JP6920909B2 - Pachinko machine - Google Patents

Description

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

A gaming machine that can be controlled to an advantageous advantageous state by a player, performs a specific operation on a specific image, and executes a specific effect suggesting that the degree of expectation controlled in the advantageous state can be specified has been proposed (Japanese Patent Laid-Open No. 2015-092940).

Japanese Unexamined Patent Publication No. 2015-09940

In a gaming machine as described in Patent Document 1, it is desired to improve the gaming interest.

The present invention has been made in view of the above circumstances, and in performing a specific operation for a specific image and performing a specific effect suggesting that the degree of expectation controlled in an advantageous state can be specified, the game entertainment is improved. The purpose is to provide a gaming machine.

(A) In order to achieve the above object, the gaming machine according to the present invention is a gaming machine that can be controlled to an advantageous state that is advantageous to the player, and is a specific image operation in which one image is acted upon to operate the image. Is provided, and the effect executing means capable of executing a specific effect capable of displaying a specific image suggesting that the expectation degree controlled in the advantageous state can be specified is provided, and the effect executing means specifies the specific effect after the specific effect is executed. It is possible to execute a special effect different from the effect, and the special effect includes the first special effect and the second special effect, which is more highly expected to be controlled in an advantageous state than the first special effect, and is specified. As the effects, a first specific effect that displays a first specific image suggesting the execution of the first special effect and a second specific effect that displays a second specific image suggesting the execution of the second special effect are provided. Including, as the effect mode of the specific effect, the special effect mode in which the specific image operation is performed and a special image is displayed, and the specific image operation is further performed and the specific image is displayed, and the specific image operation are included. The second specific effect is more said to the effect execution means than the first specific effect, including a normal effect mode in which the specific image is displayed without displaying the special image. It is characterized in that the specific effect is executed so as to be executed in a special effect mode.
(1) In order to achieve the above object, the gaming machine according to another aspect is a gaming machine (for example, pachinko gaming machine 1 or the like) that can be controlled to an advantageous state (for example, a big hit gaming state or the like) that is advantageous to the player. Therefore, a specific operation (for example, a character tries to turn over the card image 24SH1) for a specific image (for example, a card image 24SH1 or the like) is performed, and an expectation degree controlled to the advantageous state (for example, a jackpot reliability or the like) is performed. ) Is provided with a specific effect means (for example, an effect control CPU 120 or the like) for executing a specific effect (for example, a card suggestion effect) that suggests the specific operation. There is a case where a special effect different from the specific effect (for example, stocking the flipped card image 24SH3) is executed without suggesting that the special effect can be specified. The specific effect can be executed (for example, the variable display mode restarted by the pseudo continuous effect has become the reach mode).

According to such a configuration, it is possible to improve the interest of the game in performing a specific operation on a specific image and executing a specific effect that suggests that the degree of expectation controlled in an advantageous state can be specified.

(2) In the gaming machine of the above (1), the degree of expectation suggested by the specific effect differs depending on whether the special effect is executed before the specific effect is executed (for example, the special effect). When is executed, it may develop into a super reach with high jackpot reliability, etc., as compared with the case where the special effect is not executed.

With such a configuration, it is possible to pay attention to whether or not the special effect is executed.

(3) In the gaming machine of (1) or (2) above, the special effect can be repeatedly executed (for example, the card image is turned inside out after the first and second specific actions in which the character turns the card image. It may be possible to perform a special effect to be stocked, etc.).

According to such a configuration, the execution of the specific effect can be postponed by repeatedly executing the special effect, so that the feeling of expectation can be maintained.

(4) In any of the gaming machines (1) to (3) above, the specific effect may not be executed even if the special effect is executed (for example, card suggestion effect pattern SPA2, card suggestion effect pattern SPA3). Card suggestion effect of the effect mode by

With such a configuration, it is possible to increase the chances that a special effect is executed.

(5) When the special effect is executed in any of the game machines (1) to (4) above, it is recognizable that the special effect has been executed for a predetermined period (for example, FIG. 25). After the special effect is executed as shown in (D-2), it is turned inside out until the variable display mode restarted by the pseudo continuous effect as shown in FIGS. 26 (B) and 26 (C) becomes the reach mode. The card image 24SH3 may be displayed, etc.).

According to such a configuration, it is possible to arouse the expectation that the specific effect is executed in response to the execution of the special effect.

(6) In any of the game machines (1) to (5) above, the ratio of which of the specific effect and the special effect is executed differs depending on the mode of the specific operation for the specific image ( For example, when the specific action is executed by the specific action pattern SPB1, the special effect is more likely to be executed than when the specific action is executed by the specific action pattern SPB2, and the number of executions of the special effect is large. It may be possible to increase the possibility of becoming (etc.).

With such a configuration, it is possible to pay attention to the effect mode when a specific operation is performed on a specific image.

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 explanatory drawing which shows the structural example of the fluctuation pattern. It is a flowchart which shows an example of a card suggestion effect determination process. It is a figure which shows the determination example of whether or not the card suggestion effect execution is performed. It is a figure which shows the determination example of the card suggestion effect pattern. It is a figure which shows the determination example of the specific operation pattern. It is a figure which shows the execution example of the card suggestion effect according to the card suggestion effect pattern. It is a figure which shows the specific example when a special effect is executed. It is a figure for demonstrating various displays during a customer waiting demonstration state and after a big hit. It is a figure for demonstrating various displays in a customer waiting demonstration state and power saving mode. It is a figure which shows the screen in the customer waiting demonstration state. It is a figure which shows the screen during the menu operation. It is a figure which shows the screen in the power saving mode. It is a figure which shows the screen after the end of a big hit.

(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. The first special symbol display device 4A and the second special symbol display device 4B to be performed are provided. Each of these consists of a 7-segment LED or the like. The special symbol is represented by a number indicating "0" to "9" or a lighting pattern such as "-". The special 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), 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, decorative symbols (such as symbols indicating numbers) as a plurality of types of decorative identification information different from the special symbols are displayed. Is variable display. Here, in synchronization with the first special figure game or the second special figure game, the decorative symbols are variably displayed (for example, up and down) in the decorative symbol display areas 5L, 5C, and 5R of "left", "middle", and "right". Direction scroll display and update display). 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, a display area for displaying a hold display corresponding to the variable display in which execution is suspended or an active display corresponding to the variable display being executed 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.

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

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 includes, for example, an electric tulip-shaped accessory having a pair of movable wing pieces, and the movable wing pieces are in a vertical position when the solenoid 81 is in the off state, so that the tip of the movable wing pieces is in a vertical position. Is close to the winning ball device 6A and is in a closed state in which the game ball does not enter the second starting winning opening (also referred to as the second starting winning opening is closed). 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.

A normal symbol display 20 is provided at a predetermined position of the game board 2 (in the example shown in FIG. 1, the left side of the game area). 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 provided at the upper left and right positions of the game machine frame 3, and game effect lamps 9 for game effects are further provided around the game area. ing. 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 ball striking operation handle (operation knob) 30 operated by a player or the like to launch the game ball toward the game area by the striking 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 hit 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. The stick controller 31A 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 the normal symbol other than the normal symbol (the normal symbol lost symbol) is stopped and displayed as the confirmed normal symbol, the display result of the normal symbol becomes "normal symbol lost". 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, if a specific special symbol (big hit symbol, for example, "7", the actual symbol differs depending on the jackpot type described later) is stopped and displayed as a confirmed special symbol, it becomes a "big hit" and a jackpot symbol. If a predetermined special symbol (small hit symbol, for example, "2") different from the above is stopped and displayed, it becomes "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, multiple types of opening modes (number of rounds and opening upper limit period) of the big winning opening and game states after the big hit game state (normal state, time saving state, probability change state, etc., which will be described later) are prepared, and the big hit is made according to these. The type is set. 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. Controls (high opening control, high base control) that make it easier for the game ball to enter the second starting winning opening are also executed. The time saving state is a state in which the fluctuation efficiency of the special symbol (particularly the second special symbol) 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, it is also called a low-accuracy high-base state in the time-saving state, a high-accuracy high-base state in the probabilistic state, and a low-accuracy low-base state in the normal 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. 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 the game effect lamp 9 It may be performed by the point or the like / extinguishing, the operation of the movable body 32, or the like.

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 displayed (derived) as a stop.

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") may be aligned and displayed 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, the decorative symbols constituting the chance eyes are stopped and displayed on the predetermined effective lines in the decorative symbol display areas 5L, 5C, and 5R of "left", "middle", and "right". 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. In addition, various boards such as a payout control board, an information terminal board, a launch control board, and a power supply board are arranged on the back surface of the pachinko gaming machine 1.

The main board 11 is a control board on the main side, and the progress of the above-mentioned game in the pachinko 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, a solenoid circuit 111, and the like.

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

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, various data stored in the ROM 101 (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). It is configured to include an output port for transmitting (a signal for controlling (driving) the display 25A, the second hold display 25B, the normal figure hold display 25C, etc., and 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 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 winning, the number of stored memories, the game status), the command for specifying 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, various data (data such as various tables) stored in the ROM 121 are used, and the RAM 122 is used as the main memory.

The effect control CPU 120 displays the execution of the effect based on the detection signal from the controller sensor unit 35A or the push sensor 35B (a signal output when an operation by the player is detected and an appropriate signal indicating the operation content). It may also instruct the control unit 123.

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

The display control unit 123 supplies the image display device 5 with a video signal corresponding to the effect to be executed based on the effect execution instruction from the effect control CPU 120, so that the effect image is displayed on the image display device 5. 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, a lamp signal (a signal for designating a lamp lighting / extinguishing mode) 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 updatablely counts numerical data indicating various random number values (random numbers for effect) used to execute various effects. 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, the CPU 103 performs a RAM clear process for clearing the flags, counters, and buffers stored in the RAM 102, and sets initial values 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), it is determined whether or not the backup data is stored in the RAM 102 (backup RAM) (step S4). When the power supply to the pachinko gaming machine 1 is stopped due to an unexpected power failure or the like (power interruption), the CPU 103 executes the power supply stop processing immediately before the pachinko gaming machine 1 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 (including various flags, various timer states, etc.) for advancing the game, as well as the state of the backup flag and the error detection code. In step S4, it is determined whether or not the backup flag is on. When the backup flag is off and the backup data is not stored in the RAM 102 (step S4; No), the initialization process (step S8) is executed.

When the backup data is stored in the RAM 102 (step S4; Yes), the CPU 103 checks the data of 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. When it is determined that these match, it is determined that the data in the RAM 102 is normal.

If it is determined that the data in the RAM 102 is not normal (step S5; No), the internal state cannot be returned to the state 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), the CPU 103 performs a recovery process (step S6) for returning the internal state of the main board 11 to the state when the power supply 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 may display an appropriate screen 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, an interrupt request signal is sent from the CTC to the CPU 103 every predetermined time (for example, 2 ms), and the CPU 103 can periodically execute 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 process shown in FIG. 4 is started, the CPU 103 first executes a predetermined switch process to perform the gate switch 21, the first start port switch 22A, and the second start port via the switch circuit 110. It is determined whether or not detection signals are received from various switches such as the switch 22B and the count switch 23 (step S21). Subsequently, by executing a predetermined main-side error process, an abnormality diagnosis of the pachinko gaming machine 1 is performed, and a warning can be generated if necessary according to the diagnosis result (step S22). 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). By executing the special symbol process process for each timer interrupt by the CPU 103, it is possible to manage the execution and hold of the special symbol game, control the big hit game state and the small hit game state, control the game state, and the like (for details, refer to the 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, the CPU 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 process, the CPU 103 first executes the start winning prize determination process (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 determination result such as the generation of the start winning prize, the number of hold storages, and the look-ahead determination 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. In each process (steps S110 to S120) of the special symbol process process, a transmission setting for transmitting an effect control command corresponding to each process to the effect control board 12 is performed.

