JP6940377B2 - Pachinko machine - Google Patents

Description

The present invention relates to a gaming machine such as a pachinko machine capable of playing a game.

As a game machine, a game ball, which is a game medium, is launched into a game area by a launching device, and when the game ball wins a prize area such as a prize opening provided in the game area, a predetermined number of prize balls are paid out to the player. There is something that can be done. Further, a variable display device capable of variable display (also referred to as “variation”) of the identification information is provided, and when the display result of the variable display of the identification information becomes the specific display result in the variable display device, the gaming state (game). The state of the machine. Therefore, specifically, the state in which the game machine is controlled) is changed to give a predetermined game value to the player (so-called pachinko machine).

The game value means that the state of the variable winning ball device provided in the game area of the gaming machine is in an advantageous state for the player who is likely to win a prize, or is in an advantageous state for the player. It is to generate rights and to be in a state where the conditions for paying out prize balls are easily satisfied.

In the pachinko gaming machine, as a display result of the variable display of the special symbol (identification information) started in the variable display device based on the winning of the game ball in the starting winning opening, a predetermined specific display mode is derived and displayed. If so, a "big hit" will occur. The derivation display is to finally stop and display the symbol (final stop symbol). When a big hit occurs, for example, the big winning opening is opened a predetermined number of times to shift to a big hit game state in which the hit ball is easy to win. Then, in each opening period, when a predetermined number (for example, 10) of the large winning openings are won, the large winning openings are closed. The number of times the large winning opening is opened is fixed to a predetermined number of times (for example, 15 rounds). An opening time (for example, 29 seconds) is determined for each opening, and even if the number of winnings does not reach a predetermined number, the large winning opening is closed when the opening time elapses. Hereinafter, the opening period of each large winning opening may be referred to as a round. In addition, a game in a round may be called a round game.

Further, in the variable display device, the symbols other than the symbol that becomes the final stop symbol (for example, the middle symbol among the left, middle, and right symbols) are stopped and shaken in a state of being consistent with a specific display result for a predetermined time. A big hit can occur before the final result is displayed due to movement, enlargement / reduction or deformation, multiple symbols fluctuating synchronously with the same symbol, or the positions of the displayed symbols being swapped. The effect performed in the state where the sex continues (hereinafter, these states are referred to as the reach state) is referred to as the reach effect. In addition, the reach state and its state are referred to as a reach mode. Further, the variable display including the reach effect is called the reach variable display. Then, when the display result of the symbol that is variablely displayed on the variable display device is not a specific display result, it becomes "off" and the variable display state ends. The player plays the game while enjoying how to generate a big hit.

In such a gaming machine, after the specific display result is derived and displayed as the display result of the variable display, the pachinko / pachislot machine is configured to be controllable to an advantageous state that is advantageous to the player based on the fact that the specific condition is satisfied. .. For example, in Patent Document 1, when a jackpot display result is obtained, the right generation state is controlled, and when the game ball enters the first specific area, the second specific area, or the third specific area in the right generation state, a big prize is awarded. It is described that the control is performed in the mouth open control state (big hit game state). In addition, it is described that the characters "Crune chance" and "5R acquired" are displayed in the right generation state. (See, for example, Patent Document 1). Further, a gaming machine that displays a title that notifies the type of reach effect at the start of the reach effect has been proposed (see, for example, Patent Document 2).

Japanese Unexamined Patent Publication No. 2016-104171 (paragraphs 0060, 0061, 0360, FIG. 27) Japanese Unexamined Patent Publication No. 2016-101428

However, there is room for enhancing the commercial value of a gaming machine having the functions and configurations of both Patent Document 1 and Patent Document 2.

Therefore, the present invention has been made in view of the above circumstances, and an object of the present invention is to provide a gaming machine with enhanced commercial value.

(A) A gaming machine capable of controlling a player in an advantageous state by executing variable display of specific identification information and deriving a specific display result as a result of variable display of the specific identification information.
Game control means and
Production control means and
With display means,
The game control means
When the game medium enters the starting area, it is determined whether or not the advantageous state is controlled.
The variable display of the specific identification information is executed, and
Based on the result of the determination, the first fluctuation pattern which is the fluctuation pattern controlled to the advantageous state, the second fluctuation pattern which is the fluctuation pattern controlled to the advantageous state, and the fluctuation pattern which is not controlled to the advantageous state. Any variation pattern is determined from a plurality of variation patterns including the third variation pattern, which is the third variation pattern, and the fourth variation pattern, which is the variation pattern that is not controlled in the advantageous state.
When the first fluctuation pattern is determined, the first command is transmitted to the effect control means, and the first command is transmitted.
When the second fluctuation pattern is determined, a second command is transmitted to the effect control means, and the second command is transmitted.
When the third fluctuation pattern is determined, a third command is transmitted to the effect control means, and the third command is transmitted.
When the fourth variation pattern is determined, a fourth command is transmitted to the effect control means, and the fourth command is transmitted.
The effect control means
The variable display of the decorative identification information corresponding to the variable display of the specific identification information can be executed by using the display means.
When the first command is received, it is possible to notify that the advantageous state is controlled with a predetermined reach.
When the second command is received, it is possible to notify that the predetermined reach is controlled to the advantageous state by a specific reach having a different expectation degree from that of the predetermined reach.
When the third command is received, it is possible to notify that the predetermined reach is not controlled to the advantageous state.
When the fourth command is received, it is possible to notify that the specific reach is not controlled to the advantageous state.
It is possible to execute a common effect in a predetermined period immediately before the title notification corresponding to the predetermined reach and the title notification corresponding to the specific reach are performed.
When the first command is received, the decoration identification information is set to the first size and reach mode before the predetermined period, and the decoration identification information is set to the second size smaller than the first size during the predetermined period. In addition, the reach mode is set, and after the predetermined period ends, the title notification corresponding to the predetermined reach is either a normal mode or a change mode having a higher expectation that the title notification corresponding to the predetermined reach is controlled to the advantageous state more than the normal mode. It is possible to suggest the degree of expectation by changing the effect mode of the predetermined reach at a plurality of timings after the title notification corresponding to the predetermined reach is completed. Even after the corresponding title notification is completed, the decoration identification information is set to the second size and the reach mode.
When the second command is received, the decoration identification information is set to the first size and the reach mode before the predetermined period, and the decoration identification information is set to the second size and the reach mode during the predetermined period. In the reach mode, after the predetermined period ends, the title notification corresponding to the specific reach can be executed in either the normal mode or the change mode having a higher expectation of being controlled to the advantageous state than the normal mode. There is, it is possible to suggest the degree of expectation by changing the production mode of the specific reach at a plurality of timings after the title notification corresponding to the specific reach is completed, and the title notification corresponding to the specific reach can be indicated. Even after the end of the process, the decoration identification information is set to the second size and the reach mode.
When the third command is received, the decoration identification information is set to the first size and the reach mode before the predetermined period, and the decoration identification information is set to the second size and the reach mode during the predetermined period. In the reach mode, after the predetermined period ends, the title notification corresponding to the predetermined reach can be executed in either the normal mode or the change mode having a higher expectation of being controlled to the advantageous state than the normal mode. It is possible to suggest the degree of expectation by changing the effect mode of the predetermined reach at a plurality of timings after the title notification corresponding to the predetermined reach is completed, and the title notification corresponding to the predetermined reach Even after the end of the process, the decoration identification information is set to the second size and the reach mode.
When the fourth command is received, the decoration identification information is set to the first size and the reach mode before the predetermined period, and the decoration identification information is set to the second size and the reach mode during the predetermined period. In the reach mode, after the predetermined period ends, the title notification corresponding to the specific reach can be executed in either the normal mode or the change mode having a higher expectation of being controlled to the advantageous state than the normal mode. There is, it is possible to suggest the degree of expectation by changing the production mode of the specific reach at a plurality of timings after the title notification corresponding to the specific reach is completed, and the title notification corresponding to the specific reach can be indicated. A gaming machine in which the decorative identification information has the second size and the reach mode even after the completion of the above.
Further, (means 1) another gaming machine is a gaming machine capable of performing variable display, and after a specific display result (for example, a jackpot symbol) is derived and displayed as a display result of the variable display, a specific condition is satisfied. Is established (for example, the game ball has passed through the operating gate 105IW001), and the advantageous state control means (for example, for game control) that can be controlled to an advantageous state (for example, a jackpot game state) that is advantageous to the player. Specific effect executing means (for example, effect) capable of executing steps S114 to S117 in the microcomputer 100 and a specific effect (for example, story reach effect, super reach effect) suggesting that the state is controlled to an advantageous state. When the process table including the story reach effect and the super reach effect is selected in step 105 IWS 110 of the control CPU 120 and steps 105 IWS 112 and S205 are executed) and the specific effect is executed and the specific display result is derived and displayed, it is specified. A special effect related to the specific effect (for example, the ending effect shown in FIGS. 20-16 (E) and 20-17 (E) and (F)) can be executed until the condition is satisfied. It is characterized by including a special effect executing means (for example, a portion that executes steps 105 IWS304, S312, and S404 in the effect control CPU 120). According to such a configuration, it is possible to enhance the effect of controlling the advantageous state based on the fact that the specific condition is satisfied after the specific display result is derived and displayed.

(Means 2) In the means 1, the specific effect executing means can execute the first specific effect (for example, story reach effect) and the second specific effect (for example, super reach effect) as the specific effect, and executes the special effect. When the first specific effect is executed and the specific display result is derived and displayed, the means is a special effect related to the first specific effect (for example, FIG. 20-16 (E),) in the period until the specific condition is satisfied. (F) and the ending effect shown in FIGS. 20-17 (E) and 20-17 (F)) can be executed (for example, the portion where steps 105 IWS304, S312, S404 are executed in the effect control CPU 120), and the second specific effect is When the specific display result is executed and the specific display result is derived and displayed, the predetermined effects not related to the second specific effect (for example, FIGS. 20-19 (E) and 20-20 (E)) are shown in the period until the specific condition is satisfied. It may be configured to include a predetermined effect executing means (for example, a portion that executes steps 105 IWS308, S312, S404 in the effect control CPU 120) capable of executing the display of the promotion display shown). According to such a configuration, it is possible to enhance the effect of controlling the advantageous state based on the fact that the specific condition is satisfied after the specific display result is derived and displayed.

(Means 3) In the means 2, the advantageous state control means can control a plurality of types of advantageous states (for example, 16 rounds of jackpots and 4 rounds of jackpots), and after a specific condition is satisfied, the types of advantageous states are determined. A portion that executes the notification effect executing means (for example, steps 105IWS411, S414 and S176 in the effect control CPU 120) capable of executing the notification effect (for example, the roulette effect shown in FIGS. 20-19 (F) and (G)) to be notified. ), And the notification effect execution means does not execute the notification effect when it is controlled to an advantageous state after the first specific effect is executed (in this example, the operation gate 105IW001 only when the super reach effect is executed). The roulette effect is executed after the game ball has passed, and the roulette effect is not executed when the story reach effect is executed). According to such a configuration, it is possible to enhance the effect of controlling the advantageous state based on the fact that the specific condition is satisfied after the specific display result is derived and displayed.

(Means 4) In any one of the means 1 to the means 3, the special effect executing means ends the execution of the special effect based on the satisfaction of the specific condition (for example, executes step 105 IWS409 in the effect control CPU 120). Note), the end notification (for example, cautions shown in FIGS. It may be configured to include an end notification execution means (for example, a portion of the effect control CPU 120 for executing step 105IWS306) that executes the display 105IW014). According to such a configuration, it is possible to prevent a situation in which the effect of the effect is reduced when the specific display result is derived and displayed and then the specific condition is satisfied and the control is performed in an advantageous state.

(Means 5) In any one of the means 1 to the means 3, the special effect executing means executes the special effect during the advantageous state even after the specific condition is satisfied (for example, steps 105IWS408 and S414 in the effect control CPU 120). And the part that executes step S176). According to such a configuration, it is possible to enhance the effect of controlling the advantageous state based on the fact that the specific condition is satisfied after the specific display result is derived and displayed.

