will be described, including those examples.

In the example described with reference to FIGS. 20-10 and 20-11 above, both the first and second variable displays are patterns in which the non-reach loss (normal use) variation pattern PA-11 is performed. In the case of this "normal A1 pattern (basic pattern)", as shown in FIG. 20-13 (A), the second block is executed in the variable display after the variable display in which the first block is executed. Since the fluctuation time of the non-reach loss (normal use) fluctuation pattern PA-11 and the execution time of the first block and the second block are both 9000 ms, it is a non-reach loss (normal use) fluctuation pattern PA-11. Occasionally, each block of the explanatory effect ends with the end of the variable display.

When the variable display of the non-reach loss (for shortening) variation pattern PA-12 is included as the variable display in the process of executing each block of the explanation effect, the non-reach loss (shortening) is not executed without executing the explanation effect block. The display used when the fluctuation pattern PA-12 is used. For example, when the next variable display after the variable display in which the first block is executed is the "normal A2 pattern (shortening variation included pattern)" executed in the non-reach loss (for shortening) fluctuation pattern PA-12, As shown in FIG. 20-13 (B), after executing the first block in the first variable display, the second block is not executed in the second variable display, and the explanation effect of "continue" is executed. .. In the explanation effect of "continue", the "" displayed at the end of the first block
Continue to display "tsu, zu, ku". After executing the explanation effect of "continue", the second block is executed when the third variable display is the non-reach loss (normal use) fluctuation pattern PA-11. The variable display after the third time is also a non-reach loss (for shortening) fluctuation pattern P.
When A-12 continues, continue the explanation of "continue", then non-reach loss (normal use)
The second block is executed when the fluctuation pattern PA-11 of the above or the fluctuation pattern PA-13 of non-reach loss (for extension) is obtained. In this way, when the variation pattern PA-12 of non-reach loss (for shortening) is set, "
Execute the explanation effect of "Continue". In this embodiment, the non-reach loss (for shortening) fluctuation pattern PA-12 is not determined when the number of reservations is 0. Therefore, in the explanatory effect A, the non-reach loss (for shortening) fluctuation pattern PA-12 is the first block. Will now be determined for variable display after execution.

Further, in the process of executing each block of the explanatory effect, if the variable display includes the variable display of the non-reach loss (extension) variation pattern PA-13, the explanatory effect of "continue" is executed. In the explanation effect of "continue", after the block of the explanation effect is completed, FIG. 20
Continue to execute the display of "tsu, zu, ku" shown in -10 (F), and adjust the time.
For example, in the case of the "extended A3 pattern (extended variation included pattern)" in which the first variable display in which the first block is executed is the non-reach loss (extension) variation pattern PA-13,
As shown in FIG. 20-13 (C), after the first block is executed, the display of "tsu-zu-ku" is continuously displayed as it is. Here, the time required for the first block is 9000 ms, and the fluctuation time of the non-reach loss (for extension) fluctuation pattern PA-13 is 13000 ms.
The time for continuously displaying the "tsu-zu-ku" display is approximately 4000 ms. Then, after the first variable display is completed, when the second variable display is, for example, a non-reach loss (normal use) fluctuation pattern PA-11, the second block of the explanatory effect A is executed together with the variable display. Further, when the second block is executed with the variable display of the non-reach loss (extension) fluctuation pattern PA-13, the display of "Oh, Ma, I" shown in FIG. 20-11 (D) is variably displayed as it is. Continue until is finished.

Further, when there is no hold for executing the next variable display after the first block is executed and the continuous execution of the variable display is interrupted, the continuous execution of the variable display is interrupted while the continuous execution of the variable display is interrupted. Continue to display "Tsu-zu-ku" as it is. For example, in the case of the "normal A4 pattern (pattern including fluctuation interruption)" in which there is no hold for executing the next variable display when the variable display in which the first block is displayed ends, FIG. 20 As shown in -13 (D)
The display of "tsu-zu-ku" continues as it is until the next variable display is executed. Then, the second block is executed at the time of the second variable display.

In addition, the fluctuation pattern of the variable display is a fluctuation pattern other than the fluctuation pattern of non-reach loss,
For example, when the SP reach fluctuation patterns are PA-15 and PA-22, the explanatory effect is stopped, and the reach effect and further the SP reach effect are executed. For example, in the case of the "SP reach A1 pattern" in which the SP reach variation pattern PA-15 is executed in the next variable display of the variable display in which the first block is executed, FIG. 20-14 (A) shows. As shown, after the first block is executed in the first variable display, the stop block is executed in the second variable display. The first half of the stop block is the effect before the stop, and as shown in FIG. 20-12 (A), the effect common to the first half of the second block shown in FIG. 20-11 (A) is executed. Subsequently, the latter half of the stop block is the effect after the stop, and the reach effect is executed as shown in FIG. 20-12 (B).

The ROM 121 of the effect control board 12 has 9000 ms SP reach first half data corresponding to the length of the explanation effect as data for the first half of the SP reach effect, and data for the second half after the explanation effect is executed. Corresponds to the length of SP reach (120,000ms-90)
The SP reach latter half data having a length of 00 ms = 111000 ms) is stored. When the effect control CPU 120 executes the SP reach effect after the description effect A is executed, the effect control CPU 120 is set to S.
The data of the explanatory effect A is executed instead of the P reach first half data, then the SP reach second half data is executed, and when the explanatory effect A is not executed, the SP reach first half data and the SP reach second half data are continuously executed.

The SP reach variation patterns PA-15 and PA-22 are executed for 120,000 ms.
When the explanatory effect A is executed in the variable display of the SP reach fluctuation patterns PA-15 and PA-22, the data of the explanatory effect shown in FIGS. 20-12 (A) to 20-12 (B) is displayed.
It is executed during 9000 ms, and subsequently, the data from the reach effect to the SP reach effect shown in FIGS. 20-12 (C) to 20-12 (E) is executed during 111000 ms.

Further, in the ROM 121 of the effect control board 12, the explanation effect was executed as the data for the first half of the normal reach effect, the NM reach first half data of 9000 ms corresponding to the length of the explanation effect, and the data for the second half. Corresponds to the length of the later normal reach (130)
NM reach second half data of a length of 00ms-9000ms = 4000ms) is stored. When the effect control CPU 120 executes the normal reach effect after the explanation effect A is executed, the effect control CPU 120 executes the data of the explanation effect A instead of the NM reach first half data, and then executes the NM data.
When the reach second half data is executed and the explanatory effect A is not executed, the NM reach first half data and the NM reach second half data are continuously executed.

When the stop block is executed for the first variable display, for example, FIG. 20-10 (B).
The effect shown in (C) is executed as an effect before cancellation. Subsequently, instead of the effect shown in FIG. 20-10 (D), the effect shown in FIG. 20-12 (B) is executed as the effect after the cancellation, and then the effect is executed.
Reach production and further SP reach production are executed. In this way, when the SP reach effect is executed, the explanation effect A is executed halfway, the explanation effect A is stopped, and the reach effect,
Furthermore, SP reach production is executed. Even when the reach effect is executed, the explanation effect A is executed halfway, the explanation effect A is stopped, and the reach effect is executed.

Further, in the case of the "SP reach deformation A pattern" in which the SP reach effect is executed in the variable display in which the explanatory effect A is executed, as shown in FIG. 20-14 (B), the first explanatory effect A is performed.
The reach effect and the SP reach effect may be executed after the block is executed. In this case, the reach effect and the SP reach effect are executed as they are in the second variable display without executing the effect after the cancellation shown in FIG. 20-12 (B). In this way, the explanatory effect may be stopped after the first block is executed, and the reach effect and further the SP reach effect may be executed without executing the second block. also,
The reach effect may be executed after the second block is executed.