The special symbol normal processing in step S110 is executed when the value of the special symbol process flag is “0” (initial value). In this special symbol normal processing, it is determined whether or not to start the first special figure game or the second special figure game based on the presence or absence of the pending information. 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, one of a plurality of types of fluctuation patterns is set using a random value for determining the fluctuation pattern based on a preliminary determination result of whether or not the display result is a "big hit" or a "small hit". The process of deciding on is included. 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. Then, when the display result is "big hit", the value of the special figure process flag is updated to "4". On the other hand, when the big hit flag is off and the display result is "small hit", the value of the special figure process flag is updated to "8". If the display result is "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 updated to "5", while when the number of round executions reaches the upper limit, the special figure process flag is set. The value 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 updated to "0", and the jackpot end processing 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 gaming state ends, the gaming state in the pachinko gaming machine 1 before the small hit gaming 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 to the ON state every time a predetermined time (for example, 2 milliseconds) elapses, based on the register setting of the CTC, for example. 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 automatically sets interrupt disabled, but if a CPU that is not automatically interrupt disabled is used, an interrupt occurs. It is desirable to issue a prohibition order (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 on in step S73 (step S73; Yes), the timer interrupt flag is cleared and turned off (step S74), and the command analysis process is executed (step S75). In the command analysis process, for example, after reading various effect control commands transmitted from the game control microcomputer 100 of the main board 11 and stored in the effect control command reception buffer, the read effect control commands are used. Corresponding settings and controls are performed. For example, the read effect control command may be stored in a predetermined area of the RAM 122 or stored in the RAM 122 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. Turn on the provided receive flag. 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 selects and executes any of the following processes of steps S170 to S177 according to the value of the effect process flag provided in the RAM 122, for example.

The variable display start waiting process 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. When it is determined that the variable display of the decorative symbol on the image display device 5 is to be started, the value of the effect process flag is updated to "1", and the variable display start waiting process is terminated.

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 instructs the display control unit 123 to display the effect image based on the effect control pattern set in step S171 on the display screen of the image display device 5. , Driving the movable body 32, outputting voice and sound effect from the speakers 8L and 8R by outputting the command (sound effect signal) to the voice control board 13, and commanding the lamp control board 14 (illumination signal). Various effect controls are executed during the variable display of the decorative pattern, such as turning on / off / blinking the game effect lamp 9 and the decorative LED according to the output. After performing such effect control, for example, an end code indicating the end of variable display of the decorative symbol is read from the effect control pattern, or a command is received from the main board 11 to specify that the fixed decorative symbol is to be stopped and displayed. In response to what has been done, the final decorative symbol, which is the display result of the decorative symbol, is stopped and displayed. When the fixed decorative symbol is stopped and displayed, the value of the effect process flag is updated to "3", and the effect process during variable display ends.

The 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 the effect control command for specifying the start of the big hit game state or the small hit game state is received, if the command specifies the start of the big hit game state, the value of the effect process flag is set to "6". Update to. On the other hand, if the command specifies the start of the small 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 sets, for example, an effect control pattern corresponding to the effect content in the small hit game state, and executes various effect controls in the small hit game state based on the set 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. Update to a certain "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 an effect control pattern or the like corresponding to, for example, the end of the small hit game state, and various effect controls at the end of the small hit game state based on the setting contents. To execute. After that, the value of the effect process flag is updated to 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 controls various effects of the ending effect at the end of the jackpot game state based on the setting contents. Run. 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.

Only one type of symbol (for example, a symbol indicating "-") is displayed during the variable display of the special symbol, and the variable display may be performed by repeating the display and 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).

In the above basic explanation, the pachinko game machine 1 is shown as a game machine, but a medal is inserted and 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) The present invention can also be applied to a slot machine equipped with one or more of regular bonus, RT, AT, ART, and CZ (hereinafter, bonus, etc.).

The program and data for realizing the present invention are not limited to 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 this specification, one of the expressions for comparison of various ratios such as the execution ratio of the production (expressions such as "high", "low", and "differentiate") is "0%". It may be included. 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. As shown in FIG. 8A, in the present embodiment, the non-reach loss variation patterns PA1-1 and PA1-2 in which the variable display mode of the decorative symbol is not the reach mode and the display result is “loss”. , The variable display mode of the decorative pattern is the reach mode and the display result is "loss". The variation pattern of reach loss is PA2-1 to PA2-6, PA3-1 to PA3-4, etc., and the display result is "big hit". PB2-1 to PB2-6, PB3-1 to PB3-4, and the like are prepared.

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 that suggests 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. The fluctuation patterns PA3-1 to PA3-4 and the like shown in FIG. 8A and the fluctuation patterns PB3-1 to PB3-4 and the like 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. As shown in FIG. 8B, the notification mode of the title differs depending on the type of reach. Specifically, 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. .. After that, for example, as shown in FIG. 9B, the decorative symbols showing the numbers 7 on the “left” and “right” stop, 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 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). The title 31AK002 of Super Reach A (here, the character "SP Reach A") is displayed, and the sound corresponding to the title name of Reach (here, "Super Reach A") is output from the speaker 8. , The title of 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, the dialogue 31AK004 of the character 31AK001 is displayed, and the character 31AK001 and the character 31AK003 confront each other. The subsequent part of the reach effect of Super Reach A 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 sound corresponding to the dialogue may be output from the speaker 8. 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, the title 31AK005 of the super reach B (here) is displayed on the entire screen of the image display device 5 as shown in FIG. 9 (F). Then, the characters "SP reach B") are 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 notified. NS. After that, the title 31AK005 of Super Reach B is erased, and as shown in FIG. 9 (G), the character 31AK006, which is an enemy character, is displayed, the dialogue 31AK004 of the character 31AK001 is displayed, and the character 31AK001 and the character 31AK006 confront each other. The subsequent part of the reach effect of Super Reach B is executed.

As described above, in the super reach A and the super reach B, the title of the reach is notified when a predetermined period has elapsed 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, the titles of Super Reach A (Fig. 9 (C) → (D) → (E) ...) and Super Reach B (Fig. 9 (C) → (F) → (G) ...) In the introduction part until the notification, the super reach effect is executed in a common effect mode (FIG. 9 (C)). By doing so, it is possible to 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 so, the effect of the effect is improved, and the player pays attention to the effect. In this way, the title notification may be executed after 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 displayed in a part of the center of the image display device 5. At the same time, the title of Super Reach D is notified by outputting the sound corresponding to the title name of Reach (here, "defeat the enemy") from the speaker 8. 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 be completely in agreement with the degree of jackpot reliability of 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, the title 31AK007 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, the dialogue 31AK004 of the character 31AK001 is displayed, and the reach effect of the super reach D in which the character 31AK001 and the character 31AK009 confront each other is executed. NS.

(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 of time 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. It may be something (title notification using the entire screen) or the like. 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, the expectation degree suggestion display may be displayed in at least a part of Super Reach A, Super Reach B, and 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. The title display end timing 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 "big hit" and a deciding effect indicating that the display result is "missing". 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 draw 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 suggestion display 31AK021 of five white stars is displayed first. Then, as shown in FIG. 12B, 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 31AK0221. The production is performed so that it fits in one of the white stars. 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. As shown in FIGS. 12 (D) and 12 (E), the same effect is repeated a number of times corresponding to the expected degree of reach. At this time, the sound (volume, scale, sound quality, etc.) output from the speaker 8 may be changed stepwise each time it is repeated (for each number of stars). 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 the super reach D is specified, the title 31AK023 of the super reach D2 is displayed as shown in FIG. 12 (G). 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), the black rhombus 31AK025 moves and the expectation suggestion display 31AK024. The production is performed so that it fits in one of the white rhombuses. 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. 13C, the title 31AK032 of the super reach C (here, the character "SP reach C") is displayed, so that the super reach C is displayed. The title of reach C is notified. 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, as shown in FIG. 14B, the title notice that the display color of the title 31AK030 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, the display mode (display color) of the title may change after the reach title is notified by voice. 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.

Further, when the title notice in which the display mode (display color) of the title changes is executed, the sound may be output according to the display mode after the change in the title display mode. 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) such as the advance notice effect or the development effect, which is controlled to the jackpot advantageous state and improves the degree of expectation. 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 within the variable display start setting process in 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 the fluctuation pattern of the super reach (step 31AKS001; Yes), the display color of the title of the superreach (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”. As shown in FIG. 16A, the display color of the title of Super Reach changes from "black", "red", "black" to "red", and from "black" to "fruit pattern". Things 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 effect mode, the display color of the title is determined at the determination ratio shown in FIG. 16 (A) in the normal mode, and the normal mode as shown in FIG. 16 (B) is used in the special mode. Determine the title display color at different rates. In the special mode, the display color pattern and the order of reliability may be different from those in the normal mode. In this way, by making the execution mode (display color and 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 the super reach, the display color of the character's dialogue (whether or not the dialogue notice is executed) in the reach production of the super reach is determined (step 31AKS003).

In step 31AKS003, the display color of the dialogue in the reach effect is determined, 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 provided to change from "white", "red", and "white" to "red", and in this order (ascending order). The jackpot reliability is high. 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, the determination results in 31AKS002 to 31AKS004 are saved in a predetermined area of the RAM 122 (step AK31S005), and the advance notice effect 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. It should be noted that there may be cases where the effect mode of the title or 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 pay attention to whether the action effect image is displayed, the title or the dialogue, and the effect 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 effect content in the character movement and the battle effect). May change. By doing so, the player pays attention to the production 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 expressed as a sub liquid crystal here, the sub display device may be composed of an organic EL or a dot matrix LED. The sub liquid crystal device may be fixed 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 title and the expectation degree suggestion display can be displayed without disturbing the super reach effect in the image display device 5, and the title and the expectation degree suggestion display can be easily understood.

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 present invention is applied to the title notification (mainly the notification for displaying characters) related to other effects. You may. 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, a deciding effect for notifying whether or not the display result becomes a "big hit" is executed, and then the display result is shown (). 10 (B) to (D)). Instead of such a determined effect, at a predetermined timing before deriving the display result, an operation effect for prompting the operation of the stick controller 31A or the push button 31B is executed, and when the predetermined operation is detected during the operation valid period. The display result may be displayed by displaying the victory or defeat of the battle effect, temporarily stopping the display result, or the like. 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 is in 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 18 (G) to (I), a reach effect in which the character 31AK041 and the 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 as shown in FIG. 17 (E), the praying character 31AK045 changes to the happy character 31AK046, and the small button image 31AK043 changes to the large button image 31AK047. Changes to.

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, before the predetermined time from which the display result is derived, the regulation line 31AK044 is erased as shown in FIG. 18 (J), and the stick image 31AK051 is enlarged and displayed in the center as shown in FIG. 18 (K). , 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 timing when the fluctuation time ends, as shown in FIG. 18 (M), a definite decorative symbol to be 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 degree 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. The plurality of types of elements include 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. 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. Further, 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. Further, when the reach title is displayed during the reach effect, when the fruit pattern image is displayed, the jackpot reliability is higher than when the fruit pattern image is not displayed. When the fruit pattern is not displayed, for example, a plain image that does not include each element E1 to E5 is displayed. 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. Further, when the shutter effect is executed, the notification for outputting the common sound (melody) by the speaker 8 is executed, and the notification by the light emission of the game effect lamp 9 is executed. When the closed shutter is opened, 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, an image of a fruit pattern including all the elements E1 to E5 is displayed. Further, in the reach title image 31AK062, the characters "battle reach" indicating that the reach effect accompanied by the battle effect is executed are displayed.

Further, when the reach title effect is executed, the notification for outputting the common sound (melody) by the speaker 8 is executed, and the notification by the light emission of the game effect lamp 9 is executed. Further, 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, the fruit pattern image can be suitably displayed in both the shutter image 31AK061 and the reach title image 31AK062 having different display sizes. As a result, it is possible to accurately convey that the fruit pattern image with high jackpot reliability is displayed.