(Means 6) In any one of the means 1 to the means 5, the specific effect and the special effect are executed using one effect data (for example, in the modified example shown in FIG. 20-21, for effect control. The portion of the CPU 120 that executes step 105 IWS221) may be configured. According to such a configuration, it is possible to enhance the effect of controlling the advantageous state based on the fact that the specific condition is satisfied after the specific display result is derived and displayed.

(Means 7) In any of the means 1 to the means 6, a promotion effect for encouraging the establishment of the specific condition in the period from the derivation display of the specific display result to the establishment of the specific condition (for example, FIG. 20). A promotion effect execution means (for example, a portion that executes steps 105 IWS308, S312, S404 in the effect control CPU 120) capable of executing the promotion display (display of the promotion display shown in -19 (E) and FIG. 20-20 (E)) and promotion. An advantageous state-related effect relating to a controlled advantageous state (for example, 16R jackpot notification shown in FIG. 20-20 (G)) based on the elapse of a predetermined period without satisfying a specific condition after the execution of the effect is started. It may be configured to include an advantageous state-related effect executing means (for example, a portion that executes steps 105 IWS 422, 404 in the effect control CPU 120) capable of executing the effect). According to such a configuration, it is possible to enhance the effect of controlling the advantageous state based on the fact that the specific condition is satisfied after the specific display result is derived and displayed.

It is a front view of the pachinko gaming machine in this embodiment. It is a block diagram which shows various control boards mounted on a pachinko gaming machine. It is a flowchart which shows an example of the game control main processing. It is a flowchart which shows an example of timer interrupt processing for game control. It is a flowchart which shows an example of a special symbol process process. It is a flowchart which shows an example of the effect control main processing. It is a flowchart which shows an example of an effect control process process. It is a figure for demonstrating the fluctuation pattern and the type of reach. It is a figure which shows the production operation example. It is a figure which shows the production operation example. It is a figure which shows the production operation example. It is a figure which shows the production operation example. It is a figure which shows the production operation example. It is a figure which shows the production operation example. It is a flowchart which shows an example of the advance notice effect determination process. It is a figure which shows the decision ratio in the advance notice production decision processing. It is a figure which shows the production operation example of the modification. It is a figure which shows the production operation example of the modification. It is a figure which shows the production operation example of the modification. It is a front view of the pachinko gaming machine in the feature part 105IW. It is a flowchart which shows the gate passage waiting processing. It is a flowchart which shows the variable display start setting process. It is explanatory drawing which shows the specific example of the advance notice production decision table. It is explanatory drawing which shows the specific example of the notification effect determination table. It is explanatory drawing which shows the specific example of the notification period determination table. It is explanatory drawing which shows the specific example of the notification mode determination table. It is explanatory drawing which shows the specific example of the numerical effect determination table. It is a flowchart which shows the effect processing during variable display. It is a flowchart which shows the waiting process per special figure. It is a flowchart which shows the gate passage waiting effect processing. It is a flowchart which shows the gate passage waiting effect processing. It is explanatory drawing for demonstrating the effect example when the notification effect, the numerical effect and the advance notice effect are executed during the variable display of a decorative pattern. It is explanatory drawing for demonstrating the effect example when the notification effect, the numerical effect and the advance notice effect are executed during the variable display of a decorative pattern. It is explanatory drawing for demonstrating the effect example at the time of performing a story reach effect and an end effect. It is explanatory drawing for demonstrating the effect example at the time of performing a story reach effect and an end effect. It is explanatory drawing for demonstrating the effect example at the time of performing a story reach effect and an end effect. It is explanatory drawing for demonstrating the effect example when the super reach effect is executed. It is explanatory drawing for demonstrating the effect example when the super reach effect is executed. It is explanatory drawing for demonstrating the effect example when the super reach effect is executed. It is a flowchart which shows the effect processing during variable display in a modification.

(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 effects images are displayed on the image display device 5.

For example, on the screen of the image display device 5, a decorative symbol (a symbol indicating a number or the like) as a plurality of types of decorative identification information different from the special symbol is synchronized with the first special figure game or the second special figure game. 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 the decorative pattern that are 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 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 the closed state and the open state, and is not limited to the one provided with the electric tulip type accessory.

At predetermined positions of the game board 2 (in the example shown in FIG. 1, four locations below the left and right sides of the game area), general winning openings 10 are provided, which are 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. An 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.

Above the normal symbol display 20, a normal symbol hold display 25C is provided. 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 hitting ball supply plate (upper plate) is provided. Below the upper plate, a hit ball supply plate (lower plate) is provided, in which prize balls are paid out when the upper plate is full.

A stick controller 31A that can be gripped and tilted by the player is attached to a predetermined position of the gaming machine frame 3 below the gaming area. 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).

In the pachinko gaming machine 1, stick controller 31A and push button 31B are provided 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 normal map game based on the passage is suspended up to a predetermined upper limit (for example, 4).

In this normal symbol game, if a specific normal symbol (design per normal symbol) is stopped and displayed, the display result of the normal symbol becomes "per normal symbol". On the other hand, if a normal symbol other than a normal symbol (a common symbol lost symbol) is stopped and displayed as a 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 (although the start prize has occurred). If the special figure game based on the start winning 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 the upper limit period during which the large winning opening can be opened in one round, and is also hereinafter referred to as the 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 (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 instead 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 game 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 pattern becomes the reach mode, the promotion effect that finally becomes the "probability big hit" 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 symbol 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"). If 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 for notifying the jackpot reliability in the variable display during execution and a look-ahead notice effect for notifying 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 demo 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 updatablely counts 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). It takes in a detection signal indicating that the switch has been turned on by entering and transmits it 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 (including 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 CGROM (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 voice) to the voice 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 voice 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 counts updatable 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 for advancing the game (including various flags, various timer states, etc.), 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, an effect control command that specifies the game state before the power failure that is backed up, and an 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 for specifying the time of recovery from the power failure, for example, the image display device 5 notifies that the recovery from the power failure has been performed or the recovery from the power failure is in progress. 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 a start winning 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 number value for determining the fluctuation pattern are extracted and stored as hold information. Further, a process of pre-reading and determining a display result or a fluctuation pattern may be executed based on the extracted random number value. After the hold information and the number of hold storages are stored, the transmission setting for transmitting the effect control command for specifying the judgment result such as the generation of the start winning prize, the number of hold storages, the look-ahead judgment, etc. is made to 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 definite 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 values, various tables stored in the ROM 101 (tables in which the determination values to be compared with the random number values are assigned to the determination results) 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 processing for setting the special symbol to be changed in the first special symbol display device 4A and the second special symbol display device 4B, and the elapsed time from the start of the change of the special symbol are performed. 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 "loss", 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 open the big winning opening by starting the execution of the round in the big hit game state 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 upper limit execution number, and a jackpot game state when the upper limit execution number 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 production 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 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 reception 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 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 or the like 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 processing, the effect control CPU 120 sets, for example, an effect control pattern or the like 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 is 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 unit 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 character 31AK003, which is an enemy character, 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 speaker 8 may output the sound corresponding to the dialogue. 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 completely match the reliability of the big hit of the reach.

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

After the title is notified in Super Reach D, the character 31AK001 is displayed on the image display device 5 as shown in FIG. 9 (I). At this time, 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 characters “SP Reach E”) is displayed in a part of the upper left of the image display device 5. As a result, the title of Super Reach E is 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 or the like, when the number of black stars is used, half of the black stars may be displayed so that the number of stages of expectation may be increased.

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

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

(Decisive production)
After each reach effect is executed, when the timing for deriving the display result (the final stage of the variable display) is reached, a determined effect for notifying whether or not the display result becomes a "big hit" is executed. The deciding effect includes a deciding effect indicating that the display result is "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, the speaker 8 outputs a sound of "pin" indicating that the number of black stars indicating the degree of expectation has increased. 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 black stars are displayed. In addition, there may be cases where no audio is output. 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, sound 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 sound of "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). (Including) may be made 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 is suggested by the number of black stars in the expectation suggestion display, and the expectation 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 speaker 8 outputs the sound corresponding to the title name of the reach, 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 in the variable display start setting process of step S171 of FIG. 7. In the advance notice effect determination process, the effect control CPU 120 first determines whether or not the variation pattern specified from the command transmitted from the main board 11 is the variation pattern of the super reach (step 31AKS001).

In the case of 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 changing 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. In addition, there may be a case where the effect mode of the title and the dialogue does not change even though the action effect is executed. When executing the action effect, the presence / absence of execution of the action effect, the execution timing, and the effect mode may be determined based on the determination 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 of the title and the dialogue is produced (display color) according to the effect content of the reach effect (for example, the action content of the character or the effect content in the battle effect). May 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 LCD)
As a sub-display device different from the image display device 5, a sub-liquid crystal display may be provided on the game board 2 or the game machine frame 3. Although expressed as a sub liquid crystal display 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 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 expected degree suggestion display can be displayed without disturbing the super reach effect in the image display device 5, and the title and the expected 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, an 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 an operation effect image with high reliability during the reach effect, so that the effect is improved and the player's expectation is increased. Can be maintained.

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

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

(Explanation of feature 105IW)
Next, the feature portion 105IW of this embodiment will be described. FIG. 20-1 is a front view of the pachinko gaming machine in the feature portion 105IW. In this feature portion 105IW, as shown in FIG. 20-1, a passing gate 105IW041 is provided on the right side (right side of the game area) of the image display device 5 instead of the passing gate 41 shown in FIG. .. Further, instead of the special variable winning ball device 7 shown in FIG. 1, a special variable winning ball device 105IW007 having a large winning opening is provided on the right side of the game area. Further, in this feature portion 105IW, as shown in FIG. 20-1, an operation gate 105IW001 is provided on the right side of the game area. The game ball that has passed through the operating gate 105IW001 is detected by the operating gate switch 105IW002.

When the jackpot symbol is derived and displayed in the special symbol stop processing (step S113), the feature portion 105IW does not immediately shift to the jackpot opening pre-processing (step S114), but shifts to the gate passage waiting process.

FIG. 20-2 is a flowchart showing the gate passage waiting process. In the gate passage waiting process, the game control microcomputer 100 (specifically, CPU 103) first confirms whether or not the operation gate switch 105IW002 is turned on (step 105IWS001). If the actuating gate switch 105IW002 is not in the ON state (that is, if the game ball has not passed through the actuating gate 105IW001), the process ends as it is. If the operation gate switch 105IW002 is in the ON state (that is, if the game ball has passed through the operation gate 105IW001), the CPU 103 controls to transmit the jackpot start designation command to the effect control CPU 120 (that is, if the game ball has passed through the operation gate 105IW001). Step 105 IWS002). Then, the CPU 103 updates the value of the special symbol process flag to a value corresponding to the jackpot start pre-processing (step 105IWS003).

By executing the gate passage waiting process shown in FIG. 20-2, the feature unit 105IW does not immediately start the jackpot game state when the jackpot symbol is derived and displayed, but the jackpot symbol is derived and displayed. After that, the big hit game state is started based on the fact that the game ball has passed through the operation gate 105IW001. In addition, in this feature unit 105IW, by executing the process of step 105IWS002, the effect control CPU 120 side recognizes that the game ball has passed through the operation gate 105IW001 based on the reception of the big hit start designation command. It is possible to recognize that the jackpot game state is started.

In the feature portion 105IW, the state after the jackpot symbol is derived and displayed and before the game ball passes through the operating gate 105IW001 is also referred to as a gate passage waiting state.