Next, an execution example of the explanatory effect executed by the image display device 5 when the explanatory effect B is executed will be described. 20-15 to 20-17 are diagrams showing an example of the effect operation of the feature portion 59SH. When the variable display is not performed while waiting for customers, as shown in FIG. 20-15 (A), the "left", "middle", and "right" decorative symbol display areas 5L of the image display device 5
The symbols are stopped and displayed on 5C and 5R. In addition, in the small symbol display area 59SH51, "
The stopped and displayed symbols are stopped and displayed in the decorative symbol display areas 5L, 5C, and 5R of "left", "middle", and "right", respectively.

When the game ball wins the winning ball device 6A after the waiting state for customers continues for 5 minutes or more, FIG. 20-1
As shown in 5 (B), in the image display device 5, the active display is displayed in the active display area 59SH52, and the first block of the explanatory effect B is executed in the central area. Further, during the execution of the explanatory effect B, a telop 59SH54 having the characters "in tutorial" is displayed above the image display device 5.

In the explanatory effect B, first, as shown in FIG. 20-15 (B), the explanatory effect B 1st block 1st decorative character string 59SHWB11 of "Tell me! Yumemu-chan" is displayed in the center of the image display device 5. NS. Further, the B1 sound "Oshietemuchan" is output from the speakers 8L and 8R (see FIG. 1). The first B1 sound is output as a sound like a voice emitted by a plurality of people. Subsequently, as shown in FIG. 20-15 (C), the explanatory effect B first block first decorative character string 59SH
WB11 is erased and replaced by the main character 59SHMC and the balloon 59SH5.
Explanation of "Hai" surrounded by 5 Production B 1st block 2nd decorative character string 59SHWB12
Is displayed large in the center of the image display device 5, and the B2 sound imitating the voice of the main character 59SHMC called "Hi" is output from the speakers 8L and 8R.

Subsequently, as shown in FIG. 20-15 (D), the image display device 5 is equipped with the main character 5.
As the content of the voice emitted by 9SHMC, "This time ..." surrounded by balloon 59SH55.
Explanation effect B 1st block 3rd decorative character string 59SHWB13 is displayed. At this time, the B3 sound imitating the voice of the main character 59SHMC called "Konkaiha" is output from the speakers 8L and 8R. Up to this point, the same effect as the explanatory effect A is executed.

Subsequently, as shown in FIG. 20-15 (E), the image display device 5 is equipped with the main character 5.
As the content of the voice emitted by 9SHMC, the explanation effect B 1st block 4th decorative character string 59SHWB14 surrounded by the balloon 59SH55 is displayed. In this way, the player is notified that the cut-in effect executed during the SP reach will be explained. At this time, the B4 sound imitating the voice of the main character 59SHMC called "SP Reachino Cut Indayo" is output from the speakers 8L and 8R.

After that, as shown in FIG. 20-15 (F), at the central position of the image display device 5, the explanation effect B 1st block 5th decorative character string 5 surrounded by the balloon 59SH55 is described as "tsu-zu-ku".
9SHWB15 is displayed. Description Production B 1st block 5th decorative character string 59SHWB15
The display of is continued until the variable display of the small symbol in the small symbol display area 59SH51 ends and one variable display ends. Also, in the explanatory effect B, the length of the first block is
It is common with the fluctuation time of non-reach loss (normal use), and the entire first block of the explanatory effect B is executed while one variable display is performed.

When the first variable display ends and the first block of the explanatory effect B shown in FIGS. 20-15 ends, the second variable display starts and the second block of the explanatory effect B shown in FIGS. 21-16 starts. Will be done. In the second block of the explanatory effect B, as shown in FIG. 20-16 (A), the main character 59SHMC moves to the lower left corner of the image display device 5 and is displayed small. Further, the image display device 5 displays an image for explaining the cut-in notice effect. In particular,
The explanation effect B, the second block, the first decorative character string 59SHWB21, which is surrounded by the balloon 59SH55, is displayed. At this time, the speaker 8L
, 8R outputs the B5 sound that imitates the voice of the main character 59SHMC called "SP Reach Chuha Cut In Gahassei".

Subsequently, as shown in FIG. 20-16 (B), the blue cut-in image 59SHCB is displayed in the central portion of the image display device 5. The blue cut-in image 59SHCB contains a decorative character string of "chance!". Further, at a position below the center position of the image display device 5, an explanatory effect B second block second decorative character string 59SHWB22 surrounded by a balloon 59SH55 is displayed. At this time, the B6 sound imitating the voice of the main character 59SHMC called "Aocut Indecitai Dai" is output from the speakers 8L and 8R.

Subsequently, as shown in FIG. 20-16 (C), the red cut-in image 59SHCR is displayed in the central portion of the image display device 5. The red cut-in image 59SHCR contains a decorative character string of "super heat!". Further, a balloon 5 is located below the center position of the image display device 5.
Surrounded by 9SH55, "Red cut-in is the climax!" Explanation Production B 2nd block 3rd
The decorative character string 59SHWB23 is displayed. At this time, the B7th speaker imitating the voice of the main character 59SHMC called "Akakat Innara Sakocho" from the speakers 8L and 8R.
Sound is output. With such an explanatory effect B, the player is explained that the degree of expectation differs depending on the type of cut-in generated during SP reach.

After that, as shown in FIG. 20-16 (D), the explanatory effect B second block fourth decorative character string 59SHWB24 is displayed in the center of the image display device 5. At this time,
From the speakers 8L and 8R, the B8 sound that imitates the voice of the main character 59SHMC called "Tsuzuku" is output. Description The display of the second block fourth decorative character string 59SHWB24 of the effect B continues until the variable display of the small symbol in the small symbol display area 59SH51 ends and one variable display ends. In this way, while one variable display is performed, the second explanation effect B is performed.
The block is executed.

When the second variable display ends and the second block of the explanatory effect B shown in FIGS. 20-16 ends, the third variable display starts and the third block of the explanatory effect B shown in FIG. 21-17 starts. Will be done. In the third block of the explanatory effect B, as shown in FIG. 20-17 (A), the main character 59SHMC remains small displayed in the lower left corner of the image display device 5. Further, in the central portion of the image display device 5, an explanatory effect B third block first decorative character string 59SHWB31 surrounded by balloons 59SH55 is displayed. At this time,
From the speakers 8L and 8R, the B9th sound imitating the voice of the main character 59SHMC called "Soshite" is output.

Subsequently, as shown in FIG. 20-17 (B), a rainbow cut-in image 59SHCRB is displayed in the central portion of the image display device 5. Rainbow cut-in image 5
The 9SHCRB contains a decorative character string of "confirmed !?". Further, at a position below the center position of the image display device 5, an explanatory effect B third block second decorative character string 59SHWB32 surrounded by balloons 59SH55 is displayed. At this time,
From the speakers 8L and 8R, the B10 sound that imitates the voice of the main character 59SHMC called "Rainbow Nara" is output.

Subsequently, as shown in FIG. 20-17 (C), while the rainbow cut-in image 59SHCRB is displayed in the central portion of the image display device 5, it is surrounded by the balloon 59SH55 at the lower position of the central position of the image display device 5. As a decorative character, the explanation production B "Big hit confirmed !?"
The third block third decorative character string 59SHWB33 is displayed. At this time, the speaker 8L,
From 8R, the B11 sound that imitates the voice of the main character 59SHMC called "Oatarikakutei" is output. Unlike other sounds, the B11th sound is output with a phrase that raises the flexion, and is output with an expression that expresses an interrogative form. It is explained to the player that it is almost certain that the jackpot state is executed by the rainbow cut-in occurring during the SP reach by such an explanatory effect B.