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

Further, the shutter image 31AK061 shown in FIG. 19A and the reach title image 31AK062 shown in FIG. 19D are displayed at different timings. By doing so, it is possible to prevent the fruit pattern image, which is 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, the determination related to the shutter effect may be made based on the determination result of the display color of the title in step 31AKS002 of FIG. 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. Further, the determination related to the reach title effect may be executed in step 31AKS004 of FIG. 15 together with the determination related to the shutter effect.

(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, and the above-mentioned advantage. A suggestion effect execution means (for example, effect control CPU 120) capable of executing a suggestion effect (for example, reach effect) suggesting that the state is controlled, and a title notification means (for example, effect) capable of notifying a title corresponding to the suggestion effect. 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. 9D and 9F). ).

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, and 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 execution means has at least the first suggestion effect (for example, the reach effect of super reach A or super reach B) and the first suggestion effect. It is possible to execute two suggestion effects (for example, reach effects of super reach D and super reach E), and the title notification means in the second suggestion effect is the second suggestion effect from the start of the second suggestion effect. The title corresponding to the above may be notified.

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), the suggestion effect execution means is capable of executing the suggestion effect in an effect mode related to the title notified in the predetermined period. You may.

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, the specific display executing means (for example, the effect control CPU 120) for performing the small button image 31AK043, the large button image 31AK047, and the stick image 31AK051) is further provided, and the specific display executing means is the first specific display as the specific display. (For example, a small button image 31AK043) and a second specific display (for example, a large button image 31AK047, a stick image 31AK051), which is more advantageous to the player than the first specific display, can be displayed and detected by the detection means. During the non-valid period of, after displaying the first specific display, the first specific display is changed to the second specific display (for example, FIGS. 17 (E) and 18 (I)), and detection by the detection means is performed. During the valid period, the operation effect using the second specific display after the change may be executed (for example, FIGS. 18 (J) and 18 (K)).

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

(8) In any of the game 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 (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 two sizes) is further provided, and the display means has a plurality of types of elements having different modes (FIG. 19A). , (D), element E1 (banana), element E2 (melon), element E3 (apple), element E4 (watermelon), element E5 (strawberry), etc.) (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, a plurality of types of elements are displayed. Elements E1 to E5 are displayed in both the first suggestion display and the second suggestion display (the shutter image 31AK061 and the reach title image 31AK062 shown in FIGS. 19A and 19D). It may be displayed so as to be included).

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 24SH)
Next, the feature portion 24SH of the present embodiment will be described. A gaming machine having a feature unit 24SH is a gaming machine that can be controlled to an advantageous state that is advantageous to the player, and performs a specific operation for a specific image, and a specific effect that suggests that the degree of expectation controlled in the advantageous state can be specified. Even if a specific action is performed, a special effect different from the specific effect may be executed without suggesting the degree of expectation to be identifiable, and the special effect is executed. , It is possible to execute a specific effect at a predetermined timing thereafter.

(Example of variable pattern configuration)
FIG. 20 shows a setting example of a fluctuation pattern used in the pachinko gaming machine 1. Each variation pattern shows the outline of the time required from the start of the variable display to the derivation display of the finalized symbol as the display result and the effect mode. In this embodiment, among the cases where the display result is "missing", the variable display mode of the decorative symbol variably displayed on the image display device 5 is "non-reach" and "reach", respectively. In addition, a plurality of fluctuation patterns are prepared in advance in response to a case where the display result is a “big hit”. As the fluctuation pattern, a plurality of patterns are prepared in advance for each fluctuation time in the special figure game and the variable display of the decorative symbol. Therefore, by determining the variation pattern, the variable display time of the special symbol or the decorative symbol can be determined.

In the process of step S111 of FIG. 5, the fluctuation pattern to be used is determined at a predetermined ratio by using the fluctuation pattern determination random value stored as the pending information and the fluctuation pattern determination table. At this time, by making the determination ratio of each fluctuation pattern different depending on whether or not the display result is determined as "big hit", the possibility that the display result will be "big hit" corresponding to each fluctuation pattern is different. Can be made. For example, the possibility that the display result will be a "big hit" can be different depending on which of the plurality of types of reach effects is executed. In the example shown in FIG. 20, a plurality of types of reach effects such as normal, super A, and super B are preset. Then, when the reach effect of super reach such as Super A or Super B is executed, the display result is more likely to be a "big hit" than when the normal reach effect is executed. It suffices if the fluctuation pattern determination table is set.

The jackpot reliability when each reach is executed increases in the order of normal reach <super reach B <super reach A.

Further, in the process of step S111, it may be determined whether or not the variable display state of the decorative symbol is set to "reach" by determining the fluctuation pattern when the display result is determined to be "missing". Alternatively, before determining the fluctuation pattern, it may be determined whether or not the variable display state of the decorative symbol is set to "reach" by using the reach determination random value and the reach determination table. That is, in the process of step S111, it suffices that the fluctuation pattern can be determined to be one of a plurality of types based on the display result and the determination result of the presence / absence of reach.

(Suggestion production)
During the variable display of the decorative symbol, unlike the reach effect, for example, a predetermined effect image is displayed, an image display as a message, a voice output, or the like, which is different from the variable display operation of the decorative pattern. As a result, the variable display state of the decorative pattern may be in the reach state, the reach effect by super reach may be executed, the display result may be a "big hit", etc. , A suggestion effect for suggesting to the player in advance may be executed.

The effect operation that serves as a suggestive effect is a variable display mode of the decorative symbol after the variable display of the decorative symbol is started in all of the decorative symbol display areas 5L, 5C, and 5R of "left", "middle", and "right". It suffices if it is executed before the reach mode is reached. Further, the suggestion effect suggesting that the variable display result may be a "big hit" may include one that is executed after the variable display mode of the decorative symbol becomes the reach mode. In this way, the suggestion effect can be in the big hit game state at a predetermined timing from the start of the variable display of the special symbol or the decorative symbol to the derivation of the finalized special symbol or the confirmed decorative symbol which is the variable display result. Anything that can suggest sex will do.

In this embodiment, for example, the card image as a specific image is displayed inside out, and the character tries to turn over the card image as a specific operation. Then, when the card image is turned over, the card suggestion effect as a specific effect that suggests that the reach effect by the super reach is executed is executed according to the mode of the turned card image. Even if the character flips the card image, it does not specifically suggest that the reach effect by super reach is executed depending on the mode of the flipped card image, and a special effect of stocking the flipped card image may be executed. be. When the special effect is executed, the card suggestion effect can be executed at a predetermined timing thereafter.

(Example of determining whether or not to execute the card suggestion effect)
FIG. 21 is a flowchart showing an example of the card suggestion effect determination process executed in step S171 of FIG. In the card suggestion effect determination process shown in FIG. 21, the effect control CPU 120 first has a variable display content such as a variation pattern and a display result indicated by an effect control command transmitted from the main board 11 "non-reach (loss)". (Step 24SHS1). At this time, if the variable display content is "non-reach (loss)" (step 24SHS1; Yes), the card suggestion effect determination process is terminated.

On the other hand, when the variable display content is not "non-reach (loss)" (step 24SHS1; No), it is determined whether or not to execute the card suggestion effect (step 24SHS2). As an example, in the process of step 24SHS2, a card suggestion effect execution determination table prepared in advance is selected and set as a table to be used for determining whether or not to execute the card suggestion effect. In the card suggestion effect execution decision table, the numerical value compared with the random number value for the card suggestion effect execution decision according to the variable display contents, etc., is the determination result of "no execution" corresponding to the case where the card suggestion effect execution decision is not executed. Alternatively, it may be assigned to the determination result of "execution" corresponding to the case of executing the card suggestion effect. The effect control CPU 120 refers to the card suggestion effect execution decision table based on the numerical data indicating the random number value for the card suggestion effect execution decision extracted from, for example, the random number circuit 124 or the effect random counter. It suffices to decide whether or not to execute the production.

FIG. 22 shows an example of determining whether or not to execute the card suggestion effect in the process of step 24SHS2. In this determination example, if the ratio of determining whether or not to execute the card suggestion effect is different depending on whether the variable display content specified based on the effect control command is "reach (loss)" or "big hit". I'm letting you. More specifically, when the variable display content is "big hit", the "execution" corresponding to the case where the card suggestion effect is executed at a higher rate than when the variable display content is "reach (loss)". Yes ”is decided. Therefore, when the card suggestion effect is executed, the display result becomes a "big hit" at a higher rate than when the card suggestion effect is not executed. That is, by executing the card suggestion effect, the expectation that the display result will be a "big hit" is increased.

(Examples of determining card suggestion production patterns, etc.)
Based on the determination by the process of step 24SHS2 shown in FIG. 21, it is determined whether or not it is the determination result of "execution" to execute the card suggestion effect (step 24SHS3). At this time, if the decision result is "no execution" that does not execute the card suggestion effect (step 24SHS3; No), the card suggestion effect determination process ends. On the other hand, in the case of the determination result of "execution" (step 24SHS3; Yes), a card suggestion effect pattern corresponding to the effect mode of the card suggestion effect to be executed regardless of the character turning the card image is prepared in advance. A predetermined ratio is determined for any of the plurality of patterns (step 24SHS4). As an example, in the process of step 24SHS4, a card suggestion effect pattern determination table prepared in advance is selected and set as a table to be used for determining the card suggestion effect pattern. In the card suggestion effect pattern determination table, a numerical value to be compared with a random number value for determining the card suggestion effect pattern may be assigned to the determination result of the card suggestion effect pattern according to the variable display contents and the like. The effect control CPU 120 refers to the card suggestion effect pattern determination table based on numerical data indicating a random number value for determining a card suggestion effect pattern extracted from, for example, a random number circuit 124 or a random counter for effect. The card suggestion effect pattern in the card suggestion effect may be determined.

FIG. 23A shows an example of determining the card suggestion effect pattern by the process of step 24SHS4. In this determination example, the rate at which the card suggestion effect pattern is determined differs depending on whether the variable display content is “no super reach”, “super reach A”, or “super reach B”. In this embodiment, the card suggestion effect pattern SPA1 to the card suggestion effect pattern SPA9 are prepared in advance as the card suggestion effect pattern. In the determination example shown in FIG. 23 (A), the card suggestion effect pattern SPA4 to the card suggestion effect pattern SPA6 can be determined only when the variable display content is "super reach A", and the variable display content is "super reach". It is set so that it is not determined when it is "None" or "Super Reach B". Therefore, when the card suggestion effect is executed in the effect mode according to any one of the card suggestion effect pattern SPA4 to the card suggestion effect pattern SPA6, it is determined that the development becomes super reach A. That is, the card suggestion effect of the effect mode by the card suggestion effect pattern SPA4 to the card suggestion effect pattern SPA6 is a development effect that definitively suggests the development to Super Reach A. Further, in the determination example shown in FIG. 23A, the card suggestion effect pattern SPA7 to the card suggestion effect pattern SPA9 can be determined only when the variable display content is "super reach B", and the variable display content is "super reach B". It is set so that it is not determined when it is "no super reach" or "super reach A". Therefore, when the card suggestion effect is executed in the effect mode according to any one of the card suggestion effect pattern SPA7 to the card suggestion effect pattern SPA9, it is determined that the development becomes super reach B. That is, the card suggestion effect of the effect mode by the card suggestion effect pattern SPA7 to the card suggestion effect pattern SPA9 is a development effect that definitively suggests the development to Super Reach B. Further, in the determination example shown in FIG. 23A, the card suggestion effect pattern SPA1 to the card suggestion effect pattern SPA3 can be determined only when the variable display content is "no super reach", and the variable display content is ". It is set so that it is not determined when it is "Super Reach A" or "Super Reach B". Therefore, when the card suggestion effect is executed in the effect mode according to any one of the card suggestion effect pattern SPA1 to the card suggestion effect pattern SPA3, it is determined that the super reach does not occur. That is, the card suggestion effect of the effect mode by the card suggestion effect pattern SPA1 to the card suggestion effect pattern SPA3 is a development effect of Gase that definitely suggests that it does not develop into super reach.