FIG. 20-3 is a flowchart showing the variable display start setting process (step S171) in the effect control process process shown in FIG. 7. In the variable display start setting process, the effect control CPU 120 first reads the variation pattern command from the variation pattern command storage area (the area in which the received variation pattern command (effect control command for establishing the variation pattern) is stored) ( Step 105 IWS101). Next, the effect control CPU 120 receives the variation pattern command read in step 105IWS101 and the display result designation command storage area (received display result designation command (display result (normal jackpot, probability variation jackpot, sudden probability variation jackpot, small hit, or loss). ) Is stored in the area where the effect control command) is stored), and the display result (stop symbol) of the decorative symbol is determined according to the data (that is, the received display result specification command) (step 105IWS102). .. That is, by executing the process of step 105IWS102 by the effect control CPU 120, the display result of the variable display of the identification information (stop of the decorative pattern) according to the variable display pattern (variable pattern) determined by the variable display pattern determining means. A display result determining means for determining a symbol) is realized. When the pseudo-ream is specified by the variation pattern command, the effect control CPU 120, in step 105IWS102, has a chance pattern symbol (for example, "223" or "445") as a temporary stop symbol of the pseudo-ream. , A combination of a jackpot symbol that does not reach but one symbol is out of alignment) is also determined. The effect control CPU 120 stores data indicating the determined stop symbol of the decorative symbol in the decorative symbol display result storage area. In step 105IWS102, the effect control CPU 120 may determine whether or not it is a big hit based on the received variation pattern command, and determine the stop symbol of the decorative symbol based only on the variation pattern command. ..

In step 105 IWS102, when the received display result designation command indicates "normal jackpot", the effect control CPU 120 has a decorative symbol in which the three symbols are the same even-numbered symbols as the stop symbol. Determine the combination. Further, when the received display result designation command indicates "probability variation jackpot", the effect control CPU 120 determines a combination of decorative symbols in which the three symbols are the same odd-numbered symbols as the stop symbols.

Further, when the received display result designation command indicates "sudden probability change big hit" or "small hit", the effect control CPU 120 determines the combination of decorative symbols such as "135" as the stop symbol. Then, in the case of "off", a combination of decorative symbols other than the above is determined. However, when accompanied by a reach effect, a combination of decorative symbols in which the two left and right symbols are aligned is determined. Further, the combination of the three symbols derived and displayed on the image display device 5 is the "stop symbol" of the decorative symbol.

The effect control CPU 120 extracts, for example, a random number for determining a stop symbol, and uses a stop symbol determination table in which data indicating a combination of decorative symbols and a numerical value are associated with each other to generate a stop symbol for the decorative symbol. decide. That is, the stop symbol is determined by selecting the data indicating the combination of the decorative symbols corresponding to the numerical value corresponding to the extracted random number.

As for the decorative symbols, the stop symbol (a combination of symbols with the same symbol on the left, middle, and right) reminiscent of a jackpot is called a jackpot symbol. In addition, a stop symbol that reminds us of an outlier is called an outlier symbol. Further, a symbol that reminds us of a probabilistic state (an odd number symbol in this feature 105IW) is also called a probabilistic symbol, and a symbol that reminds us not to be in a probabilistic state (an even symbol in this feature 105IW) is a non-probability symbol. Also called.

In the feature unit 105IW, in the case of a normal big hit or a probabilistic big hit, there are cases where it is controlled to a 16-round big hit game state and a case where it is controlled to a 4-round big hit game state.

Next, the effect control CPU 120 determines the presence / absence and type of the advance notice effect to be executed during the variable display of the decorative symbol (step 105IWS103). In step 105 IWS103, the effect control CPU 120 performs a lottery process based on random numbers using the advance notice effect determination table for determining the presence / absence and type of the advance notice effect, and determines the presence / absence and type of the advance notice effect.

FIG. 20-4 is an explanatory diagram showing a specific example of the advance notice effect determination table. As shown in FIG. 20-4, determination values are assigned to each of the no advance notice effect, the advance notice effect A, the advance notice effect B, and the advance notice effect C in the advance notice effect determination table.

As shown in FIG. 20-4, in the feature portion 105IW, the timings at which the advance notice effects A to C are executed during the variable display of the decorative symbol are different. Specifically, the notice effect A is a notice effect executed during high-speed fluctuation during the change display of the decorative symbol. Further, the notice effect B is a notice effect executed when the reach is established during the variable display of the decorative pattern. Further, the notice effect C is a notice effect executed after the reach is established during the variable display of the decorative pattern.

As shown in FIG. 20-4, in this feature portion 105IW, the expectation for the big hit (reliability) is the highest when the notice effect C is executed, and the expectation for the next big hit when the notice effect B is executed. The degree (reliability) is high, and the expectation (reliability) for the jackpot is the lowest when the notice effect A is executed. Therefore, the feature unit 105IW is configured so that the expectation (reliability) for the big hit becomes higher as the advance notice effect at the later timing is executed.

As specific examples of the advance notice effects A to C, various advance notice effects such as a step-up advance notice effect, a group advance notice effect, a character advance notice effect, and a character advance notice effect can be considered. Further, in the feature unit 105IW, the case where the three types of advance notice effects A to C are executed is shown, but the present invention is not limited to such a mode. For example, four or more types of notice effects may be made executable, or conversely, only two types of notice effects may be made executable.

Further, as shown in FIG. 20-4, the feature unit 105IW shows a case where the presence / absence of the advance notice effect and the allocation of the advance notice effects A to C are different depending on whether or not the hit is a big hit. It is not limited to such an aspect. For example, the presence / absence of reach, the type of reach, the presence / absence of pseudo-ream, the type of pseudo-ream, and the number of pseudo-reams are configured to make the allocation of presence / absence of advance notice effect and any of advance notice effects A to C different. May be good.

When it is decided to execute any of the advance notice effects (Y in step 105IWS104), the effect control CPU 120 determines whether or not to execute the notification effect (step 105IWS105). The "notification effect" is an effect of notifying the period until the advance notice effect is executed before the advance notice effect is executed. In step 105 IWS 105, the effect control CPU 120 performs a lottery process based on random numbers using the notification effect determination table for determining whether or not to execute the notification effect, and determines whether or not to execute the notification effect. ..

FIG. 20-5 is an explanatory diagram showing a specific example of the notification effect determination table. As shown in FIG. 20-5, determination values are assigned to "without notification effect" and "with notification effect" in the notification effect determination table, respectively. As shown in FIG. 20-5, in the feature unit 105IW, even when the same notice effect is executed, when the notification effect is executed, it is a big hit as compared with the case where the notification effect is not executed. The degree of expectation (reliability) for is high.

In addition, in this feature part 105IW, as shown in FIG. 20-5, the case where the allocation of the presence or absence of the notification effect is different depending on whether or not it is a big hit is shown, but it is not limited to such a mode. For example, the allocation of the presence / absence of the notification effect may be different depending on which of the advance notice effects A to C.

When it is decided to execute the notification effect (Y in step 105IWS106), the effect control CPU 120 determines the notification period to be notified before the execution of the advance notice effect (step 105IWS107). In step 105 IWS 107, the effect control CPU 120 performs a lottery process based on random numbers using the notification period determination table for determining the notification period, and determines the notification period.

FIG. 20-6 is an explanatory diagram showing a specific example of the notification period determination table. Of these, FIG. 20-6 (A) shows a specific example of the notification period determination table used when the advance notice effect A is executed. Further, FIG. 20-6 (B) shows a specific example of the notification period determination table used when the advance notice effect B is executed. Further, FIG. 20-6 (C) shows a specific example of the notification period determination table used when the advance notice effect C is executed. As shown in FIG. 20-6, in the notification period determination table, determination values are assigned to the notification periods of "10 seconds", "20 seconds", and "30 seconds", respectively.

The feature unit 105IW is configured to execute a notification effect for notifying the period until the advance notice effect is executed before the advance notice effect is executed. For example, when "10 seconds" is determined as the notification period, a character display such as "10 seconds later?" Is displayed as a notification display on the image display device 5 10 seconds before the advance notice effect is executed. It is notified that the advance notice effect will be executed after 10 seconds. Further, for example, when "20 seconds" is determined as the notification period, a character display such as "20 seconds later?" Is displayed as a notification display on the image display device 5 20 seconds before the advance notice effect is executed. By doing so, it is notified that the advance notice effect will be executed after 20 seconds. Further, for example, when "30 seconds" is determined as the notification period, a character display such as "30 seconds later?" Is displayed as a notification display on the image display device 5 30 seconds before the advance notice effect is executed. By doing so, it is notified that the advance notice effect will be executed after 30 seconds.

The notification mode in the notification effect is not limited to the mode shown in this example. For example, when "20 seconds" is determined as the notification period, the image display device 5 may notify "10 seconds later?" And then additionally notify "+10 seconds". Further, for example, when "30 seconds" is determined as the notification period, the image display device 5 notifies "10 seconds later?" And then additionally notifies "+10 seconds" or "+20 seconds". It may be.

As shown in FIG. 20-6 (A), when the advance notice effect A is executed, "10 seconds" is determined with a 100% probability as the notification period. As described above, the notice effect A is a notice effect that is executed during the high-speed fluctuation immediately after the start of the change of the decorative symbol. It is not possible to secure a long period. Therefore, when the advance notice effect A executed during the high-speed fluctuation is executed, the notification effect for uniformly notifying "10 seconds" as the notification period is configured to be executed.

Further, as shown in FIG. 20-6 (B), when the advance notice effect B is executed, "10 seconds" and "20 seconds" can be determined as the notification period. As already explained, since the notice effect B is a notice effect executed when the reach is established, it is longer from the execution of the notification effect to the notification of the notification period to the execution of the notice effect as compared with the notice effect A. You can secure a period. Therefore, when the notice effect B that is executed when the reach is established is executed, the notification effect that notifies "10 seconds" and the notification effect that notifies "20 seconds" as the notification period are configured to be executable. ing.

As shown in FIG. 20-6 (B), when the notice effect B is executed, the case where "20 seconds" is notified as the notification period is the case where "10 seconds" is notified as the notification period. The expectation (reliability) for the big hit is higher than that. Therefore, the feature unit 105IW is configured so that the higher the notification period is, the higher the expectation (reliability) for the jackpot.

Further, as shown in FIG. 20-6 (C), when the advance notice effect C is executed, "10 seconds", "20 seconds" and "30 seconds" can be determined as the notification period. As described above, the advance notice effect C is a advance notice effect that is executed after the reach is established. Therefore, as compared with the advance notice effect A and the advance notice effect B, the advance notice effect is executed after the notification effect is executed to notify the notification period. You can secure a long period until it is done. Therefore, when the advance notice effect C, which is executed when the reach is established, is executed, the notification effect of notifying "10 seconds", the notification effect of notifying "20 seconds", and the notification effect of notifying "30 seconds" as the notification period are executed. Is configured to be feasible.

As shown in FIG. 20-6 (C), when the notice effect C is executed, the expectation (reliability) for the jackpot is highest when "30 seconds" is notified as the notification period, and "20 seconds". When "" is notified, the expectation (reliability) for the big hit is the next highest, and when "10 seconds" is notified, the expectation (reliability) for the big hit is the lowest. Therefore, the feature unit 105IW is configured so that the higher the notification period is, the higher the expectation (reliability) for the jackpot.

As described above, in this feature section 105IW, the higher the expectation (reliability) for the jackpot is, the higher the expectation (reliability) for the jackpot is when the notice effect at the later timing is executed (see FIG. 20-4). The later the advance notice effect is executed, the longer the notification period is notified.

Further, the feature unit 105IW shows a case where three types of periods of "10 seconds", "20 seconds" and "30 seconds" are notified as the notification period, but the notification period is not limited to such a mode. For example, four or more types of notification periods may be configured to be able to be notified, or conversely, only two types of notification periods may be configured to be able to be notified.

Further, in the feature unit 105IW, as shown in FIG. 20-6, a case where the allocation of the type of the notification period is different depending on whether or not it is a big hit is shown, but it is not limited to such a mode. For example, the allocation of the type of notification period is configured to be different depending on the presence / absence of reach, the type of reach, the presence / absence of pseudo-ream, the type of pseudo-ream, the number of pseudo-ream, and any of the advance notice effects A to C. May be good.

Next, the effect control CPU 120 determines the notification mode of the notification period (step 105IWS108). In step 105 IWS 108, the effect control CPU 120 performs a lottery process based on random numbers using the notification mode determination table for determining the notification mode, and determines the notification mode.