After that, as shown in FIG. 20-17 (D), the explanatory effect B third block fourth decorative character string 59SHWB34 is displayed in the center of the image display device 5. At this time, the B12 sound imitating the voice of the main character 59SHMC called "Oshimai" is output from the speakers 8L and 8R. Description Production B 3rd block 4th decorative character string 59SHWB3
The display of 4 continues until the variable display of the small symbol in the small symbol display area 59SH51 ends and one variable display ends. In this way, the third block of the explanatory effect B is executed while the variable display is performed once.

When the variable display in which the third block of the explanation effect B is executed ends, the telop 59SH54 "in tutorial" is erased as shown in FIG. 20-17 (E), and the explanation effect ends and is executed. Notify the player that there is no such thing. At that time, the image display device 5 is provided with decorative symbol display areas 5L, 5C, and 5R, and the decorative symbol display areas 5L, 5C,
Variable display of decorative symbols in 5R is started.

Next, the relationship between the variable time of the variable display and the content of the explanatory effect in the explanatory effect B executed over the three variable displays will be described. In the example described in FIGS. 20-15 to 20-17 above, the first to third variable displays are all patterns in which the non-reach loss (normal use) variation pattern PA-11 is performed. This "normal B1 pattern (basic pattern)"
In the case of, as shown in FIG. 20-18 (A), the second block is executed after the first block is executed, and the third block is executed after the second block is executed. Since the fluctuation time of the non-reach loss (normal use) fluctuation pattern PA-11 and the execution time of the first block to the third block are both 9000 ms, the non-reach loss (normal use) fluctuation pattern PA-
When it is 11, each block of the explanatory effect ends with the end of the variable display.

When the variable display of the non-reach loss (for shortening) variation pattern PA-12 is included as the variable display in the process of executing each block of the explanation effect, the non-reach loss (shortening) is not executed without executing the explanation effect block. The display used when the fluctuation pattern PA-12 is used. For example, the first variable display in which the first block is executed is executed, and then the variable display following the second variable display in which the second block is executed is the non-reach loss (for shortening) fluctuation pattern PA-12. "Normal B2 pattern (pattern including shortened fluctuation)" to be executed
In the case of, as shown in FIG. 20-18 (B), the first block is executed in the first variable display, the second block is executed in the second variable display, and then the third variable is executed. In the display, the display of "tsu, zu, ku" displayed at the end of the second block is continuously displayed without executing the third block, and the fourth variable display is the fluctuation of non-reach loss (normal use). The third block is executed when the pattern is PA-11. If the non-reach loss (for shortening) fluctuation pattern PA-12 continues in the fourth and subsequent variable displays, then the non-reach loss (normal use) fluctuation pattern PA-11 or the non-reach loss (for extension) fluctuation pattern PA-12 continues. When it becomes -13, the third block is executed. Further, when the next variable display is the non-reach loss (for shortening) fluctuation pattern PA-12 after executing the first block in the first variable display, the second block is not executed and the end of the first block is executed. The display of "tsu, zu, ku" displayed in is continuously displayed, and the third or subsequent variable display is a non-reach loss (normal use) fluctuation pattern P.
The second block is executed when it is A-11. Therefore, in both the tables between the first block and the first block and between the second block and the third block, the display of "tsu-zu-ku" displayed at the end of the previous block is continuously displayed. Sometimes.

Further, in the process of executing each block of the explanatory effect, if the variable display includes the variable display of the non-reach loss (for extension) variation pattern PA-13, after the block of the explanatory effect is completed, FIG. 20 Continue to execute the display of "tsu, zu, ku" shown in -15 (F), and adjust the time. For example, as shown in FIG. 20-18 (C), the first variable display in which the first block is executed is the non-reach loss (normal use) fluctuation pattern PA-11, and the second block is executed 2 When the second variable display is the "normal B3 pattern (extension fluctuation included pattern)" which is the non-reach loss (extension) fluctuation pattern PA-13, the second block is continuously executed after the first block is executed. After executing and executing the second block, "
The display of "tsu, zu, ku" is displayed continuously as it is. Subsequently, after the second variable display is completed, when the third variable display is, for example, a non-reach loss (extension) fluctuation pattern PA-13, the third block of the explanatory effect A is executed together with the variable display. After executing the third block, the display of "tsu-zu-ku" is continuously displayed as it is. When the third block is executed with the variable display of the non-reach loss (normal use) fluctuation pattern PA-11, FIG. 20
The display of "Oh, Ma, I" shown in -16 (D) is continued as it is until the variable display is completed.

Further, after executing the first block or the second block, when there is no hold for executing the next variable display and the continuous execution of the variable display is interrupted, the continuous execution of the variable display is interrupted. During that time, the display of "tsu-zu-ku" continues as it is. For example, FIG. 20
As shown in -18 (D), when the second variable display in which the second block executed following the first variable display in which the first block is displayed is completed, the next variable display is completed. In the case of "normal B4 pattern (pattern including fluctuation interruption)" including the case where there is no hold for execution, the display of "tsu-zu-ku" remains as it is until the next variable display is executed. continue. Then, the third block is executed when the third variable display following the second variable display is performed.

In addition, the fluctuation pattern of the variable display is a fluctuation pattern other than the fluctuation pattern of non-reach loss,
For example, when the SP reach fluctuation patterns are PA-15 and PA-22, the explanatory effect is stopped, and the reach effect and further the SP reach effect are executed. For example, in the case of the "SP reach B1 pattern" in which the variable display of the SP reach variation pattern PA-15 is executed in the next variable display of the variable display in which the first block is executed, FIG. 20-19 ( As shown in A), after the first block is executed in the first variable display, in the second variable display,
Execute the abort block. The first half of the cancellation block is the production before the cancellation, and is shown in Fig. 20-12 (Fig. 20-12).
As shown in A), the effect common to the first half of the second block shown in FIG. 20-11 (A) is executed. Subsequently, the latter half of the stop block is the effect after the stop, and the effect is executed as shown in FIG. 20-12 (B).

Further, as shown in FIG. 20-19 (A), in the "SP reach B1 pattern", 2
When the third variable display is completed, the next variable display is executed without executing the jackpot state. At this time, if the second block of the explanation effect B is executed without executing the stop effect in the second variable display, the next variable display after the second variable display becomes the third variable display. , The third block of the explanatory effect B is executed, but the third block is not executed because the SP reach is executed. Even if the reach effect is executed instead of the SP reach effect in the second variable display, the third block is not executed in the next variable display.

Further, even when the explanatory effect B is executed, the variable display may include the variable display of the non-reach loss (for shortening) fluctuation pattern PA-12. For example, the variable display after the first variable display in which the first block is executed and then the second variable display in which the second block is executed is a variation of non-reach loss (for shortening). Pattern PA-12
In the case of the "SP reach B2 pattern" in which the variable display of is executed, as shown in FIG. 20-19 (B), the first block is executed in the first variable display, and then the second variable display is executed. The second block is executed at. Then, the third variable display is non-reach loss (
This is a variable display of the variation pattern PA-12 (for shortening), and the display of "tsu-zu-ku" is continuously displayed as it is after the second block is executed. As the fourth variable display, the variable display of the SP reach fluctuation patterns PA-15 and PA-22 is executed. At this time, the effect before the cancellation and the effect after the cancellation are executed as the cancellation effect, and then the reach effect. And SP reach production is executed.