FIG. 23B shows a specific example of the effect content set for each card suggestion effect pattern. In this specific example, the reach effect by super reach is executed according to the effect mode of whether or not the character performs a specific action of turning the card image according to the determination result of the card suggestion effect pattern, and the mode of the turned card image. The card image is flipped over and stocked without suggesting that the reach effect by Super Reach will be executed by the effect mode of whether or not to notify the fact identifiablely or the mode of the flipped card image. The mode of production is different depending on whether or not a special effect is executed.

In the card suggestion effect by the card suggestion effect pattern SPA4 and the card suggestion effect pattern SPA7, after the first specific action in which the character turns the card image, the reach effect by super reach is executed according to the mode of the turned card image. It will be a development effect that suggests identifiable.

In the card suggestion effect by the card suggestion effect pattern SPA5 and the card suggestion effect pattern SPA8, after the first specific action in which the character turns the card image, a special effect is executed in which the card image is turned over and stocked, and the character prints the card image. After the second specific operation of turning, it is a development effect that suggests that the reach effect by super reach is executed according to the mode of the turned card image.

In the card suggestion effect by the card suggestion effect pattern SPA6 and the card suggestion effect pattern SPA9, after the first and second specific actions in which the character turns the card image, the card image is turned over and stocked, and the character executes a special effect to stock it. After the third specific operation of turning the card image, it is a development effect that identifiablely suggests that the reach effect by the super reach is executed according to the mode of the turned card image.

It should be noted that, for the same fluctuation pattern, when the special effect is executed once and when the special effect is executed twice, the case where the special effect is executed twice is the case where the decorative pattern is variablely displayed. The time of the normal fluctuation until the mode becomes the reach mode is shortened so that the specific operation for the specific image is performed at an early timing. According to such a configuration, it is possible to secure the super reach effect time for the same fluctuation pattern regardless of the number of times the special effect is executed.

Alternatively, in the variation pattern, the number of variable displays to be pseudo-executed in the pseudo-continuous production before developing into super reach may be specified. In that case, the number of times the special effect is executed, the effect time of the specific operation for the specific image, the effect time of the special effect, the effect time of the specific effect, etc. The production time of various productions may be determined.

In the determination example shown in FIG. 23 (A), when the variable display content is "Super Reach A", the determination ratio of the card suggestion effect pattern SPA6 is the lowest, and the card suggestion effect pattern SPA5 and the card suggestion effect pattern SPA4 The decision rate is set to increase in order. On the other hand, in the determination example shown in FIG. 23A, when the variable display content is "Super Reach B", the determination ratio of the card suggestion effect pattern SPA7 is the lowest, and the card suggestion effect pattern SPA8 and the card suggestion effect pattern The determination rate is set to increase in the order of SPA9. In this way, the card suggestion effect pattern in which the special effect is executed is more likely to be determined when the variable display content is "super reach B" than when the variable display content is "super reach A", and the special effect is executed. Card suggestion effect patterns that are not played are more likely to be determined when the variable display content is "Super Reach A" than when the variable display content is "Super Reach B". It can be said that it develops into a super reach with high jackpot reliability than when is not executed. In addition, the card suggestion effect pattern in which the special effect is executed twice is more likely to be determined when the variable display content is "Super Reach B" than when the variable display content is "Super Reach A". Since the card suggestion effect pattern in which the special effect is executed is determined more frequently when the variable display content is "Super Reach A" than when the variable display content is "Super Reach B", the number of times the special effect is executed is higher. It can be said that the larger the number, the more reliable the super reach will be.

(Examples of determining specific operation patterns, etc.)
After the card suggestion effect pattern is determined by the process of step 24SHS4 shown in FIG. 21, the specific operation pattern is determined at a predetermined ratio in any of a plurality of prepared patterns (step 24SHS5), and the card suggestion effect determination process is completed. do. As an example, in the process of step 24SHS5, a specific operation pattern determination table prepared in advance is selected and set as a table to be used for determining a specific operation pattern. In the specific operation pattern determination table, a numerical value to be compared with a random number value for determining the specific operation pattern may be assigned to the determination result of the specific operation pattern according to the card suggestion effect pattern or the like. The effect control CPU 120 suggests the card this time by referring to the specific operation pattern determination table based on numerical data indicating a random number value for determining a specific operation pattern extracted from, for example, a random number circuit 124 or a random number counter for effect. A specific operation pattern in the production may be determined.

FIG. 24A shows an example of determining a specific operation pattern by the process of step 24SHS5. In this determination example, the ratio determined for the specific operation pattern SPB1 is low when it is determined for the card suggestion effect pattern in which the special effect is not executed, and the card suggestion effect pattern in which one special effect is executed, 2 It is set so that the ratio is higher in the order of the card suggestion effect pattern in which the special effect of the times is executed. On the other hand, the ratio determined for the specific operation pattern SPB2 is low when it is determined for the card suggestion effect pattern in which the special effect is executed twice, and the card suggestion effect pattern in which one special effect is executed. The ratio is set to be higher in the order of the card suggestion effect pattern in which the special effect is not executed. Therefore, when the specific operation by the specific operation pattern SPB1 is executed, the special effect is more likely to be executed than when the specific operation by the specific operation pattern SPB2 is executed, and the number of times the special effect is executed is large. Is more likely to be.

FIG. 24B shows a specific example of the specific operation set for each specific operation pattern. In this specific example, the character that turns the card image is different depending on the determination result of the specific operation pattern.

In the example shown in FIG. 24 (B), in the case of the specific operation pattern SPB1, the first character tries to turn over the card image as the specific operation. On the other hand, in the case of the specific operation pattern SPB2, the second character tries to turn over the card image as the specific operation.

(Execution example of card suggestion effect according to card suggestion effect pattern)
FIG. 25 shows a card suggestion effect or flipped as a specific effect that identifiablely suggests that a reach effect by super reach is executed according to the mode of the turned card image after the specific action of the character flipping the card image. It does not specifically suggest that the reach effect by super reach is executed depending on the mode of the card image, and shows a specific example of the case where the special effect of turning over the card image and stocking it is executed. The variable display of the special symbol or the decorative symbol is started based on the fact that the game ball passes through the first starting winning opening formed by the winning ball device 6A or the second starting winning opening formed by the variable winning ball device 6B. Occasionally, as the process in step S171 shown in FIG. 7, the card suggestion effect determination process as shown in FIG. 21 is executed. When it is determined in the process of step 24SHS2 shown in FIG. 21 that the card suggestion effect is to be executed, the card suggestion effect pattern is determined in the process of step 24SHS4, and the specific operation pattern is determined in the process of step 24SHS5. It is determined.

For example, when it is decided to execute the card suggestion effect in the process of step 24SH2, the control for starting the card suggestion effect is performed after the variable display mode of the decorative symbol becomes the reach mode. ..

As an example, when the specific operation pattern SPB1 is determined in the process of step 24SH5, for example, as shown in FIG. 25 (A), the image 24SH2 of the first character is combined with the card image 24SH1 turned inside out. Is displayed.

With the passage of time after the card image 24SH1 is displayed after FIG. 25 (A), for example, as shown in FIG. 25 (B), the first character performs a specific operation to turn over the card image, thereby performing a specific operation. Fan the card image to be flipped.

For example, when the card suggestion effect pattern SPA4 is determined in the process of step 24SH4, it is displayed on the flipped card image 24SH1A as shown in FIG. 25 (C-1) after FIG. 25 (B). The letter "A" executes a card suggestion effect as a specific effect that identifiablely suggests that the reach effect by the super reach A is executed, and as shown in FIG. 25 (D-1), the super reach is performed. Develop into A.

On the other hand, for example, in the process of step 24SH4, one of the card suggestion effect pattern SPA2, the card suggestion effect pattern SPA3, the card suggestion effect pattern SPA5, the card suggestion effect pattern SPA6, the card suggestion effect pattern SPA8, and the card suggestion effect pattern SPA9 is determined. If so, after FIG. 25 (B), as shown in FIG. 25 (C-2), the reach effect by super reach is executed by the character "?" Displayed on the flipped card image 24SH1X. As shown in FIG. 25 (D-2), a special effect of stocking the card image 24SH3 turned inside out is executed without identifiable suggestion that the image will be turned over. When the special effect is executed in this way, as shown in FIG. 25 (D-2), the decorative symbol may be temporarily stopped to execute the pseudo continuous effect.

(Specific example when special production is executed)
FIG. 26 shows a specific effect suggesting that after the special effect is executed, the character performs a specific operation of turning the card image again, and the reach effect by super reach is executed depending on the mode of the turned card image. A specific example is shown when the card suggestion effect is executed.

For example, in the process of step 24SH4, one of the card suggestion effect pattern SPA2, the card suggestion effect pattern SPA3, the card suggestion effect pattern SPA5, the card suggestion effect pattern SPA6, the card suggestion effect pattern SPA8, and the card suggestion effect pattern SPA9 is determined. In the case, after the special effect as shown in FIG. 25 (D-2) is executed, the variable display mode restarted by the pseudo continuous effect is the reach mode as shown in FIGS. 26 (A) and 26 (B), for example. As shown in FIG. 26C, the flipped card image 24SH1 is displayed as the card image corresponding to the stocked card image 24SH3, and the image 24SH2 of the first character is displayed at a predetermined timing such as Is displayed again.

With the passage of time after the card image 24SH1 is displayed after FIG. 26 (C), for example, as shown in FIG. 26 (D), the first character performs a specific operation to turn over the card image, thereby performing a specific operation. Fan the card image to be flipped.

For example, when the card suggestion effect pattern SPA8 is determined in the process of step 24SH4, after FIG. 26 (D), as shown in FIG. 26 (E), the “turned card image 24SH1B” is displayed. The character "B" executes the card suggestion effect as a specific effect that identifiablely suggests that the reach effect by the super reach B is executed, and develops into the super reach A.

(Modification example of feature part 24SH)
In the above embodiment, the card image as a specific image is displayed inside out, and the character tries to turn over the card image as a specific operation. Then, when the card image is turned over, the card suggestion effect as a specific effect that suggests that the reach effect by the super reach is executed according to the mode of the turned card image is executed. In addition, even if the character turns over the card image, it does not specifically suggest that the reach effect by super reach is executed depending on the mode of the turned card image, and a special effect of stocking the flipped card image is executed. Explained as there are cases. Then, it has been described that when the special effect is executed, the card suggestion effect can be executed at a predetermined timing thereafter. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and for example, a roulette image in which any one of a plurality of options is specified may be displayed as a specific image, and the roulette may be started as a specific operation. In that case, when the roulette is stopped, the roulette suggestion effect as a specific effect that identifiablely suggests that the reach effect by the super reach is executed by the option specified in the stopped roulette image may be executed. .. In addition, even if the roulette is stopped, it does not specifically suggest that the reach effect by super reach is executed by the option specified in the stopped roulette image, and as a special effect according to the specified option. The pseudo-continuous production may be executed. Then, when the pseudo continuous effect is executed, the roulette suggestion effect may be executed at a predetermined timing thereafter.

In the above embodiment, it has been described that when the special effect is executed, the super reach with high jackpot reliability is developed as compared with the case where the special effect is not executed. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and when the special effect is not executed, it may be developed into a super reach with higher jackpot reliability than when the special effect is executed.