FIG. 20-7 is an explanatory diagram showing a specific example of the notification mode determination table. As shown in FIG. 20-7, determination values are assigned to the "rectangular display", "elliptical display", and "diamond display" as the notification modes in the notification mode determination table.

When "rectangular display" is determined as the notification mode, the notification effect is executed, for example, by displaying a character display such as "10 seconds later?" As the notification display in the rectangular display. When "elliptical display" is determined as the notification mode, the notification effect is executed, for example, by displaying a character display such as "10 seconds later?" In the elliptical display as the notification display. When "diamond display" is determined as the notification mode, the notification effect is executed, for example, by displaying a character display such as "10 seconds later?" In the diamond display as the notification display.

As shown in FIG. 20-7, when the diamond display is determined as the notification mode, the expectation for the jackpot (reliability) is the highest, and when the elliptical display is determined as the notification mode, the expectation for the next big hit (reliability) ( The reliability) is high, and when the rectangular display is determined as the notification mode, the expectation (reliability) for the jackpot is the lowest.

Next, the effect control CPU 120 determines whether or not to execute the numerical effect (step 105IWS109). The "numerical effect" is an effect that is executed using numbers or numerical values from the time when the notification effect is executed to notify the notification period until the notification period elapses and the advance notice effect is executed. In step 105 IWS109, the effect control CPU 120 performs a lottery process based on random numbers using a numerical effect determination table for determining whether or not to execute the numerical effect, and determines whether or not to execute the numerical effect. ..

FIG. 20-8 is an explanatory diagram showing a specific example of the numerical effect determination table. As shown in FIG. 20-8, in the numerical effect determination table, determination values are assigned to "without numerical effect" and "with numerical effect", respectively. As shown in FIG. 20-8, in the feature unit 105IW, when the numerical effect is executed, the degree of expectation (reliability) for the big hit is higher than the case where the numerical effect is not executed.

Further, as shown in FIG. 20-8, the feature portion 105IW shows a case where the allocation of the presence or absence of the numerical effect is different depending on whether or not it is a big hit, but it is not limited to such a mode. For example, it is configured so that the allocation of the presence / absence of the numerical effect is different depending on the presence / absence of reach, the type of reach, the presence / absence of pseudo-ream, the type of pseudo-ream, the number of pseudo-ream, and any of the advance notice effects A to C. May be good.

Further, for example, the allocation of the presence / absence of the numerical effect may be different depending on the type of the notification period (“10 seconds”, “20 seconds”, “30 seconds”). Further, for example, when a plurality of types of numerical effects can be executed, different types of numerical effects may be easily executed depending on the type of notification period. For example, when the notification period is short "10 seconds", it is easy to execute the numerical effect A executed at an early timing, and when the notification period is long "30 seconds", the numerical effect executed at a late timing is easy to execute. It may be configured not to execute B. Further, for example, in the case of "10 seconds" where the notification period is short, it is easy to execute the numerical effect α in which numbers are displayed one after another at fast intervals, and in the case of "30 seconds" where the notification period is long, it is slow. It may be configured not to execute the numerical effect β in which numbers are displayed one after another at intervals.

Further, for example, the range of numbers appearing in the numerical effect may be different depending on the type of notification period. Further, for example, the presence / absence of the numerical effect and the allocation of the type of the numerical effect may be different depending on the notification mode (rectangular display, elliptical display, rhombus display) of the notification effect.

Next, the effect control CPU 120 selects a process table according to the fluctuation pattern (step 105IWS110). Then, the process timer in the process data 1 of the selected process table is started (step 105IWS111).

The process table is a table in which process data to be referred to when the effect control CPU 120 executes control of the effect device is set. That is, the effect control CPU 120 controls the effect device (effect component) such as the image display device 5 according to the process data set in the process table. The process table is composed of a collection of a plurality of combinations of process timer setting values, display control execution data, lamp control execution data, and sound number data. The display control execution data includes data and the like indicating each variation mode constituting the variation mode during the variable display time (variation time) of the variable display of the decorative symbol. Specifically, data related to the change of the display screen of the image display device 5 is described. Further, in the process timer set value, the fluctuation time in the mode of the fluctuation is set. The effect control CPU 120 refers to the process table and controls the display control to display the decorative symbol in the variation mode set in the display control execution data only for the time set in the process timer set value. Further, the process table is stored in the ROM of the effect control board 80. In addition, the process table is prepared according to each fluctuation pattern.

In the process table used when executing the effect control for the fluctuation pattern accompanied by the reach effect, the left symbol is stopped and displayed when a predetermined time elapses from the start of the fluctuation, and the right symbol is stopped when the predetermined time elapses. Process data indicating that it is to be displayed is set. In addition, instead of setting the symbol to be stopped and displayed in the process table, the image for displaying the symbol is synthesized and generated according to the determined stop symbol, the pseudo-ream, and the temporary stop symbol in the sliding effect. You may.

Further, the effect control CPU 120 serves as an effect device (image display device 5 as an effect component, as an effect component) according to the contents of the process data 1 (display control execution data 1, lamp control execution data 1, sound number data 1). Control of various lamps and speakers 8L, 8R as production parts) is executed (step 105IWS112). For example, the image display device 5 outputs a command to the display control unit 123 in order to display an image according to the fluctuation pattern. Further, in order to control the lighting / extinguishing of various lamps, a control signal (lamp control execution data) is output to the lamp control board 14. Further, in order to output the voice from the speakers 8L and 8R, the control signal (phone number data) is output to the voice control board 13.

In the feature unit 105IW, the effect control CPU 120 controls the variation pattern command so that the decorative pattern is variably displayed according to the variation pattern corresponding to one-to-one, while the effect control CPU 120 controls the variation pattern command. The fluctuation pattern to be used may be selected from a plurality of types of fluctuation patterns corresponding to.

Further, in this feature unit 105IW, a super reach effect or a story reach effect (a reach effect that displays an image in which a series of stories develops) is executed during the variable display of the decorative pattern. When a variation pattern including the super reach effect is specified in the command, the process table including the super reach effect is selected in step 105IWS110, and the processes of step 105IWS112 and step 105IWS205 described later are executed according to the selected process table. By doing so, the super reach effect is executed during the variable display of the decorative pattern.

When a variation pattern including a story reach effect is specified in the variation pattern command, a process table including the story reach effect is selected in step 105IWS110, and step 105IWS112 and step 105IWS205 described later according to the selected process table. By executing the process, the story reach effect is executed during the variable display of the decorative pattern.

As already explained, in this feature portion 105IW, there are cases where it is controlled to a 16-round jackpot game state and cases where it is controlled to a 4-round jackpot game state, but the super reach effect is out of the question. In addition to being feasible when There is. On the other hand, the story reach effect can be executed when it is out of the game, and when it becomes a big hit, it may be executed only when it is controlled to the big hit game state of 16 rounds, and the big hit game state of 4 rounds. When controlled by, the story reach effect is not executed.

Next, the effect control CPU 120 sets a value corresponding to the fluctuation time specified by the fluctuation pattern command in the fluctuation time timer (step 105IWS113).

Then, the effect control CPU 120 sets the value of the effect control process flag to a value corresponding to the effect processing during variable display (step S172) (step 105 IWS 114).

FIG. 20-9 is a flowchart showing the effect processing during variable display (step S172) in the effect control process process shown in FIG. 7. In the variable display effect processing, the effect control CPU 120 first subtracts 1 from the process timer value (step 105IWS201) and 1 subtracts the variable time timer value (step 105IWS202). When the process timer times out (step 105IWS203), the process data is switched. That is, the next set process timer setting value in the process table is set in the process timer (step 105IWS204). Further, the control state for the effect device is changed based on the display control execution data, the lamp control execution data, and the sound number data set next (step 105IWS205).

Next, the effect control CPU 120 confirms whether or not it is the notification start timing of the notification period when the execution of the notification effect is determined (step 105IWS206). Whether or not the notification start timing of the notification period has been reached can be determined, for example, by checking the value of the fluctuation time timer set in step 105IWS113. If it is the notification start timing of the notification period, the effect control CPU 120 displays the notification display of the notification period on the image display device 5 and controls to start the notification effect (step 105IWS207). For example, if "10 seconds" is determined as the notification period and the rectangular display is determined as the notification mode, the notification display including the character display of "10 seconds later?" Is displayed in the rectangular display. Further, for example, when the notification period is determined to be "30 seconds" and the diamond display is determined as the notification mode, the notification display including the character display of "30 seconds later?" Is displayed in the diamond display.

Then, the effect control CPU 120 sets a notification period measurement timer for measuring the remaining time of the notification period (step 105IWS208). For example, if the notification period is determined to be "10 seconds", a value corresponding to 10 seconds is set in the notification period measurement timer in step 105IWS208. Further, for example, when the notification period is determined to be "20 seconds", a value corresponding to 20 seconds is set in the notification period measurement timer in step 105IWS208. Further, for example, when the notification period is determined to be "30 seconds", a value corresponding to 30 seconds is set in the notification period measurement timer in step 105IWS208.

Next, the effect control CPU 120 confirms whether or not it is the notification end timing of the notification period when the execution of the notification effect is determined (step 105IWS209). Whether or not the notification end timing of the notification period has been reached can be determined, for example, by checking the value of the fluctuation time timer set in step 105IWS113. When the notification end timing of the notification period is reached, the effect control CPU 120 erases the notification display of the notification period displayed on the image display device 5 and controls to end the notification effect (step 105IWS210).

Next, the effect control CPU 120 confirms whether or not it is the execution timing of the numerical effect when the execution of the numerical effect is determined (step 105IWS211). It should be noted that whether or not it is the execution timing of the numerical effect can be determined, for example, by checking the value of the fluctuation time timer set in step 105IWS113. It should be noted that the execution timing of the numerical effect shall arrive between the execution of the notification effect and the execution of the advance notice effect. If it is the execution timing of the numerical effect, the effect control CPU 120 controls the image display device 5 to execute the numerical effect (step 105IWS212).

Next, the effect control CPU 120 confirms whether or not the value of the notification period measurement timer is a value corresponding to the remaining 3 seconds, 2 seconds, or 1 second after the execution of the notification effect (step 105IWS213). .. If the value of the notification period measurement timer is a value corresponding to the remaining 3 seconds, 2 seconds or 1 second (that is, if the remaining time of the notification period is 3 seconds, 2 seconds or 1 second), the effect is produced. The control CPU 120 controls the image display device 5 to display the remaining time display according to the remaining time of the notification period (step 105IWS214). For example, if the remaining time is 3 seconds, the character display of "3 seconds remaining" is displayed as the remaining time display. Further, for example, when the remaining time is 2 seconds, the character display of "remaining 2 seconds" is displayed as the remaining time display. Further, for example, when the remaining time is 1 second, the character display of "1 second remaining" is displayed as the remaining time display.

Next, the effect control CPU 120 confirms whether or not the notification period measurement timer has timed out after the notification effect is executed (step 105IWS215). If the notification period measurement timer has timed out, the effect control CPU 120 controls the image display device 5 to execute the advance notice effect (step 105IWS216). For example, if the execution of the advance notice effect A is decided, the advance notice effect A is executed, if the execution of the advance notice effect B is decided, the advance notice effect B is executed, and if the execution of the advance notice effect C is decided. If there is, the notice effect C is executed.

The feature 105IW may decide not to execute the notification effect when executing the advance notice effect. However, when the notification effect is not executed, for example, the variable time timer set in step 105IWS113 may be determined. By confirming the value, whether it is the execution timing of the advance notice effect A during high-speed fluctuation, the execution timing of the advance notice effect B when the reach is established, and the execution timing of the advance notice effect C after the reach is established. It may be configured so that it is determined whether or not it is, and the advance notice effects A to C are executed.

Then, if the fluctuation time timer has timed out (step 105IWS217), the effect control CPU 120 updates the value of the effect control process flag to a value corresponding to the special figure hit wait process (step S173) (step 105IWS218).