Further, in the case of the "SP reach deformation B pattern" in which the SP reach effect is executed in the variable display in which the explanatory effect B is executed, as shown in FIG. 20-19 (B), the first explanatory effect A is performed.
The reach effect and the SP reach effect may be executed after the block is executed or after the first block and the second block are executed. In this case, the reach effect and the SP reach effect are executed as they are in the second or third variable display without executing the effect after cancellation (not shown). In this way, the explanatory effect is stopped after the first block is executed or after the first block and the second block are executed, and the reach effect and further the SP reach effect are executed without the second block being executed. It may be done.

As described above, in the pachinko gaming machine 1 according to the present embodiment, in performing the explanatory effect, the explanatory effect can be executed for a predetermined period, for example, 15 days after the conditions for operation are satisfied, for example, after the pachinko game machine 1 is installed in the game hall. Is. Therefore, since the explanation effect can be executed during this predetermined period, even a player having a small game history can see the explanation effect, so that the decrease in the effect can be suppressed. can.

The condition regarding the operation of the pachinko gaming machine 1 is that the pachinko gaming machine 1 is installed in the game hall, but other conditions may be used. For example, the pachinko gaming machine 1 may be shipped from the factory, or the pachinko gaming machine may be turned on. Further, it may be when the game ball is launched from the pachinko game machine 1, or it may be the opening time of the game hall on the day when the game machine is installed. Further, in the pachinko gaming machine 1, the explanation effect can be executed from the next day when 12 hours have passed since it was installed in the game hall, but it may be executed at other timings, for example. , The explanation effect may be executed from the time when 12 hours have passed after the pachinko gaming machine 1 is installed in the amusement park. Further, the conditions relating to the operation may be other than those relating to the vicinity when the pachinko gaming machine 1 is installed in the amusement park.
For example, after the gaming machine is installed, the conditions for operation may be satisfied for a certain period of time, for example, every one month, or when the period during which the gaming ball is not launched exceeds one day. The conditions for operation may be satisfied. The predetermined period is 15 days, but other periods may be used. For example, it may be a period of 14 days or less, or a period of 16 days or more. The predetermined period is 15 days, but it may be a period that does not span days, such as several hours. In addition, the time for executing the explanatory effect may be specified. For example, the explanation effect may be executed only for a few hours from the start of business in a day, or during a specified period, for example, from 10:00 to 12:00, from 15:00 to 18:00, from 20:00 to 22:00, etc. The explanation effect may be executed. Further, the predetermined period may be a period in which the number of fluctuations of the special figure or the ordinary figure exceeds a certain number of times. For example, when the number of fluctuations of the special figure exceeds 200 times, it may be determined that a predetermined period has passed.

Further, the condition for adding the number of working days may be another condition. For example, the number of operating days may be increased by turning on or off the power of the pachinko gaming machine 1, clearing the RAM 102 or the RAM 122, or the like. Alternatively, the number of working days may be added when a plurality of these conditions are satisfied. Alternatively, the holidays of the amusement park may be set in advance, and the number of operating days of the pachinko gaming machine 1 may be calculated by excluding the holidays. also,
The condition for adding the number of working days may be one condition or two or more conditions including a plurality of one condition.

In addition, the explanatory effect is executed over a plurality of variable displays. Specifically, the explanatory effect is executed over two variable displays, and the explanatory effect B is executed over three variable displays. Therefore, since the game can be continued even during the execution of the explanation effect, it is possible to prevent the progress of the game from being hindered. In addition, since it is easy to secure a long time for executing the explanation effect, it is possible to make it easy to understand and enhance the content of the explanation effect. In addition, when the explanation effect ends in the middle, it is possible to promote the operation for the player in order to see the explanation effect until the end.

In the pachinko gaming machine 1, the explanatory effect is executed over a plurality of variable displays, but may be executed so as to be completed by one variable display. It may also be executed over four or more variable displays. Further, although the explanatory effect is executed in the continuous variable display, it may be executed in the discontinuous variable display. For example, after the first variable display is executed, 3
The explanatory effect may be executed at the fifth and fifth variable displays. In addition, in the pachinko game machine 1,
Although one type of explanatory effect is provided for each number of explanatory effects, a plurality of explanatory effects having different contents may be provided even if the number of explanatory effects is the same. For example, there may be three types of explanatory effects over two variable displays, five types of explanatory effects over three variable displays, and two types of explanatory effects over four variable displays.

Further, the pachinko gaming machine 1 is provided with an explanation effect execution switch that allows the period for executing the explanation effect to be set to a period of 15 days from the installation of the pachinko game machine 1. Therefore, the period during which the explanation effect can be executed can be lengthened according to the situation of the game hall where the pachinko gaming machine 1 is installed, the business policy, and the like. Therefore, since the execution period of the explanation effect can be set according to the situation of each amusement place, it is possible to suppress the deterioration of the effect.

It should be noted that an explanatory effect shortening switch that can shorten the period during which the explanatory effect can be executed may be provided. Further, the explanation effect non-execution switch may be provided so that the explanation effect is not executed. Further, the explanation effect non-execution switch may be operated by the staff of the game hall and may not be operated by the player, or may be operated by the player.

Further, the effect control CPU 120 in the pachinko gaming machine 1 does not execute the explanation effect until 5 minutes have elapsed after receiving the customer waiting command, and after 5 minutes have elapsed after receiving the customer waiting command, the effect control CPU 120 does not execute the explanation effect. Based on the fact that the variation pattern command is received first and the next variable display is executed, the explanatory effect to be executed in the next variable display is determined. Therefore, if 5 minutes have passed since the customer waiting command was received, there is a high possibility that the players have been replaced. Therefore, by determining the explanation effect to be executed in the first variable display after 5 minutes have passed from receiving the customer waiting command, the explanation effect can be executed again when the player changes. , It is possible to suppress a decrease in the effect of the effect.

In the pachinko gaming machine 1, the content of the explanation effect is determined after 5 minutes have passed from the reception of the customer waiting command, but it may be possible to determine whether or not to perform the explanation effect. also,
The content of the explanation effect is determined 5 minutes after receiving the customer waiting command, but may be other time such as 10 minutes after receiving the customer waiting command. In the above-mentioned pachinko gaming machine 1, the player's replacement is determined based on the elapsed time from receiving the customer waiting command, but the player's replacement is determined by other means. You may. For example, the replacement of the players may be determined by a sensor that detects the player who plays the pachinko game machine 1, or the launch state of the game ball or the operation state of the ball striking operation handle 30, for example, the game ball is launched for a certain period of time. The replacement of the players may be determined depending on whether or not the ball hitting operation handle 30 has been operated for a certain period of time. Furthermore, the replacement of players may be determined based on the time after the symbols such as special figures, ordinary figures, and decorative symbols are determined, or after the game ball has passed through the start port, the passage gate, and the out port. The replacement of players may be determined based on the elapsed time. The replacement of players may be determined depending on whether or not the customer waiting demonstration effect is being executed.

Further, the explanation effect execution switch is a push button 31B or a stick controller 31.
The push sensor 35B and the controller sensor unit 35A that detect the operation of A.
When the push sensor 35B or the controller sensor unit 35A detects the operation of the push button 31B or the stick controller 31A by the player, the explanation effect may be stopped. In this case, the explanation effect may be stopped during the execution of the explanation effect, or the explanation effect may be set not to be executed before the explanation effect is started (before the variable display is executed). You may. A player who does not need to see the explanatory effect can cancel the explanatory effect by operating the push button 31B or the stick controller 31A, so that it is possible to suppress a decrease in the player's interest.