In the above embodiment, it has been described that the special effect can be repeatedly executed. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and when a specific operation for a specific image is performed again after the specific effect is executed, whether to execute the specific effect that suggests that the degree of expectation controlled in an advantageous state can be specified. , A series of effects may be completed without executing the specific effect, so that the second specific effect may not be executed.

In the above embodiment, it has been described that the specific effect may not be executed even if the special effect is executed. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and when a special effect is executed, the specific effect may be finally executed without fail.

In the above embodiment, when the special effect is executed, it is described as recognizable notifying that the special effect has been executed until the specific operation is performed again. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and when a special effect is executed, it may not be recognizable that the special effect has been executed. Alternatively, when the special effect is executed, it may be recognizable that the special effect has been executed until the display result is stopped and displayed.

In the above embodiment, it has been described that the ratio of whether the specific effect or the special effect is executed differs depending on which character is the character performing the specific operation on the specific image. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and the ratio of whether the specific effect or the special effect is executed may be different depending on the effect period of the specific operation for the specific image. In that case, the longer the effect period of the specific action for the specific image, the higher the ratio of the special effect being executed, or the longer the effect period of the specific action for the specific image, the higher the ratio of the specific effect being executed. May be high.

In the above embodiment, when the special effect is executed, the card image 24SH3 turned inside out is stocked in order to recognizablely notify that the special effect has been executed. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and a card image in which the surface on which the character "?" Is displayed can be recognized may be stocked.

In the above embodiment, when the special effect is executed, the card image 24SH1X on which the character "?" Is displayed is turned over and displayed regardless of the degree of expectation controlled in the advantageous state. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and when performing a special effect, the content and mode of the characters displayed on the flipped card image 24SH1X are changed according to the degree of expectation controlled in an advantageous state. You may.

In the above-described embodiment, it has been described as identifiable suggesting that the reach effect by the super reach is executed as the specific effect. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and as a specific effect, the display result may be identifiablely suggested to identifiable the degree of expectation controlled in an advantageous state.

In the above embodiment, a suggestion effect different from the card suggestion effect may be executed while the card image 24SH3 turned inside out is stocked. In that case, the specific image displayed in the suggestion effect may act on the card image 24SH3 turned inside out. For example, the specific image displayed in the suggestion effect may act on the card image 24SH3 turned inside out so that the specific operation is performed again. In that case, the ratio of acting on the flipped card image 24SH3 may be different depending on the mode of the specific image.

In the above embodiment, while the card image 24SH3 turned inside out is stocked, the second card image may be displayed inside out and the character may turn over the second card image. Then, even if the character turns over the card image, it does not specifically suggest that the reach effect by super reach is executed depending on the mode of the turned over card image, and the flipped card image is further stocked and two Card images may be stocked.

(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 or the like) that can be controlled to an advantageous state (for example, a jackpot gaming state or the like) that is advantageous to the player. Then, a specific operation (for example, a character tries to turn over the card image 24SH1) for a specific image (for example, a card image 24SH1 or the like) is performed, and an expectation degree controlled to the advantageous state (for example, a jackpot reliability or the like) is performed. A specific effect means (for example, a CPU 120 for effect control) that executes a specific effect (for example, a card suggestion effect) that suggests the specific operation is provided, and even when the specific operation is performed, the expected degree is obtained. A special effect different from the specific effect (for example, stocking the flipped card image 24SH3) may be executed without suggesting identifiable, and when the special effect is executed, a predetermined timing thereafter (for example, For example, the specific effect can be executed when the variable display mode restarted by the pseudo continuous effect becomes the reach mode).

According to such a configuration, it is possible to improve the interest of the game in performing a specific operation on a specific image and executing a specific effect that suggests that the degree of expectation controlled in an advantageous state can be specified.

(2) In the gaming machine of the above (1), the degree of expectation suggested by the specific effect differs depending on whether the special effect is executed before the specific effect is executed (for example, the special effect). When is executed, it may develop into a super reach with high jackpot reliability, etc., as compared with the case where the special effect is not executed.

With such a configuration, it is possible to pay attention to whether or not the special effect is executed.

(3) In the gaming machine of (1) or (2) above, the special effect can be repeatedly executed (for example, the card image is turned inside out after the first and second specific actions in which the character turns the card image. It may be possible to perform a special effect to be stocked, etc.).

According to such a configuration, the execution of the specific effect can be postponed by repeatedly executing the special effect, so that the feeling of expectation can be maintained.

(4) In any of the gaming machines (1) to (3) above, the specific effect may not be executed even if the special effect is executed (for example, card suggestion effect pattern SPA2, card suggestion effect pattern SPA3). Card suggestion effect of the effect mode by

With such a configuration, it is possible to increase the chances that a special effect is executed.

(5) When the special effect is executed in any of the game machines (1) to (4) above, it is recognizable that the special effect has been executed for a predetermined period (for example, FIG. 25). After the special effect is executed as shown in (D-2), it is turned inside out until the variable display mode restarted by the pseudo continuous effect as shown in FIGS. 26 (B) and 26 (C) becomes the reach mode. The card image 24SH3 may be displayed, etc.).

According to such a configuration, it is possible to arouse the expectation that the specific effect is executed in response to the execution of the special effect.

(6) In any of the game machines (1) to (5) above, the ratio of which of the specific effect and the special effect is executed differs depending on the mode of the specific operation for the specific image ( For example, when the specific action is executed by the specific action pattern SPB1, the special effect is more likely to be executed than when the specific action is executed by the specific action pattern SPB2, and the number of executions of the special effect is large. It may be possible to increase the possibility of becoming (etc.).

With such a configuration, it is possible to pay attention to the effect mode when a specific operation is performed on a specific image.

(Explanation of feature section 24SH and feature section 31AK)
Next, the feature unit 24SH and the feature unit 31AK of the present embodiment will be described. A gaming machine having both a feature unit 24SH and a feature unit 31AK is a gaming machine that can be controlled to an advantageous state that is advantageous to the player, and can perform a specific operation for a specific image and specify the degree of expectation that is controlled to the advantageous state. The title notification means is provided with a specific effect means for executing the specific effect suggested in the above and a title notification means capable of notifying the title corresponding to the specific effect. It is possible to notify the corresponding title, and even if a specific action is performed, it does not suggest the degree of expectation so that it can be specified, and a special effect different from the specific effect may be executed. , It is possible to execute a specific effect at a predetermined timing thereafter.

(Explanation of feature section 24SH (71F))
Next, the feature portion 24SH (71F) of the present embodiment will be described. The gaming machine having the feature unit 24SH (71F) is a gaming machine that can be controlled to an advantageous state that is advantageous to the player, and is provided with a warning means that can execute a warning regarding prevention of immersiveness in the game. At least, it is possible to call attention to the prevention of sunk in the non-gaming state and when the advantageous state ends, and the cautions regarding the prevention of sunk in different modes between the non-gaming state and the end of the advantageous state. Perform arousal.

FIG. 27 is a diagram for explaining various displays during the customer waiting demonstration state and after the end of the big hit. FIG. 27A is a diagram for explaining various displays including the immersive prevention display during the customer waiting demonstration state (hereinafter, also simply referred to as during the demonstration). Further, FIGS. 27 (B) and 27 (C) are diagrams for explaining various displays including a squeeze prevention display during the ending period after the end of the big hit. FIG. 27 (B) shows the display after the end of the first big hit, and FIG. 27 (C) shows the display after the end of the second and subsequent big hits when the big hits are continuous.

In the present embodiment, when a predetermined period of time elapses after receiving the customer waiting demo designation command, it is determined that the game is not being played, and the demonstration screen is displayed. The customer waiting demo designation command is transmitted from the game control microcomputer 100 side to the effect control CPU 120 side when the start winning is not generated and there is no hold storage data in the first hold storage buffer or the second hold storage buffer. .. The demo state ends with the start of a game such as the occurrence of a new start prize.

As shown in FIG. 27 (A), during the demonstration, three symbols (for example, three numerical symbols such as “375”), which are the final loss stop symbols, are displayed on the screen of the image display device 5. After being displayed for 15 seconds, a function introduction movie as a video introducing functions such as how to play and directing the pachinko gaming machine 1 is displayed for 39 seconds. After that, as a warning display, another warning display and a immersive prevention display are displayed for 6 seconds. The detailed display contents will be described later with reference to FIG. 29.

Further, as shown in FIG. 27 (A), when the pachinko gaming machine 1 is initialized, the display on the screen starts from the three symbol display which is the first screen in the demo state. On the other hand, if there is a power outage recovery during the customer waiting demonstration where the power supply is stopped and restarted due to a power outage, the production is not started from the 3 symbol display which is the first screen of the demonstration state, but other cautions are issued. The display on the screen starts from the timing when the display and the immersive prevention display are executed.

Next, as shown in FIG. 27 (B), the ending display is displayed during the ending period after the end of the first big hit. In the ending display, while the background image of the ending is displayed for 10 seconds, the mode display which is the information about the effect mode after the end of the big hit selected during the big hit is executed, and then the probability change number (time reduction) after the end of the big hit is executed. The probability variation number display (time reduction number display) indicating the number of times) is displayed. In addition, from 2 seconds before the end of the ending display, the prepaid card forgetting prevention display and the immersive prevention display are displayed together with the ending display. After that, the maker logo display (also referred to as manufacturer information) indicating the manufacturer of the pachinko gaming machine 1 and the immersive prevention display are displayed for 2 seconds.

Further, as shown in FIG. 27 (C), the ending display is displayed during the ending period after the end of the second and subsequent big hits. Here, the second and subsequent jackpots are jackpots when the jackpot is hit again during the 100 fluctuation display (during the probability variation state or the time saving state) after the end of the jackpot including the first jackpot. In such a continuous second and subsequent jackpots, as in the case of the first jackpot, the effect mode after the jackpot selected during the jackpot while the background image of the ending for 10 seconds is displayed as the ending display. The mode display, which is information about the above, and the probability variation number display (time reduction number display), which is information indicating the probability variation number (time reduction number) after the end of the big hit, are displayed. However, unlike the first big hit, from 2 seconds before the end of the ending display, the immersive prevention display is displayed together with the ending display, but the prepaid card forgetting prevention display is not displayed. After that, the entanglement prevention display is displayed for 2 seconds together with the maker logo display indicating the manufacturer of the pachinko gaming machine 1.

As shown in FIG. 27, since the display period of the immersive prevention image is shorter in the ending period after the big hit than in the customer waiting demonstration state, an excessive warning display is performed when the big hit is finished. It is possible to preferably execute the warning display while preventing the game from being less enjoyable.

(Power saving mode)
Next, the power saving mode will be described. In the present embodiment, when the customer waiting demonstration state continues for a predetermined time, a power saving mode is executed in which the brightness of the backlight of the liquid crystal of the image display device 5 is suppressed to a low level to save power. The power saving mode shifts after the demonstration state of 60 seconds in total, which is 15 seconds for the three symbol display shown in FIG. 27, 39 seconds for the function introduction movie, and 6 seconds for the other warning display and the immersive prevention display, is executed three times. Will be done. That is, the power saving mode is entered 3 minutes after the customer waiting demonstration state is started. Further, the power saving mode ends on condition that the game is started. For example, the power saving mode ends when the game ball is driven into the game area 7. Further, the power saving mode is terminated when the player operates the push button 31B or the stick controller 31A. When the handle is provided with a sensor, the power saving mode may be terminated by detecting the operation of the player by touching the sensor.

Such a power saving mode can be set to ON / OFF by a game clerk. As a method of setting the power saving mode, for example, a mechanical hard switch is provided on the effect control board 80, and when the power is turned on while the hard switch is in a specific mode, the setting screen is displayed. Just do it. Here, the specific mode is a state in which the switch can be switched between items 0 to 9 and items A to F, and is installed in item F, for example. When the power is turned on while the product is installed in item F, a setting screen for whether or not the power saving mode is executed is displayed. After that, if the hard switch is set to any of 0 to 5, the player can adjust the volume (0 is the minimum sound, 5 is the maximum sound), and if it is set to any of 6 to B, the player can adjust the volume. The volume is fixed (6 is the lowest note, B is the highest note). The light intensity adjustment can be set in any state. If you only adjust the amount of light, you will not be able to adjust the volume even if you open the menu screen. When C to E are selected, it is in the same state as 0.