FIG. 20-10 is a flowchart showing a special figure hit waiting process (step S173) in the effect control process process shown in FIG. 7. In the special figure hit waiting process, the effect control CPU 120 first controls to stop and display the determined stop symbol (missing symbol, big hit symbol, small hit symbol) (step 105IWS301).

When the jackpot symbol is stopped and displayed in the process of step 105IWS301 (Y in step 105IWS302), the effect control CPU 120 confirms whether or not the story reach effect is executed in the variable display that ends this time (step 105IWS303). Whether or not the story reach effect has been executed can be determined, for example, by checking the variation pattern command stored in the variation pattern command storage area. When the story reach effect is executed, the effect control CPU 120 selects a process table according to the gate passage waiting effect including the ending effect (step 105 IWS304).

The "ending effect" is an effect of displaying an image corresponding to the ending part of the story in the story reach effect. By executing the process of steps 105IWS312 and 105IWS404 described later according to the process table selected in step 105IWS304, the ending effect is executed in the gate passage waiting state, and the story reach effect during the variable display of the decorative symbol is changed to the gate passage waiting state. A series of story productions are performed over the ending production inside.

Next, the effect control CPU 120 confirms whether or not it is in the high base state (step 105 IWS305). Whether or not the player is in the high base state can be determined, for example, by checking the effect control command that can specify the game state received from the game control microcomputer 100. For example, when a background specification command for specifying the background screen of the image display device 5 is configured so that the game state can also be specified (for example, a probability change state background specification command capable of specifying the probability change state, a time reduction state background specification capable of specifying the time reduction state). Based on the command, the normal state background specification command that can specify the normal state), the probabilistic state background specification command, and the time saving state background specification command, it may be determined that the high base state is in progress. ..

If it is in the high base state, the process proceeds to step 105 IWS311. Unless it is in the high base state (that is, in the low base state), the effect control CPU 120 controls the image display device 5 to superimpose and display the caution display (step 105IWS306). For example, the effect control CPU 120 controls the image display device 5 to superimpose and display a character display such as "(Caution) the movie ends when the gate passes" as a caution display. Then, the process proceeds to step 105 IWS311.

As described above, the feature portion 105IW executes the ending effect for the story reach effect in the gate waiting state, but when the game ball passes through the operating gate 105IW001 in the low base state, the ending effect is executed. It is configured to end the production. Therefore, if the game ball is passed through the operating gate 105IWS001 early in the low base state, the ending effect ends in the middle and cannot be seen until the end. Therefore, in the low base state, by executing the process of step 105IWS306 and displaying the caution display, if the game ball is passed through the operating gate 105IWS001 early, the ending effect will end in the middle. It makes it possible for the player to pay attention to this.

Unless the story reach effect is executed, the effect control CPU 120 confirms whether or not the super reach effect has been executed in the variable display that ends this time (step 105IWS307). Whether or not the super reach effect has been executed can be determined, for example, by checking the fluctuation pattern command stored in the fluctuation pattern command storage area. When the super reach effect is executed, the effect control CPU 120 selects a process table according to the gate passage waiting effect including the promotion display (step 105 IWS308). The "promotion display" is a display prompting the actuating gate 105IW001 to perform a firing operation aiming at the right side of the game area in order to pass the game ball. For example, as a promotion display, a character display such as "right-handed" is superimposed and displayed on the image display device 5.

Further, the effect control CPU 120 sets a gate passage waiting time measurement timer for measuring the elapsed time from the gate passage waiting state (step 105IWS309). In this example, the effect control CPU 120 sets a value corresponding to 10 seconds in the gate passage waiting time measurement timer. Then, the process proceeds to step 105 IWS311.

Even when the super reach effect is not executed (for example, when a big hit is obtained only by the normal reach), the effect control CPU 120 selects a process table according to the normal gate passage waiting effect (step 105IWS310). As the normal gate passage waiting effect, for example, the promotion display may be performed in the same manner as when the super reach effect is executed, or the display size is larger than that when the super reach effect is executed. A small promotion display (for example, a right-handed display with a small display size) may be performed. Then, the process proceeds to step 105 IWS311.

Then, the effect control CPU 120 starts the process timer by setting the process timer set value in the process timer (step 105IWS311), and the contents of the process data 1 (display control execution data 1, lamp control execution data 1, sound number). The control of the effect device (the effect display device 9 as the effect component, various lamps as the effect component, and the speaker 27 as the effect component) is executed according to the data 1) (step 105IWS312).

Next, if the jackpot symbol is derived and displayed (Y in step 105IWS313), the effect control CPU 120 updates the value of the effect control process flag to a value corresponding to the gate passage waiting effect process (step 105IWS314). On the other hand, the effect control CPU 120 sets the value of the effect control process flag to the small hit medium effect unless the big hit symbol is derived and displayed (N in step 105IWS313), that is, when the small hit symbol is derived and displayed. The value is updated according to the process (step 105IWS315).

When the small hit symbol is stopped and displayed in the process of step 105IWS301 (Y in step 105IWS316), the effect control CPU 120 selects the process table according to the small hit medium effect (step 105IWS317). Then, the process proceeds to step 105 IWS311.

When it is determined that neither the big hit nor the small hit is performed (N in step 105IW316), the effect control CPU 120 sets the value of the effect control process flag to a value corresponding to the variable display start wait process (step S170). Update to (step 105IWS318).

Further, in this feature unit 105IW, when the big hit symbol is derived and displayed in the special figure hit waiting process (step S173), the process shifts to the gate passage waiting effect process instead of immediately shifting to the big hit middle effect process (step S176). do.

20-11 and 20-12 are flowcharts showing the gate passage waiting effect processing. In the gate passage waiting effect processing, the effect control CPU 120 first subtracts 1 from the value of the process timer (step 105IWS401). When the process timer times out (step 105IWS402), the process data is switched. That is, the next set process timer setting value in the process table is set in the process timer (step 105 IWS403). Further, the control state for the effect device is changed based on the display control execution data, the lamp control execution data, and the sound number data set next (step 105IWS404).

Next, the effect control CPU 120 confirms whether or not the jackpot start designation command has been received (step 105IWS405). If the jackpot start designation command is received (that is, if the game ball has passed through the operation gate 105IW001), the effect control CPU 120 confirms whether or not the story reach effect has been executed in the variable display that has ended this time. (Step 105 IWS406). Whether or not the story reach effect has been executed can be determined, for example, by checking the variation pattern command stored in the variation pattern command storage area.

When the story reach effect is executed, the effect control CPU 120 confirms whether or not it is in the high base state (step 105IWS407). Whether or not the player is in the high base state can be determined, for example, by checking the effect control command that can specify the game state received from the game control microcomputer 100. For example, when a background specification command for specifying the background screen of the image display device 5 is configured so that the game state can also be specified (for example, a probability change state background specification command capable of specifying the probability change state, a time reduction state background specification capable of specifying the time reduction state). Based on the command, the normal state background specification command that can specify the normal state), the probabilistic state background specification command, and the time saving state background specification command, it may be determined that the high base state is in progress. ..

In the high base state, the effect control CPU 120 selects a process table according to the big hit medium effect including the ending effect (step 105IWS408). Unless it is in the high base state (that is, in the low base state), the process table corresponding to the normal jackpot medium effect is selected (step 105IWS409). Then, the process proceeds to step 105 IWS413.

By executing the processes of steps 105IWS406 to S409, in this feature portion 105IW, if the feature portion 105IW is in the high base state, the ending effect continues even if the game ball passes through the operating gate 105IWS001 and shifts to the big hit game state. Is executed. On the other hand, in the low base state, the ending effect is ended based on the fact that the game ball has passed through the operating gate 105IWS001.

In the feature portion 105IW, by executing the processes of steps 105IWS407 to S409, whether to end or continue the ending effect triggered by the passage of the game ball of the operating gate 105IWS001 depending on whether or not it is in the high base state. Is different, or whether or not the caution display is displayed depends on whether or not the high base state is executed by executing the process of steps 105IWS305 to S306, while whether or not the high base state is obtained. Regardless of whether or not, the story reach production itself shows the same case, but it is not limited to such a mode. For example, it may be configured to execute different story reach effects depending on the case of the high base state and the case of the low base state. In this case, for example, in the case of the high base state and the case of the low base state, the position as the reach is the same story reach production, but the production content of the story reach production is different (for example, different stories). (For example, the effect of the effect content of the above) and the variation time (for example, the effect period of the reach) may be different.

Unless the story reach effect is executed, the effect control CPU 120 confirms whether or not the super reach effect has been executed in the variable display ended this time (step 105IWS410). Whether or not the super reach effect has been executed can be determined, for example, by checking the fluctuation pattern command stored in the fluctuation pattern command storage area. When the super reach effect is executed, the effect control CPU 120 is used for a large hit medium effect including a roulette effect according to the big hit type (in this example, whether it is a 16 round big hit or a 4 round big hit). Select the corresponding process table (step 105IWS411). Then, the process proceeds to step 105 IWS413.

By executing the processing of steps 105IWS410 to S411, the feature portion 105IW executes the super reach effect, derives and displays the jackpot symbol, and then the game ball passes through the operating gate 105IW001 to start the jackpot game. Occasionally, a roulette effect is executed to incite whether it is a 16-round jackpot or a 4-round jackpot, and if it finally becomes a 16-round jackpot, it must be a 16-round jackpot. Is notified, and if it is a big hit of 4 rounds, it is notified that it is a big hit of 4 rounds.

Even when the super reach effect is not executed (for example, when a big hit is obtained only by the normal reach), the effect control CPU 120 selects a process table according to the normal big hit medium effect (step 105IWS412). Then, the process proceeds to step 105 IWS413.

Then, the effect control CPU 120 starts the process timer by setting the process timer set value in the process timer (step 105IWS413), and the contents of the process data 1 (display control execution data 1, lamp control execution data 1, sound number). Control of the effect device (the effect display device 9 as the effect component, various lamps as the effect component, and the speaker 27 as the effect component) is executed according to the data 1) (step 105IWS414).

Then, the effect control CPU 120 updates the value of the effect control process flag to a value corresponding to the effect processing during the jackpot (step 105 IWS415).

If the jackpot start designation command has not been received in step 105IWS405 (that is, if the game ball has not yet passed through the operating gate 105IW001), the effect control CPU 120 has a value of the gate passage waiting time measurement timer of 0. It is confirmed whether or not (step 105IWS416). If the value of the gate passage waiting time measurement timer is not 0, the effect control CPU 120 subtracts 1 from the gate passage waiting time measurement timer value (step 105IWS417), and the value of the gate passage waiting time measurement timer after the subtraction is 0. It is confirmed whether or not it is (step 105IWS418).

If the value of the gate passage waiting time measurement timer after the subtraction is 0, the effect control CPU 120 confirms whether or not the jackpot type is a jackpot of 16 rounds (step 105IWS419). Whether or not the jackpot type is a 16-round jackpot is checked, for example, whether or not the display result specification command stored in the display result specification command storage area specifies a 16-round jackpot. It can be judged by.

If it is a 16-round jackpot, the effect control CPU 120 determines whether or not to execute the 16R jackpot notification effect that notifies that it is a 16-round jackpot (step 105IWS420). In step 105 IWS420, the effect control CPU 120 performs a lottery process based on random numbers using the 16R jackpot notification effect determination table for determining whether or not to execute the 16R jackpot notification effect, and executes the 16R jackpot notification effect. Decide whether or not. In this example, it is determined that the 16R jackpot notification effect is executed with a probability of 50%.

When it is decided to execute the 16R jackpot notification effect (Y in step 105IWS421), the effect control CPU 120 switches to the process table according to the 16R jackpot notification effect (step 105IWS422), and restarts the process timer. Start (step 105IWS423).

16 rounds when 10 seconds have passed without the game ball passing through the operating gate 105IW001 after the super reach effect is executed and the jackpot symbol is derived and displayed by executing the processes of steps 105IWS416 to S423. In the case of a big hit, a 16R big hit notification effect may be executed by lottery.