The push button 31B, the stick controller 31A, and the push button 3
Instead of the push sensor 35B or the controller sensor unit 35A that detects the operation of the 1B or the stick controller 31A, an motion detection sensor that directly detects the motion of the player may be provided. For example, a detection sensor that can detect the movement of the player, for example, the movement of holding a hand in front of the game board 2 may be provided.

Further, when the push sensor 35B or the controller sensor unit 35A detects the operation of the push button 31B or the stick controller 31A by the player, the explanation effect can be stopped, and the explanation to that effect is displayed on the image display device 5. You may. By displaying the explanation on the image display device 5, it is possible to inform the player that the explanation effect can be prevented from being executed. Further, when a display device other than the image display device 5, for example, a sub liquid crystal display device is provided, the explanation to the effect that the explanation effect can be stopped is given to another display device instead of the image display device 5. It may be displayed, or it may be displayed on both the image display device 5 and other display devices.

Further, in the pachinko gaming machine 1, the execution ratio of various effects such as the SP reach effect is constant regardless of the operating period of the pachinko gaming machine 1, but depending on the operating period of the pachinko gaming machine 1.
An effect having a different execution ratio may be provided. For example, in the pachinko gaming machine 1, S
As the P reach effect, a specific effect can be provided in which the execution rate increases from 0% at the time of SP reach to 50% when the operation period elapses for a predetermined period, for example, 5 days. The specific effects are, for example, a character appearance notice effect and a cut-in notice effect during the SP reach effect.
This specific effect is not executed until the operation period elapses, and can be executed when the predetermined period elapses, so to speak, it is a released effect. In addition, it may be possible to execute an explanatory effect regarding the released specific effect. In this case, since the explanatory effect can be executed according to the period in which the specific effect that is the target of the explanatory effect is released and executed, the effect of the effect can be enhanced.

For example, a special S that is released when three weeks have passed since the pachinko gaming machine 1 was installed.
A P reach is provided, and an explanatory effect for explaining the special SP reach may be executed when three weeks have passed since the pachinko gaming machine 1 was installed. Special SP in this case
The explanation effect about the reach may be released for a certain period of time, for example, one week after the special SP reach is released. Further, an explanatory effect for explaining a notice that the special SP reach will be released before the special SP reach is released, for example, one week before the special SP reach is released may be executed.

In addition, the execution rate of the specific effect until the operation period elapses from the predetermined period is 50 instead of 0%.
It may be a ratio lower than%. Further, for the specific effect, a plurality of elapsed times when the execution rate increases may be set so that the execution rate of the specific effect increases stepwise. At this time, as the explanatory effect, the content of the explanation about the specific effect may become more detailed as the execution rate of the specific effect increases. In detailing the content of the explanation, the explanation time may be lengthened.

Further, in the pachinko gaming machine 1, in the stop block of the explanation effect, the explanation effect being executed is finished in the first half, and the SP reach effect is executed from the reach effect from the second half. Therefore, even if the explanatory effect is executed at the beginning of the variable display, there is a possibility that the SP reach effect is executed in the variable display. Therefore, it is possible to prevent the player from recognizing that the SP reach effect is not executed at the stage when the variable display is started, so that it is possible to suppress the deterioration of the game interest.

Further, in the pachinko gaming machine 1, in the explanation production, SP is used as an explanation regarding the specific production.
Explains the character appearance notice effect and the cut-in notice effect that are executed during the reach. Therefore, even a player who sees the SP reach for the first time can recognize the presence / absence of the character appearance notice effect and the meaning of the cut-in executed in the cut-in notice effect, so that the understanding of the specific effect can be deepened. It can be done, and the effect of production can be enhanced.

In the pachinko gaming machine 1, only one type of character appears in the character appearance notice, but any of a plurality of types of characters may appear. In this case, the degree of expectation may differ depending on the type of character that appears. There are three types of cut-in notices, blue, red, and rainbow, but only one type may be used.

Further, in the pachinko gaming machine 1, when the explanation effect performed in the first half is canceled and the reach effect and the SP reach effect in the latter half are performed in the stop block of the explanation effect, FIG.
As shown in (B), the main character 59SHMC notifies that the explanatory effect is canceled by performing the effect of "stage change". Therefore, it is possible to reduce the sense of incongruity caused by the cancellation of the explanation effect.

In the pachinko gaming machine 1, as shown in FIG. 20-12 (B), the main character 5
9SHMC performs an effect called "stage change", but as a subsequent effect, it may be notified that a reach effect or an SP reach effect is executed. Further, the "stage change" is displayed on the image display device 5 and the speaker 8R. Output from 8R, but displayed on the image display device 5, or speaker 8R. It may only be output from 8R. If the pachinko gaming machine 1 is provided with a display device other than the image display device 5 such as a sub liquid crystal display device, the cancellation effect of "stage change!" Second decorative character string 59SHW
S22 may be displayed on another display device in place of the image display device 5 or together with the image display device 5.

In addition, the content of the explanatory effect may be changed according to conditions such as the number of days that the pachinko gaming machine 1 has been in operation. By changing the content of the explanatory effect according to the conditions such as the number of working days, the content of the explanatory effect can be diversified, so that the deterioration of the interest can be suppressed. For example, the explanation effect A can be executed when the number of working days is 1 to 5 days, the explanation effect B can be executed when the number of working days is 6 to 10 days, and the explanation effect is executed when the number of working days is 11 to 15 days. A and the explanatory effect B may be made executable. Further, as the number of working days increases, the number of explanatory effects to be executed may increase. For example, when the number of working days is one day, the explanation effect A can be executed, when the number of working days is 6 days, the explanation effect B can be executed, and when the number of working days is 11 days, the explanation effect C can be executed. You may do so. In this case, the explanatory effect B and the explanatory effect C can be said to be the explanatory effects that are released (become feasible) as the number of working days increases.

Further, in the above-mentioned pachinko gaming machine 1, after the explanation effect is stopped and the reach effect or the SP reach effect is executed, the explanation effect is not continued, but the reach effect or the SP reach effect is executed. After that, the continuation of the explanation effect may be executed. In this case, the disappointment of the player who was looking forward to the explanation production can be reduced. Further, after the explanatory effect is stopped and the reach effect or the SP reach effect is executed, the explanatory effect may be executed again from the beginning. In this case, it is possible not to lose the opportunity to execute the explanatory effect. After the reach effect or SP reach effect is executed, if the explanation effect is to be executed from the beginning again, the canceled explanation effect may be executed, or the explanation effect other than the canceled explanation effect is executed. You may do so.

Further, it may be decided whether or not to execute the continuation of the explanatory effect depending on the content of the effect executed after the explanatory effect is stopped. For example, after only the reach effect is executed, the continuation of the explanatory effect may be executed, and after the SP reach effect is executed, the continuation of the explanatory effect may not be executed. Further, after only the reach effect is executed, the continuation of the explanation effect may be executed, and after the SP reach effect is executed, the explanation effect may be executed again from the beginning.

Further, in the above-mentioned pachinko gaming machine 1, the fluctuation pattern PA-12 indicating "non-reach loss (for shortening)" is a fluctuation pattern that is not determined when the number of holdings is 0, but the number of holdings is 0. It may be decided at times. In the pachinko gaming machine 1 in this case, when the variation pattern PA-12 of "non-reach loss (for shortening)" is determined when the number of holdings is 0, when the explanatory effect is executed, a dedicated display is displayed. For example, the display shown in FIG. 20-10 (B) may be executed.