FIG. 28 is a diagram for explaining various displays during the customer waiting demonstration state and the power saving mode. FIG. 28A shows various displays when shifting from the customer waiting demonstration state to the power saving mode. Further, FIG. 28B shows a display mode of the other warning display and the immersive prevention display, in particular, during the customer waiting demonstration state.

As shown in FIG. 28 (A), the power saving mode is entered after the demonstration state in which three symbol displays, a function introduction movie, and other warning displays and immersive prevention displays are set as one set as a customer waiting demo state is executed three times. Will be done. In the power saving mode, the brightness of the backlight of the liquid crystal of the image display device 5 decreases, so that the screen becomes dark. Therefore, in the power saving mode, the function introduction movie is executed for 39 seconds after the three symbol display is executed for 15 seconds on the dark screen. However, in the power saving mode, the other warning display and the immersive prevention display are not displayed after the function introduction movie. During the power saving mode, after the function introduction movie, the display shifts to the three-symbol display again.

Then, when the power saving mode ends, the immersive prevention display on the first screen is displayed for 5 seconds. After that, if the variable display of the symbols due to the start winning is not started, the demo state starts from the 3 symbol display again.

Next, a display mode of the other warning display and the entanglement prevention display will be described with reference to FIG. 28 (B). Other warning signs include the above-mentioned warning signs prohibiting games under the age of 18. Here, for convenience of explanation, of the multiple types of other alert displays, the alert display that prohibits games under the age of 18 is alert A, the alert display for suppressing fraudulent activity is alert B, and fraud. The alert display for suppressing the action will be described as alert C.

As shown in FIG. 28 (B), the other warning display and the immersive display are displayed and erased within 6 seconds. Here, 1F (frame) is used as a display unit. In this embodiment, 1F corresponds to 1/30 second. First, among the plurality of other warning displays, the warning A fades in over the fade-in period of 15F (0.5S) and is displayed over the display period of 142F. After that, the alert A fades out over the fade-out period of 9F (0.3S) and is hidden over the non-display period of 14F.

After the non-display period on the 6th floor, the alert B fades in from the middle of the fade-in period on the alert A over the fade-in period on the 15th floor (0.5S), and is displayed over the display period on the 136th floor. After that, the alert B fades out over the fade-out period of 9F (0.3S) and is hidden over the non-display period of 14F.

After the non-display period on the 12th floor, the alert C fades in from the middle of the fade-in period of the alert A and the alert B over the fade-in period of 15F (0.5S), and is displayed over the display period of 130F. Will be done. After that, the alert C fades out over the fade-out period of 9F (0.3S) and is hidden over the non-display period of 14F.

The entanglement prevention display fades in over the fade-in period on the 10th floor after the fade-in period on the alert A, alert B, and alert C after the non-display period on the 35th floor, and is displayed over the display period on the 112th floor. NS. After that, the entanglement prevention display fades out over the fade-out period of 9F (0.3S) and disappears over the non-display period of 14F. The fade-in period of the immersive prevention display is set shorter than that of other warning displays. In this way, the final entanglement prevention display can be made to appear earlier than other alerts, and the display can be sharpened.

As shown in FIG. 28 (B), the attention alert A, the attention alert B, the attention alert C, and the immersive prevention display are faded in in order, displayed in the overlapping period, and then faded out at the same timing. Is done. Although the fade-in period for preventing immersiveness does not overlap with the fade-in period for other alerts, it may be faded in so as to overlap.

In this way, the immersive prevention display and the other warning display can be displayed in the same period, and the display timing of each warning display can be different. According to this, when displaying a plurality of alerts in the same period, it is possible to prevent the player from being unable to confirm the information by displaying the plurality of information at once.

In addition, the immersive prevention display can be displayed in the same period as other caution displays, and after the other caution displays are faded in, the immersive prevention display is faded in, and the other caution displays and the immersive prevention display are displayed. After all of the above are available, fade out at the same timing. In this way, it is possible to execute display control of a good-looking warning display.

(Screen during customer waiting demonstration state)
Next, various displays displayed on the screen of the image display device 5 will be described. FIG. 29 is a diagram showing a screen during the customer waiting demonstration state. As shown in FIG. 29 (A), at the start of the customer waiting demonstration state, the left, middle, and right effect symbols 91 to 93 are displayed in a mode that results in a misaligned display at the center of the screen. Such a three-symbol display is displayed for 15 seconds. Next, as shown in FIG. 29 (B), a function introduction movie as a video introducing the functions of the pachinko gaming machine 1 such as how to play and directing is displayed for 39 seconds.

Next, from FIGS. 29 (C) to 29 (F), three other warning displays 24SH130 fade in in order from the left. The other alert display 24SH130 is displayed on the upper center of the screen. After that, as shown in FIGS. 29 (G) and 29 (H), the sinking prevention image 24SH131 for preventing the sinking is faded in below the other warning display 24SH130. After that, as shown in FIG. 29 (I), the other warning display 24SH130 and the entanglement prevention image 24SH131 fade out at the same timing. Then, as shown in FIG. 29 (J), the screen is hidden for a predetermined period after fading out.

As shown in FIG. 29, the squeeze prevention image 24SH131, which is a squeeze prevention display, can be displayed in the same period as the other squeeze display 24SH130, and the display timing of each squeeze display is different. Is performed. In this way, when displaying a plurality of warning displays in the same period, it is possible to prevent the player from being unable to confirm the information by displaying the plurality of information at once. Therefore, the player can accurately recognize the information regarding the plurality of warning displays.

Further, as shown in FIG. 29, the immersive prevention image 24SH131, which is a squeeze prevention display, can be displayed in the same period as the other squeeze display 24SH130, and after the other squeeze display 24SH130 is faded in. , The entanglement prevention image 24SH131 The entanglement prevention image 24SH131 is faded in, and after all the other caution display 24SH130 and the entanglement prevention image 24SH131 appear, the control is performed to fade out at a common timing. In this way, it is possible to execute display control of a good-looking warning display.

(Menu screen)
The menu screen is, for example, a display screen that presents various setting items that can be selected by the player in the image display device 5 as icon images in the option format (menu format) during the customer waiting demonstration state. The menu screen has a hierarchical structure. If you select one item from the first screen where the main setting items can be displayed in a list format, detailed settings can be made for each selected item. For example, as the main setting items, it is possible to select a character corresponding to the effect when the game is executed, adjust the volume / light amount, and select the customized effect.

On the menu screen, items can be selected in the vertical and horizontal directions according to the tilt operation of the stick controller 31A that can be operated in the front-back direction and the left-right direction, and it is selected when the push button 31B is operated. It is decided on the item that was. To return to the previous screen, the push button 31B may be operated in the "Back" item.

(Screen during menu operation)
FIG. 30 is a diagram showing a screen during menu operation. By operating the push button 31B from the screen during the customer waiting demonstration state shown in FIGS. 30 (A) and 30 (B), the menu screen 24SH132 of FIG. 30 (C) is displayed. Although a plurality of selectable items are displayed on the menu screen 24SH132, the drawings are omitted. The entanglement prevention image 24SH131 is displayed below the menu screen 24SH132.

Here, the menu screen 24SH132 is composed of a hierarchical structure of a plurality of images. Then, the immersive prevention image is displayed at any layer of the menu screen 24SH132. The display mode of the entanglement prevention image may be different for each display layer of the menu screen 24SH132. In this way, it is possible to display the entanglement prevention image in a mode corresponding to the content displayed on the menu screen 24SH132.

Further, in the present embodiment, the display mode of the immersive prevention image differs depending on the effect state before and after the alerting is executed. Specifically, as an effect state before executing the attention alert by the immersive prevention image, the display mode of the immersive prevention image is different depending on the difference of any character on the menu screen 24SH132. In addition, as will be described later, as the effect state after executing the attention alert by the immersive prevention image, the display mode of the entanglement prevention image at the ending is different depending on the difference in the mode during the probability change selected during the big hit game. There is.

When the item of character selection is determined by the operation of the stick controller 31A and the push button 31B on the menu screen in FIG. 30 (C), the screen of FIG. 30 (D) is displayed. Here, the default display mode of FIG. 30 (D) is a display mode in which none of the characters is set. As shown in FIG. 30D, a screen in which either character X or character Y can be selected as a plurality of types of characters is displayed. The immersive prevention image 24SH131 is also displayed on the character selection screen. The entanglement prevention image 24SH131 at this time is the same as the display mode of FIG. 30 (C). Further, the entanglement prevention image 24SH131 is the default display mode. It should be noted that the display mode of the entanglement prevention image in FIG. 30 (C) and the display mode of the entanglement prevention image in FIG. 30 (D) may be different from each other. The different display modes include, for example, those displayed at different positions, those displayed differently at different positions (those displayed in a reduced size compared to one), and the like.

It is assumed that after FIG. 30D, the player operates the push button 31B and the character X is selected. After that, when the volume / light amount adjustment screen is selected from the various menus, the immersive prevention image 24SH133 is displayed below the volume / light amount adjustment icon as shown in FIG. 30 (E). The entanglement prevention image 24SH133 of FIG. 30 (E) is displayed in a mode different from that of the entanglement prevention image 24SH131 shown in FIGS. 30 (C) and 30 (D). The volume and the amount of light are determined by operating the push button 31B after selecting any of the small, medium, and large items by the left and right operation of the stick controller 31A.

Further, it is assumed that after FIG. 30D, the player operates the push button 31B and the character Y is selected. After that, when the volume / light amount adjustment screen is selected from the various menus, the immersive prevention image 24SH134 is displayed below the volume / light amount adjustment icon as shown in FIG. 30 (F). The anti-entanglement image 24SH134 of FIG. 30 (F) is displayed in a mode different from that of the anti-entanglement image 24SH131 shown in FIGS. 30 (C) and 30 (D) and the anti-entanglement image 24SH133 shown in FIG. 30 (E). The volume and the amount of light are determined by operating the push button 31B after selecting any of the small, medium, and large items by the left and right operation of the stick controller 31A.

Here, if none of the characters is selected and the default display mode is maintained, the default immersive prevention image 24SH131 as shown in FIGS. 30 (C) and 30 (D) is displayed as the volume / light amount adjustment icon. It will continue to be displayed below.

When the menu screen is closed by operating the stick controller 31A and the push button 31B from the states of FIGS. 30 (E) and 30 (F), the screen of FIG. 30 (G) is displayed. In FIG. 30 (G), the entanglement prevention image 24SH135 is displayed large in the center of the screen of the image display device 5. In this way, based on ending the display of the menu screen 24SH132, the entanglement prevention image 24SH135 is controlled to be displayed first. After that, if the start prize does not occur, the screen in the customer waiting demonstration state shown in FIG. 30 (A) is displayed. The immersive prevention image shown in FIG. 30 (G) may be different depending on the type of the selected character. Further, the display during the big hit game state may be different depending on the type of the character.

Here, if the immersive prevention display is not displayed on the menu screen, if the immersive prevention display is interrupted by opening the menu screen during the customer waiting demonstration state, the chance of seeing the immersive prevention display is reduced. Therefore, in the present embodiment, it is possible to increase the chance of seeing the immersive prevention display by displaying the immersive prevention display in any of the layers of the menu screen. Further, at the end of the menu screen, a large entanglement prevention display is displayed in the center of the screen, so that the player can pay attention to the entanglement prevention display.