Next, an example of the effect when the notification effect, the numerical effect, and the advance notice effect are executed during the variable display of the decorative pattern will be described. 20-13 and 20-14 are explanatory diagrams for explaining an example of the effect when the notification effect, the numerical effect, and the advance notice effect are executed during the variable display of the decorative symbol. In addition, in FIGS. 20-13 and 20-14, the effect screens are changed in the order of (A), (B), (C) ....

In the examples shown in FIGS. 20-13 and 20-14, it is assumed that the advance notice effect C is determined to be executed at the start of the variable display (see step 105 IWS103) and the notification effect is to be executed (see step 105 IWS103). Step 105 IWS 105). Further, it is assumed that "30 seconds" is determined as the notification period in the notification effect (see step 105IWS107) and the diamond-shaped display is determined as the notification mode (see step 105IWS108). Further, it is assumed that the execution of the numerical effect is decided (see step 105 IWS109).

As shown in FIG. 20-13 (A), when the execution timing of the notification effect is reached after the variable display of the decorative symbol on the left, middle, and right is started (in this example, the timing is 30 seconds before the execution of the notice effect C). ), As shown in FIG. 20-13 (B), the notification effect is executed. In the example shown in FIG. 20-13 (B), a case is shown in which the notification effect is executed in the mode of displaying the notification display 105IW003 including the character display of "30 seconds later?" In the diamond-shaped display in the image display device 5. ing.

Next, at the end timing of the notification effect, as shown in FIG. 20-13 (C), the notification display 105IW003 displayed on the image display device 5 is temporarily erased, and the notification effect is ended.

Next, when the execution timing of the numerical effect is reached, the numerical effect is executed as shown in FIG. 20-13 (D). In the example shown in FIG. 20-13 (D), the image display device 5 displays an image in which numerical values such as "2", "5", and "3" pop out, and the speakers 8L and 8R to "2". , "5", "3" and the like to execute a numerical effect. In this example, as shown in FIG. 20-13 (D), there is a case where the variation display of the decorative pattern is reduced and displayed at the upper right end of the display screen of the image display device 5 during the execution of the numerical effect. Has been done.

Next, as shown in FIG. 20-14 (E), the left and right decorative symbols are stopped and displayed at the same symbol (symbol "7" in this example), and after the reach is established, the advance notice effect C is further executed. When there are 3 seconds remaining until the timing, as shown in FIG. 20-14 (E), the image display device 5 displays the remaining time display indicating that the remaining time is “3 seconds”. FIG. 20-14 (E) shows a case where the character display 105IW004 of "remaining 3 seconds" is displayed as the remaining time display. When there are 2 seconds remaining until the execution timing of the advance notice effect C in order thereafter, as shown in FIG. 20-14 (F), the image display device 5 displays the remaining time display indicating that the remaining time is "2 seconds". .. FIG. 20-14 (F) shows a case where the character display 105IW005 of "remaining 2 seconds" is displayed as the remaining time display. Further, when there is 1 second remaining until the execution timing of the advance notice effect C, as shown in FIG. 20-14 (G), the image display device 5 displays the remaining time display indicating that the remaining time is "1 second". .. FIG. 20-14 (G) shows a case where the character display 105IW006 of "remaining 1 second" is displayed as the remaining time display.

In this example, when the notification effect is executed, the case where the remaining time display as shown in FIGS. 20-14 (E) to (G) is always displayed is shown, but only in such a mode. However, even if the notification effect is executed, the remaining time is not displayed, and the advance notice effect may be executed as it is. Further, even if it is configured so that there are both a pattern in which the notice effect is executed after the remaining time display is displayed after the notification effect is executed, and a pattern in which the notice effect is executed as it is without displaying the remaining time. good.

Then, when the execution timing of the advance notice effect C is reached, the advance notice effect C is executed as shown in FIG. 20-14 (H). In the example shown in FIG. 20-14 (H), the case where the advance notice effect C is executed by displaying the image of the character 105IW010 corresponding to the advance notice effect C on the image display device 5 is shown. In this example, as shown in FIG. 20-14 (H), there is a case where the variation display of the decorative pattern is reduced and displayed at the upper right end of the display screen of the image display device 5 during the execution of the advance notice effect. Has been done.

In the examples shown in FIGS. 20-13 and 20-14, the case where the advance notice effect C is executed is shown, but when the advance notice effect A is executed, for example, during high-speed fluctuation before the reach is established, FIG. The advance notice effect A is executed by displaying the image of the character corresponding to the advance notice effect A in a manner similar to that of 20-14 (H). Further, when the advance notice effect B is executed, when the reach is established, for example, the advance notice effect B is executed by displaying the image of the character corresponding to the advance notice effect B in the same manner as in FIG. 20-14 (H). Will be done.

Further, in the examples shown in FIGS. 20-13 and 20-14, the case where "30 seconds" is notified as the notification period is shown, but the case where "10 seconds" or "20 seconds" is notified as the notification period is shown. , The notification effect is executed by displaying the notification display including the character display of "10 seconds later?" Or "20 seconds later?" In a manner similar to that of FIG. 20-13 (B).

Further, in the examples shown in FIGS. 20-13 and 20-14, the case where the rhombus display is determined as the notification mode is shown, but when the rectangular display or the elliptical display is determined as the notification mode, FIG. 20-13 ( The notification effect is executed by displaying a notification display including a character display such as "30 seconds later?" In the rectangular display or the elliptical display in the same manner as in B).

Next, an example of the effect when the story reach effect and the ending effect are executed will be described. 20-15 to 20-17 are explanatory diagrams for explaining an example of the effect when the story reach effect and the ending effect are executed. In addition, in FIGS. 20-15 to 20-17, the effect screens are changed in the order of (A), (B), (C) ....

In the example shown in FIGS. 20-15 to 20-17, the process table including the story reach effect is selected and selected in step 105 IWS110 based on the reception of the variation pattern command for specifying the variation pattern including the story reach effect. It is assumed that the processes of step 105IWS112 and step 105IWS205 are executed according to the process table.

As shown in FIG. 20-15 (A), after starting the variable display of the left middle right decorative symbol, as shown in FIG. 20-15 (B), the left and right decorative symbols are the same symbol (in this example, It is assumed that the stop is displayed with the symbol "7") and the reach is established.

Next, when the execution timing of the story reach effect is reached, the story reach effect is started on the image display device 5 as shown in FIG. 20-15 (C). In this example, as a story reach effect, an effect in which a racing car A105IW011, a racing car B105IW012, and a racing car C105IW013 appear and a race is performed is executed. In this example, as shown in FIG. 20-15 (C), when the story reach effect is started, the variation display of the decorative pattern is reduced and displayed at the upper right end of the display screen of the image display device 5. ing.

Next, when the fluctuation time is stopped, as shown in FIG. 20-15 (D), the stop symbol of the decorative symbol is derived and displayed. In the example shown in FIG. 20-15 (D), the same symbol (in this example, the symbol "7") is stopped and displayed as the decorative symbol on the left, middle, and right, and the jackpot symbol is derived and displayed.

Next, after the jackpot symbol is derived and displayed, when the state shifts to the gate passage waiting state, the image display device 5 is shown in FIGS. 20-16 (E) and 20-17 (E) and 20-17 (E) and (F). (See step 105 IWS 304). In this example, the ending effect is executed in such a manner that the racing car C105IW013 out of the three racing cars 105IW011 to 013 finally wins the race. In this example, after the story reach effect shown in FIGS. 20-15 (C) and 20-15 (D), it is shown in FIGS. 20-16 (E) and (F) and 20-17 (E) and (F). It is assumed that each process table is configured so that the content of the production can be smoothly connected from the story reach production to the ending production when shifting to the ending production.

Further, in this case, when the gaming state is in the low base state, as shown in FIGS. A character display 105IW014 such as "End movie" is displayed (see N in step 105IWS305 and step 105IWS030). On the other hand, when the gaming state is in the high base state, the caution display is not displayed on the image display device 5 as shown in FIGS. 20-17 (E) and 20-17 (F) (see Y in step 105 IWS305).

Next, when the game ball passes through the operating gate 105IW001 in the gate waiting state, the jackpot game is started, and when the game state is in the low base state, the ending is as shown in FIG. 20-16 (G). The production is finished (see N in step 105IWS407 and step 105IWS409). On the other hand, when the game state is in the high base state, as shown in FIG. 20-17 (G), the ending effect is continued even if the big hit game is started (see Y in step 105IWS407 and step 105IWS408). .. In this case, for example, after the jackpot game is started, the image of the winning run after the race may be displayed as a continuation of the ending effect, or the image of the goal scene may be repeatedly displayed.

When the game state is in the low base state, based on the fact that the game ball has passed through the operating gate 105IW001, as shown in FIG. 20-16 (G), the ending effect is finished and the big hit game is played. The production during the round of is started. On the other hand, when the game state is in the high base state, even if the game ball passes through the operating gate 105IW001, as shown in FIG. 20-17 (G), the ending effect continues even if the big hit game is started. However, when the image reproduction such as this winning run is finished, the ending effect is ended, and the effect during the round of the jackpot game of the same aspect is started (the effect during the round of a different aspect is started). You may do so).

In this example, as shown in FIGS. 20-16 and 20-17, the jackpot symbol is reduced and displayed at the upper right end of the display screen of the image display device 5 during the execution of the ending effect or after the start of the jackpot game. The case is shown.

As shown in FIG. 20-16, in this feature portion 105IW, when the game state is in the low base state, when the game ball passes through the operating gate 105IW001 and the big hit game is started, the ending effect is ended. If the game ball is passed through the operating gate 105IW001 too quickly, the final part of the ending effect (for example, the goal scene) cannot be seen. Therefore, in this example, when the player is in the low base state, the caution display 105IW014 is displayed so that the player can be warned.

In addition, in FIGS. 20-16 and 20-17, a right-handed display (a display prompting the passage of the game ball to the operating gate 105IW001) may be further performed during the execution of the ending effect. In this case, for example, when the character is in the low base state, the character display such as "right-handed" is displayed in the medium display size in FIGS. 20-16 (E) and 20-16 (F), while the high base state is displayed. In the case of the inside, inconspicuous modes such as displaying a character display such as "right-handed" or displaying a right-pointing arrow display in a small display size in FIGS. 20-17 (E) and 20-17 (F). It may be configured to display right-handed characters.

Next, an example of the effect when the super reach effect is executed will be described. 20-18 to 20-20 are explanatory views for explaining an example of the effect when the super reach effect is executed. In addition, in FIGS. 20-18 to 20-20, the effect screens transition in the order of (A), (B), (C) ....

In the examples shown in FIGS. 20-18 to 20-20, the process table including the super reach effect is selected and selected in step 105IWS110 based on the reception of the variation pattern command that specifies the variation pattern including the super reach effect. It is assumed that the processes of step 105IWS112 and step 105IWS205 are executed according to the process table.

As shown in FIG. 20-18 (A), after starting the variable display of the left middle right decorative symbol, as shown in FIG. 20-18 (B), the left and right decorative symbols are the same symbol (in this example, It is assumed that the stop is displayed with the symbol "7") and the reach is established.

Next, when the execution timing of the super reach effect is reached, the image display device 5 starts the super reach effect as shown in FIG. 20-18 (C). In this example, as a super reach effect, an effect in which a friendly character 105IW015 and an enemy character 105IW016 appear to perform a battle is executed. In this example, as shown in FIG. 20-18 (C), when the super reach effect is started, a case is shown in which the variation display of the decorative pattern is reduced and displayed at the upper right end of the display screen of the image display device 5. ing.

Next, when the fluctuation time is stopped, as shown in FIG. 20-18 (D), the stop symbol of the decorative symbol is derived and displayed. In the example shown in FIG. 20-18 (D), the same symbol (in this example, the symbol “7”) is stopped and displayed as the decorative symbol on the left, middle, and right, and the jackpot symbol is derived and displayed.