Further, in the above-mentioned pachinko gaming machine 1, the telop 59 is performed while the explanation effect is being executed.
SH54 is displayed to notify that the explanation effect is being executed, but the telop 59S
It is possible that H54 is not displayed and the notification that the explanatory effect is being executed is not performed. In this case, the area of the range that can be used for the explanatory effect in the image display device 5 can be increased.

Further, in the above-mentioned pachinko gaming machine 1, a stop block is provided, the explanation effect is executed in the first half, and the explanation effect is stopped in the second half.
The first half data of each block may be provided, and the second half data may be shared. In this case, data can be shared and the storage capacity can be reduced.

Further, in the above-mentioned pachinko gaming machine 1, the explanation effect is executed from the start of the variable display.
It may be executed at other timings. For example, the variable display may be started after a certain period of time, for example, 2 to 3 seconds has elapsed from the start of the variable display. In addition, an effect other than the explanatory effect may be inserted in the middle of the explanatory effect. Further, the explanatory effect is executed during the variable display of the special figure (decorative pattern) in the normal state (low accuracy low base state), but may be executed at other timings. For example, it may be executed in the probability change state (high probability state) or the time saving state (high base state), or may be executed in the big hit state.
Further, it may be executed during the variable display of the normal figure. Further, the reach effect and the SP reach effect executed after the explanation effect is stopped are executed immediately after the explanation effect is stopped, but the explanation effect is canceled for the effect executed after the explanation effect is stopped. It may be executed immediately after it is executed. For example, it may be executed at the time of the next variable display of the variable display in which the explanatory effect is canceled, or may be executed at the time of the subsequent variable display.

Further, in the above-mentioned pachinko gaming machine 1, the suggestion effect is an SP reach effect, but the suggestion effect may be another effect, for example, a reach effect such as a normal reach effect executed at the time of normal reach. Further, the suggestion effect may be an effect other than the reach effect, for example,
Decorative pattern display area 5L, 5C, 5R, dialogue notice effect in which lines are displayed while the decorative pattern is changing, cut-in effect with cut-in, hold display area 59SH53
Hold change effect, active display area 59S that changes the display mode of the hold display displayed in
Active change effect, movable body 3 that changes the display mode of the active display displayed on H52
It may be a movable body effect in which 2 operates. Alternatively, the suggestion effect is the push button 3
By operating the operating means such as 1B and the stick controller 31A, the effect using light such as lighting and blinking of the game effect lamp 9, and further, the wind is generated by the wind generating means (not shown) and the mist (fog) is generated. It may be an effect using other effect means such as an effect of generating mist (fog) by means.

Further, in the above-mentioned pachinko gaming machine 1, when the explanatory effect is canceled, the explanatory effect is canceled in the variable display in which the suggestive effect (SP reach effect) is executed, but the explanatory effect is canceled in another embodiment. You may do so. For example, the explanatory effect may be stopped in the variable display before the variable display in which the suggestion effect is executed. Further, in the above-mentioned pachinko gaming machine 1, after the explanation effect is stopped, the SP reach effect is executed with the normal reach effect in between, but the suggestion effect (SP reach effect) is executed immediately after the suggestion effect is stopped. It may be done. Further, a peculiar connecting effect may be executed after the explanation effect is stopped and before the transition to the SP reach effect. Further, the display priority of the suggestion effect may be raised while the explanation effect is being executed so that the explanation effect cannot be seen. In this case, the display priority of the suggestion effect is gradually increased to explain. The explanation production may be canceled because the production gradually disappears.

Further, in the above-mentioned pachinko gaming machine 1, after the explanation effect is stopped in order to execute the suggestion effect, the explanation effect is not re-executed. However, after the suggestion effect is completed, the explanation effect is executed. You may try to fix it. In this case, for example, after the variable display in which the suggestion effect is executed is completed, when the variable display of the variation pattern in which the explanatory effect can be executed is executed, the continuation of the canceled explanatory effect may be executed. Then, the canceled explanatory effect may be re-executed from the beginning. Alternatively, a different type of explanatory effect from the canceled explanatory effect may be executed from the beginning. The continuation of the explanation effect here may be a continuation of the explanation effect from the place where the explanation effect was canceled when the explanation effect was canceled during one variable display, or the explanation effect was changed when the variable display was switched. It may be an explanatory effect that was scheduled to be executed in the next variable display when it was canceled. When executing the continuation of the explanation effect, for example, the player may be notified that the explanation effect is a continuation by inserting an effect in which the main character 59SHMC says "It is a continuation of the explanation".

Further, in the above-mentioned pachinko gaming machine 1, although the content of the suggestion effect (SP reach effect) is explained in the explanatory effect, other effects may be explained. For example, it may be an explanation of contents such as characters displayed in the production, an explanation of a gaming method of the pachinko gaming machine 1, or an explanation of a customization function. Alternatively, the performance (specs) of the pachinko gaming machine 1
And a game method in a special state (for example, a right-handed method when right-handed is required), an act prohibited when performing a game, for example, an act of using a magnet or hitting a pachinko machine 1 is explained. You may try to do it.

Further, in the above-mentioned pachinko gaming machine 1, even when the first block of the explanation effect is executed, the stop block is executed when the reach effect is executed, but the timing at which the first block of the explanation effect is executed, Here, when the reach effect is executed in the variable display that starts to fluctuate 5 minutes after receiving the customer waiting command, the explanation effect (the effect of the stop block instead of the first block) is not executed. You may do it. In this case, since the explanatory effect is originally supposed to be executed, the explanatory effect is not executed, so that it is possible to increase the expectation that the jackpot state will be executed at the time when the variable display starts.

Further, in the above-mentioned pachinko gaming machine 1, the type (content) of the explanatory effect to be executed is shown in FIG. 20-.
With reference to the explanatory effect determination table shown in 5 (B), the explanatory effect A and the explanatory effect B are 5 respectively.
It is determined at a rate of 0%, but it may be determined at another rate. For example, the same explanatory effect as the previously executed explanatory effect may not be executed. In the pachinko gaming machine 1, since there are two types of explanatory effects, the explanatory effect A and the explanatory effect B, the explanatory effects A and the explanatory effects B are executed alternately. Further, the execution order of the explanatory effects may be determined. For example, the explanatory effect may be executed in the order of the explanatory effect A → the explanatory effect B → the explanatory effect B → the explanatory effect A → the explanatory effect B → ....

Further, in determining the type of the explanatory effect, when the effect or the like to be explained in the explanatory effect is executed, the explanatory effect to be executed next is the explanatory effect in which the executed effect or the like is the explanation target. May be executed. In this case, the main character 59S
The HMC may say, "What was the previous production?" And execute the explanation production (hereinafter referred to as "execution production, etc. explanation production") in the form of explaining the contents of the previously executed production. .. Further, the explanatory effect such as the executed effect may be executed only in the explanatory effect whose explanation target is the effect or the like that has been executed in the past. Further, the effect or the like executed in the past may be the explanation target of the explanatory effect executed next to the effect or the like executed in the past, or may be the explanation target of the explanatory effect executed after that. .. Further, such an explanatory effect for explaining the effect or the like executed in the past may be enabled until it is determined that the players have been replaced, or may be executed even after the player has been replaced. You may try to.