In addition, at the end of the menu screen, by controlling to display the immersive prevention display set at the end in the normal customer waiting demo state first, the immersive prevention display is displayed first at the end of the menu screen. You may try to do so.

In addition, a determination means for determining the selected character in the menu screen may be provided. The character information selected in the menu screen is stored in the RAM 122, for example, and the character for which the effect control CPU 120 is set is determined based on the information, so that the mode of the warning display regarding the prevention of immersiveness is different. Just do it.

Further, the mode of the warning display regarding the prevention of immersiveness may be different depending on the operation of the player, but the mode of the warning display regarding the prevention of immersiveness may be different depending on the production state during the game. For example, the mode of the warning display regarding the prevention of immersiveness may be different depending on the fact that the lottery for transition to a specific effect state is won and the specific effect state is reached. More specifically, in a game in which the background changes due to a predetermined lottery or a predetermined number of games, the mode of warning display regarding prevention of immersiveness before and after the background change may be different.

(Screen in power saving mode)
Next, the screen in the power saving mode will be described. FIG. 31 is a diagram showing a screen in the power saving mode. After the three symbol displays shown in FIG. 31 (A) and the function introduction movie shown in FIG. 31 (B) are executed as the customer waiting demonstration state, the caution display 24SH130 and the immersive prevention image 24SH131 shown in FIG. 31 (C) are displayed. Is displayed. After the demo states of FIGS. 31 (A) to 31 (C) are executed three times, the mode shifts to the power saving mode shown in FIG. 31 (D).

In the power saving mode, the brightness of the screen decreases, but the production during the customer waiting demonstration state continues. As shown in FIG. 31 (D), the function introduction movie shown in FIG. 31 (E) is executed after the three symbol displays are executed in a state where the brightness of the screen is reduced. During the power saving mode, the warning display 24SH130 and the entanglement prevention image 24SH131 are not displayed thereafter, and after the three symbol display in the state where the brightness of the screen shown in FIG. 31 (F) is reduced is executed. , The function introduction movie shown in FIG. 31 (G) is executed, and the following is repeated.

When the power saving mode is terminated by operating the push button 31B from the state shown in FIG. 31 (G) during the power saving mode, the screen shifts to the screen of FIG. 31 (H). In FIG. 31 (H), the brightness of the screen returns to the original brightness, and the entanglement prevention image 24SH135 is displayed large in the center of the screen of the image display device 5. After that, if the start prize does not occur, the screen of the customer waiting demonstration state shown in FIG. 31 (A) is displayed.

(Screen after the big hit)
Next, the screen after the jackpot is completed will be described. FIG. 32 is a diagram showing a screen after the end of the big hit. FIG. 32 (A) shows a screen during the jackpot game. During the jackpot game, a round game of 15 rounds is executed, and after the round game is completed, the ending image 24SH138 showing the background image of the ending is displayed over the ending period shown in FIG. 32 (B). Ending image 24SH138 The ending image 24SH138 is an ending image in which a character or the like (not shown) is displayed as a background. After the ending image 24SH138 fades in, the mode information fades in, and then the probability change number information (or time reduction number information) after the big hit fades in. The mode is provided with A mode and B mode, and it is possible to select which mode to use during the jackpot game. Depending on each mode, the effect executed in the probability change state or the time saving state executed after the end of the big hit differs.

During the ending period, separately from the ending image, the prepaid card forget-taking prevention image 24SH137 in which the balance information is stored is displayed at an inconspicuous position in the lower left corner of the screen, and the entanglement prevention image 24SH136 is displayed below the prepaid card. In the ending period, after the ending image and the mode and probability variation number information are displayed, the forget-taking prevention image 24SH137 and the immersive prevention image 24SH136 are displayed. Details of the display of the forget-taking prevention image 24SH137 and the entanglement prevention image 24SH136 will be described with reference to FIGS. 32 (C) to 32 (F). The inconspicuous position is a position deviated from the center such as a position on the edge side of the center of the screen. Further, the content of the characters of the immersive prevention image 24SH136 during the ending period is the same as the content of the characters of the immersive prevention image 24SH131 in the customer waiting demonstration state.

As shown in FIG. 32 (C), during the ending period, the prepaid card forget-taking prevention image 24SH137 fades in before the entanglement prevention image 24SH136. After that, as shown in FIG. 32 (D), the entanglement prevention image 24SH136 fades in. Then, as shown in FIG. 32 (E), the forget-taking prevention image 24SH137 and the entanglement prevention image 24SH136 are displayed for a predetermined time. After that, as shown in FIG. 32 (F), the forget-to-take prevention image 24SH137 and the sinking prevention image 24SH136 fade out at the same timing.

In FIGS. 32 (A) to 32 (F), the ending image 24SH138, the mode information, the probability variation number information (or the time reduction number information), the forget-taking prevention image 24SH137, and the immersive prevention image 24SH136 fade in in this order, and these images fade out. After that, the display of FIG. 32 (G) is displayed. In FIG. 32 (G), the manufacturer image 24SH139 as a maker logo display showing the manufacturer of the pachinko gaming machine 1 is displayed in the center of the screen, and the entanglement prevention image 24SH131 is displayed below the manufacturer image 24SH139.

After such a first big hit, as shown in FIG. 32 (H), when the big hit display result is continuously obtained during the probability change state or the time saving state, during the big hit game shown in FIG. 32 (I). Be controlled. In the second consecutive jackpot, it is assumed that the B mode is selected during the jackpot game. In such a case, as shown in FIG. 32 (J), the ending image 24SH138 is displayed over the ending period. In the ending image 24SH138, an ending image (not shown) is displayed. Further, after the ending image 24SH138, the information of the B mode and the information of the probability change number of 100 times (the number of time reductions) are displayed. However, after the end of the second big hit game, the forgotten prevention image 24SH137 is not displayed as in the case after the end of the first big hit game, and only the immersive prevention image 24SH136 is displayed small at the lower left of the screen. .. After the second and subsequent big hit games are completed, both the forget-taking prevention image 24SH137 and the immersive prevention image 24SH136 may not be displayed.

Then, after the display of the ending image 24SH138 is erased, the display of FIG. 32 (K) is obtained. In FIG. 32 (K), the manufacturer image 24SH139 is displayed in the center of the screen, and the entanglement prevention image 24SH140 is displayed below the manufacturer image 24SH139. The entanglement prevention image 24SH140 is displayed in a mode different from that of the entanglement prevention image 24SH131 shown in FIG. 32 (G). Such a difference in the display mode of the entanglement prevention image is due to the type of mode selected by the player during the jackpot game. The entanglement prevention image 24SH131 of FIG. 32 (G) and the entanglement prevention image 24SH140 of FIG. 32 (K) may have a smaller display area than the entanglement prevention image 24SH131 displayed during the customer waiting demonstration state. ..

In addition, a determination means for determining the mode selected during the jackpot game may be provided. The mode information selected during the jackpot game is stored in, for example, the RAM 122, and based on the information, the mode in which the effect control CPU 120 is set is determined, and the mode of the warning display regarding the prevention of immersiveness is changed. Just do it.

As shown in FIG. 32, the entanglement prevention image 24SH136, which is a warning display for entanglement prevention, can be displayed in the same period as the entanglement prevention image 24SH137, and the display timing of the entanglement prevention image 24SH136 and the forgetting prevention image 24SH137 can be set. Control is performed to display different images. In this way, when displaying a plurality of warning displays in the same period, it is possible to prevent the player from being unable to confirm the information by displaying the plurality of information at once. Therefore, the player can accurately recognize the information regarding the plurality of warning displays.

Further, as shown in FIG. 32, the entanglement prevention image 24SH136, which is a warning display for entanglement prevention, can be displayed in the same period as the forgetting prevention image 24SH137, and after the forgetting prevention image 24SH137 is faded in, it is entangled. After the prevention image 24SH136 is faded in and the forgotten prevention image 24SH137 and the indentation prevention image 24SH136 are all available, the control is performed to fade out at a common timing. In this way, it is possible to execute display control of a good-looking warning display.

After the ending image 24SH138 is displayed, the forget-to-take prevention image 24SH137 may be continuously displayed until the manufacturer image 24SH139 is erased. In addition, when the forget-to-take prevention image 24SH137 is continuously displayed, after the first big hit, the forget-to-take prevention image 24SH137 is displayed from the display of the ending image 24SH138 to the display of the manufacturer image 24SH139, but the second consecutive time. After the big hit, the forget-to-take prevention image 24SH137 is displayed while the ending image 24SH138 is displayed, but the forget-to-take prevention image 24SH137 may not be displayed when the manufacturer image 24SH139 is displayed. Further, the entanglement prevention image 24SH136 may be continuously displayed after the ending image 24SH138 is displayed until the manufacturer image 24SH139 is erased. When the entanglement prevention image is continuously displayed, the common entanglement prevention image may be continuously displayed even when the ending image 24SH138 is switched to the manufacturer image 24SH139.

Further, as for the various images displayed during the ending period, the next image may be displayed after the display of one image is completely completed. In addition, there may be cases where the timing at which the images fade in partially overlaps and cases where the images do not overlap. Further, the ending image 24SH138, the mode information, and the probability variation number information may be displayed at the same time, and then the forget-to-take prevention image 24SH137 may be faded in, and then the sinking prevention image 24SH136 may be faded in.

(Main effects of feature section 24SH (71F))
Next, the main effects obtained by the above-described embodiment will be described.

In the present embodiment, as shown in FIG. 29 (H), the entanglement prevention image 24SH131 is displayed in large size at the lower part of the screen of the image display device 5 in the customer waiting demonstration state, and in the ending period, it is shown in FIG. 32 (B). As shown, the control is performed to display the entanglement prevention image 24SH136 in a small size in the lower left corner of the screen of the image display device 5. In this way, it is possible to prevent the interest of the game from being lowered by executing a warning to prevent excessive immersiveness when the big hit is completed.

In the present embodiment, it is possible to display the immersive prevention image having the same displayed character contents on the image display device 5 in both the customer waiting demonstration state and the ending period. Then, as shown in FIG. 27, the display period of the entanglement prevention image is set to be shorter in the ending period after the end of the big hit than in the customer waiting demonstration state. In this way, it is possible to preferably execute the warning display while preventing the game from being deteriorating due to the excessive warning display when the jackpot game state ends.

In the present embodiment, as shown in FIGS. 29 (H) and 32 (B), the display area of the entanglement prevention image is smaller in the ending period after the end of the big hit than in the customer waiting demonstration state. Is set to. In this way, it is possible to preferably execute the warning display while preventing the game from being deteriorating due to the excessive warning display when the jackpot game state ends.

In the present embodiment, as shown in FIGS. 29 (H) and 32 (B), the immersive prevention image is displayed to the player in the ending period after the end of the big hit than in the customer waiting demonstration state. Appears in unobtrusive corners of the screen. In this way, it is possible to preferably execute the warning display while preventing the game from being deteriorating due to the excessive warning display when the jackpot game state ends.

In the present embodiment, as shown in FIG. 32, the entanglement prevention image 24SH136, which is a warning display for entanglement prevention, can be displayed in the same period as the immersive prevention image 24SH137, and the entanglement prevention image 24SH136 and the immersive prevention image Control is performed so that the display timing is different from that of 24SH137. In this way, when displaying a plurality of warning displays in the same period, it is possible to prevent the player from being unable to confirm the information by displaying the plurality of information at once. Therefore, the player can accurately recognize the information regarding the plurality of warning displays.

In the present embodiment, as shown in FIG. 32, the entanglement prevention image 24SH136, which is a warning display for entanglement prevention, can be displayed in the same period as the forgetting prevention image 24SH137, and the forgetting prevention image 24SH137 is faded in. After that, the entanglement prevention image 24SH136 is faded in, and after the entanglement prevention image 24SH137 and the entanglement prevention image 24SH136 are all available, the control is performed to fade out at a common timing. In this way, it is possible to execute display control of a good-looking warning display.