Next, after the jackpot symbol is derived and displayed, when the state shifts to the gate passage waiting state, the promotion display is displayed on the image display device 5 as shown in FIG. 20-19 (E) (see step 105IWS308). In this example, as a promotion display, the character display 105IW017 of "right-handed" is displayed, and a display prompting the operation gate 105IW001 to perform a firing operation aiming at the right side of the game area in order to pass the game ball is performed. It is shown.

Next, when the game ball passes through the operating gate 105IW001 in the gate waiting state, the image display device 5 executes the roulette effect at the start of the big hit game as shown in FIG. 20-19 (F) (see step 105IWS411). .. In this example, as shown in FIG. 20-19 (F), the image 105IW018 of the roulette is displayed, and by rotating the roulette, an effect of inciting whether it is a 16-round jackpot or a 4-round jackpot is executed. Will be done.

In this example, it is assumed that the jackpot is 16 rounds, and as shown in FIG. 20-19 (G), the ball enters the square of "16R" in the roulette effect, and as shown in FIG. 20-19 (H). , It is notified that the jackpot is 16 rounds, and it is controlled to the jackpot game state of 16 rounds.

On the other hand, as shown in FIG. 20-20 (E), although the promotion display 105IW017 is displayed on the image display device 5, as shown in FIG. 20-20 (F), it operates even after 10 seconds have passed. It is assumed that the game ball has not passed through the gate 105IW001. In this case, if it is a 16-round jackpot game, the presence or absence of the 16R jackpot notification effect is determined by lottery (see step 105IWS420), and if the execution of the 16R jackpot notification effect is determined, FIG. As shown in G), the 16R jackpot notification effect is executed in the image display device 5 (see step 105IWS422). In this example, a predetermined character 105IW019 appears as a 16R jackpot notification effect, and a case where the character display of "16R jackpot!" Is displayed as a line of the character 105IW019 is shown.

By executing the 16R jackpot notification effect shown in FIG. 20-20 (G), in this example, when the 16R jackpot notification effect is executed, it is determined that the jackpot is 16 rounds. On the other hand, there are cases where the 16R jackpot notification is not executed even after 10 seconds have passed without the game ball passing through the operating gate 105IW001. In this case, the jackpot is 16 rounds and the jackpot is 4 rounds. There is a possibility of both a big hit and a big hit.

As described above, according to the feature unit 105IW, a plurality of types of suggestive effects (in this example, advance notice effects A to C) suggesting that the game is controlled in an advantageous state (in this example, a big hit game state). Is feasible. Further, when any one of a plurality of types of suggestive effects is executed, a predetermined period (in this example, "10 seconds", "20 seconds", "30 seconds") until the suggestive effect is executed. ”) Can be executed, and after the predetermined period is notified in the notification effect, the notification of the predetermined period becomes unrecognizable before the predetermined period elapses. Therefore, it is possible to enhance the effect of the notification when the notification effect is executed.

For example, when the notification period is continuously displayed from the notification of the notification period to the execution timing of the advance notice effect (for example, when the countdown is displayed), the execution timing of the advance notice effect can be clearly recognized. The effect cannot be enhanced sufficiently. On the other hand, in the feature unit 105IW, since the notification of the notification period cannot be recognized before the notification period elapses, it is possible to make it impossible to clearly grasp the elapse of the notification period, and the player It is possible to realize a game-like effect of counting the time until the notification period elapses in the head and waiting, and it is possible to enhance the effect of the effect when the notification effect is executed.

In this example, the case of erasing the notification display displayed on the image display device 5 is shown as the case of "making the notification of a predetermined period unrecognizable", but the present invention is not limited to such a mode. For example, even if the notification display becomes unrecognizable due to darkening (blackout) of the display screen of the image display device 5 by executing another effect such as a blackout effect while the notification display is being displayed. good. Further, for example, the notification display may be unrecognizable by the movable member provided in the gaming machine operating to hide the notification display, and various aspects are conceivable.

Further, as "before the predetermined period elapses", in this example, when the notification display is displayed, the notification display is erased relatively immediately to make it invisible. Not limited. For example, the notification display may be continuously displayed for a relatively long period of time, and the notification display may be erased for a moment for a relatively short period before the execution timing of the advance notice effect to make it invisible. Further, for example, the countdown display is performed until the execution timing of the notice effect is reached, and the countdown display is erased for a moment before the execution timing of the notice effect is reached to make it invisible. good. As such, various aspects can be considered as "before the predetermined period elapses".

Further, in this example, the case where the "suggestion effect" is a notice effect is shown, but it is not limited to such a mode. For example, a pseudo-ream or reach effect may be executed as a "suggestion effect", and a notification effect may be executed before the pseudo-ream or reach effect. Further, for example, when an effect having the same effect mode as the so-called look-ahead zone effect is configured to be executable as an effect to be executed during the variable display, the effect having the same effect mode as the look-ahead zone effect is defined as a "suggestion effect". It may be configured to execute and execute the notification effect before the effect.

Further, according to the feature unit 105IW, it is possible to execute at a plurality of timings during variable display according to the type of suggestion effect (in this example, the advance notice effect A is executed during high-speed fluctuation, and the advance notice effect B is reach. It is executed when it is established, and the advance notice effect C is executed after the reach is established). Therefore, it is possible to enhance the effect of the notification when the notification effect is executed.

Further, according to the feature unit 105IW, when a long period as a predetermined period is notified in the notification effect, the ratio of being controlled to an advantageous state is higher than when a short period is notified as a predetermined period (FIG. 20). -6). Therefore, the player can be made to pay attention to which period is notified as a predetermined period.

Further, according to the feature unit 105IW, the notification effect can be executed by a plurality of types of notification modes (rectangular display, elliptical display, and rhombus display in this example), and the same type of suggestion effect is executed and the notification effect is performed. Even when the same period is notified as a predetermined period in the above, the ratio of being controlled to an advantageous state differs depending on the type of notification mode of the notification effect (see FIG. 20-7). Therefore, it is possible to draw attention to the player as to which notification mode is used to execute the notification effect.

In this example, as the notification mode, a case where the shape of the notification display is different such as a rectangular display, an elliptical display, and a rhombus display is shown, but the notification mode is not limited to such a mode. For example, as a notification mode, the display colors of the notification display (for example, red, green, blue, and rainbow colors) may be configured to be different. Further, for example, when the character is displayed together with the notification display, a different character may be displayed as the notification mode, or the voices of the characters may be different.

Further, according to the feature unit 105IW, after the notification of the predetermined period becomes unrecognizable, the timing immediately before the lapse of the predetermined period is notified that the timing is immediately before the lapse of the predetermined period (this present). In the example, the remaining time display shown in FIGS. 20-14 (E) to (G) is displayed). Therefore, it is possible to enhance the effect of the notification when the notification effect is executed.

In this example, the "timing immediately before the lapse of a predetermined period" is a timing in which the time from the lapse of the notification period to the execution timing of the advance notice effect is extremely short (in this example, 3 seconds before and 2 seconds before). Before, 1 second ago). In addition to the one shown by the feature unit 105IW, if the timing is such that the player recognizes that the time until the advance notice is short, the remaining time is displayed at a timing such as 5 seconds before. You may.

Further, in this example, the execution timing of the advance notice effect is set when the notification period elapses, and the remaining time is displayed from 3 seconds before the notification period elapses (for example, the notification period is "30 seconds"). In this case, the remaining time display is started when 27 seconds have passed, and the execution timing of the advance notice effect is reached when exactly 30 seconds have passed), and the present invention is not limited to such a mode. For example, when the notification period is "30 seconds", the remaining time display is started when 30 seconds have passed, and the advance notice effect is executed when the remaining time display is finished after 33 seconds have passed. It may be configured.

Further, according to the feature unit 105IW, it is possible to execute a predetermined effect (in this example, a numerical effect) using a numerical value after the notification of the predetermined period is made unrecognizable and before the predetermined period elapses. Therefore, it is possible to enhance the effect of the notification when the notification effect is executed.

For example, when a notification effect is executed to notify the notification period of "10 seconds", "20 seconds", or "30 seconds", the player is counted for 10 seconds, 20 seconds, or 30 seconds in his or her mind. If this happens, the player may recognize the execution timings of the advance notice effects A to C. Therefore, in this feature unit 105IW, after the notification effect is executed, the numerical effect is executed before the execution timing of the notice effects A to C, and the period until the advance notice effects A to C are executed in the numerical effect. Is confusing the player by displaying irrelevant numbers or outputting them by voice, making it difficult to count the time until the advance notice effects A to C are executed. Therefore, it is possible to prevent the player from easily recognizing the execution timings of the advance notice effects A to C, to enhance the unexpectedness of the advance notice effect execution, and to enhance the effect when the advance notice effect is executed. It is possible.

In this feature portion 105IW, as shown in FIG. 20-13 (D), the "numerical effect" is in the order of numerical values such as "2"-> "5"-> "3"-> ... By immovably (randomly) notifying the player, it is an effect that confuses the player and makes it difficult to count the time until the advance notice effects A to C are executed. As long as it can confuse the player, various modes can be considered as "numerical effect", not limited to such a mode. For example, as a "numerical effect", numerical values are notified in an order different from the countdown (for example, remaining time display) in the notification effect (for example, in the notification effect, "30" → "29" → "28" → ... In contrast to the notification in descending order, in the numerical production, the player may be confused by notifying in ascending order as "2" → "3" → "4" → ... For example, in the notification effect, "1"-> ...-> "28"-> "29"-> "30" is notified in ascending order, whereas in the numerical effect, "4"-> "3"-> "2". It may be confusing to the player by notifying the player in descending order such as "→ ...". For example, as a "numerical effect", at a timing different from the internal numerical update timing in the notification effect. By executing the effect of updating the numerical value, the player may be configured to interfere with the timing of counting the number in his / her mind. Further, for example, the notification cycle of the numerical value in the “numerical effect” may be performed. Is irregularly changed (for example, "2" to "5" is updated in 0.5 seconds, and "5" to "3" is updated in 2 seconds), which confuses the player. It may be.

Further, in the feature unit 105IW, as shown in FIG. 20-13 (D), when the "numerical effect" is executed by displaying the numerical value in the image display device 5 and outputting the sound from the speakers 8L and 8R. However, it is not limited to such an aspect. For example, as a "numerical effect", a light emitter such as a lamp or an LED may be made to emit light at a numerical update timing, or may be vibrated (for example, a motor of an operation button may be operated to vibrate, or an accessory for production may be used. It may be configured so that the player breaks the rhythm that counts in his / her mind and confuses it by vibrating (or making it vibrate). Further, for example, the player may be confused only by the light emission and the vibration operation of the light emitting body without displaying the numerical value.

In addition, in this feature part 105IW, the case where the player is prevented from easily recognizing the execution timing of the advance notice effects A to C by executing the numerical effect is shown, but it is limited to such an aspect. No. For example, even if a predetermined effect (for example, a step-up notice effect, a pseudo-ream) whose mode changes stepwise by the time the predetermined period elapses after the notification of the predetermined period is made unrecognizable, can be executed. good. Even with such a configuration, it is possible to prevent the player from being confused by the stepwise change of the mode and the player from easily recognizing the execution timings of the advance notice effects A to C. It is possible to enhance the unexpectedness of the execution, and it is possible to enhance the effect of the effect when the notification effect is executed.

The "step-up notice effect" is a notice effect that is executed in a manner in which the effect changes stepwise from the first stage to the plurality of stages. Generally, when a step-up notice effect is executed, the degree of expectation (reliability) for a big hit increases as the effect changes to more stages. In addition, "pseudo-ream" refers to a re-variable display in which the temporary stop symbol is temporarily stopped and then the variable display is executed again between the start of the variable display and the derivation display of the display result. It is a variable display mode that is executed multiple times or multiple times. In general, when the pseudo-ream is executed, the expectation (reliability) for the jackpot is higher when more revariable displays are executed.

In addition, when executing the step-up notice effect or the pseudo-ream, the step-up notice effect or the pseudo-ream is started before the notification period is notified, and a part of the step-up notice effect or the pseudo-ream sets the notification period. It may be included from the notification to the execution of the advance notice effect.