Further, in the above-mentioned pachinko gaming machine 1, the explanatory effect is executed by the display on the image display device 5 and the sound output from the speakers 8L and 8R, but the display on the image display device 5 and the speakers 8L and 8R It may be executed only by the output of the sound of. Alternatively, the explanatory effect may be performed using another device. For example, an accessory having a plurality of boards on which different character strings are drawn is provided, and the board in the accessory is moved so that one of the boards can be seen by the player, and the explanation effect is executed by the board in the visible state. Alternatively, the explanatory effect may be performed using a lamp, a 7-segment display, or the like.

Further, in the above-mentioned pachinko gaming machine 1, the image display device 5 is informed that the explanation effect is being executed by displaying "in tutorial", but it may be notified in another mode. For example, the fact that the explanation is being given may be output by voice, the lamp may be illuminated with a predetermined color or pattern, or an accessory described as "in tutorial" may be used. also,
You may do more than one of these.

Further, the pachinko gaming machine 1 may be configured such that the winning probability (ball output rate) of the jackpot changes according to the set value. Specifically, in the special symbol normal processing of the special symbol process processing, the jackpot winning probability (ball output rate) is changed by using the display result determination table (winning probability) according to the set value. The set value is composed of three stages of 1 to 3, with 1 having the lowest payout rate and increasing the value in the order of 1, 2 and 3 increasing the payout rate. That is, when 1 is set as the set value, the advantage is the lowest for the player, and as the value increases in the order of 2, 3 the advantage increases stepwise. The degree of advantage may be a stage other than the three stages of 1 to 3, and may be, for example, six stages. In addition, in order to change the ball output rate, instead of the jackpot winning probability, or together with the jackpot winning probability, the probability variation inrush rate, the probability variation continuation rate, the time reduction inrush rate, the time reduction continuation rate, the probability of small hits, etc. You may try to change the probability of.

In this way, when the ball output rate changes depending on the set value, the execution rate of the explanatory effect executed may change depending on the set value. For example, in the above-mentioned pachinko gaming machine 1, the execution ratios of the explanation effect A and the explanation effect B are 50% each, but the higher the set value, the higher the execution rate of the explanation effect B than that of the explanation effect A. It may be. Alternatively, the execution rate may be inclined depending on the evenness or oddness of the set value. Since the execution ratio of the explanatory effect differs depending on the set value, it is possible to provide the player with an element for setting the value depending on the type of the executed explanatory effect, so that the accuracy of the setting estimation by the player can be improved. Can contribute to the improvement of.

Further, when the ball output rate changes depending on the set value, the determination ratios of non-reach, normal reach, and super reach may be different depending on the set value. For example, the higher the set value, the easier it is to select super reach, and the lower the set value, the easier it is to select non-reach. In this case, since it is possible to provide the player with an element for setting a value depending on the type of reach effect executed, the accuracy of the setting estimation by the player can be improved, which can contribute to the improvement of the interest.

Further, in the embodiment of the feature unit 59SH, the pachinko gaming machine is applied as an example of the gaming machine, but for example, the game can be played by setting a predetermined number of bets for one game using the gaming value. One game is completed by deriving the variable display result to an image display device capable of variablely displaying a plurality of types of symbols that can be identified from each other, and the variable display result derived to the image display device. It can also be applied to slot machines where prizes can be generated according to the above.

In this case, one block of the explanatory effect may be executed during one slot machine game. The time required for one game of a slot machine varies depending on the skill of the player and the like, but it is, for example, at least 4.1 seconds or more. Therefore, the time required for one block of the explanatory effect is arbitrary, but for example, the time required for one block of the explanatory effect may be 4.1 seconds, or 4
.. It may be a time of 1 second or less, for example, a time during which a certain amount of effect can be executed after the explanatory effect such as 1 second or 2 seconds is completed.

(Explanation of feature section 59SH and feature section 31AK)
When the pachinko gaming machine 1 includes the feature portion 31AK, the pachinko gaming machine 1 performs title notification for notifying the title corresponding to the reach effect, for example, but the pachinko gaming machine 1 has the feature portion 5
When 9SH and the feature portion 31AK are included, for example, the advance notice (suggestion) of the reach effect may be explained in the explanatory effect.

Further, in the explanatory effect A, the advance notice (suggestion) of the reach effect via the title notification may be explained, and in the explanatory effect B, the advance notice (suggestion) of the reach effect not via the title notification may be explained. .. Further, in either the explanatory effect A or the explanatory effect B, the reach effect via the title notification and the advance notice (suggestion) not via the title notification may be explained.

(Additional notes regarding feature 59SH)
(11) The gaming machine according to one aspect of the present invention is a gaming machine (for example, a pachinko gaming machine 1 or the like) that can be controlled to an advantageous state (for example, a big hit state or the like) that is advantageous to the player, and the description of the game will be described. With the explanation effect executor (for example, CPU 120 for effect control) that can execute the explanation effect (for example, the explanation effect A for explaining the character appearance advance notice effect and the explanation effect B for explaining the cut-in notice explanation). , Suggestion effect execution means (for example, effect control CPU 120) capable of executing suggestion effect (for example, SP reach effect) suggesting that the control is performed in an advantageous state.
Etc.), and the suggestion effect execution means can stop the explanatory effect being executed and execute the suggestion effect (for example, provide a stop block in the explanatory effect and stop the explanatory effect. Reach production and SP reach production can be performed, etc.).

According to the above configuration, it is possible to suppress a decrease in the interest in the game.

(12) In the gaming machine of the above (11), the explanatory effect executing means can execute the explanatory effect over a plurality of variable displays (for example, the explanatory effect A is displayed twice and the explanatory effect B is displayed). It may be possible to execute it over three variable displays, etc.).

According to the above configuration, since the game can be continued even during the execution of the explanatory effect, it is possible to prevent the progress of the game from being hindered.

(13) In the gaming machine of the above (11) or (12), a specific effect executing means (for example, effect control) capable of executing a specific effect (for example, a character appearance notice effect and a cut-in notice effect during SP reach effect) can be executed. The explanatory effect executing means can execute the explanatory effect (for example, explaining the contents of the character appearance notice effect and the cut-in notice effect during the SP reach effect). It may be set to.

According to the above configuration, even a player who plays a game for the first time can deepen his / her understanding of a specific effect, so that the effect of the effect can be enhanced.

(14) In any of the game machines (11) to (13) above, a notification effect (for example, as shown in FIG. 20-12 (B)) for notifying that the above-mentioned explanatory effect being executed is to be stopped is main. The character 59SHMC may be provided with a notification effect executing means capable of executing an effect (such as an effect called "stage change").

According to the above configuration, it is possible to reduce the sense of incongruity caused by the cancellation of the explanatory effect.

(15) In any of the game machines (11) to (14) above, the movement of the player (for example,
Motion detection means that can detect push button 31B, stick controller 31A, etc. (for example, push sensor 35B, controller sensor unit 35A, etc.)
When the movement of the player is detected, the explanation effect can be stopped (for example, when the player operates the push button 31B or the stick controller 31A, the explanation effect can be stopped, etc.). It may be.

According to the above configuration, a player who has seen the explanatory effect many times can stop by an operation such as a button operation, so that it is possible to suppress a decrease in the interest of the game.

(16) In any of the above (11) to (15), an operating period determining means (for example, an operating period determining means) capable of determining the operating period of the gaming machine (for example, the number of days in which the pachinko gaming machine 1 is operating).
The explanatory effect executing means includes the effect control CPU 120 and the like), and the explanatory effect executing means changes the execution mode of the explanatory effect when the operating period determined by the operating period determining means elapses. The effect can be executed (for example, the explanation effect A can be executed when the number of working days is 1 to 5 days, and the explanation effect B can be executed when the number of working days is 6 to 10 days, etc.). May be good.