In the present embodiment, as shown in FIGS. 27 and 32, the entanglement prevention image 24SH131 and the entanglement prevention image 24SH136 are displayed over the period in which the ending image 24SH138 and the manufacturer image 24SH139 displayed during the ending period are displayed. Will be done. By doing so, it is possible to prevent the ending period from being extended by displaying all the information separately, and to appropriately execute a warning regarding prevention of immersiveness in a limited period after the jackpot game state ends. can.

In the present embodiment, as shown in FIGS. 27 and 32, the entanglement prevention image 24SH136 is displayed after the mode information and the probability variation number information are displayed. In this way, by displaying the information about the game first, the player can pay attention to the display, and it is possible to appropriately call attention to the prevention of immersiveness in the period after the jackpot game state ends. can.

In the present embodiment, as shown in FIG. 32 (G), a manufacturer image 24SH139 showing the manufacturer of the gaming machine is displayed after the ending image 24SH138, and a sinking prevention image 24SH131 is displayed below the ending image 24SH138. In this way, it is possible to appropriately call attention to the prevention of entanglement while displaying the manufacturer information.

In the present embodiment, as shown in FIG. 32, the display of the forget-to-take prevention image 24SH137 ends in connection with fading in the entanglement prevention image 24SH136 after the forget-to-take prevention image 24SH137 and switching to the manufacturer image 24SH139. However, the entanglement prevention image 24SH131 is continuously displayed until the display of the manufacturer image 24SH139 is completed. In this way, it is possible to appropriately call attention to the prevention of entanglement.

In the present embodiment, when the big hits are continuous as shown in FIGS. 27 and 32 (J), the forget-taking prevention image 24SH137 is displayed only at the time of the first big hit, but the immersive prevention image 24SH136 is a big hit. Control is performed to display each time. According to this, it is possible to preferably execute the attention alert when the big hit game state is continuously controlled.

In the present embodiment, as shown in FIGS. 30 (E) and 30 (F), the display mode of the entanglement prevention image is controlled to be different depending on the difference of any character on the menu screen 24SH132. In this way, the attention can be appropriately executed by considering the relationship between the effect state before the attention is executed and the execution mode of the attention regarding the prevention of immersiveness.

In the present embodiment, as shown in FIGS. 32 (B) and 32 (K), the display mode of the entanglement prevention image is controlled to be different depending on the mode during the probability change during the big hit game. In this way, the attention can be appropriately executed by considering the relationship between the effect state after the attention is executed and the execution mode of the attention regarding the prevention of immersiveness.

In the present embodiment, the display mode of the entanglement prevention image is controlled to be different depending on the character and the mode set according to the operation of the stick controller 31A and the push button 31B. In this way, it is possible to execute a suitable alert according to the preference of the player.

In the present embodiment, the display mode of the entanglement prevention image is controlled to be different depending on the mode during the probability change selected during the jackpot game. In this way, it is possible to execute a suitable alert according to the preference of the player. In addition, as in the second embodiment described later, a music piece (a video corresponding to the music piece) may be selected during the big hit. In such a case, the display mode of the immersive prevention image may be different depending on the music (video corresponding to the music) selected during the big hit.

In the present embodiment, the display mode of the entanglement prevention image may be different depending on the character set when the jackpot game state is controlled. In this way, it is possible to execute a suitable alert according to the preference of the player.

In the present embodiment, as shown in FIG. 27, the execution time until the immersive prevention image is displayed is controlled to be different between when the power failure is restored and when the initialization is performed. More specifically, during the customer waiting demonstration game, the time until the display of the immersive prevention image is started differs depending on whether the power failure is restored or initialized. In this way, it is possible to call attention to the prevention of sinking at an appropriate timing.

In the present embodiment, as shown in FIG. 30, the entanglement prevention image is controlled to be displayed at a position that does not overlap with the volume / light amount adjustment icon. In this way, it is possible to appropriately call attention to the prevention of entanglement.

In the present embodiment, as shown in FIG. 30, the menu screen 24SH132 has a hierarchical structure consisting of a plurality of images. Then, the entanglement prevention image is controlled so as to be displayed on any layer of the menu screen 24SH132. In this way, it is possible to suitably carry out a warning regarding prevention of entanglement.

In the present embodiment, as shown in FIG. 30 (G), the entanglement prevention image 24SH135 is controlled to be displayed first based on the termination of the display of the menu screen 24SH132. In this way, the player does not overlook the alert regarding the prevention of entanglement, and the alert can be suitably executed according to the situation.

In the present embodiment, as shown in FIGS. 28A and 31, when the brightness reduction image in which the screen brightness is reduced is displayed on the image display device 5 during the power saving mode, the immersive prevention image is not displayed. Is controlled by. By doing so, it is possible to prevent the motivation to move from being significantly reduced during the power saving mode by preventing the immersive prevention image from being further displayed during the power saving mode.

In the present embodiment, as shown in FIG. 31 (H), the entanglement prevention image 24SH135 is controlled to be displayed first based on the termination of the power saving mode. In this way, the player does not overlook the alert regarding the prevention of entanglement, and the alert can be suitably executed according to the situation.

In the present embodiment, as shown in FIG. 31B, the function introduction movie can be displayed on the image display device 5 during the customer waiting demonstration state. Then, as shown in FIGS. 31 (E) and 31 (G), a function introduction movie other than the immersive prevention image can be displayed on the image display device 5 in the power saving mode. In this way, it is possible to prevent the motivation to move from being significantly reduced during the power saving mode.

(Additional notes regarding the feature section 24SH (71F))
(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 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. The pachinko / pachislot machine is provided with a pachinko / pachislot machine (for example, an effect control microcomputer 100 for displaying a slingshot prevention image 131), and the pachinko / pachislot machine is at least in a non-gaming state (for example, a customer). It is possible to call attention to the prevention of squeezing (for example, displaying the squeezing prevention image 131) at the time of the waiting demo state, etc.) and when the advantageous state ends (for example, the ending period, etc.). Attention regarding prevention of entanglement is executed in different modes depending on the game state and the end of the advantageous state (for example, in the customer waiting demonstration state, the effect display device 9 is shown in FIG. 14 (h). The entanglement prevention image 131 is displayed large at the bottom of the screen, and the entanglement prevention image 136 is displayed small at the lower left corner of the screen of the effect display device 9 as shown in FIG. 17B during the ending period, as shown in FIG. In addition, the display period of the immersive prevention image is shorter in the ending period after the big hit than in the customer waiting demo state).

According to such a configuration, it is possible to preferably carry out a warning regarding prevention of sinking.

(2) In the gaming machine of (1) above, the alerting means is, as an alert, a caution regarding prevention of entanglement in a mode that is partially common between the non-gaming state and the end of the advantageous state. The arousal display can be displayed on the display means (for example, the immersive prevention image having the same displayed character content can be displayed on the effect display device 9 in both the customer waiting demonstration state and the ending period. (There is, etc.), the display period of the warning display regarding prevention of immersiveness is shorter when the advantageous state ends than when the non-gaming state ends (for example, as shown in FIG. 12, the customer waiting demonstration state). However, the display period of the immersive prevention image is shorter during the ending period after the end of the big hit, etc.).

According to such a configuration, it is possible to preferably execute the warning display while preventing the game from being deteriorating due to the excessive warning display when the advantageous state ends.

(3) In the gaming machine of the above (1), the alerting means relates to the prevention of entanglement in a mode that is partially common to the non-gaming state and the end of the advantageous state as the alerting means. A warning display can be displayed on the display means (for example, an immersive prevention image having the same displayed character content can be displayed on the effect display device 9 in both the customer waiting demonstration state and the ending period. The display area of the warning display for preventing entanglement is smaller when the advantageous state ends than in the non-gaming state (for example, FIGS. 14 (h) and 17 (b)). As you can see, the display area of the immersive prevention image is smaller during the ending period after the big hit than in the customer waiting demonstration state).

According to such a configuration, it is possible to execute the warning display while preventing the game from being deteriorated by excessively displaying the warning when the advantageous state ends.

(4) In the gaming machine of the above (1), the alerting means relates to the prevention of entanglement in a mode that is partially common to the non-gaming state and the end of the advantageous state as the alerting means. A warning display can be displayed on the display means (for example, an immersive prevention image having the same displayed character content can be displayed on the effect display device 9 in both the customer waiting demonstration state and the ending period. (For example,), when the advantageous state ends, a warning display regarding prevention of entanglement is displayed at a position that is less conspicuous to the player than in the non-gaming state (for example, FIG. 14 (h). ), As shown in Fig. 17 (b), the immersive prevention image is displayed in the corner of the screen, which is less noticeable to the player, in the ending period after the big hit than in the customer waiting demonstration state. ).

According to such a configuration, it is possible to execute the warning display while preventing the game from being deteriorated by excessively displaying the warning when the advantageous state ends.

(5) In any of the above-mentioned gaming machines (1) to (4), the warning means can display a warning display related to prevention of immersiveness as a warning in the same display period as other warning displays. Yes, each alert display is displayed at a different display start timing (for example, as shown in FIG. 14, the entanglement prevention image 131 can be displayed in the same period as the other alert display 130, and each alert is displayed. Display at different display timings, etc.).

According to such a configuration, when displaying a plurality of warning displays in the same period, it is possible to prevent the player from being unable to confirm the information by displaying the plurality of information at once.

(6) In the gaming machine of (4) above, the warning means can display a warning display related to prevention of immersiveness in the same display period as other warning displays as a warning, and each warning display can be displayed. The images are faded in in order and faded out at a common timing (for example, as shown in FIG. 14, the entanglement prevention image 131 can be displayed in the same period as the other alert display 130, and the other alert display 130 can be displayed. After fading in, the entanglement prevention image 131 is faded in, and after all the other caution display 130 and the entanglement prevention image 131 are aligned, they are faded out at a common timing, etc.).

According to such a configuration, it is possible to execute display control of a good-looking warning display.

(Explanation of feature unit 24SH and feature unit 24SH (71F))
Next, the feature unit 24SH and the feature unit 24SH (71F) of the present embodiment will be described. A gaming machine having both a feature unit 24SH and a feature unit 24SH (71F) is a gaming machine that can be controlled in an advantageous state that is advantageous to the player, and is a pachinko / pachislot machine that can perform a warning regarding prevention of immersiveness in the game. It is equipped with a specific effect means that performs a specific action on a specific image and executes a specific effect that suggests that the expectation degree controlled in an advantageous state can be specified. It is possible to issue a warning about prevention of sinking when the game is finished, and when a specific action is performed by calling a warning about prevention of sinking in different modes depending on whether the game is in a non-gaming state or when the advantageous state is finished. Even if there is, there is a case where a special effect different from the specific effect is executed without suggesting the degree of expectation identifiable, and when the special effect is executed, the specific effect can be executed at a predetermined timing thereafter.

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 can be controlled to an advantageous state that is advantageous to the player.
It is provided with an effect executing means capable of performing a specific image operation in which one image is acted on and the image operates , and displaying a specific image that suggests that the degree of expectation controlled in the advantageous state can be specified. ,
The effect executing means can execute a special effect different from the specific effect after executing the specific effect.
The special effect includes a first special effect and a second special effect that is more highly expected to be controlled in an advantageous state than the first special effect.
As the specific effect, a first specific effect that displays a first specific image that suggests the execution of the first special effect, and a second specific effect that displays a second specific image that suggests the execution of the second special effect. , Including
As the effect mode of the specific effect, the specific image operation is performed to display a special image, the specific image operation is performed to display the specific image, and the specific image operation is performed. Including a normal effect mode in which the specific image is displayed without displaying the special image.
The effect executing means executes the specific effect so that the second specific effect is executed in the special effect mode rather than the first specific effect.
A gaming machine characterized by that.

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