Further, according to the feature unit 105IW, after the specific display result (in this example, the jackpot symbol) is derived and displayed as the display result of the variable display, the specific condition is satisfied (in this example, the operation gate 105IW001 is played. Based on the fact that the ball has passed), it is possible to control an advantageous state (in this example, a big hit game state) that is advantageous to the player. In addition, it is possible to execute a specific effect (in this example, a story reach effect and a super reach effect) that suggests that the control is controlled in an advantageous state, and when the specific effect is executed and the specific display result is derived and displayed, the specific effect is specified. During the period until the condition is satisfied, a special effect related to the specific effect (in this example, the ending effect shown in FIGS. 20-16 (E) and (F) and 20-17 (E) and (F)) is executed. It is possible (in this example, when the story reach effect is executed, the ending effect is executed while waiting for the gate to pass). Therefore, it is possible to enhance the effect of controlling the advantageous state based on the fact that the specific condition is satisfied after the specific display result is derived and displayed.

Further, according to the feature unit 105IW, the first specific effect (in this example, the story reach effect) and the second specific effect (in this example, the super reach effect) can be executed as the specific effect. Further, when the first specific effect is executed and the specific display result is derived and displayed, a special effect related to the first specific effect (in this example, FIG. 20-16 (E)) is performed until the specific condition is satisfied. , (F) and the ending effect shown in FIGS. 20-17 (E) and (F)) can be executed (in this example, when the story reach effect is executed, the ending effect is generated while waiting for the gate to pass. When the second specific effect is executed and the specific display result is derived and displayed, a predetermined effect not related to the second specific effect (in this example, FIG. 20-19) until the specific condition is satisfied. (E) and the display of the promotion display shown in FIG. 20-20 (E)) can be executed (in this example, when the super reach effect is executed, the promotion display is displayed in the gate passage waiting state. ). Therefore, it is possible to enhance the effect of controlling the advantageous state based on the fact that the specific condition is satisfied after the specific display result is derived and displayed.

Further, according to the feature unit 105IW, it is possible to control a plurality of types of advantageous states (in this example, a 16-round jackpot and a 4-round jackpot). Further, after the specific condition is satisfied, the notification effect (in this example, the roulette effect shown in FIGS. 20-19 (F) and (G)) for notifying the type of the advantageous state can be executed, and the first specific effect can be performed. If it is controlled to an advantageous state after being executed, the notification effect is not executed (in this example, the roulette effect is executed after the game ball of the operating gate 105IW001 passes only when the super reach effect is executed, and the story reach effect is performed. If is executed, the roulette effect will not be executed). Therefore, it is possible to enhance the effect of controlling the advantageous state based on the fact that the specific condition is satisfied after the specific display result is derived and displayed.

In particular, in this feature section 105IW, the super reach effect can be executed in the case of an outlier, and in the case of a big hit, it can be executed in both the 16-round jackpot and the 4-round jackpot. On the other hand, the story reach effect can be executed when it is out of the game, and when it is a big hit, it can be executed only when the big hit is 16 rounds. Therefore, the story reach effect is executed. In such a case, waste of the production can be eliminated by not executing the roulette production. For example, the story of the story reach production can be continuously shown by continuing the ending production in the high base state.

Further, according to the feature unit 105IW, the execution of the special effect is terminated based on the satisfaction of the specific condition, and the execution of the special effect is terminated based on the satisfaction of the specific condition during the execution of the special effect. The end notification (in this example, the caution display 105IW014 shown in FIGS. 20-16 (E) and (F)) is executed. Therefore, it is possible to call attention to the end of the special effect unintentionally, and the effect of controlling to an advantageous state based on the fact that the specific condition is satisfied after the specific display result is derived and displayed can be obtained. It is possible to prevent the situation where it is lowered.

In this example, the case where the caution display is displayed throughout the execution of the ending effect while waiting for the gate to pass is shown, but it is not limited to such a mode. For example, the caution display may be displayed only for a part of the period during which the ending effect is being executed, or conversely, the caution display is started immediately before the ending effect is started (for example, 1 to 3 seconds before). It may be configured as follows.

Further, according to the feature unit 105IW, the special effect is executed during the advantageous state even after the specific condition is satisfied (in this example, when the game state is in the high base state, FIG. 20-17 (G). ), Even if the game ball passes through the operating gate 105IW001 and the big hit game is started, the ending effect is executed during the big hit game). Therefore, it is possible to enhance the effect of controlling the advantageous state based on the fact that the specific condition is satisfied after the specific display result is derived and displayed.

Further, according to the feature unit 105IW, a promotion effect for encouraging the establishment of the specific condition in the period from the derivation display of the specific display result to the establishment of the specific condition (in this example, FIG. 20-19 (E). ) And the display of the promotion display shown in FIG. 20-20 (E)). In addition, an advantageous state-related effect relating to an advantageous state that is controlled based on the elapse of a predetermined period without satisfying a specific condition after the execution of the promotion effect is started (in this example, FIG. 20-20 (G)). The 16R jackpot notification effect shown in the above) can be executed. Therefore, it is possible to enhance the effect of controlling the advantageous state based on the fact that the specific condition is satisfied after the specific display result is derived and displayed. In particular, it is possible to enhance the effect of the effect in the period from when the specific display result is derived and displayed until the specific condition is satisfied.

(Explanation of Modification of Feature 105IW)
In this feature section 105IW, although the story reach effect and the ending effect are executed as a series of effects, the process tables are switched between during the variable display of the decorative pattern, the state of waiting for the gate to pass, and after the start of the big hit game. Although the case of executing these series of effects is shown, it is not limited to such an aspect. For example, the story reach effect and the ending effect may be configured to be executed from the variable display of the decorative symbol to the state of waiting for the passage of the gate (further, over the jackpot game) using one moving image data. Hereinafter, a modified example of executing the story reach effect and the ending effect using one moving image data will be described.

FIG. 20-21 is a flowchart showing the effect processing during variable display (step S172) in the modified example. In this modification, in the variable display effect processing, in addition to the processing shown in FIGS. 20-9, the processing of steps 105IWS220 and S221 is executed.

In this modification, in the effect processing during variable display, the effect control CPU 120 confirms whether or not it is the start timing of the story reach effect (step 105 IWS220). Whether or not it is the start timing of the story reach effect can be determined, for example, by checking the value of the fluctuation time timer set in step 105IWS113. If it is the start timing of the story reach effect, the effect control CPU 120 starts the moving image reproduction of the story reach effect using the moving image data in the image display device 5 (step 105IWS221).

After that, the super reach effect is executed during the variable display of the decorative symbol based on the moving image data for which the moving image is started in step 105IWS221, and even after the waiting state for passing through the gate, the waiting state for passing through the gate is based on the moving image data. (Furthermore, if the base is in a high base state, the ending effect is executed even after the big hit game starts). Therefore, in this modification, the processing of step 105IWS304 and the processing of step 105IWS408 are unnecessary.

According to the modified example shown in FIG. 20-21, the specific effect and the special effect are executed using one effect data (in this example, one moving image data). Therefore, it is possible to enhance the effect of controlling the advantageous state based on the fact that the specific condition is satisfied after the specific display result is derived and displayed.

The configuration shown by the feature unit 105IW (including the configuration of the modified example shown in FIG. 20-21) can be appropriately combined with the configuration shown by the feature unit 31AK to configure the gaming machine. For example, when the notice effects A to C, the story reach effect, and the super reach effect shown by the feature unit 105IW are executed, a predetermined period has elapsed from the start of the advance notice effects A to C, the story reach effect, and the super reach effect. Occasionally, the titles corresponding to the advance notice effects A to C, the story reach effect, and the super reach effect may be configured to be able to be notified in the same manner as the feature unit 31AK.

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 capable of controlling a player in an advantageous state by executing variable display of specific identification information and deriving a specific display result as a result of variable display of the specific identification information.
Game control means and
Production control means and
With display means,
The game control means
When the game medium enters the starting area, it is determined whether or not the advantageous state is controlled.
The variable display of the specific identification information is executed, and
Based on the result of the determination, the first fluctuation pattern which is the fluctuation pattern controlled to the advantageous state, the second fluctuation pattern which is the fluctuation pattern controlled to the advantageous state, and the fluctuation pattern which is not controlled to the advantageous state. Any variation pattern is determined from a plurality of variation patterns including the third variation pattern, which is the third variation pattern, and the fourth variation pattern, which is the variation pattern that is not controlled in the advantageous state.
When the first fluctuation pattern is determined, the first command is transmitted to the effect control means, and the first command is transmitted.
When the second fluctuation pattern is determined, a second command is transmitted to the effect control means, and the second command is transmitted.
When the third fluctuation pattern is determined, a third command is transmitted to the effect control means, and the third command is transmitted.
When the fourth variation pattern is determined, a fourth command is transmitted to the effect control means, and the fourth command is transmitted.
The effect control means
The variable display of the decorative identification information corresponding to the variable display of the specific identification information can be executed by using the display means.
When the first command is received, it is possible to notify that the advantageous state is controlled with a predetermined reach.
When the second command is received, it is possible to notify that the predetermined reach is controlled to the advantageous state by a specific reach having a different expectation degree from that of the predetermined reach.
When the third command is received, it is possible to notify that the predetermined reach is not controlled to the advantageous state.
When the fourth command is received, it is possible to notify that the specific reach is not controlled to the advantageous state.
It is possible to execute a common effect in a predetermined period immediately before the title notification corresponding to the predetermined reach and the title notification corresponding to the specific reach are performed.
When the first command is received, the decoration identification information is set to the first size and reach mode before the predetermined period, and the decoration identification information is set to the second size smaller than the first size during the predetermined period. In addition, the reach mode is set, and after the predetermined period ends, the title notification corresponding to the predetermined reach is either a normal mode or a change mode having a higher expectation that the title notification corresponding to the predetermined reach is controlled to the advantageous state more than the normal mode. It is possible to suggest the degree of expectation by changing the effect mode of the predetermined reach at a plurality of timings after the title notification corresponding to the predetermined reach is completed. Even after the corresponding title notification is completed, the decoration identification information is set to the second size and the reach mode.
When the second command is received, the decoration identification information is set to the first size and the reach mode before the predetermined period, and the decoration identification information is set to the second size and the reach mode during the predetermined period. In the reach mode, after the predetermined period ends, the title notification corresponding to the specific reach can be executed in either the normal mode or the change mode having a higher expectation of being controlled to the advantageous state than the normal mode. There is, it is possible to suggest the degree of expectation by changing the production mode of the specific reach at a plurality of timings after the title notification corresponding to the specific reach is completed, and the title notification corresponding to the specific reach can be indicated. Even after the end of the process, the decoration identification information is set to the second size and the reach mode.
When the third command is received, the decoration identification information is set to the first size and the reach mode before the predetermined period, and the decoration identification information is set to the second size and the reach mode during the predetermined period. In the reach mode, after the predetermined period ends, the title notification corresponding to the predetermined reach can be executed in either the normal mode or the change mode having a higher expectation of being controlled to the advantageous state than the normal mode. It is possible to suggest the degree of expectation by changing the effect mode of the predetermined reach at a plurality of timings after the title notification corresponding to the predetermined reach is completed, and the title notification corresponding to the predetermined reach Even after the end of the process, the decoration identification information is set to the second size and the reach mode.
When the fourth command is received, the decoration identification information is set to the first size and the reach mode before the predetermined period, and the decoration identification information is set to the second size and the reach mode during the predetermined period. In the reach mode, after the predetermined period ends, the title notification corresponding to the specific reach can be executed in either the normal mode or the change mode having a higher expectation of being controlled to the advantageous state than the normal mode. There is, it is possible to suggest the degree of expectation by changing the production mode of the specific reach at a plurality of timings after the title notification corresponding to the specific reach is completed, and the title notification corresponding to the specific reach can be indicated. A gaming machine in which the decorative identification information has the second size and the reach mode even after the completion of the above.

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