According to the above configuration, since the explanation effect can be changed according to the operating period of the gaming machine, it is possible to suppress the deterioration of the gaming interest.

(17) In any of the game machines (11) to (16) above, a title notification means (for example, a production control CP) capable of notifying a title corresponding to a suggestion effect (for example, a reach effect).
(U120, etc.), the title notification means can notify a title corresponding to the suggestion effect when a predetermined period has elapsed from the start of the suggestion effect (for example, FIG. 9D).
(F) etc.) may be done.

According to the above configuration, by notifying the title of the suggestion effect to be executed after the explanation effect is stopped, the player's expectation for the suggestion effect can be increased, so that the game interest can be improved.

(21) The gaming machine according to one aspect of the present invention is a gaming machine capable of playing with variable display (for example,
In a pachinko game machine 1 or the like), when the variable display is performed, an explanatory effect for explaining the game (for example, an explanatory effect A for explaining the character appearance advance notice effect and an explanation for the cut-in advance notice are given. The explanatory effect executing means (for example, the effect control CPU 120 or the like) capable of executing the explanatory effect B or the like is provided, and the explanatory effect executing means is one condition related to operation (for example, the operation control CPU 120 or the like).
The explanation effect can be executed within a predetermined period after the pachinko game machine 1 is installed in the game hall (for example, the explanation effect is provided 15 days after the pachinko game machine 1 is installed in the game hall). It is feasible, etc.).

According to the above configuration, since all the players can see the explanatory effect during the execution period of the explanatory effect, it is possible to prevent the effect from being lowered.

(22) In the gaming machine of the above (21), the explanatory effect executing means can execute the explanatory effect over a plurality of variable displays (for example, the explanatory effect A is displayed twice and the explanatory effect B is displayed). It may be possible to execute it over three variable displays, etc.).

According to the above configuration, since the game can be continued even during the execution of the explanatory effect, it is possible to prevent the progress of the game from being hindered.

(23) The gaming machine according to (21) or (22) may further include a period setting means (for example, an explanatory effect execution switch or the like) for setting the predetermined period in which the explanatory effect can be executed. ..

According to the above configuration, since the execution period of the explanatory effect can be set according to the situation of each amusement park, it is possible to prevent the effect of the effect from being lowered.

(24) The gaming machine according to any one of (21) to (23) is further provided with an explanatory effect determining means (for example, an effect control CPU 120 or the like) capable of determining whether or not to execute the explanatory effect. Whether or not the explanatory effect determining means executes the explanatory effect based on the execution of the next variable display when the next variable display is not executed for a predetermined period after the variable display ends. (For example, it is determined whether or not to execute the explanation effect when the variation pattern command is first received after 5 minutes have passed since the customer waiting command output at the end of the variable display is received. ) May be done.

According to the above configuration, when the player changes, the explanatory effect can be executed again, so that it is possible to prevent the effect from being lowered.

(25) In any of the game machines (21) to (24) above, the movement of the player (for example,
Motion detection means that can detect push button 31B, stick controller 31A, etc. (for example, push sensor 35B, controller sensor unit 35A, etc.)
When the movement of the player is detected, the explanation effect can be stopped (for example, when the player operates the push button 31B or the stick controller 31A, the explanation effect can be stopped, etc.). It may be.

According to the above configuration, a player who has seen the explanatory effect many times can stop by an operation such as a button operation, so that it is possible to suppress a decrease in the interest of the game.

(26) In any of the game machines (21) to (25) above, a specific effect (for example, SP)
The specific effect executing means (for example, the effect control CPU 120 or the like) capable of executing the character appearance advance notice effect and the cut-in advance notice effect during the reach effect is provided, and the specific effect execution means is provided.
From the installation of the game machine to the elapse of a specific period, the specific effect can be executed at the first ratio (for example, the character during the SP reach effect for 5 days after the pachinko game machine 1 is installed. Appearance notice effect and cut-in notice effect can be executed at 0%, etc.)
After the specific period has elapsed since the gaming machine was installed, the specific effect can be executed at a second ratio higher than the first ratio (for example, the first ratio is 0% and the second ratio is 0%. Ratio is 0%
The explanatory effect executing means can execute the explanatory effect for explaining the specific effect after the specific period has elapsed since the gaming machine was installed (for example, 50% higher).
For example, after 5 days have passed since the pachinko gaming machine 1 was installed, the ratio at which the character appearance notice effect and the cut-in notice effect during the SP reach effect can be executed is 5 at the time of SP reach.
It may be 0%, etc.).

According to the above configuration, since the explanatory effect can be executed according to the period during which the specific effect to be explained is executed, it is possible to suppress the deterioration of the game interest.

(27) In any of the above (21) to (26), a gaming machine (for example, a pachinko gaming machine) that can perform variable display and control an advantageous state (for example, a big hit state) that is advantageous to the player. 1), a setting means (for example, a portion in which the CPU 103 executes a setting change process) that can be set to any of the set values of the number (for example, any of the set values 1 to 6). Etc.), a game control means capable of executing control of the advantageous state based on the set set value (for example, a portion where the CPU 103 executes the special symbol process process in step S25), and a plurality of variable display patterns. A variable display pattern determining means for determining a variable display pattern (for example, a portion where the CPU 103 executes the variable pattern setting process in step S111) and a variable display pattern determined by the variable display pattern determining means. The variable display pattern determining means includes a variable display executing means for executing the variable display (for example, a portion where the CPU 103 executes the special symbol variation process in step S112), and the variable display pattern determining means is a set value set by the setting means. Which variable display pattern is to be used is determined at different ratios (for example, a portion where each variation pattern of non-reach, normal reach, and super reach is determined at different ratios based on set values). You may do so.

According to the above configuration, when it is determined whether or not the explanatory effect is executed by the variation pattern, the set value is suggested by the execution ratio of the explanatory effect, so that the game entertainment is improved.

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

Claims (1)

A gaming machine that has a variable display and can be controlled to an advantageous state that is advantageous to the player.
An explanation effect execution means that can execute an explanation effect that explains the game, and
A suggestion effect execution means capable of executing a suggestion effect suggesting that the advantageous state is controlled, and
It is provided with a specific effect executing means capable of executing a specific effect using the specific display displayed in the specific display area.
The variable display execution pattern includes a first pattern and a second pattern having a shorter variable display period than the first pattern.
The above-described effect execution means is
The above-mentioned explanatory effect can be executed over a plurality of variable displays.
As the explanatory effect, the first explanatory effect executed in the first variable display among the plurality of variable displays and the variable display executed in the variable display after the variable display in which the first explanatory effect is executed among the plurality of variable displays are executed. It is possible to execute the second explanation effect to be performed,
When the variable display executed after the variable display in which the first explanatory effect is executed is the variable display of the first pattern, the second explanatory effect can be executed in the variable display.
When the variable display executed after the variable display in which the first explanatory effect is executed is the variable display of the second pattern, the second explanatory effect is not executed in the variable display, and then the second explanatory effect is executed. When the variable display of one pattern is executed, the second explanatory effect can be executed in the variable display.
When the explanatory effect relating to the specific effect is executed, the explanatory effect executing means is displayed in the specific display area, and the explanatory effect can be executed by using an explanatory display that is at least partially common to the specific display. And
During the execution of the explanatory effect, it is possible to execute a notification effect that notifies the player that the explanatory effect is being executed.
The suggestion effect executing means is a gaming machine characterized in that the suggestion effect can be executed by stopping the explanatory effect being executed.